JP5242298B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a connection line for making an electrical connection to an electrical component so that the connection line connected to the electrical component cannot be easily replaced. It relates to the formed gaming machine.

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, as an electrical component, a reel unit having a rotating reel displaying a plurality of symbols, for storing gaming medals and paying out gaming medals A hopper unit, a power supply unit for supplying power to various devices such as the reel unit and the hopper unit, and a substrate for controlling operations of the reel unit and the hopper unit are provided. And various apparatuses, such as the said reel unit and a hopper unit, and a board | substrate are electrically connected by the harness etc. (for example, refer patent document 1).
Specifically, a second connector is provided at each end of the harness or the like. Then, by inserting one of the second connectors provided on the harness or the like into the first connector provided on various devices such as the reel unit or the hopper unit, and inserting the other into the first connector provided on the substrate. Electrical connection is made between the various devices and the substrate.
JP2004-141559

However, in the slot machine as described above, the second connector can be inserted into and removed from the first connector, and the harness and the like can be easily removed.
For this reason, fraudulent acts (so-called goto acts) in which a large number of game medals are illegally obtained by illegally replacing or remodeling a harness or the like have frequently occurred. In particular, an illegal harness or illegal connector with an illegal board attached was prepared in advance, and it was attached to an illegal harness or the like by replacing the regular harness with an illegal harness or illegal connector. There has been an urgent need for countermeasures against fraudulent acts (so-called hanging goto) that allow a bonus to be forcibly won by transmitting a predetermined signal to a board provided in the gaming machine from an unauthorized board.

Such fraudulent acts are performed by illegally opening the front door of the slot machine and exchanging it within a very short time during the business hours of the game hall. Furthermore, since the appearance of the exchanged illegal harness or the like is very similar to the appearance of the regular harness or the like, it has been difficult to find out that the illegal act has been performed.
Accordingly, the invention described in each claim has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object thereof is as follows. In other words, it is possible to prevent a fraudulent act of exchanging a legitimate harness or the like with a fraudulent harness, etc., and to easily carry out the fraudulent act even if such a fraudulent act is performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can be discovered.

The invention described in the claims has been made to achieve the above-described object, and the features of each invention will be described below using the embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings.
In addition, a code | symbol shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of this invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Claim 1)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points. That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the electrical component, the first connector 50 provided on the electrical component, the connection line 64 for electrical connection to the electrical component, and the connection line 64 A second connector 60 provided at the end of the game machine, and a holder 70 for holding the connection line 64 while being fixed at a position where the connection line 64 is provided in the gaming machine. 60 is formed so as to be attachable to the first member 61 provided at the end of the connection line 64 and the first member 61, and to be detachable from the first connector 50 provided in the electrical component. When the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61 and the second member 62 is attached to the first connector 50, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected. The holder 70 is formed so as to be connected, and has an insertion hole 71 formed so that the connection line 64 can be inserted, and the connection line 64 is inserted into the insertion hole 71. Is formed so as to hold the connection line 64, and the insertion hole 71 can pass the first member 61, but the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61. The first connector is formed so that it cannot pass through the second connector 60. Once the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, the first member 61 and the second member 62 are not destroyed unless the first member 61 is destroyed. It is characterized in that it is impossible to separate the second member 62 from 61.

Here, the “gaming machine” includes a slot machine S in which a game is played using a game medal, a pachinko machine in which a game is played using a game ball, or a game similar to a slot machine using a game ball. Parrot (registered trademark) gaming machine.
The “electrical part” is an electrical part provided in the gaming machine. For example, in the slot machine S, a reel unit as a symbol display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of symbols, and a hopper unit 4 for paying out a game medal for playing the slot machine S to the player A control device for controlling the game, and a power supply unit 3 for supplying power to the reel unit, the hopper unit 4 and the like.

Here, the “control device” is for performing control related to a game, and can be constituted by, for example, a plurality of substrates. Specifically, in the slot machine S, the control device includes a main board 26 for controlling the operation of the symbol display means, the hopper unit 4 and the like and the game of the slot machine S, and a sub-board for controlling the effects of the slot machine S. And a substrate 27. Further, for example, the control device can be provided inside the housing 1 included in the slot machine S.
Further, the “board” is one on which electronic components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM are mounted.
The “casing” houses the reel unit, the hopper unit 4, the control device, and the like. For example, the housing 1 includes a bottom plate 12 disposed at the bottom, a pair of side plates 13 disposed on both sides of the bottom plate 12, a top plate 14 opposed to the bottom plate 12 and disposed at the top, the bottom plate 12, and the side plates. 13 and a back plate 15 that closes the back side of the frame formed by the top plate 14. Moreover, the front side of the frame is an opening. Then, a front door 2 that closes the opening can be provided in the opening.

Here, the “back side” means the back side of the slot machine S.
The “first connector” is provided in an electrical component. For example, in the slot machine S, the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, the sub board connector 55 provided on the sub board 27, and the like.
Further, the “connection line” is for making an electrical connection to an electrical component. For example, a control harness 65 for signal communication, a power cable for supplying power, and the like.
The “second connector” is provided at the end of the connection line 64. The second connector 60 includes a first member 61 and a second member 62.

The “first member” is provided at the end of the connection line 64.
The “second member” is formed so as to be attachable to the first member 61. The second member 62 is detachably formed on the first connector 50 provided in the electrical component. That is, the second connector 60 is formed to be detachable from the first connector 50.
The “holding tool” is used to hold the connection line 64 while being fixed at a position where the connection line 64 is disposed in the gaming machine. For example, the holder 70 can hold the connection line 64 by forming the holder 70 in an annular shape and inserting the connection line 64 into the inner space thereof.
Here, “fixed at the position where the connection line in the gaming machine is disposed” means depending on which of the plurality of electrical parts provided in the gaming machine is to be electrically connected, Since the position where the connection line 64 is disposed is different, the holder 70 is fixed to a predetermined location of the gaming machine according to the position where the connection line 64 is disposed. For example, in the slot machine S, it is assumed that electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27. In this case, the control harness 65 as the connection line 64 is connected to the main board 26 provided near the upper front of the back plate 15 of the housing 1 and the sub-board 27 provided near the upper back of the front door 2. It will be bridged. That is, in order to hold the control harness 65, the holder 70 can be fixed near the upper surface on the inner side of the left side plate 13b constituting the casing 1 of the slot machine S.

In addition, regarding a fixing method for fixing the holding tool 70 at a position where the connection line 64 is provided in the gaming machine, the holding tool 70 fixed at a position where the connection line 64 is provided in the gaming machine can be easily removed. There is no particular limitation as long as it can be prevented.
Further, when the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61 and the second member 62 is attached to the first connector 50, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected. ing.
Here, the electrical connection between the electrical component and the connection line 64, that is, the electrical connection between the first connector 50 provided on the electrical component and the second connector 60 provided on the end of the connection line 64. The connection is made through the connection terminal 66 and the insertion hole 52 into which the connection terminal 66 can be inserted and electrically connected by contacting the connection terminal 66. For example, the connection terminal 66 is provided in the second member 62, and the insertion side insertion hole 67 as the insertion hole 52 is provided in the first member 61. Specifically, the second member 62 is formed in a substantially square box shape, and is provided with a storage portion 72 that is open at one end surface thereof and capable of storing the first member 61 therein. An insertion recess 79 that is recessed toward the one end surface is provided on the opposing surface. Then, one end of the connection terminal 66 is formed in the storage portion 72 and the other end of the connection terminal 66 is formed so as to protrude into the insertion recess 79. Further, the first connector 50 is provided with a receiving side insertion hole 53 as the insertion hole 52. In this case, when the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, one end of the connection terminal 66 of the second member 62 is inserted into the insertion side insertion hole 67 of the first member 61. When the second connector 60 with the second member 62 attached to the first member 61 is attached to the first connector 50, the connection terminal 66 of the second member 62 is inserted into the receiving side insertion hole 53 of the first connector 50. The other end is inserted. Accordingly, the first member 61, the second member 62, and the first connector 50 are electrically connected through the connection terminal 66, the receiving side insertion hole 53, and the insertion side insertion hole 67. Become. That is, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.

  Further, for example, the connection terminal 66 is provided in the first member 61, and the connection terminal 66 of the first member 61 is inserted, and a through hole formed so as to be able to protrude after being inserted is provided in the second member 62. Further, the first connector 50 is provided with an insertion hole 52. In this case, when the second member 62 is mounted on the first member 61, the connection terminal 66 of the first member 61 protrudes from the through hole after being inserted through the through hole of the second member 62. When the second connector 60 with the second member 62 attached to the first member 61 is attached to the first connector 50, the insertion hole 52 of the first connector 50 protrudes from the through hole of the second member 62. The connection terminal 66 of the first member 61 is inserted. As a result, the first member 61 and the first connector 50 are electrically connected via the connection terminal 66 and the insertion hole 52. That is, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.

  It should be noted that the first connector 50 and the second connector 60, which connector has the connection terminal 66 or the insertion hole 52, that is, which connector is a male or female connector, It is not limited. For example, the first connector 50 and the second connector 60 can be formed as follows. Specifically, the connection terminal 66 is provided in the first connector 50, and the through-hole formed so as to protrude after the connection terminal 66 of the first connector 50 is inserted and inserted is provided in the second member 62. Further, the insertion hole 52 is provided in the first member 61. When the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, the insertion hole 52 of the first member 61 and the through hole of the second member 62 are integrally connected. When the second connector 60 with the second member 62 attached to the first member 61 is attached to the first connector 50, the connection terminal 66 of the first connector 50 is inserted through the through hole of the second member 62. Then, it is inserted into the insertion hole 52 of the first member 61. As a result, the first member 61 and the first connector 50 are electrically connected via the connection terminal 66 and the insertion hole 52. That is, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.

The holder 70 has an insertion hole 71 formed so that the connection line 64 can be inserted, and is configured to hold the connection line 64 by inserting the connection line 64 through the insertion hole 71. For example, in the slot machine S, it is assumed that electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27. In this case, the holder 70 is provided with an insertion hole 71 formed so that the control harness 65 can be inserted. Then, by inserting the control harness 65 through the insertion hole 71, the holder 70 can hold the control harness 65 that connects the main board 26 and the sub board 27.
Further, the “insertion hole” is formed so that the first member 61 can be passed, but the second connector 60 in a state where the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61 cannot be passed. It is what is done. For example, the insertion hole 71 is an internal space formed by making the holder 70 annular.

Further, for example, when the holding tool 70 is formed in a U-shape and both ends of the U-shape are fixed to predetermined positions of the gaming machine, the insertion hole 71 is a fixed surface on which the holding tool 70 is fixed. And an inner space formed by the holder 70.
Further, “the first member can be passed” means that the first member 61 can pass through the insertion hole 71 because the size of the first member 61 is smaller than the insertion hole 71.
In addition, “it is impossible to pass the second connector in the state where the second member is attached to the first member” means that the second connector 60 in the state where the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61. Since the size is larger than the insertion hole 71, the second connector 60 with the second member 62 mounted on the first member 61 cannot pass through the insertion hole 71.

  In addition, the first member 61 and the second member 62 can be separated from the first member 61 if at least one of the first member 61 and the second member 62 is not destroyed once the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61. It is impossible to separate the second member 62. For example, the first member 61 is formed in an arrow shape, and the arrow-shaped portion at the tip thereof is formed so as to be elastically deformable. In addition, a storage portion 72 formed so as to be capable of storing the first member 61 in a state where the arrow-shaped portion is not elastically deformed is provided inside the second member 62. The storage portion 72 is formed with a storage port 78 for storing the first member 61 in the storage portion 72. If the arrow-shaped portion of the storage port 78 is not elastically deformed, the first member 61 Form so that it cannot pass. When the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, the first member 61 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 72 of the second member 62 while the arrow-shaped portion is elastically deformed. When the arrow-shaped portion of the first member 61 is stored in the storage portion 72 of the second member 62, the arrow-shaped portion of the first member 61 returns to its original shape.

When the arrow-shaped portion of the first member 61 returns to its original shape, the arrow-shaped portion of the first member 61 that is not elastically deformed is the storage port 78 of the storage portion 72 provided in the second member 62. Therefore, the arrow-shaped portion of the first member 61 cannot be taken out from the storage port 78 of the storage portion 72 provided in the second member 62 (so-called killing). As a result, the first member 61 and the second member 62, if the second member 62 is once mounted on the first member 61, if at least one of the first member 61 and the second member 62 is not destroyed, the first member 61 The second member 62 can be made impossible to separate from.
The means for attaching the second member 62 to the first member 61 may be an adhesive means such as an adhesive. Once the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, the first member 61 and the second member 61 are attached. As long as at least one of the members 62 is not destroyed, the second member 62 can be formed so as not to be separated from the first member 61, so that the present invention is not particularly limited thereto.

  Here, in the present invention having the above-described configuration, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are connected as follows. For example, when electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27, the first member 61 provided at one end of the control harness 65 passes through the insertion hole 71 of the holder 70. The second member 62 is attached to the first member 61 provided at the one end. On the other hand, the second member 62 may be attached to the first member 61 provided at the other end of the control harness 65 at any time. Then, the second connector 60 provided in the one end portion with the second member 62 attached to the first member 61 is attached to the main substrate connector 54 provided in the main substrate 26, and the other end portion is attached to the other end portion. The provided second connector 60 with the second member 62 attached to the first member 61 is attached to the sub board connector 55 provided on the sub board 27. As a result, the main board 26 and the control harness 65, and the sub board 27 and the control harness 65 are connected. That is, electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27.

Further, regarding the connection of the first connector 50, the first member 61, and the second member 62, after the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61. The second connector 60 may be attached to the first connector 50, or the first member 61 may be attached to the second member 62 after the second member 62 is attached to the first connector 50.
(Function)
According to the present invention, when the second connector 60 provided at the end of the connection line 64 is attached to the first connector 50 provided in the electrical component, the electrical connection is made via the connection terminal 66 and the insertion hole 52. The component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.

Further, as described above, in order to release the connection between the electrical component and the connection line 64 and replace the connection line 64, one of the connection line 64, the second connector 60, and the holder 70 must be destroyed. Cannot be exchanged.
Therefore, even if it is attempted to perform an illegal act of releasing the connection between the electrical part and the connection line 64 and replacing the connection line 64 with an unauthorized harness, such an illegal action is It is difficult to perform in a short time. That is, such an illegal act can be prevented beforehand.
Even if such a fraudulent act is carried out, for example, if the exchanged illegal harness or the like is not held by the holding device 70, the game shop clerk will see the state of the fraud. It will be possible to easily discover that the action has been performed. Further, for example, when the holder 70 is destroyed, the trace remains, so that it is possible to easily find out that an illegal act has been performed.

Further, by making the electrical connection to the electrical component as described above, the connection between the electrical component and the connection line 64 is released, and the connection line 64 is left in the state of being held by the holder 70. It is also conceivable that fraudulent acts such as making an electrical connection to an electrical component by an unauthorized harness or the like are performed. However, even in such a case, the connection line 64 remains in the state of being held by the holding tool 70, so that the store clerk at the amusement hall can easily see that the illegal act has been performed. You will be able to discover.
(Claim 2)
(Feature point)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points. That is, the invention described in claim 2 is an electrical component, a first connector 50 provided on the electrical component, a connection line 64 for making electrical connection to the electrical component, and a connection line 64. The second connector 60 provided at the end of the game machine and an insertion hole 71 formed so that the connection line 64 can be inserted while being fixed at a position where the connection line 64 in the gaming machine is disposed. comprising the coercive jig 70 that holds the connecting line 64 by inserting the connecting line 64 to the hole 71, a second connector 60, the provided at the end of the connecting line 64, provided in the electrical components A connector base 80 that is detachably attached to the first connector 50, and a passage blocking member 100 that is formed so as to be attachable to the connector base 80 from the direction intersecting the direction in which the connection line 64 passes through the insertion hole 71. When the connector base 80 of the second connector 60 is attached to the first connector 50, the electrical part A connection line 64 is formed so as to be electrically connected to, interpolation through hole 71, it is possible to pass the connector base 80, in a state where passage prevention member 100 is attached to the connector base 80 The second connector 60 is formed so that it cannot pass therethrough. Once the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80, the connector base 80 passes through the connector base 80 unless at least one of the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 is destroyed. It is characterized in that it is impossible to separate the blocking member 100.

Here, the “gaming machine”, “electrical component”, “first connector”, and “connection line” are as described above.
The “second connector” is provided at the end of the connection line 64. The second connector 60 includes a connector base 80 and a passage blocking member 100.
The “connector base” is provided at the end of the connection line 64. The connector base 80 is detachably formed on the first connector 50 provided in the electrical component. That is, the second connector 60 is formed to be detachable from the first connector 50.
Further, the “passage blocking member” is formed so as to be attachable to the connector base 80.

The “holding tool” is used to hold the connection line 64 while being fixed at a position where the connection line 64 is disposed in the gaming machine. For example, the holder 70 can hold the connection line 64 by forming the holder 70 in an annular shape and inserting the connection line 64 into the inner space thereof.
Here, “fixed at the position where the connection line in the gaming machine is disposed” is as described above.
Further, the fixing method for fixing the holder 70 at the position where the connection line 64 is disposed in the gaming machine is also as described above.
Further, when the connector base 80 of the second connector 60 is attached to the first connector 50, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.

  Here, the electrical connection between the electrical component and the connection line 64, that is, the electrical connection between the first connector 50 provided on the electrical component and the second connector 60 provided on the end of the connection line 64. The connection is made through the connection terminal 66 and the insertion hole 52 into which the connection terminal 66 can be inserted and electrically connected by contacting the connection terminal 66. Specifically, for example, the connection terminal 66 is provided in the connector base 80 of the second connector 60, and the insertion hole 52 is provided in the first connector 50. When the connector base 80 of the second connector 60 is attached to the first connector 50, the connection terminal 66 of the connector base 80 is inserted into the insertion hole 52 of the first connector 50. As a result, the first connector 50 and the second connector 60 are electrically connected via the connection terminal 66 and the insertion hole 52. That is, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.

  It should be noted that the first connector 50 and the second connector 60, which connector has the connection terminal 66 or the insertion hole 52, that is, which connector is a male or female connector, It is not limited. For example, the first connector 50 and the second connector 60 can be formed as follows. Specifically, the connection terminal 66 is provided in the first connector 50, and the insertion hole 52 is provided in the connector base 80 of the second connector 60. When the connector base 80 of the second connector 60 is attached to the first connector 50, the connection terminal 66 of the first connector 50 is inserted into the insertion hole 52 of the connector base 80. As a result, the first connector 50 and the second connector 60 are electrically connected via the connection terminal 66 and the insertion hole 52. That is, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.

The holder 70 has an insertion hole 71 formed so that the connection line 64 can be inserted, and is configured to hold the connection line 64 by inserting the connection line 64 through the insertion hole 71. For example, in the slot machine S, it is assumed that electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27. In this case, the holder 70 is provided with an insertion hole 71 formed so that the control harness 65 can be inserted. Then, by inserting the control harness 65 through the insertion hole 71, the holder 70 can hold the control harness 65 that connects the main board 26 and the sub board 27.
Further, the “insertion hole” is formed so that the connector base 80 can be passed through, but the second connector 60 in a state where the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80 cannot be passed through. Is. For example, the insertion hole 71 is an internal space formed by making the holder 70 annular.

Further, for example, when the holding tool 70 is formed in a U-shape and both ends of the U-shape are fixed to predetermined positions of the gaming machine, the insertion hole 71 is a fixed surface on which the holding tool 70 is fixed. And an inner space formed by the holder 70.
Further, “the connector base can be passed” means that the connector base 80 can pass through the insertion hole 71 because the size of the connector base 80 is smaller than the insertion hole 71.
Further, “the second connector 60 in which the passage blocking member is mounted on the connector base cannot be passed” means that the size of the second connector 60 in the state in which the passage blocking member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80. Is larger than the insertion hole 71, which means that the second connector 60 in a state where the passage preventing member 100 is attached to the connector base 80 cannot pass through the insertion hole 71.

In addition, the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 are provided with the passage blocking member 100 from the connector base 80 if at least one of the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 is not destroyed once the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80. It is impossible to separate.
For example, the passage blocking member 100 is formed in an arrow shape, and an arrow-shaped portion at the tip thereof is formed so as to be elastically deformable. Further, the connector base 80 is provided with a storage portion 72 formed so as to be capable of storing the arrow-shaped portion of the passage preventing member 100 that is not elastically deformed. In addition, a storage port 78 for storing the passage blocking member 100 is formed in the storage portion 72, and the passage blocking member 100 cannot pass through the storage port 78 unless the arrowhead portion is elastically deformed. Form. When the passage preventing member 100 is attached to the connector base 80, the passage preventing member 100 is housed in the housing portion 72 of the connector base 80 while the arrow-shaped portion is elastically deformed. When the arrow-shaped portion of the passage blocking member 100 is stored in the storage portion 72 of the connector base 80, the arrow-shaped portion of the passage blocking member 100 returns to its original shape.

  When the arrow-shaped portion of the passage blocking member 100 returns to its original shape, the arrow-shaped portion of the passage blocking member 100 that has not been elastically deformed passes through the storage port 78 of the storage portion 72 provided in the connector base 80. Since it cannot pass, it becomes impossible to take out the arrow-shaped part of the passage blocking member 100 from the storage port 78 of the storage part 72 provided in the connector base 80 (so-called slaughter). As a result, the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 can be removed from the connector base 80 if at least one of the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 is not destroyed once the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80. 100 can be formed impossible to separate.

When the arrow-shaped portion of the passage blocking member 100 is stored in the storage portion 72 of the connector base 80, the portions other than the arrow-shaped portion of the passage blocking member 100 protrude outward from the connector base 80. Is formed.
Further, the means for attaching the passage blocking member 100 to the connector base 80 may be an adhesive means such as an adhesive. Once the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80, the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 As long as at least one of them is not destroyed, the passage blocking member 100 can be formed so as not to be separated from the connector base 80, so that the invention is not particularly limited thereto.

  Here, in the present invention having the above-described configuration, the electrical component and the connection line 64 are connected as follows. For example, when electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27, after the connector base 80 provided at one end of the control harness 65 passes through the insertion hole 71 of the holder 70, The passage preventing member 100 is attached to the connector base 80 provided at the one end. On the other hand, the passage blocking member 100 may be attached to the connector base 80 provided at the other end of the control harness 65 at any time. Then, the second connector 60 with the passage preventing member 100 attached to the connector base 80 provided at the one end is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, and provided at the other end. The second connector 60 in which the passage preventing member 100 is attached to the connector base 80 is attached to the sub board connector 55 provided on the sub board 27. As a result, the main board 26 and the control harness 65, and the sub board 27 and the control harness 65 are connected. That is, electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27.

Further, the connection of the first connector 50, the connector base 80, and the passage blocking member 100 is a second state in which the passage blocking member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80 after the passage blocking member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80. The connector 60 may be attached to the first connector 50, or the passage prevention member 100 may be attached to the connector base 80 after the connector base 80 is attached to the first connector 50.
(Function)
According to the present invention, when the second connector 60 provided at the end of the connection line 64 is attached to the first connector 50 provided in the electrical component, the electrical connection is made via the connection terminal 66 and the insertion hole 52. The component and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.

Further, as described above, in order to release the connection between the electrical component and the connection line 64 and replace the connection line 64, one of the connection line 64, the second connector 60, and the holder 70 must be destroyed. Cannot be exchanged.
Therefore, even if it is attempted to perform an illegal act of releasing the connection between the electrical part and the connection line 64 and replacing the connection line 64 with an unauthorized harness, such an illegal action is It is difficult to perform in a short time. That is, such an illegal act can be prevented beforehand.
Even if such a fraudulent act is carried out, for example, if the exchanged illegal harness or the like is not held by the holding device 70, the game shop clerk will see the state of the fraud. It will be possible to easily discover that the action has been performed. Further, for example, when the holder 70 is destroyed, the trace remains, so that it is possible to easily find out that an illegal act has been performed.

  Further, by making the electrical connection to the electrical component as described above, the connection between the electrical component and the connection line 64 is released, and the connection line 64 is left in the state of being held by the holder 70. It is also conceivable that fraudulent acts such as making an electrical connection to an electrical component by an unauthorized harness or the like are performed. However, even in such a case, the connection line 64 remains in the state of being held by the holding tool 70, so that the store clerk at the amusement hall can easily see that the illegal act has been performed. You will be able to discover.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
That is, according to the invention described in each claim, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized act of releasing the connection between the electrical component and the connection line and replacing the connection line with an unauthorized harness, and the like. Even when such a fraudulent act is performed, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of easily discovering that the fraudulent act has been performed.

(First embodiment)
(Explanation of drawings)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(1) First embodiment (Explanation of drawings)
1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a control harness 65 that connects the main board 26 and the sub board 27 is attached. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the slot machine S. FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the second connector 60 provided on the control harness 65 is being inserted into the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, and the first member 61 of the second connector 60. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in the middle of mounting the second member 62 on the front. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the second connector 60 provided on the control harness 65 is inserted into the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, and the first member 61 of the second connector 60 is attached to the first member 61. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where the second member 62 is mounted. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of the connection line 64, the second connector 60, and the holder 70.

  In the present embodiment, “left direction” and “left side” refer to the second connector 60 to the left side plate 13b when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26. This means the direction of the left side plate 13b as viewed from the second connector 60. “Right direction” and “right side” refer to the direction from the second connector 60 toward the right side plate 13a when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, and the second connector. This means the right side plate 13a side as viewed from 60. Further, “left and right direction” and “up and down direction” mean the left and right direction and the up and down direction when viewed from the player who plays the game facing the slot machine S.

The “back direction” and “back side” refer to the direction from the second connector 60 toward the back plate 15 and the second direction when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26. This means the back plate 15 side viewed from the connector 60. The “front side” and “front side” refer to the direction from the second connector 60 toward the opening of the housing 1 when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26. It means the opening side of the housing 1 as viewed from the second connector 60.
The terms “upper” and “upper” refer to the direction from the second connector 60 to the top board 14 and the second connector 60 when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26. This means the top plate 14 side as seen from the top. The “lower side” means the bottom plate 12 side viewed from the second connector 60 when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26.
(Slot Machine S)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a slot machine S as shown in FIG.

The slot machine S includes a rectangular box-shaped casing 1 having an opening that opens toward the front, and a front door 2 that closes the opening of the casing 1 so as to be freely opened and closed.
(Case 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the housing 1 includes a bottom plate 12 disposed at the bottom, a right side plate 13 a and a left side plate 13 b disposed on both sides of the bottom plate 12, and a top disposed opposite to the bottom plate 12 and disposed at the top. It is a box composed of a plate 14, a bottom plate 12, a right side plate 13 a, a left side plate 13 b, and a back plate 15 that closes the back side of a frame formed from the top plate 14. An intermediate plate 11 is provided between the two side plates 13 in the horizontal direction at a substantially central portion in the height direction inside the housing 1.

A power supply unit 3 as an electrical component is provided on the left side of the bottom plate 12 inside the housing 1. Although not particularly shown, the power supply unit 3 is provided with a power supply device and a setting changing unit for changing the lottery probability of various winning combinations in the game. Although not particularly illustrated, the setting change unit includes a setting change operation unit such as a keyhole for inserting a setting change key and a setting change button for switching the setting.
Further, a hopper unit 4 as an electrical component for paying out a game medal for playing the slot machine S to the player is provided at a substantially central portion of the bottom plate 12 inside the housing 1. The hopper unit 4 is open upward and is formed so as to be able to store game medals. In addition, an overflow tank 5 formed in a box shape opened upward is provided in the vicinity of the hopper unit 4 at the right portion of the bottom plate 12 inside the housing 1.

Further, although not particularly illustrated, a concentrated terminal plate as an electrical component can be attached below the middle plate 11 of the right side plate 13a. The concentrated terminal board is a device for transmitting / receiving data related to the game, such as the total number of medals inserted, the total number of medals paid out, the total number of rotations, and the number of lotteries, to and from a hall computer or the like. This concentrated terminal board may be provided on the right side plate 13a or the left side plate 13b of the housing 1 or may be provided on the lower surface of the middle plate 11, for example, as long as network connection with the hall computer is possible.
As shown in FIG. 1, a reel unit as an electrical component is provided on the upper portion of the middle plate 11 inside the housing 1. This reel unit has a frame and a plurality of drive motors fixed to or supported by the frame, and a rotary reel 20 having a plurality of symbols displayed on the surface of each of the rotation shafts of each drive motor. It is fixed. A main board unit 22 is provided above the reel unit and on the front surface of the back plate 15 of the housing 1. The main board unit 22 includes a main board 26 as an electrical component for controlling the operation of the reel unit and the like and the game of the slot machine S, and a board case 24 for housing the main board 26. . The main board unit 22 is sealed so as not to be unnecessarily removed once it is attached to the slot machine S for prevention of fraud, although not particularly shown. The main board 26 will be described in detail later.
(Front door 2)
As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 2 is a plate-like door that is rotatably supported by the left side plate 13 b of the housing 1 and can be locked by the right side plate 13 a of the housing 1. As shown in FIG. 2, a display window 38 having a substantially square window shape facing the front side is formed from the center to the upper part of the front door 2. A symbol display window 28 that allows the symbol of the rotary reel 20 to be seen from the front side is formed in the approximate center of the display window 38. Around the symbol display window 28, a decorative portion as an electrical component is formed. 30 are provided. Under the symbol display window 28, a display unit 29 is provided as an electrical component for performing various displays. A display device as an electrical component including a liquid crystal display device for displaying a design pattern, a character string, and the like is provided in the upper center of the design display window 28 and below the decoration portion 30.

Here, the decoration portion 30 may be formed of a lamp or the like, and the lamp may blink at the time of winning notification or other effects. In addition, the display unit 29 may display a number using a 7-segment LED or the like, or may be a liquid crystal screen or a CRT for displaying an image although not particularly illustrated.
In addition, a counter-like operation unit 31 for performing a game operation is provided at the center of the front door 2. In addition, a medal tray 33 for storing the paid out game medals is formed at the lower part of the front door 2. Between the operation unit 31 and the medal tray 33, game contents and other indications are displayed. A display panel is attached. A medal payout port 35 for paying out game medals from the hopper unit 4 to the medal tray 33 is provided at the lower part of the display panel.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal slot 32 is provided at the right end and a bet switch as an electrical component is provided near the left end on the upper surface of the operation unit 31. Further, a start switch as an electrical component is provided on the left side, a stop switch as an electrical component is provided at a substantially central portion, and a key hole 34 is provided on the right side on the front of the operation unit 31. The bet switch is for replacing the stored medal with medal insertion, and the start switch and stop switch are for starting and stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 20. Further, the key hole 34 is for unlocking the front door 2, and when the predetermined key is inserted into this hole and turned, the front door 2 is unlocked.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, speakers 37 are provided on the back surface of the front door 2 as electrical components for outputting various sounds to the left and right above the back surface. A sub board unit 23 is provided between the speakers 37 provided on the left and right. The sub board unit 23 includes a sub board 27 as an electrical component for controlling the effect of the slot machine S and a board case 24 for housing the sub board 27. The sub-board unit 23 is sealed so that it cannot be removed unnecessarily once it is attached to the slot machine S to prevent fraud, although not particularly shown. The sub substrate 27 will be described in detail later.

A medal selector 36 is provided on the back surface of the front door 2 as an electrical component for determining whether the game medal is correct or not while guiding the game medal inserted from the medal slot 32.
(Main board 26)
As described above, the main substrate 26 is accommodated in a box-shaped substrate case 24 provided above the reel unit and on the front surface of the back plate 15 of the housing 1. The main board 26 is for controlling the operation of the reel unit, the hopper unit 4 and the like and the game of the slot machine S, and is equipped with electronic components such as a ROM, a RAM and a CPU.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a main board connector 54 as a first connector 50 for connecting a control harness 65 as a connection line 64 to the main board 26 to transmit a control signal to the sub board 27. Is provided.
The main board 26 is provided with a plurality of first connectors 50 other than the connectors, although not particularly shown. Specifically, for example, a main board connector 54 for connecting a control harness 65 is provided to transmit a control signal to the hopper unit 4, the reel unit, and the like. Further, for example, a main board connector 54 for connecting a power cable as the connection line 64 is provided in order to receive power supply from the power supply unit 3.

Here, the board case 24 for storing the main board 26 is formed with a through-hole through which the main board connector 54 protrudes outward from the board case 24 when the main board 26 is stored in the board case 24. Yes. Therefore, when the main board 26 is stored in the board case 24, the main board connector 54 is inserted through the through hole of the board case 24 and protrudes outward from the board case 24. That is, it is possible to connect the control harness 65, the power cable, and the like to the main board connector 54 without opening the board case 24. The first connector 50 will be described in detail later.
(Sub-board 27)
As described above, the sub-board 27 is housed in a box-shaped board case 24 provided on the upper back surface of the front door 2. The sub-board 27 is for controlling the effects of the slot machine S, and is equipped with electronic components such as ROM, RAM, and CPU.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the sub-board 27 is a sub-board as a first connector 50 for connecting a control harness 65 as a connection line 64 to receive a control signal transmitted from the main board 26. A board connector 55 is provided.
Further, although not particularly shown, the sub-board 27 is provided with a plurality of first connectors 50 other than the connectors. Specifically, for example, a sub board connector 55 for connecting a control harness 65 is provided to transmit a control signal to a speaker 37, a display device including a liquid crystal display device, and the like. Further, for example, a sub-board connector 55 for connecting a power cable as the connection line 64 is provided to receive power supply from the power supply unit 3.

Here, the substrate case 24 that houses the sub-board 27 is formed with a through-hole through which the sub-board connector 55 protrudes outward from the board case 24 when the sub-board 27 is housed in the board case 24. Yes. Therefore, when the sub board 27 is stored in the board case 24, the sub board connector 55 is inserted through the through hole of the board case 24 and protrudes outward from the board case 24. That is, it is possible to connect the control harness 65, the power cable, and the like to the sub board connector 55 without opening the board case 24.
The exchange of control signals between the main board 26 and the sub board 27 is set to be one-way to ensure the reliability of internal data in the main board 26. In other words, the control signal is set so as to be transmitted only from the main board 26 toward the sub board 27, and no signal is transmitted from the sub board 27 toward the main board 26.
(First connector 50)
The first connector 50 is provided on an electrical component. For example, the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, the sub board connector 55 provided on the sub board 27, and the like.
(Main board connector 54)
As described above, the main board connector 54 is provided on the main board 26.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the main board connector 54 is formed in a square box shape and has an opening on the front side. Specifically, the main board connector 54 includes a bottom plate disposed on the front surface of the main substrate 26, an upper plate disposed above the bottom plate and standing on the front surface of the main substrate 26, and a lower side of the bottom plate. The lower plate is disposed on the front surface of the main substrate 26 and the side plates are disposed on both the left and right sides of the bottom plate and are disposed on the front surface of the main substrate 26, with the front side being an opening. And the receiving side insertion as the insertion hole 52 which can be inserted in the said baseplate, and the connection terminal 66 provided in the 2nd connector 60 mentioned later is electrically connected by contacting with the connection terminal 66 is possible. A hole 53 is formed.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the receiving side insertion hole 53 is formed from a plurality of holes and is formed from the front side to the back side in the bottom plate. Further, the front end of the receiving side insertion hole 53 is open, and is formed so that a connection terminal 66 provided on the second connector 60 is inserted.
When the second connector 60 provided at the end of the connection line 64 is inserted into the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, the connection terminal 66 of the second connector 60 is inserted into the receiving side of the main board connector 54. The main board 26 and the connection line 64 are electrically connected by being inserted into the hole 53 and the outer peripheral surface of the connection terminal 66 contacting the inner surface of the receiving side insertion hole 53.

Note that the end of the control harness 65 and the power cable opposite to the side connected to the main board 26 are connected to the sub board 27, the hopper unit 4, the reel unit, the power supply unit 3, and the like. When the main board connector 54 and the second connector 60 are electrically connected to each other, a control signal can be transmitted from the main board 26 to the sub board 27 through the control harness 65, and the power cable Through this, power can be supplied from the power supply unit 3 to the main board 26.
(Sub-board connector 55)
As described above, the sub board connector 55 is provided on the sub board 27.

Here, the shape of the sub board connector 55 will be described in a state in which the front door 2 is closed.
As shown in FIG. 1, the sub-board connector 55 is formed in a square box shape, and the back side is an opening. Specifically, the sub-board connector 55 includes a bottom plate disposed on the back surface of the sub-board 27, an upper plate disposed above the bottom plate and erected on the back surface of the sub-board 27, and below the bottom plate. The lower plate is disposed on the back surface of the sub-board 27 and the side plates are disposed on both the left and right sides of the bottom plate and is erected on the back surface of the sub-substrate 27. The back surface is an opening. The bottom plate is formed with a receiving side insertion hole 53 as the insertion hole 52.
The receiving side insertion hole 53 is formed from a plurality of holes and is formed from the back of the bottom plate toward the front. Further, the rear end of the receiving side insertion hole 53 is open, and is formed so that the connection terminal 66 provided on the second connector 60 is inserted.

Then, when the second connector 60 provided at the end of the connection line 64 is inserted into the sub-board connector 55 provided on the sub-board 27, the connection terminal 66 of the second connector 60 is inserted into the receiving side insertion hole 53. When the outer peripheral surface of the connection terminal 66 contacts the inner surface of the receiving side insertion hole 53, the sub board 27 and the connection line 64 are electrically connected.
Note that the end of the control harness 65 and the power cable opposite to the side connected to the sub board 27 is connected to the main board 26, the speaker 37, a display device including a liquid crystal display device, the power supply unit 3, and the like. ing. Then, when the sub board connector 55 and the second connector 60 are electrically connected, the control signal transmitted from the main board 26 can be received through the control harness 65, and the sub board 27 and the speaker 37 can be received. It is possible to transmit a control signal to the power supply unit 3 and the like, and it is possible to supply power from the power supply unit 3 to the sub board 27 through the power cable.
(Connection line 64)
The connection line 64 is for making an electrical connection to an electrical component. For example, a control harness 65 for transmitting control signals from the main board 26 to the sub board 27, the hopper unit 4, the reel unit, etc., and the main board 26, the sub board 27, the hopper unit 4, etc. from the power supply unit 3 A power cable for supplying power to the power source.

Then, one end of the control harness 65 is connected to the main board 26, and the other end of the control harness 65 is connected to the sub board 27 and the like, whereby each electrical component such as the sub board 27 and the main board 26 are connected. Electrical connection is made between the two.
In addition, one end of the power cable is connected to the power supply unit 3, and the other end of the power cable is connected to the main board 26 and the like, whereby each electrical component such as the main board 26 and the power supply unit 3 are connected. Electrical connection will be made between them.
A second connector 60 is provided at the end of the connection line 64. For example, the second end of the control harness 65 that can be attached to the first connector 50 provided on the main board 26 or the sub board 27 is connected to the end of the control harness 65 that is connected to the main board 26 or the sub board 27. A connector 60 is provided.

Further, for example, a first connector 50 provided on the main board 26 or the sub board 27 can be attached to an end portion of the power cable connected to the main board 26 or the sub board 27. Two connectors 60 are provided.
(Second connector 60)
The second connector 60 is provided at the end of the connection line 64 as described above. The second connector 60 includes a first member 61 and a second member 62.
In the present embodiment, the second connector 60 is provided at both ends of the control harness 65 for electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27, for example.

Here, the second connector 60 will be described by taking as an example the case where the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26.
Here, as described above, “left direction” and “left side” are the left side plate 13b from the second connector 60 when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26. This means the direction toward the left side and the left side plate 13b side as viewed from the second connector 60. “Right direction” and “right side” refer to the direction from the second connector 60 toward the right side plate 13a when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, and the second connector. This means the right side plate 13a side as viewed from 60. Further, “left and right direction” and “up and down direction” mean the left and right direction and the up and down direction when viewed from the player who plays the game facing the slot machine S.

The “back direction” and “back side” refer to the direction from the second connector 60 toward the back plate 15 and the second direction when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26. This means the back plate 15 side viewed from the connector 60. The “front side” and “front side” refer to the direction from the second connector 60 toward the opening of the housing 1 when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26. It means the opening side of the housing 1 as viewed from the second connector 60.
The terms “upper” and “upper” refer to the direction from the second connector 60 to the top board 14 and the second connector 60 when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26. This means the top plate 14 side as seen from the top. The “lower side” means the bottom plate 12 side viewed from the second connector 60 when the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26.
(First member 61)
The first member 61 is provided at the end of the connection line 64.

  Specifically, the first member 61 is positioned on the back surface 81 located on the back side, on the top side of the back surface 81 and on the top surface extending from the back surface 81 toward the near side, on the bottom side of the back surface 81. And a lower surface extending from the back surface 81 toward the front side, a left side 82 located on the left side of the back surface 81 and extending from the back surface 81 toward the front side, a right side of the back surface 81, and A substantially square box-shaped main body composed of a right side surface 83 extending from the back surface 81 toward the front side, and a front surface 84 facing the back surface 81 and positioned on the front side of the left side surface 82 and the right side surface 83. And a rod-like engagement convex portion 68 provided on the left and right side surfaces (the left side surface 82 and the right side surface 83) of the main body portion, and a receiving groove recessed at a position where the engagement convex portion 68 in the main body portion is provided. 69 and an insertion side insertion hole 67 as an insertion hole 52 formed in the main body portion from the front side toward the back side.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the engaging convex portion 68 is provided on the left side surface 82 of the main body portion, and the first engaging convex portion 68 a formed to be elastically deformable, and the right side surface 83 of the main body portion. And a second engaging convex portion 68b formed to be elastically deformable. The first engaging convex portion 68a is formed integrally with the rod-like first connection portion 74 extending from the back end of the left side surface 82 of the main body portion toward the front side and the front end of the first connection portion 74. And a rod-shaped first protrusion 75.
The first projecting portion 75 is formed so as to expand from the left side surface 82 of the main body portion toward the left side as it goes from the back to the near side, and the near end thereof is a free end. Note that the thickness of the first connection portion 74 in the left-right direction is smaller than the thickness of the first protrusion 75 in the left-right direction.

The second engaging convex portion 68b is integrated with the rod-like second connecting portion 76 extending from the back end of the right side surface 83 of the main body portion toward the near side and the near end of the second connecting portion 76. The formed rod-shaped second protrusion 77 is formed.
The second projecting portion 77 is formed so as to expand from the right side surface 83 of the main body portion toward the right direction from the back to the near side, and the near end thereof is a free end. Note that the thickness of the second connection portion 76 in the left-right direction is smaller than the thickness of the second protrusion 77 in the left-right direction.
Further, the thickness in the left-right direction of the first connection portion 74 is formed to be thinner than the thickness in the left-right direction of the first protrusion 75, and the thickness in the left-right direction of the second connection portion 76 is second. By forming the protrusion 77 to be thinner than the thickness in the left-right direction, the first member 61 cannot be forced from the second member 62 when the first member 61 is stored in the storage portion 72 of the second member 62 described later. If it is going to be pulled out, the engagement convex part 68 will bend and the 1st member 61 will be broken.

The housing groove 69 is recessed at a position where the first engaging groove 68a is provided at the position where the first engaging protrusion 68a is provided in the main body and at the position where the second engaging protrusion 68b is provided at the body. It consists of a second accommodation groove 69b. The first receiving groove 69a is formed by denting the left side surface 82 of the main body part from the vicinity of the back end to the position on the near side from the near end of the first protrusion 75 of the first engaging protrusion 68a. It has been done.
Specifically, a portion of the left side surface 82 of the main body portion between the vicinity of the rear end thereof and the front end of the first projection 75 of the first engagement convex portion 68a is located at the front side. By forming 69a, the shape when viewed from above is a U-shape.

Further, the second receiving groove 69b has a concave portion on the right side surface 83 of the main body part from the vicinity of the back end to the position on the near side from the near end of the second projecting portion 77 of the second engaging convex portion 68b. It is more formed.
Specifically, the portion of the right side surface 83 of the main body portion between the vicinity of the back end thereof and the front end of the second protrusion 77 of the second engagement convex portion 68b is located at the front side. By forming 69b, the shape when viewed from above is a rightward U-shape.
The insertion side insertion hole 67 is formed inside the main body and is a through-hole penetrating from the front toward the back. The insertion side insertion hole 67 is formed of a plurality of holes, and the vicinity of the front end of the insertion side insertion hole 67 is connected to the control harness 65. Moreover, the back end of the insertion side insertion hole 67 is opened, and the connection terminal 66 provided in the 2nd member 62 mentioned later is inserted. (Elastic deformation of the engaging projection 68 of the first member 61)
The engaging projection 68 is made of a resin such as plastic that can be elastically deformed.

  Further, as described above, the engaging convex portion 68 is formed of the first engaging convex portion 68a and the second engaging convex portion 68b. As shown in FIG. 3, when the first engaging convex portion 68a is pressed from the left to the right, the first connecting portion 74 of the first engaging convex portion 68a is bent and elastically deformed in the right direction. It is formed as follows. And if the 1st engagement convex part 68a elastically deforms toward the right direction, the 1st projection part 75 of the 1st engagement convex part 68a will be accommodated in the 1st accommodation groove 69a of the accommodation groove 69. FIG. Further, the second engaging convex portion 68b is formed such that when the second engaging convex portion 68b is pressed from right to left, the second connecting portion 76 of the second engaging convex portion 68b is bent and elastically deformed in the left direction. And if the 2nd engagement convex part 68b elastically deforms toward the left direction, the 2nd projection part 77 of the 2nd engagement convex part 68b will be accommodated in the 2nd accommodation groove 69b of the accommodation groove | channel 69.

In addition, in a state where the engaging convex portion 68 is not elastically deformed, from the free end of the first projecting portion 75 of the first engaging convex portion 68a to the free end of the second projecting portion 77 of the second engaging convex portion 68b. Is the surface that forms the storage back portion of the storage portion 72 of the second member 62, which will be described later, and the surface that forms the storage back portion of the storage portion 72 of the second member 62 from the right end of the first engagement surface 73a. It is formed so as to be longer than the distance to the left end of the second engagement surface 73b.
(Second member 62)
The second member 62 is formed to be attachable to the first member 61. The second member 62 is detachably formed on the first connector 50 provided in the electrical component. That is, the second connector 60 is formed to be detachable from the first connector 50.

Specifically, the second member 62 has a base body formed in a substantially square box shape, and is open to the front surface of the base body so that the first member 61 can be accommodated inside the base body. The storage part 72, the insertion recess 79 formed on the back surface of the base body, and a rod-shaped terminal extending from the storage part 72 to the insertion recess 79, the end on the back side being the insertion recess 79 The connecting terminal 66 protrudes and the end on the near side protrudes into the storage portion 72.
As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, the storage portion 72 has an opening 78 formed in the center portion of the front side surface of the base body, and the first member 61 is formed to pass therethrough. A storage path that is formed so that the first member 61 can pass therethrough and that is integrally formed in the back direction from the storage port 78, and a storage back that is located on the back side of the storage path and is formed integrally with the storage path It consists of parts.

The storage port 78 has a quadrangular shape when viewed from the front.
The storage path is a space formed by being surrounded by four surfaces in the vertical and horizontal directions extending from the edge of the storage port 78 toward the back direction inside the base body.
The storage back portion is formed so that the portion of the first member 61 from the back surface 81 of the main body portion to the free end of the engagement convex portion 68 can be stored without the engagement convex portion 68 being elastically deformed. Yes.
Here, an engagement surface 73 extending in the left-right direction is provided at the back end of the left-right surface forming the storage path. Specifically, the engagement surface 73 includes a first engagement surface 73a extending in the left direction from the back end of the left surface forming the storage path, and a right side from the back end of the right surface forming the storage path. And a second engagement surface 73b extending in the direction. The engaging surface 73 is a part of the surface forming the storage back portion.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the back side surface of the base body in which the insertion recess 79 is formed contacts the bottom plate of the main board connector 54 when the second member 62 is inserted into the main board connector 54. It is in contact.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the front end of the connection terminal 66 provided on the base body is the insertion side of the first member 61 when the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61. It is to be inserted into the insertion hole 67.
(Connection of the first member 61 and the second member 62)
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, the engaging convex portion of the first member 61 is formed on the left and right surfaces constituting the storage path of the second member 62. When 68 is pressed, the first member 61 is accommodated in the accommodating portion 72 of the second member 62 while the engaging convex portion 68 is elastically deformed. Further, when the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, the connection terminal 66 of the second member 62 is inserted into the insertion side insertion hole 67 of the first member 61. When the front end of the first member 61 reaches the inner back end of the storage back portion of the second member 62, the force applied to the engaging convex portion 68 of the first member 61 is released, and the first member 61 The engaging convex portion 68 will return to its original shape.

When the engaging protrusion 68 of the first member 61 returns to its original shape, the free end of the first protrusion 75 of the first engaging protrusion 68a formed on the first member 61 is the second member. A free end of the second protrusion 77 of the second engagement protrusion 68b formed on the first member 61 is formed on the second member 62 in contact with the first engagement surface 73a of the storage portion 72 formed on 62. The second engaging surface 73b of the storage portion 72 thus made comes into contact.
When the engaging convex portion 68 of the first member 61 abuts on the engaging surface 73 of the storage portion 72 formed on the second member 62, the first engaging convex portion 68a formed on the first member 61 is first. The distance from the front end of the projecting portion 75 to the front end of the second projecting portion 77 of the second engaging convex portion 68b is the surface forming the storage back portion of the storage portion 72 of the second member 62. Since it is longer than the distance from the right end of the mating surface 73a to the left end of the second engagement surface 73b, which is the surface that forms the storage back portion of the storage portion 72 of the second member 62, the first member 61 to the second end Even if the two members 62 are to be separated, the engaging protrusions 68 of the first member 61 are hooked on the engaging surfaces 73 of the storage portion 72 formed on the second member 62, so that the first member 61 and the second member 62 are separated. Cannot be separated.

That is, once the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, it is impossible to separate the second member 62 from the first member 61 unless at least one of the first member 61 and the second member 62 is destroyed. It has become.
(Electrical connection of main board connector 54 and second connector 60)
As described above, when the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61, the front end of the connection terminal 66 provided on the second member 62 is on the insertion side of the first member 61 as shown in FIG. 4. The outer peripheral surface near the end on the near side of the connection terminal 66 comes into contact with the inner surface of the insertion side insertion hole 67 by being inserted into the insertion hole 67. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when the second connector 60 with the second member 62 attached to the first member 61 is inserted into the main board connector 54, the end on the far side of the connection terminal 66 of the second member 62. Is inserted into the receiving side insertion hole 53 of the main board connector 54, and the outer peripheral surface near the end on the back side of the connection terminal 66 comes into contact with the inner surface of the receiving side insertion hole 53. As a result, the main board connector 54, the second member 62, and the first member 61 are electrically connected. That is, the main board connector 54 and the second connector 60 are electrically connected.
(Retainer 70)
The holding tool 70 is for fixing the connection line 64 in the gaming machine and holding the connection line 64. The holder 70 has an insertion hole 71 formed so that the connection line 64 can be inserted, and is configured to hold the connection line 64 by inserting the connection line 64 through the insertion hole 71.

Here, the holder 70 will be described as an example in which a control harness 65 for electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27 is held.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 5, the holder 70 is formed in a quadrangular annular shape, and an insertion hole in which the inner space is formed so that the control harness 65 can be inserted. 71.
As shown in FIG. 1, the holder 70 is fixed near the upper surface on the inner side of the left side plate 13b constituting the casing 1 and the insertion hole 71 is fixed in the vertical direction.
(Insertion hole 71)
The insertion hole 71 is formed so that the first member 61 can be passed therethrough, but the second connector 60 in which the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61 cannot be passed therethrough. It is.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the insertion hole 71 has a quadrangular shape when viewed from above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the distance in the left-right direction of the insertion hole 71 is the first engagement formed on the first member 61 in a state where the engagement convex portion 68 is not elastically deformed. It is formed so as to be longer than the distance from the free end of the first protrusion 75 of the joint protrusion 68a to the free end of the second protrusion 77 of the second engagement protrusion 68b.
The distance in the insertion hole 71 in the direction perpendicular to the left-right direction (depth direction) is longer than the distance in the vertical direction (thickness direction) of the first member 61.
The distance in the diagonal direction of the insertion hole 71 is shorter than the distance in the left-right direction (width direction) of the base body in the second member 62 and is orthogonal to the left-right direction (width direction) of the base body in the second member 62. It is formed to be shorter than the distance in the direction (depth direction).

In other words, the distance in the left-right direction and the distance perpendicular to the left-right direction (depth direction) in the insertion hole 71 are shorter than the distance in the left-right direction (width direction) of the base body in the second member 62, and The second member 62 is formed to be shorter than the distance in the direction (depth direction) perpendicular to the left-right direction of the base body.
Therefore, the second member 62 cannot pass through the insertion hole 71 in any direction. In other words, the insertion hole 71 can pass the first member 61 but cannot pass the second connector 60 in which the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61. Yes.
Note that the shapes of the holder 70 and the insertion hole 71 are not limited thereto.
(Attaching method of control harness 65 that connects main board 26 and sub-board 27)
A method of attaching the control harness 65 that connects the main board 26 and the sub board 27 will be described.

  First members 61 are provided at both ends of the control harness 65 for electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27, respectively. Then, after the first member 61 provided at one end of the control harness 65 passes through the insertion hole 71 of the holder 70, the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61 provided at the one end. On the other hand, the second member 62 may be attached to the first member 61 provided at the other end of the control harness 65 at any time. Then, the second connector 60 provided in the one end portion with the second member 62 attached to the first member 61 is inserted into the main board connector 54 provided in the main substrate 26, and provided in the other end portion. The second connector 60 in which the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61 is inserted into the sub board connector 55 provided on the sub board 27. As a result, the main board 26 and the control harness 65 and the sub board 27 and the control harness 65 are electrically connected. That is, electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27.

As for the connection of the first connector 50, the first member 61, and the second member 62, the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61 after the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61. The second connector 60 may be inserted into the first connector 50, or the first member 61 may be attached to the second member 62 after the second member 62 is inserted into the first connector 50.
(Removal of control harness 65 that connects main board 26 and sub board 27)
As described above, the insertion hole 71 of the holder 70 allows the first member 61 to pass through, but allows the second connector 60 with the second member 62 attached to the first member 61 to pass therethrough. Is formed impossible. In addition, the first member 61 and the second member 62 may be separated from the first member 61 if at least one of the first member 61 and the second member 62 is not destroyed once the second member 62 is attached to the first member 61. It is impossible to separate the second member 62. Therefore, the second connector 60 provided at one end of the control harness 65 is disconnected from the main board connector 54 provided at the main board 26, and the second connector 60 provided at the other end of the control harness 65 is sub- In order to remove the control harness 65 from the sub-board connector 55 provided on the board 27 and remove the control harness 65 from the holder 70, one of the control harness 65, the second connector 60, and the holder 70 must be destroyed. .
(Action / Effect)
As described above, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the second connector 60 provided at one end of the control harness 65 is inserted into the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26 to control Electrical connection is established between the main board 26 and the sub board 27 by inserting the second connector 60 provided on the other end of the harness 65 into the sub board connector 55 provided on the sub board 27. It becomes.

Further, as described above, in order to release the connection between the main board 26 and the control harness 65 and the connection between the sub board 27 and the control harness 65 and replace the control harness 65, the control harness 65, If either the second connector 60 or the holder 70 is not destroyed, it cannot be replaced.
Therefore, even if the connection between the main board 26 and the control harness 65 and the connection between the sub board 27 and the control harness 65 are released and the control harness 65 is replaced with an unauthorized harness or the like, It is difficult to perform such fraud in a very short time during the business hours of the amusement hall. That is, such an illegal act can be prevented beforehand.

Even if such a fraudulent act is carried out, for example, if the exchanged illegal harness or the like is not held by the holding device 70, the game shop clerk will see the state of the fraud. It will be possible to easily discover that the action has been performed. Further, for example, when the holder 70 is destroyed, the trace remains, so that it is possible to easily find out that an illegal act has been performed.
Further, the electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27 is performed as described above, so that the main board 26 and the control harness 65 are connected and the sub board 27 and the control harness 65 are connected. Is released, leaving the control harness 65 held in the holder 70, and an illegal act of making an electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27 by an unauthorized harness or the like is performed. It is also possible. However, even in such a case, the control harness 65 remains in the state of being held by the holder 70, so that the store clerk at the amusement hall can see that the cheating has been performed. It can be easily discovered.

Furthermore, when the electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27 is performed as described above, the illegal act can be prevented in advance, and the illegal action is performed. Even so, it is possible to easily find out that an illegal act has been performed, and it is possible to repair and inspect the main board 26 and the sub board 27.
(2) Second Embodiment In the second embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the second connector 60 provided at the end of the connection line 64 and the shape of the holder 70 are the same as those in the first embodiment. Since this embodiment is different from the embodiment and the rest is the same as that of the first embodiment, this difference will be mainly described.
(Explanation of drawings)
FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in the middle of inserting the second connector 60 provided on the control harness 65 into the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, and shows the connector base 80 of the second connector 60. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in the middle of mounting the passage preventing member 100. FIG.
In the present embodiment, the definition of the direction such as “left direction” is the same as that in the first embodiment.
(Second connector 60)
The second connector 60 is provided at the end of the connection line 64. The second connector 60 includes a connector base 80 and a passage blocking member 100.

In the present embodiment, the second connector 60 is provided at both ends of the control harness 65 for electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27, for example.
Here, the second connector 60 will be described by taking as an example the case where the second connector 60 is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26.
(Passage blocking member 100)
The passage preventing member 100 is formed so as to be attachable to the connector base 80.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the passage blocking member 100 is mounted inside the connector base 80 from the right side surface of the base body of the connector base 80 described later.

Specifically, the passage blocking member 100 is located on the back surface 91 located on the back side, on the top side of the back surface 91 and on the top surface extending from the back surface 91 toward the near side, on the bottom side of the back surface 91. And a lower surface extending from the back surface 91 toward the front side, a left side 92 positioned on the left side of the back surface 91 and extending from the back surface 91 toward the front side, a right side of the back surface 91, and A substantially square box-shaped main body portion configured by a right side surface 93 extending from the back surface 91 toward the front side, and a front surface 94 facing the back surface 91 and positioned on the front side of the left side surface 92 and the right side surface 93. And a protrusion-like support portion provided at the left end of each of the back surface 91 and the hand front surface 94 of the main body portion, and a rod-like engagement convex portion 68 formed integrally with the support portion.
As shown in FIG. 6, the support portion includes a projecting first support portion integrally formed on the main body portion from the left end of the back surface 91 of the main body portion toward the back direction, and the left end of the hand front surface 94 of the main body portion. And a projecting second support portion formed integrally with the main body portion from the front side toward the front side.

The engaging convex portion 68 is formed integrally with the first support portion, and is formed integrally with the second supporting portion and the first engaging convex portion 68a formed elastically deformable and is elastically deformable. And a second engaging convex portion 68b formed on the surface. The first engaging convex portion 68a is a rod-shaped first connection portion 74 that is integrally formed from the back end of the first support portion toward the right direction, and a rod-shape that is integrally formed at the right end of the first connection portion 74. Of the first protrusion 75.
The first projecting portion 75 is formed so as to expand from the back surface 91 of the main body portion in the back direction as it goes from the left to the right direction, and the right end thereof is a free end. Note that the thickness of the first connecting portion 74 in the direction from the front to the back is formed thinner than the thickness of the first protrusion 75 in the direction from the front to the back.

The second engaging convex portion 68b is formed integrally with the rod-like second connecting portion 76 that is integrally formed in the right direction from the front end of the second support portion and the right end of the second connecting portion 76. And a rod-shaped second protrusion 77.
The second projecting portion 77 is formed so as to expand from the front surface 94 of the main body portion toward the front side from the left to the right, and the right end thereof is a free end. The thickness of the second connecting portion 76 in the direction from the front to the back is formed thinner than the thickness of the second protrusion 77 in the direction from the front to the back.
Further, the thickness in the direction from the near side to the back side in the first connection portion 74 is formed to be thinner than the thickness in the direction from the near side to the back side in the first protrusion 75, and the near side in the second connection portion 76. The thickness in the direction from the back to the back is formed thinner than the thickness in the direction from the near side to the back in the second protrusion 77, so that the passage blocking member 100 is stored in the storage portion 72 of the connector base 80 described later. In this case, if the passage preventing member 100 is forcibly pulled out from the connector base 80, the engaging convex portion 68 is broken and the passage preventing member 100 is broken.
(Elastic deformation of the engaging projection 68 of the passage blocking member 100)
The engaging projection 68 is made of a resin such as plastic that can be elastically deformed.

Further, as described above, the engaging convex portion 68 is formed of the first engaging convex portion 68a and the second engaging convex portion 68b. When the first engaging convex portion 68a is pressed from the back to the near side, the first connecting portion 74 of the first engaging convex portion 68a is bent and elastically deformed toward the near side. Further, the second engaging convex portion 68b is formed so that when the second engaging convex portion 68b is pressed from the front to the back, the second connecting portion 76 of the second engaging convex portion 68b is bent and elastically deformed toward the deep direction.
In addition, in a state where the engaging convex portion 68 is not elastically deformed, from the free end of the first projecting portion 75 of the first engaging convex portion 68a to the free end of the second projecting portion 77 of the second engaging convex portion 68b. Is a surface that forms a storage back portion of the storage portion 72 of the connector base 80 to be described later, and is a surface that forms a storage back portion of the storage portion 72 of the connector base 80 from the front end of the first engagement surface 73a. It is formed so as to be longer than the distance to the back end of the second engagement surface 73b.
(Connector base 80)
The connector base 80 is provided at the end of the connection line 64. The connector base 80 is detachably formed on the first connector 50 provided in the electrical component. That is, the second connector 60 is formed to be detachable from the first connector 50.

Specifically, the connector base 80 is formed so that a base body formed in a substantially square box shape and an opening on the right side surface of the base body and a part of the passage blocking member 100 can be accommodated inside the base body. The storage portion 72, the insertion recess 79 formed on the back surface of the base body, and the control harness 65 that opens to the front surface of the base body and faces the insertion recess 79 inside the base body. An insertion passage formed so that it can be inserted and a rod-like terminal provided near the back end of the insertion passage, the vicinity of the back end projecting into the insertion recess 79, and the vicinity of the front end is inserted The connection terminal 66 is connected to the control harness 65 inserted through the passage.
As shown in FIG. 6, the storage portion 72 is formed in the vicinity of the front side of the right side surface of the base body, and the storage port 78 formed so that the passage blocking member 100 can pass therethrough, and the passage blocking member 100 can pass therethrough. And a storage path integrally formed in the left direction from the storage port 78, and a storage back part located on the left side of the storage path and formed integrally with the storage path.

The storage port 78 has a quadrangular shape when viewed from the right.
The storage path is a space formed by being surrounded by four surfaces in the back direction, the front direction, and the vertical direction that extend from the edge of the storage port 78 toward the left in the base body.
The storage back portion is formed so that the portion of the passage preventing member 100 from the left side surface 92 of the main body portion to the free end of the engagement convex portion 68 can be stored without the engagement convex portion 68 being elastically deformed. Yes.
Here, an engagement surface 73 extending in the back direction and the near direction is provided at the left end of the back surface and the near surface forming the storage path. Specifically, the engagement surface 73 includes a first engagement surface 73a extending in the back direction from the left end of the back surface that forms the storage path, and a front direction from the left end of the front surface that forms the storage path. The second engaging surface 73b extends. The engaging surface 73 is a part of the surface forming the storage back portion.

Further, the inner surface of the base body in which the insertion recess 79 is formed is in contact with the bottom plate of the main board connector 54 when the connector base 80 is inserted into the main board connector 54.
(Connection of connector base 80 and passage blocking member 100)
As shown in FIG. 6, when the passage preventing member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80, the engagement convex portions 68 of the passage preventing member 100 are formed on the back and front surfaces constituting the housing path of the connector base 80. By being pressed, the passage preventing member 100 is housed in the housing portion 72 of the connector base 80 while the engagement convex portion 68 is elastically deformed. Then, when the tip of the passage blocking member 100 reaches the inner left end of the housing back portion of the connector base 80, the force applied to the engagement convex portion 68 of the passage blocking member 100 is released, and the passage blocking member 100 is engaged. The convex part 68 will return to the original shape.

At this time, the vicinity of the right end of the main body portion of the passage preventing member 100 protrudes from the storage port 78 of the storage portion 72 in the connector base 80 toward the right.
When the engagement protrusion 68 of the passage prevention member 100 returns to its original shape, the free end of the first protrusion 75 of the first engagement protrusion 68a formed on the passage prevention member 100 is the connector base 80. The connector base 80 is formed with a free end of the second protrusion 77 of the second engagement protrusion 68b formed on the passage preventing member 100 in contact with the first engagement surface 73a of the storage portion 72 formed on the connector base 80. The contact portion 72b comes into contact with the second engagement surface 73b of the storage portion 72.
When the engaging convex portion 68 of the passage preventing member 100 abuts on the engaging surface 73 of the storage portion 72 formed on the connector base 80, the first protrusion of the first engaging convex portion 68a formed on the passage preventing member 100. The distance from the right end of the portion 75 to the right end of the second protrusion 77 of the second engagement convex portion 68b is a surface forming the storage back portion of the storage portion 72 of the connector base 80. Since it is longer than the distance from the front end to the back end of the second engagement surface 73b, which is the surface that forms the storage back portion of the storage portion 72 of the connector base 80, the passage blocking member 100 is Even if the separation is attempted, it is impossible to separate the passage prevention member 100 from the connector base 80 by the engagement convex portion 68 of the passage prevention member 100 being caught by the engagement surface 73 of the storage portion 72 formed on the connector base 80. It becomes possible.

That is, once the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80, it is impossible to separate the passage blocking member 100 from the connector base 80 unless at least one of the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 is destroyed. Yes.
(Electrical connection of main board connector 54 and second connector 60)
As described above, when the connector base 80 of the second connector 60 is inserted into the main board connector 54, the back end of the connection terminal 66 of the connector base 80 is inserted into the receiving side insertion hole 53 of the main board connector 54, The outer peripheral surface near the end on the back side of the connection terminal 66 comes into contact with the inner surface of the receiving side insertion hole 53. As a result, the main board connector 54 and the connector base 80 are electrically connected. That is, the main board connector 54 and the second connector 60 are electrically connected.
(Retainer 70)
The holding tool 70 is for fixing the connection line 64 in the gaming machine and holding the connection line 64. The holder 70 has an insertion hole 71 formed so that the connection line 64 can be inserted, and is configured to hold the connection line 64 by inserting the connection line 64 through the insertion hole 71.

Here, the holder 70 will be described as an example in which a control harness 65 for electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27 is held.
Specifically, as in the first embodiment, the holder 70 is formed in a square ring shape, and the inner space is an insertion hole 71 formed so that the control harness 65 can be inserted. Yes.
Similarly to the first embodiment, the holder 70 is fixed near the upper surface on the inner side of the left side plate 13b constituting the housing 1, and the insertion hole 71 is fixed so as to be in the vertical direction. Yes.
(Insertion hole 71)
The insertion hole 71 can pass through the connector base 80, but cannot be passed through the second connector 60 in which the passage blocking member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80. .

Further, the insertion hole 71 has a quadrangular shape when viewed from above, as in the first embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the distance in the left-right direction of the insertion hole 71 is formed to be longer than the distance in the left-right direction (width direction) of the base body in the connector base 80.
In addition, the distance in the insertion hole 71 in the direction (depth direction) perpendicular to the left-right direction is formed to be longer than the distance in the vertical direction (thickness direction) of the connector base 80.
Further, the distance in the diagonal direction of the insertion hole 71 is shorter than the distance in the direction (depth direction) perpendicular to the left-right direction (width direction) of the base body in the connector base 80, and the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80. In this state, the connector base 80 is formed so as to be shorter than the distance from the left end of the base body of the connector base 80 to the right end of the main body portion of the passage preventing member 100.

In other words, the distance in the left-right direction and the distance in the direction perpendicular to the left-right direction (depth direction) in the insertion hole 71 are the direction (depth direction) perpendicular to the left-right direction (width direction) of the base body in the connector base 80. And is shorter than the distance from the left end of the base body of the connector base 80 to the right end of the body portion of the passage blocking member 100 when the passage blocking member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80. ing.
Therefore, the second connector 60 with the passage preventing member 100 mounted on the connector base 80 cannot pass through the insertion hole 71 in any direction. In other words, the insertion hole 71 can pass through the connector base 80 but cannot pass through the second connector 60 in a state where the passage blocking member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80.

Note that the shapes of the holder 70 and the insertion hole 71 are not limited thereto.
(Attaching method of control harness 65 that connects main board 26 and sub-board 27)
A method of attaching the control harness 65 that connects the main board 26 and the sub board 27 will be described.
Connector bases 80 are provided at both ends of the control harness 65 for electrical connection between the main board 26 and the sub board 27, respectively. Then, after the connector base 80 provided at one end of the control harness 65 passes through the insertion hole 71 of the holder 70, the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80 provided at the one end. On the other hand, the passage blocking member 100 may be attached to the connector base 80 provided at the other end of the control harness 65 at any time. Then, the second connector 60 with the passage preventing member 100 attached to the connector base 80 provided at the one end is attached to the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26, and provided at the other end. The second connector 60 in which the passage preventing member 100 is attached to the connector base 80 is attached to the sub board connector 55 provided on the sub board 27. As a result, the main board 26 and the control harness 65 and the sub board 27 and the control harness 65 are electrically connected. That is, electrical connection is made between the main board 26 and the sub board 27.

The connection of the first connector 50, the connector base 80, and the passage blocking member 100 is the second in a state where the passage blocking member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80 after the passage blocking member 100 is mounted on the connector base 80. The connector 60 may be inserted into the first connector 50, and the passage blocking member 100 may be attached to the connector base 80 after the connector base 80 is inserted into the first connector 50.
(Removal of control harness 65 that connects main board 26 and sub board 27)
As described above, the insertion hole 71 of the holder 70 can pass through the connector base 80, but it cannot pass through the second connector 60 with the passage blocking member 100 mounted on the connector base 80. It is made possible. In addition, the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 are provided with the passage blocking member 100 from the connector base 80 if at least one of the connector base 80 and the passage blocking member 100 is not destroyed once the passage blocking member 100 is attached to the connector base 80. It is impossible to separate. Therefore, the second connectors 60 provided at both ends of the control harness 65 are removed from the main board connector 54 provided on the main board 26 and the sub board connector 55 provided on the sub board 27, respectively, and the holder 70 is removed. In order to remove the control harness 65 from the control harness 65, any one of the control harness 65, the second connector 60, and the holder 70 must be destroyed.

As described above, even with the above-described configuration, the second embodiment of the present invention achieves the same operations and effects as the first embodiment.
(Other embodiments)
The present invention is limited to a slot machine as long as it includes an electrical component such as a board and a control harness or a power cable as a connection line for electrical connection to the electrical component. Instead, it can be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines.
For example, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine where a game is played using a game ball, or a Parrot (registered trademark) game machine where a game similar to a slot machine is played using a game ball.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a control harness for connecting a main board and a sub board is attached according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a first embodiment of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view showing a state in the middle of inserting a second connector provided on a control harness into a main board connector provided on a main board, It is sectional drawing which shows the state in the middle of mounting | wearing the 1st member with the 2nd member. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a second connector provided on a control harness is inserted into a main board connector provided on a main board, and a second connector of the second connector according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which mounted | wore the 1st member with the 2nd member. It is a 1st embodiment of the present invention, and is a key map of a connecting line, the 2nd connector, and a holder. In the second embodiment of the present invention, the second connector provided on the control harness is in the middle of being inserted into the main board connector provided on the main board, and passes through the connector base of the second connector. It is sectional drawing which shows the state in the middle of mounting | wearing with the prevention member.

Explanation of symbols

S Slot machine 1 Housing 2 Front door 3 Power supply unit 4 Hopper unit 5 Overflow tank
11 Middle plate 12 Bottom plate
13 Side plate 13a Right side plate
13b Left side plate 14 Top plate
15 Back plate 20 Rotating reel
22 Main board unit 23 Sub board unit
24 PCB case 26 Main PCB
27 Sub-board 28 Symbol display window
29 Display 30 Decoration
31 Control section 32 Medal slot
33 Medal tray 34 Keyhole
35 Medal payout slot 36 Medal selector
37 Speaker 38 Display window
50 1st connector 52 Insertion hole
53 Receiving side insertion hole 54 Main PCB connector
55 Sub-board connector 60 Second connector
61 First member 62 Second member
64 Connection 65 Control harness
66 Connection terminal 67 Insertion side insertion hole
68 Engaging projection 68a First engaging projection
68b Second engaging projection 69 receiving groove
69a First receiving groove 69b Second receiving groove
70 Holder 71 Insertion hole
72 Storage section 73 Engagement surface
73a First engagement surface 73b Second engagement surface
74 First connection 75 First projection
76 Second connection 77 Second projection
78 Storage port 79 Insertion recess
80 Connector base 81 Back
82 Left side 83 Right side
84 Front side 91 Back side
92 Left side 93 Right side
94 Hand front 100 Passage blocking member

Claims (2)

Electrical components,
A first connector provided on the electrical component;
Connection lines for making electrical connections to the electrical components;
A second connector provided at an end of the connection line;
A holding device for holding the connection line, and being fixed at a position where the connection line in the gaming machine is disposed,
The second connector is
A first member provided at an end of the connection line;
A second member formed so as to be attachable to the first member and detachably attached to a first connector provided in the electrical component,
When the second member is attached to the first member and the second member is attached to the first connector, the electrical component and the connection line are formed to be electrically connected,
The holder has an insertion hole formed so that the connection line can be inserted, and is formed to hold the connection line by inserting the connection line through the insertion hole.
The insertion hole is formed so that the first member can be passed, but the second connector in a state where the second member is attached to the first member cannot be passed,
Once the second member is mounted on the first member, it is impossible to separate the second member from the first member unless at least one of the first member and the second member is destroyed. A gaming machine. Electrical components,
A first connector provided on the electrical component;
Connection lines for making electrical connections to the electrical components;
A second connector provided at an end of the connection line;
With the connection line in the gaming machine is fixed at a position which is disposed, the connection line has an insertion can-formed insertion hole that holds the connection line by inserting the connecting line to the insertion hole coercive And holding equipment,
The second connector is
A connector base that is provided at the end of the connection line and is detachably attached to the first connector provided in the electrical component;
A passage blocking member formed so as to be attachable to the connector base from a direction intersecting with a direction in which the connection line passes through the insertion hole , and
When the connector base of the second connector is attached to the first connector, the electrical component and the connection line are electrically connected,
The insertion hole can be passed through the connector base, but cannot be passed through the second connector with the passage blocking member attached to the connector base,
A game characterized in that once the passage blocking member is mounted on the connector base, it is impossible to separate the passage blocking member from the connector base unless at least one of the connector base and the passage blocking member is destroyed. Machine.

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