JP2017195954A - Partition body - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a partition body capable of easily confirming the state of an accommodation region in a compartment.SOLUTION: A partition body 102 for partitioning the front lower space of a game machine 2, and the partition body 102 comprises: an accommodation region 105 having a shading property on one side face of the partition body 102 for accommodating a predetermined equipment 11; and a translucent part 107 at a portion corresponding to the accommodation region 105 in the partition body 102.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a partition body for partitioning a space in front of and below a gaming machine.

  The lower end portion of the smoke shielding plate provided between each gaming machine in the space below and in front of a plurality of gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machines, slot machines, etc.) arranged side by side on the gaming island installed in the gaming store There is a frame-like partition body connected to each other so as to partition the space (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-29496 A

  Since the partition body described in Patent Document 1 does not have a storage area capable of storing a predetermined article, for example, it is conceivable to provide a storage area on one side of the partition body so that the predetermined article can be stored. If the partition has a light shielding property, for example, the state of the storage area of each partition cannot be confirmed from the opposite side of the surface of the partition where the storage area is provided. There has been a problem that the work efficiency of the store clerk at the amusement store, such as returning to a low level, is reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a partition body that can easily confirm the state of the accommodation area.

In order to solve the above problems, the partition body of the means 1 of the present invention is
A partition body (for example, the partition body 102) for partitioning a space (for example, the space S) in front and lower of the gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 2 / slot machine)
The partition body has a light-shielding property, and information related to predetermined articles (for example, various display tags 11 and pachinko gaming machines 2 is described on one side surface of the partition body (for example, the right side surface of the partition body 102). A storage area (for example, a recess 105) for storing a manual, etc./movable plate 402),
A translucent part is provided at a location corresponding to the accommodation area in the partition body (for example, a penetrating through the back surface 105a disposed on the back side of the concave portion 105 when viewed from the right side in the left-right direction). A hole 107 is provided (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to confirm the state of the storage area from the opposite side of the surface on which the storage area is provided via the translucent part.

The partition body of the means 2 of the present invention is the partition body described in the means 1,
On the upper part of the partition body (for example, the partition body 102), guide portions (for example, the inclined surface 103a and the upper surface of the light guide plate 103) that guide the displacement of the lower end portion of the displaceable upper partition body (for example, the smoke separator 302). / Concave line 120) is provided.
According to this feature, the displacement of the upper partition can be smoothly guided.

The partition body of means 3 of the present invention is the partition body according to means 1 or 2,
The partition body (for example, the partition body 102) is electrically connected to another device (for example, an electronic device such as a smartphone owned by the player, a device provided on the game island 1) (for example, It has a USB connector 110 and a connector 111).
According to this feature, it is possible to connect to another device.

The partition body of the means 4 of the present invention is the partition body according to any one of the means 1 to 3,
The partition body (for example, the partition body 102) has a light emitting unit (for example, the light guide plate 103 / reflecting plate) that emits light from an external light source (the LED unit 311 / pachinko gaming machine 2 or in-store lighting). It is a feature.
According to this feature, decorativeness can be enhanced without providing a light source in the partition.

The partition body of the means 5 of the present invention is the partition body according to any one of the means 1 to 4,
The partition body (for example, the partition body 102) includes information related to the game (for example, information related to the corresponding gaming machine such as the model name and specifications of the gaming machine, a game machine side such as a new machine, an empty board, and a rental rate). The display body (for example, the display tag 11) capable of displaying the information to be provided is detachable.
According to this feature, information related to the game can be provided to the player before the game.

The partition body of the means 6 of the present invention is the partition body according to any one of the means 1 to 5,
An armrest (for example, an armrest device 400) can be attached to and detached from the partition body (for example, the partition body 102).
According to this feature, a comfortable game space can be provided to the player.

The partition body of means 7 of the present invention is the partition body according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The partition body (for example, the partition body 102) is provided with a hook portion (for example, the hook portion 109) for hanging a player's belongings (for example, an umbrella A or a bag). It is said.
According to this feature, the convenience of the player can be improved.

The partition body of the means 8 of the present invention is the partition body according to any of the means 1 to 7,
The predetermined article (for example, the movable plate 402) is an article that can be deformed into an accommodation state and a use state that are accommodated in the accommodation region (eg, the recess 105) (for example, when using the armrest device 400) The movable plate member 402 is operated so that the movable plate member 402 is horizontal, that is, in a use state in which the movable plate member 402 is orthogonal to the partition body 102. When the armrest device 400 is not used, the connecting portions (first portions) of the link members 411 and 412 are used. By operating the vicinity of the rotation shaft 413), the movable plate 402 is placed in a vertical state (see FIG. 8).
The predetermined article is arranged so as to overlap the light transmitting portion (for example, the through hole 107) in the accommodated state.
According to this feature, it is possible to confirm whether or not the predetermined article is in the accommodated state via the light transmitting portion from the side opposite to the surface where the accommodating area is provided.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and the structure other than this invention specific matter is included with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. You may have.

It is a front view which shows the game island in which the partition apparatus in an Example is provided. It is a sectional side view showing an amusement island. It is a perspective view which shows a part of amusement island. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked at the partition apparatus from the front. (A) is a right view which shows a partition apparatus, (B) is a front view which shows a partition apparatus, (C) is AA sectional drawing. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the display tag of each partition apparatus was removed at the time of replacement | exchange work of a display tag, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the display tag remains in a partition device at the time of replacement | exchange work of a display tag It is. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the partition apparatus which attached the armrest apparatus from the front, (B) is the perspective view which looked at a mode that the armrest apparatus is attached to a partition apparatus from the front. (A) is front sectional drawing which shows the use condition of an armrest apparatus, (B) is front sectional drawing which shows the non-use state of an armrest apparatus. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the smoke distribution board apparatus of an accommodation state, (B) is BB sectional drawing which shows the structure of a smoke distribution board apparatus. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the 1st smoke distribution board inclined below at the time of extension operation of a smoke distribution board apparatus, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the 1st smoke distribution board was guided to the inclined surface, (C ) Is an explanatory view showing a state in which the first smoke plate is guided to the upper surface of the light guide plate. It is CC sectional drawing which shows the state which the light-guide plate light-emitted by the LED unit. (A) is the perspective view seen from the back side which shows the modification of a guide part, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the 1st smoke plate was guided to the guide part in a modification.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  A partition device (partition body) to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an amusement island provided with a partition device according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a side sectional view showing the game island. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a part of the game island. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as a game island, a gaming machine, a card unit, a utility unit front side, and the left and right directions as left and right sides.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a plurality of game islands 1 (also referred to as game machine installation islands) as an embodiment of the present invention are arranged in, for example, a game store (not shown). The amusement island 1 is configured to be horizontally long so that a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 2 can be installed in the left-right direction, and installation space portions SF and SB in which the pachinko gaming machines 2 are installed are arranged in the longitudinal direction on the front and rear surfaces thereof. It is formed at multiple locations.

  The pachinko gaming machine 2 according to the present embodiment was supplied with a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, from a supply device (not shown) provided inside the game island 1 and was paid out as a result of the player's game. The game ball can be discharged from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 2 and the game ball used for the game is described as being discharged from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 2. The pachinko gaming machine 2 has a predetermined number of balls that can be circulated inside the gaming machine so that it can be circulated and rented in response to a loan request from a player, or a prize given in response to a prize. It may be an enclosed pachinko gaming machine in which the number of balls is added and the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine 2 that is an example of a gaming machine is installed on the gaming island 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to install a slot machine, which is another example of a gaming machine capable of playing a game by setting the number of bets using credits.

  On the left side of each pachinko gaming machine 2, a card unit 6 for renting game balls to a player is arranged in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 2. Further, on the left side of each card unit 6, a utility unit 7 to be described later is arranged close to the card unit 6. Further, on the right side of each pachinko gaming machine 2, a predetermined space between adjacent pachinko gaming machines 2 (in the pachinko gaming machine 2 arranged at the right end of the gaming island 1, the right end of the gaming island 1 is provided. A spacer 8 for securing a distance from the side plate 9 </ b> R that constitutes the same is disposed. In other words, on the gaming island 1 in the present embodiment, the card unit 6, the utility unit 7, and the spacer 8 are respectively arranged corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 2 on a one-to-one basis.

  The utility unit 7 includes, for example, an air cleaning device 301 for cleaning the air around the pachinko gaming machine 2, a smoke separating device 302 for suppressing the flow of smoke such as cigarettes, and a butt receiving portion capable of receiving a butt. 305 are arranged.

  The smoke distribution device 302 is mainly composed of a first smoke distribution plate 303 and a second smoke distribution plate 304 that are slidable back and forth relative to the main body of the utility unit 7, and is drawn out from the utility unit 7. A usage state in which a space corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 2 in front of the game island 1 (specifically, a space extending from the installation space portions SF and SB to the vicinity of the back of the chair C) is partitioned between adjacent pachinko gaming machines 2 When the utility unit 7 is pushed into the main body, it is in a non-use state (accommodated state). In the present embodiment, the utility unit 7 is provided with the air cleaning device 301, the smoke separation device 302, and the butt receiving portion 305, but the type of the device to be provided can be variously changed.

  The gaming island 1 according to the present embodiment is provided on the floor Y and is provided with frame plates on the front, rear, left, and right side surfaces of the waist plates 12F and 12B, the anchor plate 13, the installation plate 13a, the curtain plate 50, and the length of the gaming island 1. The side plates 9L and 9R at both ends in the direction are attached, and the space covered by the waist plates 12F and 12B, the cover plate 13 and the installation plate 13a, the curtain plate 50, and the side plates 9L and 9R is inside the game island 1. A space is provided, and related equipment and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 2 are disposed in the internal space.

  On the upper front side of the housing 5, a curtain plate 50 on which a call lamp 200 having a call switch (not shown) for calling a game clerk is disposed is attached so as to be openable and closable around the upper side. This call lamp 200 is provided for each pachinko gaming machine 2 in a one-to-one correspondence. In addition, information related to the game (for example, information related to the corresponding gaming machine such as the model name and specifications of the gaming machine, and a gaming machine side such as a new machine, an empty board, and a rental rate) are provided on the side of each calling lamp 200. A slit-like mounting portion 20 to which various display tags 11 for displaying information etc. for displaying can be attached to each pachinko gaming machine 2 in a one-to-one correspondence. Specifically, the display tag 11 includes an information display unit 11a that displays information related to the game, and an insertion unit 11b that protrudes from the information display unit 11a, and the insertion unit 11b is inserted into the mounting unit 20. As a result, the display tag 11 can be attached to and detached from the curtain plate 50.

  Wooden waist plates 12F and 12B and an installation plate 13a fixed thereon are attached to the lower part of the front and rear surfaces of the housing 5, and the upper surface of the installation plate 13a, that is, the installation spaces SF and SB, A plurality of pachinko gaming machines 2 are installed along the longitudinal direction of the installation board 13a, and a card unit 6, a utility unit 7 and a spacer 8 are installed corresponding to each installed pachinko gaming machine 2.

  In addition, in the interior space of the game island 1, a supply path (not shown) for supplying game balls to each pachinko game machine 2 and the game balls used for games discharged from each pachinko game machine 2 are collected and conveyed. A recovery passage (not shown) is installed in the longitudinal direction of the game island 1. The game balls collected by the collection passage are a circulation path of game balls such as a lifting device 210 and a lifting route 220 provided in the inside of the gaming island 1 and an upper tank 230 for storing the raised game balls ( 2).

  Further, a banknote transport unit 150 that transports banknotes inserted into the card unit 6 disposed corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 2, and a butt collection device that recovers the butt shells input from the butt receiving part 305 of the utility unit 7. 151 are extended in the longitudinal direction.

  In the space corresponding to the waist plates 12F and 12B below the base plate 13 in front of the game island 1, that is, in the space S below the front of the pachinko gaming machine 2, the partition device 100 corresponds to the position of each smoke separator 302. It is erected on the floor Y. That is, the plurality of partition devices 100 are provided so as to partition (divide) the space S to the left and right so that a plurality of game spaces are formed in front of each pachinko gaming machine 2. The space S is specifically a space that extends from the waist plates 12F and 12B to the vicinity of the backrest of the chair C. The opposing end surfaces of each partition device 100 and the saddle plate 13 are in contact with each other, and the partition devices 100 are juxtaposed in parallel. In the present embodiment, the opposing end surfaces of each partition device 100 and the saddle plate 13 are in contact with each other, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be separated from each other. Moreover, although each partition device 100 and the saddle plate 13 are not connected, they may be connected and fixed using a connector or the like, and in this way, the partition device 100 can be stably supported. .

  A first smoke plate 303 is placed on the upper part of the partition device 100 when the smoke separator 302 is changed to a use state. The smoke separator 302 is a pachinko machine 2 in front of the game island 1. It functions as an upper partition for partitioning (dividing) a space corresponding to (installation space portions SF, SB) to the left and right.

  Further, in each gaming space partitioned by each partitioning device 100 in the space S, a chair C for a player to play a game with the pachinko gaming machine 2 is fixed to the floor surface Y. The chair C is arranged so that a partial area of the seat C 1 of the chair C on the game island 1 side overlaps the partition device 100 when viewed from the side. It should be noted that the back side of the game island 1 has the same configuration symmetrically with the front side.

  Next, the basic structure of the partition device 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the partition device as viewed from the front. 5A is a right side view showing the partition device, FIG. 5B is a front view showing the partition device, and FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing a state where the display tags of each partition device are removed during the replacement operation of the display tags, and FIG. 6B is a state where the display tags remain in the partition device during the replacement operation of the display tags. It is explanatory drawing which shows. Hereinafter, only the partition device 100 disposed on the front side of the game island 1 will be described, and the description of the partition device 100 disposed on the back side of the game island 1 will be omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, each partition device 100 includes a base plate 101 that is fixed to a floor surface Y by anchor bolts 14, and a plate-like partition body 102 that stands upward from the base plate 101. And a light-transmitting light guide plate 103 fixed to the upper end of the partition body 102. As will be described later, an inclined surface 103a for guiding the smoke separator 302 is formed on the upper surface of the light guide plate 103 on the gaming island 1 side so as to incline downward toward the gaming island 1 side.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the partition body 102 is formed of a synthetic resin having a light shielding property, and is arranged at a position corresponding to each utility unit 7 on the side of each chair C. Thus, since the partition body 102 has a light-shielding property, it is difficult for the partition body 102 to visually recognize the lower limbs of the player seated on the chair C from the side. This solves the problem that some players (for example, female players, etc.) cannot concentrate on the game due to the line of sight from other players on the lower limbs of the player. In addition, the partition 102 should just have light-shielding property, for example, may be comprised by decorating the board | plate material formed with the synthetic resin which has transparency with the paint or sheet | seat etc. which have light-shielding property, You may be comprised by the member which has light-shielding properties, such as a metal and wood. In the present embodiment, the plurality of partition devices 100 are all configured in the same manner, and are arranged so that the positional relationships such as the separation distance and direction from the front surface of the game island 1 are all the same.

  The partition body 102 has a protruding portion 102a that projects to the opposite side of the game island 1 (the passage side provided on the front side of the chair C) at the upper portion thereof. In addition, the protrusion part 102a protrudes to such an extent that the front end does not protrude from the seat surface part C1 of the chair C to the passage side. In addition, a slit-like attachment portion 104 to which the display tag 11 can be attached is formed at the front end of the protruding portion 102a. By inserting the insertion portion 11b of the display tag 11 into the attachment portion 104, it is possible to attach various display tags 11 so as to project from the partition 102 to the passage side. It can be removed by pulling out the insertion part 11b.

  According to this, since the projecting portion 102a and the display tag 11 protrude on the opposite side to the game island 1, not only the display tag 11 is attached to the curtain plate 50 which is the upper part of the game island 1, but also the game island 1 Since another display tag 11 can be attached to the lower side, more information can be provided to the player using the partition device 100 provided separately from the gaming island 1. Further, by attaching the display tag 11, most of the lower limbs of the player seated in the chair C are hardly seen from the side.

  Further, the partition body 102 has an upper portion of the partition body 102 that bulges from the game island 1 to the aisle side by the projecting portion 102a in order to make it difficult to attach the display tag 11 and visually recognize the player's lower limbs. The lower part of 102 has a dimension smaller in the front-rear direction than the upper part where the protruding part 102a is provided. That is, a space is secured below the protruding portion 102a, and the player's legs are less likely to collide, so that the player can smoothly leave and sit on the chair C.

  In the present embodiment, the protruding portion 102a is formed so as to protrude toward the passage with respect to the partition body 102, but, for example, a protruding portion protruding from the lower portion of the partition body 102 to the waist plates 12F and 12B is formed. The space below the gutter plate 13 in the space S may be partitioned. By doing in this way, it can be made harder to visually recognize a player's leg.

  Further, a hooking portion 109 for hanging the player's belongings is provided on the protruding portion 102a so as to protrude to the right side. For example, an umbrella A or a bag that is a player's belongings can be hung. (See FIGS. 5A and 5B).

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a substantially vertically long concave portion 105 is formed in a part of the right side surface of the partition 102, and a side wall portion rising upward by a predetermined dimension is formed on the lower right end edge of the concave portion 105. 106 is provided. In the concave portion 105, the above-described various display tags 11 (display bodies) and instructions describing information related to the pachinko gaming machine 2 (for example, explanations of the specifications and game methods of the pachinko gaming machine 2) and games It is possible to store predetermined items owned by the amusement store such as store advertisements and to prevent the predetermined items from falling from the recess 105 by the side wall 106 (see FIGS. 5A and 5C). That is, a recess 105 is provided as a storage area for storing a predetermined product corresponding to each game space, and the predetermined product can be stored in each storage area.

  In such a game island 1, for example, a predetermined article that has been used is returned to the recess 105, or is accommodated in each recess 105 due to replacement of a new stand or a change in the layout of the pachinko gaming machine 2. A store clerk or the like may perform an operation such as exchanging a predetermined article for a pachinko gaming machine 2 with a predetermined article corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 2 before or after the opening of the amusement store. In the operation of returning the predetermined article to the recess 105, it is necessary to confirm whether or not the predetermined article has been returned to the recess 105. Further, in the work of exchanging the predetermined article, if the old predetermined article is forgotten when the old predetermined article is taken out from the concave portion 105, the old predetermined article and the new predetermined article are accommodated when the new predetermined article is accommodated in each concave portion 105. Since there is a possibility that the predetermined articles may be mixed, it is necessary for the store clerk to check whether or not the old predetermined articles remain in each of the recesses 105 when taking out the old predetermined article from each of the recesses 105.

  However, in order to make it difficult for the lower limbs of the player seated in the chair C to be visually recognized from the side, the partition 102 is provided with a light-shielding property. When confirming whether or not, it can be confirmed only from the right side of each partition 102, that is, from one side of the game island 1, and the store clerk confirms while moving to the right of each partition 102. Therefore, there is a problem that the work efficiency of the store clerk at the game store is lowered when returning the predetermined article to the accommodation area.

  Therefore, in the partition device 100 of the present embodiment, the state in the recess 105 in each partition body 102 can be easily confirmed. Specifically, a through-hole 107 penetrating in the left-right direction is provided in a back surface 105a disposed on the back side of the recess 105 when the partition body 102 is viewed from the right side. In addition, this through-hole 107 is arrange | positioned in the position higher than the side wall part 106, and does not overlap with the side wall part 106 in the left-right direction, and is arrange | positioned in the position higher than the seat surface part C1 of the chair C, and left-right direction In FIG. 2, it does not overlap with the seat surface portion C1 of the chair C (see FIG. 2).

  According to this, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), when all the predetermined articles have been removed from the respective recesses 105, the through holes 107 communicate with each other when viewed from the left end of the game island 1. Therefore, it can be confirmed that the predetermined articles are all removed from the respective recesses 105. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the predetermined article remains in the recess 105 of any of the partition devices 100, the partition body in which the predetermined article remains when viewed from the left end of the game island 1. The through-hole 107 of 102 is obstruct | occluded with predetermined goods. That is, even from the left side of the game island 1, it is possible to easily check the state in each recess 105 through the through hole 107 of the partition 102, that is, whether or not a predetermined article is accommodated in the recess 105. be able to. In addition, it cannot be overemphasized that the state in each recessed part 105 can be confirmed through the through-hole 107 of the partition 102 from the right side of the game island 1, ie, the opposite side of the side surface in which the recessed part 105 in the partition 102 was formed.

  Moreover, in FIG. 6, although demonstrated as a form which confirms the state in each recessed part 105 visually from the direction which faces each through-hole 107 in the left end part side of the game island 1, for example, the left end part of the game island 1 On the side, the state in each recess 105 may be confirmed by visual observation from a position shifted to the front side of each partition device 100 (an oblique direction of each through-hole 107). According to this, since it can be determined in which partition device 100 the predetermined article remains, the efficiency of the confirmation work is improved. In this case, the plate thickness of the portion where the through hole 107 is formed is preferably about 40 mm or less, for example. That is, if the plate thickness is small, the concave portion 105 can be visually recognized even if the viewpoint slightly deviates from the through hole 107 in the front-rear, left-right, and vertical directions.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the predetermined goods owned by the game store such as the display tag 11 and the instruction manual of the pachinko gaming machine 2 are stored in the recess 105 as the storage area is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is good also as a thing which can accommodate the predetermined goods which a player does not have. In this way, when the player's belongings are used as an accommodation area that can accommodate the player's belongings, the inside of each recess 105 is visually observed from the direction facing each through hole 107 on the left end side of the game island 1 after the business is over. It is possible to easily confirm the state, for example, whether there is a forgotten item or the like.

  The through hole 107 is smaller than the recess 105 and has a diameter of, for example, about 20 mm to 30 mm. Therefore, the confirmation work in the recess 105 can be performed while reducing the area (through hole 107) in which the lower leg of the player can be seen from the side via the partition device 100.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a plurality of screw holes 108 extending in the left-right direction for attaching accessories and the like are provided in the rear surface 105 a of the partition body 102 as an option. The attachment mode of the accessory will be described in detail later.

  In addition, a USB connector 110 that can be electrically connected to another device is provided above the recess 105 in the partition 102. Further, a connector 111 connected to a wiring extending from another device provided inside the game island 1 is provided on the rear end face side (the end face side facing the base plate 13) of the partition body 102. The USB connector 110 and the connector 111 are connected by a wiring 112 (including a wiring formed on a relay board or the like). According to this, by connecting an electronic device such as a smartphone owned by the player to the USB connector 110, charging or the like can be performed with the power supplied from the gaming island 1. In addition, a light emitting frame 113 that emits light when power is supplied from the game island 1 is provided around the USB connector 110 to notify whether the USB connector 110 is in an energized state.

  Next, the aspect which attaches the armrest apparatus 400 as an option to the partition apparatus 100 is demonstrated using FIG.7 and FIG.8. 7A is a perspective view of the partition device with the armrest device attached thereto as viewed from the front, and FIG. 7B is a perspective view of the state in which the armrest device is attached to the partition device as viewed from the front. 8A is a front cross-sectional view showing a use state of the armrest device, and FIG. 8B is a front cross-sectional view showing a non-use state of the armrest device.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, an armrest device 400 can be attached to and detached from the partition device 100. The armrest device 400 includes a base member 401 fixed to the partition body 102, a plate-like movable plate member 402 that is attached to a base member 401 so as to be rotatable about a shaft 403 that extends forward and backward, and the base member 401 is movable. It is mainly comprised from the link mechanism 410 connected between the board | plate materials 402. FIG.

  The base member 401 is formed in a substantially U shape in a top view having a mounting plate portion 404 extending in the front-rear direction, a front plate portion 405 and a rear plate portion 406 protruding rightward from both front and rear ends of the mounting plate portion 404. In the mounting plate 404, a plurality of holes 407 corresponding to the screw holes 108 provided in the back surface 105a of the partition body 102 are formed. The base member 401 is detachably fixed to the partition body 102 by screwing and tightening the screw N into the screw hole 108 through the hole 407.

  The movable plate member 402 is made of a plate member having a U-shape in cross section, and the front and rear plate portions 408 and 409 constituting the movable plate member 402 are formed with holes (not shown) penetrating front and rear at corresponding positions. Yes. In addition, a shaft 403 is fixedly installed between the front plate portion 405 and the rear plate portion 406. By inserting holes formed in the plate portions 408 and 409 into the shaft 403, the base 403 is inserted. A movable plate 402 is rotatably attached to the member 401.

  The link mechanism 410 includes two link members 411 and 412 that are supported at one end sides by a first rotation shaft 413, and the other end side of the link member 411 is secondly connected to the front plate portion 405 of the base member 401. The other end side of the link member 412 is pivotally supported by the third pivot shaft 415 on the plate portion 408 of the movable plate member 402.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the armrest device 400 is used, the movable plate member 402 is operated so that the movable plate member 402 is in a horizontal state, that is, in a state of being orthogonal to the partition body 102. Specifically, by pulling up the lower end of the movable plate 402, the link member 411 rotates clockwise (clockwise) about the second rotation shaft 414 in the front view, and the link member 412 rotates the third time. The link members 411 and 412 rotate relatively around the first rotation shaft 413 so as to rotate counterclockwise (counterclockwise) about the moving shaft 415. That is, when the armrest device 400 is used, the link mechanism 410 extends between the base member 401 and the movable plate 402. When the movable plate 402 is in a substantially horizontal orientation, the link member 411 and the link member 412 interfere with each other by an interference unit (not shown) so as not to rotate any further. Therefore, when the armrest device 400 is used, even if a load is applied on the movable plate member 402, the link mechanism 410 acts so as to stretch, and the movable plate member 402 can be used stably.

  Further, when the armrest device 400 is not used, the connecting portion of the link members 411 and 412 (in the vicinity of the first rotation shaft 413) is operated so that the movable plate member 402 is in the accommodation state in the vertical direction. Specifically, the link member 411 is rotated counterclockwise (counterclockwise) about the second rotation shaft 414 in the front view by pressing the connection portion of the link members 411 and 412 toward the partition body 102. The link members 411 and 412 rotate relatively around the first rotation shaft 413 so that the link member 412 rotates clockwise around the third rotation shaft 415. . That is, when the armrest device 400 is not used, the link mechanism 410 bends between the base member 401 and the movable plate 402. Thereby, the movable plate 402 is accommodated in the recess 105. When the movable plate member 402 is accommodated in the recess 105, the movable plate member 402 and the through hole 107 overlap in the left-right direction.

  According to this, whether or not the armrest device 400 of each partition device 100 is accommodated in the recess 105 before the store opens or after the store opens from the left or right direction of the game island 1 through the through hole 107. Since it can confirm, this confirmation work can be performed simply.

  Next, the relationship between the partition device 100 and the smoke separator 302 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A is an explanatory view showing the smoke distribution device in the housed state, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB showing the structure of the smoke distribution device. 10A is an explanatory view showing a state where the first smoke plate is inclined downward during the extending operation of the smoke plate device, and FIG. 10B is an explanatory view showing a state where the first smoke plate is guided to the inclined surface. FIG. 4C is an explanatory view showing a state where the first smoke plate is guided to the upper surface of the light guide plate. FIG. 11 is a CC cross-sectional view showing a state where the light guide plate emits light by the LED unit.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the smoke separator 302 is configured to be able to advance and retract from the utility unit 7 toward the partition device 100 through an opening 71 formed in the front surface of the utility unit 7. Lower sides of the first smoke plate 303 and the second smoke plate 304 in the smoke separator 302 are installed at a position substantially horizontal (or slightly above) with the upper surface of the light guide plate 103 of the partition device 100.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first smoke plate 303 is made of a light-transmitting plate material, and is provided at both upper and lower ends of the surface of the first smoke plate 303 on the second smoke plate 304 side. Is provided with a concave rail 306 in which a concave groove 306a is formed in the front-rear direction.

  The second smoke plate 304 is made of a light-transmitting plate material, and the upper and lower ends of the surface of the second smoke plate 304 on the first smoke plate 303 side are convex ridges 312a that can be fitted in the grooves 306a. A convex rail 312 is attached. The second smoke plate 304 is also provided with a convex rail 314 having a ridge 314 a on the surface opposite to the first smoke plate 303. A concave rail 315 having a concave groove 315 a is attached to the frame constituting the utility unit 7 so as to face the convex rail 314.

  The concave groove 306a of the concave rail 306, the convex strip 312a of the convex rail 312 and the concave groove 315a of the concave rail 315 and the convex strip 314a of the convex rail 314 are respectively fitted to each other, and the player has the first smoke plate 303. Is moved forward or backward with respect to the main body of the utility unit 7 toward the partition device 100.

  In addition, an LED unit 311 provided with a case body 307 having a U-shaped section facing downward in a sectional view and an LED substrate 309 in which a plurality of LEDs 308 are arranged in parallel in the front-rear direction is provided at the upper end on the front side of the first smoke plate 303. Installed. The LED unit 311 is supplied with electric power from the amusement island 1 side via a cable 316 (see FIGS. 9A and 10). The cable 316 is given tension by a tension adjusting means (not shown) provided on the game island 1 side, and the cable 316 is moved forward and backward as the first smoke plate 303 and the second smoke plate 304 move back and forth. 316 prevents the 316 from bending.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in such a smoke separation device 302, the groove 306a of the concave rail 306 and the convex strip 312a of the convex rail 312 and the concave groove 315a of the concave rail 315 and the convex due to deterioration over time. Looseness may occur between the protrusions 314a of the rail 314. In such a case, when the advancing operation is performed from the inside of the utility unit 7 toward the partition device 100, the first smoke plate 303 and the second smoke divider The plate 304 may tilt downward (displace). In particular, since the first smoke plate 303 disposed on the front side is far from the concave rail 315 that supports each of the first smoke plate 303 and the second smoke plate 304, the first smoke plate 303 is easily inclined downward. As described above, the first smoke plate 303 that advances forward while tilting downward is in contact with the inclined surface 103 a provided at the end of the light guide plate 103 on the game island 1 side at the corner 303 a in front of the lower end.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10B, the first smoke plate 303 advances forward while the corner portion 303a is guided along the inclined surface 103a. That is, since the corner portion 303a moves upward in the first smoke plate 303, the downward inclination is corrected as it advances forward. Therefore, when the player pulls out the first smoke plate 303, the player's hand is guided upward, and the hand can be made difficult to be sandwiched between the first smoke plate 303 and the partition device 100.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, when the corner portion 303a of the first smoke plate 303 exceeds the inclined surface 103a, the lower side of the first smoke plate 303 is placed on the upper surface (horizontal plane) of the light guide plate 103, and The lower sides of the first smoke plate 303 and the second smoke plate 304 are in a horizontal state. Thus, when the smoke separator 302 is used, the first smoke plate 303 is supported on the upper surface of the light guide plate 103, so that the upper portion of the partition device 100 can be partitioned in a stable state.

  Further, when the smoke separator 302 is used, the light guide plate 103 of the partition device 100 can be caused to emit light by the LED unit 311. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of recesses 103 b (reflection portions) are formed on the lower surface of the light guide plate 103. The concave portion 103 b diffuses incident light from the LED 308 of the LED unit 311 that enters from the upper surface of the light guide plate 103 through the first smoke plate 303 to the surroundings. In this way, incident light from the LED 308 is diffused by the plurality of recesses 103b and emitted to the outside from the upper surface or side surface of the light guide plate 103, so that the light guide plate 103 enters a light emitting state. The color emitted by the light guide plate 103, the blinking pattern, the light emission position, the light emission range, and the like can be variously changed by appropriately adjusting the LED unit 311 and the recess 103b.

  Next, a modified example of the guide portion that guides the displacement of the lower end portion of the first smoke plate 303 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12A is a perspective view seen from the back side showing a modified example of the guide part, and FIG. 12B is an explanatory view showing a state where the first smoke plate is guided to the guide part in the modified example.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a concave strip 120 extending in the front-rear direction is formed at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the light guide plate 103 ′. The bottom surface 120 a of the concave strip 120 is It is set at a position lower than the lower side of the first smoke plate 303 in the housed state. When the first smoke plate 303 is drawn forward, the corners 303a of the first smoke plate 303 are inserted into the recess 120, and the lower side edges of the first smoke plate 303 are the left and right sides of the recess 120. Side surfaces 120b and 120b (only one side is shown). Therefore, when the first smoke plate 303 is in the advanced state, the first smoke plate 303 is difficult to be displaced in the left-right direction with respect to the light guide plate 103, and the lower side of the first smoke plate 303 is stably supported by the light guide plate 103. Is done. In addition, since the first smoke plate 303 is integrated with the concave and convex portion 120 so as to be integrated, the smoke of the cigarette is located between the concave portion 120 and the first smoke plate 303 in the advanced state. This makes it difficult to wrap around and improves smoke barrier properties.

  Further, even when the first smoke plate 303 is tilted downward, the corner portion 303a of the first smoke plate 303 is restricted by the bottom surface 120a of the concave strip portion 120 and is prevented from being largely tilted downward. In addition, the edge part corresponding to the inclined surface 103a in the groove part 120 is formed so as to expand in the left-right direction toward the game island 1, thereby smoothly guiding the first smoke plate 303 to the groove part 120. Is possible.

  As described above, the partition body 102 has a light-shielding property, and a recess 105 for accommodating the display tag 11 and the armrest device 400 is provided on one side surface of the partition body 102. Since the through hole 107 is provided at the corresponding location, the state of the concave portion 105 can be confirmed via the through hole 107 from the opposite side of the surface where the concave portion 105 is provided.

  Specifically, since the partition body 102 has light shielding properties, it is difficult for the lower limbs of the player seated in the chair C to be visually recognized from the side, and some players (for example, female players, etc.) However, problems such as being unable to concentrate on the game due to the line of sight of the player's lower limbs are eliminated, while the through hole 107 passes through the through hole 107 of the partition 102 from both sides of the game island 1. Thus, the state in each recess 105 can be easily confirmed.

  In addition, although the partition apparatus 100 of a present Example illustrated and demonstrated the form which partitions off the space S of the front lower side of the pachinko game machine 2 in the game island 1, this invention is not limited to this, A pachinko game What is necessary is just to partition the space S of the front lower direction of the machine 2. For example, the partition device 100 may be disposed either on the lower right side or on the lower left side in front of each pachinko gaming machine 2, or may be disposed on both the left and right sides in front of each pachinko gaming machine 2. Good. Further, in the present embodiment, the partition device 100 is arranged corresponding to the position of the smoke separating device 302 of the utility unit 7, but may be arranged corresponding to the position of the card unit 6 or the spacer 8.

  In addition, the space S below the front side of the game island 1 is not limited to each pachinko gaming machine 2, and the space S below the front side of the game island 1 is divided into several pachinko gaming machines 2. May be. That is, one or a plurality of partition devices 100 may be installed for one pachinko gaming machine 2 or one or a plurality of partitioning devices 100 may be installed for a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 2.

  In the present embodiment, the left and right end portions of the game island 1 are described by way of example in which the partition device 100 is not disposed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the left and right ends of the game island 1 A partition device 100 may also be arranged in the section so as to partition the passage from the left and right sides of the game island 1.

  Moreover, although the partition apparatus 100 of a present Example illustrated and demonstrated the form standing up from the floor surface Y, this invention is not limited to this, What can partition the space S? For example, it may be installed on the game island 1 so that the lower end of the partition device 100 is slightly separated from the floor surface Y. The partition device 100 is not limited to the plate-shaped partition body 102 and may be changed to various shapes.

  Moreover, although the upper end surface of the partition device 100 of the present embodiment is substantially the same as the lower end surface of the pachinko gaming machine 2, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lower limb of the player If a part of the partitioning device 100 is difficult to view or cannot be viewed from the side, the height of the partition device 100 may be freely changed.

  Moreover, although the partition body 102 of a present Example illustrated and demonstrated the form in which the recessed part 105 was dented in the side surface as an accommodating area | region for accommodating a predetermined article, this invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, it may be formed of a shelf board or the like that protrudes laterally from the side surface of the partition body 102. In addition, the partition body 102 is provided with a storage area for storing a predetermined article only on one side (right side), but a storage area may be provided on both sides of the partition body 102. Note that the number, size, shape, and the like of the storage area formed on one side surface of the partition device 100 can be variously changed.

  Moreover, although the partition body 102 of the present embodiment has been described by exemplifying a form in which the entire partition body 102 has light shielding properties, the present invention is not limited to this, and the partition body 102 of the player sitting on the chair C is not limited thereto. As long as the region overlapping the lower limb in the left-right direction has a light-shielding property and the player's lower limb is difficult to view or cannot be viewed from the side, the other region may have a light-transmitting property.

  Further, the partition body 102 of the present embodiment is provided with a through hole 107 as a light transmitting portion, and the state in the accommodation region can be confirmed from the side through the through hole 107. The light part may be a hole or an opening such as the through-hole 107 as long as the state in the accommodation region can be confirmed from the side of the partition 102 through the light-transmitting part, or an acrylic plate The window part etc. which were block | closed with the member which has translucency, etc. may be sufficient.

  Furthermore, the shape of the through hole 107 does not have to be a cylindrical shape, and can be variously changed to a quadrangle or a triangle. Further, the arrangement position of the through hole 107 is not limited to the position described in the above embodiment, and can be variously changed as long as it is a position corresponding to the concave portion 105 that is the accommodation area. It may be formed at a corresponding position. Furthermore, the number of arrangements is not limited to one, and may be formed at a plurality of locations. The through hole 107 may also be used as the screw hole 108 for detachably attaching accessories such as the armrest device 400.

  Moreover, since the inclined surface 103a which guides the displacement of the lower end part of the 1st smoke plate 303 which can be displaced is provided in the upper part of the partition 102, the displacement of the 1st smoke plate 303 can be guided smoothly. it can. Specifically, since the inclined surface 103a guides the downward inclination (displacement) that occurs during the advance operation of the first smoke plate 303 that is displaceable in the front-rear direction, the first smoke plate 303 interferes with the partition body 102. Thus, it is possible to prevent the advance operation of the first smoke plate 303 from being hindered. Moreover, since the 1st smoke plate 303 will be in a horizontal state (proper state) by the inclined surface 103a, the appearance at the time of the advance of the 1st smoke plate 303 is good. Further, since the first smoke plate 303 is placed on the upper surface of the light guide plate 103 when the first smoke plate 303 advances, the first smoke plate 303 is stabilized in a horizontal state.

  In addition, the smoke distribution device 302 having the first smoke distribution plate 303 can advance and retreat in the front-rear direction from within the utility unit 7, and the downward inclination is regulated by the inclined surface 103 a when the first smoke distribution plate 303 advances. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any device that can guide the displacement of the lower end portion of the first smoke plate 303 may be used. For example, the first smoke plate 303 may be viewed from above the partition body 102. The lower part of the first smoke plate 303 may be in contact with the upper end of the partition body 102 so that further downward movement is restricted. Moreover, the upper partition provided in the upper part of the partition 102 is not limited to the smoke separator 302, and may not have a smoke separation function as long as the upper space of the partition 102 can be partitioned. Further, it may not be provided so as to be housed as in this embodiment.

  In addition, since the partition body 102 includes the USB connector 110 and the connector 111 that can be electrically connected to other devices, the partition 102 can be connected to other devices. Specifically, by connecting an electronic device such as a smartphone owned by the player to the USB connector 110, charging or the like can be performed with electric power supplied from the gaming island 1 via the connector 111.

  In this embodiment, a USB connector 110 for supplying power to the player side device and a connector 111 for receiving power from the game island side device are provided as connection portions that can be electrically connected to other devices. Although the embodiment has been described by way of example, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one connection portion is provided. For example, a USB connector to which power is supplied by a battery installed in the partition device 100 may be used as the connection unit, or a connector 111 that transmits power supplied from the game island 1 to an electronic device installed in the partition device 100. It is good also as a connection part. Furthermore, the connection part may be another connection part such as an outlet or an earphone jack.

  Further, the connection unit is not limited to a device that is directly connected to another device by wiring, such as the USB connector 110 or the connector 111, and is connected to another device by a wireless communication device such as a wireless LAN or infrared communication. It may be a thing. Further, as another device that operates, a speaker, a liquid crystal display device, or illumination that enhances the decorativeness of the partition 102 may be used. In addition, the connector 111 is connected to other devices provided in the gaming island 1, but as other devices, a power supply device, a card unit 6, a pachinko gaming machine 2, a device provided in the utility unit 7, Including related devices of the amusement island 1.

  In addition, since the partition body 102 includes the light guide plate 103 that emits light by the light from the LED unit 311, the decorativeness can be improved without providing a light source in the partition body 102. Specifically, by making light from the LED 308 of the LED unit 311 incident from the upper surface of the light guide plate 103 through the first smoke plate 303, the incident light is provided with a plurality of recesses 103 b provided on the lower surface of the light guide plate 103. Therefore, the light guide plate 103 emits light and the decorativeness of the partition body 102 is improved.

  In the present embodiment, the light guide plate 103 emits light by the LED unit 311 mounted on the utility unit 7 which is an example of a gaming apparatus provided corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 2. Is not limited to this, and for example, light may be emitted by a light emitting means mounted on a card unit 6 which is a gaming device provided corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 2, or the pachinko gaming machine 2 Or the light etc. which are emitted from the illumination in a shop may be emitted as an external light source.

  For example, when light is emitted by the light emitting means mounted on the gaming device, the game store can emit light for decoration, while when light is emitted by the light emitting means mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 2, it is related to games such as effects. Can be emitted. Moreover, although the light guide plate 103 having translucency emits light, the present invention is not limited to this, and a reflection plate or the like that reflects light may be used as the light emitting unit. In addition, the position and shape of the light emitting unit, the light emission color, and the like can be variously changed. Further, the partition 102 may be provided with a light emitting means (LED or the like) and a power switch for the light emitting means.

  Further, the light emitting portion is provided on one side surface (right surface) of the partition body 102, and the state of the light emitting portion (whether light is emitted) is penetrated as the light transmitting portion from the other side surface (left surface) side of the partition body 102. You may comprise so that it can confirm through the hole 107. FIG. In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 6A, the through holes 107 communicate with each other when viewed from the left end portion of the game island 1, so that the state of each light emitting portion can be confirmed.

  Further, the display card 11 capable of displaying information related to the game can be attached to and detached from the partition 102, so that information related to the game can be provided to the player before the game. Specifically, the partition body 102 is provided with a slit-like attachment portion 104. Moreover, the display tag 11 is provided with the information display part 11a which displays the information regarding a game, and the insertion part 11b which protrudes from the information display part 11a, and is attached by inserting the insertion part 11b in the attachment part 104. The display tag 11 can be attached to and detached from the unit 104. Thus, since the display tag 11 can provide information related to the game to the player before the game, the appeal effect to the game can be improved.

  In addition, since the mounting portion 104 is provided on the front side of the partition 102, that is, on the side of the passage between the adjacent game islands 1 and 1, the player can visually recognize the display tag 11 from the side of the game island 1. easy. Further, the display tag 11 can make it difficult to visually recognize the leg of the player who is seated.

  Although the display tag 11 is attached to the partition body 102 by inserting the insertion portion 11b of the display tag 11 into the attachment portion 104, there are various ways of attaching the display tag 11 to the partition body 102. For example, the display tag 11 may be detachably attached to the partition body 102 with bolts and nuts, or a holding means such as a clip for holding the display tag 11 may be provided on the partition body 102. Moreover, you may enable it to attach directly to the side surface of the partition 102. FIG.

  In addition, the armrest device 400 can be attached to and detached from the partition 102, and a comfortable game space can be provided to the player. Specifically, since the armrest device 400 is detachably fixed to the partition body 102 by screws N, the armrest device 400 can be attached to and detached from the partition body 102 with a simple configuration. The armrest device 400 is not limited to be detachably fixed to the partition body 102 with the screw N. For example, the armrest device 400 is detachably fixed by fitting the partition body 102 and the armrest device 400 into an uneven shape. Alternatively, it may be detachably attached by a separate fixing means.

  Moreover, since the partition part 102 is provided with the hooking part 109 for hanging the player's belongings, the convenience of the player can be improved. For example, it is possible to hang an umbrella A, a bag, or the like that is possessed by the player.

  The predetermined article is a movable plate member 402 that can be deformed into a housed state and a used state housed in the recess 105, and the movable plate member 402 is disposed so as to overlap the through hole 107 in the housed state. Thereby, it is possible to confirm whether or not the movable plate member 402 is in the accommodated state through the through hole 107 from the side opposite to the surface where the concave portion 105 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the movable plate member 402 constitutes a part of the armrest device 400. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a player's belongings or the like can be placed thereon. It may function as a mounting plate (table).

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the pachinko machine in which the pachinko game machine 2, a slot machine, etc. are installed is illustrated as a game shop in which the card unit 6, the utility unit 7, and the spacer 8 are installed, this invention is applied. The game store to be played may be a game center or the like.

  In the embodiment, the card unit 6 and the utility unit 7 corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 2 are arranged on the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 2 in close proximity to the pachinko gaming machine 2, and the right side of the pachinko gaming machine 2 Although the embodiment in which the spacer 8 corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 2 is arranged close to the pachinko gaming machine 2 is illustrated as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the card unit 6, the utility unit 7, The position and arrangement order with respect to the corresponding pachinko gaming machine 2 may be freely arranged with the spacer 8.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the USB connector 110 and the connector 111 were provided in the partition apparatus 100 as a connection part which can be electrically connected with another apparatus, in addition to these, for example, the pachinko game machine 2 and the card unit You may provide the electric equipment (for example, speaker, display apparatus, etc.) connected to game apparatuses, such as 6. FIG.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game island 2 Pachinko machine 11 Display tag 100 Partition apparatus 102 Partition body 103 Light guide plate 103a Inclined surface 105 Recessed part 107 Through-hole 110 USB connector 120 Groove part 302 Smoke apparatus 400 Armrest apparatus S Space

Claims (4)

A partition for partitioning the space below the front of the gaming machine,
The partition body has a light-shielding property, and a storage area for storing a predetermined article is provided on one side surface of the partition body,
The translucent part is provided in the location corresponding to the said accommodation area | region in the said partition body. The partition body characterized by the above-mentioned. The partition body according to claim 1, wherein a guide portion that guides displacement of a lower end portion of the displaceable upper partition body is provided at an upper portion of the partition body. The partition body according to claim 1, wherein the partition body includes a connection portion that can be electrically connected to another device. The partition body according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the partition body includes a light emitting portion that emits light by light from an external light source.

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