JP4518937B2 - Gift supply device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize supply device, and more particularly to a prize supply device for paying out a prize at a chance in a prize acquisition game device.

  In general, a game device called a prize acquisition game device is known.

  In this prize acquisition game device, for example, when a prize on a rotating turntable is scooped up with a shovel at the end of an arm and dropped onto a fixed table in a timely manner, the dropped prize is moved back and forth in a direction toward the payout exit on the passage. The prizes pushed by the moving pushing member and placed in advance on the fixed table are sequentially pushed so that the prizes on the side of the passage fall to the payout exit and can be obtained.

  In such a game device, the number of prizes that can be obtained even if the prizes on the turntable are hit and dropped on a fixed table cannot be expected so much, so they are placed on a large number or at a time on the turntable. Proposals have been made to increase the fun of the game by giving it a chance to win high quality or special prizes.

For example, a prize holding container supported so as to be swingable about a support shaft extending in the lateral direction is disposed, and an upper end is connected to the prize holding container so as to be swingable about an axis different from the support shaft. There is one using a tension rod (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-194757 A

  In Patent Document 1, when the tension bar is pushed and tilted by the prize, the bottom face of the prize holding container is gradually tilted accordingly.

  Therefore, there has been a problem that the prize display made on the prize holding container is broken halfway due to the inclination of the bottom face.

  In addition, when the total weight of the prize on the prize holding container increases, the tension bar may be affected by the influence and become difficult to move.

  In addition, it was desired that a tension rod be monotonous and less changeable even if it moved little by little, and that would attract more player interest.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a prize supply device that can maintain the state of the prize display until it is just before the payout without losing the middle of the prize display, and can entertain the player by the movement.

In order to achieve the above object, a prize supply device according to the present invention is a prize supply device used in a game device for moving a prize on a table and dropping it on a payout exit,
A prize storage means formed to be capable of holding a prize and allowing the prize to be dropped;
Supporting means for supporting the prize storage means in a prize holding state;
A plurality of block materials that can be stacked,
At least one of the plurality of block members is coupled to the support means;
The support means is released when the plurality of stacked block members are pushed by a prize on the table and collapsed or fall from the table .

According to the present invention, the prize storage means is the prize until the plurality of block members that are stacked on the table and keep the prize storage means in the prize holding state are pushed by the prize on the table and collapse or fall from the table. Since the display of the prize is maintained without being broken in the middle, the state as it is can be maintained until immediately before the payout, and the display effect by the prize can be enhanced.
Further, not only the plurality of block members are pushed and moved by the prize, but also payout is performed when they collapse, so that the player's expectation can be increased.
In addition, even if a plurality of stacked block materials are pushed in the same way by the prize, they will not only move but also rotate or shift in different ways. There is an unexpectedness in the way it collapses, and the player can be entertained. Moreover, when the same play is performed on the adjacent side, the adjacent play can be interested due to the unexpected movement of the block material.
Furthermore, depending on how the block materials are stacked and arranged, it is possible to produce an enjoyable production or a production that is likely to collapse.
Further, when a polygonal shape is adopted for the block material, by changing the direction of the block material, the area on which the prize is hit can be changed, and the payout condition of the prize can be adjusted.
Furthermore, since it is sufficient to remove the support from the support means, even if the total weight of the prize increases, the support can be surely removed by the weight of the block material, and the influence of the total weight of the prize is not much. You can avoid receiving it.

In the present invention, part or all of the prize storage means can be tilted, and can be tilted when the support of the support means is released.

By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to tilt the prize storage means and drop the prize when the plurality of block members are pushed by the prize on the table and collapse.

Another premium supply device of the present invention is a premium supply device used in a game device that moves a premium on a table and drops it to a payout exit,
A prize storage means that can hold a prize and is formed so that the prize can be dropped;
A plurality of block members stacked on a table and capable of maintaining the prize storage means in a substantially horizontal state;
The block material is formed such that opposing stacked mounting surfaces are flat and parallel to each other,
Wherein the plurality of block material piled on said platform is, when it is collapsed by being pressed by the prize on pedestal, the substantially horizontal state of the prize storage means is released, the prize is dropped from the premium storage means It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, the or a plurality of block material to keep the prize storage means piled up on the table the prize holding state is lost by being pushed by the prize on pedestal, maintained in a state in which prize storing means holds the prize Therefore, the display of the prize can be maintained as it is until just before the payout without being destroyed in the middle, and the display effect by the prize can be enhanced.
Further, not only the plurality of block members are pushed and moved by the prize, but also payout is performed when they collapse, so that the player's expectation can be increased.
In addition, even if a plurality of stacked block materials are pushed in the same way by the prize, they will not only move but also rotate or shift in different ways. There is an unexpectedness in the way it collapses, and the player can be entertained. Moreover, when the same play is performed on the adjacent side, the adjacent play can be interested due to the unexpected movement of the block material.
Furthermore, depending on how the block materials are stacked and arranged, it is possible to produce an enjoyable production or a production that is likely to collapse.
Further, when a polygonal shape is adopted for the block material, by changing the direction of the block material, the area on which the prize is hit can be changed, and the payout condition of the prize can be adjusted.

In these inventions, when a part or all of the prize storage means is tiltable, when stacking the plurality of block materials, at least the upper block material,
It may have a restricting member for restricting relative movement of the prize storing means.

  By adopting such a configuration, the relative movement of the upper block material is regulated by the regulating member, so that the block material that has been piled up can be moved in a shifted manner, and the block material that is likely to collapse can be moved. Can be expressed.

  In this case, the restricting member can be a string member that connects the premium storing means side and the at least upper block member.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to express a movement in which the block material stacked moves while the movement of the upper block material is restricted by the string member.

In these inventions, the plurality of block material may be such that each is connected to not separated by the string member.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the block material from being paid out together with the prize.

In this case, the plurality of block material has a through hole therein, said through the through-hole are connected by a cord member in the form of beaded, block material of lower further the retaining member of said cord member It can have.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the block member from falling off the string member by the retaining member, and it is possible to easily return the block material by pulling the string member.

  Note that the retaining member may be provided integrally with the block member at the lower end, and in this case, the through hole may be omitted from the block member at the lower end.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIGS. 1-8 is a figure which shows the prize acquisition game device using the prize supply apparatus based on one embodiment of this invention.

  FIG. 1 is an overall schematic perspective view of a prize acquisition game apparatus according to the present embodiment. This prize acquisition game apparatus 10 is provided with a display dome 14 made of a transparent plastic on the upper surface of a housing 12. A turntable 18 on which a large number of prizes 16 are placed is provided in the dome 14 so as to rotate in a constant direction at a constant speed.

  Also, in the display dome 14, an excavator 20 for scooping up the prize 16 on the turntable 18 is between the scooping position on the turntable 18 side by the arm 22 and the prize dropping position where the scooped prize 16 is dropped. Is provided so as to be movable, and a fixed table 24, which is a table on which a plurality of prizes 16 are placed, is provided below the prize drop position.

  Below the one end side of the fixed table 24, a payout outlet 28 communicated with a prize outlet 26 provided on the outer peripheral portion of the housing 12 is provided, and the other end side of the fixed table 24 (the center side of the display dome 14). ) Is provided with a slide table 30 that reciprocates on the fixed table 24 in the direction of arrow A.

  The housing 12 is provided with an operation unit 32, and the operation unit 32 is provided with a coin insertion unit 34 for inserting a predetermined coin and two operation buttons 36 a and 36 b for operating the shovel 20. .

  Then, the player inserts coins from the coin insertion portion 34, operates the operation buttons 36a and 36b, scoops up the prize 16 on the turntable 18 by the excavator 20, and drops the scooped up prize 16 onto the fixed table 24. Then, the prize 16 can be obtained by the prize on the fixed table 24 being pushed to the payout exit 28 side by the movement of the slide table 30 and falling.

  The prize acquisition game device 10 is provided with four operation units 32 and an excavator 20 belonging to the operation unit 32 around the turntable 18 so that four players can play simultaneously.

  In addition, in this prize acquisition game device 10, in correspondence with each fixed table 24, in order to give a chance to acquire a high-grade or special prize that is not placed on the turntable or many at once in four places. A prize supply device 38 for the jackpot is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the prize supply device 38 includes a prize storage means 40 and a block material 62, and the prize storage means 40 is positioned above the fixed table 24 via the attachment member 54. As shown in FIG.

  The mounting member 54 includes a pair of mounting brackets 56 and a metal back plate 58 that is detachably mounted on the rear end portion of the mounting bracket 56 in a standing state.

  A magnet 52 is attached to the back plate 58.

  The prize storage means 40 is for holding a prize 44 for jackpot, and has a cylindrical member 46 and a lid member 48.

  The cylindrical member 46 is a transparent tube-like member that accommodates the prize 44, and the prize 44 accommodated therein can be visually recognized from the outside, thereby enhancing the display effect.

  In addition, an auxiliary lid member 68 that freely opens and closes is provided at the lower portion of the cylindrical member 46.

  The auxiliary lid member 68 is configured such that the front side can be tilted downward. When the auxiliary lid member 68 is removed, the auxiliary lid member 68 is pressed by a hand to close the lower end opening of the cylindrical member 46.

  The prize 44 accommodated in the cylindrical member 46 is not limited to the prize 16 placed on the turntable 18, but can also be used that can not be received by the excavator 20.

  Further, the cylindrical member 46 is removable with the back portion 50 curved, and is attached with the curved convex side inward or outward, thereby acting as a capacity changing member that changes the capacity of the cylindrical member 46, A display effect corresponding to the amount of the prize 44 can be obtained.

  Further, a sheet metal 53 is attached to the back portion 50 of the tubular member 46, and the tubular member 46 is detachable from the back plate 58 of the attachment member 54 by the sheet metal 53 and the magnet 52.

  The lid member 48 opens and closes the lower end portion of the cylindrical member 46, has a flat plate shape, and can be tilted so that the top end thereof is centered on the tilting fulcrum 60 and the upper surface is lowered toward the payout port 28. The mounting bracket 56 is attached to the back end.

  The block member 62 determines the tilt of the lid member 48, and is composed of a plurality of, for example, eight block members 62 stacked. As shown in FIG. 2, the block member 62 is placed on the fixed table 24 in the stacked state. The lower end portion of the cylindrical member 46 is closed by the lid member 48 by supporting the lower surface of the lid member 48 by the block member 62 at the upper end.

  In this state, the prize 44 accommodated in the cylindrical member 46 does not fall, and the accommodation state is maintained, and the display effect can be enhanced.

  When the prize 16 on the fixed table 24 is pushed by the slide table 30 and hits the block material 62, the block material 62 is pushed by the prize 16 and moves to the payout side, rotates, or gradually changes its shape. The lid member 48 is kept in a substantially horizontal state while being collapsed.

  In this case, even if the block material 62 is pushed in the same way by the prize 16, the block material 62 rotates or shifts in a different way of bending, so that it shows a completely different state, while enjoying the thrill feeling due to the change of the block material 62. You can play, and you can be interested in the next play.

  Furthermore, the block material 62 is placed in a directly facing state as shown in FIG. 6, and the payout rate is increased by increasing the area of the prize 44, or the block material 62 is placed obliquely as shown in FIG. Reduce the payout rate by reducing the area hit by the prize 44, or, as shown in FIG. 8, the block materials 62 are alternately stacked in an oblique state and a facing state to produce an effect that is likely to collapse. It is also possible.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4, when the block material 62 eventually collapses or falls from the fixed table 30, the support of the lid member 48 by the block material 62 is released, and the lid member 48 and the auxiliary lid member 68 are self-weighted. As a result, the payout port 28 is tilted so as to be lowered, the lower end of the cylindrical member 46 is opened, and the prize 44 inside is discharged to the payout port 28.

  In this way, the lid member 48 is maintained in a substantially horizontal state until immediately before paying out, and is not gradually tilted, so that the prize 44 is not broken in the middle and a high display effect is obtained.

  Further, each block member 62 is connected so as not to be completely separated by a string member 64 connected to the mounting member 54 side which is a fixed portion, so that it will not be paid out to the payout port 28 when it falls down. Yes.

  The string member 64 is a restricting member that restricts the relative movement between the upper block member 62 and the prize storage means 40.

  As the restriction member, for example, a protrusion may be provided on the upper surface of the upper block member 62 and a recess may be provided on the lower end of the lid member 48.

  Further, the string member 64 is connected to the block member 62 through the lid member 48, and by pulling a handle 66 provided on the string member 64, the string member 64 returns the block member 62 from the collapsed state to the stacked state. The lid member 48 is also used as a returning means for returning to the horizontal state, and the returning operation is facilitated.

  More specifically, each block member 62 is provided with a through hole, and the string member 64 is passed through the through hole.

  Further, the block member 62 at the bottom is provided with a retaining member 65 so that the string member 64 does not come off.

  The string member 64 has a predetermined length that is somewhat longer than the height at which the block members 62 are stacked.

  Therefore, each block member 62 can move relatively on the fixed table 24.

  The string member 64 may be rubber or a spring.

  In addition, if it is avoided only that the block members 62 are separated apart, the block members 62 may be formed so as to be connected with different strings.

  Moreover, although the string member 64 is used in the present embodiment, it may not be used. In this case, the block material 62 may fall from the fixed table 24 to the payout outlet together with the prize 44. For example, if a box-type prize is used as the block material, the block material 62 can be dropped.

  In order to accommodate the prize 44 again in the cylinder member 46, the operation can be easily performed by opening the display dome 14, removing the cylinder member 46 from the back plate 58, and performing outside the display dome 14.

  After the prize is accommodated in the cylindrical member 46, it is reattached to the back plate 58 while pressing the auxiliary lid member 68, so that the prize inside is not dropped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the premium supply device 38 can use the lid member 48 as the premium storage means 40 itself by removing the back plate 58 and the cylindrical member 46 of the attachment member 54. Can be used by boxing the prize 44 on the lid member 48.

  In this embodiment, the lid member 48 is directly supported by the stacked block members 62. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the lid member 48 is not supported by the block members 62. The cover member 48 is provided with an urging means for maintaining a substantially horizontal state, and the block member 62 and the cover member 48 are connected to each other, so that the block member 62 is pushed by the prize 44 or collapses or falls from the fixed table 24. In this case, the lid member 48 can be pulled down and tilted by the weight of the block member 62 connected to the lid member 48.

  9 to 11 show other embodiments of the gift supply device.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the gift supply device 70 can be tilted at the back end of the mounting member 72 so that the tip on the back side is centered on the tilting fulcrum 74 and the upper surface is lowered toward the payout port 28. A flat material storage means 76 is attached, and a support rod 80 as a support means and a block material 98 having a string 96 connected to the support rod 80 are provided.

  The support rod 80 protrudes laterally from the front end of the prize storage means 76 and engages with an engagement hole 78 (see FIGS. 10 and 11) of the attachment member 72, so that the prize storage means 76 is in a substantially horizontal state. It comes to support.

  The support rod 80 is housed in the support rod housing portion 82 of the prize storage means 76 so as to be able to advance from the advance hole 84 and is urged in the retreat direction by the spring 86.

  Further, a stopper portion 88 is formed in the middle of the support rod 80 so as to protrude in a direction intersecting with the axial direction. As shown in FIG. A slide groove 90 that can be slid out is formed, and a locking groove 94 of the stopper portion 88 is formed in the front wall 92 continuously with the left end of the slide groove 90.

  A string 96 of the block material 98 is connected to the stopper portion 88.

  Therefore, when the front end of the prize storing means 76 is lifted up to a substantially horizontal state and the stopper portion 88 is moved to the left end of the slide groove 90 at that position, the tip end portion of the support rod 80 is engaged with the engagement hole 78. Then, when the stopper portion 88 is lifted along the locking groove 94, the stopper portion 88 engages with the locking groove 94 and the premium storage means 76 is supported in a substantially horizontal state.

  In this state, when the block material 98 placed on the fixed table 24 is pushed by the prize 44 and dropped from the fixed table 24, the string 96 rotates the stopper portion 88 to release the engagement with the locking groove 94. As a result, the support rod 80 is retracted by the urging force of the spring 86 and the engagement with the engagement hole 78 is released.

  When the support rod 80 is disengaged, the prize storing means 76 is tilted by its own weight and pays out the prize 44.

  In this case, the engagement of the support rod 80 can be released with a relatively small force, so that the prize 44 can be paid out without being affected by the weight of the prize 44.

  Further, since the block material 98 can be prevented from receiving the weight of the prize 44 directly, the block materials 98 can move more freely.

  In this embodiment, the prize storing means 76 is flat, but it is also possible to use a cylindrical member as in the above embodiment and to use the prize storing means 76 as a lid member for the cylindrical member.

  Further, it is possible to omit the support rod 80 in the present embodiment and to provide the prize storing means 76 with an urging means for maintaining a substantially horizontal state.

  Furthermore, the block member 98 in the present embodiment can be replaced with a plurality of block members in the embodiment.

  FIG.12 and FIG.13 is a schematic perspective view which shows the prize supply apparatus which concerns on other embodiment.

  FIG. 12 shows a type in which the prize storage means 100 tilts separately from the center to the left and right. A plurality of block members 62 are stacked and set in the lower part of the prize storage means 100, the prize storage means 100 is kept horizontal, and the prize 44 is held.

  When the block 62 is broken by being pushed by the moving prize from this state, the prize 44 that the prize storing means 100 holds separately on the left and right as shown in the drawing falls.

  The block material 62 may be paid out together with the prize 44, or may be connected to a part of the main body with a string or the like.

  FIG. 13 shows a type in which the prize storage means 102 does not tilt.

  The prize 44 is held in a state in which the hole 104 provided in the prize storage means 102 is closed by the bottom sheet 106.

  The bottom sheet 106 is connected to the block member 62 via a string 108.

  When the block material 62 is collapsed by being pushed by the moving gift from this state, the bottom sheet 106 is pulled by the block material 62 as shown in the figure, and the closed hole portion 104 appears and is held. Will fall.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified into various forms within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the prize supply device is applied to a prize acquisition game has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and the present invention can be used as a payout device for paying out medals.

It is a schematic perspective view of the prize acquisition game device using the prize supply device according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is an enlarged side view which shows the prize holding state of the prize supply apparatus of FIG. It is a front view of the premium supply apparatus of FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged side view showing a prize payout state of the prize supply device of FIG. 1. It is an enlarged side view which shows the state which removed the cylinder member and backplate of FIG.1 and FIG.2. It is a perspective view which shows the state which has arrange | positioned the block material in this Embodiment in the facing state. It is a perspective view which shows the state which has arrange | positioned the block material in this Embodiment in the diagonal state. It is a perspective view which shows the state which piled up the block material in this Embodiment alternately in the facing state and the diagonal state. It is a perspective view which shows the prize supply apparatus which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is the cross-sectional view which cut | disconnected the support rod accommodating part of FIG. 9 in the length direction. It is the longitudinal cross-sectional view which cut | disconnected the support rod accommodating part of FIG. 9 in the length direction. It is a schematic explanatory drawing of the prize supply apparatus which concerns on other embodiment. It is a schematic explanatory drawing of the prize supply apparatus which concerns on other embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

24 Fixed table 28 Discharge port 30 Slide table 38, 70 Premium supply device 40, 76, 100, 102 Premium storage means 44 Premium 46 Tube member 48 Lid member 60, 74 Tilt fulcrum 62, 98 Block material 64 String member 68 Auxiliary lid member 96 thong

Claims (7)

A prize supply device used in a game device that moves a premium on a table and drops it to a payout exit,
A prize storage means formed to be capable of holding a prize and allowing the prize to be dropped;
Supporting means for supporting the prize storage means in a prize holding state;
A plurality of block materials that can be stacked,
At least one of the plurality of block members is coupled to the support means;
The prize supply device, wherein the support means is released when the plurality of stacked block members are pushed by the prize on the table and collapsed or fall from the table. In claim 1 ,
The prize supply device, wherein a part or all of the prize storage means is formed to be tiltable and tilts when the support of the support means is released. A prize supply device used in a game device that moves a prize on a table and drops it to a payout exit,
A prize storage means that can hold a prize and is formed so that the prize can be dropped;
A plurality of block members stacked on a table and capable of maintaining the prize storage means in a substantially horizontal state;
The block material is formed such that opposing stacked mounting surfaces are flat and parallel to each other,
Wherein the plurality of block material piled on said platform is, when it is collapsed by being pressed by the prize on pedestal, the substantially horizontal state of the prize storage means is released, the prize is dropped from the premium storage means A prize supply device characterized by that. In any one of Claims 1-3 ,
A prize supply device comprising: a regulating member that regulates relative movement between at least the upper block material and the prize storing means when the plurality of block materials are stacked. In claim 4 ,
The prize supply device, wherein the regulating member is a string member that connects the prize storing means side and the at least upper block material. In claim 5 ,
The premium supply device, wherein the plurality of block members are connected by the string member so as not to be separated from each other. In claim 6 ,
The plurality of block members have through-holes therein, and are connected in a rosary-connected form by the string members passed through the through-holes, and the block material at the lower end further has a retaining member for the string members. A free gift supply device.

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