JP3132501B2 - Gaming machine controller - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine control device for controlling the operation of a gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A pachinko machine, which is a kind of a conventional gaming machine, is provided with a control device for controlling the operation thereof. FIG. 11 shows a control device 91 for a conventional pachinko machine. The control device 91 is provided with a control board 93 on which control elements such as a ROM 92 and a CPU are mounted. The control board 93
In order to perform an advantageous operation for a fraudulent player, fraudulent remodeling such as replacement of a control element or attachment of a fraudulent board may be performed. In order to prevent such unauthorized modification, the control board 91 is enclosed by being covered with a protective cover 94 and a back cover 97. Also, the protective cover 9
Numeral 4 is formed transparent so that the state of the internal control board 93 can be visually recognized.

Further, in order to prevent unauthorized opening of the protective cover 94 and to easily detect unauthorized modification, a plurality of screw holding portions 96 are provided on both right and left side edges of the protective cover 94. Each of the screw holding portions 96 is easily configured to be separated from the protective cover 94. Then, the protective cover 94 is screwed to the back cover 97 by one-way screws via one screw holding portion 96 on each of the left and right sides. The control board 93 is attached to the back cover 97 via the chassis 98. The one-way type screw is a right-hand screw having a screw thread that can be locked only when the tip of the driver is rotated clockwise.

[0004] Then, in order to check for unauthorized opening, after enclosing the control board 93, the control board 9 such as the product name, board management number, history of opening by cutting the screw holding section 96, etc.
3 is displayed on the protective cover 94. The display is performed by sticking an information display sticker 95a (FIG. 12A) on which information is printed on the printing surface 99 to a predetermined position on the outer surface of the protective cover as it is via the adhesive surface 90 (see FIG. 12A). FIG. 12 (b). Note that the above information is similarly displayed on the information display sticker 95b.

When the protective cover 94 is opened, the one-way screw cannot be removed, so that the screw holding portion 96 must be cut. Therefore, after opening,
As shown in FIG. 13, the screw holding portions 96 remain on the back cover 97 one by one. Therefore, when the protective cover 94 is properly opened for inspection and maintenance, it is possible to detect unauthorized opening by comparing the above-mentioned remaining status with the contents of the information display seals 95a and 95b. it can.

[0006]

However, in the control device 91 for such a pachinko machine, the information display seal 95 is provided.
Since a and 95b are directly adhered to the outer surface of the protective cover 94, dirt adheres while being used in a hall or the like. At this time, printing may be disturbed due to dirt, and the information display may be hard to see not only temporarily but also permanently. Also, information display stickers 95a, 95b
Can be easily removed, there is a risk that the information may not be consistent because it is removed or replaced between different models, or a tampering with the display contents may be affixed to hide the tampering. In particular, in the case of sealing with the screw holding portion 96 and the one-way type screw, if the display of the opening history is unclear, the opening state cannot be grasped and a high sealing effect cannot be expected.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to keep the display of information on the control board clear and to remove the display when the protective cover is installed.
In order to make the change difficult, it is possible to easily find and prevent unauthorized modification of the gaming machine control device, and to easily perform a regular change operation of the information display on the control board.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems In the present invention, claim 1 is provided.
The invention described in (1) is a gaming machine control device in which a control board on which a control element is installed is covered by a protective cover having a transparent portion at least in part.
The information display portion, which is formed as a transparent seal and displays information , is stuck to a transparent plate, and slides against a transparent vertical groove formed inside the transparent portion of the protective cover. Ride is inserted, and one of the concave and convex portions is provided on the plate to which the information display portion is attached , and the other is provided in the vertical groove portion, and the information display portion is And the recess is slid and inserted in a state of engagement.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
This will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 are explanatory diagrams of a control device for a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The control device 1 includes a control board 2 and a control board 2. It includes a chassis 3, a back cover 4, a protective cover 5, a model display seal 6, a board management number 7, and the like.

The control board 2 is provided with a control element for controlling the operation of the pachinko machine. A screw hole (not shown) is provided at a corner of the control board 2.
A screwing piece (not shown) corresponding to the screwing hole is provided on the chassis 3 and the back cover 4 so as to protrude toward the front side. And
The control board 2 is screwed to the back cover 4 via the chassis 3 in a state where the screws 18 are fitted in the screw holes and the screw pieces in common.

Further, four mounting tabs 8, 8,... Are respectively provided on the front side of the left and right side edges of the back cover 5 so as to project. Also, screw holding portions 9, 9,... And screw holding portion holes 10, 10,.
Are provided so as to correspond to the mounting tabs 8, 8,.... Each of the screw holding portions 9 is formed in a cylindrical shape in which a screw thread can be locked inside, and the mounting pieces 11, 11 protruding forward with the screw holding portions 9 being positioned inside the respective screw holding portion holes 10. The protective cover 5 is integrated with the cover. In the vicinity of the screw holding parts 9, 9,..., The numbers of the sets when the diagonally located ones are set as one set are displayed. , 9 and the corresponding mounting tabs 8, 8, which are screwed to the back cover 4 by one-way screws 12, 12.

In addition, a model display seal 6 (FIG. 3A) is provided on the back side of the protective cover 5 (FIG. 3A).
(B)). The model display seal 6 has an adhesive surface 13 on one side.
The other surface is a transparent synthetic resin sheet having a printing surface 14 on which the model name is printed. On the print surface 14, a line-symmetric image of the model name displayed in reverse, that is, the vertical axis of the character of the model name is set as the axis of symmetry.
In the center of the upper edge of the back side of the protective cover 5, a first depression 15 having a size of the model display seal 6 is formed. The model display seal 6 is placed in the first position with the adhesive surface 13 facing the front side.
It is stuck to the depression 15.

On the other hand, a board management number certificate 7 (FIG. 3C)
Are formed in the same manner as the model display seal 6, and the second recessed portion 16 provided on the back side of the corner portion of the protective cover 5.
Has been stuck to. The display content of the board management number certificate 7 is the same as the board management number and the number of the screw holding parts 9, 9 that can change and display the opening history of the protective cover 5 as the cutting history except for the last cutting position. And a correspondence table between the person who opened it and the date of opening it. On the front side of the protective cover 5, a maker display section 17 that displays the maker name and the like of the control device 1 by unevenness is provided by being integrally formed with the protective cover 5.

When the inspection and maintenance work is to be carried out properly, the mounting portions 11 of the screw holding portion 9 to which the one-way type screw 12 is screwed are cut off. Then, the screw holding portions 9 and 9 are separated from the protective cover 5 and remain on the mounting tabs 8 and 8 of the back cover 4 together with the one-way type screws 12 and 12 and the protective cover 5 is opened.
After opening, a mark is displayed in a column corresponding to the number of the screw holding portions 9, 9 cut at the time of opening on the above-mentioned correspondence table of the board management number certificate 7, and an opening person and a date are displayed. The mark is formed so as to be inverted when pressed.

In the control device 1 for such a pachinko machine, since the model display seal 6 and the board management number certificate 7 are formed as transparent seals in which the display contents are reversely printed, the seals are provided on the transparent portion of the protective cover 5. By sticking, the information such as the model name can be displayed on the inner surface of the protective cover 5 very easily. In addition, since it is stuck to the inner surface of the protective cover 5, dirt does not directly adhere. Therefore, print display is not disturbed, and display contents can be maintained for a long time.

Furthermore, unless the protective cover 5 is opened, the model display seal 6 and the seal type board control number 7 cannot be peeled off. Further, unless the screw holding portion 9 is cut, the protective cover 5 cannot be opened.
Therefore, there is very little risk that the model display seal 6 and the board management number certificate 7 are replaced or the display contents such as the opening history on the board number display certificate 7 are falsified.
Even if replacement or tampering occurs, the above situation can be found very easily by collating the opening history display with the cutting state of the screw cover 9 of the protective cover 5. In addition, since the whole protective cover 5 is transparent, and the model display seal 6 and the board management number certificate 7 are transparent except for the printed portion, the control board 2 is easily visible even when the protective cover 5 is installed.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a control device for a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The control device 21 is different from the control device of FIG. , The configuration is the same as that of the control device 1 of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, differences will be described. Behind the corner portion of the protective cover 22 of the control device 21, a cylindrical screw portion 2 is provided.
3, 23 protrude rearward.

On the other hand, a transparent synthetic resin plate 25 to which a board control number 24 formed as a seal is adhered.
Is provided (FIG. 5A). Board management number certificate 24
Is a transparent synthetic resin sheet provided with a surface on which the same contents as those in the first embodiment are displayed by normal printing and an adhesive surface. In the center of the left and right side edges of the plate 25,
Screw insertion holes 26, 26 are provided. Then, the plate 25 is screwed to the screwing portion 23 on the back side of the protective cover 22 so that the board management number certificate 24 is on the front side with the screw 27 passed through each screw insertion hole 26 (FIG. 5
(B) (c)).

In the control device 21 for the pachinko machine, the plate 25 on which the board control number certificate 24 is adhered is screwed onto the inner surface of the transparent portion of the protective cover 22. The display is unlikely to be changed.
Further, by referring to the opening history displayed on the board management number certificate 24 and the state of the screw holding portion, an unauthorized opening of the protective cover 22 can be found and prevented. Further, when the protective cover 22 is properly opened, the plate 25 can be easily attached and detached with a screwdriver, so that the opening history on the board management number certificate 24 can be easily entered. In addition, since the plate 25 on which the board management number certificate 24 is hinged is formed substantially transparent, the control board inside the protective cover is easily visible.

[Third Embodiment] A control device for a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention is configured similarly to the control device 21 of the second embodiment, except for the plates and their installation. Hereinafter, differences will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of the back side of the corner portion of the protective cover 32 of the control device according to the third embodiment.
Are formed.

A plate 35 formed in exactly the same manner as the plate 25 except that the screw insertion hole 26 is not provided is provided with the vertical groove 3 with the left and right side edges supported.
3 and 33 are slide-inserted. Each longitudinal groove 3
The size of the groove 3 in the front and back directions is the same as the thickness of the plate 35, and the plate 35 is inserted with the surface on which the board control number 34 is adhered facing the front.

In the control device for a pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, the display contents can be properly held due to the prevention of contamination of the information display portion and the difficulty in removing the information display portion provided inside the transparent portion. In addition, since the plate 35 on which the board management number certificate 34 is attached is slid and inserted into the vertical grooves 33, 33, the history information display section can be taken out and displayed can be changed very easily at the time of regular opening. In addition, since the vertical grooves 33 are formed transparent in addition to the plate 35, the control board is easily visible.

[Fourth Embodiment] A control device for a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention has the same configuration as the control device of the third embodiment except for the plates and their installation. Hereinafter, differences will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view of the vicinity of a corner of the protective cover 42 of the control device according to the fourth embodiment, and vertical grooves 43 and 4 are provided on the back side of the corner.
3 are provided. A projection 47 is provided at the center of each vertical groove 43.

A plate 4 formed in exactly the same manner as the plate 35 of the third embodiment, except that concave portions 46, 46 of the same size as the convex portions 47 are provided at the center of both right and left side edges.
5 are slid into the longitudinal grooves 43, 43. At this time, the left and right side edges of the plate 45 are
, And the convex portion 47 of each vertical groove portion 43 is fitted into the concave portions 46, 46 of the plate 45. The size of the groove of each vertical groove 43 in the front and back directions is the same as the thickness of the plate 45. Further, the plate 45 has a board management number certificate 44.
Is inserted with the surface on which is adhered facing the front side. Further, the size of each convex portion 47 is set to a size that does not hinder the insertion of the plate 45 by being elastically deformed.

In the control device for a pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, a display section is provided inside a transparent section so that its contents can be displayed properly, and a plate 45 on which a board control number certificate 44 is adhered. However, since the convex portions 47, 47 and the concave portions 46, 46 are engaged with each other, the plate 45 is slid and inserted into the vertical groove.
The history display of the board management number certificate 44 can be changed,
The plate 45 can be reliably installed.

[Fifth Embodiment] A control device for a pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is configured similarly to the control device 1 of the first embodiment, except for a protective cover and a board management number. ing. Hereinafter, differences will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of the protective cover 52 of the control device according to the fifth embodiment. A thin plate-shaped depression 57 is formed at the front corner of the protective cover 52, A printed board management number certificate 53 is attached as a transparent seal. At the center of both left and right edges of the depression 57 and at the center of both left and right sides of the board management number 53, locking holes 54, 54 protruding in a cylindrical shape on the back side are provided.

On the other hand, the board management number 53 is covered with a transparent synthetic resin display cover 55 (FIG. 9). Locking claws 56, 56 formed in the shape of arrowheads project from the center of both left and right side edges of the display cover 55. In addition, the display cover 55 has the same size as the recessed portion 57 except for the locking claws 56, 56. When the locking claws 56 are passed through the corresponding locking holes 54, the display cover 55 57. At the time of insertion, each locking claw 56 elastically deforms and passes through the corresponding locking hole 54, and after the insertion is completed, the tip protrudes from the locking hole 54 and is fitted by the back surface of the locking hole 54. State.

In the control device for a pachinko machine according to the fifth embodiment, since the board management number certificate 53 is covered with the display cover 55, no stain is directly attached to the board management number certificate 53. Therefore, the display content of the board management number certificate 53 can be kept clear. Further, since the display cover 55 is formed to be transparent, the display contents can be visually recognized even when the display cover 55 is attached. Further, since the board management number 53 and the protective cover 52 are also formed transparently, the control board is easily visible.

In addition, the locking claws 56 of the display cover 55
Since it is formed in an arrowhead shape, it can easily pass through the locking hole 54 when the display cover 55 is inserted. Therefore, the display cover 55 can be easily inserted from the front side of the protective cover 55. On the other hand, when the insertion is completed, on the rear side of the protective cover 52, the locking is performed on the rear surface of the locking hole 54, and the locking hole 54 cannot pass through the locking hole unless deformed by pressing. Therefore, once the display cover 55 is installed, the protection cover 5
2 is locked so that it cannot be removed unless opened. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation where the display contents are illegally changed or erased, and it is possible to find an unauthorized modification without causing confusion in the opening situation by comparing the contents with the opening history display contents.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be variously modified as partially shown below. The plate does not need to be made of a transparent synthetic resin with a transparent information display sticker, but can be a piece of paper on which the cutting history is written, or an opaque seal attached to metal. As shown in FIG. 10, the paper piece 61 on which the information has been written is placed in a thin case 6 made of a transparent synthetic resin.
2 can also be configured.

Further, the plate does not need to be provided along the inner surface of the protective cover, and may be erected from the inner surface as long as it does not interfere with the substrate or the like. In addition, the protective cover and the display cover need not be entirely transparent as long as at least a portion corresponding to a display portion of the board information is transparent. Further, the display contents of the various display units are not limited to the above, and the numbers of the control elements can be displayed. The display method is not limited to the above, and may be integrally formed inside the protective cover like a maker display portion. The method of changing the display of the board management number certificate is not limited to the above, and the contents may be added by pasting a seal indicating the changed portion in advance. Further, the display position is not limited to the corner portion or the like, but may be the upper portion of the maker display portion.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the groove with a convex portion and the plate with a concave portion, and vice versa. In addition, in the fifth embodiment, the retaining means is not only a means for fitting an arrowhead-shaped locking portion through the locking hole, but also an elastic protruding portion in the locking portion and an elastic projection in the middle of the locking hole. It can be changed as appropriate, for example, by providing a fitting hole for the protrusion. Further, in the fifth embodiment, it is not necessary to form the board management number certificate as a seal and hinge the protection cover, and the plate can be sandwiched between the protection cover and the display cover. The present invention can be applied not only to a control device for a pachinko machine but also to a control device for another game machine.

[0034]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the information relating to the control board is provided by attaching the information to the plate.
And place the plate inside the transparent part of the protective cover ,
With the convex and concave engaged with the transparent vertical groove
Since the slide is inserted, the display of information on the control board is kept clear, and when the protective cover is installed, it is difficult to remove or change the above display. The display can be changed easily by simply replacing the plate, the plate can be securely installed , and the control board can be installed.
Easy to see .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a front view of a control device for a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing an exploded perspective view of the control device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of (a) a model display sticker, (b) sticking of a model display sticker, and (c) a board management number certificate of the control device of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an exploded perspective view of a control device for a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing (a) an exploded perspective view of a plate of a control device according to a second embodiment, (b) a partially exploded perspective view with a protective cover, and (c) a partial perspective view with a protective cover.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing (a) a partially exploded perspective view and (b) a partially perspective view of a protective cover and a plate of a control device for a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 7A is a partially exploded perspective view of a protection cover and a plate of a control device for a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment, and FIG.
(A) Side cross section, (c) partially cutaway perspective view, (d)
It is explanatory drawing which shows the side cross section of (a).

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing (a) an exploded perspective view and (b) a perspective view of a protective cover and a display cover of a control device for a pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing (a) a partial center horizontal cross section at the time of disassembly, (b) a partial center horizontal cross section, and (c) a partial perspective view of the periphery of the board management number of the control device of the fifth embodiment. is there.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of the board management number certificate.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing (a) an exploded perspective view and (b) a perspective view of a conventional example.

12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams showing sticking of (a) a model name display sticker and (b) a model name display sticker of a conventional example.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a conventional example in a state where the protective cover is once opened.

[Explanation of symbols]

1,21 ... (Pachinko machine) control device, 2 ... Control board, 3 ... Chassis, 4 ... Back cover, 5,22,3
2, 42, 52 ··· protective cover, 6 · · · model display seal, 7, 24, 34, 44, 53 · · · board management number certificate,
8 mounting tabs, 9 screw holding parts, 10 screw holes for screw holding parts, 11 mounting pieces, 12 one-way type screws, 13 adhesive surfaces, 14 printing surfaces, 15
..First depression, 16 second depression, 17 maker display, 18, 27 screws, 23 screws, 2
5, 35, 45 plates, 26 screw insertion holes, 3
3, 43 vertical groove, 46 concave, 47 convex, 5
4, locking holes, 55 display covers, 56 locking claws,
57 ... depression, 61 ... paper piece, 62 ... cover.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of front page (56) References JP-A-9-271569 (JP, A) JP-A-8-112421 (JP, A) JP-A-7-299229 (JP, A) JP-A 9-271 225106 (JP, A) JP-A-7-273901 (JP, A) Japanese Utility Model Application Sho 61-174182 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 7/02

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A control device for a gaming machine in which a control board on which a control element is installed is covered by a protective cover having a transparent part at least in part, wherein a transparent seal displaying information on the control board. When
The information display section formed by
And formed inside the transparent part of the protective cover .
It is slid into the transparent vertical groove , and furthermore, one of the concave and convex portions has the information display
Together provided in the plate, the other said longitudinal groove has
A control device for a gaming machine, wherein the information display portion is slid and inserted in a state where the convex portion and the concave portion are engaged with each other.