JP4785209B2 - Parts mounting structure for gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a part mounting structure for a gaming machine in which a part mounting structure disposed on the back side of a game board is improved.

  In a conventional general pachinko machine, various components such as a main control board that manages the control of the entire pachinko machine and a payout control board that controls the ball payout device are arranged on the back side of the game board. These various parts can be repaired and replaced from the back of the game board so that they can be maintained in the pachinko hall.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-225562

Thus, since conventional pachinko machines have a structure that prioritizes maintainability, it is relatively easy to touch the main components on the back side of the game board from the back side of the pachinko machine. It is almost defenseless against unauthorized modification or replacement of parts. For this reason, there is a problem that unauthorized modification or unauthorized replacement of main components such as the control board and ROM cannot be prevented.
In addition, among the components on the back side of the game board, the components of the pachinko ball flow path from the ball tank to the ball payout device are more likely to cause troubles such as ball clogging than other components.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of these circumstances. Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a game that can prevent unauthorized modification or replacement of at least main components on the back side of the game board and can maintain maintainability. It is in providing the component attachment structure of a machine.

  The invention according to claim 1 is a component mounting structure of a gaming machine in which a cover member is disposed on the back side of the gaming machine so as to cover the back side of the gaming board, and the recessed part on the gaming board side in the cover member An attachment portion is formed, and at least the pachinko ball payout device and the components of the pachinko ball flow path upstream from the attachment portion are attached to the component attachment portion so as to be positioned outside the cover member. It is.

  In this configuration, the pachinko ball dispensing device and the components of the pachinko ball flow channel upstream of the pachinko ball dispensing device are arranged outside the cover member. Repair and inspection of the pachinko ball flow path components can be easily carried out in the pachinko hall, and maintainability can be ensured while taking the anti-fraud structure where the back of the game board is covered with a cover member. .

  In this case, as in claim 2, the cover member is attached to the machine frame of the gaming machine via a hinge mechanism so as to be openable and closable, and the gaming board is attached to the machine frame from the rear with the cover member opened. Good.

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal side view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment (1) of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment (1). FIG. 3 is a longitudinal side view of the pachinko machine showing the embodiment (2) of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine of the embodiment (2). FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment (3) of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment (4) of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment (5) of the present invention.

[Embodiment (1)]
Embodiment (1) of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, a schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. A game board 13 is attached to the machine casing 12 of the pachinko machine from the rear (from the left in FIG. 1), and a prize opening, a prize winning device (both not shown) and the like are provided on the board surface of the game board 13. . A front panel 14 is provided at the lower front portion of the machine frame 12, and an upper plate 15 is provided on the front panel 14. A lower plate 16 is provided below the upper plate 15. A gathering bowl 17 for collecting winning balls is provided at the bottom of the back of the game board 13.

  Further, a cover member 18 formed of a transparent resin is attached to the back side of the game board 13 and is arranged in a range from the rear of the upper end of the game board 13 to the rear of the upper plate 15 below the game board 13. All parts are covered by this cover member 18. The inner surface of the rear wall of the cover member 18 is connected to a ball tank 19 for storing pachinko balls, a tank rail 20 for flowing the pachinko balls flowing out from the ball tank 19 in an aligned state, and a lower end of the tank rail 20. A ball supply path 21, a ball payout device 22 connected to the lower end of the ball supply path 21, and a ball flow down path 23 through which the pachinko balls discharged from the ball payout device 22 flow down to the upper plate 15 are assembled. . A board case 25 that houses a main control board (not shown) that manages the control of the entire pachinko machine is disposed on the left side of the ball dispensing device 22 (see FIG. 2). The board case 25 is also a cover member. 18 is assembled to the inner surface of the rear wall.

  Next, the attachment structure of the cover member 18 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the right end portion of the cover member 18 is attached to the machine frame 12 via a hinge mechanism 26 and electrically connects the electrical circuit on the game board 13 side and the electrical circuit on the cover member 18 side. (Not shown) are grouped on the hinge mechanism 26 side. Accordingly, the cover member 18 can be opened and closed with the hinge mechanism 26 as a center when the cover member 18 is not sealed with a one-way screw 28 described later.

On the other hand, a plurality of fixed piece portions 27 are integrally formed on the left end portion, upper end portion, and lower end portion of the cover member 18, and an attachment portion 29 corresponding to these fixed piece portions 27 is integrally formed on the machine frame 12. ing. Note that the fixed piece 27 may be formed only at the left end of the cover member 18. The cover member 18 is sealed by inserting a one-way screw 28 (sealing means) into an insertion hole of a predetermined fixed piece portion 27 among the plurality of fixed piece portions 27 and tightening it to the attachment portion 29. Since the head of the one-way screw 28 is formed in a shape that cannot be loosened by a screwdriver or the like, the cover member 18 cannot be opened unless the fixing piece 27 of the cover member 18 and the mounting portion 29 of the machine frame 12 are destroyed. It is like that. In the closed space between the cover member 18 thus sealed and the game board 13, various components on the back side of the game board 13 (including at least main electric / electronic components such as each control board). Is trapped.
The upper case 25a and the lower case 25b of the substrate case 25 are also sealed using the one-way screw 28.

  The pachinko machine configured as described above is assembled with various parts on the back side of the game board 13 at the time of manufacture, and then the back side of the game board 13 is closed with the cover member 18 and inserted into a predetermined fixed piece 27. The cover member 18 is sealed by tightening the one-way screw 28 into the attachment portion 29, and various components (each control board on the back side of the game board 13 are placed in a closed space between the game board 13 and the cover member 18. Contain major electrical and electronic components). As a result, since the parts in the cover member 18 cannot be touched after shipment, unauthorized modification or unauthorized replacement of the parts can be prevented.

  When performing maintenance work such as replacement of the game board 13 and repair / inspection of parts, the pachinko machine is collected at a manufacturer, an agent, or the like. Then, the fixed piece 27 sealed with the one-way screw 28 is cut, the cover member 18 is opened around the hinge mechanism 26, and a predetermined maintenance work is performed. After the work is completed, the cover member 18 is sealed again by the one-way screw 28 using the unused fixed piece 27.

  In this way, since the trace of cutting the fixed piece portion 27 remains for each maintenance work, the number of regularly performed maintenance work can be grasped. Therefore, in addition to regular maintenance work, even if the fixing piece 27 is cut and the cover member 18 is opened to improperly modify or replace parts, it can be detected at an early stage. Damage caused by actions can be minimized.

  In the present embodiment (1), the right end portion of the cover member 18 is attached to the machine frame 12 via the hinge mechanism 26, but the right end portion of the cover member 18 is also one-way without using the hinge mechanism 26. You may make it seal with the screw | thread 28. FIG. Further, the number of the fixing piece portions 27 formed on the cover member 18 may be limited to one seal, and may be replaced with a new cover member 18 every time maintenance work is performed.

  In the present embodiment (1), the pachinko ball flow path components from the ball tank 19 to the ball flow downway 23 and the substrate case 25 are provided on the inner surface of the cover member 18. The empty space generated by moving the mounting position of the component parts of the flow path and the substrate case 25 to the inner surface of the cover member 18 can be used as an arrangement space for other parts. It is possible to cope with an increase in the number of parts and an increase in the size of the center accessory.

  Further, in the present embodiment (1), since the cover member 18 is formed of a transparent resin, even if the parts on the back side of the game board 13 are covered with the cover member 18, the inside of the cover member 18 is shown. You can check and see troubles. Note that only a part of the cover member 18 may be formed to be transparent.

[Embodiment (2)]
Next, Embodiment (2) of this invention is demonstrated using FIG.3 and FIG.4. However, substantially the same parts as those of the embodiment (1) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In the embodiment (1), the components of the pachinko ball flow path from the ball tank 19 to the ball flow down path 23 are provided on the inner surface of the rear wall of the cover member 18, but in this embodiment (2), the ball payout is performed. Considering that the components of the device 22 and the pachinko ball flow channel upstream thereof are more likely to cause troubles (ball clogging, etc.) than other components, the ball dispensing device 22 and its upstream side The components of the pachinko ball channel are provided outside the cover member 30.

  Specifically, in the outer surface of the rear wall of the cover member 30, the portion corresponding to the position where the ball tank 19, the tank rail 20, the ball supply path 21, and the ball dispensing device 22 are disposed is recessed forward of the other portions. The flow path system component mounting portion 31 is formed, and the ball payout device 22 and the components of the pachinko ball flow channel on the upstream side and the ball tank 19 are mounted on the flow path system component mounting portion 31 (outside of the cover member 30). It has been. On the other hand, the ball flow downway 23 is provided on the inner surface of the rear wall of the cover member 30. A communication port for communicating the ball discharge port 22a of the ball discharge device 22 and the ball flow inlet 23a of the ball flow lower passage 23 with a stepped surface of the cover member 30 interposed between the ball discharge device 22 and the ball flow lower passage 23. 33 is formed, and the pachinko balls discharged from the ball dispensing device 22 outside the cover member 30 flow into the ball flow path 23 inside the cover member 30 through the communication port 33.

  Then, the cover member 18 is attached to the machine frame 12 by tightening the one-way screw 28 inserted through the fixed piece 27 of the cover member 30 into the attachment part 29 of the machine frame 12, and the game board 13 and the cover member 30 are connected to each other. Various components (including at least main electric / electronic components such as each control board) on the back side of the game board 13 are confined in the space between them.

  In the embodiment (2) described above, since the components of the pachinko ball flow path from the ball tank 19 to the ball dispensing device 22 are provided outside the cover member 30, trouble (ball clogging or the like) occurs. Repair and inspection of the easy-to-use ball payout device 22 and pachinko ball flow path components upstream thereof can be easily carried out even in the pachinko hall, and a fraud prevention structure in which the back surface of the game board 13 is covered with a cover member 30 is provided. In addition, maintainability can be ensured.

[Embodiment (3)]
Next, Embodiment (3) of this invention is demonstrated using FIG.
In the embodiments (1) and (2), the cover members 18 and 30 are attached to the machine casing 12. However, in the present embodiment (3), the cover member 34 is integrally formed with the machine casing 12 to play the game. It is formed to be recessed rearward so as to cover the back side of the board 13. On the inner surface of the rear wall of the cover member 34, the ball dispensing device 22, the components of the pachinko ball channel on the upstream side, and the substrate case 25 are fixed. In this case, the game board 13 is attached from the front of the machine frame 12, and fixed portions provided at both ends of the game board 13 with the back surface of the game board 13 in contact with the inner peripheral frame 35 of the machine frame 12. 36, the one-way screw 28 is inserted and tightened into the mounting portion 37 of the machine frame 12 so that the opening of the cover member 34 is closed by the game board 13 and the inside of the closed space between the game board 13 and the cover member 34 In addition, various components on the back side of the game board 13 (including at least main electric / electronic components such as control boards) are confined.

  Also in the embodiment (3) described above, since the parts on the back side of the game board 13 are confined in the closed space between the game board 13 and the cover member 34, the parts inside the cover member 34 are touched. It is possible to prevent unauthorized modification and replacement of parts.

[Embodiment (4)]
Next, embodiment (4) of this invention is demonstrated using FIG.
In the above embodiments (1) and (2), the cover members 18 and 30 are attached to the machine frame 12, but in this embodiment (4), the cover attaching portion 39 fixed to the back surface of the game board 13 is used. By tightening the inserted one-way screw 28 into the fixed piece 41 of the cover member 40, the cover member 40 is attached to the back surface of the game board 13 so as to form a closed space between the game board 13 and the cover member 40. I have to. In this embodiment (4), the main part (not shown) and the substrate case 25 that are likely to be fraudulent are confined in this closed space.

  In the embodiment (4) described above, the main parts and the board case 25 that are likely to be fraudulent are confined in the closed space between the game board 13 and the cover member 40. It is possible to prevent fraud.

[Embodiment (5)]
Next, embodiment (5) of this invention is demonstrated using FIG.
In each of the above embodiments (1) to (4), a closed space is formed between the game board 13 and the cover member, but in this embodiment (5), a ball is placed on the back side of the game board 13. A back part mounting plate 42 to which back parts such as the payout device 22 and pachinko ball flow path components are attached is disposed, and the cover member 44 is attached to mounting parts 43 integrally formed at both ends of the back part mounting plate 42. By tightening the one-way screw 28 inserted through the fixed piece 45, the cover member 44 is attached to the back part mounting plate 42 to form a closed space between the back part mounting plate 42 and the cover member 44. In the space, a main part (not shown) that is likely to be an object of fraud and the substrate case 25 are confined.

  Also in this embodiment (5), since the parts on the back side of the game board 13 are confined in the closed space between the back part mounting plate 42 and the cover member 44, unauthorized modification and replacement of the parts are prevented in advance. can do.

  In the case where an opening (for example, for center feature placement) is formed in the back part mounting plate 42, the game board 13 and the cover member 44 are attached by attaching the cover member 44 to the back part mounting plate 42. A closed space may be formed between the two.

  Also in each of the embodiments (2) to (5) described above, the number of sealing portions by the one-way screw 28 may be provided for a plurality of times of sealing so as to be able to handle a plurality of times of maintenance work. Only one seal may be used.

  In addition, in the present invention, the shape of the cover member may be changed as appropriate, and the components confined in the closed space formed by the cover member may be changed as appropriate in consideration of crime prevention and maintenance. Further, the sealing means for the cover member is not limited to the one-way screw 28. For example, adhesion, welding, or the like may be used. In short, the cover member cannot be opened unless the cover member or its peripheral portion is destroyed. It only needs to be sealed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Machine frame, 13 ... Game board, 18 ... Cover member, 19 ... Ball tank, 20 ... Tank rail, 21 ... Ball supply path, 22 ... Ball delivery device, 23 ... Ball flow down path, 25 ... Substrate case, 26 ... Hinge mechanism, 27 ... fixed piece, 28 ... one-way screw (sealing means), 29 ... mounting portion, 30 ... cover member, 31 ... flow path system component mounting portion, 34 ... cover member, 36 ... fixing portion, 37 ... mounting 39: Cover mounting portion, 40: Cover member, 42: Back component mounting plate, 43: Mounting portion, 44: Fixed piece portion

Claims (2)

In the parts mounting structure of the gaming machine in which a cover member is disposed on the back side of the gaming machine so as to cover the back side of the gaming board,
The cover member is formed with a component mounting portion that is recessed toward the game board, and at least the pachinko ball dispensing device and the components of the pachinko ball flow channel on the upstream side of the component mounting portion are arranged outside the cover member. A structure for mounting parts of a gaming machine, wherein the parts are mounted so as to be positioned on the machine. The cover member is attached to the machine frame of the gaming machine via a hinge mechanism so as to be opened and closed,
2. The gaming machine component mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the gaming board is configured to be attached to the machine frame from the rear side with the cover member opened.

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