JP5428301B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine, for example, as a representative example of a gaming machine. This pachinko machine has, for example, an outer frame that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hall), and a left end side in front view of the outer frame with respect to the outer frame with the opening / closing axis as an opening / closing axis. An inner frame that is supported so that it can be opened and closed, a game board that is attached so that a game area where a game ball flows down is located in an opening formed in the approximate center of the inner frame, and a front view of the inner frame And a front door having a viewing window for visually recognizing a game area, which is supported to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame with the left end side as an opening and closing shaft.

In addition, a game ball launching handle is provided at the front right corner of the pachinko machine, and when the player rotates the game ball launching handle from the initial position, it has a strength corresponding to the amount of the turning operation. Launch a game ball into the game zone. The game ball launching handle is biased by a spring so that it returns to the initial position when the player releases his hand. In order for the player to continue playing at the desired launch strength, the game ball is against the biasing force. There was a problem that the firing handle had to be held at a predetermined rotation angle, and the hand became tired ( for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2000-79197 A (page 2-4, FIG. 3)

However, the conventional example having such a configuration has the following problems.
That is, in the pachinko machine described above, for example, pulsed power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid while the game ball launching handle is rotated, and the sliding material of the electromagnetic solenoid is applied to the rotating shaft of the game ball launching handle. The game ball launching handle is braked in contact. Normally, when a game is played for a long time, pulsed power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid over the game with respect to braking of the game ball launching handle, which increases power consumption and may generate heat near the handle There is a problem that there is also.

The present invention was made in view of such circumstances, to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing the power consumption relating to a braking operation of a game ball shooting handle can be reduced to Re fatigue of hand operating the game ball shooting handle For the purpose.

  In order to achieve such an object, the present invention has the following configuration.

That is, the invention described in claim 1
A game ball launch operation unit operated in a predetermined direction from an initial position by a player, and a game ball is launched into the game area where the game ball flows down with an intensity according to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit In a gaming machine comprising a game ball launching device,
A detection means for detecting a launch operation by the player;
The game ball launch operation unit is
Holding means for holding the game ball launch operation section at a position operated by the player in the predetermined direction from the initial position;
Driving means for returning the gaming ball launch operation unit to the initial position when driving power is supplied;
With
Drive power supply control means for controlling the drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means ,
The drive current control means activates the drive means to release the holding of the game ball firing operation part by the holding means when the detection means detects the launch operation, and to the drive means after a predetermined time The driving power supply is stopped and the game ball launch operation unit is held at a predetermined position by the holding means again,
When the firing operation is no longer detected by the detecting means, the driving means is operated to release the holding of the game ball firing operation portion by the holding means and return to the initial position .

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to reduce fatigue of a hand operating a game ball launch operation unit (for example, a game ball launch handle) and damage to the game ball launch operation unit, and consumption related to braking of the game ball launch operation unit. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce electric power and also reduce heat generation near the game ball launch operation unit.

  Hereinafter, various embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The pachinko machine of Example 1 is demonstrated in detail based on drawing. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents of the third symbol display device 42.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and is fixed to a game island of a game hall (hole), and one side portion (for example, a front surface) of the outer frame 11. An inner frame 12 supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 11 with the left-hand side as viewed as an opening / closing axis, and an inner frame with one side portion (for example, the left-hand side as viewed from the front) of the inner frame 12 as an opening / closing axis. And a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened and closed.

  The outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular shape as a whole by a wooden plate material, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, for example, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm) and the outer dimension in the left and right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

  The inner frame 12 roughly includes a resin base (not shown) as a main member that forms the outer shape thereof, and a game board 30 (see FIG. 2) attached to the resin base (not shown). Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the inner frame 12 includes a front frame set 14 that can be freely opened on the front side of a resin base (not shown).

  Specifically, the resin base (not shown) has a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from the front, and an opening (a game area 30a (see FIG. 2) described later) having the opening at the substantially central position. A plate-like member having an opening having an equivalent size is formed.

  The front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable with an opening / closing axis J1 in the vertical direction on the left side when viewed from the front. In other words, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to a resin base (not shown).

  The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the back side of the resin base so that the game area 30a is positioned at an opening of the resin base (not shown).

  Here, the front frame set 14 will be described in a little more detail.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. As with the inner frame 12, the front frame set 14 has an opening / closing axis extending vertically to the left when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It can be opened forward with the heart.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14, as viewed from the front, is a lower tray unit 13 positioned at the bottom, an upper tray unit 21 positioned above the lower tray unit 13, and the upper tray unit 21. And a glass frame portion 23 located on the upper side of the main body. The lower plate unit 13, the upper plate unit 21, and the glass frame portion 23 are respectively attached to the respective portions on the front side of the base plate body (not shown) to constitute a front frame set 14.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the lowermost portion of the base plate body (not shown) in front view with a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at the lowermost portion of the front frame set 14. ing. The lower plate unit 13 includes a lower plate 15, a ball removal lever 17, and a game ball launching handle 18 on the front side thereof.

  The lower tray 15 as a ball receiving tray is provided at a substantially central portion of the lower tray unit 13, and has a hollow space in which the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower tray 15. The ball removal lever 17 is used to draw out (discharge) the game ball in the lower tray 15, and by moving the ball removal lever 17 to the left in FIG. The game balls that are opened and stored in the lower plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15.

  The game ball launching handle 18 is disposed in the lower pan unit 13 so as to protrude to the front side on the right side of the lower pan 15. In response to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, the game ball launch device 38 drives the game ball toward a game board 30 described later. The game ball launching device 38 includes, for example, a game ball launching handle 18 and a launching device 229 (see FIG. 4). The sound output unit 24 is an output port for outputting sound from speakers provided in the front frame set 14 at two locations on the left and right in the front view when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the upper plate unit 21 is attached to a base plate (not shown) by a fastener such as a screw so as to be positioned at a lower portion of the front frame set 14 (above the lower plate 15). It is fixed to the lower part in a front view, and has an upper plate 19 as a receiving tray for game balls. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball receiving tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them to the game ball launching device 38 while aligning them in a line.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes a window portion 101 formed on the upper side of the upper plate unit 21 and various electric decoration portions provided around the window portion 101.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, most of the game area 30 a (see FIG. 2) of the game board 30 is externally attached to the front frame set 14 at the center of the glass frame portion 23 located above the upper plate unit 21. A window portion 101 having a substantially vertically elliptical shape is formed so that the window portion 101 can be visually recognized from the side. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a substantially vertically elliptical shape with a hollow center, and a glass unit (not shown) is attached to the back side of the front frame set 14 so that the hollow portion is covered with a glass plate 137 having a substantially vertically elliptical shape or the like. It is attached to. The glass unit (not shown) has a double glass structure in which two glass plates 137 are arranged close to each other in the front-rear direction. The substantially central portion of the window 101 may be linear, and the glass plate 137 may be matched to the shape. The glass plate 137 is not limited to glass, and any material may be used as long as it is a transparent plate having a predetermined strength.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the glass frame portion 23 includes various kinds of illumination parts (a first illumination part 300, a second illumination part 302, and a third illumination part 304) around the window part 101. ing. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front frame set 14 includes a first electrical decoration unit 300 (left electrical decoration unit) that incorporates an LED or the like in the left part around the window 101 in a front view. A second electric decoration unit 302 (right-side electric decoration unit) that incorporates an LED or the like in a right portion around the window portion 101, and a third electric decoration portion 304 that incorporates an LED or the like in an upper portion around the window portion 101. (Upper illumination part). These lighting parts play a role of enhancing the effect of the game by changing the light emission mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach.

  In the pachinko machine 10, the first electrical decoration unit 300, the second electrical illumination unit 302, and the third electrical illumination unit 304 function as a jackpot lamp, and are turned on or blinking when the jackpot is successful. Inform. In addition, the first electric decoration unit 300 and the second electric decoration unit 302 of the pachinko machine 10 are provided with a prize ball lamp 105 that is lit during payout of the prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that is lit when a predetermined error occurs. ing. In addition, a small window 107 made of a transparent resin is provided at a lower right corner of the periphery of the window 101 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, the certificate paper or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read from the flat portion of the small window 107 by a machine.

  In addition, a ball lending operation unit 120 is disposed below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121 and a return button 122. When the lending operation unit 120 is operated in a state where a bill or a card (for example, a prepaid card) is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, according to the operation. Game balls are rented out. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. The lending operation unit 120 may be further provided with a frequency display unit (not shown). This frequency display unit (not shown) displays the remaining amount information such as a card. It should be noted that the ball rental operation unit 120 is not necessary for a pachinko machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, that is, a so-called cash machine. Therefore, a decorative seal or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. Thereby, the common use of the lending operation unit of the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine can be achieved.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 has a rectangular plywood shape as viewed from the front and has a shape in which both left corners are removed, and its peripheral portion (outer portions of rails 51 and 52, which will be described later) is inside. FIG. 1 shows a game area 30a which is attached to the back side of the resin base (not shown) of the frame 12 in contact with the game board 30 and has a substantially oval shape. It is in a state visible from the front outer side of the front frame set 14 through the window part 101 (glass plate 137).

  Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a starting winning device 33 (for example, an operation chucker), a third starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), and a variable display unit 35. The general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, the starting winning device 33, the third starting port 34, and the variable display device unit 35 are respectively disposed in the through holes formed by router processing in the game board 30. The game board 30 is attached from the front side with a wood screw or the like. A game ball enters the general winning port 31, the variable winning device 32, and the starting winning device 33, and the received ball is detected by a detection switch (winning port switch, count switch, operation port switch) (not shown) described later. Based on the output of the detection switch, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the start winning device 33 includes a first start port 33a (for example, an operation chucker) and a second start port 33b (for example, an operation chucker) arranged in order from the top to the bottom. It consists of a single winning device. The upper first starting port 33a is provided with an operating port switch (passage detection switch) for the first starting port 33a (not shown). It is detected by an operation port switch (not shown) for one start port 33a. The lower second start port 33b is provided with an operation port switch (passage detection switch) for the second start port 33b (not shown). 2 is detected by an operation port switch (not shown) for the start port 33b. That is, in either case of entering a game ball into the first start port 33a on the upper side or entering a game ball into the second start port 33b on the lower side, it is a start prize. There is no change, and those balls can be detected individually.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36, and game balls that have not entered the various winning devices or the like pass through the out port 36 in a ball discharge path (not shown). You will be guided toward. A large number of nails (not shown) are planted in the game area 30a of the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members such as a windmill (not shown) Are disposed).

  The variable display device unit 35 includes a first symbol display device 40 that variably displays a first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information with a winning at the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b as a trigger. Using the passage of the third start port 34 as a trigger, the second symbol display device 41 that variably displays the second symbol (for example, the normal symbol), and the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b are awarded. As a trigger, a third symbol display device 42 that variably displays a third symbol (for example, a decorative symbol) is provided.

  The first symbol display device 40 includes, for example, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) two-color light emitting type LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40a that emit variable light emission or the like based on the ball entering the first start port 33a. 40b, a hold display portion 40c displayed on the screen of the third symbol display device 42, which indicates the number of hold of the variable display by the LEDs 40a, 40b, and a variable light emission based on the ball entering the second start port 33b A plurality of (two in this embodiment) two-color light emitting type LEDs (light emitting diodes) 40d, 40e and the number of variable display suspensions on the LEDs 40d, 40e are displayed on the third symbol display device 42 as a screen display. The hold display unit 40f is provided.

  For example, the LEDs 40a and 40b that perform variable light emission based on entering the first start port 33a can emit red and blue light. The first symbol display device 40 generates a variable display state of the first symbol (in this embodiment, the emission color mode of each LED 40a, 40b) by alternately changing the emission color of each LED 40a, 40b, for example, When both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in a red light emitting state, a probable big hit (specific hit) is indicated, and when both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in a blue light emitting state, a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is indicated, and both LEDs 40a and 40b are mutually connected. When it stops in the light emission state of a different color, it will show off.

  Similarly to the above, the LEDs 40d and 40e that emit light in a variable manner based on the ball entering the second start port 33b can emit light in red and blue, for example. The first symbol display device 40 generates a variable display state of the first symbol (in this embodiment, the emission color mode of each LED 40d, 40e) by alternately changing the emission color of each LED 40d, 40e, for example, When both LEDs 40d and 40e stop in a red light emitting state, a promiscuous big hit (specific hit) is indicated, and when both LEDs 40d and 40e stop in a blue light emitting state, a normal big hit (non-specific hit) is indicated, and both LEDs 40d and 40e are mutually connected. When it stops in the light emission state of a different color, it will show off.

  In addition, as this 1st symbol display apparatus 40, you may employ | adopt the single LED of the type which can light-emit at least 3 colors or more, and by performing light emission of each color alternately, the 1st symbol is displayed. When the LED stops in the light emission state of the first color, it shows a probable big hit (specific hit), and when the LED stops in the light emission state of the second color, it usually shows a big hit (non-specific hit) When the LED stops in the light emission state of the third color, it may be indicated that the LED has come off. The first symbol display device 40 described above corresponds to the identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention.

  The second symbol display device 41 includes, for example, a display unit 41a on which “○” is drawn for the second symbol, a display unit 41b on which “x” is drawn for the second symbol, and the third symbol display. Each time the game ball passes through the third starting port 34, the display symbols (ordinary symbols) displayed by the display units 41a and 41b fluctuate. When the engine stops at a predetermined symbol, the second start port 33b on the lower side is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the third start opening 34 is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold display portion 41c. The display units 41a and 41b have LEDs (light emitting diodes) inside thereof, and are configured to be variably displayed by switching the light emission of the LEDs (or lighting of the lamps). The second symbol display device 41 described above corresponds to the normal identification information fluctuation display means in the present invention.

  The 3rd symbol display apparatus 42 is comprised, for example with the liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by the display control apparatus 45 mentioned later. On the third symbol display device 42, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 described later, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. Each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R is composed of a plurality of decorative symbols, and these decorative symbols are variably displayed on the third symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each of the decorative symbol rows L, M, R. The In the present embodiment, the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes, for example, a large liquid crystal display of 11 inch size. The variable display device unit 35 is provided with a center frame 47 on the front side of the third symbol display device 42 so as to substantially surround the display screen of the third symbol display device 42 when viewed from the front. In this embodiment, an LCD is employed as the third symbol display device 42, but other types of image display devices (for example, PDP: plasma display panel, EL: electroluminescence display, organic EL, etc.) may be used. . The above-described third symbol display device 42 corresponds to decoration identification information (design) variation display means in the present invention, and the above-described display control device 45 corresponds to display control means in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and repeatedly operates in an open state in which a game ball is easily won in a big hit and a normal closed state. It is what is done. In this way, the state in which the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly operated in the open state and the normal closed state at the time of a big win is called a specific gaming state (for example, a big winning state), and the variable winning device 32 has a large number of games. Since the ball enters (wins) and a lot of game balls are paid out for the winning, the game state is advantageous to the player. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of game balls thrown in (the number of game balls launched into the game area 30a by the game ball launching device 38) is the number of game ball award balls paid out (general winning port 31). , The number of prize balls paid out based on the number of game balls entered into the variable prize device 32, the start prize device 33, the third start port 34, etc.) and the prize of the game balls It is possible to change the state to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit state) in which the number of balls paid out is larger than the number of game balls inserted.

  More specifically, when a game ball wins the first start port 33a, the two LEDs 40a and 40b of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed in a variable manner, and the display of the LEDs 40a and 40b after the change is stopped is a preset light emission. A specific gaming state occurs when a combination of modes is obtained. For example, in the case of a light emitting mode in which both LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in a red light emitting state, it indicates that a specific gaming state with a probable big hit (specific hit) is won, and both LEDs 40a and 40b are stopped in a blue light emitting state. In the case of the light-emission mode, it indicates that the player has won the special game state of normal big hit (non-specific hit), and in the case of the light-emission mode that both LEDs 40a and 40b stop in the light-emission state of different colors (You have lost the game).

  Similarly to the above, when the game ball wins the second start opening 33b, the two LEDs 40d, 40e of the first symbol display device 40 are displayed in a variable manner, and the display of the LEDs 40d, 40e after the change stop is preset. A specific gaming state occurs when a combination of light emission modes is obtained. For example, in the case of a light emitting mode in which both LEDs 40d and 40e are stopped in a red light emitting state, it indicates that a specific gaming state with a probable big hit (specific hit) is won, and both LEDs 40d and 40e are stopped in a blue light emitting state. In the case of the light emission mode, it indicates that the player has won the specific game state of the normal big hit (non-specific hit), and in the case of the light emission mode in which both LEDs 40d and 40e are stopped in the light emission states of different colors (You have lost the game).

  The variable winning device 32 is configured such that the large winning opening 32a is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is likely to win (a big hit state). Specifically, the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times (the number of rounds) with the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings in the open state as one round. In addition, the number of times that the game ball has passed through the first start port 33a is held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold display section 40c. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the second start port 33b is also held up to a maximum of 4 times, and the number of times of holding is displayed on the hold display section 40f. The hold display units 40c and 40f display a hold on a part of the display screen of the third symbol display device 42. However, the hold display units 40c and 40f may be lit using a hold lamp or the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is provided with a plurality of rails 51 and 52 for guiding the game balls launched from the game ball launching device 38 (see FIG. 3) to the upper part of the game board 30. Thus, the game balls launched in accordance with the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 are guided to a predetermined game area 30a through a ball guide passage 49 (to be described later) of the plurality of rails 51 and 52. The plurality of rails 51 and 52 are long metal strip members made of stainless steel, and are attached to the game board 30 in an inner and outer double. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially vertical elliptical shape except for about 1/4 of the upper side. The outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, a guide rail is constituted by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and a ball guide passage 49 is formed by a portion (the left portion toward the left) where the rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. . The ball guide passage 49 is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is opened.

  A return ball preventing member 53 is attached to a tip portion of the inner rail 51 (upper left portion in FIG. 2). This prevents a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage 49 between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper portion of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage 49 again. Further, in a state in which the game board 30 is attached to the inner frame 12, the outer rail 52 is located at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 2: a portion corresponding to the tip portion of the outer rail 52) Is located on the return rubber 54 provided on the inner frame 12 (a member indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). Therefore, the game ball fired at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced back. Since the outer rail 52 is made of a long metal strip made of stainless steel, the flight of the game ball can be made smoother, that is, the frictional resistance of the game ball can be reduced. As shown by a broken line in FIG. 2, a wall portion 60 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 2) formed on the inner frame 12 is located from the front end of the outer rail 52 to the right front end of the inner rail 51. Thus, the game area 30a is partitioned.

  Note that the lower right corner of the game board 30 is used as a space for sticking a sticker (S1 in FIG. 2) such as a certificate (for example, a serial number is written) or a plate. By sticking a sticker such as a certificate (S1 in FIG. 2) to the lower right corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate can be uniquely defined.

  Next, the game area 30a of the game board 30 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game area 30 a is partitioned and formed into a substantially vertically long circular shape by inner peripheral portions (inner and outer rails) of the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game board 30 The game area 30a partitioned on the board surface is greatly configured.

  In the present embodiment, the game area 30a is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and the area of the guide rail that is a parallel part of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52 is excluded from the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52. As an area. Accordingly, when the game area 30 a is referred to, the guide rail portion is not included, and therefore the left limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51, not by the outer rail 52. Similarly, the right limit position toward the game area 30 a is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. The upper limit position of the game area 30 a is specified by the outer rail 52.

  Although detailed disclosure of the drawings is omitted, the game ball launcher 38 is supplied with game balls one by one from a ball outlet (not shown) of the front frame set 14 (ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). Is done.

  Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 10 is configured such that various control boards are arranged vertically or horizontally on the back surface (actually the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) or stacked in front and back. Further, a game ball supply device (payout mechanism portion 352) for supplying game balls, a protective cover made of resin, and the like are attached. In this embodiment, various control boards are divided into two mounting bases (not shown) to form two control board units, and these control board units are individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back of the game board 30. I try to wear it. In this case, the main control device 261 and the sub control device 262 shown in FIG. 4 to be described later are mounted on separate mounting bases (not shown) attached to the game board 30 to be unitized, respectively, and FIG. The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, and the power supply device 313 shown in FIG. 1 are mounted on another mounting base (not shown) to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit is referred to as “first control board unit 201”, and the latter unit is referred to as “second control board unit 202”.

  Further, since the dispensing mechanism 352 and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack, the unit is referred to as a “back pack unit 203” here. The detailed configuration of each unit 201 to 203 will be described later.

  The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached and detached without using any tools or the like in units of units. It is configured to be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily check a hidden configuration or the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one behind the other.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 30, a winning detection mechanism for detecting the passage of game balls such as various winning holes is provided. Specifically, a prize opening switch is provided at a position corresponding to the general prize opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the variable prize winning device 32 is provided with a count switch. The count switch is a switch for counting winning balls. In addition, an operating port switch for the first starting port 33a and an operating port switch for the second starting port 33b are provided at positions corresponding to the first starting port 33a and the second starting port 33b, respectively. The entrance of the game ball into the first start port 33a and the second start port 33b is detected by the operation port switch. A gate switch is provided at a position corresponding to the third start port 34, and the passage of the game ball to the third start port 34 is detected by the gate switch.

  The prize opening switch and the gate switch are connected to a board connection board (not shown) through electrical wiring (not shown), and this board connection board is further connected to a main control board 261a (see FIG. 4) in a main controller 261 described later. ing. Further, the count switch is connected to a large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown), and this large winning opening relay terminal board (not shown) is also connected to the main control board 261a. On the other hand, the operation port switch is directly connected to the main control board 261a without going through the relay board.

  Although not shown in the drawings, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening 32a, and the second start opening 33b on the lower side is used to open the electric accessory. Is provided.

  The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into a main control board 261a in a main control device 261, which will be described later, and the main control board 261a issues a payout command (a game ball of each game ball) according to the winning situation each time. The number of payouts) is transmitted to the payout control board 311a. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board 311a.

  The first control board unit 201 has, for example, two substantially rectangular mounting bases (not shown), and the main control device 261 is mounted on the lower mounting base as viewed from the back side of the game board 30. The sub-control device 262 is mounted on the upper mounting base. Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 261 includes a CPU 501 that performs main control, a ROM 502 that stores a game program, a RAM 503 that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, and various devices. Main control including an input / output port 505 for communication, a random number generator (not shown) used in various lotteries, a clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) used for time counting and synchronization, etc. The main control board 261a is configured to be accommodated in a board box 263 (encapsulating means) made of a transparent resin material or the like. The substrate box 263 includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped box base (not shown) and a box cover (not shown) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by a sealing unit (not shown), thereby sealing the substrate box (not shown).

  Further, the sub control device 262, for example, in accordance with an instruction from the main control board 261a in the main control device 261, controls the voice and lamp display and the control of the display control device 45, the other ROM 552, RAM 553, bus line 554, A sub-control board 262a including an input / output port 555 and the like is provided, and the sub-control board 262a is housed in a board box (not shown) made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power supply relay board (not shown) is mounted on the sub-control device 262, and power supplied from a power supply board described later is supplied to the sub-control device 262 and the display control device 45 via the power supply relay board (not shown). Is output.

  The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base (not shown), and a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a power supply device 313, and a card unit connection board 314 are mounted on this mounting base. The payout control device 311 includes a control board including a central control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, various ports, and the like. The launch control device 312 includes a launch control board. The power supply device 313 includes a power supply. A control board is provided. The payout control board 311a of the payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls. In addition, the launch control board of the launch control apparatus 312 controls the launch apparatus 229 (see FIG. 4) in accordance with the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player. The required power supply voltage required is generated and output. The launching device 229 of the present embodiment employs a solenoid-type launching component that strikes and launches a game ball with a launching rod (not shown) that can advance and retreat in accordance with energization / non-energization of a launching solenoid (not shown). As other launching devices 229, there are various types such as a mechanical launching part that strikes and launches a game ball with a launcher that operates according to the driving of a launching motor, and an electromagnetic launching part that launches a game ball by generating an electromagnetic field. Can be used. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and receives a ball lending operation command by the player and pays it out. Is output. Note that the card unit connection board 314 is unnecessary in a cash machine in which game balls are lent directly to the upper plate 19 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit.

  The payout control device 311, the firing control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are each housed and configured in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. In particular, in the dispensing control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, a box base (not shown) and a box cover (not shown) constituting the substrate box (encapsulating means) are opened by a sealing unit (sealing means). The substrate box 263 is sealed by being impossiblely connected.

  The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch (not shown). For example, when a state return switch (not shown) is pressed when a payout error occurs, such as a ball jam in the payout motor unit, the payout motor 358a (see FIG. 4) slowly rotates forward to eliminate the ball jam (normal state). (Return to).

  Further, a RAM erase switch 323 is provided on the power supply monitoring board 261b. The pachinko machine 10 has a backup function, and maintains the state at the time of a power failure even when a power failure occurs, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when returning from a power failure (power recovery). Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored. If you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while holding down the RAM erase switch 323. We are going to throw it in.

  Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 203 is a unit in which a back pack 351 formed of resin and a payout mechanism portion 352 for a game ball are integrated.

  The back pack unit 203 is provided with a tank 355 that opens upward at the top, and the tank 355 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment (game island equipment) of the game hall. Below the tank 355 is connected, for example, a tank rail 356 that has two rows of spherical passages in the horizontal direction and gently descends and inclines toward the downstream side. Further, a case rail 357 is installed on the downstream side of the tank rail 356 in the vertical direction. Are connected. A payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are paid out appropriately according to a predetermined electrical configuration such as a payout motor 358a. The game balls paid out from the payout device 358 are supplied to the upper plate 19 through a payout passage (not shown).

  The tank rail 356 is provided with a vibrator 360 for applying vibration to the tank rail 356. For example, the vibrator 360 is fastened and attached to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws. Furthermore, the vibrator 360 is not in surface contact with the tank rail 356 but is in contact with the two screw portions, so that vibration by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs near the tank rail 356, the vibrator 360 is driven to eliminate the ball clogging.

  The payout mechanism 352 is provided with a payout relay board (not shown) for relaying a payout command signal from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358, and a power switch board 382 for taking in the main power from outside. is set up. The power switch board 382 is supplied with, for example, AC 24V main power via a voltage converter, and is turned on or off by switching the power switch 382a.

  Each of the dispensing mechanisms 352 from the tank 355 to the dispensing passage (not shown) is formed of a conductive resin material (for example, conductive polycarbonate resin) and grounded at a part thereof. Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of the noise by charging of a game ball is suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is output from the inner frame opening detection switch 388 to the computer for the hall (in the pachinko parlor).

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a sub control device 262, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. In the following, these devices will be described in detail individually.

  The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. The CPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated.

  The RAM 503 is configured so that data can be retained (backed up) by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 503 temporarily stores various data and the like. Has memory and area.

  That is, when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 executes the normal processing up to the end, so that the RAM 503 is when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs, and so on). It is only necessary to store and hold the contents of the counter buffer and the holding ball storage area, and the state of the pachinko machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned on again. Specifically, the RAM 503 has a dedicated backup area for storing values of registers, I / O, and the like for game information during normal processing when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs). There is no need to provide it. The N501 terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to receive a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when a power failure occurs due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Due to the occurrence, the power failure process (NMI interrupt process) is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 incorporating the ROM 502 and RAM 503 via a bus line 504 including an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 505 includes a RAM erasing switch circuit 543, a payout control device 311, a firing control device 312, a sub control device 262, a first symbol display device 40, a second symbol display device 41, and other switches not shown. Etc. are connected. The main controller 261 also has a function of controlling the first symbol variation display on the first symbol display device 40 and the second symbol variation display on the second symbol display device 41.

  The payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor 358a. The CPU 511 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program executed by the CPU 511, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 is configured to hold (backup) data by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply device 313 even after the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, like the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above. The RAM 513 includes a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data.

  The RAM 513 stores and holds information related to the state when the power is turned off in order to return the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power is turned off when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. In other words, the storage of the RAM 513 is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process and the second half of the payout control process, and the storage information stored in the RAM 513 is restored in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. .

  An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 incorporating the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 through a bus line 514 including an address bus and a data bus. The main controller 261, the launch controller 312 and the payout motor 358a are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch device 229, and the launch device 229 is permitted to drive when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the launch control device 312 receives a card unit connection signal S4 from the payout control device 311 (a signal that is output when the card unit described above is connected to the pachinko machine 10), and the player Touch detection signal S5 output when the game ball launch handle 18 is touched and output when the launch stop switch 18a provided on the game ball launch handle 18 for stopping the launch is not operated. The firing permission signal S7 is output to the main controller 261 on condition that all of the fired maintenance signals S6 to be performed are inputted. Further, a volume signal S10 corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18 is input from the game ball launch handle 18 to the launch control device 312. The launch control device 312 outputs this volume signal S10 to the main control device 261. To do.

  That is, the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is ON (high level) is a firing permission state, and the period during which the firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level) is a firing non-permission state. That is, the main control device 261 has a firing control signal S8 (pulse signal) for controlling a launching solenoid (not shown) that launches a game ball during a period when the input firing permission signal S7 is ON (high level). The ball feed control signal S9 (pulse signal) for controlling the ball feed solenoid that sends the game ball to the launch rail 401 is repeatedly output to the launch control device 312 at a predetermined repetition period. The amplitude value of the firing control signal S8 (pulse signal) is determined based on the volume signal S10 in the main controller 261. For example, the larger the operation amount of the game ball launching handle 18, the greater the firing control signal S8 (pulse signal). ) Becomes larger. The launch control device 312 drives and controls the launch device 229 based on the launch control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9, and a game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the amount of operation of the game ball launch handle 18. On the contrary, the main control device 261 does not output the firing control signal S8 and the ball feed control signal S9 to the firing control device 312 during the period when the input firing permission signal S7 is OFF (low level). The game ball is not fired by 229.

  The display control device 45 controls the variable display of the third symbol (decorative symbol) on the third symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, an output port 529, and bus lines 530 and 531. And. The input of the input port 527 is connected to the output of the sub-control device 262, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the input port 527. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531, and a third symbol display device 42 which is a liquid crystal display device is connected to an output of the output port 529.

  The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the decorative symbol display on the third symbol display device 42 based on the various commands transmitted by editing the various commands from the main control device 261 by the sub-control device 262. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the CPU 521 and fixed value data, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores work data and flags used when the CPU 521 executes various programs. It is a memory for.

  The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the third symbol display device 42, and the display contents of the third symbol display device 42 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as decorative symbols displayed on the third symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

  In addition, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. The power supply unit 541 supplies necessary operation power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the outside, and generates a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. Then, these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. Note that operation power (+12 V power, +5 V power, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main controller 261 includes a main control board 261a and a power supply monitoring board 261b separate from the main control board 261a in a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like. . The power monitoring board 261b includes a power failure monitoring circuit 542 that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erase switch circuit 543 connected to the RAM erase switch 323.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 24 volts with the power supply unit 541 and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the time when this voltage has become less than 24 volts exceeds, for example, 20 milliseconds. The power failure signal S1 is output to the main controller 261 and the payout controller 311. Based on the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of a power failure and execute a power failure process (NMI interrupt process).

  Note that the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time for execution of the power outage process even after the AC 24 volt monitored by the power supply unit 541 is less than 24 volts for more than 20 milliseconds. The control system is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure process.

  The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing backup data in the RAM 503 of the main controller 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout controller 311 in accordance with the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs a RAM erase signal S2 to the main control board 261a. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on with the RAM erase switch 323 pressed (including power-on due to power failure cancellation), the data in the RAM 503 is cleared in the main controller 261, and the payout controller 311 is in the main controller. When the initialization command from H.261 is received, the data in RAM 513 is cleared.

  By the way, in the third symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device), as shown in FIG. 5, three decorative symbol rows L, M, and R of left, middle, and right are set. For each of M and R, three decorative symbols, an upper decorative symbol, a middle decorative symbol, and a lower decorative symbol, are variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the series of symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol SZ with numbers “0” to “9” and a sub-decorative symbol FZ consisting of rhombus-shaped symbols. A main decorative symbol SZ is displayed in ascending or descending order, and a sub decorative symbol FZ is arranged between the main decorative symbols SZ to form a series of decorative symbol strings L, M, and R. Then, the main decorative design SZ and the sub-decorative design FZ are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity.

  In this case, in the left decorative design row L, the above-mentioned series of decorative designs are displayed in descending order (that is, in the order of decreasing the number of the main decorative design SZ), and in the middle decorative design row M and the right decorative design row R, the same The series of decorative symbols is displayed in ascending order (that is, in order of increasing the number of the main decorative symbols SZ). Then, the variable display stops in the order of the left decorative symbol row L → the right decorative symbol row R → the middle decorative symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, five effective lines on the third symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1, the middle line If the main decorative symbol SZ is a jackpot symbol combination (in this embodiment, the same main decorative symbol SZ combination) in any of L2, the lower line L3, the right rising line L4, and the left rising line L5, it is special as a big hit A game video is displayed.

  Next, a game ball launching handle 18 that is a further characteristic part of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  6A and 6B are a perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as seen from the upper left of the front and a perspective view as seen from the upper right of the front. 7A to 7F are a plan view, a left side view, a front view, a right side view, a rear view, and a bottom view of the game ball launching handle 18. FIGS. 8A and 8B are a perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as seen from the upper left of the back and a perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as seen from the upper right of the rear. FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a state in which the game ball launching handle 18 is attached to the front frame set 14. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as viewed from the front upper right. FIG. 11 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball launch handle 18 as seen from the upper right front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as viewed from the upper left of the front. FIG. 13 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 18 as viewed from the upper left of the front. FIG. 14A is a rear view of the game ball launching handle 18 when the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is in a suction state, and FIG. 14B is a game ball launching handle when the plunger 482 is in a non-suction state. 18 is a rear view of FIG. FIGS. 15A to 15D are a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB, a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC, a front view, and a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the game ball launch handle 18.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame set 14 is provided on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, and a game ball launching handle 18 is provided on the right side of the lower plate unit 13 constituting the front frame set 14. Yes.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the back side of the game ball launch handle 18 is screwed to the front frame set 14 with screws 401.

  The game ball launching handle 18 shown in FIG. 1 is biased to the initial position when the player releases his hand, and is operated so that the player gives a reverse turning force exceeding the biasing force. Thus, it is rotated from the initial position in a predetermined direction (clockwise direction: clockwise direction).

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the game ball launch handle 18 includes a case main body 400 that forms the outer shape thereof.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the case main body 400 rotates to the fixed side case 410 attached to the lower right corner of the front frame of the front frame set 14 and the front side of the fixed side case 410. A handle portion 420 that can be rotated by a player, and a cover portion 430 provided on the front side of the handle portion 420 are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the fixed-side case portion 410 includes three projecting cylindrical portions 412 that project toward the front direction at the position of the recess portion 411 on the front surface side. The cover portion 430 includes three fitting protrusions (not shown) that are fitted into the three protruding cylindrical portions 412 on the back surface side. The handle portion 420 is formed with arc-shaped holes 421 at two locations on the inner and lower sides. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the upper right two projecting cylindrical portions 412 of the fixed side case portion 410 are inserted into the arcuate hole 421 on the upper side of the handle portion 420, and the lower left 1 of the fixed side case portion 410. The two protruding cylindrical portions 412 are inserted into the arcuate hole 421 on the lower side of the handle portion 420, and the three protruding cylindrical portions 412 of the fixed-side case portion 410 in the inserted state are connected to the three on the back side of the cover portion 430. In a state where the fitting protrusions (not shown) of the two are respectively fitted, the cover part 430 is inserted by inserting screws into the three projecting cylindrical parts 412 from the back side of the fixed side case part 410 as shown in FIG. Since the cover portion 430 is attached to the fixed-side case portion 410 by screwing to the fitting projection portion (not shown), the handle portion 420 rotates with respect to the fixed-side case portion 410 and the cover portion 430. Possible It is configured.

  When the handle portion 420 is located at the initial position (a position where the handle portion 420 does not rotate further counterclockwise), the lower side of the upper right two protruding cylindrical portions 412 of the fixed side case portion 410 is shown in FIG. The lower part of the outer periphery of the protruding cylindrical part 412 is in contact with the right end part of the arc-shaped hole 421 on the upper side of the handle part 420, and the upper part of the outer periphery of the lower left protruding cylindrical part 412 of the fixed side case part 410 is the handle. Since it is in contact with the left end portion of the arcuate hole 421 on the lower side of the portion 420, the handle portion 420 is restricted from rotating further counterclockwise.

  On the contrary, when the handle portion 420 is positioned at the maximum rotation position (a position where the handle portion 420 does not rotate further clockwise), as shown in FIG. The upper part of the outer periphery of the upper protruding cylindrical part 412 of the part 412 is in contact with the left end part of the arcuate hole 421 on the upper side of the handle part 420 and the outer periphery of the lower left protruding cylindrical part 412 of the fixed side case part 410 Since the lower portion is in contact with the right end portion of the arcuate hole 421 on the lower side of the handle portion 420, the handle portion 420 is restricted from rotating further clockwise.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the handle portion 420 is formed with a finger sawing projection portion 422 having a round saw saw wave shape on which the player's finger hangs on the outer peripheral portion thereof, When the player puts his hand on the handle portion 420, the finger of this hand is hooked on the finger hooking projection portion 422, so that the turning operation is easy.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the handle portion 420 is formed with a shaft hole 423 into which a dial shaft 440 described later is inserted at a central portion when viewed from the front, and a front surface around the shaft hole 423. A holder portion 425 to which a torsion spring 424 is attached is provided at a side portion. As shown in FIG. 12, the torsion spring 424 is attached to the holder part 425 of the handle part 420, and one end of the torsion spring 424 is hooked on a notch part 425a formed at, for example, the lower part of the holder part 425. In addition, the other end is in a state of being hooked in the notch groove 413a of the projecting cylindrical part 413 that is formed to project at the position of the recessed part 411 on the front surface side of the fixed side case part 410 in a state twisted slightly in the winding direction, Since the torsion spring 424 is slightly twisted in the winding direction as described above in a state where the handle portion 420 is in the initial position (a position where the handle portion 420 is not further rotated counterclockwise), the handle portion 420 is in the initial position (counterclockwise direction). Can be reliably biased to a position that does not rotate further.

  As described above, the handle portion 420 of the game ball launching handle 18 returns to the initial position by the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 when the player releases the hand.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the game ball launching handle 18 includes a touch sensor 450 that detects whether or not the player is touching the handle portion 420 inside the fixed-side case portion 410. Yes.

  Specifically, the handle portion 420 has a surface plated with metal, and a terminal portion of one end of a lead wire (not shown) is screwed to a metal plated surface on the back side of the handle portion 420. The terminal portion at the other end of the lead wire (not shown) is electrically connected to the terminal portion of the touch sensor 450. That is, a lead wire (not shown) connected to the metal plating surface of the handle portion 420 is connected to the touch sensor 450, and the player can handle the handle portion 420 based on the capacitance between the handle portion 420 and the ground. It is determined by the touch sensor 450 whether or not it is touched. The lead wire (not shown) is laid in a hollow portion of a shaft portion 441 of a dial shaft 440 described later.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the dial shaft 440 is screwed to the handle portion 420 while being inserted into the shaft hole 423 of the handle portion 420 from the back side of the handle portion 420 (not shown). It is fixed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the dial shaft 440 includes a hollow shaft portion 441 that is long in the axial direction, and a disk portion 442 provided around the shaft at a substantially central portion of the shaft portion 441. It is an integral molding. A key projection 443 is formed at one place in the circumferential direction at the far end of the shaft 441 of the dial shaft 440. The fixed-side case portion 410 includes a bearing tube portion 414 that pivotally supports the dial shaft 440 at the center portion when viewed from the front. A key groove portion 415 that allows the key protrusion portion 443 of the shaft portion 441 of the dial shaft 440 to enter is formed at one place on the inner periphery of the bearing tube portion 414 when viewed from the front. The bearing tube portion 414 has a length shorter than the length from the disc portion 442 of the dial shaft 440 to the key projection portion 443 of the shaft portion 441 on the back side.

  In other words, the shaft portion 441 of the dial shaft 440 is inserted into the bearing tube portion 414 so that the key protrusion 443 of the shaft portion 441 of the dial shaft 440 is aligned with the key groove portion 415 of the bearing tube portion 414 of the fixed case 410. Then, the tip of the shaft portion 441 protrudes from the bearing tube portion 414, the key projection 443 of the shaft portion 441 is released from the key groove portion 415 of the bearing tube portion 414, and the dial shaft 440 is moved to the bearing tube portion 414. On the other hand, it is in a state of being pivotally supported so as to be rotatable.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the dial shaft 440 has a partial spur gear 444 formed on the back side surface portion of the disk portion 442 and the substantially semicircular portion of the back shaft portion 441. The partial spur gear 444 of the dial shaft 440 meshes with a spur gear 501 of a later-described rotation amount detection component 500, and the rotation amount of the dial shaft 440, that is, the rotation amount of the handle portion 420 is the rotation amount detection component 500 described later. Detected.

  Here, the firing stop switch 18a of the game ball launching handle 18 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 6A and 8B, the game ball launch handle 18 includes a launch stop switch 18a for stopping launch.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the firing stop switch 18 a is pivotally supported by a support shaft portion 416 that is formed so as to project at a substantially left end portion of the recessed portion 411 on the front surface side of the fixed side case portion 410. The firing stop lever portion 417 whose side is operated by the player, and by pressing one end side of the launch stop lever portion 417, the launch stop lever portion 417 rotates around the support shaft portion 416 and is switched by the other end side. And a micro switch 418 for pressing the part 418a. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the firing stop lever portion 417 and the micro switch 418 are accommodated on the front side and inside of the fixed side case portion 410 except for one end side of the firing stop lever portion 417. Further, the micro switch 418 outputs the firing maintenance signal S6 when the switch unit 418a is not pressed, and does not output the firing maintenance signal S6 when the switch unit 418a is pressed.

  The launch stop switch 18a outputs a launch stop signal instead of the launch maintenance signal S6 to the launch control device 312 when the switch unit 418a of the micro switch 418 is pressed instead of the above case, and the switch unit 418a It is good also as a structure which does not output a firing stop signal, when not pushing.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 to 15, a brake mechanism component 460 including an L-shaped arm 470, a brake electromagnetic solenoid 480, and a contact component 490, which will be described later, is provided inside the case main body 400. Contained. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, a braking mechanism component 460 including an L-shaped arm 470, a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and an abutting component 490 is provided in the internal space formed by the fixed-side case portion 410 and the handle portion 420. Is housed.

  Here, the structure of the braking mechanism component 460 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  16A is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 16B is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 17A is a front right upper perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 17B is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. 18A is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 18B is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. 19A is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 16B is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. 20A is a left side view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 20B is a left side view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 21A is a front view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 21B is a front view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. 22A is a right side view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 22B is a right side view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 23A is a rear view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 23B is a rear view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 24A is a top view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 24B is a top view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking. FIG. 25A is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component 460 during non-braking, and FIG. 25B is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component 460 during braking.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the braking mechanism component 460 includes an attachment base 461, to which a touch sensor 450, a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 described later, and a rotation amount detection component 500 (volume) are attached. The L-shaped arm 470 to be rotated is clamped so as to be a unitized component. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the braking mechanism component 460 is inserted from the back side opening of the fixed case 410, and the mounting base 461 of the braking mechanism component 460 is fixed as shown in FIG. The brake mechanism component 460 is attached to the inside of the fixed side case portion 410 by screwing the side case portion 410 with screws 462.

  Hereinafter, the L-shaped arm 470, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the contact component 490 constituting the braking mechanism component 460 will be described in order.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, the L-shaped arm 470 is rotatably held by the mounting base 461, and has a long arm portion 472 extending from the fulcrum 471 in the first direction and the long arm portion from the fulcrum 471. A substantially L-shaped bent member in which a short arm portion 473 extending in a second direction different from 472 and extending shorter than the long arm portion 472 is integrally formed. The long arm part 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 is connected to a movable part 481 of a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 described later, and the short arm part 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 is connected to a proximal end side of a contact part 490 described later. ing.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 has a U-shaped notch portion 472a formed on the distal end side thereof, and the U-shaped notched portion 472a is movable later. By inserting the cylindrical protrusion 481a of the component 481, the movable component 481 and the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 are connected. In addition, the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 has a connecting projection 473a formed on the outer surface portion on the distal end side, and the connecting projection 473a is a connecting hole 491 on the base end side of the abutting component 490 described later. As a result, the contact part 490 and the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 are connected. Note that the L-shaped arm 470 may have a complete L-shape or a dogleg shape.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 includes a plunger 482 biased in a projecting direction by a not-shown push spring (compression spring), and the plunger 482 has a disk 482a on its distal end side. It has a shape with When driving electric power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, the plunger 482 is brought into a suction state by electromagnetic suction as shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 23 (a). When the supply of driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, the potential attraction is released, and the plunger 482 is driven by a push spring (not shown) as shown in FIGS. 18 (b) and 23 (b). The projecting state is caused by the urging force.

  Moreover, the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for a brake is provided with the movable part 481 connected with the front end side of the long arm part 472 of the L-shaped arm 470, as shown in FIGS. 16-20, FIG. 22, FIG. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, the movable part 481 is a substantially L-shaped plate member in the rear view of the braking mechanism part 460, and a disk 482a of the plunger 482 is inserted between the two ends of the movable part 481. A plate plate portion 481b is provided, and a cylindrical protrusion portion 481a to be inserted into a U-shaped cutout portion 472a at the tip of the long arm portion 472 of the L-shaped arm 470 is provided on the outer surface portion on the other end side. Of the two plate portions 481b, the bent portion is provided with a notch portion 481c into which the plunger 482 is inserted. The braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 drives the movable part 481 from the first position P1 (see FIG. 20A) to the second position P2 (see FIG. 20B) based on contact detection by the touch sensor 450. .

  One end of the abutting component 490 is connected to the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 and the other end can abut against the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420, and the movable component 481 is in the second position P2 ( The other end abuts on the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with the driving shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), the other end of the contact component 490 comes into contact with a back side surface portion of the disk portion 442 of the dial shaft 440.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 to 20, the abutting component 490 includes a rubber 492 that abuts against the dial shaft 440 at the other end. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, a connection hole 491 into which the connection protrusion 473 a of the short arm portion 473 of the L-shaped arm 470 is inserted is formed in the outer surface portion on the proximal end side of the contact component 490. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the other end of the abutting component 490 is provided with an arcuate plate portion 493 in a front view, and an arcuate rubber 492 is attached to the distal end surface of the arcuate plate portion 493. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 17A, the rubber 492 has an arc-shaped elastic protrusion that is long in the rotational direction of the dial shaft 440 on the surface that is in contact with the dial shaft 440. 494 is formed.

  The abutting component 490 includes a coil spring 495 (compression spring) that urges the other end toward the handle portion 420.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the game ball launching handle 18 includes a rotation amount detection component 500 (volume) for detecting the rotation amount of the handle portion 420. As shown in FIG. 19, the rotation amount detection component 500 includes a spur gear 501 that meshes with the partial spur gear 444 of the dial shaft 440, and detects the rotation amount of the spur gear 501. The game ball launching device 38 launches a game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection component 500.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, a rotation amount detection component 500 is housed in the inner space formed by the fixed case portion 410 and the handle portion 420 on the front side, which is the side close to the handle portion 420, and this rotation amount. A braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is accommodated in the back side of the detection component 500 such that the moving component 481 is advanced and retracted in a direction different from the axial direction of the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420, and the long arm portion 472. The L-shaped arm 470 is accommodated with the back facing the back.

  Incidentally, the launch control device 312 shown in FIG. 4 stops the supply of drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on contact detection by the touch sensor 450.

  Specifically, the firing control device 312 supplies driving electric power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and the start period After the elapse of time, the drive power supply is stopped (see FIG. 26 described later). Although the start period is 3 seconds, it may be a period other than 3 seconds.

  Further, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a ending period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450, and after the ending period has elapsed. In addition, when the rotation amount detection component 500 detects a zero rotation amount indicating that the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position, the drive power supply is stopped (see FIG. 27 described later).

  The braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 drives the movable part 481 to the first position P1 (see FIG. 20A) when driving power is supplied, thereby bringing the contact part 490 away from the dial shaft 440 and driving. When power is not supplied, the contact part 490 is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 by driving the movable part 481 to the second position P2 (see FIG. 20B).

  Specifically, when the driving electromagnetic power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, the plunger 482 is electromagnetically attracted as shown in FIGS. 22A and 23A, and the disk 482a at the tip of the plunger 482 is connected. The movable part 481 is driven to the first position P1 (see FIG. 20A) by electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482. When the movable part 481 moves to the first position P1, the L-shaped arm 470 is rotated (the distal end side of the long arm portion 472 is rotated outward while the paper surface of FIG. 20 is viewed and the short arm portion 473 is rotated). The L-shaped arm 470 is rotated so that the tip is rotated in a direction away from the dial shaft 440), and the tip of the short arm portion 473 is separated from the dial shaft 440, so that the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440. It becomes a non-contact position (refer to Drawing 20 (a)).

  When the driving power is not supplied, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is released from the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 as shown in FIGS. 22B and 23B, and pushes the plunger 482 in the protruding direction (not shown). The plunger 482 protrudes by the spring, and the movable part 481 is driven to the second position P2 (see FIG. 20B) as the plunger 482 protrudes. The L-shaped arm 470 is rotated by moving the movable part 481 to the second position P2 (the distal end side of the long arm portion 472 is rotated inward and the short arm portion 473 of the short arm portion 473 is viewed in the state shown in FIG. 20). The L-shaped arm 470 is rotated so that the tip is rotated in a direction approaching the dial shaft 440), and the tip of the short arm portion 473 is in a contact position where the tip is in contact with the dial shaft 440.

  The game ball launch handle 18 described above corresponds to the game ball launch operation unit in the present invention, the case main body 400 described above corresponds to the case main body in the present invention, and the front frame set 14 described above corresponds to the front side in the present invention. The fixed-side case 410 described above corresponds to the fixed body of the present invention, the touch sensor 450 described above corresponds to the detecting means of the present invention, and the dial shaft 440 described above corresponds to the rotation of the present invention. The abutting component 490 corresponds to the moving shaft member, the holding means and the abutting member in the present invention, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the present invention corresponds to the driving means and the electromagnetic solenoid in the present invention, and the firing described above. The control device 312 corresponds to the drive power supply control means and the holding force reduction means in the present invention, and the above-mentioned movable part 481 is in the present invention. The above-mentioned L-shaped arm 470 corresponds to the moving part, corresponds to the transmission member and the braking force amplifying means in the present invention, and the above-described rotation amount detection component 500 corresponds to the rotation amount detection means in the present invention. Corresponds to the elastic body in the present invention, and the coil spring 495 described above corresponds to the spring member in the present invention.

  Here, the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a timing chart of the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 at the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18.

<At the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18>
As shown in FIG. 26, when the player starts to rotate the game ball launching handle 18, the braking of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 is released.

  Specifically, when the player touches the handle portion 420 of the game ball launch handle 18, contact detection is performed by the touch sensor 450 (time t1). By turning the game ball launch handle 18 by the player (turning clockwise), the turning amount is detected by the turning amount detection component 500 (the rising slope of the turning amount in FIG. 26). The firing control device 312 supplies driving electric power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from contact detection (time t1) by the touch sensor 450. As shown in FIG. 26, when the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 becomes the first position P1, and the contact part 490 becomes the dial shaft 440. (See FIG. 20A).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, the launch control device 312 uses a continuous-wave drive power supply that maintains a voltage value, for example, for 3 seconds, but supplies a pulse-like drive power for 3 seconds at a predetermined repetition period. It may be.

  Normally, the player sets the game ball launch handle 18 to a desired rotation value until a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from contact detection (time t1) by the touch sensor 450, that is, Since the rotation operation value of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player often becomes a constant rotation value (a flat portion after the rising gradient of the rotation amount in FIG. 26), the launch control device 312 is a touch sensor. When a start period which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the contact detection (time t1) in 450 elapses, the drive power supply is stopped as shown in FIG. 26 (time t2). As shown in FIG. 26, when the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is released, and the plunger 482 protrudes by a push spring (not shown), and the movable part 481 is in the second position P2, and the contact component 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B). The contact of the contact component 490 causes the player to make a desired game ball launch handle 18 desired. Stopped in the rotating state.

  Thus, in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the contact force of the contact component 490 against the dial shaft 440 is opposed to the biasing force of the torsion spring 424 that biases the handle portion 420 to the initial position. Therefore, the player does not need to apply force to grip the handle portion 420 and can maintain the rotating state of the handle portion 420 only by touching the handle portion 420. In addition, if the player wants to finely adjust the rotation of the handle portion 420 in the contact state shown in FIG. 20B, the player applies a force to the handle portion 420 in the rotation direction (the contact force of the contact component 490). The handle portion 420 can also be rotated by applying a force exceeding the restraint by.

  Next, braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 at the end of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a timing chart of the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 when the turning operation of the game ball launching handle 18 is finished.

<At the end of the game: At the end of the turning operation of the game ball launch handle 18>
As shown in FIG. 27, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle 18 to end the game, the touch sensor 450 detects no contact (time t11). The firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in an end period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the absence of contact detection (time t11) by the touch sensor 450. As shown in FIG. 27, when the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is electromagnetically attracted, the movable part 481 becomes the first position P1, and the contact part 490 becomes the dial shaft 440. (See FIG. 20A). Although the end period is 3 seconds, it may be a period other than 3 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20A), it is returned to the initial position by the urging force of the torsion spring 424 (see FIG. 11) of the handle portion 420. (The handle part 420 rotates counterclockwise and returns). The game ball launching handle 18 returns to the initial position in less than 1 second from the detection of no contact with the touch sensor 450 (time t11). The amount of rotation at that time is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (a steep descending gradient of the rotation amount in FIG. 27).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27, the launch control device 312 uses a continuous-wave drive power supply that maintains a voltage value for 3 seconds, for example, but supplies a pulse-like drive power at a predetermined repetition period for 3 seconds. It may be.

  Normally, an end period, which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), has elapsed from the absence of contact detection (time t11) by the touch sensor 450, and the zero rotation amount indicating that the game ball launching handle 18 is in the initial position. Is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 (when the handle portion 420 is in the initial position), the drive power supply is stopped as shown in FIG. 27 (time t12). As shown in FIG. 27, when the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped, the electromagnetic attraction of the plunger 482 of the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is released, and the plunger 482 protrudes by a push spring (not shown) to move the movable part. 481 is in the second position P2, and the contact part 490 is in contact with the dial shaft 440 (see FIG. 20B), and the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is stopped when no game is played. Has been.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment, the game ball launching handle 18 operated in a predetermined direction from the initial position by the player, and the operation from the initial position of the game ball launching handle 18 A game ball launching device 38 that launches a game ball to the game area 30a where the game ball flows down, and a touch sensor 450 that detects a launch operation by the player. A contact part 490 for holding the firing handle 18 at a position operated in a predetermined direction by the player from an initial position, and a braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 for returning the game ball firing handle 18 to the initial position when driving power is supplied. In addition, a launch control device 312 that controls the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the detection result of the touch sensor 450 is provided. Accordingly, the launch control device 312 controls the drive power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 based on the detection result of the touch sensor 450, and when the drive power is not supplied, the game ball launch handle 18 is moved from the initial position by the abutment component 490. Since the player is braked at a position operated in a predetermined direction, it is not necessary for the player to hold the game ball launching handle 18 against the urging force to return the game ball launch handle 18 to the initial position, thereby reducing the fatigue of the handle. In addition, since it is not necessary to put a coin or the like in the gap between the game ball launching handles 18 and brake it, damage to the handle or the like due to the pinching of the coin or the like can be reduced. In addition, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 returns the game ball launch handle 18 to the initial position when the driving power is not supplied, that is, it is not necessary to supply the driving power when the game is not being performed, and it is temporary even during the game. Therefore, it is only necessary to supply driving power to the vehicle ball, so that it is possible to reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launching handle 18. Further, heat generation near the game ball launching handle 18 can be reduced.

  Specifically, a touch sensor 450 that detects whether or not a player is touching the game ball launch handle 18 is provided. The game ball launch handle 18 has a dial shaft 440 and an abutting contact with the dial shaft 440. When the driving power is supplied, the contact component 490 is set to a non-contact position away from the dial shaft 440, and when the drive power is not supplied, the braking electromagnetic is set to a contact position where the contact component 490 contacts the dial shaft 440. And a firing control device 312 that stops the supply of drive power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on contact detection by the touch sensor 450. Therefore, the firing control device 312 is a touch sensor 450. The driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped based on the contact detection of the brake, and when the driving power is not supplied, the contact component 490 Since the game ball launching handle 18 is braked by coming into contact with the shaft 440, it is not necessary for the player to hold the game ball launching handle 18 against the urging force to return the game ball launching handle 18 to the initial position, and the handle becomes tired. In addition, since it is not necessary to put a coin or the like in the gap between the game ball launching handles 18 and brake it, damage to the handle or the like due to the pinching of the coin or the like can be reduced. In addition, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is positioned at the contact position where the contact component 490 contacts the dial shaft 440 when the drive power is not supplied. Therefore, when the game ball launching handle 18 is braked, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is connected to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480. The drive power supply can be stopped, and the power consumption related to the braking of the game ball launching handle 18 during a game that is normally performed for a long time can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch handle 18 and damage to the game ball launch handle 18 can be reduced and power consumption relating to braking of the game ball launch handle 18 is reduced.

  The braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is an electromagnetic solenoid having a movable part 481 urged to the advanced position, and is an electromagnetic solenoid that pulls the movable part 481 back from the advanced position to the retracted position when supplied with driving power. A member that connects the movable part 481 and the contact part 490 of the electromagnetic solenoid, and the contact part 490 is moved away from the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with the movement of the movable part 481 in the retracted position. And an L-shaped arm 470 that makes the contact part 490 contact the dial shaft 440 in conjunction with the movable part 481 being positioned at the advanced position. A configuration in which the contact part 490 is brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 can be suitably realized.

  Further, the electromagnetic solenoid is disposed so that the moving direction of the movable part 481 is orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the dial shaft 440, and the L-shaped arm 470 extends from the fulcrum 471 in the first direction. A bent member in which an arm portion 472 and a short arm portion 473 extending from the fulcrum 471 in a second direction different from the long arm portion 472 and extending shorter than the long arm portion 472 are integrally formed. The distal end side is connected to the movable part 481 of the electromagnetic solenoid, the distal end side of the short arm 473 is connected to the contact part 490, and the movable part 481 is rotated around the fulcrum 471 in conjunction with being positioned at the retracted position. The distal end side of the short arm portion 473 is separated from the dial shaft 440 and the movable part 481 is located at the advanced position, and the distal end side of the short arm portion 473 is rotated in the reverse direction about the fulcrum 471 as an axis. Because it is arranged so as to approach the can suitably implement the configuration of the contact part 490 is brought into contact dial shaft 440 during the driving-power-supply. In addition, the L-shaped arm 470, which is a bent member in which the long arm portion 472 and the short arm portion 473 are integrally molded, can amplify the driving force of the electromagnetic solenoid and transmit it to the contact component 490. That is, the weak force applied to the long arm portion 472 is strengthened by the short arm portion 473 so that the contact component 490 can be brought into contact with the dial shaft 440 of the game ball launching handle 18 and the electromagnetic solenoid can be reduced in size. .

  In addition, since the firing control device 312 decreases the holding force of the abutting component 490 in the start period that is a predetermined period after the start of the launch operation by the touch sensor 450, the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 at the start of the game is performed. Can be done smoothly.

  Specifically, the firing control device 312 supplies driving electric power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from contact detection by the touch sensor 450, and the predetermined period. Since the drive power supply is stopped after the lapse of time, the drive electromagnetic power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 during a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch handle 18. Since the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440, the game ball launching handle 18 can be rotated in a state where the restraining by the contact part 490 is released, and the game ball launching handle 18 at the start of the game can be operated. The rotation operation can be performed smoothly.

  In addition, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in an end period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450, and after the end period has elapsed. In addition, when the rotation amount detection component 500 detects a zero rotation amount indicating that the game ball launch handle 18 is in the initial position, the driving power supply is stopped. In the end period, which is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from when the button is released, the driving electromagnetic power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and the contact part 490 is in a state of being separated from the dial shaft 440. Therefore, the game ball launching handle 18 is returned to the initial position by the biasing force. If the game ball launch handle 18 remains in the initial position when the end period has elapsed, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, and the drive power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the contact component 490 is stopped. Is in contact with the dial shaft 440, the game ball launch handle 18 is restrained, and the game ball launch handle 18 can be restrained at the initial position, and driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking when no game is being performed. Can be prevented.

  Further, since the abutting component 490 is provided with rubber 492 that abuts against the dial shaft 440 at the other end, the rubber 492 of the abutting component 490 is abutted against the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420. The contact of the handle part 420 with the dial shaft 440 of the handle part 420 can be reduced, and the handle part 420 can be prevented from being damaged.

  Further, the rubber 492 at the other end of the contact part 490 has an arc-shaped elastic protrusion 494 that is long in the rotational direction of the dial shaft 440 on the contact surface that is in contact with the dial shaft 440. Compared to the elastic projection portion 494 that is long in the radial direction, the anti-slip effect in the rotation direction of the handle portion 420 is excellent.

  Further, since the contact component 490 includes a coil spring 495 that biases the other end in a direction to approach the handle portion 420, the contact component 490 is driven by the solenoid movable component 481 being driven to the second position P2. When the rubber 492 at the other end abuts against the dial shaft 440 of the handle portion 420, the other end of the abutting component 490 can be reliably abutted against the dial shaft 440 by the coil spring 495.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the second embodiment will be described.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after contact detection by the touch sensor 450. Although the drive power supply is stopped after the start period has elapsed, the launch control device 312 of the second embodiment is configured as follows instead of the method of the first embodiment.

  That is, the firing control device 312 drives the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking during the start period from when the touch sensor 450 detects contact until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount of the rotation amount detection component 500 falls within a predetermined range. Power supply is performed, and when it falls within the predetermined range, the drive power supply is stopped.

  For example, examples of the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount in the rotation amount detection component 500 include a fluctuation value per unit time (for example, 1 second), a change gradient every unit time (for example, 1 second), and the like.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the second embodiment, the launch control device 312 determines that the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount at the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection at the touch sensor 450 is within a predetermined range. The driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 in the starting period until the driving time is reached, and the driving power supply is stopped when it falls within the predetermined range. The driving power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the start period until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount at 500 falls within a predetermined range, that is, until the rotation operation of the game ball launching handle 18 by the player is stabilized. Since the contact part 490 is separated from the dial shaft 440, the game ball launching handle 1 is released in a state where the restraint by the contact part 490 is released. , The game ball launching handle 18 can be smoothly turned at the start of the game, and when the game ball launching handle 18 is stabilized, the driving electromagnetic power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking. Is stopped, the abutting part 490 comes into contact with the dial shaft 440 and the game ball launching handle 18 is restrained, and the game ball launching handle 18 can be automatically restrained in a desired rotation state of the player.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the third embodiment will be described.

  In the above-described first embodiment, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking in a start period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after contact detection by the touch sensor 450. Although the drive power supply is stopped after the start period has elapsed, the launch control device 312 of the third embodiment further includes the following functions.

  That is, the firing control device 312 supplies driving power to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking until the threshold amount rotation amount for preventing the foul ball from being detected is detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. After the threshold rotation amount is detected, drive power is supplied when a stop condition (that is, a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds has elapsed since the start of rotation, or the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range) is established. To stop.

  For example, the threshold rotation amount for preventing the ball from becoming a foul ball includes a rotation value of the game ball launching handle 18 such that the game ball reaches the game area 30a.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the third embodiment, the launch control device 312 detects the threshold rotation amount for preventing a foul ball from being detected by the rotation amount detection component 500 from the contact detection by the touch sensor 450. Drive electric power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 until the stop condition is satisfied after the threshold rotation amount is detected. Therefore, from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch handle 18 until the game ball launch handle 18 reaches the threshold rotation amount, the driving electromagnetic power is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking, and the contact component 490 is the dial shaft 440. Therefore, the game ball launching handle 18 can be rotated while the restraint by the abutting part 490 is released, and the game ball launching handle 18 can be smoothly rotated at the start of the game. The stop condition after the game ball launch handle 18 reaches the threshold rotation amount (a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds elapses from the start of the rotation, or the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range, etc.) Is established), the driving power supply to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking is stopped, and the abutting component 490 comes into contact with the dial shaft 440 to play the game ball launching hand. 18 is restrained, it is possible to reduce the emission of foul balls. Further, since the game ball launching handle 18 is not stopped in the turning state that becomes a foul ball, it is possible to reduce the stopping of the game ball launching handle 18 in the state that becomes a foul ball.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a timing chart of the braking control of the handle portion 420 by the braking mechanism component 460 when the hand is temporarily released from the game ball launch handle 18 during the game.

  In the first embodiment, the launch control device 312 immediately stops the launch of the game ball when the touch sensor 450 detects no contact, but as shown in FIG. The launch control device 312 has a function that can maintain the restrained state of the game ball launch handle 18 even if the hand is separated from the handle portion 420 for a short time.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 28, the launch control device 312 has a grace period (3 seconds from time t21 to t23) that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the absence of contact detection (time t21) by the touch sensor 450. ), When the contact is detected (time t22), the stop of the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is maintained as it is, and when the contact is not detected, the driving power to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is maintained. Supply. The grace period is 3 seconds, but it may be a period other than 3 seconds.

  For example, even if a player temporarily releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle 18 while playing a game by rotating the game ball launching handle 18, the period of the release of the hand is the grace period. If it is within (for example, 3 seconds), the launch of the game ball is continued, and the restraining of the handle portion 420 by the contact part 490 is also maintained.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fourth embodiment, the launch control device 312 detects the contact in a grace period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from the detection of no contact at the touch sensor 450. When the operation is stopped, the stop of the driving power supply to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480 is maintained as it is, and when the contact is not detected, the driving power is supplied to the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, so that the player can play the game ball In the state where the launching handle 18 is operated and the game ball launching handle 18 is restrained, even if the player temporarily releases his hand, the restraining of the game ball launching handle 18 is not released immediately. If there is re-contact with the game ball launching handle 18 in a grace period that is a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) from when the hand is released from the game ball launching handle 18, the game The restraint of the firing handle 18 is maintained, and it is possible to resume the game ball firing at the desired firing operation position before the player releases the hand, For example, it is possible to release the hand from the game ball launch handle 18 in 3 seconds, loosen the hand, and provide a pachinko machine (game machine) that is friendly to the player.

  Next, the pachinko machine 10 according to the fifth embodiment will be described.

  In the above-described fourth embodiment, the game ball launching handle 18 can be maintained in a stopped state even if the hand is separated from the handle portion 420 for a short time. However, in the fifth embodiment, a function for prohibiting the grace period is provided. I have.

  That is, when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a grace-inhibited gaming state in which the grace period of the fourth embodiment is prohibited, the launch control device 312 ignores the grace period, and there is no contact with the touch sensor 450. Based on the detection, the driving power is immediately supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking.

  For example, the grace-prohibited gaming state includes a holding state (one on the holding display units 40c and 40f) in which the variable display holding number of decorative symbols (identification information) indicating whether or not a gaming state advantageous to the player has occurred is 1 or more. A state in which there is the above suspension), a variable display stop state in which the variable display of the decorative symbol (identification information) is stopped, or both states.

  Specifically, the main control device 261 grasps the variable display suspension number of the decorative symbol (identification information) and the stop of the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol (identification information), and based on these, the grace period prohibition signal is transmitted. Output to the launch control device 312.

  The launch control device 312 has a grace period when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a grace-inhibited gaming state in which the grace period in the above-described fourth embodiment is prohibited based on the grace period prohibition signal from the main control device 261. And the driving power is immediately supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the fifth embodiment, the launch control device 312 ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a grace prohibited gaming state in which the grace period is prohibited. Since the driving power is immediately supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking based on the detection of no contact by the touch sensor 450, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching handle 18 in the deferred game state, the game ball is immediately Since the restraint of the launching handle 18 is released, the gaming ball launching handle 18 can be immediately returned to the initial position by the biasing force of the gaming ball launching handle 18.

  Further, since the grace prohibited gaming state is a variable display stopped state in which the decorative display of the decorative symbols (identification information) is stopped, the player can move from the game ball launching handle 18 in the variable display stopped state as the grace prohibited gaming state. When released, the control of the game ball launch handle 18 is immediately released, and the game ball launch handle 18 can be immediately returned to the initial position by the urging force of the game ball launch handle 18, and the game ball is unnecessarily launched and consumed. Can be prevented.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and may have another configuration that exhibits the same effect. For example, the present invention can be modified as follows.

  <1> In each of the embodiments described above, the launch control device 312 is in a state where contact is detected by the touch sensor 450, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 is a change in the rotation angle of the game ball launch handle 18. May be supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid 480 for braking. In this case, when the player enters the change request state while touching the game ball launch handle 18, the stop of the game ball launch handle 18 is immediately released, so that the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is changed. (For example, changing from left-handed to right-handed) can be performed smoothly.

  <2> In each of the above-described embodiments, the L-shaped arm 470, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the contact part 490 are housed in the internal space formed by the fixed-side case portion 410 and the handle portion 420. The L-arm 470, the braking electromagnetic solenoid 480, and the abutting component 490 may be accommodated in the internal space of the portion 410.

  <3> In each of the above-described embodiments, the touch sensor 450 is employed as a detection means for detecting a shooting operation by the player. However, a mechanical switch component such as a push button or a player to the game ball shooting handle 18 is used. Various switch parts and various sensors such as a proximity sensor for detecting the hand may be employed.

  <4> In each of the above-described embodiments, the game ball launching handle 18 is employed as the game ball launching operation unit operated by the player with respect to the launching of the game ball. Various operation parts such as a part, a joystick type operation part, and a touch pad type operation part may be employed.

  <5> The present invention may be implemented in various (for example, first type, third type, etc.) gaming machines, or may be implemented in a pachinko machine of a type different from the above-described embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a specific gaming state on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Moreover, you may implement as a pachinko machine which will be in a specific game state when a ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to pachinko machines, various game machines such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated may be used.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for displaying a fixed symbol after displaying a variable symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a handle for launching a ball is provided. What is not provided. In this case, after inserting a predetermined amount of game balls based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the variation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or the predetermined amount With the passage of time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. A lot of balls are paid out.

  The present specification also discloses an invention relating to the following gaming machines.

(1) A game board that forms a game area in which game balls flow down, a game ball launch operation unit that is biased to an initial position and is rotated in a predetermined direction from the initial position by a player, and the game ball launch operation In a gaming machine comprising: a game ball launcher that launches a game ball into the game area with a strength according to a rotation angle from the initial position of the unit;
A detection means for detecting whether or not a player touches the game ball launch operation section;
The game ball launch operation unit is
A pivot shaft member;
A contact member capable of contacting the rotating shaft member;
A drive means for setting the contact member in a non-contact position away from the rotating shaft member when driving power is supplied, and setting the contact member in contact with the rotating shaft member when driving power is not supplied;
With
A gaming machine comprising: drive power supply control means for stopping supply of drive power to the drive means based on contact detection by the detection means.

  According to the invention described in (1) above, when the player rotates the game ball launching operation unit in the predetermined direction from the biased initial position, the game ball launching device has the initial position of the game ball launching operation unit. The game ball is launched into the game area of the game board with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle from the game board. A game ball flows down the game area. The detecting means detects whether or not the player is touching the game ball launch operation section. The game ball launch operation unit is configured to drive a rotation shaft member, a contact member that can contact the rotation shaft member, and a contact member that is away from the rotation shaft member when driving power is supplied. Drive means for bringing the contact member into contact with the rotating shaft member when power is not supplied. The drive power supply control means stops the drive power supply to the drive means based on the contact detection by the detection means. Therefore, the driving power supply control means stops the driving power supply to the driving means based on the contact detection by the detecting means, and when the driving power is not supplied, the abutting member comes into contact with the rotating shaft member, thereby playing the game ball. Since the game unit is braked, it is not necessary for the player to hold the game ball firing operation unit against the urging force to return the game ball to the initial position. Since it is not necessary to be caught and braked in the gap of the operation unit, damage to the handle and the like due to the pinching of coins or the like can be reduced. In addition, since the drive means is positioned at the contact position where the contact member contacts the rotation shaft member when drive power is not supplied, supply of drive power to the drive means is stopped in a state where the game ball launching operation unit is braked. Therefore, it is possible to reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch operation unit during a game that is normally performed for a long time. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch operation unit and damage to the game ball launch operation unit and reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch operation unit.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
The driving means includes
An electromagnetic solenoid having a movable part urged to the advanced position, wherein the electromagnetic part returns the movable part from the advanced position to the retracted position by being supplied with driving power;
A member for connecting the movable part of the electromagnetic solenoid and the contact member, wherein the contact member is separated from the rotating shaft member in conjunction with the movable part being positioned in the retracted position. A transmission member that is in a contact position and is a contact position in which the contact member contacts the rotation shaft member in conjunction with the movable portion being positioned in the advance position;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  According to the invention described in (2) above, the driving means includes the electromagnetic solenoid and the transmission member. The electromagnetic solenoid is provided with a movable portion biased to the advanced position, and is pulled back from the advanced position to the retracted position by being supplied with driving power. The transmission member is a member for connecting the movable part of the electromagnetic solenoid and the contact member, and the contact member is set to a non-contact position away from the rotary shaft member in conjunction with the movement of the movable part at the retracted position. The contact member is set to a contact position that contacts the rotation shaft member in conjunction with the movable portion being positioned at the advanced position. Therefore, it is possible to preferably realize a configuration in which the contact member is brought into contact with the rotating shaft member when the drive power is not supplied.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (2),
The electromagnetic solenoid is disposed so that the advance direction of the movable part is a direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of the rotating shaft member,
The transmission member is
A bent member in which a long arm portion extending in a first direction from a fulcrum and a short arm portion extending from the fulcrum in a second direction different from the long arm portion and shorter than the long arm portion are integrally formed. Braking force amplifying means,
The distal end side of the long arm portion is connected to the movable portion of the electromagnetic solenoid, the distal end side of the short arm portion is connected to the abutting member, and the fulcrum is moved in conjunction with the movable portion being positioned in the retracted position. The tip of the short arm is rotated around the fulcrum in conjunction with the rotation of the shaft so that the distal end of the short arm is separated from the rotating shaft member and the movable portion is located at the advanced position. A gaming machine, characterized in that the side is arranged so as to approach the rotating shaft member.

  According to the invention as described in said (3), the electromagnetic solenoid is arrange | positioned so that the advance direction of the movable part may become the direction orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the axial direction of a rotating shaft member. The transmission member is a bent member in which a long arm portion extending in the first direction from the fulcrum and a short arm portion extending from the fulcrum in a second direction different from the long arm portion and shorter than the long arm portion are integrally molded. In some braking force amplifying means, the distal end side of the long arm portion is connected to the movable portion of the electromagnetic solenoid, the distal end side of the short arm portion is connected to the contact member, and the movable portion is linked to the retracted position. Rotating around the fulcrum, the tip side of the short arm part moves away from the turning shaft member, and the tip of the short arm part turns around the fulcrum as the axis in conjunction with the movable part being located at the advanced position. It arrange | positions so that a shaft member may be approached. Therefore, it is possible to preferably realize a configuration in which the contact member is brought into contact with the rotating shaft member when the drive power is not supplied. In addition, the braking force amplifying means, which is a bending member in which the long arm portion and the short arm portion are integrally molded, can amplify the driving force of the electromagnetic solenoid and transmit it to the contact member. That is, the weak force applied to the long arm portion is strengthened by the short arm portion so that the contact member can be brought into contact with the rotating shaft member of the game ball launching operation portion, and the electromagnetic solenoid can be reduced in size.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in a start period that is a predetermined period from contact detection by the detection means, and stops driving power supply after the start period has elapsed. A gaming machine.

  According to the invention described in (4), the drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means in a start period which is a predetermined period from the contact detection by the detection means, and the predetermined period has elapsed. Later, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, in the start period, which is a predetermined period from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch operation unit, drive power is supplied to the drive means, and the contact member is in a state separated from the rotating shaft member. The game ball launching operation unit can be rotated in a state where the restraint by the contact member is released, and the game ball launching operation unit can be smoothly rotated at the start of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
A rotation amount detection means for detecting the rotation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means during a start period from the contact detection by the detection means until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount by the rotation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range. And the driving power supply is stopped when it falls within the predetermined range.

  According to the invention as described in said (5), a rotation amount detection means detects the rotation amount of the game ball launch operation part. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in the start period from the contact detection by the detection means until the fluctuation value of the detected rotation amount by the rotation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range. When it is within the range, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, the start period from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch operation unit to the time when the fluctuation value of the rotation amount detected by the rotation amount detection means falls within a predetermined range, that is, the rotation of the game ball launch operation unit by the player Until the operation is stabilized, driving power is supplied to the driving means, and the contact member is separated from the rotating shaft member, so that the game ball is released in a state where the restraint by the contact member is released. The operation unit can be rotated, the game ball launching operation unit can be smoothly rotated at the start of the game, and when the game ball launching operation unit is stabilized, the drive power is supplied to the driving means. The game ball launching operation unit is stopped when the abutting member comes into contact with the rotation shaft member, and the game ball launching operation unit can be automatically stopped in a desired rotation state of the player.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
A rotation amount detection means for detecting the rotation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means from the contact detection by the detection means until the threshold rotation amount not to become a foul ball is detected by the rotation amount detection means, A gaming machine characterized in that the drive power supply is stopped when a stop condition is satisfied after the threshold rotation amount is detected.

  According to the invention as described in said (6), a rotation amount detection means detects the rotation amount of the game ball launch operation part. The drive power supply control means supplies the drive power to the drive means from the contact detection by the detection means until the threshold rotation amount not to become a foul sphere is detected by the rotation amount detection means, and detects the threshold rotation amount. When the stop condition is satisfied later, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, from the start of the launch operation of the game ball launch operation unit until the game ball launch operation unit reaches the threshold rotation amount, drive power is supplied to the drive means, and the contact member is separated from the rotary shaft member. Since it is in a state, it is possible to rotate the game ball launch operation part in a state where the restraining by the contact member is released, and the game ball launch operation part at the start of the game can be smoothly rotated, Stop condition after the game ball launch operation unit reaches the threshold rotation amount (for example, a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds has elapsed since the start of rotation, or the rotation fluctuation value is within a predetermined range) When is established, the driving power supply to the driving means is stopped, the abutting member comes into contact with the rotating shaft member, the game ball launching operation unit is stopped, and the firing of the foul ball can be reduced. In addition, since the game ball launching operation unit is not stopped in the turning state that becomes a foul ball, it is possible to reduce the stopping of the game ball launching operation unit in the state that becomes a foul ball.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
A rotation amount detection means for detecting the rotation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in an end period, which is a predetermined period from detection of no contact by the detection means, and after the end period has elapsed and the game ball is fired A gaming machine, wherein the driving power supply is stopped when the rotation amount detecting means detects a zero rotation amount indicating that the operation unit is in the initial position.

  According to the invention as described in said (7), a rotation amount detection means detects the rotation amount of the game ball launch operation part. The drive power supply control means supplies drive power to the drive means in an end period that is a predetermined period from the absence of contact detection by the detection means, and after the end period elapses, the game ball launch operation unit is initialized. When the zero rotation amount indicating the position is detected by the rotation amount detection means, the drive power supply is stopped. Therefore, in the end period, which is a predetermined period from when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launch operation unit, driving power is supplied to the driving means, and the contact member is separated from the rotating shaft member. Therefore, the game ball launch operation unit is returned to the initial position by the biasing force. If the game ball launch operation unit remains in the initial position when the end period has elapsed, it is determined that the game by the player has ended, the supply of drive power to the drive means is stopped, and the abutting member moves to the rotation shaft. The game ball launching operation unit is stopped by coming into contact with the member, the game ball launching operation unit can be stopped at the initial position, and driving power can be prevented from being supplied to the drive means when no game is being performed.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
A rotation amount detection means for detecting the rotation amount of the game ball launch operation section;
The drive power supply control means maintains the stop of the drive power supply to the drive means when contact is detected during a grace period that is a predetermined period from the absence of contact detection by the detection means. When the game is not performed, the drive power is supplied to the drive means.

  According to the invention as described in said (8), a rotation amount detection means detects the rotation amount of the game ball launch operation part. The drive power supply control means maintains the stop of the drive power supply to the drive means as it is in the grace period that is a predetermined period from the absence of contact detection by the detection means, and no contact detection is performed. In such a case, drive power is supplied to the drive means. Therefore, even if the player is operating the game ball launch operation unit and the game ball launch operation unit is stopped, the game ball launch operation unit is immediately stopped even if the player releases his hand temporarily. Rather than being released, if there is re-contact with the game ball launch operation unit in the grace period that is a predetermined period from when the hand is released from the game ball launch operation unit, the control of the game ball launch operation unit is maintained. The game ball can be relaunched at the desired launch operation position before the player releases his hand, and the player temporarily holds his hand from the game ball launch operation unit as a rest. A gaming machine that can be released, can be loosened, and is friendly to the player can be provided.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8),
The drive power supply control means ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the gaming machine is a grace prohibition gaming state that prohibits the grace period, and immediately based on no contact detection by the detection means. A gaming machine characterized by supplying driving power to the driving means.

  According to the invention described in (9) above, the driving power supply control means ignores the grace period when the gaming state of the gaming machine is a grace-inhibited gaming state in which the grace period is prohibited. The drive power is immediately supplied to the drive means based on the detection of no contact. Therefore, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launch operation unit in the grace-prohibited game state, immediately after the game ball launch operation unit is released, the game ball launch operation unit is released by the biasing force of the game ball launch operation unit. Can be immediately returned to the initial position.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (9),
The grace-prohibited gaming state is a variation display stop state in which the variation display of the identification information is stopped.

  According to the invention described in (10) above, the grace-prohibited gaming state is a variation display stop state in which the variation display of the identification information is stopped. Therefore, when the player releases his / her hand from the game ball launching operation unit in the variable display stop state as the grace-prohibited game state, the restraint of the game ball launching operation unit is immediately released, so the biasing force of the game ball launching operation unit Thus, the game ball launch operation unit can be immediately returned to the initial position, and the game ball can be prevented from being wasted and consumed.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
The drive power supply control means is in a state in which contact is detected by the detection means, and the game state of the gaming machine is in a change request state in which a change in the rotation angle of the game ball launch operation unit is required. In some cases, the game machine is characterized in that it supplies drive power to the drive means.

  According to the invention described in (11) above, the drive power supply control means is in a state where contact is detected by the detection means, and the gaming state of the gaming machine is the rotation angle of the game ball launch operation section. In the change request state in which a change is required, drive power is supplied to the drive means. Therefore, as soon as the player enters the change request state while touching the game ball launch operation unit, the stop of the game ball launch operation unit is released, so the rotation operation of the game ball launch operation unit is changed (for example, Change from left-handed to right-handed).

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (11),
The abutting member includes an elastic body that abuts the rotating shaft member at the other end.

  According to the invention described in (12), the contact member includes the elastic body that contacts the rotation shaft member at the other end. Therefore, since the elastic body of the contact member is in contact with the rotating shaft member of the handle portion, it is possible to reduce damage to the handle portion due to the contact of the handle member with the rotating shaft member. It has a non-slip effect.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (12),
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the elastic body includes an arc-shaped elastic protrusion that is long in a rotation direction of the rotation shaft member on a contact surface that is in contact with the rotation shaft member.

  According to the invention described in (13), the elastic body includes the arc-shaped elastic protrusion that is long in the rotation direction of the rotation shaft member on the contact surface that is in contact with the rotation shaft member. As a result, the anti-slip effect in the rotation direction of the handle portion is superior to the elastic projection portion that is long in the radial direction.

(14) In the gaming machine according to (12) or (13),
The abutment member includes a spring member that urges the other end in a direction to approach the handle portion.

  According to the invention described in (14) above, the contact member includes the spring member that biases the other end toward the handle portion, so that the movable portion of the solenoid is driven to the second position. When the elastic body which is the other end of the contact member comes into contact with the rotating shaft member of the handle portion, the other end of the contact member can be reliably brought into contact with the rotating shaft member by the spring member.

(15) A game ball launch operation unit operated in a predetermined direction from an initial position by a player, and a game in the game area where the game ball flows down with strength according to an operation from the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit In a gaming machine equipped with a game ball launcher that launches a ball,
A detection means for detecting a launch operation by the player;
The game ball launch operation unit is
Holding means for holding the game ball launch operation section at a position operated by the player in the predetermined direction from the initial position;
Driving means for returning the gaming ball launch operation unit to the initial position when driving power is supplied;
With
A gaming machine comprising drive power supply control means for controlling supply of drive power to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (15) above, when the player operates the game ball launch operation unit in a predetermined direction from the initial position, the game ball launch device responds to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit. Launches a game ball into the game area of the game board with high strength. The detection means detects a launch operation by the player. The holding means holds the game ball launch operation unit at a position operated by the player in a predetermined direction from the initial position. The drive means returns the game ball launch operation section to the initial position when the drive power is supplied. The drive power supply control means controls the drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means. Therefore, the drive power supply control means controls the drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means, and when the drive power is not supplied, the holding ball causes the game ball launch operation unit to move from the initial position to the player in a predetermined direction. Since the player is braked at the position where the game ball is operated, it is not necessary for the player to hold the game ball launching operation unit against the urging force to return to the initial position. Is not required to be braked by interposing it in the gap of the game ball launching operation section, so that damage to the handle or the like due to the insertion of coins or the like can be reduced. Moreover, the driving means returns the game ball launch operation unit to the initial position when the driving power is not supplied, that is, there is no need to supply the driving power when there is no game, and the driving power temporarily during the game. Since it only needs to be supplied, it is possible to reduce the power consumption related to the braking of the game ball launch operation section. In addition, heat generation near the game ball launch operation section can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to reduce fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launch operation unit (for example, game ball launch handle) and damage to the game ball launch operation unit, and to reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launch operation unit. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can reduce heat generation near the launch operation unit.

(16) In the gaming machine according to (15),
A gaming machine comprising: a holding force reducing means for reducing the holding force of the holding means in a start period which is a predetermined period from the start of the firing operation by the detecting means.

  According to the gaming machine described in (16), the holding force reducing means reduces the holding force of the holding means in the start period that is a predetermined period from the detection of the start of the firing operation by the detecting means. Therefore, since the holding period of the holding unit decreases during the start period that is a predetermined period from the start of the launch operation, the game ball launch operation unit can be smoothly operated at the start of the game.

  The start period may be a fixed period from the detection of the start of the firing operation by the detection means. In this case, it is only necessary to monitor the start period (a fixed period from the detection of the start of the firing operation), and the control is simple. Further, the start period may be a period until the fluctuation value of the detection value in the detection means falls within a predetermined range. In this case, since the start period ends and is held by the holding means when the player places the game ball launch operation unit in a desired operation position, the holding according to the player's operation can be realized. Further, the start period may be a period until the detection value at the detection means becomes a constant value. In this case, since the start period ends and is held by the holding means when the player reaches the game ball launch operation unit at a certain value, for example, the game ball launch operation is performed in a launch state that becomes a foul ball. Holding the part can be reduced.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (16),
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

  According to the gaming machine described in (17) above, the pachinko machine can reduce fatigue of the hand operating the game ball launching operation unit and damage to the game ball launching operation unit and also reduce power consumption related to braking of the game ball launching operation unit. Can provide a machine. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. In other words, the identification information (such as symbols) that is dynamically displayed on the display device is determined and stopped after a predetermined time on the condition that a winning (or passing through the operation gate) is required for the operation port. In addition, when a specific gaming state occurs, variable winning means (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

  It should be noted that regarding the various inventions disclosed in this specification, various combinations can be made for all the constituent elements, and the invention can be established independently without any other constituent requirements.

  As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of Example 1 of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of a 3rd symbol display apparatus. (A), (b) is the perspective view which looked at the game ball | bowl launching handle from the front upper left, and the perspective view seen from the front upper right. (A)-(f) is a top view, a left side view, a front view, a right side view, a rear view, and a bottom view of a game ball launching handle. (A), (b) is the perspective view which looked at the game ball | bowl launching handle from the back upper left, and the perspective view seen from the back upper right. It is a partial cross section figure which shows the attachment state to the front frame set of the game ball | bowl launching handle. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the game ball launching handle 18 from the front upper right. FIG. 3 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball launch handle 18 as seen from the front upper right. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the game ball launching handle 18 from the front upper left. FIG. 3 is a fragmented exploded perspective view of the game ball launch handle 18 as viewed from the upper left of the front. (A) is a rear view of the game ball launching handle when the plunger of the electromagnetic solenoid for braking is in the attracting state, and (b) is a rear view of the game ball launching handle when the plunger is in the non-sucking state. (A)-(d) is a BB line sectional view, CC line sectional view, front view, and AA line sectional view of a game ball launching handle. (A) is a front left upper perspective view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a front upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a front upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a rear upper left perspective view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a rear upper right perspective view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a left side view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a left side view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a front view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a front view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a right side view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a right side view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a rear view of the braking mechanism component at the time of non-braking, and (b) is a rear view of the braking mechanism component at the time of braking. (A) is a top view of a braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a top view of the braking mechanism component during braking. (A) is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component during non-braking, and (b) is a bottom view of the braking mechanism component during braking. It is a timing chart of the brake control of the handle part by the brake mechanism parts at the start of the turning operation of the game ball launching handle. It is a timing chart of the brake control of the handle part by the brake mechanism parts when the operation of turning the game ball launching handle is finished. 7 is a timing chart of the brake control of the handle portion by the brake mechanism component when the hand is temporarily released from the game ball launching handle during the game.

14 ... Front frame set (front side component)
18 ... Game ball launch handle (game ball launch operation section)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 ... Game board 30a ... Game area 38 ... Game ball | bowl launching device 312 ... Launch control apparatus (drive power supply control means, holding power reduction means)
400 ... Case body (case body)
410 ... fixed side case (fixed side case body)
420 ... handle portion 440 ... dial shaft (rotating shaft member)
450 ... Touch sensor (detection means)
470 ... L-shaped arm (transmission member, braking force amplifying means)
471 ... supporting point 472 ... long arm part 473 ... short arm part 480 ... electromagnetic solenoid for driving (driving means)
481 ... Movable parts (movable parts)
490 ... Contact component (contact member, holding means)
500… Rotation amount detection component (rotation amount detection means)

Claims (1)

A game ball launch operation unit operated in a predetermined direction from an initial position by a player, and a game ball is launched into the game area where the game ball flows down with an intensity according to the operation from the initial position of the game ball launch operation unit In a gaming machine comprising a game ball launching device,
A detection means for detecting a launch operation by the player;
The game ball launch operation unit is
Holding means for holding the game ball launch operation section at a position operated by the player in the predetermined direction from the initial position;
Driving means for returning the gaming ball launch operation unit to the initial position when driving power is supplied;
With
Drive power supply control means for controlling the drive power supply to the drive means based on the detection result of the detection means ,
The drive power supply control means activates the drive means to release the holding of the game ball firing operation unit by the holding means when the detection means detects the launch operation, and the drive means after a predetermined time has passed. To stop the driving power supply to and again hold the game ball launch operation unit in place by the holding means,
A gaming machine , wherein when the detection unit no longer detects a shooting operation, the driving unit is operated to release the holding of the game ball shooting operation unit by the holding unit and return to the initial position .

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