JP3628078B2 - Enclosed ball type ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an encapsulated ball-type ball game machine that collects game balls that are released in a game unit provided on a game board surface and uses them again for games.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional enclosed ball type ball game machine, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the ball game machine, and the enclosed game balls are released into a game unit provided on the game board surface to play a game. I was allowed to do it.
[0003]
In such an enclosed ball type ball game machine, the enclosed ball circulation device for circulating the enclosed ball is composed of a plurality of parts attached to a back mechanism board separately provided on the back side of the ball game machine. Yes.
[0004]
Further, an enclosed sphere circulation control device for electrically controlling the enclosed sphere circulation device is also provided separately and is generally attached to the back mechanism board.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional encapsulated ball type ball game machine, the encapsulated ball circulation device is composed of a plurality of parts, and each part is independently attached to the back mechanism board. The inventory management of each part to be performed has become complicated, and in some cases, a desired part cannot be immediately arranged in the event of a failure.
[0006]
Also, when assembling an enclosed ball type ball game machine, each part constituting the enclosed ball circulation device must be separately assembled to the back mechanism board, which is cumbersome and the enclosed ball type ball game It was difficult to rationalize the manufacturing process of the machine.
[0007]
Also, when replacing the game ball enclosed inside, it is necessary to remove and open each part, and the enclosed ball that has been pulled out may spill out, making maintenance cumbersome.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide an enclosed ball-type ball game machine that is easy to assemble and maintain, is easy to manage inventory, and has few failures. To do.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above-described object, the invention described in claim 1 is a sealed ball-type ball game machine that collects a game ball that has been ejected into a game part formed on a game board surface and uses it again for a game.
In the unit case,
A ball storage section that has a game ball replenishment port on the upstream side and stores a game ball to be bounced;
A ball feeding device for sending one game ball stored in the ball storage unit to a bulleting device;
A safe ball collection path that collects the winning game balls in a winning device provided in the gaming unit and guides them to the ball storage unit;
An out-ball collecting path that collects game balls that do not win any of the winning devices provided in the game section and guides them to the ball storage section;
An out sensor for detecting an out ball provided in the out ball collection path;
A collecting sphere recovery path formed by joining the lower end of the flow of the safe sphere recovery path and the lower end of the flow of the out sphere recovery path, and connected to the upstream side of the sphere reservoir;
Branch out from the middle of the above out ball collection path and collect the collected out ballEnclosed ball typeA ball discharge path leading outside the ball game machine,
At the branch point of the above out ball collection path,Collecting ball collection pathAlternatively, a channel cut-off for selectively flowing down to the ball discharge channelReplacementEquipment,
Enclosed ball circulation unit withConfigure,
A sealed ball filling device for filling the same number of game balls as the game balls discharged from the ball discharge path of the sealed ball circulation unit from the game ball supply port;
By switching the flow path with the flow path switching device, while the game balls are being played during the game, the collected out balls flow down to the collective ball collection path and circulate in the enclosed ball type ball game machine. Or an enclosed ball-type ball game machine configured to switch between flowing down to the ball discharge path and circulating in a ball circulation facility outside the enclosed ball-type ball game machine.
[0010]
Also,Claim 2The described invention,In the unit case, a sealed ball extraction device for guiding the game balls collected in the ball storage unit to the outside of the sealed ball circulation unit is provided.
A ball outlet is provided on the lower surface of the lower end of the flow of the ball reservoir,
2. The encapsulated ball type ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the encapsulated ball extraction device includes an opening / closing member that opens and closes the ball extraction port.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an encapsulated ball type pachinko machine 1 that is a typical embodiment of an enclosed ball type ball game machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. It is.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 1, the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 is a card encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1, and each encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 is provided with a game card insertion device 2 in parallel.
[0013]
The enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1 is attached to the front surface of the outer frame 3 so that the inner frame 4 can be opened and closed. A game board 5 is provided on the upper half of the front surface of the inner frame 4, and a guide rail is provided on the surface of the game board 5. A game part 7 surrounded by 6 etc. is formed. Although not shown in detail in the game section 7, there are a plurality of winning devices, a flow direction changing member such as an obstacle nail or a windmill, and an out port 8 for collecting gaming balls that have not won any winning device. Etc. are provided. The inner frame 4 may be divided into an inner frame body on which the game board 5 is mounted and a glass frame that covers the entire width or most of the front surface of the inner frame body.
[0014]
Further, on the surface of the inner frame 4 below the game board 5, an operation portion 9 having a substantially semispherical shape is provided so as to project an operation handle 10 for operating a hitting operation of the hit ball.
[0015]
On the upper surface of the operation unit 9, a display unit 11 including a liquid crystal display device or the like for displaying an operation state is provided in the approximate center, and a ball lending switch for lending the ball around the display unit 11 12, an interruption switch 13 for interruption, a card return switch 14 for instructing the return of the game card, and an intervention switch 15 for the player to intervene in the game. The intervention switch 15 is a switch for allowing a player to intervene in a game in another game when, for example, a display device or the like for performing another game is provided in the game unit 7.
[0016]
Further, a lamp group 16 that flashes in accordance with the gaming state or the like is disposed around the gaming unit 7 on the surface of the gaming board 5, and the front of the gaming unit 7 can be opened and closed on the side of the gaming unit 7. A glass frame opening / closing key 18 for releasing the locking of the glass frame 17 to be covered and an inner frame opening / closing key 19 for releasing the locking of the inner frame 4 are provided.
[0017]
The above-described game card insertion device 2 is a device for reading the stored contents of a game card storing valuable value information and the like and storing the obtained number of prize balls etc. in the game card. A game card insertion slot 21 and a display LED 22 for displaying an operation state are provided. Further, a card reader / writer 23 is disposed in the main body 20 at a position communicating with the game card insertion slot 21 and is stored in the game card in conjunction with the game in the enclosed ball-type pachinko machine 1 arranged side by side. Reading and writing information.
[0018]
The game card insertion device 2 may be provided integrally with the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1. That is, the card reader / writer 23 can be provided in the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 by opening the game card insertion slot 21 at an appropriate position on the surface of the inner frame 4 of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 2, on the back surface of the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1, there is a ball head 24 that covers the back surface of the game board 5 and flows down the winning balls to the winning device, and is located below the ball head 24. An enclosed ball circulation unit 25 for circulating the collected game balls; an enclosed ball filling device 26 for filling the enclosed ball circulation unit 25 adjacent to the enclosed ball circulation unit 25; and the operation handle 10 described above. Based on the amount of rotation, a ballistic device 28 is disposed for adjusting the ball ball's bounce strength and launching the game ball into the game unit 7. Further, below the encapsulated ball circulation unit 25, control related to the use of the encapsulated ball (that is, control of the holding ball in the game) such as permitting the use of a predetermined number of game balls based on the operation of the ball lending switch 12 is performed. An enclosing ball control device 27 for performing the operation is disposed, and in the vicinity of the bulleting device 28, a firing control device 28 'for electrically controlling the bulleting operation of the game ball is provided.
[0020]
3 and 4 show another embodiment of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1, FIG. 3 is a rear view, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view in which a part of the ball stopper 24 and the encapsulated ball circulation device 25 in FIG. FIG.
This encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 has a configuration similar to that of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. An auxiliary tank 29 is provided, and a filling ball supply rod 30 for supplying a game ball from the auxiliary tank 29 to the enclosed ball filling device 26 is provided integrally with the ball gathering 24. Since the other configuration is substantially the same as that of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 2, the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0021]
Based on FIG. 4, the connection state of the filled sphere supply rod 30 and the enclosed sphere filling device 26 will be described.
A filling ball supply rod 30 communicating with the auxiliary tank 29 is provided integrally with the ball gathering 24 at one side portion (right side portion in FIG. 4) of the ball gathering 24. The protrusion 31 protrudes from the contact 24. Engaging protrusions 32 project outward from the upper and lower sides of the outer surface of the protruding portion 31, respectively.
[0022]
On the other hand, an engaging portion 33 that engages with the engaging protrusion 32 of the protruding portion 31 of the filling ball supply rod 30 is provided on the upper side portion of the cover member of the enclosing ball filling device 26. Then, by engaging the engaging protrusion 32 with the engaging portion 33, the filled ball supply rod 30 can be connected to the sealed ball filling device 26.
[0023]
According to the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the enclosed ball is used by using almost the same equipment as the conventional general pachinko machine that discharges the game ball used for the game to the outside each time. A game ball can be circulated outside the pachinko machine 1. That is, a ball supply rod branch for supplying balls to the upper tank of the pachinko machine is connected to the auxiliary tank 29, and the game balls discharged from the pachinko machine are collected by the ball collection basket and polished by the ball lifting device. What is necessary is just to comprise so that it may be pumped and the ball | bowl which was pumped up may be supplied to the auxiliary tank 29 of each pachinko machine through a branch supply basket.
[0024]
Therefore, if constituted in this way, even when the encapsulated ball-type pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention is newly introduced, it is possible to use the game ball circulation equipment that has been conventionally used as it is, It is not necessary to greatly change various facilities in the amusement store, the conventional facility can be used effectively, and the equipment cost can be reduced.
[0025]
Next, the above-described enclosed ball circulation unit 25 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the encapsulated ball circulation unit 25 is attached to the gaming machine body, specifically, the back mechanism board 34 of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the unit 25, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the enclosed sphere circulation unit 25 in an integrated state with the enclosed sphere filling device 26, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the enclosed sphere circulation unit 25. 9 is a perspective view of the cover member 42 of the enclosing ball circulation unit 25, FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fastening member 91 for attaching the enclosing ball circulation unit 25 to the back mechanism board 34, and FIG. FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of the enclosed sphere circulation unit 25 showing an attached state of the out sensor 69.
[0026]
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the enclosed ball circulation unit 25 is unitized by attaching parts of each mechanism to a unit case 40 that can be attached to and detached from the back mechanism panel 34.
[0027]
The unit case 40 includes a base plate 41 that contacts the back mechanism board 34 and a cover member 42 that covers the surface of the base plate 41 with an interval larger than the spherical diameter. And in this unit case 40, in the space comprised by the base board 41 and the cover member 42, the safe ball collection port 43 and the out ball collection port 44 as a ball collection port, the ball storage part 45, and a safe A safe sphere collection path 46 that inclines downward from the sphere collection port 43 toward the sphere storage part 45, an out sphere collection path 47 that inclines down from the out sphere collection port 44 toward the sphere storage part 45, and an out sphere collection path 47. Branching from the middle of the ball, and the collected game balls are provided at the branch points of the ball discharge path 48 and the out-ball collection path 47 for guiding the collected game balls to the outside of the encapsulated ball type pachinko machine 1. A flow path switching device 49 that selectively flows down toward the ball discharge path 48, a ball feeding device 50 that sends one game ball stored in the ball storage unit 45 to the bulleting device 28, and a game that is enclosed Enclosed sphere circulation Knit 25 is provided with a sealed ball draw-off device 51 or the like leading to the outside.
[0028]
The base plate 41 has a shelf-shaped safe ball collection path partition plate 52 that forms a safe ball collection path 46 and a shelf that forms an out-ball collection path 47 toward the back side of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1. A plate-shaped out sphere collection path partition plate 53 and a shelf-shaped sphere storage section partition plate 54 that forms the sphere storage section 45 are provided. When the cover member 42 is covered, a safe sphere collection path 46 and an out sphere are respectively provided. The collection path 47 and the ball storage unit 45 are formed. The safe ball collection path 46 and the out ball collection path 47 merge at the lower end of each flow to form a collective ball collection path 55, and the lower end of the collective ball collection path 55 is connected to the upstream side of the ball storage unit 45. doing.
[0029]
Further, an engaging projection 56 is provided on the periphery of the base plate 41 toward the back side of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1, and an engagement boss 57 is provided at the corner. . On the other hand, screw holes 58 are formed at positions facing the engagement boss portion 57 of the cover member 42. Then, the engagement protrusion 56 is engaged with the open peripheral edge of the cover member 42, and a screw is inserted through the screw hole 58 and the engagement boss 57, and the tip of the screw is inserted into the engagement boss 57. By screwing, the base plate 41 can be attached with a cover member.
[0030]
Further, an out ball collection port 44 for allowing the out ball to pass therethrough is opened in the upper part of the base plate 41, and the game ball stored in the ball storage unit 45 is placed on the left side of the base plate 41. A ball feeding port 59 for leading to is established.
[0031]
The above-described cover member 42 is a shallow box-shaped member that is open on the front side of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1, and a spherical discharge path cover 60 that forms a spherical discharge path 48 is provided at the approximate center of the cover member 42. Projecting further rearward from 42. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, a partition plate 61 for covering the upper part of the ball discharge path 48 and partitioning the out ball collection path 47 and the ball discharge path 48 is attached to the front side of the ball discharge path cover 60. It is.
[0032]
In addition, a safe ball collection port 43 for allowing a safe ball to pass therethrough is opened substantially at the upper center of the cover member 42, and a game ball is received from the enclosed ball filling device 26 at the upper right side of the cover member 42. The game ball supply port 62 is opened.
[0033]
The above-described ball storage unit 45 is a part for storing game balls to be used for games in the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1, and a predetermined number (for example, 30) of game balls are always stored therein. Further, the above-described game ball replenishment port 62 faces the upstream side of the ball storage unit 45, and the game ball is replenished and filled from the encapsulated ball filling device 26.
[0034]
Further, an enclosed amount sensor 63 for detecting the amount of game balls stored in the ball storage unit 45 is provided on the upstream side of the ball storage unit 45. The enclosing amount sensor 63 detects whether or not the number is the predetermined number by detecting the last game ball (for example, the 30th game ball) of the game balls aligned and stored in the ball storage unit 45.
[0035]
The safe ball collection path 46 described above is a ball collection path for collecting the game balls won in the winning device in the game unit 7, and the safe ball collection port 43 opened in the upper part of the cover member 42 has the ball gathering 24. The safe ball is led to the sphere storage part 45 in communication with the lower end of the flow.
[0036]
Further, a safe sensor 64 for detecting a safe ball is attached to the safe ball collection path 46 as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 11, the safe sensor 64 includes a passage sensor and is mounted in a safe sensor mounting portion 65 provided on the lower surface of the safe ball collection path partition plate 52. As shown in FIG. 11, the cover member 42 has a safe sensor insertion port 66 communicating with the safe sensor mounting portion 65 and a stopper 67 protruding into the safe sensor insertion port 66. It is. The stopper 67 has flexibility, and a locking protrusion 68 that is tapered toward the tip is provided at the tip. Accordingly, the side of the safe sensor 64 is pressed against the locking protrusion 68 of the stopper 67, and the safe sensor 64 is pushed into the cover member 42 while the safe sensor 64 is pushed into the cover member 42. A safe sensor 64 can be attached to 65. On the contrary, the safe sensor 64 can be removed from the safe sensor mounting portion 65 by pulling out the safe sensor 64 from the safe sensor insertion port 66 while bending the stopper 67 outside the cover member 42.
[0037]
In addition, the above-described out ball collection path 47 is a ball collection path for collecting game balls that have not won any winning device provided in the game unit 7, and is an out ball collection path that is opened above the base plate 41. The port 44 communicates with the out port 8 established in the back mechanism board 34 and guides the out ball to the flow path switching device 49.
[0038]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 8, an out sensor 69 for detecting an out sphere is attached to the out sphere collection path 47. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 12, the out sensor 69 is composed of a passage sensor, and is mounted in an out sensor mounting portion 70 provided on the lower surface of the out ball collection path partition plate 53. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the cover member 42 has an out sensor insertion port 71 that communicates with the out sensor attachment portion 70, and a stopper 72 that protrudes into the out sensor insertion port 71. It is. The stopper 72 has flexibility, and a locking protrusion 73 that is tapered toward the tip is provided at the tip. Therefore, by pressing the side surface of the out sensor 69 against the locking protrusion of the stopper 72 and bending the stopper 72 into the cover member 42, the out sensor 69 is pushed in from the out sensor insertion port 71, thereby the out sensor mounting portion 70. An out sensor 69 can be attached. On the contrary, the out sensor 69 can be removed from the out sensor attaching portion 70 by pulling out the out sensor 69 from the out sensor insertion port 71 while bending the stopper 72 outside the cover member 42.
[0039]
The above-described ball discharge path 48 is a game ball flow path for a game ball to flow down by a flow path switching device 49 provided in the middle of the out ball collection path 47. The lower end of the ball discharge path 48 is connected to a ball flow down path to the outside of the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1 (for example, a discharge ball collecting rod provided at the lower part of the island facility and connected to the ball lifting device). Has been. And the game ball led out of the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1 is circulated by a ball circulation facility (not shown) provided in a so-called island facility in which a plurality of enclosed ball type pachinko machines 1 are arranged in parallel. It is guided to the enclosed ball filling device 26 of the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1.
[0040]
Next, the flow path switching device 49 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.
13 is a front view of the flow path switching device 49, FIG. 14 is a side view of the flow path switching device 49, and FIG. 15 is a flow path switching device showing a state in which a game ball is guided out of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1. 49 is a side view of the flow path switching device 49 showing a state in which the game ball is guided into the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1.
[0041]
The flow path switching device 49 is provided below the out sensor 69 in the out ball collection path 47 and outside the out ball collection path 47 and the out ball switching valve 81 pivotally supported by the rotation shaft 80. A link mechanism 82 that communicates with the rotation shaft 80 of the out ball switching valve 81, and an out ball switching solenoid 83 that communicates with the link mechanism 82 and rotates the out ball switching valve 81 via the link mechanism 82. Consists of.
[0042]
In the flow path switching device 49, when the out ball switching solenoid 83 is demagnetized and the plunger 84 protrudes, the out ball switching valve 81 is in front of the out ball collection path 47 as shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 16. Since it stops in a state where it stands up parallel to the side wall and deviates from the out ball collection path 47, the out ball can flow down and be guided to the ball storage section 45 through the collective ball collection path 55. On the other hand, in the state where the out ball switching solenoid 83 is excited and the plunger 84 is attracted, as shown in FIG. 15, the out ball switching valve 81 falls into the out ball collection path 47 and switches the communication path. The out ball can flow down to the ball discharge path 48 side and can be led out of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1.
[0043]
Next, the attachment member 90 and the fastening member 91 for attaching the unit case 40 to the back mechanism panel 34 will be described with reference to FIGS.
On the outer surface of one side of the cover member 42 (left side in FIGS. 5 to 9), a unit case 40 in which the base plate 41 and the cover member 42 are integrated is detachable from the back mechanism board 34 and is rotatable. A pair of mounting members 90 for mounting on the top and bottom are provided.
[0044]
Each of the mounting members 90 has a pair of upper and lower flexible mounting pieces.92With mounting piece92Is provided with a substantially circular bearing groove 93 opened toward the back mechanism board 34. Then, on the back surface of the back mechanism board 34, mounting shafts 94 are provided at positions facing the mounting member 90, respectively. Therefore, by pushing the mounting shaft 94 into the bearing groove 93 of the mounting member 90, the unit case 40 can be detachably and rotatably mounted on the back mechanism panel 34. For this reason, in the assembly process of the pachinko machine, the unit case 40 can be assembled simply by pressing it toward the back mechanism board 34 side, and the work efficiency is good.
[0045]
In addition, a unit case 40 in which the base plate 41 and the cover member 42 are integrated is fixed to the back mechanism panel 34 at the corner of the other side of the cover member 42 (right side in FIGS. 5 to 9). Fastening member 91 is provided. In the present embodiment, the fastening member 91 is provided on the lower side of the cover member 42 in addition to the above-described portions.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 10A, the fastening member 91 includes a fastening shaft 96 that is detachably attached to a through hole 95 that penetrates the cover member 42. An operation knob 97 is provided, and a pair of axial blades 98 are provided on the distal end side of the fastening shaft 96 at a position facing the back. The back mechanism board 34 is provided with a fastening hole 99 through which the fastening shaft 96 and the blade piece 98 can be inserted only at a predetermined rotational position. Therefore, after the fastening shaft 96 and the blade piece 98 are inserted into the fastening hole 99 by turning the operation knob 97 and turning the fastening shaft 96 to a predetermined rotational position (FIG. 10 (B)), When the operation knob 97 is rotated about 90 degrees, the base end portion of the wing piece 98 is caught on the front side of the back mechanism board 34, and the unit case 40 can be fixed to the back mechanism board 34 (FIG. 10C). ).
[0047]
As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, 5 to 9, an enclosing ball for electrically controlling the game ball circulation in the enclosing ball circulation unit 25 is provided at the upper left corner of the surface of the cover member 42. An attachment recess 111 that is a storage space for attaching the circulation control device 110 is provided.
[0048]
The enclosed ball circulation control device 110 is attached with a fastening member 112 similar to the fastening member 91 described above, and a fastening member insertion hole through which the fastening member 112 is inserted into the mounting recess 111 of the cover member 42. 113 is opened, and a fastening hole 114 for fitting the fastening member 112 is opened in the back mechanism panel 34.
[0049]
Therefore, the enclosing ball circulation unit 25 is positioned in the mounting recess 111 of the cover member 42, and the fixing member 112 is inserted into the fixing member insertion hole 113 and the fixing hole 114 in series, and the operation knob of the fixing member 112 is Is rotated about 90 degrees, the enclosed ball circulation control device 110 and the unit case 40 can be integrally attached to the back mechanism panel 34.
[0050]
Next, based on FIGS. 17 to 19, the above-described encapsulated ball filling device 26 will be described in more detail. The encapsulated sphere filling device 26 shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 is the encapsulated sphere filling device 26 shown in FIG. 2, but the enclosed sphere filling device 26 shown in FIG. Since only the configuration of the filling ball taking-in member is different and the configuration of the other members is substantially the same, the description is omitted.
[0051]
17 is a perspective view of the encapsulated sphere filling device 26, FIG. 18 is a front view of the encapsulated sphere filling device 26 partially missing, and FIG. 19 is a side view of the encapsulated sphere filling device 26 partially missing. .
When the game ball is discharged from the ball discharge path 48 to the outside of the ball game machine by the flow path switching device 49, the encapsulated ball filling device 26 replenishes the ball storage unit 45 with the same number of game balls as the discharged game balls. And is attached to the back mechanism board 34 so as to be located on the side of the unit case 40.
[0052]
As shown in FIG. 17, the enclosed sphere filling device 26 is provided in a box-shaped case 120. The case 120 includes a base 121 attached to the back mechanism board 34 and a front cover 122 that covers the surface of the base 121. A filling ball intake port 123 is opened on the back side of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 at the top of the case 120, and the lower surface of the case 120 is connected to the game ball supply port 62 of the ball storage unit 45 described above. A filling ball supply port 124 is opened.
[0053]
A filling ball taking-in member 125 is rotatably attached to the filling ball taking-in port 123 described above. The filling ball taking-in member 125 is a curved pipe-like member, and a mounting ring 127 is rotatably attached to the outer periphery of the lower end portion via a bearing 126, and the mounting ring 127 is fixed to the filling ball taking-in port 123. By doing so, it is attached to the case 120 so as to be rotatable (swingable). Further, a flange 128 projects from the outer periphery of the tip of the filling ball take-in member 125, and a filling ball supply path (not shown) including a bellows hose is connected to the tip of the flange 128. is there. The filling ball supply path is composed of a ball replenishment fence provided along the longitudinal direction of the island facility, a branch fence branched from the ball replenishment cage for each pachinko machine, and the like. It is comprised so that between the exit of this and the said filling ball | bowl taking-in member 125 may be connected flexibly with a bellows hose.
[0054]
As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, a pipe-shaped filled sphere flow down path 129 is provided in the case 120 from the filled sphere intake port 123 toward the filled sphere supply port 124.
[0055]
In addition, the ball delivery device 130 faces in the middle of the packed ball flow down path 129. The ball delivery device 130 includes a cylindrical ball delivery unit 133 that is formed with a spiral ball engagement groove 131 on the outer peripheral surface and is axially attached by a rotation shaft 132 that is parallel to the packed ball flow down path 129, and a rotation shaft 132. And a driving source (stepping motor 134) that is connected to the lower end of the sphere and rotates the ball delivery section 133. The ball delivery unit 133 can engage the game balls 135 one by one in the spiral ball engaging groove 131, and the ball engaging groove 131 enters the filled ball flow down path 129 to fill the filled ball. The game ball 135 in the flow down path 129 is held in the ball engaging groove 131, and thereby the flow of the game ball 135 is controlled.
[0056]
Since the ball delivery unit 133 of the ball delivery device 130 is always stopped, the game ball 135 in the filled ball flow path 129 is prevented from flowing down, and each time the stepping motor 134 is rotated, The game ball 135 engaged in the joint groove 131 is conveyed downward, and the game ball 135 that has been released from the ball engagement groove 131 and flowed down the filled ball flow down path 129 is detected by the count sensor 137 and supplied with the filled ball. The ball reservoir 45 is filled from the mouth 124.
Note that the ball delivery unit 133 is configured to stop the stepping motor 134 when the count sensor 137 detects the game ball 135 so that one game ball flows down. You may comprise so that the game ball 135 may flow down one by one whenever it rotates.
[0057]
Further, a ball presence sensor 136 that is a filled ball detection sensor for detecting a game ball supplied to the encapsulated ball filling device 26 is provided above the ball delivery device 130 of the filled ball flow down route 129, and Below the ball delivery device 130, a count sensor 137 for detecting filled spheres flowing down toward the sphere reservoir 45 is provided.
[0058]
Further, the right side of the front side of the encapsulated ball type pachinko machine 1 of the case 120 has a fixing piece 139 for fixing to a fixing portion 138 (FIG. 5) provided on the back mechanism board 34, and an attachment piece on the left side. 140 is extended, and the attachment piece 140 is provided with a fastening hole 141 for attaching the fastening member 91 of the unit case 40 described above. A mounting screw insertion hole 142 is formed around the case 120, and a screw mounting boss 143 is provided on the base plate 41 at a position where the mounting screw insertion hole 142 faces.
[0059]
Therefore, the front cover 122 is put on the surface of the base plate 41, the mounting screw 144 is inserted through the mounting screw insertion hole 142, and the tip of the mounting screw 142 is screwed into the screw mounting boss 143, whereby the front cover is covered on the surface of the base plate 41. 122 can be fixed. In addition, the fixing piece 139 is inserted into the fixing portion 138 of the back mechanism board 34 and the unit case 40 faces the left side of the case 120, and the filling ball supply port 124 of the case 120 and the game ball supply port 62 of the unit case 40 are arranged. And the fastening member 91 of the unit case 40 is passed through the fastening hole 141 of the case 120 and the fastening hole 99 of the back mechanism board 34 in series to rotate the fastening member 91 by about 90 degrees. The encapsulated ball filling device 26 can be attached to the back mechanism board 34 as a unit with the unit case 40.
[0060]
Next, the above-described ball feeding device 50 will be described with reference to FIGS.
The ball feeding device 50 is a device for sending out the game balls stored in the ball storage unit 45 one by one toward the bulleting device 28, and takes in the game balls one by one and sends them to the ball feeding port 59. And a ball feed solenoid 151 for rotating the ball feed member 150.
[0061]
The above-mentioned ball feeding member 150 is a member having a substantially U-shaped cross section, and can take one game ball into the ball feeding member 150 one by one, and the ball receiving portion into which the game ball enters the ball storage portion 45 side. The base end portion is pivotally attached to the base plate 41 so that the ball feed port 59 is positioned within the rotation range.
[0062]
In this ball feeding device 50, the ball feeding solenoid 151 is always demagnetized, and the ball receiving portion of the ball feeding member 150 communicates smoothly with the ball storage portion 45, so that the game balls in the ball storage portion 45 are Only one piece is taken into the ball receiving portion of the feed member 150 and stopped. When the ball feed solenoid 151 is excited, the ball feed member 150 rotates in the direction of raising the ball receiving portion, and the game ball taken into the ball feed member 150 is opened from the ball feed port 59 to the back mechanism board. The ball is delivered to the impact device 28 through the ball delivery port 152. At this time, the next game ball in the ball storage unit 45 is prevented from flowing by the lower piece of the ball feeding member 150. Thereafter, when the ball feed solenoid 151 is demagnetized again, the ball feed member 150 returns and rotates downward due to its own weight, and enters a standby state in which the next game ball in the ball storage unit 45 is taken into the ball feed member 150. .
[0063]
The ball feeding device 50 may have any configuration as long as it has a function of feeding game balls to the bulleting device 28 one by one. For example, an iron plate is provided on the upper part of the ball feeding member 150, an electromagnet is provided facing the iron plate, the iron plate is attracted by the magnetic force of the electromagnet to swing the ball feeding member 150, and the ball feeding member 150 is swung. A configuration in which game balls are sent out one by one by movement may be used.
[0064]
Next, based on FIG. 20 to FIG. 22, the above-described enclosed ball extraction device 51 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a front view of the enclosed sphere extracting device 51 in a normal state, FIG. 21 is a front view of the enclosed sphere extracting device 51 in a sphere extracting state, and FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the enclosed sphere extracting device 51.
[0065]
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the encapsulated ball extraction device 51 is provided in a ball extraction port 160 provided in the lower surface of the lower end of the flow of the ball storage unit 45, and the collected game balls are collected in the encapsulated ball circulation unit 25. It is a device for guiding outside.
[0066]
Further, as shown in FIG. 20 to FIG. 22, the enclosed ball extraction device 51 is connected to a rotatable opening / closing member 161 for opening / closing the ball extraction port 160 and one end of the opening / closing member 161 so that the opening / closing member 161 is a ball. It comprises a rotatable lock member 162 for maintaining the state where the extraction port 160 is closed, and a ball removal solenoid 163 for locking or unlocking the opening / closing member 161 by rotating the lock member 162.
[0067]
The opening / closing member 161 described above has a rotation shaft hole 164 in the middle of its length, and extends a closing piece 165 that closes the ball extraction port 160 toward the upstream side from this shaft attachment base end portion. A lock piece 167 having a lock pin 166 is extended obliquely downward from the base end portion on the opposite side (downstream side), and has a generally rectangular shape in cross section as a whole. The first rotation shaft 168 protruding from the base plate 41 of the unit case 40 is inserted into the rotation shaft hole 164 so as to be attached to the unit case 40.
[0068]
Further, a string winding spring 169 is attached to the first rotating shaft 168 of the opening / closing member 161, one end of the string winding spring 169 is brought into contact with or fixed to the lower surface side of the closing piece 165, and the other end of the string winding spring 169 is connected to the first rotating shaft 168. The spring support piece 170 provided on the base plate 41 is abutted or fixed. The string spring 169 always urges the closing piece 165 in the direction of closing the ball outlet 160. The biasing force of the string spring 169 is such that when the lock of the opening / closing member 161 is released and the game ball is placed on the closing piece 165, the opening / closing member 161 rotates, and the game ball on the closing piece 165 is removed. It is configured to fall into the mouth 160.
[0069]
The lock member 162 described above has a rotation shaft hole 171 at the substantially center, a semicircular lock groove 172 that engages with the lock pin 166 of the opening / closing member 161 is provided at the tip, and the other end is provided. A long hole 174 for loosely fitting the tip of the plunger 173 of the ball removal solenoid 163 is provided. The second rotation shaft 175 protruding from the base plate 41 of the unit case 40 is inserted into the rotation shaft hole 171 so as to be rotatably attached to the unit case 40.
[0070]
The above-described ball removal solenoid 163 is attached in the unit case 40 at a position where it is separated from the flow path of the game ball, that is, the ball storage portion 45. The distal end of the plunger 173 is loosely fitted in the long hole 174 of the lock member 162.
[0071]
The above-described ball removal solenoid 163 is attached in the circulation device main body 40 at a flow-down path of the game ball, that is, at a position away from the ball storage unit 45. The distal end of the plunger 173 is loosely fitted in the long hole 174 of the lock member 162. Normally, the ball removal solenoid 163 is demagnetized, and as shown in FIG. 20, the connecting rod 173 is pulled in by the biasing force of the solenoid spring 163 ′, and the lock member 162 rotates clockwise, and the lock groove 172. Is engaged with the lock pin 166 of the opening / closing member 161 and the ball outlet 160 is closed by the closing piece 165 of the opening / closing member 161. In this state, the game balls in the ball storage section 45 roll on the closing piece 165 and are guided to the ball feeding device 50 disposed on the downstream side of the closing piece 165 (FIG. 20).
[0072]
When the ball removal solenoid 163 is energized, the connecting rod 173 is pushed out, and the lock member 162 rotates counterclockwise about the second rotation shaft 175, thereby locking the opening / closing member 161 from the lock groove 172. The pin 166 is removed, and the opening / closing member 161 can be rotated. At this time, when the game ball 176 is placed on the closing piece 165 of the opening / closing member 161, the opening / closing member 161 is rotated clockwise by the weight of the game ball 176, and the game ball 176 on the closing piece 165 is Then, it is extracted from the ball extraction port 160 to the outside of the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 (FIG. 21).
Since the ball removal solenoid 163 is disposed at a position separated from the flow path through which the game ball actually flows, the game ball is not magnetized by the magnetic force when excited. Therefore, troubles such as the game ball stopping in the middle of the flow path by magnetic force can be prevented.
[0073]
When all the game balls 176 on the opening / closing member 161 flow down, the opening / closing member 161 rotates counterclockwise by the bias of the spring 169, and the closing piece 165 closes the ball outlet 160. Here, when the ball removal solenoid 163 is demagnetized, the connecting rod 173 is pulled in, the lock member 162 is rotated in the clockwise direction, and the lock groove 172 is engaged with the lock pin 166 of the opening / closing member 161. The ball outlet 160 is closed by the closing piece 165 (FIG. 20).
[0074]
Next, the enclosed sphere circulation control device 110 that electrically controls the circulation of the enclosed sphere in the enclosed sphere circulation unit 25 will be described with reference to FIG.
The enclosed ball circulation control device 110 includes a CPU 180 (central processing unit), a ROM 181 (read only memory), a RAM 182 (random access memory), and a clock generator 183 (which supplies an operation clock to the CPU 180) in electrical communication with each other. And a frequency dividing circuit 184 for generating a reset timing for the CPU 180 in electrical communication with the clock generator 183.
[0075]
Then, the CPU 180 via the I / O interface circuit 185, the count sensor 137, the ball presence sensor 136, the safe sensor 64, the out sensor 69, the enclosing amount sensor 63, the reset switch 186 for resetting the CPU 180, the game ball Island / sealing switch 187 for switching the circulation system to the island facility or the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1, stepping motor 134, ball removal solenoid 163, out ball switching solenoid 83, LED 188 for displaying an abnormality, etc. Are in electrical communication and control these devices electrically.
[0076]
Further, the CPU 180 receives an operation permission signal (O) from the enclosed ball control device 27 and a ball removal signal (P) from the management device via the I / O interface circuit 185. Further, from the CPU 180, via the I / O interface circuit 185, a launch permission signal (Q) to the launch control device 28 ', an operation enable signal (R) to the enclosed ball control device 27, and a game ball for the management device Replenishment signal (S), first abnormal signal (T) and second abnormal signal (U) to be transmitted when there is no game ball to be circulated, or when a clogged ball occurs in the circulation system, detect a safe ball The safe signal (V) in the case of the out, the out signal (W) in the case of detecting the out ball, etc. are output.
[0077]
Next, the procedure for controlling the circulation of the enclosed sphere in the above-described enclosed sphere circulation control device 110 will be described with reference to FIGS.
24 to 29 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the process in the enclosed sphere circulation unit 25, FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the enclosed sphere circulation process shown in FIG. 25, and FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the enclosed ball confirmation process shown in FIGS. 25 and 29.
[0078]
As shown in FIGS. 24 to 29, in the process in the enclosed ball circulation unit 25, it is first determined whether or not the enclosed ball type pachinko machine 1 is turned on when the amusement store is opened (S100).
[0079]
Here, when it is determined that the power is turned on, initialization processing is performed for each device constituting the encapsulated ball circulation unit 25 (S200), and the encapsulated ball stuffing flag and the ball removal flag are set, and the operation flag and The abnormality flag is cleared and a timer used for the ball removing operation is set (S202). That is, when the power is introduced, a flag process for replacing the encapsulated sphere is always performed.
[0080]
Next, the state of the island / sealing switch 187 is determined (S204). When the island / sealing switch 187 is turned on, that is, when the game ball is circulated outside the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1, The out ball switching solenoid 83 is switched to the island side (S206), the circulation flag is cleared (S208), and the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state. In this embodiment, the CPU 180 is reset every 2 msec, and the process proceeds.
[0081]
On the other hand, when the island / sealing switch 187 is off, that is, when the game ball is circulated in the enclosed ball-type pachinko machine 1, the out-ball change solenoid 83 is moved to the enclosed ball-type pachinko machine 1 side. Switching (S210), the circulation flag is set (S212), and the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state.
[0082]
Also, in the power-on determination process (S100) described above, if it is determined that the power is not turned on, an output process for setting output information is performed (S102), and a switch logical conversion or chattering process is performed. Input processing is performed (S104), and the state of the reset switch 186 is determined (S106).
[0083]
Here, when the reset switch 186 is on, that is, when the encapsulated ball circulation unit 25 is reset, the processing after the initialization processing (S200) described above is performed.
[0084]
On the other hand, if the reset switch 186 is off, the state of the ball removal flag is determined (S108). Here, when the ball removal flag is set, that is, in the initialization state, ON information of the ball removal solenoid 163 is set (S300).
[0085]
Next, the state of the timer set in the flag processing (S202) for replacement of the enclosed ball is determined (S302), and when the timer expires, for example, after 60 seconds, the off information of the ball removal solenoid 163 is set. (S304), the ball removal flag is cleared (S306), and the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state. Even when the timer has not expired, the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state. That is, the enclosing ball extraction device 51 is operated for a predetermined time set by the timer, and the game ball is extracted outside the enclosing ball pachinko machine 1 from the ball extraction port 160.
[0086]
If it is determined in the above-described ball removal flag determination process (S108) that the ball removal flag is not set, the state of the enclosed ball filling flag is determined (S110). Here, when the enclosing ball filling flag is set, that is, in the initialization state, it is determined whether or not the enclosing amount sensor 63 is on for a predetermined time, for example, 10 seconds (S400).
[0087]
Here, when the enclosed amount sensor 63 has not been turned on for a predetermined time, that is, when there is no predetermined amount of game balls in the ball storage unit 45, the state of the ball presence sensor 136, that is, in the enclosed ball filling device 26. It is determined whether there is a game ball to be supplied (S402).
[0088]
When the ball presence sensor 136 is on, that is, when there is a game ball to be supplied to the encapsulated ball filling device 26, the on information of the stepping motor 134 is set (S404), and the replenishment signal (S) Off information is set (S406), and the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state. On the other hand, when the ball presence sensor 136 is off, that is, when there is no game ball to be supplied to the encapsulated ball filling device 26, the replenishment signal ON information is set (S408), and the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state. To do.
[0089]
Further, in the above-described on-time determination process (S400) of the enclosed amount sensor 63, when the enclosed amount sensor 63 is on for a predetermined time, that is, when there is a predetermined amount of game balls in the ball storage unit 45, The state of the count sensor 137 is determined (S410).
[0090]
Here, when the count sensor 137 is not turned on, that is, when the game ball does not flow from the encapsulated ball filling device 26 to the ball storage unit 45 due to clogging or the like, the CPU 180 returns to the reset waiting state. .
[0091]
On the other hand, each time the count sensor 137 is turned on, the replenishment counter is incremented by “1” (S412), the state of the replenishment counter is determined (S414), and if the replenishment counter is less than “5”, The CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state and continues to replenish game balls. When the replenishment counter becomes “5”, the OFF information of the stepping motor 134 is set (S416), the encapsulated ball stuffing flag is cleared (S418), the operation flag is set (S420), and the replenishment counter is cleared (S420). S422), the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state. That is, when it is determined by the enclosed amount sensor 63 that the ball storage unit 45 is filled with a predetermined amount of game balls, five more game balls are supplied to the ball storage unit 45 as spare game balls. Filling.
[0092]
In the above-described determination of the state of the enclosed ball stuffing flag (S110), if the enclosed ball stuffing flag is not set, the state of the abnormal flag is judged (S112). Here, when the abnormality flag is set, the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state. That is, after the abnormal state is recovered, the process in the enclosed ball circulation unit 25 is interrupted until the reset switch 186 is operated and the abnormal flag is cleared.
[0093]
On the other hand, when the abnormality flag is not set, it is determined whether or not there is an operation permission signal (O) from the enclosed ball control device 27 (S116). Here, when there is no operation permission signal (O), that is, when no gaming card is inserted, the off information of the firing permission signal (Q) is set (S500), and the ball removal signal (P) state Is determined (S502).
[0094]
If there is a ball removal signal (P), a ball removal process is performed (S504). On the other hand, when there is no ball removal signal (P), it is determined whether or not the enclosed amount sensor 63 is on for a predetermined time, that is, whether or not the ball storage unit 45 is filled with a predetermined amount of game balls ( S506) If the enclosed amount sensor 63 has not been turned on for a predetermined time, the processing after the above-described on time determination processing (S400) of the enclosed amount sensor 63 is performed. When the enclosed amount sensor 63 is on for a predetermined time, the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state.
[0095]
If it is determined that the operation permission signal (O) is present in the operation permission signal (O) determination process (S114), the state of the operation flag is subsequently determined (S116). Here, when the operation flag is not set, the process after the above-described firing information (Q) off information setting process (S500) is performed.
[0096]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation flag is set, the ON information of the operation enable signal (R) is set (S118), the ON information of the firing permission signal (Q) is set (S120), and the circulation flag is set. Is determined (S122).
[0097]
Here, when it is determined that the circulation flag is set, that is, when the game ball is circulated only in the enclosed ball-type pachinko machine 1, the state of the safe sensor 64 is first determined (S600). . When the safe sensor 64 is turned on, the safe counter is incremented by “1” each time (S602).
[0098]
Next, the state of the out sensor 69 is determined (S604). When the out sensor 69 is turned on, a second out counter for counting the number of out balls transmitted to the management device is set to “1” each time. Is incremented by one (S606).
[0099]
Then, a safe-out signal process (S800) is performed, an enclosed ball confirmation process (S900) is performed, and the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state.
[0100]
When the circulation flag is not set in the circulation flag determination process (S122), that is, when the game ball is circulated outside the encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1, first, the state of the safe sensor 64 is set. Is determined (S124). When the safe sensor 64 is turned on, the safe counter is incremented by “1” each time (S126).
[0101]
Next, the state of the out sensor 69 is determined (S128). If the out sensor 69 is turned on, whether or not the first abnormality signal (T) is output, that is, supplied to the encapsulated ball filling device 26. It is determined whether there is a game ball to be played (S130). When the first abnormality signal (T) is not output, that is, when the game ball can be normally filled, the first out counter is incremented by “1” (S132) and transmitted to the management device. The second out counter for counting the number of out balls to be counted is incremented by "1" (S134). On the other hand, when the first abnormal signal (T) is output, that is, when the game ball cannot be normally filled, the count up (S132) in the first out counter is not performed.
[0102]
Then, the enclosed ball circulation process (S700) is performed, the safe-out signal process (S800) is performed, the enclosed ball confirmation process (S900) is performed, and the CPU 180 shifts to a reset waiting state.
[0103]
Next, based on FIG. 30, the above-described enclosed ball circulation process (S700) will be described in more detail.
In the enclosed ball circulation process (S700), first, the state of the first out counter is determined (S702). When the first out counter is not “0”, that is, when the number of out balls is counted, the state of the ball presence sensor 136 is determined (S704).
[0104]
Here, when the ball presence sensor 136 is off, that is, when there is no game ball to be supplied to the encapsulated ball filling device 26, the ON information of the replenishment signal (S) is set (S706), and there is a ball for a predetermined time It waits for the sensor 136 to detect a game ball (S708). Then, when the time-up time is reached without the ball 136 detecting the game ball for a predetermined time, the out-ball switching solenoid 83 is switched to the enclosed ball-type pachinko machine 1 side (S710), and the inside of the enclosed ball-type pachinko machine 1 is changed. The game ball is circulated only, the ON information of the LED 188 is set (S712), the LED 188 is turned on to notify the abnormal state, and the ON information of the first abnormal signal (T) is set (S714). The timer used in the above time-up determination process (S708) is set (S716), and the process returns.
[0105]
In the determination process (S704) of the ball presence sensor 136 described above, when it is determined that the ball presence sensor 136 is on, that is, when it is determined that there is a game ball supplied to the encapsulated ball filling device 26, The timer used in the above time-up determination process (S708) is set (S718), and it is determined whether or not the first abnormality signal (T) is output (S720).
[0106]
Here, when the first abnormal signal (T) is output, the off information of the LED 188 is set (S722), the off information of the first abnormal signal (T) is set (S724), and the out-ball switching is performed. The solenoid 83 is switched to the island side (S726), so that the game ball circulates outside the enclosed ball pachinko machine 1 as well. On the other hand, when the first abnormality signal (T) is not output, the recovery processing (S722 to S726) of the first abnormality signal (T) described above is skipped.
[0107]
Then, the ON information of the stepping motor 134 is set (S728), the stepping motor 134 is driven, and the state of the count sensor 137 is determined (S730). When the count sensor 137 is turned on, the off information of the stepping motor 134 is set (S732), the first out counter is decremented by “1” (S734), and the process is resumed.
On the other hand, when the count sensor 137 is not turned on, the processing is returned.
[0108]
Next, the above-described safe out signal processing (S800) will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
[0109]
In the safe-out signal processing (S800), first, the state of the safe counter is determined (S802). If the safe counter is “0”, a timer (eg, 100 ms) for outputting the safe signal (V) Is set (S804). On the other hand, if the safe counter is “1” or more, it is determined whether or not the above timer has expired (S806). If the timer has not expired, it is determined whether or not the flag W is set. (S807) If not set, the ON information of the safe signal (V) is set (S808). If the flag W is set, the on information of the safe signal (V) is not set and skipped.
[0110]
When the timer expires, it is determined whether or not the flag W is set (S809). If not set, "1" is counted down from the safe counter (S810), and the safe signal (V) off information is displayed. Is set (S812), the flag W is set (S813), and a timer (a timer used in S806; for example, 100 ms) is set (S814). On the other hand, if the flag W is set, the flag W is cleared (S815), and a timer (a timer used in S806; for example, 100 ms) is set (S814). That is, when the safe counter counts “1” or more, a safe signal (V) of a predetermined time, for example, 100 ms is output for each count (when continuously outputting, 100ms off time is inserted).
[0111]
After performing the above-described timer setting process (S804), safe signal (V) on-information setting process (S808), or timer setting process (S814), first, the state of the out counter 2 is determined (S816), When the out counter 2 is “0”, a timer (eg, 100 ms) for outputting the out signal (W) is set (S818). On the other hand, if the out counter 2 is “1” or more, it is determined whether or not the timer has expired (S820). If the timer has not expired, it is determined whether or not the flag R is set. (S821) If not set, ON information of the out signal (W) is set (S822). If the flag R is set, the ON information of the out signal (W) is not set and skipped.
[0112]
When the time is up, it is determined whether or not the flag R is set (S823). If it is not set, "1" is counted down from the out counter 2 (S824), and the OFF information of the out signal (W) is displayed. It is set (S826), flag W is set (S813), and a timer (timer used in S820; for example, 100 ms) is set (S828). That is, when the out counter 2 counts “1” or more, an out signal (W) of a predetermined time, for example, 100 ms is output for each count (in the case of continuous output). , 100 ms off time is inserted).
[0113]
Next, based on FIG. 32, the above-described enclosing ball confirmation process (S900) will be described in more detail.
In the enclosing ball confirmation process (S900), first, the state of the enclosing amount sensor 63 is determined (S902). When the enclosed amount sensor 63 is turned on, the enclosed amount counter is incremented by “1” (S904), and a timer is set (S906). On the other hand, when the enclosed amount sensor 63 is not turned on, the above-described processes (S904, S906) are skipped.
[0114]
Next, it is determined whether or not the timer has expired (S908). When the timer expires, the on information of the second abnormal signal (U), the off information of the firing permission signal (Q), and the operable signal (R) OFF information is set (S910), an abnormality flag is set (S912), and the process is returned. On the other hand, if the timer does not expire, the above-described processes (S910, S912) are skipped and the process is resumed. That is, if a predetermined number of game balls are not stored in the ball storage unit 45 within a predetermined time, it is determined that a ball clogging or the like has occurred, and the game in the enclosed ball pachinko machine 1 is interrupted.
[0115]
In the above-described embodiment, the game ball (safe ball) collected from the safe ball collection port is returned to the ball storage unit as it is and circulated in the pachinko machine, but conversely, the flow path switching device is connected from the safe ball collection port. It is provided in the middle of the extended safe ball collection path so that it can be discharged out of the pachinko machine, and the game ball (out ball) collected from the out ball collection port is returned to the ball storage part as it is, and the out ball is circulated in the pachinko machine. You may comprise as follows. In the above embodiment, a typical encapsulated ball pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any ball game machine that uses an encapsulated ball to play a game. It can also be applied to game machines. For example, a sparrow ball game machine, an arrangement ball type game machine, or the like may be used.
[0116]
【The invention's effect】
Since this invention consists of an above-described structure, there can exist an effect which is demonstrated below.
IeSince the main member that circulates the enclosed game ball is housed in the unit case, it becomes an enclosed ball circulation unit,Of the main members that circulate the enclosed game ballsInventory management is easy and assembly work is easy, and the manufacturing process of the enclosed ball type ball game machine can be rationalized. In addition, the ball reservoir,Ball feeder,Safe ball collection path, out ball collection path,Out sensor, collecting ball collection path,Since the ball discharge path and flow path switching device are provided in the unit case as a unit, even if the enclosed ball circulation unit is opened, the game balls inside will not spill out, making it easy to perform maintenance work on the gaming machine, etc..
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an enclosed ball type ball game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a back view of the enclosed ball type ball game machine.
FIG. 3 is a back view of another embodiment of the enclosed ball type ball game machine.
4 is an exploded perspective view in which a part of the ball shifter and the enclosed ball circulation unit in FIG. 3 are enlarged. FIG.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which an enclosed ball circulation unit is attached to a back mechanism board of an enclosed ball type ball game machine.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the enclosed ball circulation unit.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an enclosed sphere circulation unit in a state integrated with an enclosed sphere filling device.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of an enclosed sphere circulation unit.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a cover member of the enclosed sphere circulation unit.
FIGS. 10A and 10B are mounting members for mounting the enclosing ball circulation unit to the back mechanism board, in which FIG. 10A is a perspective view, FIG. 10B is a side view of a fixing member inserted into a fixing hole, and FIG. It is a side view of the state which attached the enclosed ball circulation unit to the back mechanism board.
FIG. 11 is a partial perspective view of the enclosed ball circulation unit showing a state where the safe sensor is attached.
FIG. 12 is a partial perspective view of the enclosed ball circulation unit showing an attached state of the out sensor.
FIG. 13 is a front view of the flow path switching device.
FIG. 14 is a side view of the flow path switching device.
FIG. 15 is a side view of the flow path switching device showing a state in which the game ball is guided out of the enclosed ball type ball game machine.
FIG. 16 is a side view of the flow path switching device showing a state in which the game ball is guided into the enclosed ball type ball game machine.
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an encapsulated ball filling device.
FIG. 18 is a front view of a partially-encapsulated ball filling device.
FIG. 19 is a side view of the partially filled encapsulated sphere filling apparatus.
FIG. 20 is a front view of the enclosed ball extraction device in a normal state.
FIG. 21 is a front view of the enclosed ball extraction device in a ball extraction state;
FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the enclosed ball extraction device.
FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an enclosed sphere circulation control device.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the enclosed sphere circulation unit.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the enclosed sphere circulation unit.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the enclosed sphere circulation unit.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the enclosed sphere circulation unit.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the enclosed sphere circulation unit.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the enclosed sphere circulation unit.
30 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the enclosed ball circulation process shown in FIG. 25. FIG.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a procedure of safe out signal processing shown in FIGS. 25 and 29;
32 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an enclosed ball confirmation process shown in FIGS. 25 and 29. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Enclosed ball type ball game machine
2 game card insertion device
3 outer frame
4 inner frame
5 Game board
6 Guide rail
7 Game Department
8 Out mouth
9 Operation part
10 Operation handle
11 Display
12 Ball lending switch
13 Interrupt switch
14 Card return switch
15 Intervention switch
16 lamp groups
17 Glass frame
18 Glass frame key
19 Inner frame opening / closing key
20 body
21 game card slot
22 Indicator LED
23 Card reader / writer
24 ball gathering
25 Enclosed ball circulation unit
26 Filling ball filling device
27 Enclosed ball control device
28 Bomber
28 'launch control device
29 Auxiliary tank
30 Filling ball supply bowl
31 Projection
32 Engagement protrusion
33 engaging part
34 Back mechanism board
40 unit case
41 Base plate
42 Cover member
43 Safe ball collection port
44 Out ball collection port
45 ball reservoir
46 Safe ball collection path
47 Out ball collection path
48 ball discharge path
49 Channel switching device
50 ball feeder
51 Enclosed ball extraction device
52 Safe ball collection path divider
53 Out ball collection path divider
54 Ball reservoir partition plate
55 Collecting ball collection path
56 engagement protrusion
57 Engagement boss
58 Screw holes
59 Ball feeder
60 ball discharge path cover
61 divider
62 Game Ball Supply Port
63 Enclosed volume sensor
64 Safe Sensor
65 Safe sensor mounting
66 Safe sensor insertion port
67 Stopper
68 Locking projection
69 Out sensor
70 Out sensor mounting
71 Out sensor insertion port
80 Rotating shaft
81 Out ball switching valve
82 Link mechanism
83 Out ball switching solenoid
84 Plunger
90 Mounting member
91 Fastening member
92 Mounting piece
93 Bearing groove
94 Mounting shaft
95 Through hole
96 Fastening shaft
97 Operation knob
98 Wings
99 Fastening hole
110 Enclosed ball circulation controller
111 Mounting recess
112 Fastening member
113 Fastening member insertion hole
114 Fastening hole
120 cases
121 base
122 Front cover
123 Filling ball inlet
124 Filling sphere supply port
125 Filling ball take-in member
126 Bearing
127 Mounting ring
128 flange
129 filling ball flow down
130 Ball delivery device
131 Sphere engaging groove
132 Rotating shaft
133 Ball delivery unit
134 Stepping motor
135 game balls
136 Sensor with ball
137 Count sensor
138 Fixed part
139 Fixed piece
140 Mounting piece
141 Fastening hole
142 Mounting screw insertion hole
143 Screw mounting boss
144 Mounting screw
150 Ball feeder
151 Ball feed solenoid
152 ball outlet
160 Ball outlet
161 Opening and closing member
162 Locking member
163 Ball solenoid
164 Rotating shaft hole
165 obstruction piece
166 Lock pin
167 Lock piece
168 First rotation axis
169 String winding spring
170 Spring support piece
171 Rotating shaft hole
172 Lock groove
173 Plunger
174 long hole
175 Second rotation axis
176 game balls
180 CPU
181 ROM
182 RAM
183 clock generator
184 divider circuit
185 I / O interface circuit
186 Reset switch
187 Island / Sealing Switch
188 LED
O Operation enable signal
P Ball removal signal
Q Launch permission signal
R Ready signal
S Supply signal
T 1st abnormal signal
U Second abnormal signal
V safe signal
W-out signal

Claims (2)

In an encapsulated ball type ball game machine that collects the game balls shot in the game part formed on the game board surface and uses them again for the game,
In the unit case,
A ball storage section that has a game ball replenishment port on the upstream side and stores a game ball to be bounced;
A ball feeding device for sending one game ball stored in the ball storage unit to a bulleting device;
A safe ball collection path that collects the winning game balls in a winning device provided in the gaming unit and guides them to the ball storage unit;
An out-ball collecting path that collects game balls that do not win any of the winning devices provided in the game section and guides them to the ball storage section;
An out sensor for detecting an out ball provided in the out ball collection path;
A collecting sphere recovery path formed by joining the lower end of the flow of the safe sphere recovery path and the lower end of the flow of the out sphere recovery path, and connected to the upstream side of the sphere reservoir;
Branching from the middle of the out ball collection path, a ball discharge path for guiding the collected out ball to the outside of the enclosed ball type ball game machine,
Provided at a branch point of the out-ball collection route, and the recovered out balls, exchange switching set ball collection route or passage for selectively flow down to the ball discharge passage device,
The Configure sealed ball circulation unit is provided,
A sealed ball filling device for filling the same number of game balls as the game balls discharged from the ball discharge path of the sealed ball circulation unit from the game ball supply port;
By switching the flow path with the flow path switching device, while the game balls are being played during the game, the collected out balls flow down to the collective ball collection path and circulate in the enclosed ball type ball game machine. Or an enclosed ball-type ball game machine configured to switch between flowing down to the ball discharge path and circulating in a ball circulation facility outside the enclosed ball-type ball game machine. In the unit case, a sealed ball extraction device for guiding the game balls collected in the ball storage unit to the outside of the sealed ball circulation unit is provided.
A ball outlet is provided on the lower surface of the lower end of the flow of the ball reservoir,
2. The encapsulated ball type ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the encapsulated ball extraction device includes an opening / closing member that opens and closes the ball extraction port .

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