JP3180200U - Slot machine installation island lighting effect device - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a light-emitting device on an island where a slot machine is installed so as to enhance the interest of each player and obtain an appealing effect on a visitor by lighting up the medal containing tray itself.
An upper position of a slot machine in a parallel state is defined as a shelf space S in which a medal storage tray 11 can be placed, and slot machine installation islands each having an opening are formed. The medal receiving tray 11 is molded from a transparent or translucent thermoplastic resin containing a fluorescent material such as a fluorescent pigment, and the excitation light source 16 that irradiates ultraviolet rays toward the medal receiving tray 11 is provided with the shelf. The medal container tray 11 is set to emit light by being installed at the opening edge or inside of the space S.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a light emitting effect device on an island where a slot machine is installed in a game hall, and in particular, by lighting up the medal storage tray itself, which is the game medium, not only the excitement of each player but also for the game hall It has been devised to obtain appealing effects on visitors.

  An effect system that emits light from a storage box for pachinko balls or medals, which are game media, is disclosed in Patent Document 1. In this known invention, light is emitted from the game medium storage box (1), and the storage box (1) is placed on the top plate (6) of the game island, so that it is entirely It seems to be the closest to the present invention in that it can be seen well.

Japanese Patent No. 4445786

  However, in the configuration of the above-mentioned known invention, the LED (21) and the optical fiber for illumination (22) that become the light emitting means (2) of the game medium storage box (1) are embedded in the collar (11) of the storage box (1). In addition, a disk-shaped iron core (32) serving as an electromotive force generating means (3) and a secondary coil (33) wound around the same are protruded from the bottom plate (14) of the storage box (1). It is also necessary to install it, and it is very complicated and specialized. Therefore, the mass production effect as the game media storage box (1) used in a large amount cannot be exhibited.

  In addition, even when placing and using on the top plate (6) of the game island, the leg (15) of the game medium storage box (1) is inserted into the groove (61) of the top plate (6). When the LED (21) has to be turned on by electromagnetically induced electromotive force generated with the magnetic field generating means (7) and the store clerk in the game hall handles the empty game medium storage box (1). In any case, each player quickly and accurately inserts the leg (15) of the storage box (1) into which a large amount of acquired medals and pachinko balls are transferred into the groove (61) of the top plate (6). This is a very troublesome work, and there is a risk of a fall accident of the storage box (1) and a fall accident of the game medium.

  The present invention aims to improve such problems, and in order to achieve the object, according to claim 1, the upper positions of the slot machines in a parallel state are each formed as a shelf space in which a medal receiving tray can be placed. In the island where the slot machine was installed,

  The medal containing tray is molded from a transparent or translucent thermoplastic resin containing a fluorescent material such as a fluorescent pigment,

  An excitation light source for irradiating ultraviolet rays toward the medal receiving tray is installed at the opening edge or inside of the shelf space so that the medal receiving tray emits light.

  Further, in claim 2, the excitation light source is an ultraviolet light emitting diode, and one or more of the LED wiring boards preliminarily planted are attached to a support frame of a certain length,

  The support frame is attached and fixed along the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space so that the light-emitting diode is obliquely inward.

  In claim 3, an LED wiring board in which an ultraviolet light-emitting diode is preliminarily planted is inserted into an LED wiring board receiving groove rail lined up to a predetermined length using an aluminum extruded material as a support frame. Plug in and out freely from the

  The middle part of the mounting stay that projects continuously and backward from the groove rail of the support frame is bent at a certain angle of about 45 degrees, and the bent tip of the mounting stay is bent along the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space. By mounting and fixing,

  The ultraviolet light emitting diode is set so as to be inclined inwardly by the predetermined angle to the shelf space.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a light shielding cover having a predetermined length in which a light transmission hole corresponding to an ultraviolet light emitting diode on the LED wiring board is formed is attached to and integrated with a support frame from the front. .

  Further, in claim 5, the LED wiring board in which the ultraviolet light-emitting diodes are preliminarily planted is separated into the inside of the LED wiring board receiving groove rails arranged with a certain length using the support frame as an aluminum extrusion material. While removably inserting from one end,

  The mounting stay of the support frame with respect to the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space is continuously and integrally extended rearward from the LED wiring board receiving groove rail of the support frame,

  A light-shielding cover made of a synthetic resin having a certain length is inserted from one end portion of the support frame so as to surround the LED wiring board receiving groove rail and the mounting stay, and is fitted.

  According to the above configuration of claim 1, it is not necessary to provide an LED or an optical fiber for illumination as found in the first known invention in the medal receiving tray which is a game medium of the slot machine, and the medal receiving tray has an excitation light source. If the tray is irradiated with ultraviolet light (ultraviolet light), the tray itself will emit fluorescence, and the shelf space where these medal storage trays are placed is the slot machines lined up on the slot machine installation island of the game hall Since the opening is formed at the upper position, the effect of light emission from the medal storage tray can be spread not only to each slot machine player but also to the entire slot machine island. There is an advantage that the appeal effect on the visitor in the game hall can be obtained.

  In that case, if the configuration of claim 2 is adopted, one or a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (LEDs) serving as excitation light sources can be reasonably attached to the common fixed-length support frame. it can.

  In addition, since the light-emitting diode (LED) is attached and fixed along the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space so that the light emitting diode (LED) is obliquely inward toward the shelf space, the support frame having a certain length is mounted inside the shelf space. The medal storage tray installed can be made to emit light efficiently, and ultraviolet rays can be emitted to the outside of the shelf space so that it can be prevented from adversely affecting the human body of each player as much as possible. is there.

  In particular, if the structure of claim 3 is adopted, the LED wiring board on which the light emitting diode (LED) is planted can be conveniently maintained, inspected, and exchanged, and the support frame mounting stay for the shelf space can be used. Is bent at a certain angle of about 45 degrees from the midway part, so that the bent tip of the mounting stay is fixed to the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space with a horizontal countersunk screw from the front (front), Moreover, even if it attaches and fixes with a vertical countersunk screw from the bottom (bottom part), the said light emitting diode (LED) supported by the support frame can be installed in the state which inclined diagonally inward by about 45 degrees equal to shelf space. As a result, the medal receiving tray in the shelf space can emit light very efficiently.

  If the structure of Claim 4 is employ | adopted, since the light shielding cover of fixed length is covered from the front (front) to the support frame of fixed length which supports the ultraviolet light emitting diode (LED), The ultraviolet rays are irradiated to the medal receiving tray through the light transmission hole of the light shielding cover, and there is an effect that the ultraviolet rays can be leaked to the outside of the shelf space and adversely affect the human body of each player.

  In particular, if the structure of claim 5 is adopted, the portion of the light shielding cover covering the LED wiring board receiving groove rail of the support frame can prevent the adverse effect of the ultraviolet rays on the human body, and the light shielding cover is also supported. The portion covering the frame mounting stay also has the effect of preventing the appearance of the periphery of the opening of the shelf space and the slot machine installation island from being deteriorated.

It is a schematic front view of the slot machine installation island to which this invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. It is a slope view which extracts and shows a medal accommodation tray. It is a perspective view of the support frame which attached the LED wiring board. FIG. 5 is a front view of FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. It is an enlarged view of FIG. 2, Comprising: The attachment state to shelf space is shown. It is a perspective view of a state where a light shielding cover is put on the support frame. It is a sectional side view which shows another attachment state corresponding to FIG.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 and 2 show a slot machine installation island (M) in a game hall, and the installation island (M) includes a plurality of slot machines. (10) are installed in parallel. The upper position of each slot machine (10) is a rectangular opening only on the front (front) as a shelf space (S) large enough to hold a plurality (three in the illustrated example) of medal storage trays (11). It is divided into states. (12) and (13) are the ceiling surface and floor surface (shelf board) of each shelf space (S), and (14) and (15) are the back surface and both left and right side surfaces.

  In the case of the present invention, the medal containing tray (11) is made of a transparent or translucent thermoplastic resin containing a substance that emits fluorescence (phosphor) by being irradiated with ultraviolet rays (ultraviolet light) from an excitation light source described later. 3 is injection-molded into an overall shape as shown in FIG. 3, and is placed inside the shelf space (S) in an empty state or a state where medals acquired by the player are accommodated. .

  As the thermoplastic resin, it is preferable to adopt polycarbonate, polypropylene, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, or other highly transparent resin after curing. This is because ultraviolet rays (ultraviolet light) and light emission by irradiation of the ultraviolet rays sufficiently penetrate the resin, and the entire medal receiving tray (11) can be beautifully and vividly lit.

  However, the gaming space of the slot machine (10) in the game hall has a low illuminance compared to that of the pachinko machine, and because it is generally dark, the light emission of the medal storage tray (11) Is easily conspicuous in the embossed state, and even if it is a translucent (milky white or colored translucent) resin, its light emission can be visually recognized, and is worthy of adoption.

  The phosphor is a substance that absorbs ultraviolet rays (ultraviolet light) and emits energy as light (fluorescence) when returning from the excited state to the original state. For example, a fluorescent pigment ( Fluorescent whitening agent) can be employed.

  Fluorescence refers to luminescence that lasts for about 10 to 8 seconds or less after excitation, and ultraviolet light (ultraviolet light) has a shorter wavelength than purple light, which is visible light, and is usually 10 to 380 nm or 10 to 10 nm. It refers to light having a wavelength in the 400 nm region.

  As the excitation light source (16) that emits light from the medal receiving tray (11), black light, light emitting diode (LED), laser, or the like that irradiates ultraviolet rays (ultraviolet light) can be employed. Using an ultraviolet light emitting diode (LED) as an excitation light source (16), a strip-shaped LED wiring board (17) in which one or a plurality of scattered distributions are planted in advance is extruded with aluminum as shown in FIGS. It is attached and fixed to a support frame (F) of a certain length (L1) made of material.

  That is, the support frame (F) extruded from the aluminum material has the receiving groove rail (18) for the LED wiring board, and the LED wiring board (17) is not illustrated from the front (front) to the inside. It is attached in a fitted state via a fixing means such as an adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. The fixed length (L1) of the support frame (F) is set to be equal to or smaller than the opening width of each shelf space (S) described above, and the inside of the shelf space (S). It can be horizontally mounted.

  (19) is the electrical wiring derived | led-out from the LED wiring board (17), and is used by connecting to the alternating current power supply outside a figure, or via the converter for LED lighting fixtures. Therefore, a store clerk in the game hall may turn on / off a power switch (not shown) to cause the excitation light source (ultraviolet light emitting diode) (16) to emit light. (20) is a plurality of strips of heat radiation fins extending continuously from the LED wiring board receiving groove rail (18) in the support frame (F) in the rear direction, and the longitudinal direction (horizontal) of the support frame (F). Direction) to prevent heat generation of the LED wiring board (17).

  Similarly, (21) is a mounting stay that projects from the horizontal bisector of the LED wiring board receiving groove rail (18) in a continuous and continuous manner, and a fixed angle (θ) (for example, about 30) from the middle part thereof. The tip end portion (21a) bent by about 60 degrees or about 60 degrees, preferably about 45 degrees as shown in the figure, is fixed to the slot machine installation island (M) by fixing means such as a plurality of countersunk screws (22) or an adhesive. ) Are attached and fixed along the upper edge of the opening of each shelf space (S). Reference numeral (23) denotes screw receiving holes that are distributed in the bent tip (21a) of the mounting stay (21).

  In that case, in FIG. 7, the bent tip (21a) of the mounting stay (21) is fixed to the upper edge of the opening of each shelf space (S) from the front (front) by a horizontal countersunk screw (22). However, as shown in FIG. 9, the bent tip (21a) is attached and fixed to the ceiling surface (12) of each shelf space (S) from below (inside) by a vertical countersunk screw (22). good.

  7 and 9, the support frame (F) extends along the upper end of the opening of each shelf space (S), and the excitation light source (16) is provided in each shelf space. Aiming at the medal receiving tray (11) placed on the floor (shelf) (13) inside it, in a state of inclining inward by a certain angle (θ) (about 45 degrees) to (S) The plurality of trays (11) can be efficiently irradiated with ultraviolet rays (ultraviolet light), so that the whole tray can be obtained in a clear and light emission state.

  Further, (C) is a light shielding cover preferably extruded from a thermoplastic resin, and has a constant length (L2) which is the same as or longer than the support frame (F) of the LED wiring board (17). And one or a plurality of circular light transmitting holes (24) positioned corresponding to the ultraviolet light emitting diodes (excitation light sources) (16) on the LED wiring board (17).

  Then, the light shielding cover (C) is attached to and integrated with the support frame (F) as shown in FIG. 8 from the front (front side), so that the excitation light source (ultraviolet light emitting diode) (16) is removed. The ultraviolet rays (ultraviolet light) irradiated toward the medal container tray (11) are prevented from being directly exposed to the skin and eyes of the game hall clerk and in particular to each player to adversely affect the human body. It is like that.

  In particular, the light shielding cover (C) of the illustrated embodiment includes a substantially U-shaped cover plate piece (25a) that covers the LED wiring board receiving groove rail (18) of the support frame (F), and the cover plate piece (25a). ) And a decorative board piece (25b) extending continuously and integrally from the front end toward the mounting stay (21) of the support frame (F), and each of the slot machine installation islands (M) Along the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space (S), the light shielding cover (C) itself is attached to the support frame (F) of the excitation light source (ultraviolet light emitting diode) (16) fixed and attached as shown in FIG. Utilizing elasticity, it is said that it is locked and locked so that it can be freely engaged and disengaged from the lower front side.

  When the cover frame (F) is used for covering, the cover plate of the light shielding cover (C) is irradiated with ultraviolet rays (ultraviolet light) emitted from the excitation light source (ultraviolet light emitting diode) (16) as indicated by an arrow in FIG. Through the light transmitting hole (24) opening in the piece (25a), the medal accommodating tray (11) is directed to each player of the slot machine (10), and the safety of the human body is ensured.

  Since both ends of the light shielding cover (C) are covered by the left and right side surfaces (15) of the shelf space (S), both ends are covered by separate end caps not shown. It is not necessary, but you can attach the end cap.

  A plurality of countersunk screws (22) for fixing and attaching the mounting stay (21) of the support frame (F) to the upper edge of the opening of each shelf space (S) from the front (front) are provided with a light shielding cover. It will be covered with the decorative plate piece (25b) of (C), and there is no possibility of obstructing the appearance makeup of the slot machine installation island (M).

  In that case, as shown together with another embodiment of FIG. 9 corresponding to FIG. 7, the LED wiring board receiving groove rail (18) of the support frame (F) has a cross-sectional channel groove shape with a lip (18a). The LED wiring board (17) is detachably inserted and laid from one end (one of the left and right ends) of the fixed length (L1) to the inside, and the light-shielding cover (C) is also cut off to the end. From either the left or right end, the LED wiring board receiving groove rail (18) and the mounting stay (21) of the support frame (F) may be detachably inserted and fitted. Then, the LED wiring board (17) and the light shielding cover (C) can be replaced, which is convenient.

  7 and 9, the support frame (F) of the excitation light source (ultraviolet light emitting diode) (16) that emits light from the medal receiving tray (11) is opened in each shelf space (S). Although attached along the upper edge, as long as the medal receiving tray (11) placed inside can emit light, the excitation light source (16) and its support frame (F) are placed in each shelf space (S). You may attach to the ceiling surface (12), floor surface (13), and other inside.

  The support frame (F) may be extruded from a heat-resistant synthetic resin material instead of an aluminum material, while the light shielding cover (C) may be extruded from a light metal instead of a synthetic resin. In particular, the shading cover (C) that covers the support frame (F) is provided with a decorative pattern such as a wood grain tone as well as a colored color such as black that matches the atmosphere of the slot machine installation island (M) and the game space. It is also possible.

(10) · Slot machine (11) · Medal storage tray (12) · Ceiling surface (13) · Floor surface (14) · Back surface (15) · Left and right side surfaces (16) · Excitation light source (17) · LED wiring board (18) ・ Receiving groove rail for LED wiring board (18a) ・ Lip (19) ・ Electrical wiring (20) ・ Heat radiation fin (21) ・ Mounting stay (21a) ・ Bending tip (22) ・ Counter screw (23) -Screw receiving hole (24)-Light transmission hole (25a)-Cover plate piece (25b)-Decorative plate piece (C)-Shading cover (F)-Support frame (M)-Slot machine installation island (S)-Shelf space

Claims (5)

In the slot machine installation islands where the upper positions of the slot machines in parallel are each formed as a shelf space where the medal storage tray can be placed,
The medal containing tray is molded from a transparent or translucent thermoplastic resin containing a fluorescent material such as a fluorescent pigment,
The slot machine installation island is characterized in that an excitation light source for irradiating ultraviolet rays toward the medal receiving tray is installed at an opening edge or inside of the shelf space so that the medal receiving tray emits light. Luminous effect device. The excitation light source is an ultraviolet light emitting diode, and an LED wiring board in which one or more of them are pre-planted is attached to a support frame of a certain length,
2. The light emitting effect device for a slot machine installation island according to claim 1, wherein the support frame is attached and fixed along the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space so that the light emitting diodes are obliquely inward. With the support frame as an aluminum extruded material, the LED wiring board on which the ultraviolet light-emitting diode is preliminarily planted can be inserted into and removed from one end of the LED wiring board receiving groove rail arranged in a certain length. And plug it into
The middle part of the mounting stay that extends continuously and backward from the groove rail of the support frame is bent by a certain angle of about 45 degrees, and the bent tip of the mounting stay is bent along the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space. By mounting and fixing,
3. The light emitting effect device for a slot machine installation island according to claim 2, wherein the ultraviolet light emitting diode is set so as to be inclined inwardly by the predetermined angle to the shelf space.   3. A light-shielding cover having a predetermined length in which a light transmission hole corresponding to an ultraviolet light-emitting diode on an LED wiring board is formed is attached to and integrated with a support frame from the front. The slot machine installation island lighting effect device. With the support frame as an aluminum extruded material, the LED wiring board on which the ultraviolet light-emitting diode is preliminarily planted can be inserted into and removed from one end of the LED wiring board receiving groove rail arranged in a certain length. While plugging into
The mounting stay of the support frame with respect to the upper edge of the opening of the shelf space is continuously and integrally extended rearward from the LED wiring board receiving groove rail of the support frame,
5. A slot according to claim 4, wherein a light shielding cover made of synthetic resin having a certain length is inserted from one end of the support frame so as to surround the LED wiring board receiving groove rail and the mounting stay. Light emitting effect device on the island where the machine is installed.

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