JP4348762B2 - Pachinko island stand - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine including a flow path switching device that switches a flow path of a pachinko ball.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  In a conventional general pachinko machine, a ball discharge passage that branches off from the ball supply path is provided in the middle of the ball supply path from the ball storage tank to the discharge device. The path switching mechanism switches the pachinko ball flow path to the ball removal flow path so that the pachinko balls stored in the pachinko machine are removed from the machine.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  However, in the conventional pachinko machine described above, the pachinko ball between the branching portion of the ball discharge channel and the discharge device is removed because the switch is made to the ball discharge channel in the middle of the ball supply path upstream of the discharge device. There is a disadvantage that it will remain in the pachinko machine.
[0004]
[0005]
  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances. Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to change the flow path of the pachinko sphere on the downstream side of the discharge device and to select the pachinko sphere discharged from the discharge device according to the purpose. An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that can be made to flow down a ball flow path.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, the pachinko machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided with two ball flow downstreams downstream of the discharge device, and the flow path of the pachinko sphere discharged from the discharge device is changed by the flow path switching device. It is configured to switch between the two ball flow downstreams. In this configuration, if the flow path switching device is switched according to the purpose, the flow path of the pachinko sphere is switched on the downstream side of the discharge device, and the pachinko sphere discharged from the discharge device is reduced to the ball flow according to the purpose. Can flow downAt the same time, when the flow path of the pachinko sphere is switched, the pachinko sphere to be discharged to the ball flow downstream after the flow path switching is started by starting the discharge operation of the discharge apparatus by the discharge control means after completion of the flow path switching by the flow path switching apparatus. It is possible to prevent the first one to several from flowing into the ball flow downstream before the completion of the channel switching.
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[0019]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  [Embodiment (1)]
  Hereinafter, an embodiment (1) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0020]
  First, the configuration of the back side of the pachinko machine will be schematically described based on FIG. On the back side of the main body frame 11 of the pachinko machine, a back set board 17 for attaching back parts is attached. A ball tank 12 for storing pachinko balls is provided on the upper side of the back set board 17, and two tank rails 13 for connecting the pachinko balls flowing out from the ball tank 12 in an aligned state are connected to the ball tank 12. Yes. Two tank supply paths 14 are provided at the lower end of the tank rail 13, and a discharge / switching unit 42 in which the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16 are unitized is provided at the lower end of the ball supply path 14. ing.
[0021]
  A collecting bowl 19 for collecting winning balls is provided at the center of the back set board 17, and a winning ball sensor 20 for detecting the passing of the winning balls (evidence balls) is provided at the downstream of the collecting bowl 19. . The output signal of the winning ball sensor 20 is input to the game control circuit 73. Further, a card unit 21 (see FIG. 3) for reading recorded information of a prepaid card for lending a ball is provided on the front surface of the pachinko machine.
[0022]
  Next, the configuration of the discharge / switch unit 42 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the discharge / switching unit 42 is configured by incorporating the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16 in a single resin unit case 43. In the upper part of the unit case 43, a two-way channel 14b connected to the two-ball supply channel 14 is provided, and the sprockets 22 are respectively disposed below the two outlets 14a of the two-channel channel 14b. Yes. A plurality of (for example, four) recesses 23 for receiving pachinko balls falling from the two-row channel 14b are formed at equal intervals on the outer periphery of each sprocket 22, and the outlet 14a of the two-channel channel 14b is formed between the recesses 23. Convex portions 24 that support the pachinko balls are formed. On the right side of each sprocket 22, there are provided two ball discharge passages 25 extending downward from the outlet 14a of the two-row channel 14b.
[0023]
  On the other hand, in the flow path switching device 16, two prize ball flow down channels 26 and two ball rental flow down channels 27 are provided so as to branch from the two ball discharge channels 25 of the discharge device 15. The winning ball flow path 26 has a higher flow rate of pachinko balls than the rental ball flow path 27, and is thus formed to extend almost directly from the ball discharge path 25 so as to ensure a better ball flow. .
[0024]
  A flow path switching valve 28 is provided at a branching portion of the winning ball downflow path 26 and the rental ball downflow path 27. If this flow path switching valve 28 is raised (state shown by a solid line in FIG. 1), the flow path to the rental ball flow down path 27 is blocked and the flow path to the winning ball flow down path 26 is opened. Then, a flow path for discharging the pachinko ball to the winning ball flow path 26 is formed (hereinafter, this position is referred to as “prize ball flow path forming position”). On the other hand, when the flow path switching valve 28 is switched to the state in which the flow path switching valve 28 is tilted toward the prize ball flow down path 26 (the state indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 1), the flow path to the prize ball flow down path 26 is blocked and the ball is rented The flow path to the downflow path 27 is opened, and a flow path for discharging the pachinko balls to the rented downflow path 27 is formed (hereinafter, this position is referred to as a “rental flow path forming position”).
[0025]
  Further, the prize ball flow down path 26 and the ball rental flow down path 27 of the flow path switching device 16 are connected to a prize ball flow down path 44 and a ball rental flow down path 45 provided below the discharge / switch unit 42, respectively. A ball passing sensor 30 (prize ball detecting means) for detecting the passing of the winning ball is provided in the ball flowing down path 44, and a ball rental passing sensor 31 (a ball rental detecting means) for detecting the passing of the lending in the ball flowing down path 45. ) Is provided. The prize ball flow path 44 and the ball rental flow path 45 merge downstream of the prize ball passage sensor 30 and the ball rental pass sensor 31 and are connected to a ball tray (not shown) on the front surface of the pachinko machine.
[0026]
  As shown in FIG. 2, the two sprockets 22 facing the two outlets 14a of the two-way channel 14b are formed integrally with the rotary shaft 33, and the rotary shaft 33 is freely rotatable in the lower part of the two-channel channel 14b. Is attached. Further, the positions of the recesses 23 (projections 24) are staggered between the two sprockets 22. One end of the rotating shaft 33 is fitted to the rotating shaft 35 of the motor 34, and the motor 34 is constituted by a motor capable of controlling the rotation angle, such as a stepping motor.
[0027]
  When the motor 34 is stopped, one of the sprockets 22 has a convex portion 24 opposed to one outlet 14a of the two-way flow path 14b and supports the pachinko ball of the outlet 14a to prevent the other sprocket 22 from falling. The recess 23 is opposed to the other outlet 14a of the double channel 14b and receives the pachinko ball in the recess 23 to prevent the fall.
[0028]
  On the other hand, when the motor 34 is driven, both sprockets 22 rotate clockwise (in the direction of arrow A in FIG. 1), and each time the recess 23 faces the outlet 14a, the pachinko ball is received in the recess 23, and the pachinko ball is received. It is made to fall to the ball discharge path 25.
[0029]
  Also, the two flow path switching valves 28 corresponding to the two ball discharge paths 25 are formed integrally or separately, and pass through the common shaft 36 to the branch portions of the winning balls and the rental flow downstream paths 26 and 27. It is attached movably. The flow path switching valve 28 is integrally formed with an arm portion 37 (see FIG. 1) that extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction of the shaft 36, and a plunger 39 of a solenoid 38 (drive means) is formed at the tip of the arm portion 37. Are connected via two connecting members 40, 41. Thereby, the vertical movement of the plunger 39 is converted into the rotational movement of the flow path switching valve 28. The plunger 39 is biased downward by a spring (not shown) built in the solenoid 38.
[0030]
  When the solenoid 38 is off (when no power is supplied), the plunger 39 is positioned downward and the arm portion 37 is pushed down, and the flow path switching valve 28 rotates counterclockwise to the prize ball flow path formation position. Retained. On the other hand, when the solenoid 38 is on (when energized), the plunger 39 moves upward against the spring force of the spring due to the magnetic attractive force, pulls up the arm portion 37, and the flow path switching valve 28 moves clockwise. Rotate to switch to the lenticular flow path forming position.
[0031]
  The output signals of the above-mentioned prize balls and the rent rental detection sensors 30 and 31 are input to the discharge control circuit 18 (see FIG. 3). The discharge control circuit 18 is mainly composed of a microcomputer, for example, and executes the discharge / flow path switching control program shown in FIG. 4 stored in a built-in ROM (storage medium), thereby causing the discharge device 15 and the flow control circuit 18 to flow. It controls the operation of the path switching device 16 and functions as a switching control means and a discharge control means in the claims. In order to simplify the wiring process between the discharge control circuit 18 and the discharge / switch unit 42, a bundle of harnesses (not shown) is wired from the discharge control circuit 18 to the vicinity of the discharge / switch unit 42. Therefore, the harness is branched and connected to the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16.
[0032]
  Hereinafter, the control contents by the discharge control circuit 18 will be described based on the discharge / flow path switching control program shown in FIG. This program is started at the same time when the discharge control circuit 18 is turned on. First, in step 101, it is determined whether or not there is a ball lending request based on the output signal from the card unit 21, and If there is, the process proceeds to step 108 without performing the processing of steps 102 to 107.
[0033]
  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 101 that there is no ball lending request, the process proceeds to step 102, where it is determined whether there is a prize ball payout request based on the presence or absence of a prize ball command signal from the game control circuit 20. If there is no payout request, the process returns to step 101. If it is determined in step 102 that there is a prize ball payout request, the process proceeds to step 103 where the solenoid 38 of the flow path switching device 16 determines whether or not the flow path switching valve 28 is at the prize ball flow path forming position. Judgment is made based on whether or not it is off. In the initial state after the power is turned on, the solenoid 38 is turned off and the flow path switching valve 28 is held in the prize ball flow path forming position. Therefore, if the solenoid 38 is not turned off, the flow is It is determined that the path switching valve 28 is in an abnormal state that is not held at the prize ball flow path formation position, the process proceeds to step 104, error processing is executed, the prize ball discharge is stopped, and a failure indication lamp (FIG. (Not shown) is turned on or blinked. The abnormality information may be transmitted to a host computer (not shown).
[0034]
  If it is determined in step 103 that the solenoid 38 is turned off, it is determined that the flow path switching valve 28 is held at the prize ball flow path forming position, and the process proceeds to step 105 where the discharge device 15 And the sprocket 22 is rotated to discharge a predetermined number of pachinko balls (prize balls) according to the winning value. In this case, since the flow path switching valve 28 is held at the prize ball flow path forming position, the prize balls discharged from the discharge device 15 flow down the prize ball flow down paths 26 and 44. At this time, every time a prize ball passes the prize ball passage sensor 30, a prize ball detection signal is output from the prize ball passage sensor 30, and the number of the prize balls paid out is counted.
[0035]
  Thereafter, in step 106, it is determined whether or not all of the predetermined number of prize balls have been counted within the predetermined prize ball detection monitoring period α after the discharging device 15 finishes discharging the predetermined number of prize balls. Here, in the prize ball detection monitoring period α, the pachinko ball normally flows down, and after the discharging device 15 finishes discharging a predetermined number of prize balls, the last one of the prize balls is the prize ball. This is a period set a little longer than the time α0 required to pass the detection position of the passage sensor 30. If the predetermined number of prize balls is not counted within the prize ball detection monitoring period α, it is determined that the prize ball is not flowing normally due to clogging or the like, the process proceeds to step 107, and the above error is detected. Process.
[0036]
  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 106 that a predetermined number of prize balls have been counted within the prize ball detection monitoring period α, it is determined that all the predetermined number of prize balls have flowed normally, and the process returns to step 101 above. Unless a ball lending request is generated, the operation of discharging a predetermined number of prize balls from the discharge device 15 to the award ball flow paths 26 and 44 is repeated every time a prize ball payout request is generated.
[0037]
  Thereafter, when a predetermined prepaid card is inserted into the card unit 21 and a ball lending request is generated, the process proceeds from step 101 to step 108, the solenoid 38 of the flow path switching device 16 is turned on, and the flow path switching valve is turned on. 28 is rotated to the ball rental channel formation position against the spring force of the spring, and the pachinko ball channel is switched to the ball rental channel 27.
[0038]
  Thereafter, in Step 109, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time K has elapsed since the flow path switching command (the solenoid 38 ON command) to the rental ball flow down path 27 is output. Here, the predetermined time K is set to a time sufficient for the flow path switching valve 28 to actually reach the ball rental flow path forming position after the flow path switching command is output. Accordingly, when a predetermined time K has elapsed since the flow path switching command to the rented flow path forming position is output, it is determined that the flow path switching valve 28 has switched to the lenticular flow path forming position, and step 110 is performed. Then, the motor 34 of the discharge device 15 is activated to rotate the sprocket 22 to discharge a predetermined number of pachinko balls (rented balls) according to the payment price. In this case, since the flow path switching valve 28 is switched to the ball rental flow path formation position, the ball that has been discharged from the discharge device 15 flows down the ball rental flow paths 27 and 45. At this time, each time the lent ball passes the lent ball passage sensor 31, a lent ball detection signal is output from the lent ball passage sensor 31, and the number of paid out lent balls is counted.
[0039]
  Thereafter, in step 111, it is determined whether or not all of the predetermined number of rental balls have been counted within the rental ball detection monitoring period δ after the discharging device 15 finishes discharging the predetermined number of rental balls. Here, the rental ball detection monitoring period δ is the normal flow-down state of the pachinko balls, and after the discharge device 15 has finished discharging a predetermined number of balls, the last one of those balls is the rental ball passage sensor. This is a period set a little longer than the time δ0 required to pass through the 31 detection positions. If the predetermined number of rental balls is not counted within the rental ball detection monitoring period δ, it is determined that the rental balls are not flowing normally due to clogging or the like. Execute the process.
[0040]
  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 111 that the predetermined number of rental balls has been counted within the rental loan detection monitoring period δ, it is determined that all of the predetermined number of rental balls have flowed normally, and the process proceeds to the next step 113. Then, the solenoid 38 of the flow path switching device 16 is turned off, the flow path switching valve 28 is returned to the prize ball flow path formation position by the spring force of the spring, and the pachinko ball flow path is returned to the prize ball flow down path 26.
[0041]
  Thereafter, in step 114, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time S has elapsed since the flow path switching command (off command for the solenoid 38) to the winning ball flow down path 26 is output. Here, the predetermined time S is set to a time sufficient for the flow path switching valve 28 to actually return to the prize ball flow path forming position after the flow path switching command is output. Accordingly, when a predetermined time S has elapsed since the flow path switching command to the prize ball flow path formation position is output, it is determined that the flow path switching valve 28 has returned to the prize ball flow path formation position. Return and repeat the series of processes described above.
[0042]
  In the present embodiment (1) described above, the prize ball flow down channel 26 and the rental ball flow down channel 27 are provided on the downstream side of the discharge device 15, and the flow path of the pachinko ball discharged from the discharge device 15 is set to the flow channel switching device 16. Therefore, by switching the flow path on the downstream side of the discharge device 15 according to whether the winning ball or the rented ball, the winning ball and the rented ball are respectively separated into the separate award ball flow paths 26, 44 and the rented ball. The number of the winning balls and the number of balls that can be discharged to the downflow paths 27 and 45 and the number of the winning balls and the number of balls that are discharged by the winning ball passage sensor 30 and the rental ball passage sensor 31 provided in each of the ball flow down paths 44 and 45 are separately determined. Can be counted.
[0043]
  In addition, the winning ball flowing down channels 26 and 44 and the rental ball flowing down channels 27 and 45 are formed of a transparent material, and at least one of the winning ball flowing down channels 26 and 44 and the rental ball flowing down channels 27 and 45 is identified with an identification seal or the like. Means may be provided so that the pachinko balls flowing through the winning ball flow paths 26 and 44 and the rental ball flow paths 27 and 45 can be visually confirmed.
[0044]
  Further, in the present embodiment (1), the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16 are unitized to form the discharge / switch unit 42, so that one discharge / switch unit 42 is assembled to the pachinko machine in the assembly process. The work of attaching the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16 to the pachinko machine is completed in one assembly operation. Moreover, if the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16 are unitized, the position adjustment between the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16 should be completed as needed before assembly to the pachinko machine. This eliminates the need for position adjustment when assembling to a pachinko machine. Therefore, the assembling property between the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16 can be improved, the assembling efficiency of the pachinko machine can be improved, and the assembling cost can be reduced.
[0045]
  However, the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 16 may be separated from each other without being unitized, and even in this case, the intended purpose can be achieved.
[0046]
  Further, in the present embodiment (1), when a ball lending request is generated during the game or during the discharge of the winning ball or immediately after the discharging of the winning ball, a predetermined number of winning balls are awarded by the winning ball passing sensor 30 to the winning ball flow paths 26, 44. After confirming that it has flowed down, the flow path switching operation to the rented downflow path 27 by the flow path switching device 16 is started. As a result, the flow path is prevented from switching before all the winning balls flow down to the winning ball flow paths 26 and 44, and some winning balls flow into the rental ball flow paths 27 and 45. Is prevented.
[0047]
  Thereafter, after a predetermined time K has passed for the flow path switching valve 28 to switch to the lenticular flow path formation position after the flow path switching command to the rented flow downstream path 27 is output, the discharge device 15 The rental ball discharge operation starts. As a result, it is possible to prevent the first one to several of the rental balls discharged from the discharge device 15 from flowing into the winning ball flow paths 26 and 44.
[0048]
  Thereafter, after confirming that a predetermined number of rented balls have flowed down to the rented ball flow down channels 27 and 45 by the lent ball passage sensor 31, the flow path switching operation to the prize ball flow down channel 26 by the flow channel switching device 16 is started. . Thereby, it is prevented that the flow path is switched before all the rented balls flow down to the rented flow down channels 27 and 45. After a predetermined time S has passed for the flow path switching valve 28 to return to the prize ball flow path formation position after the flow path switching command to the award ball flow down path 26 is output, there is a prize ball payout request. Then, the discharging operation of the prize ball by the discharging device 15 is started.
[0049]
  Therefore, even during a game, the switching of the flow path between the winning ball flow down path 26 and the rental ball flow down path 27 by the flow path switching device 16 and the pachinko ball discharge operation by the discharge device 15 are accurately timed. It is possible to carry out a pachinko machine with high operational reliability that can reliably flow down the winning ball and the rental ball to separate ball flow paths (the prize ball flow path 26 and the ball rental flow path 27). Can be realized.
[0050]
  In the embodiment (1), the flow path switching valve 28 is selected as a prize ball or a ball depending on whether or not a predetermined time K or S has elapsed since the flow path switching command (solenoid 38 on or off command) was output. Although it has been determined whether or not the position has been switched to the lenticular flow path forming position, a flow path confirmation sensor for confirming the position of the flow path switching valve 28 is provided, and the flow path switching valve 28 is awarded by this flow path confirmation sensor. You may make it confirm that it switched to the ball | bowl or the rental channel formation position.
[0051]
  [Embodiment (2)]
  Next, Embodiment (2) of this invention is demonstrated based on FIG. However, substantially the same parts as those in the above embodiment (1) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0052]
  In the discharge / switch unit 46 of the present embodiment (2), a flow path switching passage 47 is rotatably attached to a lower portion of the ball discharge path 25 of the discharge device 15 via a shaft 48. Below the 47, the prize ball downflow path 26 and the rental ball downflow path 27 are juxtaposed. A connecting portion 49 is integrally formed on the right side of the flow path switching passage 47, and the plunger 39 of the solenoid 38 is connected to the connecting portion 49. When the plunger 39 moves in the horizontal direction, the flow path switching passage 47 swings in the left-right direction with the shaft 48 as a fulcrum. A flow path switching device 71 is constituted by the flow path switching passage 47, the solenoid 38, and the like. In addition, a winning ball passage sensor 30 and a rental ball passage sensor 31 are assembled to the winning ball passage 26 and the rental ball passage 27, respectively, and the winning ball passage sensor 30 and the rental ball passage sensor 31 are incorporated in the discharge / switching unit 46. It is.
[0053]
  When discharging the prize ball from the discharge device 15, as shown in FIG. 6A, the flow path switching passage 47 is swung to the prize ball flow down path 26 side and the ball outlet 47a of the flow path switching path 47 is awarded. The ball discharge path 25 is communicated with the winning ball flow path 26 by matching with the ball flow path 26. As a result, the prize balls flow down the prize ball flow paths 26 and 44, and the number of the prize balls is counted by the prize ball passage sensor 30.
[0054]
  On the other hand, when renting a ball from the discharge device 15, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the flow path switching passage 47 is swung to the renting flow downstream 27 side, and the ball outlet 47a is moved to the renting downstream 27 , The ball discharge path 25 is communicated with the lending flow down path 27. As a result, the rented balls flow down the rented down flow paths 27 and 45, and the number of the lent out balls is counted by the lent out passage sensor 31.
[0055]
  In the embodiment (2) described above, the winning ball passing sensor 30 and the lending pass sensor 31 are incorporated in the discharging / switching unit 46, so that the passing of the winning ball only by assembling the discharging / switching unit 46 to the pachinko machine. The sensor 30 and the ball rental pass sensor 31 can be assembled at the same time, and the assemblability can be further improved.
[0056]
  However, the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the winning ball and the rental ball passage sensors 30 and 31 are incorporated in the discharge / switching unit 46, and the winning ball passage sensor 30 and the rental ball passage are the same as in the embodiment (1). The sensor 31 may be provided in each of the winning ball flow channel 44 and the rental ball flow channel 45 and not incorporated in the discharge / switching unit 46. Even in this case, the intended purpose of the present invention can be sufficiently achieved. it can.
[0057]
  [Embodiment (3)]
  Next, the discharge / switch unit 50 according to the embodiment (3) of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. However, substantially the same parts as those of the embodiment (1) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0058]
  In the present embodiment (3), the discharge device 15 is configured such that a converging passage portion 51 (see FIG. 8) is formed at two upper and lower portions in the ball discharge passage 25, and the pachinko balls supplied in two from the two passages 14b are The converging passage portion 51 converges into one line and is discharged. In addition, a prize ball outlet 52 and a ball rental opening 53 for one line are juxtaposed below the ball discharge path 25, and the prize ball outlet 52 and the ball rental opening 53 are respectively a prize ball below the discharge / switching unit 50. It is connected to the downstream channel 44 and the rental channel downstream channel 45. In addition, above the prize ball opening 52 and the ball rental opening 53, a flow path switching shutter 54 (flow path switching member) is a shaft arranged independently concentrically with respect to the center of the rotation shaft 33 of the sprocket 22. It is rotatably attached via 55 (see FIG. 8). A spherical passage hole 57 is formed in the curved surface 56 of the flow path switching shutter 54, and a vertical wall portion 58 is formed on the right side of the spherical passage hole 57. Further, an arm portion 59 is formed integrally with the flow path switching shutter 54, and the arm portion 59 includes a first arm 61 that is rotatably supported by the shaft 60 and a central portion of the first arm 61. The second arm 62 is connected to the plunger 39 of the solenoid 38 through the second arm 62. Thereby, the vertical movement of the plunger 39 is converted into the rotational movement of the flow path switching shutter 54. A flow path switching device 72 is constituted by the flow path switching shutter 54, the solenoid 38, and the like.
[0059]
  When the prize ball is discharged from the discharge device 15, as shown in FIG. 7A, the flow path switching shutter 54 is rotated in the clockwise direction to move the curved surface 56 backward to the back side of the ball discharge path 25. By aligning the ball passage hole 57 with the prize ball opening 52, the flow path to the prize ball flow down path 44 is opened, the flow path to the ball rental opening 53 is blocked by the vertical wall portion 58, and the ball discharge path 25 is awarded. The ball flow is made to communicate with the lower ball 44. As a result, the prize balls flow down the prize ball flow path 44, and the number of the prize balls is counted by the prize ball passage sensor 30.
[0060]
  On the other hand, when the rental balls are discharged from the discharge device 15, the flow path switching shutter 54 is rotated counterclockwise as shown in FIG. And the ball passage hole 57 is aligned with the rental port 53, thereby closing the flow path to the winning ball flow down path 44 and opening the flow path to the rental ball flow down path 45, and lending the ball discharge path 25 to the ball. Communicate with the downflow channel 45. As a result, the rented balls flow down the rented down flow path 45, and the number of the lent out balls is counted by the lent out passage sensor 31.
[0061]
  In the embodiment (3) described above, the motor 34 of the discharge device 15, the sprocket 22, and the flow path switching shutter 54 of the flow path switching device 72 are arranged concentrically, and the discharge device 15 and the flow path switching device 72 are arranged. Because it is compactly integrated, it can meet the requirements for space saving.
[0062]
  In each of the above embodiments, the prize ball flow channel and the rental ball flow channel are provided on the downstream side of the discharge device 15 so as to switch the flow path of the prize ball and the rental ball. By providing a discharge flow path leading to the ball tray and a ball discharge flow path leading to the outside of the pachinko machine, and switching the pachinko ball flow path to the ball discharge flow path at the time of ball removal, the discharge device 15 is discharged. The ball may be removed without leaving the pachinko ball in the pachinko machine (upstream of the discharge device 15).
[0063]
  In each of the above embodiments, the sprocket type discharge device 15 is used. However, for example, a lead screw type discharge device may be used. Further, the number of the ball supply path 14, the ball discharge path 25, the prize ball flow down paths 26 and 44, and the ball rental flow down paths 27 and 45 may be appropriately changed.
[0064]
【The invention's effect】
  As is apparent from the above description, according to the pachinko machine of claim 1 of the present invention, two ball flow down paths are provided on the downstream side of the discharge device, and the flow path of the pachinko balls discharged from the discharge device is a flow path. Since the switching device switches between the two ball flow paths, the pachinko balls discharged from the discharge device can flow down to the ball flow path according to the purpose.At the same time, since the discharge operation of the discharge device is started after the flow channel switching, the discharge operation of the discharge device can be performed at an appropriate timing when the flow channel is switched, and the operation reliability can be further improved.
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[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal front view of a discharge / switching unit and its peripheral portion showing an embodiment (1) of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a longitudinal side view of the discharge / switching unit and its peripheral part of the embodiment (1).
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of a discharge / flow path switching control program.
FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 6 is a longitudinal front view showing the discharge / switching unit according to the embodiment (2) of the present invention, where (a) shows the state when the winning ball is discharged, and (b) shows the state when the rental ball is discharged. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a longitudinal front view showing the discharge / switching unit according to the embodiment (3) of the present invention, in which (a) shows the state when the winning ball is discharged, and (b) shows the state when the rental ball is discharged. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a vertical side view of the discharge / switch unit of the embodiment (3).
[Explanation of symbols]
  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Main body frame, 14 ... Ball supply path, 15 ... Discharge device, 16 ... Flow path switching device, 18 ... Discharge control circuit (switch control means, discharge control means), 22 ... Sprocket, 25 ... Ball discharge path, 26 ... Prize ball flow down path, 27 ... Rent ball flow down path, 28 ... Flow path switching valve, 30 ... Prize ball passage sensor (prize ball detection means), 31 ... Rent ball passage sensor (ball rental detection means), 34 ... Motor, 38 ... Solenoid (driving means) 39. Plunger 42. Discharge / switch unit 43. Unit case 44 44 Prize ball flow down 45 Loan rental flow down 46 Discharge / switch unit 47. 50 ... Discharge / switching unit, 52 ... Prize ball opening, 53 ... Ball rental port, 54 ... Channel switching shutter (channel switching member), 56 ... Curved surface, 57 ... Ball passage hole, 58 ... Vertical wall, 71, 72 ... flow path switching device, 73 ... game control circuit.

Claims (1)

A discharge device for discharging pachinko balls;
Two ball flow downstreams provided downstream of the discharge device;
A flow path switching device for switching the flow path of the pachinko sphere discharged from the discharge device between the two spherical flow lower paths ;
When switching the flow path of the pachinko sphere discharged from the discharge device, discharge control means for starting the discharge operation of the discharge device after completion of the flow path switching by the flow path switching device,
A pachinko machine characterized by comprising:

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