JP4784846B2 - Amusement machine packing box - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine packaging box used for packaging gaming machine products such as pachinko machines or gaming machine parts such as gaming boards.

  Conventionally, in the shipment of gaming machines such as pachinko machines, there are a form in which the entire gaming machine is delivered to the hall and a form in which the game board is delivered to the hall during so-called plate change. In the production line, the game board is manufactured, and the game board with the stamp printed with the serial number printed on the manufactured game board is housed in a cardboard box, and the lid of the cardboard box is sealed with adhesive tape, and then shipped or It is stored (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  Furthermore, conventionally, a packaging box for a gaming machine including a housing body and a lid body formed by molding a resin material has been proposed instead of a cardboard box (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In such a conventional resin packaging box, a rotary locking means is provided at the upper front of the storage body, and when the lid is closed, this can be easily locked, and the unique identification display of the orderer is added. A sealing strip is stuck between the lid and the housing to seal it.

JP 2003-93623 A JP 2001-270544 A

  However, when the game board is packed in a cardboard box as described in Patent Document 1, since the cardboard box can be easily opened, after the game board is taken out from the cardboard box and illegally modified, There was a problem that it was relatively easy to repack the game board with a cardboard box. Further, when the repackaging of the cardboard box is performed, there is a problem that it is difficult to find an unauthorized modification only by looking at the packing state of the cardboard box. Furthermore, since repacking is easy in this way, there has been a problem that there are no end to those who try to illegally modify game boards and the like.

  On the other hand, the resin packaging box described in Patent Document 2 cannot be easily opened like a cardboard box. However, the lid is unlocked, and a sealing strip attached between the lid and the storage body is used. By carefully peeling, the lid can be opened without destroying the packaging box, and there is a possibility that the gaming machine may be tampered with without leaving any trace of tampering. Moreover, although the structure which locks using a key instead of a simple locking means is also considered, there exists a possibility that a key may be forged. In addition, it is difficult to lock with a different key for each packing box in order to prevent forgery of keys due to problems such as key management.

  The problem to be solved is to provide a gaming machine packaging box that can prevent unauthorized removal of gaming machine products and the like with a simple configuration and can be reused.

(Claim 1) A gaming machine packaging box for packaging gaming machine products or parts (hereinafter referred to as gaming machine products, etc.),
A box-shaped body having an opening on at least one surface;
A lid connected to the upper portion of the main body by a connecting portion and provided to be openable and closable with respect to the opening of the main body;
A string-like member that irreversibly couples at least one gaming machine product or the like stored in the main body and the lid,
One end of the string-like member is locked to the gaming machine product and the other end is irreversibly locked to the lid,
A gaming machine packaging, wherein the length of the string-like member is set so that the string-like member is substantially not slackened when the lid is closed with respect to the opening of the main body. box.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a gaming machine product or the like is stored in a box-shaped main body having an opening on at least one surface, and is connected to the upper portion of the main body by a connecting portion and is connected to the opening of the main body. When the lid that can be opened and closed is closed, at least one game machine product stored in the main body and the lid are irreversibly connected by a string-like member that is substantially free of slack. Is done. Therefore, in order to open the lid and take out gaming machine products, etc., it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member to release the connected state. Since the trace remains on the string-like member, it is possible to effectively prevent fraud in the distribution process for the gaming machine product and the like. In addition, it is possible to reuse the packing box by removing the cut string-like member from the gaming machine product and the lid and using an unused string-like member, thereby reducing costs and saving resources. Can do. In the present specification, “irreversibly connected” means that the connected state cannot be released without cutting at least a part of the string-like member.

  In particular, the string-like member irreversibly connects the gaming machine product etc. and the lid via the main body, so that the main body and the lid are securely fastened by the string-like member, and the lid is opened illegally. Can be prevented. Furthermore, since one end portion of the string-like member is locked to the gaming machine product and the other end portion is irreversibly locked to the lid body, the lid body is opened and the gaming machine product or the like is opened. In order to perform removal or the like, it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member to release the connected state.

  (Claim 2) The gaming machine packaging box according to claim 1, wherein the string-like member irreversibly connects all the gaming machine products and the like housed in the main body and the lid. .

  According to the invention described in claim 2, since the string-like member irreversibly connects all the gaming machine products and the like stored in the main body to the lid, any gaming machine product or the like stored in the main body Also when taking out, etc., it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member to release the connected state.

(Claim 3) The string member includes a first string member whose one end is locked to the gaming machine product and the like, and a second string whose one end is locked to the lid. It consists of a string-like member,
The gaming machine packaging according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the other end of the first string-like member and the other end of the second string-like member are irreversibly fastened to each other. box.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, the other end of the first string-like member whose one end is locked to the gaming machine product or the like and the one end are locked to the lid. After taking out the other end of the second string-like member to the outside of the packaging box and closing the lid to the main body opening in this state, the other end of the first string-like member and the second string Since the other end of the shaped member is irreversibly fastened, the gaming machine product and the lid can be irreversibly connected with a simple configuration.

  According to the present invention, a gaming machine product or the like is stored in a box-shaped main body having an opening on at least one surface, and is connected to the upper portion of the main body by the connecting portion and can be opened and closed with respect to the opening of the main body. With the lid closed, at least one gaming machine product or the like housed in the main body and the lid are irreversibly connected by a string-like member that is substantially free of slack. Therefore, in order to open the lid and take out gaming machine products, etc., it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member to release the connected state. Since the trace remains on the string-like member, it is possible to effectively prevent fraud in the distribution process for the gaming machine product and the like. In addition, it is possible to reuse the packing box by removing the cut string-like member from the gaming machine product and the lid and using an unused string-like member, thereby reducing costs and saving resources. Can do. In particular, the string-like member irreversibly connects the gaming machine product etc. and the lid via the main body, so that the main body and the lid are securely fastened by the string-like member, and the lid is opened illegally. Can be prevented. Furthermore, since one end portion of the string-like member is locked to the gaming machine product and the other end portion is irreversibly locked to the lid body, the lid body is opened and the gaming machine product or the like is opened. In order to perform removal or the like, it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member to release the connected state.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine packing box and a gaming board to be packed in a state where a lid body is opened in a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the game machine packing box which shows the state which removed the shipping information printing plate. It is a perspective view of a string-like member. It is the left view of a packaging box, (a) has shown the state which open | released the cover body, (b) has each shown the state which closed the cover body and engaged the front-end | tip of the string-like member with the cover body. It is sectional drawing which shows a mode that the crimping pin of a string-shaped member tip is engaged with a cover body, (a) is a state before a crimping pin is inserted in a lid insertion hole, (b) is a crimping pin in a lid insertion hole. (C) shows a state in which the caulking pin is exposed to the lower surface of the lid body and the engagement with the lid body is completed. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the packaging box was sealed. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main-body part of the string-like member was cut | disconnected. It is a perspective view which shows a mode that a cover body is open | released and a game board is taken out. It is a left view of the packaging box in 2nd embodiment, (a) is the state which open | released the cover body, (b) closes a cover body, and engages the front-end | tip and rear end of a string-like member mutually. Each state is shown. In 2nd embodiment, it is sectional drawing which shows a mode that the crimping pin of a string-like member front-end | tip is engaged with the socket of a rear end, (a) is a state before a crimping pin is penetrated by opening of a socket, (b ) Shows a state where the caulking pin is passing through the opening, and (c) shows a state where the caulking pin is accommodated in the socket and the engagement is completed. It is a left view of the packaging box in 3rd embodiment, (a) is the state which opened the cover, (b) is a state where the cover is closed and the first string member and the second string member The states where the tips are engaged with each other are shown. In 3rd embodiment, it is sectional drawing which shows a mode that the penetration head of the 1st string-like member front-end | tip is engaged with the socket of the 2nd string-like member front-end | tip, (a) is an insertion head of a socket. (B) shows the state before the insertion head passes through the opening, and (c) shows the state where the insertion head is accommodated in the socket and the engagement is completed. ing. It is a perspective enlarged view which shows the accommodation groove vicinity provided in the main body and the cover body in order to accommodate the externally exposed part of a string-like member in a modification. FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state where a string-like member is housed in the housing groove in FIG. 13. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the sealing strip piece was affixed so that a string-shaped member might be covered in a modification.

1. A gaming machine packing box for packing gaming machine products or parts (hereinafter referred to as gaming machine products, etc.)
A box-shaped body having an opening on at least one surface;
A lid that is openable and closable with respect to the opening of the main body;
A gaming machine packaging box comprising: a string-like member that irreversibly couples at least one of the gaming machine product and the like housed in the main body and the lid.

  According to the means 1, a gaming machine product or the like is stored in a box-shaped main body having an opening on at least one surface, and the lid provided to be openable / closable with respect to the opening of the main body is closed. At least one gaming machine product or the like housed in the main body and the lid are irreversibly connected by a string-like member. Therefore, in order to open the lid and take out gaming machine products, etc., it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member to release the connected state. Since the trace remains on the string-like member, it is possible to effectively prevent fraud in the distribution process for the gaming machine product and the like. In addition, it is possible to reuse the packing box by removing the cut string-like member from the gaming machine product and the lid and using an unused string-like member, thereby reducing costs and saving resources. Can do. In the present specification, “irreversibly connected” means that the connected state cannot be released without cutting at least a part of the string-like member.

  2. Means 1 characterized in that the length of the string-like member is set so that the string-like member is substantially free of slack when the lid is closed with respect to the opening of the main body. The gaming machine packing box described.

  According to the means 2, since the string-like member is in an almost slack state with the lid closed with respect to the opening of the main body, the lid is opened to take out gaming machine products and the like For this purpose, it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member.

  3. 3. The gaming machine packaging box according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the string-like member irreversibly connects the gaming machine product and the like to the lid through the main body.

  According to the means 3, the string-like member irreversibly connects the gaming machine product and the like and the lid via the main body, so that the main body and the lid are securely fastened by the string-like member. Unauthorized release can be prevented.

  4). The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the string-like member irreversibly connects all the gaming machine products and the like stored in the main body to the lid.

  According to the means 4, since the string-like member irreversibly connects all the gaming machine products and the like stored in the main body and the lid, any gaming machine product or the like stored in the main body is taken out. Even in this case, it is necessary to cut the at least part of the string-like member to release the connected state.

  5. The string-like member has one end locked to the gaming machine product or the like and the other end locked irreversibly to the lid. The gaming machine packing box described.

  According to the means 5, since one end of the string-like member is locked to the gaming machine product and the other end is irreversibly locked to the lid, the lid is opened to play the game In order to take out the machine product or the like, it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member to release the connected state.

  6). An engagement portion is provided at the other end of the string-like member, and an engaged portion for irreversibly locking the engagement portion of the string-like member is provided on the lid. The gaming machine packaging box according to claim 5.

  According to the means 6, the engaging portion provided at the other end of the string-like member is irreversibly locked by the engaged portion provided in the lid, so that the string can be reliably secured with a simple configuration. The other end of the shaped member can be irreversibly locked to the lid.

  7). The gaming machine packing box according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the one end of the string-like member is irreversibly locked to the gaming machine product or the like.

  According to the means 7, since the string-like member cannot be removed from the gaming machine product or the like without cutting, the string-like member can be reliably left as a tampering trace.

8). The string member includes a first string member whose one end is locked to the gaming machine product and the like, and a second string member whose one end is locked to the lid. Become
The game according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the other end of the first string-like member and the other end of the second string-like member are irreversibly fastened to each other. Machine packing box.

  According to the means 8, the other end of the first string-like member whose one end is locked to the gaming machine product or the like and the second string-like member whose one end is locked to the lid body. The other end of each is taken out to the outside of the packaging box, and in this state, the lid is closed to the main body opening side, and then the other end of the first string member and the other of the second string member Since the end portions are irreversibly fastened, the gaming machine product and the lid can be irreversibly connected with a simple configuration.

9. The game machine product and the like and the lid are each formed with an insertion hole through which the string-like member can be inserted,
The gaming machine packing box according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the string-like member is looped by irreversibly fastening both ends in a state of being inserted into the insertion holes. .

  According to the means 9, since both ends of the string-like member are irreversibly fastened to form a loop shape while the string-like member is inserted into the insertion hole of the gaming machine product and the like and the insertion hole of the lid body, With a simple structure, the gaming machine product and the lid can be irreversibly connected.

  10. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein at least a part of the string-like member is made of a resin material.

  According to the means 10, since at least a part of the string-like member is made of a resin material, it can be firmly connected and can be easily released by cutting with a jig such as pliers. It is.

  11. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 9, wherein at least a part of the string-like member is made of a metal material.

  According to the means 11, since at least a part of the string-like member is made of a metal material, it can be firmly connected and can be easily released by cutting with a jig such as pliers. It is.

  12 Any of means 1 to 11, further comprising a sealing strip that seals between the lid and the main body and is attached so as to cover at least a part of the externally exposed portion of the string-like member. The gaming machine packing box described.

  According to the means 12, since the sealing strip is attached so as to seal between the lid and the main body and cover at least a part of the externally exposed portion of the string-like member, the string-like member is cut or the like. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to peel off the sealing strip, and it is possible to leave traces of unauthorized opening in the sealing strip in addition to the string-like member, and even more effectively prevent illegal acts in the distribution process for game machine products, etc. it can.

  13. 13. The gaming machine packaging box according to means 12, wherein the sealing strip cannot be re-applied.

  According to the means 13, since the sealing strip cannot be pasted again (it cannot be peeled off after pasting and cannot be pasted again), the trace of unauthorized opening can be reliably left.

  14 The gaming machine packaging box according to the means 12 or 13, wherein unique information is displayed on the sealing strip.

  According to the means 14, since the unique information is displayed on the sealing strip, forgery of the sealing strip is prevented. The unique information is unique information given to the packaging box, such as a shipping serial number.

  15. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the main body and / or the lid body is provided with an accommodation groove capable of accommodating an externally exposed portion of the string-like member.

  According to the means 15, since the externally exposed portion of the string-like member is accommodated in the accommodation groove provided in the main body and / or the lid, the string-like member is hooked on another object when the packaging box is transported, It is possible to prevent the string-like member from being damaged by mistake. Moreover, when the sealing strip which seals between a main body and a cover body is provided, since a string-shaped member is accommodated in the accommodation groove | channel, it is easy to affix a sealing strip so that a string-shaped member may be covered.

  16. The gaming machine packing box according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein the main body and / or the lid is provided with a cutting guide groove indicating a cutting position of the string-like member.

  According to the means 16, the main body and / or the lid is provided with the guide groove for cutting indicating the cutting position of the string-like member, so that the operator can easily recognize the cutting position, and pliers, scissors, etc. The tip of the tool can be inserted into the cutting guide groove, and the string-like member can be easily and reliably cut to open the packing box.

  17. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 16, wherein the main body and / or the lid is made of a resin material.

  According to the means 17, since the main body and / or the lid is made of a resin material, a packaging box with excellent strength can be manufactured at low cost.

  18. The gaming machine packaging box according to means 17, wherein at least a part of the main body and / or the lid is made of a transparent resin material.

  According to the means 18, since at least a part of the main body and / or the lid is made of a transparent resin material, it is easy to check whether there is any abnormality in the gaming machine product or the like housed inside with the packing box sealed. Can be visually recognized.

  19. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 18, wherein the main body and / or the lid is configured to be foldable.

  According to the means 19, since the main body and / or the lid is configured to be foldable, it can be folded into a thin shape for storage and transportation, thereby saving space.

  20. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 19, wherein a shipping information printing member on which shipping information is printed is detachably attached to the main body or the lid.

  According to the means 20, the shipping information printing member on which the shipping information is printed is detachably attached to the main body or the lid, so that the unpacked packing box can use the printed shipping information printing member as an unused item. The packaging box can be reused by exchanging it.

  21. 21. The gaming machine packaging box according to claim 20, wherein the shipping information printing member is configured to be unremovable when the main body and the lid are fastened.

  According to the means 21, since the shipping information printing member cannot be removed while the main body and the lid body are fastened, unauthorized removal of the shipping information printing member can be reliably prevented.

  22. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 21, wherein a positioning portion for positioning the gaming machine product or the like at a predetermined position in the main body is formed on an inner surface of the main body.

  According to the means 22, since the positioning part for positioning the gaming machine product or the like at a predetermined position in the main body is formed on the inner side surface of the main body, the gaming machine product or the like to be packed is reliably positioned at the predetermined position in the main body. can do. Moreover, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine products from colliding with each other in the packaging box and being damaged without using a partition plate that has been conventionally used to partition a plurality of gaming machine products in the packaging box. it can.

  23. The gaming machine packaging box according to claim 22, wherein the positioning portion is a guide groove formed on an inner surface of the main body for guiding at least a part of the gaming machine product or the like.

  According to the means 23, since the guide groove for guiding at least a part of the gaming machine product or the like is formed on the inner side surface of the main body, the gaming machine product or the like is stored in the main body while being easily positioned by the guide groove. It is possible to prevent damage to gaming machine products and the like.

  24. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 23, wherein the gaming machine product is a packaging box in which gaming machine products are packed.

  According to the means 24, the illegal act in the distribution process with respect to the packed gaming machine product can be effectively prevented.

  25. 25. The gaming machine packaging box according to means 24, wherein the gaming machine product is a pachinko machine.

  According to the means 25, the illegal act in the distribution process with respect to the packed pachinko machine can be effectively prevented.

  26. 25. The gaming machine packaging box according to means 24, wherein the gaming machine product is a slot machine.

  According to the means 26, the illegal act in the distribution process with respect to the packed slot machine can be prevented effectively.

  27. The gaming machine product is a pachilot machine that has a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and game balls are paid out according to a winning mode based on a combination of symbols when the rotation of each rotating reel is stopped. The gaming machine packaging box according to means 24, characterized in that it is present.

  According to the means 27, the fraudulent act in the distribution process with respect to the packed pachilot machine can be effectively prevented.

  28. The gaming machine packaging box according to any one of means 1 to 23, wherein the gaming machine part is a packaging box in which gaming machine parts are packed.

  According to the means 28, the illegal act in the distribution process with respect to the packed gaming machine parts can be effectively prevented.

  29. The gaming machine packaging box according to means 28, wherein the gaming machine part is a control device for a gaming machine.

  According to the means 29, the illegal act in the distribution process with respect to the control device of the packed gaming machine can be effectively prevented.

  30. The gaming machine packaging box according to means 28, wherein the gaming machine part is a game board of a pachinko machine.

  According to the means 30, the illegal act in the distribution process with respect to the game board of the packed pachinko machine can be prevented effectively.

  Hereinafter, embodiments embodying the gaming machine packaging box of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A gaming machine packaging box (hereinafter, packaging box) 1 according to the first embodiment is a packaging box made of a resin material for packaging a plurality of (for example, three) gaming boards P1. First, prior to the description of the packing box 1, the game board P1 packed in the packing box 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the packing box 1 with the lid 20 opened in the first embodiment of the present invention and the game board P1 to be packed.

  The game board P1 is a game board that is a main part of a pachinko machine. After a decorative board is pasted on the veneer board for game board (game board P2), nailing is performed, and the game board P1 is rotated substantially to surround the game area. Along with metal guide rails attached, parts such as windmills and accessories are attached to the game area, and main boards, sound boards, lamp boards, etc. containing various boards for various control of the game board are accommodated. A device to which a substrate box is attached. A game board insertion hole P2a through which a string-like member 30 to be described later is inserted is formed in the upper center of the game board P2 in the front-rear direction.

  Next, the structure of the packaging box 1 is demonstrated, referring FIG. 1 thru | or FIG. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the packaging box 1 showing a state in which the shipping information printing plate 41 is removed. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the string-like member 30. 4A and 4B are left side views of the packaging box 1. FIG. 4A shows a state in which the lid body 20 is opened, and FIG. 4B shows a state in which the lid body 20 is closed and the tip of the string-like member 30 is engaged with the lid body 20. Each state is shown. The packaging box 1 is comprised from the main body 10 and the cover body 20 provided so that opening and closing with respect to the opening part 10a of the upper surface of the main body 10 was shown in FIG.

  The main body 10 is a resin-molded box-like member, and an opening 10a is provided on the upper surface. Specifically, the main body 10 is formed into a box shape by a resin-molded rectangular flat plate-like front surface portion 11, right side surface portion 12, back surface portion 13, left side surface portion 14 and bottom surface portion 15. The upper part of the back surface portion 13 of the main body 10 is connected to the rear end of the lid body 20 by a connecting portion 16 made of a thin resin.

  A front portion insertion hole 11a is formed in the upper center of the front portion 11 of the main body 10 so as to penetrate between the inner side surface and the outer side surface. Moreover, as shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2, the shipping information printing plate 41 on which shipping information is printed is provided in the front part 11 of the main body 10 so that attachment or detachment is possible. The shipping information printing plate 41 includes a rectangular flat shipping information printing portion 41a provided with a shipping information printing surface, and a base portion 41b having a slightly larger outer shape provided on the back side of the shipping information printing portion 41a. Composed. On the other hand, a rectangular opening 11 b into which the shipping information printing portion 41 a of the shipping information printing plate 41 is fitted is formed at the center of the front surface portion 11 of the main body 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the shipping information printing plate 41 has a shipping information printing portion 41a fitted into the opening 11b from the inside of the main body 10, and mounting screws 41c at the four corners of the base portion 41b having a larger outer shape than the opening 11b. It is fixed to the inner surface of the front part 11 via The shipping information printing plate 41 constitutes the shipping information printing member of the present invention.

  Note that the shipping information is information related to shipping of the game board P1 for visually observing storage / shipping operations. Specifically, the delivery name of the game board P1 accommodated in the packaging box 1 and delivery This includes information such as the destination address, the management number of the certificate affixed to the game board, the model name, and the number of sheets.

  In addition, on the inner side surface of the right side surface portion 12 of the main body 10, game board guide grooves 12a having a groove width slightly larger than the thickness of the game board P2 of the game board P1 are formed at three locations at equal intervals. On the inner surface, game board guide grooves 14a having the same groove width are formed at positions facing the respective game board guide grooves 12a. That is, three pairs of left and right game board guide grooves 12a and 14a are formed on the inner surface of the main body 10, and each of the paired game board guide grooves 12a and 14a is used when the game board P1 is stored in the main body 10, respectively. While guiding the left and right ends of the game board P2, it has a role of holding the left and right ends of each game board P2 so that the three stored game boards P1 do not move within the main body 10. The game board guide grooves 12a and 14a constitute the positioning portion and the guide groove of the present invention.

  The lid body 20 is a resin-molded rectangular flat plate, and as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, the back surface side is connected to the upper portion of the back surface portion 13 of the main body 10 via the connecting portion 16, thereby opening the body 10. The part 10a can be opened and closed. A lid insertion hole 20a having a rectangular shape in plan view, into which a caulking pin 30b (see FIG. 3) at the distal end of a string-like member 30 to be described later is inserted, is spaced vertically from the front end of the lid 20 by a few centimeters. Is formed through. The caulking pin 30b constitutes the engaging portion of the present invention, and the lower peripheral edge portion of the lid insertion hole 20a constitutes the engaged portion.

  The string-like member 30 is a member that is formed into a string-like shape by molding a resin material, and irreversibly connects the game board P2 and the lid 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the string-like member 30 includes a string-like main body 30a, a caulking pin 30b provided at the front end of the main body 30a, and a spherical part 30d provided at the rear end of the main body 30a. . The main body 30a closes the lid 20 with respect to the opening 10a of the main body 10, locks the spherical portion 30d at the rear end of the string-like member 30 in the game board insertion hole P2a, and connects the caulking pin 30b at the tip to the lid insertion hole. The length is set so that the main body 30a is not loosened while being locked to the peripheral edge of the lower surface of the lid 20 of 20a. In addition, the cross-sectional size of the main body 30a is set to a size that allows the game board insertion hole P2a and the lid insertion hole 20a to be inserted and ensures sufficient tensile strength. The caulking pin 30b provided at the distal end of the main body 30a has an umbrella-shaped portion 30c and can be inserted only from the distal end side into the game board insertion hole P2a and the lid insertion hole 20a. The spherical portion 30d provided at the rear end of the main body portion 30a is a spherical body having a diameter larger than the inner diameter of the game board insertion hole P2a so as to be locked at the periphery of the game board insertion hole P2a.

  Next, a procedure for storing and sealing the game board P1 in the packaging box 1 having the above-described configuration will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the lid 20 of the packaging box 1 is opened, and a plurality of game boards P <b> 1 are stored in the main body 10. At this time, since the left and right ends of the game board P2 of each game board P1 are guided by the pair of game board guide grooves 12a and 14a, the game board P2 can be securely stored in a predetermined position in the main body 10. Next, as shown in FIG. 4A, the caulking pin 30b at the tip of the string-like member 30 is inserted into the game board insertion hole P2a of the game board P1 stored in the rearmost part in the main body 10 from the back side to the front side. Further, it is inserted through the middle game board P1 and the game board insertion hole P2a of the foremost game board P1 from the back side to the front side. Then, the caulking pin 30b at the tip of the string-like member 30 is inserted into the front part insertion hole 11a from the inside of the main body 10 to be taken out and pulled forward, and the spherical part 30d at the rear end of the string-like member 30 is the rearmost game board P1. The main body 30a is extended to the outside of the main body 10 until it is locked at the rear side periphery of the game board insertion hole P2a.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4B, the lid 20 is closed to the opening 10a side of the main body 10, and the caulking pin 30b at the tip of the string-like member 30 is inserted into the lid insertion hole 20a from the upper surface side. Push in until the whole 30b comes out to the lower surface side of the lid 20. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, when the caulking pin 30b is pushed into the lid insertion hole 20a from the upper surface side of the lid 20, the umbrella-shaped portion 30c is elastically deformed, and the lower surface of the lid 20 Plugged into the side. When the caulking pin 30b passes through the lid insertion hole 20a, the umbrella-shaped portion 30c is opened by its restoring force, so that the caulking pin 30b cannot be pulled out to the upper surface side of the lid 20 (see FIG. 5C). That is, the game board P1 and the lid 20 are irreversibly connected by the string-like member 30. Finally, the sealing of the packaging box 1 is completed by sealing the boundary between the lid 20 and the main body 10 with an adhesive tape. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state where the packaging box 1 has been sealed.

  Since the game board P1 and the lid 20 are irreversibly connected by the string-like member 30 in a state where the packaging box 1 is sealed, the adhesive tape that seals the boundary between the lid 20 and the main body 10 is peeled off. However, the connection state cannot be released unless at least a part of the string-like member 30 is cut, and the game board P1 cannot be taken out by opening the lid 20. Therefore, since the trace remains in the packaging box 1 when trying to open the packaging box 1 illegally, the illegal act can be effectively prevented. Further, in the packing box 1 in which the game board P1 is stored and sealed, the shipping information is printed on the shipping information printing portion 41a exposed from the opening portion 11b in the shipping information printing plate 41 attached to the front surface portion 11 (FIG. 6). The shipping information may be directly printed on the resin shipping information printing unit 41a, or the shipping information may be printed on the label by attaching a paper label to the shipping information printing unit 41a. .

  Next, the procedure for opening the packaging box 1 will be described. First, the adhesive tape that seals the boundary between the lid 20 and the main body 10 is peeled off. Next, the main body 30a of the string-like member 30 that is partially exposed to the outside of the packaging box 1 is cut using a tool such as pliers at an arbitrary position. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the packaging box 1 showing a state in which the main body 30a of the string-like member 30 is cut at one place and the lid 20 can be opened. When the connected state of the game board P1 and the lid body 20 is released by cutting a part of the string-like member 30, the lid body 20 is opened and each game board P1 is released from the main body 10 as shown in FIG. Can be taken out. Further, by removing the cut string-like member 30 from the game board P1 and the lid 20 and replacing the shipping information printing plate 41 with a new one, the packaging box 1 can be reused.

  As is clear from the above detailed description, according to the present embodiment, a plurality (three) of game boards P1 are accommodated in the box-shaped main body 10 having the opening 10a on the upper surface, and the main body opening 10a is accommodated in the main body opening 10a. On the other hand, the game board P1 accommodated in the main body 10 and the lid 20 are irreversibly connected by the string-like member 30 with the lid 20 provided to be openable and closable. Therefore, in order to open the lid 20 and take out the game board P1, etc., it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member 30 to release the connected state. In that case, the trace remains on the string-like member 30, so that illegal acts in the distribution process for the game board P1 can be effectively prevented. Further, since the cut string-like member 30 is removed from the game board P1 and the lid 20 and the unused string-like member 30 is used, the packaging box 1 can be reused, thereby reducing costs and saving resources. Can be achieved.

  In addition, since the string-like member 30 is in a state of almost no slack with the lid 20 closed with respect to the main body opening 10a, in order to open the lid 20 and take out the game board P1, etc. It is definitely necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member 30. Further, since the string-like member 30 irreversibly connects the game board P1 and the lid 20 via the front surface insertion hole 10a of the main body 10, the string-like member 30 securely connects the main body 10 and the lid 20 to each other. The lid 20 can be prevented from being illegally opened. Further, since the string-like member 30 irreversibly connects all the game boards P1 stored in the main body 10 and the lid 20, when any of the game boards P1 stored in the main body 10 is taken out, etc. However, it is necessary to cut at least a part of the string-like member 30 to release the connected state. Further, since the string-like member 30 is made of a resin material, it can be firmly connected and can be easily released by cutting with a jig such as pliers.

  Further, since the shipping information printing plate 41 on which the shipping information is printed is detachably attached to the main body 10, the printed shipping information printing plate 41 in the unpacked packaging box 1 is replaced with a new one. The packaging box 1 can be reused. Further, since the mounting screw 41c is not exposed to the outside in a state where the main body 10 and the lid 20 are fastened, and the shipping information printing plate 41 cannot be removed, it is ensured that the shipping information printing plate 41 is illegally removed. Can be prevented.

  Further, the game board guide grooves 12a and 14a for positioning and guiding the game board P2 of the game board P1 are formed on the inner surface of the main body 10, so that the game board P2 can be easily positioned while the game is inside the main body 10. The board P1 can be stored, and damage can be prevented by holding the stored game board P1 so as not to move. Moreover, since the main body 10 and the cover body 20 are comprised with the resin material, the packaging box 1 excellent in intensity | strength can be manufactured cheaply.

  Next, the gaming machine packaging box 2 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The packaging box 2 of the present embodiment is configured such that both ends are irreversibly fastened in a loop shape with the string-like member 31 inserted into the game board insertion hole P2a and the lid insertion hole 20a, respectively. Features. That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, the string-shaped member 31 includes a string-shaped main body 31a, a caulking pin 31b having an umbrella-shaped portion 31c provided at the tip of the main body 31a, and a rear end of the main body 31a. And a socket portion 31d provided in the socket. Since the caulking pin 31b is the same as the caulking pin 30b in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted. As shown in FIG. 10A, the socket portion 31d has an internal space 31e that can accommodate the caulking pin 31b, and an opening 31f that communicates with the internal space 31e. The opening 31f is set to a size that allows the caulking pin 31b to be inserted with the umbrella-shaped portion 31c closed.

  Next, a procedure for sealing the packing box 2 in which a plurality of game boards P1 are stored in the main body 10 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 9A, the caulking pin 31 b at the tip of the string-like member 31 is inserted into the lid insertion hole 20 a from the upper surface side of the lid 20, and the game board P <b> 1 housed in the foremost position in the main body 10. The game board insertion hole P2a is inserted from the back side and taken out to the front side. Further, the caulking pin 31b at the tip of the string-like member 31 is inserted from the inside into the front face insertion hole 11a and taken out to the outside, and the socket part 31d at the rear end of the string-like member 31 is located on the upper edge of the lid insertion hole 20a on the upper side of the lid 20 Until it is locked, the main body 31a is fed out of the main body 10.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9B, the lid 20 is closed to the opening 10a side of the main body 10, the caulking pin 31b at the tip of the string-like member 31 is inserted into the opening 31f of the socket 31d, and the caulking pin 31b is inserted. The inner space 31e is pushed into engagement. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10B, when the caulking pin 31b is pushed into the opening 31f of the socket portion 31d, the umbrella-shaped portion 31c is elastically deformed and inserted into the internal space 31e. When the caulking pin 31b passes through the opening 31f, the umbrella-shaped portion 31c is opened by its restoring force, so that the caulking pin 31b cannot be pulled out from the socket portion 31d (see FIG. 10C). That is, the game board P1 and the lid 20 are irreversibly connected by the string-like member 31. At this time, the string-like member 31 is substantially free of slack. Finally, as in the first embodiment, sealing of the packing box 2 is completed by sealing the boundary between the lid 20 and the main body 10 with an adhesive tape.

  As is clear from the above detailed description, according to the present embodiment, the string-like member 31 is inserted into the game board insertion hole P2a and the lid insertion hole 20a, and both end portions (caulking pins 31b) of the string-like member 31 are inserted. Since the socket portion 31d) is irreversibly fastened to form a loop shape, the game board P1 and the lid 20 can be irreversibly connected with a simple configuration.

  Next, the gaming machine packaging box 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the game board P1 and the lid 20 are irreversibly connected by one string-like member 30, but in the third embodiment, as shown in FIGS. The game board P1 and the lid 20 are irreversibly connected by two string members (the first string member 33 and the second string member 34). The first string-like member 33 is provided at a string-like main body 33a, an insertion head 33b having a stepped portion 33c on the proximal end side, and a rear end of the main body 33a. And a spherical portion 33d (see FIGS. 11 and 12). On the other hand, the second string-like member 34 includes a string-like main body part 34a, a socket part 34b provided at the front end of the main body part 34a, and a spherical part 34f provided at the rear end of the main body part 34a ( 11 and 12). As shown in FIG. 12, the socket portion 34b engages with the opening 34c for passing the insertion head portion 33b and the stepped portion 33c of the insertion head portion 33b to irreversibly lock the insertion head portion 33b. It has a blade portion 34d and an internal space 34e that can accommodate the insertion head 33b.

  Next, a procedure for sealing the packing box 3 in which a plurality of game boards P1 are stored in the main body 10 will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), the insertion head 33b at the distal end of the first string-like member 33 is inserted into the game board insertion hole P2a of the game board P1 stored in the rearmost part in the main body 10 from the back side. It is inserted through the front side, and further inserted sequentially from the back side to the front side through the game board insertion hole P2a of the middle game board P1 and the foremost game board P1. Then, the insertion head 33b at the front end of the first string-like member 33 is inserted into the front-side insertion hole 11a from the inside of the main body 10 and taken out to the outside, and pulled forward, and the spherical portion 33d at the rear end of the first string-like member 33 is drawn. The main body 33a is extended outward until it is locked at the peripheral edge on the back side of the game board insertion hole P2a of the last game board P1.

  On the other hand, the socket part 34b at the distal end of the second string-like member 34 is inserted into the lid insertion hole 20a from the lower side to the upper side of the lid body 20 and taken out to the upper surface side of the lid body 20 and pulled upward. The main body portion 34a is extended upward until the spherical portion 34f having a diameter larger than the inner diameter is locked at the periphery of the lid body 20 lower surface side of the lid body insertion hole 20a.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the lid 20 is closed to the opening 10 a side of the main body 10, and the insertion head 33 b at the tip of the first string-like member 33 is placed at the tip of the second string-like member 34. The step 34c of the insertion head 33b is engaged with the blade 34d. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, when the insertion head 33b is pushed into the opening 34c of the socket portion 34d, the blade portions 34d on both sides are elastically deformed to open greatly, and the insertion head 33b is inserted into the internal space 34e. When the insertion head 33b passes through the opening 34c, the blade portion 34d closes to its original position by its restoring force, so that the insertion head 33b cannot be pulled out from the socket portion 34b (see FIG. 12C). . That is, the game board P1 and the lid 20 are irreversibly connected by the first string-like member 33 and the second string-like member 34 fastened through the insertion head 33b and the socket 34b. Become. At this time, the first string-like member 33 and the second string-like member 34 are in a state of almost no slack. Finally, as in the first embodiment, the sealing of the packaging box 3 is completed by sealing the boundary between the lid 20 and the main body 10 with an adhesive tape.

  As is clear from the above detailed description, according to the present embodiment, the front end of the first string-like member 33 whose rear end is locked to the game board P1 and the rear end are locked to the lid 20. Each of the leading ends of the second string-like members 34 is taken out of the packing box 3, and in this state, the lid 20 is closed to the main body opening 10 a side, and then the insertion head 33 b at the tip of the first string-like member 33. And the socket part 34b at the distal end of the second string-like member 34 are irreversibly fastened to each other, so that the game board P1 and the lid 20 can be irreversibly connected with a simple configuration.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the first embodiment, the rear end of the string-like member 30 is detachably locked to the game board P1, but the rear end of the string-like member is irreversibly engaged with the game board P1. It is good also as a structure stopped. For example, the string-like member may be formed integrally with the game board P1 from a resin material. According to this modification, the string-like member cannot be removed from the game board P1 without cutting it, so that the string-like member can be reliably left as a tampering trace.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, it is good also as a structure which can fold the main body 10 and / or the cover body 20. FIG. For example, in the packaging box 1, the bottom face part 15 may be configured to be openable and closable by irreversibly fastening the side face parts 11 to 14 with a one-way screw or the like. The inner side of the front surface part 11 and the inner side of the left side surface part 14 are brought into contact with each other, and the inner side of the right side surface part 12 and the inner side of the back surface part 13 are brought into contact with each other to open the lid 20 and the bottom surface part 15d. Thus, the packaging box 4 has a thin overall shape, and space can be saved in storage and transportation.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, you may comprise at least one part of the main body 10 and / or the cover body 20 with a transparent resin material. According to this modification, it is possible to easily visually check whether there is any abnormality in the game board P1 stored in the packing box 1 or the like in a state where the packing box 1, 2 or 3 is sealed. In each of the above embodiments, the lid 20 is sealed with the adhesive tape. However, a configuration is provided in which a lock mechanism for locking between the lid 20 and the main body 10 is provided so that the adhesive tape is not applied. May be. Moreover, in each said embodiment, although the string-like member 30 grade | etc., Was comprised with the resin material, you may comprise in a wire form or a wire form from a metal material as a raw material.

  In the first embodiment, the main body 10 and / or the lid 20 may be provided with an accommodation groove that can accommodate an externally exposed portion of the string-like member 30. For example, in the modification shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, a housing groove 11 c that can accommodate an externally exposed portion of the string-like member 30 is provided in the front side upper portion of the front surface portion 11 of the main body 10, Similarly, a receiving groove 20b is provided in the portion. Further, the lid body 20 is provided with a cutting guide groove 20c indicating a cutting position of the string-like member 30 so as to be orthogonal to the accommodation groove 20b. 13 is an enlarged perspective view showing the vicinity of the housing grooves 11c and 20b of the main body 10 and the lid body 20, and FIG. 14 shows a state in which the string-like member 30 is housed in the housing grooves 11c and 20b in FIG. FIG. According to this modification, since the externally exposed portion of the main body portion 30a of the string-like member 30 is accommodated in the accommodation grooves 11c and 20b, the string-like member 30 is hooked on another object when the packaging box 1 is transported. It is possible to prevent the string-like member 30 from being damaged by mistake. Further, the operator can easily recognize the cutting position by the cutting guide groove 20c, and the tip of a tool such as pliers or scissors is inserted into the cutting guide groove 20c so that the main body portion 30a of the string-like member 30 can be easily and securely attached. The packaging box 1 can be opened by cutting.

  Further, in the above-described modification, as shown in FIG. 15, a sealing seal that seals between the lid 20 and the main body 10 and is attached so as to cover at least a part of the externally exposed portion of the string-like member 30. It is good also as a structure provided with the sealing strip 35 which is. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the packaging box 1 showing a state in which the sealing strip 35 is attached so as to cover the string-like member 30. In this modification, it is necessary to peel off the sealing strip 35 in order to cut the string-like member 30, etc., and in addition to the string-like member 30, the sealing strip 35 can leave a trace of unauthorized opening, It is possible to more effectively prevent fraud in the distribution process for the board P1. Moreover, in this modification, since the externally exposed part of the string-like member 30 is accommodated in the accommodation grooves 11 c and 20 b, it is easy to stick the sealing strip 35 so as to cover the string-like member 30. Note that the sealing strip 35 is preferably non-re-pasteable (it cannot be peeled once and then re-paste) so as to ensure that the tampering trace remains. Further, in order to prevent forgery of the sealing strip 35, it is preferable that unique information (unique information given to the packaging box 1) is displayed on the sealing strip 35. FIG. 15 shows an example in which a shipping serial number (No. 12345) is displayed on the sealing strip 35 as unique information.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the packing boxes 1-3 were packing boxes for packing the game board P1 of a pachinko machine, they may be packing boxes for packing any gaming machine products or parts. For example, the packing box 1 or the like has a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a plurality of rotating reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, and according to a winning mode based on a combination of symbols when the rotation of each rotating reel is stopped. It may be a packing box for packing a gaming machine product such as a pachilot machine from which gaming balls are paid out. Alternatively, it may be a packing box for packing gaming machine parts such as a gaming machine control device (for example, a main board or a payout control board). By irreversibly sealing the packaging box 1 in which these gaming machine products or parts are packed, the distribution process for gaming machine products such as pachinko machines, slot machines, and pachilot machines, and gaming machine parts such as gaming boards and control devices. Can effectively prevent fraud in

  The present invention can be applied not only to a pachinko machine but also to a packaging box for packing all gaming machine products or parts such as a slot machine or a gaming machine that fuses a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

P1 game board (game machine products, etc.)
P2 Game board P2a Game board insertion hole (insertion hole)
1, 2, 3 Gaming machine packing box 10 Main body 10a Opening portion 11 Front portion 11a Front portion insertion hole 11c Housing groove 12a Game board guide groove (positioning portion, guide groove)
14a Game board guide groove (positioning part, guide groove)
20 Lid 20a Lid insertion hole (engaged part, insertion hole)
20b receiving groove 20c cutting guide groove 30 string member 30b caulking pin (engaging portion)
30d Spherical part 31 String member 31b Caulking pin 31d Socket part 33 First string member 33b Insertion head 33d Spherical part 34 Second string member 34b Socket part 34f Spherical part 35 Sealing strip 41 Shipping information printing plate (shipping) Information printing member)

Claims (3)

A gaming machine packing box for packing gaming machine products or parts (hereinafter referred to as gaming machine products, etc.)
A box-shaped body having an opening on at least one surface;
A lid connected to the upper portion of the main body by a connecting portion and provided to be openable and closable with respect to the opening of the main body;
A string-like member that irreversibly couples at least one gaming machine product or the like stored in the main body and the lid,
One end of the string-like member is locked to the gaming machine product and the other end is irreversibly locked to the lid,
A gaming machine packaging, wherein the length of the string-like member is set so that the string-like member is substantially not slackened when the lid is closed with respect to the opening of the main body. box.   The gaming machine packaging box according to claim 1, wherein the string-like member irreversibly connects all the gaming machine products and the like stored in the main body and the lid. The string member includes a first string member whose one end is locked to the gaming machine product and the like, and a second string member whose one end is locked to the lid. Become
The gaming machine packaging according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the other end of the first string-like member and the other end of the second string-like member are irreversibly fastened to each other. box.

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