JP5670587B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine capable of performing a game using a game medium (medal / pachinko ball), and in particular, illegal acts caused by the use of special equipment for fraud (special cable). The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be prevented.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine adopting optical communication for communication between substrates is known (for example, Patent Document 1). By using optical communication, the electrical connection between boards can be cut off. As a result, the influence of external noise in communications between boards can be suppressed, and the use of radio waves can be prevented. ing.

  In such a gaming machine, a cable for signal transmission by optical communication is connected between the boards. As described above, when a board connected to another board with a cable receives an optical signal from the other board through the cable, the board converts the received optical signal into an electric signal and performs various processes using the converted electric signal. .

JP 2009-297167 A

  However, in gaming machines that employ optical communication for communication between boards, optical signals are converted into electrical signals on the board, thus preventing illegal acts due to goofing actions such as inducing malfunctions of electrical / electronic equipment systems. I couldn't. For example, if a special cable for illegal use or the like is directly inserted into the board (especially around the connector on the board), a go-to action such as inducing a malfunction of the electrical / electronic equipment system will be performed. , Could not prevent cheating.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to prevent fraudulent acts due to gore acts such as inducing malfunctions of electrical / electronic equipment systems.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and includes a substrate case (for example, a sub-relay substrate case 110 described later) and a base portion (for example, a base portion 111A described later) to which the substrate case is attached. In a gaming machine including a board (sub-relay board 100) housed between and a board to which a cable for transmitting signals to and from other boards (for example, a door relay board 300 described later) is connected. The substrate case includes a case body and a side plate, and the side plate has an opening (for example, formed between the base case and the base case when the substrate case is attached to the base. , An opening 113 to be described later, provided with an opening through which the cable can be inserted, and a first plate (for example, a second plate 190 to be described later) and a second plate (for example, to be described later). First plate part of 80) and a substantially L-shaped closing member (for example, an intrusion prevention member 170 described later), which are inserted into the opening and provided with two locking projections on the surface facing the case body (E.g., locking protrusions 195 and 196) are attached to the substrate case by being brought into contact with and locked to a protruding piece projecting from the case main body and an end of the opening. When the first plate portion and the first plate portion are attached to the substrate case, the second portion having a substantially U-shape that closes a portion of the opening excluding the insertion portion through which the cable is inserted. A closing member formed of a plate portion and a guide plate portion (e.g., a guide plate 194 described later) that is formed in the first plate portion and guides the cable to a connector position disposed on the substrate; Attached to a predetermined position of the opening A sealing seal member (for example, a sealing seal 115 described later) that is attached across the second plate portion of the sealing member and the side plate portion of the substrate case and regulates the mounting position of each other. It is characterized by that.

  According to the present invention, since the blocking member that blocks a part of the opening is provided, it is possible to prevent the special tool for fraud from entering the inside of the substrate case. Thereby, it is possible to prevent fraud by using a special tool for fraud (for example, a special cable). In addition, since a sealing seal member that regulates the mounting position of each other is provided between the closing member and the case main body, the position of the intrusion prevention member attached to the opening is shifted, or the intrusion prevention member is removed from the opening. It can be confirmed that it has been removed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent repeated fraud. Further, according to the present invention, the closing member is formed in an L shape, and is formed so as to close a part of the opening formed in the case main body and to be attached to a predetermined position of the opening. The member can be appropriately attached to the opening, and it is possible to prevent the special instrument for fraud from entering the inside of the substrate case. According to the present invention, since the guide member for guiding the cable to the connector position provided on the board is formed on the closing member, it is possible to easily attach the cable to the connector. is there.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that a shielding plate portion (for example, a rib 116 described later) is erected on the case main body portion, and the shielding plate portion surrounds the periphery of the opening.

  According to the present invention, the case main body is provided with the shielding plate portion, and the shielding plate portion surrounds the periphery of the opening portion. Even in the case of intrusion, it is possible to prevent further intrusion specific to special equipment for fraud at the shielding plate portion.

  It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent fraudulent acts caused by the use of special equipment for illegal use (special cable).

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the main control circuit and the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the front door of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5A is a perspective rear view of the front door of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5-2 is a plan view of the door relay board shown in FIG. 5-1. FIG. 6 is a perspective rear view from the front door when the sub relay board according to the first embodiment is removed. FIG. 7 is a front view of the sub control board and the sub relay board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a side view of the sub control board and the sub relay board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a front view of the sub-relay board case of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view of the sub-relay board case of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a side view when the seal seal is removed from the sub-relay board case of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a perspective rear view of the sub-relay board case of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view (surface side) of the intrusion prevention member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a perspective view (back side) of the intrusion prevention member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 15 is a back side of a front door on which an intrusion prevention member according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is disposed. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the intrusion prevention member of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, this invention is not limited by this embodiment.

  Embodiments according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the details of the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachislot machine”) in the present embodiment (Example 1) will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an external perspective view of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the main control circuit and the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachislot machine 1 is provided on a cabinet 1a serving as a housing for accommodating reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a circuit board, and the like, and a front side F (F side in FIG. 2) of the cabinet 1a. A front door 2 is attached to the front door 2 so as to be openable and closable, and a front panel 8 serving as a panel portion is provided on the front side F of the front door 2.

  Three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided side by side inside the cabinet 1a. Each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is configured by attaching a belt-like sheet in which a plurality of symbols are continuously arranged along the rotation direction to the peripheral surface of a cylindrical frame.

  A liquid crystal display device 5 is provided substantially at the center of the front door 2. The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side F of the front door 2 and between the front door 2 and the front panel 8. The liquid crystal display device 5 is fixed to the upper T portion of the front door 2 by a mounting frame (not shown).

  A hinge (not shown) is provided at one end between the front door 2 and the housing so as to pivotally support the front door 2 on the housing. In addition, a locking device that locks the front door 2 and the housing is provided at the other end. Further, a notch portion 22 for smoothly opening and closing the front door 2 is provided at a predetermined portion (the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the hinge) between the front door 2 and the housing (cabinet 1a).

  The liquid crystal display device 5 includes a display screen 5a including symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, and is positioned on the near side (F side in FIG. 2) superimposed on the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when viewed from the front. Is provided. The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R are arranged corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and pass through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided on the rear side R (the R side in FIG. 2). It is possible to do.

  In the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R, the rotation and stop operations of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbols are visible from the player side. That is, the player of the pachislot machine 1 can see various video effects (displays) related to the game on the display screen 5a including the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R.

  The symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R include a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R provided behind the symbols is stopped. One symbol (three in total) is displayed in each of the upper, middle and lower areas. A pseudo line formed by combining any one of the three areas of the upper, middle, and lower stages forming the symbol display areas 21L, 21C, and 21R is a target for determining whether or not to win. Line (winning determination line).

  On the pedestal 2a of the front door 2, various devices and operation buttons to be operated by the player are arranged. The medal slot 10 is provided for receiving a medal dropped from the outside by the player. The medals received in the medal insertion slot 10 are inserted at the time of one game up to a predetermined number (for example, 3). It should be noted that medals exceeding the predetermined number can be deposited as credits inside the pachislot machine 1.

  The MAX bet button 11 is provided to determine the number (for example, three) of coins to be inserted into one game from medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. The bet button 12 is provided to determine the insertion of one medal from the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. The settlement button 13 is used when the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 are settled, and is provided for extracting the medals to the outside by the settlement button 13.

  The start lever 6 is provided to start the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are associated with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, respectively, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be stopped by operating (pressing) the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R. .

  The speakers 9L and 9R output sound such as sound effects and music corresponding to predetermined production contents. The medal payout port 15 discharges medals acquired by the game, and the discharged medals are stored in the medal tray 16.

[Circuit configuration of main control circuit and sub-control circuit]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a configuration of a circuit included in the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the main control circuit and the sub control circuit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the pachislot machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, and peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter, main CPU) 31, a ROM (hereinafter, main ROM) 32, and a RAM (hereinafter, main RAM) 33.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 72, and the like. The main RAM 33 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 31 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 31 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates a random number within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 30. The main CPU 31 receives input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R. The stop switch 7S detects that each of the three stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed (stop operation) by the player. The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 42S detects that a medal received at the medal slot 10 has passed through a selector (not shown). The MAX bet switch 11S detects that the MAX bet button 11 has been pressed by the player. The 1-bet switch 12S detects that the bet button 12 has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 13S detects that the settlement button 13 is pressed by the player.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 30 include stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, a 7-segment display 53, and a hopper 40. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 30.

  The lamp 14 is an LED or the like, and outputs light in a pattern of turning on and off according to the content of the effect. The motor drive circuit 39 controls driving of stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel position detection circuit 50 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion in accordance with each reel 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  The stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is transmitted to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 31 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R by counting the number of times the pulses are output to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after detecting the reel index, and the reels 3L, 3C, The position of each symbol placed on the surface of 3R is managed. Specifically, how many symbols the reels 3L, 3C, 3R have rotated is mainly managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 48 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 53. The hopper drive circuit 41 controls the operation of the hopper 40 (medal payout device). The payout completion signal circuit 51 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 40S provided in the hopper 40, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 40 have reached the payout number.

  The sub control circuit 72 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71. That is, based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 71, processing such as determination and execution of effect contents is performed. The sub control circuit 72 is connected to the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 9 </ b> L and 9 </ b> R, and the lamp 14. These actuators are controlled in accordance with a command transmitted from the main control circuit 71.

[Configuration of the back surface of the front door 2]
Next, the configuration of the back surface portion of the front door 2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a rear view of the front door of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5A is a perspective rear view of the front door of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5-1, the sub relay board 100 is fitted in the upper right portion of the back surface of the front door 2. The sub-relay substrate 100 is a substrate that relays wiring such as the sub-control substrate 200 on which the sub-control circuit 72 described above is mounted and a peripheral substrate. The sub relay board 100 is accommodated between the sub relay board case 110 and the base portion 111A to which the sub relay board case 110 is attached.

  A sub-control board 200 is fitted in the upper center portion located on the back surface of the front door 2. The sub-control board 200 is a board on which the sub-control circuit 72 (FIG. 3) is mounted, and is a board for managing the production liquid crystal, sound / lamps and communication data. The sub control board 200 is housed in a sub control board case 210.

  The sub control board case 210 is formed of a transparent or translucent material (for example, polycarbonate, reinforced plastic, etc.) to facilitate confirmation of electronic components disposed on the sub control board 200.

  A door relay board 300 and a reset switch 400 are fitted in the lower right portion of the rear surface of the front door 2. The door relay board 300 is housed inside the door relay board case 310. The door relay board 300 is a board that relays the wiring of the main board, the sub relay board 100, various sensors, and the like that controls the entire pachislot machine 1.

[Configuration of Door Relay Board 300 and Door Relay Board Case 310]
Next, the configuration of the door relay board 300 and the door relay board case 310 will be described. FIG. 5-2 is a plan view of the door relay board shown in FIG. 5-1. As illustrated in FIG. 5B, the door relay board case 310 includes a reset switch 400, a switch cover 311, a mode switching switch 312, an automatic settlement switching switch 313, a locking claw 314, and a cable 315. .

  The reset switch 400 is a switch used when canceling the error operation and updating the set value. A switch cover 311 is provided above the reset switch 400.

  When the mode changeover switch 312 switches between setting whether there is a stop or setting so that there is no stop after the end of the continuous action device when a combination of specific symbols is displayed, It is a switch used for.

  The automatic payment changeover switch 313 is turned on to set whether automatic payment is to be set or not to be set after automatic operation of the accessory continuous operation device when a specific symbol combination is displayed. It is a switch used when switching from time to time.

  A plurality (three in FIG. 5B) of locking claws 314 are formed at the left end of the door relay board case 310. That is, the door pawl board case 310 is fixed at a predetermined position of the front door 2 by locking the pawl 314 of the door relay board case 310 in an engaging hole (not shown) of the front door 2. be able to.

  Between the door relay board 300 and the sub relay board 100, a cable F (FIG. 7) for connecting connectors of the boards is disposed. That is, signal transmission by optical communication using the cable F is performed between the door relay board 300 and the sub relay board 100.

  In addition, a sound I / O board 500 is fitted in a substantially central part on the rear surface of the front door 2. The sound I / O board 500 is a board that outputs sound to the speakers 9L and 9R. A liquid crystal inverter board 600 for illuminating the liquid crystal screen is fitted into the upper left part of the back surface part forming the front door 2.

[Attachment structure of sub relay board case 110]
Next, the attachment structure of the sub relay board case 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective rear view from the front door when the sub-relay board according to the first embodiment of the present invention is removed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a rectangular attachment frame 410 is fixed at a predetermined position on the back surface of the front door 2. That is, the sub relay board 100 (FIG. 7) and the sub relay board case 110 are provided on the back side of the front door 2 by the mounting frame 410.

  The attachment frame 410 is composed of a base portion 111A and a peripheral wall portion 112A that stands up to surround the outer periphery. Locking claws 117c and 117d are formed above and below the peripheral wall portion 112A. The locking claw 117c and the locking claw 117d are respectively locked in recesses 117a and 117b (FIG. 12) of the cover part 111 of the sub relay board case 110 to be described later, thereby fixing the cover part 111 to the base part 111A.

  That is, the cover portion 111 of the sub relay board case 110 is locked by the upper and lower locking claws 117c and 117d. Further, screws (not shown) are fixed to the base portion 111A of the attachment frame 410 by screwing them into the screw holes 119a and 119b.

  A screw hole 119a is formed in the lower portion of the base portion 111A, and a screw hole 119b is formed in the upper portion of the base portion 111A. Screws for fixing the sub relay board 100 and the cover part 111 are screwed into the screw holes 119a. That is, screws are inserted into the openings 140a and 140b (FIG. 7) of the sub-relay substrate 100 from the locking holes 119 (FIG. 12) formed in the cover portion 111 of the sub-relay substrate case 110, and the base portion 111A Screwed into the screw holes 119a and 119b.

  As a result, one end of the cover portion 111 of the sub-relay substrate case 110 is pivotally supported by the base portion 111A of the attachment frame 410 so as to be rotatable. A screw for fixing the sub relay board 100 is screwed into the screw hole 119a. That is, a screw is inserted into the opening 140b of the sub-relay substrate 100 and is screwed into the screw hole 119b of the base portion 111A.

[Configuration of Sub Control Board 200 and Sub Relay Board 100]
Next, the configuration of the sub control board 200 and the sub relay board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 is a front view of the sub control board and the sub relay board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a side view of the sub control board and the sub relay board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the sub control board 200 is a rectangular board, and one end of the sub control board 200 is joined to the sub relay board 100. The sub-control board 200 is configured by screwing and fixing a board on which the graphic module 250 is screwed on the left side and a board on which the sub CPU 220, RAM 230, and ROM cartridge 240 are mounted on the right side. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the right board of the sub control board 200 is on the same plane as the sub relay board 100, but the left board to which the graphic module 250 is screwed is the sub relay board 100 and the sub relay board 100. It protrudes in the back direction (R direction in FIG. 2) with respect to the right side substrate of the control substrate 200.

  In the sub-control board 200, the sub CPU 220 is arranged at a substantially central portion, the RAM 230 is arranged below the sub CPU 220, the ROM cartridge 240 is arranged on the right side of the sub CPU 220, and the graphic module 250 is arranged on the left side of the sub CPU 220. The

  The sub CPU 220 controls the overall effect processing operation performed on the sub control board 200 in accordance with a preset program based on a control signal from the main control board. The RAM 230 temporarily stores data during the rendering process by the sub CPU 220.

  The ROM cartridge 240 manages the production liquid crystal, audio / lamps, and communication data. The graphic module 250 is a built-in module that outputs an effect image on the liquid crystal.

  A switch opening 118 is provided in the upper part of the sub relay board case 110. When the cover portion 111 is fixed to the base portion 111A, the switch opening 118 becomes a position above the volume switch 120 of the sub-relay board 100 and exposes the volume switch 120 to the outside.

  The locking part 119 is formed with a screw hole 119a through which a screw is inserted. That is, a screw is inserted through the opening 140a of the sub-relay substrate 100 and is screwed into the screw hole 119a of the base portion 111A.

  A volume switch 120 is disposed on the upper surface of the sub-relay board 100, a plurality of connectors 130 are disposed on the right end, and a connector 130a is disposed on the right side of the audio switch 120. In addition, openings 140 a and 140 b are provided in the upper and lower portions of the sub relay substrate 100, respectively.

  When the sub-relay substrate 100 is attached to the base portion 111A, the openings 140a and 140b are inserted with screws and screwed into the screw holes 119a and 119b of the base portion 111A. As a result, the sub-relay substrate 100 is fixed to the base portion 111A.

  The volume switch 120 is a switch for adjusting the amount of audio output output from the speakers 9L and 9R. The audio switch 120 is exposed to the outside from the switch opening 118 when a cover portion 111 of a sub relay board case 110 described later is attached on the sub relay board 100.

  The plurality of connectors 130 (FIG. 7) are provided at the right end of the sub relay board 100, and the connection terminals face the inner side of the sub relay board 100. For example, when the connector of the sub control board 200 and the connector of the sub relay board 100 are connected, the connector of the sub control board 200 and the sub relay board 100 are electrically connected.

[Configuration of Sub Relay Board Case 110]
Next, the configuration of the sub-relay substrate case 110 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a front view of the sub-relay board case of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view of the sub-relay board case of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a side view when the seal seal is removed from the sub-relay board case of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a perspective rear view of the sub-relay board case of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

  The cover part 111 of the sub relay board case 110 is formed in a rectangular shape and houses the sub relay board 100. On the left and right side surfaces of the cover portion 111, heat dissipation holes 112a and 112b formed in a comb-like shape are provided. The warm heat generated in the sub-relay substrate 100 can be released to the outside through the heat radiation holes 112a and 112b.

  Concave portions 117a and 117b are formed in the upper portion (center portion in FIG. 12) and the lower portion (right side in FIG. 12) of the cover portion 111 of the sub relay substrate case 110, respectively. As will be described later, the recesses 117a and 117b of the attachment frame 410 are locked to the locking claws 117c and 117d, respectively, so that the cover portion 111 can be fixed to the base portion 111A.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the structure on the back side of the sub-relay substrate case 110 will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the cover portion 111 of the sub-relay substrate case 110 has a peripheral wall portion 111 a erected so as to surround the outer periphery of the cover portion 111 on the rectangular cover portion 111 that houses the sub-relay substrate 100. Form.

  A rib 116 formed in a quadrangular shape is erected on the cover portion 111 (FIG. 12) of the sub relay substrate case 110 so as to cover the vicinity of the opening 113. The ribs 116 are provided on the sub-relay board 100 in the sub-relay board case 110, and the ribs 116 are provided on the side of the plurality of (six in FIG. 7) connectors 130 disposed on the sub-relay board 100. Is provided to prevent intrusion.

  More specifically, when a third party performing fraud attempts to insert the special wire T through the opening of the opening 113 to the sub relay board 100 in the sub relay board case 110, the tip of the special wire T The part comes into contact with the rib 116. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special wires T from entering the plurality of (six in FIG. 7) connectors 130 arranged on the substrate of the sub relay substrate 100.

[Configuration of Seal Sticker 115]
Next, details of the configuration of the seal seal 115 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, between the intrusion prevention member 170 mounted at a predetermined position of the opening 113 of the sub-relay substrate case 110 (cover portion 111) and the sub-relay substrate case 110 (cover portion 111). A sealing seal member 115 that restricts the attachment position (positional relationship) of each other (regulates the position of the intrusion prevention member 170 with respect to the opening 113) is adhered and fixed.

  Specifically, the seal seal 115 is adhered and fixed across the cover portion 111 of the sub-relay substrate case 110 and the intrusion prevention member 170 fitted and attached to the opening 113. The seal seal 115 is provided to confirm that the position of the intrusion prevention member 170 attached to the opening 113 is shifted or removed from the opening 113.

  That is, when the sticking position of the seal sticker 115 is shifted or the seal sticker 115 is peeled off, an unauthorized third party tries to peel off the seal sticker 115 and removes the special wire T from the opening 113. It is possible to confirm that the act of inserting is performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of inserting the special wire T from the opening 113 by the seal seal 115.

[Configuration of Intrusion Prevention Member 170]
Next, the overall configuration of the intrusion prevention member 170 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a perspective view (surface) of the intrusion prevention member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view (back surface) of the intrusion prevention member of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the first embodiment, an intrusion prevention member 170 that prevents insertion of the special wire T (FIG. 13) is attached to the opening 113 formed at a predetermined position (upper side) of the sub-relay board case 110 (FIG. 12). It is said.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the intrusion prevention member 170 has a first plate portion 180 and a second plate portion 190 that are formed in a flat plate shape as a whole. The first plate portion 180 is formed of a plate portion 181 formed in a short shape, a plate portion 182 formed with a through hole 183, and a plate portion 184 formed in a longer shape than the plate portion 181. The

  The intrusion prevention member 170 functions as a closing lid that closes a part (lower half) of the opening 113 formed in the sub relay board case 110. Specifically, the first plate portion 180 constituting the intrusion prevention member 170 is disposed inside the sub-relay substrate case 110 through the opening 113 through a special wire T for fraudulent use by a third party performing fraud. The plate portion 184 of the first plate portion 180 functions as a blocking plate that prevents the special wire T from entering when the sub relay substrate 100 (FIG. 7) is to be inserted.

  Further, the through hole 183 provided in the plate portion 182 of the first plate portion 180 is formed as a semicircular cutout portion for allowing the cable F to pass therethrough. That is, the cable F can be connected to the connector 130a of the sub-relay board 100 (FIG. 7) by inserting the through hole 183 formed in the intrusion prevention member 170.

  Further, the second plate portion 190 constituting the intrusion prevention member 170 has a main body plate portion 191 formed in a flat plate shape, and at a predetermined position (center portion in FIG. 13) on the surface 192 of the main body plate portion 191. Is provided with a groove 193 formed in an arrow shape. This arrow indicates the direction in which the intrusion prevention member 170 is attached to the opening 113 of the sub-relay board case 110.

  Specifically, the intrusion prevention member 170 is slid in the arrow direction indicated by the groove 193 from above the opening 113 of the sub-relay board case 110, so that the back surface locking projections 195 and 196 are locked. It can be attached and attached to the opening 113 of the sub relay board case 110.

  In addition, a guide plate 194 formed so as to protrude toward the inner side (inner side) of the intrusion prevention member 170 is extended on the back surface side (upper position in FIG. 14) of the second plate portion 190. . The guide plate 194 functions as a guide plate when the intrusion prevention member 170 is attached to the sub relay board case 110 (FIG. 7).

  Specifically, when the intrusion prevention member 170 is mounted, the guide plate 194 of the intrusion prevention member 170 is connected to the lower end portion 116b of the protruding piece 116a that protrudes from the opening 113 of the sub relay board case 110 (FIG. 7). Abut.

  Further, a locking projection 195 and a locking projection 196 are respectively provided at predetermined positions on the back surface of the intrusion prevention member 170 (upper left side and lower right side in FIG. 14). The locking projection 195 is formed as a projection that can be locked by contacting the side surface of the protruding piece 116a.

  Further, the locking projection 196 is formed as a protruding portion that can be locked in contact with the opening end 13 a formed at the lower end of the opening 113. That is, when the intrusion prevention member 170 is attached to the opening 113 of the sub-relay board case 110, the intrusion prevention member 170 is simply attached along the side surface of the guide portion 194 along the lower end edge of the protrusion 116a. It can be attached to the opening 113 of the substrate case 110. As described above, in the first embodiment, the intrusion prevention member 170 can be easily and reliably attached to the opening 113 of the sub relay board case 110.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, since the intrusion prevention member 170 is attached to the opening 113 of the sub-relay board case 110, a third party who performs fraud uses the opening 113 for the special wire T for fraud. Even when trying to penetrate to the position of the sub-relay substrate 100 disposed inside the sub-relay substrate case 110, the blocking plate of the intrusion prevention member 170 (the plate portions 181 and 182 of the first plate portion 180, 184) can prevent the special wire T from entering the position of the sub-relay board 100 disposed in the sub-relay board case 110, thereby preventing the special tool for illegal use (special wire T). Unauthorized acts caused by use can be surely prevented.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the details of the second embodiment according to the gaming machine of the present invention will be described. FIG. 15 is an enlarged view showing the main part of the back part of the front door of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a perspective view illustrating the entire configuration of the intrusion prevention member according to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, a predetermined position (upper side) of the notch portion 22 formed as a gap portion formed between the front door 2 and the housing (cabinet 1a) is the same as in the first embodiment described above. In addition, an intrusion prevention member 700 that prevents insertion of the special wire T is mounted.

[Configuration of Intrusion Prevention Member 200]
As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the intrusion prevention member 700 uses the notch portion 22 (gap) to perform an illegal act by intruding the special wire T into the interior of the pachislot machine 1 from the notch portion 22. Can be prevented.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the intrusion prevention member 700 has a main body plate portion 701 formed in a flat plate shape and a protruding plate portion 702 bent from the back surface of the main body plate portion 701. A pair of attachment plate portions 703 are formed at the rear end portion of the main body plate portion 701. The intrusion prevention member 700 is made of an elastic material such as a rubber material.

  When fixing the intrusion prevention member 700 to the pachislot machine 1, a pair of attachment plate portions 703 provided in the main body plate portion 701 are fitted into attachment holes (not shown) provided in the front door 2. Thus, the intrusion prevention member 700 can be attached to a predetermined position (upper right side in FIG. 15).

  More specifically, when an unauthorized third party inserts the special wire T into the cutout portion 22, the distal end portion of the special wire T comes into contact with the main body plate portion 701 of the intrusion prevention member 700. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special wire T from entering the sub relay board case 110.

  Here, when the distal end portion of the special wire T does not contact the main body plate portion 701 of the intrusion prevention member 700 and enters the inside thereof, the distal end portion of the special wire T becomes the protruding plate portion 702 of the intrusion prevention member 700. As a result, the special wire T can be prevented from entering the sub-relay substrate case 110.

  As described above, according to the intrusion prevention member 700 according to the second embodiment, at a predetermined position (upper side) of the notch 22 provided between the front door 2 and the housing (cabinet 1a), Since the intrusion prevention member 700 that prevents the insertion of the special wire T having the same function as the intrusion prevention member 170 of the first embodiment is provided, even if the special wire T is inserted through the notch 22, the special wire T The tip end of T abuts on the main body plate portion 701 of the intrusion prevention member 700. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the special wire T from entering the sub relay board case 110. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act caused by the use of an illegal special instrument (special wire T).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachislot machine 1a Cabinet 2 Front door 2a Base 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 5 Liquid crystal display device 5a Display screen 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 9L, 9R Speaker 10 Medal slot 15 Medal payout port 16 Medal tray 11 MAX Bet button 12 Bet button 13 Checkout button 21L, 21C, 21R Symbol display area 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
33 RAM
34 clock pulse generation circuit 35 frequency divider 36 random number generator 37 sampling circuit 39 motor drive circuit 40 hopper 40S medal detection unit 41 hopper drive circuit 48 display unit drive circuit 49L, 49C, 49R stepping motor 50 reel position detection circuit 51 payout completion Signal circuit 53 7-segment display 71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 100 Sub relay board 110 Sub relay board case 111A Base part 111 Cover part 113 Opening part 115 Sealing seal 170, 700 Intrusion prevention member 180 First plate part 181, 182 and 184 Plate portion 183 Through hole 190 Second plate portion 191 Main body plate portion 192 Surface 193 Groove portion 194 Guide plate 195 and 196 Engaging convex portion 300 Door relay substrate 311 Switch cover 400 Reset switch 410 Attaching Body 500 Sound I / O board 600 LCD inverter board F cable T Special Wire

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine including a board that is housed between a board case and a base portion to which the board case is attached, and a board to which a cable that transmits signals to and from other boards is connected.
The substrate case is composed of a case main body portion and a side plate portion,
The side plate portion is provided with an opening portion formed between the base portion and the base portion when the board case is attached to the base portion, and through which the cable can be inserted.
The first plate portion and the second plate portion are substantially L-shaped closing members, and two locking protrusions provided on a surface that is inserted into the opening and faces the case main body portion. The first plate portion that is attached to the substrate case by abutting and engaging with a protruding piece projecting from the case main body portion and an end portion of the opening, and the first plate portion Is formed on the first plate portion and the substantially U-shaped second plate portion that closes a portion of the opening portion excluding the insertion portion through which the cable is inserted, when attached to the substrate case. And a closing member composed of a guide plate portion that guides the cable to a connector position disposed on the substrate,
A sealing seal member that is attached across the second plate portion of the closing member attached at a predetermined position of the opening and the side plate portion of the substrate case and regulates the attachment position of each other;
A gaming machine comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a shielding plate portion is erected on the case main body portion, and the shielding plate portion surrounds the periphery of the opening.

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