JP3830570B2 - Fluctuation display device for gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a variable display device for a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, which is provided with a surface light emitting device in addition to the main light emitting device, and enables display of various information by using both. .
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a variation display device for this type of gaming machine has been known that includes a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix that displays information, for example, a plurality of types of symbols.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional variable display device for gaming machines described above, in addition to displaying information, for example, multiple types of symbols, by turning on or off some of the plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix. There is a problem in that there is no display mode, lacks in expressive power, and is unattractive to attract players during the game.
[0004]
Accordingly, the variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 has been made in view of the above-described problems of the prior art, and the object is to provide a main light emitting device and a surface light emitting device. By combining them, it is intended to provide a variable display device for a gaming machine that can display various symbols with a simple structure.
In addition, the variation display device for a gaming machine according to claim 2 is intended to provide a variation display device for a gaming machine capable of surface light emission with a simple structure.
[0005]
Further, the variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 3 is expressed by the light from the main light emitting device by clearly separating and displaying the light from the main light emitting device and the light from the surface light emitting device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a variable display device for a gaming machine that can easily display information to be displayed.
According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device for a gaming machine that is compact in structure, has no unevenness in illumination by a surface light emitting device, and is easy to see. is there.
[0006]
Furthermore, the variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 5 is intended to provide a variable display device for a gaming machine that has a volume feeling in appearance and is capable of three-dimensional display.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is for achieving the above object, and the contents thereof will be described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings.
A variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a main light-emitting device (31) composed of a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs 41) arranged in a matrix and displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, A surface light emitting device (32) disposed on the surface side of the main light emitting device (31) and having translucency through which light from the light emitting body (41) can pass is provided.
[0008]
Therefore, according to the variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, when a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed when a plurality of light emitters (for example, LED 41) of the main light emitting device (31) emit light, The light from the light emitter (41) can be transmitted through the surface light emitting device (32) to display the variation of the design to the outside.
When the surface light emitting device (32) emits light while the main light emitting device (31) emits light, in addition to the light from the main light emitting device (31), the light from the surface light emitting device (32) is also externally transmitted. Is displayed.
[0009]
Therefore, various information displays can be displayed by the two types of light, that is, the light from the main light emitting device (31) and the light from the surface light emitting device (32).
Further, if only the main light emitting device (31) is caused to emit light, the symbols can be variably displayed as in the conventional case.
Thus, by displaying information by combining the light from the main light emitting device (31) and the light from the surface light emitting device (32), or by displaying the information by causing the main light emitting device (31) to emit light, Extremely diverse information can be displayed.
[0010]
The variation display device for a gaming machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that, in addition to the feature point of claim 1 described above, the surface light emitting device (32) is disposed on the surface of the main light emitting device (31). A panel plate (50), and a light-emitting device (51) that is disposed on an end surface of the panel plate (50) and that emits light from the end surface of the panel plate (50) to cause the panel plate (50) to emit light. It is characterized by that.
[0011]
Therefore, according to the variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 2, the light from the light emitting device (51) introduced from the end of the panel plate (50) is transmitted through the panel plate (50). The entire panel (50) is surface-emitted.
The variation display device for a gaming machine according to claim 3 is the main light emitting device (31) on the panel (50) plate of the surface light emitting device (32) in addition to the feature points of the first and second aspects. A light-blocking portion (44) that blocks light from the light-emitting body (41) is provided between the light-emitting bodies (41) adjacent to the main light-emitting device (31).
[0012]
Therefore, according to the variation display device for a gaming machine according to claim 3, the light from the main light emitting device (31) and the light from the surface light emitting device (32) are clearly separated by the light shielding portion (44). Therefore, the information from the main light emitting device (31) can be clearly displayed without blurring the boundary line of light from both devices (31, 32).
The variation display device for a gaming machine according to claim 4 is characterized in that, in addition to the feature point of claim 1, the surface light emitting device (32) uses an electric luminescent lamp (70).
[0013]
Therefore, according to the variable display device for a gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the surface emission can be performed by turning on the electric luminescent lamp (70).
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the variable display device for a gaming machine is arranged in front of the main light emitting device (31) by bending the electric luminescent lamp (70) in addition to the feature points of the first and fourth aspects. It is characterized by that.
[0014]
Therefore, according to the variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 5, since the electric luminescent lamp (70) is curved and disposed on the front surface of the main light emitting device (31), the electric luminescent lamp (70) protrudes to the front surface and curves. It can be used for such a gaming machine, and by lighting in a curved state, a three-dimensional expression is possible.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is an exploded side view of a display device body, FIG. 2 is a front view of a variable display device, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the display device body. Each figure is shown.
In the figure, 10 is installed on a game board (not shown) of a pachinko machine, and a plurality of types of symbols are sequentially changed at high speed on condition that a game ball has entered the starting port (not shown). A variable display device to be displayed is shown. The variable display device 10 is surrounded by an ellipse-shaped decorative frame 20 fixed to the surface of the game board and an inner periphery of the decorative frame 20, as shown in FIG. The display device main body 30 has a substantially rectangular shape that is arranged in such a manner as to display the symbols in a variable manner.
[0016]
The decorative frame 20 is formed of plastic, for example, and is arranged so as to contact the surface of the game board, although not shown in detail in the drawing. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the decorative frame 20 is formed with screw fixing portions 21... For fixing the decorative frame 20 on the surface of the game board at two locations in the vertical direction.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol display device 22 is provided at the upper center of the decorative frame 20. The normal symbol display unit 22 sequentially displays, for example, numbers from 1 to 9 on the condition that a game ball passes through a detection device (not shown) arranged on the game board.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 1, the display device main body 30 is roughly divided into main light-emitting devices that emit light to variably display a plurality of types of symbols (in this embodiment, for example, numbers from “0 to 9”). 31 and a surface light emitting device 32 disposed on the surface of the main light emitting device 31 and capable of transmitting light from the main light emitting device 31.
As shown in FIG. 1, the main light emitting device 31 includes a thin substrate 40, a plurality of LEDs 41 as a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix on the substrate 40, and the plurality of LEDs 41. And a housing 42 covering the LEDs 41.
[0018]
In the present embodiment, the plurality of LEDs 41... Are composed of LEDs 41... That emit red light arranged in a matrix of 21 columns and 12 rows, as shown in FIG. Further, the arranged red LEDs 41... Are divided into left, center, and right, and constitute one display portion. And in each display part, as shown in FIG. 3, by lighting up corresponding LED 41 ... out of 7 rows and 12 rows of red LEDs 41 ... arranged, "0-9" Can be displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, for example, “7” can be displayed as shown in FIG.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 42 is a substantially hollow box disposed so as to be sandwiched between the substrate 40 and the surface light emitting device 32, and is higher than the height of the LEDs 41 of the main light emitting device 31. The back surface on the side of the substrate 40 is formed so that the LEDs 41. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the rear surface of the housing 42 penetrates from the back surface to the front surface at positions corresponding to the LEDs 41... Of the main light emitting device 31, and the LEDs 41. An insertion hole 43 is formed. Then, when the housing 42 is attached to the substrate 40, the LEDs 41... Fit into the insertion holes 43 completely.
[0020]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner surface of the insertion hole 43 of the LED 41... Of the main light emitting device 31 is plated with, for example, a light-shielding substance, so that the light of the inserted LED 41. A light shielding part 44 for irradiating the light only forward is formed. As shown in FIG. 1, the surface light emitting device 32 is arranged on the panel plate 50 disposed on the surface of the housing 42 of the main light emitting device 31, and the upper and lower end surfaces of the panel plate 50. The light-emitting device 51 is configured to introduce light and cause the entire panel plate 50 to emit light.
[0021]
The panel plate 50 is made of a light-transmitting material, such as acrylic, and has an upper and lower end portions for introducing light from the light emitting device 51 as shown in FIGS. A part 52 is provided.
Further, on both the left and right sides of the back side of the panel plate 50, the light that has traveled to both the left and right sides of the light from the light-emitting device 51 introduced from the introducing portion 52 is directly applied to the panel plate 50 as shown in FIG. A reflection plate 53 that reflects light toward the inside of the panel plate 50 is provided so as not to leak from both sides of the panel.
[0022]
The light emitting device 51 includes a plurality of light emitting diodes. The plurality of light emitting diodes include a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit red light, a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit green light, and a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit blue light. When a light emitting diode having a specific light emission color is turned on, the entire panel plate 50 emits light with the light emission color thus turned on.
[0023]
Therefore, for example, if only a blue light emitting diode is caused to emit light, the entire panel plate 50 emits blue light. Further, if only the red light emitting diode is caused to emit light, the entire panel plate 50 emits surface light in red.
Next, the display of symbols on the variation display device 10 for gaming machines provided with the first embodiment will be described.
[0024]
In the variable display of the symbols in the variable display device 10 for gaming machines, roughly divided, the first mode for emitting only the main light-emitting device 31 and the two light-emitting devices of the main light-emitting device 31 and the surface light-emitting device 32 are divided. There are two modes of the second mode in which light is emitted simultaneously.
First, a first mode of symbol variation display by the variation display device 10 will be described.
By causing the main light emitting device 31 to emit light, as shown in FIG. 3, numbers from “0 to 9” can be displayed on the left, center, and right display units.
[0025]
At this time, since the light-shielding portion 44 is provided between the LED 41... And the LED 41... That are lit on the main light emitting device 31, the light of each LED 41. The outline of the light emission is clear and vivid symbol display is possible, and the player can easily see the display.
In addition, in this Embodiment, although the symbol which can be displayed by each display part demonstrated that it was a number to "0-9", the symbol which can be displayed is not restricted to this but LED41 ... arrange | positioned. If the density is increased, various symbols can be displayed.
[0026]
Next, a second mode of symbol variation display by the variation display device 10 will be described.
When the surface light emitting device 32 emits light while the main light emitting device 31 emits light, a richer symbol expression than the first aspect can be achieved.
For example, as described above, the main light emitting device 31 emits red LEDs 41... And the surface light emitting device 32 emits only blue light emitting diodes, for example. The display of the symbol is further clearly displayed, and the blue symbol display is lifted and appears, resulting in a stereoscopic effect in the display itself.
[0027]
In this way, by making the light color of the main light emitting device 31 different from the color of the light of the surface light emitting device 32, the light of the main light emitting device 31 can be raised to make the display easy to see.
Even when the light colors of the main light emitting device 31 and the surface light emitting device 32 are not different, for example, by changing the brightness, various symbol displays are possible. For example, if the brightness of the light of the main light emitting device 31 is made darker than the brightness of the light of the surface light emitting device 32, the pattern displayed by the main light emitting device 31 receives the impression that it looks deeper, and conversely the main light emitting device 31. If the brightness of the light is made brighter, the display of the symbols by the main light emitting device 31 will appear to protrude. In this way, by causing the two light emitting devices, the main light emitting device 31 and the surface light emitting device 32, to emit light at the same time, it is possible to make the display of the variation of the design have a three-dimensional effect, and a rich expression is possible. .
[0028]
Alternatively, only the surface light emitting device 32 may be blinked while the surface light emitting device 32 and the main light emitting device 31 are turned on simultaneously, and conversely, only the main light emitting device 31 may be blinked.
Further, with the main light emitting device 31 displaying the design, the light emitting diodes that emit light in the surface light emitting device 32 are appropriately changed so that the light emitting diodes of different colors emit light without changing the display of the design by the main light emitting device 31. By switching and causing the surface light emitting device 32 to emit light, the symbol displayed by the main light emitting device 31 can be changed from a state where it appears to be recessed behind to a state where it appears to protrude forward, and a more attractive symbol display. Is possible.
[0029]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is characterized in that a light introduction protrusion for introducing light from the main light emitting device 31 is formed on the back side of the panel plate 50.
FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, and shows a partially omitted enlarged longitudinal sectional view of the display device main body 30.
[0030]
The display device main body 30 in the second embodiment is roughly divided into a plurality of types of symbols (in this embodiment, for example, “0 to 0” as shown in FIG. 4, as in the first embodiment. 9 is a main light-emitting device 31 that emits light for variable display, and a surface light-emitting device 32 that is disposed in front of the main light-emitting device 31 and that allows light from the main light-emitting device 31 to pass therethrough. ing.
[0031]
Although the main light emitting device 31 is not shown in detail in the drawing, as in the first embodiment, a thin plate-like substrate 40 and a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix on the substrate 40 are used. And a plurality of LEDs 41.
As shown in FIG. 4, the surface light emitting device 32 is disposed on the panel plate 50 disposed in front of the LEDs 41 of the main light emitting device 31, and on the upper and lower end surfaces of the panel plate 50. The light-emitting device 51 is configured to introduce light from the end surface and cause the entire panel plate 50 to emit light.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 4, the panel plate 50 is provided with a plurality of light introduction protrusions 60 protruding in a trapezoidal shape from the back surface on the main light emitting device 31 side toward the LEDs 41. Yes. As shown in FIG. 4, the light introduction protrusions 60 are provided in a number corresponding to the LEDs 41 of the main light emitting device 31 to introduce light from each of the LEDs 41 of the main light emitting device 31, and This light is transmitted forward.
[0033]
Further, it is desirable that the height of the projection of the light introducing projection 60 be higher than the thickness of the thinnest portion of the panel plate 50. Thus, by forming the light introduction protrusion 60 and the height of the protrusion higher than the thickness of the thinnest part of the panel plate 50, the light from each LED 41... Diffuses inside the panel plate 50. The light from the LEDs 41 can be clearly confirmed from the opposite side of the panel board 50.
[0034]
Further, between the light introduction protrusion 60 and the light introduction protrusion 60, a light shielding portion 44 for preventing the light from each LED 41... From spreading in the direction of the other light introduction protrusion 60 is provided. Yes. The light shielding portion 44 is formed by plating a light shielding material, for example, as in the above embodiment.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, introduction portions 52 are formed at the upper and lower ends of the panel plate 50. As shown in FIG. 4, the introduction portion 52 is formed so that its thickness is gradually increased toward the end portion of the panel plate 50, and its side shape is a fan shape. It is formed so that it can be easily introduced into the panel board 50.
[0035]
As in the first embodiment, the light emitting device 51 includes a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit red light, a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit green light, and a plurality of light emitting diodes that emit blue light. I have.
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The third embodiment is characterized in that an electric luminescent lamp is used as the surface light emitting device 32.
[0036]
FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, and shows a partially omitted enlarged longitudinal sectional view of a display device main body.
As shown in FIG. 5, the display device main body 30 in the third embodiment roughly variably displays a plurality of types of symbols (in this embodiment, for example, numbers from “0 to 9”). The main light-emitting device 31 is configured to emit light, and the surface light-emitting device 32 is disposed in front of the main light-emitting device 31 and can transmit light from the main light-emitting device 31.
[0037]
As shown in FIG. 5, the main light emitting device 31 includes a thin plate-like substrate 40 curved forward, and a plurality of LEDs 41 as a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix on the substrate 40. And a housing 42 that covers the plurality of LEDs 41.
As shown in FIG. 3, the plurality of LEDs 41... Are composed of LEDs 41... Emitting red light arranged in a matrix of 21 columns and 12 rows, as in the above embodiments. Yes.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 5, the housing 42 is a substantially hollow box that is disposed so as to be sandwiched between the substrate 40 and the surface light emitting device 32, and is curved in the same manner as the substrate 40. Is formed with an insertion hole 43 into which the LEDs 41... Of the main light emitting device 31 are fitted so as to correspond to the LEDs 41. Then, when the housing 42 is attached to the substrate 40, the LEDs 41... Fit into the insertion holes 43 completely.
[0039]
In addition, although not described in detail in the drawing, the light of the LED 41... Inserted by the deposited aluminum or the light shielding plate is not shown in the drawing in the inner surface of the insertion hole 43 of the LED 41. A light-shielding portion for irradiating the light only forward is formed.
As shown in FIG. 4, the surface light emitting device 32 is configured by an electric luminescent lamp 70 that is arranged on the surface of the housing 42 so as to be curved in the same manner as the housing 42 and emits light toward the front surface. Yes.
[0040]
In the electric luminescent lamp 70, a through hole 71 is formed at a position corresponding to the insertion hole 43 of the housing 42 from the back surface to the front surface on the housing 42 side. Furthermore, although the back surface of the electric luminescent lamp 70 on the main light emitting device 31 side is not shown in the drawing, it is formed of a metal electrode that does not have translucency. The light from is not transmitted.
[0041]
Therefore, light from the LEDs 41... Of the main light emitting device 31 is irradiated forward only through the through hole 71.
In addition, since the substrate 40 used for the main light emitting device 31 is formed using a material that can be bent, the electric luminescent lamp 70 as the surface light emitting device 32 is curved to give the display device a stereoscopic effect. Even in this case, the main light emitting device 31 can be curved correspondingly, so that the light from the LEDs 41 of the main light emitting device 31 can also be clearly confirmed from the outside.
[0042]
【The invention's effect】
Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
According to the variable display device of the first aspect, by combining the main light emitting device and the surface light emitting device, it is possible to provide a variable display device for a gaming machine capable of displaying various symbols with a simple structure. .
[0043]
In addition, according to the variation display device of the second aspect, it is possible to provide a variation display device for a gaming machine capable of surface light emission with a simple structure.
Furthermore, according to the variable display device of claim 3, the information expressed by the light from the main light emitting device by clearly separating and displaying the light from the main light emitting device and the light from the surface light emitting device. Can be displayed in an easy-to-see manner.
[0044]
According to the variable display device of the fourth aspect, it is possible to provide a variable display device for a gaming machine that is compact in structure, does not cause unevenness in light emission by the surface light emitting device, and is easy to see the display.
In addition, according to the variable display device of the fifth aspect, it is possible to provide a variable display device for a gaming machine that has a sense of volume in appearance and is capable of three-dimensional display.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an exploded side view of a display device main body.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable display device.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the display device main body.
FIG. 4 is a partially omitted enlarged longitudinal sectional view of a display device body according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a partially omitted enlarged longitudinal sectional view of a display device body according to a third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Fluctuating display device 20 Decorative frame
21 Screw fixing part 22 Normal symbol display device
30 Display unit 31 Main light-emitting device
32 Surface emitting device 40 Substrate
41 LED 42 housing
43 Insertion hole 44 Shading part
50 Panel 51 Light-emitting device
52 Introduction part 60 Light introduction protrusion
70 Electric Luminescent lamp
71 Through hole

Claims (5)

A variation display device for a gaming machine that is arranged on a board surface of a gaming machine and variably displays a plurality of types of symbols,
The variable display device is
A main light-emitting device composed of a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix, which variably displays a plurality of types of symbols;
A variable display device for a gaming machine, comprising: a surface light-emitting device disposed on a surface side of the main light-emitting device and having translucency through which light from the light-emitting body can pass. The surface light emitting device is disposed on the surface of the main light emitting device, and has a light transmitting panel plate,
A light-emitting device that is disposed on an end surface of the panel plate and causes the panel plate to emit light by introducing light from the end surface of the panel plate;
The variation display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: The panel plate of the surface light-emitting device is provided with a light-blocking portion that is a back surface facing the main light-emitting device and blocks light from the light-emitting body between the light-emitting bodies adjacent to the main light-emitting device. Item 3. A variation display device for a gaming machine according to Item 2. 2. The variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an electric luminescent lamp is used as the surface light emitting device. The variable display device for a gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the electric luminescent lamp is curved and disposed on the front surface of the main light emitting device.

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