JP2022059406A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having a board case for making suitable connection between connectors in board-to-board connection and realizing suppression of trouble occurring when a worker touches a board.SOLUTION: In a game machine 10 having a control board case 41, the control board case 41 includes a sub-connection board 100 for mounting a connector 102, a sub-control board 200 for mounting a connector 205 connected with the connector 102, a base 42 in which the sub-connection board 100 and the sub-control board 200 are installed, a first cover 101 for covering at least one portion of the sub-connection board 100, and a second cover 201 for covering at least one portion of the sub-control board 200.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a gaming machine substrate case used for accommodating various electronic substrates.

For slot machines and pachinko machines, which are gaming machines, a main control board equipped with a main control means for performing basic control in a game such as a winning combination lottery, a winning judgment, and a game operation, and a sub for controlling a production in a game. A sub-control board or the like equipped with control means is mounted. In addition to these boards, a plurality of boards are mounted.

When these boards are electrically connected to each other, a harness provided with connectors at both ends of the cable may be used. However, the connection by the harness has a problem that noise is likely to get on the harness and the influence of noise is likely to occur in communication between boards and the like. In order to solve this problem, for example, a so-called substrate-to-board connection (BtoB connection) may be used. The board-to-board connection is a connection method in which connectors mounted on a board are directly connected to each other without using a harness. When the board-to-board connection is performed, the influence of noise can be suppressed because the harness is not used. Further, the connection by the harness has a problem that the harness portion becomes a bottleneck when high-speed communication is performed between the boards. In order to solve this problem, it is effective to use a board-to-board connection. That is, when the board-to-board connection is performed, the distance between the boards can be shortened, so that the attenuation of the communication speed can be suppressed.

For example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-129923) describes a configuration in which substrates are electrically connected to each other by substrate-to-board connection. Specifically, the configuration in which the common board and the board for each type are directly connected by the connector components mounted on the respective boards is described. It is also described that both the common substrate and the type-specific substrate are housed by a common base member and cover member.

However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, when connecting or separating the connector components of the common substrate and the type-specific substrate, the operator's finger touches the substrate, which is formed on the substrate. There is a problem that static electricity may flow into an electric circuit or an electronic component mounted on a board through a finger and cause damage.

As a method for solving such a problem, for example, as described in Patent Document 2 (Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 8-323018), a plurality of boards to which a board-to-board connection is made are covered for each board. It is mentioned to provide a part.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-129923 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 8-323018

However, according to the invention described in Patent Document 2, since a cover portion is provided for each substrate and each substrate is fixed (installed) to each cover portion by screwing, each cover portion is provided. There is a problem that manufacturing errors (manufacturing errors) that are unavoidably generated during manufacturing are accumulated in the engaging portion that connects the connectors to each other, and misalignment is likely to occur in the engaging portion that connects the connectors to each other. Specifically, because it is a board case provided with a cover part (first cover part) for fixing the first board and a cover part (second cover part) for fixing the second board and different from the first cover part. If the tolerance for manufacturing these covers is, for example, ± 0.5 mm, it must be allowed that an error of +0.5 mm occurs in the first cover and an error of -0.5 mm occurs in the second cover. Must be. That is, when each board is installed on each of these cover portions, an error is accumulated in the engaging portion between the connectors, and an error of 1 mm occurs, which makes it difficult to properly connect the connectors to each other. Further, according to the invention described in Patent Document 2, when one of the cover portions is separated from the other cover portion due to contact with an operator after connecting the connectors to each other, the connectors are separated from each other. There may be a problem with the separation of the bonds.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to make the connection between connectors in a board-to-board connection suitable, and to prevent a problem that occurs when an operator touches the board. It is to provide a gaming machine equipped with a board case that realizes suppression.

The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is
It is a gaming machine equipped with a board case,
The board case is
The first board on which the first connector is mounted and
A second board on which the second connector to be coupled to the first connector is mounted, and
The base portion on which the first board and the second board are installed, and
A first cover portion that covers at least a part of the first substrate,
It is characterized by including a second cover portion that covers at least a part of the second substrate.

As described above, according to the gaming machine, since both the first substrate and the second substrate are installed on the base portion which is the same member, the first substrate and the second substrate are provided on different members. Compared to the case where the first connector and the second connector are connected, misalignment is less likely to occur in the engaged portion. Here, since the manufacturing error that occurs in the manufacturing process occurs for each part, as the number of parts increases, the manufacturing error is accumulated by that amount and becomes a large error. Therefore, according to the above invention in which both the first substrate and the second substrate are installed on the base portion which is the same member, when the first substrate and the second substrate are provided on different members. In comparison, manufacturing errors are less likely to occur, and misalignment in the engaged portion when the first connector and the second connector are connected is less likely to occur.

Further, unlike the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the first board and the second board are provided on different members, the operator contacts after connecting the first connector and the second connector. For example, when the members provided with the first substrate and the second substrate are separated from each other, there is a possibility that the connection between the first connector and the second connector may be separated. On the other hand, according to the above invention, since both the first substrate and the second substrate are installed on the base portion which is the same member, such a problem does not occur.

Further, according to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since at least a part of the first board is covered by the first cover portion, the operator grips the first cover portion to move the first board to the first. The connector and the second connector can be combined. As described above, since the worker can connect the first connector and the second connector without directly touching the first board, it is unlikely that static electricity will flow from the worker's fingers to the first board and cause a failure.

In addition, in the above-mentioned gaming machine,
The base portion has a guide stand on which the first substrate is installed.
The first board can be moved to the second board side while being installed on the guide stand.
The guide base is such that the first connector can be coupled to the second connector by moving to the second board side with the first board installed on the guide base. Regulate the movement of
The guide base may have a fixing portion for fixing to the first substrate in a state where the first connector and the second connector are connected to each other.

As described above, according to the above-mentioned gaming machine, since the guide base has a fixing portion, after the first connector and the second connector are connected, the first substrate and the guide base are promptly connected by the fixing portion. Can be fixed. Therefore, the joining work for connecting the first connector and the second connector and the fixing work for fixing the first substrate to the base portion can be continuously performed, and the work efficiency can be improved. ..

In addition, in the above-mentioned gaming machine,
The first cover portion refers to a separation direction which is a moving direction of the first substrate when the first connector and the second connector are separated from the state where the first connector and the second connector are coupled. Has a separation cover finger hook with a substantially vertical surface,
In a state where the first connector and the second connector are coupled to each other, the base portion is located near a position along the separation direction from the separation cover finger hook portion and is located near the first cover portion for separation. Has a base finger hook,
In the state where the first connector and the second connector are coupled, the distance along the separation direction with respect to the first connector and the second connector is such that the separation base finger hook portion is the separation cover finger. It may be longer than the hanging part.

As described above, according to the game machine, when separating the combined first connector and the second connector, the operator, for example, puts a finger on each of the separation cover finger hook portion and the separation base finger hook portion. The first connector and the second connector can be easily separated by applying a force along the separation direction so that the distance between the separation cover finger hook portion and the separation base finger hook portion is shortened. .. Further, since the separation base finger hook is located near the first cover, the finger is moved from the separation base finger hook to the first cover immediately after the first connector and the second connector are separated. Then, it is possible to easily shift to the state where the two points of the first cover portion are gripped by the fingers. Therefore, even if the force applied to the first cover portion changes due to the fact that the friction between the first connector and the second connector disappears immediately after the first connector and the second connector are separated, the 2 of the first cover portion 2 It is possible to easily deal with the situation by shifting to a state in which the portion is gripped by a finger, and it is possible to suppress a defect such as damage caused by contacting the first cover portion with another member.

It is a front view which shows the appearance structure of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view in the state which the front door is opened which shows the internal structure of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the sub-connection board and the cover for a sub-connection board in the control board case which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and FIG. FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing a state in which the sub-connection board and the cover for the sub-connection board are combined. It is an enlarged perspective view which shows the state before the sub-connection board and the 1st cover are installed in the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged perspective view which shows the state before the connector of the sub connection board and the sub control board is connected in the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged perspective view which shows the state which the connector of the sub connection board and the sub control board is connected in the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement of the sub connection board and the rib in the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and FIG. 9A is an enlarged sectional view which shows the state before the connector is connected. FIG. 9B is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state after the connectors are connected. It is a figure which shows the state of the connector of the sub connection board and the sub control board in the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and FIG. 10 (a) is the enlarged sectional view which shows the state before the connector is connected. 10 (b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state after the connector is connected. It is an enlarged perspective view which shows the lower side in the state which the connector of the sub connection board and the sub control board is connected in the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for showing the arrangement of the 1st cover and the base in the 2nd control board unit which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and FIG. 12 (b) is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which the connectors of the sub-connection board and the sub-control board are separated. It is an enlarged rear view of the 2nd control board unit for demonstrating the arrangement of the rib which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

An embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a pachi-slot gaming machine, which is a rotating drum type gaming machine (so-called slot machine), will be described as an example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is not limited to pachislot machines. Not only other pachislot gaming machines, but also gaming machines other than pachislot gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines may be used. Further, it may be a so-called medalless pachislot machine that can play a game by handling only electronic data without using an existing medal or the like made of metal or the like as a game medium.

When the definition of the direction is not shown in this specification, the direction on the left side when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 10 is defined as the "left" direction, and the direction on the left side when viewed from the player is the right side. The direction of is the "right" direction. Similarly, the vertical direction such as "up" and "down" also means the upward direction and the downward direction when viewed from the player. Further, the direction from the front of the gaming machine 10 toward the player is the "front" direction, and the opposite direction is the "rear" direction. Further, regarding the description of each member in the gaming machine 10, if the definition of the direction is not shown, the direction seen from the player in the state where each member is arranged at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10 is used. There is.

In addition, the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis may be shown in the drawings. In the drawings, the x-axis indicates the left-right direction in the gaming machine, the y-axis indicates the front-back direction in the gaming machine, and the z-axis indicates the up-down direction in the gaming machine. Specifically, the positive side in the x-axis direction is the "right" side of the gaming machine, the negative side in the x-axis direction is the "left" side of the gaming machine, the positive side in the y-axis direction is the "rear" side of the gaming machine, and the y-axis direction. The negative side is the "front" side of the gaming machine, the positive side in the z-axis direction is the "upper" side of the gaming machine, and the negative side in the z-axis direction is the "lower" side of the gaming machine.

(Appearance configuration of the gaming machine 10)
The appearance configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door 10b showing the internal configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is opened.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 10 is paid out from a medal insertion slot 11 for inserting medals, a medal payout outlet 12 for paying out medals, and a medal payout outlet 12 on the front side thereof. A medal tray 5 for storing medals, three reels 14a, 14b, 14c in which a symbol 8 is drawn on the outer peripheral surface and the symbols 8 are variablely displayed, a liquid crystal display 16 for performing an image effect, and a lighting effect. It is provided with an upper lamp 1, an upper side lamp 2a, a middle side lamp 2b, a lower side lamp 2c, and a speaker 17 for performing a voice effect. The upper side lamp 2a, the middle side lamp 2b, the lower side lamp 2c, and the speaker 17 are arranged one on each side.

Further, the gaming machine 10 has a max bet button 18 for betting the maximum number of medals per game (usually three) and a single bet button 19 for increasing the number of medals to bet by one as an operation unit. , A start lever 20 for starting the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c, three stop buttons 22a, 22b, 22c for stopping the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c, respectively, and a predetermined number during the game. A chance button 7 for the player to operate such as switching the production, a refund button 25 for refunding the credited medals, a credit number display 26 for displaying the number of stored medals, and when a prize is established, etc. It is provided with a payout number display 27 for displaying the number of medals paid out from the gaming machine 10. The credit number display 26 and the payout number display 27 are each composed of a 7-segment small LED (light emitting diode), and can display a two-digit number.

The first reel, reel 14a, the second reel, reel 14b, and the third reel, reel 14c, are arranged side by side in this order from left to right when viewed from the player. The stop buttons 22a, 22b, 22c for stopping the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c corresponding to the 14a, 14b, 14c are also arranged side by side in this order from the left to the right when viewed from the player. ..

When the start lever 20 is operated in a state where the number of medals bet is equal to or more than a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment), the game machine 10 executes a winning combination lottery and reels 14a, 14b, When the 14c starts rotating all at once and the stop buttons 22a, 22b, 22c are operated, the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 22a, 22b, 22c is stopped, and all of them are stopped. When the combination of symbols 8 displayed on the effective line of the reel window 10e when the reels 14a, 14b, 14c of the above are stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the winning combination lottery (when winning). The number of medals according to the role will be paid out. When the number of medals credited reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), the medals sent from the hopper unit 36 (see FIG. 2) are paid out through the medal payout outlet 12. .. Further, the medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 12 are stored in the medal tray 5. As described above, the upper limit of the number of credits is fixed, and medals cannot be stored in the gaming machine 10 beyond the upper limit. However, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 11 or a medal is paid out by winning a prize, if the number of credits of the medal does not reach the upper limit, the medal is stored in the gaming machine 10 and the medal is stored. The number of credits will increase.

Here, on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c, for example, "white seven", "red seven", "bar 1", "bar 2", "cherry", "watermelon", "replay", " A plurality of symbols 8 such as "bell" and "blank" are formed. These symbols 8 are formed by, for example, attaching a tape on which each symbol is printed to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 14a, 14b, 14c.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 10 has a box-shaped housing body 10a whose front is open, and a front door 10b attached to the front side of the housing body 10a so as to be openable and closable. The housing body 10a and the front door 10b constitute the gaming machine housing 10d. Various devices are housed inside the gaming machine housing 10d. In the first embodiment, the first control board unit 30, the second control board unit 40, the power supply unit 33, the connector unit 34, the hopper unit 36, the reel unit 31, and the like are housed inside the gaming machine housing 10d. .. Further, inside the gaming machine housing 10d, a medal selector 35 for selecting whether or not the inserted medal is a legitimate one is also installed.

The first control board unit 30 includes a main control board which is an electronic board that performs basic control in a game such as a winning combination lottery, a winning determination, and a game operation. Although details will be described later, the second control board unit 40 includes a control board case (board case) 41 (see FIG. 3), and the control board case 41 includes a sub-connection board (first board). ) 100 (see FIG. 5), and a sub-control board which is an electronic board that controls the effect in the game and controls the effect by the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 16 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) and the liquid crystal display 16. As a relay board that transmits a video signal for displaying video on the (second board) 200 (see FIG. 4) and the liquid crystal display 16 output from the sub control board 200 to the liquid crystal module 37 (see FIG. 3). The video output board 300 (see FIG. 4), which plays the role of the above, is housed. The sub-connection board 100 is used to match different interfaces for each model in order to commonly use the sub-control board 200, the video output board 300, and the like that are common to different models. That is, even if the models are different, the common sub control board 200 and the video output board 300 are used, and the sub connection board 100 is different for each model. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can be manufactured at low cost.

Further, the sub control board 200 inputs / outputs various signals such as a video signal via the video output board 300. Therefore, even when the control target of the sub control board 200 is changed, for example, when another liquid crystal module having an interface different from that of the liquid crystal module 37 is used, or when a movable accessory is used, the image is displayed. By removing the output board 300 and connecting the relay board corresponding to the new control target to the sub control board 200, the sub control board 200 can be used in common. As a result, the gaming machine 10 can be manufactured at low cost.

The power supply unit 33 includes a power supply board which is an electronic board for supplying electric power to each device in the gaming machine 10. The connector unit 34 includes an intermediary board which is an electronic board that mediates a cable connected to a specific device. The reel unit 31 includes a reel drive board which is an electronic board that independently controls the rotation of the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c. The hopper unit 36 collects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 (see FIG. 1) and sends medals to the medal payout outlet 12 (see FIG. 1) based on a signal from the main control board 100. It is equipped with a hopper control board, which is an electronic board for controlling.

(Explanation of the configuration of the second control board unit 40)
The configuration of the second control board unit 40 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the second control board unit 40 is attached to the front door 10b. The second control board unit 40 includes a liquid crystal module 37 including a liquid crystal display 16, a control board case 41, and a liquid crystal base 38 arranged and fixed between the liquid crystal module 37 and the control board case 41. I have.

In the second control board unit 40, the liquid crystal module 37 is arranged on the frontmost side, the liquid crystal base 38 is arranged behind it, and the control board case 41 is arranged behind it. The liquid crystal module 37 and the control board case 41 are fixedly installed on the liquid crystal base 38, and the liquid crystal base 38 is installed on the front door 10b, so that the liquid crystal module 37 and the control board case 41 are fixed on the front door 10b.

The liquid crystal display 16 is arranged on the front side of the liquid crystal module 37 and is exposed to the outside so as to be visible to the player of the gaming machine 10 as described above (see FIG. 1). Further, the control board case 41 includes a base (base portion) 42, a first cover (first cover portion) 101, a second cover (second cover portion) 201, a sub connection board 100 (see FIG. 5), and a sub control. It includes a board 200 and a video output board 300. Specifically, the control board case 41 has a configuration in which the sub connection board 100, the sub control board 200, and the video output board 300 are housed in the base 42, the first cover 101, and the second cover 201. The base 42 is common to these three boards, the sub-connection board 100, the sub-control board 200, and the video output board 300, and the sub-connection board 100, the sub-control board 200, and the video output board are on the base 42. 300 is installed. On the other hand, there are two covers, the first cover 101 and the second cover 201, the first cover 101 is a cover for the sub connection board 100, and the second cover 201 is the sub control board 200 and the video output board 300. It is a cover of. The first cover 101 covers at least a part of the sub-connection board 100, and the second cover 201 covers at least a part of each of the sub-control board 200 and the video output board 300. More specifically, the first cover 101 covers the sub-connection board 100 so that all the outer edges of the sub-connection board 100 fit inside the inner wall of the first cover 101 (see FIG. 5B). Further, the second cover 201 has the sub control board 200 and the video output so that all the outer edges of the boards in the state where the sub control board 200 and the video output board 300 are connected to the board (BtoB connection) are accommodated as described later. It covers the substrate 300.

As shown in FIG. 4, a sub-control board 200 and a video output board 300 are installed above the base 42, and a second cover 201 is attached to the base 42 so as to cover them. A heat sink 202 for heat dissipation is arranged on the sub control board 200, and a fan 203 for heat dissipation in the control board case 41 is also arranged on the second cover 201. Further, in the sub-control board 200 and the video output board 300 arranged on the base 42, the connector 204 arranged on the sub-control board 200 and the connector 301 arranged on the video output board 300 are coupled to each other. .. That is, the connector 204 and the connector 301 are electrically connected by a so-called board-to-board connection (BtoB connection). This can be expected to have the effect of suppressing the influence of noise as compared with the case of connecting with a harness.

Although the details will be described later, the connector (first connector) 102 mounted on the sub-connection board 100 and the connector (second connector) 205 mounted on the sub-control board 200 are also electrically connected by BtoB connection. Has been done. Therefore, the effect of suppressing the influence of noise can be expected as compared with the case where the connector 102 and the connector 205 are connected by a harness.

Further, although the details will be described later, the sub-connection board 100 (see FIG. 5) is temporarily fixed to the front side (base 42 side) of the first cover 101. The sub-connector board 100 integrated with the first cover 101 is arranged on the rib 401 formed on the base 42, and the sub-connector board 100 is moved to the sub-control board 200 side in a state of being in contact with the rib 401. Thereby, the connector 102 is coupled to the connector 205. Here, the connector 102 is covered with the connector cover portion 102a of the first cover 101. The connector 205 is covered with the connector cover portion 205a of the second cover 201 (see FIG. 7).

(Explanation of the assembly structure of the control board case 41)
The assembly structure of the control board case 41 will be described with additional drawings. First, the configuration of the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 installed on the base 42 will be described. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the sub-connection board 100 and the second cover 44 in the control board case 41 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing the sub-connection board 100 and the second cover 44. Is a perspective view showing a separated state, and FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing a state in which the sub-connection substrate 100 and the second cover 44 are combined. 5 (a) and 5 (b) are views of the first cover 101 and the sub-connection substrate 100 from the front side.

When assembling the control board case 41, the sub control board 200 and the video output board 300 are installed on the rear side (positive side in the y-axis direction) of the base 42, and the second cover 201 is installed so as to cover them. Therefore, the first cover 101 to which the sub-connection board 100 is temporarily fixed is installed on the base 42. The sub-connection board 100 is located below the sub-control board 200 and the video output board 300 (negative side in the z-axis direction).

First, as shown in FIG. 5A, the separated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 are integrated, and as shown in FIG. 5B, the first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 are integrated. , The sub-connection board 100 is temporarily fixed to the first cover 101. Hereinafter, the configuration in which the sub-connection board 100 is temporarily fixed to the first cover 101 will be described together with the configurations of the sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101. Temporary fixing portions 105 projecting inward are formed on the left and right inside of the first cover 101. Further, a temporary fixing pin 106 is formed inside the first cover 101 so as to project forward. Further, the sub-connection substrate 100 is formed with a temporary fixing through hole 108. Further, as will be described later, a fixing through hole 107 for fixing the first cover 101 and the first cover 101 to the base 42 is formed in the sub-connection board 100, and for fixing corresponding to these fixing through holes 107. A through hole 109 is formed in the first cover 101. That is, the fixing through holes 109 corresponding to the fixing through holes 107 are arranged so as to be in the same position as each other when the sub-connection substrate 100 is temporarily fixed to the first cover 101.

When temporarily fixing the sub-connection board 100 to the first cover 101, the sub-connection board 100 is installed in the first cover 101 so that the sub-connection board 100 is located behind the temporary fixing portion 105. Further, by inserting the temporary fixing pin 106 into the temporary fixing through hole 108, the sub-connection substrate 100 is temporarily fixed to the first cover 101 as shown in FIG. 5A. The connector 102 of the sub-connection board 100 is located at the connector cover portion 102a of the first cover 101.

Further, as will be described in detail later, the first cover 101 is formed with a claw portion 104 that is locked to the locking portion 404 (see FIG. 6) of the base 42. Further, a flexible portion 104a having flexibility is formed on the first cover 101, and the claw portion 104 is provided at the tip thereof. Further, as will be described in detail later, the first cover 101 is formed with a hooking hole 103 which is a through hole for hooking the hooking portion 403 (see FIG. 6) of the base 42.

Next, a procedure for attaching the integrated sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101 to the base 42 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state before the sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101 are installed in the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state before the connectors 102 and 205 of the sub-connection board 100 and the sub-control board 200 are connected in the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which the connectors 102 and 205 of the sub-connection board 100 and the sub-control board 200 are connected in the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In order to attach the integrated sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101 to the base 42, first, as shown in FIG. 6, the second control board unit 40 is installed except for the sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101. It is assumed that the state has been set. That is, the sub control board 200, the video output board 300, and the second cover 201 are installed on the base 42. As shown in FIG. 6, the base 42 is formed with a rib (guide) 401 having a boss (fixed portion) 402. The rib 401 is a plate-like body formed substantially perpendicular to the main surface (zx surface) of the base 42 toward the rear side (positive side in the y-axis direction). Further, a boss 402 which is columnar and has a screw hole is formed in a part of the rib 401. Specifically, four bosses 402 are formed, and these four bosses 402 are four fixing through holes 107 formed in the sub-connection substrate 100 and four fixing holes formed in the first cover 101. It corresponds to each of the through holes 109. Although the details will be described later, the screw 402a (see FIG. 9B) penetrating the fixing through hole 109 and the fixing through hole 107 is screwed into the boss 402 to the base 42, the sub-connection substrate 100, and the sub-connection substrate 100. The first cover 101 is fixed. When the rib 401 and the boss 402 are viewed along the front-rear direction (y-axis direction), the center point of the screw hole of the boss 402 is preferably arranged on the center line in the width direction of the rib 401.

The heights of the ribs 401 and the boss 402 are equal to each other, and the zx planes of the ribs 401 and the boss 402 are flat. The height of the rib 401 and the boss 402 is the length from the installation surface of the rib 401 and the boss 402 toward the positive side in the y-axis direction, which is the rear side. Due to such a configuration, when the sub-connection board 100 is installed on the rib 401, the rib 401 and the boss 402 come into contact with the sub-connection board 100. Further, by moving the sub-connecting substrate 100 on the rib 401 in a state of being in contact with the rib 401, the moving direction of the sub-connecting substrate 100 can be regulated. That is, the sub-connection board 100 can be moved in a specific direction by sliding the sub-connection board 100 with respect to the rib 401. In this way, the rib 401 can regulate the moving direction of the sub-connection board 100 and guide the sub-connection board 100 in a specific direction. Further, since the rib 401 is formed, the strength of the base 42 can be improved, and the base 42 can be prevented from bending or being damaged.

Further, the base 42 is formed with a hooking portion 403 that protrudes toward the rear side (the positive side in the y-axis direction). Although the details will be described later, when the first cover 101 is installed on the base 42, the hooking portion 403 is hooked on the hooking hole 103 by being fitted into the hooking hole 103 (see FIG. 7) of the first cover 101. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first cover 101 from falling off the base 42 and the like. Further, the base 42 is formed with a locking portion 404 which is a through hole. Although the details will be described later, this locking portion 404 is provided in order to make it difficult to remove the first cover 101 from the base 42 after the first cover 101 is installed on the base 42 and the connector 102 and the connector 205 are coupled to each other. The claw portion 104 of the first cover 101 is locked. As described above, the claw portion 104 is provided at the tip of the flexible portion 104a formed on the first cover 101.

In order to install the integrated sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101 on the base 42, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub-connection board 100 is integrated so that the sub-connection board 100 is in contact with the rib 401. And the first cover 101 is installed on the base 42. That is, the sub-connection board 100 is covered by the first cover 101 and the base 42. Further, at this time, the first cover 101 is installed so that the hooking portion 403 of the base 42 is fitted and hooked in the hooking hole 103 of the first cover 101. As a result, it is possible to prevent the integrated sub-connection substrate 100 and the first cover 101 from falling. It also positions the integrated sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101 with respect to the base 42. In this state, the connector 102 and the connector 205 are not coupled.

Here, the parts installed on the sub-connection board 100 will be described. A switch 120 and connectors 121 to 132 are installed on the sub-connection board 100, and these are exposed to the outside via the first cover 101. Here, the switch 120 is for adjusting the volume of the sound effect output from the speaker 17. Further, the connectors 121 to 132 are for providing transmission / reception of signals to / from devices other than the second control board unit 40.

From the state shown in FIG. 7, the integrated sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101 are slid to the sub-control board 200 side (connector 205 side), so that the connector 102 and the connector 102 are as shown in FIG. It is coupled with the connector 205. The hook hole 103 and the hook portion 403 are configured so as not to hinder the movement of the sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101. Specifically, the integrated sub-connecting board 100 and the first cover 101 are moved to the upper side in the z-axis direction in a state where the sub-connecting board 100 is in contact with the rib 401, so that the sub-connecting board 100 and the first cover 101 are connected to the connector 102. It is coupled with the connector 205. That is, when the sub-connection board 100 slides on the rib 401, the movement direction of the sub-connection board 100 is restricted and moves in a specific direction (positive side in the z-axis direction), and the connector 102 is coupled to the connector 205. It will move to the position. As a result, the operator can easily perform the coupling work between the connector 102 and the connector 205. Since the sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101 are integrated, the operator does not touch the sub-connection board 100 but only the first cover 101 to perform the coupling work between the connector 102 and the connector 205. Can be done. As a result, it is unlikely that a problem such as static electricity flowing into the sub-connection board 100 from the operator's fingers or the like and causing a failure will occur.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in a state where the sub-connection board 100 is in contact with the rib 401, the integrated sub-connection board 100 and the first cover 101 slide upward (toward the sub-control board 200 side). By being moved, the claw portion 104 is locked to the locking portion 404, and it becomes difficult to move the first cover 101 downward with respect to the base 42. Specifically, when the first cover 101 moves upward with respect to the base 42, the claw portion 104 does not hinder the movement of the first cover 101 due to the bending of the flexible portion 104a. When the claw portion 104 reaches the locking portion 404, the claw portion 104 fits into the locking portion 404 to eliminate the bending of the flexible portion 104a, and the claw portion 104 is locked to the locking portion 404. It will be. Therefore, after the connector 102 and the connector 205 are coupled, the claw portion 104 is locked to the locking portion 404, so that even if the first cover 101 is to be moved downward with respect to the base 42, the claw portion 104 is clawed. Since the portion 104 is locked to the locking portion 404, the movement of the first cover 101 is hindered, so that the movement of the first cover 101 is difficult.

Here, the arrangement around the connector 102 and the connector 205 and the arrangement around the rib 401 and the sub-connection board 100 will be described in more detail with reference to the cross-sectional views in the state shown in FIG. 7 and the state shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an arrangement of the sub-connection board 100 and the rib 401 in the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9A is a diagram before the connectors 102 and 205 are connected. 9 (b) is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state after the connectors 102 and 205 are connected. Further, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the states of the connectors 102 and 205 of the sub-connection board 100 and the sub-control board 200 in the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10A is a diagram showing the states of the connectors. FIG. 10B is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state before the 102 and 205 are connected, and FIG. 10B is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state after the connectors 102 and 205 are connected. Note that FIGS. 9 (a) and 10 (a) correspond to the state of FIG. 7, and FIGS. 9 (b) and 10 (b) correspond to the state of FIG. 8.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the sub-connection board 100 is arranged on the rib 401 so as to be in contact with the rib 401 before the connector 102 and the connector 205 are connected. Further, as described above, the corresponding fixing through holes 107 and the fixing through holes 109 are arranged at the same positions, but in this state, the positions of the corresponding bosses 402 are different. From this state, while the sub-connector board 100 is still in contact with the rib 401, the integrated sub-connector board 100 and the first cover 101 are slid upward (on the positive side in the z-axis direction) as described above. The connector 102 and the connector 205 are coupled to the connector 102. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9B, the screw holes of the corresponding fixing through holes 107, fixing through holes 109, and boss 402 are at the same position. That is, the fixing through hole 107, the fixing through hole 109, and the screw hole of the boss 402 are integrated, the screw 402a is inserted from the first cover 101 side, and the screw 402a is screwed into the boss 402. In this way, the screw 402a is inserted into the fixing through hole 107, the fixing through hole 109, and the boss 402 and screwed, so that the first cover 101, the sub connection board 100, and the base 42 are integrated by screwing. Is fixed to. The corresponding fixing through holes 107, fixing through holes 109, and boss 402 are provided at four locations as described above, and these four locations are screwed with screws 402a. In this way, the sub-connection board 100 installed on the rib 401 is slid and moved, and in a state where the connector 102 and the connector 205 are connected, the fixing through hole 107, the fixing through hole 109, and the screw hole of the boss 402 are screwed. Since the positions are the same, the operator can quickly fix the first cover 101, the sub-connection board 100, and the base 42 after the connector 102 and the connector 205 are connected, so that the work efficiency can be increased. Can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10A, before the connector 102 and the connector 205 are connected in a state where the sub-connection board 100 is installed on the rib 401 so that the sub-connection board 100 comes into contact with the rib 401. , Connector 102 and Connector 205 are separated from each other. Further, the connector cover portion 102a and the connector cover portion 205a that cover the connector 102 and the connector 205 are also separated from each other. From this state, the sub-connector board 100 and the first cover 101 are slid upward (on the positive side in the z-axis direction) while keeping the sub-connector board 100 in contact with the rib 401. The movement direction of 100 is restricted and moves in a specific direction (positive side in the z-axis direction), the connector 102 approaches so as to be coupled to the connector 205, and the connector 102 and the connector 205 are coupled as described above. .. As described above, when the sub-connection board 100 moves upward in contact with the rib 401, the positions of the connector 102 and the connector 205 are less likely to shift, and the connector 102 and the connector 205 are easily connected. Become. Further, when the connector 102 and the connector 205 are coupled, the connector cover portion 102a is fitted inside the connector cover portion 205a. That is, a part of the connector cover portion 102a is located between the connector cover portion 205a and the connector 205, and the area a where the connector cover portion 102a and the connector cover portion 205a overlap surrounds the connector 102 and the connector 205. Will occur. By overlapping the connector cover portion 102a and the connector cover portion 205a in this way, it is possible to prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the control board case 41 from the joint portion of the connector 102 and the connector 205. The length of this region a along the z-axis direction may be about several millimeters.

According to the present embodiment, as described above, the sub-control board 200 and the sub-connection board 100 having the BtoB-connected connector 205 and the connector 102, respectively, are installed on the same base 42. .. As a result, for example, when the tolerance for manufacturing the base 42 is ± 0.5 mm, the manufacturing error at the joint portion of the connector 205 and the connector 102 is within the range of ± 0.5 mm. Therefore, an appropriate connection between the connector 205 and the connector 102 can be easily realized. Therefore, the connector 205 and the connector 102 can be easily connected by sliding the sub-connection board 100 toward the sub-control board 200 in contact with the rib 401, so that the work efficiency is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, as described above, the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connector substrate 100 are installed on the rib 401 of the base 42, and the integrated first cover is integrated while being in contact with the rib 401. By moving the 101 and the sub-connection board 100 upward on the sub-control board 200 side, the connector 205 and the connector 102 can be easily connected, whereby the control board case 41 can be assembled. Here, the specific work operation of the worker in this work will be described with reference to the drawings. Further, a specific work operation for removing the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 from the base 42 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view showing a lower side of the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention in a state where the connectors 102 and 205 of the sub-connection board 100 and the sub-control board 200 are connected. Further, FIG. 12 is a diagram for showing the arrangement of the first cover 101 and the base 42 in the second control board unit 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12A is a diagram showing the sub-connector board 100 and FIG. 12 (b) is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which the connectors 102 and 205 of the sub control board 200 are connected, and FIG. 12B is an enlarged view showing a state in which the connectors 102 and 205 of the sub connection board 100 and the sub control board 200 are separated. It is a perspective view.

As described above, the operator can attach the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 to the base 42 without directly touching the sub-connection board 100. When performing this work, the operator attaches the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 to the base 42 by attaching a finger to at least one of the base 42 and the first cover 101, and attaches the connector 205 and the sub-connection board 100 to the base 42. The connector 102 will be connected. The procedure will be described below. Here, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 11, the first finger hook portion 411, the second finger hook portion 111, and the third finger hook to which the operator's finger is attached to the base 42 and the first cover 101 are attached. A portion 112, a fourth finger hook portion 113, a fifth finger hook portion (separation cover finger hook portion) 114, a sixth finger hook portion (separation base finger hook portion) 412, and a seventh finger hook portion 115 are formed. There is. The first finger hook portion 411 and the sixth finger hook portion 412 are formed on the base 42, and the second finger hook portion 111, the third finger hook portion 112, the fourth finger hook portion 113, the fifth finger hook portion 114, and the like. The seventh finger hook portion 115 is formed on the first cover 101.

In FIGS. 7, 8 and 11, the first finger hook portions 411 are formed in pairs near the left and right ends on the upper side of the base 42, and are upward (positive in the z-axis direction) which are the coupling direction and the separation direction of the connector 102. It has a plane substantially perpendicular to the side) and the lower side (negative side in the z-axis direction). That is, the first finger hook portion 411 has a surface that is substantially parallel to the xy surface that is perpendicular to the z-axis direction. Further, in FIG. 11, the second finger hooking portions 111 are formed in pairs near the left and right ends on the lower side of the first cover 101, and have a surface substantially perpendicular to the connecting / separating direction of the connector 102. ing. That is, the second finger hook portion 111 has a surface substantially parallel to the xy surface. Further, in FIGS. 7, 8 and 11, the third finger hook portion 112 is formed in pairs near the left and right ends of the connector cover portion 102a of the first cover 101 with respect to the connecting / separating direction of the connector 102. It has a substantially vertical surface. That is, the third finger hook portion 112 has a surface substantially parallel to the xy surface. Further, the third finger hook portion 112 is located in the vicinity of the connector cover portion 102a (connector 102). Further, in FIGS. 7, 8 and 11, the fourth finger hooking portion 113 is on the lower side of the first cover 101, and the connector 102 is connected / separated from the third finger hooking portion 112 (z-axis direction). It is formed at a position along the. Therefore, like the third finger hooking portion 112, the fourth finger hooking portion 113 is also formed in pairs.

In FIGS. 7, 8 and 11, the fifth finger hook portion 114 is formed below the flexible portion 104a in the first cover 101, and is a surface substantially perpendicular to the connecting / separating direction of the connector 102. have. That is, the fifth finger hook portion 114 has a surface substantially parallel to the xy surface. The flexible portions 104a are formed in pairs at the left and right ends of the first cover 101, and the fifth finger hook portions 114 are located below each of the flexible portions 104a and are close to the flexible portions 104a. Is formed. Further, in FIG. 11, the sixth finger hook portion 412 is formed in pairs near the left and right ends on the lower side of the base 42, and has a surface substantially perpendicular to the connecting / separating direction of the connector 102. .. That is, the sixth finger hook portion 412 has a surface substantially parallel to the xy surface. The sixth finger hook portion 412 is formed at a position along the coupling / separation direction (z-axis direction) of the connector 102 from the fifth finger hook portion 114 in a state where the connector 102 and the connector 205 are connected. .. Further, the sixth finger hook portion 412 is formed in the vicinity of the first cover 101. Further, in the state where the connector 102 and the connector 205 are connected, the distance along the connection / separation direction (z-axis direction) with respect to the connector 102 and the connector 205 is such that the sixth finger hook portion 412 is the fifth finger hook portion 114. Longer than.

Further, in FIG. 11, the seventh finger hook portion 115 is formed in pairs near the left and right ends on the lower side of the first cover 101, and has a surface substantially perpendicular to the connecting / separating direction of the connector 102. ing. That is, the seventh finger hook portion 115 has a surface substantially parallel to the xy surface. The 7th finger hooking portion 115 is located in the vicinity of the 2nd finger hooking portion 111, but the 7th finger hooking portion 115 is larger than the 2nd finger hooking portion 111 at the lower left and right ends of the first cover 101. It is located on the outside, and the 7th finger hooking portion 115 is located in the vicinity of the 6th finger hooking portion 412.

When the worker attaches and removes the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 to the base 42, the operator attaches the first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 to the base 42, and the first finger hook portion 411, the second finger hook portion 111, and the third finger. Work can be easily performed by attaching a finger to any of the hooking portion 112, the fourth finger hooking portion 113, the fifth finger hooking portion 114, the sixth finger hooking portion 412, and the seventh finger hooking portion 115. It can be performed. The specific work procedure will be described below.

First, when the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 are attached to the base 42, the state shown in FIG. 7 is set, and then the operator puts the index fingers of both hands on the pair of first finger hooks 411. Attach each of them, and attach the thumbs of both hands to the pair of second finger hooks 111, respectively, and move the thumbs upward. As a result, the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 move upward. As it is, the thumb may be moved upward until the connector 102 and the connector 205 are completely connected, but in order to completely connect the connector 102 and the connector 205, it is necessary to apply a strong force. Therefore, it is preferable to change the position of the finger to be attached at the time when the connector 102 and the connector 205 start to be connected and it is necessary to increase the force for moving the thumb upward. Specifically, when the connector 102 and the connector 205 start to be connected, the operator attaches the index fingers of both hands to the pair of third finger hooks 112, and attaches the index fingers of both hands to the pair of fourth finger hooks 113. It is preferable to change the position of the fingers so that the thumbs of both hands are attached to each other so that the thumb and the index finger move upward together. By changing the position of the finger in this way, the position where the finger is attached approaches the connector 102, so that it is easy to apply a force and the connector 102 and the connector 205 can be easily connected. Although the third finger hooking portion 112 is formed near the left and right ends of the connector 102, the third finger hooking portion 112 may be formed at a position adjacent to the connector cover portion 102a, or the connector. The third finger hook portion 112 may be formed at a position separated from the cover portion 102a by several millimeters. The third finger hook portion 112 and the fourth finger hook portion 113 may be formed at positions where force can be easily applied when connecting the connector 102 and the connector 205.

In the state shown in FIG. 7, the first cover integrated by hooking a finger on the third finger hook portion 112 and the fourth finger hook portion 113 instead of the first finger hook portion 411 and the second finger hook portion 111. The 101 and the sub-connection board 100 may be moved upward to connect the connector 102 and the connector 205, but it is better to grip the left and right ends of the first cover 101 to stably integrate the first cover 101. And the sub-connector board 100 can be moved. After that, by changing the position of the finger so as to grip the third finger hook portion 112 and the fourth finger hook portion 113, it is possible to prevent the connection between the connector 102 and the connector 205 from becoming incomplete. Further, when the connection between the connector 102 and the connector 205 is completed, the claw portion 104 is locked to the locking portion 404, and the first cover 101 is less likely to come off from the base 42. In this way, the state shown in FIG. 8 is reached, and the assembly of the control board case 41 is completed.

Next, the work of removing the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 from the base 42 will be described. First, in the state shown in FIG. 8, the operator attaches the index fingers of both hands to the pair of fifth finger hooks 114, and the thumbs of both hands to the pair of sixth finger hooks 412, respectively. At this time, the flexible portion 104a is pushed forward (negative side in the y-axis direction) by the index finger. That is, the flexible portion 104a is pushed toward the base 42 (liquid crystal base 38). As a result, the flexible portion 104a bends and the claw portion 104 at the tip of the flexible portion 104a moves to the front side, the locking by the locking portion 404 is released, and the first cover 101 can be easily moved downward from the base 42. It becomes a state. As it is, the operator moves the index finger downward to move the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 downward. As a result, the first cover 101 is displaced downward from the base 42 as shown in FIG. 12 (b) from the state shown in FIG. 12 (a). Therefore, it is preferable that the worker moves the thumb along the sixth finger hook portion 412 so as to follow the seventh finger hook portion 115. The sixth finger hook portion 412 is formed in the vicinity of the seventh finger hook portion 115, and the thumb can be easily moved. As a result, the first cover 101 is gripped by the index finger and the thumb, and it is possible to prevent the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 from falling. When the connector 102 and the connector 205 are separated by sliding the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 downward in this way, the integrated first cover 101 and the sub-connection board are separated. The 100 may be moved to the rear side and removed from the base 42.

As described above, in the control board case 41 according to the present embodiment, the work of attaching and detaching the first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 integrated with the base 42 can be easily performed. Further, the connector 102 of the sub-connection board 100 and the connector 205 of the sub-control board 200 can be easily connected and separated. The work of attaching and detaching the first cover 101 and the sub-connection board 100 integrated with the base 42 may be performed by a method other than the above. For example, in the above description, the work is performed using the thumb and the index finger, but fingers other than these may be used. For example, the work may be performed using the thumb and middle finger. Further, the palm may be used in addition to the fingers, or a tool or the like may be used.

(Explanation of arrangement of rib 401)
As described above, the provision of the rib 401 makes it possible to regulate the moving direction and the like when moving the sub-connection board 100, but in addition to this, the provision of the rib 401 makes it possible to make a sub-connection. It also has the effect of making the substrate 100 less likely to bend and preventing the sub-connection substrate 100 from being damaged. Therefore, the arrangement of the ribs 401 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 13 is an enlarged rear view of the second control board unit 40 for explaining the arrangement of the ribs 401 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 13, the rib 401 is covered with the first cover 101 and the sub-connection substrate 100, and is not actually visible but is shown by a broken line. As shown in FIG. 13, the rib 401 is arranged on the front side (positive side in the y-axis direction) of the switch 120. When the operator operates the switch 120, a force to the front side is applied to the sub-connection board 100, but since the rib 401 is installed in this way, the sub-connection board 100 is suppressed from bending. Therefore, it is easy to operate the switch 120. Further, it is possible to prevent the sub-connection substrate 100 from being damaged due to bending.

Further, a rib 401 is formed on the front side of the sub-connection board 100 so as to surround the place where the connectors 121 and 122 are installed. Further, a rib 401 is formed on the front side of the sub-connection board 100 so as to surround the connectors 123 to 126. Further, a rib 401 is formed on the front side of the sub-connection board 100 so as to surround the connectors 127 to 129. Further, a rib 401 is formed on the front side of the sub-connection board 100 so as to surround the connectors 130 to 132. By arranging the ribs 401 in this way, it is possible to prevent the sub-connection board 100 from bending forward in the coupling and separation operations of the connectors 121 to 132. Therefore, it is easy to perform the joining work and the separating work of the connectors 121 to 132. Further, it is possible to prevent the sub-connection substrate 100 from being damaged due to bending.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be implemented in various other forms. Therefore, such embodiments are merely exemplary in all respects and should not be construed in a limited way. The scope of the present invention is set forth by the claims and is not bound by the text of the specification. Further, all modifications and modifications that fall within the equivalent scope of the claims are within the scope of the present invention.

10 Pachinko machine 41 Control board case 42 Base 100 Sub connection board 101 1st cover 102 Connector 114 5th finger hook 200 Sub control board 201 2nd cover 205 Connector 401 Rib 402 Boss 412 6th finger hook

Claims (3)

It is a gaming machine equipped with a board case,
The board case is
The first board on which the first connector is mounted and
A second board on which the second connector to be coupled to the first connector is mounted, and
The base portion on which the first board and the second board are installed, and
A first cover portion that covers at least a part of the first substrate,
A gaming machine comprising a second cover portion that covers at least a part of the second substrate. The base portion has a guide stand on which the first substrate is installed.
The first board can be moved to the second board side while being installed on the guide stand.
The guide base is such that the first connector can be coupled to the second connector by moving to the second board side with the first board installed on the guide base. Regulate the movement of
The game according to claim 1, wherein the guide base has a fixing portion for fixing to the first substrate in a state where the first connector and the second connector are coupled to each other. Machine. The first cover portion refers to a separation direction which is a moving direction of the first substrate when the first connector and the second connector are separated from the state where the first connector and the second connector are coupled. Has a separation cover finger hook with a substantially vertical surface,
In a state where the first connector and the second connector are coupled to each other, the base portion is located near a position along the separation direction from the separation cover finger hook portion and is located near the first cover portion for separation. Has a base finger hook,
In a state where the first connector and the second connector are coupled, the distance along the separation direction with respect to the first connector and the second connector is such that the separation base finger hook portion is the separation cover finger. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gaming machine is longer than the hanging portion.

Images