JP4164180B2 - Hit detection device for pachinko machines - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hitting detection device for a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, hitting detection for detecting an effective hitting ball (game ball) normally hit within a game area after being shot one by one from a launch position in the machine. It relates to the device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In this type of gaming machine represented by pachinko machines and arrange ball machines, which are generally called, based on the cooperation between the ball feeding operation and the ball hitting operation by the ball feeding and launching device, A game ball can be sent to a launch position one by one and shot into the game area of the game board so that a required game can be played. Such a gaming machine is configured to include a game board for each model, that is, various prize-winning devices, prize-winning devices, entrances and guides, arrangement of a large number of game nails, etc. (generally also referred to as gauges). Various game boards that can develop the required game contents are set in the game area, and in the game on each game board, for example, the left side in the game area, the middle It is considered that it is desirable to set the left side, the longitudinal right side, the right side, etc., and drive them toward the required parts. In any game machine capable of developing any game content, the game ball returned to the launch position of the game ball can be used as a game effective ball for game development. As a means for prevention, a backflow prevention means comprising a backflow blocking piece capable of opening and closing the discharge port between the inner and outer rails is installed and set at a specific portion corresponding to the upper end of the inner rail and the discharge port.
[0003]
In recent years, there has been a demand for practical use such as anti-fraud measures to change the launch performance of the ball feed launcher and the operation management of each gaming machine (for example, the probability of occurrence of a safe ball with respect to the effective number) by the hall manager. Yes. Therefore, a ball detection sensor composed of a micro switch, a photo sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like is provided in the vicinity of the discharge port of the game board, and a single ball is shot from the discharge port into the game area by the ball feed and launch device. Thus, a technique for detecting an effective sphere has been proposed.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, the ball detection sensor is arranged such that the position of the detection unit for detecting the game ball faces the inner side of the game area with respect to the position of the return means assembled to the discharge port. For example, (2) there is an embodiment facing the flight guide route formed by the inner and outer rails, but in any of these embodiments, it is not possible to accurately detect the game ball that has been launched. The problem was inherent. For example, in the arrangement form {circle around (1)}, a game ball that has been thrown into the game area and bounced back to the discharge port side due to a collision with the guide tool, game nail, or the like passes through the discharge port. In some cases, the ball may be detected again even though it is detected once by the ball detection sensor, and there is a disadvantage that the detection count number is larger than the number of game balls actually put in the game area. On the other hand, in the arrangement form of the above (2), a game ball (foul ball) that flew to the discharge port but returned without being driven into the game area due to insufficient hitting force may be detected. There is a disadvantage that the detected count number is smaller than the number of game balls actually put into the game area. In other words, in any of the cases described above, it is impossible to accurately detect the game ball, so that it is preferable to prevent unauthorized changes in the launch performance of the ball feed launcher, and for the hall manager to determine the operating status of each gaming machine, etc. Could not be accurately grasped.
[0005]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been proposed in order to suitably solve the above-described problem, and in a pachinko game, it detects a shot ball (game ball) that is launched one ball at a time and is properly thrown into the game area, It is an object of the present invention to provide a hit detection device for a pachinko gaming machine that can confirm the propriety of the ball feeding and launching performance and the like and can grasp the operating status of the gaming machine itself.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and to suitably achieve the intended purpose, a hitting detection device for a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
Based on the ball feed launching operation by the ball feed launcher, pachinko balls sent to the launcher in the plane one by oneBasically every cycle timeIn a pachinko game machine that can be launched and driven into the game area of the game board to develop the game,
A first detection means provided at a predetermined position with respect to a launch path of the launch ball launched from the launch position and capable of detecting the launch ball one by one; and passing the launch ball and flying toward the game area. Deformable ball guide restricting piece that is attached near the opening of the flying guide path for running guidance and that allows the launch ball to enter and prevents reversing, and detection using the deformation of this ball guide restricting piece , Second detection means that can detect one shot at a time as a game ball by changing to a non-detection state, and the validity of the input detection signal according to the first and second detection means is set as a detection time Based on judgmentHas a detection signal validity determination unitControl means,
Said control meansDetection signal validity judgment partThe time required from the end of detection by the first detection means to the end of detection by the second detection means is the shortest time required when the game ball is launched with the maximum launch force by the ball feed launching device, The longest time required for launching a game ball with a minimum launch force that can be reached by the launch device at the game area is preset,
In the sphere detection setting conditions of the first and second detection means, the second detection means launches one sphere at a time each time the first detection means detects the firing sphere one by one. When a ball is detected every time within the range from the shortest set time to the longest set time, it is determined to be valid as a game ball, while the detection means detects it outside the range from the shortest set time to the longest set time. In this case, it is determined that the game ball is invalid and the game ball is detected by the second detection means., Fired continuously every basic one cycle timeNext launch ballThe first detection meansdetectionDoWhen it detects within the set time until, it is set so that it may determine invalid as a game ball.
[0007]
[Action]
The first detection means detects the launch ball launched into the launch path based on the ball feed launch operation by the ball feed launch device, and a detection signal for this launch ball is output to the control means. Then, the launch ball launched from the launch path on the front frame side to the flight guide path on the game board side deflects and deforms the ball guide restriction piece when jumping into the game area from the opening, and the ball guide restriction piece Due to the deformation, the second detection means is in a detection state, and a detection signal for the fired ball is output to the control means. And in the said control means, on the basis of the detection time point of the said 1st detection means,Within the range from the shortest set time to the longest set time required from the end of detection of the first detection means to the end of detection of the second detection means.Second detection meansIsIf it has been released, since the second detection means detects the fired ball detected by the first detection means, this is determined to be valid as a game ball. Further, on the basis of the detection time of the first detection means,From the shortest set time to the longest set timeOut of rangeThe second detection meansIf it is detected, the second detection means does not detect the fired ball detected by the first detection means, but the first shot returned to the opening side after jumping into the game area. Since it is based on a game ball, this is determined to be invalid as a game ball.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, a hitting detection device for a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings with a preferred embodiment. In this embodiment, the pachinko machine P of the type that can pay out the stored pachinko ball on the back side of the machine as a winning ball for winning (safe ball generation) in the pachinko game, while paying out as a lending ball for a game lending operation. Is shown as an example.
[0009]
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the pachinko machine P in which the hitting ball detection apparatus according to the present embodiment is implemented will be briefly described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has, as its basic configuration, a front frame B, which is a mounting frame for opening and closing, on a front side of an opening of an outer frame A, which is a fixed outer frame, and a connection support means. It is assembled so as to be detachable and openable / closable using a locking means or the like. On the front side of the front frame B, a horizontally open glass window C and an upper ball tray D, which are components common to gaming machines, are assembled and set so as to be openable and detachable. And a ball hitting device H described later are equipped and a mechanism set board (not shown) equipped with a ball processing unit or the like on the back side. The front frame B is a type in which the whole is made of a synthetic resin, and a frame 10 having a window frame opening opened inside, and a game board that is integrally formed on the back side of the frame 10 and faces the front inside of the window frame opening A holding frame 12 having an open set opening is formed in the form of an inner / outer double frame continuously provided in the front-rear direction. In the frame 10, an installation portion 14 for installing a lower ball tray E and a part of the ball striking device H or the like is formed in the lower part of the window frame mouth, while in the holding frame 12, the lower part of the window frame mouth is formed. A game auxiliary board 15 located on the inside is integrally formed, and the set opening is opened with reference to the upper edge of the auxiliary board 15 so that the game board J can be detachably accommodated and set. . In addition, about the other structure of the front frame B and the structure of the glass window C etc., it stops to the extent of illustration and description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0010]
In such a pachinko machine P, in the upper ball dish D, a plurality of dish components are combined into a unit, and one opening and closing that is detachably mounted on the left end side of the frame 10 of the front frame B is detachably mounted. The ball feeding device I described later is set on the back surface of the opening / closing plate 16. On the other hand, the lower ball tray E is unitized by combining a single set support plate and a plurality of plate constituent members that are attached to the entire surface of the installation portion 14 of the frame 10 of the front frame B, and also on the right side. Operation handle part H of the ball hitting device H₁The holding part for assembling and setting is molded. Incidentally, both the ball dishes D and E are both configured in a contour shape in the figure, and the upper ball dish D is placed and held in alignment on the horizontal upper surface of the lower ball dish E.
[0011]
In addition, a detachable launch rail member 18 having a required length is mounted and set on the front surface of the game auxiliary board 15 of the front frame B. The firing rail member 18 is fixed to the left front surface of one support board 19 that is positioned and set on the front surface of the game auxiliary board 15 and fixed to a screw. A ball stopper piece 20 for setting the firing position X is formed, and a ball receiving piece 21 for a foul ball is formed at the upper end. The firing rail member 18 is formed based on an arc having an M-shaped cross section and a large curvature radius, and is positioned and set at a set firing angle and fixed with a screw.
[0012]
(Hitball launcher)
In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the hitting ball launching device H and the ball feeding device I are combined to constitute a ball feeding and launching device G for a game ball. Of these, the hitting ball launching device H has a rotary rotary electromagnetic solenoid (also called launching solenoid) as a driving source, and the launching rail member from the upper ball tray D via the ball feeding device I based on the hitting operation. The game balls sent to the launch position X at the lower end of 18 are launched one by one. As a basic configuration, the hitting ball launching device H is configured as a unit having a spherical cylindrical grip shape and is detachably assembled to a holding portion of the lower ball tray E and set.₁And the operation handle portion H is detachably mounted on the back surface of the installation portion 14 of the frame 10.₁The hitting ball actuating unit H that performs the hitting operation by driving the firing solenoid 26 based on the input condition in the hitting operation at₂And this hitting ball operating part H₂The hitting ball actuating part H₂And a launch control unit H for controlling the driving of the ball feeder I_ThreeEtc.
[0013]
The operation handle H₁Is formed as a unit by assembling an operation lever 24 between a gripping body 22 and a gripping cap 23 forming a fixed base, and a variable resistor 27 for a firing solenoid 26 in the gripping body 22 as an electric input means. And a firing stop switch 28 are incorporated, and a touch sensing ring (touch detection unit) 29 is attached to the outer periphery of the gripping body 22, and these members 27, 28, 29 are connected to the firing control on the back side via connectors and wiring. Part H_ThreeIt is connected to the. That is, the volume of the variable resistor 27 is adjusted in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 24, and the firing stop switch 28 is detected (ON) in the state of rotation of the lever 24 according to continuous firing and single firing of a ball. In this case, the operation piece 30 that can be operated from the outside of the gripping body 22 is used for non-detection (OFF).
[0014]
The hitting ball operating part H₂The firing solenoid 26 is installed as a pulse-controlled drive source on the front side of a metal-molded support board 31 serving as a set base, and a ball striking rod 32 is connected to the rear end of the rotation shaft of the firing solenoid 26. Thus, the whole is constituted by the support plate 31 unit. This hitting ball operating part H₂The firing solenoid 26 is accommodated in the set port 33 formed in the installation part 14 by fixing the screw to the installation seat part on the back side of the installation part 14 with screws. Under this condition, when the firing solenoid 26 is energized with pulses, the striking ball 32 is rotated and displaced within the range from the starting end to the end of the hitting ball, and a game ball seated at the launching position X of the launching rail member 18 can be launched. It is like that.
[0015]
On the other hand, the launch control unit H_Three, Which performs overall input / output control of each electrical component related to ball feeding / launching, has a built-in circuit board that constitutes a necessary circuit, and includes a power supply (AC 24V), a firing solenoid 26, which will be described later. Ball feed solenoid 36, operation handle H₁The variable resistor 27, the firing stop switch 28, and the touch sensing ring 29 are connected via respective wires.
[0016]
(Ball feeder)
The ball feeding device I in the ball feeding and launching device G is an example of an electric control mode capable of performing a ball feeding operation in synchronization with the hitting operation of the hitting ball launching device H. A ball-feeding solenoid (electromagnetic solenoid) 36, which is an operating source, and a ball-feeding body 37 of an up-and-down rotation lever type are assembled in one resin-molded case body 35. To get. On the back surface of the opening / closing plate 16, the case body 35 is detachably screwed in accordance with the ball outlet, and the ball feed solenoid 36 is moved to the firing control unit H._ThreeConnected to.
[0017]
In the ball feeding and launching device G of the embodiment configured as described above, as schematically shown in FIG.₁The detection signal (detection (ON) signal of the firing stop switch 28 and the touch sensing ring 29) is detected by the firing control unit H._ThreeUnder the conditions inputted to the circuit board in the_ThreeThe ball feed solenoid 36 of the ball feed device I and the firing solenoid 26 of the ball hitting device H are normally operated and controlled on the basis of the pulse output control output from. As a result, the ball feeding / launching operation is continued, whereby the game ball from the upper ball tray D is sent to the firing position X via the ball feeding device I, and the game board J The game area 53 is driven into.
[0018]
That is, regarding the operation of the ball feed solenoid 36 of the ball feed device I and the shot solenoid 26 of the ball hitting device H in the ball feed launch device G of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG._ThreeBased on the pulse output control. That is, the operation handle portion H₁The detection input condition of the firing stop switch 28 and the detection input condition of the touch sensing ring 29 are the launch control unit H._ThreeThe first pulse P₁As a result, the ball feed solenoid 36 is excited and demagnetized to move the ball feed body 37 up and down. On the other hand, in addition to the two detection input conditions, the volume adjustment condition is determined by the launch control unit H._ThreeTo the second pulse P₂As a result, the firing solenoid 26 is excited and demagnetized, and the hitting ball 32 is reciprocally swung. These first pulses P₁And the second pulse P₂Is controlled and set to a prescribed basic one cycle S which is 100 times or less per minute, and the ball feed solenoid 36 and the firing solenoid 26 are used to positively stabilize the ball feed / hitting operation.
[0019]
(Hitball detection device)
The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment is provided with a hitting ball detecting device for detecting one game ball at a time from the launch position X by the operation of the ball feeding and launching device G. This hit ball detecting device is provided at a predetermined position with respect to the launch rail member 18 for the launch ball launched from the launch position X, and a launch ball detecting means (first detection means) 40 capable of detecting the shot balls one by one. , A flight guide route R that takes over the launch ball and guides it into the game area 53₂Deformable ball guide restricting piece 41 that is attached in the vicinity of the discharge port (opening) 51 and permits the launch ball to enter and prevents the return, and the deformation of the ball guide restricting piece 41 is used for detection. , Change to non-detection state, hitting ball detection means (second detection means) 42 capable of detecting each shot ball as a game ball as a game ball, input detection relating to the shot ball detection means 40 and the hit ball detection means 42 A game control unit (control means) 43 that can determine the validity of the signal based on the detection time setting is provided.
[0020]
(Launching ball detection means)
As shown in FIG. 1, the firing ball detection means 40 has a firing path R.₁Above the firing rail member 18 which forms the₁The game auxiliary board 15 is fixed in a posture in which the detection unit is directed to the side (front side). The projecting ball detecting means 40 is preferably a non-contact type sensor or switch that can detect the projecting ball in a non-contact state. For example, a photo sensor or a magnetic sensor that is not affected by ambient light is preferably implemented. Accordingly, the launch ball that is launched by the ball feed launch device G and moves on the launch rail member 18 is detected without any reduction in the launch momentum and flies toward the game board J. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the shot ball detecting means 40 is connected to an input circuit 45 on the game board 44 side and outputs a detection signal for the shot ball to the circuit 45.
[0021]
(Ball guide restriction piece)
The ball guide regulating piece 41 is mounted and set in an insertion form from the outside (front side) with respect to the set portion 49 of the guide rail member 46 of the game board J. The guide rail member 46 is attached to the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board J in the form of a constant arc using a split pin or the like by a conventional assembling method, and the upper end of the inner rail 48 is at the upper left of the board surface. Located in the department. And between the inner rail 48 and the outer rail 47, the flight guide route R for the game ball₂This flight guide route R₂The upper end portion of the inner rail 48, that is, the opening surface portion at the upper end position of the inner rail 48 is used as a game ball outlet 51. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, two locking holes 50, 50 are formed at the upper end portion of the inner rail 48 to constitute the set portion 49 for the ball guide regulating piece 41. Note that, between the lower end portion of the outer rail 47 and the upper end portion of the firing rail member 18 in the guide rail member 46 (the firing path R₁And flight guide route R₂A foul port 52 for collecting foul balls is formed between the two.
[0022]
On the other hand, the ball guide regulating piece 41 is formed into a certain size and shape based on punching and bending from one thin metal elastic material (for example, a thickness of 0.1 mm of material SUS301-CPH of JIS standard). A blocking piece 56 for a game ball is provided from one side end of a holding portion 55 that can be held and locked in an inserted form from the outside (front side) with respect to the set portion 49 in the guide rail member 46. It is molded in a series. The holding portion 55 is formed in a fold shape between the holding pieces 57 and 58 which can be elastically pressed against the inner and outer surfaces of the inner rail 48, and an insertion port 59 corresponding to the thickness t of the rail is formed. ing. The inner holding piece 58 is formed with a locking piece 60 that can be elastically and removably engaged with the locking port 50. It is desirable that the inlet side of the insertion port 59 is slightly narrower than the rail thickness t. Further, each locking piece 60 is appropriately bent obliquely toward the outer holding piece 57.
[0023]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the blocking piece 56 is formed and extended in a band shape from a trapezoidal continuous connecting portion 61 formed at the side end of the holding piece 58 inside the holding portion 55. An outwardly concave curved arc portion 63 that can elastically open and close the discharge port 51 of the guide rail member 46 is formed from a straight portion 62 that continues to the connecting portion 61. The blocking piece 56 is configured such that the arc portion 63 and the linear portion 62 can be elastically deformed with respect to the load or impact force (contact force) of the sphere. Further, the blocking piece 56 is formed in a belt-like shape having a width of about half a little (for the diameter of the sphere) as compared with the holding piece 58 inside the holding portion 55, and an arc portion 63 as its elastic characteristic. When the weight of one sphere (static load) is applied to the tip, the entire body is bent and can be displaced to a distance of about one sphere. In the state where the holding portion 55 is fixedly held on the inner rail 48, the upper end portion of the blocking piece 56 is always extended toward the inside of the outer rail 47 to close the discharge port 51 as shown in FIG. is doing.
[0024]
(Hitball detection means)
The hitting ball detecting means 42 can employ, for example, a contact type switch or sensor. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, an existing micro limit switch is exemplified in the embodiment. The hit ball detecting means 42 is adjacent to the ball guide regulating piece 41 mounted and set on the set portion 49 of the guide rail member 46, and the push lever 65 can contact the blocking piece 56 of the regulating piece 41. It is fixed. That is, when the ball guide restricting piece 41 is not elastically deformed, as shown in FIG. 2, the push lever 65 of the hit ball detecting means 42 is held in a non-pressed protruding state (non-detection (OFF) state). Yes. For example, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the flight guide route R₂When the ball guide restricting piece 41 is bent and deformed by the contact of the launch ball that has traveled and arrived at the discharge port 51, the push lever 65 of the hit ball detecting means 42 is pressed by the deformed blocking piece 56. Thus, the state changes to the inrush state (detection (ON) state). The hit ball detecting means 42 is connected to the input circuit 45 of the game board 44 through a wiring 66 extending from the through hole 67 to the rear of the game board J, and a detection signal for the game ball is sent to the circuit 45. It is designed to output. The hit ball detecting means 42 is covered with a bucket-shaped cover member 68.
[0025]
(Game Control Department)
The game control unit 43 includes a detection signal validity determination unit 70 provided with a timer circuit and a count processing unit 71, and a shot ball output from the shot ball detection unit 40 and the hit ball detection unit 42 to the input circuit 45 and On the premise of the timing of each detection signal of the hit ball, validity / invalidity determination as a game ball is performed for each shot ball. As shown in FIG. 8, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the detection signal validity determination unit 70 determines the hit ball detection means 42 from the detection position of the shot ball detection means 40 on the assumption that the hit ball detection means 42 detects after the detection of the shot ball detection means 40. As the time required for the launch ball to travel between the detection position and the time required for the end of the detection of the hit ball detecting means 42 to the end of the detection of the hit ball detecting means 42, a maximum launch force of the shot ball is obtained by the ball feed and launch device G. Time required for launching with T₁The time required for launching with the minimum launching force that can reach the game area 53 by the ball feed launcher G is T₂Is set. Then, the set time T is set based on the time point at which each of the fired ball detecting means 40 detects the fired balls one by one.₁~ T₂When the hit ball detecting means 42 detects (ON) within each of the ranges, the fired ball is determined to be valid as a game ball and the result is output to the count processing unit 71.
[0026]
In addition, the shortest set time T is set based on the time point at which each of the fired ball detecting means 40 detects the fired balls one by one.₁~ The longest set time T₂When the hitting ball detecting means 42 detects (ON) outside the range, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), the game ball that has been hit in the game area 53 first and returned toward the discharge port 51 is used. The ball guide restricting piece 41 is bent and deformed, so that it is determined that the hitting ball detecting means 42 has been reactivated, and the ball is determined to be invalid as a game ball and is not output to the count processing unit 71. Furthermore, the longest set time T based on the time point when each of the fired ball detecting means 40 detects the fired balls one by one.₂If the hit ball detection means 42 does not detect (ON) even after the elapse of time, the shot ball does not reach the discharge port 51 due to insufficient launching power and travel guide route R₂Is determined to be a foul ball, the game ball is determined to be invalid, and the output to the count processing unit 71 is not performed.
[0027]
On the other hand, in the detection signal validity determination unit 70, the time required for the firing ball detection means 40 to finish detecting the next launch ball from the time when the detection of the hit ball detection means 42 is completed is T._ThreeThen, this time T_ThreeWhen the hitting ball detecting means 42 detects (ON) in the ball, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), the ball is hit by the game ball that has been hit in the game area 53 and returned toward the discharge port 51 first. The guide restricting piece 41 is bent and deformed, so that it is determined that the hit ball detecting means 42 has been re-actuated, so that it is invalidated as a game ball and is not output to the count processing unit 71. It should be noted that the time required from the end of detection of the shot ball detection means 40 to the end of detection of the hit ball detection means 42 (set time T₁~ T₂) And time T_ThreeIs equal to the basic one cycle S in the ball feeding and launching apparatus G (see FIG. 8).
[0028]
In the ball guide restricting piece 41, chattering occurs when the ball is elastically restored after being deformed by each projecting ball, and the hitting ball detecting means 42 may be instantaneously detected. Is corrected in the input circuit 45 so that no signal is output to the game control unit 43 side.
[0029]
[Effect of the embodiment]
Next, the operation of the hitting detection device for a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment configured as described above will be described. The pachinko machine P of the present embodiment configured as described above is assembled with the entire front frame B on the outer frame A installed in a predetermined tilted standing position on an installation frame base (not shown) in the game hall. It can be used in games by setting and holding the power on (holding power).
[0030]
In the ball feeding and launching device G of this embodiment implemented in such a pachinko machine P, the operation handle portion H of the hitting ball launching device H is started at the start of the game.₁As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.₁The detection input condition of the firing stop switch 28 and the detection input condition of the touch sensing ring 29 are the launch control unit H._ThreeThe first pulse P under the input to the circuit board at₁As a result, the ball feed solenoid 36 is excited and demagnetized, and the ball feed body 37 is moved up and down to feed the ball in the upper ball dish D to the launch position X. On the other hand, in addition to the two detection input conditions, the volume adjustment condition is determined by the launch control unit H._ThreeTo the second pulse P₂As a result, the firing solenoid 26 is excited and demagnetized, and the ball ball 32 is reciprocally swung to strike the ball seated at the launch position X toward the game area 53 of the game board J.
[0031]
The launch ball launched by the ball feed launch device G travels on the top surface of the launch rail member 18 along the launch path R.₁Is detected by the shot ball detecting means 40 in the hit ball detecting device. This detection signal is output to the input circuit 45 in the game board 44. And the launch ball is the launch path R₁When the detection of the shot ball detecting means 40 for the shot ball is completed, a signal is output from the input circuit 45 to the detection signal validity determination unit 70 of the game control unit 43 based on this, and the determination The timer circuit in the unit 70 starts operating.
[0032]
Launch path R₁From flight guide route R₂The shot ball that flew to is detected by the shot ball detecting means 40, and then the T₁~ T₂After a certain time, it reaches the discharge port 51 of the guide rail member 46, contacts the blocking piece 56 of the ball guide restricting piece 41, and jumps into the game area 53 while bending and deforming the ball guide restricting piece 41. At this time, the blocking piece 56 of the ball guide restricting piece 41 which has been bent and deformed presses the push lever 65 in the hit ball detecting means 42, and the detecting means 42 becomes a detection (ON) condition and this detection signal is Output to the input circuit 45. Then, when the shot ball jumps into the game area 53 and the ball guide regulating piece 41 is elastically restored to the original state and the push lever 65 is released and the detection is finished, the game is sent from the input circuit 45 based on this. A signal is output to the detection signal validity determination unit 70 of the control unit 43. At this time, the time required from the detection end time in the shot ball detection means 40 to the detection end time in the hit ball detection means 42 is set time T₁~ T₂Is within the range, the fired ball is determined to be valid as a game ball, and the result is output to the count processing unit 71.
[0033]
In the ball feeding and launching device G, on the premise that the ball is continuously fired every basic cycle S time by continuous hitting, the next ball is fired from the firing position X and the detection is finished in the fired ball detecting means 40. At the time when the hit ball detection means 42 ends the previous shot ball detection, T_ThreeTime has passed (see FIG. 8). Therefore, if this time T_ThreeWhen the hit ball detecting means 42 detects (ON) in FIG. 4, as shown in FIG. 4 (c), the game ball that has been first shot into the game area 53 and jumped into the game area 53 is released. Since the ball guide restricting piece 41 is returned to the exit 51 to bend and deform, and the hitting ball detecting means 42 is reactivated, this is determined to be invalid as a game ball and to the count processing unit 71. Do not output.
[0034]
Further, the shortest set time T from the time when the detection of the shot ball detecting means 40 to the shot ball is completed.₁Or the longest set time T₂When the hitting ball detecting means 42 detects (ON) after the elapse of time, the game ball that has been first shot into the game area 53 and jumped into the game area 53 as shown in FIG. However, since the ball guide restricting piece 41 is bent and deformed by returning to the discharge port 51, and the hitting ball detecting means 42 is reactivated, this is also invalidated as a game ball and the count processing unit No output to 71. That is, the time required from the detection end time in the shot ball detection means 40 to the detection end time in the hit ball detection means 42 is set time T₁~ T₂When it is out of the range, it is determined that the game ball is invalid.
[0035]
Note that the longest set time T is set based on the time point when the fired ball detecting means 40 detects the fired balls one by one.₂If the hitting ball detecting means 42 does not detect (ON) even after the elapse of time, the shot ball does not reach the discharge port 51 due to insufficient launching power and travel guide route R₂Is determined to be a foul ball, the game ball is determined to be invalid, and the output to the count processing unit 71 is not performed.
[0036]
In the hit ball detecting device of the present embodiment, the shot ball detecting means 40 and the hit ball detecting means 42 detect each ball fired by the ball feed and launch device G, and the game control unit 43 determines whether the ball is valid or invalid. Thus, the shot ball can be suitably detected even by a single shot by the ball hitting device H. That is, the shot ball launched by the ball feeding and launching device G is detected by the shot ball detecting means 40, and at the same time as the detection of the detection means 40 is completed, the input circuit 45 to the detection signal validity determining section 70 of the game control section 43. A signal is output, and the timer circuit in the determination unit 70 starts operating. And launch route R₁From flight guide route R₂The launch ball that flew to T₁~ T₂After a certain time, it reaches the discharge port 51 of the guide rail member 46 and abuts against the blocking piece 56 of the ball guide regulating piece 41, presses the push lever 65 of the hit ball detecting means 42 and is detected by the detecting means 42, A signal is output from the input circuit 45 to the detection signal validity determination unit 70 of the game control unit 43 simultaneously with the end of detection by the detection means 42. At this time, the time required from the detection end time in the shot ball detection means 40 to the detection end time in the hit ball detection means 42 is set time T₁~ T₂Is within the range, the fired ball is determined to be valid as a game ball, and the result is output to the count processing unit 71. When the single shot is a foul ball due to a lack of hitting force, the hitting ball detecting means 42 does not detect it, so that the ball is invalidated and output to the count processing unit 71. Do not do.
[0037]
Thus, in the hit ball detecting device of the present embodiment, the set time T₁~ T₂If the detection is suitable for the setting detection condition based on the premise, the game control unit 43 determines that the detection is normal and performs count processing. As shown in FIG. Various game operations such as lighting / flashing of the lamp 77, sound generation of the speaker 78, operation of the symbol display device 79, and the like are made possible under respective setting conditions. On the other hand, when abnormality detection (invalidity determination) other than the set detection condition is determined to occur many times within a short time, the game operation is stopped and the notification means 76 is set to notify the ball. The game operation can be resumed after the abnormality is canceled by appropriate restoration measures such as inspection, repair, and adjustment related to the performance of the feed launcher G.
[0038]
In the embodiment, a contact-type micro limit switch is exemplified as the hitting ball detecting means 42. However, a contactless sensor or switch, for example, a photo, is assumed on the assumption that the ball guide restricting piece 41 is deformed. It may be a sensor or a magnetic sensor.
[0039]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the hitting detection device for a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, the first detection means is provided at a predetermined position of the launch path, and the second detection means is provided in the vicinity of the opening of the flight guide path in the guide rail member. In addition, the second detecting means detects the bending deformation of the ball guide restricting piece, and the control means determines whether the game ball is valid or invalid based on the input detection signal of each detecting means. That is, the launch ball launched by the ball feed and launch device reaches the installation position of the second detection means (ball guide regulating piece) from the installation position of the first detection means.The shortest set time and the longest set timeIf the detection is suitable for the set detection condition based on this set time, the control means counts the detection as normal detection, so one shot ball is detected twice. This is advantageous in that it can be suitably avoided and the game ball can be accurately counted. Therefore, there is an advantage that it is possible to suitably confirm the propriety of the ball feed launch performance and the like and to appropriately grasp the operating status of the gaming machine itself.
[0040]
In addition, since the first detection means is a contactless sensor or switch, it can detect the fired ball without depressing the launch momentum of the fired ball, and does not hinder the game. . In addition, since the second detecting means detects the fired ball by utilizing the deformation of the ball guide regulating piece, the foul ball that returns without reaching the game area is counted as an effective game ball. Nor.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a pachinko machine equipped with a hit ball detecting device of the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a main part enlarged view showing a ball guide regulating piece and a hit ball detecting means in the hit ball detecting device;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part showing an attachment form of a ball guide regulating piece to a guide rail.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a detection state and a non-detection state of a hit ball detecting unit in each of a ball guide restriction piece in a state before hitting detection, a hit ball detecting state, and a ball return preventing state;
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a ball feed and launch device.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing a pulse control setting example of ball feeding / hitting operation in the ball feeding and launching device.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a hit ball detection control configuration centering on a hit ball launching device;
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting example of a hit ball detection setting time in the game control unit.
FIG. 9 is a hit ball detection control circuit diagram in the hit ball launching apparatus.
[Explanation of symbols]
18 Launching rail member
40 Firing ball detecting means (first detecting means)
41 Ball guide restriction piece
42 Hitting ball detecting means (second detecting means)
43 Game control unit (control means)
45 Input circuit
46 Flying guide rail members
51 Release port (opening)
53 Game Area
66 Wiring
67 Through-hole
68 Cover member
70 Detection signal validity judgment unit
G Ball feed launcher
J game board
R1 launch route
R2 flight guide route
S Basic 1 cycle
X Launch position

Claims (3)

Based on the ball feed launch operation by the ball feed launcher (G), the pachinko balls that are sent one by one to the launch position (X) in the aircraft are continuously fired every basic one cycle (S) time. In a pachinko gaming machine that can be driven into the game area (53) of the board (J) and play a game,
A first detection means (40) provided at a predetermined position with respect to a launch path (R ₁ ) of a launch ball launched from the launch position (X) and capable of detecting the launch ball one by one; It succeeded in deformation preventing a back to allow flying into the play area (53) opening in the flying guide route (R ₂₎ of the flying guided toward the inside (51) shot ball is mounted in the vicinity A second ball guide restriction piece (41) that can be detected and changed to a non-detection state by using the deformation of the ball guide restriction piece (41), and the shot ball can be detected as a game ball one by one. A control having a detection means (42) and a detection signal validity determination section (70) capable of determining the validity of the input detection signal related to the first and second detection means (40, 42) based on the detection time setting. Means (43),
In the detection signal validity determination unit (70) of the control means (43), the ball feed launch is calculated as the time required from the end of detection of the first detection means (40) to the end of detection of the second detection means (42). With the shortest time (T ₁ ) required when launching the launch ball with the maximum launch force by the device (G) and the minimum launch force that the launch ball can reach the game area (53) by the ball feed launch device (G) The longest time required for launching a game ball (T ₂ ) is preset,
In the sphere detection setting conditions of the first and second detection means (40, 42), the second detection is performed on the basis of the time point at which the first detection means (40) detects the shot balls one by one. When the means (42) detects each shot ball within each range of the shortest set time (T ₁ ) to the longest set time (T ₂ ), it determines that the ball is valid as a game ball, When the same detection means (42) detects out of the range of the shortest set time (T ₁ ) to the longest set time (T ₂ ), it is judged invalid as a game ball, and the longest set time (T ₂ ) has elapsed. Even if the second detection means (42) does not detect it, the game ball is determined to be invalid. Further, from the point of detection of the game ball by the second detection means (42), every basic one cycle (S) time. to determine presence as continuously the firing has been next shot ball first detecting means (40) the set time until the detection (T ₃₎ game ball when it detects in the Pachinko game machine of the ball detecting device characterized by configured to. The second detection means (42) is configured such that the ball guide restricting piece (41) is disposed at a predetermined position in the vicinity of the opening (51) of the travel guide rail member (46) that forms the travel guide path (R ₂ ). adjacent to, and a switch having a push lever (65) which is provided in a state that could be brought into contact with the the regulating piece (41), wherein the ball guide regulating piece (41) is in the state of not elastic deformation The push lever (65) is held in a non-detected state, and the ball guide regulating piece (41) is bent by the contact of the launch ball that has traveled on the flight guide path (R ₂ ) and arrived at the opening (51). In the deformed state, the push lever (65) is changed to the detection state, and the control means (43) is connected via the wiring (66) that is led out from the through hole (67) of the game board (J). The pachinko game according to claim 1, wherein the second detection means (42), the through hole (67) and the wiring (66) are each covered with a cover member (68). Ball hitting detection device . The first detection means (40) is a contactless sensor or switch provided at a predetermined position with respect to the firing rail member (18) that forms the firing path (R ₁ ). In the control means (43), The hitting detection device for a pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, connected to an input circuit (45).

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