JP5476491B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a gaming machine that can reduce the weight of a mechanism for moving a moving member and can be manufactured at low cost.
Pulleys 163 and 173 constituting a moving mechanism of a gaming machine include a gear member 181 and a pair of side wall members 191A and 191B that sandwich the gear member 181 in the thickness direction. The gear member 181 includes a fitting protrusion (cylindrical protrusion) 186 and engaging recesses 183a and 183b. The pair of side wall members 191A and 191B are formed in the same shape as a disk shape having a larger diameter than the gear member 181, and are engaged with the fitting holes 192 into which the fitting protrusions 186 are fitted and the engaging recesses 183a and 183b. Engaging protrusions 197 to be mated, a plurality of engaging claws 196a and 196b penetrating the gear member 181 in the thickness direction and engaging the side surfaces of the gear member 181, and engaging claws of the opposite side wall members 191B and 191A Through holes 193c and 193d for avoiding interference with 196a and 196b are provided. The engaging claws 196a and 196b face each other with the centers of the side wall members 191A and 191B interposed therebetween.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a moving member.

  A general gaming machine includes a cabinet and a front door attached to the cabinet so as to be opened and closed. The front door is provided with a decorative portion corresponding to the model of the gaming machine. As the decorative part, for example, there is a moving member that performs mechanical operation, light emission, or both, and such a moving member is generally referred to as a “function”.

  As a gaming machine using a moving member, it is disclosed by patent document 1, for example. The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes an end pulley, an intermediate pulley, a drive pulley, a drive wire, a movable body, and a drive motor. The drive wire is made of a flexible material (metal) and is wound around the end pulley, the intermediate pulley, and the drive pulley. The movable body is fixed to the drive wire and is visible from the player side. The drive motor moves the movable body via the drive wire by rotationally driving the drive pulley.

JP 2012-115598 A

  However, since the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 uses a metal drive wire, a mechanism for moving the movable body (moving member) becomes expensive, and the cost for manufacturing the gaming machine increases.

  In recent gaming machines, the weight of the front door in gaming machines has increased due to the increase in size of liquid crystal devices and the increase in movable bodies (moving members). As a result, when the front door is opened, the balance of the weight in the gaming machine becomes unstable, and there is a possibility that a malfunction may occur in the installation part of the gaming machine. Therefore, weight reduction of the movable body (moving member) and the mechanism for moving the movable body is desired.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the weight of a mechanism for moving a moving member and can be manufactured at low cost in consideration of the actual situation in the prior art.

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a cabinet, a front door attached to the cabinet so as to be opened and closed, a base member provided on the front door, a moving member movably connected to the base member, and a moving mechanism. It has. The moving mechanism includes an endless belt to which the moving member is fixed, a pulley around which the belt is wound, and a motor that rotates the pulley.

  The pulley is formed of a gear member that engages with the belt and a pair of side wall members that sandwich the gear member in the thickness direction. The gear member has a fitting protrusion and an engaging recess. The pair of side wall members are formed in the same shape as a disk shape having a diameter larger than that of the gear member, and engage with a fitting hole into which the fitting protrusion of the gear member is fitted, and an engagement recess of the gear member. Through-holes for avoiding interference between the engaging protrusions, the plurality of engaging claws that penetrate the gear member in the thickness direction and are engaged with the side surfaces of the gear member, and the engaging claws in the opposite side wall member And have. The plurality of engaging claws include two engaging claws facing each other with the center of each side wall member interposed therebetween.

  According to the gaming machine having the above configuration, since the member to which the moving member is fixed is an endless belt, the force applied to the pulley from the member to which the moving member is fixed can be reduced. Thereby, the pulley can be formed of a non-metallic material having low strength. As a result, the cost for manufacturing the moving mechanism can be reduced, and the weight of the moving mechanism can be reduced.

  Moreover, since a pair of side wall member was made into the same shape, the type | mold for shape | molding a pair of side wall member can be made common, and the manufacturing cost of a pulley can be reduced. Furthermore, the assembly work of the pulley can be simplified.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the line connecting the two engaging claws provided on each side wall member intersects at the center of the gear member, and even if the pair of side wall members have the same shape, The engaging part between the side wall member and the gear member is not biased to a specific part. As a result, an appropriate strength can be maintained even when the pulley is assembled.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the gear member has the fitting protrusion, and the pair of side wall members are provided with the fitting holes into which the fitting protrusion of the gear member is fitted. Position alignment with a gear member can be performed easily.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the gear member has an engagement recess, and the pair of side wall members are provided with the engagement protrusions that engage with the engagement recess of the gear member. Can be firmly fixed.

  According to the present invention, the moving mechanism for moving the moving member can be reduced in weight and manufactured at low cost.

It is explanatory drawing explaining the functional flow in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the example of an external appearance structure in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an internal structure of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, with a front door being opened. It is a block diagram which shows the whole circuit structure with which the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the sub control circuit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front panel in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the movable decoration unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the state which removed the front cover from the movable decoration unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a cross-sectional view of the movable decorative unit in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the driven pulley in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the driven pulley in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the moving member in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a disassembled perspective view of the slider of the moving member in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a cross-sectional view of the slider of the moving member in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view which shows the state which removed the back cover from the movable decoration unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which removed the 1st clamp member from the base main body of the movable decoration unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the 1st clamp member in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which clamped the flexible flat cable with the 1st clamp member and base main body in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the moving member in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from back. It is a disassembled perspective view of the moving member in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the perspective view which looked at the cover of the moving member in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the one side. It is the perspective view which looked at the cover of the moving member in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the other side. It is principal part sectional drawing of the moving member in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the movable decoration unit in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the state which moved the 2nd moving member of the movable decoration unit in the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention to the direction approaching a 1st moving member. It is a front view of the front panel in the state where the 1st movement member and the 2nd movement member in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention are arranged in the standby position. It is a front view of a front panel in the state where the 1st movement member and the 2nd movement member in a game machine of one embodiment of the present invention move from a stand-by position and are visible from a panel opening. It is a front view of a front panel in the state where the 1st movement member and the 2nd movement member in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention formed the frame at the center part of the panel opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of the moving member at the time of the predetermined | prescribed effect in the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

  A pachislot machine that is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the pachislot of this embodiment, medals are used as game media for playing games. In addition to the medals, coins, game balls, game point data, tokens, or the like can be applied as game media.

  When a player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from random numbers in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535).

  The internal lottery means performs lottery based on the extracted random number value and determines an internal winning combination. This internal lottery means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. By determining the internal winning combination, a combination of symbols that permits display along a winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to “winning” in which merits such as paying out medals, re-games, bonuses, etc. are given to players, and other so-called “loses”. Is provided.

  Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel, the reel stop control means performs control to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means is responsible for a main control circuit described later.

  In the pachislot, basically, a control for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel is performed within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within the specified time is referred to as “the number of sliding symbols”. When the specified period is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 4 symbols, and when the specified period is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to 1 symbol.

  When the internal winning combination allowing the symbol combination display related to winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually displays the symbol combination within the specified time of 190 msec (four symbols) for the winning determination line. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to display as much as possible. In addition, the reel stop control means is defined for one or more reels when, for example, a challenge bonus (CB), which is a second-type special accessory, and a middle bonus (MB) for continuously operating the CB are operated. The reel rotation is stopped so that the combination of symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line within a time of 75 msec (for one symbol). Furthermore, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reels so that combinations of symbols that are not permitted to be displayed by the internal winning combination are not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop.

  Thus, when the rotation of the plurality of reels is all stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to winning. This winning determination means is carried out by a main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that it is related to winning, a privilege such as paying out medals is given to the player. In the pachislot, a series of flows as described above is performed as one game.

  Further, in the pachislot, in the above-described series of flows, video display performed by a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, light output performed by various lamps, sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof is used. Various productions are performed.

  When the start lever is operated, an effect random number value (hereinafter referred to as effect random number value) is extracted separately from the random number value used for determining the internal winning combination. When the effect random number value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines, by lottery, what is to be executed this time from among a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. This effect content determination means is carried out by a sub-control circuit described later.

  When the contents of the effect are determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity, such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, or when determining whether there is a winning. In this way, in the pachislot machine, the player has the opportunity to know or predict the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production contents associated with the internal winning combination. It is possible to improve the player's interest.

<Pachislot structure>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachi-slot 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachi-slot 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 includes a cabinet 2a that houses a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable.
Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess that is put on when carrying the pachi-slot 1.

  Inside the cabinet 2a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side. Hereinafter, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. A plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are drawn on the surface of the sheet material at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction.

The front door 2b includes a door body 9, a front panel 10, and a liquid crystal display device 11 showing a specific example of the display device.
The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachi-slot 1.

  The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and executes an effect by displaying an image. The liquid crystal display device 11 includes a display unit (display screen) 11a including a display window 4 for displaying symbols drawn on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In the present embodiment, the entire display unit 11a including the display window 4 is used to display an image and execute an effect.

  The display window 4 is formed of a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. The display window 4 is provided at a position overlapping the arrangement area of the three reels when viewed from the front (player side), and is provided at a position closer to the player (player side) than the three reels. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display window 4 through the display window 4.

  In the present embodiment, when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display window 4 stops, the display window 4 displays three symbols arranged in succession among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel. The size is set as possible. That is, in the frame of the display window 4, upper, middle, and lower areas are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each area. In the present embodiment, a line connecting the middle stage area of the left reel 3L, the middle stage area of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage area of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning determination line for determining whether or not a prize is won.

The front panel 10 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 and is set to a size that covers the liquid crystal display device 11. The front panel 10 is arranged so as to overlap the display unit 11a side of the liquid crystal display device 11, and includes a decorative frame 101 having three panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c that expose the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11, and a decorative frame 101. Protective covers 102a, 102b, and 102c for closing the panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c of the frame 101 are provided.

  The decorative frame 101 includes a partition piece 112 that partitions the panel opening 101a and the panel opening 101b, and a partition piece 113 that partitions the panel opening 101b and the panel opening 101c. The three panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c are partitioned by the partition pieces 112 and 113 so as to be lined up and down. Panel openings 101 a and 101 c of the decorative frame 101 expose the display unit 11 a of the liquid crystal display device 11. Further, the panel opening 101b of the decorative frame 101 exposes the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  The partition piece 112 is provided with a touch sensor 22 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). The touch sensor 22 detects the position of the player's hand that has approached or touched the partition piece 112, and transmits the detection result to a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) described later.

  The decorative frame 101 is provided with a lamp group 21 and a movable decorative unit 121 (see FIG. 6). The lamp group 21 includes, for example, the lamps 21a and 21b in FIG. The lamp group 21 is configured by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and turns on and off the light in a pattern corresponding to the effect content.

  The movable decorative unit 121 is disposed on the back side of the decorative frame 101 and is usually hidden behind the decorative frame 101. Then, when a special effect and a predetermined effect are performed, a first moving member 123 and a second moving member 124 (see FIG. 6) described later are moved. Thereby, the 1st moving member 123 and the 2nd moving member 124 become visible from the panel opening 101a of the decoration frame 101 (refer FIG. 27).

  The protective cover 102 a closes the panel opening 101 a of the decorative frame 101. The protective cover 102b closes the panel opening 101b of the decorative frame 101, and the protective cover 102c closes the panel opening 101c. These protective covers 102a, 102b, and 102c are formed in a plate shape with, for example, a transparent synthetic resin. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the liquid crystal display device 11 through the protective covers 102a and 102c, and can visually recognize the three reels provided behind the display window 4 through the protective cover 102b. it can.

  A pedestal 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1BET button 15, start lever 16, stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R) to be operated by the player.

  The medal slot 13 is provided for receiving a medal dropped on the pachislot 1 from the outside by the player. The medals accepted from the medal slot 13 are used for one game up to a predetermined number (for example, three), and the amount exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (so-called credit function). ).

  The MAX bet button 14 and the 1BET button 15 are provided for determining the number of coins used for one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) medals deposited inside the pachi-slot 1 to the outside.

  The start lever 16 is provided to start rotation of all reels (3L, 3C, 3R). The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and each stop button is provided to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 6 (see FIG. 4) made up of 7-segment LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). The 7-segment display 6 digitally stores information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter referred to as the number of payouts) and the number of medals deposited in the pachislot 1 (hereinafter referred to as the number of credits). indicate.

  At the lower part of the door body 9, a medal payout port 18, a medal tray 19, speakers 20L, 20R and the like are provided. The medal payout port 18 guides medals discharged by driving a medal payout device 33 described later to the outside. The medal tray 19 stores medals discharged from the medal payout opening 18. In addition, the speakers 20L and 20R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to the production contents.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachi-slot 1.

  The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side opened. A main board 31 constituting a main control circuit 41 (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 41 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachislot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of an internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, determination of the presence / absence of a prize, and the like. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 41 will be described later.

  Three reels (a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R) are provided in the center of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor described later (any of stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R in FIG. 4) via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. .

  A medal payout device 33 (hereinafter referred to as a hopper 33) having a structure capable of storing a large amount of medals and discharging them one by one is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. In addition, a power supply device 34 that supplies necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided on one side (left side in the example shown in FIG. 3) of the hopper 33 in the cabinet 2a.

  A sub-board 32 constituting a sub-control circuit 42 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) to be described later is provided on the upper portion of the back side of the front door 2b (the part opposite to the display screen). The sub-control circuit 42 is a circuit that controls the execution of effects by displaying images. The specific configuration of the sub control circuit 42 will be described later.

  Furthermore, a selector 35 is provided at a substantially central portion on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 35 is a device for selecting whether or not the material or shape of the medal inserted from the outside through the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2) is appropriate. To guide. Although not shown in FIG. 3, a medal sensor 35 </ b> S (see FIG. 4) that detects that a proper medal has passed is provided on the path through which the medal passes in the selector 35.

<Configuration of circuits provided in pachislot>
Next, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislo 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
FIG. 4 is a block configuration diagram of the entire circuit provided in the pachislot 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the sub-control circuit.

  The pachi-slot 1 includes a main control circuit 41, a sub-control circuit 42, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to these circuits.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 41 is mainly configured by a microcomputer 50 installed on a circuit board (main board 31). As other components, the main control circuit 41 includes a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56, a sampling circuit 57, a display unit drive circuit 64, a hopper drive circuit 65, and a payout completion signal circuit. 66.

  The microcomputer 50 includes a main CPU 51, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 53.

  The main ROM 52 stores a control program for various processes executed by the main CPU 51, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 42, and the like. . The main RAM 53 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  Connected to the main CPU 51 are a clock pulse generation circuit 54, a frequency divider 55, a random number generator 56 and a sampling circuit 57. The clock pulse generation circuit 54 and the frequency divider 55 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 51 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 56 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). Then, the sampling circuit 57 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  Various switches and sensors are connected to the input port of the microcomputer 50. The main CPU 51 receives input signals from various switches and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R.

  The stop switch 17S detects that each of the left stop button 17L, the middle stop button 17C, and the right stop button 17R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 16S detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation). The settlement switch 14S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player.

  The medal sensor 35S detects that a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 has passed through the selector 35. The bet switch 12S detects that the player has pressed the bet button (MAX bet button 14 or 1BET button 15).

  As peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 50, there are three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R, a 7-segment display 6, and a hopper 33. A drive circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 50.

  The motor drive circuit 62 controls the drive of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R provided corresponding to the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively. The reel position detection circuit 63 detects, for each reel, a reel index indicating that the reel has made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

  Each of the three stepping motors 61L, 61C, 61R has a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses, and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of each stepping motor is transmitted to the corresponding reel via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to each stepping motor, the corresponding reel rotates at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 51 detects the reel index of each reel and then counts the number of times a pulse is output to the corresponding stepping motor, thereby determining the rotation angle of each reel (specifically, how many reels the number of symbols is). Only managed).

  Here, the management of the rotation angle of each reel will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to each stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53. Each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) necessary for rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the value of the symbol counter (not shown) provided in the main RAM 53 is set to “1”. Is added. A symbol counter is provided for each reel. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection circuit 63.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by managing the value of the symbol counter, it is managed how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol on each reel is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

  The display unit drive circuit 64 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 6. The hopper drive circuit 65 controls the operation of the hopper 33. The payout completion signal circuit 66 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 33S provided in the hopper 33, and checks whether or not medals discharged from the hopper 33 have reached a predetermined payout number. To do.

[Sub control circuit]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the sub control circuit 42 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 41, and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. . As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control circuit 42 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a sub ROM 82, a sub RAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing RAM 85, and a driver 86. Further, the sub control circuit 42 includes a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 90, an audio RAM 91, an A / D (Analog to Digital) converter 92, an amplifier 93, and a movable decoration unit drive circuit 96.

  The sub CPU 81 performs video, sound, and light output control according to the control program stored in the sub ROM 82 in accordance with the command transmitted from the main control circuit 41. The sub ROM 82 basically has a program storage area and a data storage area.

  Various control programs executed by the sub CPU 81 are stored in the program storage area. The control program stored in the program storage area includes, for example, a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 41, a production random number value, and determination of production contents (production data). An effect registration task for performing registration, a drawing control task for controlling display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 based on the determined content of the effect, a lamp control task for controlling light output by the lamp group 21, and a speaker A program such as a voice control task for controlling sound output by 20L and 20R is included.

  In the data storage area, for example, a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting various effects, a storage area for storing animation data relating to creation of video, and sound data relating to BGM and sound effects And various storage areas such as a storage area for storing lamp data relating to a light on / off pattern.

  The sub RAM 83 has a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 41, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 11, the speakers 20 </ b> L and 20 </ b> R, the lamp group 21, the touch sensor 22, and the movable decoration unit 121 are connected to the sub control circuit 42. That is, the operations of these peripheral devices are controlled by the sub control circuit 42.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 81, the rendering processor 84, the drawing RAM 85 (including the frame buffer), and the driver 86 create a video according to the animation data designated by the contents of the presentation, and the created video is generated by the liquid crystal display device 11. Is displayed.

  Further, the sub CPU 81, DSP 90, audio RAM 91, A / D converter 92, and amplifier 93 output sounds such as BGM from the speakers 20L and 20R according to the sound data specified by the production contents. Further, the sub CPU 81 turns on and off the lamp group 21 in accordance with the lamp data designated by the contents of the effect.

  The touch sensor 22 detects the position of the player's hand that approaches or contacts the partition piece 112 (see FIG. 2), and transmits the detection result to the sub CPU 81 of the sub control circuit 42 described later. The sub CPU 81 and the movable decoration unit drive circuit 96 drive the movable decoration unit 121 according to the movable decoration unit drive data designated by the contents of the effect. That is, the movable decoration unit 121 is driven when a special effect is performed, and exposes the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 from the panel opening 101 a of the front panel 10.

  The sub CPU 81 and the movable decoration unit drive circuit 96 drive the movable decoration unit 121 according to the detection result of the touch sensor 22 when performing a predetermined effect. As a result, the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 of the movable decorative unit 121 move according to the position of the player's hand.

<Front panel configuration>
Next, the configuration of the front panel 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel 10.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the front panel 10 includes a decorative frame 101 and a movable decorative unit 121 attached to the decorative frame 101.

[Decoration frame]
The decorative frame 101 includes a frame portion 111 and partition pieces 112 and 113 that partition the opening of the frame portion 111 into panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c. The frame part 111 is formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape. The frame portion 111 is provided with a lamp group 21 including lamps 21a and 21b.

  The partition pieces 112 and 113 are arranged at an appropriate distance in the vertical direction, and are formed in a bar shape extending in the horizontal direction. Panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c partitioned by these partitioning pieces 112 and 113 are arranged in the vertical direction. That is, the panel opening 101 a is located in the upper stage of the frame portion 111, and the panel opening 101 b is located in the middle stage of the frame portion 111. And the panel opening 101c is located in the lower stage of the frame part 111. FIG.

  The partition piece 112 is provided with a touch sensor 22 (see FIGS. 4 and 5). As the touch sensor 22, for example, a resistive film method, a surface acoustic wave method, an infrared method, an electromagnetic induction method, a capacitance method, or the like can be employed.

  Panel openings 101a, 101b, and 101c are closed by transparent protective covers 102a, 102b, and 102c. The player can visually recognize the display unit 11a (see FIG. 2) of the liquid crystal display device 11 exposed to the panel openings 101a and 101c through the protective covers 102a and 102c. Further, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R (see FIG. 2) exposed to the panel opening 101b and the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 can be visually recognized through the protective cover 102b.

[Moving decorative unit]
Next, the structure of the movable decoration unit 121 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the movable decorative unit 121. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a state in which the front cover is removed from the movable decorative unit 121. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the movable decorative unit 121.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the movable decorative unit 121 includes a base member 122, a first moving member 123, a second moving member 124, a first moving mechanism 125, a second moving mechanism 126, and a guide. Rail 127.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the base member 122 includes a base body 131, a front cover 132, and a rear cover 133. The base body 131 is formed in a rectangular box shape that is long in the left-right direction (lateral direction). The lower surface which is is opened.

  The base body 131 includes an upper part 131a, left and right side parts 131b and 131c, and a rear part 131d. Unit fixing members 128A and 128B (see FIG. 6) are joined to the upper portion 131a. The base member 122 is fixed to the inner surface of the decorative frame 101 via the unit fixing members 128A and 128B.

  A first drive pulley 162 constituting the first moving mechanism 125, a second drive pulley 172 constituting the second moving mechanism 126, and the like are disposed on the inner surface of the rear portion 131d. A guide shaft 135 that guides the movement of the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 is fixed to the inner surface of the rear portion 131d. The guide shaft 135 is formed in a rod shape extending in the left-right direction. The first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 move in the left-right direction along the guide shaft 135.

  Further, a notch 136 for avoiding interference with the hinge of the front door 2b is provided at one end in the left-right direction (left side as viewed from the front) on the rear surface side of the base body 131. That is, the hinge of the front door 2b (see FIG. 2) is arranged in the space formed by the notch 136 of the base body 131.

  The front cover 132 closes the opening on the front side of the base body 131. The front cover 132 is formed in a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction. The front cover 132 is fixed to the base body 131 using a fixing screw (not shown). A first motor 164 constituting the first moving mechanism 125 and a second motor 174 constituting the second moving mechanism 126 are fixed to the surface of the front cover 132 opposite to the surface facing the base body 131. .

  The rear cover 133 closes a substrate recess 301 and a cable recess 302 (see FIG. 15), which will be described later, provided on the rear portion 131d of the base body 131. The rear cover 133 is formed in a plate shape that is long in the left-right direction, and includes a substrate closing portion 137 that closes the substrate recess 301 and a cable closing portion 138 that closes the cable recess 302.

  Ribs 139 are provided on the surface of the rear cover 133 facing the base main body 131 of the cable closing portion 138. The rib 139 is formed in a plate shape that protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the cable closing portion 138 and extends in the left-right direction. The rib 139 guides deformation of flexible flat cables 321 and 322 (see FIG. 15) described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first moving member 123 includes a moving member main body 141 and a slider 142 fixed to the moving member main body 141. The moving member main body 141 is formed in a frame shape having an opening on the right side when viewed from the front of the pachislot 1, and includes a side part 143, an upper side part 144, and a lower side part 145. The side part 143 extends in the up-down direction, and the upper side part 144 continues to the upper part of the side part 143 and extends rightward. Further, the lower side portion 145 extends rightward continuously from the lower portion of the side side portion 143.

  A plurality of light emitting portions 146 are provided on the side portion 143 of the moving member main body 141. The light emitting unit 146 transmits light from a light source (not shown) provided on the side portion 143. The light emitting unit 146 can be formed of, for example, a transparent or translucent resin material. An engaging protrusion 147 is provided on the lower surface of the side part 143. The engaging protrusion 147 is slidably engaged with the guide rail 127.

  The slider 142 is fixed to the side part 143 and the upper side part 144 of the moving member main body 141. The slider 142 is slidably fitted to the guide shaft 135. Thereby, the 1st moving member 123 is guided to the guide shaft 135 and the guide rail 127, and moves to the left-right direction.

  The second moving member 124 includes a moving member main body 151 and a slider 152 fixed to the moving member main body 151. The moving member main body 151 has a symmetrical shape with the first moving member 123 and is formed in a frame shape having an opening on the left side when viewed from the front of the pachislot 1.

  The moving member main body 151 includes a side part 153, an upper side part 154, and a lower side part 155. The side part 153 extends in the vertical direction, and the upper side part 154 extends to the left continuously from the upper part of the side part 153. Further, the lower side portion 155 extends in the left direction continuously to the lower portion of the side side portion 153.

  A plurality of light emitting portions 156 are provided on the side portion 153 of the moving member main body 151. The light emitting unit 156 transmits light from a light source (not shown) provided on the side portion 153. The light emitting unit 156 can be formed of, for example, a transparent or translucent resin material. Further, an engaging protrusion 157 is provided on the lower surface of the side portion 153. The engagement protrusion 157 is slidably engaged with the guide rail 127.

  The slider 152 is fixed to the side part 153 and the upper part 154 of the moving member main body 151. The slider 152 is slidably fitted to the guide shaft 135. Thus, the second moving member 124 is guided by the guide shaft 135 and the guide rail 127 and moves in the left-right direction. The configuration of the slider 152 is the same as the configuration of the slider 142. The configurations of the sliders 142 and 152 will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  The upper side portion 144 of the first moving member 123 faces the upper side portion 154 of the second moving member 124, and the lower side portion 145 of the first moving member 123 faces the lower side portion 155 of the second moving member 124. Accordingly, when the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 relatively approach each other, the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 form a substantially rectangular frame 400 (see FIG. 28).

  The first moving mechanism 125 moves the first moving member 123 in the left-right direction. The first moving mechanism 125 includes a first belt 161, a first drive pulley 162, a first driven pulley 163, a first motor 164, and a first gear 165.

  The first belt 161 is formed endlessly by a rubber material. The first belt 161 is wound around the first drive pulley 162 and the first driven pulley 163, so that the first belt 161 has an elongated ring shape in the left-right direction. A slider 142 of the first moving member 123 is fixed to the straight portion of the first belt 161. Therefore, when the first belt 161 rotates, the first moving member 123 moves in the left-right direction.

  The first drive pulley 162 has a tooth portion that meshes with the first gear 165 and a winding portion around which the first belt 161 is wound. The first drive pulley 162 is disposed slightly to the right of the central portion of the base body 131 in the left-right direction, and the rotation shaft of the first drive pulley 162 extends in the front-rear direction.

  The first driven pulley 163 is disposed at the left end of the base body 131 in the left-right direction, and the rotation axis of the first driven pulley 163 extends in the front-rear direction. The rotation shaft of the first driven pulley 163 is supported by the bearing member 166. The bearing member 166 is slidably engaged with a guide piece (not shown) provided on the base main body 131 and can move only in the left-right direction.

  The bearing member 166 is biased leftward by a compression coil spring 167 which is a specific example of a biasing member. That is, one end of the compression coil spring 167 abuts on the bearing member 166, and the other end of the compression coil spring 167 abuts on a spring pressing piece 131 e provided on the base body 131. Therefore, the first driven pulley 163 supported by the bearing member 166 also serves as a tension roller for applying tension to the first belt 161.

  As described above, the first motor 164 is fixed to the front cover 132. As the first motor 164, for example, a stepping motor can be applied. A rotation shaft 164 a of the first motor 164 extends in the front-rear direction, and is disposed inside the base body 131 through the front cover 132. A first gear 165 is fixed to the rotating shaft 164 a of the first motor 164.

  When the rotation shaft 164a of the first motor 164 rotates in one rotation direction (clockwise), the first gear 165 rotates in one rotation direction. As a result, the first drive pulley 162 meshed with the first gear 165 rotates in the other rotation direction (counterclockwise). As a result, the first belt 161 rotates in the other rotation direction, and the first moving member 123 moves in the right direction.

  Further, when the rotation shaft 164a of the first motor 164 rotates in the other rotation direction (counterclockwise), the first gear 165 rotates in the other rotation direction. As a result, the first drive pulley 162 meshed with the first gear 165 rotates in one rotation direction (clockwise). As a result, the first belt 161 rotates in one rotation direction, and the first moving member 123 moves in the left direction.

  The second moving mechanism 126 moves the second moving member 124 in the left-right direction. The second moving mechanism 126 has the same configuration as the first moving mechanism 125, and includes a second belt 171, a second drive pulley 172, a second driven pulley 173, a second motor 174, 2 gears 175.

  The second belt 171 is formed in an endless shape by a rubber material, and is wound around the second drive pulley 172 and the second driven pulley 173 so as to be elongated in the left-right direction. The slider 152 of the second moving member 124 is fixed to the linear portion of the second belt 171. Therefore, when the second belt 171 rotates, the second moving member 124 moves in the left-right direction.

  The second drive pulley 172 includes a tooth portion that meshes with the second gear 175 and a winding portion around which the second belt 171 is wound. The second drive pulley 172 is disposed slightly to the left of the central portion of the base body 131 in the left-right direction, and the rotation shaft of the second drive pulley 172 extends in the front-rear direction.

  The second driven pulley 173 is disposed at the right end of the base body 131 in the left-right direction, and the rotation shaft of the second driven pulley 173 extends in the front-rear direction. The rotation shaft of the second driven pulley 173 is supported by the bearing member 176. The bearing member 176 is slidably engaged with a guide piece (not shown) provided on the base main body 131 and can move only in the left-right direction.

  The bearing member 176 is urged rightward by a compression coil spring 177 which is a specific example of the urging member. That is, one end of the compression coil spring 177 is in contact with a spring pressing piece 131 f provided in the base body 131, and the other end of the compression coil spring 177 is in contact with the bearing member 176. As a result, the second driven pulley 173 supported by the bearing member 176 also serves as a tension roller for applying tension to the second belt 171.

  As described above, the second motor 174 is fixed to the front cover 132. As the second motor 174, for example, a stepping motor can be applied. A rotation shaft 174 a of the second motor 174 extends in the front-rear direction, and is disposed inside the base body 131 through the front cover 132. A second gear 175 is fixed to the rotating shaft 174a.

  When the rotation shaft 174a of the second motor 174 rotates in one rotation direction (clockwise), the second gear 175 rotates in one rotation direction. As a result, the second drive pulley 172 meshed with the second gear 175 rotates in the other rotation direction (counterclockwise). As a result, the first belt 161 rotates in the other rotation direction, and the second moving member 124 moves in the right direction.

  When the rotation shaft 174a of the second motor 174 rotates in the other rotation direction (counterclockwise), the second gear 175 rotates in the other rotation direction. As a result, the second drive pulley 172 meshed with the second gear 175 rotates in one rotation direction (clockwise). As a result, the second belt 171 rotates in one rotation direction, and the second moving member 124 moves leftward.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the first belt 161, the first drive pulley 162, and the first driven pulley 163 of the first moving mechanism 125 are the same as the second belt 171, the second drive pulley 172, and the second driven pulley 163 of the second moving mechanism 126. It is arranged in front of the driven pulley 173. A part of the first belt 161 and the second belt 171 overlaps in the front-rear direction.

  The end of the first belt 161 on the first driven pulley 163 side does not overlap the second belt 171 in the front-rear direction, but is disposed in front of the notch 136 of the base body 131. Therefore, the end of the first belt 161 on the first driven pulley 163 side overlaps with the hinge of the front door 2b (see FIG. 2) in the front-rear direction.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first belt 161 is disposed in front of the second belt 171, and at least a part of the first belt 161 that does not overlap the second belt 171 in the front-rear direction is disposed on the front door 2b. It overlapped with the hinge in the front-rear direction. Thereby, the space for arrange | positioning the 1st belt 161 and the 1st driven pulley 163 should just be ensured ahead of the hinge in the front door 2b.

  That is, it is not necessary to secure a space for arranging the second belt 171 in front of the hinge in the front door 2b. Thereby, the notch part 136 for avoiding interference with a hinge can be provided behind the first belt 161 and the first driven pulley 163 in the base body 131. As a result, the space for arranging the hinge and the movable decorative unit 121 can be reduced in the front-rear direction, and the limited space in the front door 2b can be used effectively.

  Further, at least a part of the first belt 161 that does not overlap the second belt 171 in the front-rear direction overlaps the hinge of the front door 2b in the front-rear direction, so that the first belt 161 overlaps the hinge in the front-rear direction. The moving member 123 can be moved. Furthermore, since the first belt 161 and the second belt 171 are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction, the vertical space for arranging the first moving mechanism 125 and the second moving mechanism 126 can be reduced. .

  In addition, a space can be secured in front of the second belt 171 on the side that does not overlap the first belt 161 in the front-rear direction. As a result, an effect device or the like that can be visually recognized by the player can be disposed in front of the second belt 171 on the side that does not overlap the first belt 161 in the front-rear direction.

<Configuration of driven pulley>
Next, the configuration of the first driven pulley 163 and the second driven pulley 173 of the first moving mechanism 125 and the second moving mechanism 126 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the driven pulleys 163 and 173. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the driven pulleys 163 and 173.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the driven pulleys 163 and 173 include a gear member 181 around which belts 161 and 171 (see FIGS. 7 to 9) are wound, and a pair of side wall members that sandwich the gear member 181 in the thickness direction. 191A and 191B. The gear member 181 and the pair of side wall members 191A and 191B are formed of a resin material.

  In the present embodiment, the first belt 161 and the second belt 171 wound around the driven pulleys 163 and 173 are formed of a rubber material. Therefore, the strengths of the driven pulleys 163 and 173 and the drive pulleys 162 and 172 can be made smaller than when the belt is formed of a metal wire.

  As a result, the driven pulleys 163 and 173 and the drive pulleys 162 and 172 can be formed using a resin material that can be less expensive than a metal material. Therefore, the cost for manufacturing the moving mechanisms 125 and 126 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) can be reduced, and the moving mechanisms 125 and 126 can be reduced in weight.

[Gear member]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gear member 181 is formed in a substantially circular plate shape, and belts 161 and 171 are wound around the side peripheral surface. A tooth portion 182 is formed on the side circumferential surface of the gear member 181. The planes 181a and 181b of the gear member 181 are formed in the same shape. Circular recesses 183a and 183b are provided on the planes 181a and 181b of the gear member 181 respectively. The centers of the recesses 183a and 183b coincide with the center of the gear member 181.

  Further, the gear member 181 is provided with four claw insertion holes 185a, 185b, 185c, 185d and a shaft through hole (not shown). The four claw insertion holes 185a, 185b, 185c, 185d and the shaft through hole respectively penetrate the gear member 181 in the thickness direction. The shaft through hole is formed in a circular shape and is opened at the center of the bottom surface of the recesses 183a and 183b.

  The four claw insertion holes 185a, 185b, 185c, 185d are formed in a square shape. The claw insertion holes 185a and 185b are arranged in the radial direction of the gear member 181 and sandwich a shaft through hole (not shown). Engaging claws 196a and 196b (described later) of the side wall member 191A are inserted into the claw insertion holes 185a and 185b.

  The claw insertion holes 185c and 185d are arranged in the radial direction of the gear member 181 and perpendicular to the direction in which the claw insertion holes 185a and 185b are arranged, and sandwich a shaft through hole (not shown). Engaging claws 196a and 196b (described later) of the side wall member 191B are inserted into the claw insertion holes 185c and 185d.

  The recess 183a of the gear member 181 is provided with a cylindrical protrusion 186 showing a specific example of the fitting protrusion of the present invention. The cylindrical protrusion 186 is formed in a cylindrical shape that protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the bottom surface of the recess 183a, and surrounds a shaft through hole (not shown). A cylindrical hole 186a of the cylindrical projection 186 communicates with a shaft through hole (not shown).

  A tapered surface 186b is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical projection 186 so as to increase the diameter of the cylindrical hole 186a toward the upper surface of the cylindrical projection 186 (the end surface opposite to the bottom surface of the recess 183a). With this tapered surface 186b, a shaft pin (not shown) can be easily inserted into the cylindrical hole 186a. The diameter of the cylindrical hole 186a other than the tapered surface 186b is substantially equal to the diameter of the shaft through hole (not shown).

  A cylindrical protrusion 187 is provided in the recess 183 b of the gear member 181. The cylindrical protrusion 187 has the same shape as the cylindrical protrusion 186 and has a tapered surface (not shown). The rotating shafts (not shown) of the driven pulleys 163 and 164 pass through the cylindrical hole (not shown) of the cylindrical protrusion 187, the cylindrical hole 186a of the cylindrical protrusion 186, and the shaft through hole (not shown).

[A pair of side wall members]
The pair of side wall members 191A and 191B are formed in the same shape. As shown in FIG. 11, the side wall members 191A and 191B are formed in a circular plate shape having a larger diameter than the gear member 181 and have one flat surface 191a and the other flat surface 191b. The flat surface 191b of the side wall member 191A faces the flat surface 181a of the gear member 181, and the flat surface 191b of the side wall member 191B faces the flat surface 181b of the gear member 181.

  The side wall members 191A, 191B are provided with fitting holes 192 and four through holes 193a, 193b, 193c, 193d. The fitting hole 192 and the four through holes 193a, 193b, 193c, 193d respectively penetrate the side wall members 191A, 191B in the thickness direction.

  The fitting hole 192 is formed in a circular shape and is opened at the center of the flat surfaces 191a and 191b. The cylindrical projection 186 of the gear member 181 is fitted into the fitting hole 192 of the side wall member 191A, and the cylindrical projection 187 of the gear member 181 is fitted into the fitting hole 192 of the side wall member 191B. Therefore, the diameter of the fitting hole 192 is set to be approximately equal to the outer diameter of the cylindrical protrusions 186 and 187.

  The four through holes 193a, 193b, 193c, 193d are formed in a quadrangular shape. The through holes 193a and 193b are arranged in the radial direction of the side wall members 191A and 191B, and sandwich the fitting hole 192 therebetween. The through holes 193c and 193d are arranged in the radial direction of the side wall members 191A and 191B and in a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the through holes 193a and 193b are arranged, and sandwich the fitting hole 192 therebetween.

  Engaging claws 196a and 196b (described later) of the side wall member 191B are inserted into the through holes 193c and 193d of the side wall member 191A. That is, the through holes 193c and 193d of the side wall member 191A are provided to avoid interference with engagement claws 196a and 196b described later of the side wall member 191B.

  Further, engaging claws 196a and 196b (described later) of the side wall member 191A are inserted into the through holes 193c and 193d of the side wall member 191B. That is, the through holes 193c and 193d of the side wall member 191B are provided to avoid interference with engagement claws 196a and 196b described later of the side wall member 191A.

  The through holes 193c and 193d are set to a size that allows the engagement claws 196a and 196b to be inserted. In the present embodiment, the four through holes 193a, 193b, 193c, 193d are all set to the same size.

  On the flat surface 191b of the side wall members 191A and 191B, a guide tube portion 195, two engagement claws 196a and 196b, and four engagement protrusions 197 are provided. The guide tube portion 195 protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the flat surface 191b and surrounds the fitting hole 192. The tube hole of the guide tube portion 195 communicates with the fitting hole 192.

  The cylindrical protrusion 186 of the gear member 181 is inserted into the guide cylinder 195 of the side wall member 191A, and the cylindrical protrusion 187 of the gear member 181 is inserted into the guide cylinder 195 of the side wall member 191B. Thereby, alignment with side wall member 191A, 191B and the gear member 181 can be performed easily.

  In addition, a tapered surface 195a is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the guide tube portion 195 so as to increase the diameter of the tube hole toward the upper surface of the guide tube portion 195 (the end surface opposite to the flat surface 191b). By providing the tapered surface 195 a on the inner peripheral surface of the guide tube portion 195, the tube protrusions 186 and 187 can be easily inserted into the tube hole of the guide tube portion 195. Note that the diameter of the cylindrical hole other than the tapered surface 195 a in the guide cylindrical portion 195 is substantially equal to the diameter of the cylindrical protrusions 186 and 187 of the gear member 181.

  The engaging claw 196a protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the peripheral edge of the through hole 193a, and the engaging claw 196b protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the peripheral part of the through hole 193b. The engaging claws 196a and 196b are formed to be able to bend and deform.

The engaging claws 196a and 196b of the side wall member 191A are inserted into the claw insertion holes 185a and 185b of the gear member 181. The engaging claws 196a and 196b of the side wall member 191A inserted into the claw insertion holes 185a and 185b penetrate the claw insertion holes 185a and 185b and engage with the bottom surface of the recess 183b in the gear member 181.
The portions of the engaging claws 196a and 196b that protrude from the bottom surface of the recess 183b are disposed in the through holes 193c and 193d of the side wall member 191B and do not protrude from the flat surface 191a of the side wall member 191B.

The engaging claws 196a and 196b of the side wall member 191B are inserted into the claw insertion holes 185c and 185d of the gear member 181. The engaging claws 196a and 196b of the side wall member 191B inserted into the claw insertion holes 185c and 185d pass through the claw insertion holes 185c and 185d and engage with the bottom surface of the recess 183a in the gear member 181.
The portions of the engaging claws 196a and 196b that protrude from the bottom surface of the recess 183a are disposed in the through holes 193c and 193d of the side wall member 191A and do not protrude from the flat surface 191a of the side wall member 191A (see FIG. 10).

  The four engagement protrusions 197 are disposed between the through holes adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction of the side wall members 191A and 191B (for example, between the through holes 193b and 193d). The four engaging protrusions 197 protrude substantially perpendicularly from the flat surface 191b, and are formed in an arc shape along the concentric circles of the side wall members 191A and 191B.

  The four engaging protrusions 197 of the side wall members 191A and 191B engage with the wall surfaces of the recesses 183a and 183b of the gear member 181 respectively. Thereby, fixation with side wall member 191A, 191B and the gear member 181 can be strengthened.

  In the present embodiment, the diameter of the pair of side wall members 191A and 191B is made larger than the diameter of the gear member 181. As a result, the pair of side wall members 191A and 191B faces the side surfaces of the belts 161 and 171 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) wound around the gear member 181 so that the belts 161 and 171 do not come off from the gear member 181. Like that.

  In the present embodiment, since the pair of side wall members 191A and 191B have the same shape, the driven pulleys 163 and 173 can be configured by replacing the side wall member 191A and the side wall member 191B. That is, either the side wall member 191A or the side wall member 191B may be opposed to the flat surface 181a of the gear member 181 and the assembly work of the driven pulleys 163 and 173 can be simplified.

  Further, since the pair of side wall members 191A and 191B have the same shape, the molds for forming the side wall members 191A and 191B can be made common, and the manufacturing cost of the driven pulleys 163 and 173 can be reduced.

  Further, two engaging claws 196a and 196b provided on the side wall members 191A and 191B are arranged in the radial direction of the side wall members 191A and 191B with the fitting hole 192 interposed therebetween. Accordingly, a line connecting the two engaging claws 196a and 196b of the side wall member 191A and a line connecting the two engaging claws 196a and 196b of the side wall member 191B intersect at the center of the gear member 181.

  As a result, even if the pair of side wall members 191A and 191B have the same shape, the engagement portion between the pair of side wall members 191A and 191B and the gear member 181 is not biased to a specific region. Therefore, even if the driven pulleys 163 and 173 are assembled, appropriate strength can be maintained.

  In this embodiment, the cylindrical hole (not shown) of the cylindrical protrusion 187 through which the rotation shaft (not shown) of the driven pulleys 163 and 164 passes, the cylindrical hole 186a of the cylindrical protrusion 186, and the shaft through hole (not shown). Is provided on the gear member 181. Thereby, even if the driven pulleys 163 and 164 are assembled, the gear member 181 is the only part through which the rotating shaft passes. Therefore, even if the side wall members 191A and 191B are fixed to the gear member 181 with some displacement, the driven pulleys 163 and 164 can be smoothly rotated.

<Configuration of slider>
Next, the configuration of the sliders 142 and 152 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the second moving member 124 as seen from the front side. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the slider 152 in the second moving member 124. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the slider 152 in the second moving member 124.

  The slider 142 of the first moving member 123 and the slider 152 of the second moving member 124 have the same configuration. Therefore, here, the slider 152 of the second moving member 124 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the slider 152 of the second moving member 124 is slidably fitted to the slide base 201 fixed to the upper portion of the moving member main body 151 and the guide shaft 135, and is stored in the slide base 2. Two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 are provided.

  The slide base 201 is formed of a synthetic resin into a hollow, substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape, and has a first member 211 and a second member 212 that face each other in the front-rear direction of the pachislot 1. The first member 211 is disposed behind the second member 212 and is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape having an open front surface (a surface on the second member 212 side). The 2nd member 212 is formed in the substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape by which the rear surface (the 1st member 211 side) was opened.

[First member]
The first member 211 has an upper surface portion 211a and a lower surface portion 211b that face each other in the vertical direction, left and right side surface portions 211c and 211d, and a rear surface portion 211e. The rear surface portion 211e of the first member 211 is in contact with the upper portion of the moving member main body 151. The first member 211 is fixed to the upper portion of the moving member main body 151 using a plurality of fixing screws 210 (see FIG. 13).

  Projections 213 and 213 are provided on the upper surface portion 211 a of the first member 211. The protrusions 213 and 213 engage with protrusion engaging portions 233 and 233 described later of the second member 212. A semicircular cutout 214 and a protrusion 215 are provided on the side surface portion 211 c of the first member 211. The notch 214 is formed in the upper part of the side part 211c, and the protrusion 215 is formed in the lower part of the side part 211c. The protrusion 215 engages with a protrusion engaging portion 235 described later of the second member 212.

  The side surface portion 211d of the first member 211 is provided with a semicircular cutout 216 and a protrusion (not shown). The notch 216 is formed in the upper part of the side part 211d, and the locking projection (not shown) is formed in the lower part of the side part 211d. The diameter of the notch 216 is equal to the diameter of the notch 214 of the side surface portion 211c. A protrusion (not shown) of the first member 211 engages with a protrusion engaging part (not shown) provided on a side surface part 212d described later of the second member 212.

  Inside the first member 211, storage portion forming ribs 221 and 222, a plurality of first reinforcing ribs 223, and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 224 are provided.

  The storage portion forming rib 221 is formed in a plate shape, and faces the side surface portion 211c with a predetermined distance. The storage portion forming rib 221 is formed with a rotation restricting protrusion 226 and a semicircular notch. The rotation restricting protrusion 226 protrudes from a plane facing the side surface portion 211c. The rotation restricting protrusion 226 is disposed in a notch 251 described later of the fitting cylinder 202.

  The notch of the storage portion forming rib 221 faces the notch 214 of the side surface portion 211c. The diameter of the notches in the storage portion forming rib 221 is equal to the diameter of the notches 214 and 216 in the side surface portions 211c and 211d.

  The storage portion forming rib 222 is formed in a plate shape and faces the side surface portion 211d with a predetermined distance. Similar to the housing portion forming rib 221, the housing portion forming rib 222 is formed with a rotation restricting protrusion 227 (see FIG. 14) and a semicircular notch. The rotation restricting protrusion 227 protrudes from a plane facing the side surface portion 211c. The rotation restricting protrusion 227 is disposed in a notch portion 252 described later of the fitting cylinder 203.

  The notch of the storage portion forming rib 222 faces the notch 216 of the side surface portion 211d. The diameter of the notch of the storage portion forming rib 222 is equal to the diameter of the notches 214 and 216 of the side surface portions 211c and 211d.

  The plurality of first reinforcing ribs 223 are disposed between the storage portion forming ribs 221 and 222. The plurality of first reinforcing ribs 223 are formed in the same shape as the storage portion forming ribs 221 and 222. The plurality of first reinforcing ribs 223 are not formed with rotation restricting protrusions.

  The plurality of second reinforcing ribs 224 are formed in a plate shape, and are disposed between the side surface portion 211c and the storage portion forming rib 221 and between the side surface portion 211d and the storage portion forming rib 222. . The storage portion forming rib 222 is formed with a semicircular cutout. The diameter of the notches of the second reinforcing rib 224 is larger than the diameters of the notches 214 and 216 of the side surface portions 211c and 211d.

[Second member]
The second member 212 has an upper surface portion 212a and a lower surface portion 212b that face each other in the vertical direction, left and right side surface portions 212c and 212d, and a front surface portion 212e. A belt fixing portion 231 and protrusion engaging portions 233 and 233 are provided on the upper surface portion 212 a of the second member 212. The belt fixing portion 231 is fixed to the second belt 171 using an adhesive or a fixing screw. Further, the protrusion engaging portions 233 and 233 engage with the protrusions 213 and 213 of the first member 211.

  A semicircular cutout 234 (see FIG. 14) and a protrusion engaging portion 235 are provided on the side surface portion 212c of the second member 212. The notch 234 is formed in the upper part of the side part 212c, and the protrusion engaging part 235 is formed in the lower part of the side part 212c. The protrusion engaging portion 235 engages with the protrusion 215 of the first member 211.

  The diameter of the notch 234 is equal to the diameter of the notch 214 of the side surface portion 212 c in the first member 211. The notch 234 of the second member 212 and the notch 214 of the first member face each other in the front-rear direction of the pachislot 1 and form a substantially circular through hole 261 (see FIG. 14).

  A semicircular cutout 236 (see FIGS. 14, 19, and 20) and a protrusion engaging portion (not shown) are provided on the side surface portion 212d of the second member 212. The notch 236 is formed in the upper portion of the side surface portion 212d, and the protrusion engaging portion (not shown) is formed in the lower portion of the side surface portion 212d. A protrusion engaging portion (not shown) of the second member 212 engages with a protrusion (not shown) provided on the side surface portion 211 d of the first member 211.

  The diameter of the notch 236 is equal to the diameter of the notch 216 in the side surface portion 212 d of the first member 211. The notch 236 of the second member 212 and the notch 216 of the first member oppose each other in the front-rear direction of the pachislot 1 and form a substantially circular through-hole 262 (see FIGS. 14, 19, and 20).

  As shown in FIG. 14, storage portion forming ribs 241 and 242, a plurality of first reinforcing ribs 243, and a plurality of second reinforcing ribs 244 are provided inside the second member 212.

  The storage portion forming rib 241 is formed in a plate shape and faces the side surface portion 212c with a predetermined distance. The storage portion forming rib 241 is formed with a semicircular cutout. The notch of the storage portion forming rib 241 faces the notch 234 of the side surface portion 212c. The diameter of the notch of the storage portion forming rib 241 is equal to the diameter of the notches 234 and 236 of the side surface portions 212c and 212d.

  The storage portion forming rib 242 is formed in a plate shape and faces the side surface portion 212d with a predetermined distance. The storage portion forming rib 242 is formed with a semicircular cutout. The notch of the storage portion forming rib 242 faces the notch 236 of the side surface portion 212d. The diameter of the notch of the storage portion forming rib 242 is equal to the diameter of the notches 234 and 236 of the side surface portions 212c and 212d.

  The plurality of first reinforcing ribs 243 are disposed between the storage portion forming ribs 241 and 242. The plurality of first reinforcing ribs 243 are formed in the same shape as the plurality of first reinforcing ribs 223 of the first member 211. The plurality of second reinforcing ribs 244 are disposed between the side surface portion 212 c and the storage portion forming rib 241 and between the side surface portion 212 d and the storage portion forming rib 242. The plurality of second reinforcing ribs 244 are formed in the same shape as the plurality of second reinforcing ribs 224 of the first member 211.

[Mating cylinder]
As shown in FIG. 13, the two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 are formed in a cylindrical shape from a synthetic resin, and the inner diameters of the fitting cylinders 202 and 203 are slightly larger than the outer diameter of the guide shaft 135. Thus, the two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 are slidably fitted to the guide shaft 135.

  A notch 251 is formed on one end face in the axial direction of the fitting cylinder 202. In the notch 251, a rotation restricting protrusion 226 provided on the storage portion forming rib 221 of the first member 211 is disposed. Thereby, the rotation range around the axis of the guide shaft 135 in the fitting cylinder 202 is defined as a predetermined angle.

  Further, a notch 252 is formed on the end surface of the fitting cylinder 203 facing the fitting cylinder 202. In the notch 252, a rotation restricting protrusion 227 (see FIG. 14) provided on the housing portion forming rib 222 of the first member 211 is disposed. Thereby, the rotation range around the axis of the guide shaft 135 in the fitting cylinder 203 is defined as a predetermined angle.

[Cylinder housing]
A plurality of protrusions 213 and 215 (including protrusions (not shown) of the side surface portion 211d) of the first member 211 are a plurality of protrusion engaging portions 233 and 235 of the second member 212 (not shown). The slide base 201 is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the notch 214 of the first member 211 and the notch 234 of the second member 212 form a substantially circular through hole 261 on the right side surface of the slide base 201. Further, the notch 216 of the first member 211 and the notch 236 of the second member 212 form a substantially circular through hole 262 on the left side surface of the slide base 201.

  Further, the through holes 261 and 262, the storage portion forming ribs 221, 222, 241 and 242, the plurality of first reinforcing ribs 223 and 243, and the plurality of second reinforcing ribs 224 and 244 are formed on the slide base 201. Form. The guide shaft 135 passes through the shaft penetration part 253. In addition, the shaft penetration part 253 of the slide base 201 is formed with a cylinder storage part 263 that stores the fitting cylinder 202 and a cylinder storage part 264 that stores the fitting cylinder 203.

  The tube storage portion 263 is disposed at one end of the shaft penetration portion 253 in the axial direction. The tube storage portion 263 is formed by the side surface portion 211 c and the storage portion forming rib 221 of the first member 211, and the side surface portion 212 c and the storage portion forming rib 241 of the second member 212.

  The diameters of the through holes formed by the storage portion forming ribs 221 and 241 and the through holes 261 formed by the side surface portions 211c and 212c are smaller than the outer diameter of the fitting cylinder 202 and are larger than the outer diameter of the guide shaft 135. Is also big. In addition, the diameter of the through hole formed by the plurality of second reinforcing ribs 224 and 244 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the fitting cylinder 202.

  The distance L from the plane facing the side surface portions 211 c and 212 c of the storage portion forming ribs 221 and 241 to the inner surface of the side surface portions 211 c and 212 c is slightly larger than the axial length M of the fitting cylinder 202. Thereby, a gap is formed between the fitting cylinder 202 accommodated in the cylinder accommodating portion 263 and the slide base 201.

  The tube storage portion 264 is disposed at the other end portion in the axial direction of the shaft penetration portion 253. The tube storage portion 264 is formed by the side surface portion 211 d and the storage portion forming rib 222 of the first member 211, and the side surface portion 212 d and the storage portion forming rib 242 of the second member 212.

  The diameters of the through holes formed by the storage portion forming ribs 222 and 242 and the through holes 262 formed by the side surface portions 211 d and 212 d are smaller than the outer diameter of the fitting cylinder 203 and are smaller than the outer diameter of the guide shaft 135. Is also big. The diameter of the through hole formed by the plurality of second reinforcing ribs 224 and 244 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the fitting cylinder 203.

  The distance L from the plane facing the side surface portions 211 d and 212 d of the housing portion forming ribs 222 and 242 to the inner surface of the side surface portions 211 d and 212 d is slightly larger than the axial length M of the fitting cylinder 203. Thereby, a gap is formed between the fitting cylinder 203 accommodated in the cylinder accommodating portion 264 and the slide base 201.

  According to this embodiment, the fitting cylinders 202 and 203 of the slider 152 are slidably fitted to the guide shaft 135. As a result, a portion where the slider 152 contacts the guide shaft 135 can be secured to some extent. The fitting cylinders 202 and 203 are housed in both end portions of the shaft penetrating portion 253 provided in the slide base 201. Thereby, the rotatable angle of the slider 152 around the virtual axis extending in the direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the guide shaft 135 can be reduced. As a result, backlash at the time of movement of the second moving member 124 can be suppressed.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the fitting cylinders 202 and 203 are accommodated in the cylinder accommodating portions 263 and 264 provided in the shaft penetration portion 253 of the slider 152. A gap is formed between the fitting cylinders 202 and 203 and the slide base 201. Accordingly, when the second moving member 124 is moved (operated) and stopped, the two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 move with respect to the slide base 201.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the external force from concentrating on the two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 and a part of the slide base 201. Therefore, the two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 and the slide base 201 can be prevented from being damaged, and the durability of the second moving member 124 can be enhanced.

  Moreover, since external force does not concentrate on a part of the two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 and the slide base 201, the two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 and the slide base 201 can be formed of a synthetic resin (resin material). As a result, the second moving member 124 and the movable decorative unit 121 (see FIG. 6) can be reduced in weight.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the slider 152 provided on the upper part of the second moving member 124 is slidably fitted to the guide shaft 135, and the engaging protrusion provided on the lower part of the second moving member 124. 157 is slidably engaged with the guide rail 127. Therefore, the movement of the second moving member 124 can be stabilized. Further, since the guide rail 127 supports the second moving member 124 from below, the load of the moving member main body 151 applied to the slider 152 can be reduced. Therefore, even if the two fitting cylinders 202 and 203 of the slider 152 and the slide base 201 are formed of a resin material, the durability of the slider 152 can be ensured.

  In addition, since a gap is formed between the fitting cylinders 202 and 203 and the slide base 201, even if the dimensions of the fitting cylinders 202 and 203 and the slide base 201 vary, they do not interfere with each other. Can be. As a result, it is possible to increase the yield when manufacturing the second moving member 124 and the movable decorative unit 121, and to prevent the operation of the second moving member 124 from becoming unstable.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of ribs 221, 222, and 224 are provided on the first member 211 and the second member 212, so that the tube storage portions 263 and 264 are formed on the slide base 201. Thereby, the cylinder storage parts 263 and 264 can be formed with a simple structure, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The slider 142 of the first moving member 123 has the same configuration as the slider 152 of the second moving member 124. Therefore, the backlash at the time of the movement of the 1st moving member 123 can be suppressed. In addition, the durability of the first moving member 123 can be increased, and the first moving member 123 can be reduced in weight. Furthermore, it is possible to increase the yield when manufacturing the first moving member 123 and the movable decorative unit 121, and to prevent the operation of the first moving member 123 from becoming unstable.

  In the present embodiment, the first moving mechanism 125 and the second moving mechanism 126 are arranged above the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124, and the guide rail 127 is connected to the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124. Placed below. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the moving mechanism may be disposed below the moving member, and the guide rail may be disposed above the moving member. In this case, a slider is provided below the moving member, and the slider is fixed to the belt of the moving mechanism.

<Fixed structure of flexible flat cable to base member>
Next, a structure for fixing the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 to the base body 131 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 15 is a rear view showing a state in which the rear cover 133 is removed from the movable decorative unit 121. FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the first clamp member is removed from the base main body 131 of the movable decorative unit 121. FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the first clamp member. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the flexible flat cable is sandwiched between the first clamp member and the base body 131.

[Base body]
As shown in FIG. 15, a substrate recess 301 and a cable recess 302 are provided in the rear portion 131 d of the base body 131. The substrate recess 301 is formed at the center of the rear portion 131d, and the cable recess 302 is formed below the substrate recess 301.

  The substrate recess 301 and the cable recess 302 are substantially rectangular extending in the left-right direction, and are partitioned by a partition plate 303 extending in the left-right direction. The short side of the substrate recess 301 is longer than the short side of the cable recess 302. The long side of the cable recess 302 extends from one end portion in the left-right direction to the other end portion of the rear portion 131 d and is longer than the long side of the substrate recess portion 301.

  A base substrate (control substrate) 311 is fixed to the substrate recess 301. That is, the substrate recess 301 represents a specific example of the substrate fixing portion according to the present invention. Cable connectors 312 and 313 are mounted on the base side substrate 311. The substrate recess 301 is closed by the substrate closing portion 137 (see FIG. 7) of the rear cover 133. That is, the substrate closing portion 137 of the rear cover 133 and the substrate recess 301 of the base body 131 form a substrate housing portion 305 that houses the base side substrate 311.

  The cable recess 302 is closed by the cable closing portion 138 (see FIG. 7) of the rear cover 133. The cable closing portion 138 of the rear cover 133 and the cable recess 302 of the base main body 131 form a cable housing portion 306 that houses the flexible flat cables 321 and 322. The cable housing portion 306 has an allowable space that allows deformation of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322.

  On the other hand, the moving side substrate 148 is fixed to the back surface of the side portion 143 in the first moving member 123. The moving board 148 is mounted with a cable connector 149 and a light source (not shown) for irradiating light to the plurality of light emitting units 146 (see FIG. 8). In addition, the moving side substrate 158 is fixed to the back surface of the side portion 153 in the second moving member 124. The moving board 158 is mounted with a cable connector 159 and a light source (not shown) for irradiating light to the plurality of light emitting units 156 (see FIG. 8).

  The flexible flat cable 321 is disposed on the right side of the cable recess 302 (cable accommodating portion 306) when viewed from the rear, and electrically connects the base side substrate 311 and the moving side substrate 148. One end of the flexible flat cable 321 is connected to the cable connector 312 of the base side substrate 311, and the other end is connected to the cable connector 149 of the moving side substrate 148.

  One end of the flexible flat cable 321 is disposed on the board housing part 305 so as to get over the partition plate 303 of the base body 131 from the cable housing part 306 side. The extending direction of one end of the flexible flat cable 321 is changed by approximately 90 degrees by a folded portion 321a (see FIG. 16) immediately before the end of the partitioning plate 303 from the cable recess 302 side.

  Further, the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 321 is disposed on the back side of the first moving member 123 over the lower wall plate 304 of the base body 131 from the cable housing portion 306 side. The lower wall plate 304 forms one long side of the cable recess 302. The extending direction of the other end of the flexible flat cable 321 is changed by approximately 90 degrees by a folded portion (not shown) immediately before getting over the lower wall plate 304 from the cable recess 302 side.

  The folded portion 321a of the flexible flat cable 321 to the folded portion (not shown) are accommodated in the cable accommodating portion 306. A portion of the flexible flat cable 321 housed in the cable housing portion 306 extends in the moving direction of the first moving member 123, and has a curved portion 321c that changes the extending direction by 180 degrees.

  The flexible flat cable 322 is disposed on the left side of the cable recess 302 (cable accommodating portion 306) when viewed from the rear, and electrically connects the base side substrate 311 and the moving side substrate 158. One end of the flexible flat cable 322 is connected to the cable connector 313 of the base side substrate 311, and the other end is connected to the cable connector 159 of the moving side substrate 158.

  One end of the flexible flat cable 322 is disposed in the board housing part 305 over the partition plate 303 of the base body 131 from the cable recess 302 side. The extending direction of one end of the flexible flat cable 322 is changed by approximately 90 degrees by a folded portion 322a (see FIG. 16) immediately before getting over the partition plate 303 from the cable recess 302 side.

  The other end of the flexible flat cable 322 is disposed on the back side of the first moving member 123 over the lower wall plate 304 of the base body 131 from the cable recess 302 side. The extending direction of the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 322 is changed by approximately 90 degrees by the folded portion 322b immediately before getting over the lower wall plate 304 from the cable recess 302 side.

  The folded portion 322a to the folded portion 322b of the flexible flat cable 322 are accommodated in the cable accommodating portion 306. A portion of the flexible flat cable 322 accommodated in the cable accommodating portion 306 extends in the moving direction of the second moving member 124 and has a curved portion 322c that changes the extending direction by 180 degrees.

  One end of each of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 is fixed to the partition plate 303 by a first clamp member 331A. The other end portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are fixed to the moving members 123 and 124 by the second clamp members 331B, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the partition plate 303 is provided with a plurality of claw engaging portions 308 and a plurality of protrusion engaging portions 309. The plurality of claw engaging portions 308 are formed by cutting out the front end surface of the partition plate 303. Engaging claws 333 and 333 described later of the first clamp member 331A are engaged with the plurality of claw engaging portions 308.

  The plurality of protrusion engaging portions 309 protrude from the side surface of the partition plate 303 on the cable recess 302 side. Engagement projections 335 and 335, which will be described later, of the first clamp member 331A are engaged with the plurality of projection engagement portions 309.

[First clamp member]
As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the first clamp member 331 </ b> A includes a presser plate 332 formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, engaging claws 333 and 333 continuous with the presser plate 332, and an upper presser piece 334. , And engagement protrusions 335 and 335.

  The presser plate 332 has one flat surface 332a and the other flat surface 332b. The flat surface 332a of the pressing plate 332 of the first clamp member 331A faces the side surface of the partition plate 303 on the cable recess 302 side. Then, the folded portions 321a and 322a of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are sandwiched and fixed between the partition plate 303 (see FIG. 18).

  As shown in FIG. 17, a recess 337 is formed at the center of the flat surface 332 a of the presser plate 332. The recessed portion 337 faces the folded portions 321a and 322a of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322. That is, the concave portion 337 is provided in order to arrange the folded portions 321 a and 322 a of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 between the press plate 332 and the partition plate 303.

  Further, arc portions 338 and 338 are respectively provided on the two short sides of the presser plate 332. When the deformed portions (curved portions 321c and 322c) of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 approach the first clamp member 331A, the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are gently bent along the arc portions 338 and 338.

  Thereby, the stress which arises in the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 when the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 contact the first clamp member 331A can be dispersed. As a result, disconnection of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be suppressed.

  The engaging claws 333 and 333 protrude substantially perpendicularly from one long side of the flat surface 332 a of the presser plate 332, and are arranged at an appropriate distance in the direction along the long side of the presser plate 332. The engaging claws 333 and 333 of the first clamp member 331A are engaged with a plurality of claw engaging portions 308 (see FIG. 16) of the partition plate 303.

  The plurality of claw engaging portions 308 of the partition plate 303 regulate the movement of the first clamp member 331A. That is, the plurality of claw engaging portions 308 regulate the movement of the first clamp member 331 </ b> A in the direction along the long side of the presser plate 332 and the movement in the direction orthogonal to the presser plate 332. Furthermore, it is a direction along the short side of the presser plate 332 and is directed from one long side (long side on the engaging claws 333 and 333 side) to the other long side (long side on the engaging projections 335 and 335 side). Restrict movement to

  The upper presser piece 334 is provided between the engaging claws 333 and 333, protrudes from the flat surface 332 a of the presser plate 332 substantially perpendicularly, and is formed in a flat plate shape having a plane substantially perpendicular to the flat surface 332 a of the presser plate 332. Has been. The upper pressing piece 334 of the first clamp member 331A is fixed by sandwiching the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 between the top end surface of the partition plate 303 (see FIG. 18).

  The engaging protrusions 335 and 335 protrude substantially perpendicularly from the other long side of the flat surface 332 b of the presser plate 332, and are arranged at an appropriate distance in the direction along the long side of the presser plate 332. The engaging protrusions 335 and 335 of the first clamp member 331A are engaged with the protrusion engaging portion 309 (see FIG. 16) of the partition plate 303.

  The plurality of protrusion engaging portions 309 have protrusion insertion recesses 309a into which the engaging protrusions 335 and 335 of the first clamp member 331A are inserted. The protrusion insertion recess 309a is provided with a locking piece (not shown). The locking piece (not shown) is engaged with the engagement protrusions 335 and 335 of the first clamp member 331A. And it is a direction along the short side of the holding plate 332 in the first clamp member 331A, and from the other long side (the long side on the engagement projections 335, 335 side) to the one long side (on the engagement claw 333, 333 side). Restrict movement in the direction toward the long side.

  Therefore, when the engaging claws 333 and 333 and the engaging projections 335 and 335 of the first clamp member 331A are engaged with the plurality of claw engaging portions 308 and the protrusion engaging portions 309 of the partition plate 303, the first clamp member 331A is The movement in the direction orthogonal to the presser plate 332 is restricted. Further, movement in the direction along the long side of the presser plate 332 and movement in the direction along the short side of the presser plate 332 are restricted. As a result, the first clamp member 331A is fixed to the partition plate 303.

  According to this embodiment, the base substrate 311 and the moving substrates 148 and 158 provided on the moving members 123 and 124 are electrically connected by the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 (see FIG. 15). The base member 122 is provided with a cable housing portion 306 that allows deformation of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322.

  Thereby, the wiring which connects the base side board | substrate 311 and the movement side board | substrates 148 and 158 can be arrange | positioned in the small space at the front (front) side of the pachi-slot 1, and the moving members 123 and 124 are arranged on the front side of the pachi-slot 1. Space required for mounting can be reduced.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first clamp member 331A and the partition plate 303 are fixed with the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 interposed therebetween. Accordingly, the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be prevented from being deformed at the introduction portion of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 in the cable housing portion 306. As a result, it is possible to prevent the load applied to the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 from being concentrated in the introduction portion of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 in the cable housing portion 306.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the extending direction of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 accommodated in the cable accommodating portion 306 is parallel to the moving direction (left-right direction) of the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124. . Thereby, if the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 have the curved portions 321c and 322c, the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be deformed according to the movement of the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124. Therefore, the deformation of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 accompanying the movement of the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 can be simplified.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the folded portions 321a and 322a of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are fixed by the first clamp members 331A and 331A. Thereby, even if the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are deformed as the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 move, the folded portions 321a and 322a are not deformed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the load from being concentrated on the folded portions 321a and 322a of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the engaging claws 333 and 333 of the first clamp member 331 </ b> A engage with the pawl engaging portions 308 and 308 of the base body 131, so that the first clamp member 331 </ b> A is attached to the base body 131. It is fixed to the cable housing part 306. Accordingly, the first clamp member 331A can be easily fixed to the cable housing portion 306.

<Fixed structure of flexible flat cable to moving member>
Next, a structure for fixing the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 to the moving members 123 and 124 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the second moving member 124 as seen from the rear. FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the second moving member 124. FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the cover of the second moving member 124 as seen from one side. FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the cover of the second moving member 124 as seen from the other side. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of a main part of the second moving member 124.

[Moving member]
The first moving member 123 (see FIG. 15) includes the aforementioned moving member main body 141, the aforementioned slider 142, and a cover 341. As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the second moving member 124 includes the aforementioned moving member main body 151, the aforementioned slider 152, and a cover 351.

  The cover 341 of the first moving member 123 and the cover 351 of the second moving member 124 are formed in the same shape. Therefore, here, the configuration of the cover 351 of the second moving member 124 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the cover 351 is attached to the back side of the moving member main body 151 using a plurality of fixing screws 350. The cover according to the present invention may be fixed to the moving member main body 151 using an adhesive, or may be fixed to the moving member main body 151 by press-fitting, fitting, or engagement.

  The above-described second clamp member 331B is fixed to the cover 351. The second clamp member 331B is fixed by sandwiching the folded portion 322b of the flexible flat cable 322 with the cover 351 (see FIG. 19).

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the cover 351 includes a cover main body 352 and a clamp fixing portion 353 continuous with the cover main body 352. The cover body 352 is made of a rectangular plate having an appropriate thickness, and has one flat surface 352a, the other flat surface 352b, and four side surfaces 352c, 352d, 352e, 352f. The flat surface 352b of the cover main body 352 faces the back surface of the moving member main body 151 (see FIG. 20).

  The cover main body 352 has a plurality of screw through holes 354 that penetrate the flat surfaces 352a and 352b, and an opening 355 that is open to the flat surface 352a and the side surface 352c. Further, a recess 356 communicating with the opening 355 is formed on the flat surface 352b of the cover main body 352 (see FIG. 22). The recess 356 is provided at the center of the flat surface 352b and extends in a direction perpendicular to the side surfaces 352c and 352d.

  The concave portion 356 of the cover main body 352 is opened to the side surface 352d. The recess 356 and the back surface of the moving member main body 151 form a moving cable housing portion 357 (see FIG. 23) that houses the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 322. Further, a pressing portion 358 and an inclined portion 359 are provided on the bottom surface 356 a of the recess 356.

  The pressing portion 358 is disposed on the side surface 352d side of the recess 356. The pressing portion 358 protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the bottom surface 356a of the recess 356 and extends in a direction orthogonal to the side surfaces 352e and 352f. Further, an arcuate surface 358a is formed on the opposite side of the pressing portion 358 from the bottom surface 356a side.

  The pressing portion 358 is connected to the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 322 accommodated in the moving side cable accommodating portion 357 (from the connecting portion with the cable connector 159 of the moving side substrate 158 to the portion fixed by the second clamp member 331B). ) And press to bend. At this time, the arc surface 358a of the pressing portion 358 comes into contact with the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 322 (see FIG. 20). Thereby, the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 322 can be prevented from being damaged by the pressing portion 358.

  The inclined portion 359 is provided on the side of the opening 355 in the bottom surface 356a, and is inclined so as to become lower toward the opening 355. The inclined portion 359 guides the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 322 inserted from the opening portion 355 to the moving member main body 151 side and enlarges the space of the moving side cable housing portion 357 (see FIG. 23). Thereby, the bending amount of the other end part of the flexible flat cable 322 can be enlarged.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the clamp fixing portion 353 is continuous with the side surface 352 c of the cover main body 352. The clamp fixing portion 353 includes a claw engaging portion 361 that protrudes substantially perpendicularly from the side surface 352c of the cover main body 352, a side plate portion 362 that continues to the claw engaging portion 361, and a protrusion engaging portion 363 that continues to the side plate portion 362. And have.

  The claw engaging portion 361 is formed in a plate shape having a plane parallel to the planes 352a and 352b of the cover body 352. The claw engaging portion 361 has two through holes 365 and 365. The two through holes 365 and 365 are arranged at an appropriate distance in a direction orthogonal to the side surfaces 352e and 352f.

  Engaging claws 333 and 333 (see FIG. 20) of the second clamp member 331B are inserted into the two through holes 365 and 365 of the claw engaging portion 361. Then, the engaging claws 333 and 333 of the second clamp member 331B engage with inner wall surfaces 366 and 366 that form two through holes 365 and 365 in the claw engaging portion 361.

  The side plate portion 362 is formed in a plate shape having a plane parallel to the side surfaces 352c and 352d of the cover main body 352. A cable guide 367 (see FIG. 21) for guiding the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 322 to the opening 355 is provided on the side plate portion 362 and the claw engaging portion 361. The cable guide 367 is formed by providing a concave portion that continues from the side plate portion 362 and the claw engaging portion 361.

  The other end (see FIG. 20) of the flexible flat cable 322 is guided by the cable guide 367 and inserted through the opening 355. Further, a lower wall plate 304 of the base body 131 is interposed between the side plate portion 362 and the side surface 352c of the cover body 352. Therefore, the other end of the flexible flat cable 322 guided by the cable guide 367 and inserted through the opening 355 gets over the lower wall plate 304 of the base body 131 and the back surface of the second moving member 124 (moving member body 151). Placed on the side.

  The protrusion engaging portion 363 is formed in a plate shape parallel to the claw engaging portion 361. The protrusion engaging portion 363 has two through holes 368 and 368. The two through holes 368 and 368 are arranged at an appropriate distance in a direction orthogonal to the side surfaces 352e and 352f. Engaging protrusions 335 and 335 (see FIG. 20) of the second clamp member 331B are inserted into the through holes 368 and 368.

  Locking pieces 369 are respectively provided on the inner wall surfaces of the two through holes 368 and 368 (see FIG. 22). The engaging protrusions 335 and 335 of the second clamp member 331B are engaged with the locking piece 369.

[Second clamp member]
As shown in FIG. 20, the second clamp member 331B is formed in the same shape as the first clamp member 331A. That is, the second clamp member 331B includes a pressing plate 332, engaging claws 333, 333, an upper pressing piece 334, and engaging protrusions 335, 335.

  The flat surface 332a of the pressing plate 332 of the second clamp member 331B faces the side plate portion 362 of the cover 351. Then, the folded portion 322b of the flexible flat cable 322 is sandwiched and fixed between the cover 351 and the cable guide 367 on the side plate portion 362 side (see FIG. 23).

  The upper pressing piece 334 of the second clamp member 331B is fixed by sandwiching the flexible flat cable 322 between the cover 351 and the cable guide 367 on the claw engaging portion 361 side (see FIG. 23).

  The engagement claws 333 and 333 (see FIG. 20) of the second clamp member 331B are engaged with the claw engagement portions 361 (see FIG. 21) of the cover 351. The claw engaging portion 361 of the cover 351 restricts the movement of the second clamp member 331B in the direction along the long side of the pressing plate 332 and the movement in the direction orthogonal to the pressing plate 332. Furthermore, it is a direction along the short side of the presser plate 332 and is directed from one long side (long side on the engaging claws 333 and 333 side) to the other long side (long side on the engaging projections 335 and 335 side). Restrict movement to

  The engagement protrusions 335 and 335 of the second clamp member 331B are engaged with the protrusion engagement portion 363 (see FIG. 21) of the cover 351. The protrusion engaging portion 363 of the cover 351 is in the direction along the short side of the presser plate 332 in the second clamp member 331B, and from the other long side (the long side on the engaging protrusion 335, 335 side) to one long side ( The movement in the direction toward the engaging claws 333 and 333 side) is restricted.

  Therefore, when the engaging claws 333 and 333 and the engaging projections 335 and 335 of the second clamp member 331B engage with the claw engaging portion 361 and the protrusion engaging portion 363 of the cover 351, the second clamp member 331B Movement in the direction orthogonal to 332 is restricted. Further, movement in the direction along the long side of the presser plate 332 and movement in the direction along the short side of the presser plate 332 are restricted. As a result, the second clamp member 331B is fixed to the cover 351.

  According to the present embodiment, the second clamp member 331B and the cover 351 are fixed with the other end of the flexible flat cable 322 sandwiched therebetween. Further, the second clamp member 331B and the cover 341 are fixed with the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 321 interposed therebetween. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 from being deformed at the introduction portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 in the moving members 123 and 124 (introduction portions on the moving members 123 and 124 side in the cable housing portion 306). . As a result, it is possible to prevent the load applied to the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 from being concentrated at the introduction portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 in the moving members 123 and 124.

  Further, as described above, the load applied to the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 is also prevented from being concentrated in the introduction portion of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 on the board recess 301 side in the cable housing portion 306 (see FIG. 15). It is out. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 from being deformed at the introduction portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 in the cable housing portion 306 and the moving members 123 and 124.

  Thereby, the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be gently deformed in the cable housing portion 306, and the load applied to the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be dispersed.

  Further, the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are not deformed near the cable connectors 312, 313, 149, and 159 in order to prevent the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 from being deformed in the introduction portion described above. Therefore, the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be prevented from being disconnected from the cable connectors 312, 313, 149, and 159 (see FIG. 15).

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the other end part of the flexible flat cable 322 is bent in the moving side cable housing part 357 of the second moving member 124 (see FIG. 23). Further, the other end portion of the flexible flat cable 321 is bent in the moving side cable housing portion (not shown) of the first moving member 123.

  Therefore, when the moving members 123 and 124 move, even if the other end portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are pulled toward one end portion, the tension is bent at the other end portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322. Absorbed in. As a result, it is possible to suppress the tension from acting on the connection portions between the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 and the cable connectors 149 and 159. Further, the other end portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be urged toward the cable connectors 149 and 159. As a result, the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be prevented from being detached from the cable connectors 149 and 159.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the pressing portions 358 for pressing and bending the other end portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are provided on the covers 341 and 351. Therefore, the other ends of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be easily and reliably bent by simply fixing the covers 341 and 351 to the moving members 123 and 124. Furthermore, the amount of bending of the other end portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be made substantially constant, and a reliable gaming machine 1 can be manufactured.

  When the covers 341 and 351 are fixed to the moving members 123 and 124, first, the other end portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are inserted into the openings 355 of the covers 341 and 351. Next, the other ends of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are connected to the cable connectors 149 and 159. Thereafter, the covers 341 and 351 are fixed to the moving members 123 and 124 using a fixing screw 350. At this time, the other end portions of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are pressed and bent by the pressing portions 358 of the covers 341 and 351.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the folding part (not shown) of the flexible flat cable 321 and the folding part 322b of the flexible flat cable 322 are fixed by the second clamp members 331B and 331B. Thereby, even if the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 are deformed with the movement of the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124, the folded portion and the folded portion 322b (not shown) are not deformed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the load from being concentrated on the folded portions 322b of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the engaging claws 333 and 333 of the second clamp member 331B are engaged with the pawl engaging portions 361 provided on the covers 341 and 351 of the moving members 123 and 124, so that the second clamp The member 331B is fixed to the moving members 123 and 124. Accordingly, the second clamp member 331B can be easily fixed to the moving members 123 and 124.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first clamp member 331A and the second clamp member 331B are made of synthetic resin (resin). Thereby, weight reduction of the movable decoration unit 121 which is components mounted in the front door 2b can be achieved. Furthermore, the production cost can be reduced as compared with the case where the first clamp member 331A and the second clamp member 331B are formed of a metal material.

<Deformation part of flexible flat cable>
Next, the deformation | transformation part of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 is demonstrated with reference to FIG.24 and FIG.25.
FIG. 24 is a longitudinal sectional view of the movable decorative unit 121. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the second moving member 124 of the movable decorative unit 121 is moved in a direction approaching the first moving member 123.

  In the pachi-slot 1, when performing a special effect and a predetermined effect, the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 are moved so as to be visible from the panel opening 101 a (see FIG. 6) of the decorative frame 101. Then, during a period in which the special effect and the predetermined effect are not performed, the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 are arranged at a standby position where they cannot be visually recognized from the panel opening 101a of the decorative frame 101.

  The standby position of the first moving member 123 is set on the back side of the left side portion of the frame portion 111 of the front panel 10. In this case, the first moving member 123 is opposed to the end portion on the side portion 131b side of the base main body 131 in the vertical direction (see FIG. 24).

  The moving side substrate 148 of the first moving member 123 and the base side substrate 311 of the base member 122 are electrically connected by a flexible flat cable 321. The flexible flat cable 321 has a deforming portion that deforms in accordance with the movement of the first moving member 123.

  The deformed portion of the flexible flat cable 321 is housed in the cable housing portion 306, and includes a curved portion 321c, an upper straight portion 321d, and a lower straight portion 321e. The upper straight portion 321d and the lower straight portion 321e face each other in the vertical direction, and are continuous via the curved portion 321c.

  The upper straight portion 321d is a portion from the bent portion 321a (see FIG. 16) to the curved portion 321c fixed by the first clamp member 331A, and extends along the partition plate 303. The lower straight portion 321e is a portion from the curved portion 321c to a bent portion (not shown) fixed to the second clamp member 331B, and extends substantially parallel to the upper straight portion 321d.

  The position where the bending portion 321 c is formed is displaced in the left-right direction (the direction in which the cable housing portion 306 extends) according to the position of the first moving member 123. When the first moving member 123 is disposed at the standby position, the second clamp member 331B fixed to the first moving member 123 is disposed at the end portion on the side portion 131b side in the cable housing portion 306.

  Accordingly, the bending portion 321c is disposed at a position close to the second clamp member 331B fixed to the first moving member 123 at the end portion on the side portion 131b side in the cable housing portion 306. As a result, the lower straight portion 321e is shorter than the upper straight portion 321d.

  The standby position of the second moving member 124 is set on the back side of the right side portion of the frame portion 111 of the front panel 10. In this case, the second moving member 124 is opposed to the end portion of the base body 131 on the side portion 131c side in the vertical direction.

  The moving side substrate 158 of the second moving member 124 and the base side substrate 311 of the base member 122 are electrically connected by a flexible flat cable 322. The flexible flat cable 322 has a deforming portion that deforms in accordance with the movement of the second moving member 124.

  The deformed portion of the flexible flat cable 322 is housed in the cable housing portion 306, and includes a curved portion 322c, an upper straight portion 322d, and a lower straight portion 322e. The upper straight portion 322d and the lower straight portion 322e face each other in the vertical direction, and are continuous via the curved portion 322c.

  The upper straight portion 322d is a portion from the bent portion 322a (see FIG. 16) fixed to the first clamp member 331A to the curved portion 322c, and extends along the partition plate 303. The lower straight portion 321e is a portion from the curved portion 321c to the bent portion 322b (see FIG. 20) fixed to the second clamp member 331B, and extends substantially parallel to the upper straight portion 322d.

  The position where the curved portion 322c is formed is displaced in the left-right direction (the direction in which the cable housing portion 306 extends) according to the position of the second moving member 124. When the second moving member 124 is disposed at the standby position, the second clamp member 331B fixed to the second moving member 124 is disposed at the end portion on the side portion 131c side in the cable housing portion 306.

  Accordingly, the bending portion 322c is disposed at a position close to the second clamp member 331B fixed to the second moving member 124 at the end portion on the side portion 131c side in the cable housing portion 306. As a result, the lower straight portion 322e is shorter than the upper straight portion 322d.

  The first moving member 123 is movable along the guide shaft 135 (see FIG. 8) and the guide rail 127 to a position in contact with the second moving member 124 disposed at the standby position (see FIG. 24). Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the second moving member 124 is movable along the guide shaft 135 and the guide rail 127 to a position in contact with the first moving member 123 disposed at the standby position.

  When the second moving member 124 moves to the side 131b side of the base body 131, the upper straight portion 322d of the flexible flat cable 322 is gradually shortened. On the other hand, the lower straight portion 322e is gradually elongated while being displaced in a direction toward the end portion on the side portion 131b side in the cable housing portion 306. Then, the bending portion 322 c is displaced in a direction toward the end portion on the side portion 131 b side in the cable housing portion 306.

  When the second moving member 124 comes into contact with the first moving member 123 arranged at the standby position, the inner side of the curved portion 322c of the flexible flat cable 322 comes into contact with the rib 139 in the cable housing portion 306. At this time, the rib 139 provided in the cable housing portion 306 is interposed between the upper straight portion 322d and the lower straight portion 322e in the flexible flat cable 322. The rib 139 guides the deformation of the flexible flat cable 322 when the second moving member 124 moves to the standby position.

  When the second moving member 124 moves to the standby position, the lower straight portion 322e of the flexible flat cable 322 is pressed toward the curved portion 322c, and in a direction toward the end portion on the side portion 131b in the cable housing portion 306. It gradually shortens while displacing. Then, the bending portion 322 c is displaced in a direction toward the end portion on the side portion 131 c side in the cable housing portion 306.

  At this time, as the length of the lower straight portion 322e of the flexible flat cable 322 is longer, the lower straight portion 322e is more easily curved. When the lower straight portion 322e is bent, the bent portion is pressed against the partition plate 303 or the lower wall plate 304, and the flexible flat cable 322 may be damaged.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the length of the lower straight portion 322e of the flexible flat cable 322 exceeds a predetermined length, the rib 139 is interposed between the upper straight portion 322d and the lower straight portion 322e. did. When the lower straight portion 322e is curved, the rib 139 is prevented from being displaced until the curved portion comes into contact with the partition plate 303. Then, the lower straight portion 322e is guided in a direction toward the end portion on the side portion 131c side in the cable housing portion 306.

  Therefore, it is possible to prevent the flexible flat cable 322 from being deformed in an unintended direction when the second moving member 124 moves to the standby position. As a result, an unnecessary curved portion can be prevented from being formed in the flexible flat cable 322.

  Even if the lower straight portion 322e is curved when the second moving member 124 moves to the standby position, the lower straight portion 322e is displaced in the direction toward the end portion on the side portion 131b side in the cable housing portion 306. Can be shortened gradually. Thereby, breakage of the flexible flat cable 322 can be suppressed or prevented.

  In addition, when the 1st moving member 123 moves to the side part 131c side of the base main body 131, the upper straight part 321d of the flexible flat cable 321 will become short gradually. On the other hand, the lower straight portion 321e becomes gradually longer while being displaced in a direction toward the end portion on the side portion 131c side in the cable housing portion 306. The bending portion 321 c is displaced in a direction toward the end portion on the side portion 131 c side in the cable housing portion 306.

  When the first moving member 123 comes into contact with the second moving member 124 (see FIG. 24) arranged at the standby position, the inner side of the curved portion 321c of the flexible flat cable 321 contacts the rib 139 in the cable housing portion 306. At this time, the rib 139 provided in the cable housing portion 306 is interposed between the upper straight portion 321d and the lower straight portion 321e in the flexible flat cable 321.

  Therefore, even if the lower straight portion 321e is curved when the first moving member 123 moves to the standby position, the lower straight portion 321e of the flexible flat cable 321 is directed toward the end portion on the side portion 131b side in the cable housing portion 306. It can be gradually shortened while being displaced in the direction. Thereby, breakage of the flexible flat cable 321 can be suppressed or prevented.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the cable housing portion 306 forms a rectangular parallelepiped space (allowable space that allows deformation of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322) extending along the moving direction of the moving members 123 and 124. The rib 139 extends along the moving direction of the moving members 123 and 124.

  Accordingly, the cable housing portion 306 can be reduced in size while ensuring an allowable space that allows deformation of the flexible flat cables 321 and 322. Moreover, the space which permits the deformation | transformation of the upper straight parts 321d and 322d and the lower straight parts 321e and 322e in the flexible flat cables 321 and 322 can be reduced. As a result, the upper straight portions 321d and 322d and the lower straight portions 321e and 322e can be prevented from forming curved portions extending in the vertical direction.

  In the present embodiment, when the second moving member 124 comes into contact with the first moving member 123 arranged at the standby position, the inside of the curved portion 322c of the flexible flat cable 322 is brought into contact with the rib 139. Further, when the first moving member 123 comes into contact with the second moving member 124 arranged at the standby position, the inner side of the curved portion 321 c of the flexible flat cable 321 contacts the rib 139. That is, when the moving members 123 and 124 are disposed at one end of the moving range, the rib 139 contacts the inside of the curved portion 321c.

  However, as a rib which concerns on this invention, even if a moving member is arrange | positioned at the end of a moving range, it does not need to contact | abut inside the curved part in a flexible flat cable. The rib which concerns on this invention should just be interposed between an upper straight part and a lower straight part, if the length of the lower straight part of a flexible flat cable becomes more than predetermined length.

  In addition, the predetermined length which concerns on the lower straight part of a flexible flat cable can be suitably set according to the thickness and elastic modulus of a flexible flat cable, and the movement range of a moving member.

<Operation example of moving member during special performance>
Next, an example of the operation of the moving members 123 and 124 during a special performance will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 26 is a front view of the front panel 10 in a state where the moving members 123 and 124 are disposed at the standby position. FIG. 27 is a front view of the front panel 10 in a state where the moving members 123 and 124 move from the standby position and are visible from the panel opening 101a. FIG. 28 is a front view of the front panel 10 in a state where the moving members 123 and 124 form a frame at the center of the panel opening 101a.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the moving members 123 and 124 are normally disposed at the standby position and face the back surface of the decorative frame 101 in the front panel 10. Therefore, the player cannot normally visually recognize the moving members 123 and 124 from the panel opening 101a.

  When the special effect is executed, the sub CPU 81 and the movable decoration unit drive circuit 96 (see FIG. 5) drive the movable decoration unit 121 (see FIG. 6). Thereby, the 1st moving member 123 and the 2nd moving member 124 of the movable decoration unit 121 move to the left-right direction, and mutually approach (refer FIG. 27). Thereby, the moving members 123 and 124 are exposed from the panel opening 101 a of the decorative frame 101.

  And as shown in FIG. 28, the 1st moving member 123 and the 2nd moving member 124 stop in the center part of the panel opening 101a, and form the frame 400. FIG. The frame 400 defines a display unit (display screen) 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 exposed from the panel opening 101a. That is, the frame 400 divides the display unit 11a into an area surrounded by the frame 400 and an area outside the frame 400.

  In the present embodiment, the moving members 123 and 124 arranged at the standby position are made invisible from the panel opening 101a. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the moving member arranged at the standby position may be visible from the panel opening.

<Example of operation of moving member during predetermined production>
Next, an example of the operation of the moving members 123 and 124 during a predetermined performance will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operation example of the moving member during a predetermined performance.

  When a predetermined effect is executed, the sub CPU 81 and the movable decoration unit drive circuit 96 (see FIG. 5) drive the movable decoration unit 121 (see FIG. 6), and the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124 are driven. It exposes from the panel opening 101a. Then, the frame body 400 is formed on the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124.

  Next, the sub CPU 81 displays symbols (not shown) such as characters related to the pachislot 1 on the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 exposed from the panel opening 101a. Then, the frame 400 is moved by holding the hand over the partition piece 112 to notify the player that the symbol displayed on the display unit 11a is surrounded by the frame 400. This notification may be performed, for example, by displaying characters on the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 exposed from the panel openings 101b and 101c, or may be performed using sound.

  A touch sensor 22 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) is provided on the partition piece 112 of the decorative frame 101. The touch sensor 22 detects the position of the player's hand approaching the partition piece 112 and transmits the detection result to the sub CPU 81. The sub CPU 81 drives the movable decorative unit 121 according to the detection result of the touch sensor 22.

  As a result, the frame 400 (the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124) moves according to the position of the player's hand. Then, the display of the display unit 11a is linked to the operation and position of the frame 400.

  According to this embodiment, it is possible to intuitively operate the frame body 400 (the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124) using the touch sensor 22, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the production. Further, since the player's hand does not directly touch the frame 400 (the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124), the movable decorative unit 121 of the movable decorative unit 121 is compared with the case where the player's hand directly touches the frame 400. There is no need to improve durability.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the frame 400 partitions the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 exposed from the panel opening 101a. Then, the display of the display unit 11a is linked to the operation and position of the frame 400. Thereby, the player can operate the display by the liquid crystal display device 11 indirectly, and can enhance the interest of the production.

  In the present embodiment, the frame body 400 is formed by the first moving member 123 and the second moving member 124. However, the shape of the moving member according to the present invention can be set as appropriate. For example, the first moving member and the second moving member according to the present invention are formed in a door shape, and a part or all of the display unit 11a of the liquid crystal display device 11 is shielded by the first moving member and the second moving member. May be. In this case, the liquid crystal display device 11 can produce an effect in a state where a part of the first moving member and the second moving member is transparent or semi-transparent and the display unit 11a is shielded by the first moving member and the second moving member. It may be.

  The gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention has been described above including the effects thereof. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, and it goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachislot (game machine), 2 ... Exterior body, 2a ... Cabinet, 2b ... Front door, 3C ... Middle reel, 3L ... Left reel, 3R ... Right reel, 4 ... Display window, 9 ... Door body, 10 ... Front Panel, 11 ... Liquid crystal display device, 12 ... Base, 13 ... Medal slot, 16 ... Start lever, 17C ... Middle stop button, 17L ... Left stop button, 17R ... Right stop button, 18 ... Medal payout port, 19 ... Medal tray, 20L, 20R ... Speaker, 21 ... Lamp group, 22 ... Touch sensor, 31 ... Main board, 32 ... Sub-board, 33 ... Hopper (medal payout device), 34 ... Power supply device, 35 ... Selector, 41 ... Main Control circuit 42 ... Sub control circuit 51 ... Main CPU 81 ... Sub CPU 96 ... Movable decorative unit drive circuit DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 101 ... Decorative frame, 101a, 101b, 101c ... Panel opening, 102a, 102b, 102c ... Protective cover, 111 ... Frame part, 112, 113 ... Partition piece, 121 ... Movable decorative unit, 122 ... Base member, 123 ... 1st Moving member, 124 ... second moving member, 125 ... first moving mechanism, 126 ... second moving mechanism, 127 ... guide rail, 131 ... base body, 132 ... front cover, 133 ... rear cover, 135 ... guide shaft, 136 ... notch part, 137 ... board closing part, 138 ... cable closing part, 139 ... rib, 141, 151 ... moving member main body, 142, 152 ... slider, 143, 153 ... side edge part, 144, 154 ... upper edge part, 145, 155 ... lower side part, 146, 156 ... light emitting part, 147, 157 ... engagement protrusion 148, 158... Moving side substrate, 149, 159... Cable connector, 161... First belt, 162... First driving pulley, 163 .. first driven pulley, 164 .. first motor, 165. 166 ... Bearing member, 171 ... Second belt, 172 ... Second drive pulley, 173 ... Second driven pulley, 174 ... Second motor, 175 ... Second gear, 176 ... Bearing member, 181 ... Gear member, 182 ... Teeth Part, 183a, 183b ... recess, 185a, 185b, 185c, 185d ... claw insertion hole, 186, 187 ... cylindrical protrusion, 191A, 191B ... side wall member, 192 ... fitting hole, 193a, 193b, 193c, 193d ... through Hole, 195 ... guide cylinder, 196a, 196b ... engagement claw, 197 ... engagement projection, 201 ... slide base 202, 203 ... fitting tube, 211 ... first member, 212 ... second member, 221, 222 ... storage portion forming rib, 223, 243 ... first reinforcing rib, 224, 244 ... second reinforcing rib, 226, 227 ... rotation restricting projections, 231 ... belt fixing portions, 233,235 ... projection engaging portions, 241,242 ... storage portion forming ribs, 251,252 ... notches, 253 ... shaft through portions, 263,264 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Cylinder storage part 301 ... Recess for board | substrate (board | substrate fixing | fixed part) 302 ... Recess for cable 303 ... Partition board 304 ... Lower wall board 305 ... Substrate storage part 306 ... Cable storage part 308 ... Claw engagement 309 ... Projection engaging portion, 309a ... Projection insertion recess, 311 ... Base side substrate, 312, 313 ... Cable connector, 321, 322 ... Flexible Rat cable, 321a, 322a, 322b ... folded portion, 321c, 322c ... curved portion, 321d, 321d ... upper straight portion, 321e, 321e ... lower straight portion, 331A ... first clamp member, 331B ... second clamp member, 332: Presser plate, 333: Engagement claw, 334 ... Upper presser piece, 335 ... Engagement projection, 337 ... Recess, 338 ... Arc part, 341, 351 ... Cover, 352 ... Cover body, 353 ... Clamp fixing part, 357 ... Moving side cable housing part, 358 ... Pressing part, 358a ... Arc surface, 359 ... Inclined part, 361 ... Claw engaging part, 362 ... Side plate part, 363 ... Protrusion engaging part, 366 ... Inner wall surface, 367 ... Cable guide 369 ... Locking piece 400 ... Frame

Claims (2)

Cabinet,
A front door attached to the cabinet so as to be openable and closable;
A base member provided on the front door;
A moving member movably connected to the base member;
An endless belt to which the moving member is fixed, a pulley around which the belt is wound, and a moving mechanism having a motor that rotates the pulley,
The pulley has a gear member around which the belt is wound, and a pair of side wall members that sandwich the gear member in the thickness direction,
The gear member has a fitting protrusion and an engagement recess,
The pair of side wall members are formed in the same shape as a disk shape having a larger diameter than the gear member, and a fitting hole into which the fitting protrusion of the gear member is fitted, and the gear member An engagement protrusion that engages with the engagement recess, a plurality of engagement claws that penetrate the gear member in the thickness direction and are engaged with a side surface of the gear member, and an engagement claw on the opposite side wall member With a through hole to avoid interference,
The plurality of engaging claws include two engaging claws facing each other across the center of each side wall member. Cabinet,
A front door attached to the cabinet so as to be openable and closable;
A base member provided on the front door;
A moving member movably connected to the base member;
A moving mechanism having a belt, in which the moving member is fixed and formed endlessly by a rubber material, a driving pulley and a driven pulley around which the belt is wound, and a motor that rotates the driving pulley;
The driven pulley includes a resin gear member formed in a disc shape having a side peripheral surface that engages with the belt, and a pair of resin side wall members that sandwich the gear member in the thickness direction. And
The gear member has a fitting protrusion and an engagement recess,
The pair of side wall members are formed in the same shape as a disk shape having a larger diameter than the gear member, and a fitting hole into which the fitting protrusion of the gear member is fitted, and the gear member An engagement protrusion that engages with the engagement recess, a plurality of engagement claws that penetrate the gear member in the thickness direction and are engaged with a side surface of the gear member, and an engagement claw on the opposite side wall member With a through hole to avoid interference,
The plurality of engaging claws include two engaging claws facing each other across the center of each side wall member,
The fitting protrusion is formed in a cylindrical shape having a cylindrical hole communicating with a shaft through hole penetrating the gear member.

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