JP3859253B2 - Management device for gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine that transmits gaming data of a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine to the central management computer side, or sends control information from the central management computer to the gaming machine and peripheral devices of the gaming machine. It is related with the management apparatus.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming hall having a plurality of gaming machines, it is necessary to detect a plurality of gaming data for each gaming machine and perform an alarm or a tabulation process. For this reason, a gaming machine management device is provided in the vicinity of each gaming machine, information output signals from each gaming machine are input, aggregation processing is performed, and data is transmitted to the central management computer side. In addition, the gaming machine management device sends a control signal from a central management computer to the gaming machine and peripheral devices of the gaming machine via an output interface circuit. The output interface circuit includes a replenishment output circuit, and a drive signal that causes the ball replenisher to replenish balls is output via the replenishment output circuit.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Ball supply to the gaming machine is performed by outputting a drive signal through the output interface circuit of the gaming machine management device, so that the gaming machine management device breaks down or the communication circuit such as the communication cable is cut or broken. If the control signal cannot be output, the balls cannot be supplied from the ball supply device. Since it becomes impossible to replenish the balls and the ball tank becomes empty, it becomes impossible to pay out the prize balls, so it is necessary to stop using the gaming machine. It is very uncomfortable for a player to be able to stop a game during a game, and it is not very forgiving for such a game to stop during a jackpot.
[0004]
Therefore, the present invention provides a gaming machine management device that can output a drive signal that causes the ball replenisher to replenish the ball even if the control signal cannot be output due to a failure of the gaming machine management device or the like. The purpose is to provide.
[0005]
  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine management device according to the present invention is provided in the vicinity of a gaming machine, and is installed in each gaming machine.Control the replenishment of ballsA management device for gaming machines,An output terminal for supplying the ball replenisher with driving power for driving a ball replenisher provided corresponding to each gaming machine to cause the replenishment of the ball; and supply of driving power to the ball replenisher; It is possible to manually switch between the control means for controlling the cutoff and the supply state and the cutoff state of the driving power.A replenishment switch;While the supply switch is switched to the supply state, the drive power is supplied from the output terminal to the ball supply device regardless of the control by the control means.Is.
[0006]
  In addition, the gaming machine management deviceInThe supply switchControl meansIt is preferable to provide them in parallel.
[0007]
  Specific examples of means for solving the above problems will be described. As the gaming machine, there are a pachinko machine 4 and a slot machine. There is a table management device 3 as a management device for gaming machines.The output terminals are the terminals 2A and 2B of the connector 32b shown in FIG. The control means is a transistor P8 as an output switching element shown in FIG. The supply switch is an emergency supply switch P7 shown in FIG.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall view of the system when the present invention is applied to a pachinko hall. There are many pachinko machines and slot machines, etc. in the pachinko hall, but they are divided into a group of gaming machines called gaming machine installation islands. Forming.
[0009]
It is more preferable that the central management computer 1 has data processing means, storage means, and communication means, and has a backup power source for the storage means. As a communication means, a communication cable 10 is connected via a communication cable relay board 11. A plurality of island management apparatuses 2 are connected to the management computer 1 by the communication cable 10 in a bus system. Up to 24 island management devices 2 can be connected to the management computer 1.
[0010]
In addition, a plurality of base management devices 3 are connected to each island management device 2 via another communication cable 10 by a bus system. A maximum of 31 platform management devices can be connected per island management device. A two-wire twisted pair shielded wire is used as the communication cable. Further, RS-485 (EIA standard) is adopted as a communication interface. In addition, the island management device 2 includes a general ball lending machine, a ball counter (a device for counting pachinko balls acquired by a player) and a safe signal line (a signal from a device that outputs a deposit signal) as necessary. Line) etc. are connected.
[0011]
The table management device 3 attached in the vicinity of the pachinko machine 4 on the gaming machine installation island acquires various game data from the pachinko machine 4 and peripheral devices through the input interface at predetermined time intervals, and the table management device 3 Store it in the internal memory. The contents of the memory are backed up by a backup power source, and the stored contents are not lost even if the power supply voltage drops or a power failure occurs. The game data includes the number of balls to be replenished, the number of balls to be hit, a magnet detection signal, a radio wave detection signal, a jackpot signal, a hit signal, and the like. The number of replenishing balls and the number of driving balls are obtained from the count values of the replenishing signal and driving signal, respectively.
[0012]
The stand management device 3 is provided with a communication connector 31d (see FIGS. 4 and 5) as a display output terminal for outputting display data such as character data or graphic data. If information such as the number of hits, the number of special prizes, the payout rate, etc. for each pachinko machine 4 from the display output terminal is displayed as characters or figures on the pachinko machine 4 or the display device 5 near the pachinko machine, the customer can use the information Based on this, it is possible to select a gaming machine or to check the status of a gaming machine that is currently playing a game, and to improve the service to customers.
[0013]
In addition, when repairing a pachinko machine, adjusting a ball, etc., the operator displays the details of the failure, the position of the failure, game data, total data, etc. on the display device 5 so as to fix the failure and adjust the ball. Such operations can be performed easily and reliably.
[0014]
As the display device 5, a display device such as a CRT, a liquid crystal display panel, a light emitting diode matrix display panel or the like in which a drive circuit is incorporated can be used. Display data from the table management device 3 is converted into data for a display, and characters or figures are displayed. As a form of the display device 5, a portable device that can be carried may be used, a light emitting diode matrix display plate may be provided on the pachinko machine 4, and this may be used, or an image display device in the center of the pachinko machine 4. 45 may be used.
[0015]
When a light emitting diode matrix display plate is provided on the upper part of the pachinko machine 4, it can be shared with a display such as a stop display or a jackpot display. In this case or when the image display device 45 is used, a display changeover switch for switching between normal display and maintenance display performed by an operator may be provided on the back surface of the pachinko machine 4.
[0016]
FIG. 2 is a view showing the front surface of the pachinko machine 4. A front frame 41 is attached to the front surface of the pachinko machine 4. A game board 42 provided on the back side of the front frame 41 has a decorative board made of melamine resin or the like and printed with a pattern on the surface of a wood plywood, and various parts are arranged on the surface. A central portion of the game board 42 is partitioned by a partition rail 43 made of a belt-shaped sheet metal material to form a circular game area 44.
[0017]
An image display device 45 is fixedly arranged at the center of the game area 44. The first display unit 45a of the image display device 45 is formed of a color liquid crystal display panel, and displays information related to a game such as a slot machine-like symbol that can be changed and stopped. A start winning opening 47 is disposed below the image display device 45. The probability that a ball enters the start winning opening 47 can be changed by fine adjustment of a plurality of winning adjustment nails 49 directly above the starting winning opening 47. The pachinko ball that has entered the start winning opening 47 is detected by the start winning ball detector 48.
[0018]
When the start winning ball detector 48 detects a pachinko ball, it pays out a predetermined number of pachinko balls (prize balls) as premium balls. Simultaneously with this payout, the first display unit 45a displays a moving image as if the symbol display (special symbol) of the three rotating bodies of the slot machine is rotating. When the rotation of the rotating body stops and the symbol matches a specific combination, a big hit is made.
[0019]
Here, the “big hit” means that the display on the first display unit 45a matches a predetermined combination, the first opening / closing plate 412 of the first variable prize opening device 411 is opened and becomes a big prize opening, It means a state where there is a high probability that many pachinko balls will enter from the big prize opening, that is, a big hit state. The first opening / closing plate 412 is closed when a predetermined time, for example, 30 seconds elapses after opening or a predetermined number of, for example, ten pachinko balls enter from the big winning opening, whichever comes first.
[0020]
Passage openings 413 are provided on both sides of the image display device 45. The probability that a ball enters the passage opening 413 is changed by fine adjustment of a plurality of winning adjustment nails 414 immediately above the passage opening 413. When the pachinko ball passes through the passage opening 413, the normal symbol of the second display portion 45b provided in the image display device 45 changes. If a normal symbol matches a specific symbol, it is a win.
[0021]
Here, “winning” means that the symbol displayed on the second display section 45 b is predetermined, and the second opening / closing plate 417 of the second variable prize opening device 416 immediately below the start prize opening 47 is opened, It means that the pachinko ball can enter from there as a winning ball, and the ball entering the winning port leads to the same result as the ball entering the starting winning port 47.
[0022]
The game area 44 is also provided with fixed winning ports 421, 422, and 423. The fixed winning opening 421 is provided at the top of the image display device 45, the fixed winning opening 423 is provided on both the left and right sides of the variable winning opening apparatus 411, and the fixed winning opening 422 is provided immediately above and further on both sides of the fixed winning opening 423.
[0023]
On both sides of the second display unit 45b, start memory displays 425 are provided. The start memory display 425 is a display means for storing pachinko balls that have won the start winning opening 47 and have not yet started the variable display of the first display unit 45a, and store up to four. The starting memory number can be displayed.
[0024]
A passing ball storage indicator 430 is provided on the upper side of the second display unit 45b. This stores and displays the number of pachinko balls that have passed through the passage opening 413 and have not yet started the variable display of the second display section 45b.
[0025]
The side lamp 426 is a decorative lamp that blinks when the pachinko ball enters the fixed winning opening 421, 422, 423 or the starting winning opening 47. The windmill 427 rotates when the pachinko ball collides with the windmill 427, and changes the fall speed and fall direction of the pachinko ball.
[0026]
A game handle 431 is rotatably provided at the lower part of the pachinko machine 4. The game handle 431 can be rotated to electrically launch a pachinko ball. The hitting ball supply tray 432 is a container for storing a number of balls to be hit by operating the game handle 431. The hit ball supply tray 432 is also configured to receive a prize ball to be paid out when winning.
[0027]
When the hitting ball supply tray 432 is filled with the winning ball, the winning ball is automatically paid out to the lower tray 434 arranged at the lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 432. Further, the pachinko ball of the hitting ball supply tray 432 can be moved to the lower tray 434 by moving the upper tray ball removal lever 433 laterally. In order to remove the pachinko balls from the lower plate 434, the lower plate ball removal lever 435 is moved laterally to drop the pachinko balls into a separately prepared container (not shown).
[0028]
An ashtray 436 arranged beside the lower tray 434 is for putting cigarette ash that the player smokes during the game. A speaker 437 is provided above the ashtray 436. The speaker 437 outputs music, voice, and the like. The front frame 41 on the front side of the game board 42 is provided with a glass frame, which can be opened by releasing the key 438 when repairing a failure or adjusting a nail.
[0029]
FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the entire table management device 3 which is an embodiment of the management device for gaming machines of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, a control board 31 and an input / output control board 32 constituting a circuit of the table management device 3 are fixed to the chassis 33 in a two-level structure in the cover 35. By adopting a two-story structure, the stand management device 3 is miniaturized, and the mounting area is reduced as compared with the case where the base management device 3 is configured with a single substrate, so that the degree of freedom of the mounting location is improved. A mounting bracket 34 is attached to the chassis 33 in the vicinity of the pachinko machine 4, and the chassis 33 is mounted to the mounting bracket 34 with mounting screws 36.
[0030]
The projections 331 and 332 on the side surface of the chassis 33 are configured to engage with the holes on the side surface of the cover 35. The cover 35 is provided with address setting holes 353 and 354 for setting addresses by switching the rotary switch and dip switch of the address setting circuit 313 (FIG. 5). Therefore, it is possible to set or confirm the address of the table management device 3 without removing the cover 35. After the address setting, the address setting holes 353 and 354 are sealed with a transparent or translucent adhesive seal 360 on which the address setting value is displayed. The cover 35 is provided with a vent hole 352 for heat dissipation. The square hole 355 of the cover 35 is for the connector 32b, and the square hole 356 is for the connector 32c. The square hole 357 is a hole for the power connector 31b and the communication connectors 31c and 31d.
[0031]
When the chassis 33 is attached to the mounting bracket 34, the protrusions 333 and 334 of the chassis 33 are just engaged with the front holes of the mounting bracket 34. When the mounting screw 36 is loosened, the locking of the mounting bracket 34 to the chassis 33 is released, and the chassis 33 can be removed from the mounting bracket 34. In this case, it is not necessary to remove the mounting screw 36 from the chassis 33, and it may be simply loosened to the extent that the locking of the mounting bracket 34 to the chassis 33 is released. Since the operating portion 36a is formed on the mounting screw 36, the work management is improved because the base management device 3 can be mounted and removed with bare hands without using a tool.
[0032]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the control board 31 of the table management device 3. The basic circuit 311 includes a CPU circuit as an example of a data processing unit and a memory as an example of a storage unit including a ROM and a RAM, and the pachinko machine 4 corresponding to the table management device 3 according to a program stored in the memory. Game data is collected and stored in the RAM of the memory. Further, the basic circuit 311 controls the communication circuit 312 as an example of the communication means, receives a command from the island management device 2, and if the address of the command matches the address of its own table management device 3, Necessary processing is performed in accordance with the program stored in the memory, and response data is transmitted to the island management device 2.
[0033]
The clock oscillation circuit 314 outputs a basic clock signal for generating a clock signal for the CPU and a clock signal for the communication circuit. The address setting circuit 313 is a circuit composed of a rotary switch and a dip switch for setting a unique address of the table management device 3, and this address becomes the address of the pachinko machine. The island management device 2 selects a specific pachinko machine from a plurality of pachinko machines in the island based on this address.
[0034]
The address decoding circuit 315 decodes the CPU address bus, thereby creating a chip select signal to the input / output control board 32. The initial reset circuit 318 is a circuit for resetting the CPU and the like when the power is turned on. The power supply circuit 316 rectifies and constants the AC power supply voltage from the outside, and shuts off the power supply in an emergency. The RAM backup power source 317 ensures a power source voltage for RAM backup even when the power source voltage is monitored and the voltage drops. For this reason, the game data of the pachinko machine stored in the RAM does not disappear due to an accident or the like.
[0035]
The inter-board connector 31 a is a connector that connects the control board 31 and the input / output control board 32. By this connector, the circuit of the table management device 3 is divided into a control board 31 and an input / output control board 32, and can be changed and replaced independently of each other. The power connector 31b is connected to an external AC voltage.
[0036]
The communication connector 31 c is connected to the communication cable 10, and the communication cable 10 is connected to the island management device 2. The display device 5 is connected to the other communication connector 31d through a connection cable. That is, the communication connector 31d functions as a display output terminal. Since the communication connectors 31c and 31d communicate with each other by serial data input / output, the connection cable can be made thinner and the number of connector connection terminals can be reduced as compared with the case of communication by parallel data input / output. It is possible to easily connect the base management device 3 as the machine management device and the island management device 2 and connect the base management device 3 and the display device 5.
[0037]
The circuit configuration of the control board 31 of the table management apparatus 3 in FIG. 5 is almost the same as that of the control board 21 of the island management apparatus 2. However, one of the two communication connectors of the control board 21 of the island management device 2 is connected to the management computer 1 and the other is connected to the table management device 3. The control board 31 of the table management device 3 becomes the control board 21 of the island management device 2 by a slight change in the capacity of the RAM or the like. Since the printed pattern of the board is common, the manufacturing cost can be reduced by sharing the parts.
[0038]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the input / output control board 32 of the table management device 3. The input / output circuit 321 includes an input interface circuit for inputting input signals from various sensors of the pachinko machine 4 as data, and an output interface circuit for outputting a signal of an output port to the pachinko machine 4. The input interface circuit is configured so that input signals from various sensors, that is, game data can be switched by a chip select signal from the address decode circuit 315 in the control board 31. From the viewpoint of the CPU, different game data can be read by accessing different addresses. The basic circuit 311 in the control board 31 is programmed to read these game data at regular intervals and store them in the RAM.
[0039]
As an information output signal from the pachinko machine 4, special symbol effective start information (the winning ball that won the start winning opening 47 or the second variable winning opening device 416 was effectively used for the variable display of the first display unit 45a. Information indicating the fact), special symbol starting prize information (information indicating that the winning prize opening 47 or the second variable prize opening device 416 has been won), A information (for example, information indicating that the winning prize opening 47 has been won, or Information indicating that the condition that the first opening / closing plate 412 is opened until a predetermined time has passed again or a predetermined number of winnings is established after winning in a V pocket as a specific winning opening in the first winning opening of the first variable winning opening device 411) , B information (for example, information indicating that the second variable prize opening device 416 has been won, or information indicating that the V pocket has been won as a specific winning port in the large winning opening of the first variable prize opening device 411) , C information (for example, information indicating that a prize has been won at the first prize winning device of the first variable prize opening device 411), normal symbol effective start information (the passing ball that has passed through the passage opening 413 is displayed on the variable display of the second display section 45b. Information indicating that the ball has been used effectively), normal symbol start winning information (information indicating that the hit ball has passed through the passage 413), special symbol jackpot information (the display result of the first display unit 45a is a specific display result) And information indicating that a big hit has occurred), normal symbol hit information (information indicating that the display result of the second display unit 45b has become a specific display result and a win has occurred), probability variation information (first display unit 45a and And / or information indicating that the probability that the display result of the second display unit 45b becomes a specific display result is improved).
[0040]
The input interface circuit is a circuit as shown in FIG. The AC input terminal of the rectifier bridge P1 is connected immediately after the input terminals 1A and 1B of the connector 32c, and the output is used as an input pulse. Since both positive and negative polarity pulses can be detected in the same way, malfunctions due to connector connection errors and the like are eliminated.
[0041]
The input pulse further drives the photocoupler P4 with a constant current via the Zener diode P2 and the three-terminal regulator P3. For this reason, the signal path is insulated by the photocoupler P4, and is less susceptible to noise signals and the like. Further, with this configuration, the input voltage of the input terminal of the input interface circuit can correspond to DC 12V to 38V. For this reason, even if the voltage of the information output line of the pachinko machine 4 is different depending on the manufacturer, the voltage signal can be detected. When the input voltage is out of the range of 12V to 38V or when it is necessary to increase the number of input terminals, the input / output control board 32 is replaced.
[0042]
Moreover, although the terminals 1A and 1B of the connector 32b in FIG. 6 are stop outputs to the pachinko machine 4, this has a switching circuit as shown in FIG. There are two types of pachinko machines 4 that require a voltage signal and a signal that requires a contact signal as a stop signal (a signal for shutting off the power supply of the ball hitting device) depending on the manufacturer. Can also respond. If the changeover switch P5 is set to the Y side, the output terminals 1A and 1B serve as contact outputs of the relay P6. When the changeover switch P5 is set to the X side, the output terminals 1A and 1B have a voltage output of + 24V.
[0043]
Terminals 2A and 2B of the connector 32b in FIG. 6 are output terminals for outputting a drive signal for causing the ball replenisher 6 to replenish the balls. The replenishment output circuit as an output interface circuit that performs this output has a circuit configuration as shown in FIG. The left side of the terminals 2A and 2B is a circuit included in the input / output control board 32, and the right side of the terminals 2A and 2B is an external circuit such as a connection cable and a ball replenisher 6. While the drive current is flowing through the solenoid E1 of the ball replenisher 6, the ball is replenished to the pachinko machine 4. The micro switch E2 is normally in a closed state, and when a predetermined amount of pachinko balls accumulates in the ball tank on the upper side of the pachinko machine 4, the micro switch E2 is in an open state and stops supplying the pachinko balls. The micro switch E2 is not shown in FIG. 6, but is actually connected as shown in FIG.
[0044]
The transistor P8 as an output switching element of the replenishment output circuit is turned on by an instruction from the management computer 1 and the like, and the solenoid E1 of the ball replenisher 6 is energized to start replenishing the ball to the pachinko machine 4. If the communication circuit 312, the island management device 2, the communication cable 10, etc. of the table management device 3 fail and the signal to turn on the transistor P 8 becomes unreachable, replenishment of pachinko balls from the ball replenisher 6 Becomes impossible. Pachinko balls can no longer be replenished, and when the ball tank is empty, it is impossible to pay out prize balls, so the use of the pachinko machine 4 must be stopped. It is very uncomfortable for a player to be able to stop a game during a game, and it is not very forgiving for such a game to stop during a jackpot.
[0045]
Therefore, an emergency supply switch P7 is provided in parallel with the transistor P8. If a malfunction occurs in the communication circuit and automatic ball replenishment becomes impossible, the pachinko hall clerk can manually refill the emergency ball by turning the emergency replenishment switch P7 on. it can. The emergency supply switch P7 can be switched between an on state and an off state by an operation tool through an operation hole 357 (see FIG. 3) provided in the cover 35 of the table management device 3. When the emergency supply switch P7 is switched on, the solenoid E1 becomes drivable regardless of whether the transistor P8 is on or off, the amount of pachinko balls in the ball tank on the top of the pachinko machine 4 is reduced, and the micro switch E2 is closed. Every time the solenoid E1 is energized, a predetermined amount of pachinko balls are accumulated in the ball tank, the micro switch E2 is opened, and the solenoid E1 is de-energized. By performing emergency ball replenishment in this way, it becomes possible to continue the game for the time being, and the customer is less likely to feel distrust with the pachinko hall.
[0046]
The smoothing circuit 322 in FIG. 6 is a circuit for an output power source and an input power source. The display element 323 includes a light emitting diode and functions as a display for monitoring such as a communication reception signal, a communication transmission signal, a jackpot display lamp, and a stop display lamp.
[0047]
The inter-board connector 32 a connects the control board 31 and the input / output control board 32 by connecting to the inter-board connector 31 a of the control board 31. The connectors 32 b and 32 c are used to connect input signal lines from various sensors and reed switches, and various output wirings to the input / output control board 32.
[0048]
The connectors 32b and 32c are provided with voltage output terminals as shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 4 connected to the table management device 3 includes one that outputs a voltage signal as an information output signal and one that outputs a contact signal, and output formats vary depending on the pachinko machine manufacturer. The input interface circuit of the input / output control board 32 is configured to detect a voltage signal, and when the information output line of the pachinko machine 4 outputs a voltage signal, it is connected as it is as the input terminal 1.
[0049]
When the information output line of the pachinko machine 4 outputs a contact signal, the distribution connector 32d is connected to the voltage output terminal 325 of the connectors 32b and 32c. The distribution connector 32d distributes the positive and negative terminals of the voltage output to three respectively. The distribution positive terminal of the distribution connector 32d is connected to one of the input terminals 2, the distribution negative terminal of the distribution connector 32d is connected to the contact signal output terminal of the pachinko machine 4, and the input terminal 2 is further connected via the contact signal output terminal. Connect to the other of the two. By connecting in this way, the contact signal can be converted into a voltage signal and detected by the input interface circuit for voltage signal detection.
[0050]
If one distribution connector 32d is connected to the voltage output terminal, it can correspond to three contact signal output terminal pairs, but if there are more contact signals, a distribution connector is further connected to the distribution terminal of the distribution connector 32d. It can respond by.
[0051]
In this way, even if the information output line of the pachinko machine 4 has either the voltage signal or the contact signal output format, it can be dealt with simply by changing the connection. Furthermore, even in a pachinko hall in which pachinko machines 4 of a plurality of manufacturers are installed, the equipment management cost can be reduced because only one type of the base management device 3 is required. Moreover, even if the pachinko machine 4 is replaced, there is no need to change the stand management device 3, so that the replacement cost and time of the pachinko machine 4 can be reduced.
[0052]
The circuit configuration of the control board 21 of the island management apparatus 2 is the same as that of the control board 31 of the stand management apparatus 3 in FIG. 5, and the RAM capacity in the basic circuit and the program in the ROM are different. By making the circuit configuration of the control board of the island management device 2 and the control board 31 of the table management device 3 the same, the control board can be shared, and the cost can be reduced as much as possible.
[0053]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of the input / output control board 22 of the island management device 2. The input / output circuit 221 includes an input interface circuit for inputting an input signal from a safe, a ball lending machine, a ball counter, or the like as data, and an output interface circuit for outputting an output port signal.
[0054]
The smoothing circuit 222 is a circuit for an output power source and an input power source. The display element 223 is formed of a light emitting diode, and functions as a display for monitoring the communication reception signal, the communication transmission signal, the state of the output port, and the like.
[0055]
The interboard connector 22a connects the control board and the input / output control board 22 by connecting to the interboard connector of the control board. The connector 22b connects the input signal lines from the various reed switches and the various output wirings to the input / output control board 22.
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects can be obtained.
[0057]
  By operating the supply switch manually,While the replenishing switch is switched to the driving power supply state, the driving power is supplied from the output terminal to the ball replenisher regardless of the control by the control means for controlling the supply and interruption of the driving power to the ball replenisher. SupplyBecause of failure of management equipment for gaming machines, etc.Control by control meansEven if it becomes impossible, the game can be continued for the time being, it is possible to prevent the customer from having distrust in the game hall, and it is possible to supply the ball in addition to emergency use.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall view of a system when the present invention is applied to a pachinko hall.
FIG. 2 is a front view from the front of an example of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the table management device 3 of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a circuit board attached to a chassis 33 of the table management device 3;
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a control board 31 of the table management device 3;
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of an input / output control board 32 of the table management device 3;
7 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of an input / output control board 22 of the island management device 2. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a circuit diagram showing an input interface circuit of the input / output control board 32 of the table management device 3;
FIG. 9 is a circuit diagram showing an output switching circuit of the input / output control board 32 of the table management device 3;
FIG. 10 is a circuit diagram showing a replenishment output circuit of the input / output control board 32 of the table management device 3;
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing connections to the input terminals of the table management device 3;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Management computer
2 ... Island management device
3 ... stand management device
4 ... Pachinko machine
10. Communication cable
11 ... Communication cable relay board
22 ... I / O control board
31 ... Control board
32 ... I / O control board
P7… Emergency supply switch
P8 ... Transistor (switching element for output)

Claims (2)

Provided in the vicinity of the gaming machine, a gaming machine management system that controls the ball replenishment against each gaming machine,
An output terminal for supplying driving power for driving the ball replenisher provided corresponding to each gaming machine to perform the ball replenishment to the ball replenisher;
Control means for controlling supply and interruption of driving power to the ball replenisher;
A replenishment switch capable of manually switching between the driving power supply state and the cutoff state ;
While the supply switch is switched to the supply state, the drive power is supplied from the output terminal to the ball supply device regardless of the control by the control means. . A gaming machine management device according to claim 1,
The gaming machine management device, wherein the replenishment switch is provided in parallel with the control means .

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