JP4157776B2 - Box discharging device and game device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a box body discharging device for storing and discharging a plurality of box bodies.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a play device called a pusher type includes an excavator that scoops up a prize arranged on a rotating turntable, a fixed table, and a slide table that moves on the fixed table so as to approach or move away from the prize payout exit. Is provided. When the player inputs a start instruction, the excavator scoops up the prize, and when a drop instruction is input, the player drops it on the fixed table. The prize that has fallen to the fixed table side is pushed by the slide table. If the prize is successfully pushed by the slide table, falls from the fixed table and enters the prize payout exit, the prize can be obtained (for example, see Patent Document 1; corresponding to all claims).
[0003]
Conventionally, replenishment of prizes to such an amusement apparatus has been carried out as appropriate by the manager of the apparatus (service provider) in view of the reduction of prizes, but a prize replenishment apparatus that automatically replenishes is desired.
[0004]
By the way, with the recent diversification of prizes, many prizes packed in boxes have come to be used. The size of the box is relatively large compared to small prizes such as bags, and it contains, for example, confectionery, goods, stuffed animals, etc., and the player can get a large prize at a time and is very popular.
[0005]
For example, a merchandise dispenser has been proposed that can dispense with a predetermined amount of premiums in a box (see, for example, Patent Document 2; corresponding to all claims).
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 3-45751
[Patent Document 2]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-225571 (FIG. 3)
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional payout mechanism, since the lowermost box of the vertically stored box is discharged, when the stock amount of the box located above the lowermost part is large, it is difficult to discharge due to their weight. There was a problem. For this reason, the number that can be stocked at one time is limited to a small amount, which is not sufficient. Further, in order to discharge the lowermost box, a complicated mechanism such as a belt driving device having a strong driving force is required. Furthermore, the boxes that can be stocked were limited to those of the same size.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a box discharging device (a game machine that can store more box prizes and does not require a strong driving force). When applied to replenishment of prizes, it is referred to as “premium supplementing apparatus” as appropriate). Furthermore, it is to realize a prize discharging device capable of stocking box prizes of different sizes.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To solve the above problems First The present invention is a box discharging device (for example, the gift replenishing device 1100 in FIG. 2) for storing and discharging a plurality of boxes (for example, the replenishing prize Q in FIG. 2), and is provided at one corner of each box. 2 has a reference surface (for example, guide plate 1114 in FIG. 2) serving as a reference, and stores the box so as to fall by its own weight (for example, prize placement unit 1110 in FIG. 2). A stopper portion having a predetermined inclination with respect to the straight line and capable of supporting all the boxes to stop the fall (for example, a premium stopper 1120 in FIG. 2), and a moving means for moving the stopper portion (For example, the control unit 1020 in FIG. 1, the stopper driving mechanism 1130 in FIG. 2, the prize replenishing device control unit 24 in FIG. 3, the stopper driving unit 36, and steps S12 to S16 in FIG. 4). With the straight line The stopper portion moves to move the intersection of the serial stopper portion, for discharging the box body of the housing part It is a box body discharge device .
[0010]
Second The present invention is a box discharge device for accumulating and storing a plurality of boxes in a substantially vertical direction, and has a reference surface that serves as a reference for aligning one corner of each box on a straight line. A storage portion for storing the box body so as to fall by the above, a stopper portion having a predetermined inclination with respect to the straight line and capable of supporting all the box bodies to prevent the fall and moving the stopper portion Moving means, and the moving means moves the stopper portion so as to move the crossing position of the straight line and the stopper portion downward, and sequentially discharges the box of the storage portion from above. It is a box body discharge device .
[0011]
First Or Second According to the invention, the housed boxes are stocked in a line in which one corner is in contact with the reference plane and aligned on a straight line, and the stopper portion is arranged with a predetermined inclination with respect to the straight line. In addition, each of the plurality of boxes is in contact with each other to prevent the fall. For example, when the stopper portion is a rod and is arranged so that one end side intersects the reference plane and moves away from the reference plane toward the other end, the row of boxes at the one end side is near the reference plane and the stopper portion. It abuts and comes into contact with the stopper portion at a position farther from the reference surface toward the other end side. Second invention In this case, since the box is accumulated and stocked in a substantially vertical direction, the upper box comes into contact with the stopper near the reference surface, and the lower box comes closer to the stopper from the reference plane. Abut.
[0012]
In this state, for example, when the stopper portion is moved so that the crossing position of the straight line and the stopper portion moves in a direction in which the other end of the stopper portion approaches the reference plane, each box and the stopper portion are brought into contact with each other. The contact position approaches the reference plane. For this reason, the row | line | column of a box loses the support by a stopper part in order from the one end side of a stopper part, and falls with dead weight. Second invention In this case, if the stopper portion is moved so as to move the crossing position of the straight line and the stopper portion downward, the support from the stopper portion is lost in order from the stocked upper box body and falls due to its own weight. . Therefore, even if a strong driving force is not required for paying out the boxes, the boxes can be paid out sequentially.
[0013]
Also, stocked boxes have one corner aligned with the reference plane, and the relative position of the stopper part with respect to the reference plane determines whether or not the box is discharged. Even in the case of storing a prize, it can be discharged in the same manner.
[0014]
Regarding the movement of the stopper, Third Invention As , The moving means But The stopper portion is moved substantially horizontally to move the intersection position. Constitution It is also good.
[0015]
Or 4th Invention As , The moving means But Rotate the stopper to move the crossing position Constitution It is also good.
[0016]
5th The invention of First ~ 4th Either Invention And a detection unit (for example, a discharge sensor 1140 in FIG. 2) for detecting whether or not the box is discharged, and the moving means sets the stopper unit based on a detection result of the detection unit. Moving It is a box body discharge device .
[0017]
5th According to the invention of First ~ 4th For example, if the movement of the stopper is stopped on the condition that the box has been discharged, even if the boxes having different sizes are mixed and stocked, the same effect can be obtained. The box can be discharged one by one.
[0018]
6th invention Is a pusher type game device (for example, the game device 1000 in FIG. 1) that pushes out and gives away a prize on the fixed table by reciprocating the slide table on the fixed table in the game space. First 1 to First One of 5 Invention And a control device (for example, the control unit 1020 in FIG. 1) for controlling the moving means. It is an amusement device .
[0019]
6th According to the invention of the game device First ~ 5th The same effect as the invention can be brought about.
[0020]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, as a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, a case where the present invention is applied to a game device that pays out prizes according to the player's operation will be described as an example. In the present embodiment, the shape of the prize to be paid out will be described as a rectangular parallelepiped box (box), but other shapes such as an elliptical box (box) may be used.
[0021]
[Description of configuration of game machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game apparatus 1000 according to the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied. The game device 1000 is a game device called a so-called pusher game machine. The play apparatus 1000 includes a turntable 1002 for placing a plurality of prizes P, a shovel device 1004 for scooping up the prizes P arranged on the turntable 1002, a fixed table 1010 for placing the scooped prizes P, and a fixed table 1010. A slide table 1012 that reciprocally slides toward or away from the prize payout outlet 1008 along with the table 1010, an operation unit 1014 of the shovel device 1004, a control unit 1020 that integrally controls the operation of the game apparatus 1000, and a prize A remaining amount detection sensor 1050 and a power supply unit (not shown) are provided. Then, these are covered and protected by a transparent cover 1017 so that the prize P cannot be interfered from the outside.
In addition, the game apparatus 1000 includes a prize replenishing device 1100 (box body ejecting apparatus) that accommodates and automatically discharges the supplementary prize Q and replenishes it on the turntable 1002.
[0022]
The turntable 1002 is formed with an annular groove that opens upward, and a large number of prizes P can be placed on the bottom upper surface of the groove portion. And it rotates slowly on the predetermined plane by the drive of the motor (not shown) for a turntable centering on the central axis of the game apparatus 1000.
[0023]
The fixed table 1010 is a flat plate that extends from the center of the apparatus toward the outer edge of the apparatus above the turntable 1002. The outer edge side end of the fixed table 1010 is configured to reach above the prize payout exit 1008.
The slide table 1012 is a flat plate that reciprocally slides along the upper surface of the fixed table 1010 so as to approach or move away from the prize payout exit 1008. As a driving method of the slide table 1012, a known technique is appropriately used, and description thereof is omitted here.
[0024]
The excavator device 1004 rotates the arm 1004a with the motor 1004c in response to an operation input from the operation unit 1014, scoops up the prize P arranged on the turntable 1002 with the excavator 1004b, and the prize P on the fixed table 1010. To drop.
[0025]
The prize P dropped on the fixed table 1010 is pushed toward the prize payout exit 1008 by the sliding movement of the slide table 1012. When the prize P is pushed to the end of the fixed table 1010 and falls to the prize payout outlet 1008, the player can take out the prize P from the prize takeout outlet 1018 communicating with the prize payout outlet 1008.
[0026]
The play apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment includes a total of four play positions in a substantially cross shape when viewed from above, with a shovel 1004, a fixed table 1010, a slide table 1012, an operation unit 1014, and a prize payout outlet 1008 as a set. Therefore, in the game apparatus 1000 according to the present embodiment, four players can enjoy the game at the same time.
[0027]
The control unit 1020 includes an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU and LSI, an IC memory 1024, an electric circuit, and the like, and integrally controls operations of the game device 1000 and the prize replenishment device 1100.
[0028]
The control unit 1020 includes a manual switch 1022 for switching between the automatic operation mode and the replenishment mode, and can be operated by opening the management door 1009. In the automatic driving mode, normal game play is controlled to be executable, and in the replenishment mode, control for replenishing the free gift Q to the free gift replenishing device 1100 is executed.
[0029]
The cover 1017 is a transparent cover that is formed of a transparent resin or the like and can be seen inside. A replenishment door 1017 a that can be opened and closed is provided at a position corresponding to the side of the cover 1017 and the back of the prize replenishing device 1100. The administrator of the game apparatus 1000 can open the supply door 1017a and supply the supplement Q for the prize supplement apparatus 1100.
[0030]
The prize remaining amount detection sensor 1050 is realized by, for example, a distance sensor that obtains a distance from a time difference from when an infrared ray, a laser, or an ultrasonic wave is irradiated to detect the reflection. In the present embodiment, at least one of the fixed tables 1010 is arranged on the back surface side, that is, on the surface facing the turntable 1002, and the distance value from the fixed table 1010 in the direction of the turntable 1002 is measured and output to the control unit 1020. . The control unit 1020 uses the distance value to the bottom surface of the groove portion of the turntable 1002 as a threshold value. When a distance smaller than the threshold value is measured, the control unit 1020 determines that there is a prize P at that position. The number of the prize remaining amount detection sensors 1050 and the positional relationship between the sensors are set as appropriate so as to cover the cross section of the turntable 1002 according to the specifications of the sensors.
[0031]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the premium supplement device 1100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4A is a front view, FIG. 5B is a left side view, and FIG.
[0032]
The prize replenishing device 1100 is a box discharging device capable of automatically discharging a box prize, a prize placing unit 1110 for placing a supplementary prize Q, a prize stopper 1120, and a stopper driving mechanism. 1130, a discharge sensor 1140, and an empty sensor 1142.
[0033]
The prize placement unit 1110 includes a main placement surface 1112 and a guide plate 1114 that intersects the main placement surface 1112. The main placement surface 1112 is a main surface on which a plurality of supplementary prizes Q are deposited on the upper surface. The main mounting surface 1112 has an angle at which the supplemental gift Q can slide down in the discharge direction H due to its own weight, and also has an angle at which it can slide down in the right direction (inclination direction K) toward the discharge direction H. Make up.
[0034]
The guide plate 1114 is provided such that the lower end portion is close to the side portion in the inclination direction K of the main placement surface 1112 and the longitudinal direction intersects the surface direction of the main placement surface 1112. If the plurality of supplementary prizes Q placed so as to be deposited on the main placement surface 1112 are regarded as virtually integrated prize deposits QA, the guide plate 1114 is placed on one side of the prize deposits. It is in contact.
[0035]
In the present embodiment, the guide plate 1114 is realized by a transparent or translucent plate-like member (for example, an acrylic plate) so that the current placement amount of the supplementary gift Q can be seen from the surroundings. Further, the guide plate 1114 is provided on a substantially vertical surface, and is fixed so as to intersect with the main placement surface 1112 in a substantially L shape.
The replenishment prize Q deposited and placed on the main placement surface 1112 slides in the inclination direction K due to its own weight, and is placed along the guide plate 1114 with one corner of the box abutting against the guide plate 1114. The placement positions are aligned, and it can be regarded as a seemingly integrated prize deposit QA. Thus, the guide plate 1114 serves as a reference for aligning one corner of each box on a straight line. The supplementary gift Q is guided so as to slide down in the discharge direction H by contacting the guide plate 1114.
[0036]
The prize stopper 1120 is provided such that the lower end portion thereof is close to the front portion in the inclination direction K of the main placement surface 1112 and the longitudinal direction intersects the surface direction of the main placement surface 1112. It prevents it from sliding off from the main mounting surface 1112 due to its own weight.
[0037]
In the present embodiment, the premium stopper 1120 is a bar. If the intersection position between the main placement surface 1112 and the guide plate 1114 is C, the intersection position between the prize stopper 1120 and the guide plate 1114 is D, and the intersection position between the prize stopper 1120 and the main placement surface 1112 is E, the prize stopper. 1120 is arranged so as to linearly connect the intersection position D to the intersection position E, and abuts the end surface of the supplementary gift Q on the discharge direction H side. That is, when the supplementary prize Q and the prize deposit QA are viewed from the discharge direction H side, the supplementary prize Q and the prize deposit QA are supported by substantially triangles connecting the intersection positions CDE. The shape of the gift stopper 1120 is not limited to a rod, but may be a substantially triangular plate-like body that connects the intersection positions C to D, for example.
[0038]
The premium stopper 1120 is fixed to the stopper driving mechanism 1130 at the end on the crossing position E side.
[0039]
The stopper drive mechanism 1130 includes a swing arm 1132 that can swing substantially horizontally, an arm drive unit 1134 that swings the swing arm 1132, and a spring 1136.
[0040]
The swing arm 1132 is a substantially L-shaped member when viewed from above, and is swingable from the swing position B1 to B2 by a swing shaft 1137 provided at the rear end of the prize replenishing device 1100 on the guide plate 1114 side. It is supported.
[0041]
The arm drive unit 1134 rotates a crank 1134c that rotatably supports a roller 1134b at the tip thereof by a motor 1134a in a substantially horizontal manner. The motor 1134a is a motor that can be controlled by a rotation angle, and the rotation angle and the rotation direction are controlled by the control unit 1020.
[0042]
The arm drive unit 1134 is arranged so that the roller 1134b contacts the swing arm 1132, and rotates the motor 1134a to push the swing arm 1132 in the swing position B2 direction in a substantially horizontal direction to swing. Can do. On the other hand, a spring 1136 extending from the frame of the prize replenishing device 1100 is connected to the swing arm 1132 and is biased by the spring 1136 so as to swing in the swing position B1 direction.
[0043]
The stopper drive mechanism 1130 sets the initial state when the swing arm 1132 is in the swing position B1. In this case, as shown in the figure, the intersection position D between the premium stopper 1120 and the guide plate 1114 is located above the guide plate 1114. That is, the supplementary gift Q placed in a superposition on the gift placement unit 1110 is prevented from sliding down to the intersection position D. In other words, a plurality of supplementary prizes Q are deposited on the main placement surface 1112 to form a virtual prize deposit body QA. The prize accumulation body QA is supported by the main placement surface 1112, the guide plate 1114, and the prize stopper 1120.
[0044]
When the motor 1134a is rotated and the swing arm 1132 is moved toward the swing position B2, the prize stopper 1120 moves relatively closer to the guide plate 1114 when viewed from the front side of the apparatus, and the intersection position D is The main mounting surface 1112 and the guide plate 1114 move so as to approach the intersection position C.
The prize stopper 1120 moves so as to slide on the end surface on the discharge direction H side of the supplementary prize Q, and in order from the top of the supplementary prize Q deposited and placed on the prize placement unit 1110, the prize stopper 1102 and No longer abuts and slides down in the discharge direction H. Therefore, the prize replenishing device 1100 can sequentially discharge and replenish a plurality of supplementary prizes Q stocked in a superimposed manner.
[0045]
When a plurality of supplementary prizes Q are viewed as a virtual integrated prize accumulation body QA, the position of the intersection position D is moved downward to be supported by the main placement surface 1112, the guide plate 1114, and the prize stopper 1120. The volume of prize deposits QA that can be reduced is reduced, and as a result, supplementary prizes Q corresponding to the reduced amount are deposited in order from the top.
[0046]
The discharge sensor 1140 detects that the replenishment prize Q has slipped from the prize placement unit 1110, and is realized by, for example, a transmissive photo interrupter. In the present embodiment, a light receiver 1140a and a light emitter 1140b are arranged at the upper end on the discharge side of the prize replenishing device 1100 and the bottom end, and it is detected that the supplementary prize Q has slipped and passed through the sensing line 1141. In the present embodiment, the control unit 1020 controls the motor 1134a to rotate until the discharge sensor 1140 detects the passage of the supplementary prize Q, and stops the motor 1134a when the passage is detected. Thus, even when supplementary prizes Q having different widths are placed together, the supplementary prizes Q can be surely discharged and supplemented sequentially.
[0047]
The empty sensor 1142 detects whether or not the supplementary prize Q remains in the prize placement unit 1110. In the present embodiment, the micro switch is arranged so as to protrude from the upper surface of the main placement surface 1112, and detection is performed by pressing the switch with the weight of the supplementary gift Q. In addition, the empty sensor 1142 can be realized by, for example, a load sensor, a light receiving sensor, a transmissive photo interrupter, or a micro switch.
[0048]
[Description of functional block]
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the game device 1000 integrates the operations of the operation input unit 10, the prize remaining amount detection unit 12, the supplementary prize discharge detection unit 14, the stock detection unit 16, and the game device 1000. The processing unit 20 to be controlled, the turntable driving unit 30, the excavator driving unit 32, the slide table driving unit 34, the stopper driving unit 36, and the storage unit 50 are included.
[0049]
The operation input unit 10 accepts a game operation by a player or a manual operation by an administrator and outputs an operation signal to the processing unit 20. For example, it is realized by a push button or a lever. The start instruction button 1014a and the drop instruction button 1014b of the operation unit 1014 in FIG. 1 and the manual switch 1022 of the control unit 1020 correspond to this.
[0050]
The prize remaining amount detection unit 12 detects the presence or absence of a prize arranged on the turntable 1002, and outputs a detection signal to the processing unit 20. For example, it is realized by a distance sensor, a photo interrupter, a touch sensor, a load sensor, or the like. The premium remaining amount detection sensor 1050 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.
[0051]
The supplementary prize discharge detection unit 14 detects that the supplementary prize Q is discharged from the prize supplementing device 1100, and outputs a detection signal to the processing unit 20. The supplementary prize discharge detection unit 14 is realized by, for example, a load sensor, a light receiving sensor, a transmissive photo interrupter, or a micro switch. The discharge sensor 1140 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.
[0052]
The stock detection unit 16 detects whether or not the supplementary gift Q remains in the premium supplementing device 1100 and outputs a detection signal to the processing unit 20. The stock detection unit 16 is realized by, for example, a load sensor, a light receiving sensor, a transmissive photo interrupter, or a micro switch. The empty sensor 1142 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.
[0053]
The processing unit 20 is realized by, for example, an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU, an LSI, an electric circuit, and the like, and integrally controls each unit of the game device 1000 and the premium supplement device 1100. A CPU, an electric circuit, and the like mounted on the control unit 1020 in FIG. In the present embodiment, the processing unit 20 includes a replenishment necessity determination unit 22 and a prize replenishment device control unit 24.
[0054]
The replenishment necessity determination unit 22 determines the necessity of replenishment of the prize based on the detection signal of the presence / absence of the prize from the prize remaining amount detection unit 12 for each preset time interval. More specifically, the distance value from the prize remaining amount detection sensor 1050 is measured every predetermined time, and this measured value and a predetermined threshold value (for example, the distance value to the bottom surface of the groove portion of the turntable 1002) and Compare. That is, when a distance shorter than the threshold is detected, it can be determined that there is a prize P at that location. If the ratio exceeding the threshold value does not reach the predetermined threshold value while the turntable 1002 makes a round, it is determined that the prize P is insufficient and it is determined that supplementation is necessary.
Note that the determination method is not limited to this. For example, it may be determined that replenishment is necessary when the average value or the median value of the measurement values for one round is below a predetermined reference value, or one round. A method may be used in which the measured value of the minute is integrated to determine the volume of the prize P and compared with a predetermined volume value and determined appropriately.
[0055]
When the replenishment necessity determination unit 22 determines that replenishment is necessary, the premium replenishment device control unit 24 sends a drive signal to the stopper drive unit 36 until the replenishment premium discharge detection unit 14 detects discharge of the supplemental premium Q. The prize stopper 1120 is moved and the supplementary prize Q is discharged.
[0056]
The turntable driving unit 30 rotates the turntable 1002 according to a control signal from the processing unit 20.
The shovel drive unit 32 rotates the arm 1004a and the shovel 1004b of the shovel device 1004 in accordance with a control signal from the processing unit 20. The motors 1004c and 1004d in FIG. 1 correspond to this.
The slide table drive unit 34 reciprocates the slide table 1012 in accordance with a control signal from the processing unit 20.
The stopper driving unit 36 moves the prize stopper 1120 according to the driving signal from the processing unit 20. The motor 1134a in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.
[0057]
The storage unit 50 is realized by, for example, an information storage medium that can be read and written by the processing unit 20 such as an IC memory, a hard disk, and an MO, and stores programs and various data that are used when the processing unit 20 executes arithmetic processing. The IC memory 1024 mounted on the control unit 1020 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.
[0058]
In the present embodiment, in addition to the system program, the storage unit 50 provides a supplementation necessity determination program 52 for causing the processing unit 20 to function as the supplementation necessity determination unit 22 and a prize for causing the processing unit 20 to function as the premium supplementing device control unit 24. A replenisher control program 54 is stored. The storage unit 50 also includes information for defining a time interval for determining whether or not replenishment is necessary, which is referred to by the replenishment necessity determination unit 22, and a threshold value to be compared with a measurement value obtained by the prize remaining amount detection sensor 1050. Is stored (not shown).
[0059]
[Description of process flow]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing relating to premium replenishment in the present embodiment. The processing shown in the figure is realized when the processing unit 20 reads and executes the replenishment necessity determination program 52 and the premium replenishment device control program 54.
[0060]
As shown in the figure, the processing unit 20 drives the turntable 1002 and the slide table 1012 (step S2). When the player's operation is input from the operation unit 1014 (step S4; YES), the processing unit 20 controls driving of the shovel device 1004 (step S6).
[0061]
More specifically, when the start instruction button 1014a of the operation unit 1014 is operated by the player and the start of the scooping operation of the shovel device 1004 is input, the motor 1004c is rotated forward and the arm 1004a is directed toward the bottom surface of the turntable 1002. The excavator 1004b at the tip is stopped at a predetermined rotation angle that reaches the bottom surface of the turntable 1002. Next, the motor 1004d rotates forward, rotates the shovel 1004b, and scoops up the prize P placed on the turntable 1002. When the prize P is scooped up, the motor 1004c automatically reversely rotates to return the arm 1004a to its original position. If the arm 1004a returns to the original position, it enters a standby state. Then, when the drop instruction button 1014b is operated / input, the motor 1004d is rotated in the reverse direction, the excavator 1004b is inclined and the scooped up prize P is dropped onto the fixed table 1010.
[0062]
Here, the replenishment necessity determination unit 22 determines the necessity of supplementation of the prize. When it is determined that the supplement of the premium is necessary (step S8; YES), the premium supplement device control unit 24 starts the control.
[0063]
First, the premium replenishing device control unit 24 determines whether or not the supplemental premium Q is still stocked based on the detection signal from the stock detection unit 16 (step S10). Specifically, when the switch of the empty sensor 1142 is pressed and a predetermined signal is output from the empty sensor 1142, it is determined that there is still stock.
[0064]
When it is determined that there is stock (step S10; YES), the premium replenishing device control unit 24 outputs a drive signal to the stopper driving unit 36 and moves the premium stopper 1120 toward the swing position B2 (step S12). .
[0065]
By moving the prize stopper 1120, when viewed from the front, the position of the intersection position D between the prize stopper 1120 and the guide plate 1114 is lowered, so that the top of the supplemental prize Q is not supported by the prize stopper 1120 and slides down. Discharged.
[0066]
If the supplementary prize discharge detection unit 14 detects that the supplementary prize Q is discharged (step S14; YES), the prize supplementation device control unit 24 stops outputting the drive signal to the stopper driving unit 36, The premium stopper 1120 is stopped at the current position (step S16).
[0067]
If the prize stopper 1120 is stopped, the replenishment necessity determination unit 22 determines whether or not replenishment is necessary (step S8). If it is determined that no supplementation is required (step S8; NO), the processing is terminated without executing supplementation of the premium.
[0068]
By the above processing, a plurality of supplemental prizes Q stocked in the premium supplementing apparatus 1100 can be sequentially discharged from the top and supplemented.
[0069]
In this way, from the prize replenishing device 1100, the supplementary prize Q slides down by its own weight and is discharged as a result. Accordingly, it is not necessary to provide a separate mechanism for pushing out the supplementary prize Q to the prize supplementing apparatus 1100, and the prize stopper 1120 is a single bar, and the movement of the swing arm 1132 is also performed by the rotation of the motor 1134a. It is only necessary to make it swing, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced because it can be manufactured with a relatively small number of parts.
[0070]
Also, the prize replenishing device 1100 can easily increase the stock amount of the supplementary prize Q per installation area by extending the guide plate 1114 and the prize stopper 1120 upward. In addition, even if the installation area of the prize replenishing device 1100 is small, a large number of prizes for replenishment Q can be stocked, so that the entire play apparatus 1000 can be made compact.
[0071]
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment can be realized basically by the same components as those of the first embodiment, but the configuration of the stopper drive mechanism 1130 is different. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected about the component similar to 1st Embodiment, and description shall be abbreviate | omitted.
[0072]
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the premium supplement device 1100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4A is a front view, FIG. 5B is a left side view, and FIG.
[0073]
The stopper drive mechanism 1130 in the present embodiment has a track rail 1150 arranged substantially horizontally in the X-axis direction in the figure, and a slide unit 1152 that can slide on the track rail 1150, and the lower end of the prize stopper 1120 The unit is fixed by the slide unit 1152. The slide unit 1152 is fixed to a belt 1154 that is driven by a motor 1134 substantially parallel to the track rail 1150.
[0074]
That is, when the motor 1134 is rotated, the belt 1154 is driven, and the prize stopper 1120 fixed to the slide unit 1152 is moved substantially horizontally in the X-axis direction in the drawing along the track rail 1150.
As a result, as in the first embodiment, when viewed from the front side of the apparatus, the prize stopper 1120 moves so as to be relatively closer to the guide plate 1114, and the intersection position D is between the main placement surface 1112 and the guide plate 1114. It is displaced so as to approach the intersection position C. That is, the replenishment prize Q placed superimposed on the prize placement section 1110 does not contact the prize stopper 1102 in order from the top, and slides down in the discharge direction H. Therefore, the prize replenishing device 1100 can sequentially discharge and replenish a plurality of supplementary prizes Q stocked in a superimposed manner.
[0075]
[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. This embodiment can be basically realized by the same components as those of the first and second embodiments, but the shape of the premium stopper 1120 and the configuration of the stopper driving mechanism 1130 are different. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected about the component similar to 1st and 2nd embodiment, and description shall be abbreviate | omitted.
[0076]
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of the premium supplement device 1100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4A is a front view, FIG. 5B is a left side view, and FIG.
[0077]
As shown in the figure, the prize stopper 1120 in the present embodiment is a plate-like body having an upward-pointing right triangle. Further, the stopper drive mechanism 1130 in the present embodiment has a track rail 1150 arranged substantially horizontally in the X-axis direction in the figure, and a slide unit 1152 that can slide on the track rail 1150, and below the prize stopper 1120. The side end is fixed by the slide unit 1152. Further, an arm 1153 extends from the slide unit 1152, and a spring 1136 is attached so that the roller 1134b is fitted into a downward U-shaped groove provided on the lower surface side. Yes.
[0078]
Therefore, when the motor 1134a is rotated, the prize stopper 1120 fixed to the slide unit 1152 is moved substantially horizontally in the X-axis direction in the drawing along the track rail 1150, and the inclination (crossing) of the guide plate 1114 and the prize stopper 1120 is performed. The intersection position D3 with the position D3 to the intersection position E3) thereby moves downward. As a result, as in the first embodiment, the prize replenishing device 1100 can sequentially discharge and replenish a plurality of supplementary prizes Q that are stocked.
[0079]
[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIG. The present embodiment can be realized basically by the same components as those of the first embodiment, but the configuration of the stopper drive mechanism 1130 is different. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected about the component similar to 1st Embodiment, and description shall be abbreviate | omitted.
[0080]
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a prize supplement device 1100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4A is a front view, FIG. 5B is a left side view, and FIG.
[0081]
As shown in the figure, the stopper drive mechanism 1130 according to the present embodiment has the rotating shaft of the motor 1134 facing the front of the prize replenishing device 1100, and the lower end of the prize stopper 1120 is fixed to the tip of the rotating shaft.
[0082]
A track rail 1150 and a slide unit 1152 that can slide on the track rail 1150 are arranged on the guide plate 1114 in the discharge direction H side, and the upper end portion of the prize stopper 1120 is fixed by the slide unit 1152. The premium stopper 1120 is configured to be extendable.
[0083]
When the motor 1134 is rotated, the prize stopper 1120 is swung downward so as to slide on the discharge direction H side end face of the supplementary prize Q, and the inclination (intersection position) of the guide plate 1114 and the prize stopper 1120 is swung. The intersection position D4 with D4 to the intersection position E4) thereby moves downward. As a result, similar to the first embodiment, a plurality of supplementary prizes Q that are stocked can be sequentially discharged from above.
At this time, since the overall length of the prize stopper 1120 is reduced, it is possible to prevent the prize stopper 1120 from jumping out to the side of the prize replenishing device 1100, which contributes to space saving required for installation of the device.
[0084]
[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. The present embodiment can be realized basically by the same components as those of the first embodiment, but the configuration of the stopper drive mechanism 1130 is different. In addition, the same code | symbol shall be attached | subjected about the component similar to 1st Embodiment, and description shall be abbreviate | omitted.
[0085]
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the premium supplement device 1100 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4A is a top view, and FIG. 4B is a front view. In the first to fourth embodiments, the example in which the box-shaped prize is accommodated vertically has been described. However, as shown in FIG. Then, the main placement surface 1112 also serves as a reference surface (guide surface 1114) for aligning one corner of each box. When the prize stopper 1120 is moved from the swing position B1 to the swing position B2, the replenishment prizes Q stored therein can be sequentially discharged from the left as viewed in the drawing. It is effective as a prize replenishment device for amusement devices with a small vertical installation space.
[0086]
The first to fifth embodiments to which the present invention is applied have been described above. However, the application of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and appropriate additions / changes of components are made without departing from the spirit of the invention. -You may delete.
[0087]
For example, although the supplementary prizes Q are placed in a row in the vertical or horizontal direction, they may be placed in a plurality of rows.
[0088]
Further, in the above embodiment, the prize replenishing device 1100 is used for the purpose of supplementing the turntable 1002, but the prize replenishing device 1100 is provided at each of the four play positions, and the fixed table 1010 and the bonus are provided as bonuses. The supplementary gift Q may be discharged onto the slide table 1012. In this case, the prize replenishing device 1100 is installed with the discharge direction H facing the fixed table 1010 and the slide table 1012. Then, the replenishment necessity determination unit 22 determines the success or failure of a predetermined bonus event, and the prize replenishment device control unit 24 executes control when it is determined that the bonus event is successful.
[0089]
Regarding the installation of the premium replenishing device 1100, the guide surface 1114 has been described as being substantially vertical or substantially horizontal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the guide surface 114 may be installed with an inclination.
[0090]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the housed boxes are stocked in a line in which one corner is in contact with the reference plane and aligned on a straight line, and the stopper portion is arranged with a predetermined inclination with respect to the straight line. In addition, each of the plurality of boxes is in contact with each other to prevent the fall. In this state, when the stopper part is moved so as to move the crossing position of the straight line and the stopper part, the support by the stopper part is lost in order from one end of the row of boxes, and it falls due to its own weight. Therefore, the box can be paid out without requiring a strong driving force.
[0091]
Also, stocked boxes have one corner aligned with the reference plane, and the relative position of the stopper part with respect to the reference plane determines whether or not the box is discharged. Even when a prize is stored, it can be discharged in the same manner.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game device according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a premium replenishing device in the first embodiment. (A) Front view, (b) Left side view, (c) Top view.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of processing relating to premium replenishment in the first embodiment;
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a prize replenishing device according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a premium replenishing device according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a premium supplement device according to a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a premium supplement device according to a fifth embodiment. (A) Top view, (b) Front view.
[Explanation of symbols]
14 Replenishment prize detection unit
16 Stock detector
20 processor
22 Replenishment necessity judgment part
24 Premium Replenisher Control Unit
36 Stopper drive
50 storage unit
52 Replenishment necessity judgment program
54 Premium Replenisher Control Program
1000 game machine
1100 Premium replenishment device
1102 Premium Stopper
1110 Premium placement section
1112 Main mounting surface
1114 Guide plate
1120 Premium stopper
1130 Stopper drive mechanism
1132 Swing arm
1134 Arm drive unit
1136 Spring
1140 Discharge sensor
B1, B2 Swing position
K tilt direction
H Direction of discharge (for supplementary giveaways)
P Premium
Q Supplementary giveaway

Claims (6)

A box discharge device for storing and discharging a plurality of boxes,
A storage unit that has a reference surface serving as a reference for aligning one corner of each box on a straight line, and stores the boxes in a row so as to fall by its own weight;
A stopper portion having a predetermined inclination with respect to the straight line and capable of supporting all the boxes to stop falling;
Moving means for causing movement of said stopper portion,
With
The moving means is arranged to cross the straight line and the stopper portion in order to release the fall-preventing by the stopper portion of the boxes stored in a row in the storage portion in order from the box at the end of the row. There by moving the stopper portion so that move along the straight line, box-discharge device, characterized in that the discharge from the end of the housing has been said box body in rows in order. A box body discharging device for storing and discharging a plurality of box bodies in a substantially vertical direction,
A storage unit that stores a reference plane that serves as a reference for aligning one corner of each box on a straight line, and stores the box so as to fall by its own weight;
A stopper portion having a predetermined inclination with respect to the straight line and capable of supporting all the boxes to stop falling;
Moving means for causing movement of said stopper portion,
With
Said moving means moves said stopper portion so that to move downward intersection of the straight line and the stopper portion, characterized by discharging the box body of the housing part in this order from top to box Discharging device.   The box discharging apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the moving means moves the stopper portion substantially horizontally to move the intersection position.   The box discharging apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the moving means rotates the stopper portion to move the crossing position. It has a detector that detects whether the box is discharged,
It said moving means, box-discharge device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in Rukoto moving the stopper portion based on a detection result of the detecting portion. A pusher type game device that pushes out and gives away a prize on a fixed table by reciprocating a slide table on a fixed table in a play space,
A game apparatus comprising the box discharge device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 installed in a play space, and a control device for controlling the moving means.

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