JP2612370B2 - Pachinko machine safe ball processing equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a safe ball processing device for a pachinko machine,
More specifically, the present invention relates to a safe processing device for detecting a safe ball entering a winning port in a pachinko game one ball at a time and discharging the same.

(Prior art)

As is well known, in the pachinko machine, the safe balls generated during the game are derived in a single line from the collective road on the back side of the machine, and finally, the safe balls are discharged one by one in the safe ball processing unit. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by operating the prize ball discharge section once at a time in association with the safe ball processing. As an example of such a safe ball processing unit in a pachinko machine, a type in which safe balls are detected and discharged one by one is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application No. 63-110940 filed earlier by the present applicant. (Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 2-32881).

In this type of processing apparatus, as shown schematically in FIGS. 5 and 6, a sensor (35) installed in the middle of a passage (34) for a safe ball and control of a solenoid (31) (demagnetization and excitation) )
The first stopper (32) is alternately changed to the restraining position and the release position by the first stop, and the second stopper is alternately displaced in conjunction with the first stopper (32).
Stopper (33), and the normal first stop of FIG.
In the restricted state, the safe ball (B) (the ball ahead of the plurality of safe balls in the drawing) that has entered the detection unit of the sensor (35) from the passage (34) is once stopped by the first stopper (32) and detected. . Under this condition, when the solenoid (31) is excited at an appropriate time on the premise of the safe ball detection signal, both stoppers (32, 33) are alternately displaced to the opposite second regulating state as shown in FIG. While letting the ball open
The next ball is temporarily stopped above the sensor (35). Next, when the sensor (35) is not detected (OFF), the solenoid (3
When 1) is demagnetized at an appropriate time, both stoppers (32, 32) are alternately returned to the original state (FIG. 5). Thereafter, similarly, the next ball that has entered the detection section of the sensor (35) is detected as being stationary, and then released and discharged to process the balls one by one.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

In the conventional safe ball processing device described above, under appropriate control conditions of the solenoid (31) on the premise of detection of the presence or absence of a safe ball, the safe balls are preferably used one by one by normal alternating displacement of both stoppers (32, 33). Can be detected. However, since the access control process is performed by interlocking the two stoppers (32, 33) for many minutes, the entire apparatus tends to be large, and the two stoppers ( 32, 33) may cause poor interlocking with each other due to dirt and the like, mainly causing poor switching of the second stopper (33), delay in displacement, and the like. For both stoppers (32, 33), it is indispensable to establish linking conditions that can maintain a proper interlocking relationship with each other, and to accurately maintain the respective regulation positions with respect to the safe ball. , 33), the setting of the attachment position and the connection setting may be complicated.

[Object of the invention]

The present invention has been proposed in order to suitably solve the above-described problems, and the entire device is united into a main unit to reduce the size and simplify the handling, and to control the safe ball entry / exit operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a safe ball processing apparatus for a pachinko machine that can accurately detect and process each ball accurately.

[Means for solving the problem]

The safe ball processing device for a pachinko machine according to the present invention is a processing device for detecting and discharging one safe ball at a time, which is generated in a pachinko game and led out to a safe ball collecting path on the back side, wherein In the main body made of synthetic resin attached outside the outlet, the processing path is formed so as to be connected to the collective path and through which safe balls can be passed in and out in a continuous row, while being installed at a required portion facing the processing path. Detecting means capable of detecting safe balls one by one under the entry and exit conditions, a synthetic resin regulating member having first and second stoppers for the safe balls, and a regulating member installed outside the processing path to restrict the safe balls to the safe balls. An electromagnetic operating tool for appropriately switching the operation to the first and second regulating states, and a single unit is configured for each main body, and the regulating member is supported so as to be tiltable in a hanging state on an axis outside the processing path. And the first and second strikes facing the processing path. The hopper is integrally formed at an interval suitable for one safe ball and disposed below and above the detection means, and is connected to a switching member on the electromagnetic operation tool side as appropriate to control the switching of the electromagnetic operation tool. As a result, the first stopper is restrained and released from the preceding safe ball at the detection position of the detection means, and the second stopper is released from the next safe ball above the detection position. The invention is characterized in that the opening and closing of the two stoppers and the restraint are alternately controlled, and the safe balls are detected one by one to perform the discharging process.

[Action]

In the safe ball processing apparatus for a pachinko machine according to the present invention, the entire safe ball processing apparatus is small and easily handled, and can be easily installed at a position corresponding to the safe ball collecting path on the back side of the pachinko machine. When the safe ball generated during the pachinko game passes continuously from the collective road to the processing road in the implementation state of the apparatus, the preceding safe ball entering the detection position of the detecting means is moved to the normal first regulation. Detection is performed by temporarily stopping at the first stopper of the regulating member held in the state. The control member is switched to the control state 2 in accordance with the electromagnetic operating tool being energized and energized at an appropriate time on the premise of this detection condition, and the first stopper is moved to the off-road releasing position, and the second stopper is moved to the off-road release position. Displace to the restraint position in the road. As a result, the preceding safe ball at the detection position is released and passes downward, while the next safe ball above the detection position temporarily stops. Then, in response to non-detection of the detecting means, the electromagnetic operating tool is demagnetized and the regulating member is returned to the original state, and the first stopper is moved to the restraining position in the road, and the second stopper is moved to the outside of the road. Displace to the release position. As a result, the next safe ball enters the detection position immediately after being released, and is newly detected in a stationary state. Thereafter, similarly, by alternately displacing the first and second stoppers in the restricting operation of the restricting member each time, the safe balls are accurately controlled for the entry and exit of the safe balls one by one in the leading order, and the detection process is performed.

〔Example〕

Next, a safe ball processing apparatus for a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings with specific examples.

First, the pachinko machine whose entire back side is schematically illustrated in FIG. 1 will be briefly described. A set board (2) made of synthetic resin is mounted and set on the back side of the front frame (1). A payout device (3) for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the safe ball is provided on the right side in the figure, while a collective path (4) for the safe ball is provided in the lower side of the set board (2) in the figure. It is molded and a safe ball processing device (M) described below is provided outside this outlet.
Is set. In this way, all the safe balls entering each winning port (6) of the game board (P) during the game are led out from the collective path (4) to the safe ball processing device (M) side. In addition, the code | symbol (5) in FIG.

The safe ball processing apparatus (M) according to the present embodiment described above has a second
As shown in FIG. 3, as a basic configuration, one synthetic resin main body (7) which is detachably attached to a predetermined portion outside the exit of the collective path (4) allows a safe ball to pass therethrough. While a processing path (8) is formed, one restricting member (10) made of synthetic resin for restricting the passage of the safe ball by restricting and releasing the safe ball by a restricting operation each time, and this restricting member. An electromagnetic operating tool (13) that alternately switches the member (10) to each of the restricted states, and a safe ball whose passage is restricted by the regulating member (10) in the course of the processing unit (8) can be detected one by one. Detection means (20) is assembled,
The whole is constituted by the main body (7).

In such a safe ball processing device (M), the main body (7) is formed into a size that fits into the space at the lower right of the set board (2) shown schematically in FIG. The mounting recess (9) for the regulating member and the escape port (7a) are formed in the upper part and the right wall part shown in the figure, and are attached outside the right wall part. The seat (12) is integrally formed. The processing path (8)
Are an inflow (8a) of an appropriately descending slope communicating with the collecting path (4), a hanging outflow (8c) communicating with the ball emptying path (5), and both paths (8a, 8c). Between (8b) and
It communicates in an almost U-shape. The installation recess (9)
And the communication section (8b) are a series of open spaces.

On the other hand, the regulating member (10) has its upper end attached to the shaft (11) in the installation recess (9) and is supported so as to be tilted to the left and right in a hanging state. 8)
A first stopper (18) for a preceding safe ball that can be displaced in and out of the outgoing path (8c) is projected, and a second stopper for a next safe ball that can be displaced in and out of the communication path (8c) is provided at the center inside. Two stoppers (19) are protruded, and both (18, 19) are arranged at a clearance of one safe ball. In addition, in the first regulating state at the time of the normal safe ball detection shown in FIG. 2, the regulating member (10) connects the second stopper (19) to the left inside of the communication path (8c) of the processing path (8). The member is directly locked in the locking concave portion (21), and the whole member is statically held at an appropriate hanging position. Incidentally, the shaft (11) is a fixed shaft which has been positioned and attached in advance when the main body (7) is formed.

On the other hand, the electromagnetic operation tool (13) is a flapper type solenoid as shown in the figure, and the main body (7)
Is mounted on the mounting seat (12) of the pachinko machine with screws (14), and is energized and excited from a normal demagnetized state under appropriate drive control by a controller (not shown, but a control circuit device) in the pachinko machine. Then, a magnetic force can be generated at the magnetically bonded portion (13a). And this operation tool (13)
At the front end (left end in the figure) of the frame (15),
The switching iron piece (16) which is magnetically attached and released in a) is tiltably supported, and the lower end of the iron piece (16) is connected to the elongated hole (10a) of the regulating member (10) in an engaged state. I have. The electromagnetic operating tool (13) is unitized in such a manner that the switching iron piece (16) is assembled to the frame (15) in advance and urged clockwise to the left by a spring (17).

The detecting means (20) is set and held in a concave portion (22) formed at the center of the main body (7), taking a safe ball passing type sensor as shown in the drawing as an example, and has a detection port ( 20a) with both stoppers (1
8, 19), and the communication section (8b) of the processing path (8)
And the outgoing path (8c), so that it is possible to detect the entry and exit of each safe ball. The safe ball detection signal from the detection means (20) is input to the above-described control circuit device.

[Action]

In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, in the pachinko game on the game board (P) side, each safe ball entering each winning opening (6) is introduced into the collecting path (4) of the set board (2). Thereafter, finally, the above-mentioned safe ball processing device (M) detects the stopping of each ball one by one and then releases the stopping at an appropriate time to perform the discharging process. In each safe ball detection and discharge process, the payout device (3) is controlled based on the control of the controller.
Is controlled for each unit, and a set number of prize balls are paid out.

Therefore, an example of a safe ball detection processing mode by the operation of the safe ball processing device (M) of the present embodiment will be described. That is, in this processing apparatus (M), as an initial condition at the time of power-on, as shown in FIG. 2, when the electromagnetic operating tool (13) is stopped (demagnetized), the regulating member (10) is brought into the first regulated state. The first and second stoppers (18, 19) are held at a position immediately below the detection port (20a) of the detection means (20) and at an upper left outside position. Under this condition, the safe sphere derived from the collecting path (4) can be received from the entrance (8a) of the processing path (8) and can pass through the communication path (8b) toward the detection port (20a). .

Under such initial conditions, as shown in FIG. 2, in the case where a plurality of (three in FIG. 3) safe spheres pass in a continuous single-row state, first, the first sphere that is preceding the safe sphere (B ₁₎
After entering the detection port (20a), the first stopper (18)
Is temporarily stopped, and a part of the outer periphery is projected above the same mouth (20a) to stand by for stopping. At the time of the stop, the detecting means (20) detects the presence of a ball (ON) and sends the detection signal to the controller. To enter. Then, the second ball (B ₂ ) that has passed next is stopped in the communication path (8b) while being in contact with the first ball (B ₁ ), and the third ball (B) that has subsequently passed in ₃ ) is stopped at the exit end of the entrance (8a) while abutting on the _second ball (B2).

The electromagnetic operating tool (13) is energized and excited based on the energized output transmitted from the controller at an appropriate time in response to a signal at the time of detection of the stop of the first ball (B ₁ ). The switching iron piece (16) is magnetically held by the magnetic force generated in (13a) against the spring (17). As a result, the regulating member (1
0) is switched to the second regulation state shown in FIG.
The stopper (19) is advanced to the center of the communication path (8b) so that the second ball (B ₂ ) is stopped immediately above the detection port (20a) of the detection means (20), while the first stopper (18) is stopped. ) Is withdrawn from the escape port (7a) of the main body (7) to the outside to release the _first ball (B ₁ ). As a result, the first ball (B ₁ ) falls from the detection port (20a) and is discharged as it is through the outgoing route (8c) and the ball pull-out route (5) to the outside of the machine. Return to detection (OFF). Note that the third ball (B ₃ ) is stopped while abutting on the _second ball (B ₂ ).

Then, in response to the absence of the sphere after the detection processing of the first sphere (B ₁ ), the electromagnetic operating tool (13) is demagnetized based on the fact that the energization output from the controller is stopped at an appropriate time. By removing the magnetic force of the magnetically attached portion (13a), the switching iron piece (16) is returned to the original position by the spring (17).
Accordingly, the restricting member (10) is returned to the original first restricting state, and the first stopper (18) is returned immediately below the detection port (20a), and the second stopper (19) is moved to the detection port ( 20a)
Return to the upper left outside and release the _second ball (B ₂ ). As a result, the second ball (B ₂ ) enters the detection port (20a) immediately after release and stops at the first stopper (18). At this time, the ball presence detection signal of the detection signal (20) is input to the controller. You.
Note that the third ball (B ₃ ) falls into the communication path (8b) and stops while abutting on the _second ball (B ₂ ).

Thereafter, the same processing operation as described above is performed, and the detecting means (20)
And the displacement of the control member (10) to the second regulated state, and the operation of the operating tool (13) based on the absence of the ball detected by the means (20). The demagnetization and the return of the member (10) to the first regulated state are performed, and the two stoppers (18, 19) are alternately displaced at a predetermined timing, after the illustrated second ball (B ₂ ) is discharged. Subsequently, the third ball (B ₃ ) is detected in the same order of entry and exit, and is discharged. Finally, the processing apparatus (M) is kept in the initial condition shown in FIG. 1 and is on standby in a state where it can detect the safe ball thereafter.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the safe ball detection operation is performed by the safe ball processing device (M) described above, and the safe ball detection signal is input to the detection means (20) of the device (M). , The controller is an electromagnetic operating tool (13)
Before energizing the, the payout device (3) is operated to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls toward a ball dish (not shown).

In such a safe ball processing device (M) of the present embodiment,
In one main body (7) set outside the outlet of the collecting path (4) on the back side of the setting board (2), a processing path (8) is formed and a restriction having two stoppers (18, 19). Incorporating the electromagnetic operating tool (13) and the detecting means (20) which are made into one part including the member (10), the switching iron piece (16),
The whole can be made compact and can be handled as a one-unit instrument. As a result, in the course of use in a pachinko machine, for example, it is easy to cause a defective safe ball to enter or exit due to dirt in the processing path (8), or the electromagnetic operating tool (13)
When the malfunction is likely to occur due to the deterioration of the detection means (20) or the detection means (20), it can be quickly and easily replaced and set with a new processing device (M).

In addition, since the regulating member (10) is directly supported on the shaft (11) integrally positioned and fixed at the time of molding the main body (7), the member (10) is long and accurately supported to stably. Can be tilted. In this restricting member (10), the first and second stoppers (18, 19) are integrally formed at predetermined positions spaced apart from each other by a safe ball. It is possible to always maintain a proper regulation positional relationship without any adjustment or the like. In addition, in each regulating operation of one regulating member (10), following the reference example in which the detected safe ball is stopped at the first stopper (18) in advance, the restraint of the second stopper (19) is continued. Since the entrance and exit are regulated in the timing of the release of the first stopper (18) and the release of the second stopper (19) following the restraint of the first stopper (18), a plurality of safe balls are continuously introduced. In this case, accurate stop detection and release / exit can be performed for each ball.

〔The invention's effect〕

As described in detail in the above embodiment, the safe ball processing apparatus for a pachinko machine according to the present invention includes the first and second stoppers at predetermined positions of the processing path connected to the safe ball collecting path on the back side of the machine. The control member, which is provided with one regulating member disposed at a predetermined interval position and a detecting means, and which is appropriately switched by an electromagnetic operating tool, restricts the preceding safe ball to the detecting position. Of the preceding safe ball by the first stopper and the next safe ball by the second stopper under the control operation of being temporarily displaced from the first restricted state to the second restricted state to be released and returned to the original state. By performing the traffic regulation alternately at a predetermined timing, a plurality of safe balls can be accurately detected one by one in the order of preceding.

And since such a safe ball processing device was in the safe ball passage control mode by the above-mentioned control member, it was compared with the conventional type in which two separate stopper members were arranged and connected to each other. In the case of the device of the present invention,
The number of restricting members can be omitted to facilitate the assembly, and no adjustment of the two restricting positions is required at all. The structure can be simplified and the size can be reduced, and the malfunction of the safe ball entry / exit can be prevented. It is possible to avoid this and improve the reliability, and perform a long and good safe ball detection process.

In particular, in the safe ball processing apparatus of the present invention, while forming the processing path for the safe ball in the main body attached outside the exit of the collecting path for the safe ball, the detection means, the regulating member, and the electromagnetic operating tool are each assembled. Since it was attached to the body unit and configured as one,
The entire apparatus can be made compact and easily handled and stored. Moreover, since the main body having the processing path and the regulating member having the first and second stoppers are made of synthetic resin, both can be molded accurately and easily, and the main body can accurately connect the processing path to the collecting path. Molded into a passage shape,
The safe ball can always keep the smooth entry and exit, and the restricting member integrally molds the first and second stoppers, which are required to be consistent with each other, at the correct position, so that the accurate Traffic regulations can be maintained. Thereby, even when many safe balls pass through the processing path from the collective path, it is possible to accurately detect one ball at a time and at a predetermined time interval.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1 to 4 show an embodiment embodying the present invention,
FIG. 1 is a rear view schematically showing the entire pachinko machine in which the safe ball processing device is implemented, FIG. 2 is a partially broken front view showing the safe ball processing device in an initial state (first regulated state), and FIG. FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway front view showing the same device in an operating state (second regulating state), FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a regulating member for a safe ball, and FIGS. 5 and 6 are conventional safe ball treatments, respectively. It is a front view which briefly shows an apparatus. 2 is a set board, 4 is a collective path, 7 is a main body, 8 is a processing path, 10
Is a regulating member, 13 is an electromagnetic operating tool, 16 is a switching iron piece, 18 is a first stopper, 19 is a second stopper, and 20 is a detecting means.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A processing device for detecting and discharging one safe ball at a time, which is generated in a pachinko game and led out to a safe ball collecting path (4) on the back side, wherein the exit of the collecting path (4) is provided. In a synthetic resin body (7) attached to the outside, a processing path (8), which is connected to the collecting path (4) and through which safe balls can pass in and out in a continuous line, is formed. Detection means (20) installed at a required part facing 8) and capable of detecting safe balls one by one under the entry and exit conditions
A regulating member (10) made of synthetic resin having first and second stoppers (18, 19) for a safe ball, and a regulating member (10) installed outside the processing path (8) for the safe ball. An electromagnetic operating tool (13) that switches to the first and second regulated states as needed, and is configured as one unit for the main body (7), and the regulating member (10) is connected to the processing path (8). Outer shaft (11)
And the first and second stoppers (18, 19) facing the inside of the processing path (8) are tiltably supported in a hanging state.
Integrally molded at an interval suitable for the ball, the detection means (2
0), and is appropriately connected to the switching member (16) on the side of the electromagnetic operating tool (13). By controlling the switching of the electromagnetic operating tool (13), the regulating member (10) is moved to the first position. ,
In the alternate displacement to the second regulation state, the first stopper (18) is restrained and released from the preceding safe ball at the detection position of the detecting means (20), and the second stopper is released from the next safe ball above the detection position. A safe ball processing apparatus for a pachinko machine, wherein a stopper (19) is released and restraint is alternately controlled to enter and exit, and a safe ball is detected and discharged one by one.