JP5286435B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An operating mechanism for rotating a sub-image display device arranged on the front side of a main image display device or moving the sub-image display device along an arbitrary route is made compact.
A display member 30 having a display surface 31 on the front surface, a holder H that allows the display member to rotate by pivotally supporting a pivoted portion 34a, and the holder is moved along a predetermined movement path. An operating mechanism 60 that rotatably supports the holder with another rotating shaft 46, the operating mechanism including a moving mechanism 70 that moves the holder, a driving mechanism 80 that drives the moving mechanism to move the holder, Have
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Description

  The present invention relates to an improvement of a gaming machine provided with a sub-image display device that is arranged on the front side of a large-area main image display device and performs a predetermined operation.

In various game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, various images such as pictures, characters, codes, etc. related to game contents are displayed on an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device provided on the game board surface. The situation is displayed and the production effect is demonstrated.
In recent years, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a small-area sub-liquid crystal display device as a movable accessory is arranged in front of the display screen of a large-area main liquid crystal display device, and the sub-liquid crystal display device is operated in various ways ( Patent Document 1).

By the way, when a decorative body such as a gimmick is assembled on the back side of the display screen of the sub liquid crystal display device, it is necessary to rotate the sub liquid crystal display device so that the player can visually recognize the back side of the sub liquid crystal display device. Since it is too simple to rotate, there is a demand for moving the sub liquid crystal display device up and down and other complicated operations.
However, in order to operate the sub liquid crystal display device in various ways, a large and complicated mechanism is required, and there is a limit to providing such a mechanism in a narrow space between the liquid crystal display device and the game board. .
In particular, when the area of the main liquid crystal display device is increased and the thickness thereof is increased, the space between the main liquid crystal display device and the game board becomes narrower in a pachinko gaming machine having a limited thickness in the front-rear direction. It is difficult to provide a sub liquid crystal display device and a mechanism for operating the sub liquid crystal display device.

JP 2011-87664 A

In a conventional gaming machine equipped with a sub liquid crystal display device, if the sub liquid crystal display device is arranged to be rotatable and movable in front of the main liquid crystal display device, a large and complicated operation mechanism is required. It was difficult to arrange in a narrow space in front of the device.
The present invention has been made in view of the above, and it is possible to downsize an operation mechanism for rotating or moving a sub image display device arranged on the front side of the main image display device along an arbitrary path. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 is characterized in that the display member having a display surface at least on the front surface and the supported shafts provided respectively at two opposing ends of the display member are pivotally supported. A holder that allows the display member to rotate, and a holder that can move the holder along a predetermined movement path and that the holder can be rotated by another rotating shaft that intersects the first rotating shaft that connects the supported shafts. An operating mechanism that supports the moving mechanism, and the operating mechanism includes a moving mechanism that moves the holder along the moving path, and a drive mechanism that drives the moving mechanism.
The invention of claim 2 is characterized in that the moving mechanism includes a rotating mechanism that rotates around the other rotating shaft in the process of moving the holder.

  The invention according to claim 3 is a sub-image display device in which the display member has a display surface on the front surface and a decorative body on the rear surface, and advances and retreats along the front surface of the main image display device. A mechanism is guided to reciprocate between a first position near the periphery of the main image display device and a second position near the inside by the mechanism, and is configured to rotate around the other rotation axis. The moving mechanism is configured to pivotally support the holder by the other rotating shaft and to reciprocate along the moving path, and to form a concentric arc guide slit with the other rotating shaft as a center. A first reciprocating member provided, and an elongated hole that is supported by the first reciprocating member so as to be able to advance and retreat independently in a direction parallel to the movement path and communicates with the guide slit. Second A return member, a stopper piece for determining a limit position of movement of the second reciprocating member, and a pin provided in the holder and simultaneously loosely fitted in the guide slit and the elongated hole, By reciprocating the first reciprocating member, the holder is reciprocated between the first position and the second position, and the first reciprocating member is moved from a position corresponding to the first position. In the process of moving to a position corresponding to the second position, the second reciprocating member moves integrally with the first reciprocating member until the second reciprocating member comes into contact with the stopper piece, and the second reciprocating member After the movement is restricted by the stopper piece, only the first reciprocating member continues to move in the same direction, and the pin is moved after the second reciprocating member is restricted by the stopper piece. Separate from the other pivot axis along the slot. While it is moving in the direction of, and characterized by rotating the holder by moving along the guide slit in the circumferential direction.

  In the present invention, when a display member having a display surface on at least one surface is rotated or moved in a narrow space in the gaming machine, a mechanism for rotating or moving the display member can be made thin and compact. Therefore, these mechanisms can be accommodated in a narrow space, and the degree of freedom in layout can be increased.

It is the whole front view showing the example of composition of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board carrying various parts. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of each effect | action movable apparatus on a game board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of each effect | action movable apparatus on a game board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of each effect | action movable apparatus on a game board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of each effect | action movable apparatus on a game board surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of each effect | action movable apparatus on a game board surface. (A) And (b) is the front view and perspective view when the 1st effect | action movable apparatus exists in a descent | fall position (1st position). (A) And (b) is the front view and perspective view when the 1st effect | action movable apparatus exists in an intermediate | middle raise position. It is a front view when the 1st production movable device exists in an intermediate form (during rotation of a sub image display device). (A) And (b) is the front view and perspective view which show the state after rotating the sub image display apparatus to a vertical attitude | position in the raise position (2nd position) of the 1st effect | action movable apparatus. It is a front side exploded perspective view of the 1st production movable device. It is a back side exploded perspective view of the operation mechanism of the 1st production movable member. It is a rear view which shows the operation | movement procedure which an operation | movement mechanism raises a sub image display apparatus. (A) And (b) is a rear view which shows the operation | movement procedure by which an operation mechanism raises a sub image display apparatus. (A) And (b) is a rear view which shows the operation | movement procedure by which an operation mechanism raises a sub image display apparatus. (A) (b) And (c) is a back side perspective view which shows the operation | movement procedure in which an operation mechanism raises a sub image display apparatus. (A) And (b) is the front view and back view which show the raising / lowering mechanism, the drive mechanism, and the link state (falling position) of a holder. (A) And (b) is the front view and back view which show the link state (intermediate position) of a raising / lowering mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a holder. (A) And (b) is the front view and rear view which show the link state (upmost position) of a raising / lowering mechanism, a drive mechanism, and a holder. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the state before a deformation | transformation with which the decoration member faced the front, and the front view which shows the state after a deformation | transformation. (A) And (b) is a mechanism figure which shows the state before and after a deformation | transformation of a decoration member. (A), (b), and (c) are perspective views showing a configuration of both holder members 40 that support the sub image display device 30, an exploded perspective view of one holder member, and an exploded perspective view of the other holder member. . (A) And (b) is the front view which shows the open state of the 2nd effect | action movable apparatus B, and a rear view. (A) And (b) is the front view and back view which show the closed state of the 2nd effect | action movable apparatus B. FIG. (A) And (b) is the front view and back view of the 3rd effect | action movable apparatus C in a raise position. (A) And (b) is the front view and back view of the 3rd effect | action movable apparatus C in a descent | fall position (projection position). (A) And (b) is the front view and back view which show the retracted state of one (right side) decoration body which comprises the 4th effect | action movable apparatus D, and a drive mechanism. (A) And (b) is the front view and back view which show the protrusion state of one decoration body which comprises the 4th effect | action movable apparatus D, and a drive mechanism.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an overall front view showing a configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board on which various parts are mounted. FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing the operation of each effect movable device on the game board surface.

In FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 300 that is attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 310 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 300. The outer frame 300 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 3 in which game balls flow down is formed.
The glass frame 310 supports a glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 3 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (on the player side).
In addition, the glass frame 310 has an operation handle 311 for launching a game ball toward the game area 3 by being rotated, an audio output device (speaker) 312, and upper and lower effect lights having a plurality of lamps. Devices 313a and 313b, an effect button 314 for changing the effect mode by a pressing operation, and left and right effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided. The effect movable illumination devices 320L and 320R are provided in the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the glass frame 310.

The production movable illumination devices 320L and 320R include a movable illumination unit (not shown), and automatically change from a state in which the movable illumination unit shown in FIG. 1 is housed (closed) to a state in which the movable illumination unit is opened (projected). It is comprised so that it can be made to.
Further, a tray unit 315 is provided below the glass frame 310. The tray unit 315 is provided with a ball tray portion that stores a plurality of game balls. The ball tray portion has a downward inclination so that the game balls flow down toward the operation handle 311. . Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 311, the game ball is launched into the game area 3.

  When the game ball launched as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, it reaches the game area 3 and then falls in the game area 3. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 3.

Next, the configuration of the game area 3 of the game board 2 will be described.
1 and 2, the game area 3 is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 18. When a game ball wins each of these general winning ports 18, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.
In addition, a first start port 13 and a second start port 14 that constitute a start region into which a game ball can enter are provided in a region below the center of the game region 3.
The second start port 14 has an open / close door 14b, and is movable and controlled to a first mode in which the open / close door 14b is maintained in a closed state and a second mode in which the open / close door 14b is in an open state. The Therefore, when the second start port 14 is in the first mode, there is no opportunity for winning a game ball, and when it is in the second mode, the chance for winning a game ball is increased.

Here, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a random symbol value for special symbol determination or the like is acquired, and a right winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as a “big hit lottery”). ) Is performed. When a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.
Furthermore, in the area on the right side of the game area 3, a gate 15 for a normal symbol through which a game ball can pass, and a first grand prize winning port 16 and a second grand prize winning port 17 through which a game ball can enter are provided. ing.
For this reason, the game ball does not pass or win through the gate 15, the first grand prize winning port 16, and the second major prize winning port 17 unless the operation handle 311 is greatly rotated and the game ball is launched with a strong force. It is configured as follows.
When the passage of the game ball is detected at the gate 15, a random number for determining a normal symbol is acquired, and “normal symbol winning lottery” is performed.

The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a predetermined special game is started, the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b puts the game ball into the first big winning opening 16. It functions as a receiving tray that guides the game ball and can enter the first grand prize opening 16. When a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.
The second big winning opening 17 is normally kept closed by the second big winning opening movable piece 17b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a predetermined special game is started, the second big prize opening movable piece 17b is opened, and the second big prize opening movable piece 17b puts the game ball in the second big prize opening 17. It functions as a guiding path for guiding, and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 17. Also, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 17, a preset prize ball (for example, 15 game balls) is paid out.
Furthermore, the lowermost area of the game area 3 is entered in any of the general winning opening 18, the first starting opening 13, the second starting opening 14, the first major winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening 17. An out port 19 is provided for discharging game balls that have not been played.

In addition, an opening 3A is formed at the center of the game area 3, and a decorative member 6 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided along the periphery of the opening 3A. A main image display device (main display member) 7 formed of a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided at a substantially central portion (open portion) of the decoration member 6 and on the back side of the game board. Various effect movable devices A to D are provided at the periphery of the main image display device 7.
The main image display device (main display member) 7 displays an image during standby when no game is being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Among them, three effect symbols 8 for informing the result of the jackpot lottery to be described later are displayed, and a combination of specific effect symbols 8 (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed as a jackpot lottery result. Is notified.

Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 13 or the second start port 14, the three effect symbols 8 are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. The symbol 8 is stopped and displayed. Further, by displaying various images, characters, and the like during the variation display of the effect symbol 8, a high expectation that the player may win a big hit is given to the player.
Each of the effect movable devices A to D gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. Each effect movable device performs various operations such as moving from a position retracted to the periphery of the display screen of the main image display device to a position protruding toward the center, or deforming. Various operating feelings are given to the player according to the operation mode of these effect movable devices.
Furthermore, in addition to the above-mentioned various effects devices, the audio output device 312 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and performs effects by sound. The effect lighting devices 313a and 313b are The lighting direction and the emission color of each lamp are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

A symbol display device 9 for displaying various symbols is provided on the lower left side of the game board 2.
On the upper surface of the tray unit 315, an effect button 314 generally called a chance button is arranged. The operation of the effect button 314 is effective while guidance for prompting the operation of the effect button 314 is displayed on the main image display device 7 in the case of a specific reach effect during the game, for example.
1 and 2, the first effect movable device A is arranged below the front portion of the display screen (display surface) 7a of the main image display device 7 exposed inside the decorative member 6, and the display screen 7a. On the back side of the vertical frame of the decorative member 6 located on the left and right sides of the display device, a second effect movable device B is arranged so as to be able to appear and disappear on the display screen, and the third effect is displayed at the upper center of the display screen 7a. The movable movable device C is disposed so as to be movable up and down, and a fourth effect movable device D is disposed on the display screen so as to be able to appear and retract on the back side of the decorative member portion located on both the left and right sides of the display screen.

First, the configuration and operation of the first effect movable device A will be described.
FIGS. 8A and 8B are a front view and a perspective view when the first effect movable device is in the lowered position (first position), and FIGS. 9A and 9B are first views. FIG. 10 is a front view and a perspective view when the first effect movable device is in the intermediate ascending position, and FIG. 10 is a front view when the first effect movable device is in the intermediate form (while the sub image display device is rotating). 11 (a) and 11 (b) are front views showing a state after the first effect movable device rotates the sub-image display device in the vertical posture at the raised position (second position); FIG.
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the front side of the first effect movable device, and FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the back side of the operating mechanism of the first effect movable member.
14 to 16 are rear views showing an operation procedure in which the operation mechanism raises the sub image display device, and FIGS. 17A, 17B, and 17C show the operation mechanism to raise the sub image display device. FIGS. 18A and 18B are a front view and a rear view showing a link state (lowering position) of the lifting mechanism, the driving mechanism, and the holder, respectively, and FIG. FIGS. 20A and 20B are a front view and a rear view showing the link state (intermediate position) of the elevating mechanism, the drive mechanism, and the holder. FIGS. 20A and 20B are the link states of the elevating mechanism, the drive mechanism, and the holder ( It is the front view and back view which show (upmost position).

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 20, the first effect movable device A includes a sub-image display device (display member) 30 and an operation mechanism 60 as main components.
That is, a sub-image display device (display member) 30 is arranged in front of the display screen 7a on the front surface of the main image display device (main display member) 7, and the sub-image display device 30 has an operation mechanism (sub-image). The display device operation mechanism) 60 causes the lowered position (first position) shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 8, 18 and the like, and FIGS. 3, 4, 8 to 10, 19, 19, 20, etc. It is configured to be movable back and forth between the raised position (second position) shown.
The sub-image display device 30 includes a display device base 33, a rectangular display screen (display surface) 31 disposed on the front surface of the display device base 33, and a decorative member such as a gimmick disposed on the rear surface of the display device base 33. 50.

The display device base portion 33 has two supported side end portions of the four side end portions excluding the front surface and the rear surface, in this example, pivoted support portions 34a respectively provided at both end portions in the longitudinal direction. The display screen 31 and the decorative member 50 are alternately turned to the front side so that the player can visually recognize them. ing.
Each holder member 40 connects each supported shaft 34 a (support 34) by rotatably supporting each supported shaft 34 a provided at each intermediate portion of both side edges in the longitudinal direction of the display device base 33. The display device base 33 is rotated forward and backward about the rotation axis (first rotation axis) 34A.

Each holder member 40 has a second rotation axis (other rotation axis) 41 parallel to the first rotation axis 34A at a position closer to the rear side (and a lower position) than the first rotation axis 34A. Each holder member 40 rotates about the second rotation shaft 41, so that the sub-image held between the holder members when the sub-image display device 30 is in the lowered position shown in FIGS. The vertical angle of the display screen 31 of the display device 30 is changed.
In each holder member 40, the second rotating shaft 41 is always elastically biased so that its front end is lowered downward by an elastic member (such as a torsion spring) 97 shown in FIG. Therefore, even when a force that raises the front end of the holder member is applied and the holder member is rotated upward, the holder returns to the original position (down position) by releasing the upward force. It is configured.

The second rotating shaft 41 is supported by a connecting member 45 that connects the two holder members. That is, each holder member 40 is pivotally supported by the second rotating shaft 41 provided on the connecting member 45 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. Each holder member 40 and the connecting member 45 constitute a holder H.
Each holder member 40 and the sub-image display device 30 that are rotatably held by the connecting member 45 are configured to be movable forward and backward along a predetermined movement path by the operation mechanism 60. In this example, it is configured to advance and retreat from the edge (lower edge) of the display screen toward the center along the display screen 7 a on the front surface of the main image display device 7. In addition, the holder H and the sub image display device can be obtained by pivotally supporting the third rotating shaft 46 provided at an appropriate position in the back intermediate portion of the connecting member by a member (first reciprocating member 71) constituting the operation mechanism 60. It rotates along a plane substantially parallel to the display screen of the main image display device. Since the third rotating shaft 46 is orthogonal (or intersects) with the first rotating shaft 34A and the second rotating shaft 41, the sub-image display device 30 and the holder H are centered on the orthogonal rotating shafts. Will rotate in different directions.

In other words, the holder H (the connecting member 45) is moved by the operation mechanism 60 at the first position (FIGS. 1 and 2) near the periphery of the liquid crystal display device body and the second position (FIGS. 3 and 4) near the inside. ), While being guided so as to reciprocate between the second rotation shaft 46 and the third rotation shaft 46.
That is, the operation mechanism 60 moves the holder H holding the sub image display device 30 in a vertical direction between a predetermined movement path, in this example, the lower edge edge central portion of the main image display device and the substantially central portion of the display screen. A reciprocating movement is performed along the extending movement path.
Note that the movement path in the vertical direction is merely an example, and various modifications such as a horizontal direction and an oblique direction are possible.
A stopper 49 is fixedly arranged at a position that interferes with the descending path of the holder H (holder member 40) at the bottom of the moving path of the sub image display device 30 (see FIG. 12).

  When the operation mechanism 60 lowers the connecting member 45 together with each holder member 40 and the sub image display device 30 to the lowermost portion (one end portion) of the movement path, the stopper 49 is positioned below the holder member 40 (second rotation shaft). The front part of each holder member 40 is rotated upward about the second rotation shaft 41 by pushing up the holder member relatively in contact with the front part 41. For this reason, the display screen (display surface) 31 of the sub-image display device 30 held by the holder member is inclined upward by a predetermined angle (the angle at which the holder H is inclined) with the second rotation shaft 41 as the center. Can do. That is, the sub-image display device 30 maintains the display screen 31 in a vertical posture by the force of the elastic member 97 when in the upper position, but the holder member descends and its front bottom surface comes into contact with the stopper 49. Afterwards, the rear part of the holder member is further lowered by a predetermined distance, so that the stopper 49 pushes up the front bottom surface of the holder member, so that the display screen 31 of the sub image display device is inclined upward.

The operating mechanism 60 is guided in a vertical direction by a guide member 63 provided on a fixed member 61 fixed to the game board or another member fixed to the game board, thereby holding the connecting member 45 and moving in the vertical direction. And an elevating mechanism (moving mechanism) 70 that reciprocates and a driving mechanism 80 that drives the elevating mechanism 70 to move up and down.
In this example, the fixing member 61 is a member fixed from the front side with respect to the lower portion of the liquid crystal base 25 (FIG. 12) fixed to the back surface of the game board, and includes a rear fixing member 61A and a front fixing member 61B. Has been. The liquid crystal base 25 has an opening 25a that is open at the center, and is configured so that the front outer periphery of the main image display device (main display member) 7 is attached to and supported on the rear surface.

The guide member 63 is a slide rail provided on the back surface of the fixed member 61, and includes a base portion 63a fixed to the fixed member 61 and a movable portion 63b supported by the base portion 63a so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Have. The movable part 63b is fixed to a first reciprocating member 71 constituting the elevating mechanism 70 (FIGS. 14 to 16).
As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the drive mechanism 80 includes a motor 81 fixed to the fixed member 61, an output gear 82 that is rotationally driven by the motor, and an output gear 82 that is pivotally supported by the fixed member 61. A first intermediate gear 83 that rotates in mesh, a second intermediate gear 84 that is supported by the fixed member 61 and rotates in mesh with the first intermediate gear 83, and a shaft portion 85 a at one end is supported by the fixed member 61. As a result, a swinging member 85 that swings (rotates) in the vertical direction about the shaft portion 85a is roughly included. A pin (including a rolling roller or the like) 84a protruding from the side surface of the second intermediate gear 84 is loosely fitted in a long hole 85b provided at an appropriate position in the middle portion of the swinging member 85 in the longitudinal direction. It is free to move. For this reason, the motor 81 rotates the gears 82 and 83 forward and backward within a predetermined angle range to rotate the second intermediate gear 84 forward and backward about its central axis, whereby the swinging member 85 has a shaft portion. It swings between the lowered position shown in FIGS. 8 and 14 and the raised position shown in FIGS. 11 and 16 around 85a.

  A pin 71a provided in the first reciprocating member 71 constituting the lifting mechanism 70 is loosely fitted in the elongated hole 85c provided in the other end portion of the swing member 85, and the swing member 85 swings in the vertical direction. When the pin 71a moves, the first reciprocating member 71 can be moved up and down along the guide member 63 by reciprocatingly moving in the elongated hole 85c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8 and the like, an arcuate guide in which a pin 85d protruding from an appropriate position on the back surface of the swinging member is provided on the fixed member 61 in order to stabilize the track when the swinging member 85 swings. The pin 85d (swing member) is moved along the guide slot 61a by loosely fitting in the slot 61a.

As shown in FIG. 12, FIG. 13, FIG. 14 to FIG. 16, etc., the lifting mechanism (moving mechanism) 70 is centered on the third rotating shaft 46 provided with the holder H (connecting member 45) at the center of the back surface. A first reciprocating member 71 provided with a guide slit 72 that supports the roller H and reciprocates the holder H along a predetermined up-and-down movement path and draws a concentric arc around the third rotation axis; In addition, the first reciprocating member 71 is supported so as to be able to advance and retreat independently in a direction parallel to the up-and-down movement path, and has an elongated hole 76 extending in the lateral direction having a positional relationship communicating with the guide slit 72 in the upper part. A substantially L-shaped second reciprocating member 75 and a stopper piece 78 (FIGS. 15A and 19) fixed to the fixing member 61 in order to determine the limit position of the upward movement of the second reciprocating member 75. ) And on the rear surface of the connecting member 45 A pin 47 to vignetting by loosely fitted simultaneously projecting guide slits 72 and slots 76, and a. That is, the pin 47 is always fitted into the guide slit 72 and the elongated hole 76 at the same time while the first reciprocating member 71 and the second reciprocating member 75 are moved up and down. Then, the connecting member 45 (holder H) receives the driving force via the pin 47 in the process in which the first reciprocating member 71 and the second reciprocating member 75 are moved up and down. Reverse rotation operation can be performed.
The pin 47 includes a guide slit, a protrusion that can move smoothly in the elongated hole, a rolling member, and the like.

The pin 47, the guide slit 72, and the long hole 76 constitute a rotation mechanism that rotates the holder H around the third rotation axis (other rotation axis) 46.
The movable part 63b constituting the guide member 63 is fixed to the first reciprocating member 71, and when the first reciprocating member 71 in the lowered position is raised by the drive mechanism 80, the movable part 63b becomes the base part 63a. Therefore, the movement path of the first reciprocating member 71 can be stabilized.
An elastic member 77 is disposed between the first reciprocating member 71 and the second reciprocating member 75, and the second reciprocating member 75 is constantly urged in the upward direction by the first reciprocating member 71. Yes. In other words, in this example, one end of the elastic member 77 is supported around the third rotation shaft 46 and the other end is locked to a locking piece 75 a protruding from the lower portion of the second reciprocating member 75. The second reciprocating member is always biased in the direction toward the third rotation shaft. That is, since the second reciprocating member 75 is attracted toward the third rotating shaft 46 (upward) by the elastic member 77, the second reciprocating member 71 is raised in the process of rising from the lowest position. The reciprocating member 75 ascends integrally with the first reciprocating member until the protrusion (locked portion) 75b provided in the lower portion comes into contact with the stopper piece 78 (the state shown in FIG. 19B). Further, when the connecting member 45 is in a horizontal posture (a posture orthogonal to the movement path), the pin 47 is in a position in contact with one end portion of the elongated hole 76 (FIGS. 14 and 15A), and the connecting member 45. The pin 47 is in a position in contact with the other end of the long hole 76 (FIG. 15B), and when the connecting member 45 is in a vertical posture, the pin 47 is in the long hole 76. (Figs. 16A and 16B).

  The drive mechanism 80 reciprocates the first reciprocating member 71 to reciprocate the connecting member 45 between the lowered position (outer position = first position) and the raised position (inner position = second position). Make it work. Then, in the process in which the first reciprocating member 71 moves from the position corresponding to the lowered position of the connecting member to the position corresponding to the raised position, the second reciprocating member 75 has a protrusion 75b provided on the lower end portion thereof. It moves integrally with the first reciprocating member 71 until it abuts on the piece 78, and the protrusion 75b abuts on the stopper piece 78, so that the second reciprocating member 75 is restricted from moving upward. Only one reciprocating member continues to move upward against the elastic member 77. Further, after the second reciprocating member 75 is restricted from moving upward by the stopper piece 78, the pin 47 extends in the outer diameter direction (a direction away from the second rotation shaft 46) along the horizontally long slot 76. 14 and so on, the holder H and the sub image display device 30 are moved around the third rotation shaft 46 by moving relatively in the circumferential direction along the guide slit 72. Rotate. When the pin 47 reaches the other end of the guide slit 72, the sub-image display device has an inclination angle of 45 degrees as shown in FIG. 15B, and when the pin 47 returns to one end of the guide slit 72. 16 (a) and 16 (b), and the further rotation stops.

As described above, in this example, the sub image display device 30 maintains the horizontal posture in the process in which the sub image display device 30 reaches the ascending position from the lowered position (FIGS. 8, 9, 14, 15a, 18 and 19), after reaching the ascending position, the posture is changed to a vertically long posture by turning 90 degrees (FIGS. 11, 16, and 20).
That is, the relationship between the height position of the sub image display device 30 and the lifting mechanism 70 is as follows. When the first reciprocating member 71 rises from a position corresponding to the lowered position of the sub-image display device and the projection 75b of the second reciprocating member 75 comes into contact with the stopper piece 78, the pin 47 is moved by the elongated hole 76. Since the above-described rise is prevented (FIGS. 15A and 19), the rise of the connecting member 45 (sub-image display device) is stopped. Thereafter, when the first reciprocating member 71 continues to rise alone, the pin 47 that is prevented from further rising by the elongated hole 76 moves laterally in the elongated hole and moves relatively in the guide slit 72. It moves (FIG. 15 (b), FIG. 16). That is, when the protrusion 75 b of the second reciprocating member 75 comes into contact with the stopper piece 78, the pin 47 is prevented from further rising by the elongated hole 76, but the pin moves laterally in the elongated hole 76. Since the room is left, the pin can move relatively in the circumferential direction along the guide slit 72 while moving in the elongate hole in the lateral direction as the first reciprocating member further moves up. . That is, the force when the first reciprocating member 71 ascends alone after the second reciprocating member is prevented from rising is used as the force for rotating the holder H (sub-image display device). In the process in which the pin 47 relatively moves in the circumferential direction in the guide slit 72, the connecting member 45 (holder H) rotates about the third rotation shaft 46.

  Conversely, when the first reciprocating member 71 descends from the most elevated position, an operation of reversely rotating the connecting member 45 to return to the horizontal posture and then descending is performed through a procedure reverse to the above. Done. That is, until the first reciprocating member 71 reaches the height position of the second reciprocating member 75 that is stopped by the stopper piece 78 by driving the drive mechanism 80 in the reverse direction in the downward direction. Since the pin 47 moves through the guide slit 72 in the opposite direction to the upward direction, the connecting member 45 rotates in the reverse direction about the third rotation axis and assumes a horizontal posture. When the drive mechanism 80 is continuously driven in the reverse direction, the first reciprocating member and the second reciprocating member start to descend integrally, and finally return to the lowest position (FIG. 16 → FIG. 15 → FIG. 14).

Each holder member 40 is urged downward by an elastic member 97 provided on the second rotation shaft 41 about the second rotation shaft 41, and is supported by the holder when no external force is applied. The sub image display device 30 maintains a vertical posture.
Immediately before the holder H supported by the first reciprocating member 71 reaches the lowest lowered position shown in FIGS. 8 and 14, the lower surface of each holder member 40 comes into contact with the stopper 49. When the lowest position is reached, the front portion of each holder member 40 is rotated upward about the second rotation shaft 41. Therefore, the display screen 31 of the sub-image display device 30 held by the holder H is tilted upward by a predetermined angle (an angle at which the holder member is tilted) about the second rotation shaft 41 against the elastic member 97. Can be made.
In the present embodiment, the elevating mechanism (moving mechanism) 70 and the driving mechanism 80 are configured to have a thin thickness dimension in the front-rear direction, so that the main image display device 7 is increased in size and thickness, and thus the main image display device. Even if the space between the front surface of the glass and the glass plate is narrowed, it can be sufficiently accommodated in this space.

Next, the configuration and operation of the decorative member 50 such as a gimmick disposed on the rear surface of the display device base of the sub image display device will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b) are a diagram showing a state before the deformation of the decorative member facing the front and a front view of the state after the deformation, and FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b) are views of the decorative member. It is a mechanism figure which shows the state before a deformation | transformation and after a deformation | transformation.
The decorative member 50 includes a motor 51 supported by the rear surface of the display device base 33, a first intermediate gear 52a that is rotatably supported by the rear surface and meshes with an output gear 51a of the motor, and a first intermediate gear 52a. A first intermediate gear 52a and a second intermediate gear 52b that are rotatably supported at symmetrical positions along both edges in the width direction of the rear surface of the display device base 33, respectively. And two half-moon driven gears 53 that mesh with each other, and a rotating piece 54 that projects integrally with each driven gear 53.

Each rotating piece 54 includes a concealing position (FIGS. 21A and 22A) concealed on the back surface of the display device base by the rotation of each driven gear 53, and a projecting position protruding sideways from the back surface (FIG. It swings between FIG. 21 (b) and FIG. 22 (b)).
When the display screen 31 of the sub-image display device 30 faces the front of the gaming machine or when the decorative member 50 faces the front, the control means (not shown) drives the motor 51 to rotate each gear. The rotating pieces 54 are caused to appear and disappear simultaneously from the back surface of the display device base.
In this example, when the display device base 33 is raised to the center of the main image display device and is in a vertical posture, the display device base is rotated about the first rotation axis 34A. The display device base can be rotated in any position and state.

Next, FIGS. 23A, 23B, and 23C are perspective views showing configurations of both holder members 40 that support the sub-image display device 30, an exploded perspective view of one holder member, and the other holder member. It is a disassembled perspective view.
The sub-image display device 30 is configured to be rotatable (spinned) by being pivotally supported by pivotal support portions 34a provided on the holder members 40A and 40B, respectively. The sub image display device is rotated by the sub image display device rotation mechanism 90 including the motor 91 mounted on one holder member 40A.
The sub-image display device rotating mechanism 90 includes a motor 91, an output gear 91a of the motor, intermediate gears 92a and 92b rotatably supported by a holder member and sequentially meshed with the output gear 91a, and an axis of the intermediate gear 92b. The shaft support part 34 which comprises a part, and cases 95a and 95b which accommodate these are provided. The shaft support portion 34 is engaged with the shaft support portion 34a on the sub image display device 30 side, thereby transmitting the rotational driving force from the motor 91 to the sub image display device to rotate.
That is, when the motor 91 rotates forward and backward based on a control signal from the control means, the sub image display device 30 can be rotated in an arbitrary direction at an arbitrary rotation angle.

The holder member 40B has casing structures 96a and 96b for supporting the other pivotally supported portion 34a of the sub-image display device.
The gears 92a and 92b and the shaft support 34 are made of a resin material, and an iron piece 98 is fixed to a part of the gear 92b so as to rotate integrally with the gear 92b. Further, permanent magnets 98a are spaced apart at two locations on the inner surface of the case 95b close to the rotational movement path of the iron piece 98. One permanent magnet 98a maintains its posture by attracting the iron piece 98 when the front surface of the sub image display device 30 faces forward, and the other permanent magnet 98a has the rear surface of the sub image display device 30 facing forward. If the iron piece 98 is sucked, it is arranged so as to maintain its posture.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, on the back side of the upper edge of the decorative member 6 and in front of the display screen of the main image display device 7, the second effect shown in FIGS. Two semi-annular members 100 constituting the movable device B are configured to be able to appear and retract in front of the display screen. The semi-annular member 100 rotates 90 degrees about the third rotation shaft 46 after the sub-image display device 30 reaches the highest position, assumes a vertical posture, and 180 degrees about the first rotation shaft 34A. When the decorative member 50 is moved to the front side by rotating, the annular body 101 is configured by bringing the edges close to each other so as to surround the decorative member 50.

24A and 24B are a front view and a rear view showing the opened state of the second effect movable device B, and FIGS. 25A and 25B show the second effect movable device B. It is the front view which shows the closed state of, and a rear view.
The second effect movable device B includes two arm members 107 that rotate (open / close) along two planes parallel to the display screen of the main image display device around the two open / close shafts 105, and the open / close shafts 105. , And an opening / closing gear 108 that rotates around each opening / closing axis, a semi-annular member 100 integrated at the tip of each arm member 107, and a drive mechanism 110 that rotates the opening / closing axis 105 of each arm 107. And roughly.

The drive mechanism 110 includes a motor 111, a gear 112 that is rotationally driven by the motor output gear 111 a, a geared arm member 113 having a gear portion 113 a that meshes with each opening / closing gear 108, and a geared arm member 113. Movement of the other end of the geared arm member 113 and the connecting arm 115 pivotally supported at both ends by the shaft 113b provided at the other end of the shaft and the shaft 112a provided at the outer peripheral edge of the gear 112. And a sensor 117 such as a photo interrupter disposed in the path.
When the output gear 111a rotates the gear 112 by rotating the motor 111 forward and backward under the control of the control means, the geared arm member 113 connected to the connecting arm 115 via the shaft portions 112a and 113b becomes the gear portion. It swings around the central axis 113c of 113a. At this time, since the gear portion 113a rotates about the central shaft 113c, each of the open / close gears 108 engaged therewith is rotated to open / close the arm member 107 and the semi-annular member 100 integrated with the image open / close gear. Opening / closing operation is performed around the shaft 105.

In the open state (retracted state) shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b), each arm member 107 and each semi-annular member 100 are retracted to the back side of the decorative member 6 as shown in FIGS. While in the concealed state, in the closed state (protruding state) shown in FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b), each arm member 107 and each semi-annular member 100 has the decorative member 6 as shown in FIG. From the back side of the main image display device in front of the display screen.
The timing at which each arm member 107 and each semi-annular member 100 appears in front of the display screen of the main image display device is, for example, that the sub image display device 30 reaches the highest position and assumes a vertical posture, and the decorative member 50 faces the front surface. Match the timing when it is moved to the side.
When the sensor 117 detects the other end of the geared arm member 113 as shown in FIG. 24, the control means stops energizing the motor, but when not detected as shown in FIG. 25, the motor is energized. Let

Next, on the back side of the upper edge portion of the decorative member 6 and in front of the display screen of the main image display device, a face gimmick 120 that imitates the face of the main character of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. It is arranged so as to be movable up and down in front of the display screen of the image display device. The face gimmick 120 is a main component of the third effect movable device C.
26 (a) and 26 (b) are a front view and a rear view of the third effect movable device C in the raised position, and FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b) are a lowered position (projecting position). It is the front view and back view of the 3rd production movable device C which are in.
The third effect movable device C includes a face gimmick 120 and an elevating mechanism 125 that raises and lowers the face gimmick.

The face gimmick 120 is configured to advance and retreat between an initial position at the uppermost center of the display screen of the main image display device 7 and a lowered position that is lowered toward the center of the display screen. The face gimmick is supported by a guide provided on a fixed member fixed to the game board so as to be movable up and down.
The elevating mechanism 125 includes a motor 126 fixed to a fixing member fixed to the game board 2, an output gear 126a of the motor, an intermediate gear 127 that is rotatably supported by the fixing member and meshes with the output gear 126a, Arm 128 having a long hole 128a and a long hole 128b at both ends, a pin 120a projecting from the back of the face gimmick 120 and loosely fitting into the long hole 128a, and projecting from the intermediate gear 127 to play into the long hole 128b. And a pin 127a to be fitted.

When the face gimmick 120 is stopped at the initial position shown in FIG. 26, the intermediate gear 127 and the arm 128 are in the positional relationship shown in the figure, but the intermediate gear 127 is in the clockwise direction indicated by the arrow a in FIG. When the pin 127a reaches the position shown in FIG. 26B, the face gimmick reaches the lowered position shown in FIG.
When the pin 127a returns from the position shown in FIG. 26B to the position shown in FIG. 26B due to the reverse rotation of the intermediate gear 127, the face gimmick 120 returns to the initial position.
When the intermediate gear 127 repeats forward and reverse rotation by driving the motor, the face gimmick is repeatedly raised and lowered.
Reference numeral 129 denotes a photo interrupter that detects a detected portion provided in the intermediate gear 127. As shown in FIG. 26, when the photo interrupter 129 detects the detected part, the control means cuts off the power supply to the motor 126, and when not detected as shown in FIG. 26, the control means turns on the power supply to the motor.

Next, FIGS. 28A and 28B are a front view and a rear view showing the retracted state of one (right side) decorative body and the drive mechanism constituting the fourth effect movable device D, respectively. 29 (a) and 29 (b) are a front view and a rear view showing one of the decorative bodies constituting the fourth effect movable device D and the protruding state of the drive mechanism.
The left decorative body and the driving mechanism are configured symmetrically with respect to the right side and operate symmetrically, and thus description thereof is omitted.

The fourth effect movable device D moves back and forth between a retracted position retracted behind the left and right frame portions of the decorative member 6 and a protruding position protruding forward of the display screen 7a of the main image display device 7. And a drive mechanism 135 for driving each decorative body 130.
Each decoration body 130 is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 131 provided on a fixed member fixed to the game board so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction.
The drive mechanism 135 is integrated with the motor 136 fixed to the fixed member, the driven gear 137 that is pivotally supported by the fixed member and rotationally driven by meshing with the output gear 136a of the motor, and the driven gear 137. A shaft portion 137a provided on the convex portion protruding in the outer diameter direction, a shaft portion 130a provided on the decorative body 130 side, an arm member 138 having both ends rotatably connected to the shaft portion 137a, and a photo Interrupter 139.
The photo interrupter 139 detects a detected part provided in the driven gear 137. When the photo interrupter 139 detects the detected part as shown in FIG. 28, the control means cuts off the power supply to the motor 136, and when not detected as shown in FIG. 29, the control means turns on the power supply to the motor.

In the retracted state shown in FIG. 28, each decorative body 130 is in a vertically long posture and is hidden behind the decorative member 6, but in the protruding state shown in FIG. 29, each decorative body 130 is centered on the rotation shaft 131. Projecting forward of the display screen of the main image display device 7.
When the decorative body 130 is stopped in the retracted state, the shaft portion 137a of the driven gear is at the lowest lowered position as shown in FIGS. At this time, since the arm member 138 is also in the lowest position, the lower part of the decorative body 130 is pulled downward about the rotation shaft 131, and the decorative body is in an upright posture on the back side of the decorative member.
In order to shift the decorative body 130 in the retracted state to the protruding state, the motor 136 is driven and the output gear 136a is rotated in the protruding direction. Then, the driven gear 137 rotates in the projecting direction, and the shaft portion 137a located at the lowest position moves upward to be in the state of FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b). At this time, since the arm member 138 moves to the highest position, the lower part of the decorative body 130 is pushed upward about the rotation shaft 131. For this reason, the decorative body 130 is in a collapsed state, appears from the back side of the decorative member, and protrudes forward of the display screen of the main image display device 7.

As described above, in the present invention, when a display member having a display surface on at least one surface is rotated in a narrow space in the gaming machine in front of the main display member or moved in a direction substantially parallel to the game board surface, the display member is rotated. It is possible to make the mechanism for moving and moving the device thinner and more compact. For this reason, it becomes possible to accommodate these mechanisms in a space where the space in the front-rear direction and the space in the up-down and left-right directions are narrow, and the degree of layout freedom can be increased.
Specifically, for example, the operation mechanism for rotating the sub image display device arranged on the front side of the main image display device or moving the sub image display device along an arbitrary path substantially parallel to the game board surface can be made compact. Even if the thickness of the main image display device is increased and the space in front of the main image display device is reduced, or the space in the vertical and horizontal directions is reduced, the sub image display device can be sufficiently arranged.
Note that a liquid crystal display device, a rear projector, and other arbitrary display devices can be employed as the image display device used in the gaming machine of the present invention and the sub image display device.
The game board provided with the moving mechanism of the sub-image display device of the present invention can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to slot machines, other gaming machines having display devices, and game machines in general.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area | region, 3A ... Opening part, 5a ... Rail, 5b ... Rail, 5c ... Prevention piece, 6 ... Decoration member, 7 ... Main image display apparatus (main display member), 7a ... Display screen, 8 ... Production symbol, 13 ... Start port, 14 ... Start port, 14b ... Opening / closing door, 15 ... Gate, 16 ... Grand prize opening, 16b ... Grand prize opening / closing door, 17 ... Grand prize opening, 17b ... moving piece for winning a prize, 18 ... general winning opening, 19 ... out opening, 25 ... liquid crystal base, 25a ... opening, 30 ... sub-image display device (display member), 31 ... display screen (display surface), 33 ... Display device base, 34: shaft support, 34a: pivoted support, 34A: first rotation shaft, 40 ... holder member, 40A ... holder member, 41 ... second rotation shaft, 45 ... coupling member, 46 ... third Rotating shaft, 47 ... pin, 49 ... stopper, 50 ... decorative member, 51 ... motor, 5 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1a ... Output gear, 52a ... Intermediate gear, 52b ... Intermediate gear, 53 ... Driven gear, 54 ... Rotating piece, 60 ... Operation mechanism, 61 ... Fixing member, 61A ... Rear fixing member, 61B ... Front fixing member, 61a ... Guide slot 63, guide member 63a base portion 63b movable portion 70 lift mechanism (moving mechanism) 71 first reciprocating member 71a pin 72 72 guide slit 75 second Reciprocating member, 75a ... locking piece, 75b ... projection, 76 ... elongated hole, 77 ... elastic member, 78 ... stopper piece, 80 ... drive mechanism, 81 ... motor, 82 ... output gear, 83 ... intermediate gear, 84 ... intermediate 85, rocking member, 85a, shaft, 85b, long hole, 85c, long hole, 85d, pin, 90, sub-image display device rotation mechanism, 91, motor, 91a, output gear, 92, intermediate gear, 93 ... driven gear, 100 ... half 101 ... annular body, 105 ... opening / closing shaft, 107 ... arm member, 108 ... opening / closing gear, 110 ... drive mechanism, 111 ... motor, 111a ... output gear, 112 ... gear, 112a ... shaft, 113 ... arm member , 113a ... gear portion, 113b ... shaft portion, 113c ... center shaft, 115 ... connection arm, 117 ... sensor, 120 ... face gimmick, 120a ... pin, 125 ... lifting mechanism, 126 ... motor, 126a ... output gear, 127 ... Intermediate gear, 127a ... pin, 128 ... arm, 128a ... long hole, 128b ... long hole, 129 ... photo interrupter, 130 ... decorative body, 130a ... shaft, 131 ... rotating shaft, 135 ... drive mechanism, 136 ... motor DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 136a ... Output gear, 137 ... Driven gear, 137a ... Shaft part, 138 ... Arm member, 139 ... Photo interrupter, 300 ... Outside , 310 ... glass frame, 311 ... operating handle 312 ... sound output unit, 313a ... effect illumination device, 314 ... performance button, 315 ... pan unit, 320L ... presentation movable lighting system.

Claims (3)

A display member provided with a display surface at least on the front surface, a holder for rotating the display member by pivotally supporting pivoted portions respectively provided at two opposite ends of the display member, and the holder An operating mechanism that rotatably supports the holder by another rotating shaft that intersects with the first rotating shaft that connects the supported shafts and moves along the movement path of
The operating mechanism includes a moving mechanism that moves the holder along the moving path, a drive mechanism that drives the moving mechanism,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the moving mechanism includes a rotating mechanism that rotates about the other rotating shaft in the process of moving the holder. The display member is a sub-image display device having a display surface on the front surface and a decorative body on the rear surface, and moving forward and backward along the front surface of the main image display device,
The holder is guided by the moving mechanism so as to reciprocate between a first position near the periphery of the main image display device and a second position near the inside, and the holder is centered on the other rotation axis. Is configured to rotate as
The moving mechanism includes a guide slit having a concentric arc shape with the other rotating shaft as a center and reciprocatingly moving along the moving path. A second reciprocating member and a second reciprocating member that is supported by the first reciprocating member so as to be able to advance and retreat independently in a direction parallel to the movement path and has a positional relationship communicating with the guide slit. A reciprocating member, a stopper piece for determining a limit position of movement of the second reciprocating member, and a pin provided on the holder and loosely fitted to the guide slit and the elongated hole at the same time,
The drive mechanism causes the holder to reciprocate between the first position and the second position by reciprocating the first reciprocating member,
In the process in which the first reciprocating member moves from a position corresponding to the first position to a position corresponding to the second position, the first reciprocating member is in contact with the stopper piece until the first reciprocating member contacts the stopper piece. After the second reciprocating member is restricted by the stopper piece, only the first reciprocating member continues to move in the same direction.
After the second reciprocating member is restricted from moving by the stopper piece, the pin moves around the guide slit while moving in the direction away from the other pivot shaft along the elongated hole. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holder is rotated by moving in a direction.

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