JP2556423Y2 - Ball return device in pachinko island - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

The present invention relates to a prize ball return device for returning a prize ball obtained in a pachinko game to a pachinko island stand, in which a device for controlling a printing device or the like which is a counting management device of the prize ball return device is housed. Things.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a prize ball obtained by a player is stored in a ball box provided at a game hall and transported to a prize exchange area or a prize ball counting device at the island end of Pachinko Island stand.
The prize ball had been returned.

[0003] However, in order to return the returned prize balls to the pachinko island again, a large storage tank called a base tank required for temporarily storing the returned prize balls is required. . In addition, a pachinko ball must be polished and transported, and a reduction machine that transports the required amount of balls from the base tank to the storage tank of each pachinko island stand and a transport gutter to transport the pachinko island stand are also required. Become. In addition, the required amount of balls is transported directly from the base tank to the storage tank of Pachinko Island, or the balls are transported to other storage tanks of Pachinko Island via Pachinko Island, and then to the whole hole of Pachinko Island. As the balls are supplied, the amount of the balls stored in the storage tanks of each pachinko island stand becomes uneven, and a device for equalizing the amount of the balls in the storage tanks is required. For this reason, the apparatus is complicated, and the period and cost required for facility construction are enormous, and there are many problems in maintenance of the apparatus. Furthermore, a decisive means for quickly and accurately averaging the storage tanks of Pachinko Island has not been proposed.

In order to accommodate a large number of prize balls obtained in a ball box and transport them to a prize exchange hall or a prize ball counting device provided at the end of the pachinko island stand, a powerless elderly person or a female player It was very troublesome for me.

In order to solve such a problem, the applicant of the present invention disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. Hei 7-51106, one prize ball returning device corresponding to each pachinko machine arranged in a pachinko island stand. It was proposed that there is no need to move with the acquired prize balls, the prize balls could be returned at the place where they were playing, and the amount of balls stored on the pachinko island stand was not biased.

[0006]

However, since one prize ball counting device is provided for one pachinko machine, it is difficult to constantly monitor all prize ball counting devices. Improper operation such as stealing eyes and changing the numerical value of the printing device maliciously by making full use of magnets, wires, etc., malfunctioning counting parts by magnetic action using a strong magnet, etc. Many accidents occurred, such as inducing trouble with the hall due to the inability to read and charging an unreasonable amount.

Further, since it is mounted on a counter at the bottom of the pachinko machine and is provided in a narrow space, there are many replacement parts such as receipts and printing devices, and it is difficult to perform maintenance and replacement of parts. Was.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to strictly control the counting in a ball return device, to protect an electronic brain or a command device from the outside, Providing a system in which important control boards, etc. are integrally built in an independent unit case and are made detachable so that they can be maintained and maintained from outside the pachinko island stand, and a device that protects the ball return device from misuse by customers Is to do.

[0009]

According to the present invention, a prize ball provided on a pachinko island stand corresponding to each pachinko machine and returned by a player to a storage tank provided inside the pachinko island stand is returned. A ball return device, wherein the ball return device is configured to store a prize ball obtained from the pachinko machine, a counting unit for counting a prize ball returned from the storage unit to the storage tank, and processed. A display device for displaying the number of balls, a main body processing device provided with a function of printing the number of balls displayed on the display device, and an open / close for unlocking and attaching / detaching the main body processing device from outside the pachinko island stand. Opening / closing means, the main body processing device is at least separable from the ball return device, a printing means for printing on printing paper, and a counting table for processing the value counted by the counting means and displaying on the display device It is characterized in that it comprises a means.

[0010]

The number of prize balls based on the pressing of the settlement button due to the return of the ball by the player, the number of operations of the pachinko machine 1, the number of divisions, and the number of special prizes are counted and managed by the mini computer, and a signal from the management device is provided. Based on the command, it is recorded and printed on a printing paper 17 of a printing unit (not shown) and returned to the player by a receipt.

In case of trouble or inspection, a locking device (not shown) provided on the opening / closing door 19 of the waist plate portion 3 of the pachinko island stand A is opened by a special key, and the locking device is pulled out from the main body 15 as the management device. By pulling out the insertion portion provided through, only the main body portion 15 can be easily attached and detached. When the player intentionally opens the opening / closing door 19, it is configured to notify the clerk immediately such as an alarm lamp and a voice display means. Further, since the replacement time of the printing paper 17 provided inside the opening / closing door 19 is also displayed, the replacement is easy only by opening the opening / closing door 19 of the waist plate portion 3.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a ball return device 10 which is a main part of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a pachinko island stand A in which the ball return device 10 of the present invention is attached to a lower portion of the pachinko machine 1. It is shown.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, a pachinko machine stand A is provided with a pachinko machine 1 arranged in a horizontal direction, and a curtain plate 34 is provided on a top portion of the pachinko machine 1 in a longitudinal direction so that various decorations can be made. ing. Further, the pachinko machine stand A is provided with a ball return device 10 which is a main part of the present invention integrally with a lower portion of the pachinko machine 1 and is formed to have the same width as the pachinko machine 1.
And a counter 2 projecting vertically and horizontally. Further, the pachinko island stand A has the same width as the pachinko machine 1 at the lowermost portion, and a waist plate portion 3 described below is provided below the counter 2.

The pachinko island stand A is used to collect a prize ball or an out ball returned from each pachinko machine 1 into a storage tank (not shown) inside the pachinko island stand A. A gutter (not shown) inclined toward the storage tank is provided. Further, a replenishing mechanism (not shown) for replenishing the balls pumped from the storage tank by a lifting device (not shown) to each of the pachinko machines 1 is provided above the pachinko island stand A.

In the lower part of the pachinko machine 1, an upper plate 28 for receiving a prize ball obtained in the game and discharged from the pachinko machine 1 or a ball purchased by the ball lending machine is integrally formed, and the upper plate 28 is fired. The ball is inclined and provided so as to roll in the direction of the device 35. The upper plate 28 is provided with an upper ball removal button 32 on the right side so that the obtained premium balls and the like can be discharged to the lower plate 4 at the lower portion. It rolls in the direction of the launching device 35, passes through the inside of the pachinko machine 1, and is discharged to the lower tray 29 of the lower plate 4. The lower plate 4 has a lower tray 29 in the center of the drawing for receiving the overflow balls overflowing from the upper plate 28. Lower tray 2
9 is provided with a ball removal button 33 on the right side, and by pressing the ball removal button 33 downward, a discharge port 36 provided at the lower part of the lower tray 29 is opened, and the lower tray 29 is opened.
Ball return device 1 described below at the bottom via a communication pipe B
It can be discharged to zero. The communication pipe B has an upper part at the lower part of the lower tray 29 of the pachinko machine 1 and a lower part at the ball return device 10.
To the transparent plate 30. The lower receiving tray 29 is provided with a gentle inclination toward the discharge port 36 in order to easily roll the ball to the discharge port 36.

Next, the ball return device 10 which is the gist of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is an enlarged side sectional view of the ball return device 10 mounted on the pachinko island stand A.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a ball returning device 10
Is provided corresponding to each pachinko machine 1 integrally with the counter 2. The counter 2 has a transparent transparent plate 30 buried in the center so that the storage of the balls can be confirmed. The transparent plate 30 is connected to the communication pipe B. Furthermore, the transparent plate 30
The ball storage unit 5 is provided at the lower part of the
A space is opened to allow the storage of the balls that have flowed down through the communication pipe B. Furthermore, the ball storage unit 5 has a ball amount detection sensor mounted inside, and when the ball amount is full, the balls are collected into the storage tank inside the pachinko island stand,
It is automatically counted by a counting switch provided in a communication passage (not shown) communicating with the gutter, and is stored in a computer described later.

The printing device 11 is formed integrally with the counter 2 adjacent to the ball storing section 5. Printing device 1
1 is provided with an operation section 38 by cutting off the tip of the counter 2, and a display window 12 is buried at a position slightly deviated from the operation section 38 in the direction of the pachinko machine 1. The display window 12 displays the value counted by the count sensor that counts the returned balls when returning the balls to the storage tank. Then, according to the number of balls displayed in the display window 12, the player performs an operation for performing settlement or returning the balls again.
Then, it is processed by the main body 15 according to the returned number of balls and displayed on the display window 12. The operation unit 38 is provided with the settlement button 13 and the ball return buttons 14a and 14b in a protruding manner, and each operation is performed by pressing the button. The player has the checkout button 1
By pressing 3, the number of balls displayed in the display window 12 can be settled and can be exchanged for a prize. When the ball return buttons 14a and 14b are pressed, the display window 12 is opened.
The ball is returned within the range of the number of balls displayed in, and the game can be played again.

Further, the printing apparatus 11 is provided with a printing paper tray 18 in which the counter 2 has a concave shape. The main body 15 is provided inside the counter 2 below the pachinko machine 1.

The main body 15 stores the data obtained by counting the returned balls by the count sensor, and is configured to be able to print on the printing paper 17 by the operation of the player. A minicomputer (not shown) for managing the number of stops and the like is provided internally. The main body 15 is provided with a plug-in portion (not shown) through which electric wiring from the minicomputer or the like can be drawn out, and is formed in a unit case shape. The insertion portion can be easily attached and detached by providing the main body portion 15 in a position close to the pachinko island stand A, and the main body portion 15 can be easily attached and detached at the time of failure, inspection, replacement, or the like.

The printing paper 17 is housed in a roll shape below the main body 15 and is supported by a shaft 41. The shaft 41 is detachably engaged with the paper attaching / detaching portion 39. The paper attaching / detaching portion 39 is capable of pivotally supporting the shaft 41, and has a groove 4 which is open obliquely upward toward the inside of the pachinko island stand A.
2 are formed. The printing paper 17 is wound up and printed along with the rollers 40, 40 under the command of the minicomputer, becomes a receipt, and is discharged to the printing paper tray 18. At this time, the receipt is discharged from the printing paper discharge port 31 immediately below the pachinko machine 1. Printing paper outlet 3
1 is provided in the main body 15 so as to open toward the printing paper tray 18.

Next, the pachinko island stand A has a waist plate portion 3 formed below the counter 2, and the waist plate portion 3 is provided in a plate shape covering the lower part of the pachinko island stand A and is suspended from the counter 2. The waist plate portion 3 has an opening window 20 which is opened immediately below the printing device 11 and is provided with an opening / closing door 1 which can be fitted to the opening window 20.
9 is installed. The opening / closing door 19 has a locking portion 2 at one end of the lower part.
7, and can be opened and closed to the front using the locking portion 27 as a support shaft. Further, the opening / closing door 19 is provided with a key device (not shown), and when an outsider touches the opening / closing door 19, a switch signal is excited, and an alarm is sounded or a light is turned on by turning on a lighting switch on a game board surface. By doing so, a fraudulent pachinko machine is immediately found out and fraud is prevented.

When the opening / closing door 19 is closed, the remaining amount of the printing paper 17 cannot be confirmed. Therefore, in order to prevent the paper from running out, a notification display means (not shown) for notifying before the printing paper 17 runs out is provided. Provided.

Next, a description will be given of a replacement operation of the main body 15 such as a failure or inspection. Since the main body 15 is provided inside the counter 2, the opening / closing door 19 of the waist plate 3 is opened forward. In consideration of security, a locking device (not shown) that can be opened and closed with a dedicated key is provided for security and is opened with the dedicated key. First, the main unit 1 is opened from the opened door 19.
The electric wiring can be easily attached and detached by removing the insertion portion having the electric wiring of No. 5, the main body 15 can be detached from the counter 2, and can be detached and attached to the outside of the pachinko island stand. Further, the printing paper 17 is also in the paper attaching / detaching portion 39, and the shaft 41 is moved from the locking portion 42 having a groove formed so as to open toward the inside of the pachinko island table A to the inside of the pachinko island table A. It can be removed by pulling it up. Also, when attaching the main body 15, it is only necessary to attach electric wiring to the insertion portion and attach the main body 15 to the counter 2.

As a fraud prevention action, when the opening and closing door 19 is intentionally opened, an alarm lamp, a voice display means and the like are immediately notified to the clerk.

In this embodiment, the printing device 11 is individually provided corresponding to the pachinko machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 (for example, two
(For example, six printers), or a configuration in which several printing devices 11 are installed at each pachinko island A unit.

The opening direction and opening means of the opening / closing door 19 need not be limited.

Next, another embodiment for discharging a print will be described with reference to FIG. 4. The pachinko machine 1, the communication pipe B, the ball storage 5, the transparent plate 30, the main body 15, the waist plate 3 Is the same as in the previous embodiment, and will not be described.
Will be described. Regarding the printing device 50, the same reference numerals are used for the devices having the same configuration as the above embodiment, and the description is omitted.

The printing device 50 is provided so as to protrude from the counter 52 in an arc shape, and the settlement button 13, the ball return buttons 14a and 14b, the display window 12 are provided on the protruding arc-shaped upper end.
Are formed integrally. In addition, a window 58 is opened at the bottom of the concave portion 58 provided in a concave shape so that the discharged receipt can be taken out.

Below the window 58, a pair of rotating rollers 25 is provided.
a and 25b are provided. Rotating rollers 25a, 25
b is arranged in a row in the width direction with respect to the counter 52, one is supported by a drivable drive motor 34 provided in the counter 52, and the other is supported and fixed in the counter 52. . Also, a pair of rotating rollers 25a, 2
A transport belt 26 is stretched between 5b. The transport belt 26 can rotate with the rotation roller 25b rotated by the rotation of the drive motor 34.

After printing the counted number of balls on the printing paper 17, the printing device 50 configured as described above can send out the receipt to the window 58 by the rotating rollers 25a and 25b, and can easily discharge the receipt.

As is clear from the above description, the main body 15
Can be removed from the counter 2 together with the paper attaching / detaching portion 39 on which the printing paper 17 is mounted from the opening window 20 and the opening / closing door 19 can be easily mounted.
Further, the printing paper 17 is also locked by the paper attaching / detaching portion 39 and can be removed simply by pulling it up in the direction of the pachinko island table A. Therefore, the printing paper 17 can be easily removed. Since the shaft 41 can be mounted simply by fitting the shaft 41 to the locking portion 42, the attachment and detachment are extremely simple.

In addition, the ball storage section 5 and the printing device 11 are formed separately and independently, and the precision electronic components for controlling the counting built in the printing device 11 are the safest (for illegal) in the pachinko island stand A. In addition, it can be protected from noise damage at the play area in Pachinko Island stand A, and by installing maintenance that is indispensable on a daily basis from the outside, it will be mixed with gamers for illegal purposes, It can prevent damage that has a huge impact on business management. By installing the important device at a position away from the player, it is possible to prevent the possibility of flood damage when drinking water or the like is applied intentionally or carelessly. In addition, the electronic brain accumulation part which needs the most after in the ball return device 11 is configured to be detachable so that, for example, if a failure occurs during business hours, it can be dealt with simply by replacing immediately, No trouble with.

One embodiment according to the present invention has been described above.
It goes without saying that the design can be changed within the scope of the utility model registration claim.

[0035]

[Effect of the Invention] According to the device of the present invention, the function of processing the value counted in the storage section and the function of printing the number of prize balls adjusted by the player on the printing paper are integrated into the ball return device. And a door equipped with a locking device so that an outsider cannot easily take it out of the pachinko island stand or perform an unauthorized operation.This allows the device to be used for maintenance, inspection and replacement. By opening and closing the door by the clerk, it is possible to easily take out the main body to the outside of the pachinko island stand, it is also possible to simplify the mounting, and to prevent fraud beforehand.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a ball returning device.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an internal structure of the ball returning device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a pachinko island stand.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the ball returning device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine, 2 counter, 3 waist plate, 5 ball storage unit, 10 ball return device, 11 printing device, 12 display window, 15 body unit, 19 door door, A pachinko machine Isle of Eternal Youth.

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A pachinko machine corresponding to each pachinko machine.
It said and prize balls game customer has acquired provided on the Isle of Eternal Youth Pati
A ball return device for returning to a storage tank provided inside Nko Island stand, wherein the ball return device receives a prize ball obtained from the pachinko machine.
A storage unit for storing, and returning from the storage unit to the storage tank
Counting means for counting the number of prize balls to be processed, and the number of processed balls
Open a display device for displaying a main unit of the number of balls provided <br/> ability to print displayed on the display device, the locking and,
To attach / detach the main unit from outside the pachinko island
Opening and closing means for opening and closing the ball return device , wherein the main body processing device is separated from at least the ball return device.
Printing means for printing on printing paper, and counting means
Count display for processing the value counted in the above and displaying on the display device
Means for returning balls to a pachinko island.