JP3598142B2 - Traveling device for game machine and game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention relates to a running device of a game machine having a running model that runs on a play field of the game machine, such as a racehorse in a derby game, and a game machine thereof.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a derby game is known in which a plurality of racehorses run in order and a player predicts the order of the racehorses. In this type of game machine, (1) a running scene of a racehorse is displayed as an image using a cathode ray tube or the like, and (2) a running model that simulates a racehorse actually runs on a play field. Things, etc. are known.
In the game machine of (2), it is required to express the running state of the racehorse more realistically in order to give a sense of reality during the race. In the related art, for example, there is known a model in which a jockey model is mounted on a running model of a racehorse, and the jockey swings and runs along with the racehorse (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-36860).
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional technique, the running model of a racehorse is itself supported by a support or the like. Therefore, in addition to the running state of the racehorse, an operation such as a running state immediately before the goal can be performed, but other unusual operations cannot be performed.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and has as its object to increase the range of operation of a traveling model in a traveling device of a game machine.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is provided on a play field (101) of a game machine (100), and in a traveling device (200) traveling on the play field, A traveling base portion (200A); a support portion (219) attached to the base portion so as to be vertically movable and extending upward from the base portion; and a support portion disposed above the base portion and supporting the support portion. A traveling model part (200B) having a trunk part (207) attached to the part, a first leg part and a second leg part (209, 211) rotatably attached to the trunk part; A gear portion (213) engaged between the first leg portion and the second leg portion so as to rotate the first leg portion and the second leg portion of the traveling model portion in opposite directions. , 214, etc.) and the strut portion Rotation for operating the gear portion and rotating the first leg portion and the second leg portion when the device is disposed above a fixed position or in response to upward movement of the support portion. (215 etc.).
[0006]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the traveling device of the game machine according to the first aspect, the trunk of the traveling model is rotatably supported by the support and urged in a predetermined direction. The gear portion meshes between the first leg portion and the second leg portion of the traveling model portion and the support portion, and the body portion of the traveling model portion rotates, The first leg portion and the second leg portion are rotated, and the column is positioned at a position where the trunk portion of the running model portion is supported against a force urged in the predetermined direction. It is characterized by comprising a holding part (222, 224) capable of holding the part.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the traveling device of the game machine according to the first aspect, a driving node (226a) provided on the base section and rotated by the running of the base section engages the driving node section. And a driven joint (223 or the like) for rotating the first leg and the second leg of the running model by operating the gear by rotation of the prime mover. It is characterized by the following.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the traveling device for a game machine according to the second aspect, a driving node (226a) provided on the base portion and rotated by traveling of the base portion, engages with the driving node. And a driven joint (223) that reciprocates in the up-down direction by rotation of the driving joint and contacts the trunk of the running model to rotate the trunk. I do.
[0007]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the traveling device for a game machine according to any of the second to fourth aspects, the traveling model portion is rotatably attached to the torso portion and pivots by the rotation of the torso portion. (208).
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the traveling device for a game machine according to the fifth aspect, the occupant model portion (202, 202), which is rotatably attached to the trunk portion of the traveling model portion and rides on the traveling model portion. 203), the passenger model section has a rotatable arm section (203), and the arm section of the passenger model section is connected to the head of the traveling model section. It is characterized by having.
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the traveling device for a game machine according to any one of the fourth to sixth aspects, the running model portion is a model of a racehorse, and the support portion is held by the holding portion. The running state of the racehorse is formed by rotating the first leg and the second leg by a predetermined amount, the holding of the support by the holding unit is released, and the The jumping state of the racehorse is formed by disposing the first leg and the second leg at the open position.
[0008]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game machine (100) having the game machine traveling device according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the traveling device of the game machine travels on the play field. A control unit (231, 232) is provided near the position and controls the vertical movement of the column.
[0009]
[Action]
In the invention of claim 1, the rotating portion activates the gear portion when the support portion is disposed above the predetermined position or in accordance with the upward movement of the support portion, and the turning portion of the traveling model portion. The first leg and the second leg are rotated.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the supporting portion is held by the holding portion, the rotating portion does not operate. Further, when the holding of the support portion by the holding portion is released and the support portion is moved upward, the gear portion operates by rotating the body portion by the force urging the body portion, The first leg and the second leg rotate.
Therefore, it is possible to simulate a jumping state of the traveling model portion.
According to the structure of the second aspect of the present invention, since the gear ratio can be easily increased, the amount of rotation of the first leg and the second leg relative to the rotation of the body is increased. Can be.
[0010]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the follower transmits the rotation of the prime mover to the first leg and the second leg, and rotates them by a predetermined amount.
According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the driven joint rotates the trunk by the rotation of the driving joint, and rotates the first leg and the second leg by a predetermined amount.
Therefore, the traveling state of the traveling model can be formed with a simple structure.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the head provided on the traveling model portion rotates together with the trunk portion.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the occupant model is attached to the running model, and rotates with the trunk of the running model during traveling.
Therefore, a more realistic traveling state of the traveling model can be formed.
In the invention of claim 7, since the running model is shaped like a racehorse, the running state and the jumping state of the racehorse can be formed.
[0011]
According to the invention of claim 8, the control unit provided in the game machine allows the running model unit to form a jumping state or the like. Therefore, the range of the game content of the game machine can be expanded.
[0012]
【Example】
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings and the like. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a derby game machine 100 (hereinafter, simply referred to as “game machine 100”) which is an embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention. On the play field 101 of the game machine 100, a plurality of (five in the example of FIG. 1) traveling devices 200 are mounted. The traveling device 200 has a traveling model portion (described later) in which a racehorse is formed in a simulated manner.
[0013]
On the play field 101, there is provided a gate 102 for arranging each traveling device 200 at a fixed position at the start of a race. Further, on the play field 101, an obstacle unit 300 through which the traveling device 200 passes is provided. The traveling device 200 travels on the play field 101 in a predetermined direction and competes for the order. The upper part of the play field 101 is generally covered with a transparent cover or the like.
In addition, the game machine 100 is provided with an image display unit 103 that displays the running state of the racehorse during a race, the order, and the like in an image.
[0014]
The operation section 400 is a section for performing operations and the like when the player plays the derby game, and is provided in a plurality (12 in the example of FIG. 1) so as to surround the play field 101. The operation panel 401 is a part for specifying a racehorse predicted by the player and specifying the number of bets. The coin insertion slot 402 is a portion where a player inserts a coin for playing a game. The monitor 403 is a part for displaying a racehorse specified by the player or the like. The coin payout port 404 is a portion where the player pays out coins obtained in the game.
[0015]
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an external configuration of the traveling device 200 and the moving device 500 provided in the game machine 100 according to an embodiment. The traveling device 200 is mounted on the play field 101 as shown in FIG. 1, and includes a base 200A and a traveling model 200B.
The mobile device 500 is arranged below the play field 101. Therefore, the moving device 500 is at a position that cannot be seen from the player side. Below the play field 101, a position signal transmitting device 110 (road surface) is provided. The mobile device 500 is arranged between the play field 101 and the position signal transmitting device 110 without play.
[0016]
The position detection device 501 of the mobile device 500 receives the signal transmitted from the position signal transmission device 110 and transmits the signal to the microcomputer 502. The microcomputer 502 drives the driving device 503 based on this signal.
A magnet 504 is attached to an upper portion of the moving device 500. On the other hand, a magnet 201 is attached to a lower portion of the base unit 200A of the traveling device 200. Thereby, the magnet 201 and the magnet 504 are attracted by the magnetic force via the play field 101, and the traveling device 200 follows the movement of the moving device 500.
[0017]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the traveling device 200 according to the present invention in detail, and FIG. 4 is a side view thereof. 3 and 4 show the gears and the like provided inside the traveling model portion 200B of the traveling device 200 so as to be seen.
The base 200A is provided with a front wheel 227 and a rear wheel 226, and these are rotated by the movement of the base 200A. An eccentric cam 226a eccentric to the axle is attached to the axle of the rear wheel 226. The eccentric cam 226a rotates integrally with the rear wheel 226. The push-up bar 223 is in contact with the eccentric cam 226a, and extends upward in the base 200A. The push-up bar 223 reciprocates vertically in the figure due to the eccentric rotation of the eccentric cam 226a.
[0018]
The support 219 is formed in a substantially T shape, and is arranged to extend above the base 200A. The support 219 is attached to the base 200A so as to be movable in the vertical direction.
The lock part 220 is for restricting the vertical movement of the column 219. The claw 222 is connected to the support 219 and is mounted to be rotatable about the fulcrum 220a. The locking piece 224 is provided on a part of the base portion 200 </ b> A, and is for engaging with the claw 222. The shaft 221a extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the traveling direction of the traveling device 200, and is connected to the claw 222. The roller 221b is rotatably attached to the tip of the shaft 221a.
By the engagement between the pawl 222 and the locking piece 224, the column 219 is fixed at that position. On the other hand, when the engagement between the pawl 222 and the locking piece 224 is released, the column 219 can move in the vertical direction.
[0019]
The running model 200B is a model of a racehorse and a jockey riding on it, and is arranged above the base 200A. The part of the running model 200B that is shaped like a racehorse is composed of a trunk 207, a front leg 209, a rear leg 211, and the like. The body 207 is rotatably supported by a fulcrum 219 a of the column 219. The front leg portion 209 and the rear leg portion 211 are provided as a pair (only one is shown in the drawing), and are rotatably attached to the body portion 207.
Gears 219b are formed at both ends of the upper end of the support 219 and extending in the left-right direction in the figure. A gear 213 is provided at a fulcrum of the front leg 209 and the rear leg 211. A gear 213 provided at a fulcrum of the rear leg 211 is engaged with a gear 219b formed on the support 219. Further, a gear 213 provided at a fulcrum of the front leg 209 and a gear 219 b formed on the support 219 are engaged via a gear 214.
Therefore, when the trunk 207 is rotated about the fulcrum 219a of the column 219, the front leg 209 and the rear leg 211 are rotated in opposite directions.
[0020]
A coil spring 215 is provided between the upper left portion of the support 219 in the figure and the body 207, and the body 207 is urged counterclockwise in the figure by the urging force of the coil spring 215. I have.
The head 208 is attached to the trunk 207 so as to be rotatable around a fulcrum 208a. The head 208 and the body 207 are connected by a link 216 by pins 217 and 218. Thus, when the trunk 207 is tilted counterclockwise in the drawing, the head 208 is also tilted counterclockwise.
[0021]
The jockey-shaped portion of the traveling model portion 200B includes a main body portion 202 and an arm portion 203. The arm 203 is rotatably attached to the main body 202 by a pin 204. In the main body 202, the tip of a portion forming a foot is rotatably attached to the body 207 by a pin 206. Further, the tip of the arm 203 and the left end of the head 208 are connected by a link 205 via a link 210.
[0022]
In the running model portion 200B having the above configuration, the pawl 222 and the locking piece 224 are normally engaged. As a result, the column 219 is restricted from moving in the vertical direction, and is fixed at a predetermined position. In this state, the body 207 is in contact with the push-up bar 223, is inclined clockwise in the figure against the urging force of the coil spring 215, and is disposed substantially horizontally. Further, the front leg 209 and the rear leg 211 are arranged substantially perpendicular to the play field 101.
[0023]
The base unit 200A travels on the play field 101 as the moving device 500 moves. When the base 200A runs, the wheels 226 rotate, and the eccentric cam 226a rotates eccentrically. Thus, the push-up bar 223 reciprocates in the vertical direction in the drawing. By this reciprocating movement, the body portion 207 in contact with the push-up bar 223 is rotated about the fulcrum portion 219 a of the column 219. By this rotation, the front leg portion 209 and the rear leg portion 211 are rotated by the gear 219b and the gears 213 and 214 in the opposite directions by a predetermined amount. In addition, the rotation of the trunk 207 causes the head 208 to rotate in accordance with the movement. Further, by the rotation of the trunk 207 and the head 208, the main body 202 rotates about the pin 206, and the arm 203 rotates about the pin 204. With the above movement, a state in which the racehorse on which the jockey rides is running.
[0024]
When the gear 219b and the gears 213 and 214 are used as in the present invention, the gear ratio of the gear 219b with respect to the gears 213 and 214 can be increased. The rotation amount of the portion 209 and the rear leg portion 211 can be increased.
[0025]
FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing an embodiment of the obstacle unit 300 provided on a part of the play field 101. FIG. All traveling devices 200 arranged at each corner pass through the obstacle unit 300 during traveling. FIG. 6 is a side view illustrating a state in which the traveling device 200 starts passing through the obstacle unit 300. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state in which the traveling device 200 is passing through the obstacle unit 300, and FIG. 8 is a side view of FIG.
6, the obstacle unit 300 includes an outer cover 230, a guide plate 232 having a substantially trapezoidal cross section, and a guide plate 231 provided at a predetermined interval on the slope of the guide plate 232. are doing.
[0026]
When the traveling device 200 passes through the obstacle unit 300, the roller 221b first contacts the guide plate 232. When the roller 221b is pushed up along the slope of the guide plate 232, the engagement between the claw 222 and the locking piece 224 is released, and the support 219 becomes free. As a result, as the roller 221b is pushed upward along the slope of the guide plate 232, the support 219 is moved upward (the traveling model 200B is also moved upward). As a result, the contact state between the body 207 and the push-up bar 223 is released. Therefore, the body 207 is tilted counterclockwise in the figure around the fulcrum 219a by the urging force of the coil spring 215. Due to the inclination (rotation) of the trunk 207, the front leg 209 and the rear leg 211 are rotated clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively. The traveling model 200B maintains this state. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, a state in which the racehorse is opened and jumps is formed.
[0027]
When the traveling device 200 further travels, the roller 221b abuts on the guide plate 231 and the roller 221b is pushed down along the slope of the guide plate 231. Then, the pawl 222 and the locking piece 224 are engaged again. As a result, the support 219 is lowered, and the body 207 and the push-up rod 223 come into contact with each other, and the traveling device 200 is returned to a state before passing through the obstacle unit 300.
As described above, the traveling model unit 200B can take two modes, a normal traveling state and a jumping state when passing through the obstacle unit 300. Also, this aspect can be realized with a simple structure.
[0028]
The gears 213, 214, and 219b in the present embodiment correspond to the gears in the claims. Further, when the support 219 in the present embodiment is disposed above the predetermined position, a portion for operating the gears 213 and 214 via the gear 219b (the body 207 is rotatably supported by the fulcrum 219a). And a mechanism for urging the body 207 in a fixed direction by the coil spring 215, and the gears 213 and 214 move relative to the gear 219b by rotating the body 207 about the fulcrum 219a. The mechanism by which the 213 and 214 rotate) corresponds to the rotating part in the claims.
[0029]
As described above, one embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications as described below are possible within an equivalent range.
(1) Although one obstacle unit 300 is provided in the game machine 100, a plurality of obstacle units may be provided.
(2) The running model 200B is shown as a model of a racehorse and a jockey riding on it, but it is not always necessary to provide the jockey-shaped parts (the main body 202 and the arms 203). . Also, at this time, the head 208 of the part shaped like a racehorse may be formed integrally with the trunk 207, and need not necessarily be rotated.
(3) The running model section 200B is an example of a racehorse, but may be another animal such as a dog, a robot other than a creature, or a fancy creature.
(4) The traveling device 200 of the present invention is applied to a derby game, but is not limited thereto, and can be applied to a game in which one traveling device 200 travels.
[0030]
(5) In the embodiment, the fore leg 209 and the rear leg 211 are rotated by rotatably supporting the trunk 207 on the column 219 and rotating the trunk 207 by the push-up bar 223. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the body 207 is fixed to the column 219, the front legs 209 and the rear legs 211 are provided with gears 213 and 214, respectively, and the rack 213 and 214 are fixed to other members. You may engage. At this time, if the support 219 is moved upward, the trunk 207 and the rack move relatively, and the front leg 209 and the rear leg 211 are opened. In addition, if the support 219 is slightly reciprocated in the vertical direction, the front leg 209 and the rear leg 211 rotate. In such a configuration, the gears 213 and 214 and the gear portion of the rack correspond to the gear portion in the claims, and the body portion 207 relatively moves with respect to the rack and the gear 213 through the gear portion of the rack. , 214 is equivalent to a rotating part in the claims. Further, in this case, a portion for operating the gears 213 and 214 by rotation of the eccentric cam 226a (a mechanism for operating the gears 213 and 214 via the gear portion of the rack by slightly reciprocating the body 207 with respect to the rack). This corresponds to a follower portion in claim 3.
(6) In the embodiment, the jumping state is formed when the contact state between the body 207 and the push-up bar 223 is released. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the body 207 and the base 200A are connected by a coil spring or the like. Alternatively, the jumping state may be gradually formed in accordance with the amount of upward movement of the column 219.
[0031]
(7) The support 219 is held by the claws 222 and the locking pieces 224, but a means for holding the support 219 may be provided on the game machine 100 side, for example. In this case, it is not necessary to provide the claws 222 and the locking pieces 224.
(8) The torso 207 is urged by the coil spring 215, but is not limited thereto. For example, a weight or the like may be attached to one end of the torso 207 and the torso 207 may be urged by its own weight. .
(9) Although the push-up bar 223 is brought into contact with the eccentric cam 226a, for example, a structure in which the push-up bar 223 is fitted to the eccentric cam 226a may be employed. Further, a structure in which the eccentric cam 226a is connected to the push-up bar 223 using a rack, an intermittent gear, or the like without using the eccentric cam 226a may be used.
[0032]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, it is possible to perform an unusual operation such as a jumping state of the traveling model. Further, the size of the traveling model is reduced, and the gears and the like can be arranged inside the traveling model, so that the appearance of the traveling model can be maintained. Furthermore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the gear ratio can be easily increased, the amount of rotation of the first leg and the second leg relative to the rotation of the trunk can be increased. .
According to the third and fourth aspects of the invention, the traveling state of the traveling model can be formed with a simple structure.
According to the fifth and sixth aspects of the present invention, a more realistic traveling state of the traveling model can be formed.
According to the invention of claim 7, the running state and the jumping state of the racehorse can be formed. Thus, for example, by applying the present invention to a derby game, a more realistic movement of a racehorse can be expressed.
According to the invention of claim 8, by changing the operation of the running model section, the range of the game content of the game machine can be expanded.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a derby game machine 100 which is an embodiment of a game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an external configuration of an embodiment of a traveling device 200 and a moving device 500 provided in the game machine 100.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the traveling device 200 according to the present invention in detail.
FIG. 4 is a side view of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing an embodiment of an obstacle unit 300 provided on a part of the play field 101.
FIG. 6 is a side view showing a state where the traveling device 200 starts passing through the obstacle unit 300.
FIG. 7 is a front view showing a state where the traveling device 200 is passing through the obstacle unit 300.
FIG. 8 is a side view of FIG. 7;
[Explanation of symbols]
REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 Derby game machine 101 Play field 200 Running device 200A Base 200B Running model 201 Magnet 202 Main body 203 Arm 207 Body 208 Head 209 Front leg 211 Rear leg 213, 214 Gear 215 Coil spring 219 Support 219b Gear 220 Lock Part 221b Roller 222 Claw 223 Push-up bar 224 Locking piece 226 Rear wheel 226a Eccentric cam 300 Obstacle unit 500 Moving device

Claims (8)

In a traveling device provided on a play field of a game machine and traveling on the play field,
A base portion that runs on the play field,
A column portion attached to the base portion so as to be vertically movable, and extending upward from the base portion,
A traveling model portion disposed above the base portion and having a trunk attached to the support and a first leg and a second leg rotatably attached to the trunk;
A gear portion meshing between the first leg portion and the second leg portion so as to rotate the first leg portion and the second leg portion of the running model portion in opposite directions, respectively; ,
When the support portion is disposed above a predetermined position or in accordance with the upward movement of the support portion, the gear portion is operated to rotate the first leg portion and the second leg portion. A traveling device for a game machine, comprising: a rotating unit for moving the game machine. The travel device for a game machine according to claim 1,
The trunk portion of the running model portion is rotatably supported by the support portion and is urged in a predetermined direction,
The gear portion meshes between the first leg portion and the second leg portion of the traveling model portion and the support portion, and the body portion of the traveling model portion rotates, whereby the For rotating the first leg and the second leg,
A running device for a game machine, comprising: a holding portion capable of holding the support portion at a position where the body portion of the running model portion is supported against a force urged in the predetermined direction. The travel device for a game machine according to claim 1,
A driving joint portion provided on the base portion and rotated by running of the base portion;
A driven joint that rotates the first leg and the second leg of the running model by engaging the driving joint and operating the gear by rotation of the driving joint; A traveling device for a game machine, comprising: The travel device for a game machine according to claim 2,
A driving joint portion provided on the base portion and rotated by running of the base portion;
A driven joint that engages with the driving joint, reciprocates in a vertical direction by rotation of the driving joint, and comes into contact with the trunk of the running model unit, thereby rotating the trunk. A traveling device for a game machine, comprising: The travel device for a game machine according to claim 2,
The running device for a game machine, wherein the running model portion has a head that is rotatably attached to the body portion and that is rotated by the rotation of the body portion. The travel device for a game machine according to claim 5,
It has a passenger model part which is rotatably attached to the body part of the traveling model part and which is mounted on the traveling model part,
The occupant model has a rotatable arm,
The traveling device of a game machine, wherein the arm of the passenger model is connected to the head of the traveling model. The travel device for a game machine according to claim 4, wherein
The running model is a model of a racehorse in a simulated manner,
The support portion is held by the holding portion, and the first leg portion and the second leg portion are rotated by a predetermined amount to form a running state of the racehorse,
The holding of the support portion by the holding portion is released, and the first leg and the second leg are arranged at the open position, thereby forming a jumping state of the racehorse. Game machine running equipment. A game machine having the traveling device for a game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A game machine, comprising: a control unit provided near the scheduled travel position of the travel device of the game machine on the play field, and configured to control the vertical movement of the support.

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