JP3365369B2 - Video print play equipment - Google Patents

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Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a video print game machine, and more particularly to a video print sticker which can be provided to a player by laminating a print sticker. It is. 2. Description of the Related Art There has been known a video print game apparatus in which a player located in front of the apparatus body is photographed as a subject, and the subject image is printed on an adhesive sticker and provided to the user ( For example, registered utility model 3014733
Reference). Although it is not a video print amusement device, a photo taken by an instant camera is placed on a mount to create a manuscript, which is copied by a copier, and a resin film is laminated on the surface of the copy paper. There is known a method of preparing a sheet which can be easily wiped even if dirt adheres and which can be stored for a long time by a reinforcing effect (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-147376). In addition, there is also known a device for protecting prints by attaching a frame to the prints (for example, Japanese Patent No.
No. 761545). [0003] However, according to the above-mentioned conventional video print amusement apparatus, the print sticker can be attached to an object by peeling off the sticker. The seal itself is easily stained and scratched, and is not suitable for long-term storage. Further, since the print sticker output from the video print amusement device is easily curled in a roll shape and the take-out opening of the device is located close to the print output portion of the sticker, a copy paper as described in the above publication is used. If a technique of laminating a resin film on a paper or a technique of attaching a frame to prints is applied to a video print game apparatus, the apparatus configuration becomes large and cannot be put to practical use. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems. Laminating a printed seal on which an image is printed makes it hard to be stained or scratched, and is suitable for long-term storage. It is an object of the present invention to provide a video print game apparatus capable of supplying a processed print seal and performing a laminating process without increasing the size of the apparatus configuration. [0005] In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided an image pickup means for picking up an image of a subject located in front of the apparatus, and a display means for displaying the image of the subject. And a recording device for recording an image displayed on the display device, wherein the video sticker on which the image output from the recording device is recorded is taken in at least on the surface of the print seal. It is provided with a laminating means for laminating a resin film. [0006] In the video print game apparatus having the above-mentioned structure, the photographed subject image is printed out on a sticker by the recording means, and the laminating means takes in the print seal and laminates a resin film on the surface of the print seal. It is possible to provide the printed sticker to the player. Thereby, the print seal is hardly stained or scratched, and is suitable for long-term storage. [0007] [0008] be located is outlet of the apparatus in proximity to the output of the recording means, if they have space for transport means to pass a print seal near the output portion of the recording means, the recording means Can be transferred to the laminating means, and the laminated print seal can be discharged to the outlet of the apparatus, so that the configuration of the video print game apparatus does not increase in size. [0009] [0010] the player can operate the selection means, photo sticker itself or not laminated, arbitrarily selecting or laminated with printed seal. [0011] [0012] The vertically moving mechanism of the transport unit receives a print seal output from the recording unit in outlet immediately before the device, passing the lamination unit, laminating been printed sealing belt conveying mechanism and the lifting mechanism Is transported to the outlet of the apparatus using. Thereby, the laminating means can be arranged below the recording means in the existing apparatus, and the apparatus can be embodied without changing the existing configuration so much. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A video print game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a main configuration inside the video print game apparatus. The video print amusement device 1 prints a captured video on a print adhesive sticker and provides the print to a player as a subject. A video camera (imaging means) 3 for photographing a player located on the front of the main body as a subject and a CRT (display means) 4 for displaying a subject image photographed by the video camera 3 are provided in the apparatus outer casing 2.
A half mirror 5 for reflecting the subject image displayed on the screen of the CRT 4 in the direction of the subject, and a transparent front panel provided between the half mirror 5 and the player for protection of equipment provided in the apparatus. 6 is provided. The video print game device 1 can print out a video image obtained by synthesizing various frame patterns stored in a storage device (not shown) with a subject image captured by the video camera 3. The synthesized image is displayed and can be visually recognized by the player via the half mirror 5. An operation unit 8 (selection) is provided on the front side of the apparatus outer casing 2 to select whether the user wants to discharge the print sticker that has not been subjected to the laminating process or wants to discharge the printed sticker that has undergone the laminating process. Means) are provided. In the lower part of the front surface of the outer casing 2, there is provided a take-out port 9 and a coin insertion slot through which the print sticker is discharged so that the player can take out the print sticker. Immediately after the outlet 9 in the apparatus body,
A printer (recording means) 11 for printing out an image is arranged, and a laminating machine (laminating means) 17 for laminating a print seal is arranged below the printer 11. A transport block 12 (transport unit) that transports a print sticker on which a video output from the printer 11 is recorded is disposed between the discharge unit of the printer 11 and the outlet 9. The transport block 12 discharges the print sticker output from the printer 11 as it is to the outlet 9, or transfers the print sticker output from the printer 11 to the laminating machine 17 and outputs the print sticker from the laminating machine 17. The laminated print seal is discharged to the outlet 9. The transport block 12 has first, second, and third belt transport mechanisms 13, 14, and 15, and the entire block is raised and lowered by a lifting mechanism (FIG. 2). First and third belt transport mechanisms 13 and 15
Receives the print sticker 16 output from the printer 11 immediately before the take-out port 9, descends, transfers the print sticker 16 to the laminating machine 17, and conveys the laminated print sticker to the take-out port 9. The first and second belt transport mechanisms 13 and 14 are provided in an L-shape in a side view in a direction perpendicular to each other, and are configured to be able to rotate within a range of 90 degrees in a side view while maintaining the angle. I have. The laminating machine 17 receives the print seal 16 from the front side and discharges the laminated print seal 40 from the rear side. Below the laminating machine 17, there is a printed seal 40 that has been discharged and dropped.
A belt conveyor 18 is provided for receiving the belt and transporting the belt to the front side and passing the belt to the lowered transport block 12. FIG. 2 shows a detailed configuration of the transport block 12. The first, second, and third belt transport mechanisms 13, 14, and 15 of the transport block 12 are provided on a movable table 24 via side plates. In the present example, the first and second belt transport mechanisms 13 and 14 are formed continuously and integrally, and provided with a motor 21 for belt transport and a motor 22 for rotating the belt within a range of 90 degrees. , Third belt transport mechanism 1
5 is provided with a motor 23 for conveying the belt.
The moving table 24 is guided by a slide guide 25 and is moved up and down by rotation of a ball screw 26. The ball screw 26 is driven to rotate by a motor 27. As shown in FIG. 3, the laminating machine 17 sends out laminated papers 31, 31 made of a transparent resin film wound in a roll shape, while the print seal 16 is sent in between, and the heat roller pair 33, Laminating is performed by thermocompression bonding with 33 so as to cover the front and back of the print seal 16. Laminated paper 3
Reference numeral 1 denotes a cutter 35 which is slightly wider than the print seal 16 and leaves a margin equivalent before and after lamination.
Is cut by FIG. 4 shows a printed seal 40 that has been laminated. The printing and laminating operations of the video print game apparatus constructed as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. When the player inserts a coin and performs a predetermined operation, a subject is photographed (game play) (S1), and the photographed video data is
1 and printing is performed by the printer 11 (S2). The output print seal 16 is transferred to the first and third belt transport mechanisms 13 and 15 of the transport block 12. At this time, these belts are driven for conveyance. If the selection by the player on the operation unit 8 is a printed seal that has been laminated (YES in S3), the first and third belt transport mechanisms 13 and 15 use the print seal 16
Then, the conveyance is stopped in a state where the is sandwiched, and the conveyance block 12 is lowered to the height position of the receiving portion of the laminating machine 17 by driving the motor 27 (S4). Subsequently, the first and second belt transport mechanisms 13 and 14 rotate counterclockwise in FIG. 1 to send the print seal 16 to the laminating machine 17 and perform laminating by the laminating machine 17 (S5). . The laminated print seal 40 discharged from the laminating machine 17 falls onto the belt conveyer 18, is conveyed by the belt conveyer 18 (S6), and is further lowered further to a standby state. 12 first and third belt transport mechanisms 13 and 15
Sandwiched between. In this state, the block 12 rises to the level of the take-out port 9 (S7), and the first and third blocks 12 are moved up.
The print sticker 40 is discharged to the take-out port 9 by the belt conveyance of the belt conveyance mechanisms 13 and 15 (S8). If the print sticker that is not laminated is selected in S3 (NO in S3), the transport block 12 does not move down and the first and third belt transport mechanisms 13 and 15 are not moved. The print sticker 16 output from the printer 11 is discharged to the take-out port 9 by the belt conveyance. That is, the print seal 16 is discharged to the outlet 9 without passing through the laminating machine 17. According to the video print game apparatus according to the above-described embodiment, a print sticker without lamination or a print sticker with lamination can be arbitrarily selected and provided according to a player's request.
The laminated print seal is resistant to dirt and scratches and is suitable for long-term storage. Also, by transferring the print seal to the laminating machine, and using the lifting mechanism and the belt transport mechanism to discharge to the take-out port, without increasing the configuration of the existing video print game machine or changing it so much, The laminated print seal can be discharged to one outlet. Further, although the print seal is easily curled, the use of the belt transport mechanism can prevent the curl from occurring. The present invention is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the transport block 12 uses the first, second, and third belt transport mechanisms 13, 14, and 15, but the configuration of the receiving unit of the laminating machine 17 is different. If there is enough, the first and third belt transport mechanisms 13, 1
Only 5 is required. Also, a motor 21 for driving the belt conveyance,
23 can be shared by one. By appropriately configuring the transport block, the laminating machine 17 can be arranged at an arbitrary position around the printer 11. As described above, according to the present invention , a print seal having a resin film laminated on the surface can be provided to a player, and the print seal is hardly stained or scratched, and can be stored for a long time. Therefore, the degree of satisfaction of the player can be increased, and the use of the device can be promoted. Further, it is possible to discharge the configuration of a video printing game apparatus without increasing the size of the lamination already printed seal outlet of the device. Further, it is possible according to the desired player, photo sticker itself or not laminated, arbitrarily selecting or laminated with printed seal. Further, is provided with the lifting mechanism and a belt conveying mechanism for conveying a print seal outlet of the device, the lamination unit may be disposed below of the recording means, the existing device configuration The device can be embodied without significant changes.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a side view showing a main configuration inside a video print game apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a transport block of the video print game apparatus. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a laminating machine provided in the video print game apparatus. FIG. 4 is a front view of a laminated print seal. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a printing and laminating operation of the video print game apparatus. [Description of Signs] 1 Video print game machine 3 Camera (imaging means) 4 CRT (display means) 8 Operation unit (selection means) 9 Take-out port 11 Printer (recording means) 12 Transport block (transport means) 13, 14, 15 Belt transport mechanism 16 Print seal 17 Laminating machine (laminating means) 18 Belt conveyor 40 Laminated print seal

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Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. An image of a subject located in front of an apparatus is captured.
Imaging means, display means for displaying the subject image, and
Recording means for printing the image displayed on the display means.
Equipped with a video print game machine, Pre-recording the video output from the recording means
Take in the print seal and at least the print seal
Laminating hand to laminate resin film on the surface
StepWhen, Pre-recording the video output from the recording means
When the seal is delivered to the laminating means,
The laminate output from the laminating means
Discharge the processed print sticker to the outlet of the device
Transport means; Insert the print sticker discharged into the
Print sticker without lamination or laminate
Selection means for the player to select whether or not
With The recording means is disposed immediately after the outlet of the apparatus.
And The transporting unit prints the print output from the recording unit.
Receive the seal just before the outlet of the device, and
To the laminating means, and further to the laminating means
Equipped with a laminated print sticker output from
Lifting mechanism and belt transport for transport to the
And a laminating process by the selection means.
When no print sticker itself is selected,
Without going through the recording means
Take out the device with the print sticker output from
To be discharged into the mouth, The laminating means is removed from the outlet of the device.
Arranged around the recording means. Video print play
Play equipment.