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JP5669382B2
JP5669382B2 JP2009265571A JP2009265571A JP5669382B2 JP 5669382 B2 JP5669382 B2 JP 5669382B2 JP 2009265571 A JP2009265571 A JP 2009265571A JP 2009265571 A JP2009265571 A JP 2009265571A JP 5669382 B2 JP5669382 B2 JP 5669382B2
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本発明は、遊技盤に設けられた遊技領域を遊技球が流下することで遊技が行なわれる遊技機に関するものである。   The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played by a game ball flowing down a game area provided on a game board.

代表的な遊技機であるパチンコ機は、遊技盤の盤面に画成した遊技領域の略中央位置に枠状の装飾部材(所謂センター役物)が配設されており、この装飾部材の開口部を介して複数の図柄を変動表示して図柄変動ゲームを行なう液晶式やドラム式等の図柄表示装置を後方から臨ませると共に、該遊技盤における装飾部材の下方位置に、パチンコ球(遊技球)の入賞により図柄表示装置での変動を開始させる始動入賞装置や大当り時等に開放する特別入賞装置を配設するよう構成されたものが多数提案されている。このようなパチンコ機では、前記遊技領域に打ち出されたパチンコ球が遊技領域内に植設された遊技釘等との接触により跳ね返りながら次第に自重により流下し、該遊技領域を流下する過程で前記始動入賞装置に入賞することにより、前記図柄表示装置で図柄変動ゲームに伴うリーチ演出等の各種の遊技演出がなされ、該図柄表示装置に図柄が所定の組み合わせで停止することにより所謂大当りが発生し、遊技盤に設けられた特別入賞装置が開放して多数の賞球を獲得し得るよう構成される。一方で、遊技領域を流下する過程で遊技盤に設けられた始動入賞装置等の各種入賞装置に入賞せず遊技領域の最下部まで流下したパチンコ球は、遊技領域の最下部に設けられたアウト口を介してパチンコ機裏側の球回収部に回収されるようになっている(例えば、特許文献1参照)。   A pachinko machine, which is a typical gaming machine, has a frame-shaped decorative member (a so-called center accessory) disposed at a substantially central position of a gaming area defined on the surface of the gaming board. A symbol display device such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that displays a plurality of symbols by variably displaying them via the rear faced from behind, and a pachinko ball (game ball) below the decorative member on the game board Many proposals have been proposed in which a start winning device that starts fluctuations in the symbol display device by winning a prize and a special winning device that opens at a big hit or the like are arranged. In such a pachinko machine, the pachinko ball launched into the game area gradually flows down due to its own weight while bouncing off by contact with a game nail or the like implanted in the game area, and starts in the process of flowing down the game area. By winning the winning device, various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying the symbol variation game are made on the symbol display device, and when the symbols stop on the symbol display device in a predetermined combination, a so-called big hit occurs. A special winning device provided on the game board is configured to be opened to obtain a large number of prize balls. On the other hand, pachinko balls that have flowed down to the bottom of the game area without winning the various prize-winning devices such as the start prize device provided on the game board in the process of flowing down the game area are out provided at the bottom of the game area. It is collected in the ball collecting part on the back side of the pachinko machine through the mouth (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

ところで、前述のように、前記遊技領域内に一旦打ち出されたパチンコ球は、遊技領域内に植設された遊技釘等との接触により跳ね返りはあるものの、基本的に下方へ流下していくだけであり、比較的短時間で遊技領域の最下部までパチンコ球が流下してしまい、遊技の面白みに欠けることになる。そこで、例えば特許文献1では、前記図柄表示装置が臨む装飾部材にパチンコ球が転動可能なステージを設けてパチンコ球が遊技領域に留まる時間を長くして遊技者の興味を惹きつけるよう構成されている。また、特許文献1では、前記ステージの後方に後転する回転体(可動体)を設けると共に該回転体の周面に磁石が取り付けられた演出装置を備えて、ステージ上を転動するパチンコ球を演出装置の回転体の磁石に磁着して上方へ持ち上げることで、パチンコ球が遊技領域に留まる時間を長くすると共に、パチンコ球の流下態様を複雑にし得るよう構成されている。なお、特許文献1のように、可動体の動作によりパチンコ球を移動させる演出装置を球移動装置というものとする。   By the way, as described above, the pachinko ball once launched into the game area is basically bounced down, although it rebounds due to contact with a game nail or the like implanted in the game area. Yes, the pachinko balls flow down to the lowest part of the game area in a relatively short time, and the game is not interesting. Therefore, for example, in Patent Document 1, a stage on which the pachinko ball can roll is provided on the decorative member that the symbol display device faces to increase the time during which the pachinko ball stays in the game area, thereby attracting the player's interest. ing. Further, in Patent Document 1, a pachinko ball that rolls on the stage is provided with a rendering device provided with a rotating body (movable body) that rolls behind the stage and a magnet attached to the peripheral surface of the rotating body. Is magnetically attached to the magnet of the rotating body of the effect device and lifted upward, thereby extending the time during which the pachinko ball stays in the game area and complicating the flow-down mode of the pachinko ball. Note that, as in Patent Document 1, an effect device that moves a pachinko ball by the operation of a movable body is referred to as a ball moving device.

特開2004−97800号公報JP 2004-97800 A

しかしながら、特許文献1のように、回転体の外周面に設けた磁石に磁着させてステージ上を転動するパチンコ球を移動する球移動装置では、パチンコ球が移動されるか否かは、ステージ上で転動するパチンコ球と、回転する回転体のタイミングとに依存することになる。このため、パチンコ球が遊技領域に留まる時間を長くすることはできるものの、パチンコ球を移動させるタイミングを制御することはできない。すなわち、演出装置によりパチンコ球を移動させる演出を意図的に実行することは困難で、パチンコ球を利用した演出に限界があった。また、パチンコ球を回転体に磁着させる必要があるため、遊技領域に打ち出されたパチンコ球が通過可能な位置に球移動装置を配設する必要があり、球移動装置の設置位置が制約される欠点がある。   However, as in Patent Document 1, in a ball moving device that moves a pachinko ball that rolls on a stage by magnetizing a magnet provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body, whether or not the pachinko ball is moved, It depends on the pachinko ball that rolls on the stage and the timing of the rotating body that rotates. For this reason, although the time for which the pachinko ball stays in the game area can be lengthened, the timing for moving the pachinko ball cannot be controlled. That is, it is difficult to intentionally execute the effect of moving the pachinko ball by the effect device, and there is a limit to the effect using the pachinko ball. In addition, since it is necessary to magnetically attach the pachinko ball to the rotating body, it is necessary to arrange the ball moving device at a position where the pachinko ball launched into the game area can pass, and the installation position of the ball moving device is restricted. There are disadvantages.

そこで本発明は、従来の技術に係る遊技機に内在する前記課題に鑑み、これを好適に解決するべく提案されたものであって、任意のタイミングで遊技球を利用した演出が可能な球移動装置を備えた遊技機を提供することを目的とする。   Accordingly, the present invention has been proposed to solve this problem in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and it is possible to perform a ball movement capable of producing an effect using a game ball at an arbitrary timing. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine provided with a device.

前記課題を克服し、所期の目的を達成するため、本願の請求項1に係る遊技機は、
遊技球が流下可能な遊技領域が画成された遊技盤(20)に、球体の移動により演出を行なう球移動装置(50)が配設された遊技機において、
前記球移動装置(50)は、
遊技盤(20)に取り付けられ、内部画成された封入空間(53)に封入球(S)が封入される装置本体(51)と、
前記装置本体(51)の封入空間(53)に封入された封入球(S)を、該封入空間(53)内で循環させる球循環機構(60)と、
前記球循環機構(60)を駆動する駆動手段(55)と、
前記装置本体(51)に設けられ、前記球循環機構(60)により循環される封入球(S)を視認可能な視認部(85)とを備え、
前記装置本体(51)の前面には、前記球循環機構(60)により循環される封入球(S)の移動経路に臨む位置に、前記封入空間(53)を装置外部に連通する通孔(85a)が形成され、当該通孔(85a)が前記遊技盤(20)の遊技領域に臨むよう構成されると共に、
前記遊技盤(20)には、前記装置本体(51)の前面を覆う保護部材(30)が遊技盤(20)の前面側から着脱可能に配設されたことを要旨とする。
In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is
In a gaming machine in which a ball moving device (50) for performing an effect by moving a sphere is arranged on a gaming board (20) in which a gaming area where a gaming ball can flow down is defined,
The ball moving device (50)
A device body (51) attached to the game board (20) and encapsulating a ball (S) enclosed in an internally defined enclosure space (53);
A ball circulation mechanism (60) for circulating the enclosed sphere (S) enclosed in the enclosed space (53) of the apparatus body (51) in the enclosed space (53);
Drive means (55) for driving the ball circulation mechanism (60);
A visual recognition part (85) provided in the apparatus main body (51) and capable of visually recognizing the enclosed sphere (S) circulated by the sphere circulation mechanism (60);
The front surface of the device body (51) has a through hole (53) that communicates the enclosed space (53) with the outside of the device at a position facing the moving path of the enclosed sphere (S) circulated by the sphere circulation mechanism (60). 85a) is formed, the hole (85a) is configured so as to face the game area of the game board (20) Rutotomoni,
The gist is that a protective member (30) covering the front surface of the device body (51) is detachably disposed on the game board (20) from the front side of the game board (20) .

このように、装置本体に内部画成した封入空間に封入球を封入して、該装置本体の封入空間内で封入球を球循環機構が循環させるよう構成したことで、球移動装置による演出に際して遊技領域に打ち出された遊技球を利用する必要がない。すなわち、球循環機構の駆動および停止により封入球の移動を任意に制御できる。これにより、封入球を利用した演出を任意のタイミングで行なうことが可能となり、球移動装置による遊技演出を多様化して遊技の興趣を高め得る。また、遊技領域を流下する遊技球との関係で球移動装置の配設位置が制約されることはない。更に、球移動装置の装置本体に画成された封入空間を装置外部に連通する通孔を、球循環機構により循環される封入球の移動経路に臨む位置に形成したことで、該球循環機構による封入球の循環時に封入空間内で封入球の球詰まりが生じた際には、該通孔に器具を直接差し込むことで球詰まりを容易に解消することができる。
また、通孔を装置本体の前面に形成して遊技盤の遊技領域に臨むよう構成することで、封入空間内で封入球の球詰まりが生じた際に、球移動装置を取外すことなく遊技盤の前面側から装置本体の通孔に器具を差し込んで球詰まりを解消することができ、球詰まり解消の作業効率が高い。
また、前記装置本体の前面を覆う保護部材を遊技盤に配設することで、球詰まりの原因ともなる該装置本体の通孔を介して塵や埃等が装置本体内に侵入するのを防止できる。
As described above, the enclosing ball is enclosed in the enclosing space defined in the apparatus main body, and the enclosing ball is circulated in the enclosing space of the apparatus main body. There is no need to use a game ball launched into the game area. That is, the movement of the enclosed sphere can be arbitrarily controlled by driving and stopping the sphere circulation mechanism. This makes it possible to produce an effect using an enclosed ball at an arbitrary timing, diversify the game production by the ball moving device, and enhance the interest of the game. Further, the arrangement position of the ball moving device is not restricted by the relationship with the game ball flowing down the game area. Furthermore, a through hole that communicates the enclosed space defined in the device body of the ball moving device to the outside of the device is formed at a position facing the moving path of the enclosed ball that is circulated by the ball circulating mechanism. When the enclosed sphere is clogged in the enclosed space during circulation of the enclosed sphere, the clogged ball can be easily eliminated by directly inserting the instrument into the through hole.
In addition, by forming a through hole on the front surface of the device main body so as to face the game area of the game board, the game board can be removed without removing the ball moving device when a ball of the enclosed ball occurs in the enclosed space. It is possible to eliminate clogging by inserting an instrument into the through hole of the apparatus main body from the front side of the device, and the work efficiency of eliminating clogging is high.
In addition, a protective member that covers the front surface of the device main body is disposed on the game board to prevent dust and dirt from entering the device main body through the through hole of the device main body, which may cause clogging of the ball. it can.

請求項に係る遊技機は、前記装置本体(51)は、封入球(S)を貯留可能な球貯留部(53b)を備えると共に、該球貯留部(53b)に貯留された封入球(S)を所定数ずつ球循環機構(60)へ向けて送出す球送り装置(115)を備えたことを要旨とする。 In the gaming machine according to claim 2 , the device main body (51) includes a ball storage portion (53b) capable of storing the encapsulated ball (S), and the encapsulated ball (53b) stored in the ball storage portion (53b). The gist of the invention is that it includes a ball feeding device (115) that sends a predetermined number of S) toward the ball circulation mechanism (60).

このように、球貯留部に貯留された封入球を球送り装置の作動に応じて所定数ずつ球循環機構へ送出し得るから、封入球の移動を適宜のタイミングで実施することができ、封入球の移動による演出態様の多様化を図り得る。   As described above, since the encapsulated sphere stored in the sphere storage unit can be sent to the sphere circulation mechanism by a predetermined number according to the operation of the sphere feeding device, the encapsulated sphere can be moved at an appropriate timing. It is possible to diversify the production mode by moving the sphere.

本発明に係る遊技機によれば、球移動装置の封入空間に備えた封入球を任意のタイミングで移動させて演出することができる。また封入空間内で発生した球詰まりを容易に解消し得る。   According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to produce an effect by moving the enclosed ball provided in the enclosed space of the ball moving device at an arbitrary timing. Moreover, the ball clogging generated in the enclosed space can be easily eliminated.

本発明の実施例に係るパチンコ機を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. 実施例に係るパチンコ機の遊技盤を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko machine which concerns on an Example. 実施例に係る遊技盤に設けた裏ユニットを示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the back unit provided in the game board which concerns on an Example. 実施例に係る裏ユニットの側面図である。It is a side view of the back unit concerning an example. 実施例に係る装飾カバー部材を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the decorative cover member which concerns on an Example. 実施例に係る装飾カバー部材を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the decorative cover member which concerns on an Example. 実施例に係る遊技盤、装飾カバー部材および球移動演出装置との関係を示す断面図であって、遊技盤および装飾カバー部材の夫々を図6におけるA−A線で破断した状態を示す。It is sectional drawing which shows the relationship between the game board which concerns on an Example, a decorative cover member, and a ball | bowl movement effect device, Comprising: Each of a game board and a decorative cover member shows the state fractured | ruptured by the AA line in FIG. 実施例に係る遊技盤から装飾カバー部材を取り外した状態を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the state which removed the decoration cover member from the game board which concerns on an Example. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the ball | bowl movement production apparatus which concerns on an Example. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置を示す正面図であって、前カバー部材を取り外した状態で示す。It is a front view which shows the ball | bowl movement production apparatus which concerns on an Example, Comprising: It shows in the state which removed the front cover member. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置を示す斜視図である。It is a perspective view which shows the ball movement production apparatus based on an Example. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置を正面側から視た状態で示す分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the ball movement production | presentation apparatus which concerns on an Example in the state seen from the front side. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置を背面側から視た状態で示す分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view shown in the state which looked at the ball movement production device concerning an example from the back side. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置の球搬送部を、図9におけるB−B線で破断した状態で示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows the ball | bowl conveyance part of the ball | bowl movement production apparatus which concerns on an Example in the state fractured | ruptured by the BB line in FIG. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置を示す背面図であって、球送り装置の切替え部材が第1姿勢にある状態を示す。It is a rear view which shows the ball movement production | presentation apparatus which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The switching member of a ball feeder shows the state which exists in a 1st attitude | position. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置を示す背面図であって、球送り装置の切替え部材を第2姿勢に変位させた状態を示す。It is a rear view which shows the ball movement production | presentation apparatus based on an Example, Comprising: The state which displaced the switching member of the ball feeder to the 2nd attitude | position is shown. 実施例に係る制御手段と各部材との関係を示すブロック図である。It is a block diagram which shows the relationship between the control means which concerns on an Example, and each member. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置の駆動モータの制御態様を示すフローチャート図である。It is a flowchart figure which shows the control aspect of the drive motor of the ball movement production | presentation apparatus based on an Example. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置の一部を第2連通路の形成位置で縦断した状態で示す側面図であって、該球移動演出装置が取付姿勢に保持された状態を示す。It is a side view which shows a part of ball movement direction device concerning an example in the state where it cut longitudinally in the formation position of the 2nd communicating path, and shows the state where this ball movement direction device was held at the attachment posture. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置の一部を第2連通路の形成位置で縦断した状態で示す側面図であって、該球移動演出装置を前側に傾倒させた状態を示す。It is a side view shown in the state where a part of ball movement direction device concerning an example was cut longitudinally in the formation position of the 2nd communicating path, and shows the state where this ball movement direction device was tilted to the front side. 実施例に係る球移動演出装置の一部を第2連通路の形成位置で縦断した状態で示す側面図であって、該球移動演出装置を後側に傾倒させた状態を示す。It is a side view shown in the state where a part of ball movement direction device concerning an example was cut longitudinally in the formation position of the 2nd communicating path, and shows the state where this ball movement direction device was tilted to the back side.

次に、本発明に係る遊技機につき、好適な実施例を挙げて、添付図面を参照しながら以下詳細に説明する。なお、実施例では、遊技球としてパチンコ球を用いて遊技を行なうパチンコ機10を例に挙げて説明する。また、以下の説明において、「前」、「後」、「左」、「右」とは、特に断りのない限り、図1に示すようにパチンコ機10を前側(遊技者側)から見た状態で指称する。   Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. In the embodiment, a pachinko machine 10 that plays a game using a pachinko ball as a game ball will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Named by state.

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実施例に係るパチンコ機10は、図1に示すように、矩形枠状に形成されて遊技店の図示しない設置枠台に前後に開口する縦置き姿勢で設置される外枠11の開口前面側に、遊技盤20を着脱可能に保持した中枠12が開閉および着脱可能に組み付けられて、該遊技盤20の裏側に、各種図柄を変動表示可能な図柄表示装置17が着脱可能に配設されている。また、前記中枠12の前面側には、前記遊技盤20を透視保護するガラス板を備えた前枠13が開閉可能に組み付けられると共に、該前枠13の下方にパチンコ球を貯留する下球受け皿15が開閉可能に組み付けられる。なお、実施例では、前記前枠13の下部位置に、パチンコ球を貯留する上球受け皿14が一体的に組み付けられており、前枠13の開閉に合わせて上球受け皿14も一体的に開閉するよう構成される。また、前記中枠12の右下方位置には、該中枠12に配設された打球発射装置(図示せず)を作動する操作ハンドル16が設けられており、該操作ハンドル16の操作により打球発射装置が作動することで、前記上球受け皿14に貯留されたパチンコ球が前記遊技盤20に向けて発射されるようになっている。なお、実施例では、前記図柄表示装置17としては、各種図柄を表示可能な液晶パネルを収容ケースに収容した液晶表示装置が採用されるが、これに限られるものではなく、ドラム式の図柄表示装置17やドットマトリックス式の図柄表示装置17等の各種図柄を停止および変動表示可能な従来公知の各種の図柄表示装置17を採用し得る。また、前記上球受け皿14は、前記前枠13と別体に形成して中枠12に対して開閉可能に組み付けるようにしてもよい。
(About pachinko machines)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is formed in a rectangular frame shape, and is opened on the front side of the outer frame 11 that is installed in a vertically installed posture that opens forward and backward on an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement shop. Further, the middle frame 12 holding the game board 20 so as to be detachable is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and on the back side of the game board 20, a symbol display device 17 capable of variably displaying various symbols is detachably disposed. ing. In addition, a front frame 13 having a glass plate that protects the game board 20 from seeing through is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, and a lower ball that stores pachinko balls below the front frame 13 The tray 15 is assembled so that it can be opened and closed. In the embodiment, an upper ball tray 14 for storing pachinko balls is integrally assembled at a lower position of the front frame 13, and the upper ball tray 14 is also opened and closed integrally with the opening and closing of the front frame 13. Configured to do. An operation handle 16 for operating a ball hitting device (not shown) disposed on the middle frame 12 is provided at a lower right position of the middle frame 12. By operating the launching device, the pachinko balls stored in the upper ball tray 14 are launched toward the game board 20. In the embodiment, as the symbol display device 17, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel capable of displaying various symbols is housed in a housing case is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. Various conventionally known symbol display devices 17 capable of stopping and variably displaying various symbols such as the device 17 and the dot matrix type symbol display device 17 can be adopted. Further, the upper ball tray 14 may be formed separately from the front frame 13 and assembled to the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed.

(遊技盤について)
前記遊技盤20は、図1に示すように、所定板厚の略矩形状に形成された合板の表面にセルを貼付けた板部材であって、該遊技盤20の表面に、略円形状に湾曲形成したレール21が配設されて、該レール21によりパチンコ球が流下可能な遊技領域20aが画成され、前記打球発射装置から発射されたパチンコ球が遊技領域20a内に打ち出されるようになっている。また遊技盤20には、前後に貫通する装着口22が前記遊技領域20a内に複数開設されて(図8参照)、各装着口22に対して各種部品が前側から取り付けられると共に、遊技領域20aの最下部位置には、該遊技領域20aに打ち出されたパチンコ球を排出するアウト口23が開設されている。また、前記遊技盤20には、前記遊技領域20a内に多数の遊技釘(図示せず)が植設されており、遊技領域20aを流下するパチンコ球が遊技釘に接触することでパチンコ球の流下方向を不規則に変化させるようになっている。また、前記遊技盤20の裏面には、前記図柄表示装置17が取り付けられる裏ユニット40(後述)が設けられている。なお、前記装着口22の形成数は、遊技盤20に対して取り付けられる各種部品の個数や配設位置等により必要に応じて適宜決定される。
(About game board)
As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 20 is a plate member in which cells are attached to the surface of a plywood formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a predetermined plate thickness, and the game board 20 has a substantially circular shape on the surface of the game board 20. A curved rail 21 is provided, and a game area 20a in which a pachinko ball can flow down is defined by the rail 21, and a pachinko ball launched from the hitting ball launcher is launched into the game area 20a. ing. In addition, a plurality of mounting holes 22 penetrating forward and backward are opened in the gaming area 20a in the gaming board 20 (see FIG. 8), and various components are attached to the mounting holes 22 from the front side, and the gaming area 20a. In the lowermost position, an out-out port 23 for discharging the pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a is opened. The game board 20 has a large number of game nails (not shown) planted in the game area 20a, and the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 20a come into contact with the game nails so that the pachinko balls The flow direction is changed irregularly. A back unit 40 (described later) to which the symbol display device 17 is attached is provided on the back surface of the game board 20. Note that the number of the mounting openings 22 is appropriately determined depending on the number of various parts attached to the game board 20, the arrangement position, and the like.

ここで、前記遊技盤20には、前記レール21で囲まれた遊技領域20aの略中央の大部分が開口する装着口(図示せず)に、前後に開口する窓口24aが形成された枠状装飾体24(図2参照)が取り付けられ、該枠状装飾体24の窓口24aを介して図柄表示装置17の表示面が遊技盤20の前面側に臨むよう構成されている。また、枠状装飾体24の下方に開設された装着口22には、遊技領域20aを流下するパチンコ球が入賞可能な始動入賞装置25や特別入賞装置26が取り付けられている。そして、前記始動入賞装置25の入賞口25aにパチンコ球が入賞することで、前記図柄表示装置17に図柄を変動して図柄変動演出が展開され、該図柄変動演出の結果、図柄表示装置17に所定の図柄組み合わせ(例えば同一図柄の3つ揃い等)で図柄が停止表示されると、前記特別入賞装置26が開放して所謂大当りが発生し、多数の賞球を獲得し得る機会が与えられるようになっている。   Here, the gaming board 20 has a frame shape in which a window 24a opened in the front-rear direction is formed in a mounting opening (not shown) in which most of the game area 20a surrounded by the rail 21 is opened at the substantial center. A decorative body 24 (see FIG. 2) is attached, and the display surface of the symbol display device 17 faces the front side of the game board 20 through the window 24a of the frame-shaped decorative body 24. Further, a start winning device 25 and a special winning device 26 that can win a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a are attached to the mounting opening 22 opened below the frame-shaped decorative body 24. Then, when a pachinko ball wins the winning opening 25a of the start winning device 25, the symbol display effect is changed on the symbol display device 17, and the symbol change effect is displayed on the symbol display device 17 as a result of the symbol change effect. When the symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol combination (for example, a set of three identical symbols), the special prize-winning device 26 is opened to generate a so-called jackpot, giving an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls. It is like that.

また、図7または図8に示すように、前記遊技盤20における遊技領域20aの右下部に形成された装着口22には、前記裏ユニット40に配設される球移動演出装置(球移動装置)50が後方から挿入されると共に、該装着口22を装飾カバー部材30で塞ぐよう構成されている。なお、以下の説明において装着口22という場合は、遊技盤20における遊技領域20aの右下部に形成された装着口22を指すものとする。   Further, as shown in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8, a ball movement effect device (ball movement device) disposed in the back unit 40 is installed in the mounting opening 22 formed in the lower right portion of the game area 20a in the game board 20. ) 50 is inserted from the rear, and the mounting opening 22 is closed by the decorative cover member 30. In the following description, the mounting port 22 refers to the mounting port 22 formed in the lower right portion of the game area 20a in the game board 20.

(装飾カバー部材について)
前記装飾カバー部材30は、図5〜図7に示すように、前記遊技盤20の盤面に固定され、前記装着口22を覆う平板状の台板31と、該台板31に開設されて前後に開口する透視窓部31aと、該透視窓部31aを覆う透明な合成樹脂材で形成された透明板32とを備えている。ここで、前記透視窓部31aは、前記装着口22の前側に位置するよう前記台板31に形成されており、該装着口22に臨む前記球移動演出装置50を、前記透明板32を介して遊技盤20の前側から視認し得るよう構成されている。
(About decorative cover members)
As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the decorative cover member 30 is fixed to the board surface of the game board 20 and covers the mounting opening 22. And a transparent plate 32 formed of a transparent synthetic resin material covering the transparent window portion 31a. Here, the see-through window portion 31 a is formed on the base plate 31 so as to be positioned on the front side of the mounting opening 22, and the ball movement effect device 50 facing the mounting opening 22 is disposed via the transparent plate 32. The game board 20 can be viewed from the front side.

また、前記装飾カバー部材30の上縁下部には、上方および後方に開口する球受け部33が前記台板31の前方に突出するよう形成されると共に、該球受け部33の後方に連通する球誘導部34が台板31から後方に延出して、装飾カバー部材30を遊技盤20に取り付けた状態で球誘導部34が前記装着口22に挿通されている。すなわち、前記球受け部33の上方開口が、遊技領域20aを流下するパチンコ球が入賞可能な普通入賞口27として機能し、該普通入賞口27に入賞した入賞球を、前記装着口22に挿通された球誘導部34を介して遊技盤20の裏側に誘導されるようになっている。なお、前記台板31における前記透視窓部31aの下縁部および右上端部には、前方に突出する台状部35,35が形成されて、遊技領域20aを流下するパチンコ球を、アウト口23に誘導するよう構成される。   Further, a ball receiving portion 33 that opens upward and rearward is formed on the lower portion of the upper edge of the decorative cover member 30 so as to protrude forward of the base plate 31 and communicates with the rear of the ball receiving portion 33. The ball guiding portion 34 extends rearward from the base plate 31, and the ball guiding portion 34 is inserted into the mounting opening 22 with the decorative cover member 30 attached to the game board 20. That is, the upper opening of the ball receiving portion 33 functions as a normal winning port 27 through which a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20 a can win, and the winning ball that has won the normal winning port 27 is inserted into the mounting port 22. It is guided to the back side of the game board 20 via the ball guide portion 34 thus made. In addition, on the lower edge portion and the upper right end portion of the see-through window portion 31a in the base plate 31, base-like portions 35, 35 projecting forward are formed, and a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a is connected to the out mouth. 23 to be directed to.

(裏ユニットについて)
前記裏ユニット40は、図3に示すように、前方へ開口した略矩形箱状に形成されて、前端部が前記遊技盤20の裏側に固定されている。そして、前記裏ユニット40において前記遊技盤20に対向する背面板41の裏側に、前記図柄表示装置17が着脱可能に取り付けられると共に、該背面板41における図柄表示装置17の表示面に対応する位置に、前後に開口する開口部41aが開設されており、該裏ユニット40の開口部41aおよび前記枠状装飾体24の窓口24aを介して、図柄表示装置17の表示面が遊技盤20の前側に臨むようになっている。また、前記裏ユニット40の内側には、各種の演出装置42,50が配設されている。すなわち、前記裏ユニット40は、パチンコ機10の遊技演出に関わる図柄表示装置17や演出装置42,50の設置部材として機能している。ここで、実施例の裏ユニット40には、前記開口部41aの左右側部に可動体を動作させて演出を行なう可動演出装置42が配設されると共に、前記装着口22に対応する位置に、装置内部に封入した封入球Sを移動させて演出を行なう球移動演出装置50が配設されている。
(About the back unit)
As shown in FIG. 3, the back unit 40 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape opening forward, and the front end portion is fixed to the back side of the game board 20. The symbol display device 17 is detachably attached to the back side of the back plate 41 facing the game board 20 in the back unit 40, and the position corresponding to the display surface of the symbol display device 17 on the back plate 41. In addition, an opening 41a that opens forward and backward is established, and the display surface of the symbol display device 17 is located on the front side of the game board 20 through the opening 41a of the back unit 40 and the window 24a of the frame-shaped decorative body 24. It comes to face. Various rendering devices 42 and 50 are disposed inside the back unit 40. That is, the back unit 40 functions as an installation member for the symbol display device 17 and the effect devices 42 and 50 related to the game effect of the pachinko machine 10. Here, the rear unit 40 of the embodiment is provided with a movable effect device 42 that performs an effect by operating a movable body on the left and right side portions of the opening 41a, and at a position corresponding to the mounting opening 22. In addition, a ball movement effect device 50 that moves the encapsulated ball S enclosed in the device to produce an effect is disposed.

(球移動演出装置について)
図9〜図16に示すように、前記裏ユニット40に配設される前記球移動演出装置50は、封入球Sを移動可能に封入する封入空間53が内部画成された装置本体51と、該装置本体51に配設され、封入空間53内において封入球Sを循環移動させる球移動部材(球循環機構)60と、該球移動部材60を駆動する駆動モータ(駆動手段)55と、封入空間53内において封入球Sを所定数(実施例では1個)ずつ球移動部材60へ向けて送出す球送り装置115とを備え、該封入空間53内で封入球Sを循環移動させることで、球の移動による演出を行なうよう構成される。ここで、前記装置本体51に画成される前記封入空間53は、完全に閉じた空間である必要はなく、封入球Sが通過不能な大きさの開口を介して装置外部に連通する構成であってもよく、封入空間53内に封入球Sを定常的に留め得る構成であればよい。また、実施例の封入球Sは、遊技盤20に打ち出されるパチンコ球の表面を着色した金属球体であるが、封入球Sの大きさや材質は適宜に決定可能な事項である。
(About ball movement effect device)
As shown in FIGS. 9 to 16, the ball movement effect device 50 disposed in the back unit 40 includes an apparatus main body 51 in which an enclosed space 53 for enclosing the enclosed sphere S is movably formed, A ball moving member (ball circulation mechanism) 60 that is disposed in the apparatus main body 51 and circulates and moves the enclosed ball S in the enclosed space 53, a drive motor (driving means) 55 that drives the ball moving member 60, and an enclosure A ball feeding device 115 for sending a predetermined number (one in the embodiment) of encapsulated spheres S to the sphere moving member 60 in the space 53 and circulatingly moving the encapsulated spheres S in the enclosed space 53. The system is configured to perform an effect by moving the sphere. Here, the enclosed space 53 defined in the apparatus main body 51 does not need to be a completely closed space, and is configured to communicate with the outside of the apparatus through an opening having a size through which the enclosed sphere S cannot pass. Any configuration may be used as long as the encapsulated sphere S can be constantly held in the encapsulated space 53. The encapsulated sphere S of the embodiment is a metal sphere colored on the surface of the pachinko sphere launched into the game board 20, but the size and material of the encapsulated sphere S are matters that can be appropriately determined.

(球移動部材について)
前記球移動部材60は、図12または図13に示すように、所定長のシャフト(棒状部材)61の外周面に、封入球Sを移動させる軸状部62が取り付けられ、該シャフト61の両端部に取り付けられた軸受け部64,65を介して装置本体51に回転可能に支持される。ここで、実施例の球移動部材60は、水平面に対して所定角度傾斜した傾斜姿勢で前記装置本体51に支持されている(図10参照)。また、前記球移動部材60における前記シャフト61の上端部に取り付けられた軸受け部64には、歯車部64aが形成されており、前記駆動モータ55の駆動軸55aに取り付けられた駆動歯車56を歯車部64aに噛合することで、該駆動モータ55の駆動により球移動部材60がシャフト61を中心として軸周りに回転されるようになっている。
(About the ball moving member)
As shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, the ball moving member 60 is provided with a shaft-like portion 62 for moving the encapsulated ball S on the outer peripheral surface of a shaft (rod-like member) 61 having a predetermined length. It is rotatably supported by the apparatus main body 51 through bearings 64 and 65 attached to the unit. Here, the ball moving member 60 of the embodiment is supported by the apparatus main body 51 in an inclined posture inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal plane (see FIG. 10). A gear portion 64 a is formed in a bearing portion 64 attached to the upper end portion of the shaft 61 in the ball moving member 60, and the drive gear 56 attached to the drive shaft 55 a of the drive motor 55 is geared. By engaging with the portion 64 a, the ball moving member 60 is rotated about the shaft 61 around the shaft 61 by driving of the drive motor 55.

また、図12または図13に示すように、前記軸状部62は、前記シャフト61を挿通可能な円筒状に形成されて、該軸状部62の外周面に、螺旋状に延在する突出片62aが突出するよう形成されている。すなわち、前記球移動部材60の外周面には、前記突出片62aの間に螺旋状に延在する溝部63(以下、螺旋状溝部という)が形成される。ここで、前記螺旋状溝部63は、該螺旋状溝部63に沿って摺動可能な状態で前記封入球Sが接触するよう構成されて、球移動部材60の回転に伴って封入球Sが軸方向に移動されるようになっている。なお、前記軸状部62は、半円筒状の2つの半体62b,62bから構成されて、両半体62b,62bをシャフト61に固定することでシャフト61と一体的に回転すると共に、両半体62b,62bに形成された突出片62aが全体で1つの螺旋をなすよう形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, the shaft portion 62 is formed in a cylindrical shape through which the shaft 61 can be inserted, and protrudes spirally on the outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion 62. The piece 62a is formed so as to protrude. That is, on the outer peripheral surface of the ball moving member 60, a groove portion 63 (hereinafter referred to as a spiral groove portion) extending spirally between the protruding pieces 62a is formed. Here, the spiral groove portion 63 is configured so that the encapsulated sphere S comes into contact with the spiral groove portion 63 in a slidable state along the spiral groove portion 63, and the encapsulated sphere S rotates with the rotation of the sphere moving member 60. It is designed to move in the direction. The shaft-like portion 62 is composed of two half-cylindrical halves 62b and 62b, and both halves 62b and 62b are fixed to the shaft 61 to rotate integrally with the shaft 61. The protruding pieces 62a formed on the half bodies 62b and 62b are formed so as to form one spiral as a whole.

(装置本体について)
前記装置本体51は、図10〜図13に示すように、前記裏ユニット40に取り付けられるベース部材70と、ベース部材70の前側に取り付けられる前カバー部材80と、当該ベース部材70の後側に取り付けられる後カバー部材100とから構成されて、該ベース部材70と前後のカバー部材80,100との間に前記封入空間53が画成されるようになっている。ここで、前記封入空間53は、前記球移動部材60により封入球Sが揚送移動される球搬送部53aと、該球搬送部53aに連通すると共に複数個(実施例では7個)の封入球Sを貯留可能な球貯留部53bとから基本的になり、前記球送り装置115により球貯留部53bから球搬送部53aに送出された封入球Sが球移動部材60により揚送移動されて球貯留部53bに循環するよう構成される。また、前記装置本体51を構成する前記ベース部材70、前カバー部材80および後カバー部材100の夫々は、透明な合成樹脂材により形成されており、前記封入空間53(球搬送部53a、球貯留部53b、後述する第1および第2連通路90,91、連絡通路104)の内部を装置外部から視認し得るよう構成されている。
(About the main unit)
As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the apparatus main body 51 includes a base member 70 attached to the back unit 40, a front cover member 80 attached to the front side of the base member 70, and a rear side of the base member 70. The enclosed cover 53 is defined between the base member 70 and the front and rear cover members 80, 100. Here, the enclosing space 53 includes a ball conveying portion 53a in which the enclosing ball S is lifted and moved by the ball moving member 60, and a plurality (7 in the embodiment) of enclosing the spherical conveying portion 53a. The sphere storage unit 53b that can store the sphere S is basically used, and the encapsulated sphere S sent from the sphere storage unit 53b to the sphere transport unit 53a by the sphere feeding device 115 is lifted and moved by the sphere moving member 60. It is comprised so that it may circulate to the bulb | ball storage part 53b. Further, each of the base member 70, the front cover member 80, and the rear cover member 100 constituting the apparatus main body 51 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the enclosed space 53 (the ball transporting portion 53a, the ball storage portion) is formed. The inside of the portion 53b, first and second communication passages 90 and 91, and a communication passage 104), which will be described later, can be viewed from the outside of the apparatus.

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前記球搬送部53aについて、前記ベース部材70および前カバー部材80の構成に基づいて説明する。前記ベース部材70は、前記裏ユニット40に固定される平板部71の前面に前方へ突出する壁部が形成されて、該壁部により前記球搬送部53aの後方側を画成する後側箱状部72が形成されている。ここで、前記後側箱状部72は、前方に開口する略矩形箱状をなすと共に右方に向けて上方傾斜する形態で形成され、前記球移動部材60が右方に向けて上方傾斜する姿勢で前記球搬送部53aに収容されるようになっている。なお、前記ベース部材70には、前記後側箱状部72の下端部上方位置からベース部材70の左端部位置に亘って、前方に開口する入賞通路76が形成されている。この入賞通路76は、前記装飾カバー部材30に設けた普通入賞口27に連通するよう構成されて、該普通入賞口27に入賞したパチンコ球(以下、入賞球という)を入賞通路76を介してパチンコ機10裏側の球回収部(図示せず)に排出案内するようになっている。また、前記入賞通路76の経路には、入賞球を検出可能な第1の球検出センサ78が設けられており、該第1の球検出センサ78による入賞球の検出により前記上下の球受け皿14,15に所定数(例えば10個)の賞球が払い出されるようになっている。
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The ball conveying portion 53a will be described based on the configurations of the base member 70 and the front cover member 80. The base member 70 is formed with a wall portion projecting forward on the front surface of the flat plate portion 71 fixed to the back unit 40, and the rear box defining the rear side of the ball transport portion 53a by the wall portion. A shaped portion 72 is formed. Here, the rear-side box-shaped portion 72 has a substantially rectangular box shape opening forward, and is formed so as to be inclined upward toward the right, and the ball moving member 60 is inclined upward toward the right. It is accommodated in the ball transport section 53a in a posture. The base member 70 is formed with a winning path 76 that opens forward from a position above the lower end of the rear box 72 to a position of the left end of the base member 70. The winning path 76 is configured to communicate with an ordinary winning opening 27 provided in the decorative cover member 30, and a pachinko ball (hereinafter referred to as a winning ball) that has won the ordinary winning opening 27 is passed through the winning path 76. A discharge guide is provided to a ball collecting section (not shown) on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. A path of the winning path 76 is provided with a first ball detection sensor 78 capable of detecting a winning ball, and the upper and lower ball trays 14 are detected by the detection of the winning ball by the first ball detection sensor 78. , 15, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls are paid out.

一方、前記前カバー部材80には、前記ベース部材70に取り付けられる平板部81と、該平板部81から前方に突出する前側箱状部82とから構成されている。前記前側箱状部82は、前記後側箱状部72の開口形状に整合する形状で後方に開口する略矩形箱状に形成されており、ベース部材70および前カバー部材80を組み付けることで、後側箱状部72および前側箱状部82により前記球搬送部53aが画成される。なお、前記ベース部材70に形成した前記入賞通路76の前方開口は、前記前カバー部材80の平板部81により閉鎖され、該平板部81において前記装飾カバー部材30の前記球誘導部34と対応する位置に開設された通孔81aを介して該球誘導部34の後端部が入賞通路76に連通するようになっている。   On the other hand, the front cover member 80 includes a flat plate portion 81 attached to the base member 70 and a front box-shaped portion 82 protruding forward from the flat plate portion 81. The front box-like portion 82 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape that opens rearward in a shape that matches the opening shape of the rear box-like portion 72, and by assembling the base member 70 and the front cover member 80, The rear box-like portion 72 and the front-side box-like portion 82 define the ball transport portion 53a. The front opening of the winning path 76 formed in the base member 70 is closed by the flat plate portion 81 of the front cover member 80, and corresponds to the ball guiding portion 34 of the decorative cover member 30 in the flat plate portion 81. The rear end portion of the ball guiding portion 34 communicates with the winning path 76 through the through hole 81a opened at the position.

また、前記球移動演出装置50を裏ユニット40に配設した状態では、該裏ユニット40の開口前端部よりも前記前側箱状部82が前方に突出して(図4参照)、前記遊技盤20に形成された前記装着口22に、該前側箱状部82が挿入されるよう構成されている。そして、前側箱状部82は、前記装着口22を塞ぐ装飾カバー部材30の透明板32で覆われている。すなわち、前記球移動演出装置50において、前記球搬送部53aの前面を画成する前側箱状部82の前面壁85が視認部として機能して、該前面壁85を介して前記球移動部材60により循環される封入球Sを遊技盤20の前面から視認し得るようになっている。   Further, in the state where the ball movement effect device 50 is disposed in the back unit 40, the front box-like portion 82 projects forward from the front front end of the back unit 40 (see FIG. 4), and the gaming board 20 The front box-like portion 82 is inserted into the mounting opening 22 formed in the above. The front box-like portion 82 is covered with the transparent plate 32 of the decorative cover member 30 that closes the mounting opening 22. That is, in the ball movement effect device 50, the front wall 85 of the front box-shaped portion 82 that defines the front surface of the ball transport portion 53a functions as a visual recognition portion, and the ball moving member 60 is interposed via the front wall 85. The enclosing ball S circulated by the above can be visually recognized from the front surface of the game board 20.

ここで、図10、図12、図13に示すように、前記後側箱状部72の右上面を画成する後側第1支持画壁73、および該後側箱状部72の左下面を画成する後側第2支持画壁74に、半円弧形状の軸支持部73a,74aが形成されると共に、前記前側箱状部82の右上面を画成する前側第1支持画壁83、および該前側箱状部82の左下面を画成する前側第2支持画壁84に、半円弧形状の軸支持部83a,84aが形成されて、各前後の第1および第2支持画壁73,74,83,84の軸支持部73a,83a,74a,84aによって形成される孔部に、前記球移動部材60の両端部に設けた軸受け部64,65が夫々対応的に支持される。これにより、前記シャフト61(中心軸線)が右方に向けて上方傾斜する姿勢(水平面に対して所定角度で傾斜する姿勢)で前記球移動部材60が球搬送部53aに収容される。   Here, as shown in FIGS. 10, 12, and 13, a rear first support image wall 73 that defines a right upper surface of the rear box-shaped portion 72, and a lower left surface of the rear box-shaped portion 72. Semi-arc-shaped shaft support portions 73a and 74a are formed on the rear second support image wall 74 that defines the front side first support image wall 83 that defines the right upper surface of the front box-shaped portion 82. In addition, semicircular arc-shaped shaft support portions 83a and 84a are formed on the front second support image wall 84 that defines the left lower surface of the front box-shaped portion 82, and the front and rear first and second support image walls are formed. Bearing portions 64 and 65 provided at both ends of the ball moving member 60 are supported correspondingly in holes formed by the shaft support portions 73a, 83a, 74a and 84a of 73, 74, 83 and 84, respectively. . As a result, the ball moving member 60 is accommodated in the ball transport unit 53a in a posture in which the shaft 61 (center axis) is inclined upward toward the right (an inclination inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal plane).

図14に示すように、前記前カバー部材80において、前記前側箱状部82(球搬送部53a)の右下面を画成する傾斜支持壁(支持部)86は、前記球移動部材60の下方に位置して該球移動部材60の軸方向に対して平行に延在する第1傾斜部86aと、該第1傾斜部86aの前端部および前記前側箱状部82(箱状部)の前面を画成する前面壁85に連接し、該前面壁85に向かうにつれて上方傾斜する第2傾斜部86bとから構成される。また、前記第2傾斜部86bは、前記球移動部材60の下方側に位置して該球移動部材60の軸方向に対して平行に延在している。ここで、前記球移動部材60における軸状部62の外周面から前記前面壁85までの垂直距離は、封入球Sの直径以上に設定されると共に、軸状部62の外周面から前記第1傾斜部86aまでの垂直距離は、封入球Sの直径より小さく設定されており、前記第2傾斜部86b上に到来した封入球Sが自重で球移動部材60側に移動し得るよう構成されている。すなわち、前記球搬送部53aに到来した封入球Sは、前記第2傾斜部86bの傾斜に沿って球移動部材60の軸方向下方に転がるだけでなく、前記球移動部材60に近接する方向にも転がるよう移動して、球移動部材60の螺旋状溝部63に摺動可能に保持されることになる。従って、前記球移動部材60を回転させた際には、前記第2傾斜部86b上に載置された状態で球移動部材60の軸方向に封入球Sが移動される。   As shown in FIG. 14, in the front cover member 80, an inclined support wall (support portion) 86 that defines the right lower surface of the front box-shaped portion 82 (ball transport portion 53 a) is provided below the ball moving member 60. A first inclined portion 86a positioned parallel to the axial direction of the ball moving member 60, a front end portion of the first inclined portion 86a and the front surface of the front box-shaped portion 82 (box-shaped portion). Are connected to the front wall 85 that defines the second front wall 85, and a second inclined portion 86b that inclines upward toward the front wall 85. The second inclined portion 86 b is positioned below the ball moving member 60 and extends parallel to the axial direction of the ball moving member 60. Here, the vertical distance from the outer peripheral surface of the shaft-shaped portion 62 to the front wall 85 in the sphere moving member 60 is set to be equal to or larger than the diameter of the encapsulated sphere S, and the first distance from the outer peripheral surface of the shaft-shaped portion 62. The vertical distance to the inclined portion 86a is set to be smaller than the diameter of the encapsulated sphere S, and the encapsulated sphere S that has arrived on the second inclined portion 86b can move to the sphere moving member 60 side by its own weight. Yes. That is, the encapsulated sphere S that has arrived at the sphere transport unit 53a not only rolls downward in the axial direction of the sphere moving member 60 along the inclination of the second inclined portion 86b, but also in a direction close to the sphere moving member 60. It moves so as to roll, and is held slidably in the spiral groove 63 of the ball moving member 60. Therefore, when the ball moving member 60 is rotated, the enclosing ball S is moved in the axial direction of the ball moving member 60 while being placed on the second inclined portion 86b.

なお、前記球移動部材60の軸状部62から前記ベース部材70の平板部71(球搬送部53aの背面)までの垂直距離は、封入球Sの直径より小さく設定されて、球搬送部53aに到来した封入球Sが球移動部材60の背面側に移動しないよう構成されると共に、前記ベース部材70および前カバー部材80において、球移動部材60の軸状部62から球搬送部53aの左上面を画成する画壁部88までの垂直距離は、封入球Sの直径以上に設定されて、球搬送部53a内での球詰まりの発生を防止している。   Note that the vertical distance from the shaft-like portion 62 of the ball moving member 60 to the flat plate portion 71 of the base member 70 (the back surface of the ball conveying portion 53a) is set smaller than the diameter of the encapsulated sphere S, and the ball conveying portion 53a. The enclosing sphere S that has arrived at the position of the ball moving member 60 is configured not to move to the back side of the ball moving member 60. The vertical distance to the wall portion 88 that defines the upper surface is set to be equal to or larger than the diameter of the encapsulated sphere S to prevent the occurrence of clogging in the sphere conveying portion 53a.

また、図9、図11、図12、図14に示すように、前記前カバー部材80における前記前側箱状部82の前面壁85には、該前面壁85と傾斜支持壁86(第2傾斜部86b)との連設縁部に沿って延在する球崩し孔85aが前後に貫通するよう形成されている。すなわち、前記球搬送部53aは、前記球崩し孔85aを介して前方に開放し、前記球搬送部53a内で生じた球詰まりを、該球崩し孔85aを介して球搬送部53a内に器具(図示せず)を差し込んで解消し得るようになっている。ここで、前記前側箱状部82の前面壁85は、前記遊技盤20に配設された前記装飾カバー部材30の透明板32で覆われることで、該装飾カバー部材30を遊技盤20に取り付けた状態で、前記球崩し孔85aを介して球搬送部53a内に塵や埃等が侵入するのを防止している。   9, 11, 12, and 14, the front wall 85 of the front box-shaped portion 82 of the front cover member 80 includes a front wall 85 and an inclined support wall 86 (second inclined wall). A spherical break-out hole 85a extending along a continuous edge with the portion 86b) is formed so as to penetrate in the front-rear direction. That is, the ball transport unit 53a is opened forward via the ball breaker hole 85a, and the clogged ball generated in the ball transport unit 53a is moved into the ball transport unit 53a via the ball breaker hole 85a. It can be solved by inserting (not shown). Here, the front wall 85 of the front box-like portion 82 is covered with the transparent plate 32 of the decorative cover member 30 disposed on the game board 20, so that the decorative cover member 30 is attached to the game board 20. In this state, dust, dust, and the like are prevented from entering the sphere conveying portion 53a through the sphere breaking hole 85a.

また、前記歯車部64aが形成された軸受け部64は、図10または図11に示すように、前記前後の第1支持画壁73,83の軸支持部73a,83aに支持されると共に、該前後の第1支持画壁73,83の外側に歯車部64aが位置するよう構成されている。そして前記後側第1支持画壁73の外面(上面)側には、前記駆動モータ55を設置するモータ設置部75が形成されおり、駆動モータ55の駆動軸55aに取り付けた駆動歯車56と歯車部64aとが球搬送部53aの外側で噛合している。これにより、駆動モータ55の駆動方向に応じて前記球移動部材60が正逆方向に回転されるようになっている。すなわち、前記駆動モータ55の駆動方向により、前記球移動部材60の螺旋状溝部63に嵌り込んだ封入球Sが該球移動部材60の軸方向に沿って上昇移動または下降移動される。なお、以下の説明において、球移動部材60の軸方向に沿った封入球Sの上昇移動を正方向の移動というと共に対応する駆動モータ55の回転方向を正回転といい、反対に球移動部材60の軸方向に沿った封入球Sの下降移動を負方向の移動というと共に対応する駆動モータ55の回転方向を逆回転という場合もある。   Further, as shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11, the bearing portion 64 in which the gear portion 64a is formed is supported by the shaft support portions 73a and 83a of the front and rear first support image walls 73 and 83, and The gear portion 64a is configured to be positioned outside the front and rear first support image walls 73 and 83. A motor installation portion 75 for installing the drive motor 55 is formed on the outer surface (upper surface) side of the rear first support image wall 73, and a drive gear 56 and a gear attached to a drive shaft 55 a of the drive motor 55 are formed. The portion 64a meshes with the outside of the ball transport portion 53a. Thus, the ball moving member 60 is rotated in the forward and reverse directions according to the drive direction of the drive motor 55. That is, the enclosing sphere S fitted in the spiral groove 63 of the ball moving member 60 is moved up or down along the axial direction of the ball moving member 60 according to the driving direction of the drive motor 55. In the following description, the upward movement of the enclosing sphere S along the axial direction of the ball moving member 60 is referred to as forward movement, and the corresponding rotation direction of the drive motor 55 is referred to as forward rotation. In some cases, the downward movement of the enclosing ball S along the axial direction is referred to as negative movement, and the corresponding rotation direction of the drive motor 55 is referred to as reverse rotation.

図12または図13に示すように、前記駆動歯車56には、外周縁部を切り欠いて検出部57aが形成された円盤状の位置検出板57が固定されると共に、前記装置本体51(後側第1支持画壁73の後端部)には、該検出部57aを検出可能な前記位置検出センサ58(図19〜図21参照)が配設されており、該位置検出センサ58が検出部57aを検出することで、球移動部材60の基準位置が検出されるようになっている。ここで、前記検出部57aは、前記円盤状の位置検出板57の外周縁部において周方向に180°離間した2箇所に形成されており、前記位置検出センサ58が一方の検出部57aを検出してから他方の検出部57aを検出した時点で、前記球移動部材60が1回転するよう設定されている。すなわち、前記位置検出センサ58により何れの検出部57aが検出された場合でも、前記球移動部材60は同じ基準位置にある。   As shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, a disk-shaped position detection plate 57 having a detection portion 57a formed by cutting out an outer peripheral edge portion is fixed to the drive gear 56, and the device main body 51 (rear side) The position detection sensor 58 (see FIGS. 19 to 21) capable of detecting the detection unit 57a is disposed on the rear end portion of the first side support image wall 73, and the position detection sensor 58 detects the position detection sensor 58. By detecting the portion 57a, the reference position of the ball moving member 60 is detected. Here, the detection unit 57a is formed at two positions 180 ° apart in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral edge of the disc-shaped position detection plate 57, and the position detection sensor 58 detects one detection unit 57a. Then, when the other detection unit 57a is detected, the ball moving member 60 is set to rotate once. In other words, the ball moving member 60 is at the same reference position regardless of which detection unit 57 a is detected by the position detection sensor 58.

ここで、前記駆動モータ55は、前記位置検出センサ58による検出部57aの検出状態に応じて、前記図柄表示装置17を制御する制御手段140の制御に基づいて駆動制御されるよう構成されて、該図柄表示装置17で行なわれる演出に合わせて球移動演出装置50において封入球Sの移動演出を行ない得るよう構成されている。なお、前記図柄表示装置を制御する制御手段140により前記球移動演出装置50を直接的に制御する構成でもよく、また図柄表示装置を制御する制御手段に制御される別の制御手段140に球移動演出装置50を接続して球移動演出装置50を間接的に制御する構成であってもよい。   Here, the drive motor 55 is configured to be driven and controlled based on the control of the control means 140 that controls the symbol display device 17 in accordance with the detection state of the detection unit 57a by the position detection sensor 58. The ball movement effect device 50 is configured to perform the movement effect of the encapsulated sphere S in accordance with the effect performed by the symbol display device 17. In addition, the structure which directly controls the said ball movement production | presentation apparatus 50 by the control means 140 which controls the said symbol display apparatus may be sufficient, and the ball movement to another control means 140 controlled by the control means which controls a symbol display apparatus The structure which connects the production | presentation apparatus 50 and controls the ball movement production | presentation apparatus 50 indirectly may be sufficient.

また、図10、図11に示すように、前記ベース部材70において前記球搬送部53a(球移動部材60)の傾斜下端部の上方位置には、前後に貫通する第1連通路90が形成されている。この第1連通路90は、前記球搬送部53aおよび球貯留部53bに連通するよう構成されており、球貯留部53bに貯留された封入球Sが第1連通路90を介して球搬送部53aに移動するよう構成される。すなわち、前記第1連通路90の前方開口が球搬送部53aに封入球Sが通入する球通入口90aとなる。ここで、前記第1連通路90の前端部は、前記球搬送部53a内に収容された前記球移動部材60の軸線よりも前側まで延在するよう形成されている。これにより、前記第1連通路90を通過した封入球Sは、前記球移動部材60の前側に自然に移動して、前記球搬送部53aを画成する第2傾斜部86b上に移動し、螺旋状溝部63に摺動可能に保持される。   As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, a first communication passage 90 penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in the base member 70 at a position above the inclined lower end portion of the ball transport portion 53 a (ball moving member 60). ing. The first communication path 90 is configured to communicate with the sphere transport part 53 a and the sphere storage part 53 b, and the encapsulated sphere S stored in the sphere storage part 53 b is connected to the sphere transport part via the first communication path 90. Configured to move to 53a. That is, the front opening of the first communication path 90 serves as a ball entrance 90a through which the encapsulated sphere S enters the sphere transport portion 53a. Here, the front end portion of the first communication passage 90 is formed to extend to the front side of the axis of the ball moving member 60 accommodated in the ball transport portion 53a. Thereby, the encapsulated sphere S that has passed through the first communication passage 90 naturally moves to the front side of the sphere moving member 60, and moves onto the second inclined portion 86b that defines the sphere conveying portion 53a. It is slidably held in the spiral groove 63.

また、前記ベース部材70における前記球搬送部53aの後面を画成する前記平板部71には、前記球搬送部53a内に収容された前記球移動部材60の上端下方位置に、該球搬送部53a内に開口する球通出口71bが開設されると共に、該球通出口71bに連通する第2連通路91が上下に延在するよう形成されている。この第2連通路91は、前記球搬送部53aおよび球貯留部53bに連通するよう構成され、該球搬送部53a内を前記球移動部材60の回転に伴って上昇移動された封入球Sを球貯留部53bに循環させるようになっている。また、前記ベース部材70には、前記球通出口71bの下方位置にホルダ93が形成されて、第2連通路91を通過する封入球Sを検出する第2の球検出センサ94がホルダ93に取り付けられている。この第2の球検出センサ94は、前記制御手段140に接続されており、該第2の球検出センサ94による検出に応じて、前記図柄表示装置17での表示が変更されるようになっている。   In addition, the flat plate portion 71 that defines the rear surface of the ball transport portion 53a in the base member 70 is positioned below the upper end of the ball moving member 60 accommodated in the ball transport portion 53a. A ball outlet 71b that opens in 53a is opened, and a second communication passage 91 that communicates with the ball outlet 71b is formed to extend vertically. The second communication path 91 is configured to communicate with the sphere transport unit 53a and the sphere storage unit 53b, and the enclosed sphere S that has been moved upward along with the rotation of the sphere moving member 60 in the sphere transport unit 53a. It is made to circulate to the ball | bowl storage part 53b. In addition, a holder 93 is formed in the base member 70 at a position below the ball outlet 71 b, and a second sphere detection sensor 94 that detects the enclosed sphere S passing through the second communication passage 91 is provided in the holder 93. It is attached. The second sphere detection sensor 94 is connected to the control means 140, and the display on the symbol display device 17 is changed in accordance with the detection by the second sphere detection sensor 94. Yes.

また、前記前カバー部材80(前側箱状部82)には、前記ベース部材70の球通出口71bに対応する位置に、該球通出口71bに向けて下方傾斜する球案内部87が形成されている。この球案内部87は、前記傾斜支持壁86の上端部に連設されており、球移動部材60の回転に伴って傾斜支持壁86(第2傾斜部86b)上を移動された封入球Sが球案内部87に移動するよう構成される。すなわち、前記球移動部材60により球搬送部53a内を上昇移動された封入球Sは、前記球案内部87を介して球通出口71bから第2連通路91に移動し、前記第2の球検出センサ94で検出された後に、前記球貯留部53bへ移動するようになっている。   The front cover member 80 (front-side box-shaped portion 82) is formed with a ball guide portion 87 that is inclined downward toward the ball outlet 71b at a position corresponding to the ball outlet 71b of the base member 70. ing. The ball guide portion 87 is connected to the upper end portion of the inclined support wall 86, and the enclosed sphere S moved on the inclined support wall 86 (second inclined portion 86 b) as the ball moving member 60 rotates. Is configured to move to the ball guide portion 87. In other words, the encapsulated sphere S that has been moved upward in the sphere conveying portion 53a by the sphere moving member 60 moves from the ball outlet 71b to the second communication passage 91 via the sphere guide portion 87, and the second sphere. After being detected by the detection sensor 94, it moves to the ball reservoir 53b.

(球貯留部の構成について)
次に、前記球貯留部53bについて、前記ベース部材70および後カバー部材100の構成に基づいて説明する。前記後カバー部材100は、図12に示すように、前記ベース部材70の裏側に固定される平板部101の前面に、前方に突出する画壁部102が形成されており、該画壁部102の前端部をベース部材70の平板部71に当接させることで、前記ベース部材70に形成された前記第1連通路90の後方開口および前記第2連通路91の下方開口に連通する連絡通路104が画成される。この連絡通路104は、前記第2連通路91の下方開口に連通すると共に下方に延在する第1の通路104aと、該第1の通路104aの下端部から第1連通路90の後方開口に向けて下方傾斜する第2の通路104bとからなる略L字状に形成されて、連絡通路104に流入した封入球Sが自然に第1連通路90(球搬送部53a)へ向けて移動するよう構成されている。なお、前記連絡通路104(第1の通路104aおよび第2の通路104b)は、封入球Sが一列で移動し得る形状に形成される。
(About the configuration of the sphere reservoir)
Next, the ball storage portion 53b will be described based on the configurations of the base member 70 and the rear cover member 100. As shown in FIG. 12, the rear cover member 100 is formed with an image wall portion 102 protruding forward on the front surface of a flat plate portion 101 fixed to the back side of the base member 70, and the image wall portion 102. The communication passage communicating with the rear opening of the first communication passage 90 and the lower opening of the second communication passage 91 formed in the base member 70 by bringing the front end portion of the base member 70 into contact with the flat plate portion 71 of the base member 70. 104 is defined. The communication passage 104 communicates with the lower opening of the second communication passage 91 and extends downward, and from the lower end of the first passage 104a to the rear opening of the first communication passage 90. The enclosing sphere S that has flowed into the communication passage 104 naturally moves toward the first communication passage 90 (the ball transport portion 53a). It is configured as follows. The communication passage 104 (the first passage 104a and the second passage 104b) is formed in a shape in which the enclosing balls S can move in a row.

ここで、図19〜図21に示すように、前記連絡通路104の上方開口は、前記第2連通路91の下方開口よりも前後の開口幅が大きくなるよう構成されると共に、該連絡通路104(第1の通路104a)の上方開口の後部側に前記ホルダ93の下壁部93aが臨むよう構成されている。すなわち、前記球搬送部53aから球貯留部53bに至る経路(第2連通路91と連絡通路104との接続部位)は、前後方向に屈曲する屈曲形状に形成されている。これにより、前記球移動演出装置50を取付姿勢から後側に傾倒させた際に、前記連絡通路104の後面に沿って逆流した封入球Sがホルダ93の下壁部93aに接触するようになっている。   Here, as shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, the upper opening of the communication passage 104 is configured to have a front and rear opening width larger than the lower opening of the second communication passage 91, and the communication passage 104. The lower wall portion 93a of the holder 93 faces the rear side of the upper opening of the (first passage 104a). That is, a path (a connection portion between the second communication path 91 and the communication path 104) from the ball transport unit 53a to the ball storage unit 53b is formed in a bent shape that bends in the front-rear direction. As a result, when the ball movement effect device 50 is tilted rearward from the mounting posture, the enclosed ball S that has flowed back along the rear surface of the communication passage 104 comes into contact with the lower wall portion 93 a of the holder 93. ing.

また、図13、図15、図16に示すように、実施例の球移動演出装置50には、前記連絡通路104を通過する封入球Sの通過を規制すると共に、封入球Sを所定数単位(実施例では1球単位)で球移動部材60へ向けて送出す前記球送り装置115が備えられている。すなわち、前記連絡通路104において、前記球送り装置115(具体的には後述の第1球規制部119)が封入球Sの通過を規制することにより、該球送り装置115による封入球Sの規制位置よりも上流側の領域が、封入球Sを貯留する前記球貯留部53bとして機能する。すなわち、前記球搬送部53aの上流端側(球移動部材60の下端部側)に前記球貯留部53bの下流端が連通し、該球搬送部53aの下流端側(球移動部材60の上端部側)に球貯留部53bの上流端が連通している。従って、実施例の球移動演出装置50では、前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)に貯留された封入球Sは、前記球送り装置115の駆動により第1連通路90を介して前記球搬送部53aの上流端に送出され、該球搬送部53aに設けられた球移動部材60の回転により球搬送部53aの下流端まで揚送移動された封入球Sが第2連通路91を介して連絡通路104(第1の通路104aおよび第2の通路104b)の上流端部に循環されるようになっている。   In addition, as shown in FIGS. 13, 15, and 16, the ball movement effect device 50 according to the embodiment restricts the passage of the enclosed sphere S that passes through the communication passage 104 and includes a predetermined number of enclosed spheres S. The ball feeding device 115 for feeding toward the ball moving member 60 in units of one ball in the embodiment is provided. That is, in the communication passage 104, the ball feeder 115 (specifically, a first ball regulating unit 119 described later) regulates the passage of the enclosed sphere S, whereby the enclosed ball S is regulated by the ball feeder 115. A region upstream of the position functions as the sphere storage portion 53b that stores the encapsulated sphere S. That is, the downstream end of the sphere storage unit 53b communicates with the upstream end side (the lower end side of the ball moving member 60) of the ball transfer unit 53a, and the downstream end side (the upper end of the ball moving member 60). The upstream end of the sphere storage part 53b communicates with the part side. Therefore, in the ball movement effect device 50 of the embodiment, the encapsulated sphere S stored in the communication passage 104 (the sphere storage portion 53b) is transported through the first communication passage 90 by the driving of the ball feeder 115. The encapsulated sphere S that is sent to the upstream end of the portion 53a and lifted and moved to the downstream end of the ball transport portion 53a by the rotation of the ball moving member 60 provided in the ball transport portion 53a is passed through the second communication path 91. It is circulated to the upstream end of the communication passage 104 (the first passage 104a and the second passage 104b).

(球送り装置について)
前記球送り装置115は、前記制御手段140の制御に基づいて駆動される駆動手段としての電磁ソレノイド116と、該電磁ソレノイド116のプランジャ116aに取り付けられ、電磁ソレノイド116への通電切換えに応じてプランジャ116aと一体的に進退移動する作動部材117と、該作動部材117に連繋接続され、当該作動部材117の作動に伴って第1姿勢(図15参照)および第2姿勢(図16参照)に切換え変位される切換え部材118とから構成されており、該切換え部材118が第1姿勢および第2姿勢に切り替わることで、球貯留部53b内の封入球Sが1球ずつ第1連通路90(球移動部材60)へ向けて送出されるようになっている。ここで、前記電磁ソレノイド116は、前記後カバー部材100における前記球貯留部53bの上方に形成されたソレノイド設置部106に、プランジャ116aが左右方向に進退移動する姿勢で取り付けられており、電磁ソレノイド116への通電を停止した状態では付勢バネ116cの付勢力により前記プランジャ116aおよび作動部材117が側方へ突出(ソレノイド本体116bから第1連通路90側へ突出)し、電磁ソレノイド116へ通電することでプランジャ116aがソレノイド本体116b内に引き込まれて作動部材117が直線移動されるようになっている。
(About ball feeder)
The ball feeder 115 is attached to an electromagnetic solenoid 116 as a driving means driven based on the control of the control means 140, and a plunger 116a of the electromagnetic solenoid 116, and a plunger according to switching of energization to the electromagnetic solenoid 116. An operation member 117 that moves forward and backward integrally with 116 a and is connected to the operation member 117, and is switched between a first posture (see FIG. 15) and a second posture (see FIG. 16) in accordance with the operation of the operation member 117. The switching member 118 is displaced, and when the switching member 118 is switched between the first posture and the second posture, the enclosed sphere S in the ball storage portion 53b is one ball at a time in the first communication path 90 (ball It is sent out toward the moving member 60). Here, the electromagnetic solenoid 116 is attached to a solenoid installation portion 106 formed above the ball storage portion 53b in the rear cover member 100 so that the plunger 116a moves forward and backward in the left-right direction. When the energization to 116 is stopped, the plunger 116a and the actuating member 117 project sideward (projecting from the solenoid body 116b toward the first communication path 90) by the energizing force of the energizing spring 116c, and the electromagnetic solenoid 116 is energized. As a result, the plunger 116a is drawn into the solenoid body 116b and the actuating member 117 is linearly moved.

前記切換え部材118は、図12、図13、図15または図16に示すように、略円盤状を呈するよう形成されて、その中心位置に前後に貫通するよう形成された軸孔118bに回転軸121が挿通されている。この回転軸121は、前記後カバー部材100に形成された軸孔107に支持されて、該回転軸121を中心として切換え部材118が回動可能となっている。ここで、前記切換え部材118は、前記球貯留部53b(第2の通路104b)の上方に位置するよう設けられると共に、該球貯留部53b(第2の通路104b)の上面を画成する画壁部102に形成された切欠部108を介して、該切換え部材118の一部が球貯留部53b(第2の通路104b)内に臨むよう構成されている。なお、前記後カバー部材100には、前記切換え部材118の外周面を囲繞する囲繞壁109が形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 12, FIG. 13, FIG. 15 or FIG. 16, the switching member 118 is formed so as to have a substantially disk shape, and has a rotating shaft in a shaft hole 118b formed so as to penetrate back and forth at the center position. 121 is inserted. The rotating shaft 121 is supported by a shaft hole 107 formed in the rear cover member 100, and a switching member 118 can be rotated about the rotating shaft 121. Here, the switching member 118 is provided so as to be positioned above the ball reservoir 53b (second passage 104b) and defines an upper surface of the ball reservoir 53b (second passage 104b). A part of the switching member 118 is configured to face the ball storage part 53b (second passage 104b) through a notch part 108 formed in the wall part 102. The rear cover member 100 is formed with a surrounding wall 109 that surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the switching member 118.

また、前記切換え部材118には、前記回転軸121から偏心する位置に後方へ突出する作動軸118aが設けられており、前記後カバー部材100に形成されたガイド孔110を介して作動軸118aが後カバー部材100の後方へ突出するようになっている。前記切換え部材118の作動軸118aは、前記作動部材117に形成された係合溝117aに係合するよう構成されており、前記電磁ソレノイド116に対する通電切換えに応じて作動部材117が移動されることで、切換え部材118が回転軸121を中心として前記第1姿勢と第2姿勢との間で揺動するようになっている。ここで、前記第1姿勢は、前記電磁ソレノイド116への通電を停止した状態での切換え部材118の位置であり、前記第2姿勢は、前記電磁ソレノイド116へ通電した状態での切換え部材118の位置である。   Further, the switching member 118 is provided with an operating shaft 118a that protrudes rearward at a position eccentric from the rotating shaft 121, and the operating shaft 118a is connected to the switching member 118 through a guide hole 110 formed in the rear cover member 100. The rear cover member 100 protrudes rearward. The operating shaft 118a of the switching member 118 is configured to engage with an engaging groove 117a formed in the operating member 117, and the operating member 117 is moved in response to switching of energization to the electromagnetic solenoid 116. Thus, the switching member 118 swings between the first posture and the second posture around the rotation shaft 121. Here, the first posture is the position of the switching member 118 in a state where the energization to the electromagnetic solenoid 116 is stopped, and the second posture is the position of the switching member 118 in the state where the electromagnetic solenoid 116 is energized. Position.

図12、図13、図15、図16に示すように、前記切換え部材118の外周縁部は、前記切欠部108に臨む部位が切り欠かれており、該切換え部材118の揺動に伴って前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)内に出没する第1球規制部119および第2球規制部120が設けられている。ここで、前記第1球規制部119は、前記切換え部材118における前記第1連通路90側の位置に形成された爪状部であり、実施例の第2球規制部120は、前記切換え部材118において前記切欠部108に臨む前記第2連通路91側(上流側)の外周端面である。そして、前記切換え部材118が第1姿勢にある状態では、前記第1球規制部119が前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)内に突出する規制位置に保持されて封入球Sに当接し、該連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)内の封入球Sの通過を規制する一方、前記第2球規制部120が連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)から退避する退避位置に保持される(図15参照)。また、前記切換え部材118が第2姿勢にある状態では、前記第1球規制部119が前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)から退避する退避位置に保持される一方、前記第2球規制部120が連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)内に突出する規制位置に保持されて封入球Sに当接し、該連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)内の封入球Sの通過を規制するようになっている(図16参照)。   As shown in FIGS. 12, 13, 15, and 16, the outer peripheral edge portion of the switching member 118 is notched at a portion facing the notch portion 108, and the switching member 118 is swung. A first sphere restricting portion 119 and a second sphere restricting portion 120 that appear and disappear in the communication passage 104 (sphere storing portion 53b) are provided. Here, the first ball restricting portion 119 is a claw-like portion formed at a position of the switching member 118 on the first communication path 90 side, and the second ball restricting portion 120 of the embodiment is the switching member. Reference numeral 118 denotes an outer peripheral end face on the second communication path 91 side (upstream side) facing the notch portion 108. In the state where the switching member 118 is in the first posture, the first ball restricting portion 119 is held at the restricting position protruding into the communication passage 104 (the ball storing portion 53b) and comes into contact with the enclosing ball S, While restricting the passage of the encapsulated sphere S in the communication passage 104 (sphere storage portion 53b), the second sphere restriction portion 120 is held at a retracted position where it is retracted from the communication passage 104 (sphere storage portion 53b) (FIG. 15). In the state where the switching member 118 is in the second posture, the first ball restricting portion 119 is held at the retreat position where the first ball restricting portion 119 is retracted from the communication passage 104 (the ball storing portion 53b), while the second ball restricting portion. 120 is held at a restricting position protruding into the communication passage 104 (sphere storage portion 53b) and comes into contact with the encapsulated sphere S so as to restrict the passage of the enclosed sphere S within the communication passage 104 (sphere storage portion 53b). (See FIG. 16).

すなわち、前記電磁ソレノイド116の駆動により前記切換え部材118が第1姿勢から第2姿勢に揺動されることで、第1球規制部119が規制位置から退避位置に変位すると共に第2球規制部120が退避位置から規制位置に変位し、該切換え部材118が第2姿勢から第1姿勢に揺動されることで、第1球規制部119が退避位置から規制位置に変位すると共に第2球規制部120が規制位置から退避位置に変位される。ここで、前記切換え部材118が第1姿勢から第2姿勢に揺動(第2球規制部120が退避位置から規制位置に変位)された際には、図16に示すように、該第2球規制部120が前記第1球規制部119により通出規制された1球目の封入球Sと、その1つ上流側に連続する2球目の封入球Sとの間に進入するよう構成されて、該第1球規制部119が規制位置から退避位置に変位したタイミングで球貯留部53bに貯留された1球目の封入球Sだけが第1連通路90(球搬送部53a)に向けて通出される一方、後続(2球目以降)の封入球Sは前記第2球規制部120により規制されて球貯留部53bに停留するよう構成されている。なお、実施例では、前記切換え部材118が第1姿勢から第2姿勢に揺動するに際して、前記第1球規制部119による封入球Sの規制が解除されるタイミングよりも、第2球規制部120が封入球Sを規制するタイミングの方が早く到来するよう構成され、封入球Sを確実に1球ずつ送出し得るよう構成されている。   That is, the switching member 118 is swung from the first posture to the second posture by driving the electromagnetic solenoid 116, whereby the first ball restricting portion 119 is displaced from the restricting position to the retracted position and the second ball restricting portion. 120 is displaced from the retracted position to the restricting position, and the switching member 118 is swung from the second posture to the first posture, whereby the first ball restricting portion 119 is displaced from the retracted position to the restricting position and the second ball. The restricting portion 120 is displaced from the restricting position to the retracted position. Here, when the switching member 118 is swung from the first posture to the second posture (the second ball restricting portion 120 is displaced from the retracted position to the restricted position), as shown in FIG. The ball restricting section 120 is configured to enter between the first encapsulated sphere S that has been restricted by the first sphere restricting section 119 and the second encapsulated sphere S that is continuous one upstream thereof. Thus, only the first encapsulated sphere S stored in the sphere storage section 53b at the timing when the first sphere control section 119 is displaced from the control position to the retracted position is in the first communication path 90 (sphere transport section 53a). On the other hand, the subsequent (second and subsequent balls) encapsulated sphere S is regulated by the second sphere regulating unit 120 and is retained in the sphere storage unit 53b. In the embodiment, when the switching member 118 swings from the first posture to the second posture, the second ball restricting portion is earlier than the timing when the restriction of the enclosed ball S by the first ball restricting portion 119 is released. The timing at which 120 restricts the encapsulated sphere S is configured to arrive earlier, and the encapsulated sphere S can be reliably delivered one by one.

(逆流防止部材について)
また、図12、図13、図19〜図21に示すように、前記球移動演出装置50には、前記連絡通路104内に出没して該連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)内に貯留された封入球Sの逆流を防止する逆流防止部材125(球移動規制部材)が設けられている。前記逆流防止部材125は、板状の規制片126と、該規制片126の両側端部から突出する軸部127,127とを備え、前記後カバー部材100に形成された取付孔111に規制片126を臨ませた状態で、該取付孔111を塞ぐよう後カバー部材100に取り付けられる固定部材128との間に各軸部127,127が回動可能に挟持されている。ここで、前記逆流防止部材125は、前記連絡通路104(第1の通路104a)の上流端部(第2連通路91との接続部位)に位置するよう設けられている。前記規制片126は、前記球移動演出装置50が遊技盤20(裏ユニット40)に取り付けられる取付姿勢では前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)から退避して取付孔111に収納された収納位置に保持されて、前記球搬送部53aから球貯留部53bへの封入球Sの移動を許容するよう構成されている。そして、前記球移動演出装置50が取付姿勢から前側に傾倒する傾倒姿勢では、前記規制片126が自重により前記軸部127,127を中心として連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)内に垂下するよう回動変位される(図20参照)。ここで、前記取付姿勢とは、遊技に供される縦姿勢でパチンコ機10を保持した状態において遊技盤20(裏ユニット40)に取り付けられた状態での姿勢である(図2、図19参照)。すなわち、取付姿勢では、前記球移動演出装置50は、前記球搬送部53aの前面を画成する前記前面壁85が正面を向いている。
(About backflow prevention member)
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12, 13, and 19 to 21, the ball movement effect device 50 appears and disappears in the communication passage 104 and is stored in the communication passage 104 (ball storage portion 53b). A backflow prevention member 125 (ball movement restriction member) that prevents backflow of the enclosed ball S is provided. The backflow prevention member 125 includes a plate-shaped restricting piece 126 and shaft portions 127 and 127 protruding from both end portions of the restricting piece 126, and the restricting piece is attached to the mounting hole 111 formed in the rear cover member 100. The shafts 127 and 127 are rotatably held between the fixing member 128 attached to the rear cover member 100 so as to close the attachment hole 111 with the 126 facing the surface. Here, the backflow preventing member 125 is provided so as to be positioned at the upstream end portion (connection portion with the second communication passage 91) of the communication passage 104 (first passage 104a). The restricting piece 126 is retracted from the communication passage 104 (ball storage portion 53b) and stored in the mounting hole 111 in the mounting posture in which the ball movement effect device 50 is mounted on the game board 20 (back unit 40). And the movement of the encapsulated sphere S from the sphere transport unit 53a to the sphere storage unit 53b is allowed. In the tilting posture in which the ball movement effect device 50 tilts forward from the mounting posture, the restriction piece 126 hangs down in the communication passage 104 (ball storage portion 53b) around the shaft portions 127 and 127 by its own weight. It is rotationally displaced (see FIG. 20). Here, the mounting posture is a posture in a state where the pachinko machine 10 is held in a vertical posture used for gaming and is attached to the game board 20 (back unit 40) (see FIGS. 2 and 19). ). That is, in the mounting posture, in the ball movement effect device 50, the front wall 85 that defines the front surface of the ball transport unit 53a faces the front.

ここで、前記球移動演出装置50を取付姿勢から前側に傾倒する傾倒姿勢に変位させた際には、図20に示すように、前記規制片126の上端縁部が前記取付孔111の開口縁部に接触して、該規制片126が連絡通路104内に突出する突出位置で回動規制されるようになっている。前記規制片126が突出位置に回動した状態では、該規制片126の突出端部(図20における下端部)から前記第2連通路91と連絡通路104の接続端部までの距離が、封入球Sの直径より小さくなるよう設定されている。すなわち、前記規制片126が突出位置にある状態では、前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)から第2連通路91(球搬送部53a)へ向けて移動する封入球Sが規制片126に接触して、第2連通路91(球搬送部53a)への移動が規制されるようになっている。言い換えると、前記規制片126が突出位置にある状態では、封入球Sを球貯留部53b内に留め得るよう構成される。なお、前記規制片126は、前記軸部127,127を中心として自重で垂下する構成であるから、前記球移動演出装置50を前側に傾倒する姿勢から取付姿勢に変位することで前記収納位置に自然に復帰し、第2連通路91(球搬送部53a)から連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)への封入球Sの移動を阻害しないようになっている。   Here, when the ball movement effect device 50 is displaced from the mounting posture to the tilting posture tilting forward, the upper edge of the restriction piece 126 is the opening edge of the mounting hole 111 as shown in FIG. The regulating piece 126 is pivotally regulated at a projecting position where the regulating piece 126 projects into the communication passage 104. In a state where the restricting piece 126 is rotated to the projecting position, the distance from the projecting end portion (lower end portion in FIG. 20) of the restricting piece 126 to the connection end portion of the second communication passage 91 and the communication passage 104 is enclosed. It is set to be smaller than the diameter of the sphere S. In other words, in a state where the restriction piece 126 is in the protruding position, the enclosed sphere S moving from the communication passage 104 (the ball storage portion 53b) toward the second communication passage 91 (the ball conveyance portion 53a) contacts the restriction piece 126. Thus, the movement to the second communication path 91 (the ball transport unit 53a) is regulated. In other words, in a state where the restriction piece 126 is in the protruding position, the encapsulated sphere S can be retained in the sphere storage portion 53b. Since the restriction piece 126 is configured to hang under its own weight with the shafts 127 and 127 as the center, the restricting piece 126 is moved to the mounting position by being displaced from the posture of tilting the ball movement effect device 50 to the front side. It returns naturally and does not hinder the movement of the encapsulated sphere S from the second communication path 91 (sphere transport section 53a) to the communication path 104 (sphere storage section 53b).

また、図19〜図21に示すように、前記連絡通路104において前記逆流防止部材125の設置面に対向する前面(すなわちベース部材70の平板部71)に凹部113が形成されている。前記凹部113は、前記球逆流防止部材125の配設位置よりも球貯留部53bの下流側位置に形成されており、前記球移動演出装置50を取付姿勢から前側に傾倒させた際に、前記連絡通路104内を逆流する封入球Sが、前記突出位置に変位した逆流防止部材125に接触する前に凹部113に嵌合するよう構成されている。すなわち、連絡通路104を逆流した封入球Sが逆流防止部材125に接触する前に凹部113に嵌り込むことで減勢され、該逆流防止部材125に接触した際の衝撃を緩和するようになっている。   Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 19-21, the recessed part 113 is formed in the front surface (namely, flat plate part 71 of the base member 70) which opposes the installation surface of the said backflow prevention member 125 in the said communication channel 104. As shown in FIG. The recess 113 is formed at a position downstream of the ball reservoir 53b with respect to the position where the ball backflow prevention member 125 is disposed, and when the ball movement effect device 50 is tilted from the mounting posture to the front side, The enclosing ball S that flows backward in the communication passage 104 is configured to fit into the recess 113 before contacting the backflow preventing member 125 displaced to the protruding position. That is, the encapsulated sphere S that has flowed back through the communication passage 104 is reduced in force by fitting into the recess 113 before contacting the backflow prevention member 125, and the impact when contacting the backflow prevention member 125 is reduced. Yes.

(球移動演出装置の制御態様について)
次に、前記制御手段140による球移動演出装置50の駆動制御について説明する。前記球移動部材60を回転する前記駆動モータ55および前記電磁ソレノイド116は、前記図柄表示装置17を制御する制御手段140に接続されて、該制御手段140からの制御信号に基づいて駆動モータ55が正逆回転されると共に、電磁ソレノイド116に対する通電切換えが行なわれるようになっている。なお、前記駆動モータ55は、電磁ソレノイド116の駆動開始タイミングに合わせて正回転させるようにしてもよく、また常時正回転させるよう駆動制御することもできる。
(About the control mode of the ball movement effect device)
Next, drive control of the ball movement effect device 50 by the control means 140 will be described. The drive motor 55 and the electromagnetic solenoid 116 that rotate the ball moving member 60 are connected to a control means 140 that controls the symbol display device 17, and the drive motor 55 is controlled based on a control signal from the control means 140. The forward / reverse rotation is performed, and the energization switching for the electromagnetic solenoid 116 is performed. The drive motor 55 may be rotated forward in accordance with the drive start timing of the electromagnetic solenoid 116, or may be drive-controlled so as to always rotate forward.

前記制御手段140は、位置検出センサ58が検出部57aを検出したか否かを判定する判定手段を備えており、該判定手段の判定に応じて前記駆動モータ55を正逆回転するよう駆動制御する。具体的には、前記球移動部材60が基準位置から基準位置まで回転する(実施例では1回転する)のに必要な規定のステップ数だけ前記駆動モータ55が正回転する(すなわち球移動部材60が1回転するのに必要な第1の時間が経過する)間に、前記位置検出センサ58から検出部57aの検出信号が判定手段に入力された場合(検出状態となった場合)には、前記制御手段140が駆動モータ55を正回転させて、前記球移動部材60が封入球Sを正方向に搬送するよう駆動制御する。反対に、前記第1の時間が経過する間に位置検出センサ58から検出信号が判定手段に入力されない場合(非検出状態の場合)には、前記制御手段140が駆動モータ55を逆回転させて、前記球移動部材60が封入球Sを負方向に搬送するよう駆動制御する。また、前記判定手段による判定が検出状態となった場合でも、位置検出センサ58から検出部57aの検出信号が所定の基準時間だけ継続(例えば5秒)した場合には、前記制御手段140が駆動モータ55を逆回転するよう駆動制御する。すなわち、駆動モータ55を正回転させた状態において第1の時間が経過する時点までに前記位置検出センサ58から検出信号が入力されない場合や、検出信号が入力され続ける場合には、前記球搬送部53aにおいて球詰まり等により球移動部材60が回転していない可能性が高いことから、該球移動部材60を逆方向に回転させて球詰まりの解消を図るようになっている。   The control unit 140 includes a determination unit that determines whether or not the position detection sensor 58 has detected the detection unit 57a, and performs drive control so that the drive motor 55 rotates forward and backward according to the determination by the determination unit. To do. Specifically, the drive motor 55 rotates forward (ie, the ball moving member 60) by a specified number of steps necessary for the ball moving member 60 to rotate from the reference position to the reference position (one rotation in the embodiment). When the detection signal of the detection unit 57a is input from the position detection sensor 58 to the determination means (when the detection time is reached) during the first time necessary for one rotation of The control means 140 rotates the drive motor 55 in the forward direction so that the ball moving member 60 drives and controls the encapsulated sphere S in the forward direction. On the contrary, when the detection signal is not input to the determination unit from the position detection sensor 58 during the first time (in the non-detection state), the control unit 140 rotates the drive motor 55 in the reverse direction. The ball moving member 60 is controlled to carry the encapsulated ball S in the negative direction. Further, even when the determination by the determination unit is in the detection state, the control unit 140 is driven when the detection signal from the position detection sensor 58 continues for a predetermined reference time (for example, 5 seconds). The motor 55 is driven and controlled to rotate in the reverse direction. That is, when the detection signal is not input from the position detection sensor 58 by the time point when the first time elapses in the state where the drive motor 55 is rotated forward, or when the detection signal is continuously input, the ball transport unit Since it is highly possible that the ball moving member 60 does not rotate at 53a due to a ball clogging or the like, the ball moving member 60 is rotated in the reverse direction to eliminate the ball clogging.

また、前記駆動モータ55を逆回転させてから所定の第2の時間が経過した時点で、前記駆動モータ55を正回転させて球移動部材60による封入球Sの循環方向を正方向に再度反転させるよう前記制御手段140が駆動モータ55を駆動制御する。ここで、第2の時間は、球移動部材60を逆回転することで球詰まりの解消に必要な時間として適宜に決定される。そして、前記駆動モータ55を正回転させて球移動部材60による封入球Sの搬送方向を正方向に反転させてから前記第1の時間が経過するまでの間に、前記位置検出センサ58から位置検出板57の検出部57aの検出を表す検出信号が入力されたか否かを前記判定手段が判定する。   Further, when a predetermined second time has elapsed after the drive motor 55 is rotated in the reverse direction, the drive motor 55 is rotated in the forward direction and the circulation direction of the encapsulated sphere S by the ball moving member 60 is reversed again in the forward direction. The control means 140 controls the drive motor 55 so that the drive motor 55 is driven. Here, the second time is appropriately determined as the time necessary for resolving the clogging by rotating the ball moving member 60 in the reverse direction. Then, the position of the position detection sensor 58 is not changed until the first time elapses after the drive motor 55 is rotated forward to reverse the conveying direction of the encapsulated sphere S by the ball moving member 60 in the forward direction. The determination unit determines whether or not a detection signal indicating detection of the detection unit 57a of the detection plate 57 is input.

球移動部材60による封入球Sの搬送方向を反転させてから第1の時間が経過した時点で、位置検出センサ58から検出信号が入力されていない非検出状態の場合には、駆動モータ55を再度逆回転すると共に、第2の時間経過後に駆動モータ55を正回転するよう制御手段140が駆動制御する。また、位置検出センサ58から検出部57aの検出信号が所定の基準時間継続(例えば5秒)する場合にも、同様に駆動モータ55を再度逆回転すると共に第2の時間経過後に駆動モータ55を正回転するよう制御手段140が駆動制御する。すなわち、実施例に係る球移動演出装置50では、前記位置検出センサ58による検出部57aの検出状態に応じて、第1の時間経過毎に前記駆動モータ55の回転方向(球移動部材60による封入球Sの搬送方向)の反転をするか否かを制御手段140で判断するよう構成されている。また、前記駆動モータ55の回転方向(球移動部材60による封入球Sの搬送方向)の反転回数が予め定めた規定回数(例えば5回)繰り返した場合には、前記制御手段140が駆動モータ55の駆動を非常停止するよう設定されている。ここで、前記制御手段140が駆動モータ55を非常停止させた場合には、パチンコ機10の電源を再投入しない限り、該制御手段140が球移動演出装置50を駆動制御しないようになっている。なお、この実施例では、前記駆動モータ55の反転回数に関しては、正回転から逆回転されて更に正回転に復帰する一連の動作を含めて1回としている。   In the non-detection state where the detection signal is not input from the position detection sensor 58 at the time when the first time has elapsed since the conveying direction of the encapsulated ball S by the ball moving member 60 is reversed, the drive motor 55 is turned on. The control unit 140 controls the drive so that the drive motor 55 is rotated in the forward direction after the second time has elapsed and the drive motor 55 is rotated forward. Similarly, when the detection signal of the detection unit 57a from the position detection sensor 58 continues for a predetermined reference time (for example, 5 seconds), the drive motor 55 is similarly reversely rotated again and the drive motor 55 is turned on after the second time has elapsed. The control means 140 controls driving so as to rotate forward. In other words, in the ball movement effect device 50 according to the embodiment, the rotation direction of the drive motor 55 (enclosed by the ball moving member 60) every first time period according to the detection state of the detection unit 57a by the position detection sensor 58. The control means 140 determines whether to reverse the conveying direction of the sphere S). Further, when the number of reversals in the rotational direction of the drive motor 55 (the direction in which the encapsulated sphere S is conveyed by the ball moving member 60) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the control means 140 causes the drive motor 55 to The drive is set to stop emergency. Here, when the control means 140 makes the drive motor 55 stop in an emergency, the control means 140 does not drive and control the ball movement effect device 50 unless the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on again. . In this embodiment, the number of inversions of the drive motor 55 is set to once including a series of operations in which the drive motor 55 is reversely rotated from the normal rotation and further returned to the normal rotation.

また、前記制御手段140は、前記駆動モータ55を正回転するよう駆動制御していることを条件に、前記球送り装置115の電磁ソレノイド116を駆動する。すなわち、前記球移動部材60により封入球Sを正方向に搬送している場合に限り、前記球送り装置115が駆動されて次の封入球Sが球移動部材60(球搬送部53a)へ向けて送出されるようになっている。   The control unit 140 drives the electromagnetic solenoid 116 of the ball feeder 115 on the condition that the drive motor 55 is driven and controlled to rotate forward. That is, only when the encapsulated sphere S is conveyed in the forward direction by the sphere moving member 60, the sphere feeding device 115 is driven and the next encapsulated sphere S is directed toward the sphere moving member 60 (the sphere conveying portion 53a). Are sent out.

次に、前記制御手段140による駆動モータ55の制御態様の一例につき、図18を参照して説明する。前記制御手段140の制御に基づいて前記駆動モータ55を正回転するよう駆動開始されると、先ず第1の時間が経過したか否かが判別される(ステップS1)。第1の時間が経過していない場合には、前記位置検出センサ58から検出信号が入力されているか否か(検出部57aが検出されたか否か)が判別され(ステップS2)、非検出の場合には前述のステップS1に戻る。ステップS2において検出部57aが検出されたと判別された際には、該検出部57aの検出状態が基準時間継続しているか否かが判別され(ステップS3)、検出状態が基準時間継続していない場合(すなわち球移動部材60が正常に回転している場合)には、ステップS4に移行する。   Next, an example of the control mode of the drive motor 55 by the control means 140 will be described with reference to FIG. When driving is started to rotate the drive motor 55 forward based on the control of the control means 140, it is first determined whether or not a first time has elapsed (step S1). If the first time has not elapsed, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the position detection sensor 58 (whether or not the detection unit 57a has been detected) (step S2), and non-detection is performed. In this case, the process returns to step S1 described above. When it is determined in step S2 that the detection unit 57a is detected, it is determined whether or not the detection state of the detection unit 57a continues for the reference time (step S3), and the detection state does not continue for the reference time. In the case (that is, when the ball moving member 60 is rotating normally), the process proceeds to step S4.

ステップS4では、検出部57aの検出から第1の時間が経過したか否かが判別され、第1の時間が経過していない場合に、前記位置検出センサ58から検出信号が入力されているか否か(検出部57aが検出されたか否か)が判別され(ステップS5)、検出部57aが非検出の場合には前述のステップS4に戻る。ステップS5において検出部57aが検出されたと判別された際には、該検出部57aの検出状態が基準時間継続しているか否かが判別され(ステップS6)、検出状態が基準時間継続していない場合(すなわち球移動部材60が正常に回転している場合)には、ステップS4に戻る。すなわち、第1の時間の経過毎に位置検出センサ58から検出信号が制御手段140に入力されているか否かを判別すると共に、位置検出センサ58から検出信号の入力が継続している(検出部57aの検出が継続している)か否かを判別している。   In step S4, it is determined whether or not a first time has elapsed since the detection of the detection unit 57a. If the first time has not elapsed, whether or not a detection signal is input from the position detection sensor 58 is determined. (Whether or not the detection unit 57a is detected) is determined (step S5), and if the detection unit 57a is not detected, the process returns to step S4 described above. When it is determined in step S5 that the detection unit 57a is detected, it is determined whether or not the detection state of the detection unit 57a continues for the reference time (step S6), and the detection state does not continue for the reference time. In the case (that is, when the ball moving member 60 is rotating normally), the process returns to step S4. That is, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the position detection sensor 58 to the control means 140 every time the first time elapses, and the detection signal is continuously input from the position detection sensor 58 (detection unit). It is determined whether or not the detection of 57a is continued).

一方、前記ステップS1,S4において、駆動モータ55の駆動開始から第1の時間が経過している場合および検出部57aの検出から第1の時間が経過している場合には、ステップS7に移行して、駆動モータ55を逆回転させる。同様に、ステップS3,S6において、検出部57aの検出状態が基準時間継続している場合に、ステップS7に移行して、駆動モータ55を逆回転させる。そして、駆動モータ55を逆回転させてから第2の時間が経過すると、該駆動モータ55が再度正回転される(ステップS8)。次いで、駆動モータ55を正回転させてから第1の時間が経過したか否かが判別され(ステップS9)、第1の時間が経過していない場合に、前記位置検出センサ58から検出信号が入力されているか否か(検出部57aが検出されたか否か)が判別され(ステップS10)、検出部57aが非検出の場合には前述のステップS9に戻る。ステップS10において検出部57aが検出されたと判別された際には、該検出部57aの検出状態が基準時間継続しているか否かが判別され(ステップS11)、検出状態が基準時間継続していない場合(すなわち球移動部材60が正常に回転している場合)には、ステップS4に戻る。   On the other hand, in steps S1 and S4, if the first time has elapsed since the start of driving of the drive motor 55 and if the first time has elapsed since detection by the detection unit 57a, the process proceeds to step S7. Then, the drive motor 55 is rotated in the reverse direction. Similarly, in steps S3 and S6, when the detection state of the detection unit 57a continues for the reference time, the process proceeds to step S7, and the drive motor 55 is rotated in the reverse direction. When the second time elapses after the drive motor 55 is rotated in the reverse direction, the drive motor 55 is rotated forward again (step S8). Next, it is determined whether or not the first time has elapsed since the drive motor 55 has been rotated forward (step S9). When the first time has not elapsed, a detection signal is received from the position detection sensor 58. It is determined whether or not there is an input (whether or not the detection unit 57a has been detected) (step S10). If the detection unit 57a is not detected, the process returns to step S9 described above. When it is determined in step S10 that the detection unit 57a is detected, it is determined whether or not the detection state of the detection unit 57a continues for the reference time (step S11), and the detection state does not continue for the reference time. In the case (that is, when the ball moving member 60 is rotating normally), the process returns to step S4.

また、前記ステップS9において、駆動モータ55を正回転させてから第1の時間が経過している場合、およびステップS11において、検出部57aの検出状態が基準時間継続している場合には、ステップS12に移行する。ステップS12では、駆動モータ55の反転回数が規定回数に到達しているか否かが判別され、規定回数に達していない場合には、ステップS7に戻って駆動モータ55を逆回転する一方、規定回数に達している場合には、駆動モータ55が駆動停止される(ステップS13)。これにより、反転回数が規定回数に達するまで駆動モータ55を反転させて球詰まりの解消が図られる。一方、球詰まり以外の不具合や、駆動モータ55の反転駆動制御によっては解消できない球詰まりが発生した場合には、反転回数が規定回数に達した場合に、駆動モータ55を駆動停止することで、当該駆動モータ55の保護が図られる。   In step S9, if the first time has elapsed since the drive motor 55 is rotated forward, and if the detection state of the detection unit 57a continues for the reference time in step S11, step The process proceeds to S12. In step S12, it is determined whether or not the number of inversions of the drive motor 55 has reached the prescribed number. If the prescribed number has not been reached, the process returns to step S7 to reversely rotate the drive motor 55, while the prescribed number of times. If it has reached, the drive motor 55 is stopped (step S13). Thereby, the drive motor 55 is reversed until the number of reversals reaches the specified number, so that the ball clogging is eliminated. On the other hand, when trouble other than ball clogging or ball clogging that cannot be resolved by the reverse drive control of the drive motor 55 occurs, when the number of reversals reaches the specified number of times, the drive motor 55 is stopped driving, The drive motor 55 is protected.

〔実施例の作用〕
次に、前述のように構成された実施例に係るパチンコ機10の作用につき説明する。
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Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment configured as described above will be described.

前記遊技盤20に設けたレール21に沿って遊技領域20aに打ち出されたパチンコ球は、遊技盤20上に設けた遊技釘等に接触して流下方向を変更しながら流下する。そして、前記遊技領域20aを流下するパチンコ球が前記始動入賞装置25に入賞すると、前記制御手段140の制御に基づいて前記図柄表示装置17での図柄変動演出が開始され、図柄変動演出の結果、図柄表示装置17に所定の図柄組み合わせが表示されると大当りが発生する。大当りが発生すると、図柄表示装置17に表示された図柄組み合わせに応じて、前記遊技盤20の下方に設けられた特別入賞装置26が開放されると共に、前記制御手段140の制御に基づいて図柄表示装置17において大当り演出が行なわれる。   The pachinko balls launched into the game area 20a along the rails 21 provided on the game board 20 come into contact with the game nails provided on the game board 20 while changing the flow direction. Then, when the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a wins the start winning device 25, the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device 17 is started based on the control of the control means 140, and as a result of the symbol variation effect, When a predetermined symbol combination is displayed on the symbol display device 17, a big hit occurs. When a big hit occurs, the special winning device 26 provided below the game board 20 is opened according to the symbol combination displayed on the symbol display device 17, and the symbol display is performed based on the control of the control means 140. A big hit effect is performed in the device 17.

そして、前記図柄表示装置17で展開される図柄変動演出や大当り演出等に合わせて、前記裏ユニット40に配設された前記球移動演出装置50が前記制御手段140からの制御信号に基づいて作動されて封入球Sの移動による演出が行なわれる。前記球移動演出装置50では、前記制御手段140からの制御信号に基づいて、前記駆動モータ55が正方向に回転駆動されると共に、前記電磁ソレノイド116が通電駆動されて、前記球貯留部53bに貯留された封入球Sが1球ずつ送出されて、前記第1連通路90を介して球搬送部53aに移動する。ここで、前記第1連通路90は、前記球搬送部53aに収容された球移動部材60の軸線よりも前側まで延在していることから、該第1連通路90を通過した封入球Sが前記球搬送部53aを画成する傾斜支持壁86(第2傾斜部86b)上に到来し、該球移動部材60に設けた螺旋状溝部63に自然に嵌り込むようになる。そして、前記螺旋状溝部63に嵌り込んだ封入球Sは、前記球移動部材60の回転に伴って傾斜支持壁86(第2傾斜部86b)に沿って上昇移動される。前記傾斜支持壁86(第2傾斜部86b)の上端部まで上昇移動された封入球Sは、該傾斜支持壁86(第2傾斜部86b)の上端部に連接する球案内部87を介して第2連通路91に流入し、該第2連通路91から前記連絡通路104の球貯留部53bまで循環移動する。   Then, the ball movement effect device 50 arranged in the back unit 40 is operated based on a control signal from the control means 140 in accordance with a symbol variation effect or a big hit effect developed in the symbol display device 17. Thus, an effect is produced by the movement of the enclosed ball S. In the ball movement effect device 50, based on the control signal from the control means 140, the drive motor 55 is rotationally driven in the forward direction and the electromagnetic solenoid 116 is energized and driven to the ball reservoir 53b. The stored encapsulated spheres S are sent out one by one and moved to the sphere conveying portion 53a via the first communication path 90. Here, since the first communication path 90 extends to the front side of the axis of the ball moving member 60 accommodated in the ball transport portion 53a, the enclosed sphere S that has passed through the first communication path 90. Arrives on the inclined support wall 86 (second inclined portion 86b) that defines the ball transporting portion 53a, and naturally fits into the spiral groove 63 provided in the ball moving member 60. The encapsulated sphere S fitted into the spiral groove 63 is moved upward along the inclined support wall 86 (second inclined portion 86b) as the ball moving member 60 rotates. The enclosing sphere S that has been moved up to the upper end of the inclined support wall 86 (second inclined portion 86b) passes through a ball guide portion 87 that is connected to the upper end of the inclined support wall 86 (second inclined portion 86b). It flows into the second communication path 91 and circulates from the second communication path 91 to the ball storage portion 53b of the communication path 104.

このように、実施例の球移動演出装置50では、装置本体51に内部画成した封入空間53(球搬送部53aおよび球貯留部53b)に封入球Sを封入して、該封入空間53内で循環させるよう構成したことで、球の移動を伴った演出を行なうに際して遊技領域20aに打ち出されたパチンコ球を利用する必要がない。すなわち、前記球送り装置115および球移動部材60の駆動および停止により封入球Sの移動を任意に制御できる。これにより、封入球Sを利用した演出を任意のタイミングで行なうことが可能となり、球移動演出装置50による遊技演出を多様化して遊技の興趣を高め得る。また、球移動演出装置50に内部画成した封入空間53内に封入球Sを備えることで、遊技領域20aを流下するパチンコ球との関係で該球移動演出装置50の配設位置が制約されることはなく、パチンコ機10(遊技盤20)の設計上の自由度が格段に向上する。   As described above, in the ball movement effect device 50 of the embodiment, the encapsulated sphere S is enclosed in the encapsulated space 53 (the sphere transport unit 53 a and the sphere storage unit 53 b) that is internally defined in the apparatus main body 51, With this configuration, it is not necessary to use a pachinko ball launched into the game area 20a when performing an effect accompanied by the movement of the ball. That is, the movement of the encapsulated sphere S can be arbitrarily controlled by driving and stopping the sphere feeding device 115 and the sphere moving member 60. Thereby, it is possible to perform an effect using the encapsulated ball S at an arbitrary timing, and the game effect by the ball movement effect device 50 can be diversified to enhance the interest of the game. Further, by providing the enclosed ball 53 in the enclosed space 53 defined inside the ball movement effect device 50, the arrangement position of the ball movement effect device 50 is restricted in relation to the pachinko ball flowing down the game area 20a. The design freedom of the pachinko machine 10 (game board 20) is greatly improved.

また、実施例に係る球移動演出装置50では、前記第1連通路90を通過して前記第2傾斜部86b上に移動した封入球Sは、該第2傾斜部86bの傾斜に沿って前記球移動部材60の軸方向下方に転がるだけでなく、該球移動部材60に近接する方向に転がり移動して、当該球移動部材60の螺旋状溝部63に嵌り込む状態で保持される。すなわち、前記駆動モータ55の駆動により前記球移動部材60を回転することにより、前記第2傾斜部86bに載置されると共に螺旋状溝部63に嵌り込んだ状態で封入球Sが球移動部材60の軸方向(長手方向)に移動する。このように、球移動部材60の回転に伴って封入球Sを軸方向に移動させるよう構成したことで、特開2004−97800号公報に記載されるような回転に伴って回転部材の周方向に封入球Sを移動させる構成に較べて、球移動演出装置50を大型化することなく封入球Sの移動距離を長くできる。また、前記球移動部材60における螺旋状溝部63に嵌り込んだ位置に封入球Sを保持する特別な手段を別途設ける必要がないから、装置全体のコンパクト化をなし得ると共に、コスト低減に寄与し得る。そして、装置自体がコンパクト化することで、遊技盤20(裏ユニット40)における球移動演出装置50の配設位置の自由度を高めることができると共に、別の演出装置や装飾部材等の遊技部品を遊技盤20(裏ユニット40)に配設することができ、パチンコ機10の付加価値向上が図られる。   Further, in the ball movement effect device 50 according to the embodiment, the encapsulated sphere S that has passed through the first communication path 90 and moved onto the second inclined portion 86b is moved along the inclination of the second inclined portion 86b. In addition to rolling downward in the axial direction of the ball moving member 60, the ball moving member 60 rolls in a direction close to the ball moving member 60 and is held in a state of being fitted into the spiral groove 63 of the ball moving member 60. That is, by rotating the sphere moving member 60 by driving the drive motor 55, the encapsulated sphere S is placed on the second inclined portion 86 b and fitted in the spiral groove portion 63. Move in the axial direction (longitudinal direction). As described above, the configuration is such that the enclosing sphere S is moved in the axial direction along with the rotation of the ball moving member 60, so that the circumferential direction of the rotating member along with the rotation as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-97800. Compared to the configuration in which the encapsulated sphere S is moved, the moving distance of the encapsulated sphere S can be increased without increasing the size of the sphere movement effect device 50. In addition, it is not necessary to separately provide a special means for holding the encapsulated sphere S at a position fitted in the spiral groove 63 in the sphere moving member 60, so that the entire apparatus can be made compact and contribute to cost reduction. obtain. And since the apparatus itself is made compact, the degree of freedom of the arrangement position of the ball movement effect device 50 on the game board 20 (the back unit 40) can be increased, and a game component such as another effect device or a decorative member. Can be arranged on the game board 20 (back unit 40), and the added value of the pachinko machine 10 can be improved.

また、前記球貯留部53bから封入球Sを球搬送部53aに送出す前記球送り装置115は、前記切替え部材118が第1姿勢にある状態では前記第1球規制部119が球貯留部53b内に突出する規制位置に保持されて封入球Sの通過を規制すると共に、第2球規制部120が球貯留部53bから退避する退避位置に保持されて封入球Sの通過を許容する。従って、前記切替え部材118が第1姿勢にある状態では、前記球移動部材60の回転駆動により球搬送部53aから連絡通路104内に到来した封入球Sが第2球規制部120に規制されることなく第1球規制部119に当接して通出規制される位置あるいは既に球貯留部53bに貯留されている封入球Sに当接して通出規制される位置まで順次移動することになる。また、前記切替え部材118が第2姿勢にある状態では前記第1球規制部119が球貯留部53bから退避する退避位置に変位して封入球Sの通過を許容すると共に、第2球規制部120が球貯留部53b内に突出する規制位置に変位して封入球Sの通過を規制する。   Further, in the ball feeding device 115 for sending the encapsulated ball S from the ball storage unit 53b to the ball transport unit 53a, the first ball regulating unit 119 is in the ball storage unit 53b when the switching member 118 is in the first posture. While being held at the restricting position protruding inward, the passage of the encapsulated sphere S is restricted, and the second sphere restricting portion 120 is held at the retreat position where the second sphere restricting portion 120 is retracted from the sphere storage portion 53b to allow the passage of the enclosed sphere S. Therefore, in the state where the switching member 118 is in the first posture, the encapsulated sphere S that has arrived in the communication passage 104 from the sphere conveying portion 53a by the rotational drive of the sphere moving member 60 is regulated by the second sphere regulating portion 120. Without any movement, the first ball restricting portion 119 is sequentially moved to a position where the passage is restricted or a position where it is abutted against the enclosed sphere S already stored in the ball storage portion 53b and the passage is restricted. Further, in a state where the switching member 118 is in the second posture, the first ball restricting portion 119 is displaced to the retreat position where the first ball restricting portion 119 is retracted from the ball storing portion 53b to allow passage of the encapsulated ball S, and the second ball restricting portion. 120 is displaced to a restricting position protruding into the sphere storage portion 53b to restrict the passage of the encapsulated sphere S.

ここで、前記第2球規制部120が退避位置から規制位置に変位する際に、前記第1球規制部119により通出規制された1球目の封入球Sと、その1つ上流側に連続する2球目の封入球Sとの間に第2球規制部120が進入するよう構成されているから、球貯留部53bの最下流側に位置する1球目の封入球Sだけ第1連通路90(球搬送部53a)に向けて通出することができる。すなわち、前記球送り装置115の電磁ソレノイド116を駆動して切替え部材118を第1姿勢および第2姿勢に切替え変位させるだけで、封入球Sを所定数(実施例では1球)ずつ第1連通路90(球搬送部53a)へ送出すことができる。そして、前記切替え部材118を適宜のタイミングで揺動することにより、前記球搬送部53a(球移動部材60)へ向けて封入球Sが送出されることで、封入球Sの移動による演出を任意に実施できる。また、前記球移動部材60に一度に多数の封入球Sが送り込まれると、封入球Sが螺旋状溝部63に適正に嵌り込まずに球詰まりを引き起こす虞があるが、実施例に係る球移動演出装置50では、球送り装置115の駆動に応じて封入球Sを所定数(実施例では1球)ずつ間欠的に任意のタイミングで球移動部材60に送出し得るから、球移動部材60での球詰まりを効果的に抑制することができる。   Here, when the second ball restricting portion 120 is displaced from the retracted position to the restricting position, the first enclosing ball S restricted by the first ball restricting portion 119 and one upstream side thereof. Since the second ball restricting unit 120 is configured to enter between the second encapsulated sphere S, the first encapsulated sphere S located on the most downstream side of the sphere storage unit 53b is the first. It can go out toward the communicating path 90 (ball conveyance part 53a). That is, only by driving the electromagnetic solenoid 116 of the ball feeding device 115 and switching and displacing the switching member 118 between the first posture and the second posture, a predetermined number (one ball in the embodiment) of encapsulated balls S is provided for the first series. It can be sent out to the passage 90 (the ball transport unit 53a). Then, by oscillating the switching member 118 at an appropriate timing, the encapsulated sphere S is sent out toward the sphere conveying unit 53a (the sphere moving member 60), and an effect due to the movement of the encapsulated sphere S can be arbitrarily set. Can be implemented. Further, when a large number of encapsulated spheres S are fed into the sphere moving member 60 at a time, the encapsulated spheres S may not be properly fitted into the spiral groove 63 and may cause clogging of the spheres. In the rendering device 50, the enclosing sphere S can be intermittently sent to the sphere moving member 60 at an arbitrary timing by a predetermined number (one sphere in the embodiment) in accordance with the driving of the sphere feeding device 115. It is possible to effectively suppress the ball clogging.

また、実施例に係る球移動演出装置50では、駆動モータ55を駆動して前記球移動部材60を回転開始してから、予め設定された第1の時間が経過する毎に、該駆動モータ55に連動して回転する位置検出板57の検出部57a(すなわち基準位置)を位置検出センサ58が検出したか否かを前記制御手段140の判定手段が判定するよう構成し、該位置検出センサ58が検出部57aを検出していない場合に、球移動部材60による封入球Sの搬送方向を反転するよう当該駆動モータ55が駆動制御されている。ここで、前記位置検出センサ58により検出部57aが検出されるべき所定のタイミングで検出されない場合には、球搬送部53a内において球詰まり等の不具合が発生している可能性があることから、実施例のように球移動部材60による封入球Sの搬送方向を反転することで、球移動部材60による封入球Sの循環時に球詰まり等の異常発生した場合に速やかに異常を解消でき、球移動演出装置50の故障等の不具合を防止できる。また、前記球移動部材60による封入球Sの循環方向を所定回数だけ正逆方向に反転させても位置検出センサ58による基準位置の検出に異常が続く場合に駆動モータ55を停止することで、駆動モータ55に過負荷が掛かって損傷する等の不具合が発生するのを効果的に防止できる。   Further, in the ball movement effect device 50 according to the embodiment, the drive motor 55 is driven each time a first preset time elapses after the drive motor 55 is driven to start the rotation of the ball moving member 60. The position detection sensor 58 is configured so that the determination means of the control means 140 determines whether or not the position detection sensor 58 has detected the detection portion 57a (that is, the reference position) of the position detection plate 57 that rotates in conjunction with the position detection sensor 58. When the detection unit 57a is not detected, the drive motor 55 is driven and controlled so as to reverse the transport direction of the encapsulated ball S by the ball moving member 60. Here, when the detection unit 57a is not detected at the predetermined timing to be detected by the position detection sensor 58, there is a possibility that a defect such as a ball clogging has occurred in the ball transport unit 53a. By reversing the conveying direction of the encapsulated sphere S by the sphere moving member 60 as in the embodiment, when an abnormality such as a clogged ball occurs during the circulation of the encapsulated sphere S by the sphere moving member 60, the abnormality can be quickly resolved Problems such as a failure of the movement effect device 50 can be prevented. Further, by stopping the drive motor 55 when the detection of the reference position by the position detection sensor 58 continues even if the circulating direction of the enclosing sphere S by the sphere moving member 60 is reversed in the forward and reverse directions by a predetermined number of times, It is possible to effectively prevent the drive motor 55 from being troubled by being overloaded and damaged.

また、前記球移動演出装置50の装置本体51には、前記球搬送部53aの前面を画成する前面壁85と、前記第2傾斜部86bとの連設する位置に球崩し孔85aを形成して、該球搬送部53aを装置外部に連通するよう構成してある。ここで、前述のように、前記封入球Sは、前記球移動部材60の前側に位置した状態で上昇移動され、球移動部材60により循環される封入球Sの移動経路に球崩し孔85aが臨んでいる。従って、前記球移動部材60による封入球Sの移動時に球搬送部53a内で封入球Sの球詰まりが生じた際には、該球崩し孔85aに器具を直接差し込むことで球詰まりを容易に解消することができる。   Further, in the device main body 51 of the ball movement effect device 50, a spherical break hole 85a is formed at a position where the front wall 85 that defines the front surface of the ball transport portion 53a and the second inclined portion 86b are connected. Thus, the ball conveying portion 53a is configured to communicate with the outside of the apparatus. Here, as described above, the encapsulated sphere S is lifted and moved in a state of being located on the front side of the sphere moving member 60, and a sphere breaking hole 85 a is formed in the moving path of the encapsulated sphere S circulated by the sphere moving member 60. I'm here. Therefore, when the encapsulated sphere S is clogged in the sphere transporting portion 53a when the encapsulated sphere S is moved by the sphere moving member 60, the sphere clogging can be easily made by directly inserting the instrument into the sphere breaking hole 85a. Can be resolved.

また、前記球移動演出装置50における装置本体51の前側箱状部82が挿入される前記装着口22を塞ぐ装飾カバー部材30を遊技盤20に取り付けて、該前側箱状部82の前面壁85を装飾カバー部材30で覆うよう構成したから、球詰まりの原因ともなる塵や埃等が球崩し孔85aを介して内部に侵入するのを防止できる。しかも、前記装飾カバー部材30を遊技盤20の前面に着脱可能に取り付けるよう構成したから、前記球移動演出装置50の球搬送部53a内で球詰まりが生じた場合には、該装飾カバー部材30の取り外し作業および前記球崩し孔85aを介した球崩し作業を遊技盤20の前側において行なうことができる。すなわち、球移動演出装置50を裏ユニット40から取り外すことなく遊技盤20の前面側から装置本体51の球崩し孔85aに器具を差し込んで球詰まりを解消することができ、球詰まり解消の作業効率が高い。   In addition, a decorative cover member 30 that closes the mounting opening 22 into which the front box portion 82 of the apparatus main body 51 in the ball movement effect device 50 is inserted is attached to the game board 20, and the front wall 85 of the front box portion 82 is attached. Is covered with the decorative cover member 30, it is possible to prevent dust, dust, or the like that may cause clogging of the ball from entering the inside through the broken hole 85 a. In addition, since the decorative cover member 30 is detachably attached to the front surface of the game board 20, when a ball clogging occurs in the ball transport portion 53 a of the ball movement effect device 50, the decorative cover member 30. And the ball breaking operation through the ball breaking hole 85a can be performed on the front side of the game board 20. That is, without removing the ball movement effect device 50 from the back unit 40, it is possible to eliminate the ball clogging by inserting an instrument from the front side of the game board 20 into the ball breaking hole 85a of the device main body 51, and the work efficiency of eliminating the ball clogging. Is expensive.

ところで、前記球移動演出装置50が取り付けられたパチンコ機10や遊技盤20を運搬等する場合、あるいは該球移動演出装置50を単体で運搬等する際には、振動等に起因して該球移動演出装置50に内部画成された封入空間53(球搬送部53aや球貯留部53b)内で不規則に移動した封入球Sが球移動部材60に接触して、該球移動部材60の損傷や動作不良の不具合を招くことにも繋がりかねない。これに関して、実施例に係る球移動演出装置50は、該球移動演出装置50が取付姿勢にある状態では、前記球貯留部53bに貯留された封入球Sの下流側は前記球送り装置115の切換え部材118における第1球規制部119により規制され、前記球搬送部53a(球移動部材60)側に封入球Sが移動することはない。また、取付姿勢にある状態で前記球貯留部53bに貯留された封入球Sの上流側は、連絡通路104における上下方向に延在する第1の通路104aおよび第2連通路91により規制されて、前記球搬送部53a(球移動部材60)側への封入球Sの移動が防止される。すなわち、前記球移動演出装置50が取付姿勢にある状態では球貯留部53bから球搬送部53aへの封入球Sの移動を防止し得る。   By the way, when carrying the pachinko machine 10 or the game board 20 to which the ball movement effect device 50 is attached, or when carrying the ball movement effect device 50 alone, the ball is caused by vibrations or the like. The encapsulated sphere S that has irregularly moved in the enclosing space 53 (the sphere conveying unit 53a and the sphere storing unit 53b) defined in the movement effect device 50 contacts the sphere moving member 60, and the sphere moving member 60 It can also lead to damage and malfunctions. In this regard, in the ball movement effect device 50 according to the embodiment, in a state where the ball movement effect device 50 is in the mounting posture, the downstream side of the encapsulated ball S stored in the ball storage unit 53b is the downstream side of the ball feeding device 115. The encapsulated sphere S is not moved toward the sphere conveying portion 53a (the sphere moving member 60) by being restricted by the first sphere restricting portion 119 in the switching member 118. In addition, the upstream side of the enclosing sphere S stored in the sphere storage portion 53 b in the mounting posture is regulated by the first passage 104 a and the second communication passage 91 extending in the vertical direction in the communication passage 104. The movement of the encapsulated sphere S toward the sphere conveying portion 53a (sphere moving member 60) is prevented. That is, when the ball movement effect device 50 is in the mounting posture, the movement of the encapsulated ball S from the ball storage unit 53b to the ball transport unit 53a can be prevented.

また、前記球移動演出装置50を取付姿勢から前側に傾倒した傾倒姿勢では、図20に示すように、前記連絡通路104における第2連通路91との接続部分(球貯留部53bの上流側)に配置した前記逆流防止部材125(規制片126)が自重により連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)内に突出した突出位置に回動変位される。前記逆流防止部材125(規制片126)が突出位置にある状態では、前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)から第2連通路91(球搬送部53a)へ向けて逆流する封入球Sが規制片126に接触するから、第2連通路91(球搬送部53a)への移動が規制されて、前記球搬送部53a(球移動部材60)側への封入球Sの移動を防止できる。このように、前記球移動演出装置50が取付姿勢から前側に傾倒された際に、逆流防止部材125が自重で収納位置から突出位置に揺動するよう構成したことで、球移動演出装置50を傾倒するだけで逆流防止部材125を速やかに突出位置に変位させて封入球Sを球貯留部53bに留めておくことができる。   Further, in the tilted posture in which the ball movement effect device 50 is tilted forward from the mounting posture, as shown in FIG. 20, the connecting portion of the communication passage 104 with the second communication passage 91 (upstream of the ball storage portion 53b). The backflow prevention member 125 (regulating piece 126) disposed in the position is rotated and displaced to a projecting position projecting into the communication passage 104 (sphere storage portion 53b) by its own weight. In a state where the backflow prevention member 125 (restriction piece 126) is in the protruding position, the enclosed sphere S that backflows from the communication passage 104 (sphere storage portion 53b) toward the second communication passage 91 (sphere transport portion 53a) is restricted. The contact with the piece 126 restricts the movement to the second communication path 91 (the sphere conveying portion 53a), and the movement of the encapsulated sphere S toward the sphere conveying portion 53a (the sphere moving member 60) can be prevented. As described above, when the ball movement effect device 50 is tilted forward from the mounting posture, the backflow prevention member 125 swings from the storage position to the protruding position by its own weight, so that the ball movement effect device 50 is configured. By simply tilting, the backflow preventing member 125 can be quickly displaced to the protruding position, and the encapsulated sphere S can be retained in the sphere storage portion 53b.

また、突出位置に変位した逆流防止部材125に接触する前に、前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)を逆流する封入球Sが凹部113に嵌合するよう構成したから、逆流防止部材125に接触する封入球Sの勢いを弱めることができ、逆流防止部材125の損傷を抑制できる。また、凹部113に一旦嵌め込ませて封入球Sの勢いを弱めることで、逆流防止部材125が突出位置に変位する前に連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)と第2連通路91(球搬送部53a)との接続部位まで封入球Sが到来するのを防止でき、封入球Sを球貯留部53bに効果的に留め得るようになる。   In addition, since the sealed ball S that flows back through the communication passage 104 (the ball storage portion 53b) is fitted into the recess 113 before contacting the backflow preventing member 125 that has been displaced to the protruding position, The momentum of the enclosing ball S that comes into contact can be weakened, and damage to the backflow preventing member 125 can be suppressed. Further, by temporarily fitting in the recess 113 to weaken the momentum of the enclosed ball S, the connecting passage 104 (the ball storage portion 53b) and the second communication passage 91 (the ball transport portion) are moved before the backflow prevention member 125 is displaced to the protruding position. It is possible to prevent the encapsulated sphere S from reaching the connection site with the 53a), and to effectively keep the encapsulated sphere S in the sphere reservoir 53b.

また、前記球移動演出装置50を取付姿勢から後側に傾倒した傾倒姿勢では、図21に示すように、前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)から第2連通路91(球搬送部53a)へ向けて逆流する封入球Sは、前記第2連通路91を通過する封入球Sを検出する第2の球検出センサ94を保持するホルダ93の下壁部93aに当接して、第2連通路91(球搬送部53a)への移動が規制され、前記球搬送部53a(球移動部材60)側への封入球Sの移動を防止できる。すなわち、前記球搬送部53aの下流端部から前記球貯留部53bに至る経路(第2連通路91および連絡通路104)を屈曲状に形成したことで、球貯留部53bの上流端部から球搬送部53aへ向けて移動した封入球Sを、経路の段差部(下壁部93a)に接触させて移動規制することができる。また仮に、連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)から第2連通路91まで封入球Sが到来したとしても、前記球移動演出装置50を後側に傾倒した傾倒姿勢では球搬送部53aより下方に第2連通路91が位置することから、封入球Sが球搬送部53aまで至るのを効果的に防止できる。   Further, in the tilted posture in which the ball movement effect device 50 is tilted rearward from the mounting posture, as shown in FIG. 21, the communication path 104 (ball storage part 53b) to the second communication path 91 (ball transport part 53a). The enclosing sphere S that flows backward toward the second abutment comes into contact with the lower wall portion 93a of the holder 93 that holds the second sphere detecting sensor 94 that detects the enclosing sphere S that passes through the second communication passage 91, and thereby the second continuity. The movement to the passage 91 (the sphere conveying portion 53a) is restricted, and the movement of the encapsulated sphere S toward the sphere conveying portion 53a (the sphere moving member 60) can be prevented. That is, the path (second communication path 91 and communication path 104) from the downstream end of the ball transport unit 53a to the ball storage unit 53b is formed in a bent shape, so that the ball from the upstream end of the ball storage unit 53b It is possible to restrict the movement of the encapsulated sphere S that has moved toward the transport portion 53a by bringing it into contact with the step portion (lower wall portion 93a) of the path. Further, even if the encapsulated sphere S arrives from the communication passage 104 (the sphere storage portion 53b) to the second communication passage 91, in the tilted posture in which the sphere movement effect device 50 is tilted rearward, the sphere moving effect device 50 is below the sphere transport portion 53a. Since the second communication path 91 is located, it is possible to effectively prevent the encapsulated sphere S from reaching the sphere transport unit 53a.

このように、実施例に係る球移動演出装置50では、運搬時等における球移動演出装置50が前後方向に傾倒されたとしても、前記球貯留部53bに貯留された封入球Sが球搬送部53a側に移動するのを効果的に防止して、封入球Sを球貯留部53bに留めることができる。また、球移動演出装置50を遊技盤20に取り付けた状態では、逆流防止部材125(規制片126)は収納位置に変位しているから、球移動部材60により搬送された封入球Sが球搬送部53aから球貯留部53bへ移動するのを逆流防止部材125(規制片126)で阻害することはない。   As described above, in the ball movement effect device 50 according to the embodiment, even when the ball movement effect device 50 during transportation or the like is tilted in the front-rear direction, the encapsulated ball S stored in the ball storage unit 53b is stored in the ball transport unit. It can prevent effectively moving to the 53a side, and can keep encapsulated ball | bowl S in the bulb | ball storage part 53b. Further, in the state where the ball movement effect device 50 is attached to the game board 20, the backflow prevention member 125 (the restriction piece 126) is displaced to the storage position, so that the enclosed ball S conveyed by the ball movement member 60 is conveyed by the ball. The movement from the portion 53a to the ball storage portion 53b is not hindered by the backflow prevention member 125 (the restriction piece 126).

また、前記球移動演出装置50を取付姿勢から左側に傾倒した姿勢(図9の左端部が下方に向く姿勢)では、前記連絡通路104において前記第2連通路91に連通する第1の通路104aは、封入球Sが貯留される第2の通路104bよりも上方に位置し、封入球Sが連絡通路104から第2連通路91に封入球Sが移動することはない。更に、前記球移動演出装置50を取付姿勢から右側に傾倒した姿勢(図9の右端部が下方に向く姿勢)では、球搬送部53aより下方に第2連通路91が位置することから、前記連絡通路104(球貯留部53b)から第2連通路91まで封入球Sが到来したとしても、封入球Sが球搬送部53aまで至るのは効果的に防止される。このように、実施例に係る球移動演出装置50の構成によれば、該球移動演出装置50の姿勢に拘わらず、封入球Sが逆流して球搬送部53aに移動するのを効果的に抑制できるから、運搬時等の振動によって封入球Sが球移動部材60等に接触するのを防止して、球移動部材60の損傷や動作不良等の発生を防止できる。   Further, in the posture in which the ball movement effect device 50 is tilted to the left from the mounting posture (the posture in which the left end portion in FIG. 9 faces downward), the first passage 104 a communicating with the second communication passage 91 in the communication passage 104. Is positioned above the second passage 104 b in which the encapsulated sphere S is stored, and the encapsulated sphere S does not move from the communication passage 104 to the second communication passage 91. Further, in the posture in which the ball movement effect device 50 is tilted to the right from the mounting posture (the posture in which the right end portion in FIG. 9 faces downward), the second communication path 91 is located below the ball transport portion 53a. Even if the encapsulated sphere S arrives from the communication passage 104 (the sphere storage portion 53b) to the second communication passage 91, the inclusion sphere S is effectively prevented from reaching the sphere transport portion 53a. Thus, according to the configuration of the ball movement effect device 50 according to the embodiment, it is possible to effectively prevent the encapsulated ball S from flowing backward and moving to the ball transport unit 53a regardless of the posture of the ball movement effect device 50. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the encapsulated sphere S from coming into contact with the sphere moving member 60 or the like due to vibration during transportation or the like, thereby preventing the sphere moving member 60 from being damaged or malfunctioning.

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なお、遊技機の構成としては、実施例のものに限らず、種々の変更が可能である。
(1) 実施例では、球移動部材(球循環機構)として外周面に螺旋状の突出片を設けた軸状部を装置本体に支持されるシャフトに取付けるよう構成したが、これに限らず、シャフトと軸状部とを一体的に形成することもできる。
(2) 実施例では、棒状に形成した球移動部材(球循環機構)を水平面に対して傾斜した姿勢で設けるよう構成したが、鉛直方向や水平方向に延在するよう構成してもよい。
(3) 実施例では、棒状に形成した球移動部材(球循環機構)の前面下方側で球体が螺旋状溝部に摺接するよう構成したが、該球移動部材(球循環機構)の上方側で螺旋状溝部に球体を摺接させるようにしてもよい。
(4) 実施例では、球移動部材(球循環機構)の正方向への回転に伴って球体を上昇移動させるよう構成したが、球移動部材(球循環機構)の正方向への回転時に下方へ球体が移動するよう構成してもよい。また球移動部材を水平方向に延在するよう設けて、球体を水平に移動させるよう構成することもできる。なお、実施例のように、封入球を利用する構成において、球移動部材(球循環機構)で封入球を下方移動させたり水平移動させる場合には、当該球移動部材(球循環機構)の下流端部まで移動された封入球を、球移動部材(球循環機構)の上流端まで移動させる部材が別途設けられる。
(5) 実施例では、球貯留部に貯留した球体を球送り装置が1球ずつ球搬送部へ向けて送出すよう構成したが、これに限られるものではなく、複数個単位で球循環機構(球搬送部)へ向けて送出すよう構成してもよい。
(6) また球送り装置の具体的な構成は、実施例のものに限られず、所定数ずつ球循環機構(球搬送部)へ向けて送出し得る構成であればよい。例えば、球送り装置の駆動手段としてはモータを採用することもでき、また切替え部材としてスプロケットを採用することもできる。
(7) 実施例では、前記球移動部材(球循環機構)による球体の循環方向が所定回数だけ正逆方向に反転された場合に駆動モータ(駆動手段)を停止させるよう構成したが、これに加えてパチンコ機が備える発光手段を発光させたり、スピーカから警報音を発する等により異常報知するようにしてもよい。また、遊技店側に設置された情報端末に異常を報知する信号を送信することもできる。
(8) 実施例では、前記球搬送部の前面を遊技盤の遊技領域に露出させて、該球搬送部内を上昇移動される様子を遊技盤前面側から視認し得るよう構成したが、これに限らず、球移動部材(球循環機構)により上昇移動された球体が落下する様子を遊技盤前面側から視認し得るよう構成してもよい。例えば、実施例において第2連通路や連絡通路における第1の通路に相当する構成を遊技盤前面側に露出させることで実現できる。
(9) 実施例では、球搬送部の前面を画成する前面壁に球崩し用の通孔を形成したが、これに限られるものではなく、球循環機構により循環される球体の移動経路に臨む位置に形成されていればよい。
(10) 実施例では、前記球搬送部の前面を画成する前面壁(視認部)を、遊技盤に取付けられた装飾カバー部材(保護部材)により前面から視認可能な状態で保護するよう構成したが、該前面壁(視認部)を遊技領域に直接露出させるよう構成してもよい。
(11) 実施例では、球搬送部内での球詰まり解消を図るため、球移動部材(球循環機構)が基準位置から基準位置まで回転するのに必要な第1の時間が経過する間に、前記位置検出センサが検出部を検出するか否かに基づいて制御手段が駆動モータ(球移動部材)を正逆回転させるよう構成したが、これに限られるものではない。例えば、前記球送り装置の駆動手段(電磁ソレノイド)を駆動してから前記球搬送部を通過した球体を検出する第2の球検出センサが検出するまでに要する基準時間を予め定め、該球送り装置の駆動手段(電磁ソレノイド)を駆動してから基準時間経過した時点で第2の球検出センサが球体を非検出であることを条件に、駆動モータ(球移動部材)を逆回転させるよう駆動制御することもできる。この場合には、逆回転させた駆動モータ(球移動部材)を正回転に反転してから第2の球検出センサが球体を検出までの第2の基準時間を予め定めておき、第2の基準時間を経過しても第2の球検出センサが非検出であることを条件に、駆動モータ(球移動部材)の反転を繰り返すよう駆動制御することで、実施例と同様の作用効果が期待できる。
(12) 実施例では、遊技盤に設けた裏ユニットに球移動装置を配設したが、これに限らず、遊技盤自体に球移動装置を取付けるようにしても、また遊技盤に配設される部材(例えば枠状装飾体)に設けるようにしてもよい。
(13) 実施例では、遊技機としてパチンコ機を例示して説明したが、これに限られるものではなく、アレンジボール機やピンボール機、スロットマシン機等の各種遊技機を採用し得る。
(14) 実施例では、前記球貯留部の上流端後部側に球移動規制部材を設けて、球移動装置を前側に傾倒させた際に球移動規制部材が封入空間(球貯留部)内に突出するよう構成したが、球移動装置を後方に傾倒させた際に球移動規制部材が封入空間(球貯留部)内に突出するよう構成してもよく、また球移動装置を側方に傾倒させた際に球移動規制部材が封入空間(球貯留部)内に突出するよう構成することもできる。また、前記球移動規制部材を複数設けて、前記球移動装置を傾倒させる方向に応じて球移動規制部材が封入空間(球貯留部)内に突出するよう構成することもできる。
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The configuration of the gaming machine is not limited to that of the embodiment, and various changes can be made.
(1) In the embodiment, the ball-shaped moving member (ball circulation mechanism) is configured such that the shaft-like portion provided with the spiral protruding piece on the outer peripheral surface is attached to the shaft supported by the apparatus main body. The shaft and the shaft-like portion can be formed integrally.
(2) In the embodiment, the ball moving member (ball circulation mechanism) formed in a rod shape is provided in a posture inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, but may be configured to extend in a vertical direction or a horizontal direction.
(3) In the embodiment, the sphere is configured to be in sliding contact with the spiral groove on the lower front side of the ball-shaped sphere moving member (sphere circulation mechanism), but on the upper side of the sphere moving member (sphere circulation mechanism). A spherical body may be brought into sliding contact with the spiral groove.
(4) In the embodiment, the sphere is moved up and down as the sphere moving member (sphere circulation mechanism) rotates in the positive direction. However, when the sphere moving member (sphere circulation mechanism) rotates in the positive direction, You may comprise so that a spherical body may move. Further, the ball moving member may be provided so as to extend in the horizontal direction so that the sphere is moved horizontally. As in the embodiment, in the configuration using the encapsulated sphere, when the encapsulated sphere is moved downward or horizontally by the sphere moving member (sphere circulating mechanism), the downstream of the sphere moving member (sphere circulating mechanism) A member for moving the enclosed sphere moved to the end to the upstream end of the sphere moving member (sphere circulation mechanism) is separately provided.
(5) In the embodiment, the sphere stored in the sphere storage unit is configured so that the sphere feeding device sends the spheres one by one toward the sphere transport unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise so that it may send out toward (ball conveyance part).
(6) The specific configuration of the ball feeding device is not limited to that of the embodiment, and any configuration may be used as long as a predetermined number of balls can be sent to the ball circulation mechanism (ball transport unit). For example, a motor can be employed as the driving means of the ball feeding device, and a sprocket can be employed as the switching member.
(7) In the embodiment, the drive motor (drive means) is stopped when the sphere circulation direction by the sphere moving member (sphere circulation mechanism) is reversed in the forward and reverse directions a predetermined number of times. In addition, the abnormality notification may be made by causing the light emitting means provided in the pachinko machine to emit light, or emitting an alarm sound from a speaker. In addition, a signal notifying the abnormality can be transmitted to an information terminal installed at the game store side.
(8) In the embodiment, the front surface of the ball transport unit is exposed to the game area of the game board, and the state in which the inside of the ball transport unit is lifted and moved can be viewed from the front side of the game board. The present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration may be such that the sphere that has been moved upward by the ball moving member (ball circulation mechanism) can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board. For example, in the embodiment, it can be realized by exposing the configuration corresponding to the first passage in the second communication passage or the communication passage to the front side of the game board.
(9) In the embodiment, the through-hole for breaking the ball is formed in the front wall that defines the front surface of the ball transport unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement path of the sphere circulated by the ball circulation mechanism What is necessary is just to be formed in the position which faces.
(10) In the embodiment, the front wall (viewing part) that defines the front surface of the ball transporting part is protected by a decorative cover member (protective member) attached to the game board so as to be visible from the front side. However, the front wall (viewing part) may be directly exposed to the game area.
(11) In the embodiment, in order to eliminate ball clogging in the ball transport unit, while the first time necessary for the ball moving member (ball circulation mechanism) to rotate from the reference position to the reference position has elapsed, Although the control means is configured to rotate the drive motor (ball moving member) forward and backward based on whether or not the position detection sensor detects the detection unit, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a reference time required for detection by a second sphere detection sensor that detects a sphere that has passed through the sphere transport unit after driving the driving means (electromagnetic solenoid) of the sphere feeder is determined in advance, Drive to drive the drive motor (ball moving member) in the reverse direction on condition that the second sphere detection sensor does not detect the sphere when the reference time has elapsed after the drive means (electromagnetic solenoid) of the device is driven It can also be controlled. In this case, a second reference time until the second sphere detection sensor detects the sphere after the reversely rotated drive motor (ball moving member) is reversed to the forward rotation is determined in advance. By controlling the drive to repeat the reversal of the drive motor (ball moving member) on the condition that the second sphere detection sensor is not detected even after the reference time has elapsed, the same effect as the embodiment is expected. it can.
(12) In the embodiment, the ball moving device is arranged on the back unit provided on the game board. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ball moving device may be attached to the game board itself or may be arranged on the game board. It may be provided on a member (for example, a frame-shaped decorative body).
(13) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted.
(14) In an embodiment, a ball movement restricting member is provided on the rear end side of the upstream end of the ball reservoir, and the ball movement restricting member is placed in the enclosed space (sphere reservoir) when the ball moving device is tilted forward. Although it is configured to protrude, the ball movement regulating member may be configured to protrude into the enclosed space (ball storage part) when the ball moving device is tilted backward, and the ball moving device is tilted to the side. It is also possible to configure so that the sphere movement restricting member protrudes into the enclosed space (the sphere storage portion) when it is set. Further, a plurality of the ball movement regulating members may be provided so that the ball movement regulating member protrudes into the enclosed space (ball storage part) according to the direction in which the ball moving device is tilted.

そして、本願発明に係る遊技機に関しては、以下の構成を付加することも可能である。
(A) 請求項1〜4に係る遊技機に関して、
前記球循環機構(60)は、
前記装置本体(51)に鉛直姿勢または水平面に対して所定角度傾斜した傾斜姿勢で設けられると共に、長手方向に沿って軸が延在するよう回転可能に支持された棒状部材(61)と、
前記棒状部材(61)の外周面に螺旋状に形成されて封入球(S)が摺接する螺旋状溝部(63)とを備え、
前記装置本体(51)は、
前記棒状部材(61)に沿って延在し、封入球(S)を前記螺旋状溝部(63)に摺接する状態で保持する支持部(86)と、
前記棒状部材(61)の上流端部側に形成され、前記球貯留部(53b)に貯留された封入球(S)が通過可能な球通入口(90a)と、
前記棒状部材(61)の下流端部側に形成されて前記球貯留部(53b)に連通し、前記球循環機構(60)により揚送された封入球(S)が通過する球通出口(71b)とを備えることを要旨とする構成を付加し得る。
この構成を備えることにより、球移動装置は、駆動手段で棒状部材を回転するだけで、該棒状部材の外周面に設けられた螺旋状溝部に摺接した封入球を棒状部材の長手方向に移動することができる。すなわち、封入球を棒状部材の長手方向に移動するよう構成したことで、球移動装置を大型化することなく封入球の移動距離を長くできると共に、球移動装置の配設位置の自由度を高めることができる。
(B) 請求項1〜4、上記(A)に係る遊技機に関して、
前記棒状部材(61)は、水平面に対して傾斜した傾斜姿勢で設けられ、
前記支持部(86)は、前記棒状部材(61)の下方に位置し、該棒状部材(61)に対して平行に延在すると共に、当該棒状部材(61)から離間するにつれて上方傾斜するよう形成されて、該支持部(86)に載置された封入球(S)が自重で螺旋状溝部(63)に摺接するよう構成されたことを要旨とする。
この構成を備えることにより、螺旋状溝部に摺接する状態で封入球を保持するために特別な手段を設ける必要がないから、装置全体のコンパクト化をなし得ると共に、コスト低減に寄与し得る。
(C) 請求項1〜4、上記(A)または(B)に係る遊技機に関して、
前記球送り装置(115)は、
第1姿勢および第2姿勢に切替え変位可能な切替え部材(118)と、
前記切替え部材(118)を第1姿勢および第2姿勢の間で動作させると共に、該切替え部材(118)を常には第1姿勢に保持する第2の駆動手段(116)と、
前記切替え部材(118)に設けられ、該切替え部材(118)が第1姿勢にある状態では前記球貯留部(53b)内に突出して封入球(S)の通過を規制する一方、当該切替え部材(118)が第2姿勢にある状態では球貯留部(53b)から退避して封入球(S)の通過を許容する第1球規制部(119)と、
前記切替え部材(118)に設けられると共に前記球貯留部(53b)において前記第1球規制部(119)より上流側に位置し、該切替え部材(118)が第1姿勢にある状態では前記球貯留部(53b)から退避して封入球(S)の通過を許容する一方、当該切替え部材(118)が第2姿勢にある状態では球貯留部(53b)内に突出して封入球(S)の通過を規制する第2球規制部(120)とを備え、
前記切替え部材(118)が前記第1姿勢にある状態では、前記球貯留部(53b)内の封入球(S)は前記第1球規制部(119)により規制されて該球貯留部(53b)内に停留し、
前記切替え部材(118)が前記第1姿勢から第2姿勢に切替え変位されることで、前記第1球規制部(119)により規制された封入球(S)が棒状部材(61)の上流端部側に通出する一方、後続の封入球(S)は前記第2球規制部(120)により規制されて球貯留部(53b)に停留するよう構成されたことを要旨とする。
この構成を備えることにより、切替え部材に設けられた第1球規制部は、該切替え部材が第1姿勢にある状態では前記球貯留部内に突出して封入球の通過を規制し、当該切替え部材が第2姿勢にある状態では球貯留部から退避して封入球の通過を許容する。一方で、切替え部材に設けられた第2球規制部は、該切替え部材が第1姿勢にある状態では前記球貯留部から退避して封入球の通過を許容し、当該切替え部材が第2姿勢にある状態では球貯留部内に突出して封入球の通過を規制する。すなわち、第2の駆動手段を駆動して1つの切替え部材を第1姿勢および第2姿勢に切替え変位させるだけで、封入球を所定数ずつ球通入口へ送出すことができる。このように、切替え部材を適宜のタイミングで作動するだけで、封入球の移動による演出を任意に実施できる。
The following configuration can be added to the gaming machine according to the present invention.
(A) Regarding the gaming machine according to claims 1 to 4,
The ball circulation mechanism (60)
A rod-like member (61) provided in the apparatus main body (51) in a vertical attitude or an inclined attitude inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to a horizontal plane, and rotatably supported so that an axis extends along the longitudinal direction;
A spiral groove (63) formed in a spiral shape on the outer peripheral surface of the rod-shaped member (61) and in contact with the enclosing ball (S),
The device body (51)
A support portion (86) extending along the rod-shaped member (61) and holding the enclosing ball (S) in a state of sliding contact with the spiral groove portion (63);
A ball inlet (90a) that is formed on the upstream end side of the rod-shaped member (61) and through which the enclosed sphere (S) stored in the sphere storage portion (53b) can pass;
A ball outlet (which is formed on the downstream end side of the rod-shaped member (61) and communicates with the ball reservoir (53b), through which the enclosed ball (S) lifted by the ball circulation mechanism (60) passes ( 71b) can be added.
With this configuration, the ball moving device moves the encapsulated ball in sliding contact with the helical groove provided on the outer peripheral surface of the rod-shaped member in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member simply by rotating the rod-shaped member with the driving means. can do. That is, since the encapsulated sphere is configured to move in the longitudinal direction of the rod-shaped member, the moving distance of the encapsulated sphere can be increased without increasing the size of the sphere moving device, and the degree of freedom of the arrangement position of the sphere moving device is increased. be able to.
(B) Regarding the gaming machine according to claims 1 to 4 and (A) above,
The rod-shaped member (61) is provided in an inclined posture inclined with respect to a horizontal plane,
The support portion (86) is positioned below the rod-shaped member (61), extends in parallel to the rod-shaped member (61), and tilts upward as it is separated from the rod-shaped member (61). The gist is that the encapsulated sphere (S) formed and placed on the support portion (86) is configured to slidably contact the spiral groove portion (63) by its own weight.
By providing this configuration, it is not necessary to provide a special means for holding the enclosing sphere in sliding contact with the spiral groove, so that the entire apparatus can be made compact and contribute to cost reduction.
(C) Regarding the gaming machine according to claims 1 to 4 and (A) or (B) above,
The ball feeder (115)
A switching member (118) that can be switched and displaced between the first posture and the second posture;
A second driving means (116) for operating the switching member (118) between a first posture and a second posture, and always holding the switching member (118) in the first posture;
The switching member (118) is provided in the switching member (118), and in the state where the switching member (118) is in the first posture, the switching member (118) protrudes into the ball storage portion (53b) to restrict the passage of the encapsulated sphere (S). A first ball restricting portion (119) that retreats from the ball storage portion (53b) and allows the enclosed ball (S) to pass in a state where (118) is in the second posture;
The sphere is provided in the switching member (118) and positioned upstream of the first sphere regulating portion (119) in the sphere storage portion (53b), and the switching member (118) is in the first posture. While retreating from the storage part (53b) and allowing the enclosing ball (S) to pass, when the switching member (118) is in the second posture, it protrudes into the ball storage part (53b) and protrudes into the enclosing ball (S). A second ball restricting part (120) for restricting the passage of
In the state in which the switching member (118) is in the first posture, the enclosed sphere (S) in the sphere reservoir (53b) is regulated by the first sphere regulator (119) and the sphere reservoir (53b). )
When the switching member (118) is switched and displaced from the first posture to the second posture, the enclosed sphere (S) regulated by the first sphere regulating portion (119) becomes the upstream end of the rod-like member (61). The gist of the present invention is that the following enclosing sphere (S) is regulated by the second sphere regulating part (120) and is retained in the sphere storage part (53b) while passing out to the part side.
By providing this configuration, the first ball restricting portion provided on the switching member protrudes into the ball storage portion in a state where the switching member is in the first posture, and restricts the passage of the encapsulated sphere. In the state in the second posture, the enclosing sphere is allowed to pass away from the sphere reservoir. On the other hand, the second ball restricting portion provided in the switching member retreats from the sphere storage portion in a state where the switching member is in the first posture, and allows the enclosed sphere to pass, and the switching member is in the second posture. In this state, it protrudes into the sphere reservoir and restricts the passage of the encapsulated sphere. That is, a predetermined number of encapsulated balls can be sent out to the ball entrance by simply driving the second driving means and switching and displacing one switching member between the first posture and the second posture. In this way, it is possible to arbitrarily perform an effect by moving the encapsulated sphere simply by operating the switching member at an appropriate timing.

20 遊技盤
20a 遊技領域
50 球移動演出装置(球移動装置)
51 装置本体
53 封入空間
53b 球貯留部
55 駆動モータ(駆動手段)
60 球移動部材(球循環機構)
85 前面壁(視認部)
85a 球崩し孔(通孔)
115 球送り装置
S 封入球
20 game board 20a game area 50 ball movement directing device (ball moving device)
51 Device Body 53 Enclosed Space 53b Sphere Reservoir 55 Drive Motor (Drive Unit)
60 Ball moving member (ball circulation mechanism)
85 Front wall (viewing part)
85a Spherical hole (through hole)
115 Ball feeder S Enclosed ball

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遊技球が流下可能な遊技領域が画成された遊技盤に、球体の移動により演出を行なう球移動装置が配設された遊技機において、
前記球移動装置は、
遊技盤に取り付けられ、内部画成された封入空間に封入球が封入される装置本体と、
前記装置本体の封入空間に封入された封入球を、該封入空間内で循環させる球循環機構と、
前記球循環機構を駆動する駆動手段と、
前記装置本体に設けられ、前記球循環機構により循環される封入球を視認可能な視認部とを備え、
前記装置本体の前面には、前記球循環機構により循環される封入球の移動経路に臨む位置に、前記封入空間を装置外部に連通する通孔が形成され、当該通孔が前記遊技盤の遊技領域に臨むよう構成されると共に、
前記遊技盤には、前記装置本体の前面を覆う保護部材が遊技盤の前面側から着脱可能に配設された
ことを特徴とする遊技機。
In a gaming machine in which a ball moving device for performing an effect by moving a sphere is arranged on a gaming board in which a gaming area where a gaming ball can flow down is defined,
The ball moving device is:
A device body attached to the game board and encapsulating a ball in an enclosed space defined internally,
A ball circulation mechanism for circulating the enclosed sphere enclosed in the enclosed space of the apparatus body in the enclosed space;
Drive means for driving the ball circulation mechanism;
A visual recognition portion provided in the apparatus main body, and capable of visually recognizing the enclosed sphere circulated by the sphere circulation mechanism;
A through hole is formed in the front surface of the apparatus main body at a position facing the moving path of the encapsulated sphere circulated by the sphere circulation mechanism, and the through hole communicates with the outside of the apparatus. Rutotomoni is configured to face the region,
A gaming machine, wherein a protective member that covers a front surface of the apparatus main body is detachably disposed on the gaming board from a front side of the gaming board .
前記装置本体は、封入球を貯留可能な球貯留部を備えると共に、該球貯留部に貯留された封入球を所定数ずつ球循環機構へ向けて送出す球送り装置を備えた請求項1記載の遊技機。 The apparatus main body, the encapsulated sphere provided with a spherical reservoir capable of storing, according to claim 1 Symbol having a spherical feeder be transmitted towards the encapsulated spheres that are stored in the spherical reservoir to a predetermined number by ball circulation mechanism The gaming machine listed.
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