JP3968658B2 - Sphere distribution member and decorative member provided with the sphere distribution member - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball distribution member and a decorative member including the ball distribution member, and more specifically, a ball distribution member through which a game ball launched into a game area defined on a game board flows and the ball distribution member It is related with the decoration member provided with.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine, it is arranged at a substantially central position of a gaming area defined on a board surface of a gaming board set in the machine, and at an opening of a decorative member formed in a frame shape, A liquid crystal-type or drum-type symbol display device that displays a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and plays a symbol combination game faces from behind, and a starting prize is provided below the decorative member as a variation start condition for the symbol display device. Many have been proposed. In this type of gaming machine, a pachinko ball (game ball) launched into the game area enters the start prize device, thereby allowing a game such as reach production accompanying the symbol combination game on the symbol display device. When an effect is made and the symbols are stopped on the symbol display device in a predetermined combination, a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) advantageous to the player is achieved. As described above, since it is necessary to enter the pachinko ball into the starting prize device in order to reach the big hit state, the player enjoys the symbol combination game on the symbol display device and also plays the pachinko ball into the starting prize device. He enjoys playing with great interest in the game.
[0003]
Therefore, the decorative member positioned above the starting prize-winning tool is formed with a discharge part for flowing down the pachinko balls toward the starting prize-winning tool at a lower edge portion (so-called stage), and a required portion of the decorative member In addition, a ball distribution member that takes a pachinko ball from the ball entrance opening to the game area and guides it to the stage is arranged, and the player is expected to enter the starting prize of the pachinko ball. Has been. In addition, two passages having different probability of entering the starting prize device are defined on the stage of the decorative member so that the player is more interested in entering the pachinko ball into the starting prize device. There are also things.
[0004]
For example, a first stage that guides the pachinko ball toward the start prize with a relatively low probability on the decorative member, and a second stage that guides the pachinko ball toward the start prize with a higher probability than the first stage. And the first spherical passage communicating with the first stage and the second spherical passage communicating with the second stage are formed in the spherical circulation member, and are introduced from the spherical inlet of the spherical circulation member. There is a configuration in which the pachinko sphere passes through either the first sphere passage or the second sphere passage according to the momentum of the pachinko sphere (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a distribution device controlled to be driven periodically or according to a gaming state is disposed on the ball distribution member, and from the ball inlet to the ball distribution member according to the driving state of the distribution device. There has also been proposed a configuration in which pachinko balls that have been inserted are selectively passed through either the first stage or the second stage (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent No. 3319444
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent No. 3335727
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, as described above, the pachinko ball is selectively passed through the first ball passage (first stage) or the second ball passage (second stage) depending on the momentum when the ball enters the ball entrance. In this case, the pachinko ball that has entered the ball entrance has a monotonous behavior, and the pachinko ball has a disadvantage that the entertainment of the game is impaired due to the complicated operation of the pachinko ball. Further, even if the pachinko ball is configured to be guided through the sorting device using the sorting device, the behavior of the pachinko ball is determined by the driving state of the sorting device. The entertainment of the game by performing a complicated operation is spoiled. Furthermore, since the sorting device requires a driving means such as a motor, the number of parts of the ball distribution member (decoration member) increases, the structure of the ball distribution member becomes complicated, and the assembly work is complicated. At the same time, the problem of increased manufacturing costs is pointed out. Furthermore, it becomes necessary to separately design a control program for controlling the operation of the driving means, and the storage capacity of a ROM (Read Only Memory) is pressed to limit other game effects.
[0007]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the prior art described above, and has been proposed to suitably solve this problem. The present invention has a simple and inexpensive configuration and diversifies the behavior of game balls. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball distribution member capable of abundant games and a decorative member including the ball distribution member.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the desired purpose suitably, the ball distribution member according to the present invention is:
  A ball distribution member (30) disposed on the game board (J) and allowing the game ball (S) to fall and flow in the game area (I) defined in the game board (J),
  A ball introduction path (32) for allowing a game ball (S) flowing down the game area (I) to pass through the ball inlet (32a);
  A diversion chamber (34) that is connected to the downstream side of the ball introduction path (32) and into which the game ball (S) flows through the ball inlet (34a),
  A first ball passage (37) connected to the flow dividing chamber (34) and allowing the game ball (S) flowing in from the flow dividing chamber (34) to pass from the ball outlet (37b) to the game area (I). When,
  A second ball passage (39) connected to the flow dividing chamber (34) and allowing the game ball (S) flowing in from the flow dividing chamber (34) to pass from the ball outlet (39b) to the game area (I). When,
  A plurality of receiving portions (51, 53) that are rotatably arranged in the diversion chamber (34) and can individually accommodate the game balls (S) flowing into the diversion chamber (34); A rotating member (41) rotated by its own weight of the game ball (S) accommodated in the receiving portion (51, 53),
  The game ball (S) accommodated in the receiving portion (51, 53) is moved from the flow dividing chamber (34) to the first ball passage (37) or the second ball passage ( 39)And
Said diversion chamber (34) Ball entrance (34a) Is a vertical line passing through its center (X1) Is the rotating member (41) Is provided at a position that changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of
The ball entrance (34a) The rotating member in (41) Vertical line passing through the center of rotation (X2) The rotating member from one opening edge close to (41) Shaft part (42) Length dimension up to (L2) The game ball (S) Is set smaller than the diameter dimension of the ball entrance (34a) Rotating member in (41) Vertical line passing through the center of rotation (X2) Rotating member from the other opening edge separated from (41) Shaft part (42) Length dimension up to (L1) The game ball (S) Larger than the diameter dimension ofIt is characterized by that.
[0009]
In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose suitably, a ball distribution member according to another invention of the present application is:
Game board (J) Arranged in the game board (J) Game areas defined by (I) Game balls in (S) Ball distribution member that allows falling distribution (30) Because
The game area (I) Game balls flowing down (S) The ball entrance (32a) Through the ball (32) When,
The ball introduction path (32) Communicating and connecting to the downstream side of the (34a) Through the game balls (S) Branching chamber (34) When,
Said diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The ball exit (37b) To the game area (I) 1st ball passage to go to (37) When,
Said diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The ball exit (39b) To the game area (I) 2nd ball passage to go to (39) When,
Said diversion chamber (34) The shunting chamber is rotatably arranged in the shunting chamber. (34) The game ball flowing into the (S) Multiple receiving parts that can be accommodated individually (51,53) And the receiving part (51,53) Game balls housed in (S) Rotating member rotated by its own weight (41) And consist of
The receiving part (51,53) The game ball housed in (S) The rotating member (41) With the rotation ofRoom(34) To the first ball passage (37) Or second ball passage (39) It is configured to pass through either of
Said diversion chamber (34) Ball entrance (34a) Is a vertical line passing through its center (X1) Is the rotating member (41) Is provided at a position that changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of
Said diversion chamber (34) The ball entrance (34a) 1st inner surface across (35) And second inner surface (36) And the ball entrance (34a) Vertical line passing through the center of (X1) Against the shaft (42) 1st inner surface located on the opposite side to (35) From shaft (42) The length dimension up to the game ball (S) The diameter of the ball inlet and (34a) Vertical line passing through the center of (X1) Against shaft (42) Second inner surface located on the side (36) From shaft (42) The length of the game ball (S) The ball entrance is set smaller than the diameter of (34a) From shunt chamber (34) Game balls that flowed into (S) Is the second arc surface (36) It is configured not to enter the side.
[0010]
In addition, in order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and to achieve the intended purpose suitably, a decorative member comprising a ball distribution member according to another invention of the present application,
The game board (J) Game areas defined by (I) Arranged in the game area (I) Prize-winning equipment provided in (11) A game ball towards (S) Ball guideway to guide (24,27) The body (twenty one) A decorative member formed on the inside lower part of
The body (twenty one) In addition,
The game area (I) Game balls flowing down (S) The ball entrance (32a) Through the ball (32) And the ball introduction path (32) Communicating and connecting to the downstream side of the (34a) Through the game balls (S) Branching chamber (34) And the diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The 1st ball exit (37b) 1st ball passage to be taken out from (37) And the diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The second ball exit (39b) 2nd ball passage to be taken out from (39) And the diversion chamber (34) The shunting chamber is rotatably arranged in the shunting chamber. (34) The game ball flowing into the (S) Multiple receiving parts that can be accommodated individually (51,53) And the receiving part (51,53) Game balls housed in (S) Rotating member rotated by its own weight (41) And the receiving portion (51,53) The game ball housed in (S) The rotating member (41) The shunt chamber with the rotation of (34) To the first ball passage (37) Or second ball passage (39) Ball distribution member to be passed through (30) Is arranged,
The first ball passage (37) 1st ball exit (37b) Or second ball passage (39) 2nd ball exit (39b) To the ball taxiway (24,27) Game balls (S) Configured to pass through,
Said diversion chamber (34) Ball entrance (34a) Is a vertical line passing through its center (X1) Is the rotating member (41) Is provided at a position that changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of
The ball entrance (34a) The rotating member in (41) Vertical line passing through the center of rotation (X2) The rotating member from one opening edge close to (41) Shaft part (42) Length dimension up to (L2) The game ball (S) Is set smaller than the diameter dimension of the ball entrance (34a) Rotating member in (41) Vertical line passing through the center of rotation (X2) Rotating member from the other opening edge separated from (41) Shaft part (42) Length dimension up to (L1) The game ball (S) It is characterized by being set larger than the diameter dimension.
[0011]
In addition, in order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and to achieve the intended purpose suitably, a decorative member comprising a ball distribution member according to another invention of the present application,
The game board (J) Game areas defined by (I) Arranged in the game area (I) Prize-winning equipment provided in (11) A game ball towards (S) Ball guideway to guide (24,27) The body (twenty one) A decorative member formed on the inside lower part of
The body (twenty one) In addition,
The game area (I) Game balls flowing down (S) The ball entrance (32a) Through the ball (32) And the ball introduction path (32) Communicating and connecting to the downstream side of the (34a) Through the game balls (S) Branching chamber (34) And the diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The 1st ball exit (37b) 1st ball passage to be taken out from (37) And the diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The second ball exit (39b) 2nd ball passage to be taken out from (39) And the diversion chamber (34) The shunting chamber is rotatably arranged in the shunting chamber. (34) The game ball flowing into the (S) Multiple receiving parts that can be accommodated individually (51,53) And the receiving part (51,53) Game balls housed in (S) Rotating member rotated by its own weight (41) And the receiving portion (51,53) The game ball housed in (S) The rotating member (41) The shunt chamber with the rotation of (34) To the first ball passage (37) Or second ball passage (39) Ball distribution member to be passed through (30) Is arranged,
The first ball passage (37) 1st ball exit (37b) Or second ball passage (39) 2nd ball exit (39b) To the ball taxiway (24,27) Game balls (S) Configured to pass through,
Said diversion chamber (34) Ball entrance (34a) Is a vertical line passing through its center (X1) Is the rotating member (41) Is provided at a position that changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of
Said diversion chamber (34) The ball entrance (34a) 1st inner surface across (35) And second inner surface (36) And haveThe ball entrance(34a) Vertical line passing through the center of (X1) Against the shaft (42) 1st inner surface located on the opposite side to (35) From shaft (42) The length dimension up to the game ball (S) The diameter of the ball inlet and (34a) Vertical line passing through the center of (X1) Against shaft (42) Second inner surface located on the side (36) From shaft (42) The length of the game ball (S) The ball entrance is set smaller than the diameter of (34a) From shunt chamber (34) Game balls that flowed into (S) Is the second arc surface (36) It is configured not to enter the side.
[0012]
Furthermore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and to achieve the intended purpose suitably, a decorative member comprising a ball distribution member according to still another invention of the present application,
The game board (J) Game areas defined by (I) Arranged in the game area (I) Prize-winning equipment provided in (11) A game ball towards (S) Ball guideway to guide (24,27) The body (twenty one) A decorative member formed on the inside lower part of
The body (twenty one) In addition,
The game area (I) Game balls flowing down (S) The ball entrance (32a) Through the ball (32) And the ball introduction path (32) Communicating and connecting to the downstream side of the (34a) Through the game balls (S) Branching chamber (34) And the diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The 1st ball exit (37b) From the body (twenty one) The first ball passage that goes out to the inside lower part of (37) And the diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The second ball exit (39b) From the body (twenty one) 2nd ball passage to let go inside the lower part of (39) And the diversion chamber (34) The shunting chamber is rotatably arranged in the shunting chamber. (34) The game ball flowing into the (S) Multiple receiving parts that can be accommodated individually (51,53) And the receiving part (51,53) Game balls housed in (S) Rotating member rotated by its own weight (41) And the receiving portion (51,53) The game ball housed in (S) The rotating member (41) The shunt chamber with the rotation of (34) To the first ball passage (37) Or second ball passage (39) Ball distribution member to be passed through (30) Is arranged,
The ball guide path is the first ball path (37) 1st ball exit (37b) 1st ball taxiway connected to (twenty four) And the second ball passage (39) 2nd ball exit (37b) 2nd ball taxiway connected to (27) And consist of
The first ball passage (37) Through the first ball taxiway (twenty four) The game ball to go to (S) The prize-winning equipment (11) Winning probability and the second ball passage (39) Through the second ball taxiway (27) Game balls to go to (S) Prize-winning equipment (11) With the possibility to make a difference in the winning probability to
Said diversion chamber (34) Ball entrance (34a) Is a vertical line passing through its center (X1) Is the rotating member (41) Is provided at a position that changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of
The ball entrance (34a) The rotating member in (41) Vertical line passing through the center of rotation (X2) The rotating member from one opening edge close to (41) Shaft part (42) Length dimension up to (L2) The game ball (S) Is set smaller than the diameter dimension of the ball entrance (34a) Rotating member in (41) Vertical line passing through the center of rotation (X2) Rotating member from the other opening edge separated from (41) Shaft part (42) Length dimension up to (L1) The game ball (S) It is characterized by being set larger than the diameter dimension.
[0013]
Furthermore, in order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and to achieve the intended purpose suitably, a decorative member comprising a ball distribution member according to still another invention of the present application,
The game board (J) Game areas defined by (I) Arranged in the game area (I) Prize-winning equipment provided in (11) A game ball towards (S) Ball guideway to guide (24,27) The body (twenty one) A decorative member formed on the inside lower part of
The body (twenty one) In addition,
The game area (I) Game balls flowing down (S) The ball entrance (32a) Through the ball (32) And the ball introduction path (32) Communicating and connecting to the downstream side of the (34a) Through the game balls (S) Branching chamber (34) And the diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The 1st ball exit (37b) From the body (twenty one) The first ball passage that goes out to the inside lower part of (37) And the diversion chamber (34) Connected to the shunt chamber (34) The game ball flowing in from (S) The second ball exit (39b) From the body (twenty one) 2nd ball passage to let go inside the lower part of (39) And the diversion chamber (34) The shunting chamber is rotatably arranged in the shunting chamber. (34) The game ball flowing into the (S) Multiple receiving parts that can be accommodated individually (51,53) And the receiving part (51,53) Game balls housed in (S) Rotating member rotated by its own weight (41) And the receiving portion (51,53) The game ball housed in (S) The rotating member (41) The shunt chamber with the rotation of (34) To the first ball passage (37) Or second ball passage (39) Ball distribution member to be passed through (30) Is arranged,
The ball guide path is the first ball path (37) 1st ball exit (37b) 1st ball taxiway connected to (twenty four) And the second ball passage (39) 2nd ball exit (37b) 2nd ball taxiway connected to (27) And consist of
The first ball passage (37) Through the first ball taxiway (twenty four) The game ball to go to (S) Of the abovePrize-winning equipment(11) Winning probability and the second ball passage (39) Through the second ball taxiway (27) Game balls to go to (S) Prize-winning equipment (11) With the possibility to make a difference in the winning probability to
Said diversion chamber (34) Ball entrance (34a) Is a vertical line passing through its center (X1) Is the rotating member (41) Is provided at a position that changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of
Said diversion chamber (34) The ball entrance (34a) 1st inner surface across (35) And second inner surface (36) And the ball entrance (34a) Vertical line passing through the center of (X1) Against the shaft (42) 1st inner surface located on the opposite side to (35) From shaft (42) The length dimension up to the game ball (S) The diameter of the ball inlet and (34a) Vertical line passing through the center of (X1) Against shaft (42) Second inner surface located on the side (36) From shaft (42) The length of the game ball (S) The ball entrance is set smaller than the diameter of (34a) From shunt chamber (34) Game balls that flowed into (S) Is the second arc surface (36) It is configured not to enter the side.
[0027]
[Action]
  According to the present invention, the game ball that has flowed into the diversion chamber of the ball distribution member is passed through either the first ball passage or the second ball passage along with the rotation of the rotation member. It becomes complicated and the interest of the game is increased. In addition, it is difficult to predict the behavior of a game ball that circulates through a ball distribution member, so that the game effect will not be monotonous..
[0028]
  Also, MinutesBy providing a vertical line passing through the center of the sphere inlet of the flow chamber at a position that changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotating member, the game ball that has flowed into the diversion chamber is brought into contact with the rotating member in a specific direction. Thus, the rotating member can be smoothly rotated in a certain direction.. SoThen, by arranging the ball distribution member on a decorative member close to a prize-winning tool that attracts the player's interest, the interest of the game is further enhanced.
[0029]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, the ball distribution member according to the present invention and the decorative member provided with the ball distribution member will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by giving preferred examples. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine will be described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the gaming machine may be an arrange ball machine or the like. Further, in this embodiment, front / rear and left / right are designated in a state in which the game board J is viewed from the front side as shown in FIG.
[0030]
(About game board)
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board J provided in the pachinko machine according to the embodiment is provided with a rail 10 which is curved in a substantially circular shape on the board surface. A game area I is defined. Then, by operating an operation handle (not shown) provided in the pachinko machine, a pachinko ball (game ball) S stored in an upper ball tray (not shown) is moved along the rail 10 into the game area. It is configured to be driven into I and flow down the region I.
[0031]
On the board surface in the game area I, a start winning tool (winning tool) 11 capable of detecting a pachinko ball S with a switch is arranged slightly in the middle of the center, and immediately above the start winning tool 11. A decoration member 20 formed in a large frame shape for decorating the game board J is disposed, and a large electric prize-winning device M is disposed immediately below the start winning tool 11. In addition, a symbol display device K faces the opening 21a, which will be described later, established in the decorative member 20 from behind, and a symbol combination game is developed corresponding to the winning of the pachinko ball S to the starting prize 11 When the symbols stop at a predetermined combination, a big hit state advantageous to the player is achieved. In the game area I of the game board J, a large number of nails 12 for driving the pachinko ball S to the start winning tool 11 and the winning device M are provided. Moreover, the code | symbol 16 in FIG. 1 shows an out port. Furthermore, on both the left and right sides of the start winning tool 11 and the winning device M, there are arranged the lighting devices 14 and 14 whose irradiation pattern is changed and controlled according to the gaming state.
[0032]
The winning device M is a large winning device in which the opening operation condition is given to the “big hit” established in the symbol combination game, and a door-shaped opening / closing plate 18 provided to the special winning device 17 is provided. Based on the set drive conditions for the rear electromagnetic solenoid, the normal closed state is changed to the open state, and a large number of prize balls are paid out according to the winning of the pachinko ball S. Note that a count switch for a safe ball and a special switch for continuing the opening operation are incorporated in the rear side of the special prize device 17 (none of them are shown). Further, on the left and right sides of the winning device M, there are provided normal winning tools 19, 19.
[0033]
(About decorative members)
As shown in FIG. 1, the decorative member 20 is arranged in the approximate center of the game area I, and is attached to a horizontally long frame-shaped main body (main body) 21 occupying most of the horizontal direction of the area. In addition to the arrangement of the parts, an opening 21a is formed at a substantially central position of the frame-shaped main body 21 with which the symbol display device K is aligned. As shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped main body 21 is provided with a decorative portion 22a exposed on the front side of the game board J and a rear side of the decorative portion 22a, and a light emitting body such as an LED (not shown). Etc.), and the decoration 22a is inserted into the game board J from the front side when the base part 22b is inserted into the mounting hole (not shown) provided in the game board J from the front side. Screwed to J. In addition, at a position below the frame-shaped main body 21 (decorating portion 22a), a ball discharge path 21b that opens to the front side is located at the position facing the upper side of the starting prize-winning tool 11 (substantially central position of the frame-shaped main body 21). The pachinko balls S that pass through the ball discharge path 21 b flow down toward the start winning tool 11. It should be noted that substantially all of the pachinko balls S that have passed through the ball discharge path 21b are set to win the starting prize-winning tool 11.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 2 or 3, a ball distribution member 30 that allows distribution of pachinko balls S flowing down the game area I is provided on the inner left side (inner peripheral left edge) of the frame-shaped main body 21. It is arranged. In addition, on the inner lower part (inner peripheral lower edge) of the frame-shaped main body 21, a pachinko ball S that has passed from the ball distribution member 30, or a pachinko ball that has been launched into the game area I and turned by the nail 12. A first sphere guide path 24 and a second sphere guide path 27 through which the sphere S can directly flow are formed in a front-rear relationship.
[0035]
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the first sphere guide path 24 is formed to undulate in the vertical direction on the front side of the inner peripheral lower edge portion of the frame-shaped main body 21, and is formed in the sphere distribution member 30. The first sphere passage 37 (described later) is connected to a first sphere outlet 37b. In addition, the first ball guide path 24 is inclined downward as it goes rightward from the connection portion with the first ball outlet 37b, and then reverses and inclines upward to be substantially at the center position (the upper position of the start winning tool 11). ), And is formed symmetrically about the approximate center position (see FIG. 1). 1 to 5, a ball discharge port 21c of the ball discharge path 21b is formed below a substantially central position where the first ball guide path 24 swells upward. Then, at the lowest position in the first ball guide path 24 (on the left and right sides of the starting prize-winning tool 11 at a displacement point that is displaced from the lower inclination to the upper inclination), the first discharge portions 25a and 25a that are inclined forward. Is formed so that the pachinko ball S can flow out to the front side (game area I) of the game board J from the first discharge parts 25a, 25a. In addition, a second discharge portion 25b that is inclined rearward toward a gap 29, which will be described later, is formed at the uppermost position (substantially central position) of the first sphere guide path 24, and the pachinko ball S passes through the gap 29. Through the ball discharge path 21b. A first flange 24 a extending upward is formed at a portion of the front end edge of the first ball guiding path 24 where the first discharge portions 25 a and 25 a are not formed. That is, the pachinko ball S flowing through the first ball guide path 24 flows out from the first discharge part 25a, 25a or the second discharge part 25b in the front-rear direction.
[0036]
For this reason, the pachinko sphere S moving along the first sphere guide path 24 reciprocates left and right along the first sphere guide path 24, and when the momentum is attenuated by the first sphere discharge portions 25a and 25a, The pachinko ball S falls from the first ball discharge portions 25a, 25a to the front side of the game board J, contacts the nail 24 placed on the game board J, changes the flow direction, and the start winning tool 11, It flows down toward the normal winning device 19 or the out port 16. Accordingly, most of the pachinko balls S moving on the first ball guide path 24 fall from the first discharge portions 25a and 25a, and the start winning of the pachinko balls S moving on the first ball guide path 24 is achieved. The winning probability for the ingredient 11 is low.
[0037]
On the other hand, the second ball guide path 27 is formed on the rear side of the first ball guide path 24 as shown in FIGS. The first guide portion 28a and the second guide portion 28b are formed symmetrically at a required interval apart at a position above the tool 11. The gap 29 formed between the first guide portion 28a and the second guide portion 28b communicates with the ball discharge path 21b. The first guide portion 28a is connected to a second sphere outlet 39b of a second sphere passage 39 (described later) formed in the sphere distribution member 30, and from a connection portion with the second sphere outlet 39b. As it goes to the right, it inclines downward at a constant angle and reaches the gap 29. Accordingly, the pachinko ball S that has passed from the second ball passage 39 to the second ball guide path 27 (first guide portion 28a) passes through the gap 29 from the end of the first guide portion 28a. It flows into 21b and is guided toward the start winning tool 11.
[0038]
A second flange 27 a is formed on the front end edge of the second sphere guide path 27 over substantially the entire length thereof, and the pachinko sphere S flowing through the second sphere guide path 27 is connected to the first sphere guide path 24. And falling to the front side of the game board J is prevented. Therefore, most of the pachinko balls S moving on the second ball guiding path 27 pass through the ball discharge path 21 b and are guided toward the start winning tool 11. In other words, the winning probability from the second ball guiding path 27 to the starting winning tool 11 is set to be higher than the winning probability from the first ball guiding path 24 to the starting winning tool 11. A flange 27a is not formed on the front side of the gap 29, and the pachinko ball S is allowed to pass from the second discharge portion 25 of the first ball guide path 24 to the ball discharge path 21b. It has become.
[0039]
(About sphere distribution members)
As shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 6, or FIG. 7, the ball distribution member 30 is disposed on the front half 31 formed of a transparent resin that can be seen through from the front side of the game board J, and behind the front half 31. The base portion 22b of the decorative member 20 is in contact with the rear side of the latter half body 38. The front half 31 includes a ball introduction path 32 that communicates with the game area I through a ball inlet 32 a that opens forward at the upper left position of the frame-shaped main body 21, and a downstream side of the ball introduction path 32. The branch chamber 34 communicated and connected to the branch chamber 34 via the ball inlet 34a, and the branch chamber 34 connected to the branch chamber 34 via the first ball outlet 37a and the game area I (of the frame-shaped main body 21) via the first ball outlet 37b. A first spherical passage 37 is defined which opens to the inner lower portion and extends in the vertical direction. Further, first and second receiving portions 51 and 53 capable of individually accommodating pachinko balls S are formed in the flow dividing chamber 34, and the weight of the game ball S accommodated in the receiving portions 51 and 53 is reduced. A rotating member 41 that is rotated by is arranged.
[0040]
On the other hand, the latter half 38 is aligned with the rear of the front half 31 and is connected to the branch chamber 34 through the second bulb outlet 39a opened to the rear of the branch chamber 34. A second ball passage 39 that opens to the game area I (inner lower portion of the frame-shaped main body 21) is defined. The first ball guide path 24 is connected to the first ball outlet 37b of the first ball path 37, and the second ball guide path 27 is connected to the second ball outlet 39b of the second ball path 39. It comes to be connected.
[0041]
That is, in the ball distribution member 30, the pachinko ball S flowing down the game area I enters the ball introduction path 32 through the ball inlet 32a, and from the ball introduction path 32 through the ball passage 34a. The pachinko ball S that has flowed into the flow dividing chamber 34 is accommodated in the first receiving portion 51 or the second receiving portion 53 of the rotating member 41. The pachinko balls S accommodated in the receiving portions 51 and 53 are moved along the first ball passage 37a through the first ball passage 37a or the second ball passage 39a in accordance with the rotation of the rotating member 41. Alternatively, after passing through one of the second ball passages 39, it passes through the first ball guide passage 24 or the second ball guide passage 27. A guide piece 21d that extends from the outside of the frame-shaped main body 21 toward the ball inlet 32a of the ball introduction path 32 is formed on the front surface of the frame-shaped main body 21, and flows down the game area I. The pachinko ball S to be guided is guided to the ball inlet 32a (see FIG. 3).
[0042]
Thus, the decorative member 20 provided with the ball distribution member 30 in the present embodiment introduces a ball into the frame-shaped main body 21 through which the pachinko ball S flowing down the game area I passes through the ball inlet 32a. A flow path 32 is connected to the lower side of the ball introduction path 32 and is connected to a flow dividing chamber 34 into which the pachinko ball S flows through a ball inlet 34 a, and is extended in the vertical direction to be communicated below the flow dividing chamber 34. A first sphere passage 37 for connecting the pachinko sphere S flowing in from the diversion chamber 34 through the first sphere outlet 37b, and formed in the rear of the first sphere passage 37 and connected to the diversion chamber 34. The pachinko ball S that has flowed in from the flow dividing chamber 34 is passed through the second ball outlet 39b, and a second ball passage 39 is rotatably disposed in the flow dividing chamber 34, and flows into the flow dividing chamber 34. The pachinko balls S that can be accommodated individually And the rotating member 41 rotated by the weight of the pachinko sphere S accommodated in the accepting portions 51, 53, and the pachinko sphere S accommodated in the accepting portions 51, 53. The ball circulation member 30 is disposed to allow the rotation member 41 to pass from the flow dividing chamber 34 to either the first ball passage 37 or the second ball passage 39 as the rotation member 41 rotates. A first sphere guide path 24 that is undulated in the direction and is connected to a first sphere outlet 37b of the first sphere path 37 that extends in the vertical direction, and is formed on the rear side of the first sphere guide path 24. The second ball guide path 27 is connected to the second ball outlet 39b of the second ball passage 39.
[0043]
(About the shunt room)
Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the flow dividing chamber 34 sandwiches the spherical inlet 34 a and the first spherical outlet 37 a that are spaced apart from each other above and below the circumference of the flow dividing chamber 34. The first arc surface (first inner surface) 35 and the second arc surface (second inner surface) 36 formed concentrically are defined. A length dimension from the first arc surface 35 defining the left side surface of the flow dividing chamber 34 to a cylindrical portion (shaft portion) 42 described later of the rotating member 41 is set larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball S. At the same time, the length dimension from the second arc surface 36 defining the right side surface of the flow dividing chamber 34 to the cylindrical portion 42 is set smaller than the diameter of the pachinko ball S. Also, the opening edge of the ball inlet 34a where the second arc surface 36 and the ball introduction path 32 are connected is the center point of the first and second arc surfaces 35, 36 (rotation shaft 41a described later). The opening edge of the first spherical outlet 37a that faces upward and communicates with the first circular arc surface 35 and the first spherical passage 37 is below the center point of the first and second circular arc surfaces 35 and 36. I'm here. Furthermore, a support portion 40 that pivotally supports the rotating shaft 41a is formed at a position aligned with the center point of the first and second arcuate surfaces 35, 36 in the latter half body 38, and the flow dividing chamber 34 of the rotating shaft 41a is formed. The rotating member 41 is rotatably arranged on the front side facing the front. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7, a vertical line X passing through the center of the ball entrance 34a.₁Is displaced in the radial direction (left direction) from the rotation center of the rotating member 41 and passes through the center of the first ball outlet 37a._ThreeHowever, it is displaced in the radial direction (right direction) from the rotation center of the rotating member 41. The front end portion of the rotating shaft 41a is inserted into a support hole 34c formed in a front plate 34b that defines the front side of the flow dividing chamber 34, and the rotating shaft 41a is rotated by the support portion 40 and the support hole 34c. Supports movable.
[0044]
That is, as shown in FIG. 7, a vertical line X passing through the center of the ball inlet 34a of the flow dividing chamber 34.₁The first arc surface 35 is located on the opposite side of the rotating member 41 from the cylindrical portion 42, and the vertical line X₁On the other hand, the second arc surface 36 is located on the cylindrical portion 42 side. In other words, the vertical line X passing through the rotation center of the rotating member 41 at the ball entrance 34a.₂A length dimension L from one open end edge close to the cylindrical portion 42 of the rotating member 41₂Is set to be smaller than the diameter dimension of the pachinko ball S, and a vertical line X passing through the rotation center of the rotating member 41 at the ball passage 34a.₂Dimension L from the other opening edge that is spaced apart from the cylinder to the cylindrical portion 42 of the rotating member 41₁Is set to be larger than the diameter dimension of the pachinko sphere S. Thereby, the pachinko sphere S that has flowed into the flow dividing chamber 34 from the ball inlet 34a is prevented from entering between the second arcuate surface 36 and the cylindrical portion 42, and the pachinko sphere arrived from the ball inlet 34a. S contacts the receiving portions 51 and 53 located on the left side of the cylindrical portion 42 in the rotating member 41, and the rotating member 41 is always urged in the same direction and rotated counterclockwise (FIG. 8A). (See (b)).
[0045]
(About rotating members)
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the rotating member 41 includes a cylindrical portion 42 in which a shaft hole 42 a through which the rotating shaft 41 a is inserted and a circumferential portion of the cylindrical portion 42 spaced apart by a predetermined interval. Four receiving portions that are basically composed of partition members 43a, 43b, and 43c formed at locations, and that accommodate pachinko balls S flowing from the ball inlets 34a between the partition members 43a, 43b, and 43c. 51 and 53 are defined. In the rotating member 41 of the embodiment, the first receiving portion 51 is defined at one place and the second receiving portion 53 is defined at three places. As described above, the distance between the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 42 and the first arcuate surface 35 is set to be larger than the diameter dimension of the pachinko ball S, and the pachinko balls accommodated in the receiving portions 51 and 53 are set. S is not clogged.
[0046]
Here, the first receiving portion 51 is formed with an auxiliary plate 45 that connects the front end portions of the adjacent partition members 43a and 43b, and each of the second receiving portions 53 has an adjacent partition member 43a and 43b. A restricting plate (restricting means) 44 is formed that connects the rear end edges of 43c (43b, 43c) (43c, 43c) and restricts the pachinko ball S from passing out to the second ball outlet 39a. In addition, the first receiving portion 51 is defined, and when the first receiving portion 51 is positioned below the ball inlet 34a, the partition wall member 43a facing the ball inlet 34a includes the partition member 43a. Guide ribs (guide means) 46 for allowing the pachinko balls S accommodated in the first receiving portion 51 to pass out toward the second ball passage 39 are formed. That is, when the pachinko ball S that has flowed into the flow dividing chamber 34 is accommodated in the first receiving portion 51, it is guided by the guide rib 46 and passes through the second ball passage 39, and the second ball passage 39. When it is accommodated in the receiving portion 53, the restriction plate 44 restricts the passage to the second ball passage 39 and the passage to the first ball passage 37.
[0047]
The rotating member 41 is eccentric in its center of gravity toward the first receiving portion 51 where the guide rib 46 is formed with respect to the rotating center of the rotating member 41, and the rotating member 41 is in a stationary state. , The first receiving portion 51 is always directed downward, so that the pachinko sphere S that passes through the ball inlet 34 a is difficult to enter the first receiving portion 51. Further, radial end edges of the partition members 43a, 43b, and 43c are located on the inner side of the restriction plate 44, and the partition members 43a, 43b, and 43c, and the first and second arcuate surfaces 35 and 36. The pachinko ball S is prevented from being bitten in between. Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the radial edge of the partition wall member 43 b (the edge spaced apart from the cylindrical portion 42) that defines the rear side of the rotation member 41 in the first receiving portion 51 in the rotation direction. Part) is formed with an inclined part 47 inclined toward the second receiving part 53 as it goes from the edge part toward the cylindrical part 42, and the pachinko ball S that has entered the flow dividing chamber 34 is When contacting the inclined portion 47, the rotating member 41 is rotated counterclockwise and the pachinko ball S is guided to the second receiving portion 53 side. Furthermore, notches 48 and 48 are formed in the restricting plate 44 positioned radially outward of the partition members 43a and 43b that define the first receiving portion 51, and the pachinko ball S rotates. It is comprised so that the impact at the time of contacting the member 41 may be disperse | distributed. Furthermore, a chamfered portion 49 is formed on the front surface side of the outer peripheral edge portion of the regulating plate 44 so as to guide the pachinko ball S to the second receiving portion 53 side.
[0048]
[Effect of the embodiment]
Next, the operation of the ball distribution member according to the present embodiment and the decorative member provided with the ball distribution member will be described.
[0049]
Based on the operation of the operation handle, pachinko balls S stored in the upper ball dish are launched one by one, and the pachinko balls S move along the rail 10 to reach the upper part of the game area I. The pachinko ball S flows down on the surface of the game board J while changing the direction by the nails 24, and the start winning tool 11 in FIG. 1, the special winning tool 17 of the winning device M, the ordinary winning tools 19, 19 and the like. A pachinko game is performed that is divided into a safe ball that enters and an out ball that is collected at the out port 16. At this time, when the pachinko ball S wins the starting prize 11, a desired symbol combination game is developed on the symbol display device K, and there is a sense of expectation that a “hit” advantageous to the player will be established. A game is played. Accordingly, the first ball guide path 24 and the second ball guide path 27 that can guide the pachinko ball S toward the starting prize-winning tool 11 are formed in the vicinity of the symbol display device K that the player watches. Thus, the player's interest in passing the pachinko ball S into the start winning tool 11 is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.
[0050]
When the game area I flows down, the pachinko ball S that has arrived at the guide piece 21d provided on the decorative member 20 moves along the guide piece 21d and moves from the ball inlet 32a of the ball distribution member 30. While passing through the sphere introduction path 32, it moves along the sphere introduction path 32 and is guided to the diversion chamber 34. The pachinko ball S that has flowed into the flow dividing chamber 34 is accommodated in the first or second receiving portion 51, 53 of the rotating member 41, and the rotating member 41 rotates counterclockwise due to its own weight. At the same time, it passes through either the first ball passage 37 or the second ball passage 39 according to the received receiving portions 51 and 53. When the pachinko sphere S passes through the first sphere passage 37, the pachinko sphere S passes through the first sphere guide path 24, and when the pachinko sphere S passes through the second sphere passage 39, It passes through the second ball guide path 27.
[0051]
In this way, it is not determined by the momentum of the pachinko sphere S that has just passed through the sphere distribution member 30 whether the pachinko sphere S passes through the first or second ball passages 37, 39, and the rotating member Since the pachinko sphere S is distributed to each of the ball passages 37 and 39 with the rotation of 41, the behavior of the pachinko sphere S becomes complicated and prediction becomes difficult. That is, since the interest in the behavior of the pachinko ball S passed through the ball distribution member 30 is increased, the interest in the game is further improved, and the production mode can be diversified. And the winning probability of the pachinko ball S passing through the first ball guiding path 24 or the second ball guiding path 27 to the starting prize-winning tool 11 is different, and depending on which ball guiding path 24, 27 is passed through. Since the player's profits are greatly different, the player's attention can be more attracted to the behavior of the pachinko ball S, and various game effects can be achieved. Further, since the rotating member 41 is rotated by the weight of the pachinko ball S without using a special driving device, the ball circulation member 30 can be reduced in size and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. it can.
[0052]
Since the first receiving portion 51 is formed with a guide rib 46 that guides the pachinko ball S through the second ball passage 39 (second ball guide path 27), the first receiving portion 51 The pachinko ball S accommodated in 51 can be surely let out toward the second ball passage 39. Further, the second receiving portion 53 is formed with a restricting plate 44 for restricting the pachinko ball S from passing into the second ball passage 39 (second ball guide path 27). The pachinko ball S accommodated in the portion 53 is prevented from passing to the second ball passage 39 and can be surely passed to the first ball passage 37. Accordingly, the pachinko ball S can be passed through the corresponding ball passages 37 and 39 according to the first or second receiving portions 51 and 53 containing the pachinko ball S, and a game can be performed under certain conditions. There is no loss of player expectations. Furthermore, since the inside of the flow dividing chamber 34 in which the rotating member 41 is disposed is configured to be visible from the front side, the player can store the pachinko ball S in any of the receiving portions 51 and 53. It is possible to enjoy the movement of the rotating member 41 and the pachinko ball S.
[0053]
Further, by decentering the position of the center of gravity of the rotating member 41, the first receiving portion 51 is always positioned downward in the stationary state, and the pachinko sphere S that first passes into the flow dividing chamber 34 is The second receiving portion 53 accommodates the first ball passage 37. On the other hand, when the second pachinko ball S flows into the flow dividing chamber 34 before the rotating member 41 stops, it is accommodated in either the first or second receiving portion 51, 53 at that timing. The That is, it is determined by chance which of the first receiving portion 51 and the second receiving portion 53 is accommodated, so that there is no uniform game effect.
[0054]
Vertical line X passing through the center of the ball passage 34a of the flow dividing chamber 34₁Is configured to shift in the radial direction (leftward) from the rotation center of the rotating member 41, so that the pachinko sphere S that has flowed into the flow dividing chamber 34 from the ball inlet 34 a is a cylinder in the rotating member 41. 8A and 8B, the partition members 43a, 43b and 43c are moved downward by the dead weight of the pachinko ball S as shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b). By pressing, the rotating member 41 is rotated in a predetermined direction (counterclockwise). That is, since the pachinko balls S are not accommodated in the receiving portions 51 and 53 located on the right side of the cylindrical portion 42 in the rotating member 41, the rotating member 41 is positioned on the right side of the cylindrical portion 42 when the rotating member 41 rotates counterclockwise. The pachinko balls S are accommodated in the receiving portions 51 and 53, and the operation of the rotating member 41 is not delayed. Thus, since the rotating member 41 can be urged by the pachinko ball S only in a predetermined direction, the rotating member 41 can be smoothly rotated.
[0055]
Further, a vertical line X passing through the center of rotation of the rotating member 41₂The length L from the opening edge of the ball inlet 34a adjacent to the cylindrical portion 42 of the rotating member 41₂Is set smaller than the diameter of the pachinko sphere S, the pachinko sphere S that has flowed into the flow dividing chamber 34 is accommodated in the receiving portions 51 and 53 in a direction that biases the rotating member 41 in the opposite direction. Therefore, it can be more reliably rotated in a certain direction. Since the rotating shaft 41a is supported at the front and rear two points by the support portion 40 and the support hole 34c, the rotating shaft 41a is deformed over time, and each partition member 43a, 43b and 43c do not come into contact with the first arc surface 35, the second arc surface 36, etc., and there is no problem with the rotation of the rotating member 41.
[0056]
And since each partition member 43a, 43b, 43c of the said rotation member 41 is formed in the inner area | region of the said control board 44, the pachinko ball S which penetrated into the flow dividing chamber 34 is said partition member 43a, 43b, 43c and the first arcuate surface 35 can be prevented from being caught, and the rotating member 41 can be smoothly rotated. In addition, the slant portion 47 is formed at the radial end edge of the partition member 43b on the rear side in the rotational direction that defines the first receiving portion 51, so that the pachinko sphere S is accommodated in the second receiving portion 53. The rate will be higher and the frustration of the player will be encouraged, making the game more interesting.
[0057]
The rotating member 41 is assembled in the flow dividing chamber 34 so that the rotating member 41 can be integrally handled as the ball circulation member 30. Therefore, the attaching / detaching operation of the ball circulation member 30 can be easily performed. It is possible to do.
[0058]
[Example of change]
In addition, as a shape and arrangement | positioning location of a ball | bowl distribution | circulation member, it is not restricted to the thing of an Example, A various change is possible. For example, the ball distribution member is provided on the left side of the decorative member, but may be provided on the upper portion of the decorative member. In this case, the first ball passage and the second ball passage of the ball distribution member are formed along the opening of the decorative member, and the game ball is guided to the first ball guide path or the second ball guide path. do it. Further, although the four receiving portions are formed on the rotating member, any member may be used as long as two or more receiving portions are formed. Furthermore, although the second receiving portion that allows the first ball passage to pass through is formed more than the first receiving portion, the first receiving portion may be formed in a larger amount. Furthermore, the first spherical passage and the second spherical passage are not limited to be formed in the front-rear relationship, and the left-right positional relationship and the both spherical passages may be formed apart from each other. In the embodiment, the entire ball circulation member is formed of a resin that can be seen through, but at least a part of the flow dividing chamber is formed of a member that can be seen through so that the rotating member can be viewed from the front side of the game board. If configured, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
[0059]
The guide means to the ball passage formed in the rotating member is not limited to the embodiment, and for example, the partition member may be inclined or formed in a curved shape, and a game ball is designated as a specific ball passage. It is possible to employ various means that can guide the user toward the destination. In addition, the rotating member in the embodiment is configured such that the position of the center of gravity is eccentric with respect to the rotation center of the rotating member. However, the position of the center of gravity of the rotating member may be configured to coincide with the rotation center. That is, when the position of the center of gravity of the rotating member is decentered with respect to the center of rotation, the specific receiving portion is always positioned downward in the stationary state of the rotating member. The game balls are passed through a ball path other than the specific one, and only the second and subsequent game balls that have continuously entered the flow dividing chamber while the rotating member is rotating pass through the specific ball passage from the specific receiving portion. A possibility arises. On the other hand, when the position of the center of gravity of the rotating member coincides with the center of rotation, when the rotating member rotated by the game ball stops, the specific receiving portion is not positioned in a certain direction. Since the stop position is random, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for stopping at a position where the specific receiving unit can accommodate the game ball. In addition, since the receiving portion of the game ball that has entered the diversion chamber with the rotating member stationary is changed according to the stopped state of the rotating member, the behavior of the game ball that has first entered the diversion chamber Becomes complicated, and the fun of the game can be increased. In addition, the rotating member in a state in which the receiving portion for allowing the game ball to pass through the ball passage communicating with the ball guide path that guides the game ball toward the winning tool with high probability is positioned toward the ball entrance of the branch chamber. When the player is stationary, the player's sense of expectation for the passage of the game ball into the ball distribution member is further increased, and the interest of the game can be further increased.
[0060]
In addition, the opening edge of the ball passage that communicates with the flow dividing chamber and the ball introduction path is formed on a vertical line that passes through the rotation center of the rotating member, but the vertical passage that passes through the center of the ball passage. If the line is formed at a position that changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotating member, the rotating member can be smoothly rotated only in a predetermined direction, and the game balls can be prevented from being clogged in the flow dividing chamber. Further, the flow dividing chamber is defined by the arc-shaped first arc surface and the second arc surface, but from the opening edge of the spherical entrance close to the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the rotating member. The length of the rotating member up to the cylindrical portion is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and from the opening edge of the ball entrance that is separated from the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the rotating member, the rotating member 41 If the length dimension to the cylindrical portion 42 is set to be larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball, the shape of the inner surface of the flow dividing chamber is not limited to an arc. The first and second ball outlets communicating the flow dividing chamber and the first and second ball passages are all formed on the peripheral surface or rear surface (one axial end surface) of the flow dividing chamber. Alternatively, the first ball outlet may be formed on the rear surface and the second ball outlet may be formed on the peripheral surface, contrary to the embodiment.
[0061]
And, as in the embodiment, not only the first and second ball guiding paths are formed in the decorative member, but at least one ball guiding path is formed, and the first ball passage or the second of the ball distribution member is formed. Even if one of the ball outlets of the ball passage is connected, it is possible to diversify the game as in the embodiment. In this case, the ball outlet of the ball passage that does not communicate with the ball guide path may be configured to open directly to the game area.
[0062]
Furthermore, in the embodiment, the winning probability of the game ball passing through the first ball guiding path located on the near side is determined as the winning probability of the game ball passing through the second ball guiding path located on the rear side. However, the winning probability of the game ball passing through the first ball guiding path may be set high. Furthermore, in the embodiment, the first receiving portion is formed to be smaller than the second receiving portion, and the proportion of game balls to be passed to the ball guiding path having a high winning probability is reduced, but the first receiving portion is increased. You may make it form. Furthermore, the game ball passing through the ball guide path can be configured to be guided to a normal winning tool, a special winning tool, or the like. The place where the ball distribution member is disposed is not limited to the decorative member, and can be disposed, for example, in a so-called ball bowl member disposed on the back side of the gaming machine or a required portion of the game board. It is possible to dispose at any part where circulates.
[0063]
【The invention's effect】
  As explained above, claim 1 of the present application.And 2According to the ball distribution member of the invention according to the present invention, the rotation member is rotated by the weight of the game ball so that the game ball passes through the first ball path or the second ball path. The size can be reduced and the manufacturing cost can be kept low..
[0064]
  Also,ballSince the game ball that has entered the shunt chamber through the entrance contacts the position displaced from the rotation center of the rotating member, the rotating member can be smoothly rotated in a predetermined direction. Furthermore, since the game ball that has entered the shunt chamber through the ball entrance can flow down in the shunt chamber only in a predetermined direction, the rotating member can be smoothly and smoothly rotated in the predetermined direction. Become.
[0065]
  Claims3 and 4According to the decorative member including the ball distribution member according to the invention, by disposing the ball distribution member on the decoration member that the player gazes at, the behavior of the game ball passing through the ball distribution member Can entertain. Further claims5 and 6According to the present invention, the player's profit varies greatly depending on whether the game ball passed through the ball distribution member is passed through the first or second ball guide path having different winning probabilities for the winning tool. Therefore, the player's interest in the distribution of the game balls in the ball distribution member is increased, the game interest can be further improved, and the game effects can be diversified.Further, regarding the decorative member including the ball distribution member of the invention according to claims 3 to 6, the game ball that has entered the diversion chamber from the ball entrance contacts the position displaced from the rotation center of the rotation member, and thus the rotation. The member can be smoothly rotated in a predetermined direction. Furthermore, since the game ball that has entered the shunting chamber from the ball entrance can flow down in the shunting chamber only in a predetermined direction, the rotating member can be smoothly and smoothly rotated in the predetermined direction. Become.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a decorative member according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part showing a decorative member and a ball distribution member according to an embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part showing first and second ball guide paths of a decorative member according to an embodiment, wherein (a) shows a movement mode of a game ball on the first ball guide path; ) Shows the movement mode of the game ball on the second ball guide path.
FIG. 5 is a longitudinal side view of a decorative member according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a side sectional view of a ball distribution member according to an embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a front view of the flow dividing chamber according to the embodiment.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are perspective views showing a rotating member according to an embodiment, in which FIG. 8A schematically shows a state in which a game ball is accommodated in a first receiving portion, and FIG. 8B shows a game in a second receiving portion. The state which accommodated the ball | bowl is shown roughly.
[Explanation of symbols]
  11 Starting prizes (winning equipment)
  21 Frame body (main body)
  24 1st ball taxiway
  27 Second ball taxiway
  32 ball introduction path
  32a ball entrance
  34 Branch room
  34a Ball entrance
  35 First circular arc surface (first inner surface)
  36 2nd circular arc surface (2nd inner surface)
  37 1st ball passage
  37b 1st ball exit (ball exit)
  39 Second ball passage
  39b Second ball exit (ball exit)
  41 Rotating member
  42 Cylindrical part (shaft part)
51 First receiving part
  53 Second receiving part
  I Game area
  J game board
  L₁  Length dimension from the other opening edge to the center of rotation (radius of the first arc surface)
  L₂  Length dimension from one opening edge to the center of rotation (radius of second arc surface)
  S Pachinko ball (game ball)
  X₁  Vertical line passing through the center of the ball entrance
  X₂  Vertical line passing through the center of rotation

Claims (6)

A ball distribution member disposed on a game board and allowing a drop distribution of game balls in a game area defined on the game board,
A ball introduction path for allowing game balls flowing down the game area to pass through the ball entrance;
A shunt chamber that is connected to the downstream side of the ball introduction path and into which the game ball flows through a ball inlet,
A first ball passage that is connected to the branch chamber, and allows the game ball that has flowed in from the branch chamber to pass from the ball outlet to the game area;
A second ball passage connected to the branch chamber and allowing the game ball flowing from the branch chamber to pass from the ball outlet to the game area;
It is rotatably arranged in the flow dividing chamber, and has a plurality of receiving portions that can individually receive the game balls flowing into the flow dividing chamber, and is rotated by the weight of the game balls received in the receiving portions. A rotating member
The game ball accommodated in the receiving portion is configured to pass through either the first ball passage or the second ball passage from the branch chamber as the rotation member rotates .
The spherical entrance of the branch chamber is provided at a position where a vertical line passing through the center of the shunt chamber changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotating member,
The length dimension from one opening end edge close to the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the rotating member at the ball entrance to the shaft portion of the rotating member is set smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball, The length dimension from the other opening edge that is separated from the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the rotating member at the ball entrance to the shaft portion of the rotating member is set larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball. A ball distribution member characterized by that.   A ball distribution member disposed on a game board and allowing a drop distribution of game balls in a game area defined on the game board;
  A ball introduction path for allowing game balls flowing down the game area to pass through the ball entrance;
  A shunting chamber that is connected to the downstream side of the ball introduction path and into which the game ball flows through the ball inlet,
  A first ball passage that is connected to the branch chamber and allows the game ball that has flowed in from the branch chamber to pass from the ball outlet to the game area;
  A second ball passage that is connected to the branch chamber, and allows the game ball that has flowed in from the branch chamber to pass from the ball outlet to the game area;
  It is rotatably arranged in the flow dividing chamber, and has a plurality of receiving portions that can individually receive the game balls flowing into the flow dividing chamber, and is rotated by the weight of the game balls received in the receiving portions. A rotating member
  The game ball accommodated in the receiving portion is configured to pass through either the first ball passage or the second ball passage from the branch chamber as the rotation member rotates.
  The spherical entrance of the branch chamber is provided at a position where a vertical line passing through the center of the shunt chamber changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotating member,
  The shunt chamber has a first inner surface and a second inner surface across the ball inlet, and is located on a side opposite to the shaft portion with respect to a vertical line passing through the center of the ball inlet. The length dimension from the inner surface to the shaft portion is set larger than the diameter of the game ball, and from the second inner surface to the shaft portion located on the shaft portion side with respect to the vertical line passing through the center of the ball entrance. The length dimension of the game ball is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball that has flowed into the branch chamber from the ball entrance is configured not to enter the second inner surface side.
A ball distribution member characterized by that. A decorative member that is disposed in a game area defined on the game board and has a ball guiding path that guides a game ball toward a winning tool provided in the game area at a lower inner side of the main body,
In the main body,
A ball introduction path through which a game ball flowing down the game area passes through a ball inlet, a branching chamber connected to the downstream side of the ball introduction path, and into which the game ball flows through the ball inlet; The game ball that is connected to the flow dividing chamber and is connected to the flow dividing chamber and the game ball that flows from the flow dividing chamber is connected to the first ball passage that allows the game ball that flows from the flow dividing chamber to pass through the first ball outlet. A second ball passage that is led out from the second ball outlet; and a plurality of receiving portions that are rotatably arranged in the branch chamber and that can individually accommodate the game balls flowing into the branch chamber; A rotating member that is rotated by the weight of the game ball accommodated in the receiving portion, and the game ball accommodated in the receiving portion is moved from the flow dividing chamber to the first ball passage or the second as the rotating member is rotated. A ball distribution member is provided for passing through one of the two ball paths;
The game ball passes through the ball guide path from the first ball outlet of the first ball passage or the second ball outlet of the second ball passage , and
The spherical entrance of the branch chamber is provided at a position where a vertical line passing through the center of the shunt chamber changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotating member,
The length dimension from one opening end edge close to the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the rotating member at the ball entrance to the shaft portion of the rotating member is set smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball, The length dimension from the other opening edge that is separated from the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the rotating member at the ball entrance to the shaft portion of the rotating member is set larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball. > A decorative member provided with a ball distribution member characterized by that.   A decorative member that is disposed in a game area defined on the game board and has a ball guiding path that guides a game ball toward a winning tool provided in the game area at a lower inner side of the main body,
  In the main body,
  A ball introduction path for allowing a game ball flowing down the game area to pass through a ball inlet, a branching chamber connected to the downstream side of the ball introduction path, and for allowing the game ball to flow through the ball inlet; The game ball that is connected to the flow dividing chamber and is connected to the flow dividing chamber, and is connected to the flow dividing chamber. A second ball passage that is led out from the second ball outlet; and a plurality of receiving portions that are rotatably arranged in the branch chamber and that can individually accommodate the game balls flowing into the branch chamber; A rotating member that is rotated by the weight of the game ball accommodated in the receiving portion, and the game ball accommodated in the receiving portion is moved from the flow dividing chamber to the first ball passage or the second as the rotating member is rotated. A ball distribution member is provided for passing through one of the two ball paths;
  The game ball passes through the ball guide path from the first ball outlet of the first ball passage or the second ball outlet of the second ball passage, and
  The spherical entrance of the branch chamber is provided at a position where a vertical line passing through the center of the shunt chamber changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotating member,
  The shunt chamber has a first inner surface and a second inner surface across the ball inlet, and is located on a side opposite to the shaft portion with respect to a vertical line passing through the center of the ball inlet. The length dimension from the inner surface to the shaft portion is set larger than the diameter of the game ball, and from the second inner surface to the shaft portion located on the shaft portion side with respect to the vertical line passing through the center of the ball entrance. The length dimension of the game ball is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball that has flowed into the branch chamber from the ball entrance is configured not to enter the second inner surface side.
A decorative member provided with a ball distribution member. A decorative member that is disposed in a game area defined on the game board and has a ball guiding path that guides a game ball toward a winning tool provided in the game area at a lower inner side of the main body,
In the main body,
A ball introduction path through which a game ball flowing down the game area passes through a ball inlet, a branching chamber connected to the downstream side of the ball introduction path, and into which the game ball flows through the ball inlet; A first ball passage that is connected to the flow dividing chamber and that allows the game ball that has flowed in from the flow dividing chamber to pass from the first ball outlet to the inner lower portion of the main body, and is connected to the flow dividing chamber, and is connected to the flow dividing chamber. A second ball passage for letting the game ball that has flowed in pass through the second ball outlet to the inside lower part of the main body, and a pivotable arrangement in the branch chamber, and individually flowing the game ball flowing into the branch chamber A rotating member that has a plurality of receiving portions that can be accommodated and that is rotated by the weight of a game ball accommodated in the receiving portion, and that is configured to rotate the rotating member. Circulates the ball from the diversion chamber to either the first sphere passage or the second sphere passage Material is disposed,
The ball guide path includes a first ball guide path connected to the first ball outlet of the first ball path and a second ball guide path connected to the second ball outlet of the second ball path,
The winning probability of the game ball passing through the first ball path to the first ball guide path to the winning tool and the game passing through the second ball path to the second ball guide path With the possibility to make a difference in the winning probability of the ball winning equipment ,
The spherical entrance of the branch chamber is provided at a position where a vertical line passing through the center of the shunt chamber changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotating member,
The length dimension from one opening end edge close to the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the rotating member at the ball entrance to the shaft portion of the rotating member is set smaller than the diameter dimension of the game ball, The length dimension from the other opening edge that is separated from the vertical line passing through the rotation center of the rotating member at the ball entrance to the shaft portion of the rotating member is set larger than the diameter dimension of the game ball. > A decorative member provided with a ball distribution member characterized by that.   A decorative member that is disposed in a game area defined on the game board and has a ball guiding path that guides a game ball toward a winning tool provided in the game area at a lower inner side of the main body,
  In the main body,
  A ball introduction path for allowing a game ball flowing down the game area to pass through a ball inlet, a branching chamber connected to the downstream side of the ball introduction path, and for allowing the game ball to flow through the ball inlet; A first ball passage that is connected to the flow dividing chamber and that allows the game ball that has flowed in from the flow dividing chamber to pass from the first ball outlet to the inner lower portion of the main body, and is connected to the flow dividing chamber, and is connected to the flow dividing chamber. A second ball passage for letting the game ball that has flowed in pass through the second ball outlet to the inside lower part of the main body, and a pivotable arrangement in the branch chamber, and individually flowing the game ball flowing into the branch chamber A rotating member that has a plurality of receiving portions that can be accommodated and that is rotated by the weight of a game ball accommodated in the receiving portion, and that is configured to rotate the rotating member. Circulates the ball from the diversion chamber to either the first sphere passage or the second sphere passage Material is disposed,
  The ball guide path includes a first ball guide path connected to the first ball outlet of the first ball path and a second ball guide path connected to the second ball outlet of the second ball path,
  The winning probability of the game ball passing through the first ball path to the first ball guide path to the winning tool and the game passing through the second ball path to the second ball guide path With the possibility to set a difference in the winning probability of the ball winning equipment,
  The spherical entrance of the branch chamber is provided at a position where a vertical line passing through the center of the shunt chamber changes in the radial direction from the rotation center of the rotating member,
  The shunt chamber has a first inner surface and a second inner surface across the ball inlet, and is located on a side opposite to the shaft portion with respect to a vertical line passing through the center of the ball inlet. The length dimension from the inner surface to the shaft portion is set larger than the diameter of the game ball, and from the second inner surface to the shaft portion located on the shaft portion side with respect to the vertical line passing through the center of the ball entrance. The length dimension of the game ball is set to be smaller than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball that has flowed into the branch chamber from the ball entrance is configured not to enter the second inner surface side.
A decorative member provided with a ball distribution member.

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