JP3182409B2 - Game equipment and game auxiliary machines - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine having a plurality of game consoles arranged side by side to form a game island, and a pachinko ball lending machine and a game card sales machine disposed between adjacent game consoles. Regarding the game auxiliary machines such as machines, in detail, even if a player playing at the game table smokes, the smoke of the tobacco does not flow to the adjacent player side, so that it is directed to the front side between the adjacent game tables. The present invention relates to an improvement in a game machine and a game auxiliary machine which are configured to produce an air curtain by an air flow blown out.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as this kind of game equipment or game auxiliary machine, (1) a casing is arranged below a pachinko ball rental machine provided between adjacent pachinko machines, and this casing is provided. The front part of the casing is formed so as to protrude from the lower part of the pachinko machine to a position above the counter projecting forward from the lower part of the pachinko machine in a state where the upper half of the front face is inclined forward and upward. An air outlet for forming an air curtain is formed in the front half of the pachinko ball lending machine in the front half of the machine, and a fan driven by an electric motor is provided in the casing. the wind is provided and a duct leading to the air outlet is also (for example, JP-a-8
-38727 gazette). (2) Inside the counter that extends forward from the lower part of the pachinko machine, an air pressure feed path is formed along the direction in which the pachinko machine is juxtaposed, and this air pressure feed path is connected to a blower provided at the island end of the game island. At the same time as connecting, on the upper surface of the counter, at each of the portions corresponding to the space between the adjacent pachinko machines, in order to expose the air curtain in front of the space between the adjacent pachinko machines, to the front (player side) upwards It is connected to a blower provided at the island end of the game island along an air outlet that blows air, or along a concave boundary corner between the lower end of the pachinko machine and the overhanging base end of the counter. In order to expose the air curtain on the front side between the pachinko machines on each of the parts corresponding to the space between the pachinko machines on the front surface of the air pressure pipes, (Player side) The air outlet is formed by blowing air toward the air outlet, and the air outlet is further rotated by a rotation operation around the axis of the air supply pipe or a rotation about the axis along the axial direction of the air supply pipe. With an adjustment nozzle to adjust the direction of air blowing from
See JP-A-9-732). The above (1) and (2) have been proposed.

[0003]

In the case of the above-mentioned conventional game equipment, the front portion of the casing always projects above the counter projecting forward from the lower part of the pachinko machine, so that the effective use area of the counter is reduced. Not only does it decrease, it tends to be an obstacle when cleaning the counter, and since the direction of air blowing from the air outlet is constant, the formation of an air curtain formed by the air flow blown out from this air outlet. If the area fluctuates under the influence of other air flows flowing in the hall, tobacco smoke is likely to flow to the side of a player playing at an adjacent game table. In particular, in the hall, various air conditioners are operating, and the movement of people, the inflow of air from the entrance and the like are added to it, so the distribution of air flow in front of the adjacent between the gaming tables differs greatly, As described above, if the air blowing direction from the air outlet is constant, the smoke prevention effect of the air curtain may be significantly reduced depending on the installation location.

In the case of the latter conventional game equipment, a single blower is provided at the end of the game island, and a dedicated air blower is provided on the blower along the direction in which the game tables are arranged. It is necessary to remodel existing game equipment because it connects the air pressure transmission path formed by using the pressure feeding pipe or the inside of the counter of the hollow structure, which tends to lead to longer construction time and higher equipment cost. . In addition, the blower also needs to have a large blowing capacity assuming that all air outlets per island are used at the same time, and it is necessary to constantly drive the blower with the large capacity during business hours. Therefore, not only the equipment cost increases, but also the running cost tends to increase. Furthermore, even if an adjustment nozzle for adjusting the direction in which air is blown out from the air outlet is added to the dedicated air pressure pipe, the air pressure pipe itself is connected between the lower end of the pachinko machine and the overhanging base end of the counter. Since it is inserted and arranged along the depressed boundary corner, the entire upper surface of the counter can be effectively utilized, but the adjustment range of the blowing direction by the adjustment nozzle is easily limited. Conversely, when an adjustment nozzle is added to the upper surface of the hollow structure counter that forms the air pressure feed path, although the adjustment range in the blowing direction can be expanded, the effective use area of the counter decreases, and There is a problem that can easily get in the way when cleaning the counter.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its main problems are that it is easy to shorten the construction time, reduce equipment costs, and reduce running costs. While it is possible to suppress the decrease in the smoke prevention effect of the air curtain due to the influence of the flow, the entire upper surface of the counter that projects forward from the lower part of the gaming table can be used effectively, and the panel body cleans the counter. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game facility and a game auxiliary machine that can avoid being in the way at times.

[0006]

A feature of the gaming machine according to the present invention is to form an air curtain in front of a machine frame arranged between adjacent gaming tables. An air outlet for the, and a panel body including a flow path forming body that forms at least a part of an air supply path from the air supply means provided to the machine frame to the air outlet, is disposed,
The point is that this panel body is supported so as to protrude forward in a state where the opening direction of the air outlet changes.

[0007] According to the above-mentioned characteristic structure, since the panel body having the air outlet and the air supply means are provided in the machine frame located between the adjacent gaming tables, it is necessary to form an air curtain. It is possible to selectively drive the air supply means of the part, and further, as the panel body projects forward, the opening direction of the panel body changes while the air outlet of the panel body also projects forward. Therefore, not only can the formation region of the air curtain formed on the front side of the machine frame be changed, but also the adjustment range in the blowing direction can be increased. Therefore, since only the panel body and the air supply means are assembled to the machine frame located between the adjacent game consoles, for example, a single blower provided at the island end of the game island, all air for each island can be used. Compared to the case where air is blown to the air outlet, the existing equipment requires almost no remodeling, it is easy to shorten the construction time and reduce the equipment cost, and the air in the area where the air curtain needs to be formed By driving only the supply means, it is easy to reduce running costs. In addition, by increasing the range of adjustment in the direction in which air is blown out from the air outlet, it becomes easier to change and adjust the formation area of the air curtain to a suitable position in consideration of the influence of other air flows flowing in the hole. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the smoke prevention effect of the air curtain due to the influence of another air flow. Furthermore, by returning the panel body that has moved forward to the non-projecting position, the entire upper surface of the counter that projects forward from the lower part of the game console can be effectively used,
Further, it is also possible to prevent the panel body from obstructing the cleaning.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game auxiliary machine characterized by an air outlet for forming an air curtain at a front side of a front face of a casing which can be arranged between adjacent game consoles. And a flow path forming body that forms at least a part of an air supply path from the air supply means provided in the casing to the air outlet, and a panel body is provided. The point is that the air outlet is supported so as to protrude forward in a state where the opening direction of the air outlet changes.

According to the above-mentioned characteristic configuration, since the casing which is located between the adjacent gaming tables is provided with the panel body having the air outlet and the air supply means, it is necessary to form the air curtain. It is possible to selectively drive the air supply means in a certain area, and, further, as the panel body projects forward, the air outlet of the panel body also projects forward while the opening direction of the panel body increases. Because of the change, not only can the formation area of the air curtain formed on the front side of the casing be changed, but also the adjustment range in the blowing direction can be increased. Therefore, since only the panel body and the air supply means are assembled to the casing that is located between the adjacent gaming tables, for example, with a single blower provided at the island end of the gaming island, all of the island units are provided. Compared to the case where air is blown to the air outlet, the existing equipment requires almost no remodeling, it is easy to shorten the construction time and reduce the equipment cost, and it is necessary to form the air curtain. By driving only the air supply means, it is easy to reduce running costs. In addition, by increasing the range of adjustment in the direction in which air is blown out from the air outlet, it becomes easier to change and adjust the formation area of the air curtain to a suitable position in consideration of the influence of other air flows flowing in the hole. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the smoke prevention effect of the air curtain due to the influence of another air flow.
Furthermore, by returning the panel body that has moved forward to the non-projecting position, the entire upper surface of the counter that projects forward from the lower part of the game console can be effectively used, and the panel body can be an obstacle during cleaning. Can be avoided.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the game assisting machine, the panel body is disposed at a lower portion of the casing, and the panel body swings forward with its upper side as a fulcrum. The present invention is characterized in that the air outlet is pivotally supported so as to freely move and is formed on the front surface of the panel body.

According to the above feature, when the panel body is swung and protruded forward with the upper side of the panel body as a fulcrum, the direction in which air is blown out from the air outlet changes upward accordingly. The formation area of the air curtain can be changed and adjusted to the side of the face of the player according to the physique (particularly sitting height) of the player, and the smoke exhaled from the mouth of the smoking player can be changed. In addition, it is possible to satisfactorily prevent the player from flowing to the side of a player who plays a game at an adjacent gaming table.
In addition, even if the air curtain formation area is changed and adjusted to the side of the face of the smoking player, the air outlet is located at the bottom of the casing, and the tobacco to be sucked is at the lower front side of the gaming table, Or, even if it is placed on an ashtray arranged at a position located in front of the casing on the upper surface of the counter that projects forward from the lower part of the game console, the smoke of the cigarette is drawn to the air curtain side, so that the air curtain Without changing and adjusting the formation area of the tobacco, it is possible to prevent the smoke of the tobacco that has been put on the ashtray from flowing to the side of the player playing at the adjacent game table. Therefore, if the formation area of the air curtain is adjusted according to the physique of the smoking player at the start of use, the air curtain formation area does not need to be changed and adjusted frequently thereafter. Customers can concentrate on playing without being distracted by the smoke of tobacco.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game assisting machine for forcibly returning the panel body in the protruding position, which has been protruded forward, to the non-protruding position, based on the end-of-use information of the air curtain. That means is provided.

According to the above feature, when the use of the air curtain is completed in a state where the panel body is in the protruding posture in which the panel body protrudes forward, the forcible return means is driven based on the use completion information, and the panel is driven. Forcibly return the body to a non-protruding position. Therefore, despite the fact that the air curtain is not used, the panel body not only reduces the effective use area of the counter, but also does not leave the panel in a protruding posture that is likely to be an obstacle when cleaning the counter. .

A feature of the game auxiliary machine according to a fifth aspect of the present invention resides in that a drive system of the forcible return means is provided with overload absorbing means for absorbing overload by slip.

According to the above-mentioned characteristic configuration, for example, even if the panel body in the protruding position is forcibly pushed back to the non-protruding position during use of the air curtain, the overload generated in the drive system of the forcible return means due to the operation. Is absorbed by the overload absorbing means, so that failure or breakage of the drive system due to the overload can be prevented.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the game auxiliary machine, the panel body is configured to be able to protrude forward by a manual pull-out operation, and the air supply means is in a non-projecting posture. In which the driving is started in accordance with the forward movement of the panel body.

According to the above-mentioned characteristic configuration, the driving of the air supply means and the adjustment of the air curtain forming area are performed in a series by the protruding movement of the panel body in the non-projecting posture by the manual pulling operation. Therefore, for example, as compared with the case where the driving start of the air supply means and the adjustment of the formation region of the air curtain are separately performed, the handling operation for using the air curtain can be simplified, and
Since the panel body is protruded and moved by artificial pull-out operation,
It is easy to finely adjust the projecting posture of the panel body to an arbitrary posture. Therefore, the usability of the air curtain can be improved.

A feature of the game assisting machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is that an operation section for pulling out the panel body forward is provided on the front side of the panel body. According to the above-mentioned characteristic configuration, since the operation unit for pulling out the panel body forward is provided on the front side of the panel body, by using this operation unit, the front of the panel body in the non-projecting posture can be used. And the fine adjustment of the protruding posture of the panel body can be easily performed.

A feature of the game assisting machine according to the eighth aspect of the present invention resides in that a display body for lighting or blinking the driving state of the air supply means is provided.

According to the above-mentioned characteristic configuration, the display corresponding to the air supply means provided on the casing is turned on or off under the condition that there is no player playing on the gaming tables located on both sides of the casing. If it is, the clerk of the hall can visually judge from a distant place that the air supply means corresponding to this panel body is left driven. Therefore, the clerk of the hall moves to the location of the panel body where such a display body is lit or blinking, and stops unnecessary driving of the air supply means corresponding to the panel body, thereby reducing running costs. Can be reduced.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] FIGS. 1 and 2 show that a plurality of pachinko machines, which are examples of a game table 3, are arranged in a row on a gantry 2 provided horizontally above a waist plate 1. FIG. A pachinko ball lending machine as a game media lending machine, which is an example of the game auxiliary machine 4 of the present invention, is provided between each of the juxtaposed pachinko machines 3 and adjacent to each other. Stand 3
The game equipment in which a game island 6 is formed by stretching a membrane plate 5 above the pachinko ball lending machine 4 is shown.
A portion projecting forward from the lower part of the juxtaposed pachinko machine 3 and the pachinko ball lending machine 4 is configured as a counter 7 for mounting a ball box or the like for storing the acquired pachinko balls.

As shown in FIG. 8, a pachinko ball lending device 9 for renting a pachinko ball is provided on a casing 8 of the pachinko ball lending machine 4 which can be arranged adjacent to the juxtaposed pachinko table 3. Even if the player who plays in 3 smokes,
An air curtain for forming an air curtain A for partitioning the front side between adjacent juxtaposed pachinko machines 3 so that the smoke of the tobacco does not flow to the side of the pachinko machines that play on the adjacent pachinko machines 3. The pachinko ball lending device 9 and the air curtain forming device 10 are assembled with the forming device 10.
The partition plate 11 is disposed vertically inside the casing 8 with the partition plate 11 interposed therebetween.

The air curtain forming apparatus 10 will be described below. As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, an air outlet 12 for forming an air curtain A is provided at a lower front portion of the casing 8, And a flow path forming member 14 that forms a part of an air supply path L from the air supply means 13 to the air outlet 12 provided in the panel body 15. The outlet 12 is configured to be supported so as to protrude forward in a state where the opening direction of the outlet 12 changes.

As shown in FIG. 3, the panel body 15 is
When it is in the non-projecting position, it is configured to be in a vertical position substantially along the front surface of the casing 8, and the panel body 15 is opened toward the front of the panel body 15, as shown in FIG. A pair of left and right vertically long through holes 16 formed in the state are formed. And the two through holes 16
Is formed in a part of the air supply path L, and the air outlet 12 is formed on the panel body front side opening of both through holes 16 in a state formed on the front face of the panel body 15.

The flow path forming body 14 is fixed to the back side of the panel body 15 such that one end opening thereof communicates with both through holes 16. Left and right side plates 14a of the flow path forming body 14
Is extended to a position near the upper end edge of the panel body 15, and the flow path forming body 14
Is pivotally connected to the casing 8 side, and the flow path forming body 14 is configured so as to be able to swing forward and move forward with the pivot portion as a fulcrum P.

That is, the panel body 15 is
The panel 15 is pivotally supported so as to be swingable and protruding forward with the pivot portion on the upper side thereof as a fulcrum P, and the panel body 15 is pivoted forward. The moving and projecting movement is configured to be able to be performed by artificially pulling the panel body 15 forward, and at the lower part on the front side of the panel body 15, the panel body 15 is pulled forward by a finger. A finger-holding concave portion is formed as an operation section 17 for the user.

As the panel body 15 in the non-projecting position swings and moves forward (drawing operation), the opening direction of the air outlet 12 changes from forward to forward and upward, and the projecting position. , The opening direction of the air outlet 12 changes from forward and upward to forward. Accordingly, as the panel body 15 projects forward and swings, the opening direction of the air outlet 12 also changes while the air outlet 12 also projects forward, so that the air outlet 12 is formed on the front side of the casing 8 of the panel body 15. The formation area of the air curtain A can be changed.

As shown in FIG. 4, the range of swinging of the panel body 15 in the forward direction is as shown in FIG.
It is regulated by the contact of the stopper 4a with the stopper 18 on the casing 8 side.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the air supply means 13 includes an electric motor 19 and a fan 20 driven by the electric motor 19.
And a fan 20 having a blower covered with a casing 21. The blower 13 is configured such that the air discharge port 21 a of the casing 21 communicates with the other end opening of the flow path forming body 14. It is fixed to the flow path forming body 14.

That is, the blower 13 includes the flow path forming body 1
4, the blower 13, the flow path forming body 14, and the panel body 15 are unitized. Accordingly, the blower 13 also swings integrally with the forward swinging movement of the panel body 15, so that the air supply passage L from the blower 13 to the air outlet 12 is formed.
Does not change, and the structure for forming the air supply path L can be easily simplified.

In the air supply path of the flow path forming body 14, an area where an air curtain A formed by air blown out from the air outlet 12 is formed in a vertical direction as the air blowing direction is lower. A plurality of rectifying plates 22 are disposed so as to spread out.

The electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is configured to start driving as the panel body 15 in the non-projecting position projects forward.
There is provided a first switching means 23 for switching to a driving state.

The first switching means 23 is constituted by a limit switch provided in the casing 8 of the pachinko ball lending machine 4, and is associated with the forward swinging movement of the panel body 15 in the non-projecting position. At a distance from the panel body 15, a drive circuit 24 for the electric motor 19 is connected to switch the electric motor 19 to a driving state.

Second switching means for forcibly stopping the drive of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 and terminating the use of the air curtain in a state where the panel body 15 is in the protruding position in which the panel body 15 has been swung forward. The second switching means 25 automatically drives the electric motor 19 in a driving state when a set time (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed from the start of driving of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13. It comprises a timer means 25a for stopping and forcibly terminating the use of the air curtain. Therefore, the blower 1
Since the electric motor 19 is automatically stopped by the timer means 25a when the set time has elapsed from the start of its driving, the electric motor 19 is not left in the driving state, 19 can be suppressed.

The timer means 25a comprises a timer circuit provided in the casing 8 of the pachinko ball lending machine 4. When a set time has elapsed from the start of driving the electric motor 19, the timer means 25a The drive circuit 24 is shut off to stop driving the electric motor 19.

The elapsed time counted by the timer circuit 25a is automatically initialized as the set time elapses.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the casing 8 of the pachinko ball lending machine 4, when the panel body 15 is in a protruding posture in which the panel body 15 protrudes and moves forward, the timer circuit 25a controls the electric power of the blower 13. When the drive of the motor 19 is stopped, that is, when the use of the air curtain is forcibly terminated, the panel body 15 in the protruding posture is forcibly returned to the non-protruding posture based on the use end information of the air curtain. Means 27 are provided, and the drive system of the forced return means 27 is further provided with overload absorbing means 28 for absorbing overload by slip.

The forced return means 27 includes a rack plate 29 provided on the casing 21 of the blower 13,
9, an electric motor 31 with a speed reduction mechanism, an output pulley 32 rotated by driving the electric motor 31, and an input pulley 3 provided on the pinion gear 30.
3, and the rotational force of the output pulley 32 is
The rack portion 29 is formed along a reference pitch circle centered on the fulcrum P of the panel body 15.

When the electric motor 31 of the forcible return means 27 starts driving based on the end-of-use information of the air curtain, the pinion gear 30 rotates in conjunction with the output pulley 32, the round belt 34, and the input pulley 33. Then, the rack plate 29 swings around the fulcrum P in a direction for forcibly returning the panel body 15 to the non-projecting posture.

The driving time of the electric motor 31 of the forcible return means 27 driven based on the end-of-use information of the air curtain is a time sufficient for returning the panel body 15 in the maximum projecting position to the non-projecting position. When the panel body 15 in the protruding position is forcibly returned to the non-protruding position and is in contact with the limit switch 23 even during the driving thereof, the electric motor 31 is based on the contact information. It is configured to stop driving. That is, the panel body 1
5 can be forcibly returned to the non-projecting position even when the panel member 15 is in the maximum projecting position. 31 is configured to stop driving promptly, regardless of the amount of forward swinging movement of the panel body 15, if the panel body 15 returns to the non-projection posture, it stops immediately at that position. .

As shown in FIG. 6, the overload absorbing means 28 is composed of the pulleys 32 and 33 and a round belt 34. In such a case, the round belts 3 and 33 and the round belt 34 are slipped so that the round belt 3
4 is adjusted so that the overload can be absorbed by the slip.

Accordingly, when the panel body 15 in the non-projecting position is pulled out forward, the overload generated in the drive system of the forced return means 27 is caused by the pulleys 32 and 33 and the round belt 3.
4, the panel body 15 can be easily pulled out forward, while the components of the forcible return means 27 are not broken or broken by this overload. Absent. In addition, round belt 3
Alternatively, a V belt, a flat belt, a spring belt using a coil spring, or the like may be used.

The rotation axis of the pinion gear 30 is controlled by the weight of the unitized blower 13, the flow path forming body 14, the panel body 15 and the like so that the panel body 15 returns to the non-projecting position. Rotary load applying means 3 to prevent
5, the panel body 15 can be stopped at any protruding posture within its swinging protruding movement range including the non-protruding posture. Therefore, the panel body 15
Projecting forward and swinging to move the casing 8 of the panel body 15.
While changing and adjusting the formation area of the air curtain A formed on the front side of the panel body, when the panel body 15 comes to a suitable position, the panel body 15 is stopped in its protruding posture to thereby reduce the formation area of the air curtain A. It can be held in a suitable position. Although not shown, the rotation addition applying means 35
Has a resistance applying mechanism using a disc spring, a wave washer, or the like.

Further, even if the panel body 15 in the protruding position is forcibly pushed back to the non-protruding position due to force majeure, mischief, or a lack of understanding of the method of use, the forced return means 27 is driven. Since the overload generated in the system is absorbed by the slip between the pulleys 32 and 33 and the round belt 34, the forcible return means 27 is allowed by the overload while allowing the panel body 15 to move to the non-projecting posture side. Each component does not fail or be damaged.

When the panel body 15 in the protruding position is forcibly pushed back to the non-protruding position, the rear surface of the panel body 15 contacts the limit switch 23 to cause the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 to move. The drive circuit 24 is shut off, and the electric motor 19 is switched to a drive stop state. That is, the limit switch 23 constituting the first switching means starts driving the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 in accordance with the forward movement of the panel body 15, and returns the panel body 15 to the non-projection posture. In blower 1
The configuration is such that the driving of the third electric motor 19 can be stopped.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the driving state of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is illuminated and displayed on the upper part of the front surface of the panel body 15, that is, the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is driven. A pilot lamp composed of a light emitting diode (LED) is provided as a display body 36 for lighting and displaying the presence of the vehicle.

The drive circuit 24 and the timer circuit 25a of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 and the drive circuit 37 of the electric motor 31 of the forced return means 27 are provided in the casing 8 of the pachinko ball lending machine 4. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 7, the limit switch 23, the timer circuit 25a, the pilot lamp 32, the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 and the drive circuit 24 thereof, Electric motor 31
The driving circuit 37 is electrically connected to the control unit 26 provided on the substrate 38.

Next, the peripheral portion of the air curtain forming device 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko ball lending device 9 is provided above the panel body 15 on the front surface of the casing 8. In a state where a pachinko ball is to be lent out, a coin slot 39 for inserting a hundred yen coin or a 500 yen coin required for lending a pachinko ball, a bill slot 40 for inserting a 1,000 yen bill, a coin return slot for returning defective coins, change, etc. 41,
A fixed panel 4 having a payout cylinder 42 and the like for paying out pachinko balls in a number corresponding to the loan amount to a saucer of the pachinko machine 3.
3, the panel body 15 and the fixed panel 43
Together, the front panel 44 of the casing 8 is formed.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 8, on the lower side of the counter 7, a belt conveyor for automatically collecting tobacco ash and cigarette butts at a collecting section (not shown) provided at the island end of the game island. An automatic ashtray collecting device 45 is provided, and an ashtray 46 is provided on the upper surface of the counter 7 and in front of each of the juxtaposed pachinko machines 3 in front of each other. An opening 46a for discharging cigarette ash and butts is formed in the automatic butts collection device 45. When the panel body 15 swings and protrudes forward, the swinging tip side of the panel body 15 is positioned above the ashtray 46.

By the way, in a game facility in which the pachinko ball lending machine 4 configured as described above is provided between adjacent pachinko machines 3, a chair 6 a is provided in front of the pachinko machine 3. When a player sitting and playing on the pachinko machine 3 smokes, as shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 8, the player or the clerk of the hall playing on the pachinko machine 3 or the adjacent pachinko machine 3 By pulling out the panel body 15 of the pachinko ball lending machine 4 arranged between the pachinko machines 3 and switching the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 to the driving state, the air is blown out from the air outlet 12. An air curtain A is formed between both players by the air that is blown.

If the area where the air curtain A is formed is adjusted, for example, to the side of the face of the smoking player by adjusting the protruding posture of the panel body 15, the player's mouth can be adjusted. Not only the smoke of the tobacco to be blown out, but also the smoke of the tobacco smoke placed on the ashtray 46 is sucked to the air curtain side, so that the smoke of the tobacco is guided by the air flow of the air curtain A, and this air curtain The air forming A flows to the lower side in the blowing direction, thereby preventing the smoke of the tobacco from flowing to the side of the player playing on the adjacent pachinko machine 3.

When the set time has elapsed by the timer circuit 25a, the drive of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is stopped, the air curtain A disappears, and as shown in FIG. Since the panel body 15 is returned to the non-projection position by the forcible return means 27, the panel body 15 corresponding to the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is left in the projection position even though the drive is stopped. Nothing.

It should be noted that even if the opening direction of the air outlet 12 changes with the swinging movement of the panel body 15, the air curtain A can keep the pachinko stand 3 open.
It is designed not to hit the player who plays with the game.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of the air curtain forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, in which the panel body 15 is in a protruding posture in which the panel body 15 is swingably protruded forward. In the state, the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is forcibly stopped and the second switching means 25 for terminating the use of the air curtain is changed to the electric motor 19 in the driven state.
Is constituted by a manual switch 25b for stopping the driving of the motor. Therefore, with the panel body 15 in the protruding posture, the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is turned on by the manual switch 25.
Since the drive can be stopped by the operation b, the drive of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 can be stopped at any time in accordance with the end of smoking, and the blower 13 can be operated efficiently.

The operation unit 25c of the manual switch 25b
Is provided on the upper front surface of the panel body 15, and the operation unit 2
Although not shown, the drive circuit of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is cut off by the pushing operation of 5c, the driving of the electric motor 19 is stopped, and the driving of the electric motor 31 of the forcible return means 27 is started. It is.

In the operating portion 25c of the manual switch 25b, a driving state of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is lit and displayed, that is, a display 36 which illuminates and displays that the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is driven. A light emitting diode (LED) is provided as an operating unit 25c.
Is also used as a pilot lamp.

The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment. Components having the same structure or the same function as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. I do.

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the forcible return means 27 described in the first embodiment.
A flexible rack belt 47 pivotally attached to the casing 8 of the blower 13 so as to be swingable, the pinion gear 30 meshing with the rack belt 47, and a state in which the meshing state between the rack belt 47 and the pinion gear 30 is maintained. A guide roller 48 for holding the rack belt 47 between the pinion gear 30 and the electric motor 31 with a speed reduction mechanism;
Pulley 32 and pinion gear 3 that rotate by driving
0, and the output pulley 3
2 is transmitted to the input pulley 33 and the pinion gear 3
It is composed of a round belt 34 that rotates the 0 in conjunction.
Note that, as the rack belt 47, the panel body 15 is
Even if it is pushed back toward the non-projecting posture side due to force majeure or mischief or lack of understanding of how to use, it has the strength to rotate the pinion gear 30 without bending by the pushing back force. Is better.

The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment. Components having the same structure or the same function as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. I do.

[Fourth Embodiment] FIG. 11 shows another embodiment of the air curtain forming apparatus 10 described in the first embodiment, wherein the second switching means 25 and the forced return means 27 are provided.
Are not provided, and the limiter 23 constituting the first switching means starts driving the blower 13 in accordance with the forward protruding movement of the panel body 15 due to an artificial pull-out operation of the panel body 15. The drive of the blower 13 is stopped by the return to the non-projecting posture by the manual push-back operation.

The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment. Components having the same configuration or the same function as the components described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. I do.

In the gaming machine provided with the pachinko ball lending machine 4 configured as described above, even though there is no player playing on the pachinko machine 3 located on both sides of the pachinko ball lending machine 4, the pachinko ball lending machine is not provided. If the panel body 15 disposed on the casing 8 of the fourth unit 4 is kept in the protruding posture, the clerk of the hall can keep the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 corresponding to the panel 15 in the driven state even from a remote place. It can be visually determined that the electric motor 19 has been left unattended. In this case, the panel body 15 is promptly pushed back to the non-projecting position and the electric motor 19 is stopped. Wasteful driving can be prevented, and thus the running cost can be reduced.

Although not shown, the panel body 15 is attached to the pivotal portion of the flow path forming body 14 by the weight of the unitized blower 13, the flow path forming body 14, the panel body 15 and the like.
Is provided with a rotation load applying means for preventing the panel body 15 from returning to the non-projecting position, and allowing the panel body 15 to stand still at any projecting position within its swinging projecting movement range including the non-projecting position. Can be.

[Fifth Embodiment] FIGS. 12 and 13 show another embodiment of the air curtain forming apparatus 10 described in the fourth embodiment, wherein the blower 13 is a pachinko ball rental machine 4.
The other end side opening of the flow path forming body 14 attached to the back side of the panel body 15 with the swinging movement of the panel body 15 is fixed to the casing 8 of the blower 13. The casing 21 is configured to move away from the air discharge port 21a of the casing 21.

Even when the air discharge port 21a of the casing 21 of the blower 13 and the opening on the other end side of the flow path forming member 14 are separated from each other, the air blown out from the air discharge port 21a is still in the flow path forming member. The lower baffle plate 14 b
And the casing 21 of the blower 13
An upper air guide plate 14 c having flexibility is provided over the upper part of the air passage and the flow path forming body 14.

The other structure is the same as that of the fourth embodiment.

Sixth Embodiment In each of the above embodiments, the fixed panel 22 corresponding to the pachinko ball lending device 9 and the panel body 15 corresponding to the air curtain device 10 are vertically arranged. The front panel 44 of the casing 8 is constituted by the fixed panel 43. As shown in FIG. 14, a through hole is formed in a lower portion of the front panel 44 provided over the entire front surface of the casing 8 of the pachinko ball lending machine 4. The panel body 15 is formed in the through hole 49.
May be disposed so as to be swingable, protruding and movable forward.

At the lower part on the front side of the panel body 15, a projection-like knob is provided as an operation part 17 for pulling out the panel body 15 forward with a finger.

The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment. Components having the same structure or the same function as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. I do. Note that the configuration described in the present embodiment may be adopted and implemented in the second to fifth embodiments.

[Seventh Embodiment] FIGS. 15 and 16 show that a plurality of pachinko machines, which are an example of the game machine 3, are arranged side by side in a row on a gantry 2 provided horizontally on an upper part of a waistboard 1. A gaming machine according to the present invention in which a gaming island 6 is formed by stretching a membrane plate 5 above the juxtaposed pachinko machine 3 is shown.
Of these, the portion that projects forward from the lower part of the juxtaposed pachinko machine 3 and the pachinko ball lending machine 4 is configured as a counter 7 for placing a ball box or the like for storing the acquired pachinko balls.

Even if the pachinko machine 3 is adjacent to the pachinko machine 3 adjacent to the pachinko machine 3, the smoke of the tobacco does not flow to the adjacent pachinko machine 3 Further, an air curtain forming device 10 for forming an air curtain for partitioning a front side between adjacent pachinko machines 3 is provided.

The air curtain forming apparatus 10 will be described below. As shown in FIG. 14, a box-like shape that opens forward and is disposed at the lower part of the space between adjacent pachinko tables 3 is provided. An air outlet 12 for forming an air curtain on the front side between the adjacent air frames, and a blower as an air supply means 13 provided in the air frame 50 from the blower to the air outlet 12. A panel body 15 having a flow path forming body 14 that forms a part of the air supply path L is provided, and the panel body 15 can be moved forward in a state where the opening direction of the air outlet 12 changes. It is configured to support.

Of the front surface between the adjacent pachinko machines 3, a decorative panel 51 is provided above the front surface of the machine casing 50.
Is arranged.

The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment. Components having the same configuration or the same function as the components described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be described. Omitted. The air curtain forming apparatus 1 described in each of the second to sixth embodiments
The configuration of 0 may be employed in the embodiment.

[Other Embodiments] (1) In the above-described first to sixth embodiments, the pachinko ball lending machine which lends pachinko balls as game media by inputting money has been exemplified as the game auxiliary machine 4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the gaming machine 3 is a pachinko machine, the gaming auxiliary machine 4 may be a pachinko ball lending machine that lends pachinko balls by inserting a prepaid card, A card vending machine for selling this prepaid card may be used. Further, as the gaming auxiliary machine 4, a pachinko machine for renting pachinko balls within a range of the amount data recorded on the magnetic card in a state where the amount data according to the amount of the money is once recorded on the recording card by the insertion of money. It may be a ball rental machine. This pachinko ball lending machine can take out a recording card. (2) In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as the game machine 3, but the game machine 3 may be a slot machine. In this case, as the gaming auxiliary machine 4, a medal lending machine that lends medals as a game medium by inserting money, a medal lending machine that lends medals by inserting a prepaid card, and a medal lending machine that lends money depending on the inserted amount. A medal lending machine that lends medals within the range of the amount data recorded on the magnetic card once the amount data recorded on the recording card is recorded,
It may be a card vending machine for selling the prepaid card. (3) The air supply means 13 is not limited to a blower, but may be, for example, a compressor or the like. (4) The air supply means 13 may be directly fixed to the back side of the panel body 15 for implementation. (5) The first switching means 23 may be constituted by a passage sensor including an infrared sensor or the like. (6) The number and shape of the through-holes 16 forming the air outlet 12 are not limited to the numbers and shapes exemplified in the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. (7) To configure the drive system of the forcible return means 27, a clutch mechanism having a pair of friction plates is used instead of the belt transmission mechanism using the round belt 34 or the like as described in the first embodiment. A configuration may be provided in which the overload is absorbed by interposing the electric motor 31 and the pinion gear 30 by slipping between the friction plates. That is, the clutch mechanism is configured in the overload absorbing means 33. (8) The display section 36 may be a pilot lamp composed of a light bulb, and the driving state of the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is blinked, that is, the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is driven. May be displayed blinking. (9) The panel body 15 is pivotally supported so as to be capable of swinging and protruding forward with its lower side as a fulcrum, and the panel body 15 is configured so as to be capable of swinging and protruding forward. A flow path forming body provided with an air outlet 12 for forming an air curtain A upward in a protruding posture in which the panel body 15 is pivotally protruded and moved forward; Air outlet 21a of casing 21 of blower 13
May be connected to each other. (10) A smoke sensor is provided for sensing tobacco smoke, and the panel body 15 automatically swings and protrudes forward by the smoke detection by the smoke sensor, and the air supply means 13 starts driving. May be configured.

(11) In the first embodiment, the round belt 34 is removed from the forcible return means 27 and the operation of the timer circuit 25a as the second switching means 25 is invalidated, or in the second embodiment, Then, the round belt 34 is removed from the forced return means 27, and the second switching means 25 is removed.
By interrupting the electrical connection between the manual switch 25b and the control unit 26, the air curtain forming apparatus 10 having the same function as that of the fourth embodiment can be configured.

(12) In the first embodiment, the panel body 15 is in the protruding position when the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is stopped driving by the timer circuit 25a without providing the forcible return means 27 in the first embodiment. Is restored by an artificial push-back operation of the panel body 15, and when the electric motor 19 of the blower 13 is stopped by the timer circuit 25a, the panel body 15 is kept in the protruding posture. A switch for re-driving the electric motor 19 may be provided on the panel body 15 in the state where the electric motor 19 is maintained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a part of a game facility provided with a game auxiliary machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of a game facility provided with the game auxiliary machine of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side cross-sectional view of a main part of the game assisting machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, with a panel body in a non-projecting posture.

FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of a main part in a state where the panel body is in a protruding posture.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a main part in a state where the panel body is in a non-projecting posture.

FIG. 6 is a plan cross-sectional view in which a part of a main part is omitted in the middle.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration.

8 (a) to 8 (b) are partially cutaway side sectional views of the game auxiliary machine showing a use state of the air curtain.

FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of a main part of a game auxiliary machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention, with a panel body in a protruding posture.

FIG. 10 shows a third embodiment of the game auxiliary machine of the present invention,
Side sectional view of the main part with the panel body in the protruding posture

FIG. 11 shows a fourth embodiment of the game auxiliary machine of the present invention,
Side sectional view of the main part with the panel body in the protruding posture

FIG. 12 shows a fifth embodiment of the game auxiliary machine of the present invention,
Side sectional view of the main part with the panel body in a non-projecting posture

FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of a main part in a state where the panel body is in a protruding posture.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a main part showing a sixth embodiment of the game auxiliary machine of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a front view showing a part of the game facility of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a side sectional view of a main part in a state where the panel body is in a non-projecting posture.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List A air curtain P fulcrum L air supply path 3 gaming table (pachinko table) 4 game auxiliary machine (pachinko ball lending machine) 8 casing 12 air outlet 13 air supply means (blower) 14 flow path forming body 15 panel body 17 operating section (Finger recess) 27 Forced return means 28 Overload absorption means 36 Display

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-8-38727 (JP, A) JP-A-9-732 (JP, A) JP-A-52-64052 (JP, A) 247504 (JP, A) JP-A-8-247520 (JP, A) JP-A-6-190134 (JP, A) JP-A-5-86619 (JP, U) JP-A 62-37069 (JP, Y2) (58) Field surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 7/02 F25D 17/08 F24F 13/08-13/18

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A machine frame arranged between adjacent game consoles for forming an air curtain in front of the machine frame.
A panel body comprising an air outlet and an air supply means, and a flow path forming body forming at least a part of an air supply path from the air supply means to the air outlet is provided. A game facility wherein the panel body is configured to protrude forward in a state where the opening direction of the air outlet changes. 2. An air outlet for forming an air curtain in front of a casing which can be arranged between adjacent game consoles, and an air outlet provided in the casing.
Air supply means, and arranged a panel body having a flow path forming body that forms at least part of the air supply path to the air outlet from the air supply means, the panel body, the air blowing A game auxiliary machine that is supported so as to protrude forward with the exit opening direction changing. 3. The panel body is disposed at a lower portion of the casing, and the panel body is pivotally supported so as to be swingable and protruding forward with its upper side as a fulcrum. 3. The game auxiliary machine according to claim 2, wherein the game assist machine is formed on a front surface of the panel body. 4. A forcible return means for forcibly returning said panel body in a protruding position, which has been protruded and moved forward, to a non-protruding position, based on use end information of the air curtain. Gaming auxiliary machine. 5. The game auxiliary machine according to claim 4, wherein the drive system of the forcible return means is provided with an overload absorbing means for absorbing an overload by slip. 6. The panel body is configured to be able to protrude forward by an artificial pull-out operation, and the air supply unit is configured to move forward with the non-projecting posture of the panel body. The game assisting machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the game assisting machine is configured to start driving. On the front side of wherein said panel member, gaming auxiliary machine according to claim 6, wherein the operation unit for withdrawing operation of the panel body forward is provided. 8. A display body for displaying a driving state of the air supply means in a lighting state or a blinking state.
The game auxiliary machine according to any one of the above.