JP3732383B2 - Power supply device for gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a power supply device that converts an AC power supply from an island-side power supply into a DC power supply used in a gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-128494 discloses a game machine control device as a main control device, a symbol control device, a sound effect control device, an indicator light control device, from the viewpoint of easy inspection by a public institution and prevention of fraud against a player. It is disclosed that the function is divided into a ball payout control device, a ball launch control device, and the like.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, if the control device is divided into a plurality of functions as in the prior art, the number of control devices connected to the power supply device increases, and the connection structure between the power supply device and each control device divided into functions is complicated. can not deny.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  BookDepartureTomorrow, Using AC power supply for gaming machinesDifferent output voltageDuplicateNumberConvert to DC power supplyDC power generation unit, a plurality of output connectors for individually outputting a plurality of DC power sources having different output voltages converted by the DC power generation unit, to a plurality of different control devices, and one output converted by the DC power generation unit A plurality of output connectors for individually outputting a signal necessary for power failure processing and a backup power source from the voltage DC power source to the plurality of control devices are provided on the circuit board of the power source device.In the power supply device of the gaming machine,A plurality of output connectors for individually outputting a plurality of DC power sources having different output voltages converted by the DC power source generation unit to a plurality of different control devices are provided.Ground terminalAnd a plurality of different output voltage terminals in the same number and in the same arrangement, and a plurality of different control signals and backup power sources necessary for power failure processing from one output voltage DC power source converted by the DC power source generation unit. Output individually to the deviceMultiple output connectorsHave the same number and the same number of signal output terminals and backup power supply output terminals, and individually output a plurality of DC power supplies having different output voltages converted by the DC power supply generation unit to a plurality of different control devices. Output connector terminals and a plurality of output connector terminals that individually output signals necessary for power failure processing and backup power supply to different control devices from the DC power supply of one output voltage converted by the DC power supply generation unit. Numbers are different from each otherIt is characterized by that. Therefore,BookAccording to the invention,DifferentMultiple control devicesofPower supplyToMistakeConnectionCan preventMultiple output voltagesDC power supplyAre divided into a plurality of output connectors for individually outputting to a plurality of control devices, and a plurality of output connectors for individually outputting signals necessary for power failure processing and backup power from the DC power source to the plurality of control devices. SoThis makes it easier to find suspicious objects and helps prevent fraud.Also,In the present invention,A DC power generator that converts AC power into a plurality of DC power supplies with different output voltages used in gaming machines is provided inside the case cover of the circuit board of the power supply device, and the output converted by the DC power generator A plurality of output connectors that individually output a plurality of DC power supplies having different voltages to a plurality of different control devices, and a signal and backup power supply necessary for power failure processing from a DC power supply of one output voltage converted by the DC power supply generation unit If a plurality of output connectors for individually outputting to a plurality of different control devices are provided in a portion protruding outward from the case cover of the circuit board of the power supply device, the plurality of control devices are removed without removing the case cover from the circuit board. The output voltage of different multipleDC power supplyCan be easily and individually connected to a plurality of output connectors that individually output signals necessary for power failure processing and a backup power source to a plurality of different control devices.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In one invention, an AC power supply is used for a gaming machine.Multiple systemsConvert to DC power supplyA predetermined signal is generated from the DC power supplyIn the power supply device of the gaming machine,It consists only of the ground terminal and the output terminal of the DC power supply system.SameHas terminal arrayMultiple outputsWith connectorIt is characterized by that.According to another aspect of the invention, there is provided a power supply device for a gaming machine that converts an AC power source into a plurality of DC power sources used for gaming machines and generates a predetermined signal from the DC power source. A plurality of output connectors having only the output terminal of the backup DC power supply and having the same terminal arrangement are provided.Therefore,These twoAccording to the invention, a plurality of control devices are provided.Power supplyIn the case of connecting separately, the connection portions of the plurality of control devices may be the same, so that erroneous insertion when connecting the power supply device and the plurality of power supply devices can be prevented.WithSeparation of power supply system and signal system makes it easier to find suspicious objects and helps prevent fraud. UpIn either of the two inventions, multiple outputsForceNectaShapeIf the shape is the same, the connector can be used properly by arranging a plurality of control devices.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 to 5 show an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows the external appearance of the power supply apparatus 1, FIG. 2 shows the correspondence between the connectors 107 to 113 and the output terminals 45 to 53, and FIG. FIG. 4 shows the output unit 61; 62, and FIG. 5 shows the power system of the pachinko machine.
[0007]
With reference to FIG. 1, the external structure of the power supply device 1 is demonstrated. In the power supply device 1, an L-shaped heat sink 100 made of aluminum and a circuit board 101 are housed on a case base 102 made of an iron-based metal such as a steel plate, and a case cover 103 made of an iron-based metal such as a steel plate. Is mounted on the circuit board 101 and engaged with the heat sink 100, and then a metal set screw 104 fastens the leg 105 of the case cover 103, the circuit board 101, and the case base 102 to form a metal set screw. 106 fastens the circuit board 101 and the case base 102, and a metal set screw (not shown) fastens the heat sink 100 and the case base 102. Thereby, the power supply device 1 is assembled.
[0008]
A portion of the circuit board 101 that protrudes outward from the case cover 103 has a three-terminal connector 107, a two-terminal connector 108; 109, a four-terminal connector 110; 111, a five-terminal connector 112; 113, The initialization switch IS in FIG. 3, the tube fuse 114 constituting the overcurrent protection element 25 in FIG. 3, the tube fuse 115 constituting the overcurrent protection element 28 in FIG. 3, and the alarm output from the alarm internal display circuit 9 in FIG. The alarm indicator lamp 116 or the like, which is a display electric component such as an LED driven by the above, is mounted. Inside the circuit board 101 covered with the case cover 103 are electrical components other than the power switch 2, the initialization switch IS, the power supply side input terminal 3, the overcurrent protection element 25; 28, and the output terminals 45 to 53 of FIG. Is implemented. A large number of heat radiation holes 117 are formed in the upper surface, front side surface, and right side surface of the case cover 103.
[0009]
The association between the connectors 107 to 113 and the output terminals 45 to 53 will be described with reference to FIG. Three terminals of the connector 107 are two terminals of AC 24 volts and one terminal for external grounding, two terminals of the connector 108 are two terminals of the power switch 2, and two terminals of the connector 109 are AC 24 volts corresponding to the output end 45. The four terminals of the connector 110 are the four terminals of the output ends 50 to 53 on the output unit 61 side in FIG. 4, and the four terminals of the connector 111 are the output terminals 50 to 53 on the output unit 62 side in FIG. 4, the five terminals of the connector 112 are the output terminals 46 to 49 on the output unit 61 side in FIG. 4 and the five terminals of the ground GND, and the five terminals of the connector 113 are the output terminals 46 on the output unit 62 side in FIG. 4. ˜49 and 5 terminals of ground GND.
[0010]
The internal structure of the power supply device 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the two-position switching type power switch 2 such as the rocker switch of the power supply device 1 is turned on, an AC power supply such as AC 24 volts (AC 24V) is supplied from the island side power supply 54 such as an island-side transformer of a pachinko store. The power is input to the DC power supply generation unit 5 via the power supply side input terminal 3 and the input side processing unit 4 of the apparatus 1, and the DC power supply generation unit 5 performs full-wave rectification of the AC power supply to convert it into a coarse rectification DC power supply. The coarse rectified direct current power supply is converted into a constant voltage direct current power supply such as DC12 volts (DC12V) or DC5 volts (DC5V) used in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and the constant voltage direct current power supply is described later. Output to the device. Then, the control device controls game components to be described later by a game control process with a computer such as a board microcomputer driven by a DC power source supplied from the power supply device 1.
[0011]
In this embodiment, the 100-volt detection circuit 7 is supplied via the power supply side input terminal 3 and the overcurrent protection circuit 6 in a state where the island side power supply device 54 is wired to the power supply side input terminal 3 of the power supply device 1. The AC power source is rectified and smoothed, the AC power source connected to the power source side input terminal 3 is detected from the smooth power source, and the smoothed power source is supplied to the relay control circuit 8 as a relay drive power source. Here, when the 100 volt detection circuit 7 detects that the AC 100 volt power supply is connected to the power supply side input terminal 3, the 100 volt detection circuit 7 cuts off the supply of the relay drive power to the relay control circuit 8. The alarm internal display circuit 9 outputs an alarm output, and the alarm internal display circuit 9 drives a display electrical component such as an LED for displaying the connection of the AC 100 volt power supply to the power supply side input terminal 3 on the outside of the power supply device 1. To do.
[0012]
The relay control circuit 8 includes a relay drive power supply from the 100 volt detection circuit 7, a switch input signal from the switch input circuit 10 based on the on / off operation of the power switch 2, and a DC5 volt overvoltage detection circuit 23 or a DC12 volt overvoltage detection. Based on the overvoltage detection signal from the circuit 20, the power supply to or interruption of the relay coil 12 of the relay 11 is controlled. That is, when the 100 volt detection circuit 7 does not detect 100 VAC and the DC 5 volt overvoltage detection circuit 23 or the DC 12 volt overvoltage detection circuit 20 does not detect an overvoltage, the relay control circuit 8 turns on or off the power switch 2. In response to this, power is supplied to or cut off from the relay coil 12. The switch input circuit 10 outputs a switch input signal based on the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 2 to the relay control circuit 8. The switch input circuit 10, the relay control circuit 8, and the relay 11 form an on / off circuit.
[0013]
In the state where the relay contact 13 is turned on, the noise filter 15 removes the power line noise that has been applied to the AC power of 24 VAC input from the overcurrent protection circuit 6 via the relay contact 13 and all 24 VAC is used. Output to the wave rectifier circuit 16, the full wave rectifier circuit 16 full-wave rectifies AC 24 volt AC power and outputs it to the smoothing circuit 17 made of a smoothing capacitor, and the smoothing circuit 17 flattens the voltage to detect DC 12 volt overcurrent. The output is individually output to the DC12 volt power supply circuit 19 and the DC5 volt power supply circuit 22 via the circuit 18 and the DC5 volt overcurrent detection circuit 21, and the voltage input by the DC12 volt power supply circuit 19 is output as a constant voltage of DC12 volts. The DC 5 volt power supply circuit 22 outputs the input voltage as a DC 5 volt constant voltage.
[0014]
The DC12 volt overcurrent detection circuit 18 monitors the inflow current to the DC12 volt power supply circuit 19, and the DC5 volt overcurrent detection circuit 21 monitors the inflow current to the DC5 volt power supply circuit 22. If the control device connected to the DC12 volt power supply circuit 19 via the output terminals 47; 48 of the power supply device 1 is short-circuited, the monitored inflow current also increases abnormally, so the DC12 volt overcurrent detection circuit. 18 is determined as an overcurrent and the determination result is transmitted to the DC 12 volt power supply circuit 19. When the control device connected to the DC 5 volt power supply circuit 22 via the output terminals 49 and 50 of the power supply device 1 is short-circuited, the monitored inflow current also increases abnormally, so the DC 5 volt overcurrent detection circuit 21 is The overcurrent is determined and the determination result is transmitted to the DC 5 volt power supply circuit 22. As a result, the DC12 volt power supply circuit 19 receives the overcurrent detection signal from the DC12 volt overcurrent detection circuit 18, protects itself by reducing its own output voltage or output current, or both, and the DC5 volt power supply circuit 22 Then, in response to an overcurrent detection signal from the DC5 volt overcurrent detection circuit 21, the output voltage or output current or both of the output voltage is reduced to protect itself.
[0015]
The DC12 volt overvoltage detection circuit 20 detects the voltage input from the DC12 volt power supply circuit 19, and outputs an overvoltage detection signal to the relay control circuit 8 if the detected voltage is greater than DC12 volts, and the detected voltage is less than DC12 volts. Does not operate and outputs DC 12 volts as it is. The DC5 volt overvoltage detection circuit 23 detects the voltage input from the DC5 volt power supply circuit 22, and outputs an overvoltage detection signal to the relay control circuit 8 when the detected voltage is greater than DC5 volts, and the detected voltage is less than DC5 volts. Does not operate and outputs DC 5 volts as it is.
[0016]
At the output end 45 of the AC output system 26 wired via the overcurrent protection element 25 on the output side of the relay contact 13, an AC power supply such as AC 24 volts (denoted as AC24V) input via the relay contact 13 is provided. At the output end 46 of the DC 24 volt output system 27 that can be taken out of the power supply device 1 and is wired to the output side of the full-wave rectifier circuit 16 via the overcurrent protection element 28, DC 24 volt (24 VDC) for coarse rectification. ) Can be taken out of the power supply device 1. The relay coil 38 of the disconnecting means 37 wired to the DC 24 volt output system 27 is connected to a DC power source such as a coarse rectified DC 24 volt from the full-wave rectifier circuit 16 to the DC 24 volt output system 27 via the overcurrent protection element 28. The relay contact 39 of the disconnecting means 37 is turned on or off by supply or interruption.
[0017]
In the output terminal 47 of the DC12 volt S output system (DC12 volt short holding system) 29 wired to the DC12 volt power supply circuit 19 via the DC12 volt overvoltage detection circuit 20 and the relay contact 39, the DC12 When a DC power supply such as a bolt (noted as DC12VS) can be taken out of the power supply device 1 and the relay contact 39 is turned off, the supply of the DC power supply to the output terminal 47 is cut off. A DC12 volt L output system (DC12 volt long holding system) 30 having a backup means 31 composed of a small-capacitance capacitor wired to a DC12 volt power supply circuit 19 via a DC12 volt overvoltage detection circuit 20 is connected to a DC12 volt ( DC power supply such as DC12VL) can be taken out of the power supply device 1.
[0018]
At the output end 49 of the DC5 volt output system 32 having a backup means 33 composed of a small-capacitance capacitor wired to the DC5 volt power supply circuit 22 through the DC5 volt overvoltage detection circuit 23, a direct current such as DC5 volt (denoted as DC5V) is provided. The power supply can be taken out of the power supply device 1, and has a backup means 36 composed of a large capacity capacitor wired to the DC5 volt power supply circuit 22 through the DC5 volt overvoltage detection circuit 23 and the Schottky diode 35. At the output terminal 50 of the B output system 34, a DC power source such as DC 5 volts (denoted as DC 5 VB) can be taken out of the power supply device 1. The DC 5-volt B output system 34 is a power source supplied to SRAM as a memory of the main control device 70, the special symbol control device 71, the ball payout control device 74, etc. in FIG.
[0019]
The DC power supply of constant voltage output from the DC12 volt power supply circuit 19 to the DC12 volt L output system 30 via the DC12 volt overvoltage detection circuit 20 is charged to the backup means 31, and the DC5 volt power supply circuit 22 supplies the DC5 volt overvoltage. Whether the power switch 2 is cut off in a state in which the DC power of constant voltage output to the DC 5 volt output system 32 or the DC 5 volt B output system 34 via the detection circuit 23 is charged in the backup means 33; Or, when an instantaneous power failure or a power failure occurs on the island-side power supply 54 side, the power is switched off immediately after the power switch 2 is turned off or immediately after a power failure occurs or immediately after a power failure occurs at the output terminals 45; At the ends 48; 49; 50, the capacity of the smoothing capacitor in the smoothing circuit 17 and the capacity of the backup means 31; 33; Power is held by the discharge from the 36; only the backup means 31 time corresponding to the consumption in the connected to 50 the load; 33 output terminal 48; 49.
[0020]
Further, since the Schottky diode 35 is provided in the DC 5 volt B output system 34, the discharge from the backup means 36 is cut off by the Schottky diode 35 even when the discharge from the backup means 33 at the output end 49 is completed. Thus, it is prevented from flowing into the DC 5 volt output system 32. Therefore, the data retention time of the SRAM connected to the DC 5 volt B output system 34 includes the capacity of the smoothing capacitor in the smoothing circuit 17, the capacity of the backup means 36, and the leakage current in the Schottky diode 35 (Schottky diode 35). ) And the self-discharge of the smoothing capacitor and the capacitor of the backup means 36.
[0021]
The initialization instructing means 40 outputs an L level (low potential) output as an instruction for erasing the memory backed up in the control device to the control device when it is artificially input, and the H level ( High potential output is output to the controller. That is, in the initialization instruction means 40, the first power supply Vcc1 to which the DC power of a constant voltage such as DC 12 volts or DC 5 volts is supplied from the power supply device 1 is connected to the bases of the transistors Tr1 and Tr2 via the resistor R. A second power supply Vcc2 to which a DC power having a constant voltage such as 5 volts DC is supplied from the power supply device 1 for H level output is connected to the collector of the transistor Tr1. In this state, when a two-position switching type initialization switch IS such as a dip switch is artificially turned on, the base potentials of both the transistors Tr1 and Tr2 supplied from the first power supply Vcc1 are lowered, and the transistor When Tr1 is turned off and the transistor Tr2 is turned on, an L level output is output from the output terminal 51 to the control device.
[0022]
Conversely, when the initialization switch IS is artificially turned off, the base potentials of both the transistors Tr1 and Tr2 supplied from the first power supply Vcc1 rise, the transistor Tr2 is turned off, and the transistor Tr1 is turned on. As a result, the second power supply Vcc2 flows to the output terminal 51 via the transistor Tr1, and an H level output is output from the output terminal 51 to the control device. In short, the initialization instruction means 40 employs constant voltage DC power generated by the power supply device 1 for the first and second power sources Vcc1 and Vcc2, and when the initialization switch IS is turned on, the output terminal 51 is set to L. When the level output is output to the control device and the initialization switch IS is turned off, the output terminal 51 outputs the H level output to the control device.
[0023]
The power failure generation circuit 41 and the reset generation circuit 42 are for urging the control device that is receiving power from the power supply device 1 at the time of a momentary power failure or a power failure to perform a saving process. When the voltage of the DC power source input from the smoothing capacitor of the smoothing circuit 17 becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value set in the power fail generation circuit 41, the power fail generation circuit 41 sends a PF signal that is a power cutoff signal to the reset generation circuit 42. Output to the output terminal 52. The reset generation circuit 42 outputs an RST signal, which is a reset signal, to the output terminal 53 in response to the input of the PF signal. The connector A indicates that they are connected to each other.
[0024]
With reference to FIG. 4, the several output part 61; 62 provided in the power supply device 1 is demonstrated. The output units 61 and 62 individually include output terminals 46 to 53 and a ground GND. The main controller 70 is connected to the output unit 61. A ball payout control device 74 is connected to the output unit 62.
[0025]
Then, the DC power supply of the DC12 volt S output system 29 transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the main control device 70 via the output terminal 47 is used for the prize ball vibration motor 79 and the normal symbol display device 80 of FIG. The DC power supply of the DC 12 volt L output system 30 transmitted from the device 1 to the main controller 70 via the output terminal 48 is the various prize ball related switches 76, the various game related switches 77, the prize ball counting switch 78 and the like shown in FIG. The DC power supply of the DC5 volt output system 32 and the DC power supply of the DC5 volt B output system 34 used for the various solenoids 81 and transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the main control device 70 via the output terminals 49 and 50 are the main control device. Used for 70 operations.
[0026]
Further, the DC power supply of the DC 12 volt S output system 29 transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the ball payout control device 74 via the output terminal 47 is the prize ball solenoid 87, the rental ball solenoid 90, the rental vibration motor 91, and the like. The DC power supply of the DC 12 volt L output system 30 used in the prepaid card unit 92 and transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the ball payout control device 74 via the output terminal 48 is the prize ball counting switch 78 and various lending-related switches in FIG. The DC power supply of the DC5 volt output system 32 and the DC power supply of the DC5 volt output system 34 used for the switch 89 and transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the ball payout control device 74 via the output terminals 49 and 50 are the ball payout control device. Used for 74 operations.
[0027]
The ball launch control device 75 is supplied with DC power from the ball payout control device 74 such as a DC 24 volt output system 27, a DC 12 volt S output system 29, and a DC 5 volt output system 32.
[0028]
When the initialization switch IS is turned on after the power switch 2 is turned on, both the L level initialization signals transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the main control device 70 and the ball payout control device 74 via the output terminal 51 are displayed. The control device 70; 74 is used for prompting an initialization process when the power is turned on. The PF signal transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the main control device 70 and the ball payout control device 74 via the output terminal 52 due to the occurrence of a momentary power failure or power failure is used to prompt the power recovery processing of both the control devices 70; 74. The RST signal transmitted from the power supply device 1 to the main control device 70 and the ball payout control device 74 via the output terminal 53 in relation to the PF signal (in a sequence control) is transmitted to both control devices 70; Used to encourage power recovery processing.
[0029]
That is, when the main controller 70 and the ball payout controller 74 detect the falling edge of the PF signal, during the time t4 until the CPUs of both the controllers 70; 74 receive the PF signal and the RST signal becomes a low potential. The processing data to be stored in is saved in a RAM such as an SRAM and a command for stopping the various solenoids 81 in FIG. 5 is output. After power is restored, the RST signal is maintained at a low potential for a certain time such as time t5, so that the data contents saved (backed up) after the initialization of the program in both control devices 70 and 74 are stored. Read and resume post processing.
[0030]
The power system of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. The control device described above is functionally divided into a main control device 70, a special symbol control device 71, a sound effect control device 72, an indicator light control device 73, a ball payout control device 74, a ball launch control device 75, and the like. The main control device 70 is attached to the back of the game board and is sometimes called a game control device. The main control device 70 includes a microcomputer composed of a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. When detection signals input from the switch 76, various game-related switches 77, and the prize ball counting switch 78 are input via a wiring and an input interface, the CPU is used as a storage means for processing based on a program set in the ROM. Executes general game processing such as input processing, error processing, symbol control processing, prize ball control processing, external information processing, command set processing, etc., and the command that is the processing result is output via the output interface and wiring. Symbol control device 71, sound effect control device 72, indicator light control device 73, ball payout control device 74 Outputs in one individually via separate lines.
[0031]
In addition to the above control devices 71 to 75, the main control device 70 includes an initialization means IRM1, a prize ball vibration motor 79 provided in the ball payout mechanism, and a normal symbol display such as a digital display provided on the game board. The device 80, various solenoids 81, the board-side external information board 82, and the like are connected by wiring. The prize ball vibration motor 79 is driven by an instruction from the main controller 70 to generate vibrations and prevent the balls from being blocked by the ball payout mechanism.
[0032]
Various game-related switches 77 are provided on the game board side called a gauge board, and a detection signal is input to the main controller 70 by wiring. The various game-related switches 77 include a special symbol start port switch, a normal symbol start port switch, an accessory continuous operation switch, a count switch, a normal winning port switch, and the like. The special symbol start opening switch detects a ball that has won the special symbol start opening device in order to operate the special symbol display device 84. The normal symbol start opening switch detects a ball that has won the normal symbol start opening device in order to operate the normal symbol display device 80. The accessory continuous operation switch detects a ball won in a specific port (V zone) of the big prize opening device in order to continuously open and close the ball inlet of the big prize opening device a predetermined number of times. The count switch detects a ball won in the big prize opening device in order to close the ball inlet of the big prize opening device when a predetermined number of balls are won in the big prize opening device. The normal winning opening switch detects a ball that has won the normal winning opening device. A predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to detection signals from various game-related switches 77 other than the accessory continuous operation switch are paid out.
[0033]
Various prize ball-related switches 76 are provided on the side of the main body frame for storing the game board, and output detection signals to the main controller 70 by wiring. The various prize ball-related switches 76 include a prize ball supply switch, a prize ball standby switch, a prize ball overflow switch, and the like. The prize ball supply switch detects the presence or absence of a ball in the ball payout mechanism. The prize ball standby switch detects whether or not a ball to be paid out is prepared in the ball payout mechanism. The prize ball overflow switch detects an overflow ball that has flowed down from the upper plate to the lower plate and overflowed above a predetermined position.
[0034]
The prize ball counting switch 78 detects one ball at a time as a prize ball from the ball payout mechanism, and outputs a detection signal to the main controller 70 and the ball payout controller 74 by wiring. The main controller 70 and the ball payout controller 74 manage the number of balls to be paid out as a prize ball from the ball payout mechanism by the main controller 70 and the ball payout controller 74 based on the detection signal from the prize ball counting switch 78.
[0035]
The normal symbol display device 80 stops after displaying the normal symbol variably by the drive signal from the main controller 70 which is a processing result for displaying the normal symbol by the detection signal from the normal symbol start port switch in the various game-related switches 77. To do. When the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol determined by the main control device 70, the main control device 70 sends a drive signal for opening the opening / closing member of the special start prize opening device to the opening / closing member of the special start prize opening device. Is output to the solenoid that drives. Whether or not the stopped symbol is a hit symbol determined by the main controller 70 or not is not determined by stopping the normal symbol, but the main controller 70 detects a detection signal from the normal symbol start switch. Is determined by processing such as normal symbol variable processing and normal symbol per unit determination display. The special symbol start winning opening device makes it easier for the ball to win a prize when the opening and closing member is in the open state.
[0036]
As the various solenoids 81, a solenoid that drives the opening / closing member of the normal symbol start opening device, a solenoid that drives the opening / closing member of the big winning opening device, and a movable member that changes the path of the winning ball inside the big winning opening device are driven. Such as a solenoid. The main control device 70 performs processing such as special symbol variable processing and jackpot determination display in accordance with detection signals from the special symbol start port switch in various game-related switches 77. When the special symbol display device 84 variably displays the special symbol and stops, and the stopped special symbol is a winning symbol determined by the main controller 70, the main controller 70 opens and closes the opening / closing member of the big prize opening device. A drive signal for opening / closing operation is output to a solenoid for driving an opening / closing member of the special prize opening device. The big prize opening device can win a ball by opening and closing the opening and closing member. The board-side external information board 82 transmits signals to the main controller 70 and a hall computer, which is a business management device of a pachinko store, by wiring.
[0037]
Information output from the main controller 70 to the board-side external information board 82 includes detection information from the special symbol start opening switch, special symbol confirmation information, high probability information, special symbol rotation time shortening information, jackpot information, and the like. . The special symbol display device is a big hit that is advantageous to the player by stopping the special symbol, but the special special symbol is also stopped among the special symbols, and the probability of the big bonus is increased and the special symbol is increased. The fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened while the number of times of fluctuation display is a predetermined number of times, for example 50 times. The high probability information indicates that the probability of jackpot is high, and the special symbol rotation time shortening information indicates that the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. The jackpot information is information indicating that the jackpot is advantageous to the player. A command is output to the ball launch control device 75 from the main control device 70 in one direction via the ball payout control device 74 and the wiring.
[0038]
The special symbol control device 71 is provided on the back surface of the special symbol display device 84 attached to the game board, and a liquid crystal or LED provided as a center character of the pachinko machine by a command input from the main control device 70. Alternatively, control processing by a computer for displaying on a special symbol display device 84 such as a CRT or a plasma display is performed, and a drive signal as a result of the processing is output to the special symbol display device 84 by wiring. The types of commands from the main controller 70 to the special symbol controller 71 include demo display, left symbol variation start, middle symbol variation start, right symbol variation start, left symbol variation stop (stop symbol designation), middle symbol variation stop. (Stop symbol instruction), right symbol fluctuation stop (stop symbol instruction), jackpot determination display, jackpot display, jackpot device V switch winning display, jackpot end display, count error display, prize ball error display, and the like.
[0039]
The sound effect control device 72 is provided on the back side of the game board, and performs control processing by a computer for generating sound effects by the speaker 85 provided in the main body frame in accordance with a command input from the main control device 70. The resulting drive signal is output to the speaker 85 via wiring. The types of commands from the main control device 70 to the sound effect control device 72 include symbol start opening winning sound, special symbol changing middle tone, reach sound, special symbol stop sound, big hit decision sound, big hit middle tone, big hit end sound, There is an error sound.
[0040]
The indicator light control device 73 is provided on the back surface of the game board, and lights or displays an indicator light 86 provided on a main body frame (not shown) of the pachinko machine that stores the game board and the game board according to a command input from the main control device 70. A control process by the computer for blinking is performed, and a drive signal as a result of the process is output to the indicator lamp 86 by wiring. The types of commands from the main controller 70 to the indicator light controller 73 include demo display, special symbol changing display, reach (left, middle symbol match) display, jackpot determination display, jackpot display, jackpot end display, error Display, Grand prize opening device V prize display lamp display, Grand prize opening device V prize display lamp off, 1 hold memory display lamp display, 2 hold memory display lights display, 3 hold memory display lights display, hold memory display light There are four display, hold memory indicator light all off, prize ball indicator lamp display, prize ball indicator lamp off, completion indicator lamp display, completion indicator lamp off, and the like.
[0041]
The ball payout control device 74 is provided in the main body frame and includes an initialization unit IRM2. The ball payout control device 74 performs a control process by a computer for paying out a prize ball in accordance with a command input from the main control device 70, and a drive which is a result of the processing. The signal is output to the prize ball solenoid 87 of the ball payout mechanism by wiring. To the ball payout control device 74, a ball launch control device 75, a prize ball solenoid 87, and a frame side external information board 88 are connected by wiring. The types of commands from the main controller 70 to the ball payout controller 74 include prize ball stop, prize ball permission, launch prohibition, launch permission, prize ball number instruction, and the like.
[0042]
In the case of a pachinko machine compatible with a prepaid card, the ball payout control device 74 includes various lending-related switches 89, a ball paying mechanism solenoid ball 90, a loan vibration motor 91, a prepaid card unit 92, and a buzzer provided in the pachinko machine. 93 are connected by wiring. The various lending-related switches 89 include a lending ball supply switch, a lending ball standby switch, a lending ball overflow switch, and the like. The lending ball supply switch detects the presence or absence of a ball of the ball paying mechanism. The lending ball standby switch detects whether or not the ball to be dispensed is prepared in the ball dispensing mechanism. The lending ball overflow switch detects an overflow ball that has flowed down from the upper plate to the lower plate and overflowed above a predetermined position. The buzzer 93 notifies the start of payout of the rented ball by sound. The prepaid card unit 92 is disposed adjacent to the pachinko machine, and is connected to a lending switch provided on an upper plate device 94 provided on the front side of the pachinko machine by wiring.
[0043]
In the case of a pachinko machine compatible with a prepaid card, the ball payout control device 74 receives a ball lending instruction input from a lending operation switch (not shown) provided in the upper plate device 94 through communication with the prepaid card unit 92. A control process by the computer for paying out the rented ball is performed, and a drive signal as a result of the processing is output to the rented ball solenoid 90. The rental vibration motor 91 is driven by an instruction from the ball payout control device 74 to generate vibrations and prevent the ball payout mechanism from clogging. In a prepaid card compatible pachinko machine, when the prepaid card unit 92 is not properly connected, a firing prohibition signal is transmitted from the main controller 70 to the ball launch controller 75 via the ball payout controller 74. When the prepaid card unit 92 is properly connected, a launch permission signal is transmitted from the main control device 70 to the ball launch control device 75 via the ball payout control device 74. From the prepaid card unit 92 to the upper plate device 94, a signal for turning on an LED for notifying a player of a ready state and a signal for displaying a card balance and an error on a frequency display such as a 7-segment LED are sent. . A check signal indicating whether or not the prepay card unit 92 and the sphere payout control device 74 are connected to the prepay card unit 92 from the ball payout control device 74 and a standby signal on the prepade card unit 92 side are valid. Lending and lending completion signals are sent when there is a situation. When the standby signal on the gaming machine side is in a valid state, the lending request and the signal indicating completion of lending are sent from the prepaid card unit 92 to the ball dispensing control device 74.
[0044]
The frame-side external information board 88 transmits signals to the ball payout controller 74 and the hall computer by wiring. In addition to the ball payout control device 74, a door opening switch 95 and a ball break switch 96 are connected to the frame side external information board 88 by wiring. The door opening switch 95 detects that the front frame of the main body frame has been opened. The ball break switch 96 detects that the ball of the tank has become a predetermined amount or less. The external information output from the frame-side external information board 88 to the hall computer includes prize ball information or pre-payment that is output by one pulse every time the number of prize balls paid out from the ball payout control device 74 exceeds a predetermined number. For example, there is ball lending information that is output by one pulse for every 100 yen (for 25 lending balls) lending by the card unit 92, door opening information from the door opening switch 95, replenishment information from the ball cutting switch 96, and the like. Based on the replenishment information from the ball break switch 96, the hall computer outputs an instruction to the replenisher of the island facility to replenish.
[0045]
The ball launch control device 75 is provided on the main body frame, and the player operates the handle in the ball launch mechanism in a state where the launch permission inputted from the main control device 70 via the ball payout control device 74 is inputted. Thus, a control process for driving the ball launching solenoid 97 as an electric actuator of the ball launching mechanism according to the operation amount of the handle is performed, and a drive signal as a result of the processing is output to the ball launching solenoid 97 by wiring. The input to the ball launch control device 75 includes launch permission and launch prohibition information from the main control device 70 via the ball payout control device 74, volume information for adjusting the launch intensity according to the player's handle operation amount, and the player handles Touch information from the touch switch for confirming that the player is touching, ball launch stop information from the stop switch for the player to stop firing the ball, and the like.
[0046]
The main controller 70, the special symbol controller 71, the sound effect controller 72, and the indicator light controller 73 are routed from the output unit 61 (see FIG. 4) of the power supply device 1 through a power relay board such as a distributor (not shown). Thus, the DC power is supplied individually, and the ball payout control device 74 is supplied with the DC power from the output unit 62 of the power supply device 1.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a power supply device according to the embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a table showing the correspondence between the connector and the output end of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the inside of the power supply device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an output unit of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing a power system of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Power supply
45-53 output terminal
107-113 connector

Claims (2)

A DC power supply generating unit for converting an AC power to a DC power source of a different multiple of the output voltage for use in a game machine, individually to a plurality of control devices different DC power of different transformed output voltage DC power supply generating unit And a plurality of output connectors for individually outputting signals necessary for power failure processing and a backup power source to the plurality of control devices from a DC power source of one output voltage converted by the DC power source generator. A plurality of output connectors for individually outputting a plurality of DC power sources having different output voltages converted by the DC power source generation unit to a plurality of different control devices in a power supply device for a gaming machine provided on a circuit board of the power supply device There has one ground terminal and a plurality of different output voltage terminal to the same number and the same sequence, power failure from the DC power supply of one output voltage converted by the DC power generating unit Has a plurality of output connectors are the same number and a signal output terminal and the backup power supply output terminal and the same sequence to be output separately to a plurality of control devices having different signal or backup power required to reason, in the DC power generating unit For power failure processing, the number of terminals of a plurality of output connectors that individually output a plurality of DC power sources having different converted output voltages to a plurality of different control devices and a DC power source of one output voltage converted by the DC power source generation unit A power supply device for a gaming machine, wherein the number of terminals of a plurality of output connectors for individually outputting necessary signals and backup power supplies to a plurality of different control devices is different from each other . It provided inside the DC power source generating unit for converting the DC power several with different output voltages is covered with a case cover of the circuit board of a power supply device using AC to the gaming machine, which is converted by the DC power generating unit A plurality of output connectors that individually output a plurality of DC power supplies having different output voltages to a plurality of different control devices, and a signal and backup power supply necessary for power failure processing from the DC power supply of one output voltage converted by the DC power supply generation unit 2. The power supply for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of output connectors for individually outputting the first and second output connectors to a plurality of different control devices are provided in a portion protruding outward from the case cover of the circuit board of the power supply device. apparatus.

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