JP2021171398A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a first connection part provided on one end of wiring, from falling out from a first connected part provided on an electronic part or the like.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine (game machine) P of an embodiment comprises: wiring H of a wire harness W; a connector (first connection part) C1 provided on one end of the wiring H; a connector (second connection part) C2 provided on the other end of the wiring H; a solenoid side connector (first connected part) C3 of a rectifier unit 19 coupled to the connector C1; a connector (second connected part) C5 of a main control board 20 side coupled to the connector C2; and a winding boss (guide part) 59 for guiding the wiring H. The winding boss 59 is provided in the vicinity (a prescribed position) of a recess 57 of a cover member 47 on the rectifier unit 19, and guides the wiring H by winding the wiring H thereon.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, in a game machine, an electronic component provided inside or outside the game machine and a predetermined board (for example, a main control board) are electrically connected, or one predetermined board (for example, a main control board) and another predetermined board are connected. A wire harness is used to electrically connect (for example, a sub-control board). For example, Patent Document 1 describes a wire harness used in a gaming machine. The wire harness includes a wire having a predetermined length and connectors provided at both ends of the wire.

When such a wire harness is used to electrically connect an electronic component in a game machine to a predetermined board, for example, a connector provided on the electronic component and one end of the wiring of the wire harness are provided. The work of connecting the connector and connecting the connector provided on the predetermined board and the connector provided at the other end of the wiring of the wire harness is performed. Through such work, it is possible to easily realize various electrical configurations including the electrical connection between the electronic component and the predetermined substrate as described above inside or outside the gaming machine. ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-137151

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machines, the operator may accidentally pull the wiring of the wire harness when performing maintenance work inside the gaming machine. In this case, for example, a connector (first connection portion) provided at one end of the wiring may be disconnected from the connector (first connection portion) provided in the electronic component, and improvement thereof is desired. rice field.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is that the first connecting portion provided at one end of the wiring is disconnected from the first connected portion provided in an electronic component or the like. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent this.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention comprises wiring, a first connection portion provided at one end of the wiring, a second connection portion provided at the other end of the wiring, and the first connection. A gaming machine including a first connected portion connected to a portion, a second connected portion connected to the second connecting portion, and a guide portion for guiding the wiring, and the guide portion is , The wiring is provided at a predetermined position, and the wiring is guided by winding the wiring.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a first connecting portion provided at one end of a wiring from coming off from a first connected portion provided in an electronic component or the like. ..

It is a front view which shows the appearance of the pachinko machine which concerns on this Embodiment example. It is a perspective view which shows the state when the front door of the pachinko machine is opened. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the wire harness which electrically connects the electronic component provided in the pachinko machine, and the main control type board. It is a front view which shows the game board provided in the pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the rectifier unit provided on the back side of the front door of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of the rectifier unit shown in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the front side of the rectifier unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the back side of the rectifier unit. It is a front view of the base member which comprises the rectifier unit. It is a front view of the back side of the cover member which constitutes the rectifier unit. It is a front view which shows the full tank detection unit provided in the back of the pachinko machine. It is a perspective view of the full tank detection unit shown in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the front side of the full tank detection unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the back side of the full tank detection unit. It is a front view of the base member which comprises the same full tank detection unit. It is a front view of the back side of the cover member which constitutes the same full tank detection unit. It is a front view of the game board which concerns on a modification. It is a front view of the pachinko machine which concerns on the modification. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

The pachinko machine (game machine) P according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine P includes a vertically rectangular outer frame 1 installed in the island equipment of the amusement park, and an inner frame 2 attached to the outer frame 1 so as to be openable and closable in a door shape. A front door 3 or the like attached to the front surface of the inner frame 2 so as to be openable and closable is provided. The main body frame 4 is composed of the outer frame 1 and the inner frame 2, and the main body frame 4 holds the game board 5.

The upper bearing body 6 and the lower bearing body 7 are fixed to the left side frame portion of the outer frame 1. On the other hand, first pins (not shown) are provided at both upper and lower ends of the left frame portion of the inner frame 2. By pivotally supporting both of these first pins to the upper bearing body 6 and the lower bearing body 7, a first hinge mechanism for supporting the inner frame 2 with respect to the outer frame 1 is configured.

Second pins (not shown) are provided at both upper and lower ends of the left frame portion of the front door 3, and the upper and lower support plates 8 having both second pins projecting from the left frame portion of the inner frame 2. A second hinge mechanism that supports the front door 3 with respect to the left frame portion of the inner frame 2 so as to be openable and closable is configured by pivotally supporting the front door 3.

The right side frame portion of the inner frame 2 is on the free end side opposite to the first hinge mechanism and the second hinge mechanism, and the cylinder lock 10 is provided on the right side frame portion. A locking device (not shown) having a cylinder lock 10 is installed on the right side surface of the inner frame 2. This locking device includes a rear locking rod projecting to the back surface side of the inner frame 2 and a front locking rod projecting to the front surface side of the inner frame 2. In the normal state, the inner frame 2 is locked to the outer frame 1 by the rear locking rod of the locking device, and the front door 3 is locked to the inner frame 2 by the front locking rod. When a key (not shown) is inserted into the keyway of the cylinder lock 10 and rotated in one direction (for example, clockwise), the rear locking rod moves downward to unlock the inner frame 2. Further, when the key inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 10 is rotated in the other direction (counterclockwise), the front lock rod moves upward to unlock the front door 3.

A transparent plate 11 made of glass, plastic, or the like is attached to the front door 3. Various effect units and the like are arranged around the transparent plate 11. Specifically, the design unit 12 is arranged above the transparent plate 11, the side panel units 13a and 13b are arranged in the vicinity of the left and right ends of the design unit 12, and the front ends of the side panel units 13a and 13b and the front ends of the side panel units 13a and 13b. A plurality of (eight in this embodiment) speakers 14a to 14h are arranged below the left and right sides of the transparent plate 11, and a saucer 15 capable of storing a game ball is arranged below the transparent plate 11, and the front center of the saucer 15 is provided. An effect operation unit 16 is arranged, and an operation handle 17 for performing a game ball launch operation is arranged at the lower right of the effect operation unit 16.

A plurality of LEDs (not shown) are provided inside the design unit 12, and the effect of these LEDs emitting light in various colors and light emission patterns as the game progresses is performed. The side panel units 13a and 13b are plate-shaped decorative devices formed so as to project forward. A plurality of LEDs (not shown) are also provided inside the side panel units 13a and 13b, so that the same effect as that of the design unit 12 is performed. The speakers 14a to 14h are adapted to output various sounds related to the game according to the progress of the game. Of these speakers 14a to 14h, the speakers 14a to 14f are provided at the front ends of the side panel units 13a and 13b, so that the distance from the player is short. Therefore, the sound output according to the progress of the game can be effectively transmitted to the player.

A game ball rented by a game ball lending device (not shown) installed on the side of the pachinko machine P and a prize ball paid out from a prize ball payout device described later of the pachinko machine P are guided to the saucer 15. It has become. When the saucer 15 is full of game balls, the state is detected by a full tank detection unit described later. The effect operation unit 16 can switch the effect to be executed as the game progresses. The operation handle 17 is formed so that the player can rotate it in a predetermined direction. When the player rotates the operation handle 17, the game ball housed in the saucer 15 is sent to the launching device 18 arranged below the game board 5. Then, the launching device 18 launches the game ball with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 17. A rectifier unit 19 is arranged below the transparent plate 11 on the back surface of the front door 3 (see FIG. 2), and the rectifier unit 19 supplies the game ball stored in the saucer 15 to the launcher 18. It has become like.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko machine P, various effects including a main control board 20 that performs main processing related to the game and the speakers 14a to 14h described above in response to a command from the main control board 20 are provided. The sub-control board 21 that controls the unit, the prize ball payout device 22 that pays out the prize balls, the payout control board 23 that controls the prize ball payout device 22 in response to a command from the main control board 20, and the operation handle 17. A launch control board (not shown) that controls the operation of the launch device 18 according to the amount of rotation operation, and an external terminal board 24 that outputs various information such as the number of jackpots to the hall computer of the amusement park are provided. .. Further, below the prize ball payout device 22, a full tank detection unit 25 for detecting that the saucer 15 is full of game balls is provided. Below the full tank detection unit 25, a flow path 26 connecting the full tank detection unit 25 and the saucer 15 is provided. On the back surface of the pachinko machine P, the main control board 20 and the sub control board 21 are covered with the back cover member 27.

Various boards such as the main control board 20 described above are electrically connected to electronic components and the like provided on the pachinko machine P via a wire harness. As shown in FIG. 4, the wire harness W includes a wiring H in which a plurality of conductive wires are insulated, a connector (first connection portion) C1 provided at one end of the wiring H, and these wirings. It has a connector (second connection portion) C2 provided at the other end of H. The wiring H is bound by a well-known binding means such as a binding band or an adhesive tape. For example, when electrically connecting the main control board 20 and an electronic component, a connector (first connected portion) C (see reference numeral C3 shown in FIG. 6 or reference numeral C4 shown in FIG. 12) and a wire on the electronic component side are used. The connector C1 of the harness W is connected, and the connector (second connected portion) C5 on the main control board 20 side and the connector C2 of the wire harness W are connected. Although the details will be described later, the main control board 20 is electrically connected to the solenoid, which is an electronic component provided in the rectifier unit 19, via the wire harness W, and controls the drive of the solenoid. .. Further, the main control board 20 is electrically connected to an optical sensor, which is an electronic component provided in the full tank detection unit 25, via a wire harness W, and can receive a detection signal from the optical sensor. ing.

The game board 5 shown in FIG. 5 is stored and held in the inner frame 2, and a game area 29 surrounded by a guide rail 28 or the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 5. The game area 29 is visible through the transparent plate 11 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and is a so-called left-handed area 29a located on the left side when viewed from the player facing the pachinko machine P, and the same player. It has a so-called right-handed region 29b located on the right side when viewed from the viewpoint. A first start port 30 and an out port 31 are provided below the center of the game area 29, and a gate 32, a second start port 33, a large winning opening 34, and the like are provided in the right-handed area 29b. In addition to the above configuration, the game area 29 is provided with a general winning opening 35, a game nail 36, a windmill 37, and the like.

An opening 38 cut out in a predetermined shape is formed at substantially the center of the game board 5. On the back side of the game board 5, at a position where the player can face through the opening 38, an effect display device 39 that displays various effects related to the game, a movable accessory 40 that moves up and down according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided. Has been done. Further, although not shown, the first special symbol display, the second special symbol display, and the first special symbol are located on the game board 5 outside the game area 29 and at a position visible to the player. A hold indicator, a second special symbol hold indicator, a normal symbol indicator, a normal symbol hold indicator, and a right-handed notification indicator are provided. These indicators are devices for displaying various situations related to the game.

When the operation handle 17 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is rotated by the player at an arbitrary angle, the launching device 18 continuously launches the game ball toward the game area 29. Normally, when the player starts the game, the game ball is launched toward the left-handed area 29a of the game area 29, and the launched game ball collides with the game nail 36 or the windmill 37 and the flow direction is irregular. The left-handed region 29a flows down while changing to. Then, when the flowing game balls enter the first starting port 30, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are given, and a jackpot electron that determines whether or not to execute the special game is given. A lottery will be held. When the flowing game balls enter the general winning opening 35, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are given, and the flowing game balls are either the first starting opening 30 or the general winning opening 35. If the ball does not enter the ball, the ball is discharged to the back side of the game board 5 through the out port 31.

On the other hand, if the above-mentioned big hit electronic lottery is won, the game shifts to a special game. In this special game, the player launches a game ball toward the right-handed area 29b, and the launched game ball flows down the right-handed area 29b and can enter the large winning opening 34. The large winning opening 34 is provided with a slide plate 41 for the large winning opening that can slide in the front-rear direction. Further, below the slide plate 41 for the large winning opening, a large winning opening passing area 42 through which the game ball entering the large winning opening 34 passes is formed. When the slide plate 41 for the large winning opening slides forward, the large winning opening 34 is closed, while when it slides backward, the large winning opening 34 is opened. When the slide plate 41 for the large winning opening opens the large winning opening 34 a plurality of times at a predetermined timing, the game ball can enter the large winning opening 34. Then, by inserting the game ball into the large prize opening 34 opened between the start and the end of the special game, a large number (for example, 2400) of prize balls will be given to the player.

In addition, when the above-mentioned special game is completed, the game shifts to the time-saving game. In this time-saving game, the player launches a game ball toward the right-handed area 29b, and when the launched game ball passes through the gate 32, an electronic lottery of a normal symbol is executed. If the electronic lottery of the normal symbol is won, the game ball can enter the second starting port 33. The second starting port 33 is provided with a slide plate 43 for the second starting port that can slide in the front-rear direction. Further, below the slide plate 43 for the second starting port, a second starting port passing region 44 through which the game ball that has entered the second starting port 33 passes is formed. When the slide plate 43 for the second starting port slides forward, the second starting port 33 is closed, while when it slides backward, the second starting port 33 is opened. When the slide plate 43 for the second starting port opens the second starting port 33 a plurality of times at a predetermined timing, the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 33. When the game ball enters the second starting port 33, a predetermined number (for example, one) of prize balls is given, and the big hit electronic lottery is performed again. The number of times the jackpot electronic lottery is performed triggered by the entry of the second starting port 33 is set to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and the jackpot electronic lottery is performed within this specified number of times. If the player does not win, the time-saving game is ended and the player launches the game ball toward the left-handed area 29a again.

Next, the rectifier unit 19 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 11. In the following, the directions of up and down, left and right, and front and back shall be defined based on the directions of the axes shown in each figure. Further, in the following figure, the wire harness W shown in FIG. 4 is schematically shown.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 9, the rectifier unit 19 is configured by combining a base member 46 on which an electronic component such as a solenoid 45 is mounted and a cover member 47 covering the base member 46. In the state where the base member 46 and the cover member 47 are combined, the wiring H of the wire harness W extends from the vicinity of the lower right corner of the rectifier unit 19 (see FIGS. 6 and 7). The wire harness W is provided to electrically connect the rectifier unit 19 and the main control board 20, and connectors (hereinafter, "hereinafter," "" are provided at both ends of the wiring H of the wire harness W, respectively, as described above. Harness-side connector ") (first connection portion, second connection portion) C1 and C2 are provided. One harness side connector (first connection part) C1 is connected to the rectifier unit 19 side, and the other harness side connector (second connection part) C2 is connected to the main control board 20 side (see FIG. 4). ). The main control board 20 controls the drive of the solenoid 45 via the wire harness W.

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the front surface 46a of the base member 46 is located on the front door 3 side of the pachinko machine P in a state where the rectifier unit 19 is arranged on the front door 3 (FIG. 8 to 10). 2). Further, the base member 46 is formed with a first opening 46b through which a game ball flowing down from a saucer 15 of the front door 3 passes. The game ball that has passed through the first opening 46b is supplied to the launching device 18 after passing through the second opening of the cover member 47, which will be described later, via the inside of the rectifier unit 19. The rear surface 46c on the side opposite to the front surface 46a of the base member 46 is the bottom surface 46c of the base member 46. On the bottom surface 46c, a cam mechanism 48 that allows a game ball that has passed through the first opening 46b to flow down to the second opening of the cover member 47, and a solenoid 45 that is a drive source for driving the cam mechanism 48. , Are arranged.

The cam mechanism 48 is arranged on the left region of the bottom surface 46c of the base member 46, and is rotatable about a rotation shaft 49 projecting perpendicular to the bottom surface 46c and the rotation shaft 49. It has a rotating portion 50 provided. A metal sheet metal 51 is attached to the right end of the rotating portion 50.

The solenoid 45 is arranged on the right region of the bottom surface 46c of the base member 46 so as to face the sheet metal 51 of the cam mechanism 48. The solenoid 45 has a connector (hereinafter, referred to as “solenoid side connector”) (first connected portion) C3 connected to the harness side connector C1 of the wire harness W. By controlling the drive of the solenoid 45 via the wire harness W, the main control board 20 can change the direction of the electromagnetic force acting on the sheet metal 51 of the cam mechanism 48 from the solenoid 45. As a result, the rotating portion 50 rotates about the rotating shaft 49 so as to approach or move away from the solenoid 45. Although detailed description is omitted, when the rotating portion 50 rotates so as to approach the solenoid 45, the rectifier unit 19 supplies the game ball flowing down from the saucer 15 to the launching device 18, while rotating. When the unit 50 rotates away from the solenoid 45, the rectifier unit 19 does not supply the game ball flowing down from the saucer 15 to the launching device 18.

Screw holes 52 are provided at each of the four corners of the base member 46. Screws 52a can be inserted into these screw holes 52 from the front surface 46a side. The screw 52a inserted into the screw hole 52 is inserted into a boss described later of the cover member 47.

As shown in FIGS. 8, 9 and 11, the rear surface 47a of the cover member 47 faces the launching device 18 of the pachinko machine P when the front door 3 is closed (see FIG. 2). .. The cover member 47 is formed with a first opening 46b of the base member 46 and a second opening 47b through which a game ball flowing down from the cam mechanism 48 can pass. The rear surface 47a of the cover member 47 and the front surface 47c on the opposite end side form the bottom surface 47c of the cover member 47. The bottom surface 47c is formed in a predetermined shape so as not to interfere with the cam mechanism 48 and the solenoid 45 on the base member 46 when the base member 46 and the cover member 47 are combined.

Specifically, the cover member 47 has a contact surface 53 that can come into contact with the front surface portion of the cam mechanism 48 in the left region of the bottom surface 47c. Further, the cover member 47 has a plurality of storage wall portions 54a to 54d capable of storing the solenoid 45 excluding the sheet metal 51 in the right region of the bottom surface 47c. When the base member 46 and the cover member 47 are combined, the solenoid 45 is housed inside the storage wall portions 54a to 54d.

The cover member 47 has a plurality of edge wall portions 55a to 55d at its edge portion. The edge wall portion 55a is erected on the upper end edge portion of the cover member 47, and the edge wall portion 55b is erected on the right end edge portion of the cover member 47. Further, the edge wall portion 55c is erected on the lower end edge portion of the cover member 47, and the edge wall portion 55d is erected on the left end edge portion of the cover member 47. Cylindrical bosses 56 are provided at each of the four corners of the cover member 47. For example, a boss 56 is formed between the lower end of the edge wall portion 55b and the right end portion of the edge wall portion 55c (see FIGS. 9 and 11). Screws 52a inserted into the screw holes 52 of the base member 46 can be inserted into these bosses 56.

A recess 57 is formed in the vicinity of the right end portion of the edge wall portion 55c among the plurality of edge wall portions 55a to 55d. When the cover member 47 and the base member 46 are combined, an opening 58 (see FIG. 6) is formed by the recess 57 and the edge of the base member 46 facing the recess 57. Then, the wiring H of the wire harness W connected to the solenoid side connector C3 of the solenoid 45 is extended to the outside of the rectifier unit 19 through the opening 58.

As shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the cover member 47 configured as described above has a bottom surface 47c between the right ends of the storage wall portions 54b and 54c and the recess 57 of the edge wall portion 55c. A boss (guide portion) 59 for guiding the wiring H of the wire harness W connected to the solenoid-side connector C3 is provided, and the wiring H is wound around the boss 59. In the following, this boss 59 will be referred to as a "winding boss 59".

The winding boss 59 is in the region S1 on the bottom surface 47c surrounded by the storage wall portions 54c and 54d and the edge wall portions 55c and 55d, and is located near the recess 57 of the edge wall portion 55c (predetermined position). It is erected in. Specifically, the winding boss 59 is located at a position separated from the boss 56 formed in the lower left corner of the cover member 47 to the left by a predetermined interval, and is the right end portion and the edge wall portion of the storage wall portion 54d. It is provided between 55c and 55c. The height of the winding boss 59 is set to be larger than the height of the storage wall portions 54a to 54d. Further, the winding boss 59 is formed in a substantially square columnar shape, and the wiring H of the wire harness W can be wound once along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The number of times the wiring H is wound is not limited to one, and may be two or more. As described above, the winding boss 59 is provided inside the rectifier unit 19, that is, at a position closer to the solenoid-side connector C3 of the rectifier unit 19 than the connector C5 (see FIG. 4) on the main control board 20 side. The wiring H of the wire harness W is wound around the winding boss 59 and extends to the outside of the rectifier unit 19 through the above-mentioned opening 58.

Next, the work procedure when assembling the rectifier unit 19 will be described. First, the harness-side connector C1 of the wire harness W is connected to the solenoid-side connector C3 of the solenoid 45 mounted on the base member 46. Next, the wiring H of the wire harness W is wound around the winding boss 59 of the cover member 47. At this time, after the wiring H is aligned with the edge wall portion 55b erected on the right end edge portion of the cover member 47, the wiring H is placed on the storage wall portion 54c of the cover member 47 and the lower left corner portion of the cover member 47. The wiring H is extended to the left of the boss 56 and wound around the winding boss 59 once. Next, the wiring H wound around the winding boss 59 is extended from the recess 57 while being extended. Finally, the cover member 47 to which the wiring H is guided as described above and the base member 46 are combined. At this time, the screw 52a is inserted into the screw hole 52 and the boss 56 from the front surface 46a side of the base member 46 in a state where the position of the screw hole 52 of the base member 46 and the position of the boss 56 of the cover member 47 are aligned. With the above, the rectifier unit 19 can be assembled.

In the above work procedure, after the harness side connector C1 of the wire harness W is first connected to the solenoid side connector C3 of the solenoid 45 mounted on the base member 46, the wiring H of the wire harness W is wound around the boss. It was wound around 59 so as to extend from the recess 57, but the present invention is not limited to this. The harness-side connector C1 may be connected to the solenoid-side connector C3 of the solenoid 45 after the wiring H is first passed through the recess 57 and then wound around the winding boss 59.

Next, the full tank detection unit 25 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 17.

As shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the full tank detection unit 25 is configured by combining a base member 61 on which an optical sensor 60 or the like, which is an electronic component, is mounted, and a cover member 62 that covers the base member 61. ing. In the state where the base member 61 and the cover member 62 are combined, the wiring H of the wire harness W extends from the vicinity of the upper left corner of the full tank detection unit 25 (see FIGS. 12 and 13). The wire harness W is provided to electrically connect the full tank detection unit 25 and the main control board 20, and as described above, the harness side connectors (first connection) are provided at both ends of the wiring H, respectively. Part, second connection part) C1 and C2 are provided. One harness side connector (first connection part) C1 is connected to the full tank detection unit 25 side, and the other harness side connector (second connection part) C2 is connected to the main control board 20 side (FIG. 4). The main control board 20 can receive the detection signal from the optical sensor 60 of the full tank detection unit 25 via the wire harness W.

As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the base member 61 is a substantially plate-shaped member, and when the full tank detection unit 25 is arranged on the back surface of the pachinko machine P, the rear surface 61a of the base member 61 is the pachinko machine P. It is designed to be attached to the back of the slingshot (see FIGS. 3 and 15). On the front surface 61b opposite to the rear surface 61a of the base member 61, a ball passage base portion 64 that serves as a base for the ball passage 63 that allows the game ball to flow down in the vertical direction is provided. Further, a lever mechanism 65 and an optical sensor 60 for detecting the movement of the lever mechanism 65 are arranged in a region to the left of the ball passage base portion 64 on the front surface 61b of the base member 61.

The ball passage base portion 64 is formed so as to form a central portion of the base member 61 along the vertical direction, and to be slightly recessed from the front surface 61b side to the rear surface 61a side of the base member 61. When the base member 61 and the cover member 62 are combined, a ball passage 63 (see FIG. 13) is formed along the ball passage base portion 64. The upstream end of the ball passage 63 communicates with the prize ball payout device 22, and the downstream end of the ball passage 63 communicates with the flow path 26 (see FIG. 3).

The lever mechanism 65 is arranged on the left side of the ball passage base portion 64 on the front surface 61b of the base member 61, and is centered on a rotating shaft 66 projecting perpendicularly to the front surface 61b and the rotating shaft 66. It has a lever member 67 rotatably provided. A piece 68 (see FIG. 14) having a predetermined shape is provided at the upper end of the lever member 67. Further, the lower end portion of the lever member 67 projects into the ball passage base portion 64. When the full tank detection unit 25 detects that the saucer 15 is full of game balls, the flow path 26 (see FIG. 3) communicating with the saucer 15 is also full of game balls. The ball passage 63 located on the upstream side of the flow path 26 is also filled with game balls. Therefore, the lower end portion of the lever member 67 is pushed to the left by the game ball that fully fills the ball passage 63. As a result, the lever member 67 rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 66.

The optical sensor 60 is, for example, a photointerruptor, and is arranged above the lever member 67 on the front surface 61b of the base member 61. The optical sensor 60 has a connector (hereinafter, referred to as “optical sensor side connector”) (first connected portion) C4 connected to the harness side connector (first connecting portion) C1 of the wire harness W. The optical sensor 60 has a light emitting element and a light receiving element (not shown), and these light emitting elements and the light receiving element are arranged at a predetermined interval. Then, the above-mentioned piece 68 of the lever member 67 is arranged between these light emitting elements and the light receiving elements.

When the saucer 15 is full of game balls, the lever member 67 rotates clockwise as described above, so that the single portion 68 is not located between the light emitting element and the light receiving element. Therefore, the light emitted from the light emitting element is received by the light receiving element. At this time, the main control board 20 receives a detection signal from the optical sensor 60, and determines that the saucer 15 is full of game balls based on the received detection signal. On the other hand, when the ball passage 63 is not filled with the game ball, one portion 68 of the lever member 67 is located between the light emitting element and the light receiving element, so that the light emitted from the light emitting element is emitted from the one portion 64a. It is designed to be blocked by. At this time, the main control board 20 does not receive the detection signal from the optical sensor 60, and determines that the saucer 15 is not yet full of game balls.

A pair of engaging protrusions 69 are provided on the right side of the front surface 61b of the base member 61. The engaging protrusion 69 is adapted to engage with an engaging receiving portion described later of the cover member 62. Further, screw holes 70 are provided around the upper and lower corners on the left side of the front surface 61b of the base member 61. Screws 70a can be inserted into these screw holes 70 from the rear surface 61a side of the base member 61. The screw 70a inserted into the screw hole 70 is inserted into a boss described later of the cover member 62.

As shown in FIGS. 14, 15 and 17, the cover member 62 is a rectangular box body, and when the full tank detection unit 25 is arranged on the back surface of the pachinko machine P, the front surface 62a of the cover member 62 It can be seen from the back side of the pachinko machine P (see FIG. 3). The rear surface 62b on the opposite side of the front surface 62a of the cover member 62 forms the above-mentioned ball passage 63 when the base member 61 and the cover member 62 are combined, and the lever mechanism 65 arranged on the base member 61. And it is formed in a predetermined shape so as not to interfere with the optical sensor 60.

Specifically, a plurality of wall portions 71a to 71c are erected along the vertical direction at the central portion of the rear surface 62b of the cover member 62. The wall portion 71b and the wall portion 71c are arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. When the base member 61 and the cover member 62 are combined, the wall portions 71a to 71c and the ball passage base portion 64 of the base member 61 form the above-mentioned ball passage 63. Further, the lower end portion of the lever member 67 described above is located between the wall portion 71b and the wall portion 71c.

Further, in the left region of the rear surface 62b of the cover member 62, when the base member 61 and the cover member 62 are combined, the contact surface 72 that comes into contact with the front end portion of the lever member 67 and the front end of the optical sensor 60. A contact surface 73 that comes into contact with the portion is provided. The contact surface 73 is formed at a position higher than the contact surface 72, and the contact surface 73 is provided with an arc-shaped storage wall portion 74 capable of storing a part of the optical sensor 60. ..

Further, the cover member 62 has a plurality of edge wall portions 75a to 75c at its edge portion. The edge wall portion 75a is erected on the upper left portion of the cover member 62. The edge wall portion 75b is erected on the left side portion of the cover member 62, and a recess 76 is formed in the vicinity of the upper end portion of the edge wall portion 75b. The edge wall portion 75c is erected on the right side portion on the opposite side of the recess 76. When the cover member 62 and the base member 61 are combined, an opening 77 (see FIGS. 12 and 13) is formed by the recess 76 and the edge portion of the base member 61 facing the recess 76. The wiring H of the wire harness W connected to the optical sensor side connector C4 of the optical sensor 60 is extended to the outside of the full tank detection unit 25 through the opening 77.

An engagement receiving portion 78 that can be engaged with a pair of engaging protrusions 69 provided on the right side portion of the base member 61 is formed on the right side portion of the cover member 62. Further, cylindrical bosses 79 are provided at the vertical positions of the left region on the rear surface 62b of the cover member 62. When the cover member 62 and the base member 61 are combined, the boss 79 can insert the screw 70a inserted into the screw hole 70 of the base member 61.

As shown in FIGS. 15 and 17, the cover member 62 configured as described above was connected to the optical sensor side connector C4 at the contact surface 73 on which the storage wall portion 74 on the rear surface 62b was erected. A boss (guide portion) 80 for guiding the wiring H of the wire harness W is provided, and the wiring H is wound around the boss 80. In the following, this boss 80 will be referred to as a “winding boss 80”.

The winding boss 80 is erected in the region S2 between the storage wall portion 74, the edge wall portion 75a, and the edge wall portion 75b, at a position (predetermined position) near the recess 76 of the edge wall portion 75b. ing. Specifically, the winding boss 80 is erected at a position near the corner of the cover member 62 to which the edge wall portion 75a and the edge wall portion 75b are connected. The height of the winding boss 80 is set to be substantially the same as the height of the edge wall portions 75a and 75b. Further, the winding boss 80 is formed in a cross section, and the wiring H can be wound once along the cross section. The number of times the wiring H is wound is not limited to one, and may be two or more. As described above, the winding boss 80 is located inside the full tank detection unit 25, that is, at a position closer to the optical sensor side connector C4 of the full tank detection unit 25 than the connector C5 (see FIG. 4) on the main control board 20 side. The wiring H of the wire harness W is wound around the winding boss 80 and extends to the outside of the full tank detection unit 25 through the above-mentioned opening 77.

Next, the work procedure when assembling the full tank detection unit 25 will be described. First, the harness-side connector C1 of the wire harness W is connected to the optical sensor-side connector C4 of the optical sensor 60 mounted on the base member 61. Next, the wiring H of the wire harness W is wound around the winding boss 80 of the cover member 62. At this time, the wiring H is stretched toward the winding boss 80, and the wiring H is wound around the winding boss 80 once. Next, the wiring H wound around the winding boss 80 is extended from the recess 76 while being extended. Next, the engaging protrusion 69 of the base member 61 is engaged with the engaging receiving portion 78 of the cover member 62 so that the cover member 62 is closed with respect to the base member 61. Finally, the screw 70a is inserted into the screw hole 70 from the rear surface 61a side of the base member 61 in a state where the position of the screw hole 70 of the base member 61 and the position of the boss 79 of the cover member 62 are aligned. With the above, the rectifier unit 19 can be assembled.

In the above work procedure, the wire harness W wiring H is wound after the wire harness W harness side connector C1 is first connected to the optical sensor side connector C4 of the optical sensor 60 mounted on the base member 61. It was wound around the boss 80 and extended from the recess 76, but the present invention is not limited to this. The harness side connector C1 may be connected to the optical sensor side connector C4 of the optical sensor 60 after the wiring H is first passed through the recess 76 and then wound around the winding boss 80.

As described above, the pachinko machine (game machine) P according to the present embodiment includes the wiring H of the wire harness W, the connector (first connection portion) C1 provided at one end of the wiring H, and this wiring. The connector (second connection portion) C2 provided at the other end of H, the solenoid side connector (first connected portion) C3 of the rectifier unit 19 connected to the connector C1, and the main control connected to the connector C2. A gaming machine including a connector (second connected portion) C5 on the board 20 side and a winding boss (guide portion) 59 for guiding the wiring H. The winding boss 59 is a rectifier unit 19 It is provided at a position (predetermined position) near the recess 57 of the cover member 47 in the above, and the wiring H is guided by winding the wiring H. According to such a configuration, even if the operator accidentally pulls the wiring H of the wire harness W during the maintenance work inside the pachinko machine P, the winding boss 59 around which the wiring H is wound Since the force is applied, the force is not applied to the connection portion between the harness side connector C1 and the solenoid side connector C3. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the harness-side connector C1 from coming off from the solenoid-side connector C3.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the winding boss 59 is erected at a position near the recess 57 of the cover member 47, the wiring H wound around the winding boss 59 is connected to the recess 57. It is easy to extend from the rectifier unit 19, and the work efficiency when the operator assembles the rectifier unit 19 can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winding boss 59 is located at a position separated to the left by a predetermined interval from the boss 56 formed in the lower left corner of the cover member 47, and is a storage wall portion. It is provided between the right end portion of 54d and the edge wall portion 55c. Here, the storage wall portion 54d is erected so as to be inclined with respect to the edge wall portion 55c, and the distance between the right end portion of the storage wall portion 54d and the edge wall portion 55c is the left end portion of the storage wall portion 54d. It is set to be larger than the distance between the and the edge wall portion 55c (see FIG. 11). Therefore, the winding boss 59 can be formed by effectively utilizing the wide space on the bottom surface 47c of the cover member 47. Further, since the winding boss 59 is formed in such a wide space, the wiring H of the wire harness W can be easily wound around the winding boss 59.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the height of the winding boss 59 is set to be larger than the height of the storage wall portions 54a to 54d. Therefore, the wiring H of the wire harness W can be more easily wound around the winding boss 59.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winding boss 59 is provided at a position closer to the solenoid side connector C3 of the rectifier unit 19 than the connector C5 on the main control board 20 side. Therefore, even if the operator accidentally pulls the wiring H of the wire harness W during the maintenance work inside the pachinko machine P, the force is applied to the position away from the main control board 20. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an external force from being applied to the main control board 20 that performs the main processing related to the game, and to appropriately protect such an important main control board 20.

In the above embodiment, the winding boss 59 of the full tank detection unit 25 is erected at a position near the recess 57 of the edge wall portion 55c, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the winding boss 59 may be erected at a position further to the left of the position shown in FIG. 10 and away from the recess 57. In this way, even if the operator accidentally pulls the wiring H of the wire harness W during the maintenance work inside the pachinko machine P, the force applied at that time is applied to the harness side connector C1 as compared with the above embodiment. It can be separated from the connection portion with the solenoid side connector C3. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the harness-side connector C1 from coming off from the solenoid-side connector C3.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winding boss 59 around which the wiring H of the wire harness W is wound is erected at a position near the recess 57 of the cover member 47 in the rectifier unit 19, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. .. For example, the winding boss 59 may be provided on the base member 46 of the rectifier unit 19. In this case, when the base member 46 and the cover member 47 are combined, the winding boss may be provided at a position near the edge of the base member 46 facing the recess 57. Even in this way, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

Further, the pachinko machine (game machine) P according to the present embodiment includes the wiring H of the wire harness W, the connector (first connection portion) C1 provided at one end of the wiring H, and the other end of the wiring H. The connector (second connection portion) C2 provided in the above, the optical sensor side connector (first connected portion) C4 of the full tank detection unit 25 connected to the connector C1, and the main control board connected to the connector C2. A gaming machine including a connector (second connected portion) C5 on the 20 side and a winding boss (guide portion) 80 for guiding wiring H, and the winding boss 80 is a full tank detection unit. It is provided at a position (predetermined position) near the recess 76 of the cover member 62 in 25, and guides the wiring H by winding the wiring H. According to such a configuration, even if the operator accidentally pulls the wiring H of the wire harness W during the maintenance work inside the pachinko machine P, the wiring H wound around the winding boss 80 Since the force is applied to the portion of, no force is applied to the connection portion between the harness side connector C1 and the optical sensor side connector C4. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the harness-side connector C1 from coming off from the optical sensor-side connector C4.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, since the winding boss 80 is erected near the recess 76 of the cover member 62 in the full tank detection unit 25, it is wound around the winding boss 80. The wiring H can be easily extended from the recess 76, and the work efficiency when the operator assembles the full tank detection unit 25 can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winding boss 80 is erected on the contact surface 73 on the rear surface 62b of the cover member 62, and the contact surface 73 has the contact surface 72. It is formed at a higher position than other rear surfaces including 62b. Therefore, when winding the wiring H around the winding boss 80, it is not necessary to insert a finger deeply on the rear surface 62b side of the cover member 62, and the wiring H can be easily wound around the winding boss 80.

Further, in the pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment, the winding boss 80 is provided at a position closer to the optical sensor side connector C4 of the full tank detection unit 25 than the connector C5 on the main control board 20 side. There is. Therefore, even if the operator accidentally pulls the wiring H of the wire harness W during the maintenance work inside the pachinko machine P, the force is applied to the position away from the main control board 20. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an external force from being applied to the main control board 20 that performs the main processing related to the game, and to appropriately protect such an important main control board 20.

In the above embodiment, the height of the winding boss 80 is set to be substantially the same as the height of the edge wall portions 75a and 75b, but the configuration is not limited to this. The height of the winding boss 80 may be set to be higher than the height of the edge wall portions 75a and 75b. This makes it easier to wind the wiring H around the winding boss 80.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winding boss 80 around which the wiring H of the wire harness W is wound is erected at a position near the recess 76 of the cover member 62 in the full tank detection unit 25, but the configuration is limited to this. I can't. For example, the winding boss 80 may be provided on the base member 61 of the full tank detection unit 25. In this case, when the base member 61 and the cover member 62 are combined, the winding boss 80 may be provided at a position near the edge of the base member 61 facing the recess 76. Even in this way, the same effect as that of the above embodiment can be obtained.

Further, in the above embodiment, the rectifier unit 19 and the main control board 20 are electrically connected via the wire harness W, and the full tank detection unit 25 and the main control board 20 are electrically connected via the wire harness W. The explanation has been given with an example of connection, but the present invention is not limited to these. These are merely examples for explaining the embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is also applied to the case where predetermined boards are connected to each other via a wire harness W such as the main control board 20 and the sub control board 21. can do. Further, the present invention can also be applied when various units other than the rectifier unit 19 and the full tank detection unit 25 described above are electrically connected to a predetermined substrate via a wire harness W. Even when the present invention is applied in this way, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Next, a modified example of the pachinko machine P described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20. The pachinko machine P'corresponding to this modification is intended to ensure the visibility of the game medium that moves in the game area while increasing the size of the design member.

In the pachinko machine P', as shown in FIG. 18, the game area 81 of the game board 89 is divided into a left-handed area 81a located on the left side and a right-handed area 81b located on the right side, and the player can play the game ball. By changing the firing intensity of the ball, it is possible to drop the game ball into different areas.

Further, a game ball passage 82 connecting the left-handed area 81a and the right-handed area 81b is provided at the upper end of the game area 81. Then, the game ball launched from the launching device at a predetermined firing intensity or higher passes through the game ball passage 82 and proceeds to the right-handed region 81b, while the game ball launched from the launching device at a firing strength lower than the predetermined firing strength is a game ball. It is designed to proceed to the left-handed region 81a without passing through the passage 82.

The game ball passage 82 is formed by an outer rail 83 and a rail 84 provided along the outer rail 83 below the outer rail 83. Further, the game ball passage 82 is formed including the upper end of the outer rail 83. Further, the width of the game ball passage 82 is the narrowest portion, which is longer than the diameter of one game ball and shorter than the diameter of two game balls. Further, the portion where the width of the game ball passage 82 is narrowest is a portion formed by the top of the game ball passage 82, in other words, the upper end (top) of the outer rail and the portion of the rail 84 facing the upper end, and further. In other words, it is a portion located at the upper end of the game area 81.

Further, in this pachinko machine P', as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a substantially square box-shaped design member 86 elongated in the left-right direction is provided above the front door 85. Further, the length of the design member 86 in the left-right direction is more than half the length of the front door 85 in the left-right direction. Further, the design member 86 is arranged so as to project forward so that the front surface thereof is located in front of the game area 81 and the glass unit 87. In the pachinko machine P', the glass unit 87 has two transparent plates (glass plates) 87a and 87b arranged in the front-rear direction with the plate surfaces parallel to each other.

The design member 86 includes an LED substrate for lighting (not shown) provided inside the design member 86 and an exterior member 86a that covers the LED substrate (not shown), and a space for accommodating the LED substrate is secured inside the exterior member 86a. Has been done. Further, a logo indicating a model name or the like is attached to a portion of the exterior member 86a that constitutes the front surface of the design member 86, and the logo is illuminated by an LED substrate provided inside. A speaker or the like may be provided inside the design member 86.

The front side portion of the lower surface 86b of the design member 86 is located at the lowermost position. Further, the front side portion is a plane 860b substantially parallel to the horizontal plane. Further, the lower surface 86b of the design member 86 has an inclined surface 861b that is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane on the rear side of the plane 860b. The lower surface 86b of the design member 86 has a shape in which the rear side portion (inclined surface 861b portion) is directed upward as it is directed backward. That is, the design member 86 projects downward from the front portion than from the rear portion, and the projecting portion 88 is formed. Further, the rear end of the lower surface 86b (inclined surface 861b) of the design member 86 is in contact with or close to the glass unit 87. The shape of the rear end of the lower surface 86b of the design member 86 may be formed along the shape of the outer rail 83. That is, the rear end of the lower surface 86b may have a curved shape so as to be convex upward when viewed from the front. Further, in accordance with this, the shape of the lower surface 86b (inclined surface 861b) may be a mortar shape that is recessed toward the upper side.

FIG. 20 is a schematic view of a main part in the cross section taken along the line AA of FIG. Is shown. The cross section shown in FIG. 20 also passes through the upper end (top) of the rail 84 and the upper end (top) of the rear end of the lower surface 86b of the design member 86.

The rear end of the lower surface 86b of the design member 86 is located below the upper end of the game area 81 in the portion corresponding to the upper end of the game area 81 (the front part of the upper end of the game area 81). In other words, the rear end of the lower surface 86b of the design member 86 is located below the upper end of the upper surface 82a of the game ball passage 82. Further, the rear end of the lower surface 86b of the design member 86 is located above the upper end of the lower surface 82b of the game ball passage 82. Further, the rear end of the lower surface 86b of the design member 86 is above the lower end of the game ball B (the game ball in contact with the upper end of the upper surface 82a of the game ball passage 82) located at the upper end of the game area 81. positioned. More specifically, it is located above the center of the game ball B in this state (shown by the alternate long and short dash line C in FIG. 20).

Further, the protruding portion 88 projects downward from the center of the game ball B located at the upper end of the game area 81. In other words, the lower end of the protruding portion 88 is located below the center of the game ball B in this state. More specifically, the lower end of the protruding portion 88 is located below the lower end of the game ball B in this state. Further, the protruding portion 88 projects downward from the upper end of the lower surface 82b of the game ball passage 82.

As is clear from the above, the design member 86 overlaps with the game ball B located at the upper end of the game area 81 in the front-rear direction (the direction perpendicular to the game board 89 and the glass unit 87). It covers the entire game ball B in this state. Further, in the design member 86, the portion corresponding to the upper end of the game area 81 at the rear end of the lower surface 86b (the front portion of the upper end of the game area 81) is in the front-rear direction (the direction perpendicular to the game board 89 and the glass unit 87). It does not overlap with at least the lower half of the game ball B located at the upper end of the game area 81, and does not cover at least the lower half of the game ball in the state. Further, the rear portion of the lower surface 86b is an inclined surface 861b. Therefore, even when the game ball is located at the upper end of the game area 81, the player can easily see the game ball rolling in the game area 81. Here, it is preferable that at least the lower half of the game ball in the state can be seen from a predetermined position, specifically, the player's eye point, without the player moving his / her face up / down / left / right. The player's eye point means the position of the player's eyes when sitting on a chair and playing a game. Specifically, for example, when the distance between the glass unit 87 and the player's eyes in the front-rear direction is less than 50 to 90 cm, at least a part of the game ball in that state without the player moving his face in the vertical direction. It is good to be able to see (lower half). In other words, the design member is on a straight line from a predetermined point where the distance from the glass unit 87 is 50 cm to less than 90 cm to the game ball B (the part below the center of the game ball B) located at the upper end of the game area 81. It is good that 86 is not applied.

P pachinko machine (game machine)
20 Game board 22 Game area 59,80 Winding boss (guide)
C1, C2 Harness side connector (1st connection part, 2nd connection part)
C Connector on the electronic component side (first connected part)
C3 Solenoid side connector (1st connected part)
C4 optical sensor side connector (first connected part)
C5 Main control board side connector (second connected part)
H wiring

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Wiring and
The first connection portion provided at one end of the wiring and
A second connection portion provided at the other end of the wiring and
The first connected portion connected to the first connecting portion and
The second connected portion connected to the second connecting portion and
A gaming machine provided with a guide unit for guiding the wiring.
A gaming machine characterized in that the guide portion is provided at a predetermined position and guides the wiring by winding the wiring.

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