JP3046801U - Dollar box with removable reinforcement frame - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] A container for holding a pachinko ball and a medal and a reinforcing frame are prepared, and a player, a hall employee, or the like fits the container into the reinforcing frame to protect and reinforce the container. The exchange is free and the pachinko and dollar boxes for slots are differentiated. SOLUTION: A dollar box with a detachable reinforcing frame provided with a container for holding a pachinko ball and a medal, and a reinforcing frame having an accommodating portion for fitting and accommodating the container, and wherein the container is freely detachable from the reinforcing frame.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs] This invention relates to a pachinko ball used for a pachinko game machine, a slot game machine, and a dollar box that also serves as a medal. The container inside can be exchanged, and the container is reinforced and protected. The present invention relates to a dollar box with a removable reinforcing frame that can be colored in accordance with the purpose of use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional dollar box for putting pachinko balls and medals generally uses a synthetic resin container having handles on both sides. Also, conventional pachinko boxes used only the same color at the pachinko hall.

[0003]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Conventional dollar boxes are made of synthetic resin, are relatively thin and molded, and the strength of the container is low. When carrying up to 5000 pachinko balls, due to the considerable weight, the container may be dropped and damaged during transportation, and the entire dollar box is discarded. Also, the conventional dollar box has a complicated handle, and there is a problem that it is difficult to wash the dollar box in detail when washing it.

This invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problem. A pachinko ball, a medal container and a reinforcing frame are prepared, and a player or a hall employee fits the container into the reinforcing frame. To protect and reinforce the container. In addition, the container can be differentiated by changing its color, and the differentiated container can be inserted into the reinforcement frame to differentiate it for pachinko and slot machines. If any of the container or the reinforcement frame is damaged, The purpose of the present invention is to provide a sanitary dollar box with a removable reinforced frame that can be used by simply replacing the container, and when the container becomes dirty, the container can be replaced and the container alone can be cleaned. Further, as another object, the container and the reinforcing frame can be freely attached and detached by a locking means and a locking portion so that the container and the reinforcing frame can be properly coupled. Further, as another purpose, a concave portion is provided on the bottom of the container so that a player can calculate the remaining ball at a glance when the number of balls and medals is reduced, and a pachinko ball is provided through a grounding holding hole provided at an appropriate position in the concave portion. A pachinko ball is provided so that it can be exposed, and the pachinko ball is grounded to a metal floor plate to ground the static electricity carried by the pachinko ball, thereby ensuring the safety of the player.

[0005]

A dollar box with a removable reinforcing frame according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with a container for holding a pachinko ball and a medal, and a reinforcing frame having an accommodating portion for fitting and storing the container. The container is detachably provided on the reinforcing frame.

[0006] The operation of the configuration of the first invention is such that a hall employee or a player can fit a pachinko container into a reinforcing frame to reinforce and protect the container. Even if the box is dropped, the container can be prevented from being damaged. Even if either the protective frame or the container is damaged, only the damaged one needs to be replaced, which is economical. Further, the color of the container can be changed to differentiate it, and a container of a desired color can be appropriately fitted to distinguish the dollar box for the pachinko and the slot. In addition, when the container becomes dirty, only the container can be replaced, and only the container can be cleaned, which is sanitary.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a locking means is provided on both sides of the container according to the first aspect, and locking portions for locking the locking means are provided on both sides of the reinforcing frame. The locking means can be detached from the locking portion. The effect of the configuration of the second invention is that, when the container is fitted to the reinforcing frame, the locking means is locked to the locking portion of the reinforcing frame, so that the container and the reinforcing frame can be easily and accurately connected. . When replacing a container, release the lock and the container can be easily separated and replaced.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a dollar box with a removable reinforcing frame, wherein a plurality of concave portions bulging outward are provided on the bottom surface of the container according to the first or second aspect so as to store pachinko balls. An earth holding hole for exposing and holding a pachinko ball is provided at an appropriate position of the portion, and a space of an appropriate shape capable of exposing at least the concave portion is formed on a bottom surface of the reinforcing frame, and a container is fitted to the reinforcing frame. At this time, the concave portion bulging out from the bottom of the container can protrude into the space of the reinforcing frame.

[0009] In addition to the above-mentioned operation, the operation according to the configuration of the third aspect of the present invention is provided with a concave portion on the bottom of the container in which a ball is inserted. Since it remains, the player can calculate the remaining ball at a glance. Since the pachinko balls are provided so that they can be exposed through the ground holding holes provided in the appropriate places in the concave portions, when the reinforcing frame is placed on the floorboard, the pachinko balls are grounded on the metal floorboard etc. It can be grounded and the safety of the player can be improved.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a dollar box with a removable reinforcing frame according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 is a plan view showing a dollar box with a removable reinforcing frame of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the same, FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part, FIG. 4 is a plan view of a container, and FIG. Fig. 6, Fig. 6 is a bottom view, Fig. 7 is a side view, Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of Fig. 4, Fig. 9 is a plan view of a reinforcing frame, Fig. 10 is a cutaway front view of the same part, Fig. FIG. 12 is a side view of the same, FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG.

1 to 8, reference numeral 1 denotes a synthetic resin container for holding a large number of pachinko balls and medals, for example, 2,000 to 5,000 pachinko balls, and has a flange 1a on an upper periphery and handles 2 on both sides. 2 are formed, and locking pawls are integrally formed as locking means 3 and 3 at front and rear positions of the handle. The hook 3 has a hook-like portion 3a on the outside at the lower end, and is provided so as to be able to engage and disengage with a hook 14 of a hook hole 13 of the reinforcing frame 10 described later by utilizing the elasticity of the hook. ing. The color of the container can be freely determined according to the purpose of use. In particular, it can be differentiated by changing the color for pachinko and slot. If the dollar box is differentiated by color in this way, it is possible to bring out the originality of the hall, and the design and color of the dollar box can be changed to improve the design value and the commercial value. Furthermore, pachinko halls are generally equipped with different types of pachinko machines on each island of the hall, and the colors of the pachinko machines differ depending on the model. Match the color of the container with the color of the pachinko machine. For example, if the pachinko machine is yellow, the container can be yellow, and if the pachinko machine is pink, the container can be pink. Also, when the player wins a large amount of prize balls by hitting the jackpot, the color of the container can be made a specific color that stands out and represents a great hit.

On the bottom surface of the container 1, a plurality of circular concave portions 4 each containing one pachinko ball at regular intervals are formed along the periphery, and when the number of prize balls decreases, the player can use the concave portion on the bottom surface. The number of balls in the part 4 can be counted at a glance. In addition, the presence of the concave portion on the bottom surface of the container causes the medal to be inclined on the concave surface when the medal is inserted, so that the medal can be prevented from sticking to the bottom surface. The concave portion 4 protrudes to the outside and protrudes into a space 16 of the reinforcing frame 10 described later. In the embodiment, as shown by a chain line in FIG. 6, ten concave portions 4 are formed around the container. A ground holding hole 5 is formed in two of the concave portions 4 at diagonal positions so that the pachinko ball is partially exposed on the bottom side and grounded to a metal floor plate Y. . The ground holding hole 5 is a tapered through hole in which a pachinko ball is fitted into the tapered hole so that a partial spherical surface of the ball is exposed to the outside. That is, since the concave portion 4 is set so as to protrude into the space 15 of the reinforcing frame 10, the pachinko ball that has entered the holding hole 5 for ground protrudes outside the space of the reinforcing frame 10, and the reinforcing frame 10 is When the pachinko balls are placed on the floor plate Y, the pachinko balls held in the ground holding holes 5 are grounded to the metal floor plate Y to ground the static electricity on the pachinko balls, thereby preventing generation of static electricity.

In FIGS. 1 to 3 and 9 to 13, reference numeral 10 denotes a synthetic resin reinforcing frame having a receiving portion 11 formed in a shape capable of receiving the container 1, and a receiving edge 10a on an upper peripheral edge. The handle 12 is formed on both sides. The material of the reinforcing frame should be strong enough to reinforce the container. For example, in the case of a synthetic resin, polypropylene or the like is used. Locking holes 13 and 13 are formed before and after the handle 12, locking portions 14 and 14 are integrally formed in the locking holes 13 and 13, and the locking claw 3 of the container 1 is provided so as to be disengageable. Have been. In the embodiment, the locking hole 13 is formed in a T-shape in a plane, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the handle 12 is formed with a concave portion 15 on the upper surface for fitting the handle 2 of the container 1. Preferably, the depth of the recess 15 is such that when the handle 2 of the container 1 is fitted, the upper surface of the reinforcing frame 10 and the upper surface of the container 1 substantially match.

The reinforcing frame 10 has a space 16 of an appropriate shape on the bottom surface of which at least the concave portion 4 can be exposed. When the container is fitted to the reinforcing frame, the concave portion protrudes from the bottom surface of the container. 4 is provided so that it can protrude into the space 16. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a grid-like space 16 is provided on the peripheral surface and the bottom surface of the reinforcing frame 10 such that the concave portion can protrude in accordance with the concave portion 4 so as to be divided into 12 spaces. ing. Although the space 16 is formed in a grid on the peripheral surface and the bottom surface, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to provide only a grid-shaped space on the bottom surface, or to use a large number of circular holes instead of square holes. It may be provided. The structure of the handle 12 of the reinforcing frame 10 and the handle 2 of the container is simple, so that the container can be easily cleaned.

1 to 3, a case where the container 1 is fitted and stored in the reinforcing frame 10 will be described. The container 1 is fitted into the receiving portion 11 of the reinforcing frame 10, the flange 1 a of the container 1 is fitted on the receiving edge 10 a of the reinforcing frame 10 and received, and the handle of the container 1 is placed on the concave portion 15 of the handle 12 of the reinforcing frame 10. 2 is fitted and placed in the reinforcing frame 10. It is convenient to prepare containers of colors that differentiate the colors of the containers, and to use them for pachinko and slot colors by fitting them into the reinforcing frame. It is easy to match the color of the pachinko machine, or it can be provided by fitting a color container according to the player's request, thereby increasing the interest of the player. In addition, when a player hits a jackpot, if the player is provided with a container of a specific color indicating the jackpot, the container can be made more prominent and interesting. The locking claws 3 on both sides of the container 1 are inserted through the locking holes 13 on both sides of the reinforcing frame 10, and the hook-like portions 3a of the locking claws 3 are engaged with the locking portions 14 by utilizing elasticity to be connected. And compose a dollar box. When replacing the container 1 of the reinforcing frame 10, the locking claw 3 of the container 1 is manually removed from the locking portion 14 of the reinforcing frame 10 by using elasticity, and the container 1 is pulled out from the reinforcing frame 10 and a desired one is removed. It can be replaced with a container 1 of color.

In the above embodiment, the case where the locking means is provided on both sides of the container and the locking portion is provided on the reinforcing frame has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, no locking means is provided. Therefore, the container may be merely fitted tightly to the reinforcing frame. Further, in the embodiment, the dollar boxes with the reinforcing frame cannot be stacked in a state where the container is placed in the reinforcing frame, but can be stacked if the bottom of the reinforcing frame is narrowed so as to enter the dollar box. Further, the material of the container and the reinforcing frame is not limited to synthetic resin, but may be metal or the like. Although the above embodiment has been described, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various embodiments can be implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0017]

[Effect of the Invention] According to claim 1 of the present invention, a hall employee or a player can fit a container into the reinforcing frame to protect and reinforce the container, and to form a dollar box full of balls and medals. The container can be prevented from being damaged even if dropped during transportation. If either the container or the reinforcing frame is damaged, only the damaged one needs to be replaced, which is economical. If the container becomes dirty, only the container can be replaced, and only the container can be cleaned, which is sanitary. In addition, the color of the container can be changed to distinguish between pachinko and slot machines. If the dollar box is differentiated by color in this way, the originality of the hole can be obtained, and the design and color of the dollar box can be changed to improve the design value and the commercial value. Furthermore, a container of a color that matches the model of the pachinko machine can be used, or a container of a desired color can be provided as appropriate to the player, or a container of a specific color can be fitted at the time of a big hit. It can enhance the interest of players.

According to the invention of claim 2, since the locking means is locked to the locking portion of the reinforcing frame when the container is fitted to the reinforcing frame, the container and the reinforcing frame can be easily and accurately connected. it can. When replacing the container, release the lock so that it can be easily separated and replaced with a new container or a container of a different color.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the above-described operation, a concave portion is provided on the bottom surface of the container so that the ball can enter, so that when the number of balls decreases, the player can calculate the remaining ball at a glance. Since the pachinko balls are exposed from the ground holding holes provided at appropriate positions in the concave portions, the pachinko balls can be grounded to the metal floor plate when the reinforcing frame is placed on the metal floor plate. By grounding the static electricity on the pachinko ball to the metal floorboard, the safety of the player can be improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a dollar box with a removable reinforcing frame of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view of the main part.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the container.

FIG. 5 is a cutaway front view of the same part.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the same.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the same.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 4;

FIG. 9 is a plan view of a reinforcing frame.

FIG. 10 is a cutaway front view of the same part.

FIG. 11 is a bottom view of the same.

FIG. 12 is a side view of the same.

FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 9;

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... container, 2 ... handle, 3 ... locking means, 4 ... concave part, 5
... Ground holding hole, 10 ... Reinforcement frame, 11 ... Container accommodation part
12 ... handle, 13 ... locking hole, 14 ... locking part, 16 ... space.

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A dollar box with a detachable reinforcing frame, comprising a container for holding a pachinko ball and a medal, and a reinforcing frame having an accommodating portion for fitting and storing the container, wherein the reinforcing frame is provided with a container freely detachable. 2. A locking means is provided on both sides of the container, and a locking portion for locking the locking means is provided on both sides of the reinforcing frame. Claim 1 which can be detached
A dollar box with a removable reinforcement frame as described. 3. A plurality of concave portions bulging outward so as to store pachinko balls on the bottom surface of the container, and ground holding holes capable of exposing and holding the pachinko balls are provided at appropriate positions in the concave portions. In the bottom surface of the reinforcing frame, at least a space of an appropriate shape that allows the concave portion to be exposed is formed, and when the container is fitted to the reinforcing frame, the concave portion protruding from the bottom surface of the container can project into the space. The dollar box with a removable reinforcing frame according to claim 1 or 2.