JP5083549B2 - Operation table and game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation table used for a game machine using medals as a play medium and a game machine having the operation table, and more specifically, improves the convenience of a player who uses medals paid out from a medal payout exit. The present invention relates to an operation table and a game machine that can be operated.

  Conventionally, a so-called medal drop game machine such as a medal pusher game machine is known as one of game machines using medals as a play medium (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  This type of medal dropping game machine has various contents such as stopping the medal inserted in the game machine at an appropriate position on the pusher table in a timely manner or inserting a medal aiming at the target or chucker in the game field. And one or more medals are paid out to a predetermined medal tray from a predetermined medal payout opening based on the game result.

  By the way, in a game machine that uses medals as a play medium as described above, it is necessary to insert medals picked up with fingertips one by one from the elongated slit-shaped insertion slot. There were problems such as getting tired and dirty hands.

  The inventors of the present application can store medals in a stacked state in order to allow medals to be inserted into the medal game machine as described above more quickly and more comfortably without getting dirty hands. A medal storage unit having a space, and a medal feeding mechanism for sending the medal in the medal storage unit to the game machine, and the medal feeding mechanism is operated with an operation amount corresponding to an operation applied to the operation unit. A medal insertion device has been developed in which a corresponding number of medals are sent to a game machine (Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-220694).

  In the above medal insertion device, by operating the operation unit, the medal stored in the medal storage unit in a stacked state can be sequentially inserted into the game machine by the medal feeding mechanism. It is not necessary to touch the medal except when the medal is poured into the camera, and it is possible to insert the medal quickly and comfortably without depending on the skill difference between individuals by operating the operation unit.

  The inventors of the present application have further developed a medal game machine 200 having the aspect shown in FIG. 12 to which the medal insertion device is applied.

  As shown in the figure, this game machine 200 is a medal pusher game machine. For example, the game machine 200 is moved in the front-rear direction (in the direction of arrow D in the figure) by a medal placement unit 211 on which a large number of medals M are accumulated or a driving device not shown. A game space R including a game field in which a pusher table 212 that performs reciprocal movement and the like is arranged; a medal injection unit 213 that injects a medal M toward the game field; a transparent plate member 221 that surrounds the game space R; A partition wall 222, a medal payout opening 223 attached to the partition wall 222, and a payout opening 223 from which a medal M corresponding to the number of medals dropped from the medal placement section 211 to the medal drop section 214 is paid out; An operation table 230 protruding substantially vertically with respect to the partition wall 222 and having a substantially horizontal table surface 230a. To have.

  The operation table 230 has a substantially circular medal tray 231 recessed from the table surface 230a for storing the medal M paid out from the medal payout opening 223, and symmetrically on the front side of the medal tray 231. Arranged and substantially circular medal storage portions 232 and 233 are formed that are recessed from the table surface 230a.

  The medal storage units 232 and 233 can store the medals M in a stacked state, and at the bottom thereof, there are rotary disks 232a and 233a that constitute a part of the medal feeding mechanism installed inside the operation table 230. The medals M in the medal storage units 232 and 233 are taken in from a plurality of medal holes provided in the rotary plates 232a and 233a by rotating the handles 234 and 235 on the table surface 230a in a predetermined direction. The medal feeding mechanism can eject the medal ejection unit 213 toward the game field.

  In the game machine 200, by simply rotating the handles 234 and 235, it is possible to insert the number of medals M according to the amount of rotation toward the game field. It can be done comfortably and quickly.

  Furthermore, since the medal M stored in the medal tray 231 is inserted into the game field using the two medal storage units 232 and 233, one satellite can be used in pairs, and the medal payment Since the medal M paid out from the exit 223 is temporarily stored in the medal tray 231, there is an advantage that it is not necessary to give an unpleasant sensation such as the player being prompted to use the medal.

  However, in order to transfer the medal M of the medal tray 231 to the medal storage units 232 and 233 in the game machine 200, it is necessary to grab the medal M by hand and carry it to the medal storage units 232 and 233. In this case, if many medals M are transferred at a time, the medals M spilled from the hand may be scattered on the table surface 230a. When trying to avoid the annoyance that the medals M are scattered, a small amount is required. It is necessary to transfer the medal M.

  Further, since it is necessary to pick up the medal M by hand at the time of transfer, the problem that the hand is stained black is not completely solved although it is lighter than the conventional game machine.

  In this regard, if the medal M paid out from the medal payout opening 223 is received by the medal cup and then transferred to the medal storage units 232 and 233, it is not necessary to get the hands dirty. In order to prevent the drop from jumping out from the medal tray 231, the height from the bottom of the medal tray 231 to the medal payout opening 223 cannot be increased so much, so that a medal cup having a size used in a normal amusement store is used. Then, a medal cup cannot be received in the medal tray 231 and the medal M from the medal payout opening 223 cannot be received. Of course, if the medal tray 231 is deepened, it is possible to achieve both the accommodation of the medal cup and the prevention of the pop-up of the medal, but in this case, the medal M is stored in the medal tray 231 without using the medal cup. There arises a problem that the take-out property of the medal M at that time is deteriorated.

Furthermore, although the amount of medals in the medal tray 231 increases or decreases during the game, it is difficult to determine how many medals M are stored in the medal tray 231 from the top, and the game is enthusiastic. In many cases, the player does not notice that the medal M is about to disappear or that the medal tray 231 is about to overflow.
JP 2005-040592 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and achieves one or more of the following objects.

  In other words, an object of the present invention is to provide an operation table and a game machine capable of improving the convenience of a player when transferring medals stored in a medal tray to a medal storage unit for inserting medals. There is.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an operation table and a game machine capable of transferring more medals more quickly and easily from a medal tray to a medal storage part of a medal insertion device.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide an operation table and a game machine in which medals paid out from a medal payout opening can be received directly by a medal container and medals stored in a medal tray can be easily taken out. It is in.

  Still another object of the present invention is to directly guide a medal paid out from a medal payout opening to a player's desired location such as a medal tray, a medal reservoir, a medal container, etc. without touching the hand directly. Is to provide an operation table and a game machine.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide an operation table and a game machine capable of notifying a player of the amount of medals stored in a medal tray.

The present invention solves the above problems,
An operation table implemented in a game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game,
A medal payout exit where medals are paid out;
A medal tray for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening;
A medal storage unit that can store medals in a stacked state,
An operation unit operated by an operator;
In response to an operation on the operation unit, a medal feeding mechanism that inserts medals in the medal storage unit into the game machine,
A medal passage portion that is provided between the medal tray and the medal storage portion and through which medals pass when the medal is moved from the medal tray to the medal storage portion, and has side walls having a predetermined height on both sides. An operation table (Claim 1) or a game machine (Claim 5) provided with the operation table, characterized in that a medal passage portion is formed.

  In the present invention, since medals stored in the medal storage unit in a stacked state can be inserted into the game machine via the medal feeding mechanism, no extra skill is required and the hand is stained by medals. It is possible to insert medals quickly and comfortably without generating (hereinafter referred to as “first advantage”).

  Further, according to the present invention, the medal paid out from the medal payout opening is temporarily stored in the medal tray, so that it is not necessary to give the player a discomfort such as being prompted to use the medal. It is also possible to realize a game machine that can be enjoyed by two or more people by providing two or more storage units (hereinafter referred to as “second advantage”).

  Furthermore, in the present invention, a medal passage portion having side walls with a predetermined height on both sides is formed between the medal tray and the medal storage portion, so that the medal storage portion can be manually poured into the medal storage portion. It is possible to transfer. Therefore, it is possible to transfer more medals more easily and more quickly than in the case where the medals are picked up and transferred. In this case, by appropriately adjusting the heights of the side walls on both sides of the medal passage portion, it is possible to prevent the medals from overflowing from the medal passage portion and being scattered on the table surface during the transfer.

The present invention solves the above problems.
An operation table implemented in a game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game,
A medal payout exit where medals are paid out;
A medal tray for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening;
A medal storage unit that can store medals in a stacked state,
An operation unit operated by an operator;
In response to an operation on the operation unit, a medal feeding mechanism that inserts medals in the medal storage unit into the game machine,
The operation table (Claim 2) or a game machine equipped with the operation table (Claim 5) is characterized in that the bottom of the medal tray is inclined obliquely downward toward the medal payout opening. To do.

  The present invention has the first and second advantages as in the first aspect of the present invention.

  Further, in the present invention, since the bottom of the medal tray is inclined toward the medal payout port, when the medal cup is accommodated in the medal tray, the medal cup is tilted and the medal on the medal payout port side. The position of the edge portion of the cup is lowered. Therefore, even if the height from the bottom of the medal tray to the medal payout opening is not so large, a medal cup having a certain height can be accommodated in the medal tray and the medal from the medal payout opening can be received in the medal cup. It becomes possible. Moreover, since the bottom part of the medal tray is inclined in the above-described manner, the depth dimension of the medal tray on the near side as viewed from the player is reduced. Therefore, the medal can be easily taken out when the medal is stored in the medal tray without using the medal cup.

The present invention solves the above problems.
An operation table implemented in a game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game,
A medal payout exit where medals are paid out;
A medal tray for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening;
A medal storage unit that can store medals in a stacked state,
An operation unit operated by an operator;
In response to an operation on the operation unit, a medal feeding mechanism that inserts medals in the medal storage unit into the game machine;
A medal guide path connected to the medal payout opening and allowing a medal from the medal payout exit to pass through the medal payout opening; An operation table (Claim 3) or a game machine having the operation table, comprising: a medal guide path capable of moving between a state in which paid medals are guided to the medal storage unit This can also be solved by (Claim 5).

  The present invention has the first and second advantages as in the first aspect of the present invention.

  The present invention further includes a medal guide path that can move between a state in which medals paid out from the medal payout opening are guided to the medal tray and a state in which the medals are guided to the medal storage unit. Therefore, according to the player's preference, it is possible to select whether the medal from the medal payout exit is temporarily stored in the medal tray or directly guided to the medal storage unit, and the convenience of the player can be further improved. Is possible.

  Note that the medal guide unit according to the present invention can realize the above movement in a manner in which the medal guide unit is rotated by connecting the medal payout opening using an elastic member such as a spring or rubber. .

  In the present invention, the operation table is provided with a recessed portion for receiving the medal cup, and in addition to the state in which the medal is guided to the medal tray and the medal storage portion, the medal is accommodated in the medal cup accommodated in the recessed portion. If the medal guide unit can be moved even in the guiding state, the medal from the medal payout opening can be selectively stored in any one of the medal tray, the medal storage unit, and the medal cup. It is possible to further improve the convenience for the user.

The present invention solves the above problems.
An operation table implemented in a game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game,
A medal tray for storing medals paid out from the medal payout exit;
Weight measuring means for measuring the weight of medals stored in the medal tray;
A number calculating means for calculating the number of medals from the weight measured by the weight measuring means;
Also provided by an operation table (Claim 4) or a game machine (Claim 5) provided with the operation table, comprising a number notification means for notifying a player of the number of medals calculated by the number calculation means. It is a solution.

  In this invention, the amount of medals stored in the medal tray can be easily recognized, and the player decides the timing to stop the game or adjusts the medal insertion speed according to the number of medals notified from the number notification means. This makes it possible to improve the convenience of the player.

  The number notifying means of the present invention can be configured by a display that visually displays the number of medals numerically in an appropriate unit, for example, one unit, ten units, 100 units, etc. It can also be configured with an audio device that announces the number of sheets by voice when a user operates a predetermined operation device or when the number of medals reaches a good value such as 100, 200, 500, etc. It is.

  The medals in each of the present invention are disk-shaped members made of a hard material such as metal used as a game medium in a game machine, and it does not matter whether it can be used as currency or exchanged for currency. .

  The game machines according to the present invention are all game machines in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and medals are paid out according to the result of the game. That is, a game machine in which the movement of medals in the game field is an element of the game, such as a medal pusher game machine, or a slot machine that executes a game such as a lottery. Applicable to game machines, etc.

  As the medal feeding mechanism in each of the present invention, each medal insertion device 1 to 3 described in the best embodiment described in Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-220694 filed by the present applicant can be used, or In response to a predetermined operation by the player, it is possible to use a medal feeding mechanism having an arbitrary configuration that can put medals stored in a stacked state in the medal storage unit into the game machine.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  The present invention can be applied to any game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game. In the following description, a case where a medal drop game is performed in the game field and a pusher game machine in which the number of medals corresponding to the number of medals dropped in the game is paid out to the player will be described.

  FIG. 1A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As illustrated, the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a medal placement unit 11 on which a large number of medals M accumulate, a pusher table 12 that reciprocates in the front-rear direction by a drive device (not illustrated), and the like. A game space R including a game field R and a medal injection unit 13 for injecting a medal M toward the game field. Around the game space R, a transparent plate member 21 and a partition surrounding the game space R are provided. A wall 22 is provided.

  An operation table 30 that protrudes in a substantially vertical direction with respect to the partition wall 22 and has a substantially horizontal table surface 30 a is attached to the front of the partition wall 22. A plurality of the operation tables 30 are arranged around the game machine 1 so as to surround the game space R, and each operation table 30 constitutes a satellite that allows one or two players to play. .

  The operation table 30 includes a medal tray 31 for storing the medals M paid out from the medal payout outlet 23, and a medal storage unit 32 for transferring the medals M from the medal tray 31 to the game field. Further, two medal feeding mechanisms 40 for sending the medals M from the medal storage units 32 and 33 to the medal ejection unit 13 are installed in the operation table 30 in the left and right reverse directions.

  In the first embodiment, the medal tray 31 is arranged near the back of the operation table 30 (that is, near the partition wall 22) when viewed from the player, and the medal reservoirs 32 and 33 are located on the front side thereof. It is arranged in a symmetrical position.

  Further, a medal payout opening 23 is attached to the partition wall 22 at a position above the medal tray 31, and when the medal M falls from the medal placement unit 11 to the medal dropping unit 14 by the action of the pusher table 12. The number of medals M corresponding to the number of dropped medals is driven by a hopper mechanism (not shown) and is paid out from the medal payout opening 23.

  As shown in the figure, the medal tray 31 has a substantially circular upper opening and a space S1 recessed from the table surface 30a, and the medals M paid out from the medal payout port 23 are stacked in the space S1. Can be accommodated.

  Similar to the medal tray 31, the medal storage units 32 and 33 have a substantially circular upper opening and spaces S2 and S3 recessed from the table surface 30a. The medal M is separated into the spaces S2 and S3. It can be stored in a stacked state.

  Between the medal tray 31 and the medal storage portions 32, 33, medal passage portions 34, 35 that are recessed from the table surface 30a and connect between the medal tray 31 and the medal storage portions 32, 33 are formed.

  The medal passage portions 34 and 35 are passages for scraping and pouring the medal M stored in the medal tray 31 to the medal storage portions 32 and 33, as shown in the enlarged view of FIG. Next, the passage lower surface 34a (35a) connecting the edge e1 of the medal tray 31 to the edge e2 of the medal storage portion 32 (33), and the passage lower surface 34a (35a) standing up toward the upper edge e3 flush with the table surface 30a. A space having a substantially rectangular cross section surrounded by the side walls 34b (35b) on both sides of the passage is formed.

  Here, in order to allow as many medals M as possible to flow into the medal storage units 32 and 33 at a time, it is preferable to increase the width dimension L1 of the medal passage units 34 and 35 as much as possible. In order to prevent the medals M from overflowing and being scattered on the table surface 30a when pouring, it is preferable to increase the height dimension L2 of the side walls 34b and 35b as much as possible. The length dimension L3 of the medal passage portions 34 and 35 is generally determined by the distance between the medal tray 31 and the medal storage portions 32 and 33. In order to facilitate the pouring of the medal M, the dimension L3 is set as much as possible. Preferably, the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33 are arranged close to each other to some extent.

  Similarly, the medal M can be poured smoothly, and the edges e1 and e2 of the medal tray 31 and the medal storage portions 32 and 33 are chamfered to prevent the hand from being caught during the pouring. It is preferable to connect the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33 smoothly. Similarly, the edge portion e4 where the upper edge of the medal tray 31 or the medal storage portions 32, 33 and the end edges of the side walls 34b, 35b intersect is also chamfered to prevent a hand from being caught during pouring. preferable.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of a medal feeding mechanism 40 that is installed inside the operation table 30 and sends out the medals M stored in the medal storage unit 32 in an unstacked state to the medal injection unit 13 by operating the handle 36. 2A is a perspective view, FIG. 2B is a top view thereof, and FIG. 2C is a side view thereof. Note that the medal feeding mechanism that sends out the medal M of the medal storage unit 33 by operating the handle 37 has a symmetrical configuration with the medal feeding mechanism 40 shown in FIG.

  As illustrated, the medal feeding mechanism 40 includes a rotation mechanism 50 installed below the medal storage unit 32, a transmission mechanism 70 that transmits the rotational force applied to the handle 36 to the rotation mechanism 50, and the rotation mechanism 50. A driving mechanism 80 that drives the fed medal M and sends it to the medal ejection unit 13 is mainly configured.

  The rotating mechanism 50 includes a rotating disk 51 fitted in the bottom of the medal storage part 32 and a guide plate 60 that accommodates the rotating disk 51. As shown in FIG. Is given an inclination that descends at a predetermined angle from the front side toward the partition wall 22 as viewed from the player.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing the top surface of the rotation mechanism 50 in a state where the medal storage portion 32 is removed, and FIG. 3B is a perspective explanatory view showing the back surface of the turntable 51. FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram showing the top surface of the guide plate 60 in plan view with the rotating plate 51 further removed from FIG. 3A.

  As shown in the figure, the turntable 51 is a disk-shaped member formed of a hard material such as metal or plastic, and a plurality (six in the illustrated example) of medal holes 52 having a size that allows the medal M to pass therethrough. Are penetrated at equal angular intervals in the circumferential direction, and a plurality of driving protrusions 53 for driving outwardly in a state where the medals M that have passed through the respective medal holes 52 are separated one by one on the back surface thereof. have.

  The drive protrusion 53 is formed so as to protrude downward from the rear surface of the turntable 51, and a restriction surface 53 a extending so as to surround the medal hole 52 on the downstream side in the rotation direction of each medal hole 52 and each medal hole. On the upstream side in the rotation direction of 52, the drive surface 53 b is curved toward the upstream side in the rotation direction of the turntable 51 as it goes outward in the radial direction of the turntable 51.

  The guide plate 60 is made of an outer peripheral portion 61, a metal having a sliding surface 62 which is a circular area having a smoothness enough to slide the medal M so that the medal M can slide by a thickness of about one medal from the outer peripheral portion 61. A cylindrical guide wall 63 is formed at the boundary between the sliding surface 62 and the outer peripheral portion 61 so as to surround the sliding surface 62 and to stand substantially perpendicular to the sliding surface 62.

  The guide wall 63 has a gap 64 at the inclined lower end position of the sliding surface 62, and a region extending from the gap 64 to one side of the guide plate 60 has a width dimension slightly larger than the diameter of the medal. The medal delivery path 65 is flush with 62, and at both ends of the gap 64, a stator 64a and a movable element 64b project from the sliding surface 62 in a substantially vertical direction.

  Here, the stator 64 a is disposed at a position where the outer periphery of the stator 64 a is circumscribed on the guide wall 63 on the upstream side of the gap 64 when viewed from the rotation direction of the turntable 51, and the mover 64 b is disposed on the turntable 51. In the elongated hole 64c extending in a direction generally along the circumferential direction of the guide wall 63 from a position on the inner peripheral side of the guide wall 63 in the vicinity of the downstream end portion of the gap 64 as viewed from the rotation direction, an appropriate spring or the like is provided. The urging means is inserted so as to be movable while receiving the urging force toward the stator 64a. In addition, P1 and P2 in the figure are projected on the sliding surface 62 in order to ensure the payout of the medal M by reflecting the medal M circulating around the rotation of the turntable 51 toward the gap 64. It is a pin member.

  In the rotating mechanism 50, the rotating disk 51 is rotated in the direction shown in FIG. 3A, so that the medals M stored in the medal storing unit 32 in a stacked state sequentially fall from the medal holes 52 to the sliding surface 62. The medal M dropped on the sliding surface 62 is driven toward the guide wall 63 by the driving surface 53b of the driving protrusion 53 while rotating around the sliding surface 62 by the rotation of the turntable 51, and reaches the guide wall 63. When the medal M passes through the gap 64, it collides with the movable element 64b, is rebounded toward the stator 64a by the urging force of the urging means, and from the medal delivery path 65 in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. It will be sent out.

  The transmission mechanism 70 has an arbitrary configuration capable of rotating the turntable 51 by a rotational motion applied to the handle 36, such as a belt is passed around a pulley fixed to the rotation shaft of the handle 36 and the turntable 51. be able to.

  The drive mechanism 80 includes a motor 81, a presser roller 82 driven by the motor 81, and a pair of drive rollers 83 and 84, and the medal M fed out from the medal delivery path 65 is given to the medal feed mechanism 40. 2B and FIG. 2C, it reaches the driving rollers 83 and 84 through the passage indicated by P and is driven by the rotational force of the driving rollers 83 and 84. Then, it is ejected from the medal ejection unit 13 toward the game field.

  In the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment, only by rotating the handles 36 and 37, the number of medals M corresponding to the amount of rotation is paid out from the rotation mechanism 50 and transferred from the medal injection unit 13 to the game field. The medal M can be inserted easily, comfortably and quickly.

  In addition, since the operation table 30 is provided with a medal tray 31 for storing the medal M paid out from the medal payout opening 23 and two medal storage units 32 and 33 for inserting medals, one operation table 30 is provided. Satellites can be used in pairs, and it is possible to prevent an unpleasant sensation such as a player being prompted to use medals.

  Further, since medal passage portions 34 and 35 having side walls 34b and 35b having a predetermined height L2 are formed between the medal tray 31 and the medal storage portions 32 and 33, the medal tray 31 to the medal storage portion 32, It is possible to easily transfer a large number of medals M by pouring them into the medals 33, and by appropriately adjusting the width dimension L1 of the medal passage portions 34 and 35 and the height dimension L2 of the side walls 34b and 35b, It is possible to facilitate the pouring operation of M, or to prevent the medals M from overflowing from the medal passing portions 34 and 35 and being scattered on the table surface 30a at the time of pouring.

  FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an enlarged configuration of the flap mechanism 90 and its surroundings that can be additionally provided in the medal feeding mechanism 40 of the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment. 4B and 4C are explanatory views showing the flap mechanism 90 in perspective and side views, respectively. The flap mechanism 90 can be provided at a position between the medal delivery path 65 and the pressing roller 82 on the medal path P shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, a pair of rail members 91a and 91b for guiding the medal M are laid on both sides of the medal path P from the rotation mechanism 50 to the drive mechanism 80. The opening O between 91a and 91b is closed by the movable table 92 of the flap mechanism 90.

  As shown in FIGS. 4B and 4C, the movable table 92 is a base that is rotatable around a rotation shaft 93 a that is supported by a shaft hole (not shown) provided in the medal feeding mechanism 40. The base 93 is placed on the upper surface of the base 93, and the base 93 receives a biasing force in the counterclockwise direction (arrow A1 direction) in FIG. 4C by a biasing means such as a torsion spring 93b. It is in contact with the lower surfaces of 91a and 91b. The movable table 92 has the same thickness as the rail members 91a and 91b. When the upper surface of the base 93 is in contact with the lower surfaces of the rail members 91a and 91b, the upper surface of the movable table 92 is the rail. It becomes flush with the upper surfaces of the members 91a and 91b.

  A box 94 is attached below the base 93, and a pair of “<”-shaped flaps 95 are rotatably attached to a shaft 94 a protruding from the box 94. .

  The flap 95 is urged by an urging means such as a torsion spring 95 a in a direction in which the upper piece projects from the slit 92 a formed in the movable table 92 onto the medal path P. A pin 96a is inserted into an opening 95b formed below the flap 95, and the pin 96a is moved in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 4C by driving means 96 such as a solenoid housed in the box 94. By pulling, the upper piece of the flap 95 can be stored in the slit 92a.

  Therefore, while the drive means 96 is energized, the flap 95 is housed in the slit 92a, and the medal M from the rotating mechanism 50 passes through the medal path P to the medal ejection unit 13. While it is possible to move, while the energization to the driving means 96 is interrupted, the flap 95 is pushed out from the slit 92a, and the medal M from the rotating mechanism 50 is bounced by the flap 95 and from the medal passage P. Excluded. The medal M bounced by the flap 95 has its path changed by a shielding plate 97 erected above the medal path P, and is guided to a predetermined payout port via a path (not shown).

  It should be noted that an eject lever 98 for applying a downward pressing force manually is in contact with one side of the base 93, and in the case where a medal clogging due to a stack or the like occurs in the vicinity of the flap mechanism 90. By pushing the eject lever 98 downward, the movable table 92 can be rotated in the direction of arrow A2 in FIG. 4C, and the trapped medal M can be removed from the medal path P.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an exemplary functional configuration that the game machine 1 can have in order to drive the flap mechanism 90 when the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes the flap mechanism 90. It is.

  As shown in the figure, in this example, the game machine 1 has a control means 101 composed of a CPU or the like provided with a time management means 101a capable of grasping the current time, and on the input side of the control means 101 The return switch 102 and the stop time setting means 103 are connected, and the driving means 96 in the flap mechanism 90 is connected to the output side of the control means 101.

  Here, the return switch 102 is disposed at an appropriate position on the operation table 30 and is operated by the player when the medal M stored in the medal storage unit 32 is to be collected from a return port (not shown). This is an OFF type switch. The stop time setting means 103 is a means for an operator of a game facility where the game machine 1 is installed to set the stop time of the game machine 1, and the stop time setting means 103 is a general game player. It can be provided on a maintenance panel (not shown) that cannot be touched.

  In the game machine 1 having the functional configuration shown in FIG. 5, during the normal play time, the control means 101 energizes the drive means 96 to retract the flap 95 from the medal path P and operate the handle 36. Thus, the medal M fed out from the medal delivery path 65 is sent to the drive mechanism 80 through the medal path P and ejected from the medal ejection unit 13 to the game field.

  On the other hand, when an operation is performed on the return switch 102, the control unit 101 cuts off the power supply to the driving unit 96 and causes the flap 95 to be pushed out onto the medal path P. Therefore, when the player wants to end the game, the handle 36 may be rotated while the return switch 102 is operated, whereby the medal M fed out from the medal delivery path 65 is flipped by the flap 95. One after another, it will be led to a return port (not shown).

  The control means 101 also cuts off the power to the driving means 96 even when the current time managed by the time management means 101a coincides with the stop time set in the stop time setting means 103, and the flap 95 is placed on the medal path P. Urge you to. Therefore, if the business end time of the amusement facility (or a time before that) is input to the stop time setting means 103 as a stop time, the flap 95 automatically enters the medal passage P when the stop time is reached. Even if the player pushes up and operates the handle 36, the medal M is returned to the return slot without being injected into the game field. As described above, in the game machine 1 including the flap mechanism 90, the control unit 101, and the stop time setting unit 103, the game after the set stop time can be terminated in a natural manner, so that the business end time is reached. However, it is possible to solve problems in the operation of the play facility such as the player does not finish the play.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the game machine 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6A, only the partition wall 22 and the operation table 30 are shown for the sake of simplicity, but the other parts are the same as those of the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment. It can be.

  As illustrated, the operation table 30 in the game machine 2 connects the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33, which are recessed from the table surface 30a, and the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33, as in the game machine 1. The medal passing portions 34 and 35 and the handles 36 and 37 for putting the medal M of the medal storage portions 32 and 33 into the game field are provided. The medal tray 31 of the second embodiment has a bottom surface thereof. The difference from the game machine 1 is that 31a is given a downward slope toward the medal payout opening 23 (from the front side toward the partition wall 22).

  In the second embodiment, since the inclination as described above is given to the bottom surface 31a of the medal tray 31, the medal M paid out from the medal payout port 23 can be received directly at the medal tray 31. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the medal cup C can be accommodated in the medal tray 31, and the medal M from the medal payout opening 23 can be received by the medal cup C. In this case, the medal cup C is accommodated in the medal tray 31 in a state where the medal cup C is inclined toward the medal payout outlet 23 due to the inclination of the bottom surface 31a, and therefore the position of the edge C1 of the medal cup C on the medal payout outlet 23 side. The medal cup C of a larger size can be accommodated in the medal tray 31 and the medal M from the medal payout port 23 can be received.

  In the game machine 2, the medal M from the medal payout opening 23 is received by the medal cup C accommodated in the medal tray 31, and the medal M is transferred from the medal cup C to transfer the medal M to the medal storage units 32 and 33. The medal M can be handled more easily, for example, by changing, and it is possible to play a game without directly touching the medal with a hand.

  Furthermore, in the game machine 2, since the bottom surface 31a of the medal tray 31 is inclined in the above-described manner, the depth dimension of the medal tray 31 becomes smaller on the near side as viewed from the player, and the medal payout opening 23 The medal M can be easily taken out when the medal M is directly received by the medal tray 31.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the game machine 3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 7A, only the partition wall 22 and the operation table 30 are shown for the sake of brevity, but the other parts are the same as those in the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment. It can be.

  As illustrated, the operation table 30 in the game machine 3 connects the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33, which are recessed from the table surface 30a, and the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33, as in the game machine 1. The medal passage units 34 and 35 and the handles 36 and 37 for putting the medal M of the medal storage units 32 and 33 into the game field are provided. However, in the game machine 3, the medal tray 31 on the table surface 30a and The arrangement of the medal storage units 32 and 33 is different from that of the game machine 1, the medal guide unit 24 is attached to the tip of the medal payout port 23, and the medal guide unit 24 is engaged with the partition wall 22. A hook member 25 for stopping is attached.

  That is, the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33 in the game machine 3 are center points of the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33 from the attachment position A of the medal payout port 23 as shown in FIG. The medal tray 31 and the medal reservoir so that the distances L4 from X1 to X3 are substantially the same, that is, the center points X1 to X3 are approximately located on the circumference of the radius L4 centered on the position A. 32 and 33 are arranged.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7C, the medal guide unit 24 includes a long cylindrical guide member 24a in which a vertical rectangular hole 24b through which the medal M can pass and a base end of the guide member 24a. It has a connecting member 24c made of an elastic material such as rubber or a spring in which a hole communicating with the hole 24b is formed on the side, and is attached to the medal payout opening 23 by the connecting member 24c. The medal guide portion 24 can be freely rotated in the horizontal plane by the elasticity of the connecting member 24c. The medal guide unit 24 has the same level as the L4 so that the medal M discharged from the medal payout port 23 through the medal guide unit 24 is smoothly accommodated in the medal tray 31 or the medal storage units 32 and 33. It is preferable that the size is set, and it is preferable that the tip is inclined so that the medal M from the medal payout opening 23 can smoothly move in the hole 24b.

  In the game machine 3, the medal guide unit 24 is rotated so that the tip of the medal guide unit 24 is positioned on the medal tray 31 or the medal storage units 32 and 33, whereby the medal M from the medal payout opening 23 is stored in the medal tray 31 or the medal storage. It is possible to select which of the units 32 and 33 receives, and the convenience of the player can be further improved.

  Further, while the medal guide portion 24 is not used, the table surface 30 a can be widely used by locking the medal guide portion 24 to the hook member 25. In addition, by providing an additional locking member for stopping the medal guide unit 24 at a position on the medal tray 31 or the medal storage units 32 and 33, the medal to the medal tray 31 or the medal storage units 32 and 33 is provided. It is also possible to stabilize the release of M and further improve the convenience of the player.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the game machine 4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 8A, for the sake of simplicity, only the partition wall 22 and the operation table 30 are shown, but the other parts are the same as those of the game machine 1 according to the first embodiment. It can be.

  As shown in the figure, the operation table 30 in the game machine 4 connects the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33, which are recessed from the table surface 30a, and the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33, as in the game machine 1. In addition to the medals passing sections 34 and 35 and the handles 36 and 37 for putting the medals M of the medal storage sections 32 and 33 into the game field, the medal tray 31 is stored at an appropriate position on the table surface 30a. A number display 38a for displaying the number of medals is provided, and the weight W1 of the medals M stored in the medal tray 31 is shown below the medal tray 31, as shown in FIG. A weight measuring device 38b for measuring and the number N of medals M calculated by dividing the medal weight W1 by the weight W0 per medal. Calculation means 38c is built.

  According to the game machine 4, the number of medals N calculated by the number calculation means 38c based on the weight W1 measured by the weight measuring device 38b is displayed on the number display 38a, so that the player can display the number display 38a. It is possible to determine the timing to stop the game by looking at the number N of medals displayed on the screen, adjust the insertion speed of medals, etc., and improve the convenience of the player.

  Since different types of medals M may be used for each game store, the number calculation means 38c changes the setting of the weight M0 per medal according to the type of medals M used in the store. It can be configured to be possible.

  The number calculation means 38c and the number display 38a can calculate or display the number N of medals in an arbitrary unit such as one sheet unit, ten sheet units, or 100 sheet units.

  Further, during the game, the medal weight W1 in the medal tray 31 may greatly increase or decrease due to the release of the medal M from the medal payout opening 23 or the transfer to the medal storage units 32 and 33. The means 38c can be configured to output the sheet number value N to the number display unit 38a only when the medal weight W1 is stabilized to some extent, thereby preventing the display on the number display unit 38a from becoming difficult to see. can do.

  In addition, in order to reset the weight at the time of operation to “0”, for example, when the medal cup C is received in the medal tray 31 and the medal M is received or when it is desired to know the increase or decrease of the medal M from the middle of the game. It is also possible to additionally provide a reset button.

  Further, in addition to the above-mentioned number indicator 38a, when the medal weight W1 exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, a sound notification such as “Please move the medal to the medal container” is performed using an acoustic device or the like. Alternatively, control is performed to stop paying out the medal M from the medal payout opening 23 when the medal weight W1 exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, and the player uses or moves the medal M in the medal tray 31. The medal M is prevented from overflowing from the medal tray 31 by restarting the payout of the medal M from the medal payout opening 23 when the medal weight W1 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined specified value by performing replacement or the like. Is also possible.

  FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of the game machine 5 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 9A, only the partition wall 22 and the operation table 30 are shown for the sake of simplicity, but the other parts are the game machines 1 to 4 according to the first to fourth embodiments. 4 can be used.

  As shown in the drawing, the operation table 30 in the game machine 5 is similar to the game machines 1 to 4 in that the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33 that are recessed from the table surface 30a, and the medal M of the medal storage units 32 and 33 are displayed. Handles 36 and 37 for loading into the game field are provided. In the game machine 5, the game machines 1 to 3 are covered by a cover 110 made of a hard material such as plastic. 4 and different.

  FIG. 9A also shows a state in which a plurality of operation members B1 to B3 operated by the player are arranged on the operation table 30. The operation members B1 to B3 can be, for example, the return button described above with reference to FIG. 5 or an adjustment button for adjusting the injection speed of the medal M to the game space R by adjusting the rotation speed of the motor 81. is there.

  FIG. 9B is an enlarged perspective view illustrating the cover 110, and FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the cover 110 in FIG. 9B.

  As shown in the figure, the cover 110 has a dome part 111 having a hollow S4 inside, and an opening 112 having approximately the same dimensions as the upper openings of the medal storage parts 32 and 33 is formed on the bottom surface of the dome part 111. The cavity S4 of the dome portion 111 is formed so as to communicate with the spaces S2 and S3 of the medal storage portions 32 and 33.

  Further, an opening 113 is formed by a substantially circular notch on the side of the dome 111 on the medal tray 31 side, and the medal M can be inserted into the medal storage parts 32 and 33 from the opening 113.

  The cover 110 has a pair of sleeves 114 provided so as to protrude from both sides of the opening 113, and the sleeves 114 allow the edges of the medal storage portions 32 and 33 to be extended from the edge of the medal tray 31. The medal passage portions 34 and 35 leading to are defined.

  Further, the cover 110 has an edge 115 having a predetermined thickness on the periphery of the bottom of the dome 111 and the sleeve 114.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an exemplary manner of attaching the cover 110 to the operation table 30.

  As illustrated, the operation table 30 of the game machine 5 includes a table base 30A in which a medal tray 31, medal storage units 32 and 33, handles 36 and 37, and the like, a medal tray 31 and medal storage units 32 and 33, The surface plate 30B is formed with openings at positions corresponding to the handles 36, 37, and the like. The surface plate 30B can be made of a transparent member such as acrylic.

  As shown in the frame of the symbol X in FIG. 10, on the back surface of the front plate 30 </ b> B, on the periphery of the opening 30 </ b> B <b> 1 corresponding to the medal storage portions 32, 33 and the medal passage portions 34, 35, The cover 110 moves onto the table base 30A by narrowing the edge 115 between the upper surface of the table base 30A and the concave 115 'of the surface plate 30B. Fixed to impossible.

  In the game machine 5, since the top surfaces of the medal storage units 32 and 33 are covered with the cover 110, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a foreign object falls into the medal storage units 32 and 33. It is also possible to reduce anxiety that the player may feel by rotating the turntable 51 while being exposed.

  Further, since the peripheral edges of the medal storage portions 32 and 33 and the medal passage portions 34 and 35 are surrounded by the dome portion 111 and the sleeve 114, drinks spilled on the operation table 30 flow into the medal storage portions 32 and 33. It is possible to prevent this.

  In the game machine 5, since the medal storage portions 32 and 33 are covered with the convex dome portion 111, the distance L5 (see FIG. 9C) from the turntable 51 to the ceiling of the cover 110 is set. It is possible to increase the size, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that the medal M is stacked between the turntable 51 and the ceiling of the cover 110 when the turntable 51 rotates.

  In the game machine 5, the sleeve 114 extending from the cover 110 defines the medal passage portions 34 and 35 extending from the medal tray 31 to the medal storage portions 32 and 33. The ease of pouring the medal M from the medal tray 31 into the medal storage portions 32, 33 can be adjusted by L3 or the interval L1 between the sleeves 114 (see FIGS. 9B and 9C). ).

  Further, in the game machine 5, as in the game machine 2, by giving the bottom surface 31 a of the medal tray 31 a downward slope toward the medal payout opening 23, as shown in FIG. The medal M from the payout opening 23 can be directly received by the medal cup C, and the dome portion 111 has a substantially circular opening 113. Therefore, as shown in FIG. It is easy to pour the medal M into the medal storage units 32 and 33 without spilling.

  In the medal storage units 32 and 33, as shown in FIG. 11C, the medals M may be stacked in the horizontal direction and fall into the medal hole 52, causing clogging by hand. Although the clogging can be removed by stirring the medals M in the parts 32 and 33, the game apparatus 5 has a configuration in which the medal storage parts 32 and 33 are covered with the cover 110 and are difficult to insert.

  FIG. 11D shows an example in which the above problem is addressed. In this case, the position of the turntable 51 on the downstream side in the rotation direction with respect to the medal delivery path 65 on the side walls of the medal storage units 32 and 33. By attaching the stirring rod 116 to the above, the clogging of medals as described above is prevented. It is sufficient that the stirring bar 116 has a strength (waist) enough to stir the medal M when the turntable 51 rotates. In the sense of protecting the medal M from damage during stirring, It is preferable to use a synthetic resin or rubber rod-like member as the stirring rod 116.

  The present invention has been described based on the exemplary embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. is there.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the passage lower surfaces 34a and 35a are formed at a position lower than the table surface 30a, and the medal passage portions 34 and 35 are set such that the side walls 34b and 35b end flush with the table surface 30a. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the passage lower surfaces 34a and 35a are set to the same height as the table surface 30a, and the side walls 34b and 35b protrude from the table surface 30a.

  In the third embodiment, the case where the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33 are arranged on the circumference centered on the mounting position A of the medal payout port 23 has been described. It is also possible to arrange the medal storage units 32 and 33 in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In this case, the distance from the medal payout opening 23 to the medal tray 31 is shorter than the distance from the medal storage portions 32 and 33. However, when the medal guide portion 24 is positioned above the medal tray 31, the guide member 24a The medal M is configured to fall into the medal tray 31 through an opening provided in the middle, or the guide member 24a is nested with a plurality of cylindrical members with perforated vertical rectangular holes through which the medal M can pass. By configuring the guide member 24a so as to be extendable / contracted by, for example, connecting and configuring, the medal M from the medal payout port 23 can be properly accommodated in the medal tray 31 and the medal storage units 32 and 33. Is possible.

  Further, in the third embodiment, the medal guide unit 24 is made of an elastic material as a configuration for allowing the medal guide unit 24 to move from a state where the medal is discharged to the medal tray 31 to a state where the medal storage unit 32 or 33 is discharged. Although the case where the medal payout outlet 23 and the guide member 24a are connected using the connecting member 24c has been described, this is merely an example, and the medal discharge position is moved from one position on the operation table 30 to another position. Any other configuration that can be employed can be employed.

  In addition, the specific configuration, shape, and the like of the device in the above-described embodiment are described merely as examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the medal feeding mechanism which can be used in this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the medal feeding mechanism which can be used in this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the flap mechanism with which the game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention can be equipped. Explanatory drawing which shows the function structure for driving the flap mechanism in the game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the game machine on which this invention presupposes.

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1 to 5, 200: Game machine, 11, 211: Medal placement unit, 12, 212: Pusher table, 13, 213: Medal injection unit, 14, 214: Medal drop unit 21, 221 ... transparent plate member, 22, 222 ... partition wall, 23, 223 ... medal payout port, 24 ... medal guide part, 24 a ... guide member, 24 b ... empty Hole, 24c ... connecting member, 25 ... hook member, 30, 230 ... operation table, 31, 231 ... medal tray, 32, 33, 232, 233 ... medal reservoir, 34, 35 ... medal passage part, 34a, 35a ... lower surface of passage, 34b, 35b ... side wall, 36, 37, 234, 235 ... handle, 38a ... number indicator, 38b ... weight Measuring device, 38c ... Calculating the number of sheets Step: 40 ... Medal feeding mechanism, 50 ... Rotation mechanism, 51 ... Rotary disc, 52 ... Medal hole, 53 ... Drive projection, 53 ... Drive projection, 53a ... Restricting surface, 53b ... drive surface, 60 ... guide plate, 61 ... outer peripheral part, 62 ... sliding surface, 63 ... guide wall, 64 ... gap, 64a ... stator 64b ... mover, 64c ... long hole, 65 ... medal delivery path, 70 ... transmission mechanism, 80 ... drive mechanism, 81 ... motor, 82 ... pressing roller, 83 ... Driving roller, 90 ... Flap mechanism, 91a, 91b ... Rail member, 92 ... Movable table, 92a ... Slit, 93b ... Torsion spring, 93 ... Base, 93a ... rotating shaft, 94 ... box, 94a ... shaft, 95 ... hula 95a ... torsion spring, 95b ... opening, 96 ... driving means, 96a ... pin, 97 ... shielding plate, 98 ... eject lever, 101 ... control means, 101a ... Time management means, 102 ... Return switch, 103 ... Stop time setting means, 110 ... Cover, 111 ... Dome part, 112 ... Opening, 113 ... Opening, 114 ..Sleeve, 115 ... edge, 115 '... concave, C ... medal cup, P ... medal passage, R ... game space

Claims (4)

An operation table implemented in a game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game,
A medal payout exit where medals are paid out;
A medal tray for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening;
A medal storage unit that can store medals in a stacked state,
An operation unit operated by an operator;
In response to an operation on the operation unit, a medal feeding mechanism that inserts medals in the medal storage unit into the game machine,
A medal passage portion that is provided between the medal tray and the medal storage portion and through which medals pass when the medal is moved from the medal tray to the medal storage portion, and has side walls having a predetermined height on both sides. An operation table, wherein a medal passage portion is formed. An operation table implemented in a game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game,
A medal payout exit where medals are paid out;
A medal tray for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening;
A medal storage unit that can store medals in a stacked state,
An operation unit operated by an operator;
In response to an operation on the operation unit, a medal feeding mechanism that inserts medals in the medal storage unit into the game machine,
An operation table, wherein a bottom of the medal tray is inclined obliquely downward toward the medal payout opening. An operation table implemented in a game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game,
A medal payout exit where medals are paid out;
A medal tray for storing medals paid out from the medal payout opening;
A medal storage unit that can store medals in a stacked state,
An operation unit operated by an operator;
In response to an operation on the operation unit, a medal feeding mechanism that inserts medals in the medal storage unit into the game machine;
A medal guide path connected to the medal payout opening and allowing a medal from the medal payout exit to pass through the medal payout opening; An operation table comprising: a medal guide path capable of moving between a state in which paid medals are guided to the medal storage unit. A game machine in which a game is played in response to the insertion of a medal as a play medium, and a medal is paid out according to the result of the game,
A game machine comprising the operation table according to any one of claims 1 to 3 .

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