JP4241253B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an effect display of a game machine represented by a slot machine (pachislot).

  A gaming machine such as a slot machine performs an effect aimed at enhancing the expectation of the game using a liquid crystal display device provided separately, a reel dedicated to the effect, and the like. In particular, a slot machine of a type equipped with a liquid crystal display device can display various characters on the screen and perform various effects, and is adopted in many models.

  In addition, we propose a slot machine that arranges a door that can be opened and closed in front of the screen of the liquid crystal display device, and moves the door in front of the screen to alert the player and reduce oversight of display contents. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-346935 A (page 10, FIG. 10)

  However, although the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 incorporates a novel idea of attaching a door to the front surface of the liquid crystal display device, the operation of the door itself is a relatively monotonous operation. The impact of was not necessarily sufficient.

  A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shielding mechanism on a display device of a game stand, and to combine the display device and the operation of the shielding mechanism to make it possible to execute a novel presentation mode that can enhance the interest of the player. It is.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a plurality of pattern variable display, variable display means, said variable display means and is provided separately, various information can be displayed a table display region And a display control means for controlling the display content on the display means according to the progress of the game, in a radial manner from the center position in front of the display area of the display means. The plurality of arranged shielding members and each of the shielding members are retracted by the same amount outward from the center position to enlarge a circular visual recognition area, and each of the shielding members is directed inward to the center position. A moving means for reducing the circular visual recognition area by entering the same amount; and a control means for controlling the moving means to execute a predetermined effect. The moving means is fixed outside the display area. Arranged A ring, an outer ring slidably provided on the outer side of the inner ring, a toothed belt formed with teeth that mesh with teeth formed at an equal pitch around the outer ring, and the toothed belt A motor that transmits a driving force to the outer ring via a belt, and the shielding members are arranged radially so that they overlap each other, and the outer side of the shielding member is a fixed pin provided at equal intervals on the outer ring. A long hole through which a pin formed in the inner ring is inserted is formed so as to be swingable, and the motor is controlled to rotate in a predetermined direction by the control means, so that the pin of the inner ring and the fixing pin of the outer ring are When driven so that the pin of the inner ring and the fixed pin of the outer ring are approached from the farthest state, the opening diameter of the visual recognition area is reduced from the fully open state where the circular visual recognition area is maximum. When the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are closest to each other, the display area is fully shielded, and the motor is controlled to rotate in the reverse direction by the control means, and the inner ring pin and the outer ring are fixed. When the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are driven away from the state in which the pin is closest, each shielding member completely shuts off the display area and has no visible area. The viewing area is fully opened when the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are farthest apart from each other.

According to the gaming machine according to claim 1, a plurality of shielding members arranged radially from a central position on the front surface of the display area of the display means, and each of the shielding members in the same amount outward from the central position. The circular visual recognition area is enlarged by retracting, and a moving means for reducing the circular visual recognition area by moving each of the shielding members inward to the center position by the same amount, and the moving means are controlled. Control means for executing a predetermined performance mode, and the moving means includes an inner ring fixedly arranged outside the display area, an outer ring slidably provided outside the inner ring, A toothed belt having teeth that mesh with teeth formed at equal pitch around the outer ring, and a motor that transmits a driving force to the outer ring via the toothed belt, the shielding member Each is heavy The outer portion of the outer ring is swingably attached to a fixed pin provided at equal intervals on the outer ring, and a long hole is formed through which the pin formed in the inner ring is inserted. When the motor is controlled to rotate in a predetermined direction by the control means, and the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are driven so that the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin approach each other, From the fully open state where the circular viewing area is maximum, the viewing area is shielded so that the opening diameter of the viewing area becomes smaller, and when the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are closest, the display area is fully shielded. The rotation of the motor is controlled in the reverse direction by the control means, and the pin of the inner ring and the pin of the outer ring are moved from the state where the pin of the inner ring and the fixing pin of the outer ring are closest to each other. When the fixed pin is driven away from each other, each shielding member completely blocks the display area and is released from the total shielding state where there is no viewing area so that the opening diameter of the viewing area becomes large. Since the visual recognition area is fully open when the pin and the fixed pin of the outer ring are farthest away, the impact of the display device can be enhanced in a novel production mode that has not been known before , and each of the shielding members Ru can be carried out efficiently the proper forward and backward control the motor.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, inside the center of the slot machine 100, plural kinds of patterns (characters and symbols such as “7”, “Bar”, “Bell”, “Replay”, etc .: not shown) are arranged on the outer peripheral surface. Three cylindrical reels (the left reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112) are accommodated and can be rotated inside the main body 201. Handles 201 c are provided on both sides of the main body 201 and are used when the slot machine 100 is transported.

  The front door 101 is provided with a reel display window 113, and when the reels 110 to 112 are viewed from the front, three patterns applied thereto can be seen from the reel display window 113 in the vertical direction. In other words, when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the player can see a total of nine patterns of 3 × 3. When these reels 110 to 112 are rotated and stopped, various combinations of patterns are displayed on the reel display window 113. In the present embodiment, three reels are provided, but the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  On the back side of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each picture displayed on the reel display window 113 is disposed. The backlight is capable of emitting light of, for example, seven colors (three primary colors of red, green, and bluish purple and a mixed color such as white) and includes an LED corresponding to each primary color. Is done.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line 114 that is valid for each game. The effective pay line 114 changes depending on the number of game media (in this embodiment, medals are assumed) inserted into the slot machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the case of having five winning lines 114, when one medal is inserted, the middle horizontal winning line, when two medals are inserted, the upper horizontal winning line and the lower horizontal winning line are shown. When 3 sheets are added, 3 lines are added, and 5 lines including 2 diagonal lines are valid, and the winning combination is judged by the combination of the patterns on the effective line 114. It becomes. Of course, the number of winning lines is not limited to five.

  The start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. When the replay lamp 122 wins a replay that is a winning combination (for example, when a combination of replay-replay-replay replay patterns is arranged on the winning line 114), the next game is replayed to the player. It is a lamp that informs that it is. In the case of a re-game, the medal that is a game medium is exempted in the next game.

  The notification lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that a special winning combination (for example, a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB)) has been won internally. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp for notifying the player that it is necessary to insert a medal at the start of the game.

  The medal insertion number display lamp 125 is a lamp for displaying the number of medals inserted by the player. In the present embodiment, since up to three medals can be inserted in one game, the number of medals inserted is displayed using three vertically arranged lamps. Of course, in addition to displaying with a lamp, the number of inserted medals may be directly displayed on a 7-segment display or the like.

  The payout number display unit 126 is a display unit that displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player when winning a winning combination with a medal payout. The game number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of general games in the big bonus game. The stored number display 128 is a display that displays the number of medals stored electronically (credited). The effect lamp 129 is a lamp used for an effect for enhancing the interest of the game.

  The medal insertion buttons 131 and 132 are insertion buttons for electronically inserting the stored medals into the slot machine 100, and are so-called bet buttons. In the present embodiment, there is a maximum medal insertion button 131 (so-called “max bet button”) and a single medal insertion button 132 for inserting one medal every time the button is pressed, and one of these buttons is pressed. As a result, 1 to 3 medals necessary for the game are electronically inserted into the slot machine 100. When inserting two medals, the one-medal insertion button 131 is pressed twice. The number of inserted medals is subtracted from the current stored number, and the remaining number is displayed on the stored number display 128.

  The medal slot block 133 has an opening through which a player directly inserts medals when starting a game. When a medal is directly inserted and a medal is clogged in a medal selector unit (not shown) immediately below the medal insertion slot, the medal cancel switch 133a is operated to eliminate the clogging of the medal. The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch that starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with three stop buttons 136a to 136c. Each stop button is a button type switch that stops the corresponding reel 110 to 112 when pressed. The left reel 110 is stopped by operating 136a, the middle reel 111 is operated by operating 136b, and the right reel 112 is stopped by operating 136c.

  Each stop button is provided with a lamp (not shown). After the start lever 135 is operated, all the lamps are turned on when the reels 110 to 112 can be stopped. Notify that the stop operation has become possible. Each stop button lamp is turned off each time the stop button is pressed. Of course, it is also possible to change the light emission color of the lamp between the stop operation enabled state and other states.

  The settlement button 138 is a button that is pressed when performing a settlement process in which the medals acquired by the player are settled and discharged. The checkout button 138 is used to switch whether or not to store up to a maximum of 50 medals acquired by winning or winning a predetermined number (for example, 3) of medals inserted by the player from the medal slot block 133. For example, when the settlement button is pressed once and the settlement process is performed, the non-storage mode is set, and when the settlement button is pressed again, the storage mode is set. Here, storing medals means temporarily storing the number of medals temporarily in a control unit (to be described later) without directly paying out medals.

  The key hole 139 is a hole into which a door opening / closing key is inserted. When the key is inserted and turned clockwise, the lock is released and the front door 101 of the slot machine 100 can be opened. The medal discharge port 165 is an opening for discharging medals, and medals paid out at the time of winning a prize are discharged from here. The discharged medals are accumulated in the tray 160.

  The upper lamp 190, the side lamps 151 and 152, the center lamps 153 and 154, the waist lamps 155 and 156, and the lower lamps 157 and 158 are effects lamps for exciting the game, and are turned on / off / Flashes. The title panel 140 is illuminated by a title panel lamp (not shown). In the present embodiment, the tray 160 is made of a translucent material, and is configured to exhibit the same effect as the lamp for production described above by making the lamp light incident from the tray mounting surface. In addition, the tray 160 is provided with an ashtray unit 170 configured to be detachable.

  The display device with a shielding mechanism will be described in detail later, but various information relating to the game (game screens for characters to appear in order to make the game more exciting, errors that display error contents when an abnormality occurs inside the slot machine, etc. Screen). Schematically, an LCD 600 serving as display means is provided at the center, and a shielding mechanism 1000 is provided in front of the display area of the LCD 600.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the shielding mechanism 1000 includes a door member 1010 and driving means for causing the door member 1010 to reciprocate linearly. The driving means includes a guide member 1020 provided integrally with the door member 1010, a rack 1021 provided on the guide member 1020, a pinion gear P that meshes with the rack 1021, and a motor M that drives the pinion gear P. ing. The shielding mechanism 1000 can move the screen of the LCD 600 until each of the screens is shielded by half. As the motor M, a stepping motor is used. For this reason, if it is within a movable range, any one door member 1010 can be operated by arbitrary stop positions and speeds.

  Speaker sound holes (not shown) are provided on the left and right in the vicinity of the upper lamp 190. Further, a sound hole for outputting sound effects from the rear speaker is provided immediately below the stop button unit 136. A speaker cover 173 with a decoration is attached to the sound hole of the rear speaker, from which a game sound effect is output.

<Control block>
Next, the configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The control unit in the present embodiment includes a main control unit 300 that controls the whole, a sub-control unit 400 that performs control related to effects for exciting games, and an LCD display control unit 500 that controls the LCD 600. Yes.

<Main control unit 300>
The microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as “Main CPU”) 310 serves as a center of control in the slot machine 100, and exchanges control signals and data with peripheral units via the bus 370.

  The random number generator 311 generates a random number used for internal lottery and the like, and includes a plurality of counters, a clock oscillator, a frequency divider, a latch circuit, and the like. The random value generated by the random number generator 311 is stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 313 via the bus 370 and is sent to the Main CPU 310 as necessary.

  The main CPU 310 includes a medal sensor 320 that detects a medal inserted from the insertion slot of the medal insertion block 134 via the input interface 360 and the bus 370, a start lever sensor 321 that detects an operation of the start lever 135, and a stop button. When one of the buttons is pressed, a stop button sensor 322 that detects which stop button is pressed, and when one of the medal insertion buttons 131 and 132 is pressed, a medal insertion that detects which medal insertion button is pressed. A button sensor 323 is connected.

  A ROM (read-only memory) 312 is one of storage means for storing programs for performing various controls, various control data, and the like. The Main CPU 310 reads a program, various control data, and the like via the bus 370. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 313 has a work area for a program processed by the Main CPU 310 via the bus 370 and is one of storage means for storing variable data and the like.

  Also, an input / output interface 330 includes a motor control unit 331 that controls a motor (not shown) that rotates and stops the reels 110 to 112 and a hopper control unit 332 that controls a medal payout device (so-called hopper: not shown). The main CPU 310 is connected to the main CPU 310 via the bus 370.

  The effect lamps / indicators 341 include various types of lamps such as the winning line display lamp 120, the start lamp 121, and the re-playing lamp 122 shown in FIG. The display is collectively shown, and is connected to and controlled by the Main CPU 310 via the output interface 340 and the bus 370.

  The output interface 350 transmits various commands to the input interface 430 of the sub-control unit 400 based on instructions from the Main CPU 310. The command includes, for example, a command indicating that a medal has been inserted, a command indicating that the start lever 135 has been operated, a command indicating a pressed stop button, and the contents of the effect (backlight, upper lamp, audio output, There are commands that define the content of the effects produced by the LCD display device or the like.

<Sub-control unit 400>
The microprocessor (hereinafter referred to as SubCPU) 410 receives various commands transmitted from the main control unit 300 via the input interface 430 and the bus 470, and controls the sub control unit 400 as a whole according to the contents of the received commands. To do.

  The ROM 411 is one of storage means for storing programs and data for controlling the sub-control unit 400 as a whole. The RAM 412 has a work area for programs processed by the SubCPU 410, and is one of storage means for storing variable data and the like.

  The backlight 421 is a light emitting means for illuminating the picture on the reel, and is turned on / flashing / turned off according to an instruction from the SubCPU 410. The effect light-emitting display unit 422 collectively represents the upper lamp 190, the side lamps 151 and 152, the center lamps 153 and 154, the waist lamps 155 and 156, the lower lamps 157 and 158, and the tray lamp, and follows the instructions of the SubCPU 410. Turns on / flashes / extinguishes. The backlight 421 and the effect light emission display unit 422 are connected to the SubCPU 410 via the output interface 420 and the bus 470.

  The tone signal forming unit 460 forms a tone signal based on the control data transferred from the SubCPU 410 and outputs the tone signal. The musical sound signal is amplified by an amplifier 461 and then output as a sound from a speaker (specifically, an upper speaker and a rear speaker) 462.

  The output interface 450 transmits various control data to the LCD display control unit 500 based on an instruction from the SubCPU 410. Based on this control data, the LCD display control unit 500 controls the display of the LCD 600. The LCD display control unit 500 will be described later.

<LCD display control unit 500>
The LCD / door control SubCPU 510 receives various commands transmitted from the sub-control unit 400 via the input / output interface 530 and outputs a control pulse to the motor control unit 560 in accordance with the content of the received command to block the shielding mechanism. 1000 is controlled, an image pattern command is transmitted to the Sub CPU 520 for VDP control, and display control of the LCD 600 is performed.

  The ROM 511 is one of storage means for storing a control program and data of the LCD / door control SubCPU 510.

  The VDP control SubCPU 520 specifies image data from the image pattern command from the LCD / door control SubCPU 510 and instructs the video display processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 550 to display the image data to be displayed on the LCD 600.

  The VDP 550 reads designated image data from the externally connected ROM 552, performs drawing processing, converts the image data into RGB signals, and causes the LCD 600 to display the image data.

  The motor control unit 560 controls the motor M of the shielding mechanism 1000 by outputting a motor drive pulse based on the control pulse from the LCD / door control SubCPU 510.

  Next, a configuration example of the display device with a shielding mechanism included in the slot machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

<Reference example 1 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 3 shows Reference Example 1 of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The display device with a shielding mechanism includes an LCD 600 and a shielding mechanism 1000 provided on the front surface of the LCD 600. The shielding mechanism 1000 includes a pair of door members 1010 and 1010 installed on both the left and right sides of the display area of the LCD 600, and driving means for moving the door members 1010.

  The driving means includes a guide member 1020 provided integrally with the door member 1010, a rack 1021 provided on the guide member 1020, a pinion gear P meshed with the rack 1021, and a motor M driving the pinion gear P. Has been. The movement range of the door member 1010 is just half of the display area of the LCD 600. Therefore, the entire display area of the LCD 600 is shielded by the left and right door members 1010. According to this reference example, the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled by linearly reciprocating the door member 1010 that shields half of the display area.

  The door member 1010 is supported and guided by a guide member such as a guide rail (not shown) up and down, and is regulated so as to be linearly reciprocated left and right so as to sandwich the display area. These door members 1010 are provided with decorations according to the form of the doors on the shielding portion 1011 that shields the display area. In this reference example, the door member 1010 is formed as a shoji door, so that the lattice decoration is performed accordingly. In addition, the door member 1010 can be formed into a textured door by performing unevenness and die cutting of a predetermined shape. Alternatively, a door with various designs can be obtained by sticking a seal with a pattern (brick, fence, etc.) or a pattern (marble, wood grain, metal, etc.) to the door member 1010.

  Further, by driving the door member 1010 with an individual motor M, the door member 1010 can be individually operated. For this reason, the display area of the LCD 600 can be shielded so that only one half of the display area is shielded by one door member 1010 and the display area can be seen as it is on the opposite side. In this reference example, the motor M is a stepping motor, so that the door member 1010 can be stopped at an arbitrary stop position within the movable range, and can be opened and closed at an arbitrary speed.

  Furthermore, in the display device with a shielding mechanism of this reference example, the door member 1010 is a member having the same shape on both the left and right sides, and the arrangement thereof is vertically contrasted (for example, the door member 1010 arranged on the right side of the display area of the LCD 600 is an upper part). The rack 1021 is positioned on the left side, and the rack member 1021 is positioned on the lower side of the door member 1010. Therefore, the direction of the axis of the motor M to which the pinion gear P is attached is also reversed. Reduce and reduce costs.

<Reference example 2 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In the reference example 2 of this figure, the shielding mechanism 1000 of FIG. 3 is arranged in a plurality of rows on the front surface of the LCD 600. By providing the shielding mechanisms 1000 in a plurality of rows, it is possible not only to shield the display area of the LCD 600 but also to produce effects having different meanings depending on the type of the door member 1010 (the form of the shielding part 1011). In this case, in order to easily recognize the difference between the doors, a seal with a different symbol or the like may be attached to the front surface of the door member 1010. Information with different expectations can be provided to the player depending on which door member 1010 is driven and which combination is driven. The driving method of the door member 1010 in this reference example is the same as the reference example described above, and is a lateral slide type. That is, also in this reference example, it is possible to control the shielding and opening of the display area by linearly reciprocating the door member 1010 that shields half of the display area. Moreover, in this reference example, since the shape of a pair of left and right door members is the same shape, the shielding mechanism is inexpensive in terms of cost.

<Reference example 3 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In the reference example 3 in the figure, the display area of the LCD 600 is divided into four parts in the vertical and horizontal directions, and a shielding mechanism 1000 is provided so that each display area can be individually shielded. Note that the driving method of the door member 1010 in the present reference example is also a lateral slide type as in the above-described reference example. That is, in this reference example, the display member can be shielded and opened by reciprocating the door member 1010 that shields a quarter of the display region. Also in this reference example, all the door members have the same shape, so that the shielding mechanism is inexpensive in terms of cost.

  As shown in this reference example, the display area of the LCD 600 is divided into a plurality of sections, and the shielding mechanism 1000 is individually provided corresponding to each section so that each section can be shielded individually. The display contents can be switched every time and shown to the player. For example, a four-frame cartoon image representing the standing and rolling is displayed in the display area corresponding to each door member 1010, and the door members 1010 are opened in the order of the standing and rolling depending on the game operation. It is possible to perform an effect that informs whether a special winning combination has been won internally, depending on whether the display content of the door member 1010 that is finally opened is good ending or bat ending.

  Further, although the internal winning design is displayed in the entire display area, some of the door members 1010 shield the display area, so that it is difficult for the player to recognize which winning design is displayed. Such an effect can be performed. In addition, a winning design or the like is displayed for each section, and the door member 1010 is sequentially opened and closed so that a roulette effect by the shielding mechanism can be performed.

<Reference example 4 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In the reference example 4 of this figure, each door member 1010a, 1010b provided in the left shielding mechanism 1000a and the right shielding mechanism 1000b has an area that can shield a display area that is about 1/3 of the display area. Absent. A connecting door member 1050 is provided between the door members 1010a and 1010b to connect them.

  The connecting door member 1050 is not driven by the motor M or the like. The connection door member 1050 is provided with a horizontally long hole 1051 at a lower portion thereof, and a pin 1053 protruding to the back side is formed on the right side of the long hole 1051, for example. On the other hand, on the door member 1010a of the left shielding mechanism 1000a disposed on the front side of the connecting door member 1050, a pin 1053 that fits into the long hole 1051 of the connecting door member 1050 is formed so as to protrude to the back surface side. This pin 1053 fits into the long hole 1051 of the connecting door member 1050. Further, a long hole 1051 into which the pin 1053 of the connecting door member 1050 is fitted is formed in the door member 1010b of the right shielding member 1000b arranged on the back side of the connecting door member 1050.

  For example, when the door member 1010b of the right shielding mechanism 1000 is moved to the left side with the display area of the LCD 600 being shielded, the pin 1053 of the connecting door member 1050 reaches the end of the long hole 1051 of the door member 1010b. The connection door member 1050 remains stationary until the end of the long hole 1051 is reached, the connection door member 1050 moves to the left as well as the door member 1010b, and the display area is further exposed. go. When the pin 1053 of the left shielding mechanism 1000a reaches the end of the long hole 1051 of the connecting door member 1050, the door member 1010a of the left shielding mechanism 1000a moves to the left (the same movement direction as the connecting door member 1050 and the door member 1010b). When moved, the entire display area can be finally exposed. Conversely, when the display area is shielded, each door member 1010a, 1010b, and 1050 may be driven and controlled in a cycle opposite to the above.

  Thereby, it appears to the player that the three doors slide from the right to the left and are opened sequentially, or the three doors are sequentially closed from the left to the right. That is, also in the present reference example, the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled by linearly reciprocating the door members 1010a, 110b, and 1050 that shield one third of the display area. In the shielding mechanism of this reference example, since each door member is individually driven and controlled, it can be opened and closed from any door member 1010, and the display area of the LCD 600 is sequentially opened from left to right. It is also possible to perform drive control such as blocking or shielding. When restricting the display area to be opened only from the right to the left, it is only necessary to set only the guide member 1020b of the right shielding mechanism 1000 to be long. However, the opening of the reverse direction can be performed. It is necessary to set the guide member 1020a of the left shielding mechanism 1000a to be long.

    As an effect form performed by the shielding mechanism of the reference example of this figure, the image display of 3 division according to the shielding area of each door member 1010a, 1010b and connecting door member 1050 is performed, and each door member 1010a, 1010b is a door member. An effect is produced in which only one image is shielded by performing a synchronous operation with an interval of one sheet 1010, or only two images are performed by performing a synchronized operation with an interval of two sheets of the door member 1010. An effect of shielding can be performed.

<Reference example 5 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 7 shows Reference Example 5 of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In the reference example of this figure, the shielding mechanism 1100 of the display device with a shielding mechanism is driven by a lifting door 1110, a pair of roller units 1120 that drive the lifting door 1110 in the front and rear, and a motor M for driving the roller unit 1120. And consists of The roller unit 1120 includes a driving roller 1122 and a driven roller 1124. The driving roller 1122 is driven by a motor M so that the lifting door 1110 is moved up and down. That is, also in this reference example, it is possible to control the shielding and opening of the display area by linearly reciprocating the door member 1010 that shields half of the display area.

  Although not shown, the driven roller 1124 is provided with a biasing means such as a spring so that the elevating door 1110 can be pressed against the driving roller 1122 and the driving force of the driving roller 1122 can be efficiently transmitted. Further, since the elevating door 1110 has a plate shape, any material can be used as long as it is made of a material having a friction coefficient that can be raised and lowered by the driving roller 1122. Real materials such as stone, bricks, and wood are not limited to plastic, and can be used as doors. For this reason, the production | presentation by the door excellent in the texture can be performed. Alternatively, either the upper or lower elevator door 1110 may be raised or lowered to shield the display surface of the LCD 600, or the elevator door 1110 may be moved simultaneously from above and below to match the door edge at the center of the display surface. Such a shielding operation may be performed. Alternatively, the door may be slid from the left and right directions by a similar drive mechanism.

<Reference example 6 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 8 shows another reference example 6 of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The shielding mechanism 1200 of this embodiment can open and close the four door members 1210 in different directions using a single motor M.

  The shielding mechanism 1200 converts the rotational motion of the crank plate 1250 into a linear motion by the transmission rod 1240 and transmits the converted linear motion to the door member 1210 by the connecting rod 1230 so as to open and close. That is, in this reference example, the display area can be shielded and opened by reciprocating the four door members 1010 that shield a quarter of the display area.

  Specifically, the crank plate 1250 rotates in the direction of the arrow. The crank plate 1250 and the transmission rod 1240 are rotatably connected by a connecting portion 1245, and the transmission rod 1240 is pushed out in the rotational direction by the rotational movement of the crank plate 1250. A connecting rod 1230 that connects the door member 1210 and the transmitting rod 1240 is provided on the opposite side of the connecting portion 1245 of the transmitting rod 1240. The door member 1210 and the transmission rod 1240 are provided with an attachment portion 1225 for attaching the connecting rod 1230, and the connecting rod 1230 is rotatably attached thereto.

  The door member 1210 is provided with a guide hole 1213, and the moving direction thereof is restricted by a guide bar 1220 inserted into the guide hole 1213. For this reason, the door member 1210 moves along the guide rod 1220. Since the attachment portion 1225 side of the transmission rod 1240 is regulated by the guide rod 1220 of the door member 1210 via the connecting rod 1230, it is converted into a linear motion and a torsional motion of the connecting rod 1230. With respect to the torsional movement, the mounting portion 1225 is rotatable so that it is not transmitted to the door member 1210. Only the linear movement is transmitted to the door member 1210, and each door member 1210 moves in the direction of the arrow. Become. As described above, according to the present reference example, a plurality of doors can be opened and closed in different directions with a single drive source.

<Reference example 7 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 9 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The shielding mechanism 1300 of the present Reference Example 7 includes a motor M and a substantially fan-shaped shielding plate 1310 including a shaft fixing portion 1311 attached to the rotation shaft of the motor M. Each of the shielding mechanisms 1300 is provided on a diagonal line of the display area of the LCD 600. One shielding mechanism 1300 shields the display area from above by the rotation of the motor M, while the other shielding mechanism 1300 shields the display area from below. That is, in the present reference example, the display area is shielded and opened by the shielding plate 1310 that is a rotating plate that can be rotated forward and backward including the path passing through the display area, and the motor M that is a driving means for rotating the shielding plate 1310. Can be controlled. The shielding mechanism 1300 is installed by shifting in the front-rear direction so that the shielding plates do not interfere with each other.

<Reference example 8 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 10 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In the shielding mechanism 1400 of the present reference example 8, the shielding plate in the reference example 7 of FIG. 9 is divided into a plurality of pieces and connected to each other to form a single shielding plate.

  Specifically, the shielding mechanism 1400 of the present reference example 8 includes three shielding plates 1410, 1420, and 1430. Of the three shield plates, only the shield plate 1410 is fixed to the drive shaft of the motor M and rotates according to the rotation of the motor M, and the other shield plates 1420 and 1430 are mounted on the drive shaft of the motor M. It can be rotated. Long holes 1411 to 1431 are provided at the distal ends of the shielding plates 1410 to 1430 along a fan shape. A pin 1440 is attached to the shielding plate 1410 through the long hole 1421 of the shielding plate 1420. Further, a pin 1440 is attached to the shielding plate 1420 through the long hole 1431 of the shielding plate 1430. Further, each shield plate is provided with reliefs 1413 to 1433 so that the head of the pin 1440 does not interfere with other shield plates. For this reason, each shielding board can be completely stacked and stored.

  When the shielding mechanism 1400 is not in operation, all the shielding plates 1410 to 1430 are accommodated in a state of being overlapped below the display area. When the motor M is driven, the shielding plate 1410 rises from below to block the display area. However, since the other shielding plates 1420 and 1430 are not fixed to the drive shaft of the motor M, the other shielding plates 1420 and 1430 are maintained in the state of being housed below. Eventually, when the shielding plate 1410 rotates and the pin 1440 attached to the shielding plate 1410 reaches the upper end of the long hole 1421 of the shielding plate 1420, the shielding plate 1420 rises by the pin 1440. Similarly, the shielding plate 1420 rises and the shielding plate 1430 is pulled up by the pins 1440. As described above, the display area is shielded by the three shielding plates 1410 to 1430. That is, in this reference example, a plurality of shielding plates 1410 to 1430, which are rotating plates including a trajectory passing through the display area and capable of rotating in the forward and reverse directions, and a motor M as a driving means for rotating these shielding plates 1410 to 1430 are used. The display area can be shielded and opened. In addition, the shielding plates 1410 to 1430 are stored in a superposed manner, and a long hole 1421 and a pin 1440 are formed as locking means for locking and connecting the adjacent shielding plates with each other at a predetermined rotation angle. Then, when the shielding plate 1410 is rotated by the motor M as one rotating plate, the other shielding plates 1420 and 1430 follow and rotate.

  In this reference example, a pair of left and right shielding mechanisms 1400 are provided so that the rotation shafts are positioned at the lower left and right sides of the display area of the LCD 600. When both the shielding mechanisms 1400 are operated, the entire display basin is shielded. However, for example, by increasing the diameter of the shielding plates 1410 to 1430, the display area may be shielded by only one shielding mechanism 1400.

<Reference example 9 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 11 shows a reference example of another display device with a shielding mechanism. In the present reference example 9, as the shielding mechanism 2000, a transparent endless seat belt 2010 with a door-shaped (for example, shoji) -shaped seal 2011 attached, and guide rolls 2020, 2030, 2040 for guiding the seat belt 2010, By 2050, it was set as the structure which enclosed LCD600 double in the horizontal direction.

  Motors for driving the endless seat belts 2010 are provided on the left and right guide rolls 2020 (for example, the roll 2020 corresponding to the outer endless seat belt 2010 is on the left side and the roll 2020 corresponding to the inner endless seat belt 2010 is on the right side). M is attached so that the endless seat belt 2010 can be circulated. The guide rolls 2030, 2040, and 2050 include urging means (not shown) that guides the endless seat belt 2010 and applies a predetermined tension. Endless seat belt 2010 is arranged so as to overlap with the front surface of LCD 600.

  An endless seat belt 2010 corresponding to the right door forms a circulation loop on the inner side, and an endless seat belt 2010 corresponding to the left door forms a circulation loop on the outer side. By driving the motor M, the endless seat belt 2010 is circulated and moved, and the door seal 2011 shields or opens the display area.

  That is, in this reference example, a seal 2011 is attached to an endless seat belt 2010 made of a translucent sheet to form a shielding means, and the endless seat belt 2010 is shielded by circulation guide rolls 2020 to 2050. It is possible to control the shielding and opening of the display area by reciprocating linearly in front of the display area. It should be noted that a seal such as another character may be provided and displayed in an area other than the door seal 2011 of the endless seat belt 2010.

<Reference example 10 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 12 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In this reference example 10, an endless seat belt 2010 similar to the reference example of FIG. 11 described above is provided as a shielding mechanism 2000 ′ so as to cover the LCD 600 in a vertical winding, and a door-shaped (for example, shutter) -shaped seal 2011 is attached. The transparent endless seat belt 2010, guide rolls 2020, 2030, 2040, and 2050 for guiding the seat belt 2010, and a motor M that drives the guide roll 2020. That is, also in this reference example, the seal 2011 is attached to an endless seat belt 2010 formed of a translucent sheet to form a shielding means, and the endless seat belt 2010 is covered by the circulation guide rolls 2020 to 2050. It is possible to control the shielding and opening of the display area by reciprocating linearly in front of the display area. In addition, since the movement of the door in the vertical direction can be expressed by arranging the seat belt 2010 in the vertical direction, the display area is shielded in the vertical direction even if there is a restriction in the height direction due to the configuration of the game table.・ Realize open expression.

<Reference example 11 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 13 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In the present reference example 11, as the shielding mechanism 3000, a pair of door members 3010 are arranged on the left and right sides of the display surface of the LCD 600, respectively, and the outer edges of the respective door members 3010 (the left edge in the left door member 3010, the right door member 3010). In this case, the left and right door members 3010 can be opened in a double-turned manner by rotating around a vertical axis provided on the right edge). In other words, in this reference example, the door member 3010, which is a display means capable of shielding the front surface of the display area, can be rotated about the vertical axis provided on the outer side, thereby swinging in the front-rear direction of the display area. The display device is configured to be a swinging means, and based on the swing control, shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled.

  Since each door member 3010 is driven by an individual motor M, the door member can be opened and closed individually. Further, according to the shielding mechanism 3000 of this reference example, when the display area is displayed with a storm blowing, by moving the door member 3010 in small increments, the effect is as if the door is really vibrating by the wind. Can be performed. In addition, if you perform a display effect that causes the character to hit the door from the other side of the door, and perform control to open the door in conjunction with this, it will appear as if the door opened with the momentum of hitting the door It is possible to apply the shielding mechanism 3000 to various effects.

<Reference example 12 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 14 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The shielding mechanism 3100 of the present reference example 12 is configured to be opened and closed using a bent door that is bent halfway. The door in the shielding mechanism 3100 is in a closed state, a fixed shaft 3111 that is rotatably fixed to the slot machine body, a moving shaft 3115 that protrudes rotatably on the inner edge of the linear rod 3120 that opens and closes the door, and a closed state. , A bending shaft 3113 provided substantially at the center of the fixed shaft 3111 and the moving shaft 3115, and two door members 3110 connecting the shafts 3111, 3113, 3115. The linear motion rod 3120 is provided with a rack, and linear reciprocation is performed by a pinion gear provided on the drive shaft of the motor M.

  In the shielding mechanism 3100 configured as described above, when the linear motion rod 3120 is driven, the moving shaft 3115 reciprocates linearly, and when the opening control is performed, the moving shaft 3115 moves in the direction of the fixed shaft 3111. However, since the fixed shaft 3111 is fixed to the slot machine main body side and cannot move, the bending shaft 3113 in the middle moves backward, so that the two door members 3110 tilt, The door is accommodated toward the fixed shaft 3111 while being bent.

  That is, in this reference example, the linear motion rod 3120 is moved by the motor M as a moving means for moving the moving shaft 3115 closer to or away from the fixed shaft 3111 while keeping the moving shaft 3115, the bending shaft 3113, and the fixed shaft 3111 in parallel. The reciprocating linear movement is configured, and by the movement control of the moving shaft 3115, the fixed shaft 3111 or the door members 3110 and 3110 fixed to the moving shaft 3115 are rocked via the bending shaft 3113, thereby shielding the display area. And can control the opening. When the display area of the LCD 600 is shielded, the door is spread and shielded by performing the reverse operation control. In this reference example, the moving shaft is moved by the direct acting rod 3120 to perform the opening / closing control. However, the same opening / closing operation as described above is performed by directly driving the fixed shaft 3111 to rotate. Can be made.

<Reference example 13 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 15 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. This reference example 13 is a reference example in which the display area of the LCD 600 is controlled to open by rotating a plurality of doors using a single drive source. The shielding mechanism 3200 includes four door members 3210a, 3210b, 3210c, and 3210d, rotating shafts 3230 to 3233 mounted on the door members 3210a to 3210d, and a plurality of umbrella teeth for transmitting power between the rotating shafts. It comprises a gear 3240 and a motor M as a single drive source.

  Each of the door members 3210a to 3210d has a triangular shape obtained by dividing the display area along a diagonal line, and an attachment portion 3211 for mounting the rotation shafts 3230 to 3233 on the edge corresponding to the four side edges of the display area. Is formed. The rotation shafts 3230 to 3233 are fitted and fixed to the attachment portions 3211 of the door members 3210a to 3210d, respectively, and the door member 3210 can be rotated together with the rotation of the rotation shafts 3230 to 3233. In the portion where the rotary shafts 3230 to 3233 in the drawing are exposed, a holding portion (not shown) that rotatably holds the rotary shafts 3230 to 3233 is provided on the main body side of the slot machine. It can be held at a predetermined position.

  Bevel gears 3240 are provided at the ends of the rotary shafts 3230 to 3233 to transmit the rotational force of the rotary shafts 3230 to 3233 to the adjacent rotary shafts, and the driving force can be transmitted between the adjacent rotary shafts. It is configured as follows. A motor M is attached to one end (for example, the lower end) of the rotating shaft 3230 provided on the door member 3210a. Therefore, by rotating the rotating shaft 3230 by driving the motor M, the rotational force is transmitted to all the rotating shafts 3231 to 233 via the bevel gear 3240.

  FIG. 16 is an operation explanatory diagram of the shielding mechanism 3200 of the reference example 13. When the motor M rotates the rotating shaft 3230, the door member 3210 a is rotated to the near side along with the rotation of the rotating shaft 3230. At the same time, when the bevel gear 3240 provided at the end of the rotation shaft 3230 transmits the rotational force to the bevel gear 3240 provided in the adjacent rotation shaft 3231, the rotation shaft 3231 on the side to which the rotational force is transmitted is the same. And the door member 3210 is rotated to the near side. Similarly, the rotational force is sequentially transmitted to the rotary shafts 3232 and 3233, and the door members 3210c and 3210d are rotated forward. Thus, the door members 3210a to 3210d rotate so that the flowers open, and the opening control can be performed so that the display area appears. If the motor M is rotated in the reverse direction, the door members 3210a to 3210d rotate toward the front side of the display area, so that shielding control is performed.

  In this reference example, the four door members 3210a to 3210d, which are display means capable of shielding the front surface of the display area, can be rotated around the rotation axes 3230 to 3233 provided outside the display area. The display unit is configured to swing in the front-rear direction of the display area, and shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled based on the swing control. In this reference example, the opening / closing control is performed by a single motor M. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each door member 3210a to 3210d can be individually opened / closed by attaching a motor M, You may comprise so that opening / closing control may be carried out by 2 sheets 1 set.

<Reference example 14 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 17 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The shielding mechanism 3300 of Reference Example 14 does not directly open / close the door to perform opening / closing control, but is configured to indirectly open / close the door by driving / controlling another driving body.

  Similarly to the reference example 11 in FIG. 13, the shielding mechanism 3300 is arranged so that a pair of door members 3310 can be opened in a double-opening manner by a rotary shaft 3311 that is pivotally attached to the slot machine main body side across the display area. . However, each door member 3310 is not provided with a drive source such as a motor for driving the door member 3310 itself. Instead, it is urged toward the LCD 600 by an urging means (not shown), and the state where the door is closed is maintained.

  On the other hand, the LCD 600 is provided with rollers 3320 on both sides of the LCD 600 so as to protrude forward from the display area. The contact position between the roller 3320 and the door member 3310 is set so as to be located inside the rotation shaft 3311 of the door member 3310. Further, a rack 3330 for moving the LCD 600 itself back and forth in the direction of the door member 3310, a guide member for guiding the LCD 600 (not shown), and the like are provided at the bottom of the back surface of the LCD 600. In the rack 3330, a motor M for driving the rack 3330 is fixed to the slot machine main body side. By driving the motor M, the driving force is transmitted to the rack 3330, and the LCD 600 can be moved to the door member 3310 side.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the shielding mechanism 3300 of this reference example. By driving the motor M, the LCD 600 protrudes toward the door member 3310 via the rack 3330. When the door member 3310 is pushed out by a roller 3320 provided in the LCD 600, the door member 3310 is rotated by overcoming the urging force of an urging means (not shown). Door member 3310 is opened by the pushing force of roller 3320. At the same time, since the LCD 600 protrudes to the player side, it is possible to make an operation with an impact. When the predetermined effect is completed, the LCD 600 is pulled back to the original position again by the motor M, and when the door member 3310 passes the rotational axis position of the door member 3310, the door member 3310 is urged by the urging means and closed. The original state of FIG. 17 (a state where the display area is shielded) is restored.

  That is, in this reference example, the rotation shaft 3311 that is a swing shaft provided on the door member 3310 that is a shielding means for swinging in the front-rear direction of the display area, and the LCD 600 that is the display device with the rotation shaft 3311 as the rotation center. A biasing means for biasing to the front surface and a moving means (moving means for moving the LCD 600 to the front side where the door member 3310 is provided) including a rack 3330 and a motor M provided on the LCD 600 are provided, and the door is formed by pushing the LCD 600 forward. It is assumed that it functions as a swinging means for swinging the member 3310, and shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled by swinging the door member 3310 based on the back and forth movement of the LCD 600. As described above, in this reference example, the door opening / closing control can be performed without directly controlling the driving of the door member.

<Reference example 15 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 19 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In this reference example 15, the shielding mechanism 4000 is formed of a disc. A pair of transparent discs 4010 are arranged above and below the LCD 600 so as to block the display area of the LCD 600, and each disc 4010 is driven to rotate by a motor M. A shielding region 4011 is provided on the surface of the disc 4010 by printing or sealing. According to this reference example, it is possible to perform a shielding operation by a rotational motion having a different taste from a shielding operation performed by a simple linear motion. That is, in this reference example, a rotating plate includes a disc 4010 that is a rotating plate including a trajectory passing through the display region and that can rotate forward and backward, and a motor M as a driving unit that rotates the disc 4010. Based on the rotation control of the disc 4010 provided with the shielding area 4011, the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled.

<Reference Example 16 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 20 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The reference example 16 is similar to the reference example 15 of FIG. 19, and the disc-type shielding mechanism 4100 uses a sheet 4110 made of a flexible transparent material in a disc shape, and a sheet guide member around the sheet 4110. 4120 is a guide structure. The sheet guide member 4120 in which a shielding region (not shown) is formed is bent slightly at 90 degrees just above the rotation center of the sheet 4110, and the soft sheet 4110 is 90 along the sheet guide member 4120. Rotating motion is performed in the bent state. In this reference example, the disc-shaped shielding means 4100 is configured by the flexible sheet 4110 and the sheet guide member 4120 for guiding the sheet 4110, so that the design height limit (within the height H or less) in the vertical direction. ), A disk with a large turning radius can be installed.

<Reference Example 17 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 21 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The shielding mechanism 5000 of the present Reference Example 17 has an LCD 600 disposed inside the reel unit. The reel unit is configured by attaching a reel frame 5020 attached to a drive shaft of the motor M and a reel band 5010 having translucency around the reel frame 5020. On the reel band 5010, a shielding area 5011 that constitutes a door or the like for shielding the display area of the LCD 600 is printed or affixed. By rotating the motor M, the reel frame 5020 can be rotated, and the display area of the LCD 600 can be shielded or opened by the shield area 5011. In this reference example, the reel band 5010 as shielding means capable of shielding the display area over a predetermined range is rotated by a reel unit that moves in front of the display area, and based on the position of the shielding area 5011 formed on the reel band 5010. Thus, the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled.

<Reference Example 18 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 22 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The reel unit in the reference example 15 of FIG. 21 of the reference example 18 is reduced in size and arranged on the front side of the LCD 600. The pair of left and right shielding mechanisms 5000a and 5000b are configured by attaching a reel frame 5020 attached to the drive shaft of the motor M and a reel band 5010 having translucency around the reel frame 5020. On the reel band 5010, a shielding area 5011 that constitutes a door or the like for shielding the display area of the LCD 600 is printed or affixed. By rotating the motor M, the reel frame 5020 can be rotated, and the display area of the LCD 600 can be shielded or opened by the shield area 5011. In the present reference example, the display area is shown through the arc-shaped reel band 5010, which is suitable for the effect of making the screen appear to be blurred or distorted although the visibility is slightly deteriorated. Also in this reference example, the reel band 5010, which is a shielding means capable of shielding the display area over a predetermined range, is rotated by a reel unit that moves in front of the display area, and is based on the position of the shielding area 5011 formed on the reel band 5010. Thus, the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled.

<Reference Example 19 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 23 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In this reference example 19, the shielding means 5100 includes a swing member 5110 and a motor M that rotates the swing member 5110. The swinging member 5110 includes a shielding plate 5112 that is a plate member having an arcuate cross section, and an arm member 5111 that connects the shielding plate 5112 and the rotation shaft of the motor M. The shielding plate 5112 has a curved shape along its turning radius. As a result, the shielding plate 5112 shields or opens the display area of the LCD while drawing a constant rotation locus as the motor M rotates. As a driving source, a solenoid or the like may be used instead of the motor M. In this reference example, an arm member 5111 serving as a swing shaft provided on a shielding plate 5112 serving as a shielding means for swinging in the front-rear direction of the display area, and a motor M serving as a driving means for driving the arm member 5111 to rotate. Since the swinging means is configured from the above, the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled based on the position of the shielding plate 5112 driven by the arm member 5111.

<Reference example 20 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 24 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In Reference Example 20, the shielding mechanism 6000 includes a flexible sheet 6010 as a shielding member, and a moving mechanism for moving the sheet 6010 in the vertical direction. The sheet 6010 may be a soft foldable material such as cloth or vinyl, and its upper edge is fixed to the slot machine body. Further, both sides of the sheet 6010 are provided with a plurality of holes 6011 for inserting the wire 6040 of the moving mechanism at predetermined intervals. The wire 6040 of the moving mechanism is inserted into the hole 6011 alternately from the front to the back of the sheet 6010 and from the back to the front of the sheet 6010, so that the sheet 6010 can be folded in a bellows shape.

  The moving mechanism is provided across the display area at the upper part of the display area and driven by the motor M, the driven shaft 6030 provided across the display area at the lower part of the display area, and the main drive shaft 6020. A pair of pulleys 6035 provided at positions corresponding to both sides of the display area on the driven shaft 6030, and a wire 6040 stretched across the pulleys 6035 provided at corresponding positions of the main driving shaft 6020 and the driven shaft 6030, It consists of

  Each wire 6040 is provided with a fixing member 6041 for fixing the sheet 6010 at the position of the hole 6011 corresponding to the lowermost part of the sheet 6010. The lower part of the sheet 6010 fixed to the wire 6040 by the fixing member 6041 is a wire. It will move following the movement of 6040.

  When the motor M is driven, the main drive shaft 6020 is driven, the pulley 6035 rotates, and the wire 6040 circulates. Since the lower portion of the sheet 6010 is fixed to the wire 6040, the sheet 6010 also moves together by the circulation of the wire 6040. Since the upper edge of the sheet 6010 is fixed to the slot machine main body, the sheet 6010 does not follow the circulation of the wire 6040, and the sheet 6010 is moved in the front-rear direction by inserting the wire 6040 into each hole 6011 of the sheet material 6010. It is finely folded or opened in reverse. Therefore, by circulating the wire 6040 downward, the sheet 6010 shields the display area, and by circulating the wire 6040 upward, the sheet 6010 is folded and moved in a bellows shape, and the display area of the LCD 600 is exposed. .

  In this reference example, a sheet 6010, which is a curtain material having an area that can be shielded over a predetermined range, and a moving mechanism (main shaft 6020, moving the sheet 6010 in the end direction (upper end) of the display area. Since the driven shaft 6030, the pulley 6035, the wire 6040, the motor M, and the like are provided, the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled based on the rolled-up state of the sheet material 6010. In addition, it is good to provide the stopper which both the fixing parts 6041 contact | abut on the driven shaft 6030 side in the stop position of the sheet | seat 6010 lower end part in the same position. This is because, by bringing the fixing portion 6041 into contact with the stopper, even if a shift occurs in the positions of both the fixing portions 6041, the same position can be corrected.

<Reference example 21 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 25 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In the present reference example 21, the shielding mechanism 6100 opens the display area by rotating the shielding plate 6110 arranged at a predetermined interval with respect to the display area in front of the display area with respect to the display area.

  The shielding mechanism 6100 of this reference example includes a plurality of (for example, three) rotating shafts 6120 arranged in parallel to the front surface of the display area, a shielding plate 6110 projecting from each rotating shaft 6120, and each rotating shaft 6120. A parallel link mechanism 6130 provided at the end portion and a motor M that rotationally drives any one of the rotation shafts 6120 are configured.

  Since the rotation shaft 6120 and the shielding plate 6110 are disposed in front of the display area, the rotation shaft 6120 is thin with respect to the portion that is placed on the front surface of the display area so as not to disturb the player's field of view as much as possible. 6110 is formed thinly. The parallel link mechanism 6130 includes a link 6131 provided at the end of each rotating shaft 6120 and a connecting member 6137 for connecting the ends of each link 6131 and keeping the links 6131 parallel to each other. ing.

  The parallel link mechanism 6130 transmits the same rotational force and rotation amount to the other rotating shafts 6120 when any one rotating shaft 6120 (for example, the central rotating shaft among the three rotating shafts) is rotated. Can do. Therefore, when the rotational force is transmitted to one rotational shaft 6120 by the motor M, the rotational force is also transmitted to all the other rotational shafts 6120, and all the shielding plates 6110 move in conjunction with each other, and the plate of the shielding plate 6110. Control can be made so that the surface is substantially parallel to the display surface of the LCD 600 and the display area is shielded, and the screen surface of the shielding plate 6110 is substantially perpendicular to the display surface of the LCD 600 and the display area is open. it can. In this reference example, a shielding plate 6110 as shielding means having an area capable of shielding the display area over a predetermined range, and a driving mechanism (shielding plate 6110) that changes the rotation angle of the shielding plate 6110 with respect to the display surface of the display area. The rotation axis 6120, the parallel link mechanism 6130, the motor M, and the like provided on the display area), so that the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled based on the rotation angle of the shielding plate 6110 with respect to the display surface of the display area. .

<Configuration example of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 26 shows another configuration example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In this configuration example, a shielding mechanism 7000 that expands and contracts the display area is shown. The shielding mechanism 7000 includes an inner ring 7020, an outer ring 7030 slidably provided on the outer side of the inner ring 7020, and a large number of shielding wings 7010 disposed on the inner side of the outer ring 7030 and the inner ring 7020. Has been. The inner ring 7020 is fixed to the slot machine main body side. The outer ring 7030 has teeth around which the toothed belt 7040 meshes. The rotation shaft of the motor M is provided with a drive gear 7050 in which teeth that mesh with the toothed belt 7040 are formed, and the driving force of the motor M can be transmitted to the outer ring 7030 via the toothed belt 7040. Yes.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the shielding mechanism 7000. This figure is a view when the shielding mechanism 7000 is viewed from the display area side. As shown in the upper left in the figure, a plurality of shielding wings 7010 are provided on the back side of the inner ring 7020 and the outer ring 7030. The shielding wings 7010 are arranged so as to overlap each other as shown in the figure, and the rear portions thereof are swingably attached to fixing pins 7031 provided on the outer ring 7030 at equal intervals. The shield wing 7010 is formed with a long hole 7011 through which the pin 7031 formed on the inner ring 7020 is inserted.

  When the pin 7021 of the inner ring 7020 and the fixed pin 7031 of the outer ring 7030 are farthest from each other, the shielding blades 7010 are retracted to the positions of the back surfaces of both rings, and the display area (shaded portion) is fully open. Become. Here, the outer ring 7030 is driven by the motor M, and the pin 7021 of the inner ring 7020 and the fixing pin 7031 of the outer ring 7030 are rotated in a direction (arrow). As the fixing pin 7031 of the outer ring 7030 approaches the pin 7021 of the inner ring 7020, the shielding wing 7010 protrudes to the inside of the inner ring 7020 and gradually reduces the display area. Then, as shown in the lower right in the figure, the display area is shielded by the shielding feather 7010. In this configuration example, the predetermined display area can be gradually reduced as a whole.

  As described above, according to this configuration example, a plurality of shielding wings 7010, which are a plurality of shielding members arranged radially at a predetermined position on the front surface of the display area of the display unit, and all the shielding wings 7010 are removed from the center position. Since moving means (long holes 7011 formed in the shielding wing 7010, inner ring 7020, outer ring 7020, toothed belt 7040, etc.) for evacuating the same amount in the direction are provided, the display is based on the retracted state of the shielding wing 7010. You can control the shielding and opening of the area.

<Reference example 22 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 28 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. In the present Reference Example 22, the shielding mechanism 8000 uses a banner 8010 that is suspended from the mounting portion 8030 from the top of the display area in the width direction of the display area as the shielding member.

  The banner 8010 is divided into left and right at the center of the display area. The divided banner 8010 is formed with a seam allowance portion 8011 for passing the wire 8020 along each dividing line. The seam allowance 8011 is formed from the upper and lower ends of the banner 8010 except for a predetermined range at the center of the dividing line. A wire 8020 whose upper end is fixed is inserted inside the seam allowance portion 8011. Each wire 8020 is exposed at an unformed portion of the seam allowance portion 8011 at the center of the dividing line, is inserted into a hole 8042 formed in the distal end portion of the linear motion rod 8040, and is again inserted into the seam allowance portion 8011. The linear motion rod 8040 is provided so as to be linearly reciprocated by a guide member (not shown). A rack 8041 for transmitting a driving force is formed at the rear portion of the linear motion rod 8040, and meshes with a pinion gear P provided on the rotation shaft of the motor M.

  FIG. 29 shows an operation explanatory diagram of this reference example. When the motor M is driven to drive the linear rod 8040, the wire 8020 inserted through the hole 8042 at the tip is pulled. Since the wire 8020 is inserted through the seam allowance 8011 of the banner 8010, the banner 8010 is also pulled together. For this reason, the banner 8010 can be opened to expose the display area. In this reference example, since the seam allowance 8011 is provided in the banner 8010 and the banner 8010 is opened and closed via the wire 8020, the banner 8010 can be opened and closed accurately even with a quick opening and closing operation.

  As described above, in this reference example, the banner 8010 is a curtain material having an area that can shield the display area over a predetermined range, and the moving mechanism that moves the banner 8010 in the end direction (both left and right) of the display area. Since it is provided with the wire 8020, the linear motion rod 8040, the motor M, and the like, the shielding and opening of the display area can be controlled based on the drawing state of the banner 8010 in the left-right direction. In addition, as the wire 8020, a material having both flexibility and resilience is desirable. In this reference example, the upper portion of the banner 8010 is fixed to the mounting portion 8030. Of course, the banner 8010 may be configured to be movable in the left-right direction using a guide or the like.

<Reference example 23 of display device with shielding mechanism>
FIG. 29 shows another reference example of the display device with a shielding mechanism. The shielding mechanism 9000 of this reference example 23 opens and closes the display area using a plurality of blocks 9010. Specifically, as shown in the figure, an L-shaped base 9020, a plurality of blocks 9010 arranged on the base 9020, warps 9030 inserted through the blocks 9010 in the vertical direction, and warps 9030 A weft 9050 inserted into the block 9010 in the left-right direction through a warp winding shaft 9040 for winding, a motor M for driving the warp winding shaft 9040, and a transverse hole 9021 provided in the L-shaped base 9020. And a swing shaft 9060 for feeding and drawing the weft 9050 fixed by the fastening hole 9061, and a motor M for swinging the swing shaft 9060 at a predetermined angle.

  FIG. 31 shows an operation explanatory diagram of the shielding mechanism 9000 of this reference example. First, the swing shaft 9060 applying a predetermined tension to the weft 9050 is rotated to the LCD 600 side to release the tension of the weft 9050. By releasing the tension of the weft 9050, each block 9010 is supported only by the warp 9030. Next, the warp yarn 9030 is fed out by rotating the motor M in a direction in which the warp yarn take-up shaft 9040 is fed out. As a result, the wire 9030 communicating with each block 9010 is loosened, and the block 9010 collapses to expose the display area. An unprecedented and novel appearance of the display area can be performed in which the block 9010 collapses and the display area appears.

  In addition, what is necessary is just to perform said reverse process, when shielding a display area. First, the warp yarn 9030 is wound, and each block 9010 is erected and aligned on the front surface of the display area. Next, the rocking shaft 9060 is rotated, tension is applied to the weft 9050, and the blocks 9010 are aligned. The broken block 9010 is restored to shield the display area.

  As described above, in this reference example, the shielding member composed of a plurality of block members 9010 stacked in accordance with the shape of the display area on the front surface of the display area, and a predetermined number (a row) of these blocks 9010 Warp 9030 and weft 9050, which are flexible wire rods that are inserted into the block 9010 for each column) and maintain a form as a shielding member that shields the display area by maintaining a constant tension, and these warps 9030. And a state converting means (L-shaped base 9020, warp winding shaft 9040, swinging shaft 9060, motor M, etc.) for applying a constant tension to the weft 9050 or releasing the tension is provided. By controlling the tension of the warp yarn 9030 and the weft yarn 9050, it is possible to control the shielding and opening of the display area.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine (including a reference example 1 of a display device with a shielding mechanism) that is an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a control block diagram of a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 1 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 2 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 3 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 4 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 5 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 6 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 7 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 8 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 9 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 10 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 11 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 12 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 13 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of Reference Example 13 of the display device with a shielding mechanism provided in the slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 14 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. FIG. 25 is an operation explanatory diagram of Reference Example 14 of the display device with a shielding mechanism provided in the slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 15 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 16 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 17 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 18 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. 29 is an external perspective view showing Reference Example 19 of the display device with a shielding mechanism provided in the slot machine. FIG. 32 is an external perspective view showing Reference Example 20 of the display device with a shielding mechanism provided in the slot machine. FIG. 38 is an external perspective view showing Reference Example 21 of the display device with a shielding mechanism provided in the slot machine. FIG. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the structural example of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the structural example of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. It is an external appearance perspective view which shows the reference example 22 of the display apparatus with a shielding mechanism provided in a slot machine. 29 is an operation explanatory diagram of Reference Example 22 of the display device with a shielding mechanism provided in the slot machine. FIG. 36 is an external perspective view showing Reference Example 23 of the display device with a shielding mechanism provided in the slot machine. FIG. FIG. 28 is an operation explanatory diagram of Reference Example 23 of the display device with a shielding mechanism provided in the slot machine.

Explanation of symbols

100 slot machines 110 to 112 reel 113 reel display window 114 winning line 120 winning line display lamp 121 start lamp 122 replay lamp 123 notification lamp 124 medal insertion lamp 125 medal insertion number display lamp 126 payout number display 127 game number display 128 Stored number indicator 129 Production lamp 131, 132 Medal insertion button 133 Medal insertion slot block 135 Start lever 136 Stop button unit 138 Checkout button 139 Key hole 151, 152 Side lamp 153, 154 Central lamp 155, 156 Waist lamp 157, 158 Lower lamp 160 Receptacle 165 Medal payout outlet 170 Ashtray unit 190 Upper lamp 201 Cabinet 300 Main controller 310 MainC PU
311 random number generator 312, 411, 521, 522 ROM
313, 412, 531 RAM
320 medal sensor 321 start lever sensor 322 stop button sensor 323 medal insertion button sensor 360, 430, input interface 330, 450, 530 input / output interface 331, 560 motor control unit 332 hopper control unit 340, 350, 420, output interface 370, 470, 519 Bus 400 Sub control unit 410 SubCPU
460 Music signal forming unit 500 LCD display control unit 510 LCD / door control SubCPU
520 SubCPU for VDP control
550 VDP
600 LCD
1000-9000 Display device with door accessory

Claims (1)

Variable display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of patterns;
Provided separately from said variable display means, a display means having a table display region capable of displaying various types of information,
Display control means for controlling the display content on the display means according to the progress of the game;
A gaming table having
A plurality of shielding members arranged radially from the center position on the front surface of the display area of the display means;
Each of the shielding members is retracted outward from the center position by the same amount to enlarge the circular visual recognition area, and each of the shielding members is moved inwardly to the center position by the same amount to enter a circular shape. Moving means for reducing the viewing area ;
Control means for controlling the moving means to execute a predetermined effect mode;
Equipped with a,
The moving means meshes with an inner ring fixedly arranged outside the display area, an outer ring slidably provided on the outer side of the inner ring, and teeth formed at an equal pitch around the outer ring. A toothed belt on which the tooth is formed, and a motor that transmits a driving force to the outer ring via the toothed belt,
The shielding members are arranged radially so as to overlap each other, and the outer portions thereof are swingably attached to fixed pins provided at equal intervals on the outer ring, and the pins formed on the inner ring are inserted therethrough. A long hole is formed,
When the motor is controlled to rotate in a predetermined direction by the control means, and the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are driven so as to approach each other from the state where the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are farthest apart, a circular shape is obtained. From the fully open state where the viewing area of is the maximum, it is shielded so that the opening diameter of the viewing area becomes smaller, and when the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are closest, the display area is fully shielded,
When the motor is controlled to rotate in the reverse direction by the control means, the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are driven away from the state where the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are closest to each other. When the shielding member is completely blocked from the display area and released from the entire shielding state where there is no viewing area so that the opening diameter of the viewing area is increased, the inner ring pin and the outer ring fixing pin are separated most. The viewing area is fully open,
A game table characterized by doing so .

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