JP2020025752A - Game machine decoration device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine decoration device for improving expressive power.SOLUTION: A game machine decoration device 1 includes: a first mirror 10 that is disposed opposite to a player, transmits one portion of light entering a surface in a side opposite to the player to a surface in the player side, and reflects one portion excluding light transmitted to a surface in the player side from among light entering a surface in a side opposite to the player to an opposite side of the player side; a second mirror 20 that is disposed in parallel with the first mirror 10 in a side opposite to the player when viewed from the first mirror 10, and reflects light entering a surface in the player side to the player side; a light emitting body provided between the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20; and a partition wall 411 that is provided between the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 and regulates incidence of direct light from the light emitting body to the first mirror 10 or the second mirror 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a decoration device for a game machine. In particular, the present invention relates to a decoration device capable of expressing a three-dimensional effect in the depth direction of a gaming machine.

  For example, as described in Patent Literature 1 below, a decoration device capable of expressing a three-dimensional effect in a depth direction (front-back direction) is known. The decoration device of Patent Literature 1 includes a pair of front and rear mirrors. The first mirror arranged on the front side (player side) is a half mirror. That is, the first mirror transmits a part of the light incident on the rear surface to the front surface, and reflects a part of the light incident on the rear surface except the light transmitted to the front surface. The second mirror disposed behind the first mirror is a normal mirror, and reflects light incident on the front surface. The pair of front and rear mirrors is fitted into the frame member. A plurality of light emitters (light bulbs) are arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the frame member. Light emitted from these light emitters is repeatedly reflected between a pair of front and rear mirrors. However, as described above, part of the light incident on the rear surface of the first mirror passes through the first mirror and reaches the viewpoint of the player. From the front of the decoration device of Patent Literature 1 configured as described above, a plurality of dot rows of light appear to be infinitely arranged rearward. In other words, it looks as if the space is wider than the second mirror.

Japanese Patent No. 5405376

  For example, a light-emitting body having a specific shape (for example, an arrow shape) can be formed using a light-emitting diode and a surface-emitting type cover (lens). If such a luminous body is applied to the decoration device of Patent Document 1, it appears that the images of the luminous body of the specific shape are arranged infinitely in the depth direction. However, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, it looks as if the images directed forward and the images directed backward are alternately arranged. That is, it is not possible to set the directions of the images of all the luminous bodies to be the same.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15, when the first light emitter, the second light emitter, and the third light emitter emit light in order to express a state in which light flows in the depth direction (animation). Has the following problems. Here, the first light emitter extends rearward from a position close to the rear surface of the first mirror. The second light emitter extends rightward from the rear end of the first light emitter. The third illuminant extends rearward from the right end of the second illuminant. The rear end of the third luminous body is close to the front surface of the second mirror. In this case, the first light emitter, the second light emitter, and the third light emitter emit light in this order. Only one illuminant emits light and the other two illuminants are off. According to this, first, as shown in FIG. 13, the images of the first light emitters are arranged in the depth direction. Next, as shown in FIG. 14, the images of the second light emitters are arranged in the depth direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 15, the images of the third light emitters are arranged in the depth direction. In the transition from FIG. 13 to FIG. 14, the images (FIG. 14 (B)) of all the second light emitters connected to the front end and the rear end of the image of each first light emitter (FIG. 13 (B)) can be seen. Therefore, it is difficult to tell whether the image of the first light emitter has moved to the image of the second light emitter on the front side or the image of the second light emitter on the rear side. In the transition from FIG. 14 to FIG. 15, the images of all the third luminous bodies (FIG. 15B) connected to the right end of the images of the respective second luminous bodies (FIG. 14B) can be seen. Therefore, it is difficult to know whether the image of each third light emitter has moved from the image of the second light emitter on the front side or the image of the second light emitter on the rear side. That is, the flow (movement) of light (image) in the depth direction cannot be appropriately represented.

  As described above, the decoration device of Patent Document 1 lacks expressive power.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a decorative device for a gaming machine with improved expression power. In the following description of each constituent element of the present invention, reference numerals of corresponding parts of the embodiments are described in parentheses in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention. It should not be construed that the configuration of the corresponding part indicated by the reference numeral of the embodiment is limited.

  In order to achieve the above object, a feature of the present invention is a decoration device for a gaming machine (1), which is arranged to face a player, and a part of light incident on a surface opposite to the player. While transmitting the light to the player side, a part of the light incident on the surface opposite to the player except for the light transmitted to the player side is reflected to the opposite side to the player. A first mirror (10) to be disposed and a side opposite to the player as viewed from the first mirror, arranged in parallel with the first mirror, and transmits light incident on the player-side surface to the game. A second mirror (20) for reflecting light toward the user, a light-emitting body (S2, S4) provided between the first mirror and the second mirror, and a light-emitting element between the first mirror and the second mirror. Which regulates the direct light from the illuminant to the first mirror or the second mirror. A member (411,411a, 411b), provided with a, in that the gaming machine display.

  In this case, a first luminous body disposed between the regulating member and the first mirror, and a second luminous body disposed between the regulating member and the second mirror, The restricting member may restrict the direct light from the first light emitting body to the second mirror and may restrict the direct light from the second light emitting body to the first mirror. .

  Further, in this case, the regulation member may be a plate-shaped portion parallel to the first mirror and the second mirror.

  In this case, it is preferable that the luminous body shows a predetermined pattern directed toward the player or the side opposite to the player.

  In this case, it is preferable that the light-emitting body includes a light-emitting diode (D2, D4) and a cover (C2, C4) for diffusing light emitted from the light-emitting diode to emit light in a planar manner.

  According to this, the light (direct light) emitted from the light emitter is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror and the second mirror. Then, part of the light that has entered the first mirror passes through the first mirror and reaches the viewpoint of the player. Thereby, the images of the plurality of light emitters appear to be arranged rearward. In the present invention, since the regulating member is provided, there is no light that directly enters the first mirror or the second mirror from the light emitter. Therefore, the light emitted from the light emitter is reflected by the first mirror and the second mirror only an odd number or an even number of times before reaching the viewpoint of the player through the first mirror. For example, when the incidence of direct light from the light emitter to the second mirror is regulated, the light emitted from the light emitter passes through the first mirror and reaches the viewpoint of the player. The light is reflected by the first mirror and the second mirror only an even number of times. In this case, there is no light that is reflected by the first mirror and the second mirror only an odd number of times and reaches the viewpoint of the player. Therefore, the directions of the plurality of images formed by these lights are the same as the directions of the light emitters. On the other hand, when the incidence of direct light from the light emitter to the first mirror is restricted, the light emitted from the light emitter passes through the first mirror and reaches the viewpoint of the player. The light is reflected only an odd number of times by the first mirror and the second mirror. In this case, there is no light that is reflected by the first mirror and the second mirror only an even number of times and reaches the viewpoint of the player. Therefore, the directions of the plurality of images formed by these lights are opposite to the directions of the light emitters. Thus, according to the gaming machine decoration device of the present invention, the direction of the image of the illuminant can be set to be the same. Further, in a gaming machine decoration device provided with a plurality of light emitters, the incidence of direct light from some of the light emitters to the first mirror or the second mirror is regulated, and the other light emitters may cause the first mirror or the second mirror to enter. By making settings so that direct light is allowed to enter the mirror, more sophisticated expression is possible. For example, an animation in which light flows in the depth direction of a gaming machine can be realized. As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine decoration device with improved expression power.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a pachinko machine to which a gaming machine decoration device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. It is an exploded perspective view of the decoration device for gaming machines. It is a perspective view of an electronic circuit board. It is a perspective view which shows the cross section of a bottom wall part. FIG. 3 is a side view illustrating a path of light emitted from the first segment and a plan view illustrating a plurality of images of the first segment. It is a side view showing the path of light emitted from the second segment, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the second segment. It is a side view showing a path of light emitted from the third segment, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the third segment. It is a side view showing the path of light emitted from the fourth segment, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the fourth segment. It is a side view showing a path of light emitted from a luminous body of a game machine decoration device according to a first modification of the present invention, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the luminous body. It is a side view which shows the path | route of the light emitted from the 1st segment of the decoration device for game machines which concerns on the 2nd modification of this invention, and a top view which shows several images of a 1st segment. It is a side view which shows the path | route of the light emitted from the 2nd segment of the decoration device for game machines which concerns on the 2nd modification of this invention, and a top view which shows several images of a 2nd segment. It is the side view which shows the path | route of the light emitted from the light emitting body of the decoration device for conventional gaming machines, and the top view which shows several images of the light emitting body. It is the side view which shows the path | route of the light emitted from the 1st light emitting body of the decoration device for conventional gaming machines, and the top view which shows several images of the 1st light emitting body. It is the side view which shows the path | route of the light emitted from the 2nd light emission of the decoration device for conventional game machines, and the top view which shows several images of the 2nd light emission. It is the side view which shows the path | route of the light emitted from the 3rd light emitting body of the decoration device for conventional gaming machines, and the top view which shows several images of the 3rd light emitting body.

  A description will be given of a gaming machine decoration device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, an outline of a pachinko machine PM as a gaming machine to which the gaming machine decoration device 1 is applied will be described. The pachinko machine PM is, as shown in FIG. 1, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped device extending in the vertical direction. In the following description, the height direction (vertical direction) of the pachinko machine PM is referred to as a vertical direction. Further, the width direction of the pachinko machine PM is referred to as a left-right direction, and the depth direction of the pachinko machine PM is referred to as a front-back direction.

  As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine PM includes a game ball launching device BS, a game board PB, and the like. The game ball firing device BS fires game balls (not shown) one by one toward the game board PB. The game board PB is arranged above the game ball launching device BS. The game board PB is a substantially rectangular plate-like member extending in the vertical direction. The game board PB is arranged so as to face the player. That is, the board thickness direction of the game board PB matches the front-back direction.

  For example, the gaming machine decoration device 1 is attached to the peripheral edge of the front surface of the gaming board PB. Hereinafter, the gaming machine decoration device 1 attached to the lower edge of the front surface of the gaming board PB will be described.

  Next, the configuration of the gaming machine decoration device 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine decoration device 1 includes a first mirror 10, a second mirror 20, an electronic circuit board 30, and a base 40.

  The first mirror 10 is a rectangular plate-shaped member, and is disposed in parallel with the game board PB. The first mirror 10 is a half mirror. That is, a part of the light incident on the rear surface 10R of the first mirror 10 is transmitted to the front surface 10F, and a part of the light incident on the rear surface 10R excluding the light transmitted to the front surface 10F is reflected backward.

  The second mirror 20 has substantially the same shape as the first mirror 10. The second mirror 20 is arranged behind the first mirror. The second mirror 20 is arranged parallel to the game board PB. The second mirror 20 is a normal mirror, and reflects light incident on the front surface 20F of the second mirror 20 forward.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic circuit board 30 includes a printed wiring board 31 and a pair of left and right light emitting units LP. The printed wiring board 31 is arranged so that the thickness direction thereof coincides with the vertical direction. The printed wiring board 31 has a rectangular shape extending in the left-right direction in plan view. On the upper and lower surfaces of the printed wiring board 31, a wiring pattern is formed by copper foil. These wiring patterns are power supply lines to the light emitting units LP described below.

  The light emitting units LP, LP are mounted on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. The left light emitting unit LP is mounted on the left half of the printed wiring board 31, and the right light emitting unit LP is mounted on the right half of the printed wiring board 31. Since the left light emitting unit LP and the right light emitting unit LP have the same configuration, the left light emitting unit LP will be described below.

  The light emitting unit LP includes a first segment S1, a second segment S2, a third segment S3, and a fourth segment S4. The first segment S1 extends in the front-rear direction at the front half of the left end of the printed wiring board 31. The first segment S1 includes a light emitting diode D1 and a cover C1 (see FIG. 2). The light emitting diode D1 is soldered to a predetermined land provided on a wiring pattern on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. The cover C1 is covered by the light emitting diode D1. The cover C <b> 1 extends rearward from the front end of the printed wiring board 31. The rear end of the cover C1 is located slightly ahead of the center of the printed wiring board 31 in the front-rear direction. The width (the dimension in the left-right direction) of the portion excluding the rear end of the cover C1 is constant. The rear end of the cover C1 is formed sharp. That is, at the rear end of the cover C1, the width gradually decreases toward the rear.

  The second segment S2 extends in the left-right direction slightly rearward and rightward as viewed from the first segment S1. The second segment S2 includes a light emitting diode D2 and a cover C2. The light emitting diode D2 is soldered to a predetermined land provided on a wiring pattern on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. The cover C2 is covered by the light emitting diode D2. The cover C2 extends in the left-right direction substantially at the center of the left half of the printed wiring board 31. The width (dimensions in the front-rear direction) of the cover C2 except for the left and right ends is constant. The left and right ends of the cover C2 are formed sharp. That is, at the left end of the cover C2, the width gradually decreases toward the left. Further, at the right end of the cover C2, the width gradually decreases toward the right.

  The third segment S3 extends in the front-rear direction behind the right end of the second segment S2. The third segment S3 includes a light emitting diode D3 and a cover C3. The light emitting diode D3 is soldered to a predetermined land provided on a wiring pattern on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. The cover C3 is covered by the light emitting diode D3. The cover C3 extends forward from the rear end of the printed wiring board 31. The front end of the cover C3 is located slightly ahead of the center of the printed wiring board 31 in the front-rear direction. The width (the dimension in the left-right direction) of the portion of the cover C3 excluding the front end is constant. The front end of the cover C3 is formed sharp. That is, at the front end of the cover C3, the width gradually decreases toward the front.

  The fourth segment S4 extends leftward and rightward behind the second segment S2. The fourth segment S4 includes a light emitting diode D4 and a cover C4. The light emitting diode D4 is soldered to a predetermined land provided on a wiring pattern on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. The cover C4 is covered by the light emitting diode D4. The cover C4 extends leftward and rightward behind the cover C2. The width (dimension in the front-rear direction) of the portion excluding the left and right ends of the cover C4 is constant. Left and right ends of the cover C4 are formed in a sharp shape. That is, at the left end of the cover C4, the width gradually decreases toward the left. Further, at the right end of the cover C4, the width gradually decreases toward the right.

  The cover C1 diffuses the light of the light emitting diode D1 and converts the point-like light emitter into a planar light emitter. That is, when the light emitting diode D1 emits light, the cover C1 emits light as a whole, and the first segment S1 looks like a light emitter extending in the front-rear direction. The covers C2, C3, and C4 have the same functions as the cover C1. In the present embodiment, the cover C1 and the cover C4 are formed integrally, and the cover C2 and the cover C3 are formed integrally. That is, the cover C1 and the cover C4 are connected. Further, the cover C2 and the cover C3 are connected. However, the covers C1, C2, C3, and C4 may be formed individually, or the covers C1, C2, C3, and C4 may be formed integrally.

  The base 40 is integrally formed using a synthetic resin material. The base 40 has a bottom wall 41, a right wall 42, and a left wall 43. The bottom wall portion 41 is a wall portion that is perpendicular to the up-down direction. In a plan view of the base 40, the bottom wall portion 41 has a substantially rectangular shape extending in the left-right direction. The electronic circuit board 30 is mounted on the lower surface of the bottom wall portion 41. In the bottom wall portion 41, through holes TH1, TH2, TH3, and TH4 into which the covers C1, C2, C3, and C4 of the light emitting units LP can be inserted are formed. Further, a peripheral wall portion extending along the peripheral edge of the through holes TH1, TH2, TH3, and TH4 is formed. The shapes of the through holes TH1, TH2, TH3, and TH4 are substantially the same as the outer shapes of the covers C1, C2, C3, and C4.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a partition wall 411 is formed between the through hole TH2 and the through hole TH4. The partition wall 411 is a thin plate portion perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The upper end of the partition wall 411 is located slightly above the upper surfaces of the adjacent covers C2 and C4. At the upper end of the partition wall 411, eaves 411a and 411b are formed to protrude above the rear half of the cover C2 and the front half of the cover C4, respectively.

  The right wall portion 42 and the left wall portion 43 are walls extending upward from the right end portion and the left end portion of the bottom wall portion 41, respectively. The right wall part 42 and the left wall part 43 face each other. The wall thickness (dimension in the left-right direction) of the right wall portion 42 and the left wall portion 43 is set to be larger than the wall thickness (dimension in the vertical direction) of the bottom wall portion 41. Grooves 421 and 422 extending vertically are formed at the front end and the rear end of the inner side surface (left side) of the right wall portion 42 (see FIG. 2). Grooves 431 and 432 extending in the vertical direction are formed at the front end and the rear end of the inner side surface (right surface) of the left wall portion 43. The lower ends of the left and right edges of the first mirror 10 are inserted into and supported by the groove 421 and the groove 431, respectively. The lower ends of the left and right edges of the second mirror 20 are inserted and supported in the groove 422 and the groove 432, respectively.

  The electronic circuit board 30 of the gaming machine decoration device 1 configured as described above is connected to a control device (not shown) via a cable (wire harness). This control device is attached to a rear surface of the game board PB or a case arranged behind the game board PB. The control device includes a computer device including an arithmetic device, a memory, a timer, and the like. Further, the control device includes a power supply circuit that controls power supplied to the light emitting diodes D1 to D4. The power supply circuit is controlled by a computer device, and power is supplied to the light emitting diodes D1 to D4 via a cable. Thereby, lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting diodes D1 to D4 are respectively controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the control device first turns on the light emitting diode D1, and turns off the light emitting diodes D2 to D4. When a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses in this state, the control device turns on the light emitting diode D2 (see FIG. 6) and turns off the light emitting diodes D1, D3, and D4. . When a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses in this state, the control device turns on the light emitting diode D3 (see FIG. 7) and turns off the light emitting diode D1, the light emitting diode D2, and the light emitting diode D4. . When a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses in this state, the control device turns on the light emitting diode D4 (see FIG. 8) and turns off the light emitting diode D1, the light emitting diode D2, and the light emitting diode D3. . As described above, the control device causes the first segment S1, the second segment S2, the third segment S3, and the fourth segment S4 to emit light in this order. The control device repeatedly executes this series of light emission control. That is, the control device causes the first segment S1, the second segment S2, the third segment S3, and the fourth segment S4 to emit light cyclically.

  Next, the path of the light emitted from the first segment S1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the light (direct light) emitted from the first segment S1 is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20. Note that a part of the light incident on the first mirror 10 passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the viewpoint of the player. The number of times of reflection by the second mirror 20 and the first mirror 10 before reaching the viewpoint of the player differs according to the incident angle of the direct light on the second mirror 20.

For example, the direct light R1 _S1 in FIG. 5A is reflected on the front surface of the second mirror 20, passes through the first mirror 10, and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20. That is, the first segment S1 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. The image M1 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image in which the direct light R1 _S1 is reflected once by the second mirror 20. Therefore, the first segment S1 (real image) appears to be opposite in the front-rear direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), it looks as if the sharp part is directed forward.

In addition, for example, the direct light R3 _S1 in FIG. 5A is reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to reach the viewpoint of the player. . This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M1 _S1 . That is, the first segment S1 appears to exist behind the image M1 _S1 . The image M3 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image in which the direct light R3 _S1 is reflected three times by the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the first segment S1 (real image) appears to be opposite in the front-rear direction. That is, it looks as if the sharp part is directed forward.

Further, for example, the direct light R5 _S1 in FIG. 5A is reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, and then the first mirror 10 To reach the player's point of view. This light, appear to be emitted from the rear than the image M3 _S1. That is, the first segment S1 appears to be behind the image M3 _S1 . The image M5 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image in which the direct light R3 _S1 is reflected five times by the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the first segment S1 (real image) appears to be opposite in the front-rear direction. That is, it looks as if the sharp part is directed forward.

As described above, after the light is reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 only an odd number of times, the light passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the viewpoint of the player, and the images M1 _S1 , M3 _S1 , M5 _S1 , ... appear to be arranged rearward. The directions of these images M1 _S1 , M3 _S1 , M5 _S1 ,... Are opposite to those of the first segment S1 (real image).

Further, for example, the direct light R2 _S1 in FIG. 5A is reflected in the order of the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to reach the viewpoint of the player. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20. That is, the first segment S1 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. The image M2 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image in which the direct light R2 _S1 is reflected twice by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the first segment S1 (real image) appears to have the same front-back direction. That is, the sharp part appears to be directed backward.

Further, for example, the direct light R4 _S1 in FIG. 5A is transmitted to the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10.. After being reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the light passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the viewpoint of the player. This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M2 _S1 . That is, the first segment S1 appears to exist behind the image M1 _S1 . The image M4 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image in which the direct light R4 _S1 is reflected four times by the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the first segment S1 (real image) appears to have the same front-back direction. That is, the sharp part appears to be directed backward.

As described above, after the light is reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 only an even number of times, the light passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the viewpoint of the player, and the images M2 _S1 , M4 _S1 ,. But appear to be lined up backwards. The direction of these images M2 _S1 , M4 _S1 ,... Is the same as that of the first segment S1 (real image).

Here, the base end (the end opposite to the sharp part) of the first segment S <b> 1 is in contact with the first mirror 10. Therefore, an image M12 _{S1 in} which the base end of the image M1 _{S1 and} the base end of the image M2 _S1 are continuous can be seen. Also, images M34 _S1 , M56 _S1 ,... In which images M3 _S1 ,... And images M4 _S1 ,.

  Next, the path of light emitted from the second segment S2 will be described. The light from the second segment S2 toward the rear (toward the second mirror 20) is blocked by the partition wall 411 and the eaves portion 411a. That is, there is no light (direct light) directly incident on the front surface of the second mirror 20 from the second segment S2.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6A, light (direct light) emitted from the second segment S2 and directed forward is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20. Note that a part of the light incident on the first mirror 10 passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the viewpoint of the player. The number of times of reflection by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 before reaching the viewpoint of the player differs depending on the incident angle of the direct light on the first mirror 20.

For example, the direct light R2 _S2 in FIG. _6A is reflected in the order of the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to reach the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20. That is, the second segment S2 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. The image M2 _S2 of the second segment S2 is an image in which the direct light R2 _S2 is reflected twice by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, the direction of the second segment S2 (real image) in the front-back direction appears to be the same.

Also, for example, the direct light R4 _S2 in FIG. _6A is reflected in the order of the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to play a game. Reach the viewpoint of the elderly. This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M2 _S2 . That is, the second segment S2 appears to exist behind the image M2 _S2 . The image M4 _S2 of the second segment S2 is an image in which the direct light R4 _S2 is reflected four times by the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the second segment S2 (real image) appears to have the same front-back direction.

Similar to direct light _R2 S2, _{R4 S2,} after reflecting only even number at the first mirror 10 and second mirror 20, the light reaching the player's viewpoint through the first mirror 10, the image _{M2 S2,} M4 _S2 ,... Appear to be arranged rearward. These images M2 _S2 , M4 _S2 ,... Appear to extend rightward from the rear ends of the images M12 _S1 , M34 _S1 ,. Note that, as described above, there is no light emitted from the second segment S2 and directly incident on the second mirror 20. Therefore, there is no image extending rightward from the front ends of the images M12 _S1 , M34 _S1 ,. Therefore, after emitting the first segment S1, by emitting the second segment S2 with quench first segment S1, the image _{M12 S1, M34} S1, · · · statue _{M2 S2, M4} S2, · ·・ They appear to have moved.

  Next, the path of light emitted from the third segment S3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the light (direct light) emitted from the third segment S3 is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20. Note that a part of the light incident on the first mirror 10 passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the viewpoint of the player. The number of times of reflection by the second mirror 20 and the first mirror 10 before reaching the viewpoint of the player differs according to the incident angle of the direct light on the second mirror 20.

For example, the direct light R1 _S3 in FIG. 7A is reflected on the front surface of the second mirror 20, passes through the first mirror 10, and reaches the viewpoint of the player. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20. That is, the third segment S3 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. The image M1 _S3 of the third segment S3 is an image in which the direct light R1 _S3 is reflected once by the second mirror 20. Therefore, the third segment S3 (real image) appears to be opposite in the front-rear direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), it looks as if the sharp part is directed forward.

Also, for example, the direct light R3 _S3 in FIG. 7A is reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to reach the viewpoint of the player. . This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M1 _S3 . That is, the third segment S3 appears to exist behind the image M1 _S3 . The image M3 _S3 of the third segment S3 is an image in which the direct light R3 _S3 is reflected three times by the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the third segment S3 (real image) appears to be opposite in the front-rear direction. That is, the sharp part appears to be directed backward.

Similar to direct light _R1 S3, _{R3 S3,} after reflecting by an odd number of times by the first mirror 10 and second mirror 20, the light reaching the player's viewpoint through the first mirror 10, the image _{M1 S3,} M3 _S3 , M5 _S3 , ... appear to be arranged rearward. The directions of these images M1 _S3 , M3 _S3 , M5 _S3 ,... Are opposite to those of the first segment S1 (real image).

Also, for example, the direct light R2 _S1 in FIG. _7A is reflected in the order of the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to reach the viewpoint of the player. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20. That is, the third segment S3 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. The image M2 _S3 of the third segment S3 is an image in which the direct light R2 _S3 is reflected twice by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the third segment S3 (real image) appears to have the same front-back direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), it looks as if the sharp part is directed forward.

Further, for example, the direct light R4 _S3 in FIG. 7A is _transmitted to the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10. After being reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the light passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the viewpoint of the player. This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M2 _S3 . That is, the third segment S3 appears to exist behind the image M2 _S3 . The image M4 _S3 of the third segment S3 is an image in which the direct light R4 _S3 is reflected four times by the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the third segment S3 (real image) appears to have the same front-back direction. That is, it looks as if the sharp part is directed forward.

Similar to direct light _R2 S3, _{R4 S3,} after reflecting only even number at the first mirror 10 and second mirror 20, the light reaching the player's viewpoint through the first mirror 10, the image _{M2 S3,} M4 _S3 ,... Appear to be arranged rearward. The direction of these images M2 _S3 , M4 _S3 ,... Is the same as that of the third segment S3 (real image).

Here, the base end (the end opposite to the sharp part) of the third segment S3 is in contact with the second mirror 20. Therefore, an image M23 _{S3 in} which the base end of the image M2 _{S3 and} the base end of the image M3 _S3 are continuous can be seen. Further, an image M45 _{S3 in} which the base end of the image M4 _{S3 and} the base end of the image M5 _S3 are continuous can be seen. These images M23 _S3 , M45 _S3 , ... appear to extend rearward from the right ends of the images M2 _S2 , M4 _S2 , .... Therefore, by causing the second segment S2 to emit light and then extinguishing the second segment S2 and causing the third segment S3 to emit light, the images M2 _S2 , M4 _S2 ,... Become images M23 _S3 , M45 _S3 ,.・ They appear to have moved.

  Next, the path of light emitted from the fourth segment S4 will be described. The partition wall 411 and the eaves portion 411b block light from the fourth segment S4 toward the front (on the first mirror 10 side). That is, there is no light (direct light) directly incident on the rear surface of the first mirror 10 from the fourth segment S4.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8A, light (direct light) emitted from the fourth segment S4 and traveling backward is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20. Note that a part of the light incident on the first mirror 10 passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the viewpoint of the player. The number of times of reflection by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 before reaching the viewpoint of the player differs according to the incident angle of the direct light on the first mirror 10.

For example, the direct light R1 _S4 in FIG. 8A is reflected by the second mirror 20, then passes through the first mirror 10, and reaches the viewpoint of the player. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20. That is, the fourth segment S4 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. The image M1 _S4 of the fourth segment S4 is an image in which the direct light R1 _S4 is reflected once by the second mirror 20. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8B, the front and rear directions of the fourth segment S4 (real image) appear to be opposite.

Also, for example, the direct light R3 _S4 in FIG. 8A is reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to reach the viewpoint of the player. . This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M1 _S4 . That is, the fourth segment S4 appears to exist behind the image M1 _S4 . The image M3 _S4 of the fourth segment S4 is an image in which the direct light R3 _S4 is reflected three times by the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the fourth segment S4 (real image) appears to be opposite in the front-rear direction.

Like the direct lights R1 ₄₃ and R3 _S4 , the light is reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 only an odd number of times, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to reach the player's viewpoint, thereby _forming the images M1 _S4 and R3. M3 _S4 , M5 _S4 ,... Appear to be arranged rearward. The directions of these images M1 _S4 , M3 _S4 , M5 _S4 ,... Are opposite to those of the fourth segment S4 (real image). These images M1 _S4 , M3 _S4 , M5 _S4 ,... Appear to extend leftward from the rear ends of the images M1 _S3 , M23 _S3 , M45 _S3 ,. Note that, as described above, there is no light emitted from the fourth segment S4 and directly incident on the first mirror 10. Therefore, there is no image extending leftward from the front ends of the images M23 _S3 , M45 _S3 ,. Therefore, by causing the third segment S3 to emit light and then extinguishing the third segment S3 and causing the fourth segment S4 to emit light, the images M1 _S3 , M23 _S3 , M45 _S3 ,... Become images M1 _S4 , M3 _S4. , M5 _S4 ,... Respectively.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine decoration device 1, the first to fourth segments S1 to S4 are caused to emit light cyclically, so that the rod-shaped light-emitting body flows backward (toward the back of the pachinko tree PM). You can express a lively animation.

  Furthermore, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes can be made without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

  For example, the shape of the luminous body in the above embodiment may be changed to an arrow shape as shown in FIGS. In the example of FIG. 9, the first segment S1 has an arrow shape pointing forward, and the second segment S2 has an arrow shape pointing backward. The first segment S1 is disposed on the front side of the partition wall 411, and the second segment S2 is disposed on the rear side of the partition wall 411. Accordingly, the direct light from the first segment S1 is restricted from entering the second mirror 20, and the direct light from the second segment S2 is restricted from entering the first mirror 10.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the direct light R2 _S1 , R4 _S1 ,... Are reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 only an even number of times, and then transmitted through the first mirror 10. Reach the player's point of view. Thus, the image _{M2 S1, M4 S1,} ··· is visible as ordered backward. These images _{M2 S1, M4 S1,} ··· orientation, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), is identical to the first segment S1 (real image).

Also, the direct lights R1 _S2 , R3 _S2 ,... Are respectively reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 only an odd number of times, and then pass through the first mirror 10 to reach the viewpoint of the player. Thus, the images M1 _S2 , M3 _S2 ,... Appear to be arranged rearward. The directions of these images M1 _S2 , M3 _S2 ,... Are opposite to those of the second segment S2 (real image). As described above, the directions of the first segment S1 and the second segment S2 are set in opposite directions. Therefore, they are the same. Image _{M1 S2, M3} S2, ... of the orientation, the image _{M2 S1, M4} S1, is the same as the direction of ....

  As described above, in the present modified example, by causing the first segment S1 and the second segment S2 to emit light simultaneously, the directions of all images can be set to be the same.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first segment S1 may have an arrow shape pointing forward, and the second segment S2 may have an arrow shape pointing backward. Also in this case, the first segment S1 is disposed on the front side of the partition wall 411, and the second segment S2 is disposed on the rear side of the partition wall 411. Accordingly, the direct light from the first segment S1 is restricted from entering the second mirror 20, and the direct light from the second segment S2 is restricted from entering the first mirror 10.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the path of the light emitted from the first segment S1 is the same as in the example of FIG. 9A. Therefore, the image _{M2 S1, M4} S1 shown in FIG. 10 (B), · · · also the same as the example of FIG. 9 (B). On the other hand, the path of the light emitted from the second segment S2 shown in FIG. 11A is also the same as the example shown in FIG. 9A, but the direction of the second segment S2 (real image) in FIG. because the example is opposite, the image _{M1 S2,} M3 _{S2, M5} S2 shown in FIG. 11 (B), ··· orientation is contrary to the example of FIG. 9 (B). According to this, by switching between a state in which only the first segment S1 emits light and a state in which only the second segment S2 emits light, the state in which the forward arrow shapes are arranged and the backward arrow shape are changed. It is possible to switch between the arranged state.

  As shown in the above-described embodiment and its modifications, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a decorative device for a gaming machine with improved expressive power as compared with the conventional decorative device for a gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Decorative device for gaming machines, 10 ... 1st mirror, 20 ... 2nd mirror, 30 ... Electronic circuit board, 411 ... Partition wall, 411a, 411b ... Eaves part, BS: game ball launcher, C1, C2, C3, C4: cover, D1, D2, D3, D4: light emitting diode, LP: light emitting unit, PB: game board, PM ..Pachinko machines, PM: gaming machines, S1: first segment, S2: second segment, S3: third segment, S4: fourth segment

Claims (5)

A part of the light incident on the surface opposite to the player is arranged to face the player, and a part of the light incident on the surface on the side opposite to the player is transmitted to the surface on the player side. A first mirror that reflects part of the light except for the light transmitted to the player side to the side opposite to the player side;
A second mirror disposed on the opposite side of the player as viewed from the first mirror and parallel to the first mirror, and reflecting light incident on the player side surface to the player side; ,
A luminous body provided between the first mirror and the second mirror;
A regulating member provided between the first mirror and the second mirror, for regulating the incidence of direct light from the illuminant on the first mirror or the second mirror;
A display device for a game machine, comprising: The display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1,
A first light emitter disposed between the regulating member and the first mirror;
A second light emitter disposed between the regulating member and the second mirror,
The regulating member regulates the incidence of direct light from the first illuminant on the second mirror, and regulates the incidence of direct light from the second illuminant on the first mirror. Display device for gaming machines. The display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The display device for a game machine, wherein the regulating member is a plate-shaped portion parallel to the first mirror and the second mirror. The display device for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A display device for a gaming machine, wherein the luminous body shows a predetermined pattern directed to the player side or a side opposite to the player side. The display device for a gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A display device for a game machine, wherein the illuminant includes a light emitting diode, and a cover for diffusing light emitted from the light emitting diode to emit light in a planar shape.

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