JP3005749B2 - Pachinko 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 pachinko gaming machine in which a common pachinko ball is used for a game and a prize medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game machine of this type represented by a pachinko machine, a game pachinko ball (also referred to as a game ball) in an upper ball tray is operated by a ball feeder and a hit ball launcher based on a game operation. Are thrown into the game area of the game board one by one,
The game ball in the game area is divided into an out ball having an out port and a winning ball (also referred to as a safe ball) having entered various winning devices. Then, in the mechanism set board S on the rear side schematically illustrated in FIG. 18, the out ball is processed from the discharge path 69, while the winning ball is processed by the processing device 61 one by one. Each operation of the device 62 pays out prize balls in predetermined number units. The prize balls discharged into the discharge chamber 63 are preferentially discharged from the discharge port 65 of the first discharge path 64 to the upper bowl plate, and are discharged to the first discharge path 64.
After being filled up to the predetermined portion, the second discharge passage 66 branched and communicated to the downstream side of the discharge passage 64 is discharged to the lower bowl.

[0003]

In the conventional pachinko machine that has been generalized as described above, the discharge form of the prize balls is determined based on the premise that upper and lower ball dishes are provided. There is a side that is constrained by the idea of discharging to the ball tray side by a separate route. For this reason, in all pachinko machines, the prize ball discharge mode is set in the mechanism set board S as shown in FIG.
4 and the second discharge path 66 are branched and connected in different directions,
The entire prize ball discharge path is configured based on a technical idea that the discharge path 64 should be connected to the upper ball tray side and the second discharge path 66 should be connected to the lower ball tray side. However, in such a prize ball discharge mode, there is a great limitation in terms of the structure of the entire mechanism set board S and, consequently, of the entire pachinko machine.

That is, as can be understood from FIG. 18, the size of the mechanism set board S is naturally limited to a size that can be mounted and set on the back side of the game board in consideration of the entire machine. As the most common type, a window 67 having a size corresponding to the back side of the game area is greatly opened at the center thereof, and the processing of the out ball and the winning ball described above is performed around the window 67. Various components including necessary routes and devices for storing and discharging prize balls are intensively incorporated, while various electric control devices and the like are provided. In addition, the second discharge path 66 in the prize ball discharge path uses a considerably large space in consideration of the prize ball storage capacity. The space in the lower part 68 of the window 67, which is a part that is easy to do, has been reduced. For this reason, while the required miniaturization of the components and parts required is absolutely required, it is extremely difficult to install various accessory members and the like related to improvement of the function of the machine itself and services to the player. As a result, effective use of space in a limited-size mechanism set board could not be achieved.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problem suitably. The present invention relates to a prize ball discharged from a prize ball discharge portion of a mechanism set board on the back side of a gaming machine, and an upper ball plate and an upper ball plate. Based on the premise that each ball can be discharged to the lower ball tray, the entire prize ball discharge processing path including the discharge path below the exit of the prize ball discharge unit and the exit path connected to each ball plate side is newly configured, and the mechanism set board It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which a space for installing various components in the above is expanded to enable effective use thereof.

[0006]

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended object, a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with upper and lower ball dishes in front of a front frame mounted on an outer frame. In addition, a holding frame for setting a game board is provided in accordance with the back side of the window of the front frame, and a mechanism set board equipped with a prize ball storing and discharging unit and a discharging device is provided on the back side of the holding frame, while the mechanism On the set board, the prize balls dispensed downward from the discharge device of the prize ball storage / discharge unit pass downwardly and forwardly to the lower side on the back side of the window for checking the back side of the game board opened in the center. A discharge path portion for ejecting and linearly discharging to the rear side of the side of the holding frame is formed, and an installation portion having a wide space for various parts is formed on the lower back side of the window at right and left sides. On the side of the game auxiliary board provided below the set opening for the board, A front and rear opening is provided for a communication outlet which can be connected to an inflow cylinder on the back side of the ball tray, and a ball return port is opened front and rear substantially at the lower center of the game auxiliary panel, while the back and front of the game auxiliary panel are provided. Over time, the prize balls passed from the downstream portion of the discharge path section of the mechanism set board are received and passed to the outlet, and excess prize balls overflowing in front of the outlet are passed to the ball return port. path portion exits through and out is formed, the
The discharge path is formed below the outlet of the main body of the discharge device.
Inclined discharge path and a circular idle path downstream of this
Path and the discharge port opened at the lower side edge of the set board
And a prize ball around the inside of the outlet.
Guide piece for guiding the passing out path portion is molded, the through
The outgoing route portion is an access route communicated with the back side surface of the outlet.
And molded on the front side of the game assistance panel, the other side on the front side of the exit
Exit path that was communicated from the front of the ball return port
And the overflow that opens in the bottom half of the exit
And the bottom of the outlet and the overflow
And the outlet of the discharge route and the outlet route
The entrance path is appropriately aligned and communicated with the inflow gradient, and the front frame has front and rear openings at the support plate below the window that communicates with the back side of the lower ball tray, while communicating with the back side of the ball return port. A communication path portion including a ball opening to communicate with and a passage cylinder communicating with the back side of the passage exit is formed.

[0007]

On the premise of the winning condition generated during the game, the prize balls paid out from the prize ball discharge device on the mechanism set board side are constantly discharged into the discharge path section on the same set board side, and then the downstream side. Is discharged from the through-out port to the upper ball tray through the through-path portion of the holding frame. Then, when the prize balls stored in the upper ball dish are filled up to a predetermined portion of the passage, the prize balls released thereafter are formed from the required portion of the passage and the exit route portion formed on the front side of the holding frame. , Communication route section and communication
It is distributed through the outlet and is discharged to the lower bowl. Ma
In addition, the outlet that communicates with the upper bowl and the outlet that communicates with the lower bowl
The outlet path extending between the opening and the mouth is formed on the front side of the holding frame.
Of the installation section formed on the mechanism set board
The pace has expanded, and various mounting parts have been installed with plenty of time.
You.

[0008]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments. In this embodiment, the in-flight
Pachinko balls stored on the (back side) will be mainly exemplified by pachinko machines that can be discharged as prize balls and rental balls for games.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a front frame which forms a mounting frame on the front side of an opening of an outer frame A which forms a shell holding frame. B
Are mounted so as to be openable and closable, and a front frame B is provided with a window frame C with a glass door D, a ball feeding device F for a game ball on the front and rear portions of the front frame B, and a lower ball plate for stored balls. G, and a hit ball launching device H including an operation unit and a driving unit, and the like, and a mechanism set board S having processing units for an out ball, a safe ball, and a prize ball are provided. A game board K on which various winning tools, game parts, and the like are arranged is detachably set inside the front of the front frame B. Outer frame A
Is an example of a form that can be changed to two types generally referred to as “Kanto frame, Kansai frame” by rearranging two of the upper and lower and left and right frame members. In addition, the game board K opens the glass door D and the upper ball tray E (both sideways open).
Here is an example that can be replaced from the front side after doing so.

In the pachinko machine according to this embodiment, the front frame B is entirely formed of synthetic resin together with a holding frame J for a game board set located inside the front (back side) thereof. Is exemplified. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the front frame B is formed in a square size that fits the front area of the opening of the outer frame A, and the window frame C is mounted around the window 1 opened on the front surface thereof. And a through hole 3 and an installation hole 4 for a prize ball to be excessively discharged into a support 2 formed under the window 1.
And the like, and the lower ball tray G, the set board 24, and the hit ball firing device H can be mounted in accordance with these. As other configurations, the opening / closing connection support portions 5, 5 are provided at the upper and lower ends of the front left side, and the electric decoration section 6 is provided at the upper side and the right side of the front side. Window 1
The lower bottom surface is formed as a gently inclined surface such that the center becomes lower so that a spilled ball or the like can be guided.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the holding frame J is integrally formed into a square size corresponding to the back side of the window 1 of the front frame B, and a game assist formed at a lower portion thereof. A setting port 8 for a game board is opened with reference to an upper end face of the board 7. The game auxiliary board 7 has a prize ball passage 9, a ball return port 10, an out path 11, and the like, as well as prize balls and surplus prize balls discharged from the discharge path section 41 of the mechanism set board S. Is formed, and the firing rail 12, the ball receiving member 13 for spilled balls, and the like are attached. Around the set opening 8, a projection 14 for positioning with respect to the game board K is provided.
Are provided, and a locking tool 16 is detachably set on each of the locking holding portions 15 provided at the four oblique corners. The locking device 16 is of a form that can be operated from the front side. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the locking device 16 is incorporated and set in the locking holding portion 15 and is rotatably supported. An operating tool (hexagon wrench) 27 that can be inserted through the hole 26 of the decorative member 25 can be used to operate the locking position and the unlocking position.

As another configuration of the holding frame J, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 6, a receiving piece 17 is formed along a lower edge of the set opening 8 (an upper edge of the game auxiliary board 7). The guide pieces 18 are integrally formed forwardly along the upper edge.
When the game board K is put in and out of the set opening 8 in a vertical state, the receiving piece 17 can receive the game board K once,
In addition, the guide piece 18 can guide the upper end of the game board K, so that the attachment and detachment of the game board K can be assisted and smoothened. The firing rail 12 has a guide portion 19 for a foul ball.
Is formed, and the speaker 2 is provided in the ball receiving member 13.
0 is detachably accommodated. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 as another embodiment, the locking tool 16 is inserted into the support hole 21 of the locking holding portion 15 from the front side and locked by the locking claw 22, and the operating tool 27 is used. A type that can be rotated between a locking position and an unlocking position is also recommended.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the mechanism set board S includes an out ball and a prize ball generated on the game board K side, and a necessary route, device portion, and electric circuit for processing the prize ball. The entire frame is unitized by collectively installing various devices and the like, and is set detachably in alignment with the back side of the holding frame J of the front frame B. As shown in FIGS. 2, 11 and 12, in each part around the game board inspection window 31 opened at the center thereof, an out ball discharge path 32 and The winning ball discharge processing unit 33 (see FIGS. 11 and 12) is configured,
The prize ball storage / discharge unit 36 and the like are formed on the outside. The out ball discharge path 32 has a receiving path 32a communicating with the out port 28 of the game board K and the out path 11 on the holding frame J side, and a vertical discharge path 32b extending downward. The winning ball discharge processing unit 33 performs a process of intermittently detecting and discharging one ball at a time in the collective rectifying path 33a for receiving and winning all the winning balls and arranging and passing them out, and in the processing chamber 33b on the exit side of the rectifying path 33a. Device 34. However, as shown in FIG. 12, FIG. 14, and FIG. 15, the collective rectification path 33a and the out path 11 are defined above and below the same inside of the mechanism set board S, and the lid plate 35 is provided inside both of them. It is attached and covered together. The prize ball storage / discharge unit 36 includes a prize ball storage tank 36a, a straightening gutter 36b, a sending gutter 36c, and a discharge device 37 that can discharge a set number of prize balls in connection with a winning ball processing operation.

As a further configuration of the mechanism set board S, as shown in FIG. 2, a back cover 38 is attached to the window 31 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. A terminal base 39 is mounted, and a guide tool 36d for rectifying and guiding the prize balls from two rows to one row is incorporated in a connecting portion between the straightening gutter 36b and the sending gutter 36c. As shown in FIG. Are formed from the left edge to the lower edge of the wiring passage 40a and the connecting portion 40b.
As shown in FIG. 11, the processing unit 34 includes a processing path 34b of a main body 34a assembled in a processing chamber 33b, a detection switch 34c, a solenoid 34d, and a processing member 3
4e and the like, and from the collective rectification path 33a to the processing path 34b.
The prize balls passing through are controlled to enter and exit one by one, and the discharge processing can be performed after the detection stop. The discharging device 3
2, as shown in FIG. 2, the passage 37b of the main body 37a attached to the lower end of the delivery gutter 36c, the solenoid 37c, the ball feeder 37d, and the sensor 37 are used to pass through the passage 37b from the delivery gutter 36c. The prize balls to be detected are counted and discharged one by one. The discharging device 37 can also pay out award balls as rental balls for game balls.

Over the front frame B, the holding frame J, and the mechanism set board S, the prize balls (including the lent balls) discharged from the discharge device 37 are discharged to the upper and lower ball dishes E, G. A prize ball discharge processing path is configured. This path is basically formed by a discharge path section 41 formed on the mechanism set board S and the holding frame J from the back side of the holding frame J via the outlet 9.
The exit route portion 46 configured on the front side and the communication route portion 49 configured on the back side of the front frame B communicate with each other. Therefore, first, in the discharge path section 41, as shown in FIGS. 2, 11 and 12, an inclined discharge path (discharge path section) 41a formed below the outlet of the main body 37a of the discharge device 37 and downstream thereof. A continuous circular play circuit (discharge path section) 41b and a discharge port (discharge path section) opened at the lower side end of the set board S 4
1c is communicated. However, a guide piece 41 for guiding the prize ball to the exit route portion 46 is provided around the inside of the discharge port 41c.
d is molded. In addition, a ball emptying path 42 is formed outside the lower part of the set board S in correspondence with the discharge path section 41. The ball removal path 42 discharges the prize balls in the prize ball storage / discharge unit 36 to the outside of the machine. The discharge path 41a passes through a processing path 34b for safe balls and a discharge path 32a for out balls.
A lever 44 that is switched by a solenoid 43 or the like is incorporated in a branch communication portion with the discharge path 41a. Further, a bell 45 for generating a sound effect is attached as a means for partitioning the play circuit 41b and the ball emptying path 42.

On the other hand, in the exit route section 46 on the holding frame J side,
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a through-hole formed on the back side of the lower left oblique corner of the set opening 8 (under the lower side of the lock holding section 16) and communicated with the back side surface of the prize ball outlet 9. Ingress (exit
(A route portion) 46a, and a discharge route ( a discharge route portion) 46b which is formed on the front side of the game assisting panel 7 and is communicated from the other side surface on the front side of the outlet 9 to communicate with the front side of the ball return port 10.
The passage 46b is communicated with an overflow ( exit passage ) 46c opened at a half of the bottom surface of the passage 9, and is in a state of being branched from the passage 9 in a branched manner. However, the bottom surface of the passage 9 and the overflow 46c are appropriately partitioned by a partitioning ridge 46d, but if necessary, the separately formed partition member 4 is formed.
7 may be attached (see FIG. 5). It is recommended that the side of the ridge 46d facing the entrance path 46a be formed in an arc shape so that the prize ball easily overflows toward the overflow 46c. If necessary, the passage 46b may be provided with a prize ball filling detecting means including a ball sensing member and a switch, or a bell for generating a sound effect at a required portion thereof.

In the connection route 49 on the front frame B side, as shown in FIGS.
A rectangular outlet cylinder (communication path portion) 49a is formed in accordance with the back side, and a communication tool 50 is attached to the back opening surface of the outlet cylinder 49a. The through-out cylinder 49a protrudes to the same position as the back side of the game assistance panel 7 of the holding frame J, and has a ball opening (communication path portion) 49b opened at the rear end upper surface. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, the communication tool 50 is, for example, a lid-shaped one in accordance with the condition for storing the surplus prize balls. The lower end of the exit 46b of the path 46 and the ball return port 10
By facing the back side, the collective communication between the two 46b and 10 is attempted. As shown in FIG. 7, the outlet cylinder 49a may be formed in series with the outlet path 46b so that the ball port 49b is aligned with the outlet port 46b. Depending on the conditions, a box-shaped one that projects to the same position as the back side of the mechanism set board S may be used. Incidentally, the communication tool 50 can be detachably attached and set by using a screw or the like without being restricted by the mechanism set board S regardless of whether it is in the form of a lid or a box.

In the prize ball discharge processing path configured as described above, when the mechanism set board S is mounted on the back side of the holding frame J of the front frame B, as shown in FIGS. The discharge port 41c of the discharge path section 41 and the exit path section 46
And passing incoming path 46a is communicated aligned communication with appropriate inlet gradient, an opening rear surface of the passage outlet 9 is covering with the lid plate 35, is substantially covering the opening front face of the through Detchi 46b is the ball receiving member 13 I have. On the other hand, in the communication state of the upper ball tray E mounted and set on the front side of the front frame B, as shown in FIGS. The rear surface is aligned and communicated with the front surface of the outlet 9, and the notch 23a cut out over a required area of the bottom surface and the side surface faces the front surface of the overflow 46c. Further, in the contact state of the lower ball plate G side mounted and set on the front surface of the support plate portion 2, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 16, a communication port formed at the center of the set support plate 24 of the plate G. 24a is aligned with the inside of the outlet 3 and communicates directly with the outlet tube 49a. In each of the communication states on the upper ball tray E side and the lower ball tray G side, required outflow gradients, steps, and the like are given. In addition, as the notch 23a, the inflow cylinder 23
It may be formed only on the side surface of.

In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, the prize ball discharge processing path is formed between the front frame B, the holding frame J and the mechanism set board S as described above. As can be understood from FIG. 2, in the lower surface area of the window 31, only the discharge path portion 41 of the prize ball is located on the right end side of the window 31.
/ 4 or less of the minimum space. On the other hand, a wide space of を or more is required for various required parts,
For example, it is effectively configured as an installation part 51 for electrical components including a base and the like. In this installation section 51, FIG.
As illustrated in FIGS. 1, 14, 15 and 16, in an example where each room of a required space is divided into rooms, a first installation room having a space equal to or more than 左側 on the left side with respect to the entire left and right width of the set board S ( Installation section) 51a, a second installation room (installation section) 51b having about 1/4 space, and the second installation room 51
b, a third installation chamber (installation section) 51c is defined, and a wiring processing chamber 51d is formed between the second installation chamber 51b and the inner wall of the discharge path section 41. In addition, a recess 59 for wiring is formed in a partition wall between the wiring processing chamber 51d and the processing chamber 33b of the winning ball discharge processing unit 33.

Therefore, in such an installation part 51,
A game control board 52 (see FIG. 17) configured for each type of game content is provided in the first installation room 51a, and a prize ball payout control board 5 configured for all models in common.
3 in the second installation room 51b, and other bases, for example, a base 58 relating to firing drive, sound effect, illumination, etc., in the third installation room 51b.
c, respectively, and can be fixed and held by appropriately using the attaching means 54. Incidentally, as the attaching means 54, for example, a boss having a screw hole, an elastically deformable hook, a lock or a lock which can be operated with a fingertip, etc. are used. In addition, even if a cover 55 is attached to the first installation chamber 51a so as to be openable and closable, the cover 55 is attached to the first installation chamber 51a from the discharge path section 41 to the entire surface of the second installation chamber 51b. Good. However, when the reset switch 56 is mounted on the winning ball payout base 53, the reset button 5 is attached to the cover 55.
7 may be attached (see FIGS. 2, 14 and 15).

[0021]

In the above-described pachinko machine of the present embodiment,
The game balls in the upper ball tray E are fired one by one from the firing rail 12 one by one based on the cooperation of the ball feeding device F and the hit ball firing device H, and are hit into the game area of the game board K to perform a game. obtain. The out ball that has entered the out mouth 28 is discharged from the out path 11 through the out ball discharge path 32, and the winning ball that has entered each winning device is a winning ball discharge processing unit 33.
And is processed by the processing device 34 one ball at a time, and finally the discharge path 32 for the out ball.
Is discharged from In connection with the processing of the winning ball, the discharge device 37 of the prize ball storage / discharge unit 36 is activated at an appropriate timing to discharge a certain number of prize balls.

A description will now be given of how the prize ball is discharged. The prize balls discharged from the prize ball discharge device 37 disposed on the mechanism set board S are discharged path portions 41 in the prize ball discharge path formed on the set board S, that is, the discharge path 41a, the play circuit 41b, and the discharge port 41c. upstream port of the holding frame J of the path portion 46 out through constructed on the back side through which passage inlet mouth 46
After entering a, it is discharged toward the outlet 9 along the ridge 46d. In such a discharge state, the prize ball is quickly discharged from the outlet 9 into the upper bowl D through the inflow cylinder 23 as shown in FIGS. Subsequent to the inflow cylinder 23, the inside of the outlet 9 is sequentially filled.

When the prize ball of the upper ball tray E fills up to the rear end of the inflow cylinder 23 and a predetermined portion in the through-hole 9, it is discharged thereafter as can be understood from FIGS. The prize ball jumps over the ridge 46d at a stretch and overflows to the overflow port 46c side. It should be noted that the prize ball discharged with a weak momentum may temporarily stay in the passage 9 without being able to jump over the ridge 46d, but the prize ball discharged later collides. As a result, the protrusion 46d is pushed out to the overflow 46c side. Also, since the notch 23a formed in the right half at the rear end of the inflow cylinder 23 faces the overflow port 46c, the prize ball parked at the rear end of the inflow cylinder 23 also smoothly moves to the overflow port 46c. Overflowing in

As shown in FIG. 6, the prize balls overflowing from the overflow 46c of the passage 9 pass through the passage 46b in the passage 46 formed in front of the holding frame J and then return to the ball. It is received in the outlet cylinder 49a in the communication path part 49 via the 10 and the vertical cylinder part 50a, and then quickly passes through the outlet 3 into the lower bowl G. In this exiting process, as shown in FIG. 14, the prize ball sequentially fills a space defined from the lower ball tray G through the outlet 3 to the exit path 49a, and a considerable amount (the upper ball tray E side). (More than a minute) is stored.

It should be noted that processing of other pachinko balls related to the above-mentioned prize ball discharge route is described as follows. A game ball that could not reach the game area of the game board K is usually a ball ball in front of the holding frame J as a foul ball. After being returned into the member 13 and passing through the vertical tube portion 50a from the ball return port 10, the ball is returned to the lower ball tray G via the discharge tube 49a. On the other hand, when the upper ball tray E is opened, the spilled ball falling from the inside of the inflow cylinder 23 into the window 1 of the front frame B is received by the ball receiving member 13 or rolls along the lower bottom surface of the window 1, and finally Specifically, the ball is discharged from the ball return port 10 into the lower ball dish G.

In the installation section 51 formed on the mechanism set board S, a game control board 52 configured to correspond to various game contents is mounted in a first installation room 51a, A control board 53 for paying out prize balls is mounted in the installation room 51b, and a base 58 relating to firing drive, sound effect, illumination, etc. is installed in the third installation room 51c. That is, the bases required for the pachinko machine are installed in the installation rooms 51a, 51a of the installation section 51.
Since it is accommodated in the b and 51c with a margin, it is possible to suitably avoid the installation of the parts in an inconvenient stacked state and the accompanying rearward projection. Furthermore, a control board 53 for award ball payout
Since the wiring processing between the wiring board and the processing device 34 is performed through the wiring processing chamber 51d and the recess 59, the wiring is not exposed to the back side of the mechanism set board S.

As for the gaming machines to which the present invention is applied, in addition to the pachinko machines which pay out prize balls to the safe balls as in the embodiment, other than the pachinko machines which pay 16 spheres of balls for winning, the combination of the winning symbol combinations. Also applies to so-called arranged ball machines that pay out prize balls. Also, in various types of pachinko ball-based gaming machines, the front frame and the holding frame are molded separately with synthetic resin, and the two are combined, or the back of the wooden front frame is made of metal or synthetic resin. A type having a holding frame may be used.
Of course, the type of the mechanism set board, for example, when the processing device is of a mechanical type, an electrical type, or a switch type, etc., includes the case where the prize ball discharging device is of a case type, a section gutter type, or a feed type. It may be something. In addition, the installation section configured on the mechanism set panel is not limited to being divided into three installation rooms as in the embodiment,
The number, size, position and the like can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the mechanism set board may be of a type that can be opened and closed and attached to and detached from the holding frame. The game board is not of a detachable type from the front side as in the embodiment, but a holding frame. The mechanism may be of a type that can be detached from the rear side with the mechanism set board being opened or removed. In addition, the mechanism set board of the arranged ball machine collectively includes the used balls generated on the game board side, the necessary routes and device parts related to the processing of prize balls, and the electrical equipment, etc. Is to be

[0029]

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, the prize balls discharged from the prize ball storage / discharge section provided on the mechanism set board are discharged on the set board. When the ball is preferentially discharged to the upper bowl via the path portion, and when the prize ball on the upper bowl is filled to the overflow port opened at the side of the exit, the ball is discharged thereafter. The winning prize ball is allowed to pass through the exit path in the exit path section defined on the front side of the holding frame, and is promptly passed to the lower ball tray via the connection path section and the exit . That is, since the exit path portion for letting out the surplus prize balls to the lower ball plate side is provided on the front side of the holding frame, the front side of the holding frame and the front frame can be effectively used.

Further, since the passage path to the lower ball tray side in the mechanism set board can be omitted, the discharge path section can be greatly improved and the prize ball discharge path can be simplified. Furthermore,
With the omission of the passage path portion, the installation space for various components can be enlarged, so that various accessories and electrical components can be accommodated with more and more room,
It is possible to preferably prevent the components from being installed in an inconvenient stacking state or the rearward projection of the mechanism set board.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view schematically showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view schematically showing a pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view schematically showing a front frame and a holding frame.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a main part of a front frame and a holding frame.

FIG. 5 is a rear view showing a main part of a front frame and a holding frame.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a main part of a front frame and a holding frame from the back side.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another example of the exit route portion configured in the holding frame.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a locked portion for a game board.

FIG. 9 is a plan sectional view showing a locked portion and a locked state.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional plan view showing a locked portion in which a locking device of another embodiment is implemented and a locked state.

FIG. 11 is a rear view showing a main part of the mechanism set board;

FIG. 12 is a front view showing a main part of the mechanism set board;

FIG. 13 is a side sectional view showing a communication state between a discharge route section and a discharge route section.

FIG. 14 is a side sectional view showing a communication state between a prize ball discharge processing path and an upper ball tray and a lower ball tray.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional plan view showing a communication state between a prize ball discharge processing path and an upper ball dish.

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional plan view showing a communication state between a prize ball discharge processing path and a lower ball dish.

FIG. 17 is a front view showing a game control board mounted on the mechanism set board in a partially broken state.

FIG. 18 is a rear view schematically showing a mechanism set board and a prize ball discharge path in a conventional pachinko gaming machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Window 2 Support board 3 Outgoing port 7 Game auxiliary board 8 Set port 9 Outgoing port 10 Ball return port 23 Inflow cylinder 31 Window 36 Winning ball storage and discharge part 37 Discharge device 37a Main body 41 Discharge path part 41a Discharge path 41b Play circuit 41c Discharge Exit 41d Guide piece 46 Outgoing route 46a Incoming route 46b Outgoing route 46c Overflow 46d Ridge 49 Connecting route 49a Outgoing cylinder 49b Ball opening 51 Installation section 51a First installation room (installation section) 51b Second installation
Storage room (installation unit) 51c Second installation room (installation unit) A Outer frame B Front frame E Upper ball plate G Lower ball plate J Holding frame K Game board S Mechanism set board

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] An upper and lower bowl (E, G) is provided on the front side of a front frame (B) attached to an outer frame (A), and a window (1) of the front frame (B).
A holding frame (J) for the game board set is provided in accordance with the back side, and a mechanism set board (S) provided with a prize ball storage and discharge unit (36) and a discharge device (37) on the back side of the holding frame (J). On the other hand, the mechanism set board (S) has a discharge device of the prize ball storage and discharge section (36) on the lower side of the back side of the window (31) for inspection of the back side of the game board opened in the center. Prize balls paid downward from (37)
A discharge path portion ( 41 ) is formed to pass straight downward to the back of the side of the holding frame (J) and then to the front of the holding frame (J), and a wide space for various components is provided on the right and left under the window (31). Forming an installation portion (51, 51a, 51b, 51c) having the following, and the holding frame (J) is provided with a game auxiliary board (7) provided at a lower portion of a set port (8) for the game board (K). At the side, a front and rear opening of an outlet (9) that can be connected to the inflow cylinder (23) on the back side of the upper ball tray (E), and a ball return to the lower center substantially at the center of the game auxiliary board (7) mouth
While opening (10) forward and backward, the discharge path portion ( 41 ) of the mechanism set board (S) extends over the back and front faces of the game auxiliary board (7).
The prize ball which has flowed out from the downstream part is received and passed to the exit (9), and the surplus prize ball overflowing in front of the exit (9) is discharged to the ball return port (10). passing out to form the path portion (46), the discharge route section to (41), the body of the discharge device (37) (37a)
The inclined discharge passage (41a) formed below the outlet of
The circular play circuit (41b) that is continuous with the flow and the side of the set board (S)
The outlet (41c) opened at the lower end communicates with the outlet.
Through the prize ball around the inside of the outlet (41c).
A guide piece (41d) for guiding to the path (46) is formed, and the exit path (46) is connected to the back side surface of the exit (9).
Formed on the front side of the passageway (46a)
The ball is returned from the other side of the front of the exit (9)
The exit (46b) connected to the front of the mouth (10) and the bottom of the exit (9)
An overflow port (46c) opened in half of the surface is connected to
And the bottom of the outlet (9) and the overflow (46c)
Section (46d), the outlet (41c) of the discharge route (41) and the exit route (46).
The front frame (B) is in communication with the support plate (2) at the lower part of the window (1) at the back side of the lower bowl (G). While the outlet (3) is opened back and forth, a connection path section including a ball port (49b) communicating with the back side of the ball return port (10) and a through-out cylinder (49a) communicating with the back side of the outlet (3) ( Four
A pachinko game machine characterized by forming 9).