JP5536483B2 - Button operation mechanism and gaming machine having the same - Google Patents

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JP5536483B2
JP5536483B2 JP2010031541A JP2010031541A JP5536483B2 JP 5536483 B2 JP5536483 B2 JP 5536483B2 JP 2010031541 A JP2010031541 A JP 2010031541A JP 2010031541 A JP2010031541 A JP 2010031541A JP 5536483 B2 JP5536483 B2 JP 5536483B2
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本発明は、遊技機の前面側に押圧操作可能に設けられたボタン押圧部を備えるボタン操作機構及びこれを備える遊技機に関する。   The present invention relates to a button operation mechanism including a button pressing portion provided on the front side of a gaming machine so that the pressing operation can be performed, and a gaming machine including the same.

従来、遊技機の一種であるぱちんこ遊技機には、遊技盤の中央部に図柄変動表示装置が設けられ、遊技機の下部受皿に押ボタンが設けられたものがある(特許文献1参照)。この特許文献1に記載のぱちんこ遊技機は、図柄変動表示装置のリーチ状態時に上方へ突出した操作可能な状態にある押ボタンが押されると、図柄変動表示装置に表示される図柄の変動パターンを変更して、遊技の多様性を高めることができる。   2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, which are a type of gaming machine, include a pattern variation display device provided at the center of a gaming board and a push button provided on a lower tray of the gaming machine (see Patent Document 1). The pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 displays a symbol variation pattern displayed on the symbol variation display device when a push button in an operable state protruding upward is pressed when the symbol variation display device is in a reach state. It can be changed to increase the variety of games.

この押ボタンは、遊技機に設けられたケースに対して上下方向に突出入自在に設けられ、スプリングの附勢力により押ボタンがケースから上方へ突出し、押ボタンがケースに設けられた係合手段及びフランジのいずれかに当接すると、押ボタンがケースから突出した状態に維持される。   This push button is provided so as to be able to protrude vertically into the case provided in the gaming machine, the push button protrudes upward from the case by the biasing force of the spring, and the engagement means provided with the push button on the case And when it contacts either of the flanges, the push button is kept protruding from the case.

押ボタンの下端部には外側へ張り出すフランジが環状に設けられ、このフランジが設けられた押ボタンの側方には係合手段が配置されている。係合手段は押ボタンの側方から押ボタンに対して進退自在に設けられた係合片を有し、この係合片が押ボタン側に移動すると、スプリングによって上方へ附勢された押ボタンのフランジが係合片に当接して、押ボタンがケースから比較的短い長さで突出した状態で押ボタンの上方への移動が規制される。   A flange projecting outward is provided annularly at the lower end of the push button, and an engaging means is disposed on the side of the push button provided with the flange. The engaging means has an engaging piece provided so as to be movable forward and backward from the side of the push button. When the engaging piece moves to the push button side, the push button is urged upward by a spring. The flange is in contact with the engagement piece, and the upward movement of the push button is restricted in a state where the push button protrudes from the case with a relatively short length.

フランジに当接した係合片が押ボタンから後退すると、押ボタンの上方への移動規制が解除されて、押ボタンはスプリングの附勢によってさらに上方へ突出する。   When the engagement piece in contact with the flange moves backward from the push button, the upward movement restriction of the push button is released, and the push button further protrudes upward by the bias of the spring.

ケースの上端部にはケース内側へ張り出す張出部が環状に設けられ、この張出部は、スプリングの附勢により上方へ移動する押ボタンのフランジと当接すると、押ボタンがケースから比較的長い長さで突出した状態で押ボタンの上方への移動を規制する。   The upper end of the case has an annular projecting part that protrudes inward from the case. When this projecting part comes into contact with the flange of the push button that moves upward by the spring force, the push button is compared with the case. The upward movement of the push button is restricted while projecting with a long length.

特開2007−296090号公報(段落番号0014、図4、図7参照)JP 2007-296090 A (see paragraph number 0014, FIG. 4 and FIG. 7)

このような従来のパチンコ遊技機では、スプリングによって押ボタンが附勢されて押ボタンの突出長さが短い状態から長い状態になるが、この押ボタンの突出動作は突飛なものではないので、押ボタンの突出動作が遊技者に印象付けるものではない。このため、押ボタンが操作可能な状態にあることをより強いインパクトで遊技者に伝えることが可能なボタン操作機構が望まれている。   In such a conventional pachinko machine, the push button is urged by a spring and the push button protrudes from a short state to a long state. However, the push button does not protrude unexpectedly. The protruding action of the button does not impress the player. For this reason, there is a demand for a button operation mechanism that can tell a player with a stronger impact that the push button is in an operable state.

本発明は、このような要望に応えるものであり、押ボタンが操作可能な状態にあることをより強いインパクトで遊技者に伝えることができるボタン操作機構及びこれを備える遊技機を提供することを目的とする。   The present invention responds to such a demand, and provides a button operation mechanism capable of transmitting to a player with a stronger impact that the push button is in an operable state, and a gaming machine including the button operation mechanism. Objective.

このような課題を解決するため、本発明は、遊技機の前面側に押圧操作可能に設けられたボタン押圧部を備えるボタン操作機構であって、ボタン押圧部は、この押圧方向先端側に配置された支持本体部に対して往復移動可能に設けられ、支持本体部は、弾性手段(実施形態における圧縮コイルばね45)によって附勢されて遊技機から突出する方向に移動するとともに、モータからの動力を受けて駆動する駆動部によって押されて遊技機から突出する方向に移動し、駆動部は、遊技機に回転可能に支持されてモータからの動力を受けて回転する回転体と、回転体の側面に設けられたカム溝と、支持本体部から張り出す張出部に設けられてカム溝内に挿入され、回転体の回転に伴ってカム溝に沿って移動して支持本体部を介してボタン押圧部を突出入させる係合ピンを有し、カム溝は、弾性手段の附勢によってボタン押圧部を該ボタン押圧部が設置された場所の裏側に退避する後退位置(実施形態における図8(a)に示す位置Pd)から突出する第1突出位置(実施形態における図8(b−1)に示す位置Pu1)に移動させるように係合ピンの移動を案内する第1突出溝部と、弾性手段の附勢によらずボタン押圧部を第1突出位置からさらに突出する2突出位置(実施形態における図8(b−5)に示す位置Pu2)に移動させるように係合ピンの移動を案内する第2突出溝部を有する、ことを特徴とする(請求項1)。 In order to solve such a problem, the present invention is a button operation mechanism including a button pressing portion provided on the front side of a gaming machine so that the pressing operation can be performed, and the button pressing portion is disposed at the front end side in the pressing direction. The support main body portion is provided so as to be reciprocally movable, and the support main body portion is urged by elastic means (compression coil spring 45 in the embodiment) to move in a direction protruding from the gaming machine, and from the motor. A rotating body that is pushed by a drive unit that is driven by power and moves in a direction that protrudes from the gaming machine, the driving unit is rotatably supported by the gaming machine, and rotates by receiving power from the motor, and the rotating body The cam groove provided on the side surface and the overhanging portion protruding from the support main body portion are inserted into the cam groove and moved along the cam groove along with the rotation of the rotating body through the support main body portion. And press the button An engagement pin to and out, the cam groove is shown in FIG. 8 (a) in the retracted position (embodiment of saving button press part by biasing of the resilient means on the rear side of the location where the button pressing portion is installed A first projecting groove portion that guides the movement of the engagement pin so as to be moved to a first projecting position projecting from the position Pd) (position Pu1 shown in FIG. 8B-1 in the embodiment), and biasing of the elastic means Regardless of whether the button is pressed , the movement of the engagement pin is guided so as to move to the second protruding position (position Pu2 shown in FIG. 8 (b-5) in the embodiment) that further protrudes from the first protruding position. It has a protruding groove part (Claim 1).

ボタン押圧部は、遊技者が押圧操作可能なものであればよく、遊技機に上下方向に配設されたものや、横方向に配設されたものでもよい。往復移動可能とは、例えば、遊技者がボタン押圧部を押圧操作すると、ボタン押圧部が押圧方向先端側へ移動し、押圧操作が解除されると、ボタン押圧部が元の位置に戻るように移動する場合をいう。具体的には、ボタン押圧部をキャップ状に形成して支持本体部に移動可能に挿着し、ボタン押圧部と支持本体部との間に圧縮コイルばねを設ける。このように構成すると、ボタン押圧部が押圧操作されると圧縮コイルばねの附勢に抗してボタン押圧部が押圧方向先端側へ移動し、押圧操作が解除されると、圧縮コイルばねの伸長によってボタン押圧部が元の位置に戻る。   The button pressing unit may be anything that can be pressed by the player, and may be arranged vertically in the gaming machine or arranged horizontally. For example, when the player presses the button pressing part, the button pressing part moves to the front end side in the pressing direction, and when the pressing operation is released, the button pressing part returns to the original position. When moving. Specifically, the button pressing portion is formed in a cap shape and is movably inserted into the support main body portion, and a compression coil spring is provided between the button pressing portion and the support main body portion. With this configuration, when the button pressing portion is pressed, the button pressing portion moves toward the front end side in the pressing direction against the bias of the compression coil spring, and when the pressing operation is released, the compression coil spring expands. As a result, the button pressing portion returns to the original position.

弾性手段は、支持本体部を附勢して遊技機に対して突出させるものであればよく、具体的には、圧縮コイルばね、板ばね等である。この弾性手段によってボタン押圧部は、これが設置された場所の裏側に退避する後退位置から突出する第1突出位置に移動する。ここで、場所の裏側に退避する後退位置とは、例えば、ボタン押圧部が遊技機のある場所に設けられ、この場所の設置面からボタン押圧部が突出入する場合、ボタン押圧部が設置面側に退避した位置をいい、具体的には、ボタン押圧部の頂部が設置面に対して僅かに突出した位置や、頂部が設置面と略同一平面上にある位置をいう。第1突出位置とは、例えば、設置面からボタン押圧部の頂部の位置が所定距離を有した状態にあるときのボタン押圧部の位置をいう。   The elastic means may be any means that urges the support main body portion to protrude from the gaming machine, and specifically, a compression coil spring, a leaf spring, or the like. By this elastic means, the button pressing part moves from the retracted position retracted to the back side of the place where it is installed to the first protruding position. Here, the retracted position retracted to the back side of the place is, for example, when the button pressing part is provided in a place where the gaming machine is located and the button pressing part protrudes from the installation surface of this place, the button pressing part is installed on the installation surface. Specifically, it refers to a position where the top of the button pressing portion slightly protrudes from the installation surface, or a position where the top is substantially flush with the installation surface. A 1st protrusion position means the position of the button press part when the position of the top part of a button press part has a predetermined distance from the installation surface, for example.

駆動部によって、支持本体部は第1突出位置からさらに突出した第2突出位置に移動する。ここで、第2突出位置とは、例えば、ボタン押圧部の頂部と設置面までの距離が第1突出位置に移動したボタン押圧部の対応する距離よりも大きな距離を有した状態にあるときのボタン押圧部の位置をいう。   The support main body moves from the first protruding position to the second protruding position by the driving unit. Here, the second projecting position is, for example, when the distance from the top of the button pressing unit to the installation surface is greater than the corresponding distance of the button pressing unit moved to the first projecting position. The position of the button pressing part.

回転体は、回転自在に支持されるとともに、モータから動力を受けて回転する。回転体の回転方向は、一方向に限るものではなく、反対方向でもよい。回転体は側面にカム溝を形成する。回転体の側面とは、例えば、回転体の回転中心軸に対して直交する面をいい、具体的には、回転体が円板状に形成されたものである場合には、円板の厚さ方向両側の面のいずれかをいう。   The rotating body is rotatably supported and receives power from the motor and rotates. The rotating direction of the rotating body is not limited to one direction, and may be the opposite direction. The rotating body forms a cam groove on the side surface. The side surface of the rotator refers to, for example, a surface orthogonal to the rotation center axis of the rotator, and specifically, when the rotator is formed in a disc shape, the thickness of the disc It refers to one of the surfaces on both sides.

カム溝は、回転体の側面に設けられ、回転体の回転に伴って係合ピンの位置を案内して支持本体部を介してボタン押圧部を突出入させるように構成される。カム溝は、回転体の少なくとも一回転によって、ボタン押圧部が後退位置から第1突出位置に移動するとともにボタン押圧部が第1突出位置から第2突出位置に移動し、さらにボタン押圧部が後退位置に戻るように構成される。   The cam groove is provided on a side surface of the rotating body, and is configured to guide the position of the engaging pin as the rotating body rotates and to project the button pressing portion through the support main body portion. The cam groove moves the button pressing portion from the retracted position to the first protruding position, the button pressing portion moves from the first protruding position to the second protruding position, and the button pressing portion moves backward by at least one rotation of the rotating body. Configured to return to position.

第1突出溝部は、具体的には、回転体の回転時に押ボタンの突出側への移動方向と略同一方向に延びる(請求項)。第2突出溝部は、具体的には、回転体の回転に伴って該回転体の回転中心から半径方向の距離が暫時大きくなるように延びるとともに、第1突出溝部の回転体径方向外側端部に連続的に繋がる(請求項)。 Specifically, the first protruding groove portion extends in substantially the same direction as the moving direction of the push button toward the protruding side when the rotating body rotates (Claim 2 ). Specifically, the second projecting groove portion extends so that the radial distance from the rotation center of the rotating body increases temporarily as the rotating body rotates, and the rotating body radial outer end of the first projecting groove portion. (Claim 2 ).

ばね突出溝部は、直線状に延び、その長さは弾性手段の変形量を考慮して設定される。カム突出溝部は、回転体の回転角度に対して半径方向の距離の変化が比較的に大きい場合には、押ボタンは急激に突出し、半径方向の距離の変化が比較的に小さい場合には、押ボタンは緩やか突出する。   The spring protruding groove extends linearly, and its length is set in consideration of the amount of deformation of the elastic means. When the change in the radial distance with respect to the rotation angle of the rotating body is relatively large, the push button protrudes abruptly, and when the change in the radial distance is relatively small, The push button protrudes gently.

このような請求項1又は請求項2に記載のボタン操作機構は遊技機に備えられる(請求項)。遊技機は、ぱちんこ遊技機のような弾球遊技機の他に、スロットマシンでもよい。 Such a button operation mechanism according to claim 1 or 2 is provided in a gaming machine (claim 3 ). The game machine may be a slot machine in addition to a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine.

本発明によれば、ボタン押圧部の突出動作を、異なる突出動作で且つ段階的に突出することができ、ボタン押圧部が操作可能な状態にあることをより強いインパクトで遊技者に伝えることが可能なボタン操作機構及びこれを備える遊技機を提供することができる。 According to the present invention, the protrusion operation of the button pressing portion can be protruded step by step with different protrusion operations, and the player can be notified with a stronger impact that the button pressing portion is in an operable state. A possible button operation mechanism and a gaming machine including the same can be provided.

本発明の一実施の形態に係わるボタン操作機構の背面側の斜視図を示す。The perspective view of the back side of the button operation mechanism concerning one embodiment of the present invention is shown. 本発明の一実施の形態に係わるボタン操作機構が設けられた遊技機を示し、同図(a)は遊技機の斜視図であり、同図(b)は遊技機の側面図である。1 shows a gaming machine provided with a button operation mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view of the gaming machine and FIG. 1 (b) is a side view of the gaming machine. 本発明の一実施の形態に係わるボタン操作機構が設けられた遊技機を示し、同図(a)は遊技機の斜視図であり、同図(b)は遊技機の側面図である。1 shows a gaming machine provided with a button operation mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view of the gaming machine and FIG. 1 (b) is a side view of the gaming machine. 本発明の一実施の形態に係わるボタン操作機構を示し、同図(a)はボタン操作機構の平面図であり、同図(b)はボタン操作機構の正面図であり、同図(c)はボタン操作機構の左側面図であり、同図(d)はボタン操作機構の背面図である。The button operation mechanism concerning one embodiment of the present invention is shown, the figure (a) is a top view of a button operation mechanism, the figure (b) is the front view of a button operation mechanism, and the figure (c). Is a left side view of the button operation mechanism, and FIG. 4D is a rear view of the button operation mechanism. 本発明の一実施の形態に係わるボタン操作機構の分解斜視図を示す。The disassembled perspective view of the button operation mechanism concerning one embodiment of this invention is shown. 本発明に係わるボタン操作機構の部分構造図を示す。The partial structure figure of the button operation mechanism concerning this invention is shown. ボタン操作機構を示し、同図(a)はボタン操作機構の正面側斜視図であり、同図(b)はボタン操作機構の正面側内部構造図である。The button operation mechanism is shown. FIG. 4A is a front perspective view of the button operation mechanism, and FIG. 4B is a front side internal structure diagram of the button operation mechanism. 本発明の一実施の形態に係わるボタン操作機構の動作説明図を示す。Operation | movement explanatory drawing of the button operation mechanism concerning one embodiment of this invention is shown. 本発明の一実施の形態に係わるボタン操作機構の動作説明図を示す。Operation | movement explanatory drawing of the button operation mechanism concerning one embodiment of this invention is shown.

以下、図面を用いて本発明を実施するための最良の形態を説明する。   Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

図2(a)(斜視図)は遊技機1の下部に配置された受け皿ユニット3に設けられたボタン押圧部41を有したボタン操作機構の構成例を示す。なお、遊技機1は、ぱちんこ機を例にして説明するが、遊技機1はぱちんこ機等の弾球遊技機に限るものではなく、スロットマシンでもよい。   FIG. 2A (perspective view) shows a configuration example of a button operation mechanism having a button pressing portion 41 provided in the tray unit 3 disposed at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 will be described by taking a pachinko machine as an example, but the gaming machine 1 is not limited to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, and may be a slot machine.

初めに遊技機全体の説明をする。図2(a)及び図2(b)に示すように、正面視矩形状の枠部材5の上側には、前面ガラス6が設けられ、前面ガラス6の後方側には図示しない図柄表示部、複数の入賞口等が設けられた遊技盤7が配設されている。前面ガラス6の下方の枠部材5には受け皿ユニット3が配設され、受け皿ユニット3の右側端部の下方の枠部材5には操作ハンドル8が配設されている。操作ハンドル8は枠部材5から遊技者側へ突出し、遊技球を発射させる際に遊技者によって操作される。   First, the entire gaming machine will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), a front glass 6 is provided on the upper side of the rectangular frame member 5 in front view, and a symbol display unit (not shown) is provided on the rear side of the front glass 6. A game board 7 provided with a plurality of winning openings and the like is provided. A tray unit 3 is disposed on the frame member 5 below the front glass 6, and an operation handle 8 is disposed on the frame member 5 below the right end of the tray unit 3. The operation handle 8 protrudes from the frame member 5 toward the player and is operated by the player when the game ball is fired.

受け皿ユニット3の遊技者側の端部には上下方向に突出入して遊技者による操作を受け付けるボタン押圧部41が配設されている。ボタン押圧部41の操作は例えば遊技中における特定のリーチ演出に際し、ボタン押圧部41の押圧操作を促すガイダンスが表示されている間有効となり、ボタン押圧部41は受け皿ユニット3から上方へ突出した位置(後述する第2突出位置Pu2)に移動した状態になる。   A button pressing portion 41 that protrudes in the vertical direction and receives an operation by the player is disposed at the end of the tray unit 3 on the player side. The operation of the button pressing unit 41 is effective while guidance for prompting the pressing operation of the button pressing unit 41 is displayed, for example, in the case of a specific reach effect during a game, and the button pressing unit 41 protrudes upward from the tray unit 3. It will be in the state which moved to (2nd protrusion position Pu2 mentioned later).

このように構成された遊技機1に設けられたボタン押圧部41を突出入させるボタン操作機構20について説明する。ボタン操作機構20は、図1(斜視図)に示すように、箱状に形成された枠体部21と、枠体部21の上部に配置されて上下方向に往復動可能に設けられたボタン押圧部41を有するボタン操作部40と、枠体部21内に配設されてボタン押圧部41を枠体部21に対して突出入させる駆動部50とを有してなる。   The button operation mechanism 20 that protrudes and enters the button pressing portion 41 provided in the gaming machine 1 configured as described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 1 (perspective view), the button operation mechanism 20 includes a frame portion 21 formed in a box shape, and a button disposed on the upper portion of the frame portion 21 so as to be capable of reciprocating in the vertical direction. A button operation unit 40 having a pressing unit 41 and a driving unit 50 disposed in the frame body unit 21 to project the button pressing unit 41 into the frame body unit 21 are provided.

枠体部21は、図4(a)〜図4(d)、図5に示すように、矩形状の天板部22と天板部22の前側端部及び後側端部にねじ25を介して取り付けられて下方へ延びる一対の側板部23,24を有してなる。一対の側板部23,24は矩形状をなして互いに対向配置され、一対の側板部23,24間に駆動部50が収容されている。枠体部21は、その幅方向側の両側面側端部と底面側端部が開口して箱状に形成されている。この枠体部21の天板部22にボタン押圧部41が配置されている。   As shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (d) and FIG. 5, the frame body portion 21 includes a rectangular top plate portion 22 and screws 25 at the front end portion and the rear end portion of the top plate portion 22. It has a pair of side-plate parts 23 and 24 attached through and extending below. The pair of side plate portions 23 and 24 are arranged in a rectangular shape so as to face each other, and the drive unit 50 is accommodated between the pair of side plate portions 23 and 24. The frame body portion 21 is formed in a box shape with both side surface side end portions and bottom surface side end portions thereof on the width direction side opened. A button pressing portion 41 is disposed on the top plate portion 22 of the frame body portion 21.

側板部23の中央部には上下方向に延びる長孔23aが設けられている。この長孔23aは、後述する支持本体部43の張出部43bに設けられたピン44(図7(b)参照)を挿通して支持本体部43を介してボタン押圧部41の上下方向の往復移動を案内する。長孔23aの下方の側板部23には孔部23bが設けられ、この孔部23bに後述する回転体51(図7(a)参照)の軸部52が挿通される。天板部22の前側中央部には、張出部43bを挿通するための挿通孔23cが設けられている。   A long hole 23 a extending in the vertical direction is provided in the central portion of the side plate portion 23. The long hole 23a is inserted through a pin 44 (see FIG. 7B) provided in an overhanging portion 43b of the support main body 43, which will be described later, through the support main body 43 in the vertical direction of the button pressing portion 41. Guide the reciprocal movement. A hole portion 23b is provided in the side plate portion 23 below the long hole 23a, and a shaft portion 52 of a rotating body 51 (see FIG. 7A) described later is inserted into the hole portion 23b. An insertion hole 23c for inserting the protruding portion 43b is provided in the front center portion of the top plate portion 22.

ボタン操作部40は、上方からボタン押圧部41,支持本体部43、圧縮コイルばね45を有して構成される。ボタン押圧部41は、外形が円柱状に形成され、内部が中空であって下部が開口してキャップ状に形成される。ボタン押圧部41は、その押圧方向先端側(下方)に配置された支持本体部43の上部に往復動可能に挿着される。   The button operation unit 40 includes a button pressing unit 41, a support main body 43, and a compression coil spring 45 from above. The button pressing portion 41 is formed in a cap shape with an outer shape formed in a cylindrical shape, a hollow inside, and a lower portion opened. The button pressing portion 41 is removably inserted into the upper portion of the support main body 43 disposed on the front end side (downward) in the pressing direction.

支持本体部43は、円柱状に形成されてボタン押圧部41を挿入する挿入軸部43aと挿入軸部43aの下端から下方へ延びる張出部43bを有してなる。挿入軸部43aは、ボタン押圧部41を往復動自在に挿入可能な外径を有する。ボタン押圧部41の内側空間部に圧縮コイルばね42が挿入され、ボタン押圧部41が挿入軸部43aに挿入されると、圧縮コイルばね42はその上端部がボタン押圧部41の頂部内面に接触し、下端部が挿入軸部43aの上面に接触した状態となる。この状態でボタン押圧部41が下方に押圧操作されると、ボタン押圧部41は圧縮コイルばね42の附勢に抗して下方へ移動し、ボタン押圧部41の押圧操作が解除されると、圧縮コイルばね42が伸長してボタン押圧部41が元の位置に戻る。   The support main body portion 43 is formed in a columnar shape, and includes an insertion shaft portion 43a into which the button pressing portion 41 is inserted and a protruding portion 43b extending downward from the lower end of the insertion shaft portion 43a. The insertion shaft portion 43a has an outer diameter that allows the button pressing portion 41 to be inserted in a reciprocating manner. When the compression coil spring 42 is inserted into the inner space of the button pressing portion 41 and the button pressing portion 41 is inserted into the insertion shaft portion 43a, the upper end of the compression coil spring 42 contacts the top inner surface of the button pressing portion 41. Then, the lower end portion comes into contact with the upper surface of the insertion shaft portion 43a. When the button pressing portion 41 is pressed downward in this state, the button pressing portion 41 moves downward against the bias of the compression coil spring 42, and when the pressing operation of the button pressing portion 41 is released, The compression coil spring 42 extends and the button pressing portion 41 returns to the original position.

張出部43bは円柱状に形成され、挿入軸部43aの中心軸線と略同軸上に延びる。張出部43bは挿入軸部43aよりも小径に形成されている。このため、挿入軸部43aの下端と張出部43bの上端部との間には環状の段部43cが形成されている。この段部43cは、後述する圧縮コイルばね45の弁座として機能する。   The overhang portion 43b is formed in a columnar shape and extends substantially coaxially with the central axis of the insertion shaft portion 43a. The overhang portion 43b is formed with a smaller diameter than the insertion shaft portion 43a. For this reason, an annular step 43c is formed between the lower end of the insertion shaft 43a and the upper end of the overhang 43b. The step 43c functions as a valve seat for a compression coil spring 45 described later.

張出部43bの前側の側面の下側には上下方向に所定の間隔を有して突出した一対のピン44(図7(b)参照)が設けられている。これらのピン44は、側板部23に設けられた長孔23aに沿って移動して支持本体部43を介してボタン押圧部41の上下往復移動を案内する。ピン44の先端部には止め輪44aが装着されてピン44の長孔23aからの抜脱を防止している。   A pair of pins 44 (see FIG. 7B) projecting at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction are provided below the front side surface of the overhang portion 43b. These pins 44 move along a long hole 23 a provided in the side plate portion 23 and guide the vertical reciprocation of the button pressing portion 41 through the support main body portion 43. A retaining ring 44a is attached to the tip of the pin 44 to prevent the pin 44 from being removed from the long hole 23a.

張出部43bの後側の側面の下側には係合ピン46(図7(b)参照)が突設されている。この係合ピン46は、駆動部50の回転体51に設けられた後述するカム溝53(図7(a)、図7(b)参照)に係合し、回転体51の回転に伴って支持本体部43を介してボタン押圧部41を上下方向に往復移動させる。   An engaging pin 46 (see FIG. 7B) projects from the lower side of the rear side surface of the overhang portion 43b. The engaging pin 46 engages with a cam groove 53 (see FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B), which will be described later, provided in the rotating body 51 of the driving unit 50, and the rotating body 51 is rotated. The button pressing portion 41 is reciprocated in the vertical direction via the support main body portion 43.

支持本体部43は、その張出部43bに圧縮コイルばね45が挿着された状態で天板部22に設けられた挿通孔23cの上方から張出部43bが挿通され、挿通孔23cから延出する張出部43bの下側にピン44及び係合ピン46が設けられる。圧縮コイルばね45は、ばね座として機能する段部43cと天板部22との間に配置され、ボタン押圧部41が下方へ押圧操作されると、圧縮コイルばね45が縮小してボタン押圧部41の下方への移動に抗して附勢し、ボタン押圧部41の押圧操作がなくなると、圧縮コイルばね45は伸長してボタン押圧部41を上方へ移動させる。圧縮コイルばね45は、自然状態に戻ったときの長さが張出部43bの上下方向の長さよりも短いように構成される。このため、圧縮コイルばね45が自然状態に戻っても、張出部43bは挿通孔23cから下方へ延出した状態にある。このため、後述する駆動部50によって支持本体部43を介してボタン押圧部41を上方へさらに移動させることができる。   The support main body 43 has the overhanging portion 43b inserted from above the insertion hole 23c provided in the top plate portion 22 with the compression coil spring 45 inserted into the overhanging portion 43b, and extends from the insertion hole 23c. A pin 44 and an engagement pin 46 are provided on the lower side of the protruding portion 43b. The compression coil spring 45 is disposed between the step portion 43c functioning as a spring seat and the top plate portion 22, and when the button pressing portion 41 is pressed downward, the compression coil spring 45 contracts and the button pressing portion. When the button 41 is energized against the downward movement of the button 41 and the pressing operation of the button pressing portion 41 is stopped, the compression coil spring 45 extends to move the button pressing portion 41 upward. The compression coil spring 45 is configured such that the length when returning to the natural state is shorter than the length in the vertical direction of the overhang portion 43b. For this reason, even if the compression coil spring 45 returns to a natural state, the overhang | projection part 43b exists in the state extended below from the insertion hole 23c. For this reason, the button pressing part 41 can be further moved upward via the support main body part 43 by the driving part 50 described later.

駆動部50は、一対の側板部23,24間に回転自在に支持された回転体51と、張出部43bに設けられた前述した係合ピン46と、回転体51の側面に設けられ、係合ピン46と係合してボタン押圧部41の上下方向の移動を案内するカム溝53と、回転体51を回転駆動させるモータ58と、モータ58からの動力を回転体51に伝達する動力伝達機構60とを有してなる。   The drive unit 50 is provided on the rotating body 51 rotatably supported between the pair of side plate portions 23 and 24, the engagement pin 46 provided on the overhanging portion 43b, and the side surface of the rotating body 51. A cam groove 53 that engages with the engaging pin 46 to guide the vertical movement of the button pressing portion 41, a motor 58 that rotates the rotating body 51, and power that transmits the power from the motor 58 to the rotating body 51. And a transmission mechanism 60.

回転体51は円板状に形成され、その回転中心は偏心した位置にあり、この偏心位置に軸部52が挿着されている。回転体51は、軸部52に対して回転自在に支持され、回転体51が軸部52に支持された状態で、回転体51の前側の側面51a(図7(b)参照)が係合ピン46に対向するように配置されている。回転体51の後側の側面51bには、動力伝達機構60の一部である従動ギヤ61(図6参照)が回転体51と一体的に設けられている。従動ギヤ61は軸部52と同軸上に配置されている。軸部52は回転体51及び従動ギヤ61を貫通し、軸部52の前側端部は前側の側板23に支持され、後側の端部は後側の側板24に支持される。   The rotating body 51 is formed in a disk shape, and the center of rotation is at an eccentric position, and the shaft portion 52 is inserted at the eccentric position. The rotating body 51 is rotatably supported with respect to the shaft portion 52, and the front side surface 51a (see FIG. 7B) of the rotating body 51 is engaged with the rotating body 51 supported by the shaft portion 52. It arrange | positions so that the pin 46 may be opposed. A driven gear 61 (see FIG. 6) that is a part of the power transmission mechanism 60 is provided integrally with the rotating body 51 on the side surface 51 b on the rear side of the rotating body 51. The driven gear 61 is disposed coaxially with the shaft portion 52. The shaft portion 52 passes through the rotating body 51 and the driven gear 61, the front end portion of the shaft portion 52 is supported by the front side plate 23, and the rear end portion is supported by the rear side plate 24.

従動ギヤ61の上方には、天板部22の裏面に接続されて下方へ張り出す支持板27に回転自在に支持されて従動ギヤ61と歯合する駆動ギヤ63(図6参照)が配設されている。駆動ギヤ63の回転体51と反対側の側面にはクラッチ機構の一方側を構成するクラッチ部材65(図6参照)が駆動ギヤ63に一体的に設けられている。駆動ギヤ63は、動力伝達機構60の一部であり、従動ギヤ61の軸部52と平行に延びて支持板27に装着される軸部64に回転自在に支持される。   Above the driven gear 61, a drive gear 63 (see FIG. 6) that is rotatably connected to the support plate 27 that is connected to the back surface of the top plate portion 22 and projects downward is engaged with the driven gear 61. Has been. A clutch member 65 (see FIG. 6) constituting one side of the clutch mechanism is provided integrally with the drive gear 63 on the side surface of the drive gear 63 opposite to the rotating body 51. The drive gear 63 is a part of the power transmission mechanism 60 and extends in parallel with the shaft portion 52 of the driven gear 61 and is rotatably supported by the shaft portion 64 attached to the support plate 27.

クラッチ部材65は円柱状に形成され、その先端部の周縁部には、クラッチ部材65の回転中心から放射状に延びて断面形状が三角状の歯部が周方向に連続的に設けられている。このクラッチ部材65は、これと対向する他方側のクラッチ部材66(図6参照)と噛み合ってモータ58の動力を駆動ギヤ63に伝達する。   The clutch member 65 is formed in a columnar shape, and teeth portions having a triangular cross-section extending continuously from the rotation center of the clutch member 65 are provided continuously in the circumferential direction at the peripheral edge portion of the tip end portion. The clutch member 65 meshes with the clutch member 66 (see FIG. 6) on the other side opposite to the clutch member 65 and transmits the power of the motor 58 to the drive gear 63.

駆動ギヤ側のクラッチ部材65は、駆動ギヤ63が枠体部21に支持された状態で側板部24に設けられた挿通孔24aの内側から外側に挿通されて、クラッチ部材65の歯部が側板部24の外側に位置している。   The clutch member 65 on the drive gear side is inserted from the inside to the outside of the insertion hole 24a provided in the side plate portion 24 in a state where the drive gear 63 is supported by the frame body portion 21, and the tooth portion of the clutch member 65 is connected to the side plate. It is located outside the portion 24.

モータ側のクラッチ部材66は側板24の外側に配設されたモータ58の軸部58aに軸部材69を介して取り付けられている。モータ側のクラッチ部材66は駆動ギヤ側のクラッチ部材65と同様の構成を有し、その先端部に放射状に延びる歯部が周方向に連続して設けられている。   The clutch member 66 on the motor side is attached to a shaft portion 58 a of a motor 58 disposed outside the side plate 24 via a shaft member 69. The clutch member 66 on the motor side has the same configuration as the clutch member 65 on the drive gear side, and radially extending tooth portions are continuously provided at the front end portion thereof in the circumferential direction.

軸部材69は、モータ58の軸部58aに取り付けられる大径部69aと、大径部69aから突出して大径部69aよりも小径な小径部69bを有してなる(図5参照)。大径部69aの小径部側と反対側の端面にはモータ58の軸部58aを挿入する挿入穴部が設けられている。小径部69bはモータ側のクラッチ部材66の中心部に設けられた孔部66aに挿入され、小径部69bの先端部に止め輪70が装着されて、モータ側のクラッチ部材66が軸部材69から抜脱されるのを規制している。   The shaft member 69 includes a large-diameter portion 69a attached to the shaft portion 58a of the motor 58, and a small-diameter portion 69b that protrudes from the large-diameter portion 69a and has a smaller diameter than the large-diameter portion 69a (see FIG. 5). An insertion hole for inserting the shaft 58a of the motor 58 is provided on the end surface of the large diameter portion 69a opposite to the small diameter portion. The small-diameter portion 69 b is inserted into a hole 66 a provided in the center of the motor-side clutch member 66, and a retaining ring 70 is attached to the distal end portion of the small-diameter portion 69 b, so It regulates being pulled out.

モータ58の軸部58aは、軸部材69に挿入された状態で大径部69aに螺合する止めねじ71によって大径部69aに締結される。大径部69aの小径部69b側と反対側の端部には外側に張り出す環状の突出部69cが形成されている。この突出部69cは後述する圧縮コイルばね75のばね座として機能する。   The shaft 58 a of the motor 58 is fastened to the large diameter portion 69 a by a set screw 71 that is screwed into the large diameter portion 69 a while being inserted into the shaft member 69. An annular projecting portion 69c projecting outward is formed at the end of the large diameter portion 69a opposite to the small diameter portion 69b. This protrusion 69c functions as a spring seat of a compression coil spring 75 described later.

モータ側のクラッチ部材66と軸部材69の突出部69cとの間には圧縮コイルばね75が圧縮状態で挿入されている。このため、モータ側のクラッチ部材66は圧縮コイルばね75によって軸部材69の先端側に常に附勢された状態にある。   A compression coil spring 75 is inserted in a compressed state between the motor-side clutch member 66 and the protruding portion 69 c of the shaft member 69. For this reason, the motor-side clutch member 66 is always urged toward the distal end side of the shaft member 69 by the compression coil spring 75.

モータ58は、ステッピングモータであり、ボタン押圧部41が圧縮コイルばね45によって受け皿ユニット3(図2(a)参照)に対して上方へ突出した状態でさらに上方へ突出させる場合や、ボタン押圧部41を受け皿ユニット側に後退させる場合に駆動する(図3(a)、図3(b)参照)。ボタン押圧部41を受け皿ユニット3に対して最も上方に突出した位置(図8(b−5)に示す第2突出位置Pu2参照)に移動させるには、圧縮コイルばね45によってボタン押圧部41が上方へ突出された状態時のモータ58の軸部58aの位置に対して、ボタン押圧部41が第2突出位置Pu2に移動したときのモータ58の軸部58aの回転量を設定し、その設定量に達したときにモータ58への電力供給を停止するようにする。また、第2突出位置Pu2からボタン押圧部41を受け皿ユニット側に退避させて、ボタン押圧部41の上面が受け皿ユニット3の上面と略同一平面上に位置(図8(a)に示す後退位置Pd参照)するようにボタン押圧部41を移動させるには、ボタン押圧部41が第2突出位置Pu2に移動したときのモータ58の軸部58aの位置に対して、ボタン押圧部41が後退位置Pdに移動したときのモータ58の軸部58aの回転量を設定し、その設定量に達したときにモータ58への電力供給を停止するようにする。   The motor 58 is a stepping motor. When the button pressing portion 41 protrudes upward with respect to the tray unit 3 (see FIG. 2A) by the compression coil spring 45, the motor 58 further protrudes upward. 41 is driven when retracted to the tray unit side (see FIGS. 3A and 3B). In order to move the button pressing portion 41 to the position that protrudes upward most with respect to the receiving plate unit 3 (see the second protruding position Pu2 shown in FIG. 8B-5), the button pressing portion 41 is moved by the compression coil spring 45. The amount of rotation of the shaft portion 58a of the motor 58 when the button pressing portion 41 is moved to the second protruding position Pu2 is set with respect to the position of the shaft portion 58a of the motor 58 when protruded upward. When the amount is reached, the power supply to the motor 58 is stopped. Further, the button pressing portion 41 is retracted to the tray unit side from the second projecting position Pu2, and the upper surface of the button pressing portion 41 is positioned substantially on the same plane as the upper surface of the tray unit 3 (the retracted position shown in FIG. 8A). In order to move the button pressing portion 41 so that the button pressing portion 41 moves to the second projecting position Pu2, the button pressing portion 41 moves backward relative to the position of the shaft portion 58a of the motor 58 when the button pressing portion 41 moves to the second protruding position Pu2. A rotation amount of the shaft portion 58a of the motor 58 when moving to Pd is set, and power supply to the motor 58 is stopped when the set amount is reached.

モータ58は、枠体部21の一方側の側板部24に設けられた保持部材77に取り付けられている。保持部材77は、平面視においてコ字状に形成されて、モータ58を取り付ける取付板部78と、取付板部78の両側から側板部側へ延びる板状の一対の脚部79を有してなる。取付板部78には、モータ58の軸部58aやモータ58を締結するねじ80を挿通するための孔部81が複数設けられ、この孔部81に螺合するねじ80によってモータ58が取付板部77に取り付けられている。脚部79の先端部には外側へ張り出すフランジ部79aが形成され、このフランジ部79aに挿通されたねじ80によってフランジ部79aが側板部24に締結されて、保持部材77が側板部24に取り付けられている。   The motor 58 is attached to a holding member 77 provided on the side plate portion 24 on one side of the frame body portion 21. The holding member 77 is formed in a U shape in plan view, and includes a mounting plate portion 78 to which the motor 58 is attached and a pair of plate-like legs 79 extending from both sides of the mounting plate portion 78 to the side plate portion side. Become. The mounting plate 78 is provided with a plurality of holes 81 through which the shafts 58a of the motor 58 and the screws 80 for fastening the motor 58 are inserted, and the motor 58 is attached to the mounting plate by the screws 80 screwed into the holes 81. It is attached to the part 77. A flange portion 79 a projecting outward is formed at the distal end portion of the leg portion 79. The flange portion 79 a is fastened to the side plate portion 24 by a screw 80 inserted through the flange portion 79 a, and the holding member 77 is attached to the side plate portion 24. It is attached.

このようにモータ58が取り付けられた保持部材77を側板部24に取り付けると、モータ側に取り付けられたモータ側のクラッチ部材66は、圧縮コイルばね75によって駆動ギヤ側のクラッチ部材65に附勢された状態で接合する。このため、モータ58が駆動すると、モータ58の動力は一対のクラッチ部材65,66を介して駆動ギヤ63に伝達され、従動ギヤ61を介して回転体51が回転する。   When the holding member 77 to which the motor 58 is attached in this way is attached to the side plate portion 24, the motor-side clutch member 66 attached to the motor side is urged by the compression coil spring 75 to the drive gear-side clutch member 65. Join in the state. For this reason, when the motor 58 is driven, the power of the motor 58 is transmitted to the drive gear 63 via the pair of clutch members 65, 66, and the rotating body 51 rotates via the driven gear 61.

この回転する回転体51の側面51aに係合ピン46と係合するカム溝53が設けられている。カム溝53は、図8(b−1)、図9(b−1)に示すように、回転体51の回転時にボタン押圧部41の突出側への移動方向と略同一方向に延びて圧縮コイルばね45の附勢によって支持本体部43を介してボタン押圧部41を突出側へ移動させるばね突出溝部53aと、回転体51の回転に伴って回転体51の回転中心Oから半径方向の距離が暫時大きくなるように延びるとともに、ばね突出溝部53aの回転体径方向外側端部に連続的に繋がるカム突出溝部53bと、回転体51の回転に伴って回転体51の回転中心Oから半径方向の距離が暫時小さくなるように延びるとともに、カム突出溝部53bの端部に連続的に繋がるカム突入溝部53cとを有してなる。   A cam groove 53 that engages with the engagement pin 46 is provided on a side surface 51 a of the rotating rotator 51. As shown in FIGS. 8 (b-1) and 9 (b-1), the cam groove 53 is compressed by extending substantially in the same direction as the moving direction of the button pressing portion 41 toward the protruding side when the rotating body 51 rotates. A spring projecting groove 53 a that moves the button pressing portion 41 to the projecting side via the support main body 43 by the bias of the coil spring 45, and a radial distance from the rotation center O of the rotating body 51 as the rotating body 51 rotates. Is extended for a while, and the cam projecting groove 53b continuously connected to the outer end of the spring projecting groove 53a in the radial direction of the rotating body, and the rotational center O of the rotating body 51 in the radial direction as the rotating body 51 rotates. And a cam entry groove 53c continuously connected to the end of the cam projection groove 53b.

このように構成されたカム溝53を有した回転体51は、図8(a)及び図9(a)に示すように、ボタン押圧部41の上面が受け皿ユニット3の上面と略同一平面上に位置(このときのボタン押圧部41の位置を、以下、後退位置Pdと記す。)している状態で、矢印A方向に回転すると、ばね突出溝部53aがボタン押圧部41の突出側への移動方向と略同一方向に延びるにともない、圧縮コイルばね45の附勢によって支持本体部43を介してボタン押圧部41が上方へ突出する(図8(b−1)、図9(b−1)参照)。ボタン押圧部41が圧縮コイルばね45の附勢によって上方へ突出したときのボタン押圧部41の位置を第1突出位置Pu1と記す。   As shown in FIGS. 8A and 9A, the rotating body 51 having the cam groove 53 configured as described above has the upper surface of the button pressing portion 41 substantially flush with the upper surface of the tray unit 3. (The position of the button pressing portion 41 at this time is hereinafter referred to as a retreating position Pd), the spring protruding groove 53a is moved toward the protruding side of the button pressing portion 41 when rotated in the arrow A direction. As it extends in the substantially same direction as the moving direction, the button pressing portion 41 protrudes upward through the support main body 43 by the biasing force of the compression coil spring 45 (FIGS. 8B-1 and 9B-1). )reference). The position of the button pressing portion 41 when the button pressing portion 41 protrudes upward by the bias of the compression coil spring 45 is referred to as a first protruding position Pu1.

なお、図8(a)及び図9(a)に示すように、係合ピン46がばね突出溝部53aとカム突入溝部53cの接続部分に移動すると、ボタン押圧部41は後退位置Pdに移動して圧縮コイルばね45は全縮状態になる。ボタン押圧部41が後退位置Pdに移動したときの圧縮コイルばね45は全縮状態に限るものではなく、僅かに伸長した状態でもよい。   As shown in FIGS. 8A and 9A, when the engaging pin 46 moves to the connecting portion between the spring protruding groove 53a and the cam protruding groove 53c, the button pressing portion 41 moves to the retracted position Pd. Thus, the compression coil spring 45 is fully contracted. The compression coil spring 45 when the button pressing portion 41 moves to the retreat position Pd is not limited to the fully contracted state, but may be a slightly expanded state.

このように、回転体51の矢印A方向の回転に伴ってばね突出溝部53aがボタン押圧部41の突出側への移動方向と略同一方向に延びると、圧縮コイルばね45の附勢によってボタン押圧部41は上方へ突出して第1突出位置Pu1に移動する(図8(b−1)、図9(b−1)参照)。ここで、図9(b−1)に示すように、係合ピン46がばね突出溝部53aの上端部に移動すると、圧縮コイルばね45は自然状態(自然長)に戻る。このため、圧縮コイルばね45によるボタン押圧部41への附勢が無くなった状態で、ボタン押圧部41の移動は停止する。なお、係合ピン46がばね突出溝部53aの上端部に移動したときの圧縮コイルばね45は自然状態に限るものではなく、僅かに縮小した状態でもよい。   As described above, when the spring projecting groove 53a extends in the substantially same direction as the moving direction of the button pressing portion 41 toward the projecting side as the rotating body 51 rotates in the direction of arrow A, the button is pressed by the bias of the compression coil spring 45. The part 41 protrudes upward and moves to the first protruding position Pu1 (see FIGS. 8B-1 and 9B-1). Here, as shown in FIG. 9 (b-1), when the engaging pin 46 moves to the upper end of the spring protruding groove 53a, the compression coil spring 45 returns to the natural state (natural length). For this reason, the movement of the button pressing part 41 stops in a state where the urging to the button pressing part 41 by the compression coil spring 45 is lost. The compression coil spring 45 when the engagement pin 46 moves to the upper end of the spring protruding groove 53a is not limited to the natural state, and may be slightly reduced.

係合ピン46がばね突出溝部53aの上端部に移動した状態で回転体51がさらに矢印A方向に回転すると、図8(b−2〜5)及び図9(b−5)に示すように、係合ピン46はカム突出溝部53b内を移動する。その結果、ボタン押圧部41は支持本体部43を介して第1突出位置Pu1よりさらに突出し、係合ピン46がカム突出溝部53bとカム突入溝部53cの接続部分に移動すると、ボタン押圧部41は受け皿ユニット3から最も突出した第2突出位置Pu2に移動する(図8(b−5)及び図9(b−5)参照)。このように、ボタン押圧部41は圧縮コイルばね45と駆動部50によって、受け皿ユニット3に対して異なる突出動作で且つ段階的に突出する。このため、ボタン操作部40が押圧操作可能な状態にあることをより強いインパクトで遊技者に伝えることができる。   When the rotating body 51 further rotates in the arrow A direction with the engagement pin 46 moved to the upper end of the spring protruding groove 53a, as shown in FIGS. 8 (b-2 to 5) and 9 (b-5). The engaging pin 46 moves in the cam protruding groove 53b. As a result, the button pressing portion 41 further protrudes from the first protruding position Pu1 via the support main body portion 43, and when the engaging pin 46 moves to the connecting portion between the cam protruding groove portion 53b and the cam protruding groove portion 53c, the button pressing portion 41 is It moves to the 2nd protrusion position Pu2 most protruded from the saucer unit 3 (refer FIG. 8 (b-5) and FIG. 9 (b-5)). As described above, the button pressing portion 41 protrudes stepwise with respect to the tray unit 3 by the compression coil spring 45 and the driving portion 50 in a different protruding operation. For this reason, it can be told to a player with a stronger impact that the button operation part 40 is in the state which can be pressed.

係合ピン46がカム突出溝部53bとカム突入溝部53cの接続部分に移動した状態で回転体51がさらに矢印A方向に回転すると、図8(c−1〜3)及び図9(c−2)に示すように、係合ピン46はカム突入溝部53c内を移動する。その結果、ボタン押圧部41は受け皿ユニット3に対して突入する方向に移動し、係合ピン46がカム突入溝部53cとばね突出溝部53aとの接続部分に移動すると(図8(a)参照)、前述したようにボタン押圧部41上面が受け皿ユニット3の上面と略同一平面上に位置する後退位置Pdに移動する。   When the rotating body 51 further rotates in the direction of arrow A with the engaging pin 46 moved to the connecting portion between the cam protruding groove 53b and the cam protruding groove 53c, FIGS. 8 (c-1 to 3) and 9 (c-2). ), The engagement pin 46 moves in the cam entry groove 53c. As a result, the button pressing portion 41 moves in a direction to enter the tray unit 3, and the engagement pin 46 moves to the connection portion between the cam insertion groove 53c and the spring protrusion groove 53a (see FIG. 8A). As described above, the upper surface of the button pressing portion 41 moves to the retracted position Pd located on the substantially same plane as the upper surface of the tray unit 3.

なお、係合ピン46がカム突入溝部53cの図9(c−2)に示す位置に移動すると、ボタン押圧部41の挿入軸部43aの下面が自然長に戻った圧縮コイルばね45の上端部に接した状態になる。このため、この状態で回転体51が矢印A方向にさらに回転して、ボタン押圧部41が突入方向へ移動するのに伴って圧縮コイルばね45が圧縮されると、係合ピン46がカム突入溝部53cの側面に附勢されて回転体51の回転に対して負荷が作用することになる。   When the engagement pin 46 moves to the position shown in FIG. 9C-2 of the cam entry groove 53c, the upper end of the compression coil spring 45 in which the lower surface of the insertion shaft 43a of the button pressing part 41 has returned to its natural length. It will be in a state of touching. For this reason, when the rotating body 51 further rotates in the arrow A direction in this state and the compression coil spring 45 is compressed as the button pressing portion 41 moves in the entering direction, the engaging pin 46 enters the cam. The load is applied to the rotation of the rotating body 51 by being biased to the side surface of the groove 53c.

このため、歯合状態にある一対のクラッチ部材65,66のモータ側のクラッチ部材66にこの負荷に対応した制動トルクが作用する。しかしながら、この制動トルクがモータ側のクラッチ部材66に作用しても、クラッチ部材66は前述したように圧縮コイルばね75によって駆動ギヤ側のクラッチ部材65に附勢されているので、モータ側のクラッチ部材66が駆動ギヤ側のクラッチ部材65から離反して歯部同士の噛み合いが解除されることはない。つまり、モータ側のクラッチ部材66を附勢する圧縮コイルばね75は、前述した制動トルクが作用しても歯部同士の噛み合い状態を維持可能なばね定数を有して構成されている。   For this reason, the braking torque corresponding to this load acts on the clutch member 66 on the motor side of the pair of clutch members 65 and 66 in the engaged state. However, even if this braking torque acts on the clutch member 66 on the motor side, the clutch member 66 is urged to the clutch member 65 on the drive gear side by the compression coil spring 75 as described above. The member 66 is not separated from the clutch member 65 on the drive gear side, and the meshing between the tooth portions is not released. That is, the compression coil spring 75 that biases the clutch member 66 on the motor side is configured to have a spring constant that can maintain the meshing state of the tooth portions even when the braking torque described above is applied.

ただし、モータ58が駆動して回転体51が回転中にボタン押圧部41が大きな力で押圧されて支持本体部43の係合ピン46が回転体51に押し付けられると、回転体51に負荷が作用した状態となり、モータ側のクラッチ部材66が回転するに伴って駆動ギヤ側のクラッチ部材65から離反して歯部同士の噛み合いが解除される。つまり、ボタン押圧部41が大きな力で押圧されて回転体51に作用する負荷が所定値を超えると、モータ側のクラッチ部材66が回転するに伴って、クラッチ部材66が駆動ギヤ側のクラッチ部材65から離反するように圧縮コイルばね75が設計されている。このため、クラッチ部材65,66の歯部に過大な力が作用して歯部が損傷する虞や、モータ58が脱調する虞を未然に防止することができる。   However, when the motor 58 is driven to rotate the rotating body 51 and the button pressing portion 41 is pressed with a large force and the engaging pin 46 of the support main body 43 is pressed against the rotating body 51, a load is applied to the rotating body 51. As the motor-side clutch member 66 rotates, the tooth-parts are disengaged away from the drive gear-side clutch member 65 as the motor-side clutch member 66 rotates. That is, when the button pressing portion 41 is pressed with a large force and the load acting on the rotator 51 exceeds a predetermined value, the clutch member 66 is rotated on the drive gear side as the motor-side clutch member 66 rotates. A compression coil spring 75 is designed to be separated from 65. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the possibility that an excessive force acts on the tooth portions of the clutch members 65 and 66 to damage the tooth portions and the motor 58 may step out.

1 遊技機
3 受け皿ユニット(場所)
20 ボタン操作機構
41 ボタン押圧部
43 支持本体部
43b 張出部
45 圧縮コイルばね(弾性手段)
46 係合ピン
50 駆動部
51 回転体
53 カム溝
53a ばね突出溝部
53b カム突出溝部
58 モータ
Pd 後退位置
Pu1 第1突出位置
Pu2 第2突出位置
1 gaming machine 3 saucer unit (place)
20 button operation mechanism 41 button pressing part 43 support body part 43b overhang part 45 compression coil spring (elastic means)
46 Engagement pin 50 Drive part 51 Rotating body 53 Cam groove 53a Spring protrusion groove part 53b Cam protrusion groove part 58 Motor Pd Retraction position Pu1 First protrusion position Pu2 Second protrusion position

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遊技機の前面側に押圧操作可能に設けられたボタン押圧部を備えるボタン操作機構であって、
前記ボタン押圧部は、この押圧方向先端側に配置された支持本体部に対して往復移動可能に設けられ、
前記支持本体部は、弾性手段によって附勢されて前記遊技機から突出する方向に移動するとともに、モータからの動力を受けて駆動する駆動部によって押されて前記遊技機から突出する方向に移動し、
前記駆動部は、前記遊技機に回転可能に支持されて前記モータからの動力を受けて回転する回転体と、前記回転体の側面に設けられたカム溝と、前記支持本体部から張り出す張出部に設けられて前記カム溝内に挿入され、前記回転体の回転に伴って前記カム溝に沿って移動して前記支持本体部を介して前記ボタン押圧部を突出入させる係合ピンを有し、
前記カム溝は、
前記弾性手段の附勢によって前記ボタン押圧部を該ボタン押圧部が設置された場所の裏側に退避する後退位置から突出する第1突出位置に移動させるように前記係合ピンの移動を案内する第1突出溝部と、
前記弾性手段の附勢によらず前記ボタン押圧部を前記第1突出位置からさらに突出する第2突出位置に移動させるように前記係合ピンの移動を案内する第2突出溝部を有する、ことを特徴とするボタン操作機構。
A button operation mechanism including a button pressing portion provided on the front side of the gaming machine so as to be pressed,
The button pressing part is provided so as to be reciprocally movable with respect to the support main body part arranged on the front end side in the pressing direction,
The support main body is urged by elastic means to move in a direction protruding from the gaming machine, and is moved by a driving unit driven by power from a motor to protrude in the direction protruding from the gaming machine. ,
The drive unit is rotatably supported by the gaming machine and rotates by receiving power from the motor, a cam groove provided on a side surface of the rotary body, and a tension projecting from the support main body unit. An engagement pin that is provided at the exit and is inserted into the cam groove and moves along the cam groove along with the rotation of the rotating body to project the button pressing part through the support body part. Have
The cam groove is
The movement of the engagement pin is guided so as to move the button pressing portion to the first protruding position protruding from the retracted position retracted to the back side of the place where the button pressing portion is installed by the biasing of the elastic means . 1 protruding groove,
A second projecting groove that guides the movement of the engagement pin so as to move the button pressing portion from the first projecting position to a second projecting position that projects further from the first projecting position regardless of the biasing of the elastic means. A button operation mechanism.
前記第1突出溝部は、前記回転体の回転時に前記ボタン押圧部の突出側への移動方向と略同一方向に延び、
前記第2突出溝部は、前記回転体の回転に伴って該回転体の回転中心から半径方向の距離が暫時大きくなるように延びるとともに、前記第1突出溝部の前記回転体径方向外側端部に連続的に繋がっていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のボタン操作機構。
The first protruding groove extends in substantially the same direction as the moving direction of the button pressing portion toward the protruding side when the rotating body rotates.
The second projecting groove extends so that a radial distance from the rotation center of the rotating body increases for a while with the rotation of the rotating body, and at the radially outer end of the first projecting groove. The button operation mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the button operation mechanism is continuously connected .
前記請求項1または2の少なくともいずれかに記載のボタン操作機構を備えていることを特徴とする遊技機。A gaming machine comprising the button operation mechanism according to claim 1 or 2.
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