JP3898902B2

JP3898902B2 - Amusement ball polishing transfer device

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Publication number: JP3898902B2
Application number: JP2001100800A
Authority: JP
Inventors: 正樹服部
Original assignee: Daito Manufacturing Co Ltd
Current assignee: Daito Manufacturing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2001-03-30
Filing date: 2001-03-30
Publication date: 2007-03-28
Anticipated expiration: 2021-03-30
Also published as: JP2002292091A

Description

【０００１】
【発明の属する技術分野】
この発明は、一対の挟持部材の各々が開口面を有するケースに収納され、その開口面同士を合体させてケース同士を閉成したとき、その一対の挟持部材の各挟持面が対向し、その一方の挟持面に配した研磨部材と、他方の挟持面との間に遊技球を挟持し、その挟持した遊技球を一端から他端に向けて搬送すると共に、その搬送時に研磨部材で遊技球を研磨するようにした遊技球研磨搬送装置に関するものである。
【０００２】
【従来の技術】
図１１、図１２および図１３は従来の遊技球研磨搬送装置の構成例を示し、図１１は装置下半側の斜視図、図１２は装置下半側の横断面図、図１３は装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。これらの図において、従来の遊技球研磨搬送装置１００Ａは、装置本体側ケース１０１と蓋側ケース１０２とを有し、蓋側ケース１０２は装置本体側ケース１０１に対して、蝶番１５５によって開閉可能に支承してあるとともに、係止手段１６０によって閉成した状態に保持される。そして、この遊技球研磨搬送装置１００Ａは、装置本体側ケース１０１と蓋側ケース１０２とを閉成したときに、装置本体側ケース１０１に設けた揚送ベルト１１０と、蓋側ケース１０２に設けた支持部材１２０の、揚送ベルト１１０に対向する面に支持された研磨布１５０との間にパチンコ玉Ｂを挟持させ、該揚送ベルト１１０を駆動することによってパチンコ玉Ｂの揚送を行うようにしたものである。揚送ベルト１１０は、研磨布１５０に対向する挟持面が平坦の無端環状を成すもので、上下の回転ローラ（図示せず）間に巻き掛けてある。支持部材１２０は、揚送ベルト１１０に対向する支持面に、上下方向に沿って直線状に延在する複数列の凹部溝１２１を有しているとともに、これら複数列の凹部溝１２１が研磨布１５０によって覆ってある。
【０００３】
上記従来の遊技球研磨搬送装置１００Ａによれば、揚送ベルト１１０が走行すると、研磨布１５０との間に挟持されたパチンコ玉Ｂが凹部溝１２１に沿って案内され、適宜転動しながら所望の高さ位置まで揚送されることになる。この間、パチンコ玉Ｂが研磨布１５０に対して摺接されることになり、その表面に付着した異物が研磨除去されるようになる。
【０００４】
そして、装置本体側ケース１０１と蓋側ケース１０２とを閉成したときに、研磨布１５０は、図１３に示すように、装置本体側ケース１０１の幅方向両縁部１０１ａ，１０１ａの各面と、それらに対向する蓋側ケース１０２の幅方向両縁部１０２ａ，１０２ａの各面との間に挟まれ、支持されるようになる。
【０００５】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかし、上記従来の遊技球研磨搬送装置１００Ａのように、研磨布１５０を面と面との間に挟み込み、支持している程度では、その挟持力が小さく、パチンコ玉を搬送している間に研磨布１５０が図１３（ｂ）の矢印に示すような方向に引き込まれて緩み、その結果、図１４に示すように、装置内部でたるんでしまうことがあった。このような状態になると、揚送ベルト１１０がその研磨布１５０に接触して損傷を受け、削られる場合がある。また、研磨布１５０とパチンコ玉との接触圧が下がり、パチンコ玉の磨きが悪くなるという問題があった。特に、蝶番１５５側と係止手段１６０側とを比較すると、係止手段１６０側で挟持力が弱くなりやすく、したがって、係止手段１６０側の研磨布１５０が装置内部に引き込まれてたるみやすかった。
【０００６】
この発明は上記に鑑み提案されたもので、研磨布が装置内部に引き込まれてたるむことを確実に防止することができる遊技球研磨搬送装置を提供することを目的とする。
【０００７】
【課題を解決するための手段】
上記目的を達成するために、請求項１に記載の発明は、一対の挟持部材の各々が開口面を有するケースに収納され、その開口面同士を合体させてケース同士を閉成したとき、その一対の挟持部材の各挟持面が対向し、その一方の挟持面に配した研磨部材と、他方の挟持面との間に遊技球を挟持し、その挟持した遊技球を一端から他端に向けて搬送すると共に、その搬送時に研磨部材で遊技球を研磨するようにした遊技球研磨搬送装置において、上記ケースは、本体側ケースと、この本体側ケースの前面開口を覆うカバー側ケースとからなり、上記本体側ケースと上記カバー側ケースとは、幅方向一方の蝶番によって開閉可能に支承してあるとともに、幅方向他方の係止手段によって閉成した状態に保持され、上記本体側ケースと上記カバー側ケース同士の閉成によって、一方のケースの開口側の幅方向両縁部に有する固定用部材と他方のケースの開口側の幅方向両縁部との間で、あるいは双方のケースの開口側の幅方向両縁部に有する固定用部材同士の間で研磨部材を固定する研磨部材固定手段を設けた、ことを特徴としている。
【０００８】
また、請求項２に記載の発明は、上記した請求項１に記載の発明において、上記研磨部材固定手段は、上記本体側ケースと上記カバー側ケース同士の閉成により、一方のケースの開口側の幅方向両縁部に有する弾性体からなる突条体と、他方のケースの開口側の幅方向両縁部との間で研磨部材を固定する、ことを特徴としている。
【０００９】
また、請求項３に記載の発明は、上記した請求項１に記載の発明において、上記研磨部材固定手段は、上記本体側ケースと上記カバー側ケース同士の閉成により、本体側ケースの開口側の幅方向両縁部に有する弾性体からなる突条体と、カバー側ケースの開口側の幅方向両縁部に有する弾性体からなる突条体との間で研磨部材を固定する、ことを特徴としている。
【００１０】
また、請求項４に記載の発明は、上記した請求項１に記載の発明において、上記研磨部材固定手段は、上記本体側ケースと上記カバー側ケース同士の閉成により、一方のケースの幅方向両縁部に有する突部と、他方のケースの幅方向両縁部に有する溝部との間で研磨部材を固定する、ことを特徴としている。
【００１１】
また、請求項５に記載の発明は、上記した請求項１に記載の発明において、上記研磨部材固定手段は、上記本体側ケースと上記カバー側ケース同士の閉成により、一方のケースの幅方向両縁部に有する突状の押止部と、他方のケースの幅方向両縁部に有する少なくとも一対の突出物との間で研磨部材を固定する、ことを特徴としている。
【００１３】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下にこの発明の実施の形態を図面に基づいて詳細に説明する。先ず第１の実施形態を図１〜図５を用いて説明する。
【００１４】
図１は本発明に係る遊技球研磨搬送装置の外観形状を示す斜視図、図２は本装置を閉成した状態を示す断面側面図、図３は本装置の下半側の外観形状を示す斜視図、図４は図２のＩＶ−ＩＶ線断面図、図５は本装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。
【００１５】
ここで例示する遊技球研磨搬送装置１００は、図１に示すように、多数のパチンコ機Ｐを並設して構成した遊技島Ｓにおいて各パチンコ機Ｐから排出されたパチンコ玉Ｂを上部タンクＴに搬送するためのもので、鉛直上下方向に沿って延在する搬送ケース１０を備えている。
【００１６】
搬送ケース１０は、図２および図４に示すように、ベース１０Ａの上面に立設され横断面がコの字状を成す本体側ケース１１と、この本体側ケース１１の前面開口を覆う上部カバー１３および下部カバー（下部ケース）１４とを備えて構成したものである。上部カバー１３および下部カバー１４は、本体側ケース１１と同様に、それぞれが横断面コの字状を成すもので、本体側ケース１１の一方の側板１２との間に設けた蝶番１５によって開閉可能に支承してあるとともに、他方の側板１２との間に設けた係止手段１６によって閉成した状態に保持することが可能である。
【００１７】
この本体側ケース１１には、下端部に駆動ローラ１７を設けてあるとともに、上端部に従動ローラ１８を設けてある。駆動ローラ１７および従動ローラ１８は、相互に平行となる水平軸心回りに回転できるように、一対の側板１２の間に配設したものである。このうち、駆動ローラ１７には、その軸部の一端部にドリブンプーリ１９を設けてあり、電動機２０による回転力がドライブプーリ２１、駆動ベルト２２およびドリブンプーリ１９を介して伝達されるようになっている。
【００１８】
これら駆動ローラ１７および従動ローラ１８には、互いの間に搬送ベルト３０を巻き掛けてある。搬送ベルト３０は、例えばウレタン系の合成樹脂材によって無端環状に成形した帯状平ベルトであり、駆動ローラ１７と従動ローラ１８との間に張設してある。この搬送ベルト３０には、上述した上部カバー１３および下部カバー１４に対向する部分の内周面に複数のガイドローラ２３を当接させてある。このガイドローラ２３は、本体側ケース１１の側板１２，１２に支持部材（図示省略）を介して固定された、横断面がコの字状のフレーム３３に回転自在に支持されている。
【００１９】
また、本体側ケース１１の幅方向両縁部をなす開口側縁部（側板１２，１２の各端部）３４，３４は、図３および図４に示すように、それぞれ外側に折曲されて、上部カバー１３および下部カバー１４に対向する面が形成されており、この対向面の、下部カバー１４に対応する部分には、本発明に係る突条体３５が添着されている。この突条体３５は、例えば軟質塩ビやゴム等の弾性体からなる細長い平板状のもので、開口側縁部３４，３４に沿って鉛直上下方向に延在している。
【００２０】
一方、下部カバー１４には、搬送ベルト３０に対向する内面に、ゴムやスポンジ等の弾性体２４を介して案内部材４０を設けてある。案内部材４０は、例えばウレタンゴム系の合成樹脂材、つまり弾性体２４よりも硬質の合成樹脂材によって平板状に成形し、搬送ケース１０に沿って鉛直上下方向に延在するもので、搬送ベルト３０に対向する支持面４１に５本の案内溝４２を有している。それぞれの案内溝４２は、図４に示すように、パチンコ玉Ｂよりも僅かに大きな略半円形状の横断面を有し、案内部材４０の幅方向に沿って並設してある。
【００２１】
案内部材４０の支持面４１は、下部カバー１４の幅方向両縁部をなす開口側端面４３，４３と面一に設けられている。そして、研磨布（研磨部材）５０が、この面一の支持面４１と開口側端面４３，４３とを覆うように、鉛直上下方向にわたって敷設され、その下端側は、図１および図２に示すように、折り返されて締着部材４４に、また上端側も折り返されて締着部材４５に、それぞれ固定されている。そして、本体側ケース１１と下部カバー１４とを閉成したとき、下部カバー１４に収納の案内部材４０に形成した各案内溝４２は、研磨布５０で覆われた状態で、本体側ケース１１に収納の搬送ベルト３０の外周面（挟持面）３１に対して対向配置され、また下部カバー１４の開口側端面４３，４３も、研磨布５０で覆われた状態で、本体側ケース１１の開口側縁部３４，３４に設けた突条体３５，３５にそれぞれ対向配置される（図４，図５）。
【００２２】
さらに、上記遊技球研磨搬送装置１００には、図２に示すように、導入部材２５および導出部材２６を設けてある。
【００２３】
導入部材２５は、案内部材４０と同様にウレタンゴム系の合成樹脂材によって平板状に成形したもので、案内部材４０の下端から駆動ローラ１７の周囲を囲繞するように下方に延在した後、後方に向けて延在している。
【００２４】
導出部材２６は、案内部材４０の上端から搬送ベルト３０に沿って上方に延在した後、従動ローラ１８の周囲を囲繞するように延在し、さらに後方に向けて延在している。この導出部材２６も案内部材４０と同様にウレタンゴム系の合成樹脂材によって平板状に成形したもので、その下端部がゴムやスポンジ等の弾性体２７を介して上部カバー１３の内面に保持させてある。
【００２５】
上記のように構成した研磨搬送装置では、電動機２０を駆動すると、その回転力がドライブプーリ２１、駆動ベルト２２およびドリブンプーリ１９を介して適宜減速された後に駆動ローラ１７に伝達され、当該駆動ローラ１７が図２中において時計回りに回転することにより、駆動ローラ１７と従動ローラ１８との間に巻き掛けた搬送ベルト３０が同方向に循環走行する。
【００２６】
この状態においてパチンコ機Ｐから排出されたパチンコ玉Ｂが導入部材２５の始端上に達すると、当該パチンコ玉Ｂが導入部材２５と搬送ベルト３０との間に挟持された状態で適宜転動しながら搬送されることになり、研磨布５０と搬送ベルト３０との間および導出部材２６と搬送ベルト３０との間を経た後に、最終的に遊技島Ｓの上部タンクＴに揚送されることになる。すなわち、パチンコ玉Ｂは、本体側ケース１１に収納の挟持部材と、下部カバー１４に収納の挟持部材とに挟持されて上部タンクＴまで揚送される。
【００２７】
この間、研磨布５０と搬送ベルト３０との間においては、パチンコ玉Ｂが研磨布５０に摺接することになるため、当該パチンコ玉Ｂの表面に付着した異物が研磨除去される。
【００２８】
ここで、上記遊技球研磨搬送装置１００によれば、下部カバー１４を閉成したとき、図５（ｂ）に示すように、下部カバー１４の開口側端面４３，４３が、研磨布５０で覆われた状態で、本体側ケース１１の開口側縁部３４，３４に設けた突条体３５，３５に対向配置され、その開口側端面４３，４３と突条体３５，３５とが研磨布５０を介してそれぞれ当接し合着するので、研磨布５０は、開口側端面４３，４３と突条体３５，３５との間で強力に固定される。突条体３５は弾性体であるため、その固定はより一層強力となり、したがって、従来の、パチンコ玉を搬送している間に研磨布５０が装置内部に引き込まれる現象を確実に防止することができ、研磨布５０のたるみによる搬送ベルト３０の損傷も確実に防止することができる。さらに、研磨布５０はしっかりと固定されるので、研磨布５０とパチンコ玉との接触圧低下も発生せず、したがって、パチンコ玉の磨きが悪くなるというような問題をも確実に防止することができる。
【００２９】
次にこの発明の第２の実施形態を図６を用いて説明する。
【００３０】
図６は第２の実施形態における本装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。なお、この第２の実施形態において、上記の第１の実施形態と同一の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、その説明を省略する。
【００３１】
この第２の実施形態が、上記した第１の実施形態と相違する点は、本体側ケース１１のそれぞれ外側に折曲されている開口側縁部３４，３４に突条体３５，３５を設けただけでなく、下部カバー１４の開口側縁部をそれぞれ外側に折曲して折曲部４８，４８を形成し、その折曲部４８，４８に突条体４９，４９を設け、本体側ケース１１の突条体３５，３５に対応させた点である。
【００３２】
この構成を有する第２の実施形態では、下部カバー１４を閉成したとき、下部カバー１４の突条体４９，４９が、研磨布５０で覆われた状態で、本体側ケース１１の突条体３５，３５に押し付けられ、突条体４９，４９と突条体３５，３５とが研磨布５０を介して合着されるので、研磨布５０は、突条体４９，４９と突条体３５，３５との間で強力に固定される。したがって、上記第１の実施形態の場合と同様に、従来の、パチンコ玉を搬送している間に研磨布５０が装置内部に引き込まれる現象を確実に防止することができ、研磨布５０のたるみによる搬送ベルト３０の損傷も確実に防止することができる。さらに、研磨布５０はしっかりと固定されるので、研磨布５０とパチンコ玉との接触圧低下も発生せず、したがって、パチンコ玉の磨きが悪くなるというような問題をも確実に防止することができる。
【００３３】
次にこの発明の第３の実施形態を図７および図８を用いて説明する。
【００３４】
図７は第３の実施形態における本装置の下半側の外観形状を示す斜視図、図８は第３の実施形態における本装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。なお、この第３の実施形態において、上記の第１の実施形態と同一の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、その説明を省略する。
【００３５】
この第３の実施形態が、上記した第１の実施形態と相違する点は、本体側ケース１１のそれぞれ外側に折曲されている開口側縁部３４，３４に、鉛直上下方向に溝部３６を設けるとともに、下部ケース１４の開口側端面を案内部材４０の支持面４１より少し突出させ、鉛直上下方向に延在する突部４６として形成した点である。
【００３６】
この構成を有する第３の実施形態では、下部カバー１４を閉成したとき、下部カバー１４の突部４６，４６が、研磨布５０で覆われた状態で、本体側ケース１１の溝部３６，３６に対向配置され、その突部４６，４６が溝部３６，３６に嵌入し、突部４６，４６と溝部３６，３６とが研磨布５０を介してそれぞれ合着するので、研磨布５０は、突部４６，４６と溝部３６，３６との間で強力に固定される。したがって、従来の、パチンコ玉を搬送している間に研磨布５０が装置内部に引き込まれる現象を確実に防止することができ、研磨布５０のたるみによる搬送ベルト３０の損傷も確実に防止することができる。さらに、研磨布５０はしっかりと固定されるので、研磨布５０とパチンコ玉との接触圧低下も発生せず、したがって、パチンコ玉の磨きが悪くなるというような問題をも確実に防止することができる。
【００３７】
次にこの発明の第４の実施形態を図９および図１０を用いて説明する。
【００３８】
図９は第４の実施形態における本装置の下半側の外観形状を示す斜視図、図１０は第４の実施形態における本装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。なお、この第４の実施形態において、上記の第１の実施形態と同一の構成要素には同一の符号を付し、その説明を省略する。
【００３９】
この第４の実施形態が、上記した第１の実施形態と相違する点は、本体側ケース１１のそれぞれ外側に折曲されている開口側縁部３４，３４に、少なくとも横方向に一対（ここでは、複数対）の突出物３７，３７を設けるとともに、下部ケース１４の開口側端面を案内部材４０の支持面４１より少し突出させ、鉛直上下方向に延在する押止部４７、４７として形成した点である。
【００４０】
この構成を有する第４の実施形態では、下部カバー１４を閉成したとき、下部カバー１４の押止部４７が、研磨布５０で覆われた状態で、本体側ケース１１の一対の突出物３７，３７の間に嵌入し、押止部４７と一対の突出物３７，３７とが研磨布５０を介して合着し、研磨布５０は、押止部４７と一対の突出物３７，３７との間で強力に固定される。したがって、上記第１の実施形態の場合と同様に、従来の、パチンコ玉を搬送している間に研磨布５０が装置内部に引き込まれる現象を確実に防止することができ、研磨布５０のたるみによる搬送ベルト３０の損傷も確実に防止することができる。さらに、研磨布５０はしっかりと固定されるので、研磨布５０とパチンコ玉との接触圧低下も発生せず、したがって、パチンコ玉の磨きが悪くなるというような問題をも確実に防止することができる。
【００４１】
なお、上述した各実施の形態では、パチンコ機から排出されたパチンコ玉を遊技島の上部タンクに揚送するための遊技球研磨搬送装置を例示しているが、本発明はこれらに限定されない。例えば、遊技機で用いる遊技球であれば、パチンコ玉以外のものにも適用可能である。また、遊技球の搬送方向も上方である必要はなく、斜め方向や水平方向等々、任意の方向であっても、また本装置を適宜の姿勢で設置しても同様の作用効果を期待することが可能である。
【００４２】
また、上述した各実施の形態では、一方の挟持部材である案内部材に対して他方の挟持部材である搬送ベルトを走行させることによってパチンコ玉を搬送させるようにしているが、例えば、両挟持部材をいずれも固定し、下方から順次パチンコ玉を押し上げるようにしてパチンコ玉を搬送させるように構成することも可能である。
【００４３】
また、上述した各実施の形態では、案内部材にのみ案内溝を設けるようにしているが、案内溝を搬送ベルトにのみ設けたり、案内部材および搬送ベルトの双方に設けても構わない。なお、案内溝の数は、必ずしも５本である必要はなく、要求されるパチンコ玉の搬送能力に応じて適宜変更すればよい。
【００４４】
またさらに、上述した各実施の形態では、研磨部材を研磨布としたが、例えば合成皮革や不織布のようなものでもよい。
【００４５】
さらに、研磨部材固定手段の固定用部材として突条体や突部、溝部、突出物等の各種構成例を挙げて説明したが、本発明の研磨部材固定手段は、これらのものに限定されることなく、研磨部材を固定できる手段であればどのようなものでもよい。また、突条体や突部、溝部等の構成も、研磨部材を固定できるのであれば任意の形状のものでよい。例えば、突条体を鉛直方向に延在させたが、これを部分的に設けるようにしてもよく、また間隔を置いて複数設けるようにしてもよい。また、溝部も鉛直方向に延在させたが、これを部分的に設けるようにしてもよく、また間隔を置いて複数設けるようにしてもよい。
【００４６】
【発明の効果】
以上説明したように、本発明によれば、研磨部材が強力に固定されるように構成したので、従来の、遊技球を搬送している間に研磨部材が装置内部に引き込まれる現象を確実に防止することができ、研磨部材のたるみによる搬送ベルトの損傷も確実に防止することができる。さらに、研磨部材はしっかりと固定されるので、研磨部材と遊技球との接触圧低下も発生せず、したがって、遊技球の磨きが悪くなるというような問題をも確実に防止することができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明に係る遊技球研磨搬送装置の外観形状を示す斜視図である。
【図２】本装置を閉成した状態を示す断面側面図である。
【図３】本装置の下半側の外観形状を示す斜視図である。
【図４】図２のＩＶ−ＩＶ線断面図である。
【図５】本装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。
【図６】第２の実施形態における本装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。
【図７】第３の実施形態における本装置の下半側の外観形状を示す斜視図である。
【図８】第３の実施形態における本装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。
【図９】第４の実施形態における本装置の下半側の外観形状を示す斜視図である。
【図１０】第４の実施形態における本装置下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。
【図１１】従来の遊技球研磨搬送装置の下半側の構成例を示す斜視図である。
【図１２】従来の遊技球研磨搬送装置の下半側の横断面図である。
【図１３】従来の遊技球研磨搬送装置の下半側の開閉状態を示し、（ａ）は開成状態を、（ｂ）は閉成状態をそれぞれ示す説明図である。
【図１４】従来の遊技球研磨搬送装置における研磨布のたるみを説明するための図である。
【符号の説明】
１０搬送ケース
１０Ａベース
１１本体側ケース
１２本体側ケースの側板
１３上部カバー
１４下部カバー（下部ケース）
１５蝶番
１６係止手段
１７駆動ローラ
１８従動ローラ
１９ドリブンプーリ
２０電動機
２１ドライブプーリ
２２駆動ベルト
２３ガイドローラ
２４弾性体
２５導入部材
２６導出部材
２７弾性体
３０搬送ベルト
３１搬送ベルトの外周面（挟持面）
３３フレーム
３４本体側ケースの開口側縁部
３５突条体
３６溝部
３７突出物
４０案内部材
４１支持面
４２案内溝
４３下部カバーの開口側端面
４４締着部材
４５締着部材
４６突部
４７押止部
４８折曲部（下部カバーの開口縁部）
４９突条体
５０研磨布
１００遊技球研磨搬送装置
Ｂパチンコ玉
Ｐパチンコ機
Ｓ遊技島
Ｔ上部タンク[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In this invention, each of the pair of clamping members is housed in a case having an opening surface, and when the opening surfaces are united to close the cases, the clamping surfaces of the pair of clamping members face each other, A game ball is sandwiched between an abrasive member disposed on one clamping surface and the other clamping surface, and the sandwiched game ball is transported from one end to the other end. The present invention relates to a game ball polishing / conveying apparatus that polishes a ball.
[0002]
[Prior art]
11, FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 show a configuration example of a conventional game ball polishing / conveying device, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the lower half of the device, FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the lower half of the device, and FIG. The open / closed state of the half is shown, (a) is an open state, and (b) is an explanatory view showing the closed state. In these drawings, a conventional game ball polishing / conveying apparatus 100A has an apparatus main body side case 101 and a lid side case 102, and the lid side case 102 can be opened and closed with respect to the apparatus main body side case 101 by a hinge 155. It is supported and held in a closed state by the locking means 160. And this game ball grinding | polishing conveyance apparatus 100A was provided in the lifting belt 110 provided in the apparatus main body side case 101, and the lid side case 102, when the apparatus main body side case 101 and the lid side case 102 were closed. The pachinko ball B is lifted by sandwiching the pachinko ball B between the support member 120 and the polishing pad 150 supported on the surface facing the lifting belt 110 and driving the lifting belt 110. It is a thing. The lifting belt 110 has a flat endless annular surface facing the polishing cloth 150, and is wound between upper and lower rotating rollers (not shown). The support member 120 has a plurality of rows of recess grooves 121 extending linearly along the vertical direction on the support surface facing the lifting belt 110, and the plurality of rows of recess grooves 121 are made of abrasive cloth. Covered by 150.
[0003]
According to the conventional game ball polishing / conveying apparatus 100A, when the transport belt 110 travels, the pachinko ball B sandwiched between the polishing cloth 150 is guided along the concave groove 121 and is desired while rolling appropriately. It will be lifted up to the height position. During this time, the pachinko ball B is brought into sliding contact with the polishing pad 150, so that the foreign matter adhering to the surface is removed by polishing.
[0004]
When the apparatus main body side case 101 and the lid side case 102 are closed, as shown in FIG. 13, the polishing pad 150 is formed on each surface of the both edges 101 a and 101 a in the width direction of the apparatus main body side case 101. In addition, they are sandwiched between and supported by both surfaces of both edges 102a, 102a in the width direction of the lid side case 102 facing them.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, as in the above-described conventional game ball polishing and conveying apparatus 100A, the holding force is small to the extent that the polishing cloth 150 is sandwiched and supported between the surfaces, and while the pachinko balls are being conveyed, The polishing cloth 150 was pulled in the direction shown by the arrow in FIG. 13B and loosened, and as a result, as shown in FIG. In such a state, the lifting belt 110 may be damaged due to contact with the polishing pad 150 and may be scraped off. Further, there is a problem that the contact pressure between the polishing cloth 150 and the pachinko balls is lowered, and the pachinko balls are poorly polished. In particular, when the hinge 155 side and the locking means 160 side are compared, the clamping force tends to be weak on the locking means 160 side, and accordingly, the polishing cloth 150 on the locking means 160 side is easily pulled into the apparatus and is slack. .
[0006]
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game ball polishing / conveying device capable of reliably preventing the polishing cloth from being pulled into the device and sagging.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when each of the pair of sandwiching members is housed in a case having an opening surface, and the opening surfaces are joined together, the cases are closed. Each sandwiching surface of the pair of sandwiching members faces each other, and a game ball is sandwiched between the polishing member disposed on one sandwiching surface and the other sandwiching surface, and the sandwiched game ball is directed from one end to the other end. In the game ball polishing / conveying apparatus in which the game ball is polished by a polishing member during the transfer, the case includes a main body side case and a cover side case covering the front opening of the main body side case. , the above-mentioned main body side casing and the cover casing, together with some by bearing to be opened and closed by one of the hinge width direction, is held in a state of being closed by the other widthwise of the locking means, the main body case and the cover side The closing of over scan each other opening side of or both of the case, between the both widthwise edges of the open side of the fixing member and the other case having the both widthwise edges of the open side of one case A polishing member fixing means for fixing the polishing member between the fixing members at both edges in the width direction is provided.
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention , the polishing member fixing means is configured such that the main body side case and the cover side case are closed to each other to open the one case. The polishing member is fixed between the protrusions made of an elastic body at both edges in the width direction and the both edges in the width direction on the opening side of the other case.
[0009]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention , the polishing member fixing means is configured such that the main body side case and the cover side case are closed to each other to open the main body side case. The polishing member is fixed between a protrusion formed of an elastic body on both edges in the width direction of the rim and a protrusion formed of an elastic body on both edges in the width direction on the opening side of the cover side case. It is a feature.
[0010]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention , the polishing member fixing means is configured such that the main body side case and the cover side case are closed to each other in the width direction of one case. The polishing member is fixed between the protrusions on both edges and the grooves on both edges in the width direction of the other case .
[0011]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention , the polishing member fixing means is configured such that the main body side case and the cover side case are closed to each other in the width direction of one case. The polishing member is fixed between a protruding holding member at both edges and at least a pair of protrusions at both edges in the width direction of the other case.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0014]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external shape of a game ball polishing / conveying device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional side view showing the closed state of the device, and FIG. 3 shows an external shape of the lower half side of the device. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is an open / closed state of the lower half of the apparatus, (a) is an open state, and (b) is an explanatory view showing a closed state. It is.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball polishing and conveying apparatus 100 illustrated here, as shown in FIG. It is provided with a transfer case 10 that extends along the vertical vertical direction.
[0016]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the transport case 10 includes a main body side case 11 standing on the upper surface of the base 10 </ b> A and having a U-shaped cross section, and an upper cover that covers the front opening of the main body side case 11. 13 and a lower cover (lower case) 14. Each of the upper cover 13 and the lower cover 14 has a U-shaped cross section like the main body side case 11, and can be opened and closed by a hinge 15 provided between one side plate 12 of the main body side case 11. Can be held in a closed state by a locking means 16 provided between the other side plate 12 and the other side plate 12.
[0017]
The main body side case 11 is provided with a driving roller 17 at the lower end and a driven roller 18 at the upper end. The driving roller 17 and the driven roller 18 are disposed between the pair of side plates 12 so that they can rotate around a horizontal axis that is parallel to each other. Among these, the drive roller 17 is provided with a driven pulley 19 at one end of the shaft portion thereof, and the rotational force of the electric motor 20 is transmitted through the drive pulley 21, the drive belt 22 and the driven pulley 19. ing.
[0018]
A conveyor belt 30 is wound around the driving roller 17 and the driven roller 18 between each other. The conveyor belt 30 is a belt-like flat belt formed in an endless annular shape using, for example, a urethane-based synthetic resin material, and is stretched between the driving roller 17 and the driven roller 18. A plurality of guide rollers 23 are brought into contact with the conveyor belt 30 on the inner peripheral surface of the portion facing the upper cover 13 and the lower cover 14 described above. The guide roller 23 is rotatably supported by a frame 33 having a U-shaped cross section fixed to the side plates 12 and 12 of the main body side case 11 via a support member (not shown).
[0019]
Moreover, the opening side edge part (each edge part of the side plates 12 and 12) 34 and 34 which makes the both ends of the width direction of the main body side case 11 is respectively bent outward as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. A surface facing the upper cover 13 and the lower cover 14 is formed, and a protrusion 35 according to the present invention is attached to a portion of the facing surface corresponding to the lower cover 14. The protrusion 35 is an elongated flat plate made of an elastic body such as soft vinyl chloride or rubber, and extends vertically along the opening side edges 34 and 34.
[0020]
On the other hand, the lower cover 14 is provided with a guide member 40 on the inner surface facing the conveyor belt 30 via an elastic body 24 such as rubber or sponge. The guide member 40 is formed into a flat plate shape using, for example, a urethane rubber-based synthetic resin material, that is, a synthetic resin material harder than the elastic body 24, and extends in the vertical vertical direction along the conveyance case 10. There are five guide grooves 42 on the support surface 41 that faces 30. As shown in FIG. 4, each guide groove 42 has a substantially semicircular cross section slightly larger than the pachinko ball B, and is arranged in parallel along the width direction of the guide member 40.
[0021]
The support surface 41 of the guide member 40 is provided flush with the opening-side end surfaces 43 and 43 that form both edges of the lower cover 14 in the width direction. A polishing cloth (abrasive member) 50 is laid in the vertical vertical direction so as to cover the flush support surface 41 and the opening-side end surfaces 43, 43, and the lower end side thereof is shown in FIGS. Thus, it is folded back to the fastening member 44 and the upper end side is also folded back and fixed to the fastening member 45. When the main body side case 11 and the lower cover 14 are closed, each guide groove 42 formed in the guide member 40 accommodated in the lower cover 14 is covered with the polishing pad 50 in the main body side case 11. The main body side case 11 is opened on the opening side end surfaces 43 and 43 of the lower cover 14 which are opposed to the outer peripheral surface (clamping surface) 31 of the storage conveyance belt 30 and are also covered with the polishing cloth 50. Oppositely arranged on the ridges 35, 35 provided on the edges 34, 34 (FIGS. 4 and 5).
[0022]
Further, the game ball polishing and conveying apparatus 100 is provided with an introduction member 25 and a lead-out member 26 as shown in FIG.
[0023]
The introduction member 25 is formed into a flat plate shape using a urethane rubber-based synthetic resin material in the same manner as the guide member 40, and extends downward from the lower end of the guide member 40 so as to surround the drive roller 17. It extends towards the back.
[0024]
The guide member 26 extends upward from the upper end of the guide member 40 along the conveyance belt 30, extends so as to surround the periphery of the driven roller 18, and further extends rearward. Similarly to the guide member 40, the lead-out member 26 is formed into a flat plate shape using a urethane rubber-based synthetic resin material, and its lower end is held on the inner surface of the upper cover 13 via an elastic body 27 such as rubber or sponge. It is.
[0025]
In the polishing and conveying apparatus configured as described above, when the electric motor 20 is driven, the rotational force thereof is appropriately decelerated through the drive pulley 21, the drive belt 22, and the driven pulley 19, and then transmitted to the drive roller 17, and the drive roller. When 17 rotates clockwise in FIG. 2, the conveyor belt 30 wound between the driving roller 17 and the driven roller 18 circulates in the same direction.
[0026]
In this state, when the pachinko ball B discharged from the pachinko machine P reaches the start end of the introduction member 25, the pachinko ball B is appropriately rolled while being sandwiched between the introduction member 25 and the conveyor belt 30. After being passed between the polishing cloth 50 and the conveyor belt 30 and between the lead-out member 26 and the conveyor belt 30, it is finally transported to the upper tank T of the game island S. . That is, the pachinko ball B is lifted to the upper tank T by being held between the holding member housed in the main body side case 11 and the holding member housed in the lower cover 14.
[0027]
During this time, the pachinko balls B are in sliding contact with the polishing cloth 50 between the polishing cloth 50 and the conveyor belt 30, so that the foreign matter attached to the surface of the pachinko balls B is removed by polishing.
[0028]
Here, according to the game ball polishing and conveying apparatus 100, when the lower cover 14 is closed, the opening side end surfaces 43 and 43 of the lower cover 14 are covered with the polishing cloth 50 as shown in FIG. In the broken state, the main body side case 11 is disposed opposite to the protrusions 35, 35 provided on the opening side edges 34, 34, and the opening side end faces 43, 43 and the protrusions 35, 35 are the polishing cloth 50. Accordingly, the polishing pad 50 is firmly fixed between the opening-side end surfaces 43 and 43 and the protrusions 35 and 35. Since the protrusion 35 is an elastic body, its fixing becomes even stronger. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the conventional phenomenon that the polishing cloth 50 is drawn into the apparatus while the pachinko ball is being conveyed. In addition, damage to the conveyor belt 30 due to sagging of the polishing cloth 50 can be reliably prevented. Furthermore, since the polishing cloth 50 is firmly fixed, the contact pressure between the polishing cloth 50 and the pachinko balls does not decrease, and therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent problems such as poor polishing of the pachinko balls. it can.
[0029]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0030]
6A and 6B show the open / closed state of the lower half of the apparatus according to the second embodiment, wherein FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing the open state, and FIG. In the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0031]
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that protrusions 35, 35 are provided on the opening side edges 34, 34 that are bent outward of the main body side case 11, respectively. In addition, the opening side edge of the lower cover 14 is bent outward to form the bent portions 48, 48, and the protrusions 49, 49 are provided at the bent portions 48, 48, respectively. This is the point corresponding to the protrusions 35, 35 of the case 11.
[0032]
In the second embodiment having this configuration, when the lower cover 14 is closed, the protrusions 49 of the lower cover 14 are covered with the polishing pad 50, and the protrusions of the main body side case 11 are covered. Since the protrusions 49 and 49 and the protrusions 35 and 35 are bonded together via the polishing cloth 50, the polishing cloth 50 has the protrusions 49 and 49 and the protrusions 35. , 35 is strongly fixed. Therefore, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is possible to reliably prevent the phenomenon that the polishing cloth 50 is drawn into the apparatus while the pachinko balls are being conveyed. It is possible to reliably prevent the conveyance belt 30 from being damaged. Furthermore, since the polishing cloth 50 is firmly fixed, the contact pressure between the polishing cloth 50 and the pachinko balls does not decrease, and therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent problems such as poor polishing of the pachinko balls. it can.
[0033]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0034]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the external shape of the lower half side of the apparatus according to the third embodiment, FIG. 8 shows the open / closed state of the lower half side of the apparatus according to the third embodiment, and FIG. (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a closed state, respectively. In the third embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0035]
The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that groove portions 36 are vertically formed in the opening side edge portions 34 and 34 that are bent outward of the main body side case 11. While being provided, the opening side end surface of the lower case 14 is slightly protruded from the support surface 41 of the guide member 40 and is formed as a protrusion 46 extending in the vertical vertical direction.
[0036]
In the third embodiment having this configuration, when the lower cover 14 is closed, the protrusions 46 and 46 of the lower cover 14 are covered with the polishing pad 50 and the grooves 36 and 36 of the main body side case 11 are covered. The protrusions 46 and 46 are fitted into the grooves 36 and 36, and the protrusions 46 and 46 and the grooves 36 and 36 are joined together via the polishing pad 50. It is firmly fixed between the portions 46 and 46 and the groove portions 36 and 36. Therefore, it is possible to surely prevent the phenomenon that the polishing cloth 50 is pulled into the apparatus while the pachinko balls are being conveyed, and to reliably prevent the conveyance belt 30 from being damaged by the slack of the polishing cloth 50. Can do. Furthermore, since the polishing cloth 50 is firmly fixed, the contact pressure between the polishing cloth 50 and the pachinko balls does not decrease, and therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent problems such as poor polishing of the pachinko balls. it can.
[0037]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0038]
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an external shape of the lower half side of the apparatus according to the fourth embodiment, FIG. 10 shows an open / closed state of the lower half side of the apparatus according to the fourth embodiment, and FIG. (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a closed state, respectively. In the fourth embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0039]
The fourth embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that a pair of at least lateral sides (here) Then, a plurality of pairs) of protrusions 37, 37 are provided, and the opening side end surface of the lower case 14 is slightly protruded from the support surface 41 of the guide member 40, and formed as pressing portions 47, 47 extending in the vertical vertical direction. This is the point.
[0040]
In the fourth embodiment having this configuration, when the lower cover 14 is closed, the pair of protrusions 37 of the main body side case 11 in a state where the holding portion 47 of the lower cover 14 is covered with the polishing pad 50. 37, and the holding part 47 and the pair of protrusions 37, 37 are joined together via the polishing pad 50. The polishing pad 50 is connected to the holding part 47 and the pair of protrusions 37, 37. Strongly fixed between. Therefore, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is possible to reliably prevent the phenomenon that the polishing cloth 50 is drawn into the apparatus while the pachinko balls are being conveyed. It is possible to reliably prevent the conveyance belt 30 from being damaged. Furthermore, since the polishing cloth 50 is firmly fixed, the contact pressure between the polishing cloth 50 and the pachinko balls does not decrease, and therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent problems such as poor polishing of the pachinko balls. it can.
[0041]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the game ball polishing and conveying device for lifting the pachinko balls discharged from the pachinko machine to the upper tank of the game island is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to these. For example, as long as it is a game ball used in a gaming machine, it can be applied to other than pachinko balls. In addition, the direction in which the game balls are transported does not have to be upward, and the same effect can be expected even when the device is installed in an appropriate posture, such as an oblique direction or a horizontal direction, or in an appropriate posture. Is possible.
[0042]
Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko balls are conveyed by running the conveyance belt as the other clamping member with respect to the guide member as the one clamping member. It is also possible to fix both of them so that the pachinko balls are conveyed by sequentially pushing up the pachinko balls from below.
[0043]
In each of the above-described embodiments, the guide groove is provided only on the guide member. However, the guide groove may be provided only on the transport belt or on both the guide member and the transport belt. Note that the number of guide grooves is not necessarily five, and may be changed as appropriate according to the required pachinko ball transfer capability.
[0044]
Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, the polishing member is an abrasive cloth, but it may be a synthetic leather or non-woven fabric, for example.
[0045]
Furthermore, although the description has been made with reference to various configuration examples such as the protrusions, protrusions, grooves, and protrusions as the fixing member of the polishing member fixing means, the polishing member fixing means of the present invention is limited to these. Any means can be used as long as it can fix the polishing member. Further, the configuration of the protrusions, protrusions, grooves and the like may be of any shape as long as the polishing member can be fixed. For example, although the ridge body is extended in the vertical direction, it may be provided partially, or a plurality may be provided at intervals. Moreover, although the groove portion is also extended in the vertical direction, it may be provided partially, or a plurality of grooves may be provided at intervals.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, since the polishing member is configured to be strongly fixed, the phenomenon that the polishing member is pulled into the apparatus while the game ball is being transported is ensured. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the conveyance belt from being damaged by the slack of the polishing member. Furthermore, since the polishing member is firmly fixed, the contact pressure between the polishing member and the game ball does not decrease, and therefore, the problem that the polishing of the game ball is deteriorated can be surely prevented.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external shape of a game ball polishing and conveying apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional side view showing a state in which the apparatus is closed.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an external shape of a lower half side of the apparatus.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.
FIGS. 5A and 5B show an open / closed state of the lower half of the apparatus, where FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing an open state, and FIG.
FIGS. 6A and 6B show an open / closed state of the lower half of the apparatus according to a second embodiment, where FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing an open state, and FIG.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an appearance shape of a lower half side of the apparatus according to a third embodiment.
FIGS. 8A and 8B show an open / closed state of the lower half side of the apparatus according to the third embodiment, where FIG. 8A is an explanatory view showing an open state, and FIG.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an appearance shape of a lower half side of the apparatus according to a fourth embodiment.
FIGS. 10A and 10B show an open / closed state of the lower half side of the apparatus according to a fourth embodiment, where FIG. 10A is an open state, and FIG.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a configuration example of a lower half side of a conventional game ball polishing / conveying device.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a lower half side of a conventional game ball polishing / conveying device.
FIG. 13 shows an open / closed state of a lower half side of a conventional game ball polishing / conveying device, where (a) shows an open state and (b) shows an open state.
FIG. 14 is a view for explaining sagging of a polishing cloth in a conventional game ball polishing and conveying apparatus.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Transfer case 10A Base 11 Main body side case 12 Side plate 13 of main body side case Upper cover 14 Lower cover (lower case)
15 Hinges 16 Locking means 17 Drive roller 18 Driven roller 19 Driven pulley 20 Motor 21 Drive pulley 22 Drive belt 23 Guide roller 24 Elastic body 25 Introducing member 26 Deriving member 27 Elastic body 30 Conveying belt 31 Outer peripheral surface (clamping surface) of the conveying belt )
33 Frame 34 Opening side edge portion 35 of main body side case Projection body 36 Groove portion 37 Projection 40 Guide member 41 Support surface 42 Guide groove 43 Opening side end surface 44 of lower cover Fastening member 45 Fastening member 46 Protrusion portion 47 Locking Part 48 Bent part (opening edge of lower cover)
49 Projection body 50 Polishing cloth 100 Game ball polishing transfer device B Pachinko ball P Pachinko machine S Amusement island T Upper tank

Claims

Each of the pair of clamping members is housed in a case having an opening surface, and when the cases are closed by combining the opening surfaces, the respective clamping surfaces of the pair of clamping members face each other, and the one clamping surface A game ball is sandwiched between the polishing member disposed on the other side and the other clamping surface, and the sandwiched game ball is transported from one end to the other end, and the game ball is polished by the polishing member during the transport. In the game ball polishing and transporting device,
The case is composed of a main body side case and a cover side case covering the front opening of the main body side case.
The main body side case and the cover side case are supported so as to be opened and closed by one hinge in the width direction, and are held in a closed state by the other locking means in the width direction,
By closing the main body side case and the cover side case, between the fixing member on the widthwise both edges on the opening side of one case and the widthwise edges on the opening side of the other case, Or provided with a polishing member fixing means for fixing the polishing member between the fixing members on both edges in the width direction on the opening side of both cases ,
A game ball polishing and conveying apparatus characterized by the above.

The polishing member fixing means includes
By closing the main body side case and the cover side case , a ridge formed of an elastic body at both edges in the width direction on the opening side of one case, and both edges in the width direction on the opening side of the other case Fixing the abrasive member between,
The game ball polishing / conveying apparatus according to claim 1.

The polishing member fixing means includes
The main body side case and the cover side case are closed to each other, so that the ridge body made of an elastic body at both edges in the width direction on the opening side of the main body side case, and both width direction edges on the opening side of the cover side case Fixing the polishing member between the protrusions made of an elastic body
The game ball polishing / conveying apparatus according to claim 1.

The polishing member fixing means includes
By closing the main body side case and the cover side case, the polishing member is fixed between the protrusions on both edges in the width direction of one case and the grooves on both edges in the width direction of the other case. To
The game ball polishing / conveying apparatus according to claim 1 .

The polishing member fixing means includes
Due to the closure of the main body side case and the cover side case , a projecting retaining portion at both edges in the width direction of one case and at least a pair of protrusions at both edges in the width direction of the other case Fixing the abrasive member between,
The game ball polishing / conveying apparatus according to claim 1.