JP4037215B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a launching device for hitting and firing a game ball on a game board surface, and relates to a launch lever for setting the strike strength of the game ball.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Generally, a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launching device for launching a game ball onto a game board surface. This launching device is disposed on the back of the gaming machine, hitting a game ball, and a launching handle that projects from the front of the gaming machine and forms a portion for adjusting the hitting strength of the game ball by the hitting device. Consists of.
[0003]
The launching handle is configured such that an annular handle lever is rotatably interposed between a handle base projecting from the front of the gaming machine and a handle cover covering the front. The launch lever is formed with a plurality of finger hook protrusions as a player's finger hook on the outer peripheral surface. When the player turns the launch lever, the game ball is moved by the hitting device. The ball is fired and the game ball is fired with increasing force. Therefore, the player rotates and adjusts the launch lever so that the game ball can be launched at an optimum position on the board surface, and holds the ball at the position that seems to be optimum, and continues the hitting operation. Further, when the hand is released from the launch lever during the game, the launch lever is configured to return to the reference position by the biasing force of a coil spring or the like, and the above operation is repeated when the game is resumed. .
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, the shape of the above-mentioned launch lever is formed so that the player can easily grip it by forming a finger-hanging projection on the outer peripheral surface. However, the shape is designed according to the size of the average player's hand, and the shape of the launch lever is not necessarily suitable for a player with a large hand or a player with a small hand. .
[0005]
In addition, many finger-hanging protrusions are arranged at positions where the player can hold the rotation angle of the launch lever, which is expected to be held most frequently during the game, in a comfortable posture. However, with such a launch lever, the player can hold it in an easy posture only in the vicinity of a frequently used rotation angle, and when holding the launch lever at a rotation angle other than this, The arrangement position of the finger protrusion is not appropriate for the player, and the player must hold the launch lever in an unnatural posture. For example, in a third-class pachinko machine, in the event of a big hit, the launch lever is extended with a biased rotation angle that is different from normal, in order to win a game ball in a big winning opening arranged on the right side of the game board surface. There is a need to hold time, giving players a feeling of fatigue.
[0006]
An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine provided with a launch lever that is easy for a player to hold.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The present invention provides a non-operating state in which a finger hook protrusion protruding from the outer periphery of the handle base protruding from the front of the gaming machine and the handle cover covering the front of the gaming machine is protrudingly provided. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a launching handle that is configured to pivotably mount a launching lever that sets the hitting strength of the game ball according to the pivoting angle from
  The launch lever is rotatably held on the handle base, and the hitting strength of the game ball is set by the rotation angle.A sliding ring having a sliding groove along a circumferential direction formed by coupling an engagement circumferential path formed in the circumferential direction and an open circumferential path that opens to the outside and communicates with the engagement circumferential path Body,
A finger-hanging projection disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the sliding ring, an engagement collar held movably to a predetermined position in the engagement circumferential path, and between the finger-hanging projection and the engagement collar A finger hook piece that is disposed and has a neck portion that is inserted through the open circumferential path, and can be locked at an arbitrary position of the sliding groove of the sliding ring body;
WithPachinko machine characterized byIt is.
[0008]
With this configuration, the finger hooking protrusion can be selectively fixed at an arbitrary position on the outer peripheral surface of the firing handle. Therefore, the player can comfortably hold the launch lever by adjusting the fixing position of the finger projection according to the size of his hand and the holding angle of the launch lever, and can enjoy the game for a long time. It becomes possible.
[0009]
  Here, along the circumferential direction formed by coupling an engagement circumferential path formed in the circumferential direction to the sliding ring body and an open circumferential path that opens to the outside and communicates with the engagement circumferential path. A sliding groove is provided, and the finger-hanging piece is held movably at a predetermined position by a moderation means in the engagement circumferential path with a finger-hanging protrusion disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the sliding ring. An engagement collar, and a neck disposed between the finger hook protrusion and the engagement collar and inserted through the open circuit.It is composed.In such a configuration, the finger hanging piece can be moved along the sliding groove of the sliding ring body, and the finger hanging piece can be locked at a plurality of positions of the sliding groove using the moderation means. It is a thing.
[0010]
  Further, as a moderation means for holding the finger-hanging piece movably in a predetermined position within the engagement circumferential path, either the outer peripheral surface or the inner peripheral surface of the engagement circumferential path formed on the sliding ring, A plurality of fitting grooves or fitting projections in the front-rear direction are provided around the game board, and the engagement hooks of the finger-hanging pieces are fitted into any of the fitting grooves formed in the engagement circumferential path. A configuration provided with a fitting groove that fits into either the fitting protrusion or the fitting protrusion formed on the engaging circumferential path.Proposed.In such a configuration, a fitting groove is formed on one side of the finger hooking portion and the engagement circumferential path, and a fitting protrusion is formed on the other side. The finger-hanging piece can be locked with respect to the circumferential direction of the sliding ring at a plurality of positions where the fitting grooves or fitting protrusions are formed in the path.
[0011]
  Furthermore, an urging means for urging the finger hook piece so that the fitting protrusion and the fitting groove are fitted is provided.May be.In such a configuration, an elastic member such as a coil spring is disposed between the finger-hanging piece and the sliding ring so that the engagement flange portion is biased in a direction to engage with the sliding groove. . As a result, the fixing of the finger hooking projection becomes stable, and when the position of the finger hooking projection is changed, the biasing means makes it easy to re-engage the finger hooking piece with the sliding ring. .
[0012]
  Further, the launch lever is rotatably held on the handle base, and a sliding ring that sets the hitting strength of the game ball according to the rotation angle, and a finger hooking protrusion on the outer periphery, the sliding ring And a finger ring that is rotatably fitted in the circumferential direction, and a sliding ring and a finger ring,Rotation axis of launch leverOn the joint surface that contacts the front and rear alongConsists of a fitting hole and a fitting protrusion that fits into the fitting holeA pair of engagement portions are provided, the joint surfaces are joined to each other, the engagement position where the finger ring is held at a predetermined rotational position with respect to the sliding ring, and the joint surface are separated to form a finger ring. The position of the finger ring can be changed back and forth to the disengagement position where the body can rotate with respect to the sliding ring.ConstitutionIn this case, the arrangement position of the finger hooking projection can be adjusted in the circumferential direction of the firing lever. In such a configuration, the finger hanging ring integrally provided with the finger hanging piece is disposed so as to be rotatable with respect to the sliding ring, and the finger hanging ring and the sliding ring are provided with a plurality of rotations. Engageable at an angle. Thereby, when a plurality of finger hook protrusions are provided, the fixed position of the finger hook protrusion in the launch lever can be integrally converted in the circumferential direction, and by adjusting the position of the finger hook protrusion, The firing lever can be held in an easy posture at any rotation angle.
[0013]
  And as an engagement mechanism of a finger ring and a sliding ring, a pair of engaging parts are equidistant from one of the peripheral parts of the joint surface of a sliding ring and a finger ring. And a plurality of fitting hole portions in the front-rear direction, and a fitting protrusion protruding from the other peripheral portion and fitting into the fitting hole portion.Proposed.In such a configuration, the fitting protrusions of the other engaging portion can be fitted into any of the fitting hole portions with respect to the plurality of fitting hole portions arranged in an annular shape of the one engaging portion. The engaging portions can be engaged with each other at a plurality of rotation angles. In this case, the number of fitting protrusions may be one, or the number of fitting holes may be provided.
[0014]
  Also, it may include a biasing means for biasing the finger ring to the engagement position.Good.In such a configuration, the finger ring is biased to the engagement position by an elastic member or the like. Thereby, the engagement between the finger ring and the sliding ring becomes stable, and the position conversion of the finger ring from the disengagement position to the engagement position becomes easy.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A front frame 2 that can be freely opened and closed is attached to the outer frame 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game board 3 is disposed behind the front frame 2. In the game area 11 in the center of the game board surface, a symbol display device 6, a special winning opening 8, and the like are provided.
[0016]
When a game ball is launched from the lower right of the game board 3, the game ball is sent out to the game area 11 by the guide action of the guide rail 12. When the game ball enters the special start area 7 provided in the game area 11, the symbol display device 6 is driven. Furthermore, when game balls pass through the special start area 7 continuously, it becomes possible to memorize the winnings up to a predetermined number, and the symbol display device 6 is also driven by digestion of the winning memorization. When the symbols displayed on the symbol display device 6 are in a predetermined combination, the big prize opening 8 is opened and a big hit operation is generated.
[0017]
An upper tray 4 is attached below the front frame 2, and a lower tray 5 is attached below the upper tray 4. And the launching handle 40 which comprises a part of launching apparatus concerning this invention protrudes and is provided in the right side of this lower receiving tray 5. As shown in FIG.
[0018]
Next, the launching device will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 2, the launching device is composed of the launching handle 40 and a striking device 45 disposed on the back of the gaming machine. The firing handle 40 includes a handle base 41 that covers the base side, and a handle cover 42 that covers the front side. Between the handle base 41 and the handle cover 42, the game machine main body side sequentially. A firing lever 44 for adjusting the hitting ball position and a touch sensor 43 for detecting contact of the player's hand are interposed. Here, the firing lever 44 is supported by the handle base 41 so as to be reversibly rotatable in the circumferential direction by a rotating shaft 46 fitted in the center, and is connected to the firing coil spring 21 (see FIG. 3) to be at a reference position. Is always energized.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 3, one hammering device 45 includes a firing drive motor 20, a firing drive motor control board 50, a launcher 51, and the like, and includes a support board 48 disposed on the back of the gaming machine. Here, the launcher 51 is pivotally supported so as to be pivotable in the left-right direction, and is biased toward the center of the gaming machine via the launch coil spring 21 and the wire 21a connected thereto, and the lower end is placed on the stopper 22. By making contact, the striking pressure position on the upper end side is defined. The launcher 51 has a cam follower 24 attached to a support arm 23 projecting from a shaft support toward the launch drive motor 20, and the rotation shaft 25 of the launch drive motor 20 is rotated by the rotation. A wing cam 26 that can be fitted to the cam follower 24 is attached.
[0020]
When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the firing drive motor 20 is driven, the wing cam 26 rotates. Then, the wing cam 26 is engaged with the cam follower 24, and the firing rod 51 is tilted outwardly of the gaming machine against the bias of the firing coil spring 21. When the wing cam 26 is further rotated to disengage from the cam follower 24 and the firing rod 51 is released, the firing rod 51 is converted from this tilting position to a release position where the firing coil spring 21 is rotated and pressed by the biasing force. Is done. That is, the launcher 51 is pulled back instantaneously to the striking pressure position. By repeating this conversion operation, the firing rod 51 continuously generates a striking pressure operation at regular intervals. In this way, the hitting device 45 hits the game ball, and hits the game ball from the hitting position to the game area 11 of the game board 3 by the guide action of the launch rail 28.
[0021]
The firing lever 44 is connected to the firing coil spring 21 via the wire 21a, and the tension of the firing coil spring 21 changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing lever 44. In other words, the more the firing lever 44 is rotated to the right, the more the connection end with the wire 21a is displaced in the circumferential direction of the firing lever 44, and the restoring reaction force of the launching rod 51 generated by the disengagement from the wing cam 26. This increases the force and increases the striking pressure. As a result, the game ball is strongly struck and launched to the right of the three game boards. Thus, the launch position of the game ball on the surface of the game board 3 is adjusted by the rotation angle of the launch lever 44.
[0022]
Further, a rectifier 27 is mounted on the back surface side of the upper tray 4, and when the firing drive motor 20 is driven, a communication hole of the rectifier 27 is connected to the firing rail 28 by the operation of a ball feeding member (not shown) therein. 30 game balls are supplied one by one. When the launcher 51 hits the game ball, the game ball is launched. Following this, the game ball is again supplied from the communication hole 30 to the striking position. In this way, in synchronization with the driving of the firing drive motor 20, the game balls are sent intermittently to the striking position sequentially with an interval of about 0.6 seconds. The firing drive motor control board 50, the firing drive motor 20, the wing cam 26, and the cam follower 24 constitute an intermittent rotation device.
[0023]
Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, three finger hook protrusions 66, 66, 66 are arranged to be movable along the outer peripheral surface of the firing lever 44 a, and each finger hook protrusion 66 is provided. Can be fixed to a plurality of positions on the outer peripheral surface of the firing lever 44a. As shown in FIG. 5, the firing lever 44a is fitted into the sliding groove 61 having a sliding groove 61 along the circumferential direction and the sliding groove 61, and the outer surface of the firing lever 44a has a finger projection. It is composed of three finger-hanging pieces 65, 65, 65 protruding from the portion 66.
[0024]
Each of these configurations will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sliding ring body 60 includes an outer peripheral portion 73 in which the sliding groove 61 is formed, a central portion 74 in which a through hole 76 into which the rotation shaft 46 is fitted, and an outer peripheral portion 73 and a center. A frame 75 is provided between the portion 74 and the circumferential direction and the radial direction. The sliding ring 60 is connected to the firing coil spring 21 (see FIG. 3) on the back of the gaming machine via the rotating shaft 46 (see FIG. 5). As a result, the tension of the firing coil spring 21 changes, and the hitting strength of the game ball is set.
[0025]
The sliding groove 61 into which the finger hook piece 65 is fitted is formed in the outer peripheral portion 73 along the circumferential direction. The sliding groove 61 expands in the front-rear direction, and has an inner engagement circumferential path 62 in which the finger hanging piece 65 is locked and an outer open circumferential path 63 communicating with the outer side of the sliding ring body 60. (See FIG. 10). Further, a plurality of fitting grooves 64 in the front-rear direction are formed on the front outer peripheral surface of the engagement circumferential path 62 in increments of 10 ° along the circumferential direction.
[0026]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7, the finger hook piece 65 includes a finger hook protrusion 66 that protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the sliding ring body 60 and an engagement hook portion 67 that is fitted into the engagement circumferential path 62. And connected by a neck portion 68 inserted into the open circuit 63. A fitting protrusion 69 that fits into the fitting groove 64 is disposed on the front portion of the outer surface of the engaging flange 67. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, two outer circular holes 70 are formed on the inner bottom surface of the engagement flange 67, and each circular hole 70 is pressed against the inner end. A coil spring 71 including a piece 72 is fitted, and the pressing piece 72 protrudes from the inner bottom surface of the engagement flange 67.
[0027]
As shown in FIGS. 9A and 10I, when the fitting protrusion 69 is fitted in the fitting groove 64, the finger hanging piece 65 is in the circumferential direction of the sliding ring body 60. The player can turn the sliding ring body 60 by placing a finger on the finger hooking projection 66. Further, in this state, the finger hook piece 65 has the pressing piece 72 protruding on the inner side surface of the engagement hook portion 67 and urges the finger hook piece 65 outward by the elastic force of the coil spring 71.
[0028]
Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 10B, in the above-described state, when the finger hooking projection 66 is pressed inward against the elastic force of the coil spring 71, the pressing piece 72 is fitted into the circular hole 70, When the finger hook piece 65 is displaced inward, the fitting between the fitting protrusion 69 and the fitting groove 64 is released. In this state, the finger hook piece 65 can slide in the circumferential direction of the sliding ring body 60, and the player can move the finger hook protrusion 66 to a desired position. When the pressing of the finger hooking projection 66 is stopped at this position, the coil spring 71 causes the fitting protrusion 69 of the finger hooking piece 65 to fit into the fitting groove 64 in the vicinity, and the finger hanging piece 65 is It will be locked by the sliding ring body 60 again.
[0029]
In such a configuration, the three finger-hanging protrusions 66 can be separately fixed at a plurality of positions on the outer peripheral surface of the firing lever 44a, and the player presses the finger-hanging protrusions 66 in the circumferential direction of the firing lever 44a. By moving, the finger-hanging projection 66 can be fixed at a desired position. For this reason, the player can hold the firing lever 44a in an easy posture by adjusting the position of the finger projection 66 according to the size of his / her hand and the holding angle of the firing lever 44a. Can do.
[0030]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a plurality of finger hook protrusions 83a and 83b are disposed so as to be movable integrally along the outer peripheral surface of the firing lever 44b, and the finger hook protrusions 83a. , 83b can be fixed at a plurality of positions on the outer peripheral surface of the firing lever 44b. In addition, since the structure of the game board 3, the striking device 45, etc. is the same as that of a 1st Example, the overlapping part attaches | subjects the same code | symbol and abbreviate | omits description.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 12, the firing lever 44b has a sliding ring 80 that is rotatably held on the front surface of the handle base 41, and a plurality of finger hooking projections 83a and 83b on the outer peripheral surface. It is comprised with the finger ring 82 attached to the front surface of the moving ring 80 so that rotation is possible. Further, the finger ring 82 is engaged with the sliding ring 82 at the front disengagement position where the finger ring 82 can be rotated with respect to the sliding ring 80, and the rear engagement where the rotation is impossible. A pressing ring 85 that constitutes an urging means for urging the finger ring 82 toward the engagement position is touched in front of the finger ring 82. The sensor 43 is fixed to the rear surface.
[0032]
Each of these configurations will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 13, the sliding ring 80 includes an outer peripheral part 89 whose front surface forms a joint surface with the finger ring 82, a central part 90 into which the rotary shaft 46 is fitted, and an outer peripheral part 89 and a center. A frame 91 is disposed between the portions 90 in the circumferential direction and the radial direction. As in the first embodiment, the sliding ring body 80 is connected to the firing coil spring 21 on the back of the gaming machine via the rotating shaft 46, and the firing ring spring 80 is rotated according to the rotation angle of the sliding ring body 60. The tension of the coil spring 21 changes and the hitting strength of the game ball is set.
[0033]
Further, on the front surface of the outer peripheral portion 89, a columnar fitting protrusion 81 that constitutes an engaging portion with the finger ring 82 is provided in a 10 ° increment along the circumference. Moreover, the inner peripheral part of the outer peripheral part 89 is extended ahead, and forms the fitting piece 92 in which the finger ring 82 is fitted so that rotation is possible.
[0034]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, the finger ring 82 is configured such that the rear surface forms a joint surface with the sliding ring 80, and the ring portion 93 that is externally fitted to the fitting piece 92 of the sliding ring 80. The large and small finger-hanging projections 83a, 83b, 83b, and 83b are provided to project from the outer peripheral surface of the ring portion 93. Further, the same number and the same number of fitting hole portions 84 as the fitting projections 81 are formed along the circumferential direction on the rear surface of the ring portion 93, and each fitting projection 81 is fitted to each fitting projection 81. It can be inserted into the hole 84. In such a configuration, the annular fitting projection 81 and the fitting hole 84 that face each other constitute a pair of engaging portions, and each fitting projection 81 and each fitting hole By engaging the portion 84 with the mutual angle changed, the sliding ring 80 and the finger ring 82 can be engaged at a rotation angle of 10 °. In addition, since the number of rotation positions at which engagement is possible is determined by the number of the fitting holes 84, the fitting protrusions 81 are arranged so that all the fitting protrusions 81 are fitted into the fitting holes 84. What is necessary is just to be formed. Therefore, the number of the fitting protrusions 81 may be one.
[0035]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the pressing ring 85 in front of the finger ring 82 is fixed to the touch sensor 43 on the front surface, and four circular holes 86 are formed on the rear surface. ing. In each circular hole 86, a coil spring 87 having a pressing piece 88 at the rear end is fitted rearward, and the front surface of the finger ring 82 is pressed by each pressing piece 88. The finger ring 82 is urged to the engagement position.
[0036]
16A, when the finger ring 82 is in the rear engagement position, the finger ring 82 is urged to the engagement position by the pressing ring 85, Each fitting projection 81 is fitted in the fitting hole 84 that faces each other. In this state, the finger ring 82 is locked with respect to the circumferential direction of the sliding ring 80, and the player hangs his / her finger on the finger hook protrusions 83a and 83b and presses the firing lever 44b. It can be turned.
[0037]
Further, in the above-described state, when the finger ring 82 is pulled toward the front, against the elastic force of the coil spring 87 and moved to the disengagement position, as shown in FIG. Each fitting protrusion 81 comes off from the fitting hole 84, and the engagement between the sliding ring 80 and the finger ring 82 is released. In this state, the finger ring 82 is rotated with respect to the sliding ring 80 while being held at the disengaged position, and can be moved in the circumferential direction of the finger hook protrusions 83a and 83b. . In addition, when the finger ring 82 is released while the finger ring 82 is in the disengaged position, the finger ring 82 is urged rearward by the urging force of the coil spring 87, and the engagement position. It will return to.
[0038]
In such a configuration, the player pulls the finger-hanging protrusions 83a and 83b forward, converts the finger-ring ring 82 to the disengagement position, and rotates it with respect to the sliding ring 80, It becomes possible to move the finger hooking projections 83a and 83b disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the firing lever 44b integrally and fix them at different rotation angles. Thus, the player adjusts the positions of the finger projections 83a and 83b according to the rotation angle for holding the firing lever 44b, so that the player can move the firing lever 44b at any rotation angle. It becomes possible to hold in an easy posture. Further, when the position of the finger hooking projections 83a and 83b is changed by urging the finger ring 82 to the engagement position by the pressing ring 85, the finger ring 82 is moved to the engagement position. And the sliding ring 80 and the finger ring 82 can be stably engaged, and the finger hook protrusions 83a and 83b are unexpectedly moved due to malfunction during the game. It is possible to prevent the lock from being released.
[0039]
In the above-described two embodiments, a mechanical system is used in which a game ball is launched by a launching rod biased by a spring that is pulled according to the amount of rotation of the launch lever 44. The firing method can also be applied to an electrical method in which a game ball is fired by a solenoid.
[0040]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, a launch lever is rotatably held on a handle base, and a sliding ring that sets the hitting strength of a game ball according to the rotation angle, and a finger hooking piece having a finger hooking protrusion. The finger-hanging piece is arranged on the outer side of the sliding ring so as to be movable in the circumferential direction, and the finger-hanging piece can be locked at a plurality of positions of the sliding ring. Pachinko machinesBecauseIt is possible to adjust the placement position of the finger projection relative to the circumferential direction of the firing lever, and the firing lever can be shaped to match the size of your hand and how to grip the firing lever it can. Thereby, since the fatigue due to the rotation holding of the launch lever is reduced, the player can enjoy the game for a long time.
[0041]
  Here, along the circumferential direction formed by coupling an engagement circumferential path formed in the circumferential direction to the sliding ring body and an open circumferential path that opens to the outside and communicates with the engagement circumferential path. A sliding groove is provided, and the finger-hanging piece is held movably at a predetermined position by a moderation means in the engagement circumferential path with a finger-hanging protrusion disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the sliding ring. An engagement collar, and a neck disposed between the finger hook protrusion and the engagement collar and inserted through the open circuit.Because it is composedEven when a plurality of finger-hanging pieces are provided, stable movement is possible.
[0042]
  Then, as a moderation means, a plurality of fitting grooves or fitting projections in the front-rear direction are provided on either the outer peripheral surface or the inner peripheral surface of the engaging circumferential path formed on the sliding ring, A fitting projection that fits into any of the fitting grooves formed in the engaging circumferential path, or a fitting projection that fits into either of the fitting projections formed in the engaging circumferential path. Groovedin case of,The finger-hanging piece can be reliably locked at many positions of the sliding groove.
[0043]
  Here, an urging means for urging the finger-hanging piece so as to fit the fitting protrusion and the fitting groove is provided.in case of,The position change of the finger hook protrusion can be performed smoothly, and the engagement between the sliding ring and the finger hook piece can be stabilized.
[0044]
  Further, the launch lever is rotatably held on the handle base, and includes a sliding ring body that sets the hitting strength of the game ball according to the rotation angle, and a finger hook protrusion on the outer periphery. A finger ring that is pivotally fitted to the body, and a pair of engaging portions are provided on the joint surface of the sliding ring and the finger ring that are in contact with each other at the front and back. The engagement position where the finger ring is held at a predetermined rotation position with respect to the sliding ring and the bonding surface is separated, and the finger ring rotates with respect to the sliding ring. The position of the finger ring can be changed back and forth to the disengaged position where it is possible.ConstitutionThen, by rotating the finger ring relative to the sliding ring and adjusting the position of the finger hook protrusion, the firing lever can be held in an easy posture at any rotation angle. Become. In addition, when a plurality of finger hooking protrusions are formed around the finger ring, the plurality of finger hooking protrusions can be moved integrally, so that the position conversion of the finger hooking protrusions can be performed quickly. .
[0045]
  And the above-mentioned pair of engaging portions, a plurality of fitting hole portions in the front-rear direction provided at equal intervals around any one of the joint surfaces of the sliding ring and the finger ring, and Protruding on the other peripheral part and configured with a fitting protrusion that fits into the fitting holein case ofBy a simple mechanism, the finger ring can be locked to the sliding ring at many rotation angles.
[0046]
  Also provided with biasing means for biasing the finger ring to the engagement positionin case ofThe finger ring that has been converted to the disengagement position can be easily returned to the engagement position. In addition, since the engagement of the finger ring is strengthened by biasing the finger ring to the engagement position, the finger ring is unexpectedly moved to the disengagement position during the game. And the player can operate the launch lever with peace of mind.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1;
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a launching device.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pressure device 45;
FIG. 4 is a front view of a firing handle 40 showing fixing examples (a) and (b) of finger hook protrusions 66, 66, 66;
5 is an exploded perspective view of the firing handle 40. FIG.
6 is a cross-sectional front perspective view of a sliding ring body 60 showing a sliding groove 61. FIG.
7 is a front perspective view of a finger hook piece 65. FIG.
8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a finger hook piece 65 showing a circular hole 70 and a coil spring 71. FIG.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a firing lever 44a of the first embodiment. (A) shows a state in which the finger hook piece 65 is locked to the sliding ring body 60, and (B) shows a state in which the finger hook piece 65 can slide along the slide groove 61.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged sectional view in the radial direction including the fitting protrusion 69 of the firing lever 44a of the first embodiment. (A) shows a state in which the finger hook piece 65 is locked to the sliding ring body 60, and (B) shows a state in which the finger hook piece 65 can slide along the slide groove 61.
FIG. 11 is a front view of a firing handle 40 showing examples (a) and (b) of fixing finger-hanging protrusions 83a and 83b.
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a firing handle 40 of a second embodiment.
13 is a front perspective view of the sliding ring body 80 and the handle base 41. FIG.
14 is a rear perspective view of the finger ring 82. FIG.
15 is a rear perspective view of the pressing ring body 85, the touch sensor 43, and the handle cover 42. FIG.
FIG. 16 is a longitudinal side view of the front portion of the firing handle 40 of the second embodiment. (A) shows the state where the finger ring 90 is in the engaged position, and (B) shows the state where the finger ring 82 is in the disengaged position.
[Explanation of symbols]
40 Launch handle
41 Handle base
42 Handle cover
43 Touch sensor
44, 44a, 44b Launch lever
46 Rotating shaft
60 Sliding ring
61 Sliding groove
65 Finger hook
66 Finger protrusion
69 Mating protrusion
80 Sliding ring
81 Mating protrusion
82 Finger Ring
83 Finger protrusion
84 Mating hole
85 Press ring

Claims (6)

Between the handle base protruding from the front of the gaming machine and the handle cover that covers the front, a finger protrusion protruding from the outer surface is projected on the outer peripheral surface, so that the player can rotate from a non-operating state. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a launching handle that is configured to pivot a launching lever that sets the impact strength of the game ball according to the angle,
The firing lever is rotatably held on the handle base, and the hitting strength of the game ball is set according to the turning angle. An engagement circumferential path formed in the circumferential direction, and the engagement circumference A sliding ring comprising a sliding groove along the circumferential direction formed by coupling an open circumferential path that opens to the outside in communication with the path;
A finger-hanging projection disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the sliding ring, an engagement collar held movably to a predetermined position in the engagement circumferential path, and between the finger-hanging projection and the engagement collar A finger hook piece that is disposed and has a neck portion that is inserted through the open circumferential path, and can be locked at an arbitrary position of the sliding groove of the sliding ring body;
Pachinko game machine characterized by comprising a. A plurality of fitting grooves or fitting projections in the front-rear direction along the rotation axis of the firing lever are provided on either the outer peripheral surface or the inner peripheral surface of the engaging circumferential path formed on the sliding ring, and the fingers The engaging hook of the hook piece is fitted to either a fitting protrusion that fits in any of the fitting grooves formed in the engaging circumferential path or a fitting protrusion formed in the engaging circumferential path. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein a fitting groove is provided. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 , further comprising a biasing means for biasing the finger hook piece so that the fitting protrusion and the fitting groove are fitted. Between the handle base protruding from the front of the gaming machine and the handle cover that covers the front, a finger protrusion protruding from the outer surface is projected on the outer peripheral surface, so that the player can rotate from a non-operating state. In a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a launching handle that is configured to pivot a launching lever that sets the impact strength of the game ball according to the angle,
The firing lever is rotatably held on a handle base, and includes a sliding ring that sets the hitting strength of the game ball according to the rotation angle, and a finger-hanging projection on the outer periphery, the sliding ring And a finger ring that is rotatably fitted in the circumferential direction.
A pair of engagements consisting of a fitting hole and a fitting projection that fits into the fitting hole on the joint surface of the sliding ring and the finger ring that come into contact with the front and rear along the rotation axis of the firing lever The joint surface is separated from the engagement position where the joint surfaces are joined to each other and the finger ring is held at a predetermined rotational position with respect to the slide ring, and the finger ring slides. A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that the position of a finger ring can be changed back and forth to an engagement disengagement position where the ring can be rotated. A pair of engaging parts are a plurality of front and rear fitting hole parts provided at equal intervals around one of the joint surfaces of the sliding ring and the finger ring, and the other peripheral part. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4 , wherein the pachinko gaming machine comprises a fitting projection that is provided on the fitting hole and is fitted into the fitting hole. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4 or 5 , further comprising biasing means for biasing the finger ring to the engagement position.

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