JP4808692B2 - Enclosed ball game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an enclosed ball type gaming machine that collects game balls that have been launched from a launcher and circulates and uses game balls by supplying the collected game balls to the launcher again.

Conventionally, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in a gaming machine, the game balls are launched from the launch position (launch device) to the game area, the game balls that have flowed down the game area are collected, and are guided again to the launch position. Enclosed ball game machines for circulation are known. In addition, in the enclosed ball type game machine, since one game ball is repeatedly used for the game, there is a high possibility that the game ball is contaminated or dust is attached, and the ball is clogged or fired in the circulation path. This is the cause of uneven play of game balls. In order to polish such a dirty game ball, it is also considered that a ball polishing device is provided in an enclosed ball type gaming machine. A conventional ball polishing apparatus polishes a game ball while lifting it in a vertical direction by a spiral member (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-2-299680

  However, since the conventional ball polishing apparatus of the enclosed ball type gaming machine is configured to polish the game ball by providing the spiral member in the vertical direction, the installation space becomes large and is disposed on the back surface of the enclosed ball type gaming machine. It was difficult. Further, since the spiral member is provided in the vertical direction, there is a problem that when the game ball is taken in from the horizontal direction when the game ball is taken in, the game ball cannot be taken in smoothly.

  An object of the present invention is to reduce the installation space in an enclosed ball type gaming machine that collects game balls that have been launched from a launcher and circulates and uses game balls by supplying the collected game balls to the launcher again. In addition, the game ball can be taken in smoothly.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 circulates and uses the game ball by collecting the game ball launched from the launch device and supplying the collected game ball to the launch device again. In an enclosed ball game machine,
A lifting device having a spiral member that can be lifted upward to supply the collected game balls to the launching device;
A ball introduction port for introducing a game ball is provided on one side, and a lifting path through which a game ball lifted by the lifting device passes,
An introduction path that is formed so as to descend toward the ball introduction port, and guides the game ball to the ball introduction port;
A ball polishing device for polishing a game ball of the lifting path,
The pumped path before Symbol ball inlet is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction so that the upward,
In the introduction path, the inclination of the predetermined range upstream from the ball introduction port is steeper than the inclination of the portion upstream from the predetermined range,
The lifting device includes a drive source for driving the spiral member,
The ball polishing device includes the game ball of the ball polishing member that polishes the game ball by contacting the game ball lifted by the spiral member by the driving force of the drive source transmitted through the power transmission device. It is configured to change the contact surface that touches,
The power transmission device transmits power to the ball polisher when the drive direction of the drive source is a positive direction for driving the spiral member so that the game ball can be lifted upward. And a power control means for transmitting power for changing the contact surface of the ball polishing member to the ball polishing member when the drive direction of the drive source is the reverse direction. And

Here, the “spiral member” is a member that comes into contact with a game ball and lifts the game ball upward, and is a screw member (having a spiral groove formed on the circumferential surface of a cylindrical member, spiral gear shape For example, made of hard synthetic resin (aramid resin) or ceramic.
The “drive source” is, for example, a motor such as a stepping motor or a synchronous motor, or a rotary solenoid.
The “ball polishing member” is, for example, cloth or paper.
Further, the “power control means” is a so-called one-way clutch that transmits power to the output side only when the power input side operates (rotates) in a predetermined direction.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the lifting device having a spiral member that lifts the recovered game ball upward to supply the game ball to the launching device, and the game ball that is lifted by the lifting device pass. A lifting path and a ball polishing device that polishes the game balls of the lifting path, and the lifting path has a ball introduction port for introducing game balls on one side so that the ball introduction port faces upward Since it is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction, the game ball can be taken in smoothly by the spiral member, and the enclosed ball can be circulated efficiently. Moreover, the vertical width can be narrowed and the installation space can be reduced as compared with the case where the spiral members are arranged vertically after securing the length of the lifting path sufficient to perform ball polishing.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an introduction path that is formed so as to descend toward the ball introduction port and guides the game ball to the ball introduction port, and the introduction route is located upstream from the ball introduction port. Since the inclination of the predetermined range on the side is steeper than the inclination of the portion upstream of the predetermined range, the game ball can be taken in more smoothly by the spiral member, and the enclosed ball can be circulated efficiently. It becomes possible.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the ball polishing device is in contact with the game ball lifted by the spiral member by the driving force of the drive source transmitted through the power transmission device, thereby the game ball. The power transmission device blocks the transmission of power to the ball polishing device when the drive direction of the drive source is positive, while the drive direction of the drive source Since the power control means for transmitting power to the ball polishing device is provided in the reverse direction, the installation space can be reduced. In other words, since it is possible to both lift the game ball and change the contact surface with the game ball of the ball polishing member with one drive source, it is possible to configure an efficient device and to prevent the overall size of the device from being increased, It is effective in terms of the arrangement space on the back of the enclosed ball type gaming machine. Further, it is advantageous in terms of cost. In addition, it is possible to reduce the replacement frequency of the ball polishing member, and it is possible to simplify the configuration of the entire apparatus. That is, when the ball polishing member becomes dirty, it is only necessary to change the contact surface of the ball polishing member with the game ball, so that the replacement frequency of the ball polishing member is reduced and the operation is facilitated.

The invention described in claim 2 is the encapsulated ball type gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosing ball circulating apparatus including the elevating apparatus and the ball polishing apparatus is provided, and the elevating path is a surface of the game board. Along the plane parallel to the direction, disposed on the back of the main body frame of the enclosed ball type gaming machine and below the gaming board where a gaming area is formed,
The lifting path has a ball outlet for leading out a game ball on the other side facing the one side, and the direction from the ball outlet is parallel to the plane direction of the game board. And along the vertical axis passing through the ball outlet, the direction going down toward the side opposite to the side where the lifting path is located,
The introduction direction to the ball introduction port is from the side facing the side on which the lifting path is located across the vertical axis passing through the ball introduction port along the plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board. It is characterized in that the direction is downward toward the ball inlet.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the enclosed ball circulation device including the lifting device and the ball polishing device is arranged such that the lifting path is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board. Since it is disposed on the back surface of the main body frame and below the game board where the game area is formed, the encapsulated ball circulation device can be efficiently disposed on the back surface of the encapsulated ball game machine.
Further, the lifting path has a ball outlet on the other side facing the one side, and the direction from the ball outlet is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board and passes through the ball outlet. The direction to the side opposite the side where the lifting path is located across the vertical axis, and the direction of introduction to the ball introduction port is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board and through the ball introduction port Since the direction from the side opposite to the side where the lifting path is located across the vertical axis to the ball introduction port, it is possible to efficiently arrange the enclosed ball circulation device on the back side of the enclosed ball type gaming machine In addition, it is possible to efficiently circulate the encapsulated sphere. In other words, since the introduction direction and the lead-out direction to the lifting path are directed in one direction (one left and right direction in which the lifting path is inclined) without turning back with respect to the lifting direction, the introduction and the leading of the game ball Can be performed more smoothly, and the enclosed sphere can be circulated efficiently.

The invention described in claim 3 is the enclosed ball type gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the power control means includes:
A power transmission rotating body that rotates together with an input shaft that rotates about an axis in accordance with the operation of the drive source;
An output shaft that is arranged to face the lower side of the power transmission rotator and is driven to rotate by the power transmission rotator so that power is output to the ball polishing device is driven to rotate around the shaft center. A power receiving rotating body that
The power transmission rotating body is movable along the axial direction of the input shaft, and a surface facing the power receiving rotating body has an end on the rotational direction side when the drive source is driven in the positive direction. An engaging portion having an inclined surface and an end on the rotational direction side when driving in the opposite direction is a stepped engaging step portion;
An engaged portion that can be engaged with the engagement step portion of the engagement portion protrudes from a surface of the power receiving rotation body that faces the power transmission rotation body,
When the drive source is driven in the forward direction, the inclined surface of the engaging portion comes into contact with the engaged portion, and the power transmission rotator is guided upward, and the power receiving rotator and Only the rotating body for power transmission rotates without engaging,
When the drive source is driven in the reverse direction, the engaging stepped portion of the engaging portion and the engaged portion are engaged, and the power receiving rotator is rotated by the power transmitting rotator. It is configured to be driven.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the power control means is disposed so as to face the power transmission rotating body that rotates together with the input shaft that rotates in accordance with the operation of the drive source, and the power transmission rotating body. And a power receiving rotating body that rotationally drives an output shaft that outputs power to the ball polishing device, the power transmitting rotating body is movable along the axial direction of the input shaft, and faces the power receiving rotating body. An engaging portion in which the end on the rotation direction side when the drive source is driven in the forward direction is an inclined surface and the end on the rotation direction side when driving in the reverse direction is a stepped engagement step portion on the surface And the engaged portion that can be engaged with the engaging stepped portion of the engaging portion is protruded on the surface of the rotating body for receiving power that faces the rotating body for power transmission, and the drive source is driven in the forward direction. Only the rotating body for power transmission rotates, and when the drive source is driven in the reverse direction, the rotating body for power transmission The force BEARING rotating body is rotated, it is possible to reliably perform each of the drive control of the helical member and Kuma-out member with a simple mechanism by a single driving source.

  According to the present invention, a lifting device having a spiral member that lifts the recovered game balls upward to supply them to the launching device, a lifting path through which the gaming balls lifted by the lifting device pass, A ball polishing device that polishes the game ball of the lifting path, and the lifting path has a ball introduction port for introducing the game ball on one side, with the ball introduction port facing upward in a vertical direction Since it is inclined at a predetermined angle, the game ball can be taken in smoothly by the spiral member, and the enclosed ball can be circulated efficiently. Moreover, the vertical width can be narrowed and the installation space can be reduced as compared with the case where the spiral members are arranged vertically after securing the length of the lifting path sufficient to perform ball polishing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The gaming machine of the present embodiment is an application of the present invention to an encapsulated ball gaming machine as a pachinko gaming machine. For example, the gaming content can be the same as that of a conventional pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the size of the outer shape and the like is the same, and it can be installed in the current island facilities of pachinko amusement shops, but it does not use the ball supply mechanism or ball discharge mechanism of the island facilities Yes. That is, the enclosed ball type gaming machine uses a pre-enclosed game ball. In addition, the enclosed ball type gaming machine can receive game value information (for example, money amount information) generated by, for example, inserting cash into a pedestrian machine (ball lending machine) or the like, and the game value information can be used for games. The number of game balls (number of game media) converted into data of the number of possessed balls, the game balls enclosed corresponding to this data can be launched into the game area, and the number of game balls launched when the game balls are launched The number of balls held is subtracted correspondingly. In addition, when a game ball that has been launched wins a prize device such as various prize opening or a variable prize device and a prize ball (game ball) is generated, the actual number of balls held without paying out the actual game ball The number of prize balls is added to the data. Further, when the data on the number of possessed balls becomes 0, the game ball cannot be launched. In this state, when amount information as game value information, information on the number of stored game media, etc. are converted into data on the number of game media, the data on the number of game media converted to the data on the number of balls is added, and again Game balls can be launched.

  In other words, the enclosed ball type gaming machine is capable of playing with the number of balls held by the player, subtracting from the number of balls held by the launch, and adding to the number of balls held by winning a game ball. In addition, the released game balls reach the game area, and a part of them enter the prize area and are led to the back side of the game board and collected as safe balls, and the remaining game balls that have not been won are out. The balls are collected as spheres, and the collected game balls can be relaunched through the circulation flow path, and the game balls are circulated in the enclosed ball type gaming machine. In addition, the game ball that has become a foul is also collected in the circulation channel, and the game ball that has become a foul is collected and can be launched again without being involved in the game (without getting a chance to win a prize). Based on the occurrence of foul balls, the number of foul balls is added to the data on the number of balls held in the game value information.

  Therefore, in the enclosed ball type gaming machine, the number of outgoing balls, the number of incoming balls, the number of difference balls, the number of possessed balls, etc. are not actual numbers of game balls but numerical values in data. That is, there are only a limited number of game balls that are actually used (for example, 35) that are used in a circulating manner. For example, the number of shot balls that are counted by detecting and detecting the game balls that are launched into the game area. The number of foul balls counted by detecting the game balls that have been returned but counted, the number of recovered balls counted by detecting the game balls launched and collected in the game area, the number of winning balls when winning, and the game store The number of incoming balls, the number of outgoing balls, the number of difference balls, the number of balls held can be obtained from the number of balls rented from

  Unless there is a trouble such as opening the clear member holding frame that covers the game area and the game ball comes out, the number of shot balls = the number of foul balls + the number of collected balls (the number of collected balls includes the number of foul balls If not). Then, the number of entered balls = the number of collected balls = the number of launched balls−the number of foul balls, the number of issued balls = the number of awarded balls = the number of entered balls−the number of balls rented (the number of replayed balls) + the number of held balls Number of balls rented (or number of replayed balls) + number of balls played-number of balls entered, number of balls entered-number of balls played = number of balls difference, number of balls held = number of balls lent (or number of replay balls)-number of balls difference Become. As described above, the game with the enclosed ball type gaming machine is completely performed as a numerical value on the data, and there is an error due to spilling the game ball or leaving the game ball on the lower plate or the upper plate. There is no, and it becomes possible to manage in an integer unit.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a main body frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a rectangular front surface pivotally supported by the main body frame 110. A frame 120 is provided. The rectangular frame-shaped main body frame 110 is made of metal on one side on the left side when viewed from the front side and is made of wood on the other side. Thus, the thickness on the left side when viewed from the front side can be reduced while maintaining the strength. Further, on the left side of the main body frame as viewed from the front side, metal hinge portions 111 and 111 that pivotally support the front frame 120 and can be opened and closed like a door are provided. In addition, the metal part of the main body frame 110 and the hinge parts 111 and 111 are electrically connected.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame (not shown) and a firing operation unit (not shown) attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame on the front surface of the front frame body 130.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the main body frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and the game board 1 is fitted and accommodated in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. A rectangular opening 133 is formed. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame main body 130 faces the front side from the opening 133 of the front frame main body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  Further, a clear member holding frame (not shown) is arranged so as to cover the opening 133 in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, a portion extending from a slightly lower side to the upper end of the front frame body 130. Has been. A portion between the front surface of the game board 1 and the back surface of the glass plate fitted in the clear member holding frame and surrounded by the game area partition wall 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 is a game. A game area 1a in which a ball is launched and flows down. In addition, on the front side of the front frame body 130 and below the clear member holding frame, a firing operation panel (not shown) including an operation unit for a player to perform a firing operation is disposed. .

  On one side of the front frame main body 130 (the left side as viewed from the front side), metal hinge receiving portions 131 and 131 that are pivotally supported by the hinge portions 111 and 111 provided on the main body frame 110 are provided. ing. The hinge receiving portions 131 and 131 are electrically connected to the hinge portions 111 and 111. In addition, on one side of the front frame main body 130 (left side viewed from the front side), the clear member holding frame and one side of the firing operation panel (left side viewed from the front side) can be rotated. Metal front frame hinges 132, 132, 132 that are pivotally supported and can be opened and closed like a door are provided. Among the front frame hinge portions 132, 132, 132, a lower hinge portion main body 134 that constitutes a portion that pivotally supports the firing operation panel is partially exposed on the back surface of the front frame main body 130, and the hinge of the main body frame 110. It is electrically connected to a hinge receiving portion 131 that is pivotally supported by the portions 111 and 111. Further, the front frame main body 130 and the clear member holding frame can be locked in a closed state by inserting a key into the keyhole 159 and rotating the same as in a known ball game machine such as a well-known pachinko game machine.

  In addition, an operation unit 112 that displays and inputs various information is provided on the front surface of the main body frame 110 and below the front frame 120. This operation unit 112 has an LCD panel 113 as a display device, and has basic functions such as information on the number of balls, amount information (remaining amount stored in a storage medium such as a card), and storage information ( Game information such as the number of game balls stored in the game store without exchanging them for prizes, etc., so that the number of held balls can be checked at any time without paying out the actual game balls. Various information including the occurrence of an error can be displayed to a person or a store clerk. Further, the operation unit 112 includes a plurality of input buttons 114, 114,..., And can perform display switching and input operations corresponding to other display contents.

  A metal mounting board 135 for attaching various devices is provided below the opening 133 for attaching the game board 1 in the front frame body 130. The metal mounting board 135 is electrically connected to a metal lower hinge section main body 134 that constitutes a portion that pivotally supports the firing operation panel. A launching device 60 is provided on the front side of the mounting plate 135. The launch device 60 includes a front supply channel 61 for supplying a game ball to a launch position, a launcher 63 for hitting and launching the game ball, a launch rail 62 for guiding the launched game ball, and the like. The rail 62 is arranged so as to be located directly under the game area 1a. Then, the launcher 63 is rotationally driven by a launch motor (stepping motor), thereby hitting a game ball on the launch rail 62 and launching it into the game area 1a. In addition, on the front side of the mounting board 135, there are provided a speaker 136 for outputting sound, a display 137 for displaying the number of balls held, operation buttons 138, 138 that can be operated by the player, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the mounting plate 135 below the front frame main body 130, a launch control device (not shown) for controlling the launch device 60, and the launch device 60 fired into the game area 1 a. An enclosed ball circulation device 200 that collects the game balls and supplies them to the launching device 60 again is attached. The detailed configuration of the enclosed ball circulation device 200 will be described later. Also, a first frame control device 80 that controls, for example, the enclosed ball circulation device 200 of the front frame 120, a data communication device with the outside, and the like other than the device attached to the game board 1 is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the first frame control device 80 and the enclosed ball circulation device 200, a power supply device 70 that supplies power to each device in the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100, A second frame control device 90 is attached to perform calculation of the number (number of game balls), processing of input signals from the operation unit, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 1 fitted in the opening 133 includes a flat game board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and the front surface of the game board main body 1b. In addition, a game area 1a surrounded by the game area partition wall 2 is provided. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the game area partition wall 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from the launching device 60 into the game area 1a surrounded by the game area partition wall 2 to play a game.

  In the game area 1a, there is provided a general diagram start gate 4, a general diagram storage display for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general variation display game, and a general diagram display for displaying a general variation display game. . Further, in the game area 1a, the first start winning opening 13 (winning apparatus), the normal variable winning apparatus 7 (winning apparatus) forming the second starting winning opening, and the special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game are not yet displayed. A special figure storage display for lighting up the number of processing times and a special figure display 9 for displaying a special figure variation display game are provided. The common figure memory display, the universal figure display, the special figure storage display, and the special figure display 9 are integrally provided as a segment LED 8 together with a game state display LED representing a game state.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A gate sensor for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the normal map display game is displayed on a general memory display provided in the segment LED 8.

  The general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display provided on the segment LED 8. In addition, you may make it display a common figure fluctuation display game in a part of display area of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 23. In this case, as an identification symbol, for example, a number, a symbol, a character symbol etc. are used, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start a special display variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. However, when the result of the normal-variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the solenoid as the driving device reverses “C”. It can be changed to a state in which the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. In other words, the start of starting the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game based on the detection of the game ball by the normal variation winning device 7 and the start opening sensor provided in the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). Rights are generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. The start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on a special figure memory display provided in the segment LED 8.

  A special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special figure display 9 provided in the segment LED 8, and after a plurality of identification information is displayed in a variable manner, a predetermined display is performed. This is done by stopping and displaying the result mode. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the fluctuation display device 23 is executed. Yes. And, as a result of this special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Corresponding to this, the display mode of the variable display device 23 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the first order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the variable display device 23 without providing the special-figure display 9 in the gaming machine.

  In addition, a center case 20 that forms a display window 21 serving as a display area for the special figure variation display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. A variable display device 23 is arranged behind the display window 21 formed in the center case 20. The variable display device 23 includes a liquid crystal display panel, and is arranged so that an image display surface 24 whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the display window portion 21 of the center case 20. Has been. The variable display device 23 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display panel, and may be provided with a display such as an EL.

  The special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted to the near side. During the state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the opened state. The opening / closing door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid as a driving device. In addition, a count sensor that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, each of the general winning awards 12 provided in the game area 1 a is provided with a winning award sensor for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning award 12. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a winning is made in any of the mouths, a predetermined number of winning balls corresponding to each winning mouth are added to the number of balls held.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the game board 1, there are a game control device 30 that performs overall control related to the game content, and an effect control device 50 that performs control related to game effects under the control. Is provided. Note that a control device that can be used in common with a plurality of other models is attached to the front frame body 130, and by replacing the game board 1, only the device (substrate) depending on the model is replaced, and the enclosed ball game The game content of the machine 100 can be changed.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game is controlled by various control devices provided on the back side of the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100. The game control device 30 provided on the back surface of the game board 1 includes an amusement chip having a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and generates various random numbers related to a special figure or a usual variable display game. The various random values include a jackpot determination random number value for the special figure variation display game, a hit determination random number value for the general figure variation display game, and the like, and the game control device 30 uses the random number value to determine the special figure and the universal game number. The result of the game such as losing or the like is determined for the game with variable display shown in the figure.

  In addition, the game control device 30 has a start port sensor provided in the normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning port 13 via an input / output interface, a count sensor provided in the special variation winning device 10, A winning port sensor provided at the general winning ports 12, 12,... And a gate sensor provided at the usual start gate 4 are connected, and a detection signal of a game ball from these sensors is input. Then, a prize ball is generated based on input from various winning ports such as a winning port sensor, a starting port sensor, and a count sensor, and sensors provided in the winning device. Here, in the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100, in the pachinko gaming machines other than the enclosed ball type, information on the prize ball is received from the game control device 30 instead of the discharge control device that controls the payout of the game ball as the prize ball. It is output to the second frame control device 90 via the first frame control device 80. In the second frame control device 90, the number of prize balls is added to the number of balls held based on the information about the prize balls. An arithmetic process to be added is performed.

  In addition, in the game control device 30, the progress of the special display and the usual variable display game is controlled based on signals input from the sensors. In addition, the game control device 30 controls a drive source such as a solenoid via an input / output interface, and based on the result of the special display or usual variable display game, the special variable winning device 10 or the normal variable winning device 7 Open and close. In addition, the game control device 30 transmits various data related to the game as game machine information to the first frame control device 80, the effect control device 50, and the like via the input / output interface.

  The effect control device 50 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and various ICs for video control, which are well-known in pachinko gaming machines, and control the progress of a special variable display game in the game control device 30. Based on the above, the display control of the special display variable display game in the variable display device 23, the accompanying effect control by light emission of the lamp, LED, etc. provided in the game board 1 and the like are performed.

  The first frame control device 80 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, a ROM that stores sound data, a sound LSI that generates a sound signal, an amplifier that amplifies the sound signal and outputs it to a speaker, an input / output interface, and the like Has been. In the first frame control device 80, control of the enclosed ball circulation device 200, control of lighting / extinguishing of an electric light source such as a lamp / LED provided on the clear member holding frame, change of emission color, etc., production Control music, sound effects, etc.

  In addition, the first frame control device 80 receives signals from sensors (for example, a supply ball detection sensor, a ball quantity sensor 215d, and a collection ball sensor 214d) provided in the enclosed ball circulation device 200 via the I / O. It is designed to be entered. Then, the first frame control device 80 receives the ball holding control information including the input signals from these sensors, information on the winning balls input from the game control device 30, information on the lending operation, and the like. Relay to 90. Further, the first frame control device 80 permits the launch ball to be launched when the number of fireable balls managed by the second frame control device 90 is 1 or more, and prohibits the launch when the number of fireable balls is zero. A control signal to be output to the launch control device. In addition, the first frame control device 80 controls the motor 233 that drives the lifting member 230 provided in the enclosed ball circulation device 200 via the I / O.

  The second frame control device 90 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface, and the like, and performs arithmetic processing for calculating the number of balls held based on the ball holding control information input via the first frame control device 80. It is like that. As a result, the second frame control device 90 can calculate the number of balls entered, the number of balls exited (the number of prize balls), the number of difference balls, and the number of balls held. In addition, it processes input signals from the operation unit 112 and controls image display on the LCD panel 113 of the operation unit 112. The LCD panel 113 displays data such as the number of balls held, money amount information, the number of executions of the variable display game, the number of non-probable variable big hits, the number of probable big hits, and the like. Further, processing of input signals from the operation buttons 138 and 138 and control of display on the display 137 are performed.

  The launch control device includes a CPU, a launch motor driver circuit, and an input / output interface. A launch operation unit and a ball feeding device are connected to the input / output interface, and a launch motor is connected to the driver circuit. The launch control device controls the launch force of the game ball in the launch device 60 according to the signal level based on the operation of the launch operation unit in a state where the launch permission control signal is received from the frame control device 80. Further, when a player's hand is detected by the touch sensor provided in the launch operation unit, the launch motor is controlled to sequentially launch the game balls at predetermined time intervals. Further, the ball feeding lever 64 of the ball feeding device is operated in accordance with the timing of the game ball firing by the launching device 60, and control is performed to supply game balls one by one from the front supply channel 61 to the firing rail 62. . Further, the front supply flow path 61 is provided with a supply ball detection sensor that detects a game ball flowing down the front supply flow path 61. Since the game ball detected by the supply ball detection sensor is supplied to the launching device 60 and fired immediately after detection, the supply ball detection sensor is on the front side of the launching device 60. It also serves as a launch ball sensor to detect.

  The encapsulated ball circulation device 200 encloses a predetermined number of game balls, collects and circulates the game balls launched into the game area 1 a by the launch device 60, and supplies the game balls to the launch device 60 again. As shown in FIG. 2, the enclosed ball circulation device 200 is attached to the back side of the front frame main body 130 that is the back side of the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the enclosed ball circulation device 200 includes a flow path unit 210 that forms a flow path constituting member that forms a flow path of a game ball, and a lift that has a lift member that lifts the game ball. A device 220 and a ball polishing device 250 including a ball polishing member 261 for polishing a game ball lifted by the lifting device 220 are provided. The flow path unit 210 is arranged on the back surface of the mounting board 135 formed below the opening 133 of the front frame body 130, and the lifting device 220 is arranged on the back surface. A ball polishing device 250 is arranged on the back surface of the feeding device 220. In addition, a static electricity removing means 270 is provided for removing static electricity from the game balls flowing down the flow path in the lift member 230 and the flow path unit 210 of the lift apparatus 220.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 12, the flow path unit 210 is formed in a substantially box shape from a front wall member 211 that forms the front side and a rear wall member 212 that forms the rear side. The winning ball (the special variable winning device 10, the general winning port 12, the normal variable winning device 7, the first starting winning port 13) won the winning ball and the various winning ports and won the safe ball discharge route. A collecting unit 213 that collects game balls as safe balls that have flowed down is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a collection flow path 214 through which the collected game balls flow down is formed inside the enclosed ball circulation device 200 so as to communicate with the collection unit 213. The downstream end of the recovery flow path 214 communicates with an inlet 222 a of a feed path 221 formed in a feed apparatus 220 (described later) disposed on the back side of the flow path unit 210. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the supply channel for supplying game balls to the launching device 60 is connected to the flow path unit 210 so as to communicate with the outlet 224 a of the lifting path 221 formed in the lifting apparatus 220. 215 is formed. That is, the collection balls 214 and supply channels 215 of the channel unit 210 and the lifting path 221 of the lifting device 220 collect and circulate the game balls launched by the launching device 60 to the gaming area 1a, and then circulate again. A circulation path for supplying the launching device 60 is formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the recovery flow path 214 and the supply flow path 215 forming a part of the circulation path are the front wall member 211, the rear wall member 212 of the flow path unit 210, and the rear surface of the front wall member 211 or A cylindrical flow path formed by a plate-shaped flow path forming wall 216 formed perpendicularly to the front surface of the rear wall member 212, having an inner diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the game balls, and the game balls extending in a row. It is designed to overlap and flow down along the current direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the recovery channel 214 has an inflow port 214 a that forms an upstream end communicating with a recovery unit 213 that opens at the upper end of the enclosed ball circulation device 200, and meanders left and right from here. Thus, the outlet 214b that forms the downstream end is opened on the lower surface of the flow path unit 210 and is connected to the feed path 221. Further, a sensor mounting portion 214c is formed in the middle of the recovery flow path 214, and a recovery ball sensor 214d capable of detecting a game ball flowing down is attached thereto. Based on the detection signal of the game ball from the recovery ball sensor 214d, the number of game balls recovered by the first frame control device 80 can be counted.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the supply flow path 215 includes an inflow port 215 a connected to the lifting path 221 of the lifting device 220 on the back surface of the flow path unit 210, and is formed so as to descend from the center toward the center. The flow outlet unit 215b is provided in front of the flow path unit 210. A front supply channel 61 provided in the launching device 60 disposed in the front frame main body 130 is connected to the outlet 215b. A sensor attachment portion 215c is formed in the middle of the supply flow path 215, and a ball quantity sensor 215d capable of detecting a game ball flowing down is attached thereto. The shortage of game balls waiting in the supply flow path 215 is detected by the detection signal from the ball quantity sensor 215d. Note that the supply flow path 215 and the front supply flow path 61 are not used during the game of the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100 (a state in which game balls are sequentially fired and several or more game balls are flowing down to the game area) and non- Regardless of the game (the state in which the game ball is not being fired), the game ball is in a standby state, and the game ball that has been waiting for each launch of the game ball sequentially moves downward by a distance corresponding to the diameter of the game ball. It is like that.

  Further, the total length of the supply flow path 215 and the front supply flow path 61 is a length capable of storing all of the game balls circulating in the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100, and the release of the game balls is stopped. In this state, all the game balls to be circulated in the supply flow path 215 and the front supply flow path 61 are accommodated. In addition, the number of game balls that are used in circulation is the number (for example, 35) that does not prevent the game balls from being collected because the game balls are not collected in time when the game balls are sequentially fired. ing.

  In addition, a holding portion 217 that holds the lower portion of the lifting device 220 is formed at the lower portion of the front wall member 211. An engaged portion 217 a to which an engaging portion 233 a formed at the front portion of the lifting device 220 can be engaged is formed on the back side of the holding portion 217 facing the lifting device 220. Further, a notch 217b through which a foul ball receiving portion 225 formed in the lifting device 220 can be inserted is formed on the left side of the engaged portion 217a when viewed from the back side.

  Further, a joined portion 281 having a screwing portion is formed on the back surface of the front wall member 211, and a joined portion having a screw hole penetrating in the front and rear direction in the rear wall member 212 corresponding to the joined portion 281. 282 is formed, and the front wall member 211 and the rear wall member 212 can be joined by screws. A fixed portion 219 for attaching the lifting device 220 is formed on the rear surface of the rear wall member 212. The to-be-fixed part 219 has a screwing part, is formed in the position corresponding to the fixing | fixed part 239 formed in the lifting apparatus 220, and can fix the lifting apparatus 220 with a screw.

  Further, a fixed portion 280 for attaching the static electricity removing means 270 is formed on the back surface of the rear wall member 212. The fixed portion 280 has a screwing portion, and is formed at a position corresponding to the fixing portion 271h formed on the conductive plate 271 of the static electricity removing means 270, so that the static electricity removing means 270 can be fixed by a screw. ing. The rear wall member 212 is formed with a unit fixing portion 283 for fixing the flow path unit 210 to the mounting plate 135 of the front frame main body 130, and the front wall member 211 has a position corresponding to the unit fixing portion 283. A through-hole 284 is formed in the upper surface. The unit fixing portion 283 has a screw hole penetrating in the front-rear direction, and a screw inserted through the screw hole is screwed into a screw fastening portion (not shown) formed in the mounting board 135 through the through-hole 284. The flow path unit 210 can be fixed to the mounting board 135.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 19, the lifting device 220 includes a lifting path 221, a lifting member 230 for lifting a game ball upward, and a motor 233 as a drive source for driving the lifting member 230. The game ball that has flowed down the recovery flow path 214 is lifted to the supply flow path 215. In addition, the lifting device 220 polishes the game balls to be lifted together with the ball polishing device 250 disposed on the back side.

  The feed path 221 includes a lower guide part 222 connected to the recovery flow path 214, a feed part 223 provided with the lift member 230, and an upper guide part 224 connected to the supply flow path. As shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the lower guiding portion 222 has an inflow port 222 a that opens upward so as to connect to the outflow port 214 b of the recovery flow channel 214 that opens downward of the flow channel unit 210. And it forms so that the game ball which flowed in from this inflow port 222a may go down to the back side of channel unit 210 (backward) so that it may guide to the back side of channel unit 210, and to the right side seeing from the back side Has been. The lower guiding portion 222 guides the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 222a to the ball introduction port 223a formed at the lower end portion of the lifting portion 223.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the downward inclination of the introduction part 222b, which is a predetermined range upstream from the ball introduction port 223a in the lower guide part 222, is lower than the downward inclination of the upstream part of the introduction part 222b. It is said to have a steep slope. As a result, even when the number of game balls waiting on the lower guide section 222 is small and the pressure (ball pressure) in the tilt direction due to the weight of the game balls is low, the game balls introduced into the lifting section 223 rotate. It is possible to prevent the contact with the feeding member 230 and the return to the lower guiding portion 222. In other words, the game ball can be taken in more smoothly by the lifting member 230 (spiral member), and the enclosed ball can be circulated efficiently. The game ball may be configured so that the game ball does not return to the lower guiding unit 222 from the lifting unit 223. For example, a step may be provided.

  From the above, it is formed so as to be lowered toward the ball introduction port 223a, and includes an introduction path (lower guide unit 222) for guiding the game ball to the ball introduction port 223a. The inclination of the predetermined range on the upstream side is steeper than the inclination of the portion on the upstream side of the predetermined range.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the lower guiding portion 222 is connected to a tilted foul ball receiving portion 225 that receives a collected game ball as a foul ball and guides it to the lower guiding portion 222. The foul ball receiving portion 225 is formed so as to extend forward of the lifting device 220, and the front end portion of the flow path unit 210 passes through the notch 217 b formed in the holding portion 217 of the flow path unit 210. It is located on the front side. The launching device 60 is formed with a foul ball collecting unit that collects a game ball as a foul ball that has returned to the launching device 60 despite being launched toward the game area 1a. , It is guided to the back side of the front frame main body 130 through the foul ball passage. The downstream end of the foul ball channel and the front end of the foul ball receiving portion 225 communicate with each other so that the game balls collected as a foul ball are guided to the lower guiding portion 222. It is like that. The foul ball flow path is provided with a foul ball sensor capable of detecting a flowing game ball. Based on the detection signal of the game ball from the foul ball sensor, the number of game balls collected as the foul ball is determined. It can be counted.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 17, the upper guiding portion 224 is connected to the upper end of the lifting portion 223, and the flow path goes down so as to guide the game ball lifted upward as viewed from the back side to the right side. It is said that. The downstream end portion of the upper guiding portion 224 is connected to the inlet 215a of the supply flow channel 215 that is open on the back surface of the flow channel unit 210.

  The lifting section 223 is formed to extend obliquely upward to the right when viewed from the back side. The downstream end of the lower guide section 222 is connected to the lower left portion, and the upper guide section 224 is connected to the upper right section. The upstream end is connected. The lifting part forming part 226 in which the lifting part 223 is formed is a space penetrating in the front-rear direction, and a front part is provided with a lifting member arrangement in which a lifting member 230 for lifting a game ball in the lifting part 223 is arranged. The rear portion is a lifting portion 223 through which game balls pass.

  The lifting member 230 disposed in the lifting member placement portion 227 is made of a hard synthetic resin (aramid resin) or ceramic, and a groove 232 is formed in a spiral shape on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical lifting member main body 231. It is a screw-like member (spiral gear-like member, spiral member). The lifting member 230 is arranged so that the central axis of the cylindrical lifting member main body 231 is along the extending direction of the lifting member disposing portion 227, and is just accommodated in the front portion of the lifting portion 223. It has become. In addition, the length in the direction along the central axis on the peripheral surface where the groove 232 is formed in a spiral shape is equal to the length of the feeding unit 223. That is, the lifting member 230 is arranged over the entire front side surface of the lifting unit 223.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, a rotating shaft 231 a along the central axis of the cylindrical lifting member main body 231 protrudes from the upper end surface of the lifting member 230. A first gear 231b is attached to the upper end portion of the rotary shaft 231a, and is arranged in an upper gear box 228 formed above the feed portion forming portion 226. The upper end of the rotating shaft 231a is pivotally supported by a bearing portion 228a formed in the upper gear box. The first gear 231b attached to the rotating shaft is meshed with the second gear 246a attached to the input shaft 246 of the power transmission device 240 arranged in the upper gear box 228, and will be described later. The means 260 can be driven.

  A lower end portion of the lifting member 230 is connected to a driving shaft of a motor 233 as a driving source attached to a driving source attachment portion 229 formed on the lower side of the lifting portion formation portion 226, and drives the motor 233. Thus, the lifting member 230 can be driven to rotate. The motor 233 is attached in such a direction that the drive shaft is positioned on the same axis as the rotation shaft 231a of the lifting member 230. Further, an engaging portion 233 a that can be engaged with an engaged portion 217 a of a holding portion 217 formed on the front wall member 211 of the flow path unit 210 is formed on the front surface of the motor 233.

  The spiral groove 232 formed on the peripheral surface of the lifting member 230 is formed in the same direction as the right-hand thread, and rotates in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the lower side. The groove 232 moves upward on the side surface. Thereby, the game ball fitted in the groove 232 is lifted upward. At this time, the driving direction of the motor 233 is the positive direction. Note that the curvature of the cross section of the spiral groove 232 formed in the lifting member 230 is substantially equal to the curvature of the game ball so that the game ball can be securely held. The game ball can be transported even when 261 is pressed against the game ball. Further, the pitch is made wider than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball can be lifted at a predetermined interval.

  The lifting member 230 is made of a conductive material, and is exposed to the front side of the lifting device 220 from the front through portion of the lifting portion forming portion 226. The portion exposed to the front side is provided with a conductive plate 271 disposed on the front side of the lifting device 220 and comes into contact with a lifting member static electricity removing member 272 that removes static electricity from the lifting member 230. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 15, among the rear part forming the lifting part 223 in the lifting part forming part 226, the part that becomes the lower end part of the lifting part 223, A ball introduction port 223a for receiving a game ball from the lower guiding portion 222 is formed. A lower curved portion 223c that is curved to guide the game ball that has flowed into the lifting portion 223 through the lower guiding portion 222 obliquely upward is formed on the right side surface facing the ball introduction port 223a. Yes. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a lower guide plate 234 is attached so as to close an opening behind the lifting portion forming portion 226 at a connection portion between the lower guiding portion 222 and the lifting portion 223. The distance between the portion of the front surface of the lower guide plate 234 facing the lifting portion 223 and the spiral groove 232 on which the game ball formed on the peripheral surface of the lifting member 230 is placed is slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. It is said that. Thereby, the game ball introduced into the lifting part 223 is surely fitted into the groove 232.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the flow path from the lower guiding portion 222 to the lower end of the lifting portion 223 through the ball inlet 223a is inclined downward, and the game ball flows down along this inclination, and then Then, it is lifted upward by the lifting member 230. That is, the lower end of the lifting part 223 is the lowest part of the lower guiding part 222 and the subsequent lifting part 223, and the ball inlet 223a is located above the lower end of the lifting part 223. . In addition, the ball introduction port 223a is positioned above the lower end of the lifting member 230 so that the game ball introduced from the ball introduction port 223a is reliably lifted by the lifting member 230. It has become.

  Moreover, it is a part used as the upper end part of the raising part 223 among the back parts which form the raising part 223 in the raising part formation part 226, Comprising: On the right side surface seeing from a back surface side, the raising part 223 is provided. A ball outlet 223b is formed to lead the game ball from the upper guide portion 224 to the upper guide portion 224. An upper curved portion 223d that is curved so as to guide the game ball guided obliquely upward by the lifting portion 223 to the right side is formed on the left side surface facing the ball outlet 223b. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, an upper guide plate 235 is attached so as to close an opening behind the lifting portion forming portion 226 at a connection portion between the upper guiding portion 224 and the lifting portion 223.

  And among the rear parts which form the raising part 223 in the raising part formation part 226, the center part between the lower guide plate 234 and the upper guide plate 235 is the rear opening 237 where the raising part 223 opens backward. The game ball in the lifting section 223 is exposed from the rear opening 237. The rear opening 237 is provided with a pressing member 252 provided on a ball polishing device 250 disposed behind the lifting device 220 so as to close the rear opening 237. As a result, the ball polishing member 261 disposed on the front surface of the pressing member 252 comes into contact with the game ball exposed from the rear opening 237, and the game ball being lifted is polished.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, in a state where the enclosed ball circulation device 200 is attached to the back side of the front frame body 130 that is the back side of the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100, as shown in FIGS. The lifting portion 223 is located on a plane along the surface direction of the game board 1 and is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction so that one side portion where the ball introduction port 223a for introducing the game ball is formed faces upward. ing. Then, the direction in which the game ball is introduced into the lifting unit 223 at the ball introduction port 223a formed on the left side as viewed from the back side of the lifting unit 223 is right along the plane on which the lifting unit 223 is located. It is in a direction that goes diagonally downward. That is, the direction of introduction to the ball introduction port 223a is the side facing the side where the lifting unit 223 is located across the vertical axis passing through the ball introduction port 223a along the plane along the lifting direction of the lifting unit 223. It is the direction which goes down toward the ball inlet 223a.

  In addition, the direction in which the game ball is led out from the lifting unit 223 at the ball outlet port 223b formed on the right side when viewed from the back side of the lifting unit 223 is right along the plane on which the lifting unit 223 is located. It is in a direction that goes diagonally downward. That is, the lead-out direction from the ball outlet 223b is along the plane along the pumping direction of the pumping part 223 and faces the side where the pumping part 223 is located across the vertical axis passing through the ball outlet 223b. The direction is going down.

  As described above, the lifting portion 223 is arranged at a predetermined angle along the surface direction of the game board 1, so that the game ball can be taken in smoothly by the lifting member 230 and the enclosed ball is circulated. It becomes possible to carry out efficiently. Moreover, the vertical width can be made narrower and the installation space can be reduced as compared with the case where the lifting member 230 is arranged vertically after securing the length of the lifting portion 223 sufficient to perform ball polishing. In addition, since the introduction direction and the lead-out direction to the lifting unit 223 are set along the surface direction of the game board 1, the sealed ball circulation device 200 including the sufficiently long lifting unit 223 can be used as the sealed ball. It becomes possible to arrange | position efficiently on the back surface of the type game machine 100. Moreover, since the lead-out direction from the ball lead-out port 223b and the introduction direction to the ball lead-in port 223a are as described above, the introduction direction and the lead-out direction to the lifting unit 223 are folded back with respect to the feed direction. Since it goes to one direction (one direction of the right and left in which the raising part 223 inclines), game balls can be introduced and led out more smoothly, and the enclosed balls can be circulated efficiently.

  In order to make it easy for the lifting member 223 to take in the game ball in the lifting member 223, a protrusion or a recess is formed in the groove 232 of the lifting member 230 so that the game ball swings. You may not stop at the place. Further, by reversing the spiral turning direction of the lifting member 230 and rotating it clockwise as viewed from the lower side, the game ball can be lifted upward, and the introduction direction and the lead-out direction of the game ball are lifted. The introduction and derivation may be made smooth according to the rotation direction of the member 230. In addition, the game ball can be lifted upward by rotating in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from below without changing the spiral turning direction of the lifting member 230, and the lifting portion 223 can be moved to the lifting member 230. By forming the game ball forward, the introduction direction and the lead-out direction of the game ball may be matched with the rotation direction of the lifting member 230 so that introduction and lead-out are smooth.

  From the above, the game balls launched from the launching device 60 are collected, and the collected game balls are fed back to the launching device 60 to collect them in the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100 that circulates and uses the game balls. A lifting device 220 having a spiral member (lifting member 230) that lifts the game ball upward to supply the game ball to the launching device 60, and a lifting path through which the game ball lifted by the lifting device 220 passes ( A lifting unit 223) and a ball polishing device 250 for polishing a game ball on the lifting route, and the lifting route has a ball introduction port 223a for introducing a game ball on one side, and the ball introduction port 223a It is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction so as to face upward.

  In addition, the encapsulated ball circulation device 200 including the lifting device 220 and the ball polishing device 250 is arranged such that the lifting path (lifting unit 223) is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1. It is arranged on the back side of the main body frame 110 of the machine 100 and below the game board 1 where the game area 1a is formed. Provided on the side, the direction from the ball outlet 223b is opposite to the side where the transport path is located across the vertical axis passing through the ball outlet 223b along the plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1 And the direction of introduction to the ball introduction port 223a is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1, and the lifting path is located across a vertical axis passing through the ball introduction port 223a. Descends from the side facing the side toward the ball inlet 223a The fact that the direction.

  A ball polisher detection switch 236 that detects whether the ball polisher 250 is attached is provided on the periphery of the rear opening 237. This ball polisher detection switch 236 has a movable piece 236a whose one end close to the periphery of the rear opening 237 is movable back and forth about an axis parallel to the lifting member 230, and the movable piece 236a moves forward. In this state, it is ON, and when the movable piece 236a is moved rearward, it is OFF. Moreover, the movable piece 236a is in a state of being urged rearward by the urging member (not shown), and is moved rearward when no force is applied from the outside. In this state, the ball polisher detection switch 236 is turned off. Then, by attaching the ball polishing device 250 to the lifting device 220, the ball polishing member 261 disposed on the front surface of the pressing portion 252a of the ball polishing device 250 presses the movable piece 236a forward, and the ball polishing device detection switch 236 is turned ON. That is, when the ball polishing device 250 is attached at a predetermined position and the ball polishing member 261 is disposed on the front surface of the pressing portion 252a, the ball polishing device detection switch 236 is turned on. Thereby, it is possible to detect an abnormal state such as when the ball polishing device 250 is not attached at a predetermined position or when the ball polishing member 261 is not disposed on the front surface of the pressing portion 252a.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, at a position adjacent to the lifting unit 223, the power for the motor 233 is wound to wind up the used ball polishing member 261 provided in the ball polishing apparatus 250. A power transmission device 240 for transmitting to the means 260 is provided. As shown in FIG. 18, the power transmission device 240 includes a transmission shaft arranged along the lifting unit 223, and the transmission shaft is input to the input shaft with a power control means 241 provided substantially at the center. 246 and an output shaft 248. The input shaft 246 is disposed in the upper placement portion 242, and the output shaft 248 is disposed in the lower placement portion 243.

  The input shaft 246 is pivotally supported by a bearing portion 228 b formed at the upper gear box 228 at the upper end portion, and is pivotally supported by the power control means 241 at the vicinity of the lower end portion. . Further, the input shaft 246 has a second gear 246a attached to the upper end portion thereof, and this upper end portion is disposed in the upper gear box 228, and the rotation of the feeding member 230 also disposed in the upper gear box 228 is performed. The first gear 231b attached to the shaft meshes with the first gear 231b. As a result, the input shaft 246 also rotates as the motor 233 drives the lifting member 230 to rotate. Further, a power transmission rotating body 247 forming a part of the power control means 241 is attached to the lower end portion of the input shaft 246. The lower end portion of the input shaft 246 to which the power transmission rotator 247 is attached has a side surface that is flat and has a substantially D-shaped cross section. The power transmission rotator 247 is formed with a substantially D-shaped insertion hole through which the input shaft 246 thus formed can be inserted. Therefore, the power transmission rotator 247 is movable in the axial direction of the input shaft 246 and rotates with the rotation of the input shaft 246.

  The output shaft 248 is pivotally supported by a bearing portion 244a formed on the lower gear box 244 formed on the left side when viewed from the back side of the lifting portion forming portion 226, and the upper end of the output shaft 248. The vicinity of the unit is pivotally supported in the power control means 241 so as to be rotatable. A power receiving rotator 249 that forms part of the power control means 241 is attached to the upper end of the output shaft 248 so as to face the power transmitting rotator 247 provided at the lower end of the input shaft 246. Yes. As will be described later, the output shaft 248 is rotated by rotating the power receiving rotating body 249 by the power transmitting rotating body 247.

  A third gear 248 a is attached to the lower end portion of the output shaft 248. The third gear 248 a is disposed in the lower gear box 244 and meshes with a fourth gear 244 c that is also disposed in the lower gear box 244. Further, a fifth gear 244b that is connected to the fourth gear 244c and rotates together about the same axis is disposed in the lower gear box 244, and a part of the fifth gear 244b is a back surface of the lower gear box 244. Is exposed to the outside. A gear storage portion 255 of a ball polishing device 250, which will be described later, is arranged on the back surface of the lower gear box 244 from which a part of the fifth gear 244b is exposed. By attaching the ball polishing device 250, the ball polishing device 250 meshes with the sixth gear 263 arranged in the gear storage portion 255.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the power control means 241 includes a power transmission rotator 247 and a power receiving rotator 249 facing each other, and the power transmission rotator 247 by its own weight. 247 is pressed against the power receiving rotating body 249. The power transmission rotator 247 has a predetermined thickness along the extending direction of the insertion hole with the insertion hole through which the lower end of the input shaft 246 can be inserted as a center, and is perpendicular to the extending direction of the insertion hole. It is a disk-shaped member having a radial direction. On a surface 247a facing the power receiving rotator 249, which is a downwardly arranged surface of the power transmitting rotator 247, two engaging portions 247b are formed so as to face each other across the center.

  The engaging portion 247b is formed along the circumferential direction at a position adjacent to the outer periphery of the power transmission rotating body 247, and the end portion on the rotating direction side when the motor 233 is driven in the positive direction is engaged. The inclined surface 247c has a protruding width that increases toward the center in the circumferential direction of the portion 247b. Further, the end portion on the rotation direction side when driven in the reverse direction is a stepped engagement step portion 247d that protrudes substantially vertically. Here, the driving of the motor 233 in the forward direction is a direction in which the lifting member 230 is driven so as to lift the game ball upward in the lifting unit 223.

  The power receiving rotator 249 has a predetermined thickness along the extending direction of the insertion hole with the insertion hole through which the upper end of the output shaft 248 can be inserted as a center, and is perpendicular to the extending direction of the insertion hole. A disk-shaped member having a radial direction. The diameter of the power receiving rotating body 249 is equal to the diameter of the power transmitting rotating body 247. Two engaged portions 249b are formed on the surface 249a facing the power transmission rotating body 247, which is an upwardly arranged surface of the power receiving rotating body 249, so as to face each other across the center. .

  The engaged portion 249b is formed at a position adjacent to the outer periphery of the power receiving rotating body 249, has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape protruding perpendicularly to the surface 249a, and the engaging portion 247b along the circumferential direction. The end portion 249c on the side opposite to the inclined surface 247c is chamfered at a corner portion to form a curved surface. In addition, an end 249d of the engaging portion 247b on the side facing the engaging step portion 247d is formed in a step shape having a right corner, and can be engaged with the engaging step portion 247d. The input shaft 246 and the output shaft 248 are located on a straight line. Moreover, the distance from the rotation center of the engaging part 247b and the to-be-engaged part 249b is equal, and it can engage by arrange | positioning facing.

  The power control means 241 having such a configuration drives the motor 233 to rotate the lifting member 230, whereby the second gear 246a rotates via the first gear 231b, and the input shaft 246 and power transmission rotation. The body 247 rotates. At this time, when the motor 233 is rotated in the forward direction, which is the direction of driving the lifting member 230 so as to lift the game ball upward in the lifting portion 223, the power transmission rotating body 247 is engaged with the engaging portion. It rotates so that the edge part made into the inclined surface 247c of 247b may become a rotation direction side. As the power transmission rotator 247 rotates in this manner, the engaging portion 247b formed on the power transmission rotator 247 and the power receiving rotator 249 disposed opposite to the engagement portion 247b. The engaging portion 249b comes into contact with the weight of the power transmission rotating body.

  At this time, the portion of the engaging portion 247b that contacts the engaged portion 249b is an inclined surface 247c, and the end portion 249c of the engaged portion 249b that contacts the inclined surface 247c of the engaging portion 247b is a curved surface. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19A, the power transmission rotating body 247 is guided upward along the input shaft 246. As shown in FIG. 19B, the engaging portion 247b passes over the engaged portion 249b and passes over the engaged portion 249b. Therefore, when the motor 233 is rotated in the forward direction, the power receiving rotator 249 does not rotate in conjunction with the power transmitting rotator 247. That is, in a normal gaming state in which the game ball is lifted upward, no power is transmitted to the lower gear box 244 and no power is transmitted to the winding means 260.

  On the other hand, when the motor 233 is rotated in the reverse direction, the power transmission rotating body 247 rotates so that the end portion formed as the stepped engagement step portion 247d is on the rotation direction side. As the power transmission rotator 247 rotates in this manner, as shown in FIG. 19C, the power transmission rotator 247 is arranged to face the engaging portion 247b formed on the power transmission rotator 247. The engaged portion 249b formed on the power receiving rotating body 249 comes into contact. At this time, the engaging step portion 247d that contacts the engaged portion 249b of the engaging portion 247b is stepped, and the engaged portion 249b that contacts the engaging step portion 247d of the engaging portion 247b. Since the end portion 249d has a step shape with a right angle, the engaging portion 247b and the engaged portion 249b are engaged. Therefore, when the motor 233 is rotated in the reverse direction, the power transmission rotating body 247 rotates in the same direction as the power receiving rotating body 249 rotates. That is, power is transmitted to the lower gear box 244 via the power transmission device 240 and the winding means 260 is operated.

  As described above, by changing the rotation direction of the motor 233, the power of the motor 233 can be used for both the lifting of the game ball and the replacement of the ball polishing member 261, thereby reducing the number of driving sources. One drive source can reliably control the drive of the lifting member 230 and the ball polishing member 261 with a simple mechanism. The power control unit 241 is not limited to the above-described mechanism, and the power control unit 241 is configured to drive power to the output side (output shaft 248) only when the power input side (input shaft 246) operates (rotates) in a predetermined direction. So-called one-way clutch may be used.

  From the above, the power control means 241 includes the power transmission rotating body 247 that rotates together with the input shaft 246 that rotates about the axis in accordance with the operation of the drive source (motor 233), and the power transmission rotating body 247. A power receiving rotator that is disposed so as to face downward and is driven to rotate by the power transmission rotator 247 so that the output shaft 248 that outputs power to the ball polishing device 250 is rotated about the axis. 249, the power transmission rotating body 247 is movable along the axial direction of the input shaft 246, and a surface 247a facing the power receiving rotating body 249 is provided at the time of driving the drive source in the positive direction. An end portion on the rotation direction side is an inclined surface 247c, and an end portion on the rotation direction side during driving in the reverse direction is protrudingly provided with an engagement portion 247b that is a stepped engagement step portion 247d. 24 On the surface 249a facing the power transmission rotating body 247, an engaged portion 249b that can be engaged with the engaging step portion 247d of the engaging portion 247b is projected to drive the drive source in the forward direction. The inclined surface 247c of the engaging portion 247b abuts on the engaged portion 249b, so that the power transmission rotating body 247 is guided upward, and only the power transmitting rotating body 247 is not engaged with the power receiving rotating body 249. When the driving source is driven in the opposite direction, the engaging step portion 247d of the engaging portion 247b and the engaged portion 249b are engaged, and the power receiving rotating body 247 is engaged by the power transmitting rotating body 247. Is configured to be rotationally driven.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the lifting device 220 is formed with a fixing portion 239 having a screw hole, and the fixing portion 239 is fixed to a fixed portion 219 formed in the channel unit. A lifting device 220 is fixed behind 210. Further, a support portion 238 and a fixed portion 245 for attaching the ball polishing device 250 are formed on the back surface of the lifting device 220. The to-be-fixed part 245 has a screwing part, is formed in the position corresponding to the fixing | fixed part 257 formed in the ball polishing apparatus 250, and can fix the ball polishing apparatus 250 with a screw. Further, the support portion 238 is formed on the right side when viewed from the back side of the lifting portion 223, and has a predetermined length formed so as to extend upward along the extending direction of the lifting portion 223. The support shafts 238a and 238a are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10 to 13, static electricity removing means 270 is disposed between the flow path unit 210 and the lifting device 220. As shown in FIG. 13, the static electricity removing means 270 includes a conductive plate 271, a lifting member static electricity removing member 272 that removes static electricity from the lifting member 230, and a static electricity of the collecting sphere facing the collecting flow path 214. A recovery ball static electricity removing member 273 to be removed and a supply ball static electricity removing member 274 to face the supply flow path 215 and remove the static electricity of the supply ball are provided.

  The conductive plate 271 is made of a metal plate, a flat plate portion 271a disposed in parallel with the back surface of the rear wall member 212, and bent portions 271b, 271b,... Formed at predetermined locations around the flat plate portion 271a. Mounting portions 271c, 271d, and 271e to which the removing member is attached, and a connecting portion 271f that is connected to the outside of the enclosed ball circulation device 200 are provided. Further, the flat plate portion 271a is formed with a fixing portion 271h having a screw hole penetrating in the front-rear direction so that the static electricity removing means 270 can be fixed to the fixed portion 280 formed on the back surface of the rear wall member 212 with a screw. It has become. The flat plate portion 271a is formed with a screw operation opening 271i penetrating in the front-rear direction. The screw operation opening 271 i is formed in a portion located on the back surface side of the unit fixing portion 283 formed on the back surface of the rear wall member 212. As described above, the unit fixing portion 283 is a portion through which a screw for fixing the flow path unit 210 to the mounting board 135 is inserted. By forming this screw operation opening 271i, the static electricity removing means 270 is not removed. However, the flow path unit 210 can be removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the flat plate portion 271 a is fixed to the back surface of the rear wall member 212 and below the collecting portion 213, and is arranged between the flow path unit 210 and the lifting device 220. Has been. Bent portions 271b, 271b,... Bent to the front side facing the flow path unit 210 are formed at predetermined locations around the flat plate portion 271a. The bent portions 271b, 271b,... Are arranged so that the flat plate portion 271a is separated from the rear wall member 212 by a predetermined distance by the front end portion coming into contact with the back surface of the rear wall member 212 of the flow path unit 210. With this, the flat plate portion 271a is parallel to the rear wall member 212 regardless of the protrusion protruding from the back surface of the rear wall member 212 or the head of the screw for joining the front wall member 211 and the rear wall member 212. Can be arranged. Further, as shown in FIG. 13, at a predetermined location around the flat plate portion 271a, as a mounting portion for mounting a static electricity removing member, a recovery ball mounting portion 271c bent toward the front surface facing the flow path unit 210 is supplied. A ball mounting portion 271d and a lifting member mounting portion 271e bent to the back side facing the lifting device 220 are formed.

  The collection ball mounting portion 271c and the supply ball mounting portion 271d bent to the front side facing the flow path unit 210 extend forward from the bent portions 271b, 271b,. In addition, a brush-shaped static electricity removing member made of a conductive material (made of metal) is provided so as to extend downward from the respective lower end portions. This brush-like static electricity removing member has a collecting ball mounting portion 271c and a supply ball mounting portion 271d in a state where a flexible linear member made of a conductive material extends in the vertical direction. Are arranged so as to be aligned in the extending direction, and form a contact surface along the vertical direction. Among such static electricity removing members, the static electricity removing member attached to the collection sphere mounting portion 271c is the collection sphere static electricity removal member 273, and the static electricity removal member attached to the supply sphere mounting portion 271d is used for the supply sphere. This is a static electricity removing member 274. Since this static electricity removing member is flexible and formed in a brush shape, it will not interfere with the flow of the game ball even if it is arranged in the flow path as will be described later, and it is in contact with the operating member. The efficiency can be increased, and the game ball can be reliably contacted with a wide contact area.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the rear wall member 212 has a recovery penetrating back and forth at a position on the back side of the recovery flow path 214 where the extending direction of the recovery flow path 214 is substantially in the left-right direction. A flow path through hole 214e is formed. The recovery channel through-hole 214e has a slit-like shape extending in the vertical direction, and its upper end is located above the upper wall surface of the recovery channel 214 and its lower end is below the upper wall surface of the recovery channel 214. It is supposed to be located in. That is, the recovery flow path through hole 214e is formed from the upper side to the lower side of the upper wall surface and is positioned on the upper side and the inner side of the recovery flow path 214. In addition, a slit-shaped opening 214f extending in the front-rear direction so as to communicate with the recovery channel through hole 214e is formed in the channel forming wall 216 that forms the upper wall surface. Further, a peripheral wall 214g is formed on the front surface of the rear wall member 212 on which the flow path forming wall 216 is formed so as to surround a portion of the recovery flow path through hole 214e located above the upper wall surface of the recovery flow path 214. Has been.

  In addition, a supply channel through hole 215e penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed at a position on the back side of the supply channel 215 where the extending direction of the supply channel 215 is substantially in the left-right direction. The supply channel through-hole 215e is also a slit extending in the vertical direction like the recovery channel through-hole 214e, and its upper end is located above the upper wall surface of the supply channel 215 and its lower end is the supply flow. It is located below the upper wall surface of the path 215. That is, the supply flow path through hole 215e is formed from the upper side to the lower side of the upper wall surface and is positioned on the upper side and the inner side of the supply flow path 215. In addition, a slit-shaped opening 215f extending in the front-rear direction so as to communicate with the supply channel through hole 215e is formed in the channel forming wall 216 that forms the upper wall surface. Further, a peripheral wall 215g is formed on the front surface of the rear wall member 212 on which the flow path forming wall 216 is formed so as to surround a portion of the supply flow path through hole 215e located above the upper wall surface of the supply flow path 215. Has been.

  The recovery ball mounting portion 271c in the static electricity removing means 270 is formed at a position corresponding to the recovery flow path through hole 214e, and the supply ball mounting portion 271d is formed at a position corresponding to the supply flow path through hole 215e. . Therefore, by disposing the flat plate portion 271a at a predetermined position, the recovery ball mounting portion 271c and the recovery ball static electricity removing member 273 are inserted into the recovery flow path through hole 214e, and the supply ball mounting portion 271d and the supply ball mounting portion The static eliminating member 274 is inserted into the supply flow path through hole 215e.

  The recovery sphere mounting portion 271c and the recovery sphere static electricity removing member 273 inserted into the recovery flow path through hole 214e are arranged such that the recovery sphere mounting portion 271c is positioned above the recovery flow path 214 and the recovery sphere static electricity removal member 273 is disposed. Only the opening 214f faces the recovery channel 214. The collection ball mounting portion 271c, which is a part of the conductive plate 271, is guided along the front-rear direction on the upper wall surface of the recovery channel 214 by being guided by the recovery channel through hole 214e and the peripheral wall 214g. Arranged along the extending direction (front-rear direction) of the formed opening 214f. As a result, the brush-like electrostatic removal member 273 for the collection sphere is arranged along the opening 214f. The extending direction of the opening 214f is a direction orthogonal to the flow-down direction of the game ball in the collection channel 214, and the collection ball static electricity removing member 273 arranged along the opening 214f is arranged so as to cross the collection channel 214. In addition, since the contact surface constituted by a plurality of linear members is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the flow-down direction, it is possible to reliably contact the game ball flowing down. Thereby, the static electricity charged in the game ball flowing down the recovery flow path 214 can be removed.

  Further, the position where the recovery ball static electricity removing member 273 is disposed is a position where the extending direction of the recovery flow path 214 is substantially in the left-right direction, so that the game ball is compared with the portion extending in the vertical direction. The flow speed is slow, the contact time between the recovered ball static electricity removing member 273 and the game ball can be extended, and static electricity can be removed more efficiently. In this way, by providing the recovery flow path 214 with the recovery ball static electricity removing member 273, it is possible to remove static electricity before the game ball is introduced into the lifting device 220 in which the ball polishing device 250 is arranged. Since the dust attached to the can can be removed efficiently, the effect of ball polishing can be further enhanced.

  If the static elimination member 273 for the collection ball is provided on the upstream side of the collection ball sensor 214d and the game ball is removed before passing through the collection ball sensor 214d, in addition to the above effect, The influence on the collection ball sensor 214d can be prevented. Further, the foul ball receiving portion 225 for receiving the foul ball is connected to the lifting path 221 (lower guide portion 222). The foul ball receiving portion 225 is connected to the electrostatic removal member 273 for the collecting ball in the collecting flow path 214. It may be connected to the upstream side of the provided position so that static electricity of the foul ball can be removed.

  The supply sphere mounting portion 271d and the supply sphere static electricity removing member 274 inserted into the supply flow path through hole 215e have the supply sphere mounting portion 271d positioned above the supply flow channel 215, and the supply sphere static electricity removing member 274. Only the opening 215f faces the supply channel 215. The supply ball mounting portion 271d, which is a part of the conductive plate 271, is guided by the supply channel through hole 215e and the peripheral wall 215g, so that the supply wall 215 has an upper wall surface along the front-rear direction. Arranged along the extending direction (front-rear direction) of the formed opening 215f. Thereby, the brush-shaped supply ball static electricity removing member 274 is arranged along the opening 215f. The extending direction of the opening 215f is a direction orthogonal to the flowing-down direction of the game ball in the supply channel 215, and the supply ball static electricity removing member 274 disposed along the opening 215f is arranged so as to cross the supply channel 215. In addition, since the contact surface constituted by a plurality of linear members is arranged so as to be orthogonal to the flow-down direction, it is possible to reliably contact the game ball flowing down. Thereby, the static electricity charged in the game ball flowing down the supply channel 215 can be removed.

  In addition, since the supply ball static electricity removing member 274 is disposed at a position where the extending direction of the supply flow path 215 is substantially in the left-right direction, the game ball of the game ball is compared with the portion extending in the vertical direction. The flow speed is slow, the contact time between the supply ball static electricity removing member 274 and the game ball can be extended, and static electricity can be removed more efficiently. By providing the supply ball static electricity removing member 274 in the supply flow path 215 in this manner, it is possible to remove static electricity charged to the game ball by ball polishing, and to prevent dust and the like from adhering to the game ball. The effect can be enhanced. In addition to the above-described effects, if the supply ball static electricity removing member 274 is provided upstream of the ball quantity sensor 215d and the game ball is removed before passing the ball quantity sensor 215d, The influence on the ball quantity sensor 215d can be prevented.

  Further, the lifting member mounting portion 271e bent to the back side facing the lifting device 220 has a brush-like lifting member static electricity made of a conductive material so as to extend rearward from the rear end. A removal member 272 is provided. In the brush-like lifting member static electricity removing member 272, a flexible linear member made of a conductive material extends along the extending direction (front-rear direction) of the lifting member mounting portion. In the state, a plurality of the elements are arranged in a line in the vertical direction, and form a contact surface along the vertical direction. The lifting member static electricity removing member 272 has a plurality of electrostatic discharge members 272 on the peripheral surface of the lifting member 230 exposed from the front through-hole of the lifting portion forming part 226 in the lifting device 220 disposed behind the flow path unit 210. A contact surface constituted by a linear member is brought into contact. The lifting member static electricity removing member 272 is also flexible and formed in a brush shape, so that the rotation of the lifting member 230 is not hindered and the contact efficiency with respect to the operating member is increased. It is possible to contact with the lifting member 230 with a wide contact area. From this lifting member static electricity removing member 272, the static electricity charged on the lifting member 230 made of a conductive material can be removed, and the static electricity charged on the game ball contacting the lifting member 230 can also be removed, The effect of ball polishing can be enhanced.

  From the above, the static electricity removing means 270 includes the lifting member static electricity removing member 272 that contacts the lifting member 230, and the lifting member static electricity removing member 272 is constituted by a brush made of a conductive material. .

  Further, the apparatus includes a flow path component (flow path unit 210) having a recovery flow path 214 for collecting game balls provided for games and a supply flow path 215 for supplying game balls to the launching device 60. The game ball introduced adjacent to the flow path component is lifted and led out to the supply flow path 215, and the static electricity removing means 270 A conductive plate 271 provided to electrically connect a lifting member static electricity removing member 272 is provided between the devices 220, and the conductive plate 271 faces the collection flow path 214 to remove static electricity from the collection sphere. The recovery ball static electricity removing member 273 and the supply ball static electricity removing member 274 that faces the supply flow path 215 and removes the static electricity from the supply ball are electrically connected.

  Further, a connecting portion 271f connected to the outside of the enclosing ball circulation device 200 is formed on the right side as viewed from the back side of the flat plate portion 271a. The connecting portion 271f is bent toward the front surface facing the flow path unit 210, and is further bent outward so that the front end portion is parallel to the flat plate portion 271a. The connection portion 271f formed in this way is arranged in a connection portion arrangement portion 218 that is a concave depression formed in the right side portion as viewed from the back surface side of the flow path unit 210. The portion is arranged at a front and rear position substantially equal to the front end of the front wall member 211.

  Further, a connecting member 271g made of a conductive material is provided on the front end surface of the connecting portion 271f, and this connecting member 271g is a metal formed on the lower portion of the front frame body 130 to which the encapsulated ball circulation device 200 is attached. It is designed to be electrically connected to the mounting plate 135 made of the metal. The connecting member 271g is formed by covering the periphery of urethane foam as a substantially square columnar elastic member with conductive fibers as a covering member, and is generally used as a gasket. The connecting member 271g is attached by attaching one side surface covered with the covering member to the front end of the connecting portion 271f with a conductive double-sided tape. As described above, by attaching the elastic connecting member 271g to the front end of the connecting portion 271f, the static electricity removing means 270 and the mounting board 135 are reliably electrically connected.

  As described above, the mounting plate 135 of the front frame body 130 is electrically connected to the lower hinge part body 134 of the front frame body 130, and the lower hinge part body 134 is electrically connected to the hinge part 111 of the body frame 110. Connected. Further, the hinge portion 111 of the main body frame 110 is electrically connected to a metal portion constituting the outer periphery of the main body frame 110. Therefore, the static electricity of the encapsulated ball circulation device 200 can be released to the outside by connecting the metal part constituting the outer periphery of the main body frame 110 to the ground provided in the island facility. Even if the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100 is not connected to an external ground such as an island facility, it is possible to reduce the amount of static charge of the game ball.

  As described above, the static eliminator 270 is provided with a plurality of static eliminators on the conductive plate 271, so that static electricity can be removed at a plurality of locations with respect to the game balls in the circulation path, and an extremely efficient antistatic measure. It becomes. In addition, since the transport member static electricity removing member 272, the collection ball static electricity removing member 273, and the supply ball static electricity removing member 274 are provided on one conductive plate 271, a portion to be connected to an external ground is connected. It can be consolidated in one place of the part 271f. Further, if the conductive plate 271 has a certain strength, the strength of the entire enclosed ball circulation device 200 can be increased. Further, it is possible to shield various sensors that detect game balls arranged in the circulation path with respect to the ball polishing unit including the lifting unit 223.

  From the above, the game balls launched from the launching device 60 are collected, and the collected game balls are fed back to the launching device 60 to collect them in the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100 that circulates and uses the game balls. A lifting device 220 having a lifting member 230 that lifts the game ball upward to supply the game ball to the launching device 60, a ball polishing device 250 that polishes the game ball lifted by the lifting device 220, and a lifting member 230 is provided with static electricity removing means 270 that electrically contacts the 230 and removes static electricity from the transporting member 230.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, a ball polishing device 250 disposed behind the lifting device 220 includes a main body 251 to which various members are attached, a ball polishing member 261 for polishing game balls, and a used ball polishing member. Winding means 260 for exchanging and collecting 261 and a pressing member 252 for pressing the ball polishing member 261 against the game ball exposed from the rear opening 237 are provided. The ball polisher 250 has bearings 253 and 253 formed on one side of the main body 251, and the bearings 253 and 253 are formed on the support shafts 238 a and 238 a of the support 238 formed on the back surface of the lifting device 220. It is pivotally supported so that it can rotate. In addition, a fixing portion 257 having a screw hole is formed in the main body portion 251, and the fixing portion 257 is fixed to the fixed portion 245 so as to be fixed to the rear of the lifting device 220.

  A pressing member disposition portion 254 is formed in the central portion of the front surface of the main body 251 facing the lifting device 220, and the pressing member 252 is disposed. The pressing member 252 has a rectangular pressing portion 252a having a size that can just cover the rear opening 237, and a mounting portion that is formed on a side portion of the pressing portion 252a and is attached to the pressing member arrangement portion 254. 252b, 252b,... Are formed. The pressing portion 252a faces the rear opening 237 of the lifting portion 223 when the ball polishing device 250 is attached to the back surface of the lifting device 220. That is, the front surface of the pressing portion 252a forms a wall surface on the rear side of the lifting portion 223. A belt-like ball polishing member 261 is disposed on the front surface of the pressing portion 252a.

  Two attachment parts 252b, 252b,... Are formed so as to extend to the side of the pressing part 252a, two on each side part of the pressing part 252a. A guide shaft 252c that extends rearward perpendicularly to a surface of the pressing portion 252a that faces the rear opening 237 is formed at the end in the extending direction of each attachment portion 252b. Further, the pressing member disposing portion 254 formed in the main body portion 251 is formed with an insertion hole 254a that penetrates the guide shaft 252c in the front and rear directions corresponding to the position of the guide shaft 252c. Then, the pressing member 252 inserts the guide shaft 252c from the front side into the insertion hole 254a formed in the pressing member disposition portion 254, and at the rear end portion of the guide shaft 252c penetrating rearward of the pressing member disposition portion 254, By attaching a retaining member (not shown) having a diameter larger than the diameter of the insertion hole 254a, the retaining member 254 is attached to the pressing member disposition portion 254 so as to be movable back and forth.

  Further, a compression coil spring (not shown) as an urging member is inserted through each guide shaft 252c, and this compression coil spring is arranged between the pressing member disposition portion 254 and the attachment portion 252b. . The compression coil spring has one end abutting against the rear surface of the mounting portion 252b and the other end abutting against the front surface of the pressing member disposing portion 254, and the pressing member 252 forwards with respect to the pressing member disposing portion 254 ( The pressing member disposing portion 254 and the pressing portion 252a are biased). As a result, the game ball in the lifting unit 223 is pressed against the lifting member 230 disposed on the front side, and can be lifted upward by the lifting member 230. In addition, the ball polishing member 261 disposed on the front surface of the pressing portion 252a is pressed against the game ball in the lifting portion 223, and the game ball to be lifted is polished. The urging force of the compression coil spring is set to an urging force that does not apply an excessive pressing force to the game ball or the lifting member 230. In the state where the pressing portion 252a is at the front end position in the front and rear movement range, the front and rear width of the lifting portion 223, that is, the spiral groove 232 on which the game ball formed on the peripheral surface of the lifting member 230 is placed. To the ball polishing member 261 is made narrower than the diameter of the game ball. Thereby, the game ball introduced into the lifting part 223 is surely brought into contact with the ball polishing member 261.

  The ball polishing member 261 is formed in a band shape having substantially the same width as the lateral width of the pressing portion 252a, and is exposed from the rear opening 237 of the lifting portion 223 by being disposed on the front surface of the pressing portion 252a. The game balls that are pressed against the game balls and lifted are wiped away. As the ball polishing member 261 that wipes off the dirt of the game ball in this way, for example, the surface (sliding surface) that contacts the game ball is made of nylon, polyester, and rayon, and the back surface that is the base is made of polyethylene and acrylic. A cloth can be used. Further, in order to replace the dirty ball polishing member 261 used for a predetermined period of time, an unused ball polishing member 261 is accommodated behind the pressing member disposition portion 254 in the main body portion 251 and the used ball polishing member is used. A storage portion 256 that stores the member 261 is provided.

  In the storage portion 256, an unused ball polishing member 261 is stored in the upper portion, and a winding means 260 for winding the used ball polishing member 261 is disposed in the lower portion. In addition, the unused ball polishing member 261 is led out from the storage portion to a position (front surface) on the side where the pressing member 252 is arranged in the storage portion 256 and on the upper side of the pressing member disposition portion 254. An outlet 256 a is formed, and an introduction port 256 b for introducing the used ball polishing member 261 into the storage portion 256 is formed at a position below the pressing member disposition portion 254. The belt-shaped ball polishing member 261 is led out from the storage portion 256 through the lead-out port 256a, arranged from the upper end to the lower end of the front surface of the pressing portion 252a, and arranged to be introduced into the storage portion 256 from the introduction port 256b. ing.

  The winding means 260 includes a reel 262 for winding the used ball polishing member 261, a restricting means (not shown) for restricting the rotation direction of the reel 262 in one direction, and a sixth gear connected to the rotation shaft of the reel 262. 263. The reel 262 has a rotation shaft at the center, and is arranged at a position behind the pressing portion 252a so that the used ball polishing member 261 introduced from the introduction port 256b can be taken up. 251 is rotatably held. Further, the reel 262 is restricted by a restricting means (not shown) so as to be rotatable only in a direction in which the ball polishing member 261 is wound up, so that the used ball polishing member 261 taken up is not loosened. . A sixth gear 263 is attached to one end of the rotation shaft of the reel 262. The sixth gear 263 is disposed in the gear housing portion 255 and exposed to the front side. Then, by attaching the ball polishing device 250 to the lifting device 220, the sixth gear 263 disposed in the gear storage portion 255 of the ball polishing device 250 and the lower gear box 244 of the lifting device 220 are disposed. The fifth gear 244b meshes with the fifth gear 244b.

  Such a winding means 260 uses a motor 233 that rotates the lifting member 230 as a drive source, and power is transmitted via the power transmission device 240. As described above, when the lifting member 230 is rotated (the motor 233 is rotated in the forward direction) so that the motor 233 lifts the game ball upward in the lifting unit 223, the motor 233 is provided in the power transmission device 240. In the power control means 241, the transmission of power is cut off so that the power is not transmitted to the lower gear box 244. That is, the winding means 260 does not operate in the state where the game ball is lifted upward. On the other hand, when the motor 233 is rotated in the direction opposite to the direction in which the lifting member 230 is rotated so as to lift the game ball upward in the lifting unit 223 (the motor 233 is rotated in the reverse direction), Power is transmitted to the lower gear box 244 by the power transmission device 240. As a result, the fifth gear 244b exposed on the back surface of the lower gear box 244 rotates, the sixth gear 263 of the winding means 260 meshing with the fifth gear 244 rotates in conjunction with the winding means 260, and the ball polisher operates. The member 261 is updated.

  Further, the winding means 260 winds up the ball polishing member 261 according to the number of balls passing through the lifting unit 223, and updates the unused ball polishing member 261 so as to face the lifting unit 223. Yes. The number of balls passing through the lifting unit 223 is measured based on the number of game balls detected by the recovery ball sensor 214d. When a predetermined number of game balls pass, the ball polishing member is updated. Is controlled to do. Control related to the update of the ball polishing member 261 will be described later.

  With the enclosed ball circulation device 200 configured as described above, the game ball can be circulated and used, and the circulating game ball is polished while being transferred to the launching device 60. The game ball is launched from the launching device 60 toward the game area 1a, and then collected by the enclosing ball circulating device 200, and flows down the collection channel 214 meandering left and right. At this time, the game balls flowing down are detected by the collected ball sensor 214d, so that the number of collected game balls is counted. Also, the game ball that flows down contacts the recovery ball static electricity removing member 273 that faces the recovery flow path 214 so that static electricity is removed. Then, the game ball that has flowed down the recovery flow path 214 flows into the lower guide portion 222 of the transport path 221 of the transport apparatus 220 from the outlet 214 b formed at the lower end of the flow path unit 210.

  The game ball that has flowed into the lower guiding portion 222 flows down along the inclination and reaches the lower end of the lifting portion 223, where it fits into the groove 232 of the lifting member 230. At this time, the game ball that has flowed into the lower end of the lifting portion 223 is guided upward by the lower curved portion 223c formed so as to face the lower guiding portion 222, and is also lifted by the lower guiding plate 234. 230 side. As a result, the game ball is surely introduced into the lifting portion 223 and fits into the groove 232 of the lifting member 230. Then, as the groove 232 moves upward as the lifting member 230 rotates, the game ball is lifted upward.

  When the lifting member 230 lifts the lower guide plate 234 upward, the ball polishing member 261 facing the rear opening 237 of the lifting portion 223 comes into contact with the game ball. The ball polishing member 261 is pressed by the pressing member 252 from the rear and is pressed against the game ball being lifted by the lifting portion 223. As described above, in the lifting unit 223, the gap from the groove 232 to the ball polishing member 261 is urged so as to be narrower than the diameter of the game ball. While being slidably contacted with the member 261, it is lifted upward. Further, the lifting member 230 is made of a conductive material, and is in contact with the lifting member static electricity removing member 272. The friction between the lifting member 230 and the game ball, the friction between the ball polishing member 261 and the game ball, or the like. The static electricity generated and charged on the transporting member 230 and the game ball can be removed.

  The game ball polished by the lifting device 220 and reaching the upper end of the lifting unit 223 is guided by the upper curved portion 223d and the upper guide plate 235 and flows into the upper guiding portion 224. Then, it is guided forward along the inclination of the upper guiding portion 224 and led out from the outlet 224 a formed at the front end of the lifting device 220, and supplied from the inlet 215 a formed on the back surface of the channel unit 210. 215 flows into. The game ball that has flowed down the supply flow path 215 is guided to the front supply flow path 61 of the launching device 60 from the outlet 215b formed on the front surface of the flow path unit 210 and is sent to the launching device 60 again. The game ball flowing down the supply channel 215 comes into contact with the supply ball static electricity removing member 274 facing the supply channel 215 so that static electricity is removed.

  Note that the speed at which the game ball is lifted by the lifting member 230 is higher than the speed at which the game ball is supplied to the launching device 60 so that the game ball is always on standby in the supply flow path 215 and the front supply flow path 61. Is slightly faster so that there is no shortage of game balls waiting in the supply flow path 215. In addition, in order to always keep a predetermined amount of game balls in the supply flow path 215 and the front supply flow path 61, the upstream side portion of the supply flow path 215 has a ball that detects the presence or absence of a game ball at that position. A quantity sensor 215d is provided. By providing such a ball quantity sensor 215d, the game ball is sufficiently supplied to the supply flow path 215 and filled up to the position where the ball quantity sensor 215d is provided, and the presence of the game ball is detected by the ball quantity sensor 215d. Is detected, the process of stopping the driving of the motor 233 is performed, and the lifting of the game ball from the collection channel 214 is stopped. In addition, when the game balls in the supply channel 215 and the front supply channel 61 are supplied to the launching device 60 and decrease, and the ball quantity sensor 215d does not detect the presence of the game ball, the process of driving the motor 233 is performed. As a result, the game ball is lifted from the collection channel 214.

  Next, control related to the update of the ball polishing member 261 will be described with reference to FIGS. This control is performed by the first frame control device 80 that controls the encapsulated ball circulation device 200. First, when the encapsulated ball game machine 100 is powered on, a power-on process shown in FIG. 22 is performed. In this power-on process, it is first determined whether or not the ball polisher detection switch 236 is ON (step S1). In determining whether or not the ball polisher detection switch 236 is ON (step S1), whether the ball polisher 250 is attached to a predetermined position of the lifting device 220 and the ball polisher detection switch 236 is ON. Is determined. When determining whether or not the ball polisher detection switch 236 is ON (step S1), if the ball polisher detection switch 236 is not ON (step S1; N), that is, the ball polisher 250 is attached at a predetermined position. If not, or if the ball polishing member 261 is all wound up by the winding means 260 and the ball polishing member 261 does not face the rear opening 237 of the feeding unit 223, error processing (step S2) is performed.

  In the error process (step S2), a process of notifying the staff that the ball polishing apparatus 250 is not attached at a predetermined position is performed. This error notification is performed by, for example, displaying on the variable display device 23, turning on or blinking various lamps / LEDs, and transmitting error information to a management device (hall computer) outside the gaming machine. After performing the error process (step S2), the firing prohibition process (step S3) is performed to prohibit the launch of the game ball when the ball polisher 250 is not attached to the predetermined position, and the ball polisher detection switch 236 The process returns to the determination (step S1) of whether or not is ON. That is, while the ball polisher detection switch 236 is not ON, the above-described processing (steps S1 to S3) is repeated.

  When determining whether or not the ball polisher detection switch 236 is ON (step S1), if the ball polisher detection switch 236 is ON (step S1; Y), that is, the ball polisher 250 is attached at a predetermined position. If yes, a process of permitting launching (step S4) is performed. Thereby, if the number of balls is not 0 and there is no error detection such as a switch, a game ball is launched by the player's launch operation. After performing the process of permitting the launch (step S4), the power-on process is terminated and the normal process is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal process, first, it is determined whether or not the collection ball has not been detected for a predetermined period (step S5). In this process, it is determined whether or not the detection of the game ball by the collection ball sensor 214d of the enclosed ball circulation device 200 has not been detected for a predetermined period. Note that the predetermined period is a time sufficient for all the launched game balls to be collected and transported to the supply flow path 215, for example, 1 minute. Note that it may be determined whether a predetermined period has elapsed since the launch was stopped. In the determination of whether or not the collection ball has not been detected for the predetermined period (step S5), when the collection ball has not been detected for the predetermined period (step S5; Y), the process of stopping the motor 233 that drives the lifting member 230 is stopped. (Step S9) is performed. And a normal process is complete | finished and a ball polishing member feed process is performed. Further, in the determination of whether or not the collection ball has not been detected for a predetermined period (step S5), if the collection ball has not been detected for the predetermined period (step S5; N), it is determined whether or not the ball quantity sensor 215d is ON. (Step S6) is performed.

  In determining whether or not the ball quantity sensor 215d is ON (step S6), based on the detection signal from the ball quantity sensor 215d, it is detected whether the game ball is waiting at the position where the ball quantity sensor 215d is provided. , It is determined whether all of the enclosed game balls have been lifted to the supply flow path 215. When determining whether or not the ball quantity sensor 215d is ON (step S6), if the ball quantity sensor 215d is not ON (step S6; N), that is, all of the enclosed game balls are not lifted. In that case, a process of rotating the motor 233 forward (step S8) is performed. By the process of rotating the motor 233 forward (step S8), the lifting member 230 is rotationally driven in the direction of lifting the game ball, and the game ball is lifted to the supply flow path 215. Thereafter, the normal process is terminated and a ball polishing member feed process is performed.

  When determining whether or not the ball quantity sensor 215d is ON (step S6), if the ball quantity sensor 215d is ON (step S6; Y), that is, all of the enclosed game balls are being lifted. In this case, it is determined whether or not the motor 233 has been continuously driven for a predetermined time (step S7). In determining whether the motor 233 has been continuously driven for a predetermined time (step S7), it is determined whether the motor 233 has been continuously driven for a predetermined time (for example, 200 ms) after the ball sensor 215d is turned on. In determining whether or not the motor 233 has been continuously driven for a predetermined time (step S7), if the motor 233 has been continuously driven for a predetermined time (step S7; Y), after performing a process of stopping the motor 233 (step S9) Then, the normal process is terminated and the ball polishing member feeding process is performed. As described above, after the game ball is detected by the ball quantity sensor 215d, the motor 233 is continuously driven for a predetermined time, so that all of the enclosed game balls are reliably transferred to the supply flow path 215. Further, in the determination of whether or not the motor 233 has been continuously driven for a predetermined time (step S7), if the motor 233 has not been continuously driven for a predetermined time (step S7; N), a process of rotating the motor 233 forward (step S8). ), The normal process is terminated and the ball polishing member feed process is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the ball polishing member feeding process, it is first determined whether or not the game is stopped (step S10). In the determination of whether or not the game is stopped (step S10), it is determined whether or not the number of possessed balls is 0 and all of the enclosed game balls are collected and transported to the supply channel 215. Is done. When it is determined whether or not the game is stopped (step S10), if the game is not stopped (step S10; N), the ball polishing member feeding process is terminated and the normal process is performed. In the determination of whether or not the game is stopped (step S10), if the game is stopped (step S10; Y), it is determined whether or not the collected ball count is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S11). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the collected ball count is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S11), the value of the collected ball counter (collected ball count) for counting the collected balls is based on the detection signal from the collected ball sensor 214d. It is determined whether or not (for example, 65535) or more. In the determination of whether or not the collected ball count is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S11), if the collected ball count is not greater than or equal to the predetermined value (step S11; N), the ball polishing member feeding process is terminated and the normal process is performed. Do. In the determination of whether or not the collected ball count is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (step S11), if the collected ball count is greater than or equal to the predetermined value (step S11; Y), a process of clearing the collected ball count (step S12). ) And a process of prohibiting the launch of the game ball (step S13). Thereafter, a process of rotating the motor 233 in the reverse direction (step S14) is performed, and it is determined whether the motor 233 has been rotated by a predetermined amount (step S15).

  In the process of rotating the motor 233 in the reverse direction (step S14), the process of driving the motor 233 in the direction opposite to the direction in which the lifting member 230 is rotated so as to lift the game ball upward in the lifting unit 223 is performed. . Accordingly, as described above, power is transmitted to the winding means 260 via the power transmission device 240, and winding of the ball polishing member 261 is started. Since all of the enclosed game balls are lifted into the supply flow path 215 and the front supply flow path 61, the game balls will not flow backward even if the motor 233 is driven in the reverse direction. Then, it is determined whether or not the motor 233 has been driven by a predetermined amount (predetermined number of rotations) that can update the ball polishing member 261 in the ball polishing apparatus 250 by determining whether or not the motor 233 has rotated a predetermined amount (step S14). .

  In determining whether the motor 233 has been rotated by a predetermined amount (step S14), if the motor 233 has not been rotated by a predetermined amount (step S14; N), the process returns to the process of rotating the motor 233 in the reverse direction (step S14). That is, the above-described processing (steps S13 and S14) is repeated until the motor 233 rotates a predetermined amount (until the ball polishing member 261 is just updated). Then, in determining whether the motor 233 has been rotated by a predetermined amount (step S14), if the motor 233 has been rotated by a predetermined amount (step S14; Y), a process of stopping the motor 233 (step S16) is performed, and the ball polishing member The feeding process is terminated and normal processing is performed.

  Through the above processing, the ball polishing member 261 used for a predetermined period is automatically updated. This makes it possible to reduce the replacement frequency of the ball polishing member 261 and simplify the configuration of the entire apparatus. That is, when the ball polishing member 261 becomes dirty, it is only necessary to change the contact surface of the ball polishing member 261 with the game ball, so that the replacement frequency of the ball polishing member 261 is reduced and the operation is facilitated. . In addition, since the game ball can be lifted and the contact surface of the ball polishing member 261 with the game ball can be changed by a single drive source, an efficient device can be constructed and the overall size of the device can be prevented from being increased. It is effective in terms of the arrangement space on the back of the enclosed ball type gaming machine. Further, it is advantageous in terms of cost. The number of balls passing through the lifting unit 223 may be measured based on the number of game balls detected by the ball quantity sensor 215d or the supply ball detection sensor. Moreover, you may make it update for every predetermined time, and you may make it update based on operation of an attendant.

  From the above, the game balls launched from the launching device 60 are collected, and the collected game balls are fed back to the launching device 60 to collect them in the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100 that circulates and uses the game balls. A lifting member 230 that lifts the game ball to be supplied to the launching device 60, a drive source (motor 233) that drives the lifting member 230, and a game ball that is lifted by the lifting member 230. A ball polishing device 250 having a ball polishing member 261 for polishing the game ball, and the ball polishing device 250 is driven by the driving force of the drive source transmitted through the power transmission device 240. The contact surface in contact with the game ball is configured to be changeable, and the power transmission device 240 is configured so that the drive direction of the drive source is a positive direction that drives the lifting member 230 so that the game ball can be lifted. , Ball polish Power control means 241 for transmitting power for changing the contact surface of the ball polishing member 261 to the ball polishing device 250 when the drive direction of the drive source is reverse, while blocking the transmission of power to the device 250. It will be equipped with.

  Note that the ball polishing device 250 is provided with a detection sensor (not shown) that detects that the unused ball polishing member 261 has been used, and based on detection by the detection sensor, a predetermined notification (for example, LCD Display on the panel 113 and output of information to a management device (hall computer) outside the gaming machine) are performed. In addition, as described above, the ball polisher detection switch 236 of the lifting device 220 can detect that the unused ball polisher 261 is lost. When the unused ball polishing member 261 is used up, a new unused ball polishing member 261 is replenished in the storage portion 256 and the reel 262 of the winding means 260 is replaced with a new one. be able to. As described above, in the ball polishing apparatus 250, the bearing portions 253 and 253 formed on one side are pivotally supported by the support portion 238, so that the fixing portion 257 is fixed to the fixed portion 245. By releasing, it can be opened like a door behind the lifting device 220, and the replenishment work of the ball polishing member 261 can be easily performed. Further, the support shafts 238a and 238a formed on the support portion 238 that pivotally supports the bearing portions 253 and 253 have a predetermined length formed so as to extend upward along the extending direction of the lifting portion 223. It can be easily removed from the support shafts 238a, 238a by sliding the bearings 253, 253 upward. Therefore, when the unused ball polishing member 261 is lost, the ball polishing device 250 itself may be replaced.

  In the encapsulated ball game machine 100 of the above embodiment, the lifting member 230 is a spiral gear-shaped member, but may be provided with a belt, a sprocket, or the like. The ball polishing member 261 is not limited to cloth or paper as long as it cleans and polishes the game balls. Further, although the compression coil spring is used as the urging member for urging the pressing member 252, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other type having elasticity such as a spring or rubber may be used. Moreover, although the static eliminating members 272, 273, and 274 are made of metal, they may be conductive fibers or the like. In addition, although the static electricity removing members 272, 273, and 274 have a brush shape, the shape may be any shape that does not interfere with the flow of the game ball or the operation of the lifting member 230 and can be reliably contacted. Anything can be used such as a chain or sheet. In addition, as the connection member 271g for electrically connecting the static electricity removing means 270 and the mounting board 135, for example, a metal spring, conductive rubber or plastic, or a conductive material used for EMI (electromagnetic interference) countermeasures of electronic equipment. Sex gaskets can be used.

  The encapsulated ball type gaming machine 100 as described above collects the game balls launched from the launching device 60 and supplies the collected game balls to the launching device 60 again to circulate and use the game balls. A gaming machine 100, which has a spiral device (lifting member 230) that lifts the collected game balls upward to supply the game balls to the launching device 60, and is lifted by the lifting device 220. A lifting path (lifting unit 223) through which the game ball passes and a ball polishing device 250 for polishing the gaming ball in the lifting path, and the lifting path has a ball introduction port 223a for introducing the game ball on one side Provided at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction so that the ball inlet 223a faces upward.

  Therefore, a lifting device 220 having a spiral member that lifts the collected game balls upward to supply them to the launching device 60, a lifting path through which the gaming balls lifted by the lifting device 220 pass, A ball polishing device that polishes a game ball of a sending route, and the lifting route has a ball introduction port 223a for introducing a game ball on one side, and the ball introduction port 223a faces upward with respect to the vertical direction. Therefore, the game ball can be taken in smoothly by the spiral member, and the enclosed ball can be circulated efficiently. Moreover, the vertical width can be narrowed and the installation space can be reduced as compared with the case where the spiral members are arranged vertically after securing the length of the lifting path sufficient to perform ball polishing.

  In addition, it is formed so as to descend toward the ball introduction port 223a, and includes an introduction path (lower guidance unit 222) for guiding the game ball to the ball introduction port 223a. The introduction path is located upstream from the ball introduction port 223a. The inclination of the predetermined range is steeper than the inclination of the portion upstream of the predetermined range.

  Accordingly, it is formed so as to descend toward the ball introduction port 223a, and has an introduction path for guiding the game ball to the ball introduction port 223a. The introduction path has an inclination of a predetermined range upstream from the ball introduction port 223a. Since it is steeper than the inclination of the portion upstream from the predetermined range, the game ball can be taken in more smoothly by the spiral member (lifting member 230), and the enclosed ball can be circulated efficiently. Become.

  In addition, the encapsulated ball circulation device 200 including the lifting device 220 and the ball polishing device 250 is arranged such that the lifting path (lifting unit 223) is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1. It is arranged on the back side of the main body frame 110 of the machine 100 and below the game board 1 where the game area 1a is formed. Provided on the side, the direction from the ball outlet 223b is opposite to the side where the transport path is located across the vertical axis passing through the ball outlet 223b along the plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1 And the direction of introduction to the ball introduction port 223a is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1, and the lifting path is located across a vertical axis passing through the ball introduction port 223a. Descends from the side facing the side toward the ball inlet 223a It has a direction.

  Accordingly, the enclosed ball circulation device 200 including the lifting device 220 and the ball polishing device 250 is arranged so that the lifting path is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1. Since it is disposed at the bottom of the game board 1 where the game area 1a is formed, the encapsulated ball circulation device 200 can be efficiently disposed on the back of the encapsulated ball game machine 100. Further, the lifting path has a ball outlet 223b on the other side opposite to the one side, and the direction from the ball outlet 223b follows a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1 and is guided to the ball. The direction going down to the side opposite to the side where the lifting path is located across the vertical axis passing through the outlet 223b, and the introduction direction to the ball introduction port 223a is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board 1 At the same time, since the vertical axis passing through the ball introduction port 223a is sandwiched between the side opposite the side where the lifting path is located and the direction toward the ball introduction port 223a, the enclosed ball circulation device 200 is used as the enclosed ball type gaming machine 100. It is possible to efficiently dispose the encapsulated spheres on the back surface of the encapsulated spheres. In other words, since the introduction direction and the lead-out direction to the lifting path are directed in one direction (one left and right direction in which the lifting path is inclined) without being folded back with respect to the lifting direction, the introduction and the lead-out of the game ball are performed. Can be performed more smoothly, and the enclosed sphere can be circulated efficiently.

  The lifting device 220 includes a drive source (motor 233) for driving the spiral member (lifting member 230), and the ball polishing device 250 drives the drive source transmitted via the power transmission device 240. The contact surface of the ball polishing member 261 that polishes the game ball by touching the game ball lifted by the spiral member can be changed by force, and the power transmission device 240 is driven in the drive direction of the drive source. However, when the forward direction is such that the game ball can be lifted, the power transmission to the ball polisher 261 is interrupted while the drive direction of the drive source is the reverse direction. In some cases, power control means 241 for transmitting power for changing the contact surface of the ball polishing member 261 to the ball polishing device 250 is provided.

  Therefore, the ball polishing device 250 is in contact with the game ball lifted by the spiral member by the driving force of the drive source transmitted through the power transmission device 240, so that the contact surface of the ball polishing member 261 polishes the game ball. The power transmission device 240 cuts off the transmission of power to the ball polishing device 250 when the driving direction of the driving source is the forward direction, while the driving direction of the driving source is the reverse direction. Since the power control means 241 for transmitting power to the ball polishing apparatus 250 is provided, the installation space can be reduced. That is, since the game ball can be lifted and the contact surface of the ball polishing member 261 with the game ball can be changed by one drive source, an efficient device can be constructed and the overall size of the device can be prevented from being increased. It is effective in terms of the arrangement space on the back of the enclosed ball type gaming machine. Further, it is advantageous in terms of cost. In addition, it is possible to reduce the replacement frequency of the ball polishing member 261 and simplify the configuration of the entire apparatus. That is, when the ball polishing member 261 becomes dirty, it is only necessary to change the contact surface of the ball polishing member 261 with the game ball, so that the replacement frequency of the ball polishing member 261 is reduced and the operation is facilitated. .

  Further, the power control means 241 is opposed to the power transmission rotating body 247 that rotates together with the input shaft 246 that rotates about the axis in accordance with the operation of the drive source (motor 233), and the power transmission rotating body 247. A power receiving rotator 249 for rotating the output shaft 248 that outputs power to the ball polishing device 250 around the shaft center by being rotated by the power transmitting rotator 247; The power transmission rotator 247 can be moved along the axial direction of the input shaft 246, and the surface 247a facing the power receiver rotator 249 has a rotational direction side when the drive source is driven in the positive direction. The end portion of the power receiving rotator 249 is provided with an inclined surface 247c and an end portion on the rotation direction side when driving in the reverse direction is protrudingly provided with an engaging portion 247b which is a stepped engaging step portion 247d. Biography An engaged portion 249b that can be engaged with the engaging step portion 247d of the engaging portion 247b protrudes from the surface 249a facing the rotary member 247, and when the drive source is driven in the forward direction, The inclined surface 247c of the joint portion 247b abuts on the engaged portion 249b and the power transmission rotating body 247 is guided upward, and only the power transmission rotating body 247 rotates without engaging with the power receiving rotating body 249. When the drive source is driven in the reverse direction, the engaging step portion 247d of the engaging portion 247b and the engaged portion 249b are engaged, and the power receiving rotator 249 is rotationally driven by the power transmitting rotator 247. It is configured to be.

  Therefore, the power control means 241 is disposed so as to face the lower side of the power transmission rotating body 247 and the power transmission rotating body 247 that rotates together with the input shaft 246 that rotates in accordance with the operation of the drive source. And a power receiving rotator 249 that rotationally drives an output shaft 248 that outputs power to 250. The power transmitting rotator 247 is movable along the axial direction of the input shaft 246, and faces the power receiving rotator 249. An end on the rotation direction side when the drive source is driven in the forward direction is an inclined surface 247c and an end on the rotation direction side when driving in the reverse direction is a stepped engagement step 247d. A certain engaging portion 247b is protruded, and an engaged portion 249b that can engage with an engaging step portion 247d of the engaging portion 247b protrudes from a surface 249a of the power receiving rotating member 249 facing the power transmitting rotating member 247. When the drive source is driven in the forward direction, only the power transmission rotator 247 rotates, and when the drive source is driven in the reverse direction, the power receiving rotator 249 is rotationally driven by the power transmission rotator 247. Therefore, it becomes possible to reliably perform the drive control of each of the lifting member 230 and the ball polishing member 261 with a simple mechanism by one drive source.

  The encapsulated ball type gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine. For example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrows, etc. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use game balls such as ball game machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the state which removed the clear member holding frame and launch operation unit of the enclosure ball type game machine which shows the composition of one embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a back view of an enclosed ball type game machine, and is a figure showing the state where a part of control device was removed. It is a back view of an enclosed ball type game machine. It is a rear view of an enclosure ball circulation device. It is the perspective view seen from the back side of the enclosure ball circulation device. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the enclosure ball circulation device. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back surface side of the enclosure bulb | ball circulation apparatus. It is the perspective view seen from the back surface side of a channel unit and static electricity removal means. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of a channel unit. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back surface side of a flow-path unit and static electricity removal means. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front surface side of a flow-path unit and a static electricity removal means. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front surface side of a flow-path unit and a static electricity removal means. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of a static electricity removal means. It is a reverse view of a conveying apparatus. It is a reverse view of a lifting apparatus, Comprising: A lower guide part, a lifting part, and an upper guide part are illustrated. It is the perspective view seen from the back surface side of the lifting apparatus. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the lifting apparatus. It is a figure which shows a power transmission device. It is a figure for demonstrating a motive power control means, Comprising: (a) The figure which shows the state which the inclination part of the engaging part and the to-be-engaged part contact | abutted, (b) An engaging part is above an to-be-engaged part The figure which shows the state which is located, (c) The figure which shows the state which the engagement step part and engaged part of the engaging part engaged. It is a reverse view of a ball polisher. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of a ball polisher. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a power-on process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a ball polishing member feed process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 1a Game area | region 60 Launching device 100 Enclosed ball type game machine 200 Enclosed ball circulation device 220 Lifting device 222 Lower guidance part (introduction route)
223 Lifting part (lifting route)
223a Sphere inlet 223b Sphere outlet 230 Lifting member (spiral member)
233 Motor (drive source)
240 Power transmission device 241 Power control means 246 Input shaft 247 Power transmission rotator 247a Surface 247b Engagement portion 247c Inclined surface 247d Engagement step portion 249 Power receiving rotor 249a Surface 249b Engagement portion 250 Spherical polishing device 261 Ball polishing material

Claims (3)

In an enclosed ball game machine that collects game balls launched from a launcher and circulates and uses game balls by supplying the collected game balls to the launcher again,
A lifting device having a spiral member that can be lifted upward to supply the collected game balls to the launching device;
A ball introduction port for introducing a game ball is provided on one side, and a lifting path through which a game ball lifted by the lifting device passes,
An introduction path that is formed so as to descend toward the ball introduction port, and guides the game ball to the ball introduction port;
A ball polishing device for polishing a game ball of the lifting path,
The pumped path before Symbol ball inlet is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction so that the upward,
In the introduction path, the inclination of the predetermined range upstream from the ball introduction port is steeper than the inclination of the portion upstream from the predetermined range,
The lifting device includes a drive source for driving the spiral member,
The ball polishing device includes the game ball of the ball polishing member that polishes the game ball by contacting the game ball lifted by the spiral member by the driving force of the drive source transmitted through the power transmission device. It is configured to change the contact surface that touches,
The power transmission device transmits power to the ball polisher when the drive direction of the drive source is a positive direction for driving the spiral member so that the game ball can be lifted upward. And a power control means for transmitting power for changing the contact surface of the ball polishing member to the ball polishing member when the drive direction of the drive source is the reverse direction. Enclosed ball game machine. The enclosing ball circulating device including the lifting device and the ball polishing device is a back surface of the main body frame of the enclosing ball type gaming machine such that the lifting path is along a plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board. Arranged in the lower part of the game board where the game area is formed,
The lifting path has a ball outlet for leading out a game ball on the other side facing the one side, and the direction from the ball outlet is parallel to the plane direction of the game board. And along the vertical axis passing through the ball outlet, the direction going down toward the side opposite to the side where the lifting path is located,
The introduction direction to the ball introduction port is from the side facing the side on which the lifting path is located across the vertical axis passing through the ball introduction port along the plane parallel to the surface direction of the game board. The encapsulated ball game machine according to claim 1 , wherein the ball game machine is in a direction descending toward the ball inlet. The power control means includes
A power transmission rotating body that rotates together with an input shaft that rotates about an axis in accordance with the operation of the drive source;
An output shaft that is arranged to face the lower side of the power transmission rotator and is driven to rotate by the power transmission rotator so that power is output to the ball polishing device is driven to rotate around the shaft center. A power receiving rotating body that
The power transmission rotating body is movable along the axial direction of the input shaft, and a surface facing the power receiving rotating body has an end on the rotational direction side when the drive source is driven in the positive direction. An engaging portion having an inclined surface and an end on the rotational direction side when driving in the opposite direction is a stepped engaging step portion;
An engaged portion that can be engaged with the engagement step portion of the engagement portion protrudes from a surface of the power receiving rotation body that faces the power transmission rotation body,
When the drive source is driven in the forward direction, the inclined surface of the engaging portion comes into contact with the engaged portion, and the power transmission rotator is guided upward, and the power receiving rotator and Only the rotating body for power transmission rotates without engaging,
When the drive source is driven in the reverse direction, the engaging stepped portion of the engaging portion and the engaged portion are engaged, and the power receiving rotator is rotated by the power transmitting rotator. The enclosed ball type gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosed ball type gaming machine is configured to be driven.

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