JP4443534B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine provided with a launching device capable of launching a game ball in a game area.

In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a launching device that launches a game ball uses an electrical drive source such as a motor or a solenoid to rotate the launching member, and the launching member that rotates rotates the game ball. It is configured to fire or accelerate and fire. The launching device of the type that ejects a game ball by a hitting ball launcher as a launching member includes a rotation restricting unit in the vicinity of the hitting ball launching rod, and the hitting ball launching rod collides with the rotation restricting unit. Regulate the behavior of The rotation restricting portion includes a buffer member (stopper) formed of an elastic body such as rubber, and the buffer member is directly fixed to the base portion of the launching device with a set screw or held in a holder. It is configured to be fixed to the base portion (for example, see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).
JP-A-8-098918 JP 2000-176088 A

  By the way, the rotation restricting portion described in the above-mentioned patent document has a supporting component (set screw or holder) for supporting the buffer member on the base portion, in the vicinity of the collision portion where the hitting ball launcher collides, more specifically, the collision. It is arranged on the collision extension line along the collision direction of the hitting ball launcher through the section. For this reason, when the hitting ball launcher collides with the collision part of the buffer member, the vibration generated by the collision is transmitted to the base part and further to the entire pachinko gaming machine via the support component. At this time, if the player touches a part of the pachinko gaming machine, for example, a launching operation handle for operating the launching device or a storage tray for storing the game ball, the player is caused by the hitting ball launcher. There is a risk that the excitement of the game may be reduced due to the feeling of vibration and the discomfort caused by the vibration. Further, the supporting component restricts the deformation of the buffer member, and it is difficult to sufficiently reduce the impact by the buffer member.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to make it difficult for the vibration generated by the collision between the hitting ball launcher and the rotation restricting portion to be transmitted, and for the player to It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can suppress the feeling of vibration and suppress the reduction of the interest of the game.

The present invention has been proposed in order to achieve the above object, and the present invention according to claim 1 is a gaming machine including a launching device capable of launching a game ball in a game area.
The launch device includes a launch base, is axially wearing rotatable state to the firing base, and hitting the firing punch emitting bullet game balls, a rotation drive source for rotating the ball striking ball firing punch, the hitting firing A rotation restricting portion that restricts the rotation range of the rod, and a knock member that can collide with the rotation restricting portion and generate a striking force ,
The rotation restricting portion is constituted by a buffer member said hitting firing punches with a collision portion capable collision, the buffer support part for supporting the cushioning member to the firing base,
The buffer support part is arranged at a position deviated from the collision extension along the collision direction of the hit ball firing punch through the collision portion,
The knock member is configured to collide with the buffer member from the side opposite to the hitting ball launching pad, and to attenuate the vibration caused by the collision between the hitting ball launching pad and the buffering member by the impact force. Is a gaming machine characterized by

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine including a launching device capable of launching a game ball in a game area.
The launch device includes a launch base, a hitting ball launcher that is pivotally attached to the launch base, and that emits a game ball, a rotational drive source that rotates the hit ball launcher, and the hit ball launch A single rotation restricting portion for restricting the rotation range of the bag,
The hitting ball launcher includes a shaft attachment portion that is fixed to a launch rotation shaft of the rotation drive source, and a bullet projection portion that is extended from the shaft attachment portion and that emits a game ball on the extended end side. And a firing stopper that is extended from the shaft-attached portion in a direction bent in a shape from the extending direction of the flange,
The single rotation restricting portion includes a buffer member provided with a collision portion capable of colliding with the ball striking launcher, and a buffer support portion that supports the buffer member on the launch base. Arranged between the movement range and the rotation range of the firing stopper,
The shock-absorbing member includes a first collision portion where the collar portion collides, and a second collision portion where the firing stopper collides,
The buffer support part passes through the first collision part and is located at a position deviated from the first collision extension line along the collision direction of the flange part, and passes through the second collision part and extends in the collision direction of the launch stopper. 2. A gaming machine characterized in that it is arranged at a position off the extended line of collision.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the launcher includes a knock member that can collide with the buffer member and generate a striking force.
The knock member collides with the buffer member from the opposite side to the buffer member when the collar portion collides with the buffer member, while the firing stopper collides with the buffer member when the impact stopper collides with the buffer member. 3. The structure according to claim 2, wherein the impact is caused by collision with the shock-absorbing member from a side opposite to the firing stopper, and the vibration generated by the collision between the hitting ball launcher and the shock-absorbing member is attenuated by the striking force. The gaming machine described in 1.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects , wherein a gap is formed between the buffer member and the launch base.

According to the present invention, the following excellent effects can be obtained.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the launching device includes a launching base, a hitting ball launcher that is pivotally attached to the launching base and ejects a game ball, and rotates the hitting ball launcher. A rotation drive source, a rotation restricting portion that restricts a rotation range of the hitting ball launcher , and a knock member that can collide with the rotation restricting portion and generate a striking force. And a shock-absorbing member having a colliding portion with which the striking ball launcher can collide, and a shock-absorbing support portion that supports the shock-absorbing member on the launch base. Because it is arranged at a position off the collision extension line along the direction, even if the hitting ball launcher collides with the rotation restricting portion and restricts the rotation range of the hitting ball launching rod, It is difficult for vibration generated by the collision to be transmitted to the launch base and thus the entire gaming machine. Moreover, it can accept | permit that the part located on a collision extension line among buffer members moves to a collision direction. Therefore, the buffer member is easily deformed by the collision of the hitting ball launcher, and the impact received from the hitting ball launcher can be absorbed by this deformation. Thereby, it can suppress that a player senses the vibration which arose from the hitting ball launcher, and can suppress the inconvenience that the interest of the game is reduced due to the discomfort caused by the vibration.
Furthermore, the knock member is configured to collide with the shock absorbing member from the opposite side of the ball striking ball and to attenuate the vibration generated by the collision between the ball striking ball and the shock absorbing member by the impact force. The vibration generated by the collision with the rotation restricting portion is not only deformed and absorbed by deforming the buffer member, but also easily attenuated by canceling out the vibration by the knock member. Further, the vibration generated from the hitting ball launcher can be damped without greatly deforming the buffer member, and deterioration due to deformation of the buffer member can be easily suppressed.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the launching device includes a launching base, a hitting ball launcher that is pivotally attached to the launching base so as to turn a game ball, and rotates the hitting ball launching rod. And a single rotation restricting portion for restricting a rotation range of the hitting ball launcher, and the hitting ball launcher is attached to the launching rotation shaft of the rotation drive source. And a hook part extending from the pivoting part and provided with a projecting part for projecting a game ball on the extended end side, and bent in a shape of a letter from the extending direction of the saddle part A single stopper that has a colliding portion with which a striking ball launcher can collide, and a launch base for the cushioning member. And a buffer support portion that is disposed between the rotation range of the collar portion and the rotation range of the firing stopper. And a second collision part with which the launch stopper collides, the buffer support part passing through the first collision part, a position deviated from the first collision extension line along the collision direction of the collar part, and the second collision Since it is arranged at a position that is off the second collision extension line along the collision direction of the launch stopper through the part, even if the hitting ball launching rod collides with the buffer member and restricts the rotation range of the hitting ball launching rod, the hit ball Vibration generated by the collision between the launcher and the buffer member is difficult to be transmitted to the launch base, and thus the entire gaming machine. Moreover, it can accept | permit that the part located on a collision extension line among buffer members moves to a collision direction. Therefore, the buffer member is easily deformed by the collision of the hitting ball launcher, and the impact received from the hitting ball launcher can be absorbed by this deformation. Thereby, it can suppress that a player senses the vibration which arose from the hitting ball launcher, and can suppress the inconvenience that the interest of the game is reduced due to the discomfort caused by the vibration.

According to the invention described in claim 3, the launching device includes a knock member that can collide with the buffer member and generate a striking force, and the knock member has a hook part when the hook part collides with the buffer member. When the launch stopper collides with the shock absorber from the opposite side to the shock absorber, it collided with the shock absorber from the opposite side of the fire stopper, resulting in a collision between the hitting ball launcher and the shock absorber. Since the vibration is configured to be attenuated by the striking force, the vibration generated by the collision between the hitting ball launcher and the shock absorbing member is not only deformed and absorbed by the shock absorbing member but also canceled by the vibration of the knock member. It is easy to attenuate sufficiently. Further, the vibration generated from the hitting ball launcher can be damped without greatly deforming the buffer member, and deterioration due to deformation of the buffer member can be easily suppressed.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the gap is formed between the buffer member and the launch base, it is possible to make it difficult for the impact received by the buffer member to be directly transmitted to the launch base, and the player can It is possible to further suppress the feeling of vibration generated from the heel. Further, the buffer member can be deformed without being restricted by the launch base, and the impact received from the hitting ball launcher can be further absorbed.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as a typical gaming machine as an example. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing the internal structure of the lower part of the pachinko gaming machine.
A pachinko gaming machine 1 has a front frame (inner frame) 3 pivotally attached to an outer frame (machine frame or main body frame) 2 so that the front frame 3 can be opened and closed. A game board 5 having a shape can be stored, and a partition member (side case) 7 is disposed on the surface of the game board 5 to form a substantially circular game area 8, and a display device, An accessory (not shown) such as a prize opening is provided. Further, on the front side of the front frame 3, a transparent member holding frame 9 having one side (left side in FIG. 1) attached thereto is provided so as to be able to open and close (turn), and the transparent member holding frame 9 can be seen through. The transparent member 10 is accommodated, and on the back surface side of the transparent member holding frame 9, a vertical launch guide path (not shown) for guiding the game ball into the game area 8 is formed. When closed, the game board 5 is covered with the transparent member holding frame 9 and the transparent member 10 is arranged in front of the game area 8 so that the game area 8 can be viewed from the front through the transparent member 10. Further, below the transparent member holding frame 9, a horizontally long storage tray unit 14 having one side (left side in FIG. 1) is pivotally mounted so that it can be opened and closed (rotated). On the right side in FIG. 1, a firing operation unit (launching operation handle) 18 for operating a launching device 17 described later is provided.

  The front frame body 4 is a synthetic resin frame body having a rectangular opening portion opened upward. As shown in FIG. 2, the front frame body 4 includes a frame-like game board storage portion 23 on the periphery of the opening portion. It is comprised so that the game board 5 may be accommodated in the storage part 23 in the state which can be attached or detached. Also, a board portion 24 is provided below the game board storage portion 23, a game board placement portion (not shown) is provided at the upper end of the board portion 24, and the lower end of the game board 5 is placed on the game board placement portion. By being placed, the position of the game board 5 in the vertical direction can be regulated. Further, on the upper part of the board part 24 on the front side (to the left in FIG. 2), a prize ball or a rental ball supplied from a ball discharge device (not shown) on the back side of the front frame body 4 is provided. A ball outlet 29 for discharging the game ball to the storage tray unit 14 is provided. And, at the position near the other side of the board portion 24 (rightward in FIG. 2), that is, near the firing operation unit 18, a lock engagement receiving portion 30 capable of engaging the free end portion of the storage tray unit 14 is provided, The free end portion of the storage tray unit 14 is locked to the lock engagement receiving portion 30 so that the storage tray unit 14 can be kept closed with respect to the front frame body 4.

  The storage tray unit 14 is a unit for storing game balls, ejecting the stored game balls, and firing them to the game area 8 of the game board 5. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage tray unit 14 includes a horizontally long base panel (opening / closing member) 31, and the base panel 31 is attached to one end portion (right end portion in FIG. 2) of the base panel 31. 4 is provided with a shaft attachment portion (hinge portion) 31a that is attached in an openable and closable state with respect to 4, and the other side portion (left side portion in FIG. The locking part 31b is arranged. Further, on the front side of the base panel 31, a tray member 33 capable of storing game balls and a cover member 34 that covers the front side portion of the tray member 33 and the entire front side of the base panel 31 are arranged. Further, on the rear surface side of the base panel 31, a game ball (prize ball or rental ball) discharged from the ball discharge port 29, or a launch guide path that is launched from the launch device 17 but does not reach the game area 8. A horizontally long ball lowering rod 35 that flows down the game ball (foul ball) that has flowed backward, and a game ball that is connected to the downstream end (left end in FIG. 2) of the ball lowering rod 35 and that flows down the ball lowering rod 35 are stored. A ball pulling mechanism 36 that pulls out downward from the dish unit 14 and a launching device 17 that launches game balls stored in the dish member 33 toward the game area 8 are arranged. Then, a large base opening 38 having a substantially rectangular shape is opened near the shaft attachment portion 31a (rightward in FIG. 2) of the base panel 31, and the rear side of the cover member 34 has a rear portion facing the base opening 38. An open box-like firing support portion (not shown) is formed, and the firing device 17 is supported on the firing support portion in a state where the front side portion of the firing device 17 is loosely fitted to the base opening 38.

  The ball lowering rod 35 has an upstream portion (the right side portion in FIG. 2) disposed above the launcher 17, and the upstream and rear widths of the upstream portion are set wider than the longitudinal width of the downstream portion. The ball receiving portion 47 is formed, and a ball receiving opening 47a is opened at the rear portion of the ball receiving portion 47 so that the ball receiving opening 47a and the ball discharge port 29 communicate with each other. Are configured to communicate with each other. Further, the upper part of the ball receiving portion 47 is opened to communicate with the lower end of the firing guide path, and the foul ball that has flowed back through the firing guide path is received by the ball receiving portion 47. Furthermore, a launch connection path 48 that communicates (connects) the launch device 17 and the launch guide path is disposed at the bottom of the ball receiving portion 47 so as to penetrate vertically.

  Further, the ball removing mechanism 36 pushes out a ball removing operation portion 49 (see FIG. 1) provided at the center portion of the cover member 34, thereby extracting the game balls in the ball lowering basket 35 from the storage tray unit 14. It is configured so that it can be converted into an extraction state that permits this and an extraction restriction state that restricts extraction from the storage tray unit 14.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a flow opening 31 c penetrating in the front-rear direction is opened in a portion closer to the lock engaging portion 31 b (right side in FIG. 1) on the upper side of the base panel 31, The base panel 31 is set in a state of being inclined downward toward the free end side, in other words, in a state of being inclined downward from the front of the ball discharge port 29 toward the flow-down opening 31c. The upper part on the inner side of the dish member 33 and the downstream end of the ball flow lower bar 35 communicate with each other. Further, the bottom surface of the dish member 33 is set to be inclined downward from the flow opening 31c toward the base opening 38, the portion of the launching device 17 facing forward from the base opening 38, and the inside of the dish member 33 (in detail). Is in communication with the lower part inside the dish member 33. Accordingly, the storage tray unit 14 is configured to supply the game ball (prize ball or rental ball) discharged from the ball discharge port 29 to the launching device 17 through the ball flow lowering basket 35, the flow opening 31c, and the plate member 33. ing.

Next, the launcher 17 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the launching device 17 attached to the storage tray unit 14 rotates the launching base 52 serving as the base of the launching device 17 and the game ball supplied to the launching device 17. Connected to the hitting ball launcher 53, a hitting ball launching rod (launching member) 53 that bounces by (swinging motion), a rotation drive source (swinging drive source) such as a rotary solenoid 54 that rotates the hitting ball launcher 53 And is arranged in a state of facing the board portion 24 of the rear front frame body 4.

  The firing base 52 is a member for attaching the launching device 17 to the storage tray unit 14 and is formed in a substantially box shape with the rear and upper sides opened, and accommodates the hitting ball launcher 53 and the link mechanism 56 therein. Yes. Further, the engagement protrusions 57 project from the four corners of the launch base 52 toward the rear front frame body 4, and the engagement protrusions 57 are provided on the board part 24 (see FIG. 2). The launching device 17 can be positioned in front of the front frame body 4 by engaging with. Further, a rectangular base base 59 is provided on the front side of the firing base 52, a rotary solenoid 54 is disposed on the front side of the base base 59, and an output shaft (firing rotation shaft) 60 of the rotary solenoid 54 is fired. A penetrating ball launcher 53 is pivotally attached to the front end (rear end) of the firing rotation shaft 60 through a position higher than the central portion of the base 52 and protruding rearward. In addition, a ball feeding flow path (alignment path) 64 that can flow down in a state where the game balls are aligned one by one above the protruding portion of the firing rotation shaft 60 on the rear surface side of the launch base 52 is located on one side ( It arrange | positions with the attitude | position inclined down to the right side in Fig.3 (a). A through-flow path 65 penetrating the base base 59 in the front-rear direction is provided at the upstream end of the ball feed flow path 64 (the left end in FIG. 3A) in a state of communicating with the ball feed flow path 64. The front end portion of the flow path 65 protrudes forward from the base opening 38 and is connected to the inclined lower end of the dish member 33 so that a game ball can be introduced from the through flow path 65 to the ball feed flow path 64.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the downstream part (right side part in FIG. 4 (a)) of the ball feed flow path 64 is bent downward, and the ball feed member 68 is rotatably arranged in this bent part. is doing. Further, on the side of the downstream end of the ball feed channel 64 (on the right side in FIG. 4A), a bullet ball holding portion 69 capable of holding one game ball supplied from the ball feed channel 64. , And a space for arranging the game balls held by the bullet ball holding unit 69 is a ball launch position 70. Then, the lower part of the bullet ball holding part 69 is opened so that a part of the hit ball launching rod 53 described later can enter the ball launch position 70 from below, and above the bullet ball holding part 69 and the ball launch position 70. Is provided with a launch communication path 71 that allows the lower end of the launch connection path 48 and the ball launch position 70 to communicate with each other in a vertical direction, and a game ball is held from the launch position 70 through the launch communication path 71 and the launch connection path 48 and holds a transparent member. It is configured to be able to fly to the launch guide path of frame 9.

  The ball feed member 68 is a member for supplying the game balls one by one to the ball launch position 70, and is rotatable to the front launch base 52 via the ball feed shaft 73 as shown in FIG. In this state, a ball holding portion (notch portion) 74 that can hold one game ball is formed above the ball feed shaft 73. Then, when the sphere holding part 74 is rotated counterclockwise around the sphere feed shaft 73 to open the sphere holding part 74 toward the upstream side of the bent part (see FIG. 4B), the sphere holding part In a state where one game ball is held at 74, the ball feed flow path 64 is shut off, and the supply to the ball launch position 70 is stopped (ball supply stop state). On the other hand, when the ball holder 74 is rotated clockwise as viewed from the rear to open the ball holder 74 toward the downstream side of the bent portion (see FIG. 4A), only the game balls held by the ball holder 74 are played. A state in which the ball flows down to the downstream end of the feed flow path 64 and is supplied to the ball launch position 70, but the flow of the game ball arranged upstream of the bent portion is blocked by the tip of the ball feed member 68 (ball supply state) ).

As shown in FIG. 4A, the hitting ball launcher 53 is provided with a vertically elongated collar 77 from a shaft- attached portion (corresponding to the shaft- attached portion in the present invention) fixed to the firing rotation shaft 60 of the rotary solenoid 54. It extends in a slightly bent state toward the ball launch position 70 side (right side in FIG. 5), and at the front end portion of the collar portion 77, a ballistic portion 78 for projecting a game ball is placed on the ball launch position 70 side (right side). ). Then, a first operation for moving (turning) the bullet portion 78 toward the ball launch position 70 and a second operation for moving away from the ball launch position 70 with the launch pivot shaft 60 as the swing center is performed. It is configured to swing. More specifically, when the rotary solenoid 54 is driven (excited) and the firing rotation shaft 60 is rotated in the rotation direction A shown in FIG. The launching part 78 enters the inside of the bullet-ball holding part 69 from below, and the game ball held on the bullet-ball holding part 69 is converted into a bullet state in which the game ball is bulleted upward (see FIG. 4B). . On the other hand, when the driving of the rotary solenoid 54 is stopped (ie, demagnetized) and the firing rotation shaft 60 is rotated in the rotation direction B shown in FIG. 78 is moved below the ball launch position 70 and the bullet ball holding unit 69 to change the collar 77 to the vertical posture, and is converted into a bullet ready state for bulleting the next game ball (FIG. 4 ( a)). Further, a launch stopper 79 capable of colliding with a rotation restricting portion 81 described later is extended on the opposite side of the hook 77 from the hitting ball launcher 53 with the pivoting portion (launching rotation shaft 60) interposed therebetween. Projecting in a direction different from the installation direction (direction bent from the extending direction of the flange 77 in a “h” shape), and engaging the firing stopper 79 and the flange 77 with the rotation restricting portion 81 The rotation range of the hit ball launcher 53 is regulated.

  The link mechanism 56 is a mechanism for interlocking the hitting ball launching rod 53 and the ball feeding member 68, and connects the hitting side link member 85 provided on the hitting ball launching rod 53, the saddle side link member 85, and the ball feeding member 68. And a ball feed link portion 86 to be connected. Further, the ball feed link portion 86 is provided on the ball feed member 68 side of the heel side link member 85 (on the right side in FIG. 4A), and a longitudinally substantially arc-shaped cam groove portion 87, and the ball of the ball feed member 68. The cam follower 88 is provided on the opposite side of the ball holding portion 74 with the feed shaft 73 interposed therebetween. Further, the cam follower 88 is formed by a cylindrical rotating roller extending rearward, and rolls in a state where the cam follower 88 is fitted in the cam groove portion 87, whereby the hitting ball launcher 53 and the ball feeding member 68 are formed. It is configured to work together.

  In the launching device 17, a rotation restricting portion 81 that restricts the turning range of the hitting ball launcher 53 is disposed on the base base 59. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the rotation restricting portion 81 includes a buffer member 91 capable of colliding with the ball striking ball 53 and a buffer support portion 92 (first buffer support) that supports the buffer member 91 on the launch base 52. Part 93 and the second buffer support part 94), of the rear surface side of the base base 59, the part located between the turning range of the collar 77 and the turning range of the firing stopper 79, specifically The ball is disposed below the pivoting portion (launching rotation shaft 60) of the hitting ball launcher 53 and on the opposite side of the ball launch position 70 with the collar 77 interposed therebetween (left side in FIG. 4A). . Further, the distance between the center of the rotation restricting portion 81 and the firing rotation shaft 60 is set to be shorter than the extending length of the collar portion 77 and the extending length of the firing stopper 79, so that the collar portion 77 and the firing stopper 79 are turned. It is configured to be able to contact the movement restricting portion 81.

  The shock-absorbing member 91 is a thick cylindrical member that collides with the hitting ball launching rod 53 and restricts the rotational movement of the hitting ball launching rod 53. The hitting ball launching rod 53 (the collar portion 77, the firing stopper 79). The front-rear width (thickness) is sufficiently wider than the front-rear width (thickness), and is formed of a material that easily absorbs impact, for example, an elastic body such as rubber or urethane. In addition, a launch collision part 97 (corresponding to a collision part in the present invention) on which the hitting ball launcher 53 can collide is set on the outer periphery of the buffer member 91. The launch collision portion 97 is a portion of the outer peripheral portion of the rotation restricting portion 81 that faces the hitting ball launcher 53, specifically, from the upper portion of the outer peripheral portion to the ball launch position 70 side (right side in FIG. 4A). In other words, it is set from a place where the launch stopper 79 of the hitting ball launcher 53 can abut to a place where the collar 77 can abut. The portion facing the firing stopper 79, that is, the upper portion of the firing collision portion 97 is defined as a first hail restricting portion 98, and the firing stopper 79 can collide with the first hail restricting portion 98. Further, the part facing the collar part 77, that is, the part on the side of the ball launching position 70 (right side) of the launch collision part 97 is set as the second eyelid restriction part 99 so that the collar part 77 can collide with the second eyelid restriction part 99. It is configured. Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the support opening 100 through which a part of the buffer support portion 92 can be inserted is penetrated in the front-rear direction on both upper and lower sides of the buffer member 91.

  The buffer support portion 92 includes a first buffer support portion 93 that supports the upper side, which is one side of the buffer member 91, and a second buffer support portion 94, which supports the lower side, which is the other side. The first buffer support portion 93 includes a boss-shaped first support base portion 93 a projecting from the base base portion 59 and a first support portion main body 93 b such as a screw. The first support base portion 93 a is a rear surface of the base base portion 59. The first support portion main body 93b is protruded rearward from the portion near the launch rotation shaft 60 on the side, and the first support portion main body 93b is inserted into the support opening portion 100 on the upper side of the buffer member 91. The top end of the buffer member 91 is fixed to the base base 59 by connecting the tip of 93b to the first support base 93a. The second buffer support portion 94 includes a boss-like second support base portion 94 a projecting from the base base portion 59 and a second support portion main body 94 b such as a screw. The second support base portion 94 a is the base base portion 59. The second support portion main body 94b protrudes rearward from the portion opposite to the firing rotation shaft 60 across the first support base portion 93a of the rear surface side, and the second support portion main body 94b is supported below the buffer member 91. In this inserted state, the tip of the second support portion main body 94b is connected to the second support base portion 94a, and the lower portion of the buffer member 91 is fixed to the base base portion 59.

  And the 1st buffer support part 93 is arrange | positioned in the position from which it remove | deviated from the 1st hook control part 98 and the 2nd hook control part 99, as shown in FIG. More specifically, the first stopper extension 98 passes through the first collision extension line L1 along the collision direction of the firing stopper 79 (in other words, the direction toward the center of the shock absorbing member 91), and the upper stopper is disengaged upward (one side). The position passes through the second rod restricting portion 99 and moves upward (one side) from the second collision extension line L2 along the collision direction of the flange portion 77 (in other words, the direction toward the center of the buffer member 91). It is arranged at the position. Further, the second buffer support portion 94 is disposed at a position that is disengaged downward (on the other side) from the first and second hook restricting portions 98 and 99. Specifically, it is disposed at a position deviating downward (on the other side) from the first collision extension line L1 and a position deviating downward from the second collision extension line L2. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the first support base 93a and the second support base 94a abut the rear end portion as a protruding end against the front surface portion of the buffer member 91, and A gap 101 is formed between the member 91 and the base base 59 (launch base 52). Accordingly, the support bases 93 a and 94 a function as spacers for separating the buffer member 91 from the base base 59.

Next, the operation of the launching device 17 will be described. It is assumed that game balls are arranged in advance in the ball launch position 70 and the ball feed channel 64.
First, in a normal state in which the driving of the rotary solenoid 54 is stopped, the launching device 17 sets the hitting ball launching rod 53 in a bullet ready state as shown in FIG. The second wrinkle restricting portion 99 comes into contact. Further, the ball feed member 68 is maintained in a ball supply state (a state in which the ball holding portion 74 is directed toward the ball launch position 70), and the rotation of the ball feed member 68 is prevented.

  When the rotary solenoid 54 is driven from this state and the hitting ball launcher 53 performs the first operation (that is, the operation of moving the projecting portion 78 toward the ball launching position 70) (see FIG. 4B), the link mechanism 56 transmits the rotational force generated by the first operation of the hitting ball launcher 53 to the ball feeding member 68, and the ball feeding member 68 is rotated by this transmission force to change from the ball supply state to the ball supply stopped state (ball holding portion 74). To the upstream side of the ball feed flow path 64). Then, the ball feeding member 68 holds one game ball that has flowed down from the ball feeding flow path 64 in the ball holding section 74, and the game balls in the ball feeding flow path 64 and the ball holding section 74 are released in this holding state. Blocking down to position 70 is prevented. In this holding state, the ball feeding member 68 does not move after that even if the hitting ball launcher 53 further rotates.

When the striking ball launcher 53 continues to perform the first action to cause the bullet unit 78 to enter the ball launch position 70, the bullet unit 78 collides with the game ball placed at the ball launch position 70. The game balls collided (bounced) by the projecting unit 78 ascend in the launch communication path 71 and the launch connection path 48 and fly vigorously toward the launch guide path of the transparent member holding frame 9. In this way, the launching device 17 launches a game ball. Further, when the hitting ball launcher 53 continues the first operation, as shown in FIG. 4B, the launch stopper 79 is placed on the launch collision part 97 of the buffer member 91, specifically, the first kite restriction part 98 of the launch collision part 97. Colliding (engaging), the first operation and rotation range of the hitting ball launcher 53 are restricted. At this time, the firing stopper 79 gives an impact to the buffer member 91. However, since the first buffer support portion 93 and the second buffer support portion 94 are arranged at positions away from the first collision extension line L1, the launch stopper 79 Even if 79 collides with the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91) and restricts the rotation range of the hitting ball launching rod 53, it occurs due to the collision between the hitting ball launching rod 53 and the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91). It is difficult for the vibration to be transmitted to the launch base 52, and thus the entire storage tray unit 14 and the pachinko gaming machine 1. Moreover, it can accept | permit that the part located on the 1st collision extension line L1 among the buffer members 91 moves to a collision direction. Therefore, the buffer member 91 is easily deformed by the collision of the firing stopper 79, and the impact received from the firing stopper 79 can be absorbed by this deformation. Thereby, when the game ball is launched, the player can be prevented from feeling the vibration generated from the hitting ball launcher 53, and the inconvenience caused by the vibration can be suppressed.

  Further, since the gap 101 is formed between the buffer member 91 and the launch base 52, it is possible to make it difficult for the shock received by the cushion member 91 from the launch stopper 79 to be directly transmitted to the launch base 52. It is possible to further suppress the feeling of vibration generated from the hit ball launcher 53. Further, the buffer member 91 can be deformed without being restricted by the launch base 52, and the impact received from the hitting ball launcher 53 can be further absorbed.

If the first operation of the hitting ball launcher 53 is restricted, the rotary solenoid 54 is demagnetized to cause the hitting ball launcher 53 to perform a second operation away from the ball launching position 70 by its own weight. When the hitting ball launcher 53 performs the second operation, the link mechanism 56 transmits the turning force generated by the second operation of the hitting ball launcher 53 to the ball feeding member 68, and the ball feeding member 68 is rotated by this transmission force. Return from the ball supply stop state to the ball supply state. Then, the ball feeding member 68 flows down to the downstream side of the ball feeding flow path 64 and supplies it to the ball launching position 70 in the ball supply stop state. Thereby, the game ball to be fired next time is arranged at the ball launch position 70 to prepare for launch. Further, the bent portion of the ball feed channel 64 is blocked by a part of the ball feed member 68 (side portion of the ball holding unit 74), and the game ball upstream of the ball feed channel 64 flows down to the ball launch position 70. Stop that. Further, when the hitting ball launcher 53 continues the second operation, as shown in FIG. 4A, the collar portion 77 becomes the launch collision portion 97 of the buffer member 91, specifically, the second kite restriction portion 99 of the launch collision portion 97. The second action of the hitting ball launcher 53 is restricted due to the collision. At this time, the flange portion 77 gives an impact to the buffer member 91. However, since the first buffer support portion 93 and the second buffer support portion 94 are arranged at positions away from the second collision extension line L2, the flange portion Even if 77 is collided with the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91) and the rotation range of the hitting ball launcher 53 is restricted, it occurs due to the collision between the hitting ball launcher 53 and the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91). It is difficult for the vibration to be transmitted to the launch base 52, and thus the entire storage tray unit 14 and the pachinko gaming machine 1. Moreover, it can accept | permit that the part located on the 2nd collision extension line L2 among the buffer members 91 moves to a collision direction. Therefore, even when the collar part 77 collides, the buffer member 91 is easily deformed, and the impact received from the collar part 77 can be absorbed by this deformation. Thereby, even when preparing for the launch of a game ball, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling the vibration generated from the hitting ball launcher 53, and to suppress the inconvenience of reducing the interest of the game due to the discomfort caused by the vibration. be able to.

  Further, since the gap 101 is formed between the buffer member 91 and the launch base 52, the shock received by the buffer member 91 from the collar portion 77 can be made difficult to be transmitted directly to the launch base 52, and the player can It is possible to further suppress the feeling of vibration generated from the hit ball launcher 53. Further, the buffer member 91 can be deformed without being restricted by the launch base 52, and even when the game ball is prepared for launch, the impact received from the hit ball launcher 53 can be further absorbed.

  And since the launcher 17 supports only one side (upper part) and the other side (lower part) of the buffer member 91 with the buffer support part 92, it can avoid that the structure of the rotation control part 81 becomes complicated. . As a result, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the components that regulate the rotation range of the hitting ball launcher 53, and consequently the manufacturing cost of the launching device 17.

  The buffer support 92 is composed of a first buffer support 93 (first support base 93a and first support main body 93b) and a second buffer support 94 (second support base 94a and second support main body 94b). As shown in FIG. 6, a buffer holder part 105 that can hold the buffer member 91 inside, and a fastening member 106 such as a screw that fastens the upper and lower sides of the buffer holder part 105 to the base base part 59, as shown in FIG. You may comprise. The buffer holder part 105 is arranged with the holder connection part 108 connected to the base base part 59 extending in the front-rear direction above and below the buffer member 91, and the fitting connection part 109 is disposed outside the holder connection part 108. The upper and lower portions of the buffer member 91 are fitted into the fitting recess 109 so that the buffer member 91 can be held between the holder connecting portions 108. In addition, a substantially disc-shaped holder body 110 is arranged vertically with the rear end portions of the holder connecting portions 108 on both the upper and lower sides being connected, and the size of the holder body 110 is set to be substantially equal to the rear surface of the buffer member 91. Then, the buffer member 91 supported by the holder connecting portion 108 is covered from the rear by the holder main body 110. Further, the holder connecting portion 108 penetrates the holder opening 111 in the front-rear direction, and the fastening member 106 is inserted into the holder opening 111 to fasten the buffer holder portion 105 to the base base portion 59. And while setting the front-end part of the fitting recessed part 109 formed in the holder connection part 108 to the position which left | separated back from the front-end part of the holder connection part 108, the rear-end part was moved away from the front of the holder main body 110 ahead. The gap 112 is formed between the buffer member 91 held in the buffer holder 105 and the base base 59 and between the holder main body 110 (that is, both the front and rear sides of the buffer member 91). It is configured. The buffer member 91 held by the buffer holder portion 105 exposes the launch collision portion 97 (the first kite regulating unit 98 and the second kite regulating unit 99) outward from the left and right side surfaces of the cushioning member 91, so 53 is set to be able to contact.

  If the buffer member 91 is supported by the buffer support portion 92 having such a configuration, it is not necessary to directly open a support hole in the buffer member 91, and the buffer member 91 can be suppressed to a simple structure. The manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, since the buffer member 91 does not come into contact with the base base 59 and the holder main body 110, the deformation of the buffer member 91 is received from the hit ball launcher 53 without being restricted by the base base 59 (launch base 52) or the holder main body 110. It is easy to absorb the impact sufficiently.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 7, the launching device 17 is disposed on the opposite side of the hitting ball launcher 53 with the rotation restricting portion 81 interposed therebetween, and knocks that can collide with the turning restricting portion 81 and generate impact force. A member 115 may be provided. More specifically, the knock member 115 is configured so that the knock rotation shaft 116 serving as the rotation center of the knock member 115 is different from the firing rotation shaft 60 with the rotation restriction portion 81 on the rear surface side of the base base 59 interposed therebetween. It extends from the opposite side to the rear and is pivotally attached to the knock rotation shaft 116 in a freely rotatable state. Further, a first knock portion 117 is extended from the axially attached portion that is axially attached to the knock rotating shaft 116 toward the ball launching position 70 side (right side in FIG. 7A), and the axially attached portion (the knocking portion). A second knock portion 118 that is shorter than the flange portion 77 extends upward on the opposite side of the first knock portion 117 across the moving shaft 116). Then, the extension length of the first knock portion 117 and the extension length of the second knock portion 118 are set to be shorter than the distance between the knock rotation shaft 116 and the center of the rotation restricting portion 81, and the first knock portion 117 and the 2nd knock part 118 are comprised by the substantially L shape so that the outer peripheral part of the rotation control part 81 can be engaged.

  Further, the link mechanism 56 includes a knock link portion 120 that links the hitting ball launcher 53 and the knock member 115. The knock link portion 120 is configured by connecting a heel side link member 85 provided on the hitting ball launcher 53 and a knock side link member 121 provided on the knock member 115 with a link arm 122. Specifically, one end (upper end) of the link arm 122 at a position away from the firing rotation shaft 60 on the opposite side to the rotation restricting portion 81 (right side in FIG. 7A) of the heel side link member 85. The other end of the link arm 122 (at the other end of the knock side link member 121 from the knock turning shaft 116 to the rotation restricting portion 81 side (the right side in FIG. 7A)). The lower end) is pivotally mounted so that the heel side link member 85 and the knock side link member 121 are connected via the link arm 122. Therefore, the knock member 115 is configured to rotate (swing) about the knock rotating shaft 116 in conjunction with the rotation (swing) of the hitting ball launcher 53.

  A knock collision portion 124 that can collide with the knock member 115 is set on the outer peripheral portion of the buffer member 91 of the rotation restricting portion 81. The knock collision portion 124 is a portion of the outer peripheral portion of the rotation restricting portion 81 that faces the knock member 115, specifically, from the lower portion of the outer peripheral portion to the side opposite to the ball launch position 70 (left side in FIG. 7A). ), In other words, from the location where the first knock portion 117 can abut to the location where the second knock portion 118 can abut. A portion of the knock member 115 facing the first knock portion 117, that is, a lower portion of the knock collision portion 124 is used as the first knock restriction portion 125, and the first knock portion 117 can collide with the first knock restriction portion 125. It is configured as follows. Further, a portion of the knock member 115 facing the second knock portion 118, that is, a portion on the opposite side (left side) of the knock collision portion 124 from the ball firing position 70 is defined as the second knock restricting portion 126, and the second knock restricting portion. 126 is configured to be able to collide with the second knock portion 118. Furthermore, the 1st knock control part 125 is set on the 1st collision extension line L1, and the 2nd knock control part 126 is set on the 2nd collision extension line L2.

  When the knock member 115 and the link mechanism 56 having such a configuration are provided, and the driving of the rotary solenoid 54 is stopped and set to the normal state, the launching device 17 moves the hitting ball launcher 53 as shown in FIG. The bullet ready state is set, and the collar 77 is brought into contact with the second collar restricting portion 99 of the rotation restricting portion 81. Further, the knock member 115 connected to the hitting ball launcher 53 via the knock link portion 120 is in a state in which the second knock portion 118 is set in the vertical orientation and is in contact with the knock collision portion 124 of the rotation restricting portion 81. Set to (second knock state). Further, the cam follower 88 is fitted to the upper part of the cam groove portion 87 to maintain the ball feeding member 68 in a ball supply state (a state in which the ball holding portion 74 faces the ball firing position 70 side). Stop movement.

  When the striking ball launcher 53 performs the first operation from this state, the ball feed member 68 is rotated by the transmission force transmitted by the ball feed link portion 86 of the link mechanism 56 to change from the ball supply state to the ball supply stop state. . Further, the link arm 122 of the knock link portion 120 transmits the rotational force generated by the first operation of the hit ball launcher 53 to the knock member 115. Then, in the knock member 115, the first knock portion 117 approaches the first knock restricting portion 125 of the rotation restricting portion 81 and the second knock portion 118 moves away from the second knock restricting portion 126 by this transmission force, that is, A rotation operation (first knock rotation operation) in the direction of arrow C shown in FIG.

When the hitting ball launcher 53 continues to perform the first operation to cause the bullet unit 78 to enter the ball launch position 70, the bullet unit 78 collides with the game ball disposed at the ball launch position 70. Further, when the hitting ball launcher 53 continues the first operation, the launch stopper 79 collides with the first kite restricting portion 98, and the first operation of the hitting ball launcher 53 is restricted. At the same time or substantially simultaneously with this collision, the knock member 115 that has been performing the first knock rotation operation causes the first knock portion 117 to move to the knock collision portion 124 of the rotation restricting portion 81, more specifically, to the first of the knock collision portion 124. It collides with the knock restricting portion 125 and generates an impact force. As a result, the launching device 17 collides the first knocking portion 117 of the knocking member 115 with the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91) from the side opposite to the firing stopper 79 of the hitting ball launching rod 53, and the knocking member 115 Vibration caused by the collision between the hitting ball launcher 53 and the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91) is attenuated by the striking force. Accordingly, the vibration generated by the collision between the firing stopper 79 and the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91) is not only absorbed by deforming the buffer member 91 but also sufficiently attenuated by canceling out by the vibration of the knock member 115. Easy to do. In addition, the vibration generated from the hitting ball launcher 53 can be attenuated without greatly deforming the buffer member 91, and deterioration due to deformation of the buffer member 91 can be easily suppressed. In addition, since the first knock restricting portion 125 is set on the first collision extension line L1, the vibration generated by the collision between the firing stopper 79 and the rotation restricting portion 81 (the buffer member 91) is caused by the first knock portion. It is easy to attenuate sufficiently by canceling out, i.e., canceling out, by the vibration on the opposite side by 117.

  If the first operation of the hitting ball launcher 53 is restricted, the rotary solenoid 54 is demagnetized to cause the hitting ball launcher 53 to perform a second operation away from the ball launching position 70 by its own weight (see FIG. 7A). When the hitting ball launcher 53 performs the second operation, the link arm 122 transmits the rotational force generated by the second operation of the hitting ball launcher 53 to the knock member 115. Then, the knock member 115 performs a rotation operation (second knock rotation operation) in which the first knock portion 117 moves away from the rotation restricting portion 81 and the second knock portion 118 approaches the rotation restricting portion 81 by this transmission force. Do. In addition, the ball feed member 68 returns from the ball supply stop state to the ball supply state by the ball feed link portion 86.

Furthermore, when the hitting ball launcher 53 continues the second operation, the hook portion 77 collides with the second kite restriction portion 99 of the rotation restricting portion 81, and the second operation of the hit ball launching rod 53 is restricted. At the same time or substantially simultaneously with the collision, the knock member 115 that has been performing the second knock rotation operation collides the second knock portion 118 with the second knock restriction portion 126 of the rotation restriction portion 81 to generate a striking force. To do. As a result, the launching device 17 collides the second knocking portion 118 of the knocking member 115 with the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91) from the side opposite to the hooking portion 77 of the hitting ball launching pin 53, and Vibration caused by the collision between the hitting ball launcher 53 and the rotation restricting portion 81 (buffer member 91) is attenuated by the striking force. Therefore, the vibration generated by the collision between the flange portion 77 and the rotation restricting portion 81 (the buffer member 91) is sufficiently damped not only by deforming and absorbing the buffer member 91 but also by canceling out the vibration by the knock member 115. Easy to do. Further, in the operation of returning the hitting ball launcher 53 to the bullet ready state, that is, in the preparation stage for launching the game ball, the vibration generated from the hitting ball launcher 53 can be attenuated without the buffer member 91 being greatly deformed, It is easy to suppress deterioration due to deformation of the buffer member 91. Further, since the second knock restricting portion 126 is set on the second collision extension line L2, the vibration generated by the collision between the firing stopper 79 and the rotation restricting portion 81 (the buffer member 91) is detected as the first knock portion. It is easy to attenuate sufficiently by canceling out, i.e., canceling out, by the vibration on the opposite side by 117.

  By the way, in the said embodiment, the 1st rotation control part 81 is provided in the launching apparatus 17, and the 1st operation | movement (launching operation) of the hit ball launcher 53 is controlled by colliding the launch stopper 79 with the rotation regulation part 81. The second operation (firing preparation operation) of the hitting ball launcher 53 is regulated by colliding with the collar 77, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a component for regulating the first operation and a component for regulating the second operation may be provided separately. Specifically, the rotation restricting unit 130 shown in FIG. 8 includes a firing rotation restricting unit 131 that restricts the first operation of the hitting ball launcher 53, and a firing preparation turning restricting unit 132 that restricts the second operation. The launch rotation restricting portion 131 is arranged on the ball launch position 70 side (right side in FIG. 8A) from the hitting ball launching rod 53, and the launch preparation turning restricting portion 132 is sandwiched between the hitting ball launching rod 53. It is arranged on the side opposite to the ball launch position 70 (left side in FIG. 8A).

  The launch rotation restricting portion 131 includes a horizontally long launch cushioning member 134 (a kind of cushioning member in the present invention) formed of a material that easily absorbs an impact, for example, an elastic body such as rubber or urethane, and the launch cushioning member 134. It is composed of a launch buffer support portion 135 (a kind of buffer support portion in the present invention) such as a screw that is fixed to the base base portion 59. The launch buffer member 134 is arranged in a state of being inclined upward toward the launch rotation shaft 60 side (the left side in FIG. 8A), and the lower portion of the launch buffer member 134 that faces the hitting ball launcher 53. Bulges toward the hitting ball launcher 53 side, and a launch collision part 136 (corresponding to a collision part in the present invention) is set on the surface of the bulged part. .

  The launch buffer support part 135 includes a first launch buffer support part 135a (a kind of first buffer support part in the present invention) and a second launch buffer support part 135b (a kind of second buffer support part in the present invention). Has been. Further, the first launch buffer support portion 135a is placed on one side of the launch collision extension line M1 (a kind of the collision extension line in the present invention) along the collision direction of the collar portion 77 through the launch collision portion 136 (FIG. 8A). ), The end (one end) on the firing rotation shaft 60 side of the firing buffer member 134 is fixed to the base base 59 by the first firing buffer support portion 135a. On the other hand, the second launch buffer support portion 135b is disposed on the other side of the launch collision extension line M1 (on the right side in FIG. 8A), and the launch buffer member 134 is launched by the second launch buffer support portion 135b. An end (other end) opposite to the rotating shaft 60 side is fixed to the base base 59. Further, the first launch buffer support part 135a and the second launch buffer support part 135b are disposed on the launch collision orthogonal line N1 (a kind of the collision orthogonal line in the present invention) substantially orthogonal to the launch collision extension line M1, The distance between the first launch buffer support portion 135a and the launch collision extension line M1 is set equal to the distance between the second launch buffer support portion 135b and the launch collision extension line M1. Accordingly, the launch collision part 136 is set at the central portion between the first launch buffer support part 135a and the second launch buffer support part 135b.

  The launch preparation rotation restricting portion 132 includes a vertically long launch preparation buffer member 138 (a kind of buffer member in the present invention) formed of a material that easily absorbs an impact, for example, an elastic body such as rubber or urethane, and the launch preparation buffer. It is comprised from the launch preparation buffer support parts 139 (a kind of buffer support part in this invention), such as a screw, which fixes the member 138 to the base base 59. The firing preparation buffer member 138 is disposed below the firing rotation shaft 60, and the side of the firing preparation buffer member 138 that faces the hitting ball launcher 53 (the right side portion in FIG. 8B) hits the ball. A firing preparation collision portion 140 (corresponding to a collision portion in the present invention) is set on the surface of the bulging portion, which is capable of colliding with the collar portion 77 of the hit ball launching rod 53.

  The launch preparation buffer support part 139 includes a first launch preparation buffer support part 139a (a kind of first buffer support part in the present invention) and a second launch preparation buffer support part 139b (a kind of second buffer support part in the present invention). It consists of and. Further, the first launch preparation buffer support portion 139a is placed on one side of the launch preparation collision extension line M2 (a kind of the collision extension line in the present invention) along the collision direction of the collar portion 77 through the launch preparation collision portion 140 (see FIG. 8 (b), and the end (one end) on the firing rotation shaft 60 side of the firing preparation buffer member 138 is fixed to the base base 59 by the first firing preparation buffer support part 139a. Yes. On the other hand, the second launch preparation buffer support portion 139b is disposed on the other side of the launch preparation collision extension line M2 (downward in FIG. 8B), and the second launch preparation buffer support portion 139b uses the launch preparation buffer member. An end portion (the other end portion) of 138 opposite to the firing rotation shaft 60 side is fixed to the base base portion 59. Furthermore, the first launch preparation buffer support part 139a and the second launch preparation buffer support part 139b are placed on the launch preparation collision orthogonal line N2 (a kind of the collision orthogonal line in the present invention) substantially orthogonal to the launch preparation collision extension line M2. The distance between the first launch preparation buffer support part 139a and the launch preparation collision extension line M2 is set equal to the distance between the second launch preparation buffer support part 139b and the launch preparation collision extension line M2. Accordingly, the launch preparation collision unit 140 is set at the central portion between the first launch preparation buffer support part 139a and the second launch preparation buffer support part 139b.

  When the hitting ball launcher 53 performs the first operation and collides with the launch rotation restricting unit 131 with the rotation restricting unit 130 having such a configuration, the collar unit 77 becomes the launch collision unit 136, that is, the center of the launch buffer member 134. Collide with part. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deformation of the launch buffer member 134 toward the first launch buffer support portion 135a or the second launch buffer support portion 135b. On the other hand, when the hitting ball launcher 53 performs the second operation and collides with the launch preparation rotation restricting unit 132, the launcher 77 collides with the launch preparation collision unit 140, that is, the central portion of the launch preparation buffer member 138. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the firing preparation buffer member 138 from being deformed biased toward the first launch preparation buffer support part 139a or the second launch preparation buffer support part 139b. As a result, it is possible to avoid the impact from the hitting ball launcher 53 from being concentrated on a part of the launch buffer member 134 or the launch preparation buffer member 138, and to suppress the deterioration of the cushion members 134 and 138. Further, the launch collision unit 136 is set at an intermediate portion between the first launch buffer support unit 135a and the second launch buffer support unit 135b, and the launch preparation collision unit 140 is set to the first launch preparation buffer support unit 139a and the second launch preparation buffer. Since it is set at an intermediate portion with respect to the support portion 139b, the launch buffer member 134 or the launch preparation buffer member 138 can be sufficiently deformed (bent), and the impact received from the hitting ball launcher 53 can be further absorbed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the launch collision unit 136 and the launch preparation collision unit 140 bulge toward the flange 77 side, and the launch collision unit 136 and the launch preparation collision unit 140 are configured to easily collide with the collar 77. However, it is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the launch buffer member 134 and the launch preparation buffer member 138 are formed in a flat plate shape so that the launch collision part 136 and the launch preparation collision part 140 do not bulge. The part that can collide with the launch collision part 136 bulges toward the launch rotation restricting part 131, and the part of the collar part 77 that can collide with the launch preparation colliding part 140 faces the launch preparation turning restricting part 132. You may swell.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the launching device 17 was provided in the storage tray unit 14 which can be opened and closed with respect to the front frame main body 4, this invention is not limited to this, A launching device is used for the front frame main body 4 (for example, board part 24). ). In short, as long as a game ball can be launched into the game area 8, the launching device may be arranged anywhere.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine which is a typical gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is a gaming machine including a launching device capable of launching a game ball in a gaming area. Any game machine can be used. For example, it may be a gaming machine such as a sealed ball type pachinko machine, an arrangement ball type game machine, or a sparrow ball type game machine that circulates a game ball sealed inside.

  It should be understood that the above-described embodiment is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The present invention is not limited to the above description, but is defined by the scope of the claims, and includes all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

It is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is an expansion perspective view of the lower part of the pachinko game machine of the state where the storage tray unit was opened. (A) is the perspective view seen from the back of a launcher, (b) is the perspective view seen from the front. (A) is a rear view of a launching device in which a hitting ball launcher is converted into a bullet ready state, and (b) is a rear view of the launching device in which a hitting ball launcher is converted into a bulleting state. (A) is an exploded view of a rotation control part, (b) is sectional drawing of a rotation control part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a rotation control part, (a) is an exploded view, (b) is sectional drawing. It is explanatory drawing of the launching device provided with the knock member, (a) is a rear view of the launching device in which the hitting ball launcher is converted into the bullet ready state, and (b) is the launching device in which the hitting ball launching rod is converted into the bulleting state. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of embodiment which comprised the rotation control part by the launch rotation control part and the launch preparation rotation control part, (a) is the state figure which collided the hitting ball launcher with the launch rotation control part, (b) ) Is a state diagram in which the hitting ball launcher collides with the launch preparation rotation restricting portion. It is explanatory drawing of the modification of embodiment which comprised the rotation control part by the launch rotation control part and the launch preparation rotation control part, (a) is the state figure which collided the hitting ball launching rod with the launch rotation control part (B) is the state figure which collided the hitting ball launcher with the launch preparation rotation control part.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 3 Front frame 4 Front frame main body 8 Game area 14 Reservoir unit 17 Launching device 31 Base panel 33 Dish member 35 Ball lowering rod 52 Launch base 53 Hit ball launching rod 54 Rotary solenoid 56 Link mechanism 59 Base base 60 Launch times Moving shaft 64 Ball feed flow path 68 Ball feed member 70 Ball launch position 74 Ball holding portion 77 Hook portion 78 Ejection portion 79 Launch stopper 81 Rotation restricting portion 91 Buffer member 92 Buffer support portion 93 First buffer support portion 94 Second Buffer support portion 97 Firing collision portion 98 First rod restricting portion 99 Second rod restricting portion 105 Buffer holder portion 106 Fastening member 108 Holder connecting portion 110 Holder body 115 Knock member 116 Knock rotating shaft 117 First knock portion 118 Second Knock portion 120 Knock link portion 124 Knock collision portion 125 First knock restricting portion 126 Second knock restricting portion 130 rotation restricting part 131 firing rotation restricting part 132 firing preparation turning restricting part 134 firing buffer member 135 firing buffer support part 135a first launch buffer support part 135b second launch buffer support part 136 launch collision part 138 launch preparation buffer member 139 Launch preparation buffer support part 139a First launch preparation buffer support part 139b Second launch preparation buffer support part 140 Launch preparation collision part

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine equipped with a launching device capable of launching a game ball in the game area,
The launch device includes a launch base, is axially wearing rotatable state to the firing base, and hitting the firing punch emitting bullet game balls, a rotation drive source for rotating the ball striking ball firing punch, the hitting firing A rotation restricting portion that restricts the rotation range of the rod, and a knock member that can collide with the rotation restricting portion and generate a striking force ,
The rotation restricting portion is constituted by a buffer member said hitting firing punches with a collision portion capable collision, the buffer support part for supporting the cushioning member to the firing base,
The buffer support part is arranged at a position deviated from the collision extension along the collision direction of the hit ball firing punch through the collision portion,
The knock member is configured to collide with the buffer member from the side opposite to the hitting ball launching pad, and to attenuate the vibration caused by the collision between the hitting ball launching pad and the buffering member by the impact force. A gaming machine characterized by In a gaming machine equipped with a launching device capable of launching a game ball in the game area,
  The launch device includes a launch base, a hitting ball launcher that is pivotally attached to the launch base, and that emits a game ball, a rotational drive source that rotates the hit ball launcher, and the hit ball launch A single rotation restricting portion for restricting the rotation range of the bag,
  The hitting ball launcher includes a shaft attachment portion that is fixed to a launch rotation shaft of the rotation drive source, and a bullet projection portion that is extended from the shaft attachment portion and that emits a game ball on the extended end side. And a firing stopper that is extended from the shaft-attached portion in a direction bent in a shape from the extending direction of the flange,
  The single rotation restricting portion includes a buffer member provided with a collision portion capable of colliding with the ball striking launcher, and a buffer support portion that supports the buffer member on the launch base. Arranged between the movement range and the rotation range of the firing stopper,
  The shock-absorbing member includes a first collision portion where the collar portion collides, and a second collision portion where the firing stopper collides,
  The buffer support part passes through the first collision part and is located at a position deviated from the first collision extension line along the collision direction of the flange part, and passes through the second collision part and extends in the collision direction of the launch stopper. 2. A gaming machine arranged at a position deviating from the collision extension line. The launch device includes a knock member that can collide with the buffer member and generate a striking force,
  The knock member collides with the buffer member from the opposite side to the buffer member when the collar portion collides with the buffer member, while the firing stopper collides with the buffer member when the impact stopper collides with the buffer member. 3. The structure according to claim 2, wherein the impact is caused by collision with the shock-absorbing member from a side opposite to the firing stopper, and the vibration generated by the collision between the hitting ball launcher and the shock-absorbing member is attenuated by the striking force. The gaming machine described in 1. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a gap is formed between the buffer member and the launch base.

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