JP2732192B2 - Pachinko ball launcher - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko ball firing device for hitting a pachinko ball on a game board such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a method of hitting a ball in this kind of pachinko ball firing device, a method of mechanically controlling the rotation of a motor and a gear in a gear device or the like is the mainstream, and a method of hitting a ball on a game board. In adjusting the firing speed (strength) of the ball to be thrown out, the tension of the spring in the device is set so that it can be arbitrarily adjusted by the rotation angle of the handle operated by the player. This handle
Usually fixed below the game board.

In the mechanical control by the gear device,
When the player moves the steering wheel by a predetermined angle or more, the ball is regularly fired after a lapse of a predetermined time from the point when the predetermined angle is exceeded. Also, for pachinko machines, etc., the number of balls that can be launched on the game board per unit time, that is, the number of fired balls per unit time, is determined to be up to 100 shots per minute by legal regulations, and if you shoot more than that, It is not allowed. Conventionally, based on such legal regulations, almost all pachinko ball shooting devices have been set so as to be able to shoot balls at a rate of 100 shots per minute or less.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional pachinko ball shooting device, a handle for adjusting the shooting speed (strength) of the ball is fixed to the lower side of the game board surface, so that the player can freely play the ball. Because you can not move it, if you play for a long time, the arm holding the handle will be tired or even hurt, and the shoulder that keeps the same posture will also be tired and painful, so it is easy to use. There was a problem that it was not good. To solve such a problem, a setting may be considered in which the firing speed (intensity) of the pachinko ball is adjusted by wireless remote control. However, the configuration is complicated and the cost may be increased.

Further, in the conventional pachinko ball firing device, since the ball is mechanically controlled to be launched, if the player moves the operation handle by a predetermined angle or more, the ball is fired from the point when the predetermined angle is exceeded. It is difficult to arbitrarily adjust the time up to this point because the configuration is complicated and the cost is increased. Therefore, a light hitting method in the operation of the steering wheel of the player (the operation time until the ball is fired is short),
It was not possible to produce a heavy hitting method (long operation time until ball firing).

Further, in the conventional pachinko ball firing device,
Since the number of balls to be fired per unit time is determined uniformly, it is not interesting for a player who has a spare time and wants to play a game for a long time. That is, a player who wants to play slowly can enjoy the game more when the number of shot balls per unit time is set to be smaller than the maximum value of 100 shots.

[0007] Furthermore, even if the player does not care about the length of time to play the game, at the beginning of the game, the ball is slowly hit on the game board, and if the ball hits any nail on the game board, If the number of balls fired per unit time is set low so that you can carefully observe the ball streaks in order to try and determine the ball streaks how the ball flies and enter the winning opening Is more convenient. In other words, if the number of shot balls is increased after discriminating the ball line, the winning probability can be increased, and the game can be enjoyed more.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and does not increase the cost, the firing speed (strength) of the ball, the number of balls to be fired in a certain time, and even the ball shooting. To provide an easy-to-use pachinko ball firing device that allows the player to freely adjust the length of operation time at his / her own hand, is rich in interest in the game, and does not accumulate fatigue on the arms and shoulders and is easy to use. It is an object.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the gist of the present invention is as follows. 1 By driving a rotary solenoid (21), a pachinko ball is played on a game board (1).
1) In the pachinko ball launching device (20) that strikes up,
A pulse oscillator (2) that outputs a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency
2) and the maximum value of the number of fired balls per predetermined time corresponding to the frequency of the pulse signal output by the pulse oscillator (22) is set, and the player can arbitrarily adjust the number of fired balls less than the maximum value. A frequency adjuster (22a) that allows a player to adjust the frequency of the pulse signal output by the pulse oscillator (22), and a pulse adjuster (22) that outputs the pulse signal in one cycle. arbitrarily adjusting the pulse width, the pulse width regulator capable of adjusting the ratio of the energization time and deenergization time for the rotary solenoid (21) in a one cycle of the pulse signal (22b), said pulse oscillator
Receiving the pulse signal from (22),
The rotor intermittently for a certain period of time according to the pulse width during the cycle.
Output amplifier (23) that feeds the solenoid (21)
And adjusting the output of the output amplifier (23) to
Of the ball by driving the tally solenoid (21)
And a current adjuster (24) that can adjust
The wires are respectively extended from the current adjuster (24), the frequency adjuster (22a) and the pulse width adjuster (22b) to the player side, and each adjuster can be adjusted by the player at the tip of the wire. The operation unit (30) is connected as a separate unit so as to be extendable and retractable, and can be used by removing it from a predetermined position on the pachinko machine.
Sons pachinko ball launcher, characterized in that had Unishi
You.

[0010]

[0011]

[0012]

The output amplifier (23) which receives the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator (22) supplies power to the rotary solenoid (21) intermittently for a fixed time according to the pulse width in one cycle of the pulse signal. Therefore, the frequency adjuster (22
By adjusting the frequency of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator (22) arbitrarily in a), the number of shot balls per unit time corresponding to the frequency can be arbitrarily set.

Since the output of the output amplifier (23) can be adjusted by the current adjuster (24), the firing speed (strength) of the ball can be arbitrarily adjusted easily and easily electrically. Further, the pulse width in one cycle of the pulse signal can be adjusted by the pulse width adjuster (22b), whereby the rotary solenoid (one cycle of the pulse signal corresponding to one shot of the ball) is released. The ratio of the energizing time and the non-energizing time to 21) can be arbitrarily adjusted. Therefore, it is possible to arbitrarily adjust the length of time from the start of operation of the handle or the like to the firing of the ball.

The wires from the current adjuster (24), the frequency adjuster (22a) and the pulse width adjuster (22b), which can increase the fun of the game, are respectively extended to the player side, and the leading end side of the wires is provided. By connecting each adjusting machine to the pachinko machine at a predetermined position by connecting the operating unit (30) which can be adjusted at hand by the player so that it can be extended and contracted separately
Or remove it from place and use it at hand.
Can also be used .

[0015] Thereby, the player can enter the game board (11).
There is no need to reach the handle or the like fixed to the side to keep the same posture, and the game can be enjoyed by remotely controlling each adjusting device by the operation unit (30) in a relaxed posture.

[0016]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 6 show one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the pachinko machine 10, a ball collecting case 15, a ball flow path 16, a ball polishing mechanism 17, and a pachinko ball firing device 20 are provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 has a board 11 and a handle 1 on the front side.
3 is provided. The handle 13 is not fixed to the pachinko machine 10, but is connected to the pachinko machine 10 by wiring, as described later, and the pachinko machine 10 is connected to the pachinko machine 10 by extending the wiring so that the player can use it at hand. Are configured separately.

The board surface 11 is a normal one whose surface is covered with a protective glass. Rails 12a, safe holes 12b, out holes 12c, safe ball guides 12d, nails, and tulips are provided at appropriate places on the gauge plate 12 behind the protective glass. Etc. are attached. The ball collecting case 15 has a gauge plate 1 so as to collect all the balls that have entered the safe hole 12b and the out hole 12c.
The bottom of the box 2 is attached so as to cover the back surface of the box 2. The bottom of the box 2 is inclined to the center so that the dropped balls are collected at the center.

The ball flow path 16 meanders right and left and descends to smoothly guide the balls collected by the ball collecting case 15 to the embossing portion 16a. The ball flow path 16 is arranged such that the front surface side is open at the folded portion, and the ball comes in contact with a polishing plate (polishing member) 17b driven by a motor 17a of the ball polishing mechanism 17 here.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko ball firing device 2
0 is a rotary solenoid 2 inside the case body 20a.
1. The hammer member 25 is swung at a predetermined speed by the
The ball T at the end 8a (the end of the ball flow path 16) is struck by the tip of the hammer member 25 and struck into the rail 12a.

The rotary solenoid 21 is shown in FIGS.
As shown in the figure, a yoke 21a also serving as a case, a coil 21b concentrically sandwiched between the yokes 21a, a rotor 21c and a shaft 21d disposed at the center thereof, and a rotor 21c
And the like for holding the bearing 21e.

The holder 25a for holding the mallet member 25 includes:
The shaft 21d is integrally rotatably fixed to the shaft 21d. The holder 25a is held in the starting position A ₀ by a spring 25f. When the coil 21b is energized, a magnetic circuit α is formed as shown in the figure, and a magnetomotive force is generated. The rotor 21c and the shaft 21d rotate in the direction of the stable point D ₀ (minimum magnetic resistance) due to the rotation force F given by the magnetomotive force of the coil 21b, and stop at a position balanced with the load. When the coil 21b is de-energized, the holder 25a is moved to the starting position A by the urging force of the spring 25f.
_The hammer member 25 is set so as to strike a ball.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in addition to the rotary solenoid 21, a pulse oscillator 22, a frequency adjuster 22a, and a pulse width adjuster 22b are provided inside a case body 20a of the pachinko ball firing device 20. , An output amplifier 23, and a current regulator 24 having a power switch 24a.

The pulse oscillator 22 is a device that outputs a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency to the output amplifier 23. The frequency adjuster 22a is a device that can arbitrarily adjust the length of one cycle T of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 22. More specifically, the frequency adjuster 22a presets the maximum legally determined number of shot balls of 100 shots per minute in advance, and allows the player to freely set the number of shot balls equal to or less than the maximum value. The frequency (the length of one cycle T) of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 22 so that it can be adjusted
Is set so that the player can adjust it arbitrarily.

The pulse width adjuster 22b includes a pulse oscillator 2
The pulse width in one cycle T of the pulse signal output by
For example, it is a device that can be arbitrarily adjusted to the widths a to c shown in FIG. That is, the pulse width adjuster 22b
Adjusts the pulse width in one cycle T of the pulse signal,
Rotary solenoid 2 by output amplifier 23 described later
The ratio of the energizing time and the non-energizing time to 1 can be arbitrarily adjusted. The specific configurations of the pulse oscillator 22, the frequency adjuster 22a, and the pulse width adjuster 22b are general and will not be described.

The output amplifier 23 is connected to the pulse oscillator 22
And a power supply for intermittently supplying power to the rotary solenoid 21 for a certain period of time according to the pulse widths a to c arbitrarily adjusted during one cycle T of the pulse signal. The current adjuster 24 is a device that can adjust the output of the output amplifier 23 to adjust the emission intensity of the hammer member 25 driven by the rotary solenoid 21. This current regulator 24
A power switch 24a is provided. The output amplifier 2
3 and the specific configuration of the current regulator 24 are also general, and thus description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, wires extend from the current adjuster 24, the frequency adjuster 22a, and the pulse width adjuster 22b, respectively.
An operation unit 30 that allows a player to adjust 4, 22, a, and 22 b at hand is separately connected. This operation unit 30
The power switch 24a of the current regulator 24 is turned ON / OFF, and the volume of the current regulator 24 for adjusting the output of the output amplifier 23 is included in the handle 13 shown in FIG.

That is, the power switch 24a is turned on by operating the handle 13, and the firing speed (strength) of the intermittently shot ball can be freely adjusted by the operation amount of the handle 13, and the pulse is controlled by the frequency adjuster 22a. The frequency of the pulse signal output from the oscillator 22 can be adjusted, and the pulse width of the pulse
Can also adjust the pulse width in one cycle T of the pulse signal output by. The wiring connecting the pachinko machine 10 and the handle 13 (the operation unit 30) allows the pachinko machine 10 to expand and contract from the pachinko machine 10 side to the player side as in this embodiment, and also interferes with the operation of the player through the floor or under the floor. They may be provided in advance so that they do not exist.

Next, the operation will be described. As shown in FIG.
The output amplifier 23 that receives the pulse signal from the pulse oscillator 22 supplies power to the rotary solenoid 21 that drives the hammer member 25 intermittently for a fixed time according to the pulse widths a to c in one cycle T of the pulse signal. At this time, when the coil 21b of the rotary solenoid 21 is energized, a magnetic circuit α is formed as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and a magnetomotive force is generated.

As a result, the rotor 21c and the shaft 21d
Is rotated in the direction of a stable point D ₀ (minimum magnetic resistance) by the rotation force F given by the magnetomotive force of the coil 21b, and stops at a position balanced with the load. Subsequently, when the coil 21b is de-energized, the holder 25 is biased by the spring 25f.
a is returned to the starting position A _0, hammer member 25 is punched a ball.

The pulse width in one cycle T of the pulse signal can be arbitrarily adjusted by the pulse width adjuster 22b, for example, the widths a to c shown in FIG. By adjusting this pulse width, the ratio between the energizing time and the non-energizing time to the rotary solenoid 21 in one cycle T of the pulse signal corresponding to the ejection of one ball can be arbitrarily adjusted. It is possible to arbitrarily adjust the length of time from the start of the operation of the steering wheel to the firing of the ball.

As a result, the player can adjust the pulse width adjusting machine 22.
Adjust b to lightly hit the handle 13 according to your preference (the operation time until ball firing is short)
Also, it is possible to produce a heavy hitting method (a long operation time until the ball is fired). For example, in the pachinko ball firing device 20 that fires 100 balls per minute, the ratio of the energizing time to the non-energizing time of the rotary solenoid 21 is 1: 9,
When digitally considered such as 2: 8, 3: 7, to 8: 2, 9: 1, in the case of 1: 9, the sensation at the time of hitting the ball becomes very light, while 9: In the case of 1, the feeling becomes very heavy.

When the pachinko machine 10 is shipped, the frequency of the pulse signal output from the pulse oscillator 22 by the frequency adjuster 22a corresponds to the legally regulated maximum value of the number of shot balls of 100 shots per minute. Is set in advance so as not to exceed the frequency to be used. Then, in the amusement arcade, by providing the operation unit of the frequency adjuster 22a outside so that the player can adjust himself, the player can output the pulse oscillator 22 by the frequency adjuster 22a below the maximum value. By adjusting the frequency of the pulse signal, the number of shot balls per predetermined time can be arbitrarily adjusted.

Thus, the player can adjust the frequency of the frequency adjuster 22a.
For example, after the game is started, the number of shot balls is set to be small at the beginning of the game, the ball is slowly launched on the game board surface 11, and after trying or discriminating the ball line how the ball enters the winning opening, Thus, it is possible to increase the number of shot balls, and to provide a game that is interesting for the player. In addition, a player who has enough time can enjoy the game for a long time by operating the frequency adjuster 22a to set the number of shot balls per unit time smaller.

Further, by the current regulator 24 for adjusting the output of the output amplifier 23, the firing speed (intensity) of the ball can be arbitrarily adjusted easily and easily electrically. That is, when the player pulls the handle 13 connected to the pachinko machine 10 by wire and performs a punching operation with the operation unit 30 in the handle 13, the power switch 2
4a is turned on, the power is turned on, and the ball is shot intermittently at a firing speed (strength) according to the operation amount.

Further, the operating unit 30 in the handle 13 pulled to the hand allows the player to perform not only the launching operation but also the frequency adjuster 22a and the pulse width adjuster 2 described above.
The adjustment of 2b can also be performed at hand. This eliminates the need for the player to reach for a handle or the like fixed to the board surface 11 and keep the same posture, and pulls the handle 13 to the user's hand to control each adjusting machine by the operation unit 30 in a relaxed posture. The game can be enjoyed by remote control. Thus, the pachinko machine 10 and the operation unit 30
In the case of connecting by a wire, the configuration can be simpler and easier than in the case of a wireless remote operation using light or the like, so that the cost can be reduced.

The safe hole 12b or the out-hole 1
The ball that has entered the ball 2 is collected by the ball collecting case 15 and polished by the ball polishing mechanism 17 on the way down the ball flow path 16, and then supplied to the punching portion 16 a again to be used cyclically.

[0037]

According to the pachinko ball launching apparatus of the present invention, the wiring is extended from the current adjuster, the frequency adjuster and the pulse width adjuster to the player side, and each adjuster is mounted on the leading end side of the wiring. Since the customer can connect the operation unit that can be adjusted at hand as a separate body, the simple configuration does not increase the cost, and the player reaches out to the handle etc. fixed to the game board side and keeps the same posture Without continuing, it is possible to enjoy the game by pulling the operation unit at hand and remotely controlling each adjuster with the operation unit in a relaxed posture.

That is, the operation of the current adjuster for adjusting the output of the output amplifier makes it possible to arbitrarily adjust the firing speed (strength) of the ball. Since the player can arbitrarily adjust the number of firing balls per predetermined time,
For example, at the beginning of the game, set the number of fired balls to a small value, slowly launch the ball on the game board surface, test or determine the ball line how the ball enters the winning opening, and then determine the number of fired balls It is also possible to increase.

Further, since the pulse width in one cycle of the pulse signal generated by the pulse oscillator can be adjusted by operating the pulse width adjuster, the rotary in one cycle of the pulse signal corresponding to the ejection of one ball is generated. It is possible to arbitrarily adjust the ratio of the energizing time and the non-energizing time to the solenoid, and according to his / her preference, a light hitting method in which the operating time from the time of operating the handle or the like to firing the ball is short,
A ball with a long operation time and a variety of changes such as a heavy hitting method can be produced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a pachinko ball firing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a pachinko machine provided with a pachinko ball firing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine provided with a pachinko ball firing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a rotary solenoid included in the pachinko ball firing apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a rotary solenoid included in the pachinko ball firing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory view showing a rotary solenoid included in the pachinko ball firing device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 13 ... Handle 20 ... Pachinko ball firing device 21 ... Rotary solenoid 22 ... Pulse oscillator 22a ... Frequency adjuster 22b ... Pulse width adjuster 23 ... Output amplifier 24 ... Current adjuster 25 ... Hammer member 30 ... Operation unit

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] By a drive according to claim 1 The rotary solenoid, in the pachinko ball launcher for punched the pachinko balls on the game board, and a pulse oscillator for outputting a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency, a pulse signal the pulse oscillator outputs Set the maximum value of the number of firing balls per predetermined time corresponding to the frequency of, so that the player can adjust the number of firing balls less than the maximum value arbitrarily,
A frequency adjuster that allows a player to adjust the frequency of the pulse signal output by the pulse oscillator; and optionally adjusting the pulse width in one cycle of the pulse signal output by the pulse oscillator, A pulse width adjuster capable of adjusting a ratio of an energizing time and a non-energizing time to the rotary solenoid during one cycle; and a pulse signal receiving the pulse signal from the pulse oscillator.
Constant time according to the pulse width arbitrarily adjusted during one cycle of the signal
Power supply to the rotary solenoid intermittently
Output of the output amplifier and the output amplifier
Current adjustment that can adjust the firing intensity of the ball by driving the solenoid
A wire is extended from the current adjuster, the frequency adjuster, and the pulse width adjuster to the player side, and each adjuster can be adjusted at hand at the tip side of the wire by the player. Separate operation unit
Telescopically connected and removed from the pachinko machine in place
A pachinko ball firing device characterized in that it is used by using .