JP2019058814A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of protecting game components disposed on a game area.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine includes a game board where a game area is formed for game balls to flow down. In the game board, a variable display unit for variably displaying patterns is provided. The variable display unit is formed by including a pattern display device and a center frame 91 surrounding the pattern display device, and the center frame 91 is disposed in a protruded state from the front face of the game board. In the center frame 91, at a specific part where a game ball bounced back from a return rubber 270 reaches, a second buffer mechanism 330 is provided. The second buffer mechanism 330 includes a front side plate 380 where a ball collision part 381 for game balls to collide is formed. The front side plate 380 is attached to the center frame 91 in a state allowing a deformation of the ball collision part 381, when a game ball collides against the ball collision part 381, in the collision direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  A pachinko machine, which is a type of gaming machine, is provided with a gaming machine main body in which a gaming board in which a gaming area is formed is mounted on a frame. In the game area, various game components such as a winning opening, a prize apparatus, and a symbol display apparatus are disposed, and when the game ball release handle is operated by the player, the game ball is fired toward the game area and fired. When the gaming balls win a winning opening or a winning device, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.

  In this type of gaming machine, a buffer member (returning member) such as a return rubber is often disposed at a place where the probability that the game ball will reach is high. For example, there is one in which a buffer member is attached to the step portion of the frame, and the game ball is bounced toward the center side of the game area by the buffer member (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As a result, the disadvantage that the game ball flows down the game area while maintaining excessive momentum is avoided, and it is possible to suppress the breakage, breakdown, and the like of various components arranged in the game area.

JP 2008-12184 A

  In the configuration having the above-described return member, there is still room for improvement in improving the buffer function.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and in a gaming machine provided with a return member provided in a game area and having a collision ball, the game can appropriately improve the buffer function of the return member. The purpose is to provide a machine.

The present invention
A game board in which a game area is formed,
A game ball launch device for firing a game ball to the game area based on the fact that the operation unit is operated by a player;
Guiding means for guiding the gaming ball fired from the gaming ball launching device to a predetermined position in the gaming area;
The first surface portion provided at the predetermined position and against which the game ball guided by the guiding means collides, and the first surface portion are formed on the opposite side and inclined with respect to the orthogonal plane orthogonal to the guiding direction by the guiding means Has a second surface portion larger than the first surface portion, absorbs part of the impact generated by the collision when the gaming ball collides with the first surface portion, and returns the gaming ball and a return member ,
It is provided to face the second surface portion, and at least the first surface portion receives the load propagated via the return member by coming into contact with the second surface portion when receiving a load from the guiding direction. A load receiver,
Covering means for covering the return member from the front side of the gaming machine;
Fixing means for fixing the covering means to the gaming board from the front side of the gaming machine;
A side surface portion connecting the first surface portion and the second surface portion is covered with the return member by the covering means.

  The buffer function of the return member can be suitably improved.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a front door frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of a main body frame. It is a front view which shows the structure of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a main body frame. It is a perspective view showing the back composition of a game board. It is a rear view which shows the state which removed the main control unit from the game board. It is a perspective view showing the composition of the main control unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of a back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a back pack unit. It is a disassembled perspective view of a buffer unit. (A) Front view of buffer unit, (b) It is the AA partial cross section figure of Fig.15 (a). It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of a 1st buffer mechanism. (A) Front view of center frame, (b) Perspective view of center frame. It is an exploded view of the center frame as viewed from the front side. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the center frame from the back side. It is the BB sectional drawing of FIG.17 (b). It is the CC sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 17 (a). It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of a 2nd buffer mechanism. It is a schematic diagram showing an example of the flow-down mode of the game ball in the right game area. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is the schematic which shows the modification of a 2nd buffer mechanism. It is the schematic which shows the modification of a 1st buffer mechanism.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a "pachinko machine") which is a type of gaming machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10, FIGS. 2 and 3 are exploded perspective views showing main components of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in FIG. 2, the structure in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is abbreviate | omitted for convenience.

  The pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine main unit 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in a forward direction. The outer frame 11 is configured by connecting wooden plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  The gaming machine main part 12 includes a main body frame 13 as a base body, a front door frame 14 disposed in front of the main body frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 disposed rearward of the main body frame 13. . The main body frame 13 of the gaming machine main portion 12 is rotatably supported relative to the outer frame 11. In detail, the main body frame 13 is pivotable forward with the left side as a pivoting base end and the right side as a pivoting tip side in a front view.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the main body frame 13, and can be rotated forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip end side in front view It is assumed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the main body frame 13, and the front side views the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip end side. It is made movable.

  Next, the front door frame 14 will be described. In the following description, FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 will be referred to, and FIG. 5 will be referred to for the configuration of the back surface of the front door frame 14. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front door frame 14.

  The front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the main body frame 13. The front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 21 which enables the player to visually recognize substantially the entire game area, which will be described later, from the front. The window portion 21 has a substantially elliptical shape, and a transparent glass 22 is inserted therein. Around the window 21, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. For example, along the periphery of the window portion 21, an annular illumination portion 23 incorporating light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the annular electric decoration part 23, lighting and blinking are performed according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit, a predetermined reach time, and the like. In addition, an error display lamp unit 24 is provided at the center of the annular electric decorative unit 23 and at the top of the pachinko machine 10, and is lit at the time of a predetermined error. A ball ramp 25 is provided. In addition, a speaker unit 26 is provided at a position close to the right and left prize ball lamp units 25 to which sound effects and the like according to the game state are output.

  Below the window portion 21 of the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 bulging toward the front side are vertically arranged in parallel. An upper plate 33 opened upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31, and a lower plate 34 opening similarly upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 32. The upper tray 33 has a function for temporarily storing game balls paid out from the later described payout device and guiding the game balls to the game ball launch mechanism side described later while aligning them in a line. Further, the lower tray 34 has a function of storing the game balls which become surplus in the upper tray 33.

  A game ball emission handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower side bulging portion 32 so as to protrude to the front side. By operating the game ball emission handle 41, a game ball is emitted from a game ball emission mechanism described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a passage forming unit 50 is attached to the back of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 50 is formed of a synthetic resin, and a front door upper tray passage 51 communicating with the upper tray 33 and a front door lower tray passage 52 communicating with the lower tray 34 are formed. In the passage forming unit 50, a receiving portion 53 which protrudes rearward and is opened upward is formed at the upper corner portion, and the receiving portion 53 is divided into right and left portions by a partition wall 54, thereby front door side upper plate A passage 51 and an inlet portion of the front door side lower countersink passage 52 are formed. The front door side upper plate passage 51 and the front door side lower plate passage 52 communicate with the game ball distribution unit, the upstream side of which is described later, and the game balls entering the front door side upper plate passage 51 are guided to the upper plate 33 The gaming balls having entered the door side lower plate passage 52 are guided to the lower plate 34.

  Protruding shafts 61 and 62 are provided on the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 5) on the back surface of the front door frame 14. The projection shafts 61 and 62 constitute an assembly mechanism with respect to the main body frame 13. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of rivets 63 extending rearward is juxtaposed in the vertical direction on the pivoting tip side (left side in FIG. 5) on the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hooks 63 constitute a locking mechanism for the main body frame 13.

  Next, the main body frame 13 will be described in detail. FIG. 6 is a front view of the main body frame 13.

  The main body frame 13 mainly includes a resin base 71 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. Support metal fittings 72 and 73 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotation base end side (left side in FIG. 6) on the front surface of the resin base 71. Although illustration is omitted, shaft holes are formed in the support fittings 72 and 73, and the projection shafts 61 and 62 of the front door frame 14 are inserted into these shaft holes, whereby the front door relative to the main body frame 13 is formed. The frame 14 is rotatably supported.

  In the front end of the resin base 71 on the rotating tip side (right side in FIG. 6), an insertion hole 74 for inserting a hook fitting 63 provided on the back of the front door frame 14 is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, a locking device for locking the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is disposed so as to be hidden behind the rear side of the main body frame 13. Therefore, the front door frame 14 is locked to the main body frame 13 so as not to be opened by the hook fitting 63 being locked to the locking device through the insertion hole 74.

  At the lower right corner of the resin base 71, a cylinder lock 75 for unlocking the locking device is installed. The cylinder lock 75 is integrated with the locking device, and when the key inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 is turned to the right, the lock of the front door frame 14 with respect to the main body frame 13 is unlocked. When the key inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 is turned to the left, the locking of the main body frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released.

  On the back side of the resin base 71, a game board 80 made of a wooden plywood and a sheet material covering a front plate surface of the plywood is provided. The game board 80 is detachably attached to the resin base 71, and a game area 81 in which game balls flow down is formed on the front surface (specifically, the front surface of the sheet material). The game area 81 is exposed to the front side of the main body frame 13 through a substantially elliptical window hole 76 formed in the center of the resin base 71. Hereinafter, the game board 80 will be described based on FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of the game board 80. As shown in FIG.

  The gaming board 80 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. In each opening, a general winning opening 82, variable winning devices 83a and 83b, operation openings 84a and 84b, a through gate 85, a variable display unit 86, and the like are provided. When the game ball enters the general winning opening 82, the variable winning devices 83a and 83b, and the operation openings 84a and 84b, it is detected by a detection switch described later, and a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out based on the detection result. Ru. In addition, an out port 87 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 80, and game balls which have not entered the various winning ports etc. are discharged from the game area 81 through the out port 87.

  Further, in the game board 80, a large number of nails 88 are implanted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the flow-down path of the game ball, and various members (features) such as a windmill are disposed. The flow paths of the gaming balls are differentiated by various structures such as the nail 88 and the windmill, and the above-mentioned winning of the general winning opening 82 and the like is adjusted so as to occur with a suitable establishment.

  The variable display unit 86 is disposed on the upper center of the game board 80, and the operation openings 84a and 84b are disposed below the variable display unit 86. More specifically, the operation ports 84a and 84b are vertically juxtaposed with the operation port 84a at the upper side and the operation port 84b at the lower side. The variable display unit 86 and the operation openings 84a and 84b are portions responsible for game play, and are likely to attract the attention of the player. By arranging the variable display unit 86 and the operation openings 84a and 84b vertically at the center of the gaming machine, the movement amount of the line of sight between the two is suppressed, which contributes to the reduction of the burden generated on the eyes of the player.

  The variable winning devices 83a and 83b are normally in a closed state where the game ball can not win or is difficult to win, and is switched to a predetermined open state in which the game ball is easy to win in the case of a big hit. The open mode of the variable winning devices 83a and 83b is a variable winning device 83a having a plurality of rounds (e.g., 15 rounds) as an upper limit with a predetermined time (e.g., 30 seconds) elapsed or a predetermined number (e.g., 10) of winnings. 83 b is set to be repeatedly released.

  The variable display unit 86 includes a pattern display device 90 that variably displays a pattern using a winning on the operation openings 84a and 84b as a trigger. The pattern display device 90 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display (display screen 90a), and the display screen 90a is on the rear side with respect to the game board 80 such that the display screen 90a is behind the game board 80. It is arranged offset. An opening 80a corresponding to the display screen 90a is formed in the game board 80, and the display screen 90a is exposed through the opening 80a.

  The display content of the pattern display device 90 is controlled by a display control device described later. Specifically, on the display screen 90a, the patterns are displayed side by side in the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage, and these patterns are displayed so as to be scrolled in the left-right direction. Then, when a big hit occurs, symbols of a predetermined combination are stopped and displayed on an effective line set in advance, and transition to the special game state is made. The display mode on the display screen 90a may be changed as follows. That is, the patterns may be displayed side by side on the left, in the middle, and the right, and the patterns may be displayed so as to scroll up and down.

  The variable display unit 86 also includes a center frame 91 formed so as to surround the pattern display device 90. The center frame 91 has a substantially annular shape extending along the opening 80 a, and is fixed in a state of being in contact with the game board 80. The front end of the center frame 91 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10, that is, toward the gaming area 81 relative to the front of the gaming board 80. Thereby, the game ball is prevented from flowing down in front of the display screen 90 a of the symbol display device 90. Therefore, it is difficult for the inconvenience that the game ball flowing down overlaps the display screen 90 a and the visibility of the display screen 90 a is lowered.

  In the center frame 91, a first guiding passage 92 for guiding the game balls flowing down the outside of the center frame 91 to the lower area on the lower side of the display screen 90a in the entire area surrounded by the center frame 91. Is formed. The first guide passage 92 constitutes a so-called warp passage, and its inlet 92 a is open to the outside of the center frame 91 and its outlet 92 b is open to the inside of the center frame 91. The game ball entering the inlet 92 a is discharged from the outlet 92 b and reaches the stage frame 93 provided in the area surrounded by the center frame 91.

  The stage frame 93 is disposed at a position below the display screen 90 a and above the operation opening 84 a, and is integrated with the center frame 91 by being coupled to the center frame 91. The stage frame 93 is provided to fill the gap between the display screen 90a and the front of the game board 80 (stepped portion in the front and rear direction), and only one game ball can roll on the upper surface in the left and right direction. A stage surface 94 having a width of is formed.

  The stage surface 94 extends in the left and right direction, and has a curved surface shape which is gradually inclined downward from the left and right ends thereof toward the center. An outlet 92b of the first guide passage 92 is disposed on one end side of the stage surface 94, and the gaming balls discharged from the outlet 92b roll on the stage surface 94. Further, in the central portion of the stage surface 94, specifically, a second guide passage 95 for guiding a part of the gaming ball rolling on the stage surface 94 to the operation opening 84a is formed in a portion which is above the operation opening 84a. It is done. The game ball is easily guided to the operation opening 84 a by passing through the second guide passage 95. Note that the stage frame 93 is located below the display screen 90a, and overlapping with the display screen 90a of the gaming balls flowing down on the stage surface 94 is suppressed. This makes it difficult for the game ball rolling on the stage frame 93 to reduce the visibility of the display screen 90a.

  At an upper portion of the center frame 91, a first specific lamp unit 96 and a second specific lamp unit 97 are provided. Also, holding lamp portions 98 and 99 are provided on the upper portion of the center frame 91 and the stage frame 93, respectively. The lower holding lamp unit 98 disposed on the stage frame 93 corresponds to the pattern display device 90 and the first specific lamp unit 96, and the number of times the game ball passes through the operation opening 84 is held up to four times. By the lighting of the holding lamp unit 98, the number of holdings is displayed. The upper holding lamp unit 99 disposed in the center frame 91 corresponds to the second specific lamp unit 97, and the number of times the game ball passes through the through gate 85 is held up to four times, and the holding lamp unit 99 is turned on The number of pending is displayed by.

  Referring to FIG. 6 again, below the window hole 76 in the resin base 71, there is provided a game ball firing mechanism 110 for firing game balls toward the game area 81 based on the operation of the game ball firing handle 41. It is done. The game ball firing mechanism 110 has a solenoid 111 for launching a game ball disposed at a predetermined launch standby position, a launch rail 112 for defining the launch direction of the game ball launched by the solenoid 111, and the game ball at the launch standby position. And a base plate 114 on which the various components 111, 112, 113 are mounted. The game ball firing mechanism 110 is integrated with the game machine main part 12 by fixing the base plate 114 to the resin base 71 of the main body frame 13 with a fastener such as a screw.

  The game ball launch mechanism 110 (specifically, the solenoid 111) is electrically connected to a power and launch control device described later. The output shaft of the solenoid 111 moves in the expansion / contraction direction, that is, the rail direction of the firing rail 112 based on the output of the electrical signal from the power supply and firing control device, and the gaming ball placed in the shooting standby position In more detail, it is launched toward the induction rail 100 attached to the game board 80. In the pachinko machine 10, the firing control signal is output every 0.6 seconds on condition that the gaming ball firing handle 18 is operated. That is, about 100 gaming balls are fired in one minute.

  The guide rail 100 is composed of an inner rail 101 and an outer rail 102 arranged to face each other with a gap slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball is guided by the area sandwiched by the two rails 101 and 102. A passage 103 is formed. The guiding passage 103 has an inlet portion 104 opened to the front end side of the firing rail 112 and an outlet portion 105 located in the game area 81. The game balls fired based on the operation of the solenoid 111 are guided to the game area 81 by moving in the order of the firing rail 112 → the inlet portion 104 → the outlet portion 105. In the game board 80, on the tip side of the exit portion 105, more specifically, near the tip of the inner rail 101, a back-fall preventing member 108 that prevents the game ball ejected into the game area 81 from returning back into the same induction passage 103. Is attached. By providing the reverse movement preventing member 108 in this manner, it is suppressed that the game ball that has reached the game area 81 ahead is prevented from striking the following game ball.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a gap with a predetermined distance is provided between the entrance portion 104 of the guide rail 100 and the firing rail 112, and a ball passage 55 is disposed below the gap. The foul ball passage 55 is integrally formed with the passage forming unit 50 of the front door frame 14. If the game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism 110 does not reach the game area 81 and returns backward as a far ball in the guiding passage 103, the far balls enter the far ball passage 55 through the gap. The foul ball passage 55 leads to the lower door passage 52 on the front door side, and the gaming ball entering the far ball passage 55 is discharged to the lower plate 34 shown in FIG. Thus, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be fired next is suppressed.

  A passage forming portion 121 is provided on the left side of the firing rail 112 in the resin base 71 by penetrating the resin base 71 in the front-rear direction. The passage forming portion 121 is formed with a main body side upper plate passage and a main body side lower plate passage. The upstream sides of the main body side upper tray passage and the main body side lower tray passage communicate with a game ball distribution unit described later. Further, the receiving portion 53 of the passage forming unit 50 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted below the passage forming portion 121, and the front door side upper plate passage 51 is disposed below the main body side upper plate passage. The front door side upper plate passage 51 is disposed below the main body lower plate passage (see FIG. 5).

  Below the passage forming portion 121 in the resin base 71, an opening / closing member 124 for opening / closing the main body side upper plate passage and the main body side lower plate passage is attached. The opening and closing member 124 is rotatably supported in the back and forth direction by a support shaft 125 provided at its lower end, and further urges the main body upper disc passage and the main body lower disc passage to a front position closing the passage. A biasing member is provided. Therefore, when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the main body frame 13, the opening and closing member 124 ascends as illustrated to close the main body side upper countersink and the main body lower countersink. Thereby, when the front door frame 14 is opened in a state where game balls are stored in the main body side upper plate passage or the main body side lower plate passage, it is possible to prevent such a problem that the storage balls fall off. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed and opened against the biasing force by the receiving portion 53 provided in the passage forming unit 50 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage and the front door side upper plate passage 51 communicate with each other, and the main body side lower plate passage and the front door side lower plate passage 52 communicate with each other.

  Next, the rear face configuration of the main body frame 13 will be described. FIG. 8 is a rear view of the main body frame 13.

  A locking device 131 is provided on the rotating tip end side (left side in FIG. 8) on the back surface of the resin base 71, and the locking device 131 interlocks with the key operation of the cylinder lock 75, and the main body frame 13 and the front door Unlocking of the frame 14 is performed.

  A bearing fitting 132 is attached to the rotation base end side (right side in FIG. 8) on the back surface of the resin base 71. A bearing portion 133 is formed on the bearing fitting 132 so as to be vertically separated, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the main body frame 13 by the bearing portion 133. Further, on the back surface of the resin base 71, a fastening hole 134 for fastening the back pack unit 15 to the main body frame 13 is provided.

  A plurality of locking brackets 135 are provided on the back surface of the resin base 71, and the gaming board 80 is attached to the resin base 71 by the locking brackets 135 as described above. Here, the configuration of the back of the game board 80 will be described. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the game board 80 viewed from the rear, and FIG. 10 is a rear view showing a state in which the main control unit 160 is removed from the game board 80. As shown in FIG.

  The variable display unit 86 disposed at the center of the game board 80 is provided with a frame cover 141 made of synthetic resin that covers the center frame 91 and the stage frame 93 from behind to protrude backward. The above-mentioned pattern display device 90 is attached from the rear side, and a display control device for driving the pattern display device 90 is attached (illustration is omitted). The pattern display device 90 and the display control device are arranged to overlap in the front-rear direction (the pattern display device is in front, the display control device is in back), and the voice lamp control device unit 142 is mounted behind it. The voice lamp controller unit 142 is configured to include a voice lamp controller 143 and a mount 144, and the voice lamp controller 143 is mounted on the mount 144.

  The voice lamp control device 143 comprises a voice lamp control board for controlling voice and lamp display and display control according to an instruction from the main control device described later, and the voice lamp control board is made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is accommodated in the board | substrate box 145, and is comprised.

  On the back of the game board 80, as shown in FIG. 10, a collecting board unit 150 is provided below the variable display unit 86. The collecting plate unit 150 is provided with a game ball collecting mechanism for collecting game balls that have won in various winning openings, and a winning detection mechanism for detecting winning of gaming balls in various winning openings and the like. .

  The game ball collecting mechanism will be described. The collecting plate unit 150 is arranged at one downstream location corresponding to the game board opening of the general winning opening 82, the variable winning devices 83a, 83b, and the operating openings 84a, 84b. A recovery passage 151 is formed. Therefore, all the game balls that have won in the general winning opening 82 and the like gather under the game board 80 through the recovery passage 151. Below the game board 80 is a discharge passage, which will be described later, and the game balls gathered below the game board 80 by the collection passage 151 are led out into the discharge passage. The out-port 87 is similarly communicated to the discharge passage, and game balls that have not won any of the winning openings are also led out into the discharge path through the out-port 87.

  The winning detection mechanism will be described. The collective plate unit 150 is provided with a winning opening switch 152 at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 82 on the front side of the gaming board 80, and a count switch 153a at a position corresponding to the variable winning devices 83a and 83b. , 153b, and the operation port switch 154 is provided at a position corresponding to the operation ports 84a, 84b. The switches 152 to 154 detect the winning of the game balls, respectively. A gate switch 155 for detecting a game ball passing through the through gate 85 is provided on the left and right sides of the variable display unit 86 outside the collective plate unit 150.

  As shown in FIG. 9 and the like, a main control unit 160 is mounted on the back of the game board 80 so as to cover the collective plate unit 150 from the rear. The configuration of main controller unit 160 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the main controller unit 160. As shown in FIG.

  The main controller unit 160 has a mount 161 made of synthetic resin, and the main controller 162 is mounted on the mount 161. The main control device 162 is equipped with a main control board having a function (main control circuit) to control the main control of the game and a function (power failure monitoring circuit) to monitor the power, and the main control board is a transparent resin material. And the like are accommodated in a substrate box 163 formed of, for example.

  The substrate box 163 is provided with a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (front case body) and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing unit 164 as sealing means, whereby the substrate box 163 is sealed. Five sealing portions 164 are provided on the long side of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process.

  The sealing unit 164 may have any configuration as long as it can unopenably connect the box base and the box cover. However, the box base and the box cover can be inserted by inserting the locking claws into the elongated holes constituting the sealing unit 164. And are designed to be unsealably joined. The sealing process by the sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and even if unauthorized opening is performed, such a situation can be detected early and easily, and it is possible to temporarily open the opening. It is possible to perform the sealing process again even after the That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the five sealing portions 164. Then, when the substrate box 163 is opened, such as when a defect occurs in the main control substrate accommodated or when the main control substrate is inspected, the connecting portion between the sealing portion in which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing portion is Disconnect. Thus, the box base and the box cover of the substrate box 163 are separated, and the main control substrate inside can be taken out. Thereafter, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other sealing portion. If a history indicating that the substrate box 163 has been opened is left in the substrate box 163, it is possible to easily find that unauthorized opening has been performed by looking at the substrate box 163.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 165 are provided on one short side of the substrate box 163 so as to protrude laterally. The coupling pieces 165 correspond to the plurality of coupled pieces 166 formed on the mounting base 161 in a one-to-one relationship, and between the substrate box 163 and the mounting pedestal 161 by the coupling pieces 165 and the coupled pieces 166. A sealing process is performed.

  Next, the back pack unit 15 will be described. 12 is a front view of the back pack unit 15, and FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 15. As shown in FIG.

  The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 201, and a delivery mechanism unit 202, a discharge passage board 203, and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the back pack 201. The back pack 201 is molded of a synthetic resin having transparency, and has a base portion 211 to which the dispensing mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 which protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and at least has a size sufficient to surround the variable display unit 86.

  The external terminal board 213 is provided in the upper right portion of the base portion 211. The external terminal board 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side through these output terminals. Further, the base portion 211 is provided with a pair of upper and lower retaining pins 214 at the right end when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10, and the retaining pin 214 is inserted into the bearing portion 133 provided in the main body frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the main body frame 13. In addition, the base portion 211 is provided with a fastener 215 for fastening to the to-be-fastened hole 134 provided in the main body frame 13, and the body 215 is fitted into the to-be-fastened hole 134. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the frame 13.

  A dispensing mechanism unit 202 is disposed on the base unit 211 so as to bypass the protective cover unit 212. That is, a tank 221 opened upward is provided at the top of the back pack 201, and gaming balls supplied from an island facility of the game hall are successively supplied to the tank 221. Below the tank 221, a tank rail 222 which is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected, and to the downstream side of the tank rail 222, a case rail 223 which extends in the vertical direction is connected. At the most downstream portion of the case rail 223, a dispensing device 224 is provided. The game balls paid out from the payout device 224 are supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base portion 211 of the back pack 201 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

  The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function to distribute the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any of the upper tray 33, the lower tray 34 or a discharge passage described later, and the inner opening 226 is described above. The upper opening 33 communicates with the upper plate 33 through the main upper plate passage 122 and the upper door passage 51, and the central opening 227 is connected to the lower plate 34 through the lower plate passage 123 and the lower lower plate passage 52. An outer opening 228 is formed in communication with the discharge passage.

  A back pack substrate 229 is installed in the dispensing mechanism unit 202. For example, an AC 24 volt main power supply is supplied to the back pack substrate 229, and the power is turned on or off by switching the power switch 229a.

  At a lower end portion of the base portion 211, a discharge passage board 203 and a control device aggregation unit 204 are attached so as to sandwich the lower end portion in the front and rear direction. In the discharge passage board 203, a discharge passage 231 opened rearward is formed on the surface facing the control device collection unit 204, and the open portion of the discharge passage 231 is closed by the control device collection unit 204. The discharge passage 231 is formed to discharge the game ball to an island facility or the like of the game hall. Specifically, the discharge passage board 203 is configured such that the gaming balls collected by the above-described collecting plate unit 150 or the like are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 by passing through the discharge passage 231.

  The control device assembly unit 204 has a mounting base 241 having a horizontally long shape, and the delivery control device 242 and the power / emission control device 243 are mounted on the mounting base 241. The payout control device 242 and the power supply / discharge control device 243 are disposed so as to be stacked back and forth so that the payout control device 242 is located behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 242 accommodates a payout control board for controlling the payout device 224 in the substrate box 244. The signal of the dispensing command from the dispensing control device 242 to the dispensing device 224 is relayed by the back pack substrate 229 described above. Further, the payout control device 242 is provided with a state recovery switch 245. For example, when the state recovery switch 245 is pressed when a dispensing error occurs such as a ball clogging in the dispensing device 224, the ball clogging is eliminated.

  In the power supply and emission control device 243, a power supply and emission control substrate is accommodated in the substrate box 246, and the substrate generates and outputs a predetermined power supply required for various control devices etc. Control of the launch of the game ball accompanying the operation of the firing handle 41 is performed. In addition, the power / emission control device 243 is provided with a RAM erase switch 247. The pachinko machine 10 has a memory holding function of various data, and can maintain the state at the time of the power failure even if the power failure occurs, and can return to the state at the time of the power failure when recovering from the power failure. It has become. Therefore, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure, for example, as in the case of business closing of the game hall, the state before shutting off is stored and stored. It is supposed to be.

  In the present embodiment, the first buffer mechanism 250 reduces the force of the game ball when the game ball fired from the game ball launch mechanism 110 vigorously reaches the game area 81 and the game balls collide. It is one of the features that it has. Hereinafter, based on FIG. 6 etc., the 1st buffer mechanism 250 and the structure attached to it are demonstrated in detail.

  As described above, the game balls fired from the game ball launch mechanism 110 reach the game area 81 by passing through the guide passage 103 of the guide rail 100. Each of the rails 101 and 102 constituting the guiding rail 100 has an arc shape centered on a substantially central portion of the game area 81. For this reason, the gaming ball passing through the guiding passage 103 is easily moved (sliding or rolling) along the outer rail 102, that is, in contact with the outer rail 102, by the centrifugal force generated in itself.

  The outer rail 102 is formed such that one end thereof extends from the outlet portion 105 of the guiding passage 103. Specifically, the end 101a of the inner rail 101 forming the outlet portion 105 is located in an area on the left side of the variable display unit 86 in the gaming area 81 (hereinafter referred to as the left gaming area 81L) On the other hand, the end 102a of the outer rail 102 on the side constituting the outlet portion 105 is located in the area on the right side of the variable display unit 86 in the gaming area 81 (hereinafter referred to as the right gaming area 81R). In other words, the end 101a of the inner rail 101 and the end 102a of the outer rail 102 are spaced apart on both sides of the game area 81, that is, on both sides of the variable display unit 86.

  The flight speed of the game ball fired from the game ball firing mechanism 110 is determined based on the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 41, and the arrival position of each time is changed depending on the operation amount. . That is, by the outer rail 102 extending beyond the outlet portion 105 as described above, the position at which the gaming ball is separated from the outer rail 102 can be adjusted by the operation amount of the game ball firing handle 41. Specifically, the game ball is guided to the left game area 81L by reducing the operation amount of the game ball release handle 41, or the game ball to the right game area 81R is increased by increasing the operation amount of the game ball release handle 41. It has become possible to

  In the vicinity of the end 102 a of the outer rail 102, the above-described first buffer mechanism 250 is provided. The first buffer mechanism 250 includes a buffer unit 260 disposed in the game board 80. Hereinafter, the buffer unit 260 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, 10, 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing the buffer unit 260 in an exploded manner, FIG. 15 (a) is a front view of the buffer unit 260, and FIG. 15 (b) is a partial sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the buffer unit 260 includes a block-shaped return rubber 270 and the same return rubber 270 that reduce the momentum of the game ball when the game ball moving (flying) along the outer rail 102 collides. And a holder 280 which holds the same in a displaceable state.

  The holder 280 is composed of a base portion 281 as a mounting portion for the game board 80 and an enclosing portion 284 surrounding the rubber rubber 270 from the front of the game board 80. The base portion 281 has a substantially flat shape facing the game board 80, and is fitted in a recess 80b formed in the game board 80. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the depth dimension of the recess 80 b is set to be equal to or less than the plate thickness dimension of the base portion 281. This makes it difficult for the game ball moving along the outer rail 102 to be supported by the edge of the base portion 281 or the like.

  The base portion 281 has a plurality of through holes penetrating in the thickness direction of the base portion. The buffer unit 260 and the game board 80 are integrated by screwing a screw inserted into the through holes to the game board 80. The through hole has a stepped cylindrical shape with an enlarged diameter on the front side of the game board 80, and the head of the screw is accommodated in the enlarged diameter portion of the through hole. Thereby, the protrusion of the screw from the surface of the base portion 281 is suppressed, and the collision between the screw and the game ball is avoided.

  An opening 282 into which the turning rubber 270 is fitted is formed substantially at the center of the base portion 281, and the turning rubber 270 is in contact with the game board 80 through the opening 282. The surrounding portion 284 is formed to cover the opening 282 from the front of the game board 80. Specifically, it stands from the base portion 281 to the opposite side to the game board 80, and connects a pair of side wall portions 285 and 286 facing each other across the opening 282 and the rising front end portions of the side wall portions 285 and 286 An opposing wall portion 287 is formed opposite to the game board 80 with a turning rubber 270 interposed therebetween, and a wall portion 284 is constituted by these wall portions 285 to 287.

  In the holder 280, the tangent TL at the end 102a of the outer rail 102 (specifically, the game is performed with the walls 280 to 287 in a state in which the inner wall surfaces of the walls 284 to 287 abut against the circumferential surface 270a of the elastic rubber 270). It is installed in the same direction as the tangent line TL extending parallel to the board 80 (see FIG. 15). The displacement direction of the turning rubber 270 is limited by the wall portions 285 to 287. In other words, the displacement direction of the turning rubber 270 is defined by the wall portions 285 to 287 so as to be the same direction as the tangent line TL. In addition, it is also possible to provide a slight clearance between the inner wall surface of each of the wall portions 285 to 287 and the circumferential surface 270 a of the turning rubber 270.

  In addition, the surrounding portion 284 is opened on both the outer rail 102 side and the opposite side (hereinafter, for convenience, the opened portions are referred to as open portions 288 and 289). Each of the open portions 288 and 289 has a size that allows the movement of the elastic band 270 in the direction of the tangent line TL, and at least one of both ends of the elastic bar 270 via the open portions 288 and 289. One protrudes to the outside of the surrounding portion 284.

  The buffer unit 260 is configured to return the returning rubber 270 to a position before displacement (hereinafter referred to as an initial position) after the returning rubber 270 is displaced based on the collision of the game balls. Here, based on FIG.14 and FIG.15, the structure regarding the initial position return of the return rubber 270 is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a cylindrical shaft 295 protruding toward the buffer unit 260 is provided in the recess 80 b of the game board 80. The shaft 295 extends in a direction orthogonal to the front of the game board 80, and the game board 80 is inserted in the through hole 80c formed in the game board 80 from the back side of the game board 80. It is fixed to (refer FIG.15 (b)).

  The return rubber 270 is provided with an insertion hole 272 through which the shaft 295 is inserted. The insertion hole 272 is disposed at an intermediate position between the side wall portions 285 and 286, and is formed such that its central axis is in the same direction as the central axis of the shaft 295. Further, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the insertion hole 272 penetrates between the end face of the game board 80 and the end face of the opposing wall portion 287 of the holder 280, and the tip of the shaft 295 is the opposing wall. It protrudes to the part 287 side. The tip end portion of the shaft body 295 protruding from the insertion hole 272 is fitted in the bottomed hole portion formed in the opposing wall portion 287. As described above, by supporting the both ends of the shaft 295 by the game board 80 and the holder 280 fixed to the game board 80, the shaft 295 is prevented from falling or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the insertion hole 272 is in the shape of a long hole extending in the same direction as the displacement direction of the elastic rubber 270 defined by the holder 280, and as the width dimension approaches the outer rail 102. It is formed to be gradually smaller. Specifically, the insertion hole 272 is positioned closer to the rail 102 than the large diameter portion 273 and the large diameter portion 273 whose hole diameter (width dimension) is set to be equal to the outer diameter dimension of the shaft 295 And smoothly connect the large diameter portion 273 and the small diameter portion 274 smaller in diameter than the large diameter portion 273, and the width dimension decreases from the large diameter portion 273 toward the small diameter portion 274. It is comprised by the connection part 275 and. The return rubber 270 is disposed at the above-described initial position by fitting the shaft 295 to the large diameter portion 273 in a state of being assembled to the game board 80. In addition, by limiting the portion where the shaft body 295 can be easily fitted in the insertion hole 272 as described above, it is possible to easily suppress the operation variation when the turning rubber 270 is assembled to the shaft body 295.

  On the other hand, in the small diameter portion 274, the hole diameter (width dimension) thereof is set to be about half of the outer diameter dimension of the shaft 295. Therefore, when the shaft 295 fits into the small diameter portion 274 due to the displacement of the return rubber 270 at the game ball collision, the small diameter portion 274 is expanded by the shaft 295. Such deformation of the small diameter portion 274 causes strong interference between the shaft 295 and the insertion hole 272 and generates a force that pushes the shaft 295 toward the large diameter portion 273 side. As described above, since the shaft body 295 is fixed, a reaction force is generated which urges the return rubber 270 to move toward the initial position. On the basis of the reaction force, that is, the elastic force of the return rubber 270, the return rubber 270 returns to the initial position. A low friction coating is applied to the inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole 272. By this coating, the sliding resistance of the shaft 295 and the insertion hole 272 is reduced, and the displacement of the return rubber 270 is smoothed.

  In the state where the rubber return rubber 270 is disposed at the initial position, the end of the rubber return rubber 270 protrudes from the open portion 288 on the outer rail 102 side of the surrounding portion 284. At this projecting end, a ball collision portion 276 is formed where the gaming balls guided by the outer rail 102 collide. The ball collision portion 276 is located further to the end 102 a of the outer rail 102, and is disposed on an extension of the movement path PL of the game ball moving along the outer rail 102. Further, the ball collision portion 276 has a surface shape facing the end portion 102a of the outer rail 102, that is, a surface shape intersecting the extension line of the movement path PL. More specifically, the ball collision portion 276 has a planar shape facing in the same direction as the tangent line TL.

  When the game ball collides with the ball collision portion 276, the return rubber 270 is displaced in the direction of the tangent line TL with its own contraction, and the momentum of the game ball is weakened. In addition, it is also possible to form return rubber 270 by materials other than rubber. For example, it may be formed of urethane, silicon or the like.

  In the main body frame 13, the same rubber as the rubber ball 270 (specifically, the end opposite to the ball collision portion 276) is abutted on the tip side in the collision direction of the gaming ball with respect to the buffer unit 260. A stopper 300 is provided to prevent the displacement of the

  The stopper 300 receives a collision load that propagates from the rubber sheet 310 via which the rubber sheet 310 collides with the rubber sheet 310 with which the rubber rubber 270 collides when the rubber rubber 270 is displaced based on the collision of the game balls. And a unit 77. The load receiving portion 77 projects from the opening edge of the window hole 76 toward the game area 81 and is integrally formed with the main body frame 13 so as to extend vertically along the window hole 76 (see FIG. 6). At one end of the load receiving portion 77 on the side of the buffer unit 260, a rising surface is formed which stands from the front of the game board 80. The standing surface is located on the tip side of the turning rubber 270 in the direction in which the turning rubber 270 is pushed by the collision of the game balls, and faces the turning rubber 270 with a predetermined gap. The rubber sheet 310 is fixed to this rising surface.

  The rubber sheet 310 is formed to be parallel to the rising surface of the load receiving portion 77. In the return rubber 270, an opposing portion 277 facing the rubber sheet 310 with a slight gap is formed. The opposing portion 277 has a planar shape, and is configured such that the above-described gap is constant in the entire range in which the rubber sheet 310 and the opposing portion 277 are opposed. Further, the gap is in the process of transition from the state in which the shaft 295 is fitted to the large diameter portion 273 to the state in which it is fitted to the small diameter portion 274 based on the return rubber 270 being displaced from the initial position. The rubber sheet 310 and the facing portion 277 are set in contact with each other.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the rising surface of the load receiving portion 77 is formed to face the opposite side to the variable display unit 86 and to incline obliquely with respect to the tangent line TL in a front view of the game board 80. Similarly, the plate surface of the rubber sheet 310 and the facing portion 277 of the turning rubber 270 are formed to be inclined obliquely to the tangent line TL in the front view of the game board 80. For this reason, at the time of the game ball collision, the force transmitted from the returning rubber 270 → the rubber sheet 310 → the load receiving portion 77 is easily dispersed in the load receiving portion 77 in a plurality of different directions.

  The first buffer mechanism 250 is configured by the buffer unit 260 and the stopper 300 described in detail above. Here, the operation of the first buffer mechanism 250 at the game ball collision time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a schematic view showing the operation of the first buffer mechanism 250, and when the game ball collides with the return rubber 270 of the first buffer mechanism 250, the first buffer mechanism 250 is shown in FIG. 16 (b) → FIG. 16 (c) → FIG. 16 (d).

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), among the game balls launched by the game ball firing mechanism 110, the game ball B which has reached the end 102a of the outer rail 102 along the outer rail 102 is from the same end 102a. After leaving, it collides with the ball collision portion 276 of the return rubber 270. The return rubber 270 slides toward the stopper 300 with compression deformation (elastic deformation) when the ball collision portion 276 is pushed in the traveling direction of the game ball (that is, the tangential line TL direction) by the game ball.

  Along with the slide movement of the return rubber 270, the insertion hole 272 also moves in the same direction. As a result, the shaft body 295 moves from the large diameter portion 273 to the connecting portion 275 and then to the small diameter portion 274, and the insertion hole 272 is pushed out according to the outer shape of the shaft body 295. Based on such deformation of the insertion hole 272, a force is generated to push back the rubber return 270 toward the initial position. That is, the return rubber 270 is biased toward the initial position by its own elastic force.

  When the moving amount of the return rubber 270 reaches a predetermined amount, the return rubber 270 collides with the rubber sheet 310 as shown in FIG. 16B, and the rubber sheet 310 is pushed toward the load receiving portion 77. As a result, the rubber sheet 310 is compressed (see FIG. 16C). At this time, a part of the collision load generated by the collision between the gaming ball B and the turning rubber 270 is transmitted in the order of the turning rubber 270 → the rubber sheet 310 → the load receiving portion 77. Thereby, the load is dispersed to the game board 80 side and the main body frame 13 side, and concentration of the collision load to the buffer unit 260 is avoided.

  Thereafter, the return rubber 270 returns to the initial position by its own elastic force, and similarly returns to the original state (shape) of the rubber sheet 310 by its own elastic force. Thus, preparation for the next game ball collision is completed (see FIG. 16D). If the initial position return of the return rubber 270 is described in detail, the shaft 295 is pushed by the inner wall surface of the insertion hole 272 when the insertion hole 272 is restored. As described above, since the shaft 295 is fixed to the game board 80, the return rubber 270 slides toward the outer rail 102 by the reaction force generated by pushing the shaft 295. By such slide movement, the relative position between the shaft 295 and the insertion hole 272 changes, and the above-described reaction force is gradually weakened. Finally, the shaft 295 is fitted into the large diameter portion 273, and the return rubber 270 returns to the initial position.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, by forming the rubber sheet 310 as described above using a material having a lower repulsion than the return rubber 270, the time required for the return of the rubber sheet 310 is returned, from the time required for the return of the rubber 270 It also has long. That is, in the process of FIG. 16 (c) → FIG. 16 (d), the return rubber 270 quickly separates from the rubber sheet 310, and the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 return independently. Thereby, the elastic force (restoring force) of the rubber sheet 310 is transmitted to the turning rubber 270, and the pushing back of the turning rubber 270 is suppressed.

  Further, it is assumed that if the return of the turning rubber 270 is delayed, the turning rubber 270 is pushed by the rubber sheet 310. As described above, the facing portion 277 and the load receiving portion 77 face the direction different from the tangential line TL direction, specifically, the opposite side to the variable display unit 86. More specifically, the load receiving portion 77 is inclined to one side (specifically, the side wall portion 285 side) of the both side wall portions 285 and 286 of the holder 280. For this reason, the force pushed by the rubber sheet 310 is not directed to the ball collision portion 276 but transmitted to the side wall portion 285 of the holder 280. That is, the return rubber 270 is pressed against the side wall 285. As a result, it is possible to suppress the return rubber 270 pressed by the rubber sheet 310 from returning to the initial position too quickly. Therefore, it is made difficult for the ball collision part 276 to push the game ball which bounces from the return rubber 270 and the inconvenience that the ball collision part 276 pushes. An effect similar to this is exhibited also when the rubber backing 270 and the rubber sheet 310 abut. That is, when the return rubbers 270 collide with the rubber sheet 310, the reaction force transmitted from the rubber sheet 310 to the return rubber 270 is directed to the side wall 285 side of the holder 280. That is, it is avoided that the reduction function of the gaming ball is lowered due to the increase of such a reaction force.

  In addition, when supplementing the behavior of the return rubber 270 when the game ball collides with the ball collision portion 276, the game ball B flying along the outer rail 102 is biased to one side wall portion 286 side in the ball collision portion 276 It is easy to hit the position. As described above, the insertion hole 272 (shaft body 295) is disposed at an intermediate position between the side wall portions 285 and 286. For this reason, a rotational moment centering on the shaft body 295 is generated in the turning rubber 270, and the turning rubber 270 is pressed against the both side wall portions 285 and 286. By transmitting a part of the force applied to the turning rubber 270 to the holder 280 in this manner, the collision load is prevented from concentrating on the shaft body 295, and the reaction force (i.e., the repulsive force) to the game ball B is the same It suppresses that the ball B is acted excessively directly.

  The game balls decelerated by the first buffer mechanism 250 described in detail above are directed toward the center frame 91 constituting the outer edge of the variable display unit 86, and more specifically, with the buffer unit 260 with the right play area 81R sandwiched in the center frame 91. The light is reflected toward the facing portion (hereinafter referred to as a specific site SP). The specific part SP in the center frame 91 is provided with a second buffer mechanism 330 for relieving the impact due to the collision of the game balls. Hereinafter, the center frame 91 will be supplementarily described based on FIGS. 7 and 17 to 21, and then the second buffer mechanism 330 and the configuration related thereto will be described. 17A is a front view of the center frame 91, FIG. 17B is a perspective view of the center frame 91 as viewed from the front, FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the center frame 91 as viewed from the front side, and FIG. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B in FIG. 17 (b), and FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C in FIG. 17 (a).

  The center frame 91 has a substantially annular back side frame structure 331 (see FIG. 17) formed along the opening 80 a of the game board 80 and a plurality of front sides covering the back side frame structure 331 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10 The frame structures 351 to 357 (see FIG. 7) are combined. In addition, in FIG. 17, the front side frame structure 352-357 other than the front side frame structure 351 is abbreviate | omitted and shown. Please refer to FIG. 7 for the front side frame structures 352 to 357 whose illustration is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the back side frame structure 331 has a base 332 facing the front of the game board 80. The base portion 332 has a substantially plate shape parallel to the game board 80, and is in surface contact with the front of the game board 80. Screws are inserted through the plurality of through holes formed in the base portion 332 and screwed to the game board 80, whereby the back frame structure 331 and the game board 80 are integrated.

  The base portion 332 is integrally formed with an upright portion 335 which stands on the back of the pachinko machine 10. The standing portion 335 has a hollow shape extending in the thickness direction of the game board 80 and is fitted to the opening 80 a of the game board 80. In the back side frame structure 331, a portion other than the standing portion 335 protrudes to the front side of the game board 80.

  Further, in the base portion 332, a plurality of attachment holes 336 for attaching the front side frame structure 351 are formed. As shown in FIG. 19, screws 337 inserted from the side of the game board 80 into these mounting holes 336 are screwed into screw holes 361 formed in the front side frame structure 351, so that both frames are configured. The bodies 331 and 351 are integrated. In addition, since it becomes the same structure regarding attachment of the other front side flame | frame structure 352-357, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the front side frame structure 351 protrudes from the base portion 332 toward the front of the pachinko machine 10 and is formed so that its inside is hollow. More specifically, an opposing portion 362 opposed to the base portion 332 at a predetermined interval, and an opposing portion 362 standing from the opposing portion 362 to the base portion 332 side from the inside and outside of the center frame 91 are formed. And a pair of partition walls 363, 364 (specifically, the inner wall 363 facing the inside of the opening 80a and the outside wall 364 facing the outside of the opening 80a). A decoration (specifically, three-dimensional shaping) unique to each model is applied to the facing portion 362 and the inner side wall portion 363 in the pachinko machine 10, and the design of the center frame 91 is enhanced. If attention is paid to the point that the back side frame structure 331 is covered by the front side frame structure 351, the front side frame structure 351 can also be referred to as a "cover member". It is also possible to refer to the front side frame structure 351 as a "decorative member", focusing on the effect.

  A portion facing the buffer unit 260 across the right playing area 81R in the center frame 91 described above, that is, the specific portion SP, is provided with an accommodating portion 370 for accommodating the second buffer mechanism 330. . The housing portion 370 is a combination of a recess formed in the base portion 332 of the back side frame structure 331 and a recess formed in the outer side wall portion 364 of the front side frame structure 351. , And is extended along the outer periphery of the center frame 91. Then, a part of the second buffer mechanism 330 is exposed to the game area 81 L side through the open portion of the housing portion 370 (see FIG. 17B).

  As shown in FIG. 6, the second buffer mechanism 330 overlaps the front side frame structure 351 in a front view of the pachinko machine 10 in a state of being housed in the housing portion 370. That is, the second buffer mechanism 330 is covered by the front frame component 351 from the front side of the pachinko machine 10. By covering the second buffer mechanism 330 in this manner, it is difficult to visually recognize the second buffer mechanism 330 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the protective function of the center frame 91 is enhanced, and the disadvantage that the designability of the center frame 91 is reduced is less likely to occur.

  Referring again to FIG. 18, the second buffer mechanism 330 includes a pair of plates 380 and 390, and the respective plates 380 and 390 overlap the inside and the outside of the center frame 91 in the housing portion 370. It is housed. Hereinafter, one of the two plates 380 and 390 facing the buffer unit 260 is referred to as a “front side plate 380”, and the other located behind the front side plate 380 is referred to as a “back side plate 390”.

  The front side plate 380 is formed using a metal material, and is configured to be capable of bending deformation (elastic deformation) toward the back side plate 390 in accordance with the collision of the game balls. On the other hand, the back side plate 390 is formed using a rubber material, and is configured to be compressed (elastically deformed) by being pushed by the back side plate 390 when the back side plate 390 is bent and deformed. There is.

  The front side plate 380 has a long shape extending in the circumferential direction of the center frame, and a ball collision portion 381 with which the game ball rebounded from the return rubber 270 of the first buffer mechanism 250 collides and an attachment portion 382 to the center frame 91 And are arranged in parallel in their longitudinal direction. The ball collision portion 381 includes one end of the front side plate 380, and the plate surface on one side is formed to face the outside of the center frame 91. Further, the ball collision portion 381 extends from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right play area 81R along the outer edge of the center frame 91, and the exposure range is extended along the outer edge of the center frame 91. This makes it easy to tolerate the bounce variation (i.e., the variation of the collision position) of the gaming ball from the first buffer mechanism 250. If attention is paid to the point that the front side plate 380 is formed of an elastic member and has a long shape, the front side plate 380 can also be referred to as a "leaf spring".

  The attachment portion 382 is formed by bending the other end of the front plate 380. The back side plate 390 has a similar shape to the front side plate 380, and has a mounting portion 392 paired with the mounting portion 382 of the front side plate 380. Fitting portions 371 corresponding to the attachment portions 382 and 392 are formed in the center frame 91, and the attachment portions 382 and 392 are fitted together to the fitting portion 371. Thus, the front side plate 380 and the rear side plate 390 are assembled to the center frame 91. In particular, the front side plate 380 is assembled to the center frame 91 such that one end is a fixed end and the other end is a free end, and bending deformation with the mounting portion 385 as a base end, specifically, a game The bending deformation along the board 80 is apt to occur. In addition, the fixing method of both the plates 380 and 390 is arbitrary. For example, it is also possible to fix using fasteners, such as a screw, and fixing means, such as adhesives.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the ball collision portion 381 is devised so that the front plate 380 can be easily deformed in two different directions. Here, the ball collision unit 381 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The ball collision portion 381 has a plurality of bent portions 383 formed to be convex inward and outward of the center frame 91. Specifically, in the ball collision portion 381, a plurality of flat plate portions are connected with each bending portion 383 as a boundary. A part of the ball collision portion 381 on the free end side, specifically, a portion where the game ball bounced back from the first buffer mechanism 250 is likely to collide is formed to face obliquely upward (specifically, upper right). Specifically, it is obliquely inclined with respect to the traveling direction of the gaming ball rebounded from the first buffer mechanism 250. Therefore, when the gaming ball collides with the ball collision portion 381, the collision load generated by the collision is directed toward the mounting portion 382 so that the bending deformation with the mounting portion of the front plate 380 as the base end occurs. It acts so that bending deformation may occur. It is assumed that the latter deformation is likely to be smaller than the former deformation. In this respect, the presence of the plurality of bent portions 383 described above between the portion where the game ball easily collides and the attachment portion 382 promotes the latter deformation.

  As shown in FIG. 18, at the opening edge of the housing portion 370 in the center frame 19, the frame configuration body 331, 351 and the ball collision portion 381 of the front side plate 380 outside the center frame 91 (that is, the right play area) The claw portion 372 is formed to be hooked from the side 81R. The hook portion 372 is caught on the front plate 380, thereby preventing the bending deformation (jumping out) of the front plate 380 to the buffer unit 260 side and the falling off from the center frame 91.

  In the housing portion 370, on the opposite side of the front side plate 380 across the back side plate 390, a plate receiving portion 373 to which the back side plate 390 contacts is provided. In other words, the accommodation portion 370 defines an allowance space for allowing bending deformation with the front side plate 380, and it can be said that the back side plate 390 is accommodated in the allowance space (see FIG. 20).

  The plate receiving portion 373 is opposed to the back side plate 390 and has a portion in contact with the back side plate 390 and a portion not. More specifically, the end opposite to the mounting portion 392 of the back side plate 390 is in contact with the back side plate 390, but has a gap between the back side plate 390 and the back side plate 390 at an intermediate position of the back side plate 390 . As described above, by bringing the plate receiving portion 373 and the back side plate 390 into contact with each other at the end of the back side plate 390 opposite to the mounting portion 392, the collision load generated due to the collision of the game balls is attached. It is easy to transmit to the plate receiving portion 373 at a position apart from 382 and 392.

  The screw hole 361 described above is disposed along the plate receiving portion 373 on the opposite side of the plate receiving portion 373 to the back side plate 390. More specifically, they are disposed in the vicinity of the mounting portions 382 and 392, and in the vicinity of the portion where the back side plate 390 and the plate receiving portion 373 are in contact at the free end side of both plates 380 and 390. The screw hole 361 is connected to the plate receiving portion 373 via the rib 375. For this reason, when the plate receiving portion 373 is pushed by the back side plate 390, the load is easily dispersed to both the frame constructions 331 and 351 through the rib 375 → the screw hole 361 → the screw 337. In particular, one of the screw holes 361 on the downstream side is provided adjacent to the fitting portion 371 and is connected to the fitting portion 371 via the rib 376. This makes it easy to disperse the load generated in the fitting portion 371 based on the deformation of the front side plate 380 or the like in the both frame structure bodies 331 and 351 through the rib 376 → the screw hole 361 → the screw 337.

  When the back side plate 390 is pushed toward the plate receiving portion 373 by the ball collision portion 381 of the front side plate 380, the back side plate 390 deforms to follow the displacement of the ball collision portion 381 in the front side plate 380, but returns to the original state. When returning, the ball is deformed so as to be delayed with respect to the displacement of the ball collision portion 381. That is, when returning to the state before the game ball collides, both plates 380 and 390 are configured to be separated. Specifically, the back side plate 390 is formed using a material having a lower repulsion than the front side plate 380 so that the time required to return to the state before deformation is longer than that of the front side plate 380 There is.

  The second buffer mechanism 330 is configured by the front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390 described in detail above. Here, the operation of the second buffer mechanism 330 at the game ball collision time will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a schematic view showing the operation of the second buffer mechanism 330, and when the game ball collides, the second buffer mechanism 330 is shown in FIG. 22 (a) → FIG. 22 (b) → FIG. 22 (c) → It operates in the order of 22 (d). In addition, in FIG. 22, the front-end | tip part where displacement amount becomes the largest in the front side plate 380 is expanded and shown.

  The game ball B rebounded from the first buffer mechanism 250 described above is pushed back to the upstream side of the right play area 81R, and then flows down the right play area 81R by its own weight. The gaming ball B that has started to flow again in this way collides with the ball collision portion 381 of the front plate 380 of the second buffer mechanism 330.

  The game ball B rebounded from the first buffer mechanism 250 obliquely enters the ball collision portion 381. Thereby, the ball collision portion 381 is pushed toward the inside of the center frame 91 by the game ball B, and is bent and deformed with the attachment portion 385 as a base end, and is pushed toward the attachment portion 382 and directed toward the attachment portion 382 It bends and deforms. By such bending deformation, elastic force is stored in the front plate 380.

  As described above in detail, by making the front side plate 380 deformable in a plurality of different directions, the collision load due to the collision of the game balls B is more easily dispersed. Specifically, when the ball collision portion 381 is pushed toward the plate receiving portion 373, the load applied in the surface direction of the ball collision portion 381 is transmitted to the plate receiving portion 373. On the other hand, the load applied toward the mounting portion 382 described above is transmitted to the fitting portion 371. Thereby, the load described above is dispersed and easily received.

  The back plate 390 is compressed in synchronization with such deformation of the front plate 380 (see FIG. 22 (b)). By deforming both the front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390, the collision load generated by the collision of the game balls is suitably dispersed. And the collision load at the time of the collision of the game ball B is dispersedly received by the front side plate 380, the back side plate 390, etc., and the game ball B is reflected in the state where the momentum is weakened by absorbing a part of it. It becomes.

  When the amount of deformation of the front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390 reaches a predetermined amount, the deformation of the front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390 ceases, and at the next moment, the front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390 individually store the elastic force. Start to return to the original state.

  The front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390 have different restoration speeds, and both are elastically deformed independently. That is, the front side plate 380 is deformed first, and the back side plate 390 is deformed a little later. As described above, the configuration in which the front plate 380 is not easily pushed back by the back plate 390, the return of the front plate 380 is easily delayed with respect to the separation of the game balls. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the ball collision portion 381 to push the game ball which has collided and bounced to the back side plate 390 by the ball collision portion 381. In addition, even if the back side plate 390 is pressed, the elastic force of the back side plate 390 is less likely to be transmitted to the game ball B as compared with the elastic force of the front side plate 380. That is, transmission of at least the elastic force of the back side plate 390 to the gaming balls is avoided.

  The elastic force based on the bending deformation with the mounting portion 382 on the front side plate 380 as the base end acts in the direction to follow the reflected gaming ball, but the elasticity based on the bending deformation toward the mounting portion 382 on the front side plate 380 The force acts tangentially to the part in contact with the gaming ball B. That is, in the elastic force stored by the latter deformation, the ball collision portion 381 is not displaced so as to follow the gaming ball B. Thereby, it is possible to easily avoid the re-collision between the ball collision portion 381 and the gaming ball B.

  Even if the front side plate 380 reaches the initial position, it still tries to continue deformation so that the ball collision portion 381 is displaced toward the right playing area 81R. However, the deformation of the front side plate 380 beyond such an initial position is prevented by the contact of the ball collision portion 381 and the claw portion 372 as shown in FIG. 22C. As the ball collision portion 381 and the claw portion 372 hit in this manner, the displacement of the ball collision portion 381 that follows the reflected gaming ball B is avoided.

  In addition, the front side plate 380 tries to bend again to the back side plate 390 side by reaction to hit the claw portion 372, but it is suppressed by the back side plate 390 which has been returned late, that the deformation is suppressed again. (See FIG. 22 (d)). Thereby, the vibration etc. of the front side plate 380 are suppressed. Focusing on such a damping function of the back side plate 390, the back side plate 390 can also be referred to as a "damping member".

  Here, an example of the flow-down mode (flow-down path) of the game ball thrown into the right-side game area 81R will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a partial enlarged view of FIG. 6, and an example of the flow path of the gaming ball is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  When the game ball emission handle 41 is operated, the game balls B are emitted from the game ball emission mechanism 110 toward the game area 81. When the operation amount of the game ball firing handle 41 exceeds the predetermined amount, the game ball B moves along the outer rail 102 and passes above the variable display unit 86. The game ball B that has reached the right-side game area 81R is released from the outer rail 102 (specifically, the end 102a) and jumps out toward the buffer unit 260.

  The game ball B jumping out toward the buffer unit 260 collides with the return rubber 270. Based on this collision, the rubber return rubber 270 is displaced toward the stopper 300 with compressive deformation. Then, the return rubber 270 and the stopper 300 (more specifically, the rubber sheet 310) come into contact, and a part of the collision load applied to the return rubber 270 is transmitted to the stopper 300. By passing through the above process, the momentum given to the gaming ball B by the gaming ball launch mechanism 110 is weakened.

  After the game ball collides with the return rubber 270, the game ball bounces to the upstream side of the right play area 81R, and the return rubber 270 returns to the initial position so as to chase it. As described above, the ball collision portion 381 of the turning rubber 270 is inclined to the center frame 91 side. For this reason, the game ball B rebounded from the ball collision part 276 moves toward the specific portion SP of the center frame 91 while drawing a parabola while moving toward the center frame 91 side. However, by relaying the first buffer mechanism 250, part of the momentum of the gaming ball B is absorbed by the first buffer mechanism 250 by deformation of the return rubber 270 or the rubber sheet 310. For this reason, the rebounding speed of the game ball B is smaller than the flying speed before the collision.

  The gaming ball B that has reached the specific part SP of the center frame 91 collides with the tip (ball collision part 381) of the front plate 380 of the second buffer mechanism 330. The front side plate 380 is bent and deformed due to the collision, and the ball collision portion 381 is displaced to the back side plate 390 side. The back side plate 390 is pushed inward of the center frame 91 by such displacement of the ball collision portion 381, and the back side plate 390 is compressed. By such deformation of the two plates 380 and 390, the collision load generated based on the collision of the gaming balls B is dispersed, and part of the momentum of the gaming balls B is absorbed by the two plates 380 and 390 and so on. Note that, as shown in FIG. 23, various game components such as nails 88 are not disposed between the first buffer mechanism 250 and the second buffer mechanism 330. For this reason, the movement of the gaming ball toward the second buffer mechanism 330 via the first buffer mechanism 250 is not impeded by those other game components, and it becomes easy to secure the buffer by both buffer mechanisms 250 and 330. ing.

  The ball collision portion 381 of the front side plate 380 faces the buffer unit 260 side (in detail, obliquely upward). For this reason, after colliding with the front side plate 380, the gaming ball B rebounds to the buffer unit 260 side, moves to the buffer unit 260 side, and moves downward while drawing a parabola. Then, the respective plates 380 and 390 are restored so as to chase the game ball B that has bounced back from the front side plate 380.

  The game ball B rebounded from the ball collision portion 381 of the front plate 380 passes between the front plate 380 and the buffer unit 260, and moves (flows down) to the downstream side of the right game area 81R by its own weight. The variable winning device 83b is disposed under the right gaming area 81R, and various members such as nails 88 disposed in the right gaming area 81R are more likely to cause the game ball to flow toward the variable winning apparatus 83b. Is located in More specifically, various members such as the nail 88 bypass the variable display unit 86 and move toward the variable display unit 86 down the right gaming area 81R rather than the gaming ball heading toward the operation openings 84a and 84b. Are arranged to be more. For this reason, most of the gaming balls that have left the second buffer mechanism 330 and pass through the right gaming area 81R will flow downward toward the variable winning device 83b.

  When the variable winning device 83b is opened, the gaming balls having reached the variable winning device 83b win the variable winning device 83b, and the rear side of the game board 80 (specifically, the variable winning device 83b) It will be led to the collection passage 151). On the other hand, when the variable winning device 83b is closed, the variable winning device 83b is bypassed to head to the out port 87. The game ball entering the out port 87 is guided to the back side of the game board 80 through the out port 87.

  In the present embodiment, the left side of the variable display unit 86, that is, the left side game area 81L, and the same variable display can be performed by changing the operation amount of the game ball emission handle 41 and making it possible to arbitrarily change the arrival position of the game ball. It is possible to strike the game ball in the right side of the unit 86, that is, in the right play area 81R. The flow-down modes of the gaming balls 81R and 81R that have been divided are defined to correspond to different game modes. Hereinafter, differences between the game modes in the left side game area 81L and the right side game area 81R will be briefly described.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 etc., in the left-side play area 81L, members defining the flow-down path of the game ball such as nails 88 are likely to be guided toward the operation openings 84a and 84b. It is arranged. In other words, various members such as nails 88 are arranged such that the gaming balls having passed through the left gaming area 81L are guided to the operation openings 84a and 84b with higher probability than the gaming balls having passed through the right gaming area 81R. It is done. Furthermore, the first guide passage 92 provided in the center frame 91 is disposed at a position facing the left playing area 81L, and it becomes easy to guide the game ball passing through the left playing area 81L to the operation opening 84a. There is. Therefore, in the stage before the jackpot or the like occurs, the game state advantageous to the player is realized by striking the game ball into the left game area 81L.

  On the other hand, in the right gaming area 81R, various members such as nails 88 have a variable winning device 83 (in particular, with a higher probability that gaming balls having passed the right gaming area 81R have passed through the left gaming area 81L). It is arranged to be led to the variable winning device 83b). Therefore, when a jackpot or the like has occurred, a game state advantageous to the player is realized by striking the game ball in the right-side game area 81R.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 24, the power supply line is indicated by a double arrow and the signal line is indicated by a solid arrow.

  A main control circuit 402 and a power failure monitoring circuit 403 are built in a main control board 401 provided in the main controller 162. A CPU 411 is mounted on the main control circuit 402. The CPU 411 is a ROM 412 storing various control programs to be executed by the CPU 411 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data etc. when the control program stored in the ROM 412 is executed. A certain RAM 413 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data input / output circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 413 is configured to be supplied with data storage power from the power supply and emission control board 421 provided in the power supply and emission control device 243 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and to retain data.

  An input / output port is connected to the CPU 411 via a bus line including an address bus and a data bus. To the input side of the main control circuit 402, a power failure monitoring circuit 403 provided on the main control substrate 401, a payout control substrate 422 provided on the payout control device 242, and other switches (not shown) are connected. In this case, the power failure / emission control board 421 is connected to the power failure monitoring circuit 403, and power is supplied to the main control circuit 402 via the power failure monitoring circuit 403.

  On the other hand, on the output side of the main control circuit 402, a power failure monitoring circuit 403, a payout control board 422 and a relay terminal board 423 are connected. The payout control board 422 outputs various commands such as a winning ball command and the like. Various commands and the like are output from the main control circuit 402 to the audio lamp control board 424 provided in the audio lamp control device 143 via the relay terminal board 423.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 403 relays the main control circuit 402 and the power and discharge control board 421 and monitors the power of the stable DC voltage of 24 volts which is the maximum power output from the power and discharge control board 421.

  The payout control board 422 controls the payout of the winning balls and the rental balls by the payout device 224. The CPU 431, which is an arithmetic device, includes a ROM 432 storing control programs to be executed by the CPU 431, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 433 used as a work memory or the like.

  Similar to the RAM 413 of the main control circuit 402, the RAM 433 of the payout control board 422 is configured to be supplied with data storage power from the power / fire control board 421 and to retain data even after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. It has become.

  An input / output port is connected to the CPU 431 of the payout control board 422 via a bus line including an address bus and a data bus. A main control circuit 402, a power / fire control board 421, and a back pack board 229 are connected to the input side of the payout control board 422. Further, the main control circuit 402 and the back pack substrate 229 are connected to the output side of the payout control substrate 422.

  The power and emission control board 421 includes a power supply unit and a emission control unit. The power supply unit supplies necessary operation power to each of the main control circuit 402, the payout control board 422, and the like through a path indicated by a double-line arrow. The firing control unit is responsible for controlling the firing of the gaming ball firing mechanism 110 according to the operation of the gaming ball firing handle 41 by the player, and the gaming ball firing mechanism 110 is driven when predetermined firing conditions are satisfied. .

  The sound lamp control board 424 controls the various lamp units 23 to 25, the speaker unit 26, and the display control device 425. The CPU 441, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 442 storing control programs to be executed by the CPU 441, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 443 used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port is connected to the CPU 441 of the audio lamp control board 424 via a bus line including an address bus and a data bus. The main control circuit 402 is relayed to the relay terminal board 423 and connected to the input side of the audio lamp control board 424, and based on various commands output from the main control circuit 402, various lamp sections 23 to 25 and speakers It controls the unit 26 and the display control device 425. The display control device 425 controls the pattern display device 90 based on the display command input from the audio lamp control board 424.

  According to the present embodiment described above, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  A first buffer mechanism 250 is provided adjacent to the end 102a of the outer rail 102 in the right playing area 81R. The momentum of the game ball reaching the first buffer mechanism 250 among the game balls launched from the game ball launch mechanism 110 and flying along the outer rail 102 collides with the first buffer mechanism 250 (specifically, the return rubber 270) Weakened by As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball from colliding with the nail 88 or various kinds of effects while maintaining the momentum imparted by the game ball firing mechanism 110. Therefore, it is possible to suppress deformation, breakage or the like of the nail 88 or the like disposed downstream of the first buffer mechanism 250, and to protect the nail 88 or the like.

  When the game ball collides with the buffer unit 260 of the game board 80, the return rubber 270 constituting the buffer unit 260 is displaced toward the stopper 300 of the main body frame 13 with deformation. When the displacement amount exceeds a predetermined amount, the return rubber 270 and the stopper 300 hit, and a part of the collision load generated when the gaming ball collides is propagated to the stopper 300. That is, the collision load is dispersed to the gaming board 80 side and the main body frame 13 side. As described above, the configuration in which the collision load is distributed and received contributes to the improvement of the energy dissipation efficiency of the gaming ball and the improvement of the durability of the first buffer mechanism 250.

  In addition, while holding the return rubber 270 in a displaceable state by the holder 280, an operation space of the return rubber 270 is provided between the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 of the stopper 300, and the game ball is attached to the return rubber 270. In the event of a collision, it is easy to displace the return rubber 270 using the operation space. As a result, when the game ball collides, the turning rubber 270 is easily displaced together with the game ball, and the contact period between the two is easily made longer. Generally, the magnitude of the collision load is inversely proportional to the length of the contact time. The collision load can be reduced by extending the contact time as described above. This is considered preferable from the viewpoint of the function preservation of the first buffer mechanism 250.

  In order to reduce the collision load generated by the collision of the game balls, it is preferable to extend the contact period at the time of the collision. However, in consideration of the reflection between the gaming ball and the return rubber 270, it is considered that the extension of the contact period limited to the collision between the two is limited. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is provided in which the contact time is extended when the gaming ball collides with the return rubber 270 and when the return rubber 270 collides with the stopper 300. More specifically, while the contact time between the game ball and the return rubber is extended by making the return rubber 270 displaceable as described above, both of the objects which are the collision object of the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 of the stopper 300 are By making it easier to deform as compared to the gaming ball, the contact period between the return rubber 270 and the stopper 300 is extended. Thus, the collision load generated by the collision of the game balls is reduced.

  When the game ball collides with the return rubber 270, the game ball collides locally with the return rubber 270, whereas when the return rubber 270 collides with the rubber sheet 310 of the stopper 300, the same return rubber 270 Is in contact with the rubber sheet 310. Therefore, the collision load can be easily dispersed throughout the rubber sheet 310. As a result, not only the buffer function can be strengthened, but also local deterioration of the rubber sheet 310 can be suppressed. In particular, since the rubber sheet 310 is formed of a material that is lower in repulsion than the return rubber 270, the deterioration of the rubber sheet 310 can easily progress. In this regard, by avoiding the local deformation of the rubber sheet 310, it is possible to contribute to the functional maintenance of the rubber sheet 310.

  In addition, it is also possible to realize a buffer function equivalent to the above-mentioned embodiment by omitting the rubber sheet 310 and by forming the return rubber 270 of a material having a lower repulsion than the rubber sheet 310. However, in the configuration in which the collision load is dispersed by one member as described above, the deformation at the local portion of the barbed rubber 270 becomes remarkable, and the improvement of the durability of the rubber 270 and the improvement of the buffer function can be compatible. It can be difficult. From the viewpoint of achieving both the improvement of the durability and the improvement of the buffer function, it is considered that the configuration using two members of the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 is excellent.

  As seen in the conventional pachinko machine, when the receiving part which receives the load added to the turning rubber and the turning rubber is provided only on the game board, the durability of the turning rubber and the receiving portion is improved, and It is thought that constraints on improvement are likely to occur. For example, in consideration of the placement of a return rubber or the like in the game area, it is not preferable that the play area be pressed by the return rubber or the receiver, and that the installation area is considered to coexist with peripheral parts etc. It becomes easy to be restricted. Therefore, it is difficult to increase the size of the return rubber and the receiving portion in order to enhance the durability and the function of reducing energy. In this respect, in the present embodiment, the provision of the return rubber 270 on the game board 80 and the provision of the stopper 300 on the main body frame 13 make it possible to suppress the spread of the installation area in the game area 81. Therefore, it is possible to realize the improvement of the durability and the energy reduction function while suppressing the pressure of the game area 81.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to change the model while replacing the existing configuration of the main body frame 13 and the like by replacing the configurations of the front door frame 14 and the game board 80 which are unique to the model. . Among the various configurations of the first buffer mechanism 250 described above, by providing the game board 80 with a portion directly hit by the game ball, ie, the return rubber 270 (buffer unit 260), the return rubber 270 is combined with the exchange of the game board 80. It is possible to replace the In other words, the amount of bounce of the game ball, the angle of bounce, etc. can be easily set for each model, and the improvement of the reusability and the difference between the flow modes of the game ball in each model can be easily clarified. It is easy to contribute to differentiation.

  The return of the rubber sheet 310 is delayed with respect to the return of the return rubber 270 to the initial position after the game ball collision, and the return rubber 270 is suppressed from being pushed by the rubber sheet 310 when the return rubber 270 returns. . As a result, the return rubber 270 catches up with the game ball after the bounce, and it is easy to avoid that the return rubber 270 and the game ball collide again.

  In addition, even if the rubber ball catches up with the game ball after rebound and the game ball is pushed by the rubber rubber 270, the elastic force of the rubber sheet 310 is compared with the elastic force of the rubber bar 270 It becomes difficult to reach the ball. This makes it difficult for the game ball having passed through the first buffer mechanism 250 to continue to flow without being dampened.

  The rubber sheet 310 of the stopper 300 faces in a direction different from the collision direction of the game balls, and when the rubber sheet 310 is restored after the game ball collision, its elastic force is transmitted in the direction different from the moving direction of the return rubber. It was composition. That is, even if the return of the rubber return 270 is delayed and the rubber rubber 310 is pressed by the rubber sheet 310, the elastic force of the rubber sheet 310 is transmitted to the side wall portions 285 and 286 of the holder 280. . Thereby, it can suppress that the turning rubber 270 is accelerated by the elastic force of the rubber sheet 310.

  The insertion hole 272 of the return rubber 270 is pushed by the shaft 295 and deformed, thereby generating a restoring force that causes the return rubber 270 to return to the initial position. In particular, in the present embodiment, the large diameter portion 273 and the small diameter portion 274 are provided in the insertion hole 272, and the hole diameter of the large diameter portion 273 is set to be equal to the outer diameter of the shaft 295. This makes it easy to suppress vibration of the turning rubber 270 when returning to the initial position.

  The gaming ball having collided with the first buffer mechanism 250 is repelled toward the specific portion SP of the variable display unit 86 (specifically, the center frame 91). A second buffer mechanism 330 is provided at the specific portion SP of the center frame 91, and the second buffer mechanism 330 can reduce the collision load generated by the collision of the game balls. Thus, the center frame 91 is protected, and further, the propagation of the collision load to the pattern display device 90 constituting the variable display unit 86 is suppressed. In the variable display unit 86, in particular, the electric components such as the pattern display device 90 are mounted. Therefore, suppressing the propagation of the collision load as described above can contribute to the avoidance of a malfunction or the like.

  Further, by providing the configuration for actively mitigating the collision of the game balls in this manner, it is possible to weaken restrictions on the shape, material, and the like of the center frame 91. That is, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the designability of the center frame 91 is lowered by selecting the shape or the material for the purpose of making it difficult to receive the impact due to the collision with the game ball. In the present embodiment, in particular, the second buffer mechanism 330 is accommodated in the center frame 91 to make it difficult for the player to see, which contributes to the improvement of the design of the variable display unit 86.

  The variable display unit 86 includes a stage frame 93 in addition to the center frame 91 and the pattern display device 90. The stage frame 93 has a stage surface 94 and the like formed so that winning of the game ball to the operation opening 84 a is likely to occur, and diversification of the flow-down mode of the game ball is achieved by these stage surfaces 94 and the like. ing. If the game ball moving to the stage surface 94 becomes difficult to be guided to the operation opening 84a if the center frame 91 is distorted or misaligned due to the collision of the game ball against the center frame 91, the player feels uncomfortable. It is assumed that it is likely to cause a decline in gaming will. In this respect, in the present embodiment, by reducing the collision load by the second buffer mechanism 330, it is possible to suppress the influence on the game balls on the stage frame 93. Thereby, the area surrounded by the center frame 91 can be easily utilized as a place for effects using the game balls.

  When the game ball collides with the front side plate 380 (specifically, the ball collision portion 381) of the second buffer mechanism 330, the ball collision portion 381 is displaced in the collision direction of the game ball. Thus, the contact period between the gaming ball and the front plate 380 can be extended. This makes it easy to reduce the collision load generated by the collision of the game balls.

  By fixing only one end (attachment portion 382) of the front plate 380, displacement of the other end of the front plate 380 is facilitated. The ball collision portion 381 is formed so as to include the other end, and the game ball collides with a portion separated from the attachment portion 382, compared with the case where the game ball collides with the fixed end side, the front side plate 380 Makes it easy to bend. This makes it easy to absorb the collision load caused by the collision of the game balls. Further, the contact period between the game ball and the ball collision portion 381 is easily extended, and the reduction of the collision load is made more remarkable.

  There is a concern that plastic deformation is likely to occur in the front side plate 380 by promoting the flexural deformation of the front side plate 380 as described above. In this respect, by providing the plate receiving portion 373 facing the front side plate 380 at a predetermined distance to suppress the excessive bending deformation of the front side plate 380, the plastic deformation is less likely to occur. Thereby, the buffer function of the front plate 380 can be secured.

  A back side plate 390 is provided between the plate receiving portion 373 and the front side plate 380 to make it easy to disperse the load generated by the collision of the game balls. That is, the collision load transmitted to the front plate 380 due to the collision of the game balls is transmitted to the portion fixing the front plate 380 (that is, the fitting portion 371), and the ball collision portion 381 → back side plate 390 → plate receiving portion It is transmitted to 373. Thus, the load applied to the fitting portion 371 is reduced by receiving the load in a distributed manner.

  In particular, the gap between the plate receiving portion 373 and the front side plate 380 (specifically, the back side plate 390) is set to be smaller at both ends of the front side plate 380, that is, the ball collision portion 381 and the mounting portion 385. That is, the collision load generated by the collision of the game balls is positively dispersed at both ends of the front plate 380. Thus, the local load increase in the housing portion 370 is suppressed, which contributes to the protection of the housing portion 370.

  When the gaming ball collides with the ball collision portion 381 of the front side plate 380, the first buffer mechanism 250 is configured such that the gaming ball has a component directed to the attachment portion 385 (that is, the fitting portion 371). . Thereby, the load when the gaming ball collides with the front side plate 380 is dispersed in a plurality of directions and easily received. Specifically, it is divided into a component that travels in a direction orthogonal to the ball collision portion 381 and a component that travels along the ball collision portion 381 to the mounting portion 385 side, and the former uses the front side plate 380 as the mounting portion 385 The latter acts to compress the front plate 380 toward the mounting portion 385 so as to bend as an end. As a result, it is possible to make the generation site of the load applied to the fitting portion 371 of the housing portion 370 different.

  The combined direction of the back side frame structure 331 and the front side frame structure 351 etc. is aligned with the direction of the board of the game board 80, and the displacement direction of the front side plate 380 is parallel to the board of the game board 80. Thus, the collision load transmitted to the center frame 91 via the front side plate 380 can be prevented from acting to separate the two frame constructions 331 and 351. Further, it is easy to make it difficult to visually recognize the joint portion of the frame structures 331 and 351 from the front of the gaming machine, and the appearance of the center frame 91 is easily improved.

  In the first buffer mechanism 250 and the second buffer mechanism 330 described above in detail, it is easy to suppress the bounce of the game ball by making the time required for the return after the game ball collision different for each member. This makes it easy to avoid that the game ball vigorously collides with the nail 88 or the electric character 89 located on the downstream side of the both buffer mechanisms 250 and 330, which contributes to the protection of the various configurations. ing.

  In the first buffer mechanism 250, when the gaming ball hits the counter rubber 270, the counter rubber 270 is displaced toward the rubber sheet 310 against its own elastic force, and the rubber sheet 310 is deformed (for example, compressed) by the displacement. Deform. After the momentum of the game ball is returned to the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310, the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 attempt to return to the original state. If the returning rubber 270 pushes the gaming ball rebounded from the returning rubber 270, the gaming ball accelerates. This is not preferable because it runs counter to the function of reducing the momentum of the gaming ball. In this respect, in the above-described embodiment, the deformation of the rubber sheet 310 is delayed with respect to the movement of the return rubber 270. That is, the return rubber 270 is separated from the rubber sheet 310 at the initial stage when the return is started. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the return of the return rubber 270 is pushed by the rubber sheet 310, and it is possible to easily prevent the pushing of the gaming ball by the return rubber 270. In addition, even if the return rubber 270 pushes the game ball, the elastic force of the rubber sheet 310 can be less likely to be transmitted to the game ball as compared to the elastic force of the return rubber 270.

  By making the materials of the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 different, the time required for the rubber sheet 310 to return to the original state is made longer than the time required for the return rubber 270 to return to the original state. Configured. That is, by the difference of the material applied to the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310, the restoring force of the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 is made different, and the return of the rubber sheet 310 is delayed. It is also possible to realize the same action as this from the structural aspect, but in this case, it is considered that it becomes difficult to avoid the increase in size of the first buffer mechanism 250. In this respect, as described in the above embodiment, if the delay is realized by the difference in the material, the structure can be simplified and the miniaturization of the first buffer mechanism 250 can be promoted.

  Further, the period required for the return of the rubber sheet 310 is configured to be equal to the firing interval of the game balls. This makes it easy to suppress the vibration of the return rubber 270 while strengthening the reduction function of the gaming ball. Specifically, after one game ball collides, vibration may remain on the return rubber 270 before the next game ball collides. Such vibration is assumed to be more pronounced because the return rubber 270 is harder than the rubber sheet 310. In this respect, if the rubber sheet 310 returns to the initial state by the collision of the next game ball, even if vibration remains in the turning rubber 270, if the turning rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 hit, Such vibration can be suppressed. This makes it easy to equalize the energy reduction level of each game ball.

  Similarly, in the second buffer mechanism 330, after the collision of the game balls, the period required for the back side plate 390 to return to the state before deformation is the period required for the front side plate 380 to return to the state before deformation. It is set to be longer than this, and the return of the back side plate 390 is delayed. Thus, as with the first buffer mechanism 250, it is possible to improve the efficiency of absorbing the momentum of the gaming ball in the second buffer mechanism 330.

  In the second buffer mechanism 330, in particular, a metal front side plate 380 is adopted as a member to which the game ball hits. For this reason, it is assumed that the vibration at the time of state return is more likely to occur compared to the return rubber 270 of the first buffer mechanism 250. In this respect, in the second buffer mechanism 330, the front side plate 380 can be sandwiched by the claws 372 of the back side plate 390 and the housing portion 370 by having the front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390 in contact with each other. The above vibration can be further suitably suppressed.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, the configurations of the other embodiments described below may be applied individually to the configurations in the above-described embodiment, or may be applied in combination with each other.

  (A1) In the above embodiment, the holder 280 is provided as an "attachment member" for attaching the turning rubber 270 to the gaming board 80, and the holding rubber 280 is held between the holder 280 and the gaming board 80. However, it is not limited to this. For example, instead of the holder 280, a locking claw for locking the return rubber 270 on the game board 80 or a fastener (for example, a screw) for fixing the return rubber 270 to the game board 80 is adopted. The same turning rubber 270 may be held by a nail, a fixing tool or the like.

  Also, focusing on the fact that the turning rubber 270 is supported by the shaft 295 fixed to the game board 80, it is also possible to regard this shaft 295 as a "attachment member". In this case, although the holder 280 may be omitted, since the holder 280 has a function of holding the rubber return 270 and a function of defining the displacement direction of the rubber return 270, the holder 280 is omitted. It is assumed that the displacement direction of the return member 270 is likely to vary. Therefore, if the holder 280 is omitted, it is preferable to separately provide a displacement direction defining portion that defines the displacement direction of the return member 270. The displacement direction defining unit need not necessarily be provided on the game board 80, and may be provided on the main body frame 13.

  (A2) In the above embodiment, the holder 280 is fixed to the game board 80, and the return rubber 270 is movably supported by the fixed holder 280. That is, the return rubber 270 is configured to move alone. It is also possible to change this as follows. That is, instead of the holder 280, a pedestal movably attached to the game board 80 may be provided, and the rubber return may be fixed to the pedestal so that the pedestal and rubber return move integrally.

  Further, when the holder 280 is replaced with the movable pedestal as described above, the pedestal and the stopper 300 may be in contact with each other when the game ball collides. When such a change is made, the collision load generated by the collision between the game ball and the return rubber 270 is transmitted in the order of the return rubber 270 → base → stopper 300.

  (A3) In the above embodiment, the rubber insert 270 is returned to the initial position after the game ball collision by the insertion hole 272 of the rubber return 270 and the shaft 295 fitted in the insertion hole 272. The configuration for returning 270 to the initial position is optional. For example, the following configuration may be employed instead of the insertion hole 272 and the shaft 295.

  In the above embodiment, the side wall portions 285 and 286 of the holder 280 are configured to be parallel to each other. That is, the holder 280 is formed such that the distance between the side wall portions 285 and 286 is the same along the displacement direction of the return member 270. By changing this, the distance between the side wall portions 285 and 286 may be formed so as to be narrower on the front side in the displacement direction of the return member 270. When such a change is made, it is preferable that the rubber return rubber 270 be tapered in the collision direction so that the circumferential surface 270a is in surface contact with the side wall portions 285 and 286. Thereby, at the time of the game ball collision, the restoring force is stored by the deformation at the side wall portions 285 and 286, and it is possible to realize the return of the return rubber 270 after the game ball collision. In addition, it is preferable to add to the side wall portions 285 and 286 a protrusion or the like for preventing the rubber rubber 270 falling off from the open portion 288.

  Further, the inner wall surfaces of the side wall portions 285 and 286 do not necessarily have to be flat, and may be curved. However, based on the fact that the side wall portions 285 and 286 abut against the turning rubber 270, the function of defining the moving direction of the turning rubber 270 and the function of receiving the collision load applied to the turning rubber 270 are provided. Focusing on the points, it is desirable that the inner wall surfaces have a planar configuration.

  Furthermore, it is also possible to separately provide a spring or the like that biases the return rubber 270 toward the initial position. However, when such a configuration is adopted, it is assumed that the buffer unit 260 is likely to be enlarged. This is not preferable because it can be a factor that squeezes the game area 81. Therefore, desirably, as shown in the above embodiment, it is preferable to realize the initial position return of the return rubber 270 by using the insertion hole 272 and the shaft body 295.

  (A4) In the above embodiment, although the surface spreading direction of the facing portion 277 in the return rubber 270 and the collision direction of the game balls, that is, the displacement direction of the return rubber 270 defined by the holder 280 are not orthogonal to each other, By changing this, the surface spreading direction of the facing portion 277 and the displacement direction of the return rubber 270 may be orthogonal to each other. However, when such a change is made, it is assumed that it becomes difficult to disperse the collision load generated by the collision of the game balls. Therefore, it is preferable that the surface spreading direction of the facing portion 277 and the collision direction of the game balls, that is, the displacement direction of the elastic bar 270 defined by the holder 280 are not orthogonal to each other as described in the above embodiment. .

  (A5) In the above embodiment, although the configuration is such that displacement and deformation occur in the return rubber 270 at the game ball collision, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which only deformation occurs at the game ball collision. For example, the clearance provided between the return rubber 270 disposed in the initial position described above and the rubber sheet 310 of the stopper 300 is eliminated, and the return rubber 270 is disposed in the state where the return rubber 270 is disposed in the initial position. And the rubber sheet 310 may be in contact with each other. In this case, it is preferable to change the shape (thickness, etc.) and material of the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 so that sufficient collision load can be absorbed by the deformation of the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310.

  (A6) In the above embodiment, the opposing portion 277 of the rubber return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 (specifically, the surface thereof) are substantially in contact with each other, but the invention is not limited thereto. The opposing portions 277 and the rubber sheet 310 may be configured to come into contact with one another. For example, one of the facing portion 277 and the rubber sheet 310 may have a curved shape, or may have a plurality of concavities and convexities.

  Moreover, although it was set as the structure which makes the ball | bowl collision part 276 of the return rubber 270 planar shape, it is also possible to set it as the structure which makes curved surface shape. Furthermore, the ball collision portion 276 may have a large number of irregularities and the like on the surface.

  (A7) In the above embodiment, the first buffer mechanism 250 is disposed in the right play area 81R, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a pachinko machine that does not have the right playing area 81R, it is also possible to dispose the first buffer mechanism 250 in the left playing area 81L or the like.

  (A8) In the above embodiment, the stopper 300 has the rubber sheet 310. However, the rubber sheet 310 is omitted, and the return rubber 270 is used for the load receiving portion 77 of the main body frame 13 (for example, the standing surface). It is also possible to adopt a configuration that directly However, when such a change is made, the bounce of the gaming ball is likely to be intensified, and the energy reducing function of the gaming ball may be reduced. Therefore, it is desirable that the rubber sheet 310 be provided.

  (A9) In the above embodiment, a gap is formed between the end 102a of the outer rail 102 and the return rubber 270 of the buffer unit 260, but it is also possible to eliminate this gap. For example, the outer rail 102 may be extended to a position where the end 102 a abuts against the elastic rubber 270. Thereby, the guidance of the gaming balls from the outer rail 102 to the buffer unit 260 can be made more suitable, and the variation in the collision position of the gaming balls in the return rubber 270 can be further reduced.

  (A10) In the above embodiment, the holder 280 is removed from the game board 80 to allow removal of the return rubber 270. This may be changed so that the return rubber 270 can be removed while the holder 280 is attached to the game board 80. For example, as shown in the modification (a2), the gap between the side wall portions 285 and 286 of the holder 280 is formed so as to expand on the upstream side, and the circumferential surface 270 a of the rubber return 270 is side wall portions 285 and 286 Change to face contact with. In addition, when the protrusion etc. which prevent fall off of the turning rubber 270 from the open part 288 are provided, when the worker pulls the turning rubber 270 with a predetermined force, the turning rubber 270 passes over the projections. The size and shape of the protrusions may be determined so that they can be removed. This can contribute to facilitating the maintenance of the first buffer mechanism 250.

  (A11) In the embodiment described above, the first buffer is applied so that the game ball collides with the turning rubber 270 in a state in which the gaming ball has a downward moving component, ie, in a state of moving obliquely downward. Although the mechanism 250 is arranged, it is not limited to this. For example, the first buffer mechanism 250 may also be arranged to collide with the turning rubber 270 in a state where the gaming ball is moving horizontally, in a state moving vertically, and in a state moving obliquely upward. It is possible.

  (A12) In the above-mentioned embodiment, although crevice 80b which installs buffer unit 260 in game board 80 was provided, it is also possible to omit this.

  (B1) In the above embodiment, one end of the front side plate 380 is fixed to the center frame 91, and only the ball collision portion 381 is displaced by bending and deforming the front side plate 380, but it is limited to this is not. It is also possible to attach the front side plate itself in a displaceable state, and to displace the ball collision part by displacing the whole front side plate. When such a change is to be made, for example, a support member or the like that movably supports the front side plate may be provided.

  (B2) In the above embodiment, one end of the front plate 380 is a fixed end and the other end is a free end, but instead, the central portion of the front plate 380 is fixed and both ends of the front plate 380 are fixed. It may be a free end. In this case, at least one of the free ends may be provided with a ball collision portion in which the game ball collides. Further, both ends of the front side plate 380 may be fixed ends, and ball collision parts in which the game balls collide may be provided in the central part thereof. However, when such a change is made, it is assumed that it becomes difficult to bend and deform the front side plate. In order to cope with this, it is preferable to form the front side plate not by metal but by using a rubber material or the like which is more easily deformed.

  (B3) In the above embodiment, the front side plate 380 is vertically extended with the fixed end of the front side plate 380 at the lower side and the free end at the upper side. However, the front side plate 380 has the fixed end and the free end It may be provided to be opposite. However, when such a change is made, it becomes difficult to deform the front side plate 380 in two different directions. Specifically, it becomes difficult to deform the front plate 380 toward the mounting portion 385 side. Therefore, in the case of adopting a configuration in which the front side plate 380 is supported in a cantilever manner, it is preferable that the free end thereof be positioned upstream of the fixed end.

  (B4) In the said embodiment, the ball | bowl collision part 381 of the front side plate 380 set it as the structure which has the some bending part 383. FIG. This may be changed to have a configuration without the bent portions 383. For example, it is preferable to form a flat ball collision portion and a flat attachment portion continuously so that the plate member has a substantially L-shaped cross section.

  Further, the attachment portion 385 of the front side plate 380 does not have to be bent with respect to the ball collision portion 381. For example, while forming a plate member in flat form and providing a ball | bowl collision part in the end, you may provide an attachment part in the other end.

  (B5) In the above embodiment, the front plate 380 and the back plate 390 are used to absorb the collision load of the game ball, but one of the two plates 380 and 390 can be omitted. . It is also possible to omit the back side plate 390 as a "buffer member". In the case where the front side plate 380 is omitted and the game ball is directly hit against the back side plate 390, the holding portion for holding the back side plate 390 in order to avoid contact or falling off of the back side plate 390. Preferably, etc. is provided.

  In addition, it is not necessary to fit and fix the back side plate 390 to the fitting portion 371 together with the front side plate 380. For example, the back side plate 390 may be attached to the front side plate 380 or may be attached to the plate receiving portion 373.

  Furthermore, the back side plate 390 does not necessarily have to be similar to the front side plate 380. For example, when the front side plate 380 is bent and deformed due to the collision of the game balls, the ball collision portion 381 and the plate receiving portion 373 of the front side plate 380 may be disposed closest to each other.

  (B6) In the above embodiment, the back side plate 390 is disposed in contact with the front side plate 380, but it is also possible to change it as follows. That is, it is also possible to arrange the back side plate 390 so that a gap is formed between the back side plate 390 and the front side plate 380. In this case, the gap may be set so that the front plate 380 abuts at least when the front plate 380 is deformed.

  (B7) In the above embodiment, the back side plate 390 is fitted to the center frame 91 by fitting the back side plate 390 together with the front side plate 380 into the fitting portion 371, but the present invention is limited thereto It is not a thing. For example, the back side plate 390 may be attached to the center frame 91 by adhering the back side plate 390 to the plate receiving portion 373 of the housing portion 370.

  (B10) The center frame 91 does not have to have a plurality of frame constructions 331, 351 and the like, and for example, the center frame may be configured of one frame member. However, in this case, it is assumed that the removal of the front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390 becomes difficult, and maintenance becomes difficult. Therefore, it is preferable to enable assembly and removal of both plates 380 and 390 by combining or separating a plurality of frame structures at least in the portion where the front side plate 380 is attached.

  (B11) In the above embodiment, the center frame 91 is formed by the back side frame structure 331 as a base material attached to the game board 80 and the front side frame structure 351 as a decorative member attached to the back side frame structure 331. By constructing the same, the manufacture of the center frame 91 is facilitated and the rigidity is improved. Further, by setting the combination direction of the back side frame structure 331 and the front side frame structure 351 to be the front and back direction, it is difficult to visually recognize the joint portion of both frame structures 331 and 351, thereby improving the design. As described above, in the configuration in which the center frame 91 is formed by combining a plurality of frame structures 331 and 351, the combination direction of both frame structures 331 and 351 is made different from the displacement direction of the ball collision portion 381 of the front side plate 380. The It is also possible to change this, and to make the combination direction of both the frame structure bodies 331 and 351, and the displacement direction of the ball | bowl collision part 381 the same. However, when such a change is made, when the collision load generated at the game ball collision is propagated to each frame structure 331, 351, the difference in magnitude and timing of the collision load propagating to both tends to be remarkable. It is assumed that This is not preferable because it may cause the both frame structures 331 and 351 to separate or rattle. Therefore, it is preferable to make the combination direction of the two frame components 331 and 351 different from the displacement direction of the ball collision portion 381.

  (B12) Although the center frame 91 has a ring shape in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the center frame 91 may be in the form of a gate opened downward. However, if such a change is made, there is a concern that the strength of the center frame is likely to decrease. Therefore, it is preferable to close the open portion of the center frame with the stage frame 93 to form an annular shape as a whole.

  (B13) In the above embodiment, although the second buffer mechanism 330 is applied to the variable display unit 86, for example, the same configuration as that of the second buffer mechanism 330 can be applied to the electric combination 89 and the variable winning device 83, etc. It is also possible to apply.

  (B14) In the above embodiment, when the front side plate 380 and the back side plate 390 are prevented from protruding from the housing portion 370 and are housed in the housing portion 370, the front side plate 380 of the pachinko machine 10 is Although the configuration is such that the visual recognition is suppressed, the configuration may be changed such that the front side plate 380 and the rear side plate 390 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10.

  (B15) In the above embodiment, when the mounting portion 382 of the front side plate 380 and the mounting portion 392 of the back side plate 390 are fitted to the fitting portion 371, the two plates 380 and 390 are assembled to the center frame. Configuration. That is, in each of the plates 380 and 390, when the attachment portions 382 and 392 are fitted to the fitting portions 371, deformation in the longitudinal direction of the plates 380 and 390 is permitted, but movement in the longitudinal direction is possible. Is a limited configuration. The assembly structure of the respective plates 380 and 390 is not limited to the above configuration. For example, the plates 380 and 390 may be assembled in such a manner as to allow movement of the plates 380 and 390 in the longitudinal direction. Hereinafter, the modification is demonstrated based on FIG. 20 and FIG. FIG. 26 is a schematic view showing a modification of the second buffer mechanism.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 and the like, the fitting portion 392 as the “mounting portion” is formed in such a size that the mounting portion 382 of the front side plate 380 and the mounting portion 392 of the back side plate 390 fit. In other words, the attachment portions 382 and 392 are fit into the fitting portion 371. Change this as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 26, in the center frame 450, the insertion portion 451 into which the attachment portions 382 and 392 of the plates 380 and 390 enter is moved within the insertion portion 451 of the attachment portions 382 and 392 (plate 380, (3) to allow the longitudinal movement of 390 to have an acceptable size. Specifically, the insertion portion 451 is formed between the front side plate 380 and the wall surface of the insertion portion 451 such that a predetermined gap is generated in the longitudinal direction of the plate 380. Thus, the plates 382 and 292 can be assembled to the center frame 450 in a state in which movement in the longitudinal direction as well as deformation in the longitudinal direction of the plates 382 and 392 is permitted. In addition, when the above change is made, rattling of the plates 380 and 390 and falling off from the center frame 450 may easily occur. However, the front side plate at the position facing the insertion portion 451 in the center frame 450 By forming the stopper 452 in contact with the surface (outer surface) of 380, the above-mentioned various disadvantages can be suitably suppressed.

  Also, the assembly structure of each plate may be changed as follows. For example, in a configuration in which each plate has a long plate shape, an insertion portion may be formed in the center frame to insert at least one end of the plates. That is, the attachment portions 382 and 392 and the landed portion 382 shown in the above embodiment are not necessarily required, and long plate-like plates are arranged along the outer periphery of the center frame, and the same plates are also arranged along the outer periphery It is preferable to form a recess for inserting the Even in the case of making such a change, it is sufficient if it is at least a configuration that allows bending deformation of the plates, for example, the insertion portion is formed to allow movement of the respective plates in the longitudinal direction. Alternatively, the bottom portion of the insertion portion may abut on the edge of each plate to prevent the longitudinal movement of the plates.

  (C1) In the above embodiment, by applying a material having a lower repulsion than the reverse rubber 270 to the rubber sheet 310, the rubber sheet 310 is deformed during a period required for the reverse rubber 270 to return to the initial position. It was set to be longer than the time required to return to the previous state. It is also possible to change this as follows. That is, it is only necessary to delay the return of the return rubber relative to the return of the rubber sheet, and the delay method does not necessarily depend on the difference in the applied material. Hereinafter, based on FIG. 25 (a), a specific example will be described. FIG. 25A is a schematic view showing a modification of the first buffer mechanism.

  The first shock absorbing mechanism 500 includes a return rubber 501 and a rubber sheet 502 made of the same material (for example, a rubber material). The return rubber 501 is similar to the return rubber 270, and the rubber sheet 502 is formed to be thicker and hollow than the rubber sheet 310. More specifically, the rubber sheet 502 is in contact with both the first contact portion 503 that contacts the barbed rubber 501, the second contact portion 504 that contacts the load receiving portion 77 of the main body frame 13, and the both contacts. It has a plurality of connecting parts 505 which connect parts 503 and 504, and it is constituted so that it may make the box shape opened front and back as a whole. The connection portion 505 has a substantially thin plate shape, and is slightly bent so as to be convex in a direction perpendicular to the thickness direction of the rubber sheet 502 (in detail, the outer side of the rubber sheet 502). For this reason, when the barbed rubber 501 hits the rubber sheet 502, the connecting portions 505 are folded so as to protrude to the outside of the rubber sheet 502, and the collision is transmitted through the barbed rubber 501 by the deformation of the connecting portions 505. Load is absorbed. The restoring force of the non-hollow return rubber 501 is larger than that of the rubber sheet 502 compressed by the connecting portion 505 being folded, and the return rubber 501 returns to the original state ahead of the rubber sheet 502. It will be done.

  In the above modification, the return of the main body side shock absorbing member is delayed due to the structural difference of each shock absorbing member, but instead, the friction of the main body side shock absorbing member is reduced in order to moderate the return It is also possible to use power and use. For example, it is preferable to provide a contact member that is in contact with the main body side cushioning member and is formed so that rubbing occurs when the main body side cushioning member returns to the original state.

  (C2) In the above-mentioned embodiment, it has the return rubber 270 which can be elastically deformed as the "first buffer member", and the return rubber 270 stores the return force to return to the position before the game ball collision by its own deformation. However, the configuration may be such that the first first buffer member does not elastically deform, and the return member that combines the return member and the return force based on the displacement of the return member is combined. In this case, for example, the return member may be a block made of a metal material such as aluminum. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described based on FIG. FIG. 25 (b) is a schematic view showing a modification of the first buffer mechanism.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (b), the first buffer mechanism 520 is provided with a block-shaped return member 521 made of a metal material, instead of the return rubber 270. In addition, since the return member 521 is formed so that the external shape becomes the same as that of the return rubber 270, detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. At an outer peripheral portion of the return member 521, a return member side connection portion 523 to which one end of a metal coil spring 522 is connected is provided. Further, a holder side connection portion 526 to which the other end of the coil spring 522 is connected is formed in the facing portion 525 of the holder 524. The coil spring 522 is connected to the connection portions 523 and 526 so that the central axis of the coil spring 522 is oriented in the moving direction of the return member 521.

  When the game ball collides with the return member 521 and the return member 521 moves to the rubber sheet 527 side, the coil spring 522 is compressed. The rubber sheet 527 is made of a rubber material as in the above embodiment, and is formed so that the repulsive force thereof is weaker than the repulsive force of the coil spring 522. Therefore, when the return member 521 returns to the original state, the biasing force of the coil spring 522 moves prior to the deformation of the rubber sheet 527, and the return member 521 separates from the rubber sheet 527.

  In the modified example described above, although it is possible to reduce the momentum of the game ball, it is assumed that the collision load generated when the game ball collides is likely to be relatively large because the contact member 521 itself is not deformed. Be done. This is not preferable because it can be a factor that reduces the durability of the first buffer mechanism 520. Therefore, desirably, as shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, the portion where the game balls collide may be formed so that it deforms itself based on the collision.

  (C3) In the above embodiment, the return rubber 270 is movably provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. The return rubber may be displaceable at least to a position that interferes with the rubber sheet 310, and such displacement may be realized by deformation of the return rubber.

  (C4) In the above-described embodiment, a gap is formed between the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310. However, it is also possible to eliminate the gap and cause both to abut.

  (C5) In the above embodiment, the period required for the return of the rubber sheet 310 is equal to the firing interval (0.6 sec) of the gaming ball, but this is changed and the above period is longer than the firing interval of the gaming ball It is also possible to shorten it. In addition, it is possible to set the above period to be longer than the firing interval of the game balls. However, when the above period is lengthened relative to the firing interval of the gaming balls in this way, the returning rubber 270 is hit again with the returning ball 270 pressed by the gaming balls while the rubber sheet 310 is being restored. The relative speed of the rubber sheet 310 is increased. This is preferable because it can be a factor that increases the impact load when the return rubber 270 and the rubber sheet 310 hit. Therefore, desirably, the period may be configured to be equal to or shorter than the firing interval of the game balls.

  (C6) In the above embodiment, the holder 280 regulates the deformation and the displacement of the rubber return 270, but the invention is not necessarily limited to this. It is also possible to provide a guide member that guides the rubber backing 270 so that the rubber backing 270 moves toward the rubber sheet 310.

  (C7) In the above-mentioned embodiment, although it was set as the structure which uses two rubber pieces of a return rubber 270 and a rubber sheet, it is also possible to increase the number of objects. In this case, the plurality of rubber pieces may be arranged in a row in the propagation direction of the collision load when the game ball collides. In addition, it is optional whether or not a gap is provided between the rubber pieces.

  (C8) In the above embodiment, the spreading direction of the ball collision portion 276 in the return rubber 270 is orthogonal to the flight path of the game ball along the outer rail 102, but the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, it is also possible to incline (non-orthogonal) the surface spreading direction of the ball collision portion 276 with respect to the flight path. However, it is assumed that it becomes difficult to receive the game ball when the ball collision portion 276 is excessively inclined. This can be a factor that weakens the function of the return rubber 270 that weakens the momentum of the gaming ball. Therefore, preferably, the ball collision unit 276 may be orthogonal to the flight path of the gaming ball. In addition, the ball | bowl collision part 276 does not necessarily need to be planar shape, and can also be made into curved surface shape.

  (D1) In the above embodiment, both variable winning devices 83a and 83b are opened and closed at the same timing when a big hit occurs. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by changing the opening timings of both the variable winning devices 83a and 83b, the opening of both the variable winning devices 83a and 83b may be alternately performed.

  (D2) Other types of pachinko machines and the like different from the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which a motorized jack opens a predetermined number of times when gaming balls enter a specific area of a special device The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine that becomes a jackpot when a ball enters and becomes a jackpot, a pachinko machine equipped with other features, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a ball ball, etc.

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Hereinafter, the features of the invention group extracted from the embodiment described above will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configuration illustrated in the parentheses or the like.

  In the invention described in the following feature group, "a pachinko machine which is a type of gaming machine is provided with a gaming machine main body in which a gaming board having a gaming area formed therein is mounted on a frame. In the game area, various game components such as a winning opening, a prize apparatus, and a symbol display apparatus are disposed, and when the game ball release handle is operated by the player, the game ball is fired toward the game area and fired. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out when the game ball wins a winning opening or a winning device etc. The various game components described above are often arranged in a state of being projected from the front of the game board Especially in recent years, a game area is formed on the left and right sides of the symbol display device, and it is preferable to launch a game ball in the right game area and a game mode in which a game ball is preferably launched to the left And was set In such a game machine, diversification of the game is attempted by changing the area to which the game ball should flow down according to the game situation, for example, specific under certain conditions The game ball can be made to progress in an advantageous state for the player by adopting a configuration in which a game ball is launched (a so-called "right-handed") toward a place of With regard to the background art “see Patent Document 1, for example,” “In the gaming machine provided with the above-mentioned pattern display device, the enlargement of the pattern display device is progressing, and the distance from the above-mentioned return member etc. tends to narrow. Due to the increase in size of the pattern display device, the game ball rebounded from the return member tends to easily hit a specific part of the pattern display device. If the game ball repeatedly collides with a specific part, it is likely that deformation or breakage of the same pattern display device is likely to occur, and such deformation or breakage reduces the appearance of the pattern display device or causes an error. It is not preferable because it may be a factor such as occurrence of operation etc. Also, it is assumed that the inconvenience based on repeated collisions of the game balls will occur not only in the symbol display device but in other game parts as well. Not only in the configuration where the movement path of the gaming ball is specified by passing through, but also in the configuration where the variation of the flow-down path of the gaming ball is suppressed and the game parts are arranged in that region It is assumed that the problem of the present invention is solved.

Features A1. A game board (game board 80) which is provided at a position where it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine and a game area (game area 81) in which game balls are punched out is formed on the front side;
A support frame (main frame 13) for detachably supporting the game board;
When a game ball provided along the peripheral area (outer rail 102) provided in the game area and surrounding the game area collides, it absorbs a part of the impact generated by the collision, and And a return member (return rubber 270)
The return member is attached to the game board by an attachment member (holder 280),
In the support frame, at least a part where the game ball hits the ball collision part, the part where the game ball abuts against the part opposite to the ball collision part (ball collision part 276) of the return member. A game machine characterized in that a contact portion (stopper 300) is provided.

  According to the feature A1, the game ball hit in the game area is repelled by colliding with the ball collision portion of the return member. The impact (collision load) generated by the collision of the gaming balls in this manner is transmitted to the contact portion of the support frame through the return member, and is dispersed into the return member and the support frame.

  Further, for example, by exchanging the configuration that can be unique to the gaming machine such as a game board, it becomes possible to promote reuse of the configuration having a small influence on the game characteristics such as the support frame. Particularly in the present feature, the return member is attached to the game board. As a result, it becomes possible to replace the return member along with the exchange of the game board, and it becomes easy to set the amount of bounce of the game ball, the angle of bounce, etc. for each model. Therefore, the improvement of the reusability and the difference between the flow modes of the game balls in each model can be easily clarified, and the differentiation of each model can be promoted.

  The "playing area" is not limited to the area in which game parts such as nails are arranged, and may be any area where the game ball moves on the front side of the game board.

  Incidentally, the “support frame” may have, for example, a viewing window, and the gaming area may be visible from the front of the gaming machine through the viewing window.

  Feature A2. The gaming machine according to A1, wherein the return member is attached by the attachment member so that the game ball can be displaced in the collision direction.

  The magnitude of the collision load generated when the gaming ball collides with the return member is inversely proportional to the length of the contact period between the gaming ball and the return member. As shown in the present feature, when the game ball collides with the return member, the same return member is displaced, whereby the contact period between the game ball and the return member can be extended. This can reduce the collision load. For example, a gap may be provided between the return member and the contact portion to allow displacement of the return member.

  Feature A3. When the return member is displaced based on the collision of the game ball, an urging force which is generated in the opposite direction to the displacement direction is stored based on the displacement of the return member, and the urging force causes the return member to be displaced before displacement. The gaming machine according to A2, comprising a return mechanism (for example, the insertion hole 272 and the shaft 295) for returning to the second position.

  In the configuration for displacing the return member as shown in the feature A2, by responding to the repeated displacement of the game ball, the return member is returned to the position before the displacement by the biasing force stored based on the displacement of the return member. can do.

  Feature A4. As the return mechanism, when the return member is displaced based on a collision of the game ball, a reaction force from a projection (for example, the shaft 295) fixed on the game board at a position where the return member abuts The gaming machine according to A3 has a structure that is elastically deformed by receiving the pressure, and returns to a position before the collision by the biasing force stored by the elastic deformation.

  According to the feature A4, by the displacement of the return member, the elastic force toward the position before the displacement is stored in the return member itself. This makes it possible to cope with repeated collisions of the game balls while achieving simplification of the configuration.

  In addition, it is also possible to apply this feature to feature A2. In this case, when the return member is displaced based on the collision of the game ball, the projection is fixed on the gaming board at a position where the return member abuts (for example, the shaft 295). The game machine according to A2 may be replaced by the game machine according to A2, characterized in that it has a return mechanism that elastically deforms by receiving a reaction force from the above and returns to a position before collision by the biasing force stored by the elastic deformation.

Feature A5. The contact portion includes a load receiving surface (a rising surface of the load receiving portion 77) for receiving a collision load of the gaming ball propagated through the return member,
The gaming machine according to any one of A1 to A4, wherein the load receiving surface is formed in a direction not parallel to the collision direction of the gaming balls.

  According to the feature A5, since the load receiving surface extends in the direction not orthogonal to the collision direction of the game ball, the collision load propagated to the contact portion through the same return member when the game ball collides with the return member Can differentiate the direction of propagation of the load and spread the collision load over a wider area of the support frame.

Feature A6. The return member has two side portions that stand up to the front of the gaming board and extend in the collision direction or generally in the collision direction of the game balls,
The attachment member holds the return member in contact with both side surfaces of the return member.
The gaming machine according to A5, wherein the load receiving surface is formed in a direction to transmit a reaction force of a collision load transmitted from the return member to a portion of the attachment member in contact with the both side surface portions. .

  According to the feature A6, the collision load generated when the gaming ball collides with the ball collision portion is propagated to the load receiving surface, and the reaction force from the load receiving surface is applied to the mounting member (specifically, the contact portion with the side surface) It will be propagated. Thereby, it is possible to avoid that the reaction force from the load receiving surface is excessively directly propagated to the gaming ball, and it is possible to easily weaken the bounce of the gaming ball.

  Further, it is assumed that, for example, by configuring the ball collision portion to expand in a direction not orthogonal to the collision direction of the game ball, it can contribute to the reduction of the reaction force applied to the game ball. However, when such a response is made, it is assumed that the gaming ball is likely to escape along the ball collision part. This can be a factor that makes it difficult to weaken the momentum of the gaming ball. In this respect, as shown in the present feature, if the reaction force is propagated to the side surface portion of the mounting member by inclining the load receiving surface, the ball collision portion is propagated to the game ball even if it is directed opposite to the collision direction of the game ball. Can reduce the reaction force. That is, it is possible to contribute to the reduction of the reaction force without requiring the inclination of the ball collision portion. Therefore, while suppressing the escape of the gaming ball at the time of the game ball collision and making it easy to propagate the collision load to the contact portion, it is easy to suppress the rebound of those gaming balls by reducing the reaction force to the gaming balls. it can.

Feature A7. The return member has two side portions that stand up to the front of the gaming board and extend in the collision direction or generally in the collision direction of the game balls,
The attachment member holds the return member in contact with both side surfaces of the return member.
In the return member, the collision position of the game ball punched out along the peripheral wall member is a position between the two side portions and a position biased to any one of them. Of gaming machines.

  According to the feature A7, since the ball collision portion faces in a direction substantially opposite to the collision direction of the game balls, it is possible to make the game balls less likely to deviate and to make the buffer function excellent.

  Further, according to this feature, the gaming ball guided by the peripheral wall member collides with a position biased to the end of the ball collision portion. The collision causes a force to displace the first return member in a direction different from the collision direction of the game balls, that is, a force to rotate the same return member. Such movement of the return member is restrained by the restriction wall of the mounting member. That is, the collision load generated by the collision is transmitted to the game board through the restriction wall of the mounting member. Thereby, the collision load applied to the return member can be dispersed to the game board.

  In addition, it is also possible to combine this feature with feature A6. In this case, "the return member has two side portions standing up with respect to the front face of the game board and extending in the collision direction of the game ball, and the attachment member is in contact with both side surfaces of the return member The load receiving surface is inclined to one side of the both side surface portions, and the collision position of the game ball punched out along the peripheral wall member in the return member is The gaming machine according to A5, which is a position between the two side portions and biased to any one of them, may be used.

Feature A8. The return member is a first buffer member configured to be elastically deformable,
Any one of A1 to A7 characterized in that the contact portion includes a second buffer member (rubber sheet 310) which is elastically deformable when pressed against the first buffer member. The gaming machine described in.

  According to the feature A8, when the contact portion is pushed by the first buffer member, the second buffer member can be elastically deformed to further disperse the collision load due to the collision of the game balls. Thereby, the above-mentioned buffer function can be strengthened.

  In combination with the feature A5 (a construction in which the contact portion has a load receiving surface), the second buffer member is attached to the load receiving surface, and the second buffer member is the first buffer member and the load receiving surface. It is preferable to have a configuration in which the

  Feature A9. The game according to A8, wherein the first buffer member and the second buffer member respectively have flat portions facing each other, and when at least the game balls collide, both flat portions come in surface contact with each other. Machine.

  According to the feature A9, when the second shock absorbing member is pressed by the first shock absorbing member, both come into surface contact (face contact). Thereby, it can suppress that a 2nd buffer member deform | transforms locally, and can make it easy to disperse the collision load mentioned above over the wide area of a 2nd buffer member.

  Further, particularly in combination with the feature A2 (a configuration in which the displacement of the first buffer member in the game ball collision direction is allowed), by pressing the flat portion of the second buffer member by the flat portion of the first buffer member. When the collision load applied to the first buffer member is transmitted to the second buffer member, the propagation path of the collision load can be easily expanded. Specifically, when the game ball collides with the first buffer member, it is difficult to disperse the collision load over the entire first buffer member because the collision load is localized to the local part of the ball collision part. On the other hand, if the first buffer member is displaced and the flat portion of the first buffer member and the flat portion of the second buffer member are in surface contact, the collision load may be dispersed while being dispersed in the wide area of the second buffer member. it can. Therefore, it is possible to make the distribution of collision load more suitable.

  Furthermore, even when the collision position of the game ball with respect to the return member is dispersed, it is possible to suppress the dispersion of the repulsion degree and to stabilize the repulsion of the game ball.

  Feature A10. The gaming machine according to A9, wherein each flat portion of the first buffer member and the second buffer member is configured by a plane not orthogonal to the collision direction of the game ball.

  According to the feature A10, in addition to the same effect as the effect shown in the feature A5, the following effect is exerted. That is, when the second buffer member is pushed by the first buffer member, the collision load is propagated in the direction different from the collision direction of the game balls. Thereby, the above-mentioned buffer function can be made more suitable.

Characteristics A11. The first buffer member is attached by the attachment member so that the game ball can be displaced in the collision direction, and when the first buffer member is displaced due to the collision of the game balls, Is returned to the position before displacement by the biasing force generated in the opposite direction,
When the first buffer member is displaced in the collision direction, the second buffer member is elastically deformed by being pushed by the first buffer member, and the biasing force stored by the elastic deformation causes the game ball to collide before the collision. To return to the state of
The time required for the second buffer member to return to the state before the game ball collision is set to be longer than the time required for the first buffer member to return to the position before the game ball collision. A game machine according to any one of A8 to A10, characterized in that

  According to the feature A11, when the game ball collides with the ball collision portion and the first buffer member is displaced, a biasing force is generated to bias the first buffer member in the direction opposite to the displacement direction. The second shock absorbing member is pushed by the first shock absorbing member to be deformed following the displacement of the first shock absorbing member, and the urging force for returning to the original state is stored based on its own elastic deformation. . The return of the second buffer member is delayed with respect to the return of the first buffer member after both buffer members start to return due to the respective biasing forces. That is, the first buffer member is separated from the second buffer member. As a result, it is possible to suppress that the first buffer member is pushed by the second buffer member, and to make it difficult for the first buffer member to push the gaming ball bounced from the first buffer member.

  In addition, even if the first buffer member pushes the game ball, by delaying the return of the second buffer member relative to the return of the first buffer member, the biasing force stored in the second buffer member is It can be easy to suppress transmission to the game ball.

  It should be noted that the “period required for the second buffer member to return to the state before the game ball collision” is the state before the deformation from the time when the second buffer member deformation amount becomes maximum (for example, when the return is started) It does not include the period until it returns to the state before deformation after further deforming beyond the state before deformation. Similarly, “the period required for the first buffer member to return to the position before the game ball collision” is displaced from the time when the displacement of the first buffer member is maximum (for example, when the displacement direction is changed) The time required to reach the previous position is shown, and it does not include the time to return to the state between displacements after passing the position before displacement.

Feature B1. A game board (game board 80) which is provided at a position where it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine and a game area (game area 81) in which game balls are punched out is formed on the front side;
Gaming components (eg, variable display unit 86) provided in the gaming area in a state of being projected from the front of the gaming board;
A shock absorbing member (for example, the front plate 380) provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game component (for example, the outer partition 364 of the front frame structure 251) and being deformed by collision of the game ball; A game machine that features it.

  According to the feature B1, the buffer member is provided on the outer periphery of the game components arranged in the game area. When the game ball hit in the game area hits this buffer member, the shock is reduced by the deformation of the buffer member. That is, the impact (collision load) generated by the collision of the gaming balls is reduced. Thereby, the game components can be protected.

Feature B2. The buffer member has a ball collision portion (ball collision portion 381) with which the game ball collides,
The gaming machine according to B1, wherein the gaming component holds the buffer member in a state of allowing displacement of the collision portion when the game ball collides with the ball collision portion.

  According to the feature B2, when the gaming ball hits the buffer member (specifically, the ball collision portion), the ball collision portion is displaced. By displacing the ball collision portion in this manner, the contact time between the game ball and the buffer member when the game ball collides can be lengthened. The magnitude of the collision load generated when the gaming ball collides is inversely proportional to the contact time. That is, by increasing the contact time between the game ball and the buffer member, it is possible to reduce the collision load generated by the collision of the game ball. Therefore, the protection function of the game parts can be improved.

  For example, an operating area of the buffer member may be provided between the buffer member and the game component.

Feature B3. The buffer member is made of a resiliently deformable elastic body, and displaces the ball collision part based on the bending deformation of the buffer member.
When the ball collides against the ball collision part and the ball collision part is displaced, the displacement limit during collision limits the displacement of the ball collision part when the ball collision part is displaced by a predetermined amount or more. A game machine according to B2 characterized in that means (plate receiving portion 373 of the housing portion 370) is provided.

  According to the feature B3, by forming the buffer member with a resiliently deformable elastic body, it is possible to cope with the collision of the game balls while avoiding the complication of the configuration.

  However, by allowing the bending deformation of the shock absorbing member, there may be a disadvantage that the shock absorbing member is deformed beyond the elastic range, that is, plastic deformation and the shock absorbing function are reduced. It is assumed that such a problem is likely to occur when an excessive load is applied to the buffer member due to a plurality of game balls colliding with the ball collision part at the same time. In order to avoid the above-mentioned inconvenience, it is effective to take measures such as increasing the strength of the buffer member in response to the assumed maximum load. However, such a measure is not preferable because it can make the bending deformation of the buffer member difficult and cause a reduction in the buffer function.

  In this respect, in the present feature, since the displacement of the ball collision portion can be limited by the displacement limiting means at the time of collision, plastic deformation of the buffer member can be suitably avoided even when an excessive load is applied as described above. That is, by suppressing the strength of the buffer member, it is possible to promote its bending and deformation, and when the load is locally increased, it is possible to avoid the plastic deformation of the buffer member by the collision displacement limiting means. Therefore, it is possible to secure the same function while improving the buffer function.

Feature B4. The buffer member is provided upright on the front of the game board, and has a long plate shape extending along the front of the game board,
Furthermore, the buffer member is a fixed end in which one end of both ends in the longitudinal direction of the buffer member is fixed to the game component, and the other end is a free end not fixed to the game component,
The gaming machine according to B2 or B3, wherein the ball collision portion is formed in a portion including the free end of the buffer member.

  In order to realize the displacement of the ball collision portion shown in the features B2 and B3, it is assumed that the buffer member is formed in a long plate shape as shown in this feature, one end thereof is a fixed end and the other end is a free end. Good. When the gaming ball collides with the free end side of the buffer member, the deformation amount of the buffer member and the displacement amount of the ball collision portion can be easily increased.

  In this feature, while it is easy to increase the displacement of the ball collision portion, it is assumed that the stress generated along with the displacement is also likely to increase. Such stress can be a factor that makes the buffer member plastic. In this respect, by combining with the feature B3 (configuration having the displacement limiting means at the time of collision), such a disadvantage can be less likely to occur, and a configuration that is practically preferable can be realized.

Feature B5. The game area is provided with a return member (return rubber 270) for repelling the game ball punched out along the peripheral wall member (outer rail 102) surrounding the game area,
The game component is provided at a position facing the return member, and the buffer member is provided in a bounce area of the game ball by the return member according to any one of B1 to B4. Of gaming machines.

  According to the feature B5, by providing the buffer member in the rebounding area from the return member, the game ball is prevented from shifting around the buffer member, that is, the direct collision with the outer peripheral part of the game component is suppressed, You can make it easier to In addition, it is possible to easily limit the collision point of the game ball, and it is possible to narrow the installation range of the buffer member. Thereby, the enlargement of the buffer member can be suppressed, and the occupied area of the buffer member in the game area can be narrowed.

  In addition, when a game ball is struck at a fixed speed and interval toward a return member (for example, at the time of "right strike"), it is thought that the bounce variation from the return member of those game balls becomes easy to be controlled. By arranging the buffer member in the area where it is easy to specify the rebound direction and the bounce strength of the gaming ball in this manner, it is possible to limit the collision mode (collision direction and collision speed) to be dealt with in the buffer member. This makes it possible to narrow down the collision mode to be coped with and to more efficiently exhibit the buffer function.

Feature B6. The game area is provided with a return member (return rubber 270) for repelling the game balls punched out along the peripheral wall member (outer rail 102) surrounding the game area,
The gaming component is provided at a position facing the return member, and the buffer member is provided in a bounce area of the game ball by the return member,
The buffer member is provided upright on the front surface of the game board, has a long plate shape extending along the front surface of the game board, and one end of both ends of the buffer member in the longitudinal direction is fixed And the other end is not fixed.
The ball collision portion is formed in a portion including the other end, and extends in a direction not orthogonal to the collision direction of the game ball rebounded from the return member,
Further, in the gaming machine according to B2 or B3, the buffer member is permitted to displace the buffer member to the fixed end side in addition to the displacement of the gaming ball in the collision direction.

  According to the feature B6, the following effect is exerted in addition to the effects shown in the features B4 and B5.

  When the gaming ball collides with the ball collision portion, the ball collision portion is displaced in the collision direction of the gaming ball and is also displaced toward the fixed end. Thus, the impact load applied to the buffer member can be easily dispersed by diversifying the mode of deformation of the buffer member. This makes it easy to suppress fatigue of the buffer member (decrease in buffer function) due to repeated collisions of the game balls.

  The following effects can be expected by adopting a configuration in which the buffer member is made of an elastic body and is returned to the state before the game ball collision in the initial state by its own elastic force (biasing force). That is, the buffer member deformed based on the collision of the game balls returns to its original state by its own elastic force. In this case, the elastic force stored by the deformation of the buffer member with the fixed end as the base end tends to push back the gaming ball. Compared with this, the elastic force stored by the buffer member being deformed to the fixed end side tends to act to slide on the surface of the gaming ball. Using the difference in the mode of such deformation, the timing at which the elastic force stored by the former deformation is released and the timing at which the elastic force stored based on the latter deformation is released may be different. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to suppress the reaction force transmitted to the gaming ball and to prevent the same gaming ball from bouncing back vigorously. Therefore, it can contribute to the protection of various configurations disposed downstream of the buffer member.

  Feature B7. The gaming machine according to B6, wherein the buffer member has a bent portion (folded portion 383) extending in a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the buffer member.

  In the configuration shown in the feature B6, it is assumed that deformation based on the fixed end is more likely to occur than deformation toward the fixed end. Therefore, it is preferable to provide a bent portion extending in a direction different from the longitudinal direction of the buffer member as shown in the present feature. Thus, deformation toward the fixed end can be easily generated, and the collision load can be suitably dispersed.

  In addition, "a bending part" has shown the top part of the part which is bend | folded and made convex in a buffer member, for example.

Feature B8. The shock absorbing member has a plurality of bent portions (folded portions 383) provided side by side in the longitudinal direction of the shock absorbing member,
The plurality of bent portions are characterized in that they have a convex on the front side in the collision direction of the gaming ball and a convex on the opposite side to the collision direction. The gaming machine described in B6.

  In the configuration shown in the feature B6, it is assumed that deformation based on the fixed end is more likely to occur than deformation toward the fixed end. Therefore, it is preferable to provide a plurality of bent portions whose opposite sides are convex as shown in the present feature. Thus, deformation toward the fixed end can be easily generated, and the collision load can be suitably dispersed.

  In addition, "a bending part" has shown the top part of the part which is bend | folded and made convex in a buffer member, for example.

  Feature B9. The buffer member is provided on the game board so as to extend in the vertical direction, and the free end of the buffer member is positioned above the fixed end in any one of B6 to B8. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature B9, when the game ball collides, deformation of the buffer member to the fixed end side can be easily caused by the weight of the game ball, which can contribute to the improvement of the buffer function.

Feature B10. The gaming component has a pattern display device (pattern display device 90) for displaying a pattern, and a frame unit (center frame 91) enclosing the pattern display device from the upstream side in the game area,
The frame unit has a base body (back side frame structure 331) attached to the game board and a decorative body (front side frame structure 351) in which the base body is covered from the front of the gaming machine and to which a decoration is given Combined in the longitudinal direction of the machine,
The gaming machine according to any one of B2 to B9, wherein the buffer member is sandwiched by the base body and the decorative body, and the ball collision portion is held in an exposed state.

  By adopting a configuration in which the symbol display device is surrounded from the upstream side by the frame unit, it is possible to easily avoid a collision or the like of the gaming ball on the symbol display device. Thus, in the structure which protects a pattern display apparatus by a frame unit, the shock added to the said frame unit can be reduced by providing a buffer member to the same frame unit. However, increasing the occupied area of the frame unit in the game area by additionally setting the buffer member is not preferable considering that the range of the game area is limited. In addition, it is not preferable that the assembly of the game parts (frame unit) is complicated.

  In this respect, according to the present feature, by holding the buffer member in a state of being sandwiched by the base body and the decoration, the attachment configuration such as a fixing member for attaching the buffer member can be simplified or omitted, and the frame unit is occupied. The area (installation space) can be minimized. In addition, the combination of the base body and the decorative body can also contribute to simplification of the manufacturing process because the buffer member is attached.

  In addition, it is made easy to make compatible the improvement of the designability of a frame unit, and a strength improvement by setting it as the flame | frame unit being comprised with several members (a base body and a decoration body) from which a role differs.

  Feature B11. The gaming machine according to B10, wherein a combination direction of the base body and the decoration body is different from a displacement direction of the ball collision portion.

  When the game ball collides with the buffer member, a part of the collision load generated by the collision is transmitted to the frame unit through the fixed part of the buffer member and the like. When the combination direction of the base body and the decoration forming the frame unit is the same as the direction of propagation of force, it is assumed that the load of pulling apart the base body and the decoration is likely to be applied. This is not preferable because it is a factor causing positional deviation of the base body and the decoration body. In this respect, according to the present feature, the displacement direction of the ball collision portion is different from the combination direction of the frame structure. For this reason, it can suppress that the load which separates both is added to the assembly | attachment part etc. of a base body and a decoration. As a result, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the appearance of the frame structure while achieving the effects shown in the feature B9, and to realize a practically preferable configuration.

  For example, the combination direction of the base body and the decoration may be orthogonal to the board surface of the game board, and the displacement direction of the ball collision portion may be the direction along the board of the game board. In this case, it is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the mating portion of the base body and the decorative body from the front of the gaming machine. In particular, assuming that the frame is present in the game area, by making it possible to avoid the deterioration of the appearance as described above, it is possible to contribute to the security of the design of the gaming machine, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

Feature B12. The buffer member has a ball collision portion (ball collision portion 381) with which the game ball collides, and the game component in a state where the displacement of the collision portion is permitted when the game ball collides with the ball collision portion. A first buffer member held by the
Between the gaming parts and the first buffer member, the second buffer member (back side plate 390) is deformed according to the displacement of the ball collision portion when the ball collision portion is displaced due to the collision of the game balls. The gaming machine according to any one of B1 to B10, wherein

  According to the feature B12, when the gaming ball collides with the ball collision part and the ball collision part is displaced, the second buffer member is deformed with the displacement of the ball collision part. Thus, part of the collision load applied to the first buffer member can be transmitted to the second buffer member. Specifically, in the configuration having the first buffer member, it is considered that the collision load tends to be concentrated locally (for example, the portion holding the first buffer material) in the game component. In this respect, with the configuration having the second buffer member, it is possible to easily disperse a part of the collision load over a wider range in the gaming component through the second buffer member. This makes it possible to suppress the increase in local burden and contribute to the security of the buffer function.

  For example, the second buffer member may be disposed on the front side in the collision direction of the game ball than the first buffer member, or the first buffer member may be disposed on the front side in the collision direction of the game ball than the second buffer member. You may

  In the feature B4 and the like (configuration for fixing one end of the first buffer member), in particular, the second buffer member may be disposed at a position corresponding to the free end of the first buffer member.

  Incidentally, the "ball collision part" shown in the present feature and the "ball collision part" shown in the feature B2 are the same.

  Feature B13. The second buffer member is disposed on the ball collision portion opposite to the side where the game balls collide, and is pinched by the first buffer member and the game component when the ball collision portion is displaced. The gaming machine according to B12, which is compressed by

  As shown in the feature B1 and the like, in a configuration in which the game ball collides with the first buffer member, it is desirable to dispose the first buffer member outside the game component. If the second shock absorbing member is disposed outside the first shock absorbing member and is stretched by the deformation of the first shock absorbing member, it is assumed that the second shock absorbing member tends to limit the exposure of the first shock absorbing member. . Furthermore, it is necessary to connect the second buffer member to the first buffer member and the game component, and the above-mentioned exposure restriction may be further remarkable. In this respect, as shown in the present feature, by arranging the second buffer member on the opposite side to the ball collision part, that is, on the front side in the collision direction of the gaming ball, the above restriction is alleviated and the exposed range of the first buffer member It is easy to spread the Therefore, the buffer function can be easily exhibited.

  In addition, for example, both buffer members may be formed of a plate material, and both buffer members may be disposed so as to overlap so that the second buffer member is on the front side in the collision direction of the game ball. Thus, one plate surface of the first buffer member can be utilized as a portion where the gaming balls collide, and the other plate surface can be utilized as a contact surface with the second buffer member.

Feature B14. The first buffer member is formed of an elastic body, and stores an urging force for returning the ball collision portion to a position before the game ball collision by displacement of the ball collision portion due to the collision of the game ball. ,
The second buffer member is made of an elastic body, and stores the urging force for returning the second buffer member to the state before the game ball collision by being pressed and deformed by the first buffer member. And
The time required for the second buffer member to return to the state before the game ball collision is longer than the time required for the ball collision portion to return to the position before the game ball collision in the first buffer member The gaming machine according to B12 or B13, wherein the gaming machine is set to

  According to the feature B14, when the game ball collides with the first shock absorbing plate and the ball collision portion is displaced, the second shock absorbing member deforms following the displacement of the ball collision portion, and both of the shock absorbing members deform their own elasticity. The elastic force for returning to the original state is stored based on the deformation. The return of the second buffer member is delayed relative to the return of the first buffer member after both buffer members start to return to the state before the game ball collision due to their respective elastic forces. That is, it is suppressed that the first buffer member is pushed or pulled by the second buffer member, and it is difficult for the ball collision portion to catch up with the game ball rebounded from the ball collision portion. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to cause such a disadvantage that the game ball rebounded from the ball collision portion is pushed by the ball collision portion to accelerate.

  Also, even if the first buffer member (specifically, the ball collision portion) pushes the game ball, the force stored in the second buffer member based on the collision of the game ball is returned to the game ball It can be difficult to do.

  It should be noted that the “period required for the second buffer member to return to the state before the game ball collision” is the state before the deformation from the time when the second buffer member deformation amount becomes maximum (for example, when the return is started) It does not include the period until it returns to the state before deformation after further deforming beyond the state before deformation. Similarly, “the period required for the first buffer member to return to the position before the game ball collision” is displaced from the time when the displacement of the first buffer member is maximum (for example, when the displacement direction is changed) The time required to reach the previous position is shown, and it does not include the time to return to the state between displacements after passing the position before displacement.

Feature B15. When the ball collision portion returns to the position before displacement by contacting the ball collision portion of the first buffer member from the gaming area side, when the movement beyond the position before the displacement is limited A displacement limiting means (nails 372);
The second buffer member is formed to be in contact with the first buffer member in a state in which the first buffer member and the return displacement limiting means are in contact with each other. The gaming machine according to any one of B12 to B14.

  When the first buffer member recovers, it is assumed that the turning back becomes large according to the displacement at the time of the collision, and the vibration tends to remain in the first buffer member. Such vibrations may also be more pronounced, especially if the displacement at the time of a game ball collision is actively increased. The occurrence of such vibration is considered to adversely affect the durability and the like of the game component. For example, in the case where the gaming parts are constituted by a movable body, such vibration is not preferable because it may cause a malfunction or the like. In this respect, according to the present feature, when the first buffer member is returned to the state before deformation by its own elastic force, the first buffer member and the displacement limitation means at return contact the first buffer member. The excessive vibration can be avoided and the vibration can be suppressed. Furthermore, by suppressing the reversion, it is possible to reduce unnecessary contact opportunities with the game ball.

  In particular, as shown in the feature B14, in the configuration in which the return of the second buffer member is delayed with respect to the return of the first buffer member, it is assumed that the above-mentioned vibration is more likely to occur. If it is possible to sandwich the first buffer member with the return displacement limiting means, the generation of the vibration can be suitably suppressed, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

Feature C1. A game board (game board 80) which is provided at a position where it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine and a game area (game area 81) in which game balls are punched out is formed on the front side;
It has a ball collision part (ball collision part 276, 381) where the game ball collides, and when the game ball collides against the same ball collision part, the ball collision part is displaced to absorb an impact, and A first buffer member (e.g., a return rubber 270 or a front side plate 380) in which the ball collision portion returns to a position before the game ball collision by the biasing force stored based on the displacement;
The second buffer member absorbs the impact generated by the collision of the game balls by elastically deforming according to the displacement of the ball collision portion of the first buffer means, and stores the biasing force for returning to the state before the game ball collision For example, the rubber sheet 310 and the back plate 390),
The time required for the second buffer member to return to the state before the game ball collision by the biasing force of the second buffer member is set longer than the time required for the first buffer member to return to the state before the game ball collision A gaming machine characterized by having

  According to the feature C1, the game ball is reduced in momentum by colliding with the ball collision portion of the first buffer member. By thus reducing the momentum of the game ball, for example, the game ball vigorously collides with various configurations (for example, the nail 88, the character 89, etc.) disposed below the first buffer means in the game area. Can be suppressed. Therefore, those various configurations can be suitably protected.

  When the game ball collides with the ball collision portion, the impact is absorbed by the displacement of the ball collision portion of the first buffer member, and by the deformation of the second buffer member according to the displacement of the ball collision portion. Be done. And, with the absorption of such an impact, the urging force for returning the ball collision portion of the first buffer member to the position before the game ball collision, and the urging force for returning the second buffer member to the state before the game ball collision. Is stored.

  When both the buffer members start to return after absorbing the impact due to the collision of the game balls, the return of the second buffer member is delayed with respect to the return of the first buffer member (specifically, the ball collision portion). This can suppress the influence of the biasing force stored in the second buffer member on the first buffer member. Therefore, it is possible to suppress that the first buffer member catches up with the gaming ball which is pushed or pulled by the second buffer member and rebounded from the ball collision portion. That is, it is possible to easily avoid such a disadvantage that the game ball rebounded from the ball collision portion of the first buffer member is pushed by the first buffer member and accelerated.

  In addition, even if the first buffer member pushes the gaming ball, the propagation of the biasing force of the second buffer member to the gaming ball can be suppressed compared to the biasing force of the first buffer member. From the above, it is possible to improve the shock absorption efficiency and to make the buffer function suitable.

  It should be noted that the “period required for the second buffer member to return to the state before the game ball collision” is the state before the deformation from the time when the second buffer member deformation amount becomes maximum (for example, when the return is started) It does not include the period until it returns to the state before deformation after further deforming beyond the state before deformation. Similarly, “the period required for the first buffer member to return to the state before the game ball collision” is the point at which the displacement of the ball collision portion of the first buffer member becomes maximum (for example, the point at which the displacement direction changes) ) Indicates the period required to reach the position before displacement, and does not include the period until it returns to the state between displacement after passing the position before displacement.

  Incidentally, "the ball collision portion is displaced" refers to only the part including the ball collision portion or the ball collision portion in the case where the ball collision portion is displaced as all the first buffer members are mutated. Includes the case of displacement.

  In addition, it is possible to replace the "biasing force" shown in the present feature with the "returning force", focusing on the fact that it is a force that causes each buffer member to recover.

  Feature C2. The gaming machine according to C1, wherein the first buffer member is provided displaceably in the collision direction of the game ball, and the ball collision portion is displaced by the displacement of the first buffer member itself. .

  For example, assuming that only the ball collision portion is made displaceable in the first buffer member, and the other portion in the first buffer member is fixed so as not to be displaced, the shock generated by the collision of the game ball is the first buffer member. There is a concern that it will be easier to concentrate on the fixed part of the In addition, the action portion for deforming the second buffer member is likely to be limited, which may make it difficult to utilize the buffer function of the second buffer member. In this respect, in the present feature, when the gaming ball collides with the ball collision portion, the first buffer member is displaced in the collision direction, and the ball collision portion is displaced accordingly. By thus displacing the entire first buffer member, it is possible to easily disperse the impact when the game ball collides with the first buffer member. Further, the setting freedom of the acting portion for deforming the second buffer member can be enhanced, and the buffer function of the second buffer member can be easily utilized.

Feature C3. A support portion (for example, a shaft 295 or a fitting portion 3371) for supporting the first buffer member at a position before the game ball collision;
The first buffer member is formed of an elastic body, and receives a reaction force from the support portion based on a change in the relative position between the ball collision portion and the support portion, whereby the displacement direction of the ball collision portion is obtained. Is storing the urging force generated in the reverse direction. The gaming machine according to C1 or C2.

  According to the feature C3, by constituting the first buffer member by the elastic body, it is possible to deform the first buffer member (specifically, the ball collision portion) at the time of the game ball collision. As a result, the contact time between the first buffer member and the game ball can be extended, and the impact force generated by the collision can be reduced.

  In addition, the first buffer member is made of an elastic body, and a biasing force is generated by a change in the relative position to the support portion supported at the position before the game ball collision, to the above-mentioned position before the collision. It is possible to provide the first buffer member itself with the return function of For example, the structure and the structure can be simplified as compared with the structure separately provided with a biasing means such as a spring, which can contribute to the downsizing of the structure relating to the buffer. Assuming that the first buffer member is disposed within the limited range of the game area, it is practically preferable that the return function described above can be enjoyed while avoiding the enlargement of the configuration as described above. The configuration can be realized.

  For example, when adopting a configuration having a holding member that holds the first buffer member in a displaceable state, the holding member and the support portion may be integrally provided, or both may be separately provided. Good.

  Feature C4. The gaming machine according to C3, wherein the second buffer member is made of a material that is less repulsive than the first buffer member.

  In order to realize the configuration shown in the feature C3, the second buffer member may be formed using a material that is less repulsive than the first buffer member. It is also possible to make the repulsive force of the first shock absorbing member and the second shock absorbing member different depending on the difference in the shapes of the two. For example, it is possible to make a difference depending on the amount of lightening of each buffer member or the like. However, when such a countermeasure is taken, a portion where load is likely to be concentrated tends to be formed at the time of deformation, which may be a factor causing partial plastic deformation. In this respect, by making the materials to be applied different as described above, it is possible to suppress an increase in local load and to make it easy to secure the buffer function.

  Further, for example, assuming a configuration in which the momentum of the gaming ball is weakened using one buffer member, it is possible to increase the buffer level of the gaming ball by weakening the repulsive force of the buffer member. However, if the repulsive force of the buffer member is weakened in this way, the time required to restore the buffer member is extended. If the gaming ball breaks into its recovery period and collides, the buffer function may not function properly. On the other hand, assuming that the time required for the recovery of the buffer member is shortened on the assumption that the collision frequency of the gaming ball becomes dense, it is considered that the repulsive force of the buffer member is enhanced and the buffer function is lowered. In this respect, as shown in the present feature, when the first buffer member and the second buffer member are used in combination, it is possible to achieve both the buffer function and the return function which are opposite to each other.

  Feature C5. The first buffer member and the second buffer member are disposed side by side in the collision direction of the gaming ball, and the second buffer member is disposed further to the collision direction of the gaming ball than the first buffer member. The gaming machine according to any one of C1 to C4, characterized in that

  According to the feature C5, since the first buffer member and the second buffer member are juxtaposed with the second buffer member as the front side in the game ball collision direction, the game ball directed to the ball collision portion is the second buffer member. It is easy to avoid collisions. Further, the expansion of the ball colliding portion of the first buffer member can be made less likely to be restricted by the second buffer member. Therefore, it becomes easy to realize a configuration in which the ball collision portion is expanded and the variation in the collision position of the gaming ball can be easily tolerated.

  For example, the second buffer member may be disposed on a path along which the first buffer member is displaced. Thereby, the second buffer member can be deformed by pushing the second buffer member by the first buffer member while simplifying the structure.

  Feature C6. The second buffer member is compressed by being pushed by the first buffer member, and the compression direction is formed to be different from the collision direction of the game ball, C5 being characterized in that The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature C6, since the compression direction of the second buffer member is different from the collision direction of the gaming ball (the displacement direction of the ball collision portion), it is possible to promote the dispersion of the impact, and further, the first cushioning. The return of the second buffer member can be easily delayed relative to the return of the member.

  Also, even if the return of the second buffer member catches up with the return of the first buffer member, that is, even if the first buffer member is pushed by the second buffer member, the second buffer member The direction of action of the biasing force is deviated from the direction in which the first buffer member (more specifically, the ball collision portion) returns, so that it is difficult to act as a force for pushing back the first buffer member.

Feature C7. It is provided in a state of being in contact with the second buffer member on the front side in the collision direction of the game ball than the second buffer member, and the impact of the game ball propagated through the second buffer member is Receiving part (load receiving part 77 and plate receiving part 373),
The second buffer member has a flat plate shape,
In the first buffer member, the portion facing the second buffer member has a planar shape extending in the same direction as the extension direction of the second buffer member, and at least both of them in the event of a game ball collision. The gaming machine according to C6, wherein the buffer members make surface contact.

  According to the feature C7, the impact transmitted to the second buffer member via the first buffer member at the game ball collision time is transmitted to the receiving part. At this time, the second shock absorbing member is sandwiched by the first shock absorbing member and the receiving portion and compressed in its own thickness direction. The second buffer member and the first buffer member make surface contact (contact). Thus, the collision load can be dispersed over a wide area of the second buffer member. By thus widening the deformation portion of the second buffer member, the deformation pattern of the second buffer member in each collision can be made uniform, and the variation in return period can be suppressed. In addition, local fatigue due to repeated collisions can be suppressed, and extension during the return period of the second buffer member can be easily avoided.

Feature C8. The first buffer member is formed with two side portions standing up with respect to the front face of the game board and extending in the collision direction of the game balls,
A holding member (holder 280) which contacts the both side surface portions and holds the first buffer member in a state of permitting displacement of the gaming ball in the collision direction,
C7, wherein the first buffer member and the receiving portion are formed in a direction to transmit the reaction force of the collision load transmitted from the return member to a portion of the mounting member in contact with the both side surface portions. The gaming machine described.

  According to the feature C8, even if the first shock absorbing member is pushed by the second shock absorbing member when the second shock absorbing member is returned, the biasing force of the second shock absorbing member is used as the side surface of the first shock absorbing member. It can be transmitted to the same holding member via the part in contact with the part. That is, by releasing the biasing force stored in the second buffer member to the holding member, it is possible to suppress the biasing force of the second buffer member from acting to push back the game ball, for example.

  Feature C9. The second buffer member is in contact with the first buffer member on the side opposite to the surface on which the gaming balls collide in the ball collision part in a state where the first buffer member is not displaced. The gaming machine according to any one of C1 to C8.

  In the configuration in which the return of the second buffer member is delayed with respect to the return of the first buffer member, it is assumed that the vibration tends to remain even after the first buffer member returns to the position before deformation. This is undesirable because it can be a factor that impedes the stable performance of the shock absorbing function. For example, if the ball collides with the ball colliding portion of the first buffer member swinging to the opposite side to the collision direction of the gaming ball, it is feared that it is difficult to weaken the momentum of the gaming ball. In this respect, as shown in the present feature, from the side opposite to the side where the gaming ball collides with the first buffer member in the non-displaced state, that is, from the tip side in the displacement direction of the first buffer member By having a configuration in which the two buffer members abut, it is possible to suppress the vibration of the first buffer member as described above when both buffer members return after a game ball collision. As described above, when the second buffer member has a damping function, the preparation state before the game ball collides can be rapidly shifted, and a practically preferable configuration can be realized.

  In addition, for example, when the first buffer member and the second buffer member are disposed in contact with each other as shown in the present feature, when the first buffer member and the second buffer member are restored, there is a gap between them. It may be configured to have a temporary gap.

Feature C10. An operation unit (game ball emission handle 41),
A game ball launch device (game ball launch mechanism 110) for firing game balls at predetermined intervals (0.6 seconds) based on an operation of the operation unit;
And a guide unit (for example, the outer rail 102 or the first buffer mechanism 250) for guiding the game ball fired from the game ball launch device to the ball collision unit;
The time required for the ball collision part to return to its original position after the ball collision part is displaced in the collision direction of the game ball by the game ball guided to the ball collision part by the guide part colliding. The game machine according to any one of C1 to C9, wherein the game machine is set to be smaller than a firing interval of the game ball launching device.

  When the player or the like operates the operation unit, the gaming ball launch device operates in accordance with the operation (for example, the amount of operation). The gaming ball is fired at predetermined intervals by the gaming ball launching device, and the gaming sphere is guided by the guiding portion to the ball colliding portion of the first buffer member. By passing the first buffer member in this manner, it is possible to prevent the game ball from flowing down the game area while maintaining the momentum given by the game ball launch device.

  In this feature, after the game ball collides with the first buffer member and is separated from the first buffer member, the ball collision portion of the first buffer member returns to its original position by the time the next game ball collides. . In this way, by returning at least the portion directly hit against the game ball to the original state, the buffer function of the game ball will not work (for example, the game ball is hit back) or the game ball is unintended. It is possible to suppress bouncing back in the direction.

  In particular, when the present invention is applied to a portion where the game ball is likely to be fired with a constant amount of operation (constant intervals and the same strength), the above-mentioned effect can be enjoyed by setting the return period according to the interval. It is easy to do.

  Preferably, the time required for the second buffer member to return to the original state is equal to the firing interval of the gaming ball, and the first buffer member and the second buffer member are returned to their original state. (2) A configuration in which the buffer member abuts may be adopted. Alternatively, in a configuration in which the interval at which the game ball reaches the ball collision part fluctuates, the return period may be set in accordance with the minimum period. As a result, it is possible to suppress the vibration of the first shock absorbing member by the second shock absorbing member while enhancing the shock absorbing function of the second shock absorbing member. In particular, in combination with the feature C4, since the first shock absorbing member has high repulsion as compared to the second shock absorbing member, it is assumed that vibration due to elastic deformation is likely to occur. Such a vibration is not preferable because it can be a factor that causes variations in the manner of collision with the gaming balls. In this respect, if such vibration can be suppressed by the second buffer member, it is possible to suppress the variation in the rebound mode of the gaming ball and to make it easy to homogenize the buffer of the gaming ball.

Feature C11. A gaming board (gaming board 80) which is provided at a position where it can be viewed from the front of the gaming machine and on the front side is formed a gaming area (gaming area 81) in which gaming balls are shot.
It has a ball collision part (ball collision part 276, 381) where the game ball collides, and when the game ball collides against the same ball collision part, the state changes, thereby absorbing the impact at the time of the game ball collision First buffer means (for example, a return rubber 270 and a front side plate 380) for storing urging force to return to the state before the game ball collision;
The second buffer means (for example, the rubber sheet 310) which absorbs the impact at the time of the collision of the gaming ball by deforming according to the change of the state of the first buffer means, and stores the biasing force to return to the state before the game ball collision. And the back plate 390),
The time required for the second buffer means to return to the state before the game ball collision by its own biasing force is the time required for the first buffer means to return to the state before the game ball collision due to its own biasing force A game machine characterized by being set longer than the above.

  According to the feature C11, the game ball is reduced in momentum by colliding with the ball collision portion of the first buffer means. By thus reducing the momentum of the game ball, for example, the game ball vigorously collides with various configurations (for example, the nail 88, the character 89, etc.) disposed below the first buffer means in the game area. Can be suppressed. Therefore, those various configurations can be suitably protected.

  When the game ball hits the ball collision part, the state of the first buffer means changes, and further, the state of the second buffer means changes according to the change of the state of the first buffer means. The momentum of the game ball is reduced and the biasing force for state recovery is stored in both buffer means.

  When the two buffer means start to return to the state before the game ball collision, the return of the second buffer means will be delayed with respect to the return of the first buffer means. This can suppress the influence of the biasing force of the second buffer means on the first buffer means. For example, it is possible to easily avoid the inconvenience that the game ball rebounded from the ball collision portion of the first buffer means is pushed by the first buffer means. In addition, even if the first buffer means pushes the game ball, the energizing force of the second buffer means can be made less likely to be transmitted to the game ball as compared with the biasing force of the first buffer means. From the above, it is possible to improve the shock absorption efficiency and to make the buffer function suitable.

  Incidentally, any one of the features B1 to B15 may be applied to the features A1 to A11. In addition, any one of the features C1 to C11 may be applied to the features A1 to A11 and the features B1 to B15.

  The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which the above-described features can be applied will be shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operation means (game ball emission handle 41) operated by a player, game ball emission means (solenoid 111 of game ball emission mechanism 110) for emitting game balls based on the operation of the operation means, and the A ball passage (the inner rail 101 and the outer rail 102) for guiding the fired game ball to a predetermined game area, and each game component arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passage portion of each game component A gaming machine that provides a bonus to a player when a game ball passes.

  10: Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 11: Outer frame, 13: Body frame, 41: Game ball firing handle, 71: Resin base, 77: Load receiving portion, 80: Game board, 81: Game area, 100: Induction Rail 102, outer rail 102a, end portion 110, game ball launch mechanism 250, first buffer mechanism 260, buffer unit 270, return member 271, ball impact portion 272, insertion hole 273, large size Diameter portion 274: Small diameter portion 275: Opposite portion 280: Holder: 283, 284: Side wall portion 295: Shaft body 300: Stopper 310: Rubber sheet 330: Second buffer mechanism 331: Back side frame structure Body, 351: front side frame structure, 370: housing portion, fitting portion: 371, 372: claw portion, 373: plate receiving portion, 380: front side plate, 381: ball collision portion, 382: attachment portion 383 ... bent portion, 390 ... back plate, 392 ... mounting portion.

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area is formed,
A game ball launch device for firing a game ball to the game area based on the fact that the operation unit is operated by a player;
Guiding means for guiding the gaming ball fired from the gaming ball launching device to a predetermined position in the gaming area;
The first surface portion provided at the predetermined position and against which the game ball guided by the guiding means collides, and the first surface portion are formed on the opposite side and inclined with respect to the orthogonal plane orthogonal to the guiding direction by the guiding means Has a second surface portion larger than the first surface portion, absorbs part of the impact generated by the collision when the gaming ball collides with the first surface portion, and returns the gaming ball and a return member ,
It is provided to face the second surface portion, and at least the first surface portion receives the load propagated via the return member by coming into contact with the second surface portion when receiving a load from the guiding direction. A load receiver,
Covering means for covering the return member from the front side of the gaming machine;
Fixing means for fixing the covering means to the gaming board from the front side of the gaming machine;
A game machine characterized in that a side surface portion connecting the first surface portion and the second surface portion is covered with the return member by the covering means.