JP4817490B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, in a pachinko gaming machine that uses a pachinko ball as a game medium, a plurality of power supplies having different voltages used by a plurality of control boards are collectively generated on a power supply board. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine configured to be supplied to each control board.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The basic structure of the pachinko machine is that each part of the front frame assembled to the outer frame has a window frame, a glass door, upper and lower ball trays, a ball hitting device, a ball feeding device, various ball processing units, etc. Each game component such as a mechanism set board is installed, and inside the front of the front frame, an electrical game device such as a variable symbol display device, an electric winning device, a winning device with a switch, a game display device, lamps, etc. The equipped game board is set to be detachable and replaceable. In the back mechanism set board, the main control board for controlling the entire pachinko machine and the payout control board, the symbol display control board, the voice control board, the lamp control board, and the launcher that control each component of the pachinko machine Various control boards such as a control board are arranged at predetermined positions, and the various control boards are electrically connected to the main control board.
[0003]
As described above, in a pachinko machine in which a plurality of control boards including the main control board are separated and separately arranged, a predetermined voltage (AC24V) is externally applied to a power supply unit arranged on one side upper part of the back mechanism set board. The original power is supplied to each control board via power supply wiring that connects the power supply unit and each control board. And in each control board, the power supply of the required voltage was produced | generated from the original power supply supplied from the power supply unit with the power generation circuit mounted in the said board | substrate.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Each of the plurality of control boards includes a power generation circuit, and in the configuration for generating a power supply of a voltage (for example, DC12V, DC24V, etc.) required for the control board in the circuit, the cost of each control board is increased. In addition, a drawback is pointed out that miniaturization of each control board is hindered.
[0005]
Here, in the pachinko machine, when a power failure occurs during the game, the information stored in the RAM of the main control board and the RAM of the payout control board is erased, which is disadvantageous for the player and Cause trouble between the player and the player. Therefore, the voltage of the power source supplied to the pachinko machine is monitored, and when the voltage drops below a certain value, backup processing is performed to store and hold the RAM information of both control boards at that time. Has been proposed. However, the CPU on each control board is individually stopped when the supply of power to the CPU is stopped, which may cause problems in each CPU itself and programs, etc. The disadvantage that operation is not guaranteed is pointed out.
[0006]
In addition, since the CPU is in a power supply stop standby state in the backup process, for example, when the power supply voltage has decreased by a certain value or more but power supply to the CPU is not interrupted, and the power supply voltage returns to a normal voltage again, The CPU is kept in a power-off standby state, and there is a possibility that a situation in which the operation of the pachinko machine is not resumed despite power being supplied.
[0007]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
In view of the above-described problems inherent in the conventional technology described above, the present invention has been proposed to suitably solve this problem, and it is possible to reduce the size and cost of a plurality of control boards provided in a gaming machine. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can always guarantee normal operation.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to overcome the above-described problems and achieve the desired purpose suitably, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A RAM as a storage means for storing information relating to the game, a main control board (22) for controlling the entire gaming machine, and a RAM as a storage means for storing information relating to the game, and a ball for paying out a rented or winning ball In a pachinko gaming machine including a payout control board (24) for controlling the payout device (L) and provided with a plurality of control boards (20, 22, 24, 29, 31) for controlling operations of various components,
A plurality of power supplies having different voltages used by the control board (20, 22, 24, 29, 31) are generated from the original power supply supplied from the outside, and the corresponding control boards (20, 22, 24, 29) are generated. , 31) to be supplied to the power supply board (34),
The power supply board (34) is disposed on the power supply board (34), and when the power is turned on and after the power cut-off signal is output, the control boards (20, 22, 24, 29, 31) , 29, 31) reset signal means (80) for outputting a reset signal for operating the CPU from the initial state;
The power supply board (34) is disposed on the power supply board (34), and the power supply of the highest voltage generated by the power supply board (34) is used as a monitoring power supply and is monitored via the control board (20, 22, 24, 29, 31). The minimum voltage at which a component to which power is supplied can operate is set as a power-off detection voltage, and when the monitoring power source becomes equal to or lower than the power-off detection voltage, the main control board (22), the payout control board (24 ) And a power-off monitoring means (79) for outputting a power-off signal to the reset signal means (80),
The main control board (22) and the payout control board (24) hold the information stored in the RAM of the main control board (22) and the RAM of the payout control board (24) when the power-off signal is received. Is set to perform backup processing,
The reset signal means (80) is necessary for backup processing on the main control board (22) and the payout control board (24) after the power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring means (79). Is set to output the reset signal after a lapse of time,
The reset signal output from the reset signal means (80) is set to be input to each control board (20, 22, 24, 29, 31) at the same time.
In addition, in order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and to suitably achieve the intended purpose, a pachinko gaming machine according to another invention of the present application,
A RAM as a storage means for storing information relating to the game, a main control board (22) for controlling the entire gaming machine, and a RAM as a storage means for storing information relating to the game, and a ball for paying out a rented or winning ball In a pachinko gaming machine including a payout control board (24) for controlling the payout device (L) and provided with a plurality of control boards (20, 22, 24, 29, 31) for controlling operations of various components,
A plurality of power supplies having different voltages used by the control board (20, 22, 24, 29, 31) are generated from the original power supply supplied from the outside, and the corresponding control boards (20, 22, 24, 29) are generated. , 31) to be supplied to the power supply board (34),
The power supply board (34) is disposed on the power supply board (34), and when the power is turned on and after the power cut-off signal is output, the control boards (20, 22, 24, 29, 31) , 29, 31) reset signal means (80) for outputting a reset signal for operating the CPU from the initial state;
The power supply board (34) is disposed on the power supply board (34), and the power supply of the highest voltage generated by the power supply board (34) is used as a monitoring power supply and is monitored via the control board (20, 22, 24, 29, 31). The minimum voltage at which a component to which power is supplied can operate is set as a power-off detection voltage, and when the monitoring power source becomes equal to or lower than the power-off detection voltage, the main control board (22), the payout control board (24 ) And a power-off monitoring means (79) for outputting a power-off signal to the reset signal means (80),
The main control board (22) and the payout control board (24) hold the information stored in the RAM of the main control board (22) and the RAM of the payout control board (24) when the power-off signal is received. Is set to perform backup processing,
The reset signal means (80) is necessary for backup processing on the main control board (22) and the payout control board (24) after the power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring means (79). Is set to output the reset signal after a lapse of time,
Wherein the input from the reset signal means (80) to the CPU of the main control board (22) of the reset signal outputted at the same time to the control board (20,22,24,29,31), each of the control board (20, 22 , 24, 29, 31) is set so as to be delayed from the input of the other control boards (20 , 24, 29, 31) to the CPU by delay means.
[0009]
[Action]
In the power supply board disposed in the gaming machine, a plurality of power supplies having different voltages used by the plurality of control boards are generated from the original power supply of a predetermined voltage supplied from the outside, and the power supplies are supplied to the corresponding control boards. Supply each one. That is, since a plurality of power supplies having different voltages are collectively generated on the power supply board, it is not necessary to provide a power supply generation circuit on each control board, and the control board can be miniaturized and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.
[0010]
When the monitored power supply falls below the preset power-off detection voltage, a power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring means to the main control board and the payout control board, and the information stored in both control boards is retained. Backup processing is performed. Further, after the power-off signal is output, a reset signal is output from the reset signal means to each control board in order to operate the CPU of each control board from the initial state. Accordingly, even when the monitored power supply returns to a normal voltage after the power supply cut-off detection voltage or lower, the pachinko gaming machine can resume normal operation.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, preferred embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, as a pachinko machine, a card-type pachinko machine that can lend a stored ball using a card for lending and a card unit will be described as an example, but it is a pachinko machine that does not use a card unit. Also good.
[0012]
First, the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine P according to the present embodiment has a basic schematic configuration in which the front frame B is assembled to the front side of the opening of the outer frame A so as to be detachable and openable using connection support means and locking means. ing. And in the inner and outer parts of the front frame B, there are a window frame C assembled with a side-opening glass door D, and an opening and closing set plate that is assembled to the front frame B so that it can be attached to and detached from the lower portion of the glass door D. An upper ball tray E is assembled on the front side, and an electric ball feeder (not shown) or the like is set on the rear side of the opening / closing set plate. Further, a lower ball tray F and a hitting ball launching device H are installed at the lower part of the front frame B, a back mechanism set board G and the like are equipped on the back side, and a holding frame provided on the rear side of the front frame B A game board J constituting a required game area Ja is set inside the front face of 10 so as to be detachable and replaceable. On the other hand, a ball lending unit (cover type) K required for lending payout control is installed on the side of the pachinko machine P (adjacent part of the outer frame A) and connected to each electronic control unit.
[0013]
The back mechanism set board G is detachably mounted on the back side of the holding board 10 for the game board J set located on the back side of the front frame B, and has a rectangular size corresponding to the holding frame 10 as shown in FIG. An inspecting window 12 for checking the back of the game board is opened at the center of the resin-molded main body 11, and a back set member 13 detachably disposed on the back of the gaming board J faces in the window 12. . The back set member 13 is formed with a plurality of passages (not shown) for discharging and guiding safe balls that enter various winning components arranged on the game board J and go out to the back side. A symbol display device (constituting unit) 15 including a symbol display control board 29 is detachably disposed at a position corresponding to the display frame 14 disposed on the surface of J. In the following description, “left” and “right” are referred to when the pachinko machine P is viewed from the back side (the state shown in FIG. 1).
[0014]
As another configuration of the back mechanism set board G, a ball storage / discharge path portion 16 and the like are disposed in an outer peripheral portion extending from the upper portion of the window 12 to the right side portion. Moreover, on the lower side of the ball storage / discharge path portion 16, an electrically controlled ball lending device and component for ball award (constituting portion) L in the form of a cassette are installed in a front-rear relationship. Below the ball payout device L, a ball discharge path (not shown) for discharging the lending balls and prize balls discharged from the device L to the upper ball tray E or the lower ball tray F is formed. A predetermined number of pachinko balls (stored balls) stored in the storage / discharge path portion 16 are paid out as rented balls or prize balls by the operation of the ball dispensing devices L. In addition to the ball passage route for discharging the out ball and the safe ball to the outside of the machine, a ball removing device, a prize ball full detection device, and a rental ball detection switch (both shown in FIG. Etc.) are installed.
[0015]
On the back side of the main body 11 in the back mechanism set board G, as shown in FIG. 1, an external connection terminal plate 17 for a frame is installed at the upper right corner, and below the window 12, A launch control device 19 that houses a launch control board 18 that controls the hitting ball launch device (component) H, and a sound effect generator (component) (not shown) that generates a sound effect according to a pachinko game on the game board J The sound control device 21 that houses the sound control board 20 that controls the generation of the sound is disposed so as to be separated from the left and right. In addition, the main control device 23 and the ball payout device L which house the main control board 22 for controlling the pachinko machine P as a whole so as to partially overlap the launch control device 19 or the voice control device 21 in the front-rear relationship. A payout control device 25 containing a payout control board 24 to be controlled is arranged in the main body 11 in a state adjacent to the left and right. The connector insertion holes of the control boards 18, 20, 22, 24 are all exposed without overlapping the boards. Also, above the arrangement position of the payout control device 25 in the main body 11, the payout control board 24, the main control board 22, the payout relay board 26 that connects the prize ball payout apparatus L, the power distribution board 27, and An interface board 28 having a connector connected to the ball lending unit K for inputting and outputting various data is disposed. The power distribution board 27 is connected to the interface board 28 and the launch control board 18 (see FIG. 12).
[0016]
Further, on the back surface of the back set member 13 disposed on the back mechanism set board G, as shown in FIG. 3, the lamp relay board 30 and the game are placed on the left side of the arrangement position of the symbol display device 15. A lamp control device 81 that houses a lamp control board 31 that controls a lamp device (component) (not shown) that performs lamp display according to a pachinko game on the board J is arranged in a vertical relationship, and the symbol display device The relay board 32 for main control is arrange | positioned under the arrangement position of 15. FIG. A back cover member 33 that covers and protects the back side of the symbol display device 15 is attached to the back surface of the back set member 13 on which the plurality of substrates 30, 31, and 32 are disposed. A power supply device 35 containing a power supply board 34 for generating and supplying a plurality of power supplies having different voltages required for the respective control boards is arranged on the back side (back side) of the back cover member 33. It has become. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the power supply board 34 disposed on the back cover member 33 is located at a substantially central portion on the back side of the gaming machine, and power is supplied from the power supply board 34 around the power supply board 34. The main control board 22, the payout control board 24, the symbol display control board 29, the voice control board 20, the lamp control board 31, the launch control board 18 and the power distribution board 27 are arranged.
[0017]
The payout control board 24, the symbol display control board 29, the sound control board 20 and the lamp control board 31 are connected to the main control board 22, and the launch control board 18 is connected to the payout control board 24. It is configured as follows. When the game board J is replaced and the game content is changed, the main control board 22, the symbol display control board 29, the voice control board 20 and the lamp control board 31 are exchanged together with the game board J, and the payout control board. 24 and the launch control board 18 are commonly used for each game content.
[0018]
As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the back cover member 33 is formed of a synthetic resin in a substantially rectangular box shape as a whole. In the upper part, a box part 36 that defines a protection room R ₁ having a large separation space with respect to the back surface of the back set member 13 is formed, and the symbol display device 15 can be accommodated and protected in the box part 36. and a lid portion 37 defining a protection chamber R ₂ of the small gap space the rear surface of the back setting member 13 to the lower portion is formed, the recess space by the height difference between both parts 36, 37 power supply It is set as the installation accommodation recessed part 35 of 35 (refer FIG. 5).
[0019]
A plurality of long holes 36a for heat dissipation are formed in the back plate portion of the box portion 36, and a terminal plate storage portion 36b in which an external connection terminal plate 39 for a game board is detachably stored is provided. Has been. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of heat radiation ports 36 c for heat radiation are opened in the lower plate portion of the box portion 36 at a position facing the upper side of the power supply device 35 located in the installation housing recess 38.
[0020]
An installation portion 40 for the power supply device 35 is formed on the back plate portion of the lid portion 37. In this installation portion 40, in order to enable the power supply device 35 to be set, predetermined portions are provided on the left and right sides and the lower side portion. A protective frame 41 that rises at a height is formed. In addition, a plurality of locking holes 40a, for example, are provided on the connecting portion between the upper edge of the installation portion 40 and the box portion 36 as first locking means for detachably mounting a mounting base body 42 described later. On the other hand, a pin 40b as a positioning means for the mounting base body projects from the lower side of the installation portion 40. Further, screw holes 40c are screwed apart from each other on both the left and right sides of the pin 40b, and a storage case body 43 (to be described later) of the power supply device 35 is positioned at a fixed position on the right side of the installation portion 40. As the second locking means for locking, for example, an elastically deformable locking hook 44 is formed. The lower plate portion of the lid portion 37 is formed with various electrical wiring outlets 45 led out from the back set member 13, the game board J, the symbol display device 15, and the like.
[0021]
As an example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the attachment / detachment / opening / closing technique of the back cover member 33 includes holes 46 a of the support pieces 46 formed on the left and upper sides in the view of the back cover member 33 as connection support means. The upper and lower support shafts 47a of the support plate 47 attached to the left side of the back set member 13 are connected and supported so as to be attachable and detachable in the vertical direction and rotated in the left and right direction (laterally open). Further, as engagement / disengagement means, a protrusion / disengagement type locking device (pin-shaped stopper) 49 disposed above and below the right flange portion 48 in the figure of the back cover member 33, and the right and left sides of the back set member 13 are formed. The locking cylinder portion 50 (see FIG. 3) is used to be locked so that it can be engaged and disengaged (locked and unlocked). The technique for attaching / detaching / opening / closing the back cover member 33 with respect to the back set member 13 is not limited to the configuration of the embodiment, and for example, a rotating stopper disposed on the back set member 13 or the back cover member 33. It is possible to adopt various configurations such as a type that can be detachably locked to the other side. Further, the attaching / detaching means and the engaging / disengaging means may be reversed left and right.
[0022]
A power supply device 35 including a power supply board 34 to which an original power source of a predetermined voltage (AC24V) is supplied from the outside can be attached to and detached from the outside (back side) with respect to the installation portion 40 of the lid portion 37 in the back cover member 33 described above. And is protected in the installation receiving recess 38. As shown in FIG. 8, the power supply device 35 includes a housing case body 52 that is detachably assembled with a housing case body 43 made of a synthetic resin and formed in a square dish shape. The power supply board 34 is configured to be accommodated and set in an accommodation chamber 53 that is internally defined in the accommodation box 52. The power supply device 35 that can be handled in a box unit is attached to the installation portion 40 via an attachment base body 42 disposed in the installation portion 40.
[0023]
The mounting base body 42 is formed in a square lid shape with a metal plate so as to improve the mounting strength of the power supply device 35 to the installation portion 40 and to prevent noise with respect to the power supply board 34. As shown in FIG. 9, the upper end edge is formed with a locking piece 42a as a first locked means at a position corresponding to each locking hole 40a formed in the installation portion 40, and the lower end. On the part side, a positioning hole 42b and a through hole 42c are formed as positioning means at positions corresponding to the pins 40b and the screw holes 40c protruding from the installation part 40. Then, the locking piece 42a is inserted and locked into the locking hole 40a of the installation portion 40, and the pin 40b is inserted into the positioning hole 42b so that the mounting base body 42 is positioned with respect to the installation portion 40. The mounting base body 42 is positioned and fixed to the installation portion 40 by screwing screws 54 as fixing means inserted into the through holes 42c into the corresponding screw holes 40c. Note that the attachment base body 42 corresponding to the engagement hook 44 provided in the installation portion 40 is notched, and the engagement hook 44 can be engaged with the housing case body 43 attached to the attachment base body 42. It is like that.
[0024]
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the bottom base portion of the horizontal rectangular shape of the mounting base body 42 has a first engagement that removably engages the housing case body 43 at four locations that are separated vertically and horizontally. Engagement pieces 55 as coupling means are bent so as to rise in an L shape toward the rear (the housing case body 43 side). In addition, in the engaging pieces 55 and 55 which oppose up and down, it sets so that the piece part substantially bent in parallel at the edge part spaced apart from a baseplate part may become the direction which opposes.
[0025]
The housing case body 43 is formed of a synthetic resin material in a square lid shape, and the power supply board 34 is housed and installed on the bottom plate portion 43a. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the outer surface of the bottom plate portion 43 a in the housing case body 43 (the surface facing the mounting base body 42) corresponds to the first engagement piece 55 of the mounting base body 42. The engaged pieces 56 as the engaging means are respectively formed, and the vertically engaged pieces 56 and 56 are pieces which are bent substantially in parallel at the end portions separated from the bottom plate portion 43a. Are set in opposite directions. That is, the housing case body 43 is slid leftward with the housing case body 43 facing the attachment base body 42 and the engaged pieces 56 corresponding to the right side of the respective engaging pieces 55 facing each other. Thus, the engagement piece 55 is engaged with the engagement piece 55 in the front-rear relationship, and the housing case body 43 is positioned and held with respect to the mounting base body 42 in a state in which the storage case body 43 is prevented from coming out backward. Is done. In this state, the locking hook 44 formed on the installation portion 40 engages with the right end edge portion of the storage case body 43 and restricts sliding of the storage case body 43 in the right direction. The case body 43 is attached to the attachment base body 42 in a positioned state. A restricting piece 56a is provided at the right end of each engaged piece 56, and the restricting piece 56a abuts on the right end of the engaging piece 55, thereby restricting the position of the housing case body 43 to the left. Is configured to be performed.
[0026]
A plurality of engaging protrusions 57 as second engaging means are provided on the left and right side end portions of the housing case body 43 so as to be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. engaging projection 57 of the second engagement means is protruded substantially at the center in the lateral direction. The cover body 51 is detachably attached to the housing case body 43 through the plurality of engagement protrusions 57.
[0027]
The cover body 51 protects the power supply board 34 so as to be seen through, and is formed in a box shape with a transparent synthetic resin material. The back surface portion 51a and the upper and lower surface portions 51b and 51c are provided with a heat dissipation surface. A large number of holes 51d are formed. A flange portion 51e is formed on the lower and right side portions of the cover body 51 so as to be opposed to the bottom plate portion 43a of the housing case body 43 with a smaller spacing than the back surface portion 51a. Connector through holes 64 for inserting the connectors 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63 provided on the power supply board 34 to the outside are provided correspondingly (see FIG. 11). Further, a plug through hole 67 and a power supply through hole 68 for inserting the power plug 65 and the power switch 66 provided on the power supply board 34 to the outside are provided in the right flange portion 51e. Further, the cover body 51 has a stepped portion provided at a position corresponding to the RAM clear switch 69 disposed on the power supply board 34 and recessed from the back surface portion 51a to the inside (the housing case body 43 side) at a predetermined height. 70 is formed, and a RAM clear switch through hole 70a for inserting the RAM clear switch 69 to the outside is formed in the stepped portion 70.
[0028]
Engagement holes 71 as second engaged means are formed at positions corresponding to the respective engagement protrusions 57 of the housing case body 43 at the left and right side end portions and lower end portions of the cover body 51. (See FIG. 8), by engaging the plurality of engagement holes 71 with the corresponding engagement protrusions 57 of the housing case body 43, the cover body 51 can be attached to and detached from the housing case body 43 without using a tool or the like. It can be installed as possible. In addition, a plurality of positioning pieces 72 that abut on the power supply board 34 accommodated in the bottom plate portion 43a of the housing case body 43 protrude from the inner peripheral side of the cover body 51 that faces the housing case body 43. When the cover body 51 is attached to the case body 43, the power supply board 34 accommodated in the accommodation chamber 53 is positioned and set by being sandwiched from the front and rear by the bottom plate portion 43a and the positioning piece 72. That is, the power supply board 34 is positioned and set with respect to the housing case body 43 and the cover body 51 without using fixing means such as screws.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 10, the power supply board 34 is provided with a power plug 65 at the upper right portion thereof, and a power cord 73 (see FIG. 1) connected to an external power supply is connected to the plug 65 so that the power supply For example, AC 24V power is supplied to the substrate 34. A power switch 66 is disposed below the power plug 65, and the power is turned on and off by turning the switch 66 on and off. Further, on the lower side of the power supply board 34, a connector 58 for a main control board, a connector 62 for a lamp control board, a connector 60 for a symbol display control board, a connector 61 for an audio control board, and a connector for a payout control board 59 and a connector 63 for a power distribution board are arranged in order from the left side. These connectors 58, 62, 60, 61, 59, 63 correspond to the corresponding connector through holes of the cover body 51 as shown in FIG. 11 when the power supply board 34 is accommodated in the accommodation box 52. A connector (not shown) of a power supply wiring connected to each control board 22, 31, 29, 20, 24, 27 can be easily connected to each connection port that protrudes rearward from 64 and opens backward. It is like that.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 12, the power supply board 34 is provided with a plurality of power supplies having different voltages used on the main control board 22, the payout control board 24, the symbol display control board 29, the voice control board 20, the lamp control board 31, and the like. A plurality of types of power generation circuits 74, 75, 76, 77 generated from the original power source, and the power sources generated by the circuits 74, 75, 76, 77 are connected to the connectors 58, 62, 60, 61, respectively. , 59 to the corresponding control boards 22, 31, 29, 20, 24. The power distribution board 27 is supplied with 24V AC power from the power board 34 as it is.
[0031]
Incidentally, the power supplies used in each control board described above are as follows.
(1) The main control board 22 has a DC 30V as a power source for driving solenoids such as a solenoid for opening / closing the start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory), a solenoid for opening / closing the large winning opening, and a path switching solenoid inside the large winning opening, For information output for outputting game board information such as passing of winning detection signals such as a mouth SW, each winning mouth SW, a specific passing count SW inside the big winning mouth, and a count SW, and jackpot information and the number of symbols determined to the outside DC12V is used as a power supply for the power supply and LED (ordinary symbol display substrate power supply), DC5V is used as a power supply for the IC circuit, and DC5V is used as a power supply for RAM backup at the time of power failure.
(2) On the payout control board 24, as a solenoid driving power source such as a ball paying solenoid that plays a role of ball feeding inside the ball paying device L, a detection signal such as a DC 30V, 25 ball check SW and the like (LED) DC12V is used as a display power source such as a rental LED), DC5V is used as a power source for IC circuits, and DC5V is used as a power source for RAM backup at the time of power failure.
(3) In the symbol display control board 29, DC12V is used as the power supply for the backlight and DC5V is used as the power supply for the IC circuit.
(4) The voice control board 20 uses DC12V as a power source for outputting voice from a speaker and DC5V as a power source for an IC circuit.
(5) In the lamp control board 31, 24V DC as a lamp display power source for side lamps, windmill lamps, attacker lamps, frame decoration lamps, etc., 12V DC as a display power source for start prize memory number LEDs, prize ball LEDs, etc. and for IC circuits DC5V is used as the power source of the.
(6) On the launch control board 18, DC21.1V is used as a solenoid driving power source such as a ball feed solenoid for sending a ball to the hitting ball launching unit and a launch solenoid for hitting the hit ball, and the launch control board 18 is 24V AC from the power board 34. When the power supply is received, the power confirmation LED that lights up and DC12V are used as the power supply for the touch sensor IC circuit and DC5V is used as the power supply for the IC circuit.
The IC circuit refers to CPU, ROM, RAM (storage means) and the like.
[0032]
That is, the power supply board 34 includes a first power generation circuit 74 that generates DC5V from AC24V, a second power generation circuit 75 that generates DC12V from AC24V, a third power generation circuit 76 that generates DC24V from AC24V, and a DC30V from AC24V. A fourth power generation circuit 77 for generating is provided, and power of different voltages generated by the circuits 74, 75, 76, 77 is supplied to the corresponding control boards 22, 31, 29, 20, 24, respectively. It has become. In the embodiment, the launch control board 18 includes a power generation circuit for generating power of different voltages used in the control board 18 and is supplied from the power board 34 via the power distribution board 27. A power supply of each voltage described above is generated from the power supply of AC24V by the power supply generation circuit. The ball rental unit K is supplied with AC 24 V power necessary for communication from the power supply board 34 via the power distribution board 27 and the interface board 28.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 13, a capacitor 78 (for example, an electric double layer type) is preferably used as backup means for backing up at least the RAM disposed on the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24. However, other types can also be used). When the main power supply is not supplied to the power supply board 34 due to a power-off state such as when the store is closed or during a power failure, the RAM as the storage means of the main control board 22 and the RAM as the storage means of the payout control board 24 On the other hand, backup power is supplied from the capacitor 78 to back up both RAMs, and the information stored in the RAMs can be held for a predetermined time (backup time). The backup time can be changed as appropriate by exchanging with a capacitor having a different capacity.
[0034]
The power supply board 34 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit (power-off monitoring means) 79 for monitoring the power-off, and the main control is performed when a predetermined monitoring power source falls below a preset power-off detection voltage. A power-off signal for switching from normal control to power-off control (including backup processing for holding information stored in both control boards 22 and 24) is output to the board 22 and the payout control board 24. It is set to do. When the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 receive the power-off signal, the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 perform processing (power-off processing) necessary for backup to hold the information stored in the control boards 22 and 24 at that time. It is supposed to run. In this embodiment, a solenoid driving DC 30V power source, which is the highest voltage power source generated by the power supply board 34, is used as the monitoring power source, and the power source voltage is used by the solenoid (component) for normal games. A power-off signal is set to be output when the voltage is about DC 20 V (power-off detection voltage) or less, which is the minimum voltage that operates without causing a malfunction.
[0035]
Here, the power-off process by the power-off control in the main control board 22 is as follows.
A register and a stack pointer are stored in the RAM as backup data.
Turn off normal symbol output.
The output of the solenoid for opening / closing the start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory), the solenoid for opening / closing the large winning opening, and the path switching solenoid inside the large winning opening is turned OFF.
A command for turning off when the power is cut off is transmitted to the lamp control board 31 (all the lamps and LEDs that have been turned on and blinking are turned off).
A silent command is transmitted to the voice control board 20 (the voice that has been output is stopped).
When the ball dispensing device L is in operation (during the input process of the prize ball counting sensor (confirming the dispensed ball) provided in the ball dispensing device L), the power is cut off, and the balls dispensed are not counted. A process for preventing detection twice is performed.
Set a backup flag (when power is restored, check whether there is any abnormality in the backup data based on this flag).
Access to the RAM is prohibited.
After completion of the above processing, the CPU stands by in a state where the CPU can be stopped (CPU power supply stop standby state) (waiting for the power supply to the CPU to be interrupted while the program is looped).
Note that power recovery means that the voltage has reached a normal voltage when the power switch 66 is switched from OFF to ON, after a power failure, or at a momentary power interruption described later.
[0036]
The power-off process by the power-off control in the payout control board 24 is as follows.
A register and a stack pointer are stored in the RAM as backup data.
The output to the prize ball solenoid and the ball lending solenoid provided in the ball payout device L is turned OFF so that a new payout operation is not performed.
The output of the error display unit 83 is turned off.
The control command transmitted from the main control board 22 is stored in the RAM as backup data.
When the ball dispensing device L is in operation (during the input process of the prize ball counting sensor (confirming the dispensed ball) provided in the ball dispensing device L), the power is cut off, and the balls dispensed are not counted. A process for preventing detection twice is performed.
Set a backup flag (when power is restored, check whether there is any abnormality in the backup data based on this flag).
Access to the RAM is prohibited.
After completion of the above processing, the CPU stands by in a state where the CPU can be stopped (CPU power supply stop standby state) (waiting for the power supply to the CPU to be interrupted while the program is looped).
The error display unit 83 is disposed in the vicinity of the payout control board 24, and displays according to the type of error, such as failure of the payout device L or full notification.
[0037]
The power supply board 34 is provided with a reset signal circuit (reset signal means) 80. After the power cut-off signal is output from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 79 (when the complete power failure occurs and the voltage is higher than the power failure detection voltage). When the power switch 66 is switched from OFF to ON (when the power is turned on) (when the power switch 66 is restored to normal after being momentarily reduced), the main control board 22, the payout control board 24, the symbol display control board 29, Reset for operating each CPU from the initial state for each control board such as the voice control board 20 and the lamp control board 31 (performing CPU security check and CPU initial setting and starting the program from address 0000) The signal is set to be output (ON). The reset signal output after the power-off signal is output is the main control board that is started by the power-off signal after the power-off signal is output as shown in FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b). 22 and the payout control board 24 are set to be output (ON) after a lapse of time required for the backup process (power-off process) and turned OFF after a predetermined time. As shown in FIG. 15 (a), the reset signal that is output when the power switch 66 is switched from OFF to ON or at the time of recovery after a power failure rises at the same time as the power supply rises, and a predetermined voltage (for example, power failure) The detection voltage (20 V) or a preset reset voltage or the like) is set to be turned off after a predetermined time based on the time point. Each control board 22, 24, 29, 20, 31 initializes each CPU when the reset signal input via the reset input circuit 84 shown in FIG. 13 changes from ON to OFF (at the fall). A reset process that starts from the state is executed.
[0038]
The reset signals are input to the control boards 22, 24, 29, 20, 31 at the same time, and the timing of the reset signals to the control boards 22, 24, 29, 20, 31 is shifted. The control board which cannot receive the signal is prevented from being generated. It should be noted that when the power switch 66 is switched from OFF to ON or when the reset signal is output at the time of recovery after a power failure, the power failure is the minimum value at which the components receiving the monitoring power supply can operate. In the case of the detection voltage, since the reset process is performed after securing a minimum voltage at which the components can operate, the operation of each component can be reliably guaranteed.
[0039]
Here, the power-off monitoring circuit 79 transmits a power-off signal for causing the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 to perform a backup operation when the monitoring power supply reaches the power failure detection voltage as described above. The main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 that have received the power-off signal perform backup processing (power-off processing) and wait in a state where the CPU can be stopped. However, when the voltage of the main power source supplied to the pachinko machine P is momentarily reduced due to some cause (effect of noise or the like), the voltage returns to normal without the pachinko machine P completely stopping (FIG. 15 (b When the power supply is cut off, the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 that have received the power-off signal have finished the backup process and can stop the operation of the CPU when the power is turned off (power-off standby state). ), The CPU of the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 does not perform processing in the power supply stop standby state for stopping. The voice control board 20 that has received a silent command from the main control board 22 during the power-off process of the main control board 22 does not receive a new signal from the main control board 22 even when the voltage returns to normal. In the lamp control board 31 that continues the silent state and receives the command for turning off when the power is cut off, a new signal is not received from the main control board 22 even when the voltage returns to normal. Inconvenience of continuing the state of turning off the light occurs. However, in the embodiment, if the reset signal is output after the power-off signal is output and the voltage returns to normal again after the momentary power failure, the CPU of the main control board 22 or the payout control board 24 performs reset processing (CPU The above-described inconvenience does not occur because the security check and the CPU initial setting are performed and the program is started from the address 0000.
[0040]
The power supply board 34 is provided with a RAM clear switch 69 for initializing (clearing) the RAM of the main control board 22 and the RAM of the payout control board 24 at the same time. It extends rearward through a RAM clear switch through hole 70a formed in the case body 43, and is configured to be able to be turned on and off with a fingertip from the outside. In the RAM clear switch circuit 82 provided on the power supply board 34, the RAM is initially set for both control boards 22 and 24 only when the power switch 66 is turned on while the RAM clear switch 69 is turned on. It is set to output a clear switch signal for the purpose of conversion (see FIG. 14). That is, in the embodiment, the RAM clear means is constituted by the RAM clear switch 69, the RAM clear switch circuit 82, and the power switch 66, and when the stored information at the time of shipment from the factory and the stored information at the time of closing the store are erased, the RAM clearing is performed. Means are preferably used. Note that the RAM clear switch 69 of the embodiment is always held in the OFF state by an elastic means (not shown), and when the switch 69 is turned on by the fingertip operation and then released, it automatically returns to the original OFF state. Configured to return.
[0041]
[Effect of the embodiment]
Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described.
[0042]
In the pachinko machine P of the present embodiment, the mounting base body 42 is connected to the mounting portion 40 of the back cover member 33 that covers and protects the back side of the symbol display device 15, the locking holes 40a, the pins 40b, the locking pieces. In addition to positioning through the positioning holes 42a and the positioning holes 42b, the screws 54 inserted into the through holes 42c are respectively screwed into the corresponding screw holes 40c to be positioned and fixed. Further, the cover body 51 is assembled to the case body 43 through the engagement protrusions 57 and the engagement holes 71 in a state where the power supply board 34 is set on the bottom plate portion 43 a of the housing case body 43. Thus, the power supply device 35 in which the power supply board 34 is accommodated and set in the accommodation box 52 is configured as a box-type unit. The housing case body 43 is opposed to the mounting base body 42, and the housing box body 52 is slid in the lateral direction in a state where the engaged piece 56 is adjacent to the engaging piece 55. The housing box 52 is positioned on the mounting base by the engagement between the engagement piece 55 and the engagement piece 56. At this time, the locking hook 44 provided on the installation portion 40 engages with the right end edge portion of the housing case body 43 by elastic deformation, whereby the power supply device 35 is positioned and held on the back cover member 33. .
[0043]
Since the power supply device 35 can be attached to and detached from the back cover member 33 without using a fixing means such as a tool or a screw, maintenance of the device 35 and replacement of the power supply board 34 can be easily performed. In addition, with the power supply device 35 disposed on the back cover member 33, as shown in FIG. 5, the rear surfaces of both 33 and 35 are set so as to face substantially the same surface. It does not protrude greatly.
[0044]
As described above, the main control board 22, the payout control board 24, the symbol display control board 29, the voice control board 20, the lamp control board 31, and the power supply are provided on the power supply board 34 of the power supply device 35 attached to the back cover member 33. Distribution boards 27 are connected to each other through power supply wiring. The power distribution board 27 is connected to the launch control board 18 and the interface board 28 via power wiring. In this case, as shown in FIG. 1, the power supply board 34 is located substantially at the center of the back surface of the pachinko machine P, and is connected to the power supply board 34 via power supply wiring, the payout control board 24, the design. Since the display control board 29, the sound control board 20, the lamp control board 31 and the power distribution board 27 are arranged around the power board 34, the power board 34 and the boards 22, 24, 29, 20, The length of the power supply wiring connecting the terminals 31 and 27 can be shortened, so that the wiring process becomes easy and it is difficult to be affected by noise. Further, since the length of the power supply wiring between the substrates is shortened, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized substrate from being attached in the middle and to discover an unauthorized substrate at an early stage.
[0045]
In the embodiment, a back cover member 33 is provided on the back side of the back set member 13, and the symbol display control board 29 and the lamp control board 31 provided on the set member 13 are covered with the back cover member 33. However, since the power supply board 34 is arranged on the lower side of the back cover member 33 and the lead-out port 45 for electrical wiring is formed at the lower end portion of the cover member 33, both control boards 29, By pulling out the power supply wiring derived from 31 from the lead-out port 45, it is possible to connect to the power supply board 34 at the shortest distance. In addition, since the connectors 60 and 62 for connecting the power supply wirings of the symbol display control board 29 and the lamp control board 31 to the power supply board 34 are provided in the lower part of the power supply board 34, the power supply wiring is also routed by this. The length can be shortened. Further, connectors 58, 61, 59, 63 for connecting power wirings of the main control board 22, the dispensing control board 24, the voice control board 20, and the power distribution board 27 arranged below the power board 34 are also the connectors. Since it is provided in the lower part of the power supply board 34 like 60 and 62, the length for routing these power supply wirings is also shortened. In addition, since all the connectors 58, 62, 60, 61, 59, 63 are arranged and exposed, workability at the time of connecting / disconnecting power supply wiring is improved and connected. Since the wiring can be easily understood, it is possible to prevent unauthorized board mounting.
[0046]
Since the power supply device 35 (power supply board 34) provided on the back cover member 33 is located at a substantially central portion on the back side of the pachinko machine P, a power switch 66 provided on the power supply board 34 in the game hall. In addition, the RAM clear switch 69 can be easily operated. Further, the back cover member 33 is the part that protrudes most on the back side of the pachinko machine P, and a high heat dissipation effect can be obtained by arranging the power supply substrate 34 on the member 33. Furthermore, although the ball storage / discharge route portion 16 is a portion where a lot of noise is generated, since the power supply board 34 is separated from the route portion 16, it is possible to suppress the influence of noise. The back cover member 33 functions to protect the symbol display device 15 and various substrates. However, the lower cover member 33 has a space in the space just by facing parts such as an attacker. Has not been used effectively. However, in the embodiment, the installation unit 40 is provided in this portion and the power supply device 35 (power supply board 34) is provided, so that the space can be effectively used.
[0047]
Further, since the power supply board 34 is disposed on the back cover member 33, all the boards (wirings) disposed on the pachinko machine P can be confirmed simultaneously by simply opening the back cover member 33. . Further, since the back cover member 33 can be opened with the power supply device 35 with one touch, the substrates covered with the cover member 33 (substrates 30 and 31 disposed on the back set member 13). , 32, etc.) can be easily confirmed, and there is no need to remove or attach another board for board confirmation.
[0048]
In the embodiment, when the back of the gaming machine is viewed, when the back cover member 33 is opened, at least the CPU (ROM) of the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 is removed without removing each control board. Each control board is arranged so that it can be confirmed (see FIG. 1). That is, an unauthorized CPU (ROM) can be found at an early stage without removing each control board.
[0049]
The power supply board 34 is supplied with an AC24V original power supply from an external power supply, and a plurality of power supplies (DC5V, DC12V, DC24V, DC30V) having different voltages from the original power supply by the respective power generation circuits 74, 75, 76, 77. Is generated, and each power source is supplied to the corresponding control board 22, 24, 29, 20, 31 (see FIG. 12). The launch control board 18 is supplied with AC 24V from the power board 34 through the power distribution board 27 as it is, and a power source of a necessary voltage is generated by a power generation circuit provided on the control board 18.
[0050]
That is, since the power supply board 34 collectively generates a plurality of power supplies having different voltages used by the control boards 22, 24, 29, 20, and 31, it is necessary to provide a power generation circuit for each control board. In addition, each control board 22, 24, 29, 20, 31 can be downsized and the cost can be reduced. In the embodiment, the launch control board 18 has its own power generation circuit, but at least the main control board 22 and a payout control board 24 directly connected to the main control board 22, a symbol display control board 29, The board to be replaced when the game board J such as the sound control board 20 and the lamp control board 31 is replaced is not provided with a power generation circuit, which greatly contributes to cost reduction. Furthermore, since the power supply voltage (DC5V) for driving the IC circuit disposed on each control board 22, 24, 29, 20, 31 is also collectively generated by the power supply board 34, each control board 22, 24 is generated. , 29, 20, 31 does not cause an error in the power supply voltage for driving the IC circuit, and the transmission / reception of signals between the main control board 22 and the other control boards 24, 29, 20, 31 is hindered. It is possible to preferably prevent the circuit or the circuit itself from being damaged. As described above, the launch control board 18 is connected to the payout control board 24 (the launch control board 18 receives the launch stop signal from the payout control board 24 when the ball lending unit K is not connected to the interface board 28. And is not connected to the main control board 22, so that even if the launch control board 18 independently generates the power supply voltage for driving the IC circuit, it is inconvenient for launch control. There is no risk of occurrence. Further, since the launch control board 18 is a component that is used in common regardless of the exchange of the game board J, even if it has a power generation circuit, there is no cost effect.
[0051]
In the pachinko machine P, when the original power is not supplied to the power supply board 34 due to a power failure or the like (when the power supply is cut off), the RAM 78 and the payout control board of the main control board 22 are connected from the capacitor 78 to the power supply board 34. Backup power is supplied to the 24 RAMs, and information relating to the game when the power is turned off is stored and held in both RAMs. In other words, even if a power failure occurs during a special game state such as (1) jackpot or probability fluctuation state, the game can be resumed at the time of power recovery, or the rental or prize ball has not been paid out The state of the number can be maintained and the payout can be made accurately at the time of power recovery, and there is no disadvantage to the player. In the pachinko machine P of the embodiment, even when the power switch 66 is turned off due to closing or the like, backup power is supplied from the capacitor 78 to the RAM of the main control board 22 and the RAM of the payout control board 24. From (2), it is possible to carry over the memory in which the probability change state at the time of closing the store is carried over to the next morning, or (3) to hold information on the number of unpaid balls or prize balls.
[0052]
Further, a capacitor 78 for supplying backup power is provided on the power supply board 34, and the backup power is supplied on the same connector (wiring) as the normal power supply. However, there is no increase in the number of other boards, wirings, etc., the increase in the number of parts and the number of assembly steps can be prevented, and the cost can be kept low. In addition, since there is one capacitor 78, there is no possibility of causing an error in the backup time during which the backup power is supplied to the RAM of the main control board 22 and the RAM of the payout control board 24. In other words, if an error occurs in the backup time (storage time) of both RAMs, for example, information stored in the main control board 22 is not stored in the payout control board 24, causing a problem in control during power recovery. There is a possibility that such inconvenience is prevented. Therefore, there is no disadvantage to the player.
[0053]
Next, in the pachinko machine P, when the monitoring power supply becomes equal to or lower than the power-off detection voltage, the power-off monitoring circuit 79 switches from normal control to power-off control for the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24. A power-off signal is output (see FIG. 15). When receiving the power-off signal, the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 execute the above-described processing necessary for backup. That is, at the time of voltage drop that would impede the game, the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 perform the above-described backup processing, so that there is no disadvantage to the player.
[0054]
As described above, the power-off monitoring circuit 79 outputs a power-off signal when the monitored power source becomes lower than the minimum power-off detection voltage at which the solenoid operates without causing a problem in normal games. It is set. That is, when the power-off signal is output, the solenoid driven by the highest voltage in the pachinko machine P is normally operating, so all other electrical devices are also operating normally, and the operating devices And devices that have already become inoperable are not mixed. Therefore, by performing the backup process at this time, there is no discrepancy between the information at the time of backup processing of the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24, and normal operation at the time of power recovery is guaranteed. In addition, since all the CPUs are in the power-off standby state before the power supply is stopped by the power-off process described above, it is possible to prevent the CPU itself and the program from malfunctioning due to the power supply stop.
[0055]
Further, after a power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring circuit 79, a reset process (reset signal is activated) when the power is restored at each control board 22, 24, 29, 20, 31. At the time of falling, a reset signal for performing a security check of the CPU and initial setting of the CPU and starting a program from address 0000) is sent from the reset signal circuit 80 to the control boards 22, 24, 29, 20, 31 is output. In other words, the normal operation of the CPU is guaranteed at the time of power recovery when the voltage returns to normal after a power failure (see FIG. 15A). Further, in the power supply board 34 of the embodiment, the power interruption signal and the reset signal are output in any case of normal power OFF, power failure, and momentary power interruption. However, when power supply with a normal voltage is started again (when power is restored), normal operation of the CPU can be guaranteed.
[0056]
As described above, since the power-off monitoring circuit 79 and the reset signal circuit 80 are commonly used for all target control boards, the power-off signal and the reset signal are simultaneously output to the control boards. The timing of each process for each control board can be matched. That is, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of defects due to the timing shift of each process for each control board. In addition, since the power-off monitoring circuit 79 and the reset signal circuit 80 are provided only on the power supply board 34, there is no waste of separately providing a circuit other than each control board or power supply board, and the cost can be kept low. Can do. It is possible to determine that there is a problem with the entire gaming machine by detecting an abnormality in the voltage drop by the power-off monitoring circuit 79 provided on the power supply board 34.
[0057]
In the pachinko machine P, when erasing factory inspection information and closing information stored in the RAM of the main control board 22 and the RAM of the payout control board 24, the power supply board 34 is provided. When the power supply switch 66 is turned on while the RAM clear switch 69 is turned on, a clear switch signal for initializing both RAMs for the main control board 22 and the payout control board 24 is RAM cleared. The information output from the switch circuit 82 and stored in each RAM is erased. In this case, the RAM clear switch circuit 82 is set to output the clear switch signal only when the power switch 66 is turned on while the RAM clear switch 69 is kept on. Can be prevented from being initialized. In addition, malfunction due to generation of noise can be suppressed. Further, since the RAM of the main control board 22 and the RAM of the payout control board 24 are initialized simultaneously by operating one RAM clear switch 69, the RAM clear processing is simultaneously performed on both the control boards 22 and 24, and the timing thereof. It is prevented that the control is disturbed due to the deviation.
[0058]
Here, the pachinko machine P of the embodiment is provided with a winning detection SW at every winning opening, and when the main control board 22 detects a winning signal from each winning opening SW, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning opening Are stored in the RAM and managed as the total number of prize balls for the main control board, and a prize ball control command corresponding to the number of prize balls is created and transmitted to the payout control board 24. The total number of winning balls for the main control board is added to the number of winning balls each time a winning opening is won, and a winning ball counting sensor signal (an input detected every time a winning ball provided in the ball paying device L is paid out). Each time (signal) is detected, subtraction is performed from the total number of main control board prize balls. On the other hand, when the payout control board 24 receives a prize ball control command from the main control board 22, it stores the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize ball control command in the RAM and manages it as the total number of prize balls for the payout control board. . The payout control board 24 controls the ball payout device L to pay out one by one, detects an input signal of a prize ball counting sensor in the ball payout apparatus, and −1 from the total number of payout control board prize balls. Subtraction is performed, and the payout operation is performed until the stored total number of payout control board prize balls becomes zero.
[0059]
Therefore, when the timing of the RAM clear processing is shifted, for example, when the total number of prize balls for the main control board and the total number of prize balls for the payout control board is 10, the timing of the RAM clear process is shifted. As a result, only the total number of main control board prize balls is erased and the total number of payout control board prize balls is not erased. In this state, the ball payout device L operates (the payout control board 24 is a payout control board). The payout operation is executed until the total number of prize balls reaches 0), and the total number of prize balls for the main control board becomes negative. For this reason, the main control board 22 recognizes an excessive payout state due to a failure of the ball payout device L, etc., because the total number of the main control board prize balls becomes negative, and performs error notification and stops payout. There is a problem that the game stops. However, in the embodiment, since the timing of the RAM clear process is not shifted, the above-described problem does not occur.
[0060]
If the power supply wiring connector for supplying the backup power to the RAM of the main control board 22 and the RAM of the payout control board 24 is removed from the capacitor 78 of the power supply board 34, the RAM clearing means need not be used. Although it is possible to initialize both RAMs, the attachment / detachment of the connector is complicated, and frequent attachment / detachment of the connector may cause damage to the connector. In addition, two connectors must be attached and detached, but if one forgets to remove one of the connectors, the above-described problems are caused, which is not practical.
[0061]
[Example of change]
In the embodiment, when the power supply board generates a plurality of power supplies having different voltages used in the main control board and the payout control board, the symbol display control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board that are directly connected to the main control board. As described above, a plurality of power sources having different voltages including a power source voltage for an IC circuit used in a launch control board for controlling the hitting ball launching device (component) are also generated by the power board (from AC24V to solenoids). It is also possible to add a power generation circuit that generates DC 21.1 V used as a power source for In this case, the launch control board is connected to the power board without going through the power distribution board, but since the launch control board is also arranged around the power board like the other control boards, both are connected. The length of the power supply wiring is short and the influence of noise is reduced. The power supply generated by the power supply board may be any power supply that can be used for at least the main control board, the symbol display control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board that are exchanged when the game board is exchanged. Each of the launch control boards may include a power generation circuit. In other words, since all control boards that are exchanged together with the game board do not need to have a power generation circuit, the recyclability after replacement is improved and the generation circuit that is wasted is eliminated, so that environmental problems are also addressed. Have the advantage. Note that the number of power generation circuits provided on the power supply board can be changed depending on the number of power supplies to be generated, and the voltage of the power supply to be generated is not limited to the embodiment. Any necessary voltage may be used.
[0062]
The configuration in which the power supply device is detachably disposed on the back cover member is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the back cover member, the first locking means and the first locked means in the mounting base are provided. The configuration opposite to that of the embodiment can be adopted. Further, the mounting base can be mounted by an engaging means using a hole and a protrusion instead of being fixed with a screw. Further, the second engaging means and the second engaged means in the housing case body and the cover body constituting the housing box can be configured opposite to those in the embodiment, or can be elastically deformed provided on one member. A configuration in which a simple engagement hook is used may be employed. Note that the mounting means (first engaging means and first engaged means) of the storage box relative to the mounting base is not limited to the configuration of being engaged / disengaged by sliding as in the embodiment, and holes, hooks, etc. are used. Thus, other configurations such as a method of attaching and detaching back and forth can be adopted. The back cover member may be disposed on the back mechanism set board. Furthermore, since the power supply board is a non-replaceable part when the game board is replaced, it is desirable that the power supply board is disposed on the non-replaceable part when the game board is replaced.
[0063]
In the embodiment, the case where the backup power is supplied from the capacitor to the RAM of the main control board and the RAM of the payout control board has been described. However, the stored information disappears when the power is turned off. The RAM may also be supplied with backup power from the capacitor. The backup means for supplying backup power to both RAMs is not limited to the capacitor of the embodiment, and other types can be adopted.
[0064]
In the embodiment, the case where the power source for driving the solenoid is used as the monitoring power source has been described. However, it is also possible to employ a power source for components such as another electric device as the monitoring power source. In addition, the power-off detection voltage is not limited to the value in the embodiment, and may be a minimum value at which the component that receives the monitoring power supply can operate. One backup means means a plurality of RAM (such as one constituted by connecting a plurality of capacitors in series in addition to one capacitor, or one battery or a plurality of batteries arranged in series. Means for commonly supplying backup power to the storage means).
[0065]
In the embodiment, the RAM clear switch for initializing the RAM is disposed on the power supply board. However, the power switch (RAM clearing means) that also functions as the RAM clear switch is a button type, and the power switch is The RAM clear switch circuit may be set to output a clear switch signal only when the button is held down. In this case, the RAM clear means is constituted by the power switch and the RAM clear switch circuit. The power supply board has two types of switches: a switch for turning on / off only the power and a switch for turning on / off the power and initializing the RAM (which constitutes a RAM clear means together with the RAM clear switch circuit). A configuration of disposing may be employed. In this case, it is preferable to employ a configuration in which a switch that can turn on / off the power and initialize the RAM is covered with a cover member or the like to prevent erroneous operation of the switch. In the configuration of the modified example, the RAM can be initialized by a single operation in any case.
[0066]
In the embodiment, a reset signal is simultaneously output from the reset signal circuit on the power supply board to the main control board, the payout control board, the symbol display control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board, and the CPU on each control board is in the initial state. (The security check of the CPU and the initial setting of the CPU are performed and the program is started from the 0000 number). However, the security check and the initial setting time may vary depending on the individual difference and performance of the CPU on each control board. Considering the case where the control board cannot start receiving signals from the main control board because the main control board starts operation before the other control board due to variations, the following configuration may be adopted.
By providing a delay means (timer circuit) in the reset input circuit on each control board, for example, by delaying the input (falling) of the reset signal to the CPU on the main control board, the CPU on the other control board operates. It may be configured such that the CPU of the main control board starts from the initial state after reaching a possible state.
With this configuration, the reset signal transmission timing (ON, OFF) from the reset signal circuit on the power supply board to each control board is common to all control boards. It is also possible to start the initial state of the CPU of the other control board earlier than the CPU of the main control board by shifting the timing of transmitting the reset signal to the CPU by the input circuit.
[0067]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, a single power supply board generates a plurality of power supplies having different voltages for use on a plurality of control boards, so that a power supply is generated for each control board. There is no need to provide a circuit, and each control board can be miniaturized and the cost can be reduced.
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When the monitored power source becomes lower than the preset power-off detection voltage, a power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring means to the main control board and the payout control board, and the information stored in both control boards is displayed. Since the stored backup processing is performed, the game can be resumed from the power-off state at the time of power recovery, and there is no disadvantage to the player. Further, after the power-off signal is output, the reset signal means outputs a reset signal for operating the CPU of the control board from the initial state to each control board. For example, the monitoring power supply is below the power-off detection voltage. Even when the voltage returns to a normal voltage after becoming, normal operation can be resumed by the reset process. Note that each control board is configured to perform a process for making each CPU normally stop by a power-off signal, so that it is possible to prevent a malfunction in the CPU itself or a program due to a power failure or the like. Therefore, normal operation of the pachinko machine at the time of power recovery is guaranteed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a rear view of a card-type pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the card-type pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a rear view showing a state in which a back cover member is removed from the card-type pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a rear view showing a game board provided with a back set member and a back cover member according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the game board shown in FIG. 4;
FIG. 6 is a rear view showing a back cover member according to the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a side view showing a back cover member according to an embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the storage box, the mounting base, and the back cover member according to the embodiment in an exploded state.
FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the mounting base, the housing case body, and the cover body according to the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a rear view illustrating a mounting surface of various electronic components of the power supply board according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a rear view showing the power supply device according to the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a control block diagram showing a relationship of power supply between a power supply board and each control board.
FIG. 13 is a control block diagram showing the relationship between power-off, reset, and backup between the power supply board and each control board.
FIG. 14 is a control block diagram showing the relationship of RAM clearing between the power supply board and each control board.
FIG. 15 is a timing chart at power-on and power-off.
[Explanation of symbols]
13 Back set member
15 Symbol Display Device 20 Audio Control Board 22 Main Control Board 24 Dispensing Control Board 29 Symbol Display Control Board 31 Lamp Control Board 33 Back Cover Member 34 Power Supply Board
35 Power supply
36 Box
37 Lid
38 Installation receiving recess
40 Installation section
52 containment box
66 Power switch (RAM clearing means)
69 RAM clear switch (RAM clear means)
82 RAM clear switch circuit (RAM clear means)
J game board
L Ball dispensing device P Pachinko machine (pachinko machine)
R ₁ protection room

Claims (4)

A ball payout device that includes a RAM as storage means for storing information related to games, a main control board that controls the entire gaming machine, and a RAM as storage means for storing information related to games, and that pays out rented or winning balls look including a payout control board for controlling, in the pachinko game machine in which a plurality of control board for controlling the operation of the various components are disposed,
From the original power supply that is supplied from the outside, and a power supply board for supplying to the corresponding control board to generate a plurality of different power supply of voltage used in the control board,
Wherein disposed in the power supply board, in and power-off signal after the output when power is turned on for the each control board, a reset signal for outputting a reset signal for operating the CPU of the control board from the initial state and hand-stage,
The power supply of the highest voltage that is disposed on the power supply board and is generated by the power supply board is used as the monitoring power supply, and the minimum voltage at which the components to which the monitoring power supply is supplied via the control board can operate and disconnection detection voltage, wherein when the monitoring power is below the power-off detection voltage, and a power-off monitoring means to output a power-off signal to the main control board, the dispensing control board and reset signal means,
The main control board and the payout control board are set to perform a backup process for holding information stored in the RAM of the main control board and the RAM of the payout control board when the power-off signal is received,
The reset signal means is set to output the reset signal after a time required for backup processing on the main control board and the payout control board has elapsed after the power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring means. And
The pachinko gaming machine, wherein the reset signal output from the reset signal means is set to be input to each control board at the same time . A ball payout device that includes a RAM as storage means for storing information related to games, a main control board that controls the entire gaming machine, and a RAM as storage means for storing information related to games, and that pays out rented or winning balls In a pachinko gaming machine including a payout control board to be controlled and provided with a plurality of control boards for controlling operations of various components,
A power supply board that generates a plurality of power supplies having different voltages used by the control board from an external power supply supplied from the outside and supplies the power supply to each corresponding control board;
A reset signal means disposed on the power supply board for outputting a reset signal for operating the CPU of the control board from an initial state to each of the control boards when the power is turned on and after the power-off signal is output;
The power supply of the highest voltage that is disposed on the power supply board and is generated by the power supply board is used as the monitoring power supply, and the minimum voltage at which the components to which the monitoring power supply is supplied via the control board can operate A power cut-off monitoring means for outputting a power cut-off signal to the main control board, the payout control board and the reset signal means when the monitoring power supply is equal to or lower than the power cut-off detection voltage.
The main control board and the payout control board are set to perform a backup process for holding information stored in the RAM of the main control board and the RAM of the payout control board when the power-off signal is received,
The reset signal means is set to output the reset signal after a time required for backup processing on the main control board and the payout control board has elapsed after the power-off signal is output from the power-off monitoring means. And
The input of the reset signal simultaneously output from the reset signal means to each control board to the CPU of the main control board is set to be delayed from the input to the CPU of another control board by the delay means provided in each control board. A pachinko machine characterized by 3. A pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising RAM clearing means for simultaneously initializing the RAM of the main control board and the RAM of the payout control board . A power supply device is configured by accommodating and setting the power supply board inside the housing box,
A symbol display device is disposed on the back side of the game board equipped with the electrical game apparatus via a back set member, and a back cover member is provided on the back set member for protecting the back side of the symbol display device. ,
The back cover member is formed into a box shape that is generally rectangular and opens to the front side, and a box portion that defines a protective chamber that accommodates and protects the symbol display device is formed on the upper portion, and a lower portion. In addition, a lid portion facing the back plate portion is formed on the front side of the back plate portion of the box portion,
A mounting base body made of a metal plate is detachably disposed on the installation portion formed on the back plate portion of the lid, and the power supply device is detachably disposed on the mounting base body. The power supply device arrange | positioned at the attachment base body is located in the installation accommodation recessed part formed in the back side of the cover part by the difference between the back plate parts of the said box part and a cover part, The structure comprised so that it may be located. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of 3 above.

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