JP5520694B2 - Support structure for pushbutton device for gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention can raise and lower a push button that can be used for various effects of a gaming machine to a first height position that is an initial position and a second height position that is raised from the first height position. The present invention relates to a support structure for a pushbutton device for gaming machines that supports the pushbutton device for gaming machines.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, for example, when a symbol variation display device arranged on a game board surface is in a reach state, a player presses a push button called a chance button, It is possible to change the pattern variation pattern of the variation display device, and a variety of games is known.

  At this time, in order to give an impact to the player, the push button is raised from the first height position which is the initial position to the second height position, or from the second height position to the first height position. There is known a push button device for a gaming machine provided with lifting means that can be lowered or lowered with respect to the main body of the gaming machine.

  As described above, in order to give an impact to the player, the push button is provided with lifting means that can be lifted and lowered with respect to the main body of the gaming machine. A technique relating to a push button switch for a gaming machine is disclosed.

JP 2009-297258 A

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 1 of the document, the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 can give an impact to the player by moving the push button up and down with respect to the main body of the gaming machine. The push button protrudes unconditionally at the correct timing.

  Thus, in order to move the push button up and down with respect to the main body of the gaming machine, when the upper surface of the push button is arranged perpendicular to the player side with respect to the gaming machine, for example, If an object such as a beverage is placed on the top, there is a technical problem that when the push button is raised, the object falls or the beverage is spilled, which hinders the lifting operation of the push button.

  In view of the above-described conventional situation, the object of the present invention is to raise and lower the push button with respect to the main body of the gaming machine, so that an impact can be given to the player and an object is placed on the upper surface of the push button. It is an object of the present invention to provide a support structure for a pushbutton device for a gaming machine that can be applied so as not to hinder the lifting and lowering operation of the pushbutton.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a push button device support structure for a gaming machine according to the present invention is provided on the front side of the gaming machine, and the push button is positioned at a first height position as an initial position, and the first A push button device for a gaming machine that can be raised and lowered to a second height position that is raised from the height position of the game machine, the push button device for a gaming machine protruding to the front side of the gaming machine The projecting portion is disposed on an inclined surface of a tray that temporarily stores a game ball, and the inclined surface of the tray has a concave portion that is recessed with respect to an outline of the tray, and the gaming machine is provided in the concave portion. The push button device is located, and the recess has an opening that opens to the lower side in the inclination direction of the recess .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give an impact to the player by raising and lowering the push button with respect to the main body of the gaming machine, and by applying the push button so that no object is placed on the upper surface of the push button. It is possible to provide a support structure for a pushbutton device for a gaming machine that can prevent the button from moving up and down.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a front perspective view schematically showing a state in which a push button device for a gaming machine is located at a first height position with respect to the configuration of a gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a side view schematically showing a state in which a push button device for a gaming machine is located at a first height position with respect to the configuration of a gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention. It is a surface perspective view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 2nd height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a side view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 2nd height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows typically the structure of the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention from the front. It is the surface perspective view which shows typically the structure of the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention from the front. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view schematically showing the configuration of a push button device for a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention from the rear. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows typically the state which the pushbutton device for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of the present invention decomposed. It is sectional drawing which shows line II 'in FIG. 3B typically. It is a front view which shows typically the 1st operation | movement of the push button apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows typically the 2nd operation | movement of the push button apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows typically the 3rd operation | movement of the push button apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows typically the 4th operation | movement of the push button apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows typically the 5th operation | movement of the push button apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows typically the 6th operation | movement of the pushbutton apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows typically the 7th operation | movement of the push button apparatus for game machines of the game machine which is one embodiment of this invention. It is a surface perspective view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 1st height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is other embodiments of the present invention. It is a side view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 1st height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is other embodiments of the present invention. It is a surface perspective view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 2nd height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is other embodiments of the present invention. It is a side view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 2nd height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is other embodiments of the present invention. It is a surface perspective view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 1st height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is other embodiments of the present invention. It is a side view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 1st height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is other embodiments of the present invention. It is a surface perspective view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 2nd height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is other embodiments of the present invention. It is a side view which shows typically the state where the pushbutton device for gaming machines is located in the 2nd height position about the composition of the gaming machine which is other embodiments of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Examples of the gaming machine include a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and the like. In the embodiment of the present invention, description will be made based on a pachinko gaming machine as an example.

(Embodiment 1)
First, a configuration of a gaming machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B. FIG. 1A is a front perspective view schematically showing a state in which the push button device 10 for a gaming machine is located at a first height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a side view schematically showing a state in which the push button device 10 for gaming machines is located at the first height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. is there.

  FIG. 2A is a front perspective view schematically showing a state in which the push button device 10 for gaming machines is located at the second height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2B is a side view schematically showing a state in which the push button device for gaming machine 10 is located at the second height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 2A, and FIG. 2B, in this embodiment, the gaming machine 100 includes a support 110 that forms an outline of the gaming machine 100 and a side plate 113 of the support 110. In this way, a transmissive member holding frame and a game board holding frame (not shown) supported by the support so as to be rotatable are provided.

  The support body 110 is configured to have a substantially rectangular surrounding space by connecting each of the four sides including the upper plate 111, the lower plate 112, the side plate 113, and the side plate 114 with a connection fitting (not shown). The material of the upper plate 111, the lower plate 112, the side plate 113, and the side plate 114 is made of wood or the like that is not easily deformed or distorted.

  A pair of connection fittings that connect the upper plate 111 and the side plate 113 and a connection fitting that connects the side plate 113 and the lower plate 112 are arranged to face each other at positions protruding to the front side of the gaming machine 100 (not shown). A hinge is provided.

  The pair of hinges are connected to the transmission member holding frame and the game board holding frame, and are supported by the support 110 so as to be rotatable about the side plate 113 of the support 110 as described above. .

  Specifically, the transmission member holding frame is provided with a pivot shaft (not shown) protruding above the side edge of the transmission member holding frame and a pivot shaft (not shown) protruding below the side edge. The shaft is supported by the hinge so as to be rotatable.

  As described above, the pivot shaft of the transmission member holding frame is supported by the hinge so as to be rotatable, so that the transmission member holding frame can be rotated about the side plate 113 of the support 110. It is supported.

  Similarly to the support body 110, the transmissive member holding frame is configured to have a substantially rectangular surrounding space with four sides including an upper side, a lower side, a side side, and a side side. In the surrounding space of the transmissive member holding frame, a transmissive member 120 is disposed so as to face a game board (not shown) and to mount the game board. The material of the upper side, the lower side, the side side, and the side side is desirably made of synthetic resin for the purpose of reducing the weight and improving the decoration. Preferably, the reinforcing metal fitting is fixed to prevent distortion and deformation.

  The transmission member 120 of the present embodiment is formed using a synthetic resin. The material of the transmission member 120 is not limited to synthetic resin, and may be formed of, for example, a glass plate as long as the game board can be viewed from the player side through the transmission member 120.

  Similarly to the support body 110 and the transmission member holding frame, the game board holding frame is configured to have a substantially rectangular surrounding space by four sides including an upper side, a lower side, a side side, and a side side. A game board (not shown) is disposed in the surrounding space of the game board holding frame.

  Note that, in a state where the transmission member holding frame and the game board holding frame are closed with respect to the support body 110, the support body 110, the transmission member holding frame, and the game board holding frame are all arranged substantially in parallel.

  In other words, in a state where the transmission member holding frame and the game board holding frame are closed, the transmission member 120 is arranged to face the game board while maintaining a predetermined distance, so that the front surface of the game board is placed on the transmission member 120. Covered by.

  Further, an operation handle 101 for launching a game ball, an upper plate 102 for storing the game ball, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the game machine 100, that is, the front surface of the transmission member holding frame. In the present embodiment, the upper plate 102 is disposed to be connected to the orthogonal surface 102a that is substantially orthogonal to the gaming machine 100 toward the player side, and to be connected to the orthogonal surface 102a, and downward from the orthogonal surface 102a. And an inclined surface 102b that is inclined.

  And the push button device 10 for game machines is provided in the inclined surface 102b of this top plate 102. As shown in FIG. The push button device 10 for gaming machines performs an elevating operation between the first height position, which is the initial position of the push button 11, and the second height position where the push button 11 is raised from the first height position. It is possible.

  That is, as described above, the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided on the inclined surface 102b of the upper plate 102, so that the direction of the lifting / lowering operation of the push button 11 is relative to the gaming machine 100. It is supported by being inclined toward the player side.

  As described above, the push button device 10 for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided on the inclined surface 102b of the upper plate 102, and the direction of the raising / lowering operation of the push button 11 is directed toward the player with respect to the gaming machine 100. By being supported by being inclined, the upper surface of the push button 11 is also inclined and supported.

  Therefore, even if the player places an object on the upper surface of the push button 11, as described above, the upper surface of the push button 11 is inclined, so that the object slides down and falls. Therefore, since an object cannot always be placed on the upper surface of the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the push button 11 from moving up and down.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 4 and 5. FIG. First, the external configuration of the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C. FIG. 3A is a front view schematically showing a push button device 10 for a gaming machine of the gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3B is a gaming machine 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3C is a front perspective view schematically showing the front side of the gaming machine pushbutton device 10, and FIG. 3C shows the back side of the gaming machine pushbutton device 10 of the gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a back surface perspective view showing typically.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, the push button device 10 for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment enables the push button 11 to be lifted and lowered by the player. Elevating means (supporting member 20) for elevating and lowering 11 between the first height position and the second height position, urging means (urging member 30) for raising the supporting member 20 upward, After the support member 20 is lifted by the urging member 30, the lifting / lowering means (first gear mechanism member 40) that lifts the support member 20 is provided. In addition, the push button device 10 for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes lifting means (second gear mechanism member 50) for lowering the push button 11 from the second height position to the first height position. It is configured.

  In the present embodiment, the support member 20, the biasing member 30, the first gear mechanism member 40, and the second gear mechanism member 50 are held on the base 60. The base 60 includes a flat plate-like first plate member 61 and a second plate member 62.

  The first plate member 61 is installed to stand substantially perpendicular to the installation surface of the gaming machine 100. A second plate member 62 is provided on the upper side of the first plate member 61 so as to extend along the vertical direction with respect to the first plate member 61. That is, the base 60 is constituted by the first plate member 61 and the second plate member 62 as described above, and is formed to have a substantially T-shaped cross section when the base 60 is viewed from the side.

  At the center of the base 60 as viewed from the front, a push button 11 is provided that extends along the axial direction of the base 60 (the vertical direction in FIG. 3A) and is pressed by the player during the game. Yes. Further, similarly to the push button 11, a support member 20 is provided in the center of the base 60 so as to extend along the axial direction of the base 60 and support the push button 11 so as to be movable up and down. ing.

  In the present embodiment, the push button 11 and the support member 20 are assembled so as to move up and down integrally by inserting a cylinder portion 21 described later of the support member 20 into a body portion 12 described later of the push button 11. Yes.

  Similarly to the push button 11 and the support member 20, the base 60 is arranged to extend along the axial direction of the base 60 at the center in the front view, and the push button 11 and the support member 20 are attached upward. A biasing member 30 for biasing is provided.

  The urging member 30 is placed on the upper surface of the second plate member 62 of the base 60. A bar-like portion 23 described later of the support member 20 is inserted into the urging member 30. That is, the urging member 30 is disposed between the second plate member 62 and a columnar portion 21 described later of the support member 20.

  A first gear mechanism member 40 is disposed on the left side of the base 60 when viewed from the front. The first gear mechanism member 40 serves to raise the push button 11 and the support member 20. On the other hand, the second gear mechanism member 50 is disposed on the right side of the base 60 when viewed from the front. The second gear mechanism member 50 serves to suppress the urging force of the urging member 30 that urges the push button 11 and the support member 20 upward, and to lower the push button 11 and the support member 20. .

  A motor 46 and a motor 56 are disposed on the back side of the base 60 corresponding to the first gear mechanism member 40 and the second gear mechanism member 50, respectively. The motor 46 and the motor 56 are provided with a control means (not shown) that controls the driving of the motor 46 and the motor 56.

  The control means includes rotation detection means (not shown) that detects the rotation of the motor 46 and the motor 56. Specifically, when the rotation of the case body 44 (described later) of the first gear mechanism member 40 is limited by a projecting piece 64 (described later) provided on the first plate member 61, the rotation detection means It plays the role of detecting the rotation state. Further, when the rotation of the case body 54 described later of the second gear mechanism member 50 is limited by a protruding piece 65 described later provided on the first plate member, it serves to detect the rotation state of the motor 56. .

  That is, the control means plays a role of controlling the driving of the motor 46 and the motor 56 based on the rotation state of the motor 46 and the motor 56 detected by the rotation detection means. The first gear mechanism member 40 and the second gear mechanism member 50 operate due to the driving of the motor 46 and the motor 56 controlled by the control means.

  Next, the internal structure of the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment will be described in detail based on FIGS. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing an exploded state of the push button device 10 for gaming machines which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a schematic view taken along line II ′ in FIG. 3B. FIG.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, in the present embodiment, the first plate member 61 of the base 60 has a groove 68 along the axial direction of the first plate member 61 in the center in front view. Is formed. A shaft support member 26 that supports the support member 20 is inserted into the groove 68, and plays a role of holding the shaft support member 26.

  A projecting pin 66 is formed on the upper left of the first plate member 61 when viewed from the front. The projecting pin 66 hangs a spring 45 together with a hook portion of a case body 44 described later of the first gear mechanism member 40. In addition, a protruding piece 64 that restricts the rotation of the case body 44 is formed on the lower left side of the first plate member 61 when viewed from the front.

  On the other hand, a projecting pin 67 is formed on the upper right of the first plate member 61 when viewed from the front. The projecting pin 67 hangs a spring 55 together with a hook portion of a case body 54 described later of the second gear mechanism member 50. In addition, a protruding piece 65 that restricts the rotation of the case body 54 is formed at the lower right of the first plate member 61 when viewed from the front.

  As described above, the second plate member 62 is integrally provided on the upper side of the first plate member 61. The second plate member 62 is formed with a hole 63 having a convex shape in plan view substantially at the center with respect to the longitudinal direction of the second plate member 62. The rod-shaped portion 23 of the support member 20 is inserted through the wide portion of the hole 63, and the shaft support member 26 that supports the support member 20 is inserted through the narrow portion of the hole 63.

  The push button 11 is disposed above the second plate member 62. The push button 11 of the present embodiment is provided with a cylindrical main body portion 12 into which the column portion 21 of the support member 20 is inserted. A substantially spherical spherical surface portion 13 that is pressed by the player is integrally formed on the periphery of one end of the main body portion 12. In addition, a flange portion 14 that prevents the push button 11 from being pulled upward from the upper plate 102 by being in contact with the lower surface of the upper plate 102 when the push button 11 is raised is integrated with the periphery of the other end of the main body 12. Is formed.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, although the main-body part 12 is formed in the cylindrical shape, if it is a shape which can insert the support member 20, it will not specifically limit, What is necessary is just a cylindrical shape.

  The support member 20 of the present embodiment is provided with a cylindrical portion 21 to be inserted into the push button 11. A concave portion 24 is formed on the upper surface of the cylindrical portion 21. A spring 25 is placed in the recess 24.

  That is, the spring 25 is disposed between the recess 24 and the lower surface of the spherical portion 13 of the push button 11. Therefore, when the player presses the push button 11, the push button 11 is biased upward by the spring 25.

  On the other hand, a rod-like portion 23 is provided on the lower surface of the cylindrical portion 21. The rod-like portion 23 is formed with an occlusal portion 22 that engages with the first gear mechanism member 40 and the second gear mechanism member 50. The rod-like portion 23 is inserted through the urging member 30.

  In the present embodiment, the urging member 30 is located at the center of the base 60 and is placed on the upper surface of the second plate member 62. As described above, the bar-shaped portion 23 of the support member 20 is inserted into the urging member 30.

  That is, the urging member 30 is disposed between the upper surface of the second plate member 62 and the cylindrical portion 21 of the support member 20, and the urging force upward by the urging member 30 is applied to the support member 20. It is energized.

  In the present embodiment, the first gear mechanism member 40 is disposed in mesh with the first spur gear 41 that rotates due to the driving of the motor 46 and the first spur gear 41. A second spur gear 42 that rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the spur gear 41 and a ratchet mechanism 43 that transmits the one-way rotational motion of the first spur gear 41 and prevents the other-direction rotational motion are configured. ing. The first gear mechanism member 40 of the present embodiment includes a case body 44 that accommodates the first spur gear 41, the second spur gear 42, and the ratchet mechanism 43.

  The first spur gear 41 is provided with a rotation shaft 41 a connected to the rotation drive shaft 46 a of the motor 46. The first spur gear 41 is provided with a rotating wheel 41b that is arranged orthogonal to the rotating shaft 41a and is integrally formed with the rotating shaft 41a.

  In the present embodiment, the rotating wheel 41b is formed in a substantially disk shape. A tooth line meshing with the second spur gear 42 is formed on the outer periphery of the one surface. In addition, a tooth line that engages with the ratchet mechanism 43 is formed on the inner periphery of the other surface of the rotating wheel 41b.

  A ratchet mechanism 43 is accommodated on the other surface of the rotating wheel 41b. In the present embodiment, the ratchet mechanism 43 has a blade 43a formed in the clockwise direction. Further, the ratchet mechanism 43 is formed with an arcuate piece 43 b for fixing to the case body 44.

  The case body 44 is formed in a dish shape that is substantially circular in plan view. The case body 44 is formed with a hole through which the rotation drive shaft 46a of the motor 46 is inserted.

  Further, the case body 44 is formed with an arcuate hole 44a that is disposed to face each other across the hole and into which the arcuate piece 43b of the ratchet mechanism 43 is inserted. The arcuate hole 44a serves to lock the ratchet mechanism 43 so as not to rotate.

  That is, the first spur gear 41 of the present embodiment rotates in the clockwise direction by flipping the blade 43a of the ratchet mechanism 43 by driving the motor 46, but in the counterclockwise direction, the blade 43a of the ratchet mechanism 43 is rotated. It is set not to rotate by meshing with.

  In the present embodiment, the second gear mechanism member 50 is different from the first gear mechanism member 40 described above in that the third spur gear and the blade 53a of the ratchet mechanism 53 are counterclockwise. The other configurations are the same except that they are directed toward the other side. Therefore, the description of the same or corresponding parts as those of the first gear mechanism member 40 is omitted.

  As described above, the second gear mechanism member 50 of the present embodiment is configured by providing a third spur gear in addition to the first spur gear 51 and the second spur gear 52. The third spur gear is disposed while maintaining a state in which the third spur gear is always engaged with the engagement portion 22 of the support member 20.

  The third spur gear is rotatably provided on the first plate member 61. That is, the third spur gear is arranged to rotate in conjunction with the vertical movement of the support member 20.

  Further, as described above, the second gear mechanism member 50 of the present embodiment has the blade 53a of the ratchet mechanism 53 formed in the counterclockwise direction. The ratchet mechanism 53 is accommodated on the other surface of the rotating wheel 51 b of the first spur gear 51, similarly to the ratchet mechanism 43 of the first gear mechanism member 40.

  That is, the first spur gear 51 of the present embodiment rotates counterclockwise by driving the blade 56a of the ratchet mechanism 53 by driving the motor 56, but rotates the blade 53a of the ratchet mechanism 53 in the clockwise direction. It is set not to rotate by meshing with.

  Next, the operation of the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, and 6G. FIG. 6A is a front view schematically showing a first operation of the push button device 10 for a gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6B is a gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6C is a front view schematically showing a second operation of the push button device 10 for a game, and FIG. 6C schematically shows a third operation of the push button device 10 for a gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6D is a front view schematically showing a fourth operation of the push button device 10 for a gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 6E is an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6F is a front view schematically showing a fifth operation of the gaming machine pushbutton device 10 according to the embodiment, and FIG. 6F shows a sixth operation of the gaming machine pushbutton device 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6G is a seventh view of the push button device 10 for gaming machines that is an embodiment of the present invention. The operation is a front view schematically showing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6A, normally, the push button 11 of the push button device 10 for gaming machine of the present embodiment is substantially flat with respect to the upper surface of the inclined surface 102b of the upper plate 102 of the gaming machine 100, that is, The first height position, which is the initial position, is maintained.

  First, in this state, the motor 56 provided in the second gear mechanism member 50 is stopped by being controlled by a control means (not shown). By stopping the motor 56, the state in which the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear 57 of the second gear mechanism member 50 are engaged with each other is maintained.

  Note that the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear of the second gear mechanism member 50 are rotated by rotating the first spur gear 51 counterclockwise when viewed from the front due to the drive of the motor 56. 57 may be maintained in an engaged state.

  Further, the motor 46 provided in the first gear mechanism member 40 is also stopped by being controlled by a control means (not shown). By stopping the motor 46, the state where the second spur gear 42 of the first gear mechanism member 40 and the occlusal portion 22 of the support member 20 are separated from each other is maintained.

  The first spur gear 41 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front due to the drive of the motor 46, so that the second spur gear 42 of the first gear mechanism member 40 and the support member 20 are engaged. The state where the part 22 is separated may be maintained.

  In this way, by maintaining the state in which the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear of the second gear mechanism member 50 are engaged, the biasing member 30 that biases the push button 11 upward is applied. The power is held down. Thereby, normally, the pushbutton device 10 for gaming machines maintains the pushbutton 11 in a flat state with respect to the inclined surface 102b of the upper plate 102 of the gaming machine 100, that is, the first height position that is the initial position. doing.

  At this time, since the inclined surface 102b of the upper plate 102 is inclined downward, for example, even if an object is placed on the inclined surface 102b, it slides downward. Accordingly, no object can be placed on the inclined surface 102b. Thus, since an object cannot be placed on the push button device 10 for gaming machines provided on the inclined surface 102b, it is possible to prevent the push button 11 from moving up and down.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6B, the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear 57 of the second gear mechanism member 50 are maintained in a separated state. Thereby, the urging force of the urging member 30 that urges the push button 11 upward is released, and the push button 11 rises from the first height position.

  In this state, the motor 56 provided in the second gear mechanism member 50 is controlled by a control means (not shown) to rotate the rotation drive shaft 56a in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. Then, due to the driving of the motor 56, the case body 54 rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. At this time, the first spur gear 51 does not rotate because the tooth traces formed on the inner peripheral surface of the rotating wheel 51 b mesh with the blade 53 a of the ratchet mechanism 53.

  Then, the first spur gear 51 does not rotate, and the case body 54 rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front, whereby the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear are separated. Further, the case body 54 rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front, thereby pulling the spring hung on the hook portion of the case body 54.

  On the other hand, the motor 46 provided in the first gear mechanism member 40 is stopped by being controlled by a control means (not shown). By stopping the motor 46, the state where the second spur gear 42 of the first gear mechanism member 40 and the occlusal portion 22 of the support member 20 are separated from each other is maintained.

  The first spur gear 41 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front due to the drive of the motor 46, so that the second spur gear 42 of the first gear mechanism member 40 and the support member 20 are engaged. The state where the part 22 is separated may be maintained.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the second spur gear 42 of the first gear mechanism member 40 and the occlusal portion 22 of the support member 20 are maintained in an engaged state. As a result, the push button 11 is raised from the position raised by the biasing member 30 to the second height position.

  In this state, the motor 46 provided in the first gear mechanism member 40 is controlled by a control means (not shown) to rotate the rotation drive shaft 46a in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. Then, due to the driving of the motor 46, the first spur gear 41 rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front. At this time, the first spur gear 41 rotates in the clockwise direction in front view by flipping the blade of the ratchet mechanism 43.

  Further, the first spur gear 41 rotates in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front, and the elastic force of the spring 45 that has been pulled by the hook portion of the case body 44 is released, and the case body 44 is also released by the elastic force of the spring 45. Rotates clockwise in front view.

  By rotating the case body 44 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front, the second spur gear 42 and the occlusal portion 22 of the support member 20 are arranged to engage with each other. Then, by rotating the first spur gear 41 in the clockwise direction in the front view, the second spur gear 42 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in the front view in conjunction with the rotation of the first spur gear 41.

  At this time, the elastic force of the spring 45 is urged to the case body 44 so that the second spur gear 42 does not come off from the occlusal portion 22 of the support member 20. As a result, the second spur gear 42 and the occlusal portion 22 of the support member 20 are maintained in an engaged state, and the second spur gear 42 is turned in front as the first spur gear 41 rotates. By rotating in the clockwise direction, the push button 11 is raised from the position raised by the biasing member 30 to the second height position.

  On the other hand, the motor 56 provided in the second gear mechanism member 50 is stopped by being controlled by a control means (not shown). By stopping the motor 56, the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear 57 of the second gear mechanism member 50 are maintained in a separated state.

  Note that the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear 57 are kept away from each other by rotating the first spur gear 51 in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front due to the driving of the motor 56. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the vertical length of the biasing member 13 placed on the second plate member 62 of the base 60 is the distance from the upper surface of the second plate member 62 to the lower surface of the upper plate 102. Since it is shorter, when the push button 11 is raised by the urging member 30, the flange portion of the push button 11 does not hit the upper plate 102, so that the push button 11 can be prevented from being damaged.

  Further, by raising the push button 11 from the position raised by the biasing member 30 to the second height position by the first gear mechanism member 40, a strong impact can be given to the player.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 6E, 6F, and 6G, the first gear mechanism is maintained while the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear 57 of the second gear mechanism member 50 are engaged with each other. The second spur gear 42 of the member 40 and the occlusal portion 22 of the support member 20 are maintained in a separated state. As a result, the push button 11 is lowered from the second height position to the first height position.

  In this state, the motor 46 provided in the first gear mechanism member 40 is controlled by a control means (not shown) to rotate the rotation drive shaft 46a counterclockwise when viewed from the front. Then, due to the driving of the motor 46, the case body 44 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front. At this time, the first spur gear 41 does not rotate because the tooth traces formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first spur gear 41 mesh with the blade 43 a of the ratchet mechanism 43.

  Then, without rotating the first spur gear 41, the case body 44 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, whereby the second spur gear 42 and the occlusal portion 22 of the support member 20 are separated. Further, the case body 44 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, thereby pulling the spring hung on the hook portion of the case body 44.

  On the other hand, the motor 56 provided in the second gear mechanism member 50 is controlled by a control means (not shown) to rotate the rotation drive shaft 56a counterclockwise when viewed from the front. Then, due to the driving of the motor 56, the first spur gear 51 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front. At this time, the first spur gear 51 rotates in the clockwise direction in front view by flipping the blade of the ratchet mechanism 53.

  Further, the first spur gear 51 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and the elastic force of the spring 55 that has been pulled by the hook portion of the case body 54 is released, and the elastic force of the spring 55 releases the case body 54. Also rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front.

  By rotating the case body 54 in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front, the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear 57 are arranged to mesh with each other. Then, by rotating the first spur gear 51 in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front, the second spur gear 52 is rotated in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front in conjunction with the rotation of the first spur gear 51. In conjunction with the rotation of the second spur gear 52, the third spur gear 57 rotates counterclockwise when viewed from the front.

  At this time, the elastic force of the spring 55 is urged on the case body 54 so that the second spur gear 52 does not come off from the third spur gear 57. Accordingly, the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear 57 are maintained in an engaged state, and the second spur gear 52 and the third spur gear 52 are interlocked with the rotation of the first spur gear 51. As the gear 57 rotates, the push button 11 descends from the second height position to the first height position.

  As described above, the push button device 10 for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes the first gear mechanism member 40 and the first gear mechanism member 40 including the first spur gear 41 and the first spur gear 51 that rotate in different directions. The second gear mechanism member 50 has two gear mechanism members 50 and is further raised from the position of the push button 11 raised by the biasing member 30 by the first gear mechanism member 40 and then lowered by the second gear mechanism member 50. Thus, the push button 11 can be always protruded from the upper plate 102 when it becomes operable.

  Therefore, according to the push button device 10 for a gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to always give a strong impact to the player that the push button 11 has become operable. Further, as described above, since the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment is provided on the inclined surface 102b of the upper plate 102, it is possible to place an object on the push button device 10 for gaming machines. Thus, it is possible to prevent the push button 11 from moving up and down.

  Therefore, according to the support structure of the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the push button 11 can be raised and lowered with respect to the main body of the gaming machine 100, so that an impact can be given to the player. By applying so as not to place an object on the upper surface of the button 11, the lifting / lowering operation of the push button 11 can be prevented.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a gaming machine 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A, 7B, 8A, and 8B. FIG. 7A is a front perspective view schematically showing a state in which the push button device 210 for gaming machines is located at the first height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 200 which is another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7B is a side view schematically showing a state in which the push button device 210 for gaming machines is located at the first height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

  FIG. 8A is a front perspective view schematically showing a state in which the push button device 210 for gaming machines is located at the second height position in the configuration of the gaming machine 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8B is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the push button device 210 for gaming machines is located at the second height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 200 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

  The gaming machine 200 of the present embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment in that the gaming machine push button device 210 can be moved up and down along the vertical direction with respect to the gaming machine 200. Differently, other configurations are the same. Therefore, the same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  As illustrated in FIGS. 7A, 7B, 8A, and 8B, the push button device 210 for the gaming machine 200 of the present embodiment has a spherical portion 213 (pressing surface) of the push button 211 having an upper plate. It is formed along the inclined surface 202b of 202, and is supported so that it can be moved up and down along the vertical direction of the gaming machine 200.

  As described above, the push button device 210 for the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has the spherical portion 213 of the push button 211 formed along the inclined surface 202b of the upper plate 202 as described above. An object cannot be placed on the push-button device 210, so that the lifting / lowering operation of the push button 211 can be prevented.

  Therefore, according to the support structure of the push button device 210 for gaming machines of the present embodiment, the push button 211 is raised and lowered along the vertical direction with respect to the main body of the gaming machine 200, thereby giving an impact to the player. Since the spherical surface portion 213 of the push button 211 is formed along the inclined surface 202b of the upper plate 202, the push button 211 is moved up and down by applying it so that no object is placed on the push button 211. Can be prevented.

(Embodiment 3)
Next, a gaming machine 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 9A, 9B, 10A, and 10B. FIG. 9A is a front perspective view schematically showing a state in which the push button device 10 for gaming machines is located at the first height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9B is a side view schematically showing a state in which the push button device for gaming machine 10 is located at the first height position with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

  FIG. 10A is a front perspective view schematically showing a state in which the push button device 10 for gaming machines is located at the second height position in the configuration of the gaming machine 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8B is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the push button device for gaming machine 10 is positioned at the second height position, from the side, regarding the configuration of the gaming machine 300 according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

  The gaming machine 300 of the present embodiment is different from the above-described first embodiment in that the gaming machine push button device 10 is provided in the recess 302c of the upper plate 302, and the other configurations are the same. Therefore, the same or corresponding parts as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  9A, 9B, 10A, and 10B, in the gaming machine 300 according to the present embodiment, the upper plate 302 is an orthogonal plane that is substantially orthogonal to the gaming machine 300 toward the player side. 302 a, an inclined surface 302 b that is inclined downward from the orthogonal surface 302 a, and a recess 302 c that is recessed with respect to the outline of the upper plate 302.

  And the push button apparatus 10 for game machines is provided in the recessed part 302c. Thus, since the push button device 10 for gaming machines of the present embodiment is provided in the recessed portion 302c that is recessed with respect to the outline of the upper plate 302, the protruding width of the upper plate 302 from the outline is small. It becomes possible to do. That is, since the raising / lowering operation of the push button 11 is performed in the recess 302c, for example, even if there is a player's hand near the upper plate 302, it is possible to prevent the player from hitting the player's hand in advance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the push button 11 from moving up and down.

  An opening is provided below the recess 302c. As described above, since the opening is provided on the lower side of the recess 302c, even if an object is placed in the recess 302c, it slides downward. Therefore, since an object cannot be placed in the recess 302b, the lifting / lowering operation of the push button 11 can be prevented.

  Therefore, according to the support structure of the push button device 10 for the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the push button 11 can be raised and lowered with respect to the main body of the gaming machine 300, so that an impact can be given to the player. By applying so as not to place an object on the upper surface of the button 11, the lifting / lowering operation of the push button 11 can be prevented.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pushbutton apparatus for game machines 11 Pushbutton 12 Main body part 13 Spherical surface part 14 Flange part 20 Support member 21 Cylindrical part 22 Occlusion part 23 Rod-like part 24 Recessed part 25 Spring 26 Shaft support member 30 Energizing member 40 1st gear mechanism member 41 first spur gear 42 second spur gear 43 ratchet mechanism 44 case body 45 spring 46 motor 50 second gear mechanism member 51 first spur gear 52 second spur gear 53 ratchet mechanism 54 case body 55 spring 56 Motor 57 Third spur gear 60 Base 61 First plate member 62 Second plate member 63 Hole 64 Projection piece 65 Projection piece 66 Projection pin 67 Projection pin 68 Groove 100 Game machine 101 Operation handle 102 Upper plate 102a Orthogonal surface 102b inclined surface 110 support 111 upper plate 112 lower plate 113 side plate 114 side plate 120 transmitting member 00 the gaming machine 202 upper tray 202a perpendicular surface 202b inclined surface 210 for a game machine pushbutton device 300 the gaming machine 302 upper tray 302a perpendicular surface 302b inclined surface 302c recess

Claims (3)

For a gaming machine that supports a push button device for a gaming machine that can be moved up and down to a first height position that is an initial position of the push button and a second height position that is raised from the first height position. A push button support structure,
The push button device for a gaming machine is disposed on an inclined surface of a tray that temporarily stores a game ball in a projecting portion that projects to the front side of the gaming machine ,
The inclined surface of the saucer has a recess recessed with respect to the outline of the saucer, and the push button device for a gaming machine is located in the recess,
The recess has an opening that opens to the lower side in the inclination direction of the recess;
A structure for supporting a push button device for a gaming machine. The push button device for the gaming machine has a pressing surface of the push button arranged along the inclined surface and supported so as to be movable up and down along the vertical direction of the gaming machine,
The support structure for a pushbutton device for a gaming machine according to claim 1. The push button device for the gaming machine has a pressing surface of the push button disposed along the inclined surface and supported so as to be movable up and down in a direction substantially orthogonal to the inclined surface.
The support structure for a pushbutton device for a gaming machine according to claim 1.

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