JP4482903B2 - Pachinko machine storage ball passage restriction member - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
More particularly, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that uses a pachinko ball as a game medium, and is disposed between a ball storage / discharge path portion and a ball dispensing device. Further, the present invention relates to a stored ball passing-out regulating member that regulates the passing of a prize ball temporarily stored in the ball storage / discharge path portion and a stored ball paid out as a rental ball.
[0002]
[Prior art]
This type of pachinko machine, represented by pachinko machines and arrange ball machines, is installed in a vertical position on the installation frame base (commonly called "island") in the game hall, and is used for games. Consists of a ball tank, a rectifying path, a ball delivery path, etc. formed on the mechanism set panel on the back of the machine for winnings made during the pachinko game developed in the game (for example, the generation of safe balls and scores by combination of symbols) As a predetermined number of prize balls, the pachinko spheres (reserved spheres) stored in the sphere storage / discharge path are controlled under the operation of a ball dispensing device disposed below the ball delivery outlet of the ball delivery path. It is designed to feed to the upper or lower ball tray on the front side. On the other hand, in game machines that can lend out stored balls using cards and card units for lending (generally also referred to as “card-type pachinko machines”), in addition to the above-mentioned prize ball payout, In response to a ball lending operation, the ball dispensing device or another separately installed ball dispensing device is operated, so that a predetermined number of balls are dispensed to the upper ball tray side.
[0003]
In the ball storage and supply path section, a pachinko machine is provided in a timely manner from a ball replenishment facility outside the machine so that a prize ball can be smoothly paid out even if a so-called “big hit” special game state occurs in a pachinko game in the game board. A certain amount or more of pachinko balls are always stored by replenishing the balls. For this reason, for example, when inspecting and repairing the ball storage / discharge path portion, particularly when removing or replacing the ball delivery device, the stored ball in the ball storage / discharge path portion is temporarily stopped at a predetermined position (through the passage). It is hoped that it can be regulated.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Therefore, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, as a general technique related to the ball stopper of the storage ball, for example, a rotary type having a bowl shape above the downstream part of the ball storage discharge path part (ball delivery path part) The storage ball passage restriction member is disposed, and when the ball is stopped prior to removal of the ball dispensing device, the restriction member is moved from the normal passage allowance position (first position) to the passage restriction position (second position). The claw portion receives the stored ball in the ball storage / discharge path portion, and can restrict (block) the stored ball from the restricting position to the upstream ball container. However, in such a traffic regulation technology, it is not possible to regulate the flow of the stored sphere stored downstream from the traffic regulation position of the storage ball traffic regulation member. Therefore, when the ball dispensing device is removed, Unavoidably, a considerable number must be dropped and dropped. In addition, if the ball clogging or ball cutting condition is insufficient after the assembled set of the ball dispensing device that has been inspected and repaired, the result will be that a considerable number of items go out and fall again when the device is removed and inspected again. Had been invited.
[0005]
Further, in the card-type pachinko gaming machine, the ball delivery path section is composed of a ball delivery path for rental balls (first ball delivery path) and a ball delivery path for prize balls (second ball delivery path). Has been. However, in the conventional card-type pachinko gaming machine, dedicated storage ball outlet regulating members that are independently operated are individually arranged in the first ball delivery path and the second ball delivery path. For this reason, with respect to the passage restriction and the passage allowance for the respective storage balls in the first sphere delivery path and the second sphere delivery path in the sphere storage / discharge path portion, each storage sphere passage restriction member is operated separately. It has the disadvantages that are necessary and complicated and troublesome work.
[0006]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the prior art described above, and has been proposed to suitably solve this problem. When the ball dispensing device is removed from the mechanism set panel, The ball that is temporarily stored in the path part is regulated so as not to go out from the ball outlet, and the ball sending out path for the rental ball and the ball sending path for the prize ball can be controlled simultaneously. It is an object of the present invention to provide a storage ball passage restricting member for a pachinko gaming machine configured.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to overcome the above-described problems and achieve the intended purpose suitably, the present invention provides:
backSphere delivery path section constituting the sphere storage / discharge path section provided on the sideA ball payout device disposed below the ball delivery path, and a vertical direction defined in the ball delivery path.On the ball delivery pathIn the ball delivery pathThe ball delivery port of the stored ball stored in the ball delivery path is opened by opening the ball delivery port of the ball delivery path that is always in the first position.To ball dispenserThe ball delivery port is closed by arriving from the first position to the second position, and from the ball delivery port of the stored sphere stored in the ball delivery path.To ball dispenserRestricting trafficA storage ball passage regulating memberPachinko gameIn machineLeave
  The storage ball passage restriction member is,
  In a state where it is inserted through an insertion port provided in the ball delivery path section, intersects with the ball delivery path, and faces the ball delivery outlet.Pushed into the ball delivery pathThe first position and thePulled out from the ball delivery pathBetween the second positionslideA movable restricting plate,
  A ball passage opening that is set at an appropriate position of the restriction plate portion and set to a size that allows the storage balls to pass one by one;
  A grip piece provided on one end of the restricting plate portion and positioned outside the ball delivery path portion in a state where the restriction plate portion is inserted into the insertion port of the ball delivery path portion;
  Provided at the tip of the support piece standing from the gripping piece so as to protrude toward the other end of the restriction plateFormed in the ball delivery pathFirstIn the engaging partIn the ball delivery pathEngage freelyFirstAn engagement piece;
  AboveIt is provided so as to protrude from the front end of the support piece to the opposite side of the first engagement piece, and faces the side of the gripping piece.By pressing operationCentering on the support pieceAboveFirstEngagement pieceRockingDisplace the aboveFirstOperation piece to be disengaged from the engaging partWhen,
  A second engaging piece that is provided on the restricting plate and is detachably engaged with a second engaging piece projecting from the ball delivery path when the restricting plate is brought to the second position. With engagement partConsists of
  The storage ball passage restriction member is theFirstEngagement pieceFirstIn the engaging partIn the ball delivery pathBy engaging the restriction plate partButIn the first positionRetained, Allowing the ball passage port of the restriction plate portion and the ball delivery port of the ball delivery path to be in full communication, allowing the stored balls in the ball delivery path to pass from the ball delivery port,
  The operation pieceTo gripping one sidePress and operateFirstThe engagement pieceFirstRemove from the engaging partUnder the circumstances, the restriction plate portion is moved so as to be pulled out from the ball delivery path portion, and the second engagement portion engages with the second engagement piece to reach the second position where the position is restricted. so,The ball passing port and the ball delivery port;ButOnly partially communicatedShiRestricting the storage ball in the ball delivery path from passing through the ball delivery port.And
  In the second position, the tip of the first engagement piece abuts on the outer wall surface of the ball delivery path portion, thereby restricting the movement of the restriction plate portion to the first position side.It is characterized by having comprised.
[0008]
[Action]
  The storage ball passage restriction memberFirstEngagement piece formed on ball delivery pathFirstBy engaging with the engaging portion, the restricting plate portion is in the first position.RetainedThe As a result, the ball passage opening formed in the restricting plate portion and the ball delivery outlet of the ball delivery path are fully communicated with each other, and the storage balls in the ball delivery path are allowed to pass through the ball delivery outlet. Is done. On the other hand, press the operation pieceFirstEngagement pieceFirstIf it is made to detach | leave from an engaging part, arrival to the 2nd position of a control board part is accept | permitted. When the restricting plate portion arrives at the second position, the ball passing port and the ball sending / outlet only partially communicate with each other, and the storage ball in the ball sending path is restricted from passing through the ball sending / outlet. Ru.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, a preferred embodiment of the stored ball passage restricting member of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a card-type pachinko machine that can lend a stored ball using a card for lending and a card unit is taken as an example, and is unitized on the downstream side of a ball storage / discharge path portion in a mechanism set board to be described later. Mainly shows the type in which the ball dispensing device is installed.
[0010]
(Pachinko machine)
Therefore, first, a pachinko machine in which the stored ball passage restricting member of this embodiment is implemented will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a basic schematic configuration in which the front frame B is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame A so as to be detachable and openable using connection support means and locking means. ing. And in the inner and outer parts of the front frame B, there are a window frame C assembled with a side-opening glass door D, and an opening and closing set plate that is assembled to the front frame B so that it can be attached to and detached from the lower portion of the glass door D. An upper ball tray E is assembled on the front side, and an electric ball feeder (not shown) or the like is set on the rear side of the opening / closing set plate. In addition, a lower ball tray F, a hitting ball launching device H, and the like are installed at the lower part of the front frame B, a mechanism set board G and the like are provided on the back side, and a holding frame 10 provided on the rear side of the front frame B. A game board J that constitutes a required game area Ja is set to be detachable and replaceable. On the other hand, a ball lending unit (cover type) K required for lending payout control is installed on the side of the pachinko machine P (adjacent part of the outer frame A) and connected to each electronic control unit.
[0011]
(Mechanism set board)
The mechanism set board G is detachably mounted on the back side of the holding board 10 for the game board J set located on the back side of the front frame B, and is a resin-molded main body 11 that can correspond to the holding frame 10. A check window 12 on the back of the game board is opened at the center of the game board, and a back cover member 13 is detachably attached to the back of the game board. A storage / discharge path 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, on the lower side of the ball storage / discharge path portion 14, an electrically controlled ball dispensing device L in the form of a cassette is provided.₁, L₂While these are installed, these ball dispensing devices L₁, L₂The device L below₁, L₂A ball discharge path (not shown) for discharging the lent and prize balls paid out from the ball to the upper ball tray E or the lower ball tray F is formed, and a predetermined number stored in the ball storage / discharge path portion 14 Pachinko ball (reservoir ball) is a ball dispensing device L₁, L₂Is paid out as a rented or prized ball.
[0012]
In addition, as another configuration of the mechanism set board G, in addition to a ball passage route for discharging the out ball and the safe ball to the outside of the machine, a ball removal device and a safe ball detection processing device are formed below the window 12. , A prize ball full detection device, a rental ball detection switch (both not shown) and the like are installed, and a terminal board (also referred to as a concentrated board) 15 is installed at the upper corner of the main body 11. Further, on the lower back side of the window 12, a main controller 16 that houses a main board that controls the pachinko machine P as a whole, a launch controller 17 that houses a launch control board that controls the hitting ball launcher H, Ball dispenser L₁, L₂A payout control device 18 containing a payout control board for controlling the game, a sound control device 19 containing a sound control board for generating and controlling sound effects according to the pachinko game on the game board J, and a ball lending unit K. An interface 20 having a connector for inputting and outputting various data is installed and fixed at a required position, and a power supply board 21 is installed and fixed on the back surface of the back cover member 13.
[0013]
(Sphere storage / discharge route)
The ball storage and discharge path section 14 includes a ball container (also referred to as a “ball tank”) 22 installed in an upper open state on the upper part of the mechanism set board G, and a ball outlet opened at the downstream end of the bottom surface of the ball container 22. An inclined rail-shaped rectifying path portion 23 attached to the lower part of the rectifying passage, and a ball delivery path portion 24 formed in a meandering manner on the left and right sides and attached to communicate with the downstream end of the rectifying path portion 23; And a considerable amount (for example, about 500) of pachinko spheres can be temporarily stored as storage spheres. In the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, the ball delivery path portion 24 is divided into two parts, an upper first ball delivery path member 25 and a lower second ball delivery path member 26, as shown in FIG. The second ball delivery path member 26 is provided with a stored ball passage restriction member 60, a stored ball passage switching member 75, and the like, which will be described later.
[0014]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the rectifying path portion 23 of the embodiment is configured to feed the stored balls in a two-row aligned state by a partition plate 27 protruding upward at the center in the width direction and extending in the longitudinal direction. An example is a “four-row type” in which a first rectification path 23a and a second rectification path 23b that are guided to be delivered to the road section 24 are arranged side by side. It will be used for prize balls. In addition, the ball delivery path section 24 is a “two-row type” that guides the storage balls in a line-aligned state, and extends from the first ball delivery path member 25 to the second ball delivery path member 26. A one-sphere delivery path 24a and a second sphere delivery path 24b are defined in parallel in the front-rear direction of the pachinko machine P, and the first sphere delivery path 24a communicates with the first rectifying path 23a and the second sphere delivery path. A path 24b communicates with the second rectification path 23b. That is, the storage balls that have flowed down the first rectification path 23a and the second rectification path 23b are arranged in the corresponding first sphere delivery path 24a and second sphere delivery path 24b while being aligned from the second row to the first row at the outlet portion thereof. Flow into.
[0015]
(Ball dispenser)
In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the first ball payout device L that is implemented exclusively for paying out the rental balls.₁And the second ball payout device L, which is implemented exclusively for payout of prize balls.₂The first ball dispensing device L that is aligned and set in the front-rear direction with respect to the installation portion 28 of the mechanism set board G₁And second ball dispensing device L₂By attaching a screw, both ball dispensing device L₁, L₂Are mounted in two stages in the front and rear (FIG. 9). The first ball dispensing device L₁And second ball dispensing device L₂Are of the same type.
[0016]
(Second ball delivery path member)
Next, the second ball delivery path member 26 to which the stored ball passage restricting member 60 of this embodiment is attached will be described. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 and the like, the second ball delivery path member 26 includes the first ball delivery path member 25 and the respective ball delivery devices L attached to the installation portion 28.₁, L₂Screwed between the top and bottom. In addition, as described above, the first ball payout device L₁The first ball delivery path 24a having a meandering shape for guiding the rental balls supplied to the second ball delivery device L and the second ball delivery device L₂The second ball delivery path 24b having a meandering shape for guiding the prize balls supplied to the vehicle and the first ball delivery path 24a and the second ball delivery path 24b are branched and provided on the mechanism set board G. A ball extraction passage 30 that is aligned and communicated with the ball discharge passage 29 is defined, and the whole is configured as a single unit member. That is, the second ball delivery path member 26 includes the first base material 31 and the second base material 32 that are molded of synthetic resin so that they can be assembled to each other in the front-rear direction. The ball outlet switching member 75 can be slidably mounted at the required position.
[0017]
(First base material)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the first base material 31 is formed in a rectangular pedestal portion 33 that contacts the mechanism set board G, and in a meandering manner on the pedestal portion 33, and the first ball delivery path 24a. The first wall portion 34 that defines a part of the first wall portion 34 and the partition wall portion 35 that is integrally formed with the first wall portion 34 with a step so as to extend between the ball delivery paths 24a and 24b. Molded. A laterally long rectangular first insertion port 36 that allows insertion and sliding displacement of the storage ball passage restriction member 60 is formed in an area adjacent to the ball delivery port 24c of the first ball delivery path 24a. In addition, at a portion corresponding to the branching portion of the first ball delivery path 24a and the ball extraction path 30, a second substantially J-shape that allows insertion and sliding displacement of the storage ball delivery switching member 75 is allowed. An insertion port 37 is formed as an opening. Further, a first hook piece (engagement piece) 38 that engages with the storage ball passage restriction member 60 and prevents the passage restriction member 60 from being removed at an upper right end edge portion of the first insertion port 36. And a second hook piece 39 that engages with the storage ball passage switching member 75 to prevent the switching member 75 from being removed at the upper right end edge of the second insertion port 37. Is formed upright. In addition, a boss 40 to which a screw 54 for assembling with the second base material 32 is screwed is erected and formed at a substantial center of the pedestal portion 33, and a left end center portion, a lower end center portion, and an upper right corner. An insertion port 41 that allows the insertion of a screw 53 (FIG. 3) for assembling the first base material 31 to the mechanism set board G is provided in the section and the like.
[0018]
(Second base material)
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the second base material 32 has a rectangular box-shaped outer wall portion 42 closely aligned with the pedestal portion 33 of the first base material 31, meandering outward. A second wall portion 43 that is formed to protrude to define the second ball delivery path 24b and a third wall portion 44 that is also formed to protrude outward to define the ball extraction path 30 are integrally formed. Yes. Further, a fourth wall portion 45 that defines the first ball delivery path 24 a and a fifth wall portion 46 that defines the ball extraction path 30 are formed inside the outer wall portion 42. Then, a horizontally elongated first insertion port 47 that allows insertion and sliding displacement of the storage ball passage restriction member 60 is formed at a portion corresponding to the ball delivery port 24d of the second ball delivery path 24b. At the same time, in the portion corresponding to the branch point between the second ball delivery path 24b and the ball extraction path 30, the second insertion of the substantially spherical J shape allowing the storage ball delivery switching member 75 to be inserted and slidably displaced. An opening 48 is formed. Then, on the right side of the front surface adjacent to the first insertion port 47, a first opening (engagement portion) that allows the engagement hook piece (engagement piece) 69 of the storage ball passage restriction member 60 to be inserted and engaged. 49 is opened, and a second opening 50 that allows insertion and engagement of the engagement hook piece 81 of the storage ball passage switching member 75 is opened on the upper side adjacent to the second insertion port 48. . In addition, an insertion port 51 that is aligned with the boss 40 erected on the first base material 31 is formed in the approximate center of the outer wall portion 42, and the left end center portion, the lower end center portion, the upper right corner portion, and the like. Is provided with an insertion port 52 that allows the screw 53 (FIG. 3) to be inserted therethrough.
[0019]
The second ball delivery path member 26 composed of the first base material 31 and the second base material 32 is assembled with the first wall 31 by assembling the first base material 31 and the second base material 32 with screws 54. The first sphere delivery path 24a is defined by the portion 34, the fourth wall 45, and the like, the second sphere delivery path 24b is defined by the second wall 43, and the third wall 44 and the fourth wall section 44 are defined. The ball passage 30 is defined by the five wall portions 46. The partition wall 35 extends between the first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b, and the first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b are a pachinko machine. It extends in parallel in the front-rear direction of P with a required interval. Note that a ball delivery port 24c of the first ball delivery path 24a and a ball delivery path 24d of the second ball delivery path 24b are opened on the lower surface of the second ball delivery path member 26 (FIG. 7C). Further, a guide groove 55 for slidably guiding the storage ball passage regulating member 60 is provided between the first insertion openings 36 and 47 formed in the first base material 31 and the second base material 32. The first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b are formed to extend in a direction intersecting (FIG. 9).
[0020]
(Regarding storage ball passage restriction member)
As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the storage ball passage restricting member 60 of the present embodiment includes a first ball delivery path 24 a and a second ball delivery by the first insertion ports 36 and 47 and the guide groove 55. Mounted on a storage installation portion 56 that intersects the path 24b and faces each of the ball delivery outlets 24c, 24d, the rental balls in the first ball delivery path 24a and the winning balls in the second ball delivery path 24b At the same time, we will try to regulate traffic. The storage ball passage restricting member 60 includes a restricting plate portion 61 having an elongated shutter shape that is integrally provided with a grip piece 62 at one end and inserted into the housing installation portion 56, and a side surface of the grip piece 62. It is composed of a posture holding portion 63 that is integrally formed and is provided along the side of the regulating plate portion 61, and the whole is an integrally molded product made of synthetic resin. The restriction plate portion 61 has a rectangular shape so as to allow passage of a storage ball (rental ball) and can be aligned with the first ball delivery path 24a. A second ball passage port 65 which is formed in a rectangular shape so as to allow passage of a prize ball and can be aligned with the second ball delivery path 24b, and the first ball delivery path 24a and the second ball delivery path 24b. Are formed at the same interval as the arrangement interval. In addition, on the side of each of the ball passage openings 64 and 65 (in the direction facing the gripping piece 62 side), ball restricting pieces 66 and 67 formed on the inclined surface are adjacent to the respective ball passage openings 64 and 65. As will be described later, the ball delivery ports 24c and 24d are opened narrower than the diameter of the storage sphere to restrict the passage of the storage sphere.
[0021]
(Attitude holding part)
The posture holding portion 63 has a lever shape that can swing around a support piece 68 erected from the gripping piece 62. The posture holding portion 63 extends forward from the support piece 68 and engages with the first opening 49. An engagement hook piece 69 that is detachably engaged and an operation piece 70 that protrudes rearward from the support piece 68 and faces the gripping piece 62 are formed. As shown in FIG. 7, the posture holding portion 63 always extends substantially parallel to the restriction plate portion 61. When the operation piece 70 is pressed toward the gripping piece 62 by a fingertip operation, the support holding portion 63 is supported. The engaging hook piece 69 is elastically displaced to the opposite side (in the direction away from the restricting plate portion 61) around the piece 68, and is appropriately inclined with respect to the restricting plate portion 61. When the storage ball passage restricting member 60 installed in the accommodation installing portion 56 engages the engagement hook piece 69 of the posture holding portion 63 with the first opening portion 49, the restricting plate portion 61. Is positioned at the first position where the second ball delivery path member 26 is completely inserted (permissible position for passing the stored ball), and the engagement between the engagement hook piece 69 and the first opening 49 is released. When it is pulled, the restricting plate portion 61 is appropriately exposed from the second ball delivery path member 26 and can be positioned at the second position (the storage ball passage restricting position).
[0022]
(First position of the storage ball passage restriction member)
When the restricting plate portion 61 of the storage ball passage restricting member 60 arrives at the first position (FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. 8 (b)), the first ball passage port 64 is in the first position. The second ball passage port 65 is set so as to be fully aligned with the ball delivery port 24d of the second ball delivery path 24b while being aligned with the ball delivery port 24c of the ball delivery path 24a. That is, when the stored ball passage restricting member 60 arrives at the first position, a stored ball as a rental ball stored in the first ball delivery path 24a and a prize stored in the second ball delivery path 24b. It is set as the storage ball | bowl discharge | emission permission state which accept | permits each discharge | release of the storage ball | bowl as a sphere, The said 1st ball | bowl delivery apparatus L₁And second ball dispensing device L₂On the other hand, the respective stored balls in the first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b can pass out.
[0023]
(Second position of the storage ball passage restricting member)
On the other hand, when the restricting plate portion 61 of the storage ball passage restricting member 60 arrives at the second position (FIG. 7A and FIG. 8A), the first ball passing port 64 is in the first position. The ball restricting piece 66 arrives at the ball delivery port 24c by shifting from the ball delivery port 24c of the ball delivery path 24a, and the first ball passage port 64 and the ball delivery port 24c are partially (diameter of the storage sphere). The second ball passage port 65 is displaced from the ball delivery port 24d of the second ball delivery path 24b and the ball regulation piece 67 arrives at the ball delivery port 24d, The second ball passage port 65 and the ball delivery port 24d are set to communicate only partially (narrower than the diameter of the storage ball). That is, when the stored ball passage restricting member 60 arrives at the second position, the stored ball as a rental ball stored in the first ball delivery path 24a and the prize stored in the second ball delivery path 24b. It is set as the storage ball | bowl outflow control state which controls each discharge | release of the storage ball | bowl as a sphere, The said 1st ball | bowl delivery apparatus L₁And second ball dispensing device L₂On the other hand, the respective stored balls in the first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b are not allowed to pass out.
[0024]
(Falling prevention structure)
Further, a notch portion 71 is formed at the side end of the restriction plate portion 61, whereby an engagement piece (engagement portion) 72 is formed at the back side of the restriction plate portion 61. The notched portion 71 faces the flange portion of the first hook piece 38 that is erected and formed on the first base material 31 when the storage ball passage regulating member 60 is mounted on the accommodation setting portion 56. Is set to Moreover, when the storage ball passage restricting member 60 arrives at the second position, the flange portion of the first hook piece 38 and the end portion of the engagement piece 72 are engaged. (FIG. 7 (a) and FIG. 8 (a)), thereby preventing the storage ball passage regulating member 60 from falling off. That is, when the storage ball passage restricting member 60 has arrived at the first position (passage allowable position), the engagement hook piece 69 of the posture holding portion 63 is engaged with the first opening portion 49. When the second ball delivery path member 26 is prevented from falling off, and when the second ball delivery path member 26 has arrived at the second position (outlet restricting position), the first hook piece 38 is engaged with the engagement piece 72 and the second position is reached. Dropping from the ball delivery path member 26 is prevented.
[0025]
When the storage ball passage restricting member 60 is in the second position, as described above, the first hook piece 38 and the engagement piece 72 are prevented from falling off, while the engagement hook The tip of the piece 69 is in contact with the wall surface on the side of the first opening 49 (FIG. 7A). Accordingly, the storage ball passage restricting member 60 that has arrived at the second position is restricted from sliding displacement toward the first position, and is suitably held in this second position. As a result, the stored ball passage restricting member 60 of the embodiment is maintained in the posture at either the first position or the second position, so that the passage allowance state is changed to the passage restriction state due to vibration of the pachinko machine P or the like. The unexpected displacement and the unexpected displacement from the passage restricted state to the passage permitted state are preferably prevented.
[0026]
(Reserved ball passage switching member)
As shown in FIG. 4, the storage ball passage switching member 75 uses the second insertion ports 37 and 48 to make the first and second ball delivery paths 24 a and 24 b and the ball withdrawal path 30. Slidably accommodated and installed at a branch point between the first ball delivery path 24a and a storage ball as a rental ball in the first ball delivery path 24a and a storage ball as a prize ball in the second ball delivery path 24b through the ball extraction path 30. It is intended to allow for allowance and restriction of traffic. The storage ball passage switching member 75 has the same basic configuration as the storage ball passage restriction member 60 and is inserted into the second insertion ports 37 and 48 with a gripping piece 78 integrally provided at one end thereof. And a posture holding portion 77 that is integrally formed on the side surface of the gripping piece 78 and is provided along the side of the restriction plate 76. The restriction plate portion 76 is formed with a first sphere passage port 79 that can be aligned with the first sphere delivery path 24a and a second sphere passage port 80 that can be aligned with the second sphere delivery path 24b. The posture holding portion 77 includes an engagement hook piece 81 and an operation piece 82 that are detachably engaged with the second opening 50. By pressing the operation piece 82, the restriction plate portion 76 is On the other hand, it can be deformed.
[0027]
(First position of storage ball outlet switching member)
When the storage ball passage switching member 75 installed at the branch portion arrives at the first position where the engagement hook piece 81 of the posture holding portion 77 is engaged with the second opening 50, the first ball The passage port 79 communicates with the first sphere delivery path 24a only partially (narrower than the diameter of the storage sphere), and the second sphere passage opening 80 partially communicates with the second sphere delivery path 24b (reservoir sphere). It is set so that it communicates only with a narrower width than the diameter. That is, when the stored ball passage switching member 75 arrives at the first position, the stored ball as a rental ball stored in the first ball delivery path 24a and the award stored in the second ball delivery path 24b. Each of the stored balls in the first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b is in a state of restricting the removal of the stored sphere as a sphere.₁And second ball dispensing device L₂The side is guided to the side (FIGS. 10A and 10B).
[0028]
(Second position of storage ball outlet switching member)
Further, when the storage ball passage switching member 75 installed at the branch portion releases the engagement between the engagement hook piece 81 and the second opening 50 and arrives at the second position, the first portion The sphere passage port 79 is set so as to be fully aligned with the first sphere delivery path 24a, and the second sphere passage port 80 is set to be fully aligned with the second sphere delivery path 24b. That is, when the stored ball passage switching member 75 arrives at the second position, the stored ball as a rental ball stored in the first ball delivery path 24a and the award stored in the second ball delivery path 24b. Each of the stored spheres in the first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b is allowed to pass through the sphere passage ports 79 and 80. After flowing out to the 30 side, it can be discharged out of the machine from the ball discharge path 29 (FIG. 11).
[0029]
[Effect of the embodiment]
Next, the operation of the storage ball passage regulating member of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.
[0030]
(Installation of storage ball passage restriction members, etc.)
In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the first base material 31 and the second base material 32 are fastened with the screws 54 and the second ball delivery path member 26 is assembled, and then the stored ball passage restriction member 60 is used. A single unit can be accommodated and set in the accommodation installation portion 56 via the first insertion port 47 and the storage ball passage switching member 75 can be accommodated and set at a branch point via the second insertion port 48. Configured as a member. If the restricting plate portion 61 is inserted into the accommodating and installing portion 56 while the gripping piece 62 and the operation piece 70 are strongly picked by the fingertips, the storage ball passage restricting member 60 can be engaged with the engagement hook piece of the posture holding portion 63. 69 enters the second ball delivery path member 26 from the first opening 49 (FIG. 7B). In addition, the storage ball passage switching member 75 can engage the engagement hook of the posture holding portion 77 if the restricting plate portion 76 is inserted into the second insertion port 48 while firmly grasping the gripping piece 78 and the operation piece 82 with a fingertip. The piece 81 enters the second ball delivery path member 26 from the second opening 50.
[0031]
As described above, the second ball delivery path member 26 equipped with the storage ball delivery guide member 60 and the storage ball delivery switching member 75 is assembled to the mechanism set board G with the screws 53, whereby the first ball delivery path 24a. And the second sphere delivery path 24b is in alignment communication with the first sphere delivery path and the second sphere delivery path of the first sphere delivery path member 25, and the ball delivery outlet 24c of the first sphere delivery path 24a is the first sphere delivery path. Dispensing device L₁The ball outlet 24d of the second ball delivery path 24b is aligned with the ball inlet of the second ball delivery device L.₂Communicating communication with the sphere inlet.
[0032]
(Supply of pachinko balls)
After the pachinko machine P is installed in a vertical orientation on an installation frame base (commonly called “island”) in the game hall, the pachinko machine P enters the ball container 22 in the ball storage and discharge path section 14 from the ball supply facility outside the machine. A sphere is supplied. As a result, the pachinko sphere flows from the ball container 22 into the first rectification path 23a or the second rectification path 23b of the rectification path 23, and the pachinko sphere that has flowed into the first rectification path 23a is The pachinko balls that have flowed from the first sphere delivery path of the first sphere delivery path member 25 into the first sphere delivery path 24a of the second sphere delivery path member 26 and into the second rectification path 23b are delivered to the first sphere. It flows from the second sphere delivery path of the path member 25 into the second sphere delivery path 24 b of the second sphere delivery path member 26. At this time, since the stored ball passage restriction member 60 and the stored ball passage switching member 75 have arrived at the first position, the pachinko ball that has passed into the first ball delivery path 24a is the first ball dispensing device. L₁The pachinko balls that have arrived at and are sequentially stored as rental balls for storage and entered into the second ball delivery path 24b are the second payout device L.₂Will be stored in sequence as prize balls.
[0033]
In the state where the stored balls are normally stored, prior to the pachinko game in the pachinko machine P, when the player performs an appropriate ball lending operation using the card for lending and the card unit K, In response to this operation, the first ball dispensing device L₁As a result of the operation control, a predetermined number of stored balls in the first ball delivery path 24a are supplied to the upper ball tray E side as rental balls (FIG. 10 (a)). At this time, the stored sphere in the first sphere delivery path 24a passes through the first sphere passage port 64 of the stored sphere delivery regulating member 60, and then the first sphere dispensing device L from the sphere delivery port 24c.₁Is sequentially sent to.
[0034]
When a winning ball is generated while a pachinko game is being developed in the game board J with the rental ball as a game ball, the second ball payout device L is responded to this.₂As a result, the predetermined number of stored balls in the second ball delivery path 24b are fed to the upper ball tray E side as prize balls (FIG. 10 (a)). At this time, the stored sphere in the second sphere delivery path 24b passes through the second sphere passage port 65 of the stored sphere delivery regulating member 60 and then the second sphere delivery device L from the second sphere delivery port 24d.₂Is sequentially sent to.
[0035]
(Restriction of storage ball traffic)
In the period when the pachinko machine P is used for games, for example, the first ball payout device L₁Or the second ball dispensing device L₂When there is a need for removal inspection, replacement of a new product, etc., the stored ball passing restriction member 60 held in the first position is displaced in the second position. That is, when the gripping piece 62 and the operation piece 70 are pressed with a fingertip and the engagement between the engagement hook piece 69 of the posture holding portion 63 and the first opening portion 49 is released, the storage ball passage restriction is performed. By pulling the member 60 to the near side, the storage ball passage restricting member 60 slides and displaces to the second position, and the respective ball restricting pieces 66 and 67 correspond to the corresponding first ball delivery path 24a. And it comes to the 2nd ball | bowl delivery path 24b (FIG. 7 (a) and FIG. 9 (a)). As a result, the ball outlet 24c and the ball outlet 24d are narrower than the diameter of the pachinko sphere and are only partially opened, so that the storage ball is prevented from passing out. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 10B, the second ball dispensing device L₂Even if it is removed, the drop-out of the stored balls for prize balls temporarily stored in the second ball delivery path 24b is suitably regulated. Similarly, the first ball dispensing device L₁Even if it is removed, the drop-out of the stored balls for lending temporarily stored in the first ball delivery path 24a is preferably regulated. At this time, since the engaging piece 72 is engaged with the first hook piece 38, the stored ball passage restricting member 60 does not fall off the second ball delivery path member 26.
[0036]
(Removing the storage ball)
When the stored ball passage switching member 75 is displaced to the second position, as shown in FIG. 11, the first ball delivery path 24a and the first ball passage port 79 are completely aligned and the second The two-sphere delivery path 24b and the second sphere delivery path 80 are completely aligned, and the stored balls in the first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b pass through the sphere passage openings 79 and 80, respectively. Then, the balls are sequentially passed to the ball extraction path 30 and discharged to the outside through the ball discharge path 29. That is, in the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, the first ball payout device L₁And second ball dispensing device L₂It is possible to discharge the stored balls before arriving to the outside of the aircraft, and each of these first and second ball dispensing devices L₁, L₂The ball removal operation can be performed without operating the.
[0037]
As described above, in the embodiment, the ball delivery outlets 24c and 24d of the first ball delivery path 24a that guides the stored balls for rental balls through and the second ball delivery path 24b that guides the stored balls for prize balls pass through. Since the storage ball passage restricting member 60 for restricting the passage of the stored balls in the both ball delivery paths 24a and 24b is attached to the facing position, the stored ball passage restricting member 60 is placed at the second position (game). The first ball payout device L₁Or the second ball dispensing device L₂Even if the spheres are removed, none of the stored balls in the first sphere delivery path 24a and the second sphere delivery path 24b pass through and fall.
[0038]
In addition, the storage ball passage restriction member 60 of the embodiment can simultaneously perform the passage restriction for the storage balls in the first ball delivery path 24a and the second ball delivery path 24b by one-touch operation. The operation related to the restriction of the traffic and the release of the restriction can be performed easily and quickly. Thereby, inspection and repair of the above-mentioned ball storage discharge course part 14 and the above-mentioned 1st ball discharge device L₁And second ball dispensing device L₂The troublesome work is not accompanied by the inspection and replacement of new ones.
[0039]
In the embodiment, on the premise of a pachinko machine P having two rows of ball delivery paths 24a and 24b for lending and winning balls, the outlets of the respective ball delivery outlets 24c and 24d in these ball delivery paths 24a and 24b In the case of a pachinko machine that is used for lending and winning balls on one row of ball delivery paths, one ball passage port is opened in the restriction plate portion 61. Thus, it is only necessary to restrict the passage and release of the ball outlets in one row of ball delivery paths.
[0040]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, in the storage ball passage restricting member of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, the passage of the storage ball in the ball delivery path is located at a position facing the ball delivery outlet of the ball delivery path through which the storage ball is guided. Since the storage ball passage restricting member that controls the exit is mounted, if the storage ball passage restricting member arrives at the second position (game ball passage restricted state), the stored ball in the ball delivery path However, there is an advantage that one ball does not go out and fall.
  The storage ball passage restriction member is appropriately positioned and fixed at this position regardless of the first position where the storage ball is allowed to pass and the second position where the storage ball is restricted. Retention is made.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a ball delivery path portion and a ball dispensing device to which a stored ball passage restricting member is attached according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a ball storage / discharge path portion disposed on a mechanism set board.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a second sphere delivery path member and a stored sphere delivery regulating member constituting the sphere delivery part are assembled in a sphere storage / discharge path part disposed on the mechanism set board.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second sphere delivery path member constituting a sphere delivery path part, a stored sphere delivery restriction member and a retained sphere delivery switching member attached to the member.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view in which a first base material and a second base material constituting a second ball delivery path member are partially broken and viewed from the back side.
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the first base material and the second base material constituting the second ball delivery path member as viewed from the front side.
FIG. 7 is a bottom view showing each state of a stored ball passage restricting member attached to a second ball delivery path member, wherein (a) shows that the stored ball passage restricting member has arrived at a second position; A state, (b) shows a state where the second position is moved to the first position, and (c) shows a state where the first position is reached.
8A is a perspective view of a storage ball passage regulating member that has arrived at the second position, and FIG. 8B is a perspective view of a storage ball passage restriction member that has arrived at the first position. is there.
FIG. 9 (a) is a partially broken side view showing a state in which storage balls are allowed to pass out in each ball delivery path because the storage ball passage restricting member has arrived at the first position. (B) is a partially broken side view showing a state in which the passing of stored balls in each ball delivery path is restricted by the storage ball passing restricting member reaching the second position.
FIG. 10 (a) is a front view showing a state where the storage ball passing-out restricting member has reached the first position, and the storage ball passing through the ball delivery path is allowed to pass; (b) is the front view which fractures | ruptures and shows the state by which the storage ball | bowl delivery control member has arrived at the 2nd position, and the storage ball | bowl delivery in the ball | bowl delivery path was controlled.
FIG. 11 is a front view showing, in a broken state, a ball removal state in which a storage ball in a ball passage is drawn out to a ball draw-out side when a stored ball passage switching member arrives at a second position.
FIG. 12 is a front view of a card-type pachinko machine in which the stored ball passage restricting member of the present embodiment is implemented.
13 is a rear view of the card-type pachinko machine shown in FIG. 12. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
  14 Ball storage and discharge route
  24 ball delivery path
  24a First ball delivery path
  24b Second ball delivery path
  24c, 24d Ball outlet
  36,47 First insertion port (insertion port)
  38 First hook piece (Second(Engagement piece)
  49 1st opening (First(Engagement part)
  60 Storage ball passage restriction member
  61 Restriction plate
  62 Grip piece
  64 1st ball passage
  65 Second ball passage
  68 Support strip
  69 engaging hook piece (First(Engagement piece)
  70 Operation piece
  72 engaging piece (Second(Engagement part)
  L₁  First ball dispensing device
  L₂  Second ball dispensing device

Claims (1)

Ball delivery path portion constituting ball reservoir discharge path portion provided on the back side (14) and (24), ball dispensing device disposed on the lower side of the spherical delivery path portion (24) (L _1, L and _2), the spherical delivery path (24a which is defined in the vertical direction in the ball delivery path portion (24), 24b) to the extraordinary unnecessarily disposed spherical delivery path portion (24), always the first position And opening the ball delivery port (24c, 24d) of the ball delivery path (24a, 24b), the ball delivery port (24c, 24d) allows passage from the ball dispensing device (L ₁ , L ₂ ), while closing the ball delivery port (24c, 24d) by arriving from the first position to the second position, the ball delivery path (24a, 24b) pooled stored ball sphere outlet in (24c, 24d) restricting member out reservoir bulb through regulating the passage and out from the sphere payout device (L _1, L ₂₎ (60) and Oite pachinko gaming machine comprising,
The storage ball passage restriction member (60),
It is inserted through the insertion port (36, 47) provided in the ball delivery path part (24), intersects the ball delivery path (24a, 24b), and faces the ball delivery outlet (24c, 24d). slidable regulating plate portion and a second position drawn out from the pushed said first position and said ball delivery path portion to the ball delivery path portion (24) (24) in the state (61),
A ball passage opening (64, 65) which is established at an appropriate position of the restricting plate portion (61) and is set to a size for passing the storage balls one by one;
Provided at one end of the restricting plate portion (61), the restricting plate portion (61) is inserted into the insertion port (36, 47) of the ball delivering passage portion (24) and the ball delivery path portion ( 24) the gripping piece (62) located outside the
At the tip of the support piece (68) erected from the gripping piece (62), it is provided so as to protrude to the other end side of the restriction plate part (61) and is formed in the ball delivery path part (24). the first engaging piece (69) for disengageably engaged in the sphere delivery path portion (24) to the first engagement portion (49),
The support piece (68) is provided so as to protrude from the tip of the support piece (68) to the opposite side of the first engagement piece (69), faces the gripping piece (62), and faces the gripping piece (62). An operating piece (70) for swinging and displacing the first engaging piece (69) around the support piece (68) by a pressing operation to disengage it from the first engaging portion (49) ;
A second engagement piece (38) provided on the restriction plate portion (61) and protruding from the ball delivery path portion (24) when the restriction plate portion (61) arrives at the second position. ) And a second engagement portion (72) that is detachably engaged ,
The reservoir bulb through out restriction member (60), the regulating plate by engaging the first engagement piece of (69) in the first ball delivery path portion to the engaging portion (49) (24) The part (61) is held in the first position, and the ball passing port (64, 65) of the restricting plate part (61) and the ball outlet (24c, 24d) of the ball delivery path (24a, 24b) And allowing the stored balls in the ball delivery path (24a, 24b) to be let out from the ball delivery port (24c, 24d),
In the foot disengages the operating piece (70) from the gripping piece (62) and pressed into the side of the first engagement piece (69) of said first engaging portion (49), the regulating plate part ( 61) is moved so as to be pulled out from the ball delivery path part (24), and the second position is regulated by engaging the second engaging part (72) with the second engaging piece (38). be to incoming to the ball passage opening and (64, 65) said ball outlet (24c, 24d) and is in communication with only partially spherical delivery path (24a, 24b) storing sphere in the sphere Restricting passage from the outlet (24c, 24d) ,
In the second position, the tip of the first engagement piece (69) contacts the outer wall surface of the ball delivery path portion (24), so that the restriction plate portion (61) moves toward the first position. A storage ball passage restricting member for a pachinko machine characterized by restricting movement .

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