JP5375767B2 - Revolving light - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rotating light capable of attaining compactness and enhancing a production effect by light. <P>SOLUTION: The rotating light is equipped with a rotating plate 150 which has a first through-hole 150b and a second through-hole 150c respectively formed at nearly symmetrical positions with a rotating shaft 150a as a center and can rotate, a motor 142 which rotates the rotating plate 150, LEDs 121+121 which are arranged at a prescribed position in a radius direction centered on the rotating shaft 150a and at a lower part of the rotating plate 150, a reflecting member 170 which has a base part 170a arranged on a plate face on an upper side of the rotating plate 150, extends in a direction inclined to a first through-hole 150a side, and of which the face opposed to the first through-hole 150b becomes a reflecting face 170b, a translucent plate 160 which guides light from the LEDs 121+121 passing through the first through-hole 150b to the reflecting member 170, and a lamp cover 180 which has translucency and covers the rotating plate 150, the reflecting member 170, and the translucent plate 160 from the upper side. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating lamp technology for lighting a lamp cover by reflecting light from a light source with a rotating reflecting plate and irradiating the lamp cover.

  Conventionally, a rotating lamp technique for lighting a lamp cover by reflecting light from a light source with a rotating reflecting plate and irradiating the lamp cover is known. For example, it is as described in Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 3.

In the rotating lamps described in Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 3, the light source is arranged around the rotation axis without arranging the light source on the axis of the rotation axis of the rotating body including the reflector.
According to these techniques, it is not necessary to configure a rotating shaft or the like so as to avoid a light source. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the mechanism for rotationally driving the rotating body, more specifically, the shape of the rotating shaft, the arrangement of the motor, and the power transmission mechanism from the motor to the rotating body. Can be achieved.

JP 2008-171573 A JP 2008-107475 A Registered Utility Model No. 3117350

  However, when the rotating lights described in Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 3 are installed on the game board of the gaming machine, there are the following problems.

  The rotating lamps described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 reflect light from all light sources in a direction in which the reflecting plate is inclined by the reflecting plate regardless of the rotational position of the reflecting plate. Therefore, when the reflecting plate is rotating and the tilt direction of the reflecting plate is not directed to the player side, the lamp cover is viewed from the player side because the light from the light source is difficult to be irradiated to the player side. May appear to be unlit. As a result, there is a case where a sufficient effect by light cannot be obtained.

  The rotating lamp described in Patent Document 3 reflects light from a part of the light source in a direction in which the reflecting plate is inclined by the reflecting plate regardless of the rotational position of the reflecting plate. Accordingly, since the light from the other light source that is not reflected by the reflecting plate is irradiated to the lamp cover as it is, the entire lamp cover is always turned on regardless of the inclination direction of the reflecting plate. As a result, there is a case where a sufficient effect by light cannot be obtained.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and a problem to be solved is to provide a rotating lamp capable of reducing the size and enhancing the effect effect of light.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is as described above. Next, means for solving the problem will be described.

  That is, according to the first aspect, the rotation shaft, the first through hole formed at a position away from the rotation shaft by a predetermined distance, and the position substantially symmetrical to the first through hole with the rotation shaft as a center. A rotation plate configured to be rotatable about the rotation shaft, a drive source connected to the rotation shaft and rotating the rotation plate, and On one plate surface side, the light source is disposed at a predetermined distance from the rotation shaft and emits light to the rotation plate side, and the first through hole and the second plate on the other plate surface of the rotation plate A surface disposed between the through hole and extending from the base in a direction inclined toward the first through hole with respect to the axis of the rotation shaft, and a surface facing the first through hole; Reflecting light from the light source that passes through the first through-hole and a reflecting member that serves as a reflecting surface. A light guide member that leads to the reflecting surface of the member, a lamp cover that has translucency, and covers the rotating plate, the reflecting member, and the light guiding member from the other plate surface side of the rotating plate; When the rotating plate is rotated by the driving source and the first through hole is at a position facing the light source, the light from the light source is reflected by the light guide member on the reflecting surface of the reflecting member. When the second cover is in a position facing the light source, the light from the light source is guided to the reflective surface. The lamp cover is configured to be directly irradiated.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the rotary shaft, the first through hole formed at a position away from the rotary shaft by a predetermined distance, and the position substantially symmetrical to the first through hole about the rotary shaft are formed. A rotating plate configured to be rotatable about the rotating shaft, a drive source connected to the rotating shaft and rotating the rotating plate, and one of the rotating plates. On the plate surface side, the light source is disposed at a predetermined distance from the rotation shaft and emits light to the rotation plate side, and the first through hole and the second through hole in the other plate surface of the rotation plate A base portion disposed between and extending from the base portion in a direction inclined toward the first through hole side with respect to the axis of the rotation shaft, and a surface facing the first through hole is a reflective surface And a diffuser that diffuses light from the light source that passes through the second through hole. And a lamp cover that has translucency and covers the rotating plate, the reflecting member, and the diffusing member from the other plate surface side of the rotating plate, and the rotating plate is driven by the driving source. When the first through hole is at a position facing the light source, the light from the light source is reflected by the reflecting surface of the reflecting member and then irradiated to the lamp cover, and the second through hole When the hole is at a position facing the light source, the light from the light source is configured to be irradiated to the lamp cover after being diffused by the diffusion member.

  In the present invention, since the light source is not disposed on the axis of the rotation shaft (rotation center of the rotation plate), the mechanism for rotating the rotation plate (rotation shaft, power transmission mechanism from the drive source, etc.) is made compact. There is an effect that it is possible. In the present invention, by rotating the rotating plate, the light from the light source is reflected in a predetermined direction to irradiate the lamp cover, and the state in which the light from the light source is not reflected and is irradiated to the lamp cover in order. It is possible to switch, and there is an effect that it is possible to enhance the production effect by light.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating an overall configuration of a gaming machine including a rotating lamp according to an embodiment of the present invention. The front view which shows a game board and a revolving light. The disassembled perspective view which shows the rotary lamp which concerns on 1st embodiment of this invention. Similarly, the front view which shows a revolving light. Similarly, side surface sectional drawing which shows the AA cross section in FIG. 4 of a rotary lamp. The top view which shows a base and an LED board. (A) The top view which shows a rotating plate. (B) Similarly, a front view. (C) The top view which shows a translucent board. (D) Similarly, a front view. (E) Similarly, a side view. (A) The front view which shows a reflection member. (B) Similarly, a side view. (C) Similarly, a bottom view. (A) The top view which shows the base of a rotation board, a translucent board, and a reflection member. (B) The top view which shows a rotation board, a translucent board, and a reflection member. (A) Side surface sectional drawing which shows the case where the 1st through-hole exists in the position which opposes LED of the rotary lamp which concerns on 1st embodiment. (B) Side surface sectional drawing which similarly shows the case where a 2nd through-hole exists in the position facing LED. (A) The top view which shows a rotary lamp in case a 1st through-hole exists in the position facing LED. (B) The top view which shows a rotating lamp in case the board surface of a rotating board exists in the position facing LED. (C) The top view which shows a rotating lamp in case a 2nd through-hole exists in the position facing LED. (D) The top view which shows a rotating lamp in case the board surface of a rotating board exists in the position facing LED. (A) The top view which shows the translucent board which concerns on 2nd embodiment. (B) Similarly, a front view. (C) Similarly, a side view. (A) Side surface sectional drawing which shows the case where the 1st through-hole exists in the position which opposes LED of the rotary lamp which concerns on 2nd embodiment. (B) Side surface sectional drawing which similarly shows the case where a 2nd through-hole exists in the position facing LED. (A) The top view which shows the translucent board which concerns on 3rd embodiment. (B) Similarly, a front view. (C) Similarly, a side view. (A) Side surface sectional drawing which shows the case where the 1st through-hole exists in the position which opposes LED of the rotary lamp which concerns on 3rd embodiment. (B) Side surface sectional drawing which similarly shows the case where a 2nd through-hole exists in the position facing LED. (A) Side surface sectional drawing which shows the case where the 1st through-hole exists in the position which opposes LED of the rotary lamp which concerns on 4th embodiment. (B) Side surface sectional drawing which similarly shows the case where a 2nd through-hole exists in the position facing LED.

First, the overall configuration of a gaming machine 1 including a rotating lamp 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
In the following description, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the front side of the gaming machine 1 is defined as the front side of the gaming machine 1 and the back side as the rear side of the gaming machine 1. Further, when the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left-hand side is defined as the left side of the gaming machine 1 and the right-hand side is defined as the right side of the gaming machine 1 to define the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 10 that forms an outline of the machine body. The outer frame 10 is a substantially square cylindrical frame body whose front and rear surfaces are opened. The outer frame 10 is installed on a stand island provided in a game hall such as a pachinko hall. In the opening on the front side of the outer frame 10, a middle frame 20, which is a substantially rectangular frame body, is rotatably supported via a shaft support member such as a hinge. A game board 50 in which a game area 58 is formed is detachably attached to the middle frame 20 (see FIG. 2). Further, the middle frame 20 supports a window frame 30 that is a substantially flat frame body and a lower plate unit 40 so as to be rotatable via a shaft support member such as a hinge.

  A substantially circular window frame opening 31 is opened at the approximate center of the window frame 30 when viewed from the front. The window frame opening 31 is covered with a transparent plate 34 so that the game area 58 of the game board 50 supported by the middle frame 20 can be viewed from the front. Further, below the window frame opening 31 of the window frame 30, an upper plate 32 for storing game balls before launching is disposed. In addition, speakers 33 are respectively arranged on the upper left and right of the window frame opening 31 of the window frame 30.

  The lower dish unit 40 is disposed below the window frame 30. A lower plate 41 in which game balls overflowing from the upper plate 32 are stored is disposed at the approximate center of the lower plate unit 40. Also, on the right side of the lower tray unit 40, a launching handle 42 that is connected to a game ball launching device (not shown) and configured to launch the game balls stored in the upper tray 32 toward the game area 58 is arranged. Established.

  Next, the configuration of the game board 50 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  The game board 50 includes a base 51, a symbol display means 52, a guide rail 53, a general winning port 54, a big winning device 55, a variable winning device 56, an out port 57, and a rotating light 100.

  The base 51 is a member that forms the main structure of the game board 50. The base 51 is a substantially flat plate member to which each component of the game board 50 is attached. A symbol display opening 61 for attaching the symbol display means 52 is opened substantially in the center of the base 51 in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front.

  The symbol display means 52 is a device including a liquid crystal screen 62 that displays symbols and numbers in a variable manner. The symbol display means 52 is attached to the rear surface side of the base 51 with the liquid crystal screen 62 facing forward. The liquid crystal screen 62 is disposed so as to face the front through the symbol display opening 61 and is visible from the front of the base 51. In addition, the liquid crystal screen 62 is disposed slightly behind the front surface of the base 51, and a gap is formed between the front surface of the base 51 and an accessory is disposed.

The guide rail 53 includes an outer guide rail 63a and an inner guide rail 63b.
The outer guide rail 63a and the inner guide rail 63b are metal strip-shaped members formed in a substantially arc shape when viewed from the front. The outer guide rail 63a is disposed so as to go around the left and upper outer circumferences of the base 51. The inner guide rail 63b is arranged so as to go around the outer periphery on the left side and the lower side of the base body 51 inside the base body 51 relative to the outer guide rail 63a. The outer guide rail 63a and the inner guide rail 63b protrude forward from the front side of the base body 51 with the short direction as the front-rear direction.
Note that a region that is partitioned into a substantially circular shape by the outer guide rail 63a and the inner guide rail 63b at the approximate center of the base 51 is a game region 58 in which a game ball rolls. In addition, a launch area in which a game ball fired by the game ball launching device passes is a region formed in a substantially arc shape between the outer guide rail 63a and the inner guide rail 63b on the left side of the base 51. A passage 59 is provided. Then, in response to the turning operation of the launch handle 42, the game ball passes through the launch passage 59 and is released to the game area 58.

  The general winning opening 54 is a member that is formed in a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and that allows a game ball to be won. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 54, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out by a prize ball payout device (not shown). A plurality of general winning ports 54 are arranged below the game area 58 in the base 51.

  The big winning device 55 is a device that opens the big winning port 65 and makes it possible to win a game ball when a big win is selected by the big win lottery. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 65, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out by the prize ball payout device. The big winning device 55 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 58 in the base 51.

  The variable winning device 56 is a device that switches to an open state in which a game ball can win a prize or a closed state in which a prize cannot be won according to the operation of a pair of left and right movable pieces when a predetermined operating condition is satisfied. When a game ball wins the variable winning device 56, a predetermined number of winning balls (game balls) are paid out by the winning ball payout device, and a big win lottery is started by a lottery device (not shown). The variable winning device 56 is disposed substantially above the game area 58 of the base 51 and above the big winning device 55.

  The out port 57 finally flows in when the game balls released through the launch passage 59 and released to the game area 58 do not win the winning ports such as the general winning port 54 and the big winning port 65. It is an opening. The game balls that have flowed into the out port 57 are collected at a game hall such as a pachinko hall. The out port 57 is arranged at the lowermost part of the game area 58 in the base 51.

  Next, the rotating lamp 100 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The rotating lamp 100 shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 is for giving a visual impression (impact) to the player in a predetermined case. The rotating lamp 100 is disposed above the liquid crystal screen 62 in a front view (FIG. 2). Specifically, the rotating lamp 100 includes a pedestal 110, an LED substrate 120, an LED substrate support member 130, a driving mechanism 140, a rotating plate 150, a translucent plate 160, a reflecting member 170, and a lamp cover 180. It consists of.

The pedestal 110 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 is a main structure of the rotating lamp 100, and is formed in a shape imitating a part of an airplane wing and an airplane main body.
A shaft support hole 110 a that penetrates the pedestal 110 in the vertical direction is formed at a substantially central portion of the upper surface of the pedestal 110.
An introduction hole 110b that penetrates the pedestal 110 in the vertical direction is formed on the upper surface of the pedestal 110 and in front of the shaft support hole 110a. The introduction hole 110b is formed in an arc shape at a position away from the axis centered on the axis center of the shaft support hole 110a (see FIG. 6).

The LED substrate 120 is formed in a substantially L shape in plan view. Two light emitting diodes (hereinafter simply referred to as “LEDs”) 121 and 121 as light sources are arranged on the left and right at the front end of the upper surface of the LED substrate 120 (the position corresponding to the introduction hole 110b of the base 110). Arranged. The LED substrate 120 is provided with a circuit for lighting the LEDs 121 and 121.
The LED substrate 120 is disposed below the upper surface of the pedestal 110. A substantially circular notch 120a is formed at a position corresponding to the shaft support hole 110a of the base 110 in the LED substrate 120.

The LED board support member 130 is a plate-like member for fixing the LED board 120 to the pedestal 110. A circular through hole 130 a that penetrates the LED substrate support member 130 in the vertical direction is formed at a position corresponding to the shaft support hole 110 a of the base 110 in the LED substrate support member 130.
The LED substrate support member 130 can be fixed to the pedestal 110 by being fixed to the pedestal 110 from below the LED substrate 120 with a fastener. In this case, the LEDs 121 and 121 of the LED substrate 120 are arranged so as to face the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110 (so as to overlap with the introduction hole 110b in plan view (see FIG. 6)). That is, the LEDs 121 and 121 are also disposed at a position away from the axis of the shaft support hole 110a by a predetermined distance.

  The drive mechanism 140 is for rotationally driving a rotating plate 150 described later. The drive mechanism 140 includes a support member 141, a motor 142, a transmission gear 143, and a driven gear 144.

  The support member 141 is a plate-like member for supporting the motor 142, the transmission gear 143, and the like. The support member 141 is formed with a through-hole 141a that penetrates the support member 141 in the vertical direction.

  A motor 142 as a drive source is provided below the support member 141. A drive gear (not shown) is fixed to an output shaft that protrudes upward from the motor 142.

  The transmission gear 143 is arranged in a state of being inserted through the through hole 141 a of the support member 141. The transmission gear 143 is meshed with the drive gear at the lower end portion thereof.

  The driven gear 144 is provided on the upper side of the support member 141. The driven gear 144 is meshed with the upper end portion of the transmission gear 143.

  In this way, the motor 142 is connected to the driven gear 144 via the drive gear and transmission gear 143. Further, the drive mechanism 140 is fixed to the pedestal 110 by fixing the support member 141 to the pedestal 110 from below the LED substrate support member 130 with a fastener.

The rotating plate 150 shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 7 (a) and 7 (b) is a substantially circular plate-like member that is rotationally driven by the power of the motor 142. The rotating plate 150 is formed of a material such as plastic that does not transmit light. In the following description, the lower side of the rotating plate 150 is defined as “one plate surface side of the rotating plate 150”, and the upper side of the rotating plate 150 is defined as “the other plate surface side of the rotating plate 150”.
A rotation shaft 150a extends vertically downward from one plate surface (lower plate surface) of the rotation plate 150 at the center of the rotation plate 150.
The rotary plate 150 is formed with a first through hole 150b and a second through hole 150c that penetrate the rotary plate 150 in the vertical direction. The first through hole 150b and the second through hole 150c are each formed in an arc shape in the rotating plate 150, and are formed at positions that are substantially symmetrical about the rotating shaft 150a. The first through hole 150b and the second through hole 150c are respectively formed at positions separated from the axis of the rotation shaft 150a by a predetermined distance.

  The rotary shaft 150a is inserted into the shaft support hole 110a of the pedestal 110 via the bearings 151 and 151, so that the rotary plate 150 is rotatably supported by the pedestal 110. Further, the lower end of the rotation shaft 150 a is inserted into the notch 120 a of the LED substrate 120 and the through hole 130 a of the LED substrate support member 130 and is fixed to the driven gear 144. Further, in this case, the axis of the rotating shaft 150a and the axis of the shaft support hole 110a coincide, and the introduction hole 110b, the LEDs 121 and 121, the first through hole 150b, and the second through hole 150c are the same distance from the axis. It is disposed at a position (predetermined distance) away.

  The translucent plate 160 as the light guide member shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 7C, 7D, and 7E is a substantially circular plate-like member. The translucent plate 160 is made of a material such as transparent glass or plastic. A light guide lens portion 160 a is formed on the upper plate surface of the translucent plate 160. The light guide lens portion 160 a is located at a predetermined distance from the center of the light transmissive plate 160, and a right triangle having an oblique side that increases from the outer side to the inner side of the light transmissive plate 160. As a rotating body obtained by rotating by a predetermined angle. In the present embodiment, the light guide lens portion 160a is formed so as to overlap with the first through hole 150b of the rotating plate 150 in plan view (see FIG. 9A).

The reflecting member 170 shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 8 is a plate-like member that is mirror-finished. The base (lower end) 170a of the reflecting member 170 is fixed to the other plate surface (upper plate surface) of the rotating plate 150 by a fastener. At this time, the translucent plate 160 is sandwiched between the reflecting member 170 and the rotating plate 150, whereby the rotating plate 150, the translucent plate 160, and the reflecting member 170 are integrally configured.
As shown in FIG. 9, the base portion 170 a of the reflecting member 170 is disposed between the first through hole 150 b and the second through hole 150 c of the rotating plate 150. Here, in the case of “between the first through hole 150b and the second through hole 150c”, the base portion 170a of the reflecting member 170 overlaps with a part of the first through hole 150b or the second through hole 150c in plan view. Shall also be included. In the present embodiment, the base portion 170a of the reflecting member 170 is disposed at a position that is biased toward the second through hole 150c with respect to the axis of the rotating shaft 150a.
The reflecting member 170 has a front surface (surface on the first through-hole 150b side) formed into a concave curved surface, and the front surface serves as a reflecting surface 170b. Further, the upper portion of the reflecting member 170 extends from the base portion 170a in a direction inclined toward the first through hole 150b with respect to the axial direction of the rotation shaft 150a so as to cover the first through hole 150b from above. In this way, the reflecting surface 170b of the reflecting member 170 is formed to face the first through hole 150b.

  The lamp cover 180 shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 is a member that covers the rotating plate 150, the translucent plate 160, and the reflecting member 170 from above. The lamp cover 180 is made of a material such as colored transparent plastic. The lamp cover 180 is formed in a substantially dome shape with an opening at the bottom. The lamp cover 180 is fixed to the upper portion of the pedestal 110 in a state where the rotating plate 150, the translucent plate 160, and the reflecting member 170 are covered from above by locking a locking portion provided at the lower end portion to the pedestal 110. The

  Next, the operation | movement aspect of the rotary lamp 100 comprised as mentioned above is demonstrated using FIG.

  When the motor 142 is driven, the driving force of the motor 142 is decelerated by the drive gear and the transmission gear 143 fixed to the motor 142 and transmitted to the driven gear 144. When the driven gear 144 is rotated by the driving force from the motor 142, the rotating plate 150 fixed to the driven gear 144, and the translucent plate 160 and the reflecting member 170 fixed to the rotating plate 150 are integrally rotated.

  When the LEDs 121 and 121 are turned on, the light emitted from the LEDs 121 and 121 is radiated to the upper side (the rotating plate 150 side), and the introduction hole 110b of the base 110 and the first through hole of the rotating rotating plate 150 are rotated. Irradiated upward of the rotating plate 150 through 150b or the second through hole 150c.

  Hereinafter, in the rotation process of the rotating plate 150, (A) the first through hole 150b is in a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the base 110, and (B) the second through hole 150c is the introduction hole 110b of the base 110. A case where the lamp cover 180 is irradiated with light from the LEDs 121 and 121 will be described separately.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10A, (A) when the first through hole 150b is at a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110, that is, the position at which the first through hole 150b faces the LEDs 121 and 121. The case will be described.

  In this case, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is introduced into the light guide lens portion 160 a of the translucent plate 160 through the introduction hole 110 b of the base 110 and the first through hole 150 b of the rotating plate 150.

  The light passing upward through the light guide lens portion 160a is refracted toward the reflection surface 170b of the reflection member 170 on the slope of the light guide lens portion 160a. That is, light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is guided (condensed) by the light guide lens unit 160a to the reflection surface 170b of the reflection member 170.

  The light collected from the light guide lens part 160 a to the reflection surface 170 b of the reflection member 170 is reflected forward by the reflection surface 170 b and is intensively applied to a part of the front surface of the lamp cover 180.

  In this way, since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is collected and irradiated to the front surface of the lamp cover 180, the front surface of the lamp cover 180 (particularly the portion irradiated with the light) is lit brightly.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10B, (B) when the second through hole 150c is at a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110, that is, the second through hole 150c faces the LEDs 121 and 121. The case where it exists in a position is demonstrated.

  In this case, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is applied to the internal space of the lamp cover 180 through the introduction hole 110 b of the pedestal 110, the second through hole 150 c of the rotating plate 150, and the translucent plate 160.

  The light irradiated to the internal space of the lamp cover 180 is directly irradiated from the upper surface to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 without being reflected by the reflecting surface 170b of the reflecting member 170.

  In this way, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is irradiated over a wide range from the upper surface to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 without being condensed, and thus the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is lit widely. In this case, since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is not collected, the wide range from the upper surface to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is weakly lit compared to the case of (A).

  As the rotating plate 150 rotates, the case (A) and the case (B) are alternately switched. Accordingly, the rotating lamp 100 can sequentially switch between a state in which a part of the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is lit brightly and a state in which the front surface is widely lit from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180, thereby enhancing the effect of light.

As described above, the rotating lamp 100 according to the present embodiment includes the rotating shaft 150a, the first through hole 150b formed at a predetermined distance from the rotating shaft 150a, and the first through hole 150b with the rotating shaft 150a as the center. And a second through hole 150c formed at a position that is substantially symmetrical with the rotary plate 150, and is configured to be rotatable about the rotary shaft 150a. The rotary plate 150 is connected to the rotary shaft 150a. A motor 142 (drive source) to be rotated and one plate surface side (downward) of the rotating plate 150 are disposed at a predetermined distance from the rotating shaft 150a and emit light to the rotating plate 150 side. Light source) and a base 170a disposed between the first through-hole 150b and the second through-hole 150c on the other plate surface (upper plate surface) of the rotating plate 150. It extends in a direction inclined toward the first through-hole 150b side with respect to the axis of the shaft 150a, and passes through the first through-hole 150b and the reflection member 170 whose surface facing the first through-hole 150b is the reflection surface 170b. A translucent plate 160 (light guide member) that guides light from the LEDs 121 and 121 to the reflecting surface 170b of the reflecting member 170 and a translucent plate. The rotating plate 150, the reflecting member 170, and the translucent plate 160 are connected to the rotating plate. 150, the lamp cover 180 covering from the other plate surface side (above), and when the rotating plate 150 is rotated by the motor 142 and the first through hole 150b is at a position facing the LEDs 121 and 121, The light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is guided to the reflecting surface 170b of the reflecting member 170 by the translucent plate 160, and is reflected by the reflecting surface 170b and then is reflected on the lamp cover 180. When the second through-hole 150c is at a position facing the LEDs 121 and 121, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is directly irradiated onto the lamp cover 180 without being guided to the reflecting surface 170b. It is.
Thus, since the LEDs 121 and 121 are not arranged on the axis of the rotation shaft 150a (the rotation center of the rotation plate 150), a mechanism for rotating the rotation plate 150 (rotation shaft 150a, power transmission mechanism from the motor 142, etc.) ) Can be made compact. That is, in order to arrange the LED 121 on the axis of the rotation shaft 150a, it is necessary to form the rotation shaft 150a in a cylindrical shape and arrange the LED 121 in the rotation shaft 150a. For this reason, the diameter of the rotating shaft 150a is increased, and accordingly, a mechanism for rotating the rotating shaft 150a may be widely arranged in the radial direction of the rotating shaft 150a. Is difficult. However, in the rotating lamp 100 according to the present embodiment, the LEDs 121 and 121 are not arranged on the axis of the rotating shaft 150a. be able to.
Further, by rotating the rotating plate 150, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is reflected in a predetermined direction and applied to the lamp cover 180, and the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is not reflected and applied to the lamp cover 180. The state to perform can be switched in order, and the effect by light can be heightened.

In addition to the LED 121, a device that emits light, such as an incandescent bulb or a fluorescent lamp, can be used as the light source.
In addition to the motor 142, a driving source that can generate a driving force for rotating the rotating plate 150 can be used.
Moreover, the shape of the 1st through-hole 150b and the 2nd through-hole 150c is not restricted to circular arc shape. That is, the 1st through-hole 150b and the 2nd through-hole 150c should just be a shape which can permeate | transmit the light from LED121 * 121 which is a light source, respectively.
Further, the translucent plate 160 as the light guide member is not limited to the one described above, and can guide the light from the light source (LEDs 121 and 121) passing through the first through hole 150b to the reflection member 170. If there is any, its shape and material are not limited.
The reflecting member 170 is not limited to that described above, and may be any member that can reflect light from the light source (LEDs 121 and 121) in a certain direction.
The lamp cover 180 is not limited to that described above, and may have any shape and material that has a certain translucency and that appears to be lit from the outside by light irradiated from the inside.
Further, the installation direction of the rotating lamp according to the present invention is not limited to the installation direction of the rotating lamp 100 according to the present embodiment, but it may be installed upside down, installed sideways, or installed obliquely. Etc. are possible.

  Further, in the rotating lamp 100 according to the present embodiment, the first through hole 150b and the second through hole 150c of the rotating plate 150 are not in communication with each other, so in the case of the above (A) (see FIG. 11A). And (B) (see FIG. 11C) are alternately switched while (C) the lower plate surface of the rotating plate 150 is in a position facing the LEDs 121 and 121 and the base 110 There is a case where the introduction hole 110b is blocked by the rotating plate 150 (see FIGS. 11B and 11D). For convenience of explanation, the reflecting member 170 and the lamp cover 180 are not shown in FIG.

  In the case of (C), since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is difficult to be introduced into the lamp cover 180, the light is not easily applied to the lamp cover 180, and the lamp cover 180 is not lit. Therefore, in detail, in the rotating lamp 100 according to the present embodiment, when the rotating plate 150 rotates, in the case of (A), (C), (B), (C). It will be switched in order. Therefore, the rotating lamp 100 is in a state where a part of the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is brightly lit, a state where the lamp cover 180 is not lit, a state where the front surface is widely lit from the top surface of the lamp cover 180, and a state where the lamp cover 180 is not lit. It can switch in order and can improve the production effect by light more.

  Next, a rotating lamp 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.

  The rotating lamp 200 according to the second embodiment is different from the rotating lamp 100 according to the first embodiment in that a translucent plate 260 is provided instead of the translucent plate 160. Therefore, below, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the member of the same structure as the rotary lamp 100 which concerns on 1st embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  A translucent plate 260 as a diffusing member shown in FIG. 12 is a substantially circular plate-like member. The translucent plate 260 is formed of a material such as transparent glass or plastic. A diffusion lens portion 260 b is formed on the upper plate surface of the light transmitting plate 260. The diffusing lens portion 260b is located at a predetermined distance from the center of the translucent plate 260, and a right-angled triangle having a hypotenuse that increases from the inner side to the outer side of the translucent plate 260 is centered on the axis of the translucent plate 260. It is formed into a rotating body shape obtained by rotating by a predetermined angle. In the present embodiment, the diffusing lens portion 260b is formed so as to overlap with the second through hole 150c of the rotating plate 150 in plan view.

  Hereinafter, in the rotation process of the rotating plate 150, (A) the first through hole 150b is in a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the base 110, and (B) the second through hole 150c is the introduction hole 110b of the base 110. A case where the lamp cover 180 is irradiated with light from the LEDs 121 and 121 will be described separately.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13A, (A) when the first through hole 150b is at a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110, that is, the position at which the first through hole 150b is facing the LEDs 121 and 121. The case will be described.

  In this case, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is applied to the internal space of the lamp cover 180 through the introduction hole 110 b of the base 110, the first through hole 150 b of the rotating plate 150, and the translucent plate 260.

  The light applied to the internal space of the lamp cover 180 is reflected forward by the reflective surface 170 b of the reflective member 170 and is intensively applied to a part of the front surface of the lamp cover 180.

  In this way, since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is collected and irradiated to the front surface of the lamp cover 180, the front surface of the lamp cover 180 (particularly the portion irradiated with the light) is lit brightly.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13B, (B) when the second through hole 150c is at a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110, that is, the second through hole 150c faces the LEDs 121 and 121. The case where it exists in a position is demonstrated.

  In this case, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is introduced into the diffusing lens portion 260 b of the translucent plate 260 through the introduction hole 110 b of the base 110 and the second through hole 150 c of the rotating plate 150.

  The light that has passed through the diffusing lens portion 260b upward is refracted from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180 toward the front surface on the slope of the diffusing lens portion 260b. That is, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is diffused in a wide range from the upper surface to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 by the diffusion lens portion 260b.

  The light diffused in the range from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180 to the front surface is directly reflected from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180 to the front surface without being reflected by the reflecting surface 170b of the reflecting member 170.

  In this way, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is irradiated from the upper surface to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 without being collected, and therefore the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is lit widely. In this case, since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is not collected, the wide range from the upper surface to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is weakly lit compared to the case of (A).

  As the rotating plate 150 rotates, the case (A) and the case (B) are alternately switched. Accordingly, the rotating lamp 100 can sequentially switch between a state in which a part of the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is lit brightly and a state in which the front surface is widely lit from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180, thereby enhancing the effect of light.

As described above, the rotating lamp 200 according to the present embodiment includes the rotating shaft 150a, the first through hole 150b formed at a predetermined distance from the rotating shaft 150a, and the first through hole 150b with the rotating shaft 150a as the center. And a second through hole 150c formed at a position that is substantially symmetrical with the rotary plate 150, and is configured to be rotatable about the rotary shaft 150a. The rotary plate 150 is connected to the rotary shaft 150a. A motor 142 (drive source) to be rotated and one plate surface side (downward) of the rotating plate 150 are disposed at a predetermined distance from the rotating shaft 150a and emit light to the rotating plate 150 side. Light source) and a base 170a disposed between the first through-hole 150b and the second through-hole 150c on the other plate surface (upper plate surface) of the rotating plate 150. It extends in a direction inclined to the first through hole 150b side with respect to the axis of the shaft 150a, and passes through the reflecting member 170 having the surface facing the first through hole 150b as the reflecting surface 170b and the second through hole 150c. A translucent plate 260 (a diffusing member) that diffuses light from the LEDs 121 and 121 and a translucent plate, and the rotating plate 150, the reflecting member 170, and the translucent plate 260 are connected to the other plate surface side of the rotating plate 150 ( Lamp cover 180 covering from above, and when the rotating plate 150 is rotated by the motor 142 and the first through hole 150b is at a position facing the LEDs 121 and 121, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is reflected. After being reflected by the reflecting surface 170b of the member 170, the lamp cover 180 is irradiated, and the second through-hole 150c is at a position facing the LEDs 121 and 121. The light from LED 121 · 121 is intended to be configured to be irradiated on the lamp cover 180 after being diffused by the transparent plate 260.
Thus, since the LEDs 121 and 121 are not arranged on the axis of the rotation shaft 150a (the rotation center of the rotation plate 150), a mechanism for rotating the rotation plate 150 (rotation shaft 150a, power transmission mechanism from the motor 142, etc.) ) Can be made compact. Further, by rotating the rotating plate 150, the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is reflected in a predetermined direction and applied to the lamp cover 180, and the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is not reflected and applied to the lamp cover 180. The state to perform can be switched in order, and the effect by light can be heightened.

  The translucent plate 260 as the diffusing member is not limited to the one described above, and can diffuse the light from the light source (LEDs 121 and 121) passing through the first through hole 150b and irradiate the lamp cover 180. If it is a thing, the shape and material are not ask | required.

  Next, the rotating lamp 300 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

  The rotating lamp 300 according to the third embodiment is different from the rotating lamp 100 according to the first embodiment in that a translucent plate 360 is provided instead of the translucent plate 160. Therefore, below, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the member of the same structure as the rotary lamp 100 which concerns on 1st embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The translucent plate 360 shown in FIG. 14 is a substantially circular plate-shaped member. The translucent plate 360 is formed of a material such as transparent glass or plastic. On the upper plate surface of the translucent plate 360, a light guide lens portion 360a and a diffusion lens portion 360b are formed. The shape of the light guide lens portion 360a is the same as that of the light guide lens portion 160a of the light transmitting plate 160 according to the first embodiment, and the shape of the diffusion lens portion 360b is the diffusion of the light transmitting plate 260 according to the second embodiment. It is the same as the lens part 260b. In the present embodiment, the light guide lens portion 360a is formed so as to overlap with the first through hole 150b of the rotating plate 150, and the diffusing lens portion 260b is overlapped with the second through hole 150c of the rotating plate 150 in plan view. .

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), (A) when the first through hole 150b is at a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110, that is, the position at which the first through hole 150b is facing the LEDs 121 and 121. Since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is collected and irradiated to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 as in the rotating lamp 100 according to the first embodiment, the front surface of the lamp cover 180 (particularly, the light is irradiated). (A part) will light up brightly.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, (B) when the second through hole 150c is at a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110, that is, a position at which the second through hole 150c is opposed to the LEDs 121 and 121. Since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is irradiated from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180 to the front surface without being collected, similarly to the rotating lamp 200 according to the second embodiment, from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180 The front will light up widely. In this case, since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is not collected, the wide range from the upper surface to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is weakly lit compared to the case of (A).

  Next, a rotating lamp 400 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The rotating lamp 400 according to the fourth embodiment is different from the rotating lamp 100 according to the first embodiment in that a translucent plate 460 is provided instead of the translucent plate 160. Therefore, below, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the member of the same structure as the rotary lamp 100 which concerns on 1st embodiment, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The translucent plate 460 shown in FIG. 16 is a substantially circular plate-shaped member. The translucent plate 460 is formed of a material such as transparent glass or plastic. The light guide lens portion 160a and the like according to the first embodiment are not formed on the upper plate surface of the translucent plate 460.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), (A) when the first through hole 150b is at a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110, that is, the position at which the first through hole 150b faces the LEDs 121 and 121. , Since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is collected and irradiated to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 as in the rotating lamp 200 according to the second embodiment, the front surface of the lamp cover 180 (particularly, the light is irradiated). (A part) will light up brightly.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, (B) when the second through hole 150c is at a position facing the introduction hole 110b of the pedestal 110, that is, the position at which the second through hole 150c is opposed to the LEDs 121 and 121. Since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is irradiated from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180 to the front surface without being collected, similarly to the rotating lamp 100 according to the first embodiment, from the upper surface of the lamp cover 180 The front will light up widely. In this case, since the light from the LEDs 121 and 121 is not collected, the wide range from the upper surface to the front surface of the lamp cover 180 is weakly lit compared to the case of (A).

  1: gaming machine, 100: rotating lamp, 110: pedestal, 120: LED board, 121: light emitting diode (LED) (light source), 130: LED board support member, 140: drive mechanism, 142: motor (drive source), 150: rotating plate, 150a: rotating shaft, 150b: first through hole, 150c: second through hole, 160: light transmitting plate (light guide member), 170: reflecting member, 170a: base, 170b: reflecting surface, 180 : Lamp cover, 260: Translucent plate (diffusion member)

Claims (2)

A rotating shaft, a first through hole formed at a position away from the rotating shaft by a predetermined distance, and a second through hole formed at a position substantially symmetrical to the first through hole with the rotating shaft as a center, A rotating plate configured to be rotatable about the rotation axis;
A driving source connected to the rotating shaft and rotating the rotating plate;
On one plate surface side of the rotating plate, the light source is disposed at the predetermined distance from the rotating shaft and emits light to the rotating plate side;
The base plate is disposed between the first through hole and the second through hole on the other plate surface of the rotary plate, and the first through hole side from the base unit to the axis of the rotary shaft A reflecting member extending in a direction inclined to the first through hole and having a surface facing the first through hole as a reflecting surface;
A light guide member that guides light from the light source passing through the first through hole to the reflection surface of the reflection member;
A lamp cover that has translucency and covers the rotating plate, the reflecting member, and the light guide member from the other plate surface side of the rotating plate;
Comprising
When the rotating plate is rotated by the driving source and the first through hole is at a position facing the light source, light from the light source is guided to the reflecting surface of the reflecting member by the light guide member. Irradiating the lamp cover after being reflected by the reflecting surface,
When the second through hole is at a position facing the light source, the light from the light source is configured to be directly irradiated onto the lamp cover without being guided to the reflecting surface.
Revolving light. A rotating shaft, a first through hole formed at a position away from the rotating shaft by a predetermined distance, and a second through hole formed at a position substantially symmetrical to the first through hole with the rotating shaft as a center, A rotating plate configured to be rotatable about the rotation axis;
A driving source connected to the rotating shaft and rotating the rotating plate;
On one plate surface side of the rotating plate, the light source is disposed at the predetermined distance from the rotating shaft and emits light to the rotating plate side;
The base plate is disposed between the first through hole and the second through hole on the other plate surface of the rotary plate, and the first through hole side from the base unit to the axis of the rotary shaft A reflecting member extending in a direction inclined to the first through hole and having a surface facing the first through hole as a reflecting surface;
A diffusing member that diffuses light from the light source that passes through the second through hole;
A lamp cover that has translucency and covers the rotating plate, the reflecting member, and the diffusing member from the other plate surface side of the rotating plate;
Comprising
When the rotating plate is rotated by the driving source and the first through hole is at a position facing the light source, the light from the light source is reflected by the reflecting surface of the reflecting member and then applied to the lamp cover. Irradiated,
When the second through hole is at a position facing the light source, the light from the light source is configured to be irradiated to the lamp cover after being diffused by the diffusion member.
Revolving light.

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