JP5211522B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine using a game ball, a medal or a spinning game machine using a game ball.

Traditionally, gaming machines of this type, for example, a box-shaped housing which is secured in a game island game hall to form an outer shell of the gaming machine (Hall), left side viewed from the front of this housing and a, a front door that will be openably supported against the housing as an opening and closing shaft.

Further, the front door, that have a display panel for displaying the description, such as machine type name and awards counts for each winning combination (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-166879 A (6th page, FIGS. 1 and 2)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the conventional Yu technique machine, for example, the display panel is fixed by screws or the like, there are cases where operations such as maintenance of the display panel becomes troublesome.

The present invention was made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine which can improve the workability in the case of maintenance of the display panel.

In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the invention described in claim 1
A display panel displaying fixed information about the game,
A body to which the display panel is mounted from an insertion slot at an end;
A base end portion disposed in the vicinity of the end portion of the mounted body, and an elastically deformable member extending in a direction not extending from the base end portion to the insertion port,
The member may,
Extending from the middle portion in said member, the distal end side of the extending out the side is capable of displacement in a second state for releasing the restriction from the first state to restrict the movement of the display panel The regulatory department,
It is disposed at a position and not applied to the insertion opening in the front end side in the member than the regulating unit, by displacement in a direction not applied to the insertion opening and receiving the operation by the operator, the said regulating unit first And a release operation unit for displacing the first state to the second state.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to improve workability when maintaining the display panel.

This specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.
The “fixed information related to the game” referred to in this specification includes various fixed names such as the name of the gaming machine, the name related to the gaming machine, the character related to the gaming machine, the gaming description of the gaming machine, and the description of the role. Information.

(0) In a gaming machine including a display panel unit having a display panel on which fixed information related to a game is displayed,
The display panel unit
A mounted body on which the display panel is slid mounted from an insertion slot at an end;
A restricting means for restricting movement of the inserted display panel in the removal direction, provided on the mounted body;
Release operation means for releasing the restriction of the restriction means by an operation by an operator;
With
The release operation means is provided at a predetermined position on the mounted body that does not allow a human hand to enter the mounting / dismounting area of the display panel when the display panel is slidably mounted on or removed from the mounted body.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (0), the gaming machine includes the display panel unit having the display panel on which the fixed information related to the game is displayed. The display panel unit includes a mounted body on which the display panel is slid from the insertion opening at the end, and a regulation unit that is provided on the mounted body and regulates movement of the inserted display panel in the extraction direction; Release operation means for releasing the restriction of the restriction means by an operation by the operator. The release operation means is provided at a predetermined position on the mounted body that does not allow a manual operation to enter the loading / unloading area of the display panel when the display panel is slidably mounted on or removed from the mounted body. That is, the release operation means is provided at a predetermined position on the mounted body where the operator's hand is not positioned on the operation axis that is the mounting / removal direction of the display panel.

Therefore, the operator can release the restriction of the restriction means simply by operating the release operation means. In this restriction release state, the display panel can be slide-mounted or removed from the mounted body, It is not necessary to attach or remove screws or the like for mounting and dismounting the panel, and the workability when maintaining the display panel unit (for example, the inside of the display panel or the display panel unit) is excellent.

In addition, the release operation means is provided at a predetermined position on the mounted body so that a manual operation is not allowed to enter the loading / unloading area of the display panel when the display panel is slid to or removed from the mounted body. The operator's hand operating the release operation means does not enter (displace) the display panel attachment / detachment area when the panel is slid onto or removed from the body. There is no hindrance, and the slide panel is easily mounted and removed from the mounted body.
As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving workability when maintaining the display panel unit.

(1) In the gaming machine according to (0) ,
The release operation means includes an operation unit that receives an operation by an operator,
The operation unit is provided at a predetermined position on the mounted body that does not allow a human hand to enter a mounting area of the display panel when the display panel is slidably mounted on or removed from the mounted body. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (1), the release operation means includes the operation unit that receives an operation by the operator. The operation unit is provided at a predetermined position on the mounted body where no manual operation is performed on the mounting / dismounting area of the display panel when the display panel is slidably mounted on or removed from the mounted body. Therefore, when the display panel is attached to or detached from the object to be mounted, the operator's hand operating the operating portion of the release operation means does not enter the display panel attachment / detachment area, The slide panel can be easily mounted and removed from the mounted body.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
In the state where the insertion port of the mounted body is viewed in the insertion direction, the release operation means has a base end portion disposed at a position other than the insertion port in the mounted body, and the base end portion A rod-shaped member that extends in a direction that does not reach the insertion port, and the operation unit that is disposed on the tip side of the rod-shaped member and where the operator's hand does not reach the insertion port,
The restricting means includes a stop member that extends from a position between the base end portion and the tip end portion of the rod-shaped member, and a tip end side of which is applied to the insertion port.
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the release operation means is configured such that the rod-shaped member is elastically deformed so that the distal end side of the stop member is displaced from the insertion port by the operation of the operation unit.

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the release operation means has the base end portion disposed at a place other than the insertion port on the mounted body when the insertion port of the mounted body is viewed in the insertion direction. And a rod-like member extending in a direction that does not reach the insertion port from the base end, and an operation unit disposed on the distal end side of the rod-like member and where the operator's hand does not reach the insertion port. Yes. The restricting means includes a stop member that extends from a position between the base end portion and the tip end portion of the rod-like member, and that the tip end side is applied to the insertion port. Since the rod-shaped member is elastically deformed so that the distal end side of the stop member is displaced from the insertion port by the operation of the operation unit, the release operation means is released when the display panel is slid to or removed from the mounted body. The operator's hand that operates the operating part of the operating means does not enter the display panel attachment / detachment area, and this person's hand does not interfere with the display panel attachment / detachment. Excellent workability.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2),
In the state where the insertion port of the mounted body is viewed in the insertion direction, when the surface facing the operator on the mounted body is the front side and the opposite side to the front side is the back surface,
The bar-shaped member extends in a direction that does not reach the insertion port from the base end portion, where the base end portion is disposed at a location on the back side other than the insertion port,
The operation unit is disposed below the insertion port at a place where an operator's hand does not reach the insertion port,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the stopper member is positioned such that a distal end side thereof covers the insertion port, and the distal end side of the stopper member is displaced from the insertion port by an operation of the operation unit.

  According to the invention described in (3) above, in the state where the insertion port of the mounted body is viewed in the insertion direction, the surface of the mounted body facing the operator is the front side, and the opposite side to the front side is the back side. In the case of the surface, the rod-like member has a base end portion disposed at the back side other than the insertion port, and extends in a direction not to reach the insertion port from the base end portion. The stopper is located below the insertion port where it does not reach the insertion port, and the stop member is positioned so that the tip side of the stopper member covers the insertion port. Therefore, when the slide panel is mounted on or removed from the display panel, the operator's hand that operates the operation part of the release operation means does not enter the display panel's unloading area. Display panel without interfering It is superior to slide instrumentation Nukesaku industry of to the mounted body. Moreover, since the rod-shaped member is on the back side of the mounted body, it does not get in the way.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3),
The display panel has a horizontally long plate shape when viewed from the front.

  According to the invention described in (4) above, the display panel has a horizontally long plate shape when viewed from the front, and the operator's hand operating the operation portion of the release operation means is positioned at a position where the display panel is inserted and removed. When this operation unit is provided, it is impossible to move the horizontally long display panel so that the hand that operates the operation unit does not hit the display panel while it is being slid on and attached to the body. The operation part is provided in a position where the operator's hand operating the operation part of the release operation means does not enter the unloading area of the display panel. Since the hand operating the operating unit does not get in the way when the slide-shaped display panel is slid on or removed from the mounted body, the operating unit can be operated in an easy posture, and the operability is excellent.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4),
The stop member has a circular arc shape on the tip side.

  According to the invention described in (5) above, since the distal end side of the stopper member has an arc shape, when the display panel is slid on or removed, the stopper member has an arc shape on the surface of the display panel. Even when touched, the surface of the display panel is reduced from being scratched, and the safety is further improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5),
The rod-shaped member includes a bending portion in which the stopper member bends in a direction away from the insertion port when the operation unit is pressed in a state where the insertion port of the mounted body is viewed in the insertion direction. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention described in (6), the rod-shaped member bends in a direction in which the stop member is separated from the insertion port when the operation unit is pressed in a state where the insertion port of the mounted body is viewed in the insertion direction. Since it has a bending part, the bending part bends simply by pushing the bar-like member weakly, and the tip side (more precisely, the stop member) of this bar-like member can be separated from the insertion port, making the bar-like member stronger than necessary. The pressing deformation of the rod-shaped member can be suitably realized without pressing. Further, the pressing force of the rod-shaped member can be absorbed by letting the distal end side of the rod-shaped member escape in the direction of the force by the deformation of the bending portion, and the destruction of the rod-shaped member can also be reduced.

(7) In the above (0) or al (6) The gaming machine according to any one of,
A main body member, a door member supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body member on the front side of the main body member, and a rotating reel device that rotates and stops a reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
The door member includes a viewing window through which the reel in the rotating reel device can be visually recognized, and includes information display means for displaying at least fixed information about the game at a place other than the viewing window.
The information display means includes the display panel displaying at least fixed information related to a game, a rod-like cold cathode tube that irradiates light toward the display panel, and the cold cathode tube is fixed to the back side of the display panel. And a display control board having a display unit, which is disposed between one end of both ends where the in-tube electrode unit in the cold cathode tube exists and the display panel,
The display panel is provided with a game information display area in which predetermined game information is displayed by display on the display unit of the display control board at a corresponding position of the display control board,
The fixing means includes a cover portion that covers a first end portion that is an end portion of the cold cathode tube that is closer to the display control substrate.

  According to the invention described in (7) above, the gaming machine displays a main body member, a door member supported to be openable and closable with respect to the main body member on the front side of the main body member, and a plurality of symbols. And a rotating reel device that rotates and stops the reel. The door member is provided with a viewing window through which the reel in the rotating reel device can be visually recognized, and information display means for displaying at least fixed information regarding the game is provided at a place other than the viewing window. The information display means includes a display panel displaying at least fixed information about the game, a rod-like cold cathode tube that irradiates light toward the display panel, and a fixing means that fixes the cold cathode tube to the back side of the display panel. And a display control board having a display unit, which is disposed between one end of both end portions of the cold cathode tube and the display panel. The display panel is provided with a game information display area in which predetermined game information is displayed by display on the display unit of the display control board at a corresponding position of the display control board. The fixing means includes a cover portion that covers a first end portion that is an end portion closer to the display control substrate in the cold cathode tube.

  Therefore, by moving the game information display area where the predetermined game information is displayed by the display on the display unit of the display control board toward the display panel of the information display means, the gaze area that the player always watches is more A display device such as a large liquid crystal display device can be arranged, so that it is possible to further improve the fun of the game, and the gaze area of the front door can be effectively used for improving the fun of the game.

  Further, the fixing means fixes the cold cathode tube to the back side of the display panel, and the cover of the fixing means covers the first end portion which is the end portion closer to the display control board in the cold cathode tube. Therefore, the distance between the first end of the cold cathode tube and the game information display device (for example, the display control board) can be taken, that is, the creepage distance can be taken instead of the spatial distance between the two. It can reduce that the game information display apparatus is adversely affected by the first end of the tube (for example, adverse effects due to high voltage, static electricity, etc.). In addition, a high voltage is applied to each electrode sealed and disposed at both ends of the cold cathode tube, more precisely, both ends of the glass tube via a cable connected to this electrode, Since the 1st end part which has the high voltage application electrode in a cold-cathode tube is covered with the cover part of a fixing means, it can prevent that the 1st end part of a cold-cathode tube contacts a game information display apparatus.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7),
The cylindrical member includes an insertion port into which an end of the cold cathode tube is inserted on one side of both ends thereof, and a closed portion that closes the other side. .

  According to the invention described in (8) above, the cylindrical member includes an insertion port into which one end of the cold cathode tube is inserted, and a closed portion that closes the other side. Since the first end portion of the cold cathode tube inserted from the insertion port of the tubular member is stopped by the closed portion of the tubular member, the cold cathode tube protrudes or falls off from the other side of the tubular member. There is nothing to do. Moreover, since the other end side of the cylindrical member is a closed portion, the distance between the first end portion of the cold cathode tube and the game information display device can be taken, that is, the creepage distance instead of the spatial distance of both. It is possible to reduce the adverse effect of the game information display device due to the first end of the cold cathode tube (for example, an adverse effect due to high voltage, static electricity, etc.).

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8),
The first end portion and the cylindrical member inserted into the cylindrical member of the cold cathode tube are configured such that the cold cathode tube inserted into the cylindrical member rotates about its longitudinal direction as an axis. A gaming machine comprising a fitting means for inhibiting

  According to the invention described in (9) above, the first end portion and the cylindrical member inserted into the tubular member of the cold cathode tube have the longitudinal direction of the cold cathode tube inserted into the tubular member. Since it is provided with fitting means for preventing rotation, the cold cathode tube inserted in the cylindrical member can be prevented from rotating about its longitudinal direction as an axis, and is connected to the cold cathode tube. It is possible to reduce the change of the position of the cable in the cylindrical member due to the rotation of the cold cathode tube, and it is possible to reduce the excessive load on the cable of the cold cathode tube due to the rotation of the cold cathode tube.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (9),
The fitting means includes a first flat portion formed at a predetermined location on the outer periphery of the first end portion of the cold cathode tube, and the first flat surface formed at a predetermined location on the inner periphery of the cylindrical member. A second flat portion corresponding to the portion, and the first end portion of the cold-cathode tube is inserted into the cylindrical member, and the first flat portion and the second flat portion are brought into contact with each other. A gaming machine that suppresses the rotation of the cold cathode tube.

  According to the invention described in (10) above, the fitting means is provided at the first flat portion formed at a predetermined location on the outer periphery of the first end of the cold cathode tube and at the predetermined location on the inner periphery of the tubular member. A second flat surface portion corresponding to the first flat surface portion, and the first flat surface portion and the second flat surface portion are in contact with each other in a state where the first end portion of the cold cathode tube is inserted into the cylindrical member. Since the rotation of the cold cathode tube is suppressed by contact, the rotation of the cold cathode tube can be preferably suppressed.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (10),
The tubular member is a restricting portion that restricts the first end portion of the cold cathode tube from further moving in the back direction from the back surface portion to a back surface portion that is a portion away from the display panel inside. With
Further, the tubular member has a laying space portion in which a cable connected to the in-tube electrode portion in the first end portion of the cold cathode tube is laid in the back direction with respect to the regulating portion inside the tubular member. A gaming machine characterized by being formed into

  According to the invention described in (11) above, the cylindrical member is disposed at the back surface portion, which is a portion away from the display panel, and the first end portion of the cold cathode tube further extends from the back surface portion toward the back surface. It has a restricting part that restricts movement. Further, the cylindrical member forms a laying space portion in which a cable connected to the in-tube electrode portion in the first end portion of the cold cathode tube is laid in the back direction with respect to the regulating portion inside the cylindrical member. ing. Therefore, the first end portion inserted into the tubular member is restricted from moving further in the back direction by the restricting portion, and the laying space portion lays the cable at the first end portion of the cold cathode tube. Since the space is secured, the cold-cathode tube does not get caught between the first end and the inner periphery of the tubular member due to the movement of the cold cathode tube in the back direction, and if the cable laying position is sure. It can be tightened.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (8) to (11),
The fixing means includes a holding portion that holds a second end portion that is an end portion on the opposite side to the first end portion that is inserted into the cylindrical member among both ends of the cold cathode tube,
The holding portion includes a pair of holding pieces that protrude toward the display panel and are disposed at a predetermined interval, and the second end portion of the cold cathode tube is between the pair of holding pieces. A gaming machine characterized by being inserted and held from the display panel side.

  According to invention of said (12), a fixing means hold | maintains the 2nd end part which is an edge part on the opposite side to the 1st edge part inserted in a cylindrical member among the both ends of a cold cathode tube. A holding part is provided. The holding portion has a pair of holding pieces protruding toward the display panel and arranged at a predetermined interval, and the second end portion of the cold cathode tube is inserted from the display panel side between the pair of holding pieces. First, the second end of the cold-cathode tube is pushed between the pair of holding pieces of the fixing means, so that the cold-cathode tube is in a single-attached state. The cold cathode tube can be slid so that the first end of the cold cathode tube is inserted into the cylindrical member of the fixing means, and the cold cathode tube can be fixed to the back side of the display panel. That is, the cold cathode is slid so that the second end of the cold cathode tube is inserted between the pair of holding pieces of the fixing means and the first end is inserted into the cylindrical member. The tube can be attached, and when it is removed, the reverse procedure is performed, so that the attachment / detachment work is easy. Furthermore, when removing the cold cathode tube, the first end of the cold cathode tube is extracted from the cylindrical member and the second end of the cold cathode tube is removed from the pair of holding pieces. Since the end portion is not removed toward the display control board, it is possible to reduce the contact of the first end portion of the cold-cathode tube with the display control board, and the safety is excellent.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (12),
The second end portion of the cold cathode tube includes a pair of third flat portions formed at both sides on the outer periphery,
The pair of holding pieces includes a fourth flat surface portion corresponding to the pair of third flat surface portions on the surface sides facing each other,
The second end portion is located between the pair of holding pieces in a state where the pair of third flat portions of the second end face each other in contact with or close to the fourth flat portions of the pair of holding pieces. A gaming machine characterized by being held.

  According to the invention described in (13) above, the second end portion of the cold cathode tube includes a pair of third flat portions formed at both sides on the outer periphery. The pair of holding pieces includes a fourth flat surface portion corresponding to the pair of third flat surface portions on the surfaces facing each other. The second end portion is held between the pair of holding pieces in a state where the pair of third flat portions of the second end faces the fourth flat portions of the pair of holding pieces and faces or comes close to each other. Therefore, the second end portion of the cold cathode tube can be surface-supported between the pair of holding pieces, and the holding performance is excellent, and the rotation of the cold cathode tube is also performed at the second end portion. Can be prevented.

(14) In the (0) or al (13) gaming machine of any one of,
A main body frame, a front door member supported on the front side of the main body frame so as to be openable and closable, and a back side member supported on the back side of the front door member so as to be openable and closable.
An image display device for displaying a game display effect is attached to the back side of the back side member, and the display screen of the image display device is visible from the front side, and the periphery of the back side member in the back view A predetermined portion around at least the image display device in the portion includes an extended edge extending toward the back side;
The image display device includes a fixing unit that fixes the back surface side member by operating the operation unit that is operated by the operator from the release position to the fixed position in a state where the image display device is positioned at the mounting position of the back surface side member. ,
The back side member has an opening for operating the operation unit at a position at the corresponding extended edge of the operation unit in a state where the image display device is positioned at the mounting position of the back side member. Prepared,
The said front door member is provided with the coating | coated part which covers the said opening part of the said back surface side member in the state which closed the said back surface side member.

  According to the invention described in (14), the gaming machine is supported by the main body frame, the front door member that is supported on the front side of the main body frame so as to be opened and closed, and the rear surface side of the front door member that can be opened and closed. And a back side member. The back side member is attached to the back side thereof with an image display device that displays a game display effect, and the display screen of the image display device is visible from the front side thereof, and its peripheral portion is seen from the back side. Among these, at least a predetermined portion around the image display device includes an extended edge extending toward the back surface side. The image display device is fixed to the back-side member by the fixing unit when the operator operates the operation unit of the fixing unit from the release position to the fixing position while the image display device is positioned at the attachment position of the back-side member. The back surface side member is provided with an opening for operating the operation portion at a position on the corresponding extended edge of the operation portion in a state where the image display device is positioned at the mounting position of the back surface side member. In the front door member, the opening of the back side member is covered with the covering portion in a state where the back side member is closed.

  Accordingly, an opening for operating the operation portion of the fixing means for fixing the image display device is provided at a predetermined position on the extended edge of the back side member, and the back side member is opened from the front door member. The operator can operate the operation portion of the fixing means through the opening of the extended edge, and this image display device can be easily attached and detached even when a large image display device is mounted. Moreover, even if such an opening is formed in the back side member, when the back side member is closed to the front door member, the opening of the extended edge of the back side member is covered by the covering portion of the front door member. Since the portion is covered, it is possible to prevent the opening portion of the extended edge from being exposed, and it is possible to reduce fraudulent acts that illegally use the opening portion.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which an image display device can be easily attached to and detached from an arrangement (for example, the back position of the back side member) for improving the gameability of the back side member and fraud can be reduced. it can.

(15) In the gaming machine according to (14),
In addition to the image display device, the back side member is also provided with a rotating reel device for rotating and stopping a reel on which various symbols for notifying the player of the presence or absence of a big hit are displayed. The gaming machine is characterized in that the reel portion of the rotating reel device and the display screen of the image display device are visible from the front side.

According to the invention as described in said (15), even if it is a game machine by which a rotation reel apparatus and an image display apparatus are attached to the back surface side of a back surface side member, it has the same effect as said (0) .

(16) In the gaming machine according to (14) or (15),
The said back surface side member is provided with the cover member which covers the back surface side. The game machine characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to the invention as described in said (16), the back surface side member is provided with the cover member which covers the back surface side. That is, if the cover member is not opened, the back side of the back side member is not exposed, so that it is possible to reduce fraud.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (14) to (16),
The gaming machine, wherein the back surface side member includes a bottom receiving portion that receives a bottom surface of the image display device at a predetermined position of an attachment position to which the image display device is attached.

  According to the invention as described in said (17), since the back surface side member is equipped with the bottom receiving part which receives the bottom face of an image display apparatus in the predetermined location of the attachment position to which an image display apparatus is attached, image display apparatus is provided. It can be set in a state where it is deposited in the bottom receiving portion of the back side member, and it is only necessary to operate the operation unit in this deposited state, and it is not necessary for the installer to maintain the image display device in a lifted state. The burden of mounting work can be reduced. Also, when removing the image display device, it is only necessary to operate the operation unit to the release position, and it is not necessary to lift the image display device so as not to drop, so the burden of removing the image display device can be reduced. .

(18) In the gaming machine according to (17),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bottom receiving portion has an inclined surface such that the image display device leans toward the back side member in a state where the image display device is placed.

  According to the invention described in (18), the bottom receiving portion has an inclined surface on which the image display device leans toward the back side member in a state where the image display device is placed. That is, the back surface side member is inclined so that the image display device leans toward the back surface side member in a state where the image display device is placed on the bottom receiving portion. In other words, by placing the image display device in the bottom receiving portion of the back side member, the image display device has an inclined posture leaning toward the back side member and needs to support the image display device. Therefore, the operation unit can be operated in a state where it is released, and the mounting workability of the image display device is excellent. In addition, when removing the image display device, even if the operation unit is operated to the release position, the image display device does not fall and leans toward the back side member, so there is no need to support the image display device. The operation unit can be operated in a state where it is released, and the detachability of the image display device is excellent.

(19) In the gaming machine according to (18),
The image display device includes an insertion protrusion on the bottom surface thereof,
The gaming machine, wherein the bottom receiving portion of the back side member includes an insertion hole into which the insertion protrusion of the image display device is inserted.

  According to the invention described in (19) above, since the insertion protrusion at the bottom portion of the image display device is inserted into the insertion hole in the bottom receiving portion of the back surface member, the bottom surface of the image display device is the back surface member. There is no deviation from the bottom receiving part, and it is excellent in safety.

(20) In the gaming machine according to (18),
The image display device includes an insertion hole in a bottom surface portion thereof,
The gaming machine, wherein the bottom receiving portion of the back-side member includes an insertion protrusion that is inserted into the insertion hole of the image display device.

  According to the invention described in (20) above, since the insertion protrusion of the bottom receiving portion of the back surface side member is inserted into the insertion hole in the bottom surface portion of the image display device, the bottom surface of the image display device is the back surface side member. There is no deviation from the bottom receiving part, and it is excellent in safety.

(21) In the gaming machine according to any one of (14) to (20),
The extending edge of the back surface side member includes a first extending edge that is close to the front surface side of the back surface side member, and an upward step extending edge that goes up from the first extending edge toward the back surface side of the back surface side member. It has a two-stage structure with
The opening is provided at a predetermined location of the first extending edge,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the front door member includes a step inner peripheral portion that is close to or abuts on the extended edge of the two-stage structure on the back side member side.

  According to the invention described in (21) above, the extended edge of the back surface side member is the first extended edge close to the front surface side of the back surface side member, and the back surface side of the back surface side member from the first extended edge. It has a two-stage structure with an upward step extending edge that rises one step toward the opening, the opening is provided at a predetermined location of the first extending edge, and the front door member is on the back side member side. In addition, since the inner periphery of the two-stage structure is provided with a stepped inner peripheral portion that comes close to or abuts, the first extension edge is more difficult to access in a state where the rear side member is closed to the front door member, Cheating can be reduced;

(22) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (21),
A locking device that locks the front door member and the back side member in a closed state;
The locking device includes a keyhole into which a key is inserted, and the key inserted into the keyhole is rotated in a first direction to unlock the front door member and inserted into the keyhole. A gaming machine, wherein the key is unlocked by rotating the key in a second direction different from the first direction.

  According to the invention as described in said (22), a locking device locks a front door member and a back surface side member in a closed state. The locking device further includes a keyhole into which the key is inserted, and the front door member is unlocked and inserted into the keyhole by the key inserted into the keyhole being rotated in the first direction. The back side member is unlocked by rotating the key in a second direction different from the first direction. Therefore, if the key is inserted into the keyhole of the locking device and is not operated to rotate in the second direction, the back side member cannot be opened, and unauthorized opening of the back side member can be reduced. Moreover, if the back surface side member is in the closed state, the opening portion of the extended edge of the back surface side member is not exposed, so that it is possible to reduce fraudulent acts that illegally use the opening portion.

(23) In the gaming machine according to any one of (14) to (22),
The back side member includes control means for performing predetermined control on the game on the back side,
Furthermore, the control means is covered with the cover member.

  According to the invention as described in said (23), the back surface side member is equipped with the control means which performs the predetermined control regarding a game on the back surface side. Furthermore, the control means is covered with a cover member. That is, since the control means is not exposed unless the cover member is opened, fraudulent acts can be reduced.

(24) In the above (0) or al gaming machine of any one of (23),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (24), it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving workability when maintaining the display panel unit. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

(25) In the above (0) or al gaming machine of any one of (23),
The gaming machine is a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (25), it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of improving workability when maintaining the display panel unit. The basic configuration of the slot machine is as follows: “Variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stopping (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at that time is the specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game medium include coins and medals.

(26) In the above (0) or al gaming machine of any one of (23),
The gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (26), it is possible to provide a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine that can improve workability when maintaining the display panel unit. The basic configuration of the merged component includes “an identification information variation display unit that dynamically displays an identification information sequence including a plurality of identification information and then displays the identification information in a fixed manner, and includes a starting operation unit (for example, an operation lever). The dynamic display of the identification information is started due to the operation of), and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. And a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information at the time of the stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium A gaming machine that is configured to require a predetermined number of balls at the start of dynamic display of the identification information and to be paid out when a special gaming state occurs.

(27) In the above (0) or al gaming machine of any one of (23),
The gaming machine starts the variable display of the symbol by starting the rotation of the rotating body with a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface based on the start operation by the player, and the symbol display when the rotation of the rotating body is stopped. A spinning ball game machine using a game ball, wherein the game ball is paid out when the mode is a predetermined display mode.

  According to the gaming machine described in the above (27), it is possible to provide a revolving gaming machine using a game ball that can improve workability when maintaining the display panel unit.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine of the present invention (for example, a game ball-use spinning machine that uses a game ball as a game medium to play a game) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The gaming machine of the embodiment will be described in detail based on the drawings. The gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment needs to take in a game ball (for example, a game ball similar to a pachinko machine: a pachinko ball) as a predetermined number of game media (game value) in the game, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is a revolving game machine using a game ball configured to pay out a plurality of game balls, and in some cases, a large number of game balls. The game machine 1 is supplied with a game ball from a game ball supply system common to the pachinko machine in a game hall or the like, and is installed in the existing island facility (pachinko island) where the pachinko machine is installed. It is possible to install gaming machines. In other words, the game machine 1 (rotating game machine using a game ball) can be installed in place of the pachinko machine installed on the island facility without changing the island facility for the pachinko machine. Can do.

  First, the outline of the external configuration and internal structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Here, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 1, FIGS. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing an open state of the gaming machine 1, and FIG. 5 is a gaming machine. 1 is a rear view of FIG. In the following description, unless otherwise noted, directions such as left, right, up and down are described with reference to the state viewed from the front of the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 as a main body frame, and a gaming machine main body portion 3 attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be able to open one side forward.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the outer frame 2 is configured by connecting wooden plate members to four sides, and has a rectangular shape as a whole. When the gaming machine 1 is installed in the game hall, the outer frame 2 is attached and fixed to the island facility. The outer frame 2 can be made of a metal such as synthetic resin or aluminum. Although not shown in FIG. 3 or the like, the right side plate material of the four side plate materials constituting the outer frame 2 is provided with locking devices 120 (a metal fittings) provided on the door block 4 described later at two locations inside and below the inner side. A hook receiving portion 2a (see FIG. 3) is provided for locking the plate.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine main body 3 is roughly divided into a door block 4 that is a door body unit and a game main block 5 provided on the back side of the door block 4. Below, the door block 4 and the game main block 5 are demonstrated in order.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the door block 4 is provided with hinge metal fittings 8 at two upper and lower portions, and the door block 4 (game) is provided by the hinge metal fittings 8 and the two upper and lower metal fittings 9 on the outer frame 2 side. The machine body 3) is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. In this case, an opening / closing axis is provided on the left side when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, and the gaming machine main body 3 is opened with the right side as the opening / closing tip when viewed from the front. When the gaming machine main body 3 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2, the rear surface of the outer peripheral edge of the door block 4 is in contact with the front surface of the outer frame 2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the door block 4 has a saucer block 10 that is a ball saucer unit detachably attached to a lower part on the back side thereof.

  Next, the game main block 5 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the main game block 5 is composed of a game board block 6 which is a picture display unit and a payout block 7 which is a payout unit for game balls.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the game board block 6 is attached to the back side of the door block 4 so as to be freely opened above the saucer block 10 and further covers the back side of the game board block 6. A payout block 7 is attached. The game board block 6 and the payout block 7 are supported so as to be freely openable on one end side of the door block 4 (right end side in rear view) as an opening / closing axis. That is, the game main block 5 (consisting of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7) can be opened in one piece with the door block 4 with respect to the outer frame 2, and can be freely opened with respect to the door block 4. And the dispensing block 7 have a structure that can be individually opened individually.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the payout block 7 has a payout control device 157 and a power supply device 156 attached to the lower portion on the back side in order from the left in the rear view.

  Specifically, the power supply device 156 includes a power supply board (not shown) and a board box 156a that accommodates the power supply board. The board box 156a is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin material, and in particular is a transparent box so that the inside (power board) can be visually recognized.

  Also, the payout control device 157 includes a payout control board (not shown) and a board box 157a that accommodates the payout control board. The substrate box 157a is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin material, and is particularly a transparent box so that the inside (dispensing control substrate) can be visually recognized.

  Here, the relative positional relationship and the operation state of each member constituting the gaming machine main body 3 will be briefly described. 6 is a drawing schematically showing the gaming machine main body 3, FIG. 6 (a) is a view of the gaming machine main body 3 viewed from the back side, and FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c) are for the door block 4. It is a figure which shows the release operation | movement condition of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, an axis AX1 for opening the game board block 6 and the payout block 7 relative to the door block 4 is provided on the right side (left side when viewed from the front). The axis AX1 serves as both an axis for supporting the game board block 6 and an axis for supporting the payout block 7. In this case, M1 and M2 shown in the figure are support means for supporting the game board block 6, and M3 and M4 are support means for supporting the payout block 7. That is, the support means M1 and M2 for the game board block 6 are coaxially provided in a pair of upper and lower sides. Further, the support means M3 and M4 for the payout block 7 are coaxially provided in a pair so as to sandwich the support means M1 and M2, and are also coaxial with the support means M1 and M2.

  With the above configuration, each operation of FIGS. 6B and 6C is possible. In FIG. 6B, the game board block 6 and the payout block 7 are integrally opened with respect to the door block 4. In FIG. 6C, the payout block 7 is released from the game board block 6 from the state of FIG. In other words, when the game board block 6 is closed with respect to the door block 4, the lever that holds the payout block 7 closed with the game board block 6 cannot be accessed. The payout block 7 cannot be opened unless 6 is opened.

(Description of door block 4)
Next, the door block 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 are exploded perspective views of the door block 4 as viewed from the front and the rear. FIGS. 9 and 10 are perspective views of the front door body 11 and the rear frame 12 constituting the door block 4 and viewed from the front and the rear. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the saucer block 10.

  In the door block 4, the front door body 11 has substantially the same size (vertical dimension and horizontal dimension) as the outer frame 2, and a back frame 12 is attached so as to overlap the back side. The back frame 12 is formed by, for example, aluminum die casting, and has a role of reinforcing the front door body 11 and a role of supporting the game main block 5 (consisting of the game board block 6 and the payout block 7). It is what you have.

(Description of the front door 11)
As shown in FIG. 1, the front door body 11 includes a symbol visual recognition unit (a visual recognition window 21) that enables visual recognition of a reel symbol, a liquid crystal symbol, and the like, which will be described later, and an operation unit 30 that is manually operated by a player during the game, And a lower plate 71 for storing game balls and the like which are surplus in the upper plate portion 151.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 9 and the like, a visual recognition window 21 having a substantially trapezoidal shape as a symbol visual recognition portion is formed in the upper half portion of the front door body 11. The viewing window 21 is fitted with a transparent panel 22 made of a flat transparent plate, and the inside thereof can be visually recognized through the transparent panel 22. The transparent panel 22 covers a front surface of a liquid crystal display device (liquid crystal display device 504 shown in FIG. 13) described later and a front surface of a reel device (reel device 503 shown in FIG. 13) described later. The display image of the liquid crystal display device 504 (refer to FIG. 13) and the design of the reel device 503 (refer to FIG. 13) are visually recognized.

  According to such a relatively large viewing window 21 (transparent panel 22), in addition to being able to give a great impact to the player by the display effect of the image using a large liquid crystal display device, The visibility of the symbol of the reel device 503 (see FIG. 13), which is the main display device of the gaming machine 1, is good.

  A central lamp portion 24 and a pair of left and right side lamp portions 25 are provided on the peripheral portion of the front door body 11 so as to substantially surround the viewing window 21, and at the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the front door body 11. A speaker unit 26 is provided. During the game, the lamp units 24 and 25 and the speaker unit 26 perform a lamp effect, a sound effect, and the like according to the game situation each time. In other words, the player is notified of the formation of the combination by appropriately changing the light emission color and light emission pattern by the lamp units 24 and 25 or by appropriately changing the sound pattern by the speaker unit 26. Further, it is possible to perform error notification or the like using the lamp units 24 and 25 and the speaker unit 26.

  Incidentally, the visual recognition window 21 is provided in a range excluding the left and right side lamp portions 25 with respect to the lateral width of the front door body 11, and thus the visual recognition window 21 is wide on the left and right. In addition, the visual recognition window 21 is wider than the lateral width of a reel device 503 (see FIG. 13) and a liquid crystal display device 504 (see FIG. 13) described later.

  Below the viewing window 21 is provided an operation unit 30 provided with various operation members operated by the player. The operation unit 30 has a front plate portion 31 which is horizontally long and slightly arcuate as a whole. The front plate portion 31 is provided with a start lever 33 and a stop switch 35 including a triple button. , 36, 37 are provided. Further, a bet switch mounting plate portion 32 is formed at a position on the left side (generally between the start lever 33 and the left stop switch 35) so as to be positioned at the upper end portion of the front plate portion 31. A button-like bed switch 38 is attached to the plate portion 32.

  The bet switch 38 allows a player to set a bet (the number of bets), and a predetermined number of game balls stored in the upper plate 151 are taken in by the pushing operation. In the present embodiment, a so-called MAX bet switch is provided as the bet switch 38, and game balls equivalent to 3 bets (for 15 balls) are taken in by an effective one-time pressing operation. The bet switch 38 constitutes an input command means for instructing input of a game ball as an investment value. In addition to the bet switch 38 as a MAX bet switch, the gaming machine 1 is provided with a long-plate-like sub-panel portion 50 extending in the left-right direction between the viewing window 21 (transparent panel 22) and the operation portion 30. The sub-panel unit 50 is provided with a 1-bet switch 55. The 1-bet switch 55 is a bet switch for taking in game balls corresponding to 1 bet (for 5 balls) by one press operation. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which provides a 2-bet switch. Incidentally, the 2-bet switch is a bet switch for taking in game balls equivalent to 2 bets (for 10 pieces) by a single pressing operation. Note that the 1-bet switch 55 and the 2-bet switch may not be provided.

  The start lever 33 is an operation member for starting rotation of each reel (rotating body) of a reel device 503 (see FIG. 13) described later, and is operated to start rotation of each reel, that is, to start variable display of symbols. The starting operation means is configured.

  The stop switches 35 to 37 are provided so as to correspond to the reels to be stopped (left, middle and right three rows of reels), and are operated to stop each of the rotating reels individually. Configure the means. Each of the stop switches 35 to 37 is in a state where it can be stopped when each reel rotates at a constant speed, and a lamp (not shown) is lit and displayed during this state to notify that a stop operation is possible. When the reels stop rotating, they are turned off.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, a laterally long opening 41 having substantially the same length as that of the front plate 31 and opening upward is formed behind the operation unit 30. The opening 41 is an opening region for arranging the upper plate 151 when the tray block 10 is mounted on the front door body 11, and the width dimension in the left-right direction of the opening 41 is the width in the left-right direction of the upper plate 151. The width dimension in the front-rear direction of the opening 41 is slightly shorter than the width dimension in the front-rear direction of the upper plate 151.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, the front plate 31 of the operation unit 30 has a notch 42 formed in the lower right portion when viewed from the front. The notch 42 is an installation space for installing an operation lever 188 (see FIG. 2) of a discharge operation transmission device (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 11, a ball lending operation unit 52 is provided on the upper right portion of the saucer block 10. The ball lending operation unit 52 is, for example, a ball lending operation, a card or the like in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a vertically long card unit (ball lending unit) arranged on the side (for example, the left side) of the gaming machine 1. The return operation and the effectiveness count are confirmed, and a ball lending button 56, a return button 57, and a frequency display section 58 are integrally provided in parallel. In this case, the ball lending button 56 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card (recording medium) or the like, and the lending ball is paid out as long as the remaining amount exists on the card or the like. . The return button 57 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The frequency display unit 58 displays remaining amount information such as a card.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the sub panel unit 50 includes, for example, two effect switching buttons 59a and 59b. For example, when the player selects the effect switching button 59a, the first type of effect display or the like is performed, and when the effect switching button 59b is selected, the second type of effect display or the like is performed.

  In the front door body 11, arc-shaped recess portions 61 are provided on the left and right side portions of the sub-panel portion 50 and the ball rental work portion 52 so as to recede to the back side. Installation of a key cylinder for exposing and storing the front side of the key cylinder lock 125 provided on the back frame 12 described later of the locking device 120 for locking and unlocking the gaming machine main body 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 A hole 62 (see FIG. 9) is provided.

  As can be seen in FIG. 1 and the like, the left and right recesses 61 are positioned immediately above both sides of the upper plate 151. Therefore, even if a game ball is lent to the upper plate 151 via a ball rental nozzle (so-called elephant nose) extending from the ball rental unit in the game hall, the interference between the ball rental nozzle and the front door body 11 Can be avoided. Therefore, it is a useful configuration even considering the installation situation in the game hall.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the front door body 11, a bulging portion 70 is formed below the operation portion 30 so as to be continuous with the concave portion 61, and is surrounded by the bulging portion 70. Thus, a lower plate 71 and an ashtray 72 are formed. As shown in FIG. 9, a lower dish discharge port 74 and a speaker hole 75 are formed in the back wall portion 73 surrounded by the bulging portion 70. When the game balls are fully stored in the upper plate 151 and its upstream passage and the game balls are further paid out from the payout device (payout device 608 in FIG. 16 described later), or in the upper plate 151 When the ball removal operation is performed on the game balls stored in the game ball, the game balls are discharged to the lower plate 71 through the lower plate discharge port 74.

  As shown in FIG. 9, an opening is formed in the bottom of the lower plate 71, and an opening / closing plate 76 is provided in the opening. In addition, a ball punching operation piece 77 for a lower dish is provided at a substantially central portion of the bulging portion 70. The ball removal operation piece 77 is an operation piece for discharging the game balls stored in the lower plate 71 to a ball storage box (a so-called dollar box) placed below the lower plate 71, from the normal position shown in the figure. By operating leftward, the open / close plate 76 slides to the open position, and the game balls in the lower plate 71 are discharged. In addition, lower plate lamp portions 78 are provided on the left and right sides of the lower plate 71 in the bulging portion 70.

  As shown in FIG. 10, as a configuration on the back side of the front door body 11, lamp accommodation portions 91 that accommodate the side lamp portions 25 are provided on the left and right sides of the viewing window 21.

  Here, a procedure for attaching the transparent panel 22 will be described. A panel receiving groove 93 having a width corresponding to the panel thickness is formed at the lower edge of the viewing window 21. The transparent panel 22 has its lower end fitted into the panel receiving groove 93 from the rear of the front door body 11 and its upper end abutted against the back surface of the front door 11. In this state, the attachment of the transparent panel 22 to the front door body 11 is completed.

(Description of the back frame 12)
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the rear frame 12 has a rectangular shape that is substantially similar to the front door body 11, and has a left frame portion 101, a right frame portion 102, and an upper frame portion that are substantially equal in width. 103 and a lower frame portion 104 wider than them. A portion surrounded by each of the frame portions 101 to 104 is a central opening portion 105, and the central opening portion 105 is formed on the back side of the back frame 12 within a range excluding a part of the upper edge portion of the lower frame portion 104. A rib 106 having a constant height is formed so as to surround it. Further, in the rear frame 12, a return portion 107 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) bent forward at a right angle is formed at the outer peripheral edge portion. When the back frame 12 is assembled to the front door body 11, the return portion 107 overlaps the inside of the outer edge of the front door body 11, thereby forming a space between the front door body 11 and the back frame 12. Is done. A lamp device or the like is arranged using this space.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which an opening / closing axis is provided on the left side when viewed from the front, and the above-described hinge fitting 8 is attached to the upper frame portion 103 and the lower frame portion 104 at two positions, upper and lower. ing.

  In addition, a pair of upper and lower shaft brackets 110 and 111 are attached to the left frame portion 101 at a predetermined interval so as to extend rearward from the tip portion of the rib 106. The shaft brackets 110 and 111 are bracket members for rotatably supporting the game board block 6 and the payout block 7. The shaft brackets 110 and 111 are both substantially U-shaped, and the shaft bracket 110 has upper and lower bearing portions 110a and 110b, and the shaft bracket 111 has upper and lower bearing portions 111a and 111b. A shaft hole is formed in each of the bearing portions 110a, 110b, 111a, 111b of the shaft brackets 110, 111, and the shaft brackets 110, 111 are ribs so that all the shaft holes are arranged on the same axis. 106 is fixed.

  In such a case, a game board block support means for supporting the game board block 6 by the bearing part 110b on the lower side of the shaft metal part 110 and the bearing part 111a on the upper side of the shaft metal part 111 (support means M1, FIG. 6 (a)). M2), a payout block support means for supporting the upper bearing portion 110a of the shaft bracket 110, the lower bearing portion 111b of the shaft bracket 111, and the payout block 7 (support means M3 of FIG. 6A). Corresponds to M4).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the right frame portion 102 is provided with a locking device 120 for holding the door block 4 and the main game block 5 individually in a locked state that cannot be opened.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the locking device 120 includes a key hole 125 a into which an operation key is inserted, and the operation key inserted into the key hole 125 a is rotated in a first direction (for example, clockwise). As a result, the game machine main body 3 is unlocked, and the operation key inserted into the keyhole 125a is rotated in a second direction (for example, counterclockwise) different from the first direction. Block 5 is unlocked.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the lower frame portion 104 is provided with a communication port 131 that communicates with the lower tray discharge port 74 provided in the front door body 11, and a speaker 132 exposed forward from the speaker hole 75. Is provided.

  On the back side of the back frame 12, a fixing means for the game main block 5, that is, a later-described operation for maintaining the game main block 5 fixed to the door block 4 regardless of the operation of rotating the operation key counterclockwise will be described later. A metal fitting 137 that is locked by the lock member 627 (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  The back frame 12 is attached and fixed to the front door body 11 using fasteners such as screws.

(Description of saucer block 10)
Next, the saucer block 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the saucer block 10 is supplied from an upper plate 151 having a function of temporarily storing game balls that are sequentially picked up, a payout device (a payout device 608 in FIG. 16 described later), and the like. A ball passage forming body 152 having a function of distributing the game balls to the upper plate 151, the lower plate 71, and the like, and a take-in unit 153 (see FIG. 7) having a game ball take-in function.

(Description of operation as the saucer block 10)
In the tray block 10 configured as described above, when a large number of game balls are stored in the upper plate 151, the guide balls branch into three rows at the most downstream portion of the upper plate 151 (not shown). The game balls in the aligned state are taken in parallel by the three take-in devices (not shown) of the take-in unit 153. The captured game ball flows through a predetermined passage and is discharged to the outside (game hall island facility). Further, when the game ball is discharged (when the ball is removed), the game ball flows through the discharge passages of three take-in devices (not shown) and is finally discharged to the lower plate 71.

  On the other hand, when a game ball is supplied to a game ball distribution member (not shown) from a payout device 608 shown in FIG. 16, which will be described later, distribution by each passage (not shown) provided in the game ball distribution member (not shown). Thus, the game balls are distributed to any one of the upper plate 151, the lower plate discharge passage (not shown), and the external discharge passage (not shown).

(Description of game board block 6)
Next, the game board block 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view of the game board block 6. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the game board block 6. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the front frame body 501 and the reel device 503.

  As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the game board block 6 is related to the game with a synthetic resin front frame 501, a reel device 503 as a symbol display device, and a liquid crystal display device 504 as an auxiliary effect device. A main control device 505 that performs various main controls and a sub-control device 506 that performs subordinate display control based on commands from the main control device 505 are provided. In this case, the game board block 6 is configured to include all the main parts that determine the game contents of the gaming machine 1, and if the model is changed in a game hall or the like, the game board block 6 is displayed. The model can be switched by replacing the model with a new model. That is, the game board block 6 is an exchange unit at the time of model change.

(Description of front frame 501)
As shown in FIG. 13, the front frame body 501 is provided with two upper and lower openings each having a horizontally long rectangular shape, which are an upper display window 513 and a lower display window 514, respectively. The upper display window 513 corresponds to a liquid crystal image display unit on which a liquid crystal display device 504 is mounted and displays a display image by the liquid crystal display device 504, and the lower display window 514 is mounted with a reel device 503. This corresponds to a reel symbol display unit for displaying the reel symbol attached to the outer periphery of 503.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the front frame body 501 is provided with a support metal fitting 533 on the right side in a rear view. The support fitting 533 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 534a and 534b. The support shafts 534a and 534b of the support fitting 533 constitute support means for rotatably supporting the game board block 6 on the door block 4, and the support shafts 534a and 534b are provided on the door block 4. The shaft fittings 110 and 111 are inserted into the shaft holes (see FIG. 8 and the like) of the bearing portions 110b and 111a. The bearing portions 110b and 111a on the door block 4 side and the support shafts 534a and 534b on the game board block 6 side correspond to “support means M1 and M2 for the game board block 6” shown in FIG.

  Assuming a state in which the game board block 6 is mounted on the door block 4, the peripheral portion of the upper display window 513 is located on the upper portion of the transparent panel 22 in a front view and is provided to face slightly downward, and the lower display window 514. The peripheral portion is located at the lower portion of the transparent panel 22 in a front view and is provided so as to face slightly upward.

(Description of reel device 503)
The reel device 503 includes a metal case member 540 and three reels 541, 542, and 543 on the left, middle, and right that are accommodated in the case member 540. The case member 540 has three reels 541 to 543 rotatably accommodated therein, and a part of the reels 541 to 543 appears forward. In the case member 540, a support fixing portion 545 formed by bending upward is provided at the front end portion of the upper surface portion, and a support fixing portion 546 formed by bending downward at the front end portion of the lower surface portion. Is provided. These support fixing portions 545 and 546 constitute attachment means for attaching the reel device 503 to the back side of the front frame body 501.

  The support fixing portions 545 and 546 are provided with holes 545a and 546a at two positions on the left and right, respectively, and the reel device 503 is attached and fixed to the front frame 501 with screws inserted through the holes 545a and 546a. Is fixed to the screw hole of the front frame body 501.

  The configuration of each of the reels 541 to 543 is well known, and although detailed illustration is omitted here, the configuration will be briefly described. Each of the reels 541 to 543 includes a cylindrical skeleton member that forms a cylindrical cage, and a belt-like belt wound around the outer periphery thereof. On the outer peripheral surface of the belt, a number of symbols as identification information are printed at equal intervals (for example, 21 symbols). A stepping motor as a drive source is provided at the center of each of the reels 541 to 543, and the reels 541 to 543 are driven to rotate individually, that is, independently, by driving the stepping motor. The reel device 503 is provided with a reel index sensor (rotational position detection sensor) for detecting the rotational position of each of the reels 541 to 543 as another configuration. Further, a backlight (rear light emitting means) made of a fluorescent lamp or the like is provided on the inner peripheral side of each reel 541 to 543, and each symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel is brighter than the rear by this backlight. Illuminated. By the light emission of the backlight, it is possible to improve the visibility of each symbol attached to the outer peripheral surface of the reel and to diversify the auxiliary effects in the game.

(Description of main controller 505, etc.)
Next, the configuration of the main controller 505, the sub controller 506, etc. will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control device 505 includes a main control board 561 on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped case member (a case base 562 and a case cover 563) for housing the main control board 561, It is comprised from the mounting base 564 to which the case member which accommodated the main control board 561 is attached. The case base 562 and the case cover 563 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the main control board 561 inside the case base 562 and the case cover 563 is visible.

  The case base 562 and the case cover 563 are provided with a sealing portion (so-called caulking portion) (not shown) as sealing means for connecting these members. The seal part allows the case member to be opened by breaking, etc., and the member that has been broken remains as the opening history after opening, so the opening history can be confirmed by the opening history Yes. Thereby, in the case where the case member is unlawfully opened, for example, it is possible to find an unauthorized act by confirming the seal portion.

  The sub-control device 506 includes a sub-control board 571 on which electronic components such as a CPU and a memory are mounted, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped case member (a case base 572 and a case cover 573) for housing the sub-control board 571. It is configured. The case base 572 and the case cover 573 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the sub-control board 571 inside the case base 572 and the case cover 573 is visible.

  The liquid crystal display device 504 includes a liquid crystal panel 581 and a liquid crystal driver 582 that drives the liquid crystal panel 581.

(Description of completed state as game board block 6)
A completed state of the game board block 6 will be described with reference to FIG. As the game board block 6, a reel device 503 is attached to the front frame body 501 from behind, and a liquid crystal display device 504 is also attached to the front frame body 501 and behind the reel device 503. A main control device 505 is attached to the side of the reel device 503, and a sub control device 506 is attached above the reel device 503.

  In the game board block 6, the entire panel surface of the liquid crystal panel 581 can be viewed from the upper display window 513 of the front frame 501. A part of each of the reels 541 to 543 of the reel device 503 can be seen from the lower display window 514 of the front frame body 501. At this time, out of many symbols (21 in this embodiment) attached to the outer circumference of each of the reels 541 to 543, three symbols for each reel can be visually recognized through the lower display window 514. Yes.

(Description of payout block 7)
Next, the payout block 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the dispensing block 7, and FIG. 16 is a rear view of the dispensing block 7.

  The payout block 7 is configured by integrating a back cover member 601 integrally formed of a synthetic resin material and a payout mechanism 602 for paying out game balls. The back cover member 601 includes a substantially flat base portion 603 and a protective cover portion 604 that protrudes rearward (backward of the gaming machine 1) and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 604 has a shape in which the left and right and upper and lower surfaces and the rear surface are closed, and accommodates at least the rear side configuration of the game board block 6 (main control device 505, reel device 503, and sub-control device 506). Have a sufficient size. Note that a large number of ventilation holes are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 604 as shown in FIGS.

  The payout mechanism 602 is attached to the base portion 603 of the back cover member 601 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 604. That is, a tank 605 that opens upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back cover member 601, and game balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 605. Below the tank 605, for example, a tank rail 606 that has two rows (two rows) of ball passages in the horizontal direction and that is gently inclined toward the downstream side is connected. The tank rail 606 extends in the vertical direction downstream of the tank rail 606. Case rail 607 is connected.

  The payout device 608 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 607, and the payout solenoid 609 is driven by a control signal from the payout control device 157 provided in the tray block 10 so that a required number of game balls are paid out as appropriate. The game balls paid out from the payout device 608 are supplied to the upper plate 151 through a payout passage (not shown) or the like. Although illustration is omitted, a tank ball absence sensor for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball supplied from the tank 605 or the tank rail 606 is provided upstream of the case rail 607. Also, the payout device 608 is provided with a payout solenoid 609 for paying out game balls and a payout count switch for counting the number of game balls to be paid out.

  The payout mechanism 602 is provided with a payout relay board 611 that relays a payout command signal from the payout control device 157 to the payout device 608. In addition, the payout mechanism 602 is provided with a power switch board (not shown) for taking in the main power from the outside.

  Both the tank and the passage members in the dispensing mechanism 602 are formed of a conductive synthetic resin material such as a conductive polycarbonate resin, and are grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the back cover member 601 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 621a and 621b at the right end when viewed from the back side. The support shafts 621 a and 621 b constitute support means for rotatably supporting the payout block 7 on the door block 4. The support shafts 621 a and 621 b are provided on the door block 4. , 111 are inserted into shaft holes (see FIG. 10 etc.) of the bearing portions 110a, 111b. The bearing portions 110a and 111b on the door block 4 side and the support shafts 621a and 621b on the payout block 7 side correspond to “support means M3 and M4 for the payout block 7” shown in FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the rear view of the payout block 7, an attachment for fixing the game main block 5 in a state of being attached to the door block 4 at the upper right corner and the lower center (not shown). Fixing means (lock member 627) are provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, in a state where the gaming machine main body 3 is opened with respect to the outer frame 2, by releasing both the lock members 627, the door block 4 can be fixed to the bracket 137. Since it is released and the lock of the game main block 5 to the door block 4 by the lock member 627 can be released, by inserting an operation key into the locking device 120 and rotating it counterclockwise as described later, The game main block 5 can be in a single-open state with respect to the door block 4. That is, the lock member 627 is released in advance, and the operation key is rotated clockwise to release the lock of the game main block 5 on the door block 4 by the locking device 120, whereby the game main block 5 is moved to the door block 4. In contrast, it can be in a single-open state.

  In this single-open state, by raising the game main block 5 in the height direction, the shaft support to the bearing portions 110b and 111a of the door block 4 of the support shafts 534a and 534b of the game board block 6 is released, and The support of the support shafts 621a and 621b of the back cover member 601 to the bearing portions 110a and 111b of the door block 4 is released so that the game main block 5 can be removed from the door block 4.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, mounting and fixing means (locking) for fixing the payout block 7 in a state in which the payout block 7 is mounted on the game board block 6 at the upper left corner and the lower left corner in the rear view of the game board block 6. Each member 625) is provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 4, in a state where the game main block 5 is opened to the door block 4, the lock member 625 is released to release the fixation of the payout block 7 with the bar 626. The payout block 7 can be in a single-open state with respect to the game board block 6.

  In this one-side open state, by raising the dispensing block 7 in the height direction, the shaft support of the support shafts 621a and 621b of the back cover member 601 to the bearing portions 110a and 111b of the door block 4 is released, and the dispensing block 7 Can be removed from the game board block 6. Further, the payout block 7 is closed with respect to the game board block 6 and locked by the lock member 625, that is, the lock member 625 is locked to the metal fitting 626, so that the payout block 7 is attached to the game board block 6. It can be fixed in the state.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the game machine 1 of a present Example is demonstrated.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes an outer frame 2, and a door block 4 that is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2 on the front side of the outer frame 2. The game main block 5 is provided on the back side of the door block 4 and supported to be openable and closable with respect to the door block 4.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the game board block 6 constituting the game main block 5 has reels 541 to 543 on which a plurality of symbols (for example, various symbols for notifying the player of the presence / absence of a big hit) are displayed. A reel device 503 that rotates and stops (see FIG. 14) and a liquid crystal display device 504 that displays a game display effect in conjunction with the rotation of the reels 541 to 543 and the like are attached and shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 504 and the reels 541 to 543 of the reel device 503 are visible from the front side, and as shown in FIG. At least a predetermined portion around the liquid crystal display device 504 is provided with an extended edge 630 extending toward the back side.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the front frame body 501 of the game board block 6 in the first embodiment is an extension extending toward the back side at almost all the peripheral portions in the back view. A leading edge 630 is provided. As shown in FIG. 14, the extended edge 630 includes a first extended edge 631 close to the front surface side of the front frame body 501, and one step from the first extended edge 631 toward the back surface side of the front frame body 501. It has a two-stage structure having an ascending rising step extending edge 633.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the door block 4 includes a rib 655 that covers the extended edge 630 of the game board block 6 with the game board block 6 closed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the door block 4 includes a viewing window 21 through which the reels 541 to 543 (see FIG. 14) in the reel device 503 can be seen, and fixed information (for example, name, A sub-panel unit 50 that displays a character or at least one of game descriptions) is provided at a location other than the viewing window 21 (specifically, a location below the viewing window 21).

  Here, the structure of the sub-panel part 50 is demonstrated using FIGS.

  FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a state in which the sheet body 660 and the like on the front side of the game board block 6 are disassembled. FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the game board block 6 with the display panel 663 of the sub-panel unit 50 removed, as viewed from the front upper right side. FIG. 19 is an enlarged perspective view of the right side portion of the sub-panel unit 50 in FIG. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the game board block 6 with the display panel 663 of the sub-panel unit 50 removed, as viewed from the front left upper side. FIG. 21 is an enlarged perspective view of the right side portion of the sub-panel unit 50 in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the sub-panel unit 50 includes a horizontally-long rectangular transparent plate 661. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the main game block 5 is closed on the back side of the door block 4, a display panel 663 (to be described later) of the game board block 6 is opposed to the back of the transparent plate 661. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, the sub-panel unit 50 includes a display panel 663 on which fixed information related to a game (for example, at least one of a name, a character, or a game description) is displayed. The display panel 663 may display at least one of a name, a character, and a game description.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, the sub-panel unit 50 fixes the rod-shaped cold cathode tube 670 that irradiates light toward the display panel 663 and the cold cathode tube 670 to the back side of the display panel 663. The fixed member 680 and an in-tube electrode portion (not shown) in the cold cathode tube 670 are disposed between the first end 671 and the display panel 663, which are one of the two ends. And a display substrate 695 having a display portion 693 including four light emitting diodes 691 and four seven-segment displays 692.

  Further, for example, AC 1000 volts [V] having a lighting frequency of 30 to 50 [kHz] is applied to an in-tube electrode portion (not shown) in the cold cathode tube 670 through a cable 674 (see FIG. 22). .

  These 7-segment displays 692 are a game number display section for displaying the number of acquired balls when a small role is established, and a game for displaying, for example, the number of remaining games in a special game state such as a big bonus or a regular bonus. This corresponds to the number display section. These acquired ball number display section and game number display section are constituted by a 7-segment display 692, but it is naturally possible to substitute them by a liquid crystal display or the like.

  Further, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 17, the display panel 663 displays a game information display area 697 in which predetermined game information is displayed by display on the display unit 693 of the display substrate 695, corresponding to the display substrate 695. We prepare for place to do.

  Here, the configuration of the fixing member 680, the cold cathode tube 670, and the like will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the game board block 6 with the display board 695 of the sub-panel unit 50 of FIG. 18 removed from the front upper right side. FIG. 23 is an enlarged perspective view of the right side portion of the sub-panel unit 50 in FIG. FIG. 24 is a perspective view of the game board block 6 with the display board 695 of the sub-panel unit 50 of FIG. 20 removed from the front left upper side. FIG. 25 is an enlarged perspective view of the right side portion of the sub-panel unit 50 in FIG. FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the game board block 6 with the cold cathode tube 670 removed from the sub-panel unit 50 of FIG. 22 as viewed from the front upper right side. FIG. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of the right side portion of the sub-panel unit 50 in FIG. FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the game board block 6 with the cold cathode tube 670 removed from the sub-panel portion 50 of FIG. FIG. 29 is an enlarged perspective view of the right side portion of the sub-panel unit 50 in FIG. FIG. 30A is a vertical cross-sectional view of the right side of the sub-panel unit 50 when viewed from the front side in a vertical cross-section along the longitudinal direction of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670, and FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view when 50 is cut in the front vertical direction and viewed from the right side. FIG. 31A is an enlarged perspective view of the left portion of the sub-panel unit 50 with the display panel 663 removed and before the cold cathode tube 670 is attached, and FIG. 31B is a cold cathode tube 670. It is an expansion perspective view of the left part of the sub panel part 50 in the state which attached.

  Moreover, the fixing member 680 includes a cover portion 681 that covers the location of the first end portion 671 of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 as shown in FIGS. 22 to 26.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 to 30, the cover portion 681 is a cylindrical member 682 into which the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is inserted.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the cylindrical member 682 includes an insertion port 682a into which one end of the cold cathode tube 670 is inserted, as shown in FIG. 30 (a). In addition, a closed portion 682b is provided with the other side closed. That is, the cylindrical member 682 has a bottomed cylindrical shape.

  The first end 671 and the cylindrical member 682 inserted into the cylindrical member 682 in the cold cathode tube 670 are the cold inserted into the cylindrical member 682 as shown in FIGS. 26 to 29 and FIG. The cathode tube 670 is provided with a fitting portion 683 that prevents the cathode tube 670 from rotating about its longitudinal direction.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30B, the fitting portion 683 includes a first flat portion 673 formed at a predetermined position on the outer periphery of the first end portion 671 of the cold cathode tube 670, and a tubular member. And a second flat surface portion 684 corresponding to the first flat surface portion 673 formed at a predetermined location on the inner periphery of 682, with the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 inserted into the tubular member 682. The cold cathode tube 670 is prevented from rotating by the contact between the first flat portion 673 and the second flat portion 684.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 (b), the cylindrical member 682 has a first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 at the back surface, which is a position away from the display panel 663 inside. Is further provided with a restricting portion 685 for restricting movement in the back direction.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 30B, the cylindrical member 682 includes a laying space portion 686 in which a cable 674 connected to the in-tube electrode portion in the first end portion 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is laid. Are formed in the tubular member 682 in the back direction with respect to the restricting portion 685.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 26, the fixing member 680 is a second end portion that is an end portion on the opposite side to the first end portion 671 inserted into the tubular member 682 out of both ends of the cold cathode tube 670. A holding portion 687 for holding 672 is provided.

  The holding portion 687 has a pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 that protrude toward the display panel 663 and are disposed at a predetermined interval, and the cold cathode tube 670 is interposed between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688. The second end 672 is inserted and held from the display panel 663 side.

  In this embodiment, the second end 672 of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 includes a pair of third flat portions 675 and 675 formed on both sides on the outer periphery as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 31A, the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 are provided with fourth plane portions 689 and 689 corresponding to the pair of third plane portions 675 and 675 on the surfaces facing each other. Yes. As shown in FIG. 31 (b), the pair of third flat portions 675 and 675 of the second end 672 are opposed to and abut on the fourth flat portions 689 and 689 of the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688, respectively. Thus, the second end portion 672 is held between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688.

  The first end 671 and the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 are insulating parts such as rubber bases fixed to both ends of the cold cathode fluorescent tube.

  The outer frame 2 described above corresponds to the main body member of the present invention, the door block 4 described above corresponds to the door member of the present invention, and the reel device 503 described above corresponds to the rotating reel device of the present invention. The sub-panel portion 50 corresponds to the information display means and display panel portion of the present invention, the fixing member 680 described above corresponds to the fixing means of the present invention, and the display substrate 695 described above corresponds to the display control substrate of the present invention. The above-described fitting portion 683 corresponds to the fitting means of the present invention.

  Here, a procedure for attaching the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 to the fixing member 680 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the cold cathode tube 670 is brought close to the sub-panel portion 50 of the game board block 6 in a substantially horizontal posture. First, the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 is shown in FIG. As described above, the holding portion 687 of the fixing member 680, that is, the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 is pushed (held). That is, the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 is in a one-side mounted state.

  Subsequently, the first end portion 671 of the cold-cathode tube 670 in the single-attached state is slid rightward in a front view so as to be inserted into the cylindrical member 682 of the fixing member 680, and is shown in FIGS. Thus, the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is inserted into the cylindrical member 682.

  In a state where the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is inserted into the cylindrical member 682 as shown in FIG. 30, the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 is a pair of pairs as shown in FIG. The holding pieces 688 and 688 remain held.

  In this way, the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 is fixed to the back side of the display panel 663. That is, the first end 671 is inserted into the cylindrical member 682 from the one-piece mounting state in which the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 is pushed between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 of the fixing member 680. The cold cathode tube 670 is attached so as to slide. Moreover, what is necessary is just to perform the reverse procedure when removing.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the game machine 1 of a present Example is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the sub-panel unit 50 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 includes a holder unit 700 in which the display panel 663 is slid from the insertion slot 701 at the end, and the cold cathode tube 670 is accommodated therein. 25, a restriction member 710 provided in the holder 700 for restricting movement of the inserted display panel 663 in the extraction direction, and release for releasing the restriction of the restriction member 710 by an operation by the operator. An operation member 720.

  In order to guide the display panel 663 from both the upper and lower portions of the insertion slot 701 to the holder 700 in the width direction, the holder 700 has grooves through which the upper and lower portions of the display panel 663 pass. Is formed.

  Here, the configuration of the restriction member 710 and the release operation member 720 of the sub-panel unit 50 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 32 is a right side view of the sub-panel unit 50 in the game board block 6, where (a) shows a state where the release operation unit 721 is not pressed, and (b) the release operation unit 721 is pressed. FIG. FIG. 33A is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 32A, and FIG. 33B is a cross-sectional view of FIG. FIGS. 34A to 34C are diagrams showing a state where the release operation unit 721 is pressed and the display panel 663 is slid and removed. 35 (a) to 35 (c), a part of the holder 700 in FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (c) is deleted in order to make the positional relationship between the display panel 663 and the stopper member 711 of the regulating member 710 easier to understand. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 and 32, the release operation member 720 does not allow a manual operation to be inserted into the loading / unloading area of the display panel 663 when the display panel 663 is slidably attached to or removed from the holder 700. It is provided at a predetermined location (a location below the display panel 663 in this embodiment).

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 32, the release operation member 720 includes a release operation unit 721 that receives an operation by an operator, and the release operation unit 721 is connected to the holder unit 700 of the display panel 663. It is provided at a lower position than the display panel 663 in the holder portion 700 so as not to allow human hands to enter the loading / unloading region of the display panel 663 when the slide is mounted or removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 35, the release operation member 720 has a base end portion disposed at a place other than the insertion port 701 in the holder unit 700 when the insertion port 701 of the holder unit 700 is viewed in the insertion direction. A rod-shaped member 723 that extends from the base end portion in a direction that does not extend to the insertion port 701 (eg, the hanging direction in the first embodiment), and the operator's hand is inserted into the insertion port 701 on the distal end side of the rod-shaped member 723. A release operation unit 721 disposed at a lower position than the display panel 663, which is a non-appearing position.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 (a) and 33 (a), the restricting member 710 extends from a position between the proximal end and the distal end of the rod-like member 723, and the distal end of the restricting member 710 is applied to the insertion port 701. 711. As shown in FIGS. 32 (b) and 33 (b), the release operation member 720 has a rod-like member 723 that is displaced to a position where the distal end side of the stop member 711 does not reach the insertion port 701 by the operation of the release operation portion 721. Elastically deforms.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, in a state where the insertion port 701 of the holder unit 700 is viewed in the insertion direction, a surface facing the operator in the holder unit 700 is a front side, When the opposite side is the back surface, the rod-like member 723 has a base end portion disposed at an upper portion on the back side other than the insertion port 701 and does not extend from the base end portion to the insertion port 701 (in Example 1). For example, the release operation unit 721 is disposed below the insertion port 701 at a place where the operator's hand does not touch the insertion port 701, and the stop member 711 has a distal end side at the insertion port 701. As shown in FIGS. 32B and 33B, the release operation unit 721 is displaced to a position where the distal end side does not reach the insertion port 701 as shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the display panel 663 has a horizontally long plate shape (a horizontally long rectangular shape) when viewed from the front, and a thin plate material as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the stop member 711 of the regulating member 710 has a circular arc shape on the tip side.

  As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the rod-shaped member 723 has the stopper member 711 separated from the insertion port 701 when the release operation unit 721 is pressed in a state where the insertion port 701 of the holder 700 is viewed in the insertion direction. A bending portion 725 that bends in the direction is provided. The bending portion 725 has an arc shape in a state where the insertion port 701 of the holder 700 is viewed in the insertion direction. In addition to the circular arc shape, the bent portion 725 may have various shapes such as a V shape and a U-shaped uneven shape.

  The above-described holder portion 700 corresponds to the mounted body of the present invention, the above-described restriction member 710 corresponds to the restriction means of the present invention, the above-described release operation member 720 corresponds to the release operation means of the present invention, The release operation unit 721 described above corresponds to the operation unit of the present invention.

  Here, how the display panel 663 is removed will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 32A, 33A, 34A, and 35A, the display panel 663 is a regulating member when slidably mounted in the insertion port 701 of the holder unit 700. A stop member 711 on the distal end side of 710 is attached to the insertion port 701, and the display panel 663 is fixed so as not to be detached from the holder portion 700.

  As shown in FIGS. 32B, 33B, 34B, and 35B, when the operator pushes the release operation portion 721 toward the back side, the bending portion 725 is bent. The rod-shaped member 723 is elastically deformed so that the distal end side of the rod-shaped member 723, that is, the distal end side of the stopper member 711 is displaced to a position that does not reach the insertion port 701.

  For example, with the right hand, the operator slides and removes the display panel 663 as shown in FIGS. 34C and 35C while maintaining the state where the operator presses the release operation unit 721 with the left hand, for example.

  As described above, since the operator's hand pressing the release operation unit 721 is not positioned on the slide removal area of the display panel 663, that is, on the operation axis that is the slide removal direction of the display panel 663, the display panel 663 is smoothly moved. Removed.

  In the above, the removal of the display panel 663 has been described. However, when the display panel 663 is slid, the release operation unit 721 is pushed toward the back side so that the distal end side of the stopper member 711 does not reach the insertion port 701. When the display panel 663 is slide-mounted from the insertion port 701 and the pressing of the release operation unit 721 is stopped after the mounting, the slide mounting is completed.

  Next, the structure of the further characteristic part of the game machine 1 of a present Example is demonstrated using FIGS. 36-42.

  FIG. 36 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which the liquid crystal display device 504 is attached to the back side of the game board block 6. FIG. 37 is a front perspective view showing a state in which the liquid crystal display device 504 is attached to the back side of the front frame body 501. FIG. 38A is a front perspective view showing the upper half of the front frame body 501 with the operation lever 641 in the release position, and FIG. 38B is the upper half of the front frame body 501 with the operation lever 641 in the fixed position. FIG. FIG. 39 is a front perspective view showing the upper half of the front frame body 501 when the operation lever 641 is moved from the fixed position to the release position. 40 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the operation lever 641 of the front frame 501. FIG. FIG. 41 is a cross-sectional view of the liquid crystal display device 504 portion in the game main block 5 in a closed state with respect to the door block 4. FIG. 42 is a cross-sectional view of the liquid crystal display device 504 portion in a state where the liquid crystal display device 504 is fixed to the back side of the front frame 501 of the game board block 6.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 36, the game board block 6 has reels 541 to 543 on which various symbols for informing the player of the presence or absence of a big hit are displayed in order from the bottom on the back side (back side). A reel device 503 that rotates and stops, and a liquid crystal display device 504 that displays a game display effect in conjunction with the rotation of the reels 541 to 543, and the front side thereof as shown in FIG. From FIG. 36, the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 504 and the reels 541 to 543 of the reel device 503 are visible, and as shown in FIGS. A predetermined portion around the device 504 is provided with an extended edge 630 extending toward the back side.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 36, the front frame body 501 of the game board block 6 in the first embodiment extends to almost all the peripheral portions in the rear view and toward the back side. An extended edge 630 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 36, 37, 41, and 42, the liquid crystal display device 504 is an operation that is operated by the operator in a state where the liquid crystal display device 504 is positioned at the attachment position of the front frame body 501 of the game board block 6. A fixing member 645 for fixing the front frame 501 by sliding the lever 641 from the release position (the state shown in FIG. 38A) to the fixed position (the state shown in FIG. 38B) is provided.

  Specifically, the fixing member 645 includes an operation lever 641 that is slid by the operator from the release position (the state shown in FIG. 38A) to the fixed position (the state shown in FIG. 38B), and the front surface. It is composed of an insertion receiving portion 643 provided at an upper portion on the back side of the frame body 501 with an interval in the lateral width direction and with the opening directed toward each other.

  As shown in FIGS. 36, 41, and 42, the front frame body 501 includes a bottom receiving portion 647 that receives the bottom surface of the liquid crystal display device 504 at a predetermined position of the attachment position where the liquid crystal display device 504 is attached.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, the bottom receiving portion 647 has an inclined surface such that the liquid crystal display device 504 leans toward the front frame body 501 in a state where the liquid crystal display device 504 is placed. .

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 36, 37, 41, and 42, the liquid crystal display device 504 includes an insertion protrusion 649 at the bottom. As shown in FIGS. 36, 37, 41, and 42, the bottom receiving portion 647 of the front frame body 501 includes an insertion hole 651 into which the insertion protrusion 649 of the liquid crystal display device 504 is inserted.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, the front frame body 501 is located at the corresponding extended edge 630 of the operation lever 641 in a state where the liquid crystal display device 504 is positioned at the attachment position of the front frame body 501. In addition, an opening 653 for operating the operation lever 641 is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 42, the door block 4 includes a rib 655 that covers the opening 653 of the game board block 6 in a state where the game board block 6 is closed.

  As shown in FIGS. 36 to 42, the extended edge 630 of the front frame body 501 includes a first extended edge 631 close to the front side of the front frame body 501, and the front frame body 501 from the first extended edge 631. It has a two-stage structure having an ascending step extending edge 633 that rises one step toward the back surface side.

  As shown in FIGS. 37 to 42, the opening 653 is in a state where the liquid crystal display device 504 is positioned at a predetermined position of the first extending edge 631, that is, the attachment position of the front frame 501 as shown in FIG. Are provided at corresponding positions of the operation lever 641.

  As shown in FIG. 41, the door block 4 has a two-stage extending edge 630 (consisting of a first extending edge 631 and an ascending step extending edge 633) on the game board block 6 side. A step inner peripheral portion 657 is provided.

  The liquid crystal display device 504 described above corresponds to the image display device of the present invention, the fixing member 645 described above corresponds to the fixing means of the present invention, and the rib 655 described above corresponds to the covering portion of the present invention.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-panel unit 50 includes the holder unit 700 on which the display panel 663 on which the fixed information related to the game is displayed is slid from the insertion slot 701 at the end, and this The holder 700 includes a restriction member 710 that restricts movement of the inserted display panel 663 in the extraction direction, and a release operation member 720 that releases the restriction of the restriction member 710 by an operation by an operator. The operation member 720 is provided at a predetermined position in the holder portion 700 where the manual operation is not allowed to enter the loading / unloading region of the display panel 663 when the display panel 663 is slidably attached to or removed from the holder portion 700. By simply operating the release operation member 720, the restriction of the restriction member 710 can be released. The panel 663 can be slidably attached to or detached from the holder unit 700, and it is not necessary to attach or remove screws or the like to attach or remove the display panel 663. It is excellent in workability when maintaining the inside).

  In addition, the release operation member 720 is provided at a predetermined position in the holder unit 700 that does not allow a human hand to enter the loading / unloading region of the display panel 663 when the display panel 663 is slidably attached to or removed from the holder unit 700. Therefore, when the display panel 663 is slidably attached to or removed from the holder portion 700, the operator's hand operating the release operation member 720 does not enter (displace) the display panel's unloading area, and the person's hand is displayed. It does not interfere with the loading / unloading of the panel 663 and is excellent in the slide loading / unloading workability to the holder portion 700 of the display panel 663.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve workability when maintaining the sub-panel unit 50.

  The release operation member 720 includes a release operation unit 721 that receives an operation by an operator. Since the release operation unit 721 is provided at a predetermined position on the holder unit 700 where the display panel 663 does not require manual operation in the mounting / removal area of the display panel 663 when the display panel 663 is slid to or removed from the holder unit 700, When the panel 663 is slidably attached to or removed from the holder portion 700, the operator's hand operating the release operation portion 721 of the release operation member 720 does not enter the loading / unloading area of the display panel 663, and this human hand does not enter the display panel 663. The display panel 663 is excellent in slide loading / unloading workability to the holder portion 700.

  In addition, the release operation member 720 has a base end portion disposed at a position other than the insertion port 701 in the holder portion 700 in a state in which the insertion port 701 of the holder portion 700 is viewed in the insertion direction. A rod-shaped member 723 extending in a direction not to be inserted into the insertion port 701, and a release operation unit 721 disposed on the distal end side of the rod-shaped member 723 and at a position where the operator's hand is not applied to the insertion port 701. The member 710 includes a stop member 711 that extends from a position between the base end portion and the distal end portion of the rod-like member 723 and has a distal end side that covers the insertion port 701. The release operation member 720 is operated by operating the release operation portion 721. Since the rod-shaped member 723 is elastically deformed so that the distal end side of the stop member 711 is displaced to a position not covering the insertion port 701, the display panel 663 slides to the holder portion 700. When attaching or removing, the operator's hand operating the release operation unit 721 of the release operation member 720 does not enter the removal area of the display panel 663, and this person's hand interferes with the removal / removal of the display panel 663. The slide panel is excellent in work for loading and unloading the display panel 663 on the holder 700.

  Further, when the insertion port 701 of the holder unit 700 is viewed in the insertion direction and the surface facing the operator in the holder unit 700 is the front surface side and the opposite side to the front surface side is the back surface, the rod-like member 723. Is provided with a base end portion at an upper portion other than the insertion port 701 and extending from the base end in a direction that does not reach the insertion port 701. The release operation unit 721 has an operator's hand inserted in the insertion port. The stopper member 711 is disposed below the insertion port 701 at a portion not in contact with the position 701, and the stopper member 711 is positioned so that the distal end side thereof covers the insertion port 701. Therefore, the operator operates the release operation portion 721 of the release operation member 720 when the slide panel is attached to or removed from the holder portion 700 of the display panel 663. Hands not enter the instrumentation 抜領 area of the display panel 663, the manpower without such disturbing the So抜 display panel 663 has excellent sliding instrumentation Nukesaku industry of the holder portion 700 of the display panel 663. Further, since the rod-shaped member 723 is located on the back side of the holder portion 700, there is no hindrance.

  Further, the display panel 663 has a horizontally long plate shape when viewed from the front, and the release operation unit 721 is located at a position where an operator's hand operating the release operation unit 721 of the release operation member 720 enters the loading / unloading region of the display panel 663. When the display panel 663 having a horizontally long plate is slid on and removed from the holder 700, the hand operating the release operation unit 721 is released so as not to hit the display panel 663. Although it was difficult to operate because it had to be an unreasonable posture, the release operation unit 721 is placed at a position where an operator's hand operating the release operation unit 721 of the release operation member 720 does not enter the loading / unloading area of the display panel 663. Therefore, when the horizontally long display panel 663 is slidably attached to or removed from the holder 700, the hand operating the release operation unit 721 may be in the way. In prayer, can manipulate the release operation unit 721 in a comfortable position, it is excellent in operability.

  Further, since the stopper member 711 has an arc shape on the tip side, even if the tip of the stopper member 711 touches the surface of the display panel 663 when the display panel 663 is slid or mounted, Scratching the surface of the display panel 663 is reduced, and the safety is further improved.

  Further, the rod-shaped member 723 has a bending portion 725 that bends the stop member 711 in a direction away from the insertion port 701 when the release operation unit 721 is pressed in a state where the insertion port 701 of the holder unit 700 is viewed in the insertion direction. Since the bending portion 725 is bent by simply pressing the rod-like member 723 weakly, the distal end side of the rod-like member 723 (more precisely, the stop member 711) can be separated from the insertion port 701, and the rod-like member 723 is necessary. The pressing deformation of the rod-like member 723 can be suitably realized without pressing strongly as described above. Further, the pressing force of the rod-shaped member 723 can be absorbed by letting the distal end side of the rod-shaped member 723 escape in the direction of the force by the deformation of the bending portion 725, and the destruction of the rod-shaped member 723 can also be reduced.

  In addition, the outer frame 2, the door block 4 supported to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2 on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a plurality of symbols (for example, various types for notifying the player of the presence or absence of the big hit And the reel device 503 for rotating / stopping the reels 541 to 543 on which the symbols are displayed, the door block 4 is provided with a viewing window 21 through which the reels 541 to 543 in the reel device 503 can be visually recognized, and A sub-panel unit 50 that displays fixed information related to a game (for example, at least one of a name, a character, or a game description) is provided in a place other than the viewing window 21, and the sub-panel unit 50 includes fixed information related to a game (for example, a name, a character, etc. Or a display panel 663 displaying at least one of the game descriptions), a rod-like cold cathode tube 670 for irradiating light toward the display panel 663, A fixing member 680 for fixing the polar tube 670 to the back side of the display panel 663 and a first end 671 (display substrate) which is one end of both ends where the in-tube electrode portion of the cold cathode tube 670 exists. A display substrate 695 having a display portion 693, which is disposed between the display panel 663 and the display panel 663. The display panel 663 displays the display substrate 695 on the display portion 693. A game information display area 697 in which predetermined game information is displayed is provided at a corresponding location on the display substrate 695, and the fixing member 680 includes a cover portion 681 that covers the location of the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670. ing.

  Therefore, the game information display area 697 in which predetermined game information is displayed by the display on the display unit 693 of the display substrate 695 is moved toward the display panel 663 of the sub-panel unit 50, so that the player always watches. It is possible to arrange a display device such as a larger liquid crystal display device in the area, to further improve the fun of the game, and to improve the fun of the game in the gaze area of the door block 4 (front door) Can be used effectively.

  Further, the fixing member 680 fixes the cold cathode tube 670 to the back side of the display panel 663, and the cover portion 681 of the fixing member 680 is a first end portion closer to the display substrate 695 in the cold cathode tube 670. Since the position of the first end 671 is covered, the distance between the first end 671 of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 and the game information display device (for example, the display substrate 695) can be taken, that is, the spatial distance between the two. Instead of creeping distance, the first end 671 of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 reduces the adverse effect of the game information display device (for example, the display substrate 695) (for example, the adverse effect of high voltage, static electricity, etc.). it can. Further, a high voltage is applied to each electrode sealed inside the both ends of the cold cathode tube 670, more precisely, both ends of the glass tube via a cable 674 connected to the electrode. However, since the first end portion 671 in which the high voltage application electrode in the cold cathode tube 670 is embedded is covered with the cover portion 681 of the fixing means, the first end portion 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 becomes the game information display device. Contact can be prevented.

  As a result, a gaze area on the door block 4 (front door) (for example, an area in which a viewing window, a liquid crystal display device, or the like is arranged, and a gaze area by the player) is effectively used for improving the fun of the game. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce adverse effects on a game information display device (for example, the display substrate 695).

  In addition, the location of the first end 671 that is the end closer to the display substrate 695 in the cold cathode tube 670 is in a state of being inserted into the cylindrical member 682 as the cover 681. The first end 671 of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 inserted into the cylindrical member 682 does not come off directly in front of the display substrate 695 due to external factors such as vibration or something caught. The cold cathode tube 670 can be fixed more safely with the fixing member 680.

  Further, the cylindrical member 682 includes an insertion port 682a into which one end of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 is inserted, and a closed portion 682b which closes the other side. The first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 inserted from the insertion port 682a of the cylindrical member 682 is stopped by the closed portion 682b of the cylindrical member 682, and the cold cathode tube 670 protrudes from the other side of the cylindrical member 682. There will be no falling out. Moreover, since the other end side of the cylindrical member 682 is a closed portion 682b, the distance between the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 and the game information display device (for example, the display substrate 695) can be taken, That is, a creepage distance can be taken instead of a spatial distance between the two, and the first end 671 of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 adversely affects the game information display device (for example, the display substrate 695) (for example, due to high voltage or static electricity). Adverse effects) can be reduced.

  Further, the first end 671 and the cylindrical member 682 inserted into the cylindrical member 682 of the cold cathode tube 670 are rotated with the cold cathode tube 670 inserted into the cylindrical member 682 as the center of the longitudinal direction. Since the fitting portion 683 that suppresses this is provided, the cold cathode tube 670 inserted into the cylindrical member 682 can be prevented from rotating about its longitudinal direction as an axis, and is connected to the cold cathode tube 670. The position of the cable 674 in the cylindrical member 682 can be reduced from being changed by the rotation of the cold cathode tube 670, and the rotation of the cold cathode tube 670 places an unreasonable load on the cable 674 of the cold cathode tube 670. Can be reduced.

  Further, the fitting portion 683 has a first flat portion 673 formed at a predetermined position on the outer periphery of the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 and a first portion formed at a predetermined position on the inner periphery of the cylindrical member 682. A second flat surface portion 684 corresponding to the first flat surface portion 673, and the first flat surface portion 673, the second flat surface portion 684, and the first end portion 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 are inserted into the cylindrical member 682. Therefore, the rotation of the cold cathode tube 670 can be preferably suppressed.

  Further, the cylindrical member 682 restricts the first end 671 of the cold cathode fluorescent lamp 670 from moving further in the back direction from the back surface portion to the back surface portion that is a portion away from the display panel 663 inside. The tubular member 682 further includes a restricting portion 685, and the tubular member 682 includes a laying space portion 686 in which the cable 674 connected to the in-tube electrode portion in the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is laid. Since the first end 671 inserted into the cylindrical member 682 is restricted from moving further in the back direction by the restricting portion 685 because it is formed in the back direction from the restricting portion 685 inside the 682. Moreover, since the laying space portion 686 secures a laying space for the cable 674 at the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670, the cold cathode tube 670 moves toward the back surface to move the first end. In the inner circumference and the 671 and the cylindrical member 682 to not be as cable 674 is sandwiched, it is possible to makes it reliable laying position of the cable 674.

  The fixing member 680 has a holding portion 687 that holds a second end portion 672 that is an end portion on the opposite side to the first end portion 671 inserted into the cylindrical member 682 among both ends of the cold cathode tube 670. The holding portion 687 has a pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 that protrude toward the display panel 663 and are disposed at a predetermined interval, and a cold cathode tube is interposed between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688. Since the second end 672 of the 670 is inserted and held from the display panel 663 side, first, the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 is attached to the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 of the fixing member 680. The cold cathode tube 670 is placed in a single attachment state by being pushed in between, and the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 in the single attachment state is slid so as to be inserted into the cylindrical member 682 of the fixing member 680. Cold cathode tube 67 It can be fixed to the back side of the display panel 663. That is, the first end 671 is inserted into the cylindrical member 682 from the one-piece mounting state in which the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 is pushed between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 of the fixing member 680. The cold-cathode tube 670 can be attached by sliding it, and can be attached / detached easily by removing it in the reverse order. Further, when removing the cold cathode tube 670, the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is extracted from the cylindrical member 682 and the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 is removed from the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688. Therefore, the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is not removed toward the display substrate 695, so that the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is in contact with the display substrate 695. The safety is also reduced.

  The second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 includes a pair of third flat portions 675 and 675 formed on both sides of the outer periphery, and the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 are arranged on the surfaces facing each other. A pair of third plane portions 675 and 675 and corresponding fourth plane portions 689 and 689 are provided, and a pair of third planes of the second end portion 672 is provided on both the fourth plane portions 689 and 689 of the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688. Since the second end portion 672 is held between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 in a state where the portions 675 and 675 face each other or abut each other, the second end of the cold cathode tube 670 The portion 672 can be surface-supported between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 and has excellent holding properties, and the second end portion 672 can also prevent the cold cathode tube 670 from rotating.

  Further, the game board block 6 has a liquid crystal display device 504 for displaying a game display effect attached to the back side thereof, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 504 is visible from the front side. In the peripheral portion, at least a predetermined portion around the liquid crystal display device 504 is provided with an extended edge 630 extending toward the back surface side, and the liquid crystal display device 504 is positioned at the mounting position of the game board block 6. In this state, a fixing member 645 is provided for fixing the game board block 6 by operating the operation lever 641 operated by the operator from the release position to the fixed position. The game board block 6 includes the liquid crystal display device 504. An opening 653 for operating the operation lever 641 is provided at a position at the corresponding extended edge 630 of the operation lever 641 in a state where the game board block 6 is mounted. For example, the door block 4 is provided with a rib 655 in the closed state of the game board block 6 covers the opening 653 of the game board block 6. Accordingly, an opening 653 for operating the operation lever 641 of the fixing member 645 for fixing the liquid crystal display device 504 is provided at a predetermined position of the extended edge 630 of the game board block 6, and the game board block 6 is connected to the door. In the state opened from the block 4, the operator can operate the operation lever 641 of the fixing member 645 through the opening 653 of the extended edge 630, and this liquid crystal display can be used even when the large liquid crystal display device 504 is mounted. The apparatus 504 can be easily attached and detached. Even if such an opening 653 is formed in the game board block 6, if the game board block 6 is closed to the door block 4, the rib 655 of the door block 4 extends the game board block 6. Since the opening portion 653 of the extended edge 630 is covered, the opening portion 653 of the extended edge 630 can be prevented from being exposed, and illegal acts that illegally use the opening portion 653 can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the liquid crystal display device 504 can be easily attached to and detached from the back position of the game board block 6 and fraud can be reduced.

  In addition, since the game board block 6 includes a bottom receiving portion 647 that receives the bottom surface of the liquid crystal display device 504 at a predetermined position of the attachment position where the liquid crystal display device 504 is attached, the liquid crystal display device 504 is attached to the game board block 6. The bottom receiving portion 647 can be kept in a state of being deposited, and the operation lever 641 may be operated in this state of being deposited, and it is not necessary for the installer to keep the liquid crystal display device 504 in a lifted state. The burden of mounting work can be reduced. Further, when removing the liquid crystal display device 504, it is only necessary to operate the operation lever 641 to the release position, and it is not necessary to lift the liquid crystal display device 504 so as not to drop. The burden can be reduced.

  Further, the bottom receiving portion 647 has an inclined surface such that the liquid crystal display device 504 leans toward the game board block 6 in a state where the liquid crystal display device 504 is placed. That is, by placing the liquid crystal display device 504 in the bottom receiving portion 647 of the game board block 6, the liquid crystal display device 504 is inclined to lean toward the game board block 6, and the liquid crystal display There is no need to support the device 504, and the operation lever 641 can be operated in a released state, and the mounting workability of the liquid crystal display device 504 is excellent. Further, even when the liquid crystal display device 504 is removed or the operation lever 641 is operated to the release position, the liquid crystal display device 504 is leaning toward the game board block 6 without falling, so the liquid crystal display device 504 Therefore, the operation lever 641 can be operated in a released state, and the detachability of the liquid crystal display device 504 is excellent.

  Further, since the insertion protrusion 649 at the bottom of the liquid crystal display device 504 is inserted into the insertion hole 651 of the bottom receiving portion 647 of the game board block 6, the bottom of the liquid crystal display device 504 is the bottom receiving portion of the game board block 6. It does not deviate from 647 and is excellent in safety.

  Further, the extended edge 630 of the front frame body 501 rises one step toward the first extended edge 631 close to the front surface side of the front frame body 501 and from the first extended edge 631 toward the back surface side of the front frame body 501. The opening 653 has a predetermined portion of the first extending edge 631 (ie, the liquid crystal display device 504 is attached to the front frame body 501 as shown in FIG. 23). The door block 4 is provided on the side of the game board block 6 on the side of the game board block 6 in the state where it is located at the mounting position. A first inner edge 631 is further accessed when the game board block 6 is closed to the door block 4. Can reduce fraud

  In addition, a locking device 120 that locks the door block 4 and the game board block 6 in a closed state is provided. The locking device 120 includes a key hole 125a into which a key is inserted, and the key inserted into the key hole 125a is a first key. The door block 4 is unlocked by being rotated in a direction (clockwise in the first embodiment), and the key inserted into the keyhole 125a is in a second direction different from the first direction (first embodiment). In this case, the game board block 6 is unlocked by being rotated in the counterclockwise direction). Therefore, the key must be inserted into the key hole 125a of the locking device 120 and not rotated in the second direction. Since the game board block 6 cannot be opened, unauthorized opening of the game board block 6 can be reduced. Further, when the game board block 6 is in the closed state, the opening 653 of the extended edge 630 of the game board block 6 is not exposed, and an illegal act of illegally using the opening 653 can be reduced.

  Further, the game board block 6 includes a main control device 505 that performs predetermined control relating to the game on the back side thereof, and the game board block 6 includes a back cover member 601 that covers the back side thereof. That is, if the back cover member 601 is not opened, the back side of the game board block 6 is not exposed, so that illegal acts on the back side of the back cover member 601 can be reduced. Further, the main control device 505 is also covered by the back cover member 601, and the main control device 505 is not exposed unless the back cover member 601 is opened. Can be reduced.

  In addition, the outer frame 2, a gaming machine main body 3 provided on the front side of the outer frame 2 and supported to be able to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2, and provided on the back side of the gaming machine main body 3. A gaming main block 5 supported to be openable and closable with respect to the gaming machine main body 3 and a locking device 120 for locking the gaming machine main body 3 and the gaming main block 5 in a closed state. And a keyhole 125a into which the operation key is inserted, and the operation key inserted into the keyhole 125a is rotated in the first direction (clockwise) to unlock the gaming machine main body 3, and the keyhole The operation key inserted in 125a is rotated in a second direction (counterclockwise direction) different from the first direction to unlock the game main block 5, An operation key inserted into the keyhole 125a of the locking device 120. There has been provided with a fixing mechanism 128 for fixing the operation key as being rotating operation in the clockwise direction becomes unrotatable in the counterclockwise reaches the its rotational position to a predetermined rotational position.

  Therefore, in the case of troubles inside the gaming machine or inspection (confirmation) inside the gaming machine, the person related to the game hall (hall member) inserts the operation key into the key hole 125a of the locking device 120 and operates it. The gaming machine main body 3 is unlocked by operating the key clockwise, and the inside of the gaming machine is inspected with the gaming machine main body 3 opened. In this case, the operation key is fixed at the clockwise rotation position by the fixing mechanism 128, and the operation key cannot be rotated counterclockwise. Even if the operation key is rotated counterclockwise so that the operation key is not rotated, the rotation operation cannot be performed, and the main game block 5 can be prevented from being unlocked illegally. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a problem in which an illegal act is performed by opening the game main block 5 unlocked by an unauthorized person without the knowledge of the game hall personnel.

  As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent an opening operation of the gaming main block 5 (other door member) in the opened state of the gaming machine main body 3 (one door member).

  Further, the keyhole 125a of the locking device 120 is provided on the front side of the gaming machine main body 3, and the unlocking mechanism that releases the rotation and fixing of the operation key by the fixing mechanism 128 is provided on the rear side of the gaming machine main body 3. 130 is provided, that is, on the side of the game machine main body 3 in the opened state where the game hall related person exists, the fixing release mechanism 130 for releasing the rotation and fixing of the operation key by the fixing mechanism 128 is provided. Therefore, even if another person (such as a fraudster) tries to operate the fixing release mechanism 130, the operation work is seen by the game hall personnel, and it is difficult to operate without knowing the game hall personnel. Can be.

  In addition, the gaming machine main body 3 includes a scissors member 123 that is locked to the outer frame 2, and the locking device 120 is configured so that the operation key inserted into the key hole 125 a is rotated in the clockwise direction. The member 123 is displaced to the open position where the locking to the outer frame 2 is released, and the gaming machine main body 3 is unlocked. The fixing mechanism 128 is in a state where the operation key is fixed at the rotation position. Since the member 123 is fixed at the open position, the game official can recognize that the operation key is in the fixed state by looking at the saddle member 123 fixed at the open position. In addition, when the gaming machine body 3 is closed, it can be noted that the fixing release mechanism 130 is operated.

  In addition, the fixing release mechanism 130 includes an automatic return mechanism 130a that automatically returns the operation key to a neutral position that can be inserted into and removed from the key hole 125a when the rotation fixing of the operation key by the fixing mechanism 128 is released. A game-related person can recognize that the rotation lock of the operation key is released by looking at the operation key returned to the neutral position.

  The gaming main block 5 can be unlocked and opened by rotating the operation key inserted in the key hole 125a counterclockwise in a state where the gaming machine main body 3 is unlocked and opened. The game main block 5 includes a main control device 505 responsible for controlling the player's interests, and a payout block 7 covering at least the main control device 505. The payout block 7 is unlocked from the game main block 5. Since the cover of the main controller 505 can be released in the opened state, an operation key is inserted into the keyhole 125a on the front side of the gaming machine main body 3 and the operation key is rotated clockwise. The game machine main body 3 is unlocked and released, and the operation key inserted in the keyhole 125a is then rotated counterclockwise to unlock and release the main game block 5, and then pay out. Block 7 If you do not release the cover of the main control device 505 by, can not access to the main control device 505, it takes time and effort to these operations, it is possible to deter fraud with respect to the main control unit 505.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the fixing mechanism 128 is similar to the base frame 121 with respect to a long (longitudinal) base frame 121 along the left end height direction in the rear view of the door block 4. The first (longitudinal) first interlocking rod 122 is configured to move up and down along the longitudinal direction, and is fixed at a position where the first interlocking rod 122 is moved upward with respect to the base frame 121. Since the configuration is such that the operation key is fixed at the rotating position, a rigid and strong fixing means can be realized.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as follows.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the rod-like member 723 has a base end portion disposed at an upper portion other than the insertion port 701 and does not reach the insertion port 701 from the base end portion. The release operation portion 721 is disposed below the insertion port 701 at a position where the operator's hand does not touch the insertion port 701. However, the rod-like member 723 is inserted into the insertion port. Other than 701, a base end portion is disposed at a lower portion on the back side and extends from the base end portion in a direction (directly upward direction) that does not reach the insertion port 701. The release operation portion 721 is inserted by an operator's hand It is good also as what was arrange | positioned above the insertion port 701 in the location which does not cover the port 701.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is formed into a cylindrical shape from the one-piece mounting state in which the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 is pushed between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 of the fixing member 680. The cold cathode tube 670 is attached so as to be slid so as to be inserted into the member 682, but the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is inserted into the cylindrical member 682 of the fixing member 680, and the first end 671 is placed in a slanting state inserted slightly into the tubular member 682 in a slanting direction, and the second end 672 of the cold cathode tube 670 is pushed between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 of the fixing member 680. A cold cathode tube 670 may be attached. In this case, the insertion port 682a of the cylindrical member 682 has a size that allows the first end 671 to be obliquely inserted into the cylindrical member 682.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), the pair of third flat portions 675 of the second end 672 and the fourth flat portions 689, 689 of the pair of holding pieces 688, 688. The second end portion 672 is held between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 in a state where the 675 are opposed to each other, and the pair of third planes are disposed on the fourth plane portions 689 and 689. The second end portion 672 may be held between the pair of holding pieces 688 and 688 in a state where the portions 675 and 675 are opposed to each other.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the fitting portions 683 are the first flat portions 673 formed at both sides of the outer periphery of the first end portion 671 of the cold cathode tube 670. And each second flat surface portion 684 corresponding to the first flat surface portion 673 formed at both side portions of the inner periphery of the cylindrical member 682, and the first end 671 of the cold cathode tube 670 is the cylindrical member 682. In this state, the cold cathode tube 670 is prevented from rotating by abutment between the first flat portion 673 and the second flat portion 684, but a predetermined location on the outer periphery of the first end portion 671. A single first flat surface portion 673 and a single second flat surface portion 684 corresponding to the first flat surface portion 673 formed at a predetermined position on the inner periphery of the cylindrical member 682, and a cold cathode tube 670. In the state where the first end portion 671 of the first flat portion 671 is inserted into the cylindrical member 682, The cold cathode tube 670 may be prevented from rotating by contact with the flat surface portion 684, or the first flat surface portion 673 of the first end portion 671 and the second flat surface portion 684 of the cylindrical member 682 may be provided. A plurality of the above may be used, or a key groove may be formed on one of the first end 671 and the cylindrical member 682, and a protruding key part inserted into the key groove may be formed on the other side. .

  (5) In the above-described embodiments, description has been made by taking a spinning ball machine using a game ball as an example, but the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a game machine in which these are combined, and the like.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for various game machines such as a pachinko machine that uses game balls, a slot machine that uses medals, and a revolving game machine that uses game balls.

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS] It is a perspective view which shows the whole game machine in one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal open state of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view which shows the internal open state of a gaming machine. It is a rear view of a gaming machine. (A) is the figure which looked at the game machine main-body part from the back side, (b), (c) is a figure which shows the open | release operation condition of the game board block and payout block with respect to a door block. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door block from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door block from back. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the front door body and back frame which comprise a door block, and looked them from the front. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the front door body and back frame which comprise a door block, and saw them from back. It is a perspective view of a saucer block. It is a back perspective view of a game board block. It is a disassembled perspective view of a game board block. It is a perspective view of a front frame, a base board, and a reel device. It is a perspective view of a payout block. It is a rear view of a payout block. It is a perspective view of the state which decomposed | disassembled the sheet | seat body etc. of the front side of a game board block. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board block of the state which removed the display panel of the sub panel part from the front upper right side. FIG. 19 is an enlarged perspective view of a right side portion of the sub panel unit in FIG. 18. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board block of the state which removed the display panel of the sub panel part from the front left upper side. It is an expansion perspective view of the right side location of the sub panel part in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board block of the state which removed the display board | substrate of the sub panel part of FIG. 18 from the front upper right side. It is an expansion perspective view of the right side location of the sub panel part in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board block of the state which removed the display board | substrate of the sub panel part of FIG. 20 from the front left upper side. FIG. 25 is an enlarged perspective view of a right side portion of the sub panel unit in FIG. 24. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board block of the state which removed the cold cathode tube of the sub panel part of FIG. 22 from the front upper right side. FIG. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of a right side portion of a sub panel portion in FIG. 26. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board block of the state which removed the cold cathode tube of the sub panel part of FIG. 24 from the front left upper side. FIG. 29 is an enlarged perspective view of a right side portion of the sub panel portion in FIG. 28. (A) is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the right part when the sub-panel part is longitudinally sectioned along the longitudinal direction of the cold cathode tube and viewed from the front side, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the sub-panel part in the front longitudinal direction. It is a longitudinal sectional view when viewed from the right side. (A) is an expansion perspective view of the left side part of the sub-panel part in the state before attachment of a cold cathode tube in the state which removed the display panel, (b) is an expansion perspective view of the state which attached. It is the figure of the right side view of the sub panel part in a game board block, Comprising: (a) is a figure of the state which has not pushed down the cancellation | release operation part, (b) is the figure of the state which has pressed down the cancellation | release operation part. (A) is sectional drawing of Fig.32 (a), (b) is sectional drawing of FIG.32 (b). (A)-(c) is a figure which shows a mode that the release operation part is pushed down and a display panel is slid and removed. (A)-(c) is a figure of the state where a part of holder part in Drawing 34 (a)-(c) was deleted in order to make intelligible the positional relationship between a display panel and a stop member of a control member. . It is a back perspective view which shows a mode that a liquid crystal display device is attached to the back side of a game board block. It is a front perspective view which shows a mode that a liquid crystal display device is attached to the back side of a front frame. (A) is a front perspective view showing the upper half of the front frame with the operating lever in the release position, and (b) is a front perspective view showing the upper half of the front frame with the operating lever in the fixed position. It is a front perspective view which shows the upper half of the front frame at the time of changing an operation lever from a fixing position to a releasing position. It is an expansion perspective view of the location of the operation lever of a front frame. It is sectional drawing of the liquid crystal display device part in the game main block of the state closed with respect to the door block. It is sectional drawing of the said liquid crystal display device part in the state which fixed the liquid crystal display device to the back side of the front frame of a game board block.

1 ... gaming machine 50 ... sub-panel part (display panel part)
663 ... Display panel 700 ... Holder (attachment)
701 ... Insertion port 710 ... Restriction member (regulation means)
711 ... Stop member 720 ... Release operation member (release operation means)
721 ... Release operation unit (operation unit)
723 ... Rod-shaped member 725 ... Deflection part

Claims (1)

A display panel displaying fixed information about the game,
A body to which the display panel is mounted from an insertion slot at an end;
A base end portion disposed in the vicinity of the end portion of the mounted body, and an elastically deformable member extending in a direction not extending from the base end portion to the insertion port,
The member may,
Extending from the middle portion in said member, the distal end side of the extending out the side is capable of displacement in a second state for releasing the restriction from the first state to restrict the movement of the display panel The regulatory department,
It is disposed at a position and not applied to the insertion opening in the front end side in the member than the regulating unit, by displacement in a direction not applied to the insertion opening and receiving the operation by the operator, the said regulating unit first And a release operation unit that displaces the first state to the second state.

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