JP2592681Y2 - Throwing game machine - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a throwing game machine in which a player competes to throw a target, for example, a ball, at a target and hit it.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a throwing game machine as described above, for example, a player throws a ball at a target, for example, a doll model placed in front of the player, and competes whether the ball hits the target. A so-called ball throwing game machine is known. In this game machine, a large number of balls are stored and prepared in a predetermined storage area that can be reached by a player, and the player takes out the balls one by one from the storage area and throws them at a target. ing.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional ball throwing game machine, an adult, that is, a person who can throw a ball in a direction according to his / her own intention, in other words, a person who is excellent in pitching control, plays a game. There is no particular problem when the player is a player, but when a player who has poor pitch control such as an infant becomes a player, the ball is often thrown in a direction completely away from the target, and the game is not sufficiently performed. There was a problem of not being able to enjoy it.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a throw-out game machine which can be sufficiently enjoyed by infants and the like.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a throwing game machine according to the present invention includes a throwing game machine in which a player competes for throwing a target at a target and hitting it. A target moving on the board, a plurality of guide rails extending toward the movement path of the target below the field board and inclined and arranged so that the target side is high and the player side is low, and the guide rails And an object to be slidable along the object.

In this throwing game machine, a target is reciprocated in a lateral direction with respect to a player, a plurality of guide rails are provided in a direction perpendicular to a moving path of the target, and an object to be projected is mounted on each guide rail. It can be configured to be provided.

[0007] Further, when a torque load exceeding an allowable limit is applied to the object, the object can be configured to rotate about an axis.

[0008] In addition, a projection object locking means for stopping the projection object from descending to the player side along the guide rail can be provided at an intermediate position of the guide rail.

A so-called competitive throwing game machine can be constructed by providing a field board on each side of the target and providing a guide rail and a target on each of the field boards.

Further, the target is formed by imitating an animal having a mouth-equivalent portion, and a head portion above the mouth-equivalent portion moves up and down in parallel with a jaw portion below the mouth-equivalent portion. Mimics the opening and closing operation of the mouth.

[0011]

The target moves laterally or up and down on the field board. The player pushes or hits the throwee toward the target so as to hit the moving target. For example, the extruded object moves up the field board diagonally along the guide rail and hits the target when there is a target ahead, and the game score is added. The subject, which has climbed and moved, then naturally descends along the guide rails by the action of gravity and automatically returns to a position where the player can reach.
The target moves freely within the range constrained by the guide rail, and does not move in any other direction. Accordingly, an infant or the like having poor pitching control can accurately push or hit the target to the target.

[0012]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a throwing game machine according to the present invention. In this game machine, a target 1 imitating a monster and a projectile 2 imitating a bomb are arranged on a field board 3. The field board 3 is inclined such that the target 1 side is high and the game position A side is low, for example, at an inclination angle of about 10 °. In the case of the embodiment, five projected objects 2 are provided.

The field board 3 is provided with five grooves 4 extending in the direction of the target 1 from the gaming position A side in parallel with each other. On the back side of these grooves 4, as shown in FIG.
Guide rails 5 fixed to the back surface of the field panel 3 are provided one by one corresponding to the respective grooves 4, and the carriers 6 are fitted into the guide rails 5 so that they can slide freely. On the surface of the carrier 6, a support rod 7 bent in an L-shape as viewed from the direction of arrow B is fixed.
The projecting object 2 is fixed to the upper end of the support rod 7 via a torque limiter 8.

Now, considering the axis L1 passing through the support rod 7, when a torque load exceeding the allowable limit is applied to the projecting object 2 around the axis L1, the torque limiter 8 causes the projecting object 2 to move. Rotation in the load direction about the axis L1 is allowed. This allowable torque load is set to a relatively large torque load as in a case where a normal adult tries to forcibly rotate the subject 2. Guide rail 5
L-shaped locking piece 9, electromagnetic solenoid 10
And a projecting object locking device 12 constituted by a tension spring 11. The locking piece 9 includes a stationary support shaft 13.
And is elastically urged by a spring 11 to rotate counterclockwise.

Returning to FIG. 1, a target groove 14 extending in a direction perpendicular to the projection target groove 4 is formed in the field panel 3 below the target 1. Also, below the field panel 3,
That is, the mouth opening / closing drive device 15 is disposed inside the housing,
As shown in FIG. 2, the target 1 is supported by an output rod 16 extending from the mouth opening / closing drive device 15 and vertically passing through the groove 14. As shown in FIG. 1, the mouth opening / closing drive device 15 is fixed on an endless annular chain 17 spanned between a pair of pulleys 18a and 18b, and the endless chain 17 is driven by a motor 19 to reciprocate and rotate. . When the endless chain 17 rotates reciprocally,
The target 1 supported thereby reciprocates along the groove 14, that is, in a direction perpendicular to each of the to-be-projected grooves 4, that is, in the lateral direction to the left and right of the player.

In FIG. 2, a rack 2 formed at the lower end of an output rod 16 is provided inside a mouth opening / closing drive device 15.
0, a pinion 21 that meshes with the rack 20, and a motor 22 that rotationally drives the pinion 21 are provided. In the figure, reference numeral 23 indicates a roller, and reference numeral 24 indicates a rail. The target 1 made to imitate a monster has a head 25 and a jaw 26, and a mouth 27 is formed therebetween. The output rod 16 is guided by the guide roller 29 to the body 2 of the target 1.
The head 25 is fixed to the upper end portion of the diaper 8 and the jaw 26.

As shown in FIG. 3, the mouth opening / closing drive device 15
, A detection piece 30 formed of a thin plate is fixed. The detecting piece 30 moves in parallel with the driving device 15 along the groove 14 integrally with the driving device 15, but the field plate 3 (FIG.
The optical sensor 31 is provided at a position below (refer to FIG. 1) and along the movement path of the detection piece 30 so as to correspond to each of the projection target grooves 4. Detecting piece 3 that moves together with drive device 15
When 0 passes through these optical sensors 31
, An output signal, that is, a target detection signal.

An object detection sensor 32 constituted by an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, or any other sensor, one at a position below the field board 3 (see FIG. 1) at the upper end of each object receiving groove 4. Is provided. Groove for subject 4
When the projectile 2 thrown up along with approaches each sensor 32 to a predetermined interval, an output signal from each sensor 32,
That is, a target detection signal is output, and the signal is sent to the control device 32. The control device 32 has a built-in computer, and controls the operation of each of the target drive motor 19 (see FIG. 1) and the mouth drive motor 22 (see FIG. 2) based on the input signals. , And controls the operation of the electro-optical display device 33 formed by the plurality of light-emitting segments.

The operation of the throwing game machine having the above configuration will be described below.

When the game is started, in FIG.
Each to-be-projected object 2 descends to the lowermost position of each of the grooves 4 by its own weight. When the game is started, the target driving motor 1
9 starts and the mouth drive 15 and thus the target 1 reciprocate along the groove 14 as indicated by the arrows CC '. FIG.
In step (1), the electromagnetic solenoid 10 is energized and turned on, whereby the locking piece 9 is pulled downward as shown by the solid line to open the movement path of the support rod 7. The player stands at the game position A in FIG. 1, and selects an appropriate target 2 with aiming at the moving target 1 and pushes or hits it toward the target 1.

The pushed object 2 is guided by a guide rail 5.
Field board 3 inclined while guided by (see FIG. 4)
, And is normally climbed up to the upper end position of the groove 4 and detected by the corresponding detection sensor 32 (see FIG. 3), and the object detection signal at that time is sent to the control device 32. On the other hand, in FIG. 3, when the target 1 is present in front of the groove 4 that guides the target 2 pushed out by the player, the corresponding optical sensor 31 detects the detection piece 30 and the target detection signal at that time is detected. It is sent to the control device 32. When simultaneously receiving both the target detection signal and the target detection signal, the control device 32 determines that the target 2 has hit the target 1 according to the player's intention, and performs a predetermined hit operation. Execute. For example, the display value of the electric light display device 33 is added, or the target driving motor 1 is added as necessary.
The target 1 is gradually reciprocated at a high speed by increasing the rotation speed of the target 9.

When it is determined that a hit has occurred, the mouth opening / closing motor 22 is operated in FIG.
Lift. As a result, the head 25 fixed to the upper end of the rod moves in a parallel upward direction relative to the jaw portion 26, and operates as if the mouth 27 of the target 1 is wide open. A normal mouth opening / closing mechanism can be considered as a so-called pivotally connected head 25 and jaw 26 that are rotatable with each other near the back of the head, and the mouth is opened and closed by relatively rotating the two. It is a structure called. However, with this structure, the mouth 27 cannot be opened and closed greatly, and a relatively large impression cannot be given to a player standing relatively far away. In contrast, the head 25
According to the present embodiment in which the opening and closing operation of the mouth portion 27 is expressed by translating in parallel with the jaw portion 26, a great impression can be given to a player who is far away. Also, the mechanism itself for the opening and closing operation is simple.

Even when the target 2 reaches the upper end of the groove 4 and is detected by the sensor 32, if the target 1 is not present at the position in front of the groove 4,
No target detection signal is generated by the optical sensor 31. In this case, the control device 32 determines that the target 2 has not hit the target 1.

In FIG. 1, when the projecting object 2 reaches the upper end position of the groove 4, then the projecting object 2 descends along the guide rail 5 (FIG. 4) by the action of its own weight, and moves to the game position A. Automatically return to a close initial position. Therefore, the player can continuously play the throwing game. When the game time is over, the power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 10 is cut off and turned off in FIG. 4, and the tip of the locking piece 9 pulled by the spring 11 is moved to the moving path of the support rod 7 as shown by a chain line. To come out. In this state, when the thrown object 2 is pushed upward along the groove 4 by the player or the game machine manager, the thrown object 2 once passes through the locking piece 9, then descends by its own weight, and It stops at the position by being hooked on the tip of the stop piece 9. Thus, as shown by reference numeral P in FIGS. 1 and 3, each of the projectiles 2 is held stationary at an intermediate position P of the field board 3 and held so that human hands cannot touch it until the next game starts. You.

As shown in FIG. 4, since the torque limiter 8 is interposed between the projecting object 2 and the support rod 7, the player may intentionally or erroneously move the projecting object 2 When the torque load is applied, the projecting object 2 rotates around the axis L1 to avoid damage to the projecting object 2, the support rod 7, and the like.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the throwing game machine according to the present invention. This embodiment differs from the previous embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that both sides of the target 1 are
Field boards 43a and 43b inclined in opposite directions
It is that was arranged. The configuration attached to each field panel 43a or 43b is the same as that relating to the field panel 3 shown in FIG.

According to this embodiment, the opposing gaming position A
A plurality of players can simultaneously play a game at two locations 1 and A2, that is, a so-called competitive game can be played.
In this competitive game, it is desirable that the target 1 be configured to be rotatable around the central axis L2 at an angle of 180 °. Thereby, two game positions A1
And target 1 in each direction of the player standing on A2
Can be turned alternately.

FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment according to the present invention. This embodiment differs from the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that the target 1 reciprocates along an arc-shaped guide groove 34. Other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment of FIG. According to this embodiment, the operation modes of the target 1 are diversified, and the fun as a game is improved.

FIG. 7 shows a fourth embodiment according to the present invention. This embodiment is different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that the projection target groove 4 and a guide rail (reference numeral 5 in FIG. 4) disposed on the back side thereof extend toward the target 1 while spreading radially. It is located in. Other configurations are the same as those of the embodiment of FIG. According to this embodiment, both the direction in which the projected object 2 is pushed out and the distance that the projected object 2 moves to the target 1 are diversified, and the fun as a game is improved.

FIG. 8 shows a fifth embodiment according to the present invention. This embodiment is different from the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 in that the field plate 3 is formed in a conical shape, the target 1 reciprocates along the arc-shaped guide groove 34, and the projecting object groove 4 and the back side thereof. Is arranged so that the guide rail (reference numeral 5 in FIG. 4) is radially narrowed toward the target 1. According to this embodiment, since the existence range of the thrown body 2 near the game position A is widened, the player will aim at the target 1 while greatly reaching or moving around in the game position A, The game becomes even more interesting.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the conical field plate 3 is provided in a range of approximately 180.degree., That is, as a semi-conical surface. Can also be formed. In this way, the player can aim at the target 1 from any position within the range of 360 °.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to some preferred embodiments, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the technical scope described in the claims. it can.

For example, instead of moving the target 1 horizontally with respect to the player, the target 1 can be moved vertically. Further, the number of the projecting object 2 and the grooves 4 and the guide rails 5 for guiding the projecting object 2 can be any number other than five, and may be one in some cases. The configuration for determining whether or not the projectile 2 has hit the target 1 may employ any configuration other than the configuration using the target detection sensor 31 and the projection target detection sensor 32. For example, a magnetic sensor can be configured by installing a magnetic sensor on one of the target 1 and the projecting object 2 and providing a magnet on the other.

[0034]

According to the present invention, the moving direction of the thrown object is regulated in a specific direction by the guide rail, so that even a toddler or the like who is poor in pitching control can fully enjoy the throwing game.

According to the throwing game machine of the second aspect,
Interestingness as a game is improved as compared with the case where there is only one castee and one guide rail.

According to the throwing game machine of the third aspect,
Even when the player handles violently, damage to the target can be prevented.

According to the throwing game machine of the fourth aspect,
It is possible to secure a place where the projectile is placed during standby when the game is not performed.

According to the throwing game machine of the fifth aspect,
A so-called competitive game can be played, and the game is diversified.

According to the throwing game machine of claim 6,
The opening and closing operation of the mouth with respect to the target can be largely performed by a simple mechanism, and a strong impression can be given to a player who sees this.

According to the throwing game machine of claim 7,
The operation mode of the target is diversified, and the game becomes interesting.

According to the throwing game machine of claim 8,
The game mode becomes interesting because the operation mode of the projectee is diversified.

According to the throwing game machine of the ninth aspect,
The manner in which the player throwing the thrown object moves is diversified, and the game becomes interesting.

[0043]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a throwing game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side sectional view showing a main part of an internal structure of the throwing game machine.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a method of detecting a hit of a target against a target.

FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of a main part of the throwing game machine in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the throwing game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the throwing game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the throw-out game machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the throwing game machine according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Target 2 Projected object 3 Field board 4 Subjected groove 5 Guide rail 6 Carrier 7 Support rod 8 Torque limiter 9 Locking piece 10 Electromagnetic solenoid 11 Extension spring 12 Projected object locking device 15 Opening / closing drive device 20 Rack 21 Pinion 22 Motor 25 Head 26 Jaw 27 Mouth A, A1, A2 Game Position

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Masatoshi Takai 2-8-5 Tamagawa, Ota-ku, Tokyo Namco Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-U 4-136280 (JP, U) JP-A 58 -16188 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁶ , DB name) A63F 9/02 A63F 9/00 504

Claims (9)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A throwing game machine in which a player throws a target at a target and competes for hitting the target, a target moving on a field board, and extending toward a moving path of the target below the field board. And a plurality of guide rails arranged at an angle so that the target side is high and the player side is low, and a projecting body provided so as to be able to slide freely along the guide rails. Throwing game machine. 2. A target is reciprocated in a lateral direction with respect to a player, a plurality of guide rails are provided in a direction perpendicular to a moving path of the target, and an object to be projected is provided on each guide rail. The throwing game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: 3. The throwing game machine according to claim 1, wherein when a torque load exceeding an allowable limit is applied to the object, the object rotates around an axis. 4. A throwing object according to claim 1, wherein a throwing object locking means for stopping the thrown object from descending to the player side along the guide rail is provided at an intermediate position of the guide rail. game machine. 5. The throwing game machine according to claim 1, wherein field boards are provided on both sides of the target, and a guide rail and a projecting object are provided on each of the field boards. 6. The target is formed by imitating an animal having a mouth-equivalent portion, and a portion above the mouth-equivalent portion is opened and closed by moving up and down in parallel with a portion below the mouth-equivalent portion. The throwing game machine according to claim 1, which operates. 7. The throwing game machine according to claim 1, wherein the target moves so as to draw an arc trajectory on the field board. 8. The throwing game machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of sets of guide rails and a target are provided, and the guide rails are arranged so as to radially spread toward the target. 9. A plurality of sets of guide rails and an object to be projected are provided, the target moves so as to draw an arc trajectory on the field board, the field board is formed into a conical surface, and the plurality of guide rails are provided on the target. 2. The throw-out game machine according to claim 1, wherein the throw-out game machine is arranged so as to be radially tapered.