JP4356290B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine in which various gaming states are derived due to the behavior of a gaming ball on a gaming board surface is known. A player who plays a game with such a pachinko machine expects the derivation of a predetermined game state, and pays attention to the behavior of the game ball on the game board surface.
[0003]
In order to make the player visually recognize the behavior of the game ball and improve its interest, a pachinko machine having a stage on which the game ball can roll can be found at the lower part of the center frame surrounding the variable display device. Such a center frame may be provided with a game ball channel for guiding the game ball from the upper part to the stage.
[0004]
Furthermore, in order to suppress the speed of the game ball flowing down through the game ball flow path, or to change the movement of the game ball, a flow-down state in which the flow state of the game ball is changed inside the game ball flow path. It is possible to provide a change part.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In many cases, the flow-down state changing unit is contaminated with dust or the like due to repeated contact with the game ball. If dirt is attached to the flow-down state changing portion, there is a high possibility that a game ball is clogged in this portion, which may impair the fun of the game.
[0006]
However, it is difficult to maintain the flow-down state changing unit.
[0007]
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be easily maintained with respect to the flow-down state changing unit disposed in such a game ball flow path.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
In order to achieve the above object , in the present invention,
A center frame is provided for the game board and surrounds the periphery of a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.
The center frame is
A stage part provided at the lower part of the center frame, on which the gaming ball can roll,
A gaming machine provided on a side portion of the center frame and having a game ball flow path capable of guiding the game ball flowing in from the entrance portion to the stage portion via the exit portion,
Inside the game ball flow path, it has a flow state changing unit for changing the flow state of the game ball,
Furthermore, the center frame is provided with an opening on the upstream side in the game ball flow direction from the flow state changing unit, separately from the inlet / outlet portion of the game ball flow path, Make at least a part of the state change part visible,
The entrance portion of the game ball channel is provided on the upper side or the side portion of the center frame on the front side of the front surface of the game board in the state of attachment of the center frame to the game board,
The opening is provided in the center frame on the rear side of the front surface of the game board when the center frame is attached to the game board.
In addition, the flow-down state changing unit may be a rib that protrudes from the rear panel constituting the game ball flow path to the front side and that changes the flow speed and flow direction of the game ball.
The gaming machine may be a pachinko machine.
According to the present invention, maintenance for the flow-down state changing unit arranged in the game ball flow path is facilitated.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Means 1. A gaming machine provided with a game ball flow path capable of guiding a game ball that has flowed from an entrance part to a predetermined part of a game area through an exit part on a game board,
Inside the game ball flow path, it has a flow state changing unit for changing the flow state of the game ball,
Furthermore, a gaming machine, wherein an opening for maintaining the flow-down state changing unit is provided separately from the inlet / outlet of the game ball channel.
[0010]
According to the means 1, since the opening for maintaining the flow-down state changing section in the game ball flow path is provided separately from the entrance / exit part of the game ball flow path, the flow-down state is inside the game ball flow path. Even if the changing portion is arranged, the flow state changing portion can be easily maintained through the opening.
[0011]
Note that the change in the flow-down state includes a change in the flow-down speed of the game ball, a change in the flow path, and the like (the same applies to the following means). In addition, the above-described game ball channel may be a substantially linear channel, or may be a curved channel (the same applies to the following means). In particular, when the game ball flow path is curved, maintenance through the inlet / outlet is difficult, which is very effective.
[0012]
Mean 2. A frame provided in a game area of the game board, the frame is attached to a lower portion of the frame, and a stage portion on which a game ball can roll on its upper surface; and a side of the frame A gaming machine provided with a gaming ball flow path that is provided in a part and is capable of guiding a gaming ball flowing in from an inlet part to the stage part through an outlet part,
Inside the game ball flow path, it has a flow state changing unit for changing the flow state of the game ball,
Furthermore, the gaming machine is characterized in that an opening for maintaining the flow-down state changing part is provided in the frame body separately from the inlet / outlet part of the game ball channel.
[0013]
The means 2 includes a frame body, and the frame body includes a stage portion that allows rolling of the game ball, and a game ball flow path that guides the game ball flowing in from the inlet portion to the stage portion. .
[0014]
Here, in particular, an opening for maintaining the flow state changing portion in the game ball channel is provided in the frame separately from the inlet and outlet portions of the game ball channel. Even if the state change unit is arranged, the flow state change unit can be easily maintained through the opening. In particular, when the game ball flow path is curved, maintenance through the inlet / outlet is difficult, which is very effective.
[0015]
In addition, it is good also as "the said entrance part being provided in the upper part or side part of the said frame".
[0016]
Means 3. In the means 2, the frame body is constituted by a center frame surrounding the periphery of the variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information.
[0017]
Means 4. In the means 2 or 3, the opening is provided so that maintenance of the flow-down state changing portion is possible in a state where the frame is attached to the game area.
[0018]
According to the means 4, since maintenance through the opening can be performed without removing the frame body provided in the game area from the game area, the flow state changing unit can be easily maintained.
[0019]
Means 5. In any one of means 1 to 4, the opening is a cleaning hole for cleaning the flow-down state changing portion.
[0020]
According to the means 5, since the opening is a cleaning hole for cleaning the flow-down state changing portion, the flow-down state changing portion is cleaned through the opening by using, for example, a cotton swab. Can do.
[0021]
As a result, it is possible to appropriately prevent dirt and the like from adhering due to repeated contact of the game balls and soiling the flow-down state changing unit. As a result, the possibility that the game ball is clogged can be reduced, and the interest of the game can be prevented from being impaired.
[0022]
Means 6. In any one of the means 1 to 5, the opening is an inspection hole for inspecting the flow-down state changing portion.
[0023]
According to the means 6, since the opening is an inspection hole for checking the flow-down state changing portion, even if the flow-down state changing portion is arranged inside the curved game ball flow path, Thus, it is possible to easily check the flow-down state changing unit.
[0024]
Mean 7 In the means 6, the inspection hole is for inspecting whether or not the flow state changing portion is dirty.
[0025]
According to the means 7, it is possible to check whether or not the flow state changing portion is dirty through the inspection hole, and it is possible to perform cleaning or the like at an appropriate timing.
[0026]
Means 8. In the means 6 or 7, the inspection hole is for inspecting whether or not the flow-down state changing portion is damaged.
[0027]
It is conceivable that the flow-down state changing unit is damaged due to repeated contact with the game ball. In this respect, according to the means 8, it is possible to check whether or not the flow-down state changing portion is damaged through the inspection hole, and it is possible to quickly find out that it is in a damaged state.
[0028]
Means 9. In any one of the means 1 to 8, the opening is a flow-down forced hole for allowing the game ball staying in the flow-down state changing portion to flow down again.
[0029]
According to the means 9, since the opening is a flow-down forced hole for allowing the game ball remaining in the flow-down state changing portion to flow down again, the game ball is jammed in the flow-down state changing portion inside the curved game ball flow path. Even in such a case, the game ball can flow down again through the opening. For example, a rod-shaped member is inserted and the game ball is discharged from the exit portion of the game ball channel. That is, it is possible to quickly cope with a problem that occurs in the middle of a game, and to prevent the game's interest from being impaired.
[0030]
Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 9, the opening is provided on the upstream side in the flow direction of the game ball toward the flow-down state changing portion in the game ball channel.
[0031]
In particular, breakage of the flow-down state changing portion is likely to occur in a portion where a large impact is applied due to the sphere. In this respect, according to the means 10, since the opening is provided on the upstream side in the flow-down direction of the game ball, it is possible to easily check the portion that is easily damaged. As a result, appropriate inspection can be performed.
[0032]
Means 11. In any one of the means 1 to 10, the opening portion is provided so that at least a part of the flow-down state changing portion can be visually recognized through the opening portion.
[0033]
The inspection through the opening as described above may be performed using, for example, a rod-shaped member such as a cotton swab. On the other hand, according to the means 11, since the opening is provided so that at least a part of the flow-down state changing portion can be visually recognized, the operator should inspect the flow-down state changing portion with his own eyes. Can do. As a result, it is possible to appropriately clean and check the flow-down state changing unit.
[0034]
Means 12. In any one of means 2 to 10, the opening is provided so that at least a part of the flow-down state changing portion can be visually recognized through the opening in a state where the frame is attached to the game area. A featured gaming machine.
[0035]
According to the means 12, in addition to the effect of the means 11, the flow state changing part can be visually recognized without removing the frame provided in the game area from the game area. It becomes easy.
[0036]
Means 13. In any one of means 1 to 12, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Among other things, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is as follows. The special game value is given when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on entering the ball entry means.
[0037]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 that is provided at a front portion of the outer frame 2 and is supported at one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. .
[0039]
A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. A game board 5 is detachably attached to the rear side of the front frame 3 (the back of the glass door frame 4 and the inside of the outer frame 2).
[0040]
Below the glass door frame 4, an upper plate 6 is provided as a ball tray for storing the game balls B. In addition, a lower tray 7 as a ball tray is provided at a substantially central portion at the lower front portion of the front frame 3. A game ball launching handle 8 is provided on the side of the lower plate 7. The handle 8 is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown), and the game ball B is launched from the game ball launching device when the player rotates the handle 8.
[0041]
A plurality of openings are formed in the game board 5 by performing router processing. In each opening, a normal winning chucker 11, a variable winning device 12, an operation chucker 13, a variable display device 14, and a through display are provided. A chucker 15 or the like is provided.
[0042]
On one side of the game board 5, an inner rail 16a and an outer rail 16b for guiding the game ball B launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 5 are provided. In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 16a, the game board 5 is formed with an out port 17 through which the game ball B is led out. Then, most of the game balls B that have flowed down to the lower part of the game board 5 are guided through this out port 17 to a ball discharge path (not shown). In the present embodiment, a portion of the game board 5 surrounded by the inner rail 16a and the outer rail 16b and provided with the variable display device 14 or the like is a game area where the game ball B can flow down.
[0043]
The variable display device 14 includes a liquid crystal display unit 20 and a center frame 21 provided so as to surround the liquid crystal display unit 20.
[0044]
The liquid crystal display unit 20 displays three display rows, for example, a left symbol row, a middle symbol row, and a right symbol row. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols as identification information, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to scroll for each symbol row.
[0045]
More specifically, the design of the liquid crystal display unit 20 of the variable display device 14 is variably displayed based on the game ball B entering the operation chucker 13 provided below the variable display device 14. Then, when the stopped combination of symbols becomes a specific combination set in advance, a special game value is given. That is, a big win state occurs, the big winning opening of the variable winning device 12 is in a predetermined open state (specifically, it opens for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times), and the game ball B becomes easy to win. The variable winning device 12 is normally in a state where the game ball B cannot win or is difficult to win.
[0046]
As is well known, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are placed on the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7 based on the game balls B entering the normal winning chucker 11, the variable winning device 12, and the operation chucker 13. B) is paid out. The game board 5 is provided with a large number of nails (not shown for the sake of convenience) in order to disperse and adjust the flow direction of the game ball B as appropriate. Are disposed).
[0047]
Next, the center frame 21 will be described with reference to FIGS. The center frame 21 includes a front base frame 22 and a rear base frame 23 having a central portion penetrating in the front-rear direction, and has a frame shape as a whole.
[0048]
A substantially rectangular window frame portion 24 corresponding to the liquid crystal display portion 20 is formed at the center of the rear base frame 23. Around the window frame portion 24, a substantially flat upper plate portion 25, a right plate portion 26, a left plate portion 27 and a lower plate portion 28 are extended from the front end portion along the game board 5.
[0049]
The upper plate portion 25 has a left peripheral edge extending upward from the vicinity of the upper left end portion of the window frame portion 24, and an upper peripheral edge portion extending from the vicinity of the left end portion of the window frame portion 24 to the substantially central portion in the left-right direction. It is formed along the upper side part of the window frame part 24, and the right side edge part is formed so as to be inclined downward from the vicinity of the right edge part of the upper side edge part toward the upper right edge part of the window frame part 24. .
[0050]
The right plate portion 26 has an upper peripheral edge that extends from the right peripheral portion of the upper plate 25 and slopes downward in the right direction, and the right peripheral portion extends from the right end of the upper peripheral portion to the lower right end of the window frame portion 24. It is formed so as to be gently curved toward the vicinity of the portion, and as a whole, has a shape that tapers downward.
[0051]
The left plate portion 27 has an upper peripheral edge extending in the left direction from the vicinity of the upper left end of the window frame portion 24, and a position in which the left peripheral edge slightly passes from the vicinity of the upper end portion of the window frame portion 24 in the substantially vertical direction. In the range up to approximately the left side of the window frame 24, and the lower peripheral edge is gently curved from the lower end of the left peripheral edge toward the left lower end of the window frame 24. Is formed.
[0052]
The lower peripheral edge portion of the lower plate portion 28 has a substantially arc shape that protrudes downward so as to continue from the peripheral edge portions of the left and right plate portions 26 and 27.
[0053]
The right plate portion 26 is provided with a right opening 30 penetrating in the front-rear direction. The right opening 30 occupies a considerable area with respect to the right plate portion 26, and the shape thereof is substantially the same as that of the right plate portion 26. A right translucent panel 31 having a shape substantially similar to the right opening 30 is attached to the right opening 30. The right translucent panel 31 has a multilayer structure in which a front panel 32, a rear panel 33, and a protective panel 34 having substantially the same shape are stacked. The order of superposition is the order of the protection panel 34, the front panel 32, and the rear panel 33 from the front. Each panel 32, 33, 34 is formed of a transparent or translucent resin having translucency in the present embodiment. However, the front panel 32 and the rear panel 33 are not limited to resin and may be made of other materials such as glass as long as they are members having translucency.
[0054]
As shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of linear convex portions 35 are provided on the front side (light emitting surface side) of the front panel 32 and on the back side (light incident surface side) of the rear panel 33, respectively. . In the present embodiment, each of the linear protrusions 35 in the front and rear panels 32 and 33 has a substantially semicircular cross section and extends along a predetermined direction. Specifically, in the front panel 32, a plurality of linear convex portions 35 extending along an inclination of 45 degrees obliquely to the left with respect to the vertical direction are arranged in a line. In the rear panel 33, a plurality of linear convex portions 35 extending along an inclination of 45 degrees to the right with respect to the vertical direction are arranged in a line. Accordingly, when the front and rear panels 32 and 33 are overlapped, the linear protrusions 35 provided on the front and rear panels 32 and 33 are substantially orthogonal to each other. In addition, the arrangement pitch of the linear protrusions 35 in the front and rear panels 32 and 33 is finer than the size of the LED 43 described later.
[0055]
Similarly, a left opening 37 is provided in the left plate portion 27, and a left translucent panel 38 is attached to the left opening 37. The configuration of the left translucent panel 38 is substantially the same as that of the right translucent panel 35, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0056]
On the other hand, various electrical decoration members are attached to the back side of the rear base frame 23. Specifically, a right side mounting member 40 for disposing an electric decoration member is attached to the back side of the right plate part 26. The right side mounting member 40 includes a locking plate 41 on which the electric decoration member is locked, and a plurality of support columns 42 protruding forward from the locking plate 41. The right side mounting member 40 is fixed by a predetermined fixing means in a state where the front end of each column part 42 is in contact with the back surface of the right plate part 26. Accordingly, the electric decoration member is arranged at a predetermined interval from the right translucent panel 31. In the present embodiment, a right-side LED board 44 having a plurality of LEDs 43 is attached on the front side of the locking plate 41 as an electrical decoration member.
[0057]
On the other hand, the left side LED board 45 is similarly attached to the back side of the left plate part 27 via the left side mounting member 46. Therefore, the left side LED board 45 is similarly arranged at a predetermined interval from the left translucent panel 38.
[0058]
Furthermore, an upper right side LED board 47 is attached via an upper right side mounting member 48 at a rear position above the right side peripheral part of the upper plate part 25 and the upper side peripheral part of the right plate part 26. The upper right mounting member 48 also has a locking plate 50 and a plurality of support columns 49, and the tips of the support columns 49 are fixed in contact with the back surface of the upper plate 25 or the right plate 26. Yes. Further, the locking plate 50 of the upper right mounting member 48 is arranged so as to be substantially flush with the locking plate 41 of the right mounting member 40. Accordingly, the arrangement position of the upper right LED board 47 and the arrangement position of the right LED board 44 are substantially the same position in the front-rear direction.
[0059]
The front base frame 22 includes a fitting portion 51 that is fitted into the opening of the game board 5 at the lower portion thereof, and an upper beam portion 52 that is continuous with the fitting portion 51 at the upper portion thereof. The fitting portion 51 is formed along the right peripheral portion of the right plate portion 26, the left peripheral portion of the left plate portion 27, and the lower peripheral portion of the lower plate portion 28, and has a substantially U shape. Around the fitting portion 51 and the upper beam portion 52, a plurality of flange portions 53 disposed on the surface of the game board 5 are formed.
[0060]
The upper beam portion 52 has a substantially arc shape in which both side portions extend substantially upward from the left and right end portions of the fitting portion 51 and the central portion thereof is convex upward. On the front surface side of the upper beam portion 52, a ceiling portion 54 that protrudes forward is provided in almost the entire area of the upper beam portion 52. An opening 55 through which the game ball B can pass is formed at the top of the ceiling 54.
[0061]
A drooping portion 57 extending inward is provided on the left side of the upper beam portion 52. The lower peripheral edge of the hanging part 57 extends in the right direction from the vicinity of the left end of the upper beam part 52, gently curves upward as it goes to the right, and gradually inclines as it goes to the right. Has a shape that is gently curved so as to be in a substantially horizontal direction and a diagonally lower right direction, and its right end portion reaches a position slightly beyond the lower position of the right end portion of the opening 55. The right peripheral edge of the hanging part 57 extending downward from the vicinity of the right end of the opening 55 is inclined obliquely downward to the right from the predetermined position toward the right end of the lower peripheral part.
[0062]
Various accessories are attached to the front side of the hanging part 57, and a driving mechanism for driving the accessory is provided on the back side. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a mounting recess 60 is formed on the back side of the hanging part 57. A drive transmission member 61 is slidably mounted in the mounting recess 60 in the left-right direction. The drive transmission member 61 includes a vertical axis 62 extending in the vertical direction, a left operation part 63 extending along the sliding direction from the lower end of the vertical axis 62 to the left (right side in FIG. 6), and the vertical axis 62 It is comprised from the right operation part 64 extended along a sliding direction to the right side from an upper end part.
[0063]
The longitudinal axis portion 62 is provided with a vertically long hole 65 that penetrates in the front-rear direction and is long in the up-down direction. The left operation portion 63 and the right operation portion 64 are respectively formed with a left long hole 66 and a right long hole 67 that penetrate in the front-rear direction and are long in the sliding direction. Boss 69 and 70 which protrudes from the back side of hanging part 57 are inserted in the long holes 66 and 67, respectively.
[0064]
The drooping portion 57 is formed with a substantially arc-shaped left arc long hole 71 and a right arc long hole 72 penetrating in the front-rear direction and extending in the sliding direction on the left side of the boss 69 and the right side of the boss 70, respectively. Each arcuate hole 71, 72 has an arc shape that protrudes downward.
[0065]
Corresponding to the arc long holes 71, 72, left end long holes 73 and right end long holes 74 are formed at the front end portions of the left operation portion 63 and the right operation portion 64, respectively, penetrating in the front-rear direction and extending in the up-down direction. .
[0066]
A mounting cover 75 that covers the mounting recess 60 and prevents the drive transmission member 61 from falling off is attached to the back side of the hanging part 57 (see FIG. 2 and the like). The mounting cover 75 is formed with a substantially circular opening 75 a penetrating in the front-rear direction corresponding to the position of the longitudinal axis 65.
[0067]
A motor 76 is attached to the back side of the mounting cover 75 behind the opening 75a. A disc body 77 to be inserted into the opening 75a is attached to the tip of the rotating shaft of the motor 76. On the front surface side of the disk body 77, a rod-like convex portion 78 protruding forward is provided at a position off the rotational axis of the motor 76. The rod-shaped convex part 78 is inserted into the vertically long hole 65.
[0068]
On the other hand, a plurality of thin plate-like decorative panels 80 are attached to the front side of the hanging part 57, and the spacecraft is provided on the front side corresponding to the positions of the left arc long hole 71 and the right arc long hole 72, respectively. A large movable member 81 and a middle movable member 82 having a motif are pivotally supported. Each decorative panel 80 has a hole (not shown) corresponding to the left arc long hole 71 and the right arc long hole 72. Further, a small movable member 83 having a spacecraft as a motif is attached to the right side of the middle movable member 82. A transparent or translucent accessory cover 85 is attached to the front side of the hanging part 57. The accessory cover 85 has substantially the same shape as the hanging part 57 and has a concave cross section, and the right side wall part 86 is inclined along the right peripheral edge part of the hanging part 57.
[0069]
Here, the components related to the large movable member 81 and the middle movable member 82 will be described in detail. Shaft holes 87 and 88 penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed in the upper portions of the large movable member 81 and the middle movable member 82, respectively. Shaft rods 89 and 90 are inserted into the shaft holes 87 and 88, respectively. A pair of bearing portions 91 and 92 for receiving the shaft rod 89 and a pair of bearing portions 93 and 94 for receiving the shaft rod 90 are formed on the front side of the hanging portion 57 and the back side of the accessory cover 85 so as to face each other. Has been.
[0070]
On the back side of the large movable member 81 and the middle movable member 82, rod-shaped operating elements 95, so as to correspond to the positions of the left arc long hole 71 and the right arc long hole 72, respectively, below the shaft holes 87 and 88. 96 protrudes rearward. The operating elements 95 and 96 are inserted into the left end long hole 73 and the right end long hole 74 through the left arc long hole 71 and the right arc long hole 72, respectively.
[0071]
Based on the above configuration, when the motor 76 rotates, this rotational movement is transmitted to the drive transmission member 61 via the disk body 77, and the drive transmission member 61 reciprocates in the left-right direction. Then, the reciprocating motion of the drive transmission member 61 is transmitted to the large movable member 81 and the small movable member 83 via the operating elements 95 and 96. The large movable member 81 and the small movable member 83 reciprocate around the shaft rods 89 and 90.
[0072]
A notification display unit 100 is attached to the lower part of the hanging part 57 at a substantially central part in the left-right direction of the front base frame 22. The notification display unit 100 includes a base part 101 fixed to the hanging part 57, a translucent lens 102 attached to the front side of the base part 101, a covering part 103 covering the front side of the translucent lens 102, and a base part The LED board 104 for notification attached to the back side of 101 is comprised.
[0073]
A plurality of LEDs 105 are provided on the notification LED substrate 104. A plurality of hole portions 106 corresponding to the respective LEDs 105 are formed in the base 101, and a plurality of patterns corresponding to the respective LEDs 105 are formed on the front surface side of the translucent lens 102. The covering portion 103 is formed with a pattern hole 107 having substantially the same shape as each of the patterns.
[0074]
On the right side of the hanging part 57, a top plate part 110 extending from the right end part of the fitting part 51 along the upper peripheral edge part of the right plate part 26 is provided. The top end portion of the top plate portion 110 is connected to the right end portion of the hanging portion 57. A monitoring hole 112 penetrating in the vertical direction is formed in a substantially central portion of the top plate portion 110. Thereby, the long window portion 113 is formed on the right side of the hanging portion 57. The long window portion 113 is located in front of the upper right LED board 47.
[0075]
An upper right translucent panel 115 having substantially the same shape as the long window portion 113 is attached to the long window portion 113. Note that the configuration of the upper right translucent panel 115 is substantially the same as that of the right translucent panel 31 and the left translucent panel 38, and the description thereof is omitted.
[0076]
Now, a lens cover 117 having translucency is attached to the right side portion of the front base frame 22 so as to cover the front side of the right translucent panel 31 and the upper right translucent panel 115. In the present embodiment, the game ball B that has passed through the opening 55 is guided to the lower part of the center frame 21 by the space surrounded by the lens cover 117, the right translucent panel 31 and the upper right translucent panel 115. A game ball channel is formed.
[0077]
The lens cover 117 has a right lens portion 118 that is curved along the right inner portion of the front base frame 22 and a middle lens portion 119 that is formed along the left side portion of the right lens portion 118 at the front surface portion thereof. And a left lens portion 120 formed along the left side portion of the middle lens portion 119.
[0078]
The upper ends of the lens portions 118, 119, and 120 reach the ceiling portion 54, and the width in the left-right direction tapers as it goes downward. The lower end portions of the right lens portion 118 and the middle lens portion 119 reach the vicinity of the lower right end portion of the window frame portion 24, and the lower end portion of the left lens portion 120 is slightly above the lower end portions of the right middle lens portions 118 and 119. Is located.
[0079]
Further, with respect to the front-rear direction, each of the lens portions 118, 119, and 120 is gently curved so that its front surface portion is located further rearward as it goes downward. The front surface portion in the vicinity of the upper end portion of each lens portion 118, 119, 120 is located in the vicinity of the front end portion of the ceiling portion 54. The lower end portions of the right lens portion 118 and the middle lens portion 119 are positioned at the substantially center portion in the front-rear direction of the window frame portion 24, and the lower end portion of the left lens portion 120 is positioned near the front portion of the right plate portion 26. .
[0080]
On the left side portion of the left lens portion 120, a left side wall portion 121 extending rearward from the left side portion is provided. A plurality of linear protrusions 122 extending in the front-rear direction are formed in a row on the outer surface of the left side wall 121.
[0081]
The left side wall 121 is cut out in accordance with the shape of the hanging part 57 from the right end part (the top plate part 110) of the hanging part 57 and is in contact with the hanging part 57, and the lower part is the right side. It abuts on the plate portion 26.
[0082]
A step is formed between the right side portion of the left lens portion 120 and the left side portion of the middle lens portion 119, and the middle lens portion 119 is positioned further forward. An intermediate wall portion 123 is formed in the step portion.
[0083]
Similarly, a step is formed on the right side portion of the middle lens portion 119 and the left side portion of the right lens portion 118, and the right lens portion 118 is positioned further forward. A right side wall portion 124 is formed at the step portion. In addition, a plurality of linear convex portions 122 are formed on the outer surfaces of the middle right side wall portions 123 and 124, similarly to the left side wall portion 121. Note that the lower end portion of the inner wall portion 123 is cut out so that the game ball B can pass through.
[0084]
A covering portion 125 is provided at the upper end portion of the left lens portion 120 to cover the gap on the front surface side between the ceiling portion 54 and the accessory cover 85.
[0085]
On the back side of the lens cover 117, a right rib 126 that partitions the right lens unit 118 and the middle lens unit 119 and a left rib 127 that partitions the middle lens unit 119 and the left lens unit 120 are provided. As a result, the lens cover 117 is formed with a right groove portion 128 through which the game ball B can pass, a middle groove portion 129, and a left groove portion 130 on the back side of the right lens portion 118, the middle lens portion 119, and the left lens portion 120, respectively. The
[0086]
The right rib 126 and the left rib 127 are cut out from the top plate portion 110 so as to abut on the upper right translucent panel 115, and a part of the lower portion thereof serves as the right translucent panel (protection panel 34). It is in contact.
[0087]
The entire lower portion is cut out from the substantially longitudinal central portion of the right rib 126 so that the game ball B can pass between the right groove portion 128 and the middle groove portion 129. Further, a part of the left rib 127 near the lower end is cut away so that the game ball B can pass between the middle groove 129 and the left groove 130.
[0088]
On the other hand, a guide rib 133 and a regulation rib 134 are provided on the front side of the protective panel 34 so as to correspond to the cutout portions of the right rib 126 and the left rib 127. The guide rib 133 is formed in a lower right direction while changing the inclination angle in stages so that the game ball B can be guided from the left groove portion 130 to the middle groove portion 129. The restriction rib 134 is formed along the vertical direction so as to restrict the movement of the game ball B guided by the guide rib 133 in the right direction.
[0089]
With the above configuration, the game ball B that has passed through the opening 55 flows downward along the right wall 86 of the accessory cover 85 and is guided into the left groove 130. The game ball B flows down along the left groove 130 and is guided to the middle groove 129 by the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134. Then, the game ball B flows down along the right groove portion 128 or the middle groove portion 129 and is discharged from the cutout portion of the middle wall portion 123 to the stage portion 145 described later.
[0090]
On the other hand, a decorative cover 138 is attached to the front side of the left plate portion 27 (left translucent panel 38) of the rear base frame 22. The decorative cover 138 is substantially bilaterally symmetric with the lower portion of the lens cover 117.
[0091]
A recess 140 is formed in the lower portion of the fitting portion 51 according to the shape of the lower peripheral edge of the lower plate portion 28. A guide path 141 capable of guiding the game ball B toward the operation chucker 13 is formed at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the recess 140. The guiding path 141 is configured such that the rear portion has a width corresponding to approximately one gaming ball B and the front portion has a width corresponding to a plurality of gaming balls B. In addition, an opening 142 through which the game ball B can pass is formed at the front end of the guide path 141.
[0092]
A stage portion 145 that covers the recess 140 is attached to the lower portion of the fitting portion 51. The stage portion 145 is inclined downward as it goes from the left and right end portions toward the center portion along the left-right direction, and further inclined upward as it goes toward the center, and the center portion in the left-right direction is formed in a convex shape. An inclined portion 146 that is inclined rearward is formed at the central portion (top) in the left-right direction. On the other hand, in the rear base frame 23, a guide groove 147 is formed at a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the window frame portion 24 and the lower plate portion 28 so as to correspond to the inclined portion 146. The guide groove 147 communicates with the rear part of the guide path 141.
[0093]
With the above configuration, for example, the game ball B discharged from the game ball flow path rolls on the stage unit 145. Some of the game balls B are guided toward the operation chucker 13 through the inclined portion 146, the guide groove 147, and the guide path 141.
[0094]
Although the center frame 21 has been described in detail above, the characteristic configuration in the present embodiment is that the monitoring hole 112 is formed in the substantially central portion of the top plate portion 110 extending along the upper peripheral portion of the right plate portion 26. It is provided (see FIG. 4).
[0095]
As described above, on the front side of the protective panel 34 constituting the right translucent panel 31, the guide ribs correspond to the cutout portions of the right rib 126 and the left rib 127 provided on the back side of the lens cover 117. 133 and the regulation rib 134 are provided. A state in which the protective panel 34 is attached to the right plate portion 26 is shown in FIG.
[0096]
In the assembled state of the center frame 21, a part of the right rib 126 and the left rib 127 of the lens cover 117 are in contact with the protective panel 34 at a part below the top plate portion 110. Therefore, the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 that are disposed in the cutout portions of the right rib 126 and the left rib 127 are disposed just below the top plate portion 110.
[0097]
At this time, the monitoring hole 112 is provided at a substantially central portion of the top plate portion 110 so that at least a part of the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 can be visually recognized. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the guide rib 133 is provided slightly above the left side. This is an upstream position in the flow direction L toward the ribs 133 and 134 of the game ball B. In FIG. 7, the top plate portion 110 is indicated by a two-dot chain line, and the monitoring hole 112 provided in the top plate portion 110 is indicated by a broken line.
[0098]
Note that the game ball flow path formed by the enclosed space portion formed by the lens cover 117, the top plate portion 110, the right translucent panel 31 and the upper right translucent panel 115 in the present embodiment is described above. This corresponds to the “game ball channel” in the means described above. Further, the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 correspond to the “flowing state changing portion”, and the stage portion 145 corresponds to the “stage portion”. And the monitoring hole 112 provided in the top-plate part 110 is corresponded to an "opening part."
[0099]
Next, the effect which the pachinko machine 1 in this Embodiment exhibits is demonstrated.
[0100]
In the present embodiment, a monitoring hole 112 is provided in a substantially central portion of the top plate portion 110 so that at least a part of the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 provided in the protection panel 34 can be visually recognized ( (See FIG. 7). Therefore, maintenance for the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 can be easily performed via the monitoring hole 112.
[0101]
For example, the monitoring hole 112 can be used as a cleaning hole. In this case, the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 can be cleaned through the monitoring hole 112 by using a cotton swab or the like. As a result, it is possible to appropriately prevent the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 from becoming dirty. As a result, the possibility that the game ball B is clogged can be reduced, and it can be prevented that the interest of the game is impaired.
[0102]
Particularly in recent years, the rolling area of game balls has become narrow due to the increase in the size of the liquid crystal display unit 20 disposed in the center of the game board 5. For this reason, the pachinko machine 1 is often configured to guide the game ball B to the stage unit 145, roll the game ball B on the stage unit 145, and enhance the interest of the player by its behavior. Therefore, the importance of the game ball channel for guiding the game ball B from the upper part of the center frame 21 to the stage unit 145 is increased, and the probability that the game ball B passes through the game ball channel is increased. As a result, the number of times that the game ball B contacts the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 is increased, and the possibility that dust or the like adheres to this portion is increased. Therefore, providing the monitoring hole 112 that can appropriately remove the dirt adhering to the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 has an extremely great effect.
[0103]
Further, for example, the monitoring hole 112 can be used as an inspection hole, and in this case, it can be inspected whether the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 are dirty or damaged. As a result, cleaning can be performed at an appropriate timing, and it can be promptly discovered that it is in a damaged state. In particular, in the present embodiment, the monitoring hole 112 is provided so that at least a part of the guide rib 133 or the regulation rib 134 can be visually recognized through the monitoring hole. Inspection can be performed. As a result, proper cleaning and inspection are possible.
[0104]
The monitoring hole 112 is provided on the upstream side in the flow direction L of the game ball B with respect to the top plate portion 110, that is, the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134. In particular, breakage is likely to occur in a portion where a large impact is applied by the ball. In this respect, since the monitoring hole 112 is provided on the upstream side of the game ball B, it is possible to check for an appropriate damaged state.
[0105]
On the other hand, for example, a rod-shaped member can be inserted from the monitoring hole 112 and the jammed game ball can be discharged from the game ball channel to the stage unit 145. That is, it is possible to quickly cope with a problem that occurs in the middle of a game, and to prevent the game's interest from being impaired.
[0106]
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.
[0107]
(A) In the embodiment described above, the monitoring hole 112 is provided in the substantially central portion of the top plate portion 110. However, the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 need only be maintained, and the arrangement position of the monitoring hole 112 is not limited to the top plate portion 110.
[0108]
(B) In addition, the monitoring hole 112 has been used for cleaning and checking the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134, and for discharging work when the game ball B is clogged. It may be good. Alternatively, it may be used for maintenance purposes other than these.
[0109]
(C) The guide rib 133 is formed to fall to the right while gradually changing the inclination angle thereof, and the regulation rib 134 regulates the rightward movement of the game ball B guided by the guide rib 133. It was formed along the vertical direction (see FIG. 7). The guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 are responsible for changing the flow speed of the game ball B and the flow path, but are not limited to the guide rib 133 and the regulation rib 134 having such a shape. . In other words, the “flowing state changing unit” may have a function of changing the flowing state so as to change the game ball B.
[0110]
(D) In the above-described embodiment, the center frame 21 surrounding the periphery of the liquid crystal display unit 20 is adopted as a frame. However, a frame surrounding another accessory can also be adopted as a frame.
[0111]
(E) In the above embodiment, the liquid crystal display unit 20 is employed as the display unit of the variable display device 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED (electroluminescence), a fluorescent display tube, or the like may be used as the display unit of the variable display device 14.
[0112]
(F) You may apply to the pachinko machine of a different type from the said embodiment. Therefore, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine without the variable display device 14. Further, the present invention can be applied to game machines such as sparrow balls and arrange balls in addition to pachinko machines.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a center frame.
FIG. 3 is a front exploded perspective view showing a center frame.
FIG. 4 is a rear exploded perspective view showing a center frame.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a linear convex portion.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a drive transmission member and the like.
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a positional relationship from the front of a rib provided on the protective panel and a monitoring hole provided on the top plate portion.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine as a gaming machine, 5 ... Game board, 13 ... Operation chucker, 14 ... Variable display device, 20 ... Liquid crystal display part, 21 ... Center frame as a frame, 22 ... Front base frame, 23 ... Rear base Frame, 26 ... right plate portion, 30 ... right opening portion, 31 ... right translucent panel, 34 ... protective panel, 110 ... top plate portion, 112 ... monitoring hole as opening portion, 115 ... upper right translucent panel, 117 ... Lens cover, 133... Guide rib as a flow-down state changing unit, 134... Regulating rib as a flow-down state changing unit, L.

Claims (3)

A center frame is provided for the game board and surrounds the periphery of a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.
The center frame is
A stage unit for lower to set the vignetting of the center frame, game balls to the upper surface of itself is a rollable,
A gaming machine provided on a side portion of the center frame and having a game ball flow path capable of guiding the game ball flowing in from the entrance portion to the stage portion via the exit portion,
Inside the game ball flow path, it has a flow state changing unit for changing the flow state of the game ball,
Furthermore, the center frame is provided with an opening on the upstream side in the game ball flow direction from the flow state changing unit, separately from the inlet / outlet portion of the game ball flow path, Make at least a part of the state change part visible ,
The entrance portion of the game ball channel is provided on the upper side or the side portion of the center frame on the front side of the front surface of the game board in the state of attachment of the center frame to the game board,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening is provided in the center frame on the rear side of the front surface of the game board when the center frame is attached to the game board .   The said flow-down state change part is a rib which protrudes from the rear panel which comprises the said game ball flow path to the front side, and bears the change of the flow speed and flow direction of the said game ball. Game machines. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

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