JP4707882B2 - Entrance device for pachinko machines - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pitching device for a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a winning ball detected by a ball detecting means is temporarily stopped by a ball stop guiding member, and symbol variation is started based on a detection signal of the ball detecting means. When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device, the ball stop guiding member operates to pass the stop-entered winning ball to the first ball exit path side, and is provided in the first ball exit path. On the other hand, the special game right state appears based on the detection signal of the winning device operating switch, and when the specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, the ball stopping guiding member displays the stopping winning ball. The present invention relates to a pitching device for a pachinko gaming machine that operates to pass to the two-ball path and discharges the winning ball to the back side of the machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, various types of third-class pachinko machines, also called “rights”, have been proposed and put into practice. This type 3 pachinko machine has a ball display device (ordinary electric accessory) with ball detecting means (design start switch), ball stop guidance member, winning device operating area, etc. Alternatively, a symbol display device for stopping display, a large winning device having a third type starting port, a big winning port, and the like are provided at a required position of the game board. The basic game form of such a third type pachinko gaming machine is that a game ball launched into the game board is inserted into the ball entry path of the entry device and detected by the symbol start switch. Based on this detection signal, the symbol display device starts the symbol combination variation, and when the symbol display device has a specific symbol combination, it is temporarily held by the ball stop guiding member. Further, the winning ball is guided to the winning device operating area, and a special gaming right state is set based on the detection signal of the winning apparatus operating switch provided in the area. Then, when this special gaming right state is reached, the winning ball of the large winning device is opened by winning a game ball to the third type starting port. Then, the special game right state (hit state) continues until 16 game balls are won at the type 3 starting port or until a new winning ball enters the winning device operating area. It is like that.
[0003]
That is, in the winning device, the winning ball detected by the symbol start switch is temporarily stopped and held by the ball stop guiding member, and in the winning ball stopping state, the symbol combination of the symbol display device is changed. When a specific symbol combination is established on the symbol display device, the winning ball held by the ball stop guiding member is made to pass out to the winning device operating area (first ball exit path) side and the special game right state To appear. In addition, when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, the winning ball held by the ball stop guiding member is passed to the side of another ball passing area (second ball passing route). It is supposed to be put out.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional ball entry device, the winning device operation switch is only provided in the first ball passageway, so that the game ball to be passed from the ball stop guiding member to the first ball passageway side. Although it was possible to confirm the passage, since the ball detecting means such as a switch is not provided in the second ball passage, a game ball is passed from the ball stop guiding member to the second ball passage. It was impossible to confirm the traffic. For this reason, based on the combination result of the symbols on the symbol display device, it is not possible to accurately determine whether or not the ball stop guiding member operates properly and the stop-winning winning ball is appropriately passed. The problem was inherent. For example, when a particular symbol combination is established on the symbol display device, the stopped winning ball is improperly passed to the second ball path, or when a particular symbol combination is not established on the symbol display device When a ball has not been properly passed to the second ball exit path, it is impossible to suitably determine this when a winning ball exit error occurs due to an abnormality in the entrance device.
[0005]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been proposed in order to suitably solve the above-described problems, and the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball stop guiding member is a first ball exit path based on the result of combination of symbols in the symbol display device. Alternatively, it is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine entry device that detects whether or not the vehicle has properly passed through the second ball exit path, and that can be suitably determined when an exit error occurs. To do.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended object, the present invention temporarily stops the winning ball detected by the first ball detecting means by the ball stop guiding member, and based on the detection signal of the ball detecting means. When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device that has started to fluctuate, the ball stop guiding member operates so as to pass the stop-entered winning ball to the first ball passing path side, and the first ball passing The special game right state appears based on the detection signal of the second ball detection means provided on the departure path, and when the specific symbol combination is not established on the symbol display device, the ball stop guiding member is stopped. In the entrance device of the pachinko gaming machine which operates to pass the winning ball to the second ball exit path side and discharges the winning ball to the back side of the machine,
  A third ball detecting means is provided at a required position of the second ball exit path so that the stop winning ball passed from the ball stop guiding member to the second ball exit path can be confirmed.,
  When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device, if the second ball detection means does not output a detection signal or the third ball detection means outputs a detection signal, this is won. It was configured so that it could be judged as a ball passing error.It is characterized by that.
  Similarly, in order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, another invention is to temporarily stop the winning ball detected by the first ball detecting means with the ball stop guiding member and use the detection signal of the ball detecting means as a detection signal. When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device that has started symbol variation based on this, the ball stop guiding member operates to pass the stop winning winning ball to the first ball exit path side, The special game right state appears on the basis of the detection signal of the second ball detection means provided on the one-ball passage, and when the specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, the ball stop guidance In the entrance device of the pachinko gaming machine in which the member operates to pass the stopped winning ball to the second ball exit path side and discharges the winning ball to the back side of the machine,
  A third ball detecting means is provided at a required position of the second ball exit path, and configured to be able to confirm the exit of the stopped winning ball passed from the ball stop guiding member to the second ball exit path;
  When a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, if the third sphere detection means does not output a detection signal, or if the second sphere detection means outputs a detection signal, Is characterized in that it can be determined as a winning ball passing error.
  Similarly, in order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, another invention is to temporarily stop the winning ball detected by the first ball detecting means with the ball stop guiding member, and to detect the detection signal of the ball detecting means. When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device that has started symbol variation based on the above, the ball stop guiding member operates to pass the stop winning ball to the first ball exit path side, When the special game right state appears based on the detection signal of the second ball detecting means provided in the first ball passage, while the specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, the ball stop In the entrance device of the pachinko gaming machine in which the guide member operates to pass the stationary winning ball to the second ball exit path side and discharges the winning ball to the back side of the machine,
  A third ball detecting means is provided at a required position of the second ball exit path, and configured to be able to confirm the exit of the stopped winning ball passed from the ball stop guiding member to the second ball exit path;
  If a detection signal is output from the second ball detection means or the third ball detection means when the symbol display device is not operating or when the device is operating and the symbol fluctuates, this is selected as a prize. It is characterized in that it can be determined as a ball passing error.
[0007]
[Action]
The combination of symbols in the symbol display device is provided by arranging the second ball detecting means in the first ball exit path, which is the winning device operating area, and the third ball detecting means in the second ball exit path. Based on the result, it is possible to accurately detect whether or not the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball stop guiding member has been properly passed to the first ball exit route or the second ball exit route, so that an abnormality or trouble of the entrance device can be detected. It is possible to suitably determine a winning ball passing error due to, for example. For example, when a specific symbol combination is established on the symbol display device, whether or not the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball stop guiding member has been properly passed to the first ball exit path which is the winning device operating area And the occurrence of a winning ball passing error can be determined, and when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball stop guiding member is It is possible to determine whether or not a winning ball passing error has occurred by detecting whether or not the passing has been properly made. In addition, when the symbol display device is not operating or when the device is operating and the symbol is changing, a game ball is passed to the first ball passing route or the second ball passing route, It is possible to determine the occurrence of a winning ball passing error.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, a ball entrance device of the pachinko game machine according to the present invention, by way of preferred embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the entrance device of the present embodiment is configured on the premise of a gaming mode defined as a third type pachinko gaming machine, and is intended to reveal a special gaming right state in the pachinko gaming in the gaming machine.
[0009]
(About game board)
First, the game board A of the pachinko gaming machine schematically shown in FIG. 6 will be described in brief. In the game board A, in the game area 11 defined in the substantially circular guide rail 10 attached to the front surface thereof. In the approximate center, a ball entry device (ordinary electric accessory) B of the present embodiment is arranged, and a symbol display device C for changing the combination of three rows of symbols is arranged below the ball entry device B. Yes. A third type starting port D is disposed on the right side of the game area 11, and a large winning device E having a horizontally long large winning port 84 is disposed below the third type starting port D. ing. Further, an opening / closing operation winning opening F having a function of operating the opening / closing mechanism 45 provided in the ball entrance device B is provided in the center of the left side of the game area 11. Is usually provided with a winning opening G. Reference numeral 12 is illuminations rotator with a built-in lamp in the drawing, reference numeral 13 is normally rotating member, reference numeral 14 is out port, numeral 15 is a illuminations tool.
[0010]
(About the schematic structure of the entrance device)
As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the ball entry device B of the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main body 20 that is mounted and set on the game board A to form a ball entry / exit path portion 26 for a winning ball (safe ball). Various mechanisms for controlling the manner in which the winning balls are inserted and the manner in which the winning balls are passed are arranged at the required positions of the main body 20. In other words, an opening / closing mechanism 45 for changing the game ball winning area 30a to be wide or narrow is disposed above the ball passing path section 26, and below the ball passing path section 26, a winning ball is placed. a first ball through Detchi 37 or spheres retention guide mechanism 55 that exits through by distributing the second ball through Detchi 38 is disposed. In addition, a ball entry restricting mechanism 65 for restricting the entry of a winning ball to the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 side is disposed at a substantially central portion of the ball entry / exit route portion 26. On the right side of the entrance / exit route portion 26, a ball entry delay mechanism 70 is provided that guides entry of continuously received prize balls with an appropriate time difference.
[0011]
(About the main unit)
The main body 20 is a saddle type of a composite assembly type as a main body of the ball entry device B. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the main body 20 is appropriately formed in a design shape and directly screwed into the game board A. A front frame portion 22 that is formed on the front surface side of the mounting plate portion 21 with the fixed mounting plate portion 21 as a center and substantially defines the ball passage path portion 26, and a rear surface of the mounting plate portion 21. and it is configured to back plate 24 which is mounted part such as various members and parts constituting the respective mechanisms are formed in the side from the rear frame portion 23 for screw fixing. A front decorative plate 25 that covers and covers the ball entrance / exit path portion 26 and has an appropriate color or illustration attached thereto is detachably fixed to the front surface of the front frame portion 22 with screws.
[0012]
(Ball entry / exit route)
The ball passage path portion 26 defined by the mounting plate portion 21, the front frame portion 22 and the front decorative plate 25 of the main body 20 is a winning ball detection switch 29 mounted at the upper center of the front frame portion 22. And the ball entrance 27 defined in the upper region with the upper and lower approximate centers as the boundary, and the ball exit defined in the lower region. Part 28. The winning ball detection switch 29 detects all winning balls that are inserted into the ball passing and exiting path portion 26, and based on a detection signal for each winning ball, a predetermined number (for example, 15) ) Prize balls are paid out to the ball tray.
[0013]
A first ball passage which is formed on the right side of the front of FIG. 2 and bends and extends into a substantially U-shape by a guide wall 31 integrally formed with the mounting plate portion 21. A road (ball passage) 32 and a second ball passage 33 defined on the left side of the front and extending in a substantially inverted L shape are formed. Of these, the first ball entry path 32 is a normal ball processing path for the winning balls that have entered from the ball entry device winning opening 30, and a ball entry delay mechanism, which will be described later, is intermediate the first ball entry path 32. 70 is provided, and a symbol start gate 35 serving as a ball inlet to the ball outlet / outlet portion 28 is opened on a wall portion on the downstream side of the first ball passage 32. The second ball entry path 33 is an emergency ball processing path for bypassing the next entry prize ball when a plurality of preceding prize balls exist in the first ball entry path 32. The function of preventing clogging of the balls in the first ball passageway 32 is exhibited. The first ball passage 32 and the second ball passage 33 merge with each other on the downstream side (substantially the left center of the ball passage passage portion 26) and are provided at the left center of the mounting plate portion 21. A winning ball that communicates with the ball outlet processing port 34, and (1) a winning ball that has been passed through the first ball passageway 32 but is restricted from passing into the ball outlet 28, (2) second The winning ball that has been passed to the ball access path 33 is discharged to the back side of the game board A through the ball passing processing port 34 as a so-called ordinary winning ball.
[0014]
On the other hand, the ball outlet 28 is formed in a ball introduction path 36 extending downward from the symbol start gate 35 and a lower right portion of the ball outlet 28 and is referred to as a “winning device operating region”. A one-ball passage 37 and a second ball-passage 38 formed at the lower left portion of the ball passage 28 and referred to as a “ball (stopped ball) discharge area”. And on the exit side of the ball introduction path 36 and the entrance side of the first ball exit path 37 and the second ball exit path 38, ball distributing bodies 56 as ball stop guiding members in the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 are provided. The winning balls that have been inserted into the ball introduction path 36 by the ball distribution body 56 are divided into the first ball outlet path 37 or the second ball outlet path 38. Further, a symbol start switch (first sphere detecting means) 39 as a sphere detecting means is disposed in the middle of the sphere introduction path 36, and a winning device operating switch (second sphere detecting means) is provided in the first sphere outlet path 37. with 40 is disposed, spherical discharge confirmation switch (third ball detecting means) 41 is disposed on the second ball through Detchi 38.
[0015]
Among these, the symbol start switch 39 has a function that triggers the symbol variation start of the symbol display device C and a function that triggers the operation of a ball entry restriction mechanism 55 described later. When it is detected that a winning ball passed from the ball entry path 32 to the ball introduction path 36 through the symbol start gate 35 is detected, a main board as a control board for comprehensively controlling the game machine. 90 is output. As a result, the main board 90 outputs a predetermined command signal to the symbol control board 91 for controlling the symbol display device C, while exciting the restriction solenoid (electromagnetic solenoid) 68 in the ball entry restriction mechanism 65 (see FIG. 7).
[0016]
The winning device operation switch 40 has a function that triggers the appearance of a special gaming right state, and when a specific symbol combination (hit) is established in the symbol display device C, the operation is controlled based on this. When it is detected that the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball sorting body 56 of the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 is passed through the first ball passing path 37, the detection signal is sent to the main substrate 90. It is designed to output. Thereby, in the main board 90, in order to reveal the special gaming right state, the large winning device 84 is opened by controlling the excitation of the winning device solenoid 86 in the large winning device E (FIG. 7).
[0017]
Further, the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 is configured so that when a symbol combination (disconnection) other than a specific one is established in the symbol display device C, the ball sorting body of the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 that is controlled based on the combination. 56 temporarily stopping to have winning ball is used to detect that it has been correctly passing out to the second ball through Detchi 38. In addition, the winning device operating switch 40 is disposed in the first ball passage 37, and the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 is newly disposed in the second ball passage 38. As described later, The winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball sorting body 56 of the guiding mechanism 55 is appropriately passed to the first ball exit path 37 or the second ball exit path 38 based on the symbol combination result in the symbol display device C. The main substrate 90 can suitably determine this when a passing-out error occurs.
[0018]
When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device C, and the winning device operation switch 40 detects a winning ball while the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 operates properly, this detection signal Based on the status of special gaming rights will appear. In this special game right state, when a predetermined time (for example, 9.5 seconds) has elapsed from the time when a winning ball is generated at the type 3 start opening D, (2) a predetermined number (( When 10 winning balls are generated, the large winning opening 84 of the large winning device E is opened until any one of the conditions is satisfied. The opening operation of the large winning opening 84 in the large winning device E is as follows. (1) When a total of 16 winning balls are generated at the third type start opening D in the special gaming rights state, When a new winning ball is passed through the first ball passing path 37 in the device B and detected by the winning device operation switch 40, the process continues until any one of the conditions is satisfied.
[0019]
(Opening / closing mechanism)
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the opening / closing mechanism 45 disposed on the upper portion of the main body 20 is formed in a symmetrical structure and shape and disposed on both the left and right sides of the winning ball detection switch 29. The blade members 46 are controlled by a crank member 47 disposed on the inner upper side of the rear frame portion 23 of the main body 20 and an opening / closing solenoid 48 fixed to the back plate 24. . Each of the blade members 46, 46 is pivotally supported by support shafts 49, 49 integrally formed on the back surface of the front decorative plate 25 at left and right required intervals, and is pivotally supported by the support shaft 49. The connecting rod 46a is formed in a so-called flap shape that is gradually thinned upward from the base portion and curved in a direction close to each other, and is formed extending horizontally from the back surface of the base portion to the rear side. 47 is connected. The crank member 47 is pivotally supported by a crank pin 50 installed horizontally with respect to the rear frame portion 23, and has a concave shape in which the tip of the connecting rod 46a of each blade member 46 enters and engages. First connecting portions 47a, 47a and a second connecting portion 47b to which a flange 48b provided on the rod 48a of the opening / closing solenoid 48 is engaged and connected.
[0020]
The open / close solenoid 48 is in a state where the rod 48a is moved forward by the biasing force of the spring 48c attached to the rod 48a in the non-excited state, and in the excited state, the rod 48a is moved back against the biasing force of the spring 48c. It becomes like this. When the open / close solenoid 48 detects the game ball as a winning ball when the open / close operation port switch 16 disposed in the winning port F detects that the game ball has entered the open / close operation winning hole F, Excitation control is performed based on the control signal from the main board 90 that has received the detection signal. As will be described later, for example, the excitation control is performed for 0.3 seconds in the normal gaming state (FIG. 14), and in the probability variation gaming state. Then, excitation control is performed for 3 seconds (FIG. 15).
[0021]
In the open / close mechanism 45 configured in this manner, in the normal state in which the open / close solenoid 48 is in a non-excited state (FIG. 3), the blade members 46 and 46 have their tip portions 46b and 46b close to each other. It is held at one position (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2), and the winning area 30a is narrowed to such an extent that the gaming ball can barely pass through, thereby reducing the winning probability of the gaming ball. On the other hand, when the opening / closing solenoid 48 is controlled to be excited based on a control signal from the main board 90 (FIG. 4), the crank member 47 rotates clockwise in FIG. 4 in accordance with the backward displacement of the rod 48a. Each of the blade members 46, 46 is displaced to a second position where the tip portions 46b, 46b are separated from each other (shown by a solid line in FIG. 2), and the winning area 30a is greatly widened (about three times the normal). The game ball winning probability is greatly improved.
[0022]
(Ball stop guidance mechanism)
As described above, the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 temporarily receives a winning ball that has been inserted into the ball introduction path 36 via the symbol start gate 35 during the symbol combination variation of the symbol display device C. While stopping and holding, based on the symbol combination result of the symbol display device C, the winning ball is distributed to the first ball passage 37 or the second ball passage 38 and dividedly sent out. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 5, the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 is configured such that a cylindrical ball distribution body 56 having a ball housing portion 57 is placed on the mounting plate portion 21 and the back plate 24 via a sleeve. The ball distribution body 56 is fixed to the front end side of the rotation pin 58 that is rotatably supported by the rotation of the ball induction motor 59 connected to the rear end side of the rotation pin 58. It can be rotated in both directions and counterclockwise. The ball induction motor 59 is fixed to a motor base 60 that is fixed to the back plate 24 at a required interval.
[0023]
A disc-shaped sensor plate 61 having a light transmitting slit 62 provided on the outer end wall portion 61a is disposed between the rear end of the rotary pin 58 and the drive shaft of the ball induction motor 59. A motor 61 and the rotating pin 58 are connected to rotate 61 synchronously. The outer end wall portion 61 a of the sensor plate 61 faces the detection portion of the photosensor 64 as an in-situ switch provided on the sensor substrate 63 fixed to the motor base 60, and rotates with the ball guide motor 59. When the translucent slit 62 of the sensor plate 61 reaches the detection section, the photo sensor 64 detects this. That is, when the translucent slit 62 arrives at the detection unit of the photosensor 64, the sphere accommodating portion 57 of the ball allocating body 56 is aligned with the sphere introduction path 36, and this state is the ball stop. The origin position of the guide mechanism 55 is set.
[0024]
In the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 configured as described above, the ball sorting body 56 is controlled so that the ball receiving portion 57 is aligned with the ball introducing path 36 when the ball guiding motor 59 is not energized. Therefore, the game ball detected by the symbol start switch 39 through the ball introduction path 36 is allowed to be received in the ball housing portion 57. On the other hand, when a specific symbol combination (big hit) is established in the symbol display device C, the ball guiding motor 59 is controlled to rotate in the reverse direction so that the ball distributing body 56 is rotated clockwise in FIG. rotate, spherical accommodating portion 57 a winning ball held in the ball housing portion 57 causes out through to the first ball through Detchi 37 matching the first. Further, when a symbol combination other than specific (disengagement) is established in the symbol display device C, the ball guiding motor 59 is controlled to rotate in the forward direction so that the ball distributing body 56 is counterclockwise as shown in FIG. The winning ball held in the ball housing portion 57 is caused to pass through the second ball outlet path 38 that the ball housing portion 57 aligns first. Even if the ball induction motor 59 is controlled to rotate in either the forward or reverse direction, the light transmitting slit 62 of the sensor plate 61 that has been rotated synchronously with the ball sorter 56 is detected by the photosensor 64. It stops at the origin position where the photosensor 64 detects that it has arrived at the section. When the main board 90 receives the detection signal from the photosensor 64, the symbol combination game using the winning ball is ended.
[0025]
(Ball Access Restriction Organization)
The ball entry restricting mechanism 65 restricts the winning balls that have entered the first ball entry path 32 from being introduced into the ball introduction path 36 of the ball entry / exit section 28, and the ball introduction It functions to adjust so that only one winning ball is always passed through the path 36. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the ball passage restricting mechanism 65 has a ball restricting piece 67 at a portion adjacent to the symbol start gate 35 through an insertion hole 21 a provided in the mounting plate portion 21. An approximately L-shaped restricting body (spherical passage restricting member) 66 is provided, and the restricting body 66 is fixed to a flange 68b provided at the tip of a rod 68a of a restricting solenoid 68 fixed to the back plate 24. The position of the restricting body 66 is controlled by a solenoid 68. The regulation solenoid 68 is controlled such that the rod 68a is retracted by the biasing force of the spring 68c in the non-excited state, and the rod 68a moves forward against the biasing force of the spring 68c in the excited state. The regulation solenoid 68 is always in a non-excited state as shown in FIG. 14, and is excited and controlled by the main board 90 when the symbol start switch 39 detects the passing of a winning ball, and the photosensor 64 detection signal becomes entered into the main substrate 90 as a sphere induction motor 59 is returned to a non-excited state at the same time to stop the control of.
[0026]
The thus configured ball entry restriction mechanism 65 is held at the first position where the ball restriction piece 67 of the restriction body 66 is retracted from the symbol start gate 35 when the restriction solenoid 68 is in a non-excited state ( 3), the winning ball that is inserted through the first ball passage 32 is allowed to enter the ball introduction passage 36 through the symbol start gate 35. On the other hand, when the restricting solenoid 68 is controlled to be excited based on a control signal from the main board 90, the restricting body 66 that has advanced in accordance with the forward displacement of the rod 68a has the ball restricting piece 67 extending to the symbol start gate 35. It is held at the second position facing it (FIG. 4), and it restricts the winning ball that is passed through the first ball passageway 32 from entering the ball introduction passage 36 via the symbol start gate 35. It becomes like this. That is, in the state where the restricting body 66 is held at the second position, the ball restricting piece 67 forms a part of the first ball passageway 32, so that the first ball passageway 32 is entered. The inserted winning balls are guided to the ball outlet processing port 34 communicating with the inlet path 32 and discharged to the back side of the game board A as described above. As shown in FIG. 4, the ball restricting piece 67 has the restricting body 66 in the second position assuming that the front and rear opening width of the symbol start gate 35 is approximately one pachinko ball (winning ball). If the length is set to extend at least approximately half of the opening area of the symbol start gate 35 in the state of arriving at, the winning ball is restricted from passing to the ball introduction path 36 side, It does not get caught in the opening part of the symbol start gate 35.
[0027]
(Ball passage delay mechanism)
As described above, for example, when a plurality of winning balls are continuously passed through the first ball passing path 32, the ball passing delay mechanism 70 is configured so that each winning ball is inserted into the symbol start gate with an appropriate time difference. towards 35 was issued through functions to prevent the arriving continuous these winning ball is to figure pattern start gate 35. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the ball insertion delay mechanism 70 is pivotally supported by a support pin 74 installed between the mounting plate portion 21 and the front decorative plate 25 so as to be swingable. The ball feeding body 71 is mainly composed of a swinging ball feeding body (ball passing delay member) 71 having a recessed ball receiving portion 72 and an embedded balance weight 73, and the presence or absence of a winning ball with respect to the ball receiving portion 72. Based on the change in posture, it is possible to appropriately give a time difference to the insertion of the winning ball. That is, when the winning ball is not accommodated in the ball receiving portion 72, the ball feeder 71 is rotated and displaced in the state shown in FIG. 8 due to the weight of the balance weight 73 and arrives on the guide wall 31. This is the first position where the winning ball can be received by the ball receiving portion 72. Further, when one winning ball is received in the ball receiving portion 72 at the first position, the balance is lost due to the weight of the winning ball, and the ball receiving portion 72 is rotated and displaced to the state shown in FIGS. The winning ball accommodated in the portion 72 is the second position where the winning ball can be passed toward the symbol starting gate 35.
[0028]
Further, when the ball feeder 71 is displaced to the second position, the ball receiving surface 75 of the ball feeder 71 comes to face the end of the guide wall 31, and the next winning ball that is continuously inserted is The ball is temporarily stopped in contact with the ball receiving surface 75. That is, for example, when two winning balls are continuously passed, the ball feeder 71 swings from the first position to the second position after receiving the preceding winning ball in the ball receiving portion 72, and the preceding game When the ball swings from the second position to the first position after passing through the ball, the next winning ball can be received in the ball receiving portion 72. In addition, the difference in the passing time of the next winning ball by the ball feeder 71 is determined by at least the preceding winning ball being detected by the symbol start switch 39, whereby the restricting body 66 is displaced to the second position, and then the next winning ball is received. Is preferably set to such an extent that it is allowed to enter toward the symbol start gate 35.
[0029]
(Judgment of occurrence of traffic error)
In the ball entry device 25 according to the embodiment, as described above, the winning device operation switch 40 is disposed in the first ball passageway 37 and the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 is newly provided in the second ball passageway 38. As a result, the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball sorting body 56 of the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 is changed to the first ball passing path 37 or the second ball passing on the basis of the symbol combination result in the symbol display device C. It can be detected whether or not the vehicle has been properly routed to the exit path 38. Accordingly, occurrence of a winning ball passing error on the main board 90 is determined based on the detection states of the symbol start switch 39, the winning device operating switch 40, and the ball discharge confirmation switch 41. Then, based on FIG.16 and FIG.17, it demonstrates concretely about the detection at the time of the occurrence of a traffic error.
[0030]
First, when a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device C, as described above, the winning device actuating switch 40 is turned on during the rotation of the ball distributing body 56 of the ball stop guiding mechanism 55. It is normal passing to detect a winning ball and output the detection signal. However, when the winning device operating switch 40 does not detect a winning ball during the rotation of the ball distribution body 56 (ball stop guiding mechanism 55) (FIG. 16A), the winning ball is the first winning ball. Since the ball has not been normally passed to the ball passing path 37, the main board 90 can determine whether or not a winning ball passing error has occurred at the same time that the ball sorter 56 is stopped. On the other hand, when the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 detects a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball distributing body 56 (ball stop guiding mechanism 55) (FIG. 16B), the winning ball is passed through the second ball passing ball. Since it is passed to the exit path 38 (the winning ball is not passed to the first ball exit path 37), the main board 90 receives the winning signal simultaneously with the detection signal of the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 being output. It is possible to determine the occurrence of a ball passing error.
[0031]
On the other hand, when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device C, as described above, the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 is in operation during the rotation of the ball distributing body 56 of the ball stop guiding mechanism 55. It is normal passing that detects the winning ball and outputs the detection signal. However, when the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 does not detect a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball distribution body 56 (ball stop guiding mechanism 55) (FIG. 17A), the winning ball is the second winning ball. Since the ball does not normally pass through the ball passing path 38, the main board 90 can determine whether or not a winning ball passing error has occurred simultaneously with the stop of the ball sorting body 56. Further, when the winning device operating switch 40 detects a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball distribution body 56 (the ball stop guiding mechanism 55) (FIG. 17B), the winning ball is passed through the first ball pass. Since it has been passed to the exit path 37 (the winning ball will not be passed to the second ball exit path 38), the main board 90 outputs the detection signal of the winning device operation switch 40 and at the same time the winning prize is received. It is possible to determine the occurrence of a ball passing error.
[0032]
Further, when the symbol display device C is not operating, or when the symbol display device C is activated and the symbol fluctuates, either the winning device operation switch 40 or the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 detects If outputting the signal, since malfunction of the sphere stationary guide mechanism 55 is responsible, it can be determined in the main substrate 90 so as Tsude error.
[0033]
(Notification of traffic error)
On the other hand, when a winning ball passing error occurs in the pitching device 25, the passing error is notified by using the error notifying means H controlled by the main board 90. . As shown in FIG. 6, the error notification means H is arranged on the front upper portion of the display window frame 79 in the symbol display device C, and a total of four notifications are individually controlled to be turned on / off by the main board 90. The lamp (for example, LED lamp) 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d is comprised. Each of the notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d is controlled to be turned off when the winning ball is accurately passed (normally), and when the above-described occurrence of each passing error is determined, the error content is determined. By individually controlling the lighting according to the error notification, error notification corresponding to each passing error is performed. Therefore, the manner of error notification by the error notification means H will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
[0034]
First, when a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device C, the winning device operation switch 40 does not detect a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball sorting body 56 (ball stop guiding mechanism 55). In this case, as shown in FIG. 18A, control is performed so that only one notification lamp 78d located at the right end of the error notification means H is lit. Further, when the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 detects a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball sorting body 56 (ball stop guidance mechanism 55), as shown in FIG. Two notification lamps 78c and 78d located on the right side are controlled to be turned on simultaneously. Note that the error notification timing by the error notification means H is executed simultaneously with the determination of the passing error, and if the winning device operation switch 40 does not detect a winning ball, the ball sorting body in the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 is detected. 56 is a time of operation stop of, when the ball discharging confirmation switch 41 detects a winning ball is at the time of detection of the switch 41.
[0035]
In addition, when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device C, the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 detects a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball sorting body 56 (ball stop guiding mechanism 55). If not, control is performed so that only one notification lamp 78a located at the left end of the error notification means H is lit as shown in FIG. Further, in the case where the winning device operation switch 40 detects a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball distributing body 56 (the ball stop guiding mechanism 55), as shown in FIG. Two notification lamps 78a and 78b located on the left side are controlled to be turned on simultaneously. The error notification timing by the error notification means H is executed simultaneously with the determination of the passing error, and when the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 does not detect a winning ball, the ball sorting body in the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 56 is a time of operation stop of, when the winning device operated switch 40 detects a winning ball is at the time of detection of the switch 40.
[0036]
Further, when the symbol display device C is not operating, or when the symbol display device C is activated and the symbol fluctuates, either the winning device operation switch 40 or the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 detects When a signal is output, the main board 90 determines that a passing error has occurred, while the error notification means H is controlled so that all of the four notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d are lit simultaneously. It is like that.
[0037]
The symbol display device C is activated again when the next row winning ball is detected by the symbol start switch 39 when any of the aforementioned passing errors is determined and reported. When the correct (normal) next-place winning ball passing process is performed in accordance with the symbol combination result on the symbol display device C (the winning device operation switch 40 when a specific symbol combination is established). Output a detection signal, and if a specific symbol combination is not established, the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 outputs a detection signal), the determination of the passing-out error and the error notification state are automatically canceled. ing. Accordingly, the notification lamps that have been lit are controlled to be turned off, and all the notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, and 78d are turned off. Note that by pressing a reset button (not shown) installed on the back side of the gaming machine or the like, the notification error determination and the error notification may be canceled and all the notification lamps that are lit may be turned off. .
[0038]
(Design display device)
The symbol display device C includes a liquid crystal type symbol display unit 80 that is currently widely used. The symbol control device 91 that receives a command signal transmitted from the main substrate 90 causes the symbol display device C to Symbol variation control and symbol stop control are performed in three columns including a column, a middle column, and a right column. That is, from the main board 90 to the symbol control board 91, (1) variation pattern designation command, (2) left column symbol designation command, (3) middle column symbol designation command, (4) right column symbol designation command, (5) All symbol stop commands and the like are transmitted in a timely manner, and the symbol display device C is operated and controlled based on these command signals. And if the three rows of symbols, the left column, middle column, and right column, are in a specific combination, a so-called “big hit” is established, and if the combination is other than a specific, it is determined as “out”. The Further, a total of four notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d constituting the error notification means H are disposed above the front surface of the display window frame 79 as described above. The symbol display device may employ a rotating drum type or a rotating belt type in addition to the liquid crystal type of the embodiment. Further, since the error notification means H is installed in the display window frame 79 of the symbol display device C, the player and the hall manager can easily check.
[0039]
(Type 3 starting port)
The third type starting port D is composed of a third type starting port switch 17 for detecting the passage of the game ball and a rotating body 81 for guiding the game ball to the switch 17. The third-type starter switch 17 is a hitting operation by so-called “right-handed” when a specific symbol combination on the symbol display device C is established and a special game right state appears on the ball-entering device B. By detecting that a game ball has entered the third type starting opening D, the large winning opening 84 is opened in the large winning apparatus E, while the large winning opening 84 of the large winning apparatus E is generated. In the special game in which is opened, the right to continue the special game is generated by detecting the entry of the next game ball. The special game is terminated when, for example, 16 game balls are inserted into the third type starting port D. The rotating body 81 has an accommodating portion 81a for temporarily accommodating a winning ball, and is always in one direction (for example, counterclockwise) at a constant speed by the third type starting port motor 82 (FIG. 7). It is rotating, and rotates once in about 11 seconds.
[0040]
(Large winning device)
The large winning device E is exemplified by a so-called “attacker type”, and the door plate 85 for opening and closing the large winning port 84 is operated by a winning device solenoid 86 (FIG. 7), and the number of winning balls is counted. A count switch 87 is provided. For example, when ten game balls enter the big winning opening 84 as winning balls, the winning device solenoid 86 is excited and controlled so that the big winning opening 84 is temporarily closed by the door plate 85. It can be controlled.
[0041]
[Effect of the embodiment]
Next, regarding the operation of the ball entry device B of the embodiment configured as described above, including the game form of the third type pachinko machine by the game board A to which the ball entry device B is mounted, FIGS. A description will be given based on the explanatory diagram shown in the figure and the timing charts shown in FIGS.
[0042]
(initial state)
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment equipped with the game board A equipped with the ball entry device B, when power is supplied to the main board 90 via the power board 92, first, via the symbol control board 91. The symbol display device C is initialized. Also in the third type start hole D, the three start hole motor 82 is constant speed control, thereby continuously rotating the rotary member 81 at a constant speed. On the other hand, in the ball entry device B, the ball induction motor 59 is controlled to rotate in an appropriate direction, the origin position is detected by the photosensor 64 and the sensor plate 61, and the ball housing portion 57 of the ball distribution body 56 is introduced into the ball. Align with path 36. Note that the opening / closing solenoid 48 of the opening / closing mechanism 45, the restriction solenoid 68 of the ball entry restricting mechanism 65, and the winning device solenoid 86 of the large winning device E are all in a non-excited state. The members 46, 46 are held in the first position to narrow the winning area 30a, and the ball entry restriction mechanism 65 holds the restriction body 66 in the first position to open the symbol start gate 35, The big winning opening 84 is closed by the door plate 85. Each of the switches 16, 17, 29, 39, 40, and 41 is in a valid state that can be detected.
[0043]
(Pachinko game)
Then, if a ball-ball launching device (not shown) is operated to start a pachinko game and sequentially hit the game balls 11 into the game area 11 of the game board A, each game ball naturally falls within the game area 11. , A part of the ball enters any of the winning ports F, G, 30 and the third type starting port D to become a safe ball, while many other game balls finally pass through the out ball. To the back of the game board A. Among these, when a winning ball is generated at the normal winning opening G, G, the normal winning opening switch 18 installed at the winning opening G detects this and outputs a detection signal to the main board 90. The board 90 outputs a predetermined prize ball payout command to a prize ball payout device (not shown), and, for example, 15 prize balls are paid out for one winning ball.
[0044]
When a winning ball is generated at the opening / closing operation winning opening F, the opening / closing operation opening switch 16 detects this and outputs a detection signal to the main board 90. The main board 90 outputs a predetermined winning ball payout command. and outputs to the prize balls dispenser, not shown, to payout processing fifteen prize balls eg for one winning ball. Further, the main board 90 performs excitation control of the opening / closing solenoid 48 of the opening / closing mechanism 45 for a predetermined time, displaces the blade members 46, 46 to the second position, widens the winning area 30a, and generates a winning ball. Improve probability. The excitation control time of the open / close solenoid 48 is 0.3 seconds in the normal gaming state, and 3 seconds in the probability varying gaming state described later, and the probability of winning a winning ball is greatly improved in the probability varying gaming. .
[0045]
Regardless of the position of each blade member 46, 46 of the opening / closing mechanism 45, the game ball arrives through the game area 11 and reaches the winning device winning opening 30 through the winning area 30a, thereby generating a winning ball. In this case, the winning ball detection switch 29 detects this and outputs the detection signal to the main board 90, and the main board 90 outputs a predetermined prize ball payout command to a prize ball payout device (not shown), For example, 15 winning balls are paid out for one winning ball. The winning balls that have been inserted into the ball insertion / exit path portion 26 of the ball entry device B are basically passed through the guide wall 31 to the first ball entry path 32 to enter the ball entry delay mechanism 70. (FIG. 8), and after reaching the symbol start gate 35 after being delayed by the ball feeding body 71 of the ball passing delay mechanism 70 (FIG. 9). At this time, since the restriction of the ball passage restriction mechanism 65 is not restricted by the restricting body 66, the winning ball is introduced into the ball introduction path 36 via the symbol start gate 35 and the symbol start switch. 39 detects this and outputs a detection signal to the main board 90.
[0046]
As a result, the main board 90 first controls the symbol start switch 39 to the undetectable state (detection disabled state). In addition, the restricting solenoid 68 in the ball passage restricting mechanism 65 is excited to move the restricting body 66 to the second position, and the ball restricting piece 67 of the restricting body 66 faces the symbol start gate 35. Then, the next incoming winning ball that is inserted thereafter is restricted from entering the ball introduction path 36 (FIG. 4). Further, a predetermined command signal is transmitted to the symbol control board 91, and the symbol combination variation in the symbol display device C is started. The winning ball detected by the symbol start switch 39 is received in the ball housing portion 57 of the ball sorting body 56 in the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 and temporarily held in the ball housing portion 57.
[0047]
In accordance with a control signal from the symbol control board 91 based on a command signal from the main board 90, the symbol display device C performs symbol combination fluctuation based on a predetermined fluctuation pattern set in advance on the symbol control board 91. After that, the left column, the middle column, and the right column are sequentially stopped and a symbol combination display is made. Based on the symbol stop display result, the operation of the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 is controlled. That is, when a specific symbol combination (big hit) is established in the symbol display device C, the ball guiding motor 59 of the ball retention guiding mechanism 55 is reversely controlled to rotate the ball distributing body 56 clockwise, The winning ball is passed through the first ball exit path 37. In addition, when a symbol combination (disconnection) other than specific is established in the symbol display device C, the ball guiding motor 59 of the ball retention guiding mechanism 55 is controlled to rotate forward to rotate the ball sorting body 56 counterclockwise. The winning ball is caused to go out to the second ball exit path 38.
[0048]
Here, when a specific symbol combination (big hit) is established in the symbol display device C and the winning device operating switch 40 detects a winning ball passed to the first ball outlet path 37, a special gaming right state is obtained. Appears. When the special gaming right state is entered, the hitting operation is changed to so-called “right-handed” and the game ball is launched toward the third type starting port D. When a winning ball is generated and the type 3 start switch 17 detects this, if a predetermined time (for example, 9.5 seconds) elapses from this point, {circle around (2)} a predetermined number within the predetermined time When (for example, 10) winning balls are generated, the large winning opening 84 of the large winning device E is opened until any one of the conditions is satisfied. The opening operation of the large winning opening 84 in the large winning device E is as follows. (1) When a total of 16 winning balls are generated at the third type start opening D in the special gaming rights state, When a new winning ball is passed through the first ball passing path 37 in the device B and detected by the winning device operation switch 40, it continues until one of the conditions is satisfied.
[0049]
On the other hand, in the ball stop guiding mechanism 55 operated based on the symbol combination result in the symbol display device C, when the ball distributing body 56 makes one rotation by forward or reverse rotation of the ball guiding motor 59, the photo The sensor 64 detects the arrival of the light transmitting slit 62 of the sensor plate 61 and the origin position is detected, whereby the main board 90 stops driving the ball induction motor 59. Then, as shown in FIG. 14, the main board 90 that has received the detection signal of the photosensor 64 cancels the excitation control of the restriction solenoid 68 in the ball entry restriction mechanism 65, so that the restriction body 66 is in the first position. The ball restricting piece 67 is retracted from the symbol start gate 35 and the next winning ball that is inserted into the first ball entry path 32 is allowed to enter the ball introduction path 36 side. To come. On the other hand, the symbol starting switch 39 that has been controlled to be in an undetectable state (detection disabled state) is controlled to be in a detectable state (detection enabled state) to detect the next winning winning ball that has entered the ball introduction path 36 side. Is possible.
[0050]
As a result, the symbol combination changing process of the symbol display device C based on the preceding winning ball is completed, and when the winning ball passing process is completed according to the result, the return of the ball passing restriction mechanism 65 is restored. The symbol start switch 39 is returned to the detectable state. Then, the next winning winning ball that has passed through the ball passage delay mechanism 70 is allowed to enter the ball introduction path 36 via the symbol start gate 35 and has entered the ball introduction path 36. The next line winning ball is detected by the symbol start switch 39. Therefore, the symbol combination variation in the symbol display device C based on the next winning winning ball is started, and the required symbol combination game is executed.
[0051]
(When consecutive winning balls occur due to the probability variation game state)
Further, in the ball entering device B of the embodiment, when “big hit” accompanied by a probability variation appears as a symbol combination result in the symbol display device C, as described above, during the probability variation gaming state, When a game ball enters the opening / closing action winning opening F, the opening / closing solenoid 48 in the opening / closing mechanism 45 is excited and controlled for 3 seconds, and accordingly, the blade members 46, 46 of the opening / closing mechanism 45 are moved to the second position. And the winning area 30a is widened for 3 seconds, so that the probability of generating a winning ball is greatly improved. Therefore, in the probability variation gaming state, there is a possibility that a plurality of winning balls may continuously pass from the widened winning area 30a through the pitching apparatus winning opening 30, but in the pitching apparatus B of the embodiment, By providing the ball insertion delay mechanism 70, each winning ball can arrive at the symbol starting gate 35 side with an appropriate time difference.
[0052]
This will be described based on the timing charts shown in FIGS. 8 to 13 and FIG. 15. When the blade members 46 and 46 are opened for 3 seconds, for example, three winning balls (in the explanation) For convenience, when the first winning ball, the second winning ball, and the third winning ball) arrive in the winning device entrance 30 from the winning area 30a in order of entry, the first, second, and third winning balls are won. After being sequentially detected by the ball detection switch 29, the balls are sequentially inserted into the first ball passage way 32. Since the ball feeder 71 of the ball insertion delay mechanism 70 is held at the first position, the first winning ball is first accommodated in the ball receiver 72 of the ball feeder 71 (FIG. 8).
[0053]
When the first winning ball is accommodated in the ball receiving portion 72, the ball feeder 71 swings from the first position to the second position, so that the first winning ball comes out of the ball receiving portion 72 and is the symbol start gate. 35 side (FIG. 9). On the other hand, at this time, the second winning ball that has arrived at the side of the ball feeder 71 along the guide wall 31 is temporarily stopped in a state of being in contact with the ball receiving surface 75 of the ball feeder 71 and waiting. Become.
[0054]
When the release of the first winning ball is completed, the ball feeder 71 swings and returns from the second position to the first position. Therefore, when the ball feeder 71 reaches the first position, the second winning ball is a ball. It is accommodated in the receiving part 72. However, when the second winning ball is received in the ball receiving portion 72, the first winning ball is inserted into the ball introduction path 36 through the symbol starting gate 35 and detected by the symbol starting switch 39 ( 10 and 15).
[0055]
As described above, when the first winning ball is detected by the symbol start switch 39, at the same time, the regulating body 66 in the ball entry regulating mechanism 65 moves to the second position, and as shown in FIG. The restricting piece 67 faces the symbol start gate 35. However, at this time, the second winning ball is still in the state of being received in the ball receiving portion 72 of the ball feeder 71 which is swinging and moving from the first position to the second position again. 35 has not arrived.
[0056]
Therefore, when the ball feeder 71 arrives at the second position and the second winning ball is released from the ball receiving portion 72 of the ball feeder 71 (FIG. 11), the restricting body 66 moves to the second position. The ball restricting piece 67 has been moved to the symbol starting gate 35 and has been completed. On the other hand, when the second winning ball is released from the ball feeder 71, the first winning ball is already accommodated in the ball distribution body 56 ball accommodating portion 57 in the ball stop guiding mechanism 55. That is, in the first game ball and the second game ball that are inserted into the first ball passageway 32 at substantially the same time, the ball feeder 71 is reciprocally swung from the first position to the second position to the first position. Are respectively passed to the symbol start gate 35 side with a time difference required for.
[0057]
As a result, after the symbol start switch 39 is controlled to be undetectable and the restricting solenoid 68 of the ball entry restricting mechanism 65 is excited and the restricting body 66 is displaced to the second position, the second winning ball is Since it arrives at the symbol starting gate 35 where the ball restricting piece 67 is facing, it is not inserted into the ball introduction path 36 side. Therefore, after the first winning ball is detected by the symbol start switch 39 and the symbol combination variation by the symbol display device C is started, the second winning ball is passed through the symbol start gate 35 to the ball introduction 36. (There is a broken line in FIG. 15). The second winning ball is guided to the ball restricting piece 67 that constitutes a part of the wall portion of the first ball passing path 32 and is guided to the ball outlet processing port 34, and the ball passing process is performed. It is discharged to the back side of the game board A through the mouth 34 (FIG. 12).
[0058]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10, when the second winning ball is received in the ball receiving portion 72 of the ball feeder 71, the third winning ball is moved along the guide wall 31. It is coming to the foreground. However, the third winning ball can be accommodated in the ball receiving portion 72 of the ball feeding body 71 after the ball feeding body 71 reciprocally swings from the first position → the second position → the first position by the second winning ball. Allowed (FIG. 12), the ball feeder 71 is swung again from the first position to the second position, and is then passed to the symbol start gate 35 side. Therefore, like the second winning ball, the third winning ball is guided to the ball outlet processing port 34 by the ball restricting piece 67 of the restricting body 66 facing the symbol starting gate 35, It is discharged to the back side of the game board A through the ball outlet processing port 34 (FIG. 13). As a result, after the first winning ball is detected by the symbol start switch 39 and the symbol combination change by the symbol display device C is started, the third winning ball enters the ball introduction 36 via the symbol start gate 35. There is nothing.
[0059]
(Prevention of ball clogging)
On the other hand, when a plurality of winning balls are waiting on the upstream side of the mechanism 70 due to the delaying operation of the winning balls by the ball passing delay mechanism 70, the winning balls pass from the winning device winning opening 30. When it is entered, as shown in FIG. 2, the consecutive winning balls are distributed to the second ball access path 33 side while colliding with the waiting winning balls. Accordingly, the consecutive winning balls are directly guided to the ball outlet processing port 34 via the second ball inlet path 33 and are passed to the back of the game board A via the ball outlet processing port 34. Thereby, for example, even when three or more winning balls are generated substantially simultaneously, the blocking of the winning balls at the entrance of the first ball passageway 32 is preferably avoided.
[0060]
(Determination of occurrence of traffic errors and error notification)
Then, when a specific symbol combination is established after the symbol change in the symbol display device C, the winning device operation switch 40 is set to the winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball distributing body 56 (ball stop guiding mechanism 55). Is not detected, the main board 90 determines that a winning ball passing error has occurred, while controlling the lighting of one notification lamp 78d at the right end of the error notification means H provided in the symbol display device C. An error is notified (FIG. 16 (a) and FIG. 18 (a)). In addition, when a specific symbol combination is established and the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 detects a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball sorter 56 (ball stop guidance mechanism 55), the main board 90 While determining that a winning ball passing error has occurred, the right notification lamps 78c and 78d on the right side of the error notification means H provided in the symbol display device C are turned on to notify an error (FIG. 16 (b) and FIG. 18 (b)).
[0061]
On the other hand, when a specific symbol combination is not established after the symbol change in the symbol display device C, the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 is turned on during the rotation operation of the ball sorting body 56 (ball stop guiding mechanism 55). When a winning ball is not detected, the main board 90 determines that a winning ball passing error has occurred, while lighting control is performed on the leftmost notification lamp 78a in the error notification means H provided in the symbol display device C. Then, an error is notified (FIGS. 17A and 18C). On the other hand, when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device C, the winning device operation switch 40 detects a winning ball during the rotation operation of the ball sorting body 56 (ball stop guiding mechanism 55). In this case, the main board 90 determines that a winning ball passing / out error has occurred, while at the same time controlling the lighting of the two notification lamps 78a and 78b on the left side of the error notification means H provided in the symbol display device C. (FIG. 17 (b) and FIG. 18 (d)).
[0062]
Further, when the symbol display device C is not operating, or when the symbol display device C is activated and the symbol fluctuates, either the winning device operation switch 40 or the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 detects When a signal is output, the main board 90 determines this as a passing error, while simultaneously controlling lighting of all four notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d in the error notification means H to notify an error. .
[0063]
Therefore, in the ball entry device 25 of the embodiment, the winning device operation switch 40 is disposed in the first ball passage 37, and the ball discharge confirmation switch 41 is newly disposed in the second ball passage 38. The winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball sorting body 56 of the ball stop guidance mechanism 55 is appropriately transferred to the first ball exit path 37 or the second ball exit path 38 based on the symbol combination result in the symbol display device C. Since it is possible to appropriately detect whether or not the ball has been passed, the main board 90 can preferably determine whether or not a winning ball pass / fail error has occurred based on the detection signals of the switches 39, 40, and 41.
[0064]
Further, in the embodiment, the error notification means H (notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d) controlled by the main board 90 is provided in the symbol display device C, and each notification lamp 78a is provided in accordance with each of the aforementioned passing errors. , 78b, 78c, 78d are controlled so that when the main board 90 determines that a winning ball passing error has occurred, the lighting mode of each of the notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d is confirmed. It is possible to instantly understand what kind of traffic error has occurred. Thereby, it is possible to accurately grasp the abnormality or trouble that has occurred in the ball entering apparatus B. Moreover, since the error notification means H is installed in the display window frame etc. 79 of the symbol display device C, it can be easily confirmed by the player and the hall manager. It should be noted that the error notification of each passing error by the notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d is not limited to the above-described lighting mode, and if the respective passing errors can be easily and quickly grasped, Other modes may be used. Furthermore, the disposition positions of the notification lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d in the error notification means H may be other than the symbol display device C, and the number of dispositions is not limited to four. On the other hand, the error notification means H controlled by the main board 90 is not limited to the lamp display form by the notification lamp, but may be, for example, a sound such as a buzzer or an alarm, a character display using a liquid crystal or the like.
[0065]
On the other hand, the manner of restricting the winning ball by the ball passage restriction mechanism 65 and the manner of delaying the winning ball by the ball passage delay mechanism 70 are not limited to those shown in the embodiments. For example, in the ball passage restricting mechanism 65, the restricting body 66 is moved to the first position and the second position by the restricting solenoid 68. However, the restricting body 66 may be moved by a motor or the like. The ball insertion delay mechanism 70 is configured to reciprocally swing the ball feeder 71 using the weight of the winning ball and the balance weight 73. The ball feeder 71 is displaced using an electromagnetic solenoid or a motor. You may make it make it.
[0066]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the entrance device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, the second ball detecting means is disposed on the first ball exit path, and the third ball detection means is newly provided on the second ball exit path. Whether or not the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball stop guiding member based on the symbol combination result on the symbol display device has been properly passed to the first ball exit path or the second ball exit path. Can be detected accurately, and there is a beneficial effect that it is possible to suitably determine the occurrence of a winning ball passing error due to an abnormality or trouble of the pitching device. That is, when a specific symbol combination is established on the symbol display device, whether or not the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball stop guiding member has been appropriately passed to the first ball exit path that is set as the winning device operating area. And the occurrence of a winning ball passing error can be determined, and when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, the winning ball temporarily stopped on the ball stop guiding member is It is possible to determine whether or not a winning ball passing error has occurred by detecting whether or not the passing has been properly made. Furthermore, when the symbol display device C is not in operation or when the symbol display device C is in operation and the symbol fluctuates, a game ball passes through the first ball passage or the second ball passage. In this case, it is possible to determine whether or not a winning ball passing error has occurred.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a ball entry device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the ball entry device shown in FIG. 1;
3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 2, showing a non-excited state of the open / close solenoid and the regulating solenoid.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line III-III in FIG. 2, showing an excitation state of the open / close solenoid and the regulating solenoid.
5 is an exploded perspective view of the ball entry device shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
6 is a front view of a game board equipped with the ball entry device and the like shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control form of the ball entry device.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a process of entering / exiting each winning ball when a plurality of winning balls enter the first ball passing path, and the first winning ball out of the three winning balls is The state accommodated in the ball receiving part of the ball feeder is shown.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing the manner in which each winning ball enters and exits when a plurality of winning balls pass through the first ball passage, and the first winning ball passes toward the symbol start gate. In addition, the second winning ball is temporarily held by the ball feeder.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing a manner of processing for entering / exiting each winning ball when a plurality of winning balls enter the first ball passing path, and the first winning ball is detected by the symbol start switch. In addition, a state where the second winning ball is accommodated in the ball receiving portion of the ball feeder is shown.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory view showing the manner of processing for entering / exiting each winning ball when a plurality of winning balls enter the first ball passage, and the ball restricting piece of the regulating body faces the symbol start gate. Thereafter, the first winning ball is held and held in the ball housing portion of the ball allocator, the second winning ball is passed toward the symbol start gate, and the third winning ball is held by the ball feeder. Indicates the state.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing the manner in which each winning ball enters and exits when a plurality of winning balls pass through the first ball passage, and the second is controlled by a ball restricting piece facing the symbol start gate. The winning ball is guided to the ball outlet processing port side, and the third winning ball is stored in the ball receiving portion of the ball feeder.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing a manner of processing for entering / exiting each winning ball when a plurality of winning balls enter the first ball access path, and the third by a ball regulating piece facing the symbol start gate. The state where the winning ball is guided to the ball exit processing port is shown.
FIG. 14 is a timing chart in a normal gaming state.
FIG. 15 is a timing chart in the probability variation gaming state.
FIG. 16 is a timing chart when determining a passing error when a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device, and (a) shows a case where the stopped winning ball is not passed to the first ball passing path; , (B) shows a case where the stopped winning ball is passed to the second ball exit path.
FIG. 17 is a timing chart at the time of determining a passing error when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, where (a) shows a case where the stopped winning ball is not passed to the second ball passing path; (B) shows a case where the stopped winning ball is passed to the first ball exit path.
18 is an explanatory diagram showing an error notification mode corresponding to each of the passing errors shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 by a notification lamp that constitutes an error notification means arranged in the symbol display device. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
37 First ball exit
38 Second ball exit
39 Symbol start switch (first ball detection means)
40 Winning device operation switch (second ball detection means)
41 Ball discharge confirmation switch (third ball detection means)
56 Ball allocation body (Ball stop guidance member)
C Symbol display device

Claims (4)

The winning ball detected by the first ball detector hand stage was temporarily stopping a spherical stationary induction member, the ball detection hand specific symbol combination in the symbol display equipment that initiated the symbol variation based on the detection signal of the stage met were the case, operates to the ball retention induction member to be deployed through the retention winning ball to the first ball through out the roadside, the detection signal of the second ball detecting hand stage provided on the first ball through exit path one of revealing a special game state of rights based, when a specific symbol combination in the symbol display equipment is not established, the ball retention induction member is to the roadside out second ball through the retention winning ball In the entrance device of a pachinko machine that operates to pass through and discharges the winning ball to the back side of the machine,
Wherein the third ball detecting hand stage provided the required position of the second ball passage leaving path, as may perform confirmation out through the ball stopping inductive member or found through out the retention winning ball to the second ball passing out path configured,
When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device, if the second ball detection means does not output a detection signal or the third ball detection means outputs a detection signal, this is won. A pachinko gaming machine entrance device characterized in that it can be determined as a ball passing error . When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device in which the winning ball detected by the first ball detecting means is temporarily stopped by the ball stop guiding member and the symbol variation is started based on the detection signal of the ball detecting means. The ball stop guidance member operates to pass the stop winning ball to the first ball exit path side, and the special game right state is determined based on the detection signal of the second ball detection means provided on the first ball exit path. On the other hand, when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, the ball stop guiding member operates to pass the stop winning ball to the second ball exit path side, In the entrance device of the pachinko machine that discharges the winning ball to the back of the machine,
A third ball detecting means is provided at a required position of the second ball exit path, and configured to be able to confirm the exit of the stopped winning ball passed from the ball stop guiding member to the second ball exit path;
When a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, if the third sphere detection means does not output a detection signal, or if the second sphere detection means outputs a detection signal, Can be determined as a winning ball passing error
A pachinko machine entry device characterized by that . When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device, if the second ball detection means does not output a detection signal or the third ball detection means outputs a detection signal, this is won. The entrance device for a pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the entrance device can be determined as a ball passing error . When a specific symbol combination is established in the symbol display device in which the winning ball detected by the first ball detecting means is temporarily stopped by the ball stop guiding member and the symbol variation is started based on the detection signal of the ball detecting means. The ball stop guidance member operates to pass the stop winning ball to the first ball exit path side, and the special game right state is determined based on the detection signal of the second ball detection means provided on the first ball exit path. On the other hand, when a specific symbol combination is not established in the symbol display device, the ball stop guiding member operates to pass the stop winning ball to the second ball exit path side, In the entrance device of the pachinko machine that discharges the winning ball to the back of the machine,
A third ball detecting means is provided at a required position of the second ball exit path, and configured to be able to confirm the exit of the stopped winning ball passed from the ball stop guiding member to the second ball exit path;
If a detection signal is output from the second ball detection means or the third ball detection means when the symbol display device is not operating or when the device is operating and the symbol fluctuates, this is selected as a prize. It was configured so that it could be judged as a ball passing error .
A pachinko machine entry device characterized by that .

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