JP4316353B2 - Play equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an amusement device that can be installed in amusement corners such as amusement parks, department stores and supermarkets.

  Conventionally, as a game device that can be installed in an amusement park, for example, a slide with a slide surface on which a player can slide down is prepared, and a water flow device is provided to flow water on the slide surface of the slide. A game device called a water slider configured to slide down on a down surface with flowing water is known (see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-167254).

  In this water slider, sliding down on the sliding surface through which water flows reduces the frictional resistance between the player and the sliding surface by flowing water, increasing the speed of the player's downhill, and in contrast to sliding down while flowing water. As a result, the player can enjoy a thrilling and open game.

JP 2000-167254 A

  However, although the above-mentioned conventional water slider has the above-mentioned effects, it has a large apparatus configuration and cannot be installed in indoor play corners such as department stores and supermarkets, and can only be used in summer. There was a problem.

  In addition, because the speed of downhill is fast, it is suitable for those who are physically developed and adolescents or more, but there is also a problem that infants cannot use it.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game device that an infant can easily enjoy and can be installed indoors.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a play surface on which a player plays, and the play surface is a vertical surface, an inclined surface or a stepped surface, and at least members constituting the play surface are transparent. A hollow structure structure composed of various members, and
A liquid ejecting means disposed at an upper position in the hollow portion of the play structure and for ejecting a pressurized liquid toward the inner surface of the transparent member;
A game apparatus comprising: a liquid supply unit that pressurizes a liquid stored in a lower region in a hollow portion of the game structure and supplies the liquid to the liquid discharge unit.

  According to this game apparatus, first, a predetermined amount of liquid is appropriately supplied and stored in the lower area in the hollow portion of the game structure. The stored liquid is pressurized by the liquid supply means and supplied to the liquid discharge means, and is discharged by the liquid discharge means toward the inner surface of the transparent member constituting the play surface. The discharged fluid flows downward along the inner surface of the transparent member, and the state of the liquid flow flowing down in this way is observed from the outside through the transparent member.

  Thus, the player can play on the playing surface while observing the liquid flow like a river flow through the transparent member, as if the flow of the river without touching the liquid directly. You can enjoy the sensation of playing in the waterfalls flowing through the rocks and walls. Therefore, the game can be performed throughout the year without being limited to summer.

  In addition, since a liquid flow is generated inside the hollow structure of the game structure having a hollow structure, there is no fear of the liquid leaking to the outside, and it is installed in an indoor game corner etc. without taking other measures against liquid leakage. can do.

  The game structure may be configured such that the game surface is inclined and the player can slide down on the game surface. The structure of this play structure is equivalent to a so-called slide, so that a player can enjoy a feeling similar to a water slider as if sliding down a river, and even an infant can easily You can play.

  The game structure may be configured such that the game surface is a vertical surface or an inclined surface, and a plurality of protrusions are fixed on the game surface. The protruding object can be, for example, an object resembling a log or an object resembling a pebble. In the case of a log-like object, this can be arranged in a ladder shape, or in the case of a pebble-like object. , Can be randomly arranged.

  In this way, you can enjoy playing as if you were doing rock climbing in a waterfall that runs along a rock wall.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which has arrange | positioned several said liquid discharge means at predetermined intervals from the upper position in the hollow part of the said game structure to the lower position. In this way, the liquid flow along the inner surface of the transparent member can be formed without interruption throughout the entire surface, which is particularly effective when the play surface is configured in a stepped shape.

  Moreover, the illumination means which illuminates the inside of the hollow part of the said game structure may be provided, and the light which illuminates the inside of this hollow part may permeate | transmit the said transparent member, and may be comprised from the outside. In this way, the liquid flow is illuminated by the lighting and floats, and in combination with the lighting effect, an environment full of hobbies can be provided.

  As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the game surface of the hollow structure is constituted by a transparent member, and the pressurized liquid is discharged toward the inner surface of the transparent member. Therefore, the player can play on the playing surface while observing the liquid flow such as the flow of the river and waterfall through the transparent member, and it is as if the river is not touching the liquid directly. You can enjoy the sensation of playing in a waterfall or a waterfall that runs along a rock wall. In addition, the game can be performed throughout the year without being limited to summer, and can be installed in an indoor game corner.

  Further, when the plurality of liquid discharge means are arranged at predetermined intervals from the upper position to the lower position in the hollow portion of the game structure, the liquid flow along the inner surface of the transparent member If the lighting means for illuminating the inside of the hollow portion of the play structure is provided, the liquid flow is lit up by the lighting and combined with the lighting effect, the hobby is further enhanced. It can be a play environment full of feeling.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. 1 is a side sectional view of the game apparatus according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a rear view in the direction of arrow B in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game device 1 of this example includes a first game structure 2, a second game structure 8, a liquid supply means 15, liquid discharge nozzles 20 and 21, and illumination lamps 22 and 23. Composed.

  The first game structure 2 is arranged side by side with a predetermined interval in the vertical direction, and the upper inclined member 3 and the lower inclined member 4 whose side sectional shapes are substantially S-shaped, and the upper inclined member 3 and the lower inclined member. 4 is provided with an airtight hollow structure including a lower surface member 5 fixed to the lower end portion of 4 and two side members 6 fixed to both side end portions of the upper inclined member 3 and the lower inclined member 4. Further, side guards 7 and 7 are erected on both side edges of the upper inclined member 3, respectively.

  The second game structure 8 includes an upper member 9 formed in a step shape, a lower member 10 disposed below the upper member 9 at a predetermined interval, and the upper member 9 and the lower member 10. An airtight hollow structure composed of a lower surface member 11 fixed to the lower end portion of the upper member 9 and two side members 12 fixed to both side end portions of the upper member 9 and the lower member 10. Handrails 13 and 13 are provided upright on both side edges of the upper member 9.

  The first game structure 2 and the second game structure 8 are joined at their upper ends so that the hollow parts communicate with each other, and the joined parts are supported by the hollow support columns 14. The liquid discharge nozzle 20 is disposed in the vicinity of the upper end portion in the hollow portion 2, and the liquid discharge nozzle 21 is disposed in the vicinity of the upper end portion in the hollow portion of the second game structure 8. Note that lower ends of the first game structure 2 and the second game structure 8 are grounded on the floor surface G, respectively. Moreover, the upper inclined member 3, the lower inclined member 4, the lower surface member 5, and the side member 6 of the first game structure 2, and the upper member 9, the lower member 10, the lower surface member 11, and the side member of the second game structure 8. 12 are each comprised from transparent members, such as an acrylic board.

  The liquid supply means 15 includes a pump 16 provided at the inner bottom portion of the hollow portion of the support column 14 and one end penetrating the lower inclined member 4 of the first game structure 2, and a lower inner region of the first game structure 2. The other end of the second game structure 8 is connected to the water absorption pipe 17 connected to the pump 16 through the support column 14 and the other end of the second game structure 8 is passed through the lower member 10 so that the second game structure 8 is hollow. A water absorption pipe 18 connected to the lower region in the head, the other end penetrating the support column 14 and connected to the pump 16, and a hollow portion of the support column 14, one end connected to the pump 16 and the other end branched into two One end 19 ′ is connected to the liquid discharge nozzle 20, and the other 19 ″ is composed of a water supply pipe 19 connected to the liquid discharge nozzle 21.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the liquid discharge nozzles 20 and 21 are each composed of a tubular body disposed along the width direction of the first game structure 2 and the second game structure 8. Discharge holes are formed at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction, and liquid is discharged from the discharge holes of the liquid discharge nozzle 20 toward the back surface of the upper inclined member 3, and from the discharge holes of the liquid discharge nozzle 21 to the back surface of the upper member 9. The liquid is discharged toward

  The illumination lamp 22 is attached to the lower surface of the lower inclined member 4, and the illumination lamp 23 is also attached to the lower surface of the lower member 10, and each is supplied with electric power from a power supply source (not shown) and lights up.

  According to the game apparatus 1 of the present example having the above-described configuration, first, a predetermined amount of liquid (for example, water) L is respectively provided in the lower regions in the hollow portions of the first game structure 2 and the second game structure 8. Supply and store as appropriate.

  Next, power is supplied to the illumination lamps 22 and 23 to turn them on, and the pump 16 is driven, so that the liquid L stored in the first game structure 2 and the second game structure 8 is the water absorption pipe 17. , 18 is sucked into the pump 16, pressurized by the pump 16, and supplied to the liquid discharge nozzles 20, 21 through the water supply pipe 19.

  The liquid L supplied to the liquid discharge nozzle 20 is discharged from the discharge hole toward the back surface of the upper inclined member 3, and the discharged liquid L flows down along the back surface of the upper inclined member 3. The state of the liquid flow flowing down in this way is observed from the outside through the upper inclined member 3.

  Similarly, the liquid L supplied to the liquid discharge nozzle 21 is discharged from the discharge hole toward the back surface of the upper member 9, and the discharged liquid L travels along the back surface of the upper member 9 and travels downward. The state of the liquid flowing down is observed through the upper member 9 from the outside.

  Further, by lighting the illumination lamp 22, the inside of the hollow portion of the first game structure 2 is illuminated through the lower inclined member 4, and the liquid flow flowing down through the upper inclined member 3 is floated by the illumination, Combined with the lighting effect, a more playful gaming environment is created.

  Similarly, for the second game structure 8, the illumination lamp 23 is turned on to illuminate the hollow portion of the second game structure 8 through the lower member 10, and the liquid flow flowing down through the upper member 9 Along with the lighting, coupled with the lighting effect, a more playful gaming environment is created.

  Thus, in the game environment created in this way, the player can enjoy playing as follows.

  That is, first, the player walks up on the upper member 9 of the second game structure 8 formed in a staircase shape, reaches the top, and then pokes the bottom of the first game structure 2. It slides down on the upper inclined member 3.

  At that time, the player can play through the upper member 9 and the upper inclined member 3 while observing the liquid flow like the river flow, as if in the river flow or the rock surface. You can feel as if you are walking through a waterfall that runs through the water, or as if you are sliding down. Especially for young people such as infants, it feels fresh and has never been experienced before, and its enjoyment doubles.

  In addition, since a liquid flow is generated in the hollow inside of the first and second game structures 2 and 8 having a hollow structure, the player does not get wet during the game, and is not limited to the summer season but throughout the year. You can enjoy playing.

  In addition, the game apparatus 1 of this example can be installed in an indoor game corner or the like without worrying about leakage of liquid to the outside and without taking other measures against liquid leakage.

  As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, the specific aspect which this invention can take is not limited to this at all.

  For example, in the above example, the liquid discharge nozzles 20 and 21 are disposed in the vicinity of the upper end portions in the hollow portions of the first and second game structures 2 and 8, respectively. As described above, the other branched water supply pipe 19 ″ extends obliquely downward along the lower member 10 and a plurality of liquid discharge nozzles 21 are connected to the water supply pipe 19 ″ at a predetermined interval. good.

  In this way, the liquid flow along the back surface of the upper member 9 can be formed without interruption throughout the entire back surface, and is particularly effective in the case of the upper member 9 formed in a step shape.

  Further, the structures of the first and second game structures 2 and 8 may be those shown in FIGS. 5 and FIG. 6 illustrate a modified example of the second game structure 8 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a back view in the direction of arrow C in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the illustrated second game structure 30 includes an upper inclined member 31 and a lower inclined member 32 that are arranged side by side with a predetermined interval therebetween, and the upper inclined member 31 and the lower inclined member 31. An airtight hollow structure comprising a lower surface member 33 fixed to the lower end portion of the inclined member 32 and two side members 34 respectively fixed to both side end portions of the upper inclined member 31 and the lower inclined member 32; A structure is provided in which a plurality of rod-shaped (log-shaped) protrusions 35 are fixed in a ladder shape on the surface (playing surface) of the upper inclined member 31.

  In this way, the player can climb up with his hands and feet on the rod-shaped protrusion 34 and enjoy a game like a rock climbing in a waterfall flowing along a rock wall. Can do.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, instead of the rod-like protrusion 35, a pebble-like protrusion 36 may be fixed arbitrarily and irregularly. Even in this way, the player can climb up with his hands and feet on the pebble-like protrusion 36, and it is like a rock climbing in a waterfall flowing along the rock wall. Can enjoy.

  Further, the form of the illumination lamps 22 and 23 is not particularly limited, and may be disposed in the hollow portions of the first and second game structures 2 and 8 with appropriate waterproof measures.

  As described above, the game device according to the present invention can be easily enjoyed by an infant and can be installed indoors without any trouble.

It is the sectional side view showing the game device concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the arrow A direction in FIG. It is a back view of the arrow B direction in FIG. It is the sectional side view which showed the game device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is the sectional side view which showed the game device which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a reverse view of the arrow C direction in FIG. FIG. 7 is a back view in the same direction as FIG. 6, and is a back view showing a game apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game device 2 1st game structure 3 Upper inclined member 4 Lower inclined member 5 Lower surface member 6 Side member 7 Side guard 8 Second game structure 9 Upper member 10 Lower member 11 Lower surface member 12 Side member 13 Handrail 14 Support | pillar 15 Liquid Supply means 20 Liquid discharge nozzle 21 Liquid discharge nozzle 35 Projection 36 Projection

Claims (5)

A play structure having a hollow structure in which a player has a play surface on which a game is played, the play surface is a vertical surface, an inclined surface, or a stepped surface, and at least members constituting the play surface are formed of a transparent member Body,
A liquid ejecting means disposed at an upper position in the hollow portion of the play structure and for ejecting a pressurized liquid toward the inner surface of the transparent member;
A game apparatus comprising: a liquid supply unit that pressurizes a liquid stored in a lower region in a hollow portion of the game structure and supplies the liquid to the liquid discharge unit.   2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game surface of the game structure has an inclined surface so that a player can slide down on the game surface.   2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the game surface of the game structure is a vertical surface or an inclined surface, and a plurality of protrusions are fixed on the game surface.   The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of liquid discharge means are arranged at predetermined intervals from an upper position to a lower position in the hollow portion of the game structure.   5. The lighting device according to claim 1, further comprising: an illuminating unit that illuminates the inside of the hollow portion of the game structure, wherein the light that illuminates the inside of the hollow portion is transmitted through the transparent member and is observed from the outside. Game equipment.

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