JP5834417B2 - Front plate for game machines - Google Patents

Description

    The present invention relates to a front plate for a game machine used in a pachinko machine or the like that can fix each transparent plate without using an adhesive with a simpler structure.

    In a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, the game board is seen through, and an inner transparent plate corresponding to the game board surface side and an outer transparent plate arranged at a predetermined interval from the inner transparent plate and exposed to the front 2. Description of the Related Art A front plate for a game machine having a double multi-layer structure is known.

    As a front plate for game machines, the outer peripheral part of each transparent plate is fixed to a frame such as resin, and each transparent plate and frame are bonded and integrated with an adhesive, and the enclosure surrounded by the frame and each transparent plate What generally forms a space is common.

    Amusement machines are frequently replaced in accordance with the trend of models and the needs of users, and the number of amusement machines to be discarded becomes enormous. For this reason, it is desirable to use a front plate for amusement machines premised on recycling, and each transparent plate is used without using an adhesive from the viewpoint of improving the mounting and recycling properties of each transparent plate such as a glass plate and frame. A front plate for a game machine that can be fixed to a frame is known.

    For example, in Patent Document 1, an edge frame material formed into a long bowl shape by extrusion molding of a synthetic resin, and formed with two parallel fitting grooves spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction, and two by one It consists of a pair of plate glasses, and the edge frame material is cut into a length that circulates around the four sides of the plate glass, and is a portion that matches each corner of the plate glass, and is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the edge frame material A notch portion with an opening angle of 90 degrees is provided in the direction, and the plate glass is fitted into the fitting groove of the edge frame member, and the edge frame member is bent at the notch portion and fixed around the outer periphery of the plate glass to form an integrated structure. A composite glass plate for a pachinko machine is disclosed.

    Patent Document 2 includes a combination of a glass mounting frame formed of a synthetic resin in a frame shape and two plate glasses, and the glass mounting frame is divided into a pair of upper and lower horizontal frames and a pair of left and right vertical frames. In this case, two fitting grooves are provided on the inner surface of each of the horizontal frame and the vertical frame, and a sheet glass is inserted into the fitting groove, and the horizontal frame and the vertical frame are formed at the respective end portions. There is disclosed a composite glass plate for a pachinko machine that is integrally connected by engagement between a joint portion and an engaged portion.

    Further, in Patent Document 3, a door body having a window portion that can be opened and closed on the front side of a gaming machine main body having a gaming area, and a door body that is provided on the back side of the door body, In the gaming machine comprising at least two transparent bodies that allow the game area to be visually recognized through and a transparent body unit having a holding member provided on the outer periphery of the transparent body, A gaming machine is disclosed which is embodied by a clamp body having a fastening means.

JP-A-6-134121 JP-A-6-134122 JP 2005-253875 A

    In the composite glass plate for pachinko machines described in Patent Document 1, the edge frame material is bent at the notch portion and fixed to the outer periphery of the plate glass, and both end butted portions of the edge frame body are fixed by a fastener made of a plurality of parts. It is what you wear. However, in the front plate for amusement machines having such a configuration, the number of parts when assembling is large and the assembling process becomes complicated, and as a result, it takes time to separate the frame and the plate glass in the recycling process. There was a problem.

    In the composite glass plate for pachinko machines described in Patent Document 2, it is necessary to use a glass mounting frame that is divided into a pair of upper and lower horizontal frames and a pair of left and right vertical frames in order to fix the outer periphery of the glass plate. In the front plate for a game machine having such a configuration, it is necessary to manufacture a plurality of molds corresponding to each shape, which leads to high manufacturing cost of the composite glass plate for the pachinko machine from the design and manufacturing cost of the mold. There was a problem.

    The glass unit for gaming machines described in Patent Document 3 is provided with a holding member for fixing the outer peripheral portion of a transparent body such as a glass plate, and the end portion of the holding member can be fastened and fixed by fastening means such as a bolt / nut screw. To do. However, in the front plate for a game machine having such a configuration, in order to remove the transparent body and the holding member in the recycling process, it is necessary to remove the screw as a fastening means each time. There was a problem that it took time and effort.

    The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a front panel for a gaming machine that can fix each transparent plate without using an adhesive with a simpler structure.

That is, the present invention is a game machine front plate (10) disposed in front of a game board (2),
An inner transparent plate (11a) disposed on the game board (2) side;
An outer transparent plate (11b) disposed on the player side;
A frame (12) for fixing the outer periphery of the outer transparent plate (11b) and the inner transparent plate (11a);
A sealed space (14) surrounded by the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b) and the frame (12);
A moisture absorbing member (15) is accommodated in the through hole so that condensation is not generated on the inner surface of each of the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b). An extended portion 12d communicating with the sealed space (14) via (12e) ,
The frame (12)
According to the shape of each of the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b), it is substantially annular,
A substantially convex section (12a) having a cross section that is provided on the inner peripheral side of the frame (12) and whose both side surfaces are substantially parallel;
The frame body (12) is such that the outer peripheral portions of the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b) that are pushed in are crimped to the both ends on the inner peripheral side of the frame body (12) having a substantially convex section (12a) in cross section. And a pair of protrusions (12c) provided at a plurality of locations so as to have a symmetrical positional relationship, the frame (12) and the protrusions (12c) are made of synthetic resin. The one formed integrally, or the protrusion (12c) is formed of an elastic material, and is formed integrally with the frame (12) via the adhesive resin layer,
A pair of elastic that is provided around the convex portion side of interposing (12b) between the cross section convex portion (12 a) projecting portion side (12b) and inside and outside the transparent plates of both sides of (11a, 11b) Providing a member (13);
The pressed inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b) are pressed by the compressed elastic members (13) and the side surfaces of the pair of protrusions (12c), and the sealed space (14) is sealed , A front plate for a game machine , characterized in that the rubber hardness of the elastic member (13) is 30 to 80 according to JIS K6253 .

Further, according to the present invention, the sum of the thickness (B ₂ ) of the compressed elastic member (13) and the thickness (t) of the inner transparent plate (11a) or the outer transparent plate (11b) is substantially convex in section (12a). ) Is a front plate for a gaming machine that is substantially equal to the distance L from the side surface (12b) to the side surface of the protrusion (12c).

Further, according to the present invention, in the side wall portion (12g) of the projection portion (12c) , a groove portion (12h) formed from the side wall portion (12g) toward the substantially convex section (12a) side, and the groove portion (12h) And a fitting member (18) for reinforcing the gripping state of the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b) .

    According to the game machine front plate of the present invention, it is possible to provide a game machine front plate capable of fixing each transparent plate without using an adhesive with a simpler structure.

It is the schematic of a game machine main body. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front board for game machines which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the frame concerning the present invention. It is sectional drawing AA of the front board for game machines which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing BB of the front board for game machines which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing CC of the front plate for game machines which concerns on this invention. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the fixing procedure of the transparent plate by a frame. It is sectional drawing BB of the modification of the front plate for game machines which concerns on this invention. It is an expanded sectional view which shows the fixation procedure of the transparent plate by the frame in another modification.

    An embodiment of the game machine front plate 10 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game machine front plate 10 is attached to and detached from the door frame 3 of the main body of the game machine 1 such as a pachinko machine.

    As shown in FIG. 2, the game machine front plate 10 has an inner transparent plate 11a arranged on the game board 2 side and an outer transparent plate 11b arranged on the player side, arranged at a predetermined interval. And a frame 12 that fixes the outer peripheral portions of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b. Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a sealed space 14 surrounded by the frame body 12 and the inner and outer transparent plates 11 a and 11 b is formed in the game machine front plate 10.

Next, the shape of the frame body 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. The frame 12 has a substantially annular shape in accordance with the shape of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b, and the outer peripheral portions of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b are fixed to both ends on the inner peripheral side . In the vicinity of the center on the inner peripheral side of the frame body 12 is a stepped shape in which a substantially convex section 12a is provided around the cross section, and both side surfaces 12b and 12b of the substantially convex section 12a are substantially parallel to each other. ing. A pair of protrusions 12c are provided at both ends of the substantially convex section 12a on the inner peripheral side of the frame body 12 so that the outer peripheral portions of the pressed inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b are crimped on the side surfaces. ing. The protrusion 12c, as shown in FIG. 3, each may be provided at a plurality of places on the inner circumferential side ends so as to be symmetrical positional relationship, but the entire circumference of the inner peripheral side ends of the frame 12 You may make it provide.

    Further, at least a side surface of the protruding portion 12c on the side of the substantially convex section 12a that comes into contact with the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b can hold the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b stably. It is good to make it substantially parallel to the side surface 12b. As a specific shape, for example, in order to easily push the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b and to stably hold the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b, as shown in FIG. In addition, it is good to use a taper shape.

    Elastic members 13 are circumferentially provided on both side surfaces 12b and 12b of a substantially convex section 12a provided on the inner peripheral side of the frame 12, and the outer peripheral edges of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b By the pressing force generated by the elastic restoring force of the elastic member 13, the elastic member 13 and the side surface of the pair of protrusions 12 c provided on the frame body 12 on the substantially convex section 12 a side are pressure-bonded and fixed.

    As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the outer peripheral portion of the frame body 12 is appropriately provided with attachment portions 12f at symmetrical positions, and each attachment portion 12f has an attachment hole. Is formed. This attachment hole is inserted into a door frame 3 of the main body of the game machine 1 through a fastener (not shown) such as a thumbscrew.

    In order to sufficiently press and fix the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b, the side surface of the projection 12c on the substantially convex section 12a side of the cross section is the most from the side of the projection 12c of the elastic member 13 in an uncompressed state. The distance A to the nearest outermost surface is formed so as to be narrower than the thickness t of each of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b to be fixed by pressure (see FIG. 7).

    Further, the frame body 12 is formed with an extended portion 12d extended in the outward direction at least at a part on the outer peripheral side. In the expanded portion 12d, in the sealed space 14 closed by the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b and the frame 12, the inner surface of each of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b is free from dew condensation such as zeolite and silica gel. The hygroscopic member 15 is accommodated. The expansion portion 12d for accommodating the moisture absorbing member 15 and the sealed space 14 are communicated with each other through the through hole 12e, and the opening portion of the expansion portion 12d is sealed by the lid member 16 in a state where the moisture absorbing member 15 is accommodated. Yes.

    The elastic member 13 preferably has a predetermined hardness and an elastic modulus in order to sufficiently press and fix the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b, and the hardness is 30-80, particularly 50 according to JIS K 6253: 2006. What is -70 is preferable. If the hardness is less than 30, the transparent plate cannot be sufficiently pressed and fixed. If the hardness is greater than 80, excessive force is easily applied to fix the transparent plate, and the transparent plate such as glass is likely to be damaged. It is not preferable. As for the elastic modulus, it is preferable to use a material having a repulsive force that can sufficiently press the transparent body by compression from an external force.

    Specific materials that can be used as the elastic member 13 include, for example, neoprene rubber, vinylidene chloride, EPDM (ethylene / propylene rubber), silicone rubber, chloroprene rubber, urethane rubber, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, styrene / butadiene rubber, and fluorine rubber. Natural rubber or the like can be used.

    Further, a glass plate such as a tempered glass plate, a semi-tempered glass plate, a float glass plate, a transparent resin plate such as polycarbonate, acrylic or polyester, or a sound insulation interlayer is sandwiched between the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b. A bonded laminated glass plate can be used. In order to improve the noise reduction effect, a laminated glass plate may be used for the inner transparent plate 11a.

    Alternatively, the adhesive layer 17 may be provided on the side surface 12b of the substantially convex section 12a, and the elastic member 13 may be adhered to the side surface 12b. The adhesive layer 17 is preferably a double-sided adhesive tape (thickness of about 0.1 mm) excellent in weather resistance and durability. However, the adhesive layer 17 has an adhesive strength having weather resistance and durability similar to the double-sided adhesive tape. An adhesive that develops may be used.

    Next, an example of a procedure for fixing the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b and the frame body 12 will be described. Since the procedure for fixing the inner transparent plate 11a and the outer transparent plate 11b is the same, the inner transparent plate 11a will be described as an example here with reference to FIGS. 7A to 7C.

    First, in a state where the frame body 12 is placed on the work table, the inner transparent plate 11a fixed to the frame body 12 is pushed in from above. As the inner transparent plate 11a is pushed in, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the tip end portion of the protrusion 12c is deformed by pushing the inner transparent plate 11a, and the inner transparent plate 11a is pushed.

    Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, the elastic member 13 provided around the side surface 12b of the substantially convex section 12a on the inner peripheral side of the frame 12 by pushing the inner transparent plate 11a The thickness is compressed from B0 to B1. In addition, when pushing in the inner side transparent board 11a, it is good to use jigs, such as a rubber | gum adsorption pad which adsorb | sucks transparent boards, such as a glass board, in consideration of workability | operativity and safety | security.

    Further, when the pressing force for pushing the inner transparent plate 11a is released, the inner transparent plate 11a is pressed by the elastic restoring force of the compressed elastic member 13, and as shown in FIG. The thickness of the inner transparent plate 11a is restored to the thickness of B2, and the outer edge portion of the inner transparent plate 11a is pressure-bonded and fixed by the elastic member 13 and the side surface of the protruding portion 12c. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the pressure fixing is performed, the total thickness B2 of the compressed elastic member 13 and the thickness t of the inner transparent plate 11a is projected from the side surface 12b of the substantially convex portion 12a. It becomes substantially equal to the distance L to the side surface of the part 12c.

    On the other hand, when removing the inner transparent plate 11a from the frame 12, in the state of FIG. 7C, it can be easily removed by pulling the inner transparent plate 11a upward using a jig such as a suction pad. . Moreover, you may make it remove the inner side transparent board 11a from the frame 12 by cut | disconnecting the projection part 12c provided in the frame 12 with cutters, such as a cutter.

    In this way, the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b and the frame 12 in the present invention do not need to use complicated and troublesome mounting brackets such as screws for fixing, and can be easily removed. It is suitable for recycling the machine front plate 10.

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In the description of the above embodiment, the protrusion 12c for crimping and fixing the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b is substantially the same material as the frame 12, and is integrally formed by a mold. As another modified example, as shown in FIG. 8, an adhesive resin layer (not shown) made of an elastic material having a predetermined hardness as a material of the protrusion 12c and made of a synthetic resin such as a silicone resin or an acrylic resin. Alternatively, the one integrally formed with the frame body 12 may be used.

    According to the configuration of the above modified example, since the protruding portion 12c is formed of an elastic material, the protruding portion 12c can easily follow the pressing of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b, so that it can be easily attached and detached. become.

    As another modified example, as shown in the enlarged vicinity view of the protrusion 12c of the frame 12 in FIG. 9, the side wall 12g of the protrusion 12c has a substantially convex section 12a in cross section from the outer peripheral surface of the side wall 12g. The groove part 12h formed toward the side direction may be provided, and the fitting member 18 may be inserted into the groove part 12h so that the gripping state of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b is strengthened. The shape of the groove 12h is not particularly limited, but may be a V-shaped, U-shaped, U-shaped, star-shaped groove, for example.

    The fitting member 18 is not particularly limited as long as it fits into the groove 12h and reinforces the gripping state of the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b, but other examples include, for example, a sealing agent such as a silicone sealant, An adhesive such as an epoxy resin or an acrylic resin may be embedded in the groove 12h.

    The inner transparent plate 11a will be described as an example of a specific procedure with reference to FIGS. 9A to 9C. First, as shown in FIG. 9A, the frame body 12 is placed on a work table. Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, when attaching the inner transparent plate 11a, the protrusion 12c formed with the groove 12h is opened in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 9B, and the inner transparent plate 11a is pushed in. Furthermore, as shown in FIG.9 (c), after attaching the inner side transparent plate 11a, the fitting member 18 is inserted in the groove part 12h, and the holding state of the inner side transparent plate 11a is strengthened.

    The inner and outer transparent plates 11a can be easily removed by removing the fitting member 18 fitted in the groove 12h. With the above configuration, the inner and outer transparent plates 11a and 11b can be further easily fitted.

1 game machine 2 game board 3 door frame
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine front board 11a Inner transparent board 11b Outer transparent board 12 Frame 12a Cross-section substantially convex part 12b Convex part side surface 12c Protrusion part 12d Expansion part 12e Through-hole 12f Mounting part 12g Side wall part 12h Groove part 13 Elastic member 14 Sealing space 15 Hygroscopic member 16 Lid member 17 Adhesive layer 18 Fitting member

Claims (5)

A front panel (10) for a gaming machine disposed in front of a game board (2),
A substantially annular inner transparent plate (11a) disposed on the game board (2) side;
A substantially annular outer transparent plate (11b) disposed on the player side;
A frame (12) for fixing the outer peripheral portion of the outer transparent plate (11b) and the inner transparent plate (11a), and a sealed space (14) surrounded by the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b) and the frame (12). When,
A moisture absorbing member (15) is accommodated in the through hole so that condensation is not generated on the inner surface of each of the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b). An extended portion 12d communicating with the sealed space (14) via (12e) ,
The frame (12) has a substantially annular shape in accordance with the shape of each of the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b), and is provided with a substantially cross-sectional shape that is provided on the inner peripheral side of the frame (12) and whose both side surfaces are substantially parallel. The outer peripheral portions of the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b) that have been pressed are pressure-bonded to the both ends of the convex portion (12a) and the inner peripheral side of the frame (12) of the substantially convex portion (12a) in cross section. As described above, the frame body (12) has a pair of protrusions (12c) provided at a plurality of locations on the entire inner circumference side of the frame body (12) or in a symmetric positional relationship. (12c) is integrally molded with a synthetic resin, or the protrusion (12c) is formed of an elastic material, and is integrally molded with the frame (12) via an adhesive resin layer.
A pair of elastic that is provided around the convex portion side of interposing (12b) between the cross section convex portion (12 a) projecting portion side (12b) and inside and outside the transparent plates of both sides of (11a, 11b) Providing a member (13);
The pressed inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b) are pressed by the compressed side surfaces of the pair of elastic members (13) and the pair of protrusions (12c), and the sealed space (14) is sealed, A front plate for a game machine , characterized in that the rubber hardness of the elastic member (13) is 30-80 according to JIS K6253 . The sum of the thickness (B2) of the compressed elastic member (13) and the thickness (t) of the inner transparent plate (11a) or the outer transparent plate (11b) is from the side surface (12b) of the substantially convex section (12a). The front plate for a game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it is substantially equal to the distance L to the side surface of the protrusion (12c). In the side wall part (12g) of the projection part (12c), the groove part (12h) formed from the side wall part (12g) toward the substantially convex section (12a) side and the groove part (12h) are fitted into the inner and outer transparent parts. The front plate for a game machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a fitting member (18) for strengthening a gripping state of the plates (11a, 11b). That the side surface (12b) of the protrusion (12c) that contacts the inner and outer transparent plates (11a, 11b) and the side surface (12b) of the substantially convex section (12a) have a substantially parallel shape. The game machine front plate according to any one of claims 1 to 3. An adhesive layer (17) is provided around both sides of the substantially convex section (12a), and an elastic member (13) is provided via the adhesive layer (17). The front board for game machines in any one of Claim 4.

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