JP4338151B2 - Pachinko machine ball hitting device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball hitting device provided on a game board surface of a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
On the game board surface of the pachinko machine, the launched pachinko ball is changed to a falling direction for a certain purpose without leaving it to fall naturally, and a different result is consciously generated with a difference in work. The game is improved by the above. One means is a ball hitting device.
In a broad sense, the obstacle nail on the game board surface is one of the means for distributing the hit ball, but the distribution device in question here distributes the direction of the hit ball, such as the fall of the hit ball, for example, the one that flows to one side is preferential. The one that is connected to the winning prize, and the other that flows to the other, is directed to a distribution device that clearly makes a difference in the result so as to lose the chance of winning.
[0003]
This distribution device is used as the simplest way to guide the ball to the winning opening and away from it, but in the current continuous mass winning pachinko machine, as a means of gradually changing the winning conditions Often used. Conventionally, various devices of this kind have been proposed and some have been put into practical use. For example, the inventions described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 7-185082, 7-194790, and 7-178220 have already been disclosed. It is an example of a proposal.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, these distribution devices according to the conventional proposals are suitable for the flow of the distributed hit balls, the results are simple, the expectation given to the player is small, the game is not good, and the advantage is increased by the distribution. The player may not be able to satisfy the player's expectation because the advantageous conditions are not secured, and the player may visually confirm the flow of the hit ball whose advantage has been increased by the distribution, and the player may not be satisfied with the bitter satisfaction. In addition to certainty, there were some problems such as lack of quickness.
[0005]
The present invention has been researched and developed in view of such problems, and it is possible to reliably catch the hit ball that leads to the distribution of the hit ball that has been launched into the game portion of the game board surface, and to reliably ensure this hit ball. It is possible to assign a clear difference in the game value by assigning it to what is advantageous to the player and what is not, and on the other hand, the ball that was not given value is given an opportunity to be revived again The aim is to provide a pachinko machine sorter that aims to leave the game without any value.
[0006]
In addition, the present invention forms a specific passage on the game board surface, and separates what enters the passage from those that do not, while making a certain distribution to those entering the passage to make a difference in value An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine sorting device that helps a player visually check through a passage, and ensures quick guidance and speeds up the progress of the game.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the object as described above, the present invention forms a ball guide path vertically on the game board surface, opens an entrance at the upper end of the guide path, and opens an exit at the lower end. The entrance of the ball and the ball that has entered the taxiway through the entrance can be guided from the exit to the winning entrance. On the other hand, a second exit is established in the middle of the taxiway. A sorting door is provided to control the opening and closing of the sorting door according to an external command. When the door is closed, an incoming ball from the entrance is discharged out of the passage through the second exit, and from the entrance when the door is opened. In other words, all the incoming balls are led to the winning opening through the exit.
[0008]
In more detail, the present invention is characterized in that a hitting ball entrance is provided at the upper end of the guide path provided vertically along the game board surface, and an outlet is provided at the lower end, and a winning opening is provided below the exit. On the other hand, there is provided a ball hitting device for a pachinko machine, in which a second exit is opened in the middle of the taxiway, and a sorting door that opens and closes in response to a command from outside the system facing the exit is provided. When closed, the entry ball from the entrance is released to the outside of the guideway through the second exit and can enter the winning entrance or other entrances and switches through obstacle nails or the like that are placed on the game board surface. Another object of the present invention is to provide a hitting device for pachinko machines that is guided to the exit through the guide path and is guided to fall to the winning opening when opened.
[0009]
Moreover, the present invention provides the hitting ball sorting apparatus described above, wherein the second exit provided in the guide path is opened at a high position near the entrance in the upper half area of the guide path. The object is to provide a ball hitting device.
[0010]
It is another object of the present invention to provide a ball hitting apparatus for a pachinko machine, wherein the guide path is formed integrally with a center accessory installed at the upper center of a game portion of a game board.
[0011]
The present invention also provides a hitting device for pachinko machines, wherein an entrance at the upper end of the guide path is opened in a central upper area which is an initial drop portion of a hit ball of a game portion formed on a game board surface. It is in.
[0012]
According to the present invention, in the hit ball distribution device described above, the center accessory is provided with a display device of a variable display device at a front center portion, and a guide path is integrally provided along a side edge of the display device. The pachinko ball hitting device is characterized in that the guide path is provided along the side edge of the display device of the center accessory, and the upper end entrance is opened at the center upper portion of the center accessory, and the lower end It is an object of the present invention to provide a hitting ball sorting apparatus for a pachinko machine characterized in that an exit of the pachinko machine is opened at the center lower part of the center accessory.
[0013]
Further, according to the present invention, the guide path has a second outlet at an upper portion of the side edge of the display device of the center accessory, and when the sorting door facing the second outlet is closed, an incoming ball released through the second outlet is displayed. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball hitting device for a pachinko machine that falls along a side edge of the display device.
[0014]
The device of the present invention, as is apparent in the above-described configuration, accepts the hit ball launched on the game board surface into the guide path by passing through the entrance, where it is distinguished from other hit balls on the game board surface, A door that is released from the second exit by the sorting door provided in the middle of the guideway, and a guideway that is guided through the guideway without being released, and is actively guided from the exit to the prize opening. It is to be divided into things.
[0015]
In this distribution, the incoming ball (hit ball) is clearly distinguished from the others by passing it through the taxiway, and the one that reaches the exit at the lower end of the taxiway is led to the prize opening so that a clear difference in value can be given. It is. Then, the ones released from the second exit by the sorting doors return to the game board surface, the ones that pass again between the obstacle nails and the like again to the prize winning port, and the other ones to the bowl out port individually. It will fall through the channel, giving you a chance to remain in the game.
[0016]
In this way, the device according to the present invention reliably distributes the hit balls and makes a difference in the result, but the opening and closing of the distribution door provided in the middle of the guideway is controlled under a certain condition, and further to the winning opening below the exit. By implementing this in association with the establishment of the condition to be set next, it is possible not only to be used as a mere hit ball distribution device but also to set a variety of games.
[0017]
For example, when the hit ball passes a judgment switch provided on the game board surface, the sorting door is opened and all the incoming balls that jump into the entrance of the guide path are guided to the lower exit, and from here to the winning entrance If the starting means of the variable display device of the special symbol that sets the big winning state using the winning opening as the starting port, the opening / closing of the sorting door greatly affects the operation of the variable display device, and the probability of winning conditions is increased. Can bring big changes and change the game.
Next, the present invention will be described based on the illustrated embodiment, and the features thereof will be clarified.
[0018]
Embodiment
【Example】
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board embodying the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing a partial cross section of a main part. In the figure, reference numeral 1 is a game board of a pachinko machine, 2 is a game part surrounded and formed by rails 4 attached to the game board surface 3, and 5 is a center accessory installed at the center upper part of the game part.
[0019]
The game unit 2 accepts the hit ball launched toward the game board surface 3 in the guide of the rail 4 and accepts it in any of the winning entrances 6 and 7 or the winning entrance 8 called the grand prize opening, The game is configured to be a target for releasing a prize ball, or to be picked up by an out-port 9 formed at the bottom to be used as an out-ball. The mouths 6, 7, 8, the obstacle nail 10 for irregularly dropping the guided hit ball, the display or decoration lamp case 11, and the like are provided.
[0020]
The center accessory 5 has a built-in variable liquid crystal display device that displays a specific symbol, and has a rectangular symbol display device 12 in the center, and the left and right side edges from the top to surround the display device 12, and The guide paths 13 and 13 are provided in the shape of right and left over the lower part, and a normal symbol display device 14 for displaying a normal symbol is provided in the center of the front surface of the upper guide path.
[0021]
The guide path 13 is integrally provided on the front surface of the attachment plate portion 15 of the center accessory 5 attached to the front surface of the game board, and when the center accessory 5 is attached to the game board, the upper half portion 13a is attached to the game board. At the position protruding from the front surface, the upper end thereof is at the center upper part of the center accessory 5, and the opening 16 is largely opened here to form the inlet 16 for receiving the hit ball.
[0022]
The guide path 13 is divided into left and right through the upper opening 13a having a bowl-like shape from the entrance 16 having a large opening, and is vertically oriented along the side edges around the corner portions 17 and 17 of the display device 12 having a specific pattern. Thus, the lower half portion 13b of the passage is formed in the middle of the mounting plate portion 15 by wrapping around to the back side. This lower half part goes down from the middle of the side edge, turns around the lower corners 18, 18 of the display device 12, reaches the center lower part of the display device 12, joins the left and right lower ends, and opens downward. The exit 19 is provided so as to face the winning opening 6 immediately below.
[0023]
In the figure, 20 is a second outlet established in the middle of the taxiway 13, and 21 is a sorting door provided in the taxiway 13 facing this exit.
The second outlet 20 is provided in the upper half 13a facing the upper corner portion 17 and opens outward, and the sorting door 21 is provided in the guide path 13 so as to close the second outlet 20 from the inside.
[0024]
The left and right guide paths 13 provided with the sorting door 21 are expanded in the middle in order to allow the door to rotate, and the sorting door having a blade shape extends through the mounting plate portion 15 from each of the support shafts 22 extending from the rear. It is attached to the extension part so as to fit in the expansion part.
[0025]
The support shaft 22 is also used to open and close the sorting door 21, and is configured to rotate by driving the motor 23 to open and close the door 21 as shown in FIGS. This will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the support shaft 22 that extends rearward through the mounting plate portion 15 is connected to one end of the linkage 25 via the crank 24. The other end is pivotally attached to the rotating plate 26, and this rotating plate is further attached to the output shaft 27 of the motor 23.
[0026]
Accordingly, when the motor 23 is driven, the rotating plate 26 is rotated, and the linkage 25 is reciprocated in the left-right direction, whereby the crank 24 is swung to rotate the support shaft 22 in the forward and reverse directions. The distribution door 21 can be opened and closed in the interior 13.
[0027]
As will be described later, the motor 23 is driven in response to a command from outside the system. In this embodiment, the sorting door 21 always falls horizontally like the left door 21 in FIG. 13 is closed, the second outlet 20 is opened, and all of the hit balls A that have entered from the inlet 16 are discharged to the game board surface through the second outlet.
[0028]
In the figure, 28 is a switch for detecting the rotation of the rotating plate 26 by the motor 23, and the movable contact piece 29 is brought into contact with the circumferential surface of the rotating plate 26 and is brought into contact with a notch recess 30 formed on the circumferential surface. When the piece 29 is dropped, it is turned OFF, and the motor 23 is turned off and stopped.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 6 (A), when the switch 28 is in the OFF state, the sorting door 21 is in a horizontal posture so as to close the guide path 13, and the motor 23 rotates upon receiving an external command. Then, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), the guide path 13 is opened and the second outlet 20 is closed.
The standing of the door 21 ends when the rotating plate 26 makes one rotation and the notched recess 30 faces the movable contact piece 29. During this time, the guide path is opened and the second outlet is closed. And it waits until the motor 23 is driven again.
[0030]
The switch 28 can be used not only as a stop switch for the motor 23 but also as a switch for counting the number of rotations of the rotating plate 26, that is, the number of times of opening / closing the sorting door 21.
That is, in the present embodiment, the motor is stopped by one opening / closing movement of the sorting door 21. However, if the setting is made to stop after a plurality of counts, the sorting door 21 is set to the number of times by one command. Opening and closing movements can be repeated, so that different games can be set.
[0031]
In the figure, 31 is a distribution determination switch for operating the display device 14 for the distribution determination symbol, and 32 is a determination switch for operating a normal symbol display device 33 provided in front of the winning opening 6.
The distribution determination switch 31 is provided in the vicinity of the second outlet 20 and emits a signal when the hit ball A passes through it to operate the display device 14 for the distribution determination symbol.
[0032]
The above-mentioned distribution determination symbol is made up of a series or repetition of known symbols or numbers, and a signal is generated to drive the motor 23 when it stops at a specific symbol or number set in advance.
[0033]
In this embodiment, the sorting door 21 always falls horizontally and keeps the guide path 13 closed, and the hitting ball that has entered the guide path 13 from the entrance 16, that is, the incoming ball A, is all played through the door 21. When the motor 23 is driven, the second outlet 20 is closed, and the guide path 13 is opened at the same time, and the incoming ball A from the inlet 16 is entirely discharged from the lower end 19. Will be dropped directly above the winning opening 6.
[0034]
As shown in the figure, the winning opening 6 is an electric tulip type winning opening, and here, a starting opening incorporating a start switch for operating a special symbol displayed on the display device 12 of the special symbol, It has become.
[0035]
When the hit ball A passes the lower judgment switch 32, the normal symbol display device 33 provided on the front face of the winning opening 6 is activated, and then when the operation stops at a preset symbol and number, the wing piece 6a of the winning opening 6 is It is opened so that the jumping conditions can be improved.
The opening of the wing piece 6a may be maintained for a certain period of time by incorporating a timer, or may be closed when the next hit ball A similarly passes through the switch 32. Setting is possible.
[0036]
The release of the wing piece 6a is a relaxation of the entry condition. When the hit ball A enters the winning opening 6, it is detected by a switch, and a signal is generated to activate the special symbol. Here, when the combination of symbols and numbers set in advance is achieved, the big winning opening 8 is opened, and the winning of the hitting ball is greatly relaxed to allow the release of a large number of winning balls. It should be noted that the number of hit balls that have jumped into the winning opening 6 during the operation of the special symbol is counted in advance, stored, restarted after the operation is stopped, and this is repeated within a set number of times.
[0037]
The device according to the present invention is configured as described above. When the sorting door 21 is kept closed when in a normal state, when the hit ball A jumps into the guide path 13 through the inlet 16, the ball drops by the door 21. Will be returned to the game board surface again from the second outlet 20 that is blocked and opened.
The returned ball A falls on the game board surface in the same manner as a hit ball that does not enter the entrance 16. And if the switch 31 provided in the vicinity of the 2nd exit 20 is passed, the display device 14 of a distribution determination symbol will be operated as mentioned above, and the opportunity to open the door 21 will be made.
[0038]
On the other hand, the hit ball A that has passed through the switch 31 or dropped without passing is guided to the obstacle nail 10 during the fall and approaches the determination switch 32 below and passes through it, or further, a winning opening located inside. Go to 6 and have a chance to jump into it.
As described above, when the switch 32 is passed, the chance to open the tulip wing piece 6a is obtained through the operation of the normal symbol display device 33, and further, the special symbol display device 12 is operated through jumping into the winning opening 6. This will create a chance to open the grand prize opening 8.
[0039]
On the other hand, when the sorting door 21 is opened through the fall of the hit ball A, the hit ball A that has entered from the entrance 16 is guided directly to the exit 19 at the lower end through the guide path 13, and to the winning port 6 immediately below. Will fall.
Due to the fall from directly above, it is easy for the hit ball A to jump into the winning opening 6 and a high winning rate is promised. And the action with respect to the special symbol display apparatus 12 becomes high, the opening of the special winning opening 8 is enhanced, and this is rapidly advanced when the opening is continued.
[0040]
The hitting ball sorting apparatus of the present invention has been described based on the embodiment shown in the drawings. Needless to say, opening and closing of the sorting door 21 provided in the guide path 13, opening and closing of the wing piece 6a of the winning opening 6, and further, a sorting judgment symbol display. The identification and combination of symbols and numbers displayed on the device 14, the normal symbol display device 33, and the special symbol display device 12 can be arbitrarily determined by the setting of the game method, and are limited to those described in the above embodiment. It is not something.
[0041]
Accordingly, in the present invention, the determination switch 31 for raising the opening / closing movement of the sorting door 21 and the decision switch 32 for raising the opening of the wing piece 6a of the winning opening 6 may adopt other command methods depending on the implementation method. May be omitted.
[0042]
By the way, in the above-described embodiment, when the guide path 13 is attached to the center accessory 5, the right and left guide paths are refracted in a U-shape so as to surround the special symbol display device 12 disposed at the center thereof. The flow of the hit ball A may be made visible by opening the front surface of the passage. Of course, the guide path 13 depends on the shape of the accessory, but in any case, it is possible to quickly guide the hit ball from the entrance 16 to the exit 19 and guide it to the winning prize opening 6 below by providing it in the vertical direction. Become.
[0043]
On the other hand, the guide path 13 is provided at the center upper portion of the game board surface together with the center role, so that the entrance 16 can be opened to the top where the hit ball is driven, so that the player can sort the door. When 21 is open and the entrance 16 and the exit 19 communicate with each other, it is possible to aim and drive the game, and the gameability can be improved. Can quickly advance the game by aiming and can improve the game.
[0044]
In addition, the hitting of the hitting ball into the guide path 13 can be ensured by arranging the entrance 16 at the upper center of the game part into which the hitting ball jumps, and widening the opening width, while the second exit 20 Is opened at the high position of the guide path 13, that is, the upper half 13a in the embodiment, and is thereby provided at a high position of the gaming section 2, so that when the distribution door 21 is closed, the guide path When the hit ball once entered the game board surface again, the chance to face other equipment, that is, the judgment switch and the winning opening is high, and it may also jump into the winning opening 6 as the starting opening. Therefore, the game is prevented from becoming monotonous, and the effect when the door 21 is opened is further enhanced.
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention is constructed as described above, and the hitting ball that has entered the guideway is surely distinguished by the sorting door, and the second outlet facing the sorting door is located at a high position on the guideway. Since the hit ball that has been released to the outside again has a chance related to the determination switch and the winning opening after that, the player can participate in the game and play the next role without losing the game.
[0046]
On the other hand, if the ball can fall over the entire length of the taxiway by opening the sorting door, it will be sent quickly from the entrance to the exit without leaking out, so it will be sent promptly to the winning opening provided below the exit. Enables fast development games.
[0047]
In addition, since the entrance of the guideway is opened at the upper center of the game part, which is the first drop point of the hit ball, the player can consciously aim at the entrance and launch it. When the sorting door is open, a lot of hitting balls can be sent out to the winning opening quickly in combination with the above-mentioned aiming, so that the winning opening leads to the opening of the big winning opening, for example. When it comes to mouth, it enables speedy game progression.
[0048]
On the other hand, when the guideway according to the present invention is assembled integrally with the center accessory, it is easy to attach the guideway to the game board, and it can be assembled accurately without variation. In addition, in this case, since it is combined with various display devices set as an accessory, the entire assembly to the game board is facilitated, and the manufacture of each part is facilitated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine game board for explaining a use state of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of a main part for explaining a use state.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged rear view of a main part partially missing.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged side view of a main part partially missing.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view illustrating a sorting door and a structure that operates the door.
6A and 6B are structural explanatory views for explaining the opening and closing movement of the sorting door. FIG. 6A shows a closed state of the sorting door, and FIG. 6B shows a state in which the door is operated in the opening direction by the start of driving of the motor. FIG. 3C shows the open state.
[Explanation of symbols]
2 gaming part 3 gaming board surface 5 center role 6 winning opening 6a as a starting opening wing piece 10 obstacle nail 12 special symbol display device 13 guiding path 13a upper half 13b of guiding path lower half 14 of guiding path Display device 15 Center plate mounting plate 16 Guideway entrance 19 Guideway exit 20 Second exit 21 Sorting door 31 Sorting judgment switch 32 Winning piece blade action judgment switch

Claims (1)

A guide path is arranged around the variable display device of the center character installed in the center part of the game board surface , and a hitting ball entrance is formed in the upper center part of the guide path, and an outlet is opened in the lower center part, respectively . the winning port is provided immediately below the outlet, also opened a second outlet that opens toward the outside in the upper half zone on said guide path, which opens closing the extraordinary unguided path to the second outlet distribution On the other hand, a judgment switch that issues a signal for opening the sorting door is installed in the vicinity of the outside facing the second exit, and the second game board is provided on the outer game board surface in the lower half area of the guide path. An obstacle nail that guides the incoming ball emitted from the exit toward the winning opening is arranged, and the second exit is opened by always tilting the sorting door inward, and the guide path is closed. wherein to the flying ball entrance induced by passing the taxiway from the hitting inlet held in the Released from the outlet to the game board surface, the the flight ball entrance to the determination switch, or through the nails of the game board surface and directed towards the winning hole, while allowing flying into for each The pachinko is characterized in that when the second outlet is closed , the jumping ball is guided to the outlet through the guideway that is opened, and is dropped from the outlet to the winning port immediately below. Ball hitting device for the machine.

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