JP2021027899A - Pressing mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a pressing mechanism capable of keep pressing a stand so as to be tilted.SOLUTION: A pressing mechanism includes: a first mechanism fixed to a tiltable stand; and a second mechanism for tilting the stand by pressing the first mechanism. The second mechanism is configured to move a pressing member in a predetermined direction and pressing it. The first mechanism includes: a reception member in which the pressing member is pressure-welded by movement of the pressing member; and a shaft member capable of rotating the reception member relative to the stand in a rotary shaft in a position deviating from a contact surface onto which the pressing member of the reception member is pressure-welded.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a pressing mechanism used in a game device or the like from which a prize can be obtained.

As a game device that can acquire a prize, for example, a prize acquisition game machine that drops a prize placed on a turntable is considered (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the prize acquisition game machine described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of prize stands are provided on the turntable, prizes are individually placed on each prize stand, and a target is provided at the tip of an arm extending from the prize table. There is. When the game is executed, the platform is moved by the operation of the player, and the hit portion provided on the platform is hit against the target, so that the prize table can be tilted to give a prize.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 10-76070

As described above, in the prize acquisition game machine described in the conventional patent document, the lift is tilted by hitting the contact portion of the lift against the target fixedly attached to the prize stand of the turntable. Since the lift is a relatively small and lightweight component provided for mounting products individually, the lift is operated to simply hit the contact part of the lift (revolution rotation). Therefore, the lift can be tilted simply by colliding the contact portion with the target.

However, for example, when the prize table (or turntable) is heavy, the prize table cannot be tilted only by colliding the hit portion with the target.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pressing mechanism capable of continuing to push in order to incline the table.

In order to solve the above problems, the pressing mechanism in the present embodiment has a first mechanism fixed to a tiltable table and a second mechanism for pressing the first mechanism to tilt the table. The second mechanism has a configuration in which a pushing member is moved and pressed in a predetermined direction, and the first mechanism includes a receiving member to which the pushing member is pressed by the movement of the pushing member and the receiving member. It has a shaft member that allows the receiving member to rotate with respect to the table on a rotating shaft at a position away from the contact surface on which the pushing member is pressed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a pressing mechanism that can be continuously pressed to incline the table.

The perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the game apparatus in this embodiment. The plan view of the inside of the housing of the game apparatus in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the structure of the pusher mechanism in this embodiment. The plan view which shows the structure of the left side unit of the game apparatus in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the pusher mechanism and the prize stand in the state which the prize is placed on the prize table in this embodiment. The perspective view which shows the pusher mechanism and the prize stand in the state where the prize table is tilted. The external view of the tilting mechanism provided at the bottom of the prize table in this embodiment. The figure which shows the appearance composition of the shaft member which supports a prize table from the lower part and rotates a shaft. The figure which shows the appearance composition of the shaft member in a state where a prize table is tilted. The perspective view which shows the structure of the target mechanism to which the receiving member is attached. The perspective view which shows the internal structure of the target mechanism shown in FIG. The figure for demonstrating the movement of the target mechanism shown in FIG. The figure for demonstrating the movement of the target mechanism shown in FIG. The perspective view which shows the structure of the target mechanism to which the receiving member is attached. The perspective view which shows the structure of the target mechanism to which the receiving member is attached. The block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game apparatus in this embodiment. A flowchart showing a game control process executed based on a game control program of a game device.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the game device 10 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a plan view of the inside of the housing of the game device 10.

In the game device 10 of the present embodiment, the prize placed on the prize table 18 (18L, 18R) of the prize table 17 (17L, 17R) installed in the housing is dropped by tilting the prize table 18. Can be obtained. The prize table 18 (18L, 18R) is rotated in the horizontal direction on a rotation axis with the prize placed on it, and the prize table is operated by a pusher mechanism 19 (19L, 19R) (second mechanism) that operates according to a user operation. By pressing (pushing down) the outer peripheral portion of 18, the entire prize table 18 can be tilted. In this embodiment, the prize table 18 is formed in a circular shape, for example.

The game device 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is composed of an upper housing 12 and a lower housing 13. The front surface and the side surface of the upper housing 12 are covered with a transparent plate 15 such as an acrylic plate, and the inside of the housing can be visually recognized through the transparent plate 15. The transparent plate 15 is configured so that the front side can be opened and closed, for example, and can be opened when the prizes placed on the prize table 18 are replaced or replenished, or when maintenance of each mechanical portion is performed.

The game device 10 in the present embodiment is equipped with two game units (left side unit 10L, right side unit 10R) so that two players can play a game at the same time. It is assumed that the left side unit 10L and the right side unit 10R are basically symmetrically configured at the central boundary line.

On the field plate 16 laid in the lower part of the upper housing 12, the prize stand 17L and the pusher mechanism 19L are arranged on the left side unit 10L side so as to be symmetrical, and on the right side unit 10R side. The prize stand 17R and the pusher mechanism 19R are arranged. The pusher mechanism 19L is arranged near the left back corner of the field plate 16, and the pusher mechanism 19R is arranged near the right back corner of the field plate 16. The prize stand 17L is arranged on the right side of the pusher mechanism 19L, and the prize stand 17R is arranged on the left side of the pusher mechanism 19R. Further, a prize drop opening 20L is formed in the left front corner of the field plate 16, and a prize drop opening 20R is formed in the right front corner.

Further, in the upper portion of the upper housing 12 inside the housing, prize stock shelves 25L and 25R for placing replenishment prizes, decorative prizes, and the like are provided on the left and right.

In the lower parts of the prize drop ports 20L and 20R, respectively, there are prize guidance spaces for guiding the prizes that have fallen from the prize tables 18L and 18R to the prize outlets 21L and 21R provided on the front side of the lower housing 13. Is provided. In addition, the prize guidance space is provided with an inclined surface with the back side high and the front side low. By providing the inclined surface, the prize dropped from the prize dropping port collides with the inclined surface, and easily falls to the front side of the lower housing 13 provided with the prize outlets 21L and 21R. This makes it easier to pick up prizes from the prize outlets 21L and 21R. The prize drop ports 20L and 20R are provided with a prize detection sensor that detects that the prize has fallen into the prize drop ports 20L and 20R (the prize is paid out to the player).

The prize stand 17L supports the prize table 18L on which the prize is placed from the lower part, and rotates the prize table 18L in a state where the prize is placed. Further, the prize table 17L is provided with a tilting mechanism that tilts the prize table 18L in a predetermined direction by pushing down the outer peripheral portion of the prize table 18 by a pusher mechanism 19L that operates in response to a user operation. Similarly, the prize table 17R supports the prize table 18R on which the prize is placed from below, and rotates the prize table 18R in a state where the prize is placed. Further, the prize table 17R is provided with a tilting mechanism that tilts the prize table 18R in a predetermined direction by pushing down the outer peripheral portion of the prize table 18 by a pusher mechanism 19R that operates in response to a user operation.

On the front side of the lower housing 13, a prize outlet 21L, 21R, a front maintenance door 22, a control panel 23L, 23R operated by a player, and a main control panel 24 are provided.

The prize outlets 21L and 21R are for taking out the prize from the inside of the upper housing 12 to the outside, and communicate with the prize guidance space provided in the lower part of the field plate 16. By tilting the prize tables 18L and 18R and dropping them onto the prize drop ports 20L and 20R, the prize can be taken out from the prize outlets 21L and 21R.

The front maintenance door 22 can be opened by the administrator (with a key) when working on the control unit (control unit) or other mechanical parts housed inside the lower housing 13. .. Further, inside the front maintenance door 22, for example, a main power switch for controlling the operation of the game device 10, a volume for adjusting the volume from the speaker, a setting device for the administrator to perform various settings and the like. (Setting device 74 shown in FIG. 16), a storage space for accommodating a replenishment prize, and the like are provided. The setting device can, for example, set the rotation speed and rotation direction of the prize tables 18L and 18R, the initial operation state by the pusher mechanisms 19L and 19R, the push-down operation speed, and the like. In the setting device, various settings for each of the left side unit 10L and the right side unit 10R can be made individually. Instead of the setting device 74, the administrator operates the setting screen displayed on the touch panel 27 described later, or the transparent plate 15 provided in the upper housing 12 inside the transparent plate 15 is opened. Operational settings Various settings can be made by the administrator operating the operation buttons.

The control panels 23L and 23R are provided with start buttons 26L and 26R, which are operated by the player to operate the pusher mechanisms 19L and 19R, respectively. A player playing a game in the left unit 10L controls the operation of the pusher mechanism 19L only by operating one start button 26L provided on the control panel 23L. Similarly, the player playing the game in the right unit 10R controls the operation of the pusher mechanism 19R only by operating one start button 26R provided on the control panel 23R. That is, in the game device 10 of the present embodiment, by simplifying the operation method, even a player who uses the game for the first time can easily grasp the game contents.

The main control panel 24 is provided with a touch panel 27, electronic money units 28L and 28R, and coin slot 29L and 29R. The touch panel 27 displays a game fee, a deposited amount, the number of remaining plays (number of credits), a function setting menu (button), a message to the player, and the like. The electronic money units 28L and 28R are units for paying a game play fee by electronic money, and have, for example, a reader / writer for non-contact communication with an electronic money card. The coin slots 29L and 29R are for paying the game play fee by coins. The electronic money unit 28L and the coin slot 29L are used by the player playing the game in the left unit 10L, and the electronic money unit 28R and the coin slot 29R are used by the player playing the game in the right unit 10R.

A lighting device (LED group 93) used for lighting a game such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or a lamp or for producing a game by light is provided outside the housing of the game device 10. Further, inside the housing of the game device 10, a speaker for outputting sound effects, music, message voice, etc. during game execution is provided.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the pusher mechanism 19 (19L, 19R) in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the housing plate covering the outside is removed so that the internal structure can be visually recognized.

The pusher mechanism 19 has a vertically long housing, and a pusher motor 19M is provided near the bottom. A lower pulley 19D1 is provided at the lower part of the vertically long housing of the pusher mechanism 19, and an upper pulley 19D2 is provided at the upper part. A belt 19D3 is hung on the lower pulley 19D1 and the upper pulley 19D2. The rotational power of the pusher motor 19M is transmitted to the lower pulley 19D1 via, for example, a gear (not shown). As a result, the belt 19D3 rotates (moves) between the lower pulley 19D1 and the upper pulley 19D2.

The pusher mechanism 19 is provided with a push member (pusher) 19P for pushing down the outer peripheral portion of the prize table 18. The pusher mechanism 19 has a configuration in which the pushing member 19P is moved in a predetermined direction in order to press the target mechanism 18C (receiving member 50). The push member 19P is formed, for example, in an elongated shape, and the lower tip portion is formed by, for example, an elastic member having a tapered shape. The push member 19P is connected to the belt 19D3 via the first support member 19P1 and the second support member 19P2. The first support member 19P1 supports the elongated push member 19P in a vertically long direction (vertical direction in the present embodiment) at a predetermined distance from the housing body of the pusher mechanism 19. The second support member 19P2 supports the first support member 19P1 and is mounted so as to be movable (sliding) in the vertical direction with respect to the housing body of the pusher mechanism 19, for example. Further, the second support member 19P2 is fixed to the belt 19D3, and moves in the vertical direction as the belt 19D3 is moved in the vertical direction. Therefore, the push member 19P is moved in the vertical direction by moving the belt 19D3 in the vertical direction by driving the pusher motor 19M.

Three position sensors 19S (19S1, 19S2, 19S3) are arranged apart from each other along the moving direction (vertical direction) of the second support member 19P2 on the housing body of the pusher mechanism 19. As the position sensor 19S, for example, a transmissive photo position sensor is used. The second support member 19P2 is provided with a detection member 19P3, and the detection member 19P3 is detected by the position sensor 19S by moving the second support member 19P2 in the vertical direction. The position sensor 19S1 is the upper limit position where the push member 19P (detection member 19P3) can move, the position sensor 19S2 is the initial position of the push member 19P, and the position sensor 19S3 is the lower limit where the push member 19P (detection member 19P3) can move. It is a sensor for detecting each position.

For example, when the game is executed, the push member 19P is positioned at the initial position by moving it to the upper limit position detected by the position sensor 19S1 and then moving it downward until it is detected by the position sensor 19S2, and responds to an operation by the player. And move it downward from the initial position. The pushing member 19P pushes the target mechanism 18C (receiving member 50) described later by moving downward from the initial position, and tilts the prize table 18.

In the configuration shown in FIG. 3, three position sensors 19S1, 19S2, 19S3 are provided, but the position sensor 19S2 may be omitted. For example, after moving the push member 19P upward to the upper limit position detected by the position sensor 19S1, the pusher motor 19M is moved downward by a predetermined momentum (the number of drive pulses). The push member 19P can be positioned at the initial position by stopping after the operation as described above. As a result, the position sensor 19S2 for initial position detection can be omitted.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the configuration of the left side unit 10L of the game device 10 in the present embodiment. In the following description, the left side unit 10L is targeted, but the right side unit 10R has substantially the same configuration as the left side unit 10L except that it is symmetrically configured with the left side unit 10L. Omit.

As shown in FIG. 4, the prize table 18L provided on the prize table 17L is rotated clockwise (clockwise) during the game as shown by the arrows in the figure. A plurality of target mechanisms 18C (18C1, 18C2, 18C3, 18C4) (first mechanism) are provided at equal intervals on the back surface near the outer circumference of the prize table 18L. FIG. 4 shows an example in which four target mechanisms 18C1, 18C2, 18C3, and 18C4 are provided, but at least one may be provided. Further, the plurality of target mechanisms 18C do not have to be provided at equal intervals.

The target mechanism 18C is a mechanism for being pushed down by the pusher mechanism 19L. The target mechanism 18C and the pusher mechanism 19L constitute a pushing-down mechanism for tilting the prize table 18L.

The target mechanism 18C is provided with a receiving member (catch cover) 50 (50a, 50b, 50c) to which the pushing member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19L is pressed against. The receiving member 50 projects from the outer circumference of the prize table 18L and passes below the pushing member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19L as the prize table 18L rotates. Since the target mechanism 18C is provided near the outer periphery of the prize table 18L, the receiving member 50 is pushed down by the pushing member 19P, so that the outer peripheral portion of the prize table 18L is pushed down.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, the target mechanisms 18C2 and 18C4 are provided with the receiving member 50a, the target mechanism 18C1 is provided with the receiving member 50b, and the target mechanism 18C3 is provided with the receiving member 50c. The receiving members 50a, 50b, and 50c have different shapes of contact surfaces (upper surfaces) with the pushing member 19P. For example, the receiving member 50b has a flat contact surface and has the largest area. The receiving member 50a has a flat contact surface and has a smaller area than the receiving member 50a. The contact surface of the receiving member 50c is curved. That is, the structure is such that the pushing member 19P is moved downward in the order of the receiving member 50b, the receiving member 50a, and the receiving member 50c to be easily pressed. The receiving members 50a, 50b, and 50c are removable and can be replaced as desired. That is, the difficulty level of the game can be adjusted by making it possible to arbitrarily select the receiving members 50a, 50b, 50c to be mounted on the target mechanism 18C. The detailed configuration of the target mechanism 18C and the receiving member 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15.

The prize table 18L is tilted when any of the plurality of receiving members 50 is pushed down by the pushing member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19L. The tilting mechanism provided on the prize table 17L tilts the prize table 18L on the axis P1 shown by the broken line in FIG. That is, the position where the outer peripheral portion of the prize table 18L is pushed down is the lower position of the pushing member 19P, but the prize table 18L is configured to be inclined in a direction different from the pushed down position. By tilting the prize table 18L in the direction in which the prize drop opening 20L is arranged, the placed prize can be dropped into the prize drop opening 20L.

By tilting the prize table 18L in a direction different from the pushed-down position in this way, the push member 19P does not exist in the direction in which the prize falls, and it does not become an obstacle when the prize falls. Therefore, even when a large prize is placed on the prize table 18L, it can be reliably dropped into the prize drop opening 20L by tilting the prize table 18L.

In the game device 10 of the present embodiment, a target mechanism 18C configured separately from the prize table 18L is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the prize table 18L, and the receiving member 50 of the target mechanism 18C is pushed down by the pushing member 19P. , A member integrated with the prize table 18L, or a configuration in which the prize table 18L is directly pushed down by the pushing member 19P is also possible.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a pusher mechanism 19L and a prize stand 17L in a state where a prize (for example, a stuffed animal) is placed on the prize table 18L in the present embodiment. The number of prizes placed on the prize table 18L is not limited to one, and may be a plurality of prizes, or different types of prizes may be mixed. Further, when a plurality of prizes are placed, a partition plate for dividing the upper surface of the prize table 18L is provided, and the prizes are placed in each division in a dispersed manner so that the prize table 18L is tilted. Only some of the prizes may be dropped.

The game device 10 rotates the prize table 18L in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 5 during game execution. That is, the receiving member 50 of the target mechanism 18C provided on the outer circumference of the prize table 18L moves toward the lower portion of the pushing member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19L. The player can confirm how the receiving member 50 moves toward the lower portion of the pushing member 19P through the transparent plate 15 on the front surface or the side surface of the game device 10. The player can start the downward movement of the pushing member 19P by pressing the start button 26L at an appropriate timing while checking how the receiving member 50 moves.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a pusher mechanism 19L and a prize stand 17L in a state where the prize table 18L is tilted.

When the push member 19P is moved downward in response to the operation of the start button 26L and is pressed against the upper surface of the receiving member 50 that has moved in a timely manner to push down the receiving member 50, the prize table 18L is tilted. Can be made to. As shown in FIG. 6, when the pushing member 19P is pressed against, for example, the upper surface of the receiving member 50b, the prize table 18L is separated from the rotation drive system to stop the rotation, and is adjusted to the downward movement of the pushing member 19P. The slope becomes larger. As a result, the prize placed on the prize table 18L moves in the inclined direction and further falls from the prize table 18L. Details of the tilting mechanism in which the prize table 18L is separated from the rotation drive system will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.

When the pushing member 19P is pressed against the receiving member 50 and the pushing member 19P continues to move while the pushing member 19P and the receiving member 50 are in pressure contact with each other, the prize table 18L has the prize placed on it. It is designed to be tilted to the maximum angle set so that it will always fall. For example, an inclination detection sensor (not shown) for detecting that the prize table 18L is tilted to the maximum angle is provided, and the push member 19P continues to move downward until the tilt detection sensor detects it. It shall be.

Further, if the pushing member 19P is pressed against the receiving member 50 but is separated from the receiving member 50 due to the movement of the pushing member 19P before tilting to the maximum angle, the prize table 18L is at that time. To return to the original horizontal state. In this case, the prize may fall before it is tilted to the maximum angle, or the placement position or posture of the prize may be changed without falling. Even if the prize cannot be dropped, it is possible to make it easier to drop the prize when the next game is executed by changing the placement position and the placement posture of the prize.

If the push member 19P cannot come into contact with the receiving member 50 due to the timing of movement, the push member 19P is moved to the lower limit position detected by the position sensor 19S3 as it is, and then moved upward. For example, it is returned to the initial position. In this case, the receiving member 50 may collide with the side portion of the pushing member 19P as the prize table 18L rotates. In this case, the rotation of the prize table 18L is restricted by the collision of the receiving member 50, and the prize table 18L is separated from the rotation drive system to stop the rotation.

Next, the tilting mechanism for tilting the prize table 18 in the prize table 17 of the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the appearance of the tilting mechanism provided at the bottom of the prize table 18 (prize tables 18L, 18R) in the present embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a shaft member that supports the prize table 18 from below and rotates the shaft. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an external configuration of a shaft member in a state where the prize table 18 is tilted.

As shown in FIG. 8, the prize table 18 is attached with a shaft member that is supported from the center of the lower part and rotates around the shaft. The shaft member includes a first member 35 having one end fixed to the lower part of the prize table 18 and a second member 31 having one end fixed to the rotating shaft of the table motor 30 for axially rotating the shaft member. It is formed by connecting (coupling) the first magnet 39 provided at the other end of the member 35 and the second magnet 32 provided at the other end of the second member 31 by magnetic force. The first member 35 is supported by the support member 36 in a rotatable state, and is held in an oblique state by the support member 36 when the prize table 18 is tilted.

In the present embodiment, an elastic member 40 such as rubber is provided between the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32, and the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32 are connected via the elastic member 40. The elastic member 40 is adhered and fixed to the upper surface of the second magnet 32, for example, and is removable from the lower surface of the first magnet 39. That is, in a state where the prize table 18 is not tilted, the lower surface of the first magnet 39 and the elastic member 40 are crimped, and the first magnet 39 is coupled by the magnetic force between the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32. And the second magnet 32 are connected (coupling). As a result, the rotational power of the table motor 30 is transmitted to the prize table 18.

On the other hand, when the prize table 18 is tilted, as shown in FIG. 9, the axial direction of the first member 35 and the axial direction of the second member 31 do not match, and the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32 The first magnet 39 separates from the elastic member 40 (second magnet 32) against the magnetic force between them. As a result, the prize table 18 is separated from the rotation drive system (rotation shaft of the table motor 30), and the rotation of the prize table 18 is stopped.

Since the first member 35 (first magnet 39) and the second member 31 (second magnet 32) are not in a fixed state, the prize table 18 does not rotate in perfect agreement with the rotation of the table motor 30. For example, when rotating the prize table 18 in the stopped state, even if the drive of the table motor 30 is started, if the mass of the prize table 18 is relatively large, the prize table 18 starts driving the table motor 30 due to inertia. The prize table 18 rotates when the rotation of the table motor 30 is transmitted from the second magnet 32 to the elastic member 40 and further transmitted from the elastic member 40 to the first magnet 39 without rotating synchronously. That is, since the rotational power of the table motor 30 is transmitted to the prize table 18 via the elastic member 40, it is transmitted to the prize table 18 so as to follow the rotation of the table motor 30. After the rotation of the prize table 18 is stable, the prize table 18 is stably rotated in accordance with the rotation of the table motor 30.

When the elastic member 40 is not provided between the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32, for example, when rotating the prize table 18 in the stopped state, the driving of the table motor 30 is started. The second member 31 (second magnet 32) starts to rotate, but the prize table 18 and the first member 35 (first magnet 39) do not rotate due to inertia, so that the coupling between the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32 is slight. After shifting to, the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32 are coupled to rotate the prize table 18. Further, as the table motor 30 is rotated, the displacement and coupling of the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32 are repeated, and the prize table 18 is not constant, for example, it makes awkward movements of repeating acceleration and deceleration. ..

In the present embodiment, in order to couple (coupling) the first member 35 and the second member 31, an elastic member 40 is provided between the first magnet 39 and the second magnet 32, whereby the table motor 30 is connected. The rotational power can be stably transmitted to the prize table 18 to rotate the prize table 18 constantly.

As shown in FIG. 7, the support member 36 is fixed to the upper surface portion of the table support member 37. The table support member 37 is supported so as to be rotatable by rotating shaft portions 42a and 42b provided symmetrically on the left and right sides. Therefore, since the table support member 37 holds the prize table 18 via the support member 36, the table support member 37 is rotated by the rotation shaft portions 42a and 42b to incline the prize table 18. Can be done.

The tilt mechanism bottom member 43 is fixed to the upper surface of the main body housing of the table motor 30, and the shaft support members 41a and 41b are vertically arranged on the upper surface of the tilt mechanism bottom member 43. The shaft support member 41a rotatably supports the rotary shaft portion 42a, and the shaft support member 41b rotatably supports the rotary shaft portion 42b.

The table support member 37 is provided with a tension coil spring 46 between the table support member 37 and the member 47 fixed to the installation surface of the table motor 30. When the prize table 18 is tilted as shown in FIG. 9, the table support member 37 is rotated by the rotation shaft portions 42a and 42b, and the attachment portion of the tension coil spring 46 moves upward. Therefore, the tension coil spring 46 extends between the table support member 37 and the member 47, and urges the prize table 18 to return to the original horizontal state. When the pressing by the pusher mechanism 19 (pushing member 19P) is eliminated, the prize table 18 is returned to the original horizontal state by the urging by the tension coil spring 46. Although the tension coil spring 46 is used in the present embodiment, other members can be used as long as the prize table 18 can be urged to return to the original state.

Next, the detailed configuration of the target mechanism 18C and the receiving member 50 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 15. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the target mechanism 18C to which the receiving member 50a is mounted. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the target mechanism 18C shown in FIG.

The target mechanism 18C is provided with a fixing member 55 that supports the shaft member 51 so as to be rotatable, and an outer peripheral member 54 that covers the fixing member 55. The fixing member 55 and the outer peripheral member 54 are on the back surface of the prize table 18. Is fixed to. Therefore, the shaft member 51 is held so as to be rotatable at a position fixed to the prize table 18. A receiving member 50a is fixed to the shaft member 51 by, for example, a screw 62. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the torsion coil spring 61 is wound around the shaft member 51, and both ends 61a and 61b of the torsion coil spring 61 are pressed against the fixing member 59. The fixing member 59 is fixed to the fixing member 55 attached to the prize table 18. Therefore, the range in which the shaft member 51 can rotate on the rotating shaft (the shaft P2 shown by the broken line in FIG. 11) and the braking strength are defined by the torsion coil spring 61. It should be noted that another elastic member instead of the torsion coil spring 61 may be provided to define the range in which the shaft member 51 can rotate and the braking strength.

The shaft member 51 is provided with rod-shaped members 58 at predetermined intervals by connecting members 57a and 57b in the vicinity of both ends. Since the connecting members 57a and 57b are fixed to the shaft member 51 and the rod-shaped member 58, respectively, the rod-shaped member 58 is defined by the coil spring 61 with the shaft P2 as the axis as the shaft member 51 rotates. It moves in an arc shape within the range.

On the side where the fixing member 55 and the receiving member 50a of the outer peripheral member 54 are attached, a flat front member 53 that covers the fixing member 55 and the outer peripheral member 54 is provided. One end of the shaft member 51 and the rod-shaped member 58 protrudes from the front member 53, and the connecting member 57b is attached to the protruding portion. Further, the front member 53 is formed with an arc-shaped slit 53a centered on the shaft P2 having a width through which the rod-shaped member 58 can pass. Therefore, as the shaft member 51 rotates, the rod-shaped member 58 moves in an arc shape and passes through the slit 53a.

The receiving member 50a is formed with a contact surface 50aW to which the pushing member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19 is pressed against. In the receiving member 50a, for example, the contact surface 50aW is formed in a flat shape having a substantially rectangular outer shape. As shown in FIG. 11, the contact surface 50aW is formed so as to be located at a position deviated from the axis P2, that is, below the axis P2 by a height of 50H.

For example, when the pushing member 19P is moved downward and comes into contact with the contact surface 50aW, if the pushing member 19P comes into contact at a position perpendicular to the axis P2 of the contact surface 50aW, the pushing member 19P is in contact with the contact surface 50aW. Since the receiving member 50 is pressure-welded substantially vertically, the receiving member 50 is pushed down as it is.

Further, when the pushing member 19P comes into contact with the contact surface 50aW, if the pushing member 19P comes into contact at a position that does not coincide with the axis P2 of the contact surface 50aW in the vertical direction, the contact surface 50aW is perpendicular to the pushing member 19P. The shaft member 51 is rotated by the shaft P2. At this time, the torsion coil spring 61 can buffer the impact when the pushing member 19P comes into contact with the contact surface 50aW and brake the rotation. As a result, the contact state of the pushing member 19P with the contact surface 50aW can be maintained, and the receiving member 50 (target mechanism 18C) can be continuously pushed down in response to the downward movement of the pushing member 19P. By increasing or decreasing the strength of the torsion coil spring 61, it is possible to adjust the ease of maintaining the pressure contact state of the pushing member 19P with the contact surface 50aW.

Further, when the pushing member 19P continues pushing down, the prize table 18 is tilted. At this time, the shaft member 51 is rotated by the shaft P2 in the direction in which the contact surface 50aW is perpendicular to the pushing member 19P in accordance with the inclination of the prize table 18. As a result, the pushing member 19P can be maintained in a state of being pushed down from the substantially vertical direction with respect to the contact surface 50aW.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12, it is assumed that the pushing member 19P is moved downward to come into contact with the contact surface 50aW of the receiving member 50a and is pushed down in that state. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, the prize table 18 is tilted, but the rotation of the shaft member 51 causes the contact surface 50aW of the receiving member 50a to be substantially perpendicular to the pushing member 19P. Therefore, even if the tilt angle of the prize table 18 changes according to the pushing down by the pushing member 19P, the pushing down can be stably continued.

In this way, by providing the contact surface of the receiving member 50 pushed down by the pushing member 19P at a position separated from the shaft member 51 that makes the receiving member 50 rotatable, the prize table whose inclination changes according to the pushing down. It is possible to continue pushing down following 18. Further, by defining the range in which the receiving member 50 can rotate and the braking strength by the torsion coil spring 61, the ease of pushing down the receiving member 50 by the pushing member 19P can be adjusted. Therefore, for example, when the pushing member 19P is pressed against the end of the contact surface 50aW, the prize table 18 is tilted until the prize is dropped by pushing down in that state, or the pushing member 19P touches the contact surface in the middle of pushing down. It is possible to make adjustments such as deviating from 50aW and interrupting the push-down in the middle to only vibrate the prize table 18.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the target mechanism 18C to which the receiving member 50b is mounted. The target mechanism 18C shown in FIG. 14 is equipped with a receiving member 50b different from the receiving member 50a shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the receiving member 50b is provided with a contact surface 50bW formed in a substantially rectangular flat shape to which the pushing member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19 is pressure-contacted, similarly to the receiving member 50a. However, the width W2 in the direction perpendicular to the axis of the shaft member 51 of the contact surface 50bW is larger than the width W1 in the direction perpendicular to the axis of the shaft member 51 of the contact surface 50aW. That is, the shape is such that the pushing down (pressure welding) by the pushing member 19P is easier than that of the receiving member 50a. Since the other configurations are the same as described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the target mechanism 18C to which the receiving member 50c is mounted. The target mechanism 18C shown in FIG. 15 is equipped with a receiving member 50c different from the receiving members 50a and 50b shown in FIGS. 10 and 14.

As shown in FIG. 15, the receiving member 50c is different from the receiving members 50a and 50b in that the contact surface on which the pushing member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19 is pressed is formed in a curved surface shape and is wider than the receiving members 50a and 50b. Is getting narrower. That is, the shape is such that the pushing down (press welding) by the pushing member 19P is more difficult than the receiving members 50a and 50b.

In this way, the difficulty level of the game can be adjusted by providing a plurality of types of receiving members 50 so that they can be arbitrarily exchanged and attached to the target mechanism 18C.

In the above description, three types of receiving members 50a, 50b, and 50c are shown, but it is also possible to provide receiving members 50 having other shapes.

For example, in the receiving members 50a and 50b, the outer shapes of the contact surfaces 50aW and 50bW are substantially rectangular, but other shapes (circular, polygonal, etc.) are also possible, and the difficulty level is determined by the area of the contact surface. Not only can it be changed, but the difficulty level may be changed depending on the shape of the contact surface.

Further, in the receiving members 50a and 50b, the contact surfaces 50aW and 50bW are made flat, but other shapes can be used. For example, it can be made uneven or a protrusion can be formed in a part thereof. Further, a plurality of receiving members 50 having different contact surface materials may be provided. For example, a plurality of types of materials having different friction coefficients with the pushing member 19P (material of the tip portion) are used. As a result, by mounting the receiving member 50 made of a material having a high coefficient of friction on the target mechanism 18C, pressing by the pushing member 19P can be facilitated.

Further, as shown in the receiving member 50c, the contact surface with the pushing member 19P may be not only a convex curved surface but also a concave curved surface. By forming the concave curved surface, the pushing member 19P can be easily locked to the receiving member 50, and the pushing member 19P can be easily pushed down.

Further, in the above description, although a plurality of types of receiving members 50 are provided, the contact portion of the pushing member 19P with the receiving member 50 or the entire pushing member 19P may be replaced. In the above description, the lower tip of the pushing member 19P is formed of a tapered, for example, elastic member, but a member that is easier to crimp to the receiving member 50 (has a larger friction coefficient) than the elastic member, or vice versa. It can also be composed of a member having. Further, although the lower tip portion of the pushing member 19P has a tapered shape, the receiving member 50 is further sharpened to make it difficult to press-weld the receiving member 50, or conversely, the area of the lower tip portion of the pushing member 19P is increased. The shape of the tip portion of the push member 19P can be changed, for example, by facilitating the pressure welding of the push member 19P.

In the game device 10 of the present embodiment, the difficulty level of pushing down the receiving member 50 by the pushing member 19P can be adjusted by the combination of the pushing member 19P and the receiving member 50.

Next, the functional configuration of the game device 10 in this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game device 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 16 shows a control unit 70, a main control panel 24, and a control panel 23L and a mechanism portion 72L provided on the left side unit 10L, which are commonly used for the left side unit 10L and the right side unit 10R. The description will be omitted on the assumption that the right side unit 10R is provided with the same configuration as the control panel 23L and the mechanism unit 72L.

As shown in FIG. 16, inside the housing of the game device 10, a control unit 70 in which various units for controlling each part are mounted, and a main control panel commonly used for the left side unit 10L and the right side unit 10R. 24, a control panel 23L corresponding to the left side unit 10L, and a mechanism portion 72L are provided.

The control unit 70 includes a CPU 80, a RAM 81, a storage device 82, an input / output processing unit 83, a table motor drive unit 84 for controlling the mechanism unit 72L provided on the left side unit 10L, and a pusher motor drive unit 85. Further, although not shown, a communication device or the like for communicating with an external device through a network such as a LAN (Local Area Network) is provided. Although FIG. 16 shows only the mechanism portion 72L provided on the left side unit 10L, a mechanism portion having the same configuration as the mechanism portion 72L is provided on the right side unit 10R. The control unit 70 controls the mechanical unit of the right side unit 10R in the same manner as the mechanical unit 72L, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The CPU 80 controls the entire game device 10 by executing a control program or a game control program stored in the RAM 81 or the storage device 82. The CPU 80 has the left side unit 10L and the right side unit in response to the payment notification from the electronic money units 28L and 28R or the coin insertion detection signal from the coin insertion sensors 99L and 99R, which are input via the input / output processing unit 83. Credit data indicating the number of playable times corresponding to each of the 10Rs is recorded in the RAM 81. Further, the CPU 80 responds to an instruction according to a user operation to the start button 26L of the control panel 23L and a detection signal from the position sensor 19S (19S1, 19S2, 19S3) input via the input / output processing unit 83. , The pusher motor drive unit 85 is controlled to operate the pusher motor 19M. Further, the CPU 80 controls the audio output from the speaker 73, the display on the touch panel 27, and the lighting / blinking control of the LED group 93 via the input / output processing unit 83.

The RAM 81 temporarily stores various programs such as a control program and a game control program, as well as various data for controlling a game associated with processing executed by the CPU 80. The data recorded in the RAM 81 includes, for example, credit data indicating the number of playable times. The storage device 82 stores programs and data in a non-volatile storage medium such as a ROM or a hard disk. The input / output processing unit 83 is an interface with various input / output devices provided outside the control unit 70.

The table motor drive unit 84 controls the drive of the table motor 30 provided in the mechanism unit 72L. The pusher motor drive unit 85 controls the drive of the pusher motor 19M provided in the mechanism unit 72L.

As shown in FIG. 16, the mechanism unit 72L includes a table motor 30, a pusher motor 19M, a position sensor 19S (19S1, 19S2, 19S3), an LED group 93, a prize detection sensor 94, and the like.

The table motor 30 is driven by the table motor drive unit 84, and is used to rotate the prize table 18L. The pusher motor 19M is driven by the pusher motor drive unit 85, and is used to move the push member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19L in the vertical direction.

The prize detection sensor 94 detects a prize dropped into the prize drop opening 20L by the operation of the pusher mechanism 19L (push member 19P) and notifies the CPU 80 of the prize.

Although not shown, the game device 10 detects that the prize table 18L rotated by the table motor 30 has a rotation amount (rotation speed) and that the prize table 18L is in a preset inclination (gradient) state. It is assumed that each sensor is provided and the detection signal is notified to the CPU 80 through the input / output processing unit 83. The CPU 80 controls the drive of each unit in response to a notification from each sensor.

The control panel 23L is provided with only one start button 26L. Therefore, the player can easily grasp that the game is a game in which only the start button 26L is operated.

The main control panel 24 includes a touch panel 27, electronic money units 28L and 28R, coin insertion slots 29L and 29R, and coin insertion sensors 99L and 99R. The electronic money unit 28L, coin insertion slot 29L, and coin insertion sensor 99L are for inputting game charges for game play in the left unit 10L, and the electronic money unit 28R, coin insertion slot 29R, and coin insertion sensor 99R are used. , This is for inputting a game fee for game play in the right unit 10R.

The electronic money units 28L and 28R are units for depositing an amount of money as a game fee when electronic money cards are brought close to each other. The electronic money units 28L and 28R can set the game fee to be paid, for example, by controlling the server device connected to the game device 10 via a network (LAN or the like) or the control unit 70 (CPU80).

The coin insertion sensor 99L detects the coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 29L and outputs a detection signal indicating coin insertion to the input / output processing unit 83. The coin insertion sensor 99R detects the coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 29R and outputs a detection signal indicating coin insertion to the input / output processing unit 83. The CPU 80 records credit data indicating the number of playable times corresponding to the left side unit 10L or the right side unit 10R according to the detection signals from the coin insertion sensors 99L and 99R received through the input / output processing unit 83.

The touch panel 27 displays various information under the control of the CPU 80. On the touch panel 27, for example, the number of credits (the number of playable times) and the display of the operation mode are displayed. Further, the touch panel 27 displays a game fee, a deposited amount, the number of remaining plays (number of credits), a function setting menu (button), a message to the player, and the like. The function setting menu (setting screen) is not normally displayed so that the player cannot operate it, but is displayed by performing a predetermined operation. For example, a setting button is provided on the upper housing 12 inside the transparent plate 15. When this setting button is operated, the CPU 80 changes the display of the touch panel 27 from the one for games to the one for various settings (menu for function setting). The CPU 80 executes various settings according to the operation of the function setting menu (storage of setting data), and changes the display of the touch panel 27 for a game after the setting is completed. In this way, various settings can be made using the touch panel 27 provided on the main control panel 24, so that the setting work can be performed in a comfortable posture.

The setting device 74 is used by the administrator to make various settings for the game device 10. For example, a plurality of buttons (selection button, decision button, up / down / left / right buttons, etc.) for inputting various setting operations are used. ), Display etc. for displaying various setting screens etc. are implemented. The CPU 80 stores the setting data set in the setting device 74 in, for example, a storage device 82, and controls the game according to the setting data. For the setting data, for example, the rotation speed of the prize table 18L at the time of executing the game, the rotation direction (clockwise rotation, left rotation), the initial position (height) of the push member 19P, and the push member 19P according to the operation of the start button 26L. There is a speed to move it downward. The administrator of the game device 10 can adjust the difficulty level of the game, that is, the difficulty level of pushing down the prize table 18L by the pushing member 19P by changing the content of the setting data.

The game device 10 may be able to perform various settings by operating the touch panel 27 instead of the setting device 74. For example, the transition to the setting mode (test mode) is instructed by a predetermined button operation set on the touch panel 27. When the CPU 80 detects the instruction to shift to the setting mode (test mode), the CPU 80 displays the setting screen on the touch panel 27. The CPU 80 stores the setting data in, for example, the storage device 82 according to the setting contents instructed through the setting screen.

Next, the operation of the game device 10 in this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a game control process executed based on the game control program of the game device 10.

The CPU 80 of the game device 10 can, for example, execute a demonstration operation while the game is not being played by the player. For example, the CPU 80 also rotates the prize table 18 by driving the table motor 30 through the table motor drive unit 84. As a result, the prize placed on the prize table 18 is rotated to appeal the product to the player and encourage the player to play the game, and the rotation speed of the prize table 18 (the receiving member 50 is below the pushing member 19P). It is possible to let the player grasp the speed of arrival) and the like.

Further, the CPU 80 drives the pusher motor 19M through the pusher motor drive unit 85 to move the push member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19 up and down within a range that does not reach, for example, the receiving member 50. As a result, the operation when the start buttons 26L and 26R are operated, the moving speed of the pushing member 19P, and the like can be grasped by the player before the game starts.

In this way, by executing the demonstration operation, the player is made to recognize the current setting state of the game device 10 (rotation speed of the prize table 18 and movement speed of the push member 19P), and the game can be easily executed. Can be done. In particular, even a player who has never used the game device 10 can easily grasp the game content.

It should be noted that instead of constantly executing the demonstration operation, a motion sensor (not shown) or the like is provided in the game device 10 to execute the demonstration operation when it is detected that a person has moved near the game device 10. You may do so.

When playing a game, the player pays the game play fee by inserting a predetermined coin from the coin slot 29L or performing a predetermined operation on the electronic money unit 28L. When the CPU 80 receives a coin insertion detection signal (step A1, Yes) from the coin insertion sensor 99L or a payment notification (billing process) from the electronic money unit 28L (step A2, Yes), before accepting the operation by the player. Start the initial operation of the game.

The CPU 80 drives the pusher motor 19M through the pusher motor drive unit 85 to position the push member 19P at the initial position (step A3). That is, for example, the CPU 80 moves the push member 19P (detection member 19P3) to the upper limit position detected by the position sensor 19S1 and then moves downward until it is detected by the position sensor 19S2. When the positioning of the push member 19P to the initial position is completed, the CPU 80 starts time counting in order to determine the effective operation time for the start button 26L by the player (step A4), and is in the operation waiting state for the start button 26L (step A4). Step A6, No). During this time, the CPU 80 causes the player to display the remaining time until the operation effective time on the touch panel 27 (for example, the number of remaining seconds), the sound from the speaker 73, and lighting / blinking by the LED group 93. You can notify.

When the start button 26L is not operated within the operation effective time (time over) (step S6, Yes), the CPU 80 is at least any of the display on the touch panel 27, the sound from the speaker 73, and the lighting / blinking by the LED group 93. By either one, the player is notified of the time over (step A7). In this case, the CPU 80 starts the control for moving the push member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19, which will be described later, downward at the timing when the time is over (step A8). That is, even if the player does not operate the start button 26L, by executing the operation of moving the push member 19P downward, the player is provided with an opportunity to win a prize. If the start button 26L is not operated within the effective operation time, the game may be ended without moving the push member 19P downward.

On the other hand, when the CPU 80 detects that the start button 26L has been operated within the effective operation time (steps A5, Yes), the pusher motor drive unit 85 so as to move the push member 19P downward from the initial position. The pusher motor 19M is driven through. As a result, the pushing member 19P of the pusher mechanism 19 starts moving downward.

As a result, when the pushing member 19P is pressed against the receiving member 50 of any of the target mechanisms 18C provided on the outer circumference of the prize table 18L and the pushing member 19P is pushed down as it is, the prize table 18L begins to be tilted by the tilting mechanism. With this inclination, the connection (coupling) between the first member 35 and the second member 31 is disengaged, and the rotation of the prize table 18L is stopped.

When the pushing member 19P continues to push down to the receiving member 50 and the inclination angle of the prize table 18L becomes large, the prize falls from the prize table 18L and is accommodated in the prize drop opening 20L. At this time, the prize detection sensor 94 detects that the prize has fallen into the prize drop opening 20L and notifies the CPU 80. When the CPU 80 receives a notification from the prize detection sensor 94 (steps A9, Yes), the prize is acquired by at least one of the display on the touch panel 27, the sound from the speaker 73, and lighting / blinking by the LED group 93. The output for notifying the player (and the administrator of the game device 10) is executed (step A10).

Further, when a communication device for communicating with an external device via a network is provided, the CPU 80 notifies the administrator of the game device 10 that the prize has been acquired by the player, and replenishes the prize. May be encouraged.

On the other hand, when the CPU 80 detects that the prize table 18L is tilted to the maximum angle by the tilt detection sensor (not shown) or that the push member 19P is moved to the lower limit position by the position sensor 19S3. (Step A11, Yes), the moving direction of the pushing member 19P is changed upward, and the pushing member 19P is moved to a predetermined position (for example, an initial position) to end the game.

When the prize table 18L is no longer pushed down by the pushing member 19P, the prize table 18L is returned to the original horizontal state by the urging by the tension coil spring 46 as described above.

In this way, in the game device 10 of the present embodiment, the push member 19P is instructed to start moving only by operating the start button 26L, and the prize table 18L is tilted by the push member 19P to be mounted on the prize table 18L. It is possible to provide a game in which a placed prize is dropped. That is, it is possible to provide a game device capable of easily grasping the game content and appealing the ease of obtaining a prize.

In the game device 10 of the present embodiment, the rotation speed of the prize table 18L and the vertical movement speed of the push member 19P are constant, but the speed may be changed during the game, or the push member 19P may be changed. The move / stop control may be added. This makes it possible to adjust the difficulty level of the game and change the content of the game.

Further, in the above description, the pushing member 19P is moved downward by the pusher mechanism 19 to push (push down) the receiving member 50 of the target mechanism 18C downward, but the pressing member in the present embodiment is described. In the mechanism, the pressing direction is not limited to the downward direction (vertical direction), but it can also be used to press in other directions such as diagonally downward, lateral, and even upward.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment as it is, and at the implementation stage, the components can be modified and embodied within a range that does not deviate from the gist thereof. In addition, various inventions can be formed by an appropriate combination of the plurality of components disclosed in the above-described embodiment. For example, some components may be removed from all the components shown in the embodiments. Furthermore, components over different embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

10 ... game device, 12 ... upper housing, 13 ... lower housing, 15 ... transparent plate, 16 ... field plate, 17 (17L, 17R) ... prize stand, 18 (18L, 18R) ... prize table, 18C (18C1) , 18C2, 18C3, 18C4) ... Target mechanism, 19 (19L, 19R) ... Pusher machine, 19P ... Pushing member, 20 (20L, 20R) ... Prize dropout, 21 (21L, 21R) ... Prize outlet, 22 ... Front maintenance door, 23 (23L, 23R) ... control panel, 24 ... main control panel, 25 ... prize stock shelf, 26L, 26R ... start button, 27 ... touch panel, 28 (28L, 28R) ... electronic money unit, 29 ( 29L, 29R) ... Coin slot, 50 (50a, 50b, 50c) ... Receiving member (catch cover).

Claims (4)

The first mechanism fixed to a tiltable table and
It has a second mechanism that pushes the first mechanism and tilts the table.
The second mechanism has a configuration in which a pushing member is moved and pushed in a predetermined direction.
The first mechanism is provided with respect to the pedestal at a position where the receiving member to which the pushing member is pressure-contacted by the movement of the pushing member and the contact surface where the pushing member of the receiving member is pressure-contacted and the rotation shaft at a position separated from the contact surface. A pressing mechanism having a shaft member that makes the receiving member rotatable. The pressing mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising an elastic member that defines a rotation range of the shaft member. The pressing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the first mechanism has a structure in which the receiving member can be attached and detached. The pressing mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the second mechanism has a configuration in which a contact portion of the pushing member with the receiving member can be exchanged.