JP6019806B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines have a handle ring rotatably attached to a handle base, and adjust the launch strength of the ball according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring. In addition, there is a handle base provided with an operation element different from the handle ring, and by operating the operation element, a predetermined operation (for example, stopping the launch of a sphere) can be performed.

JP 2012-005759 A

  The handle ring is applied with an urging force by an urging spring. When the player releases the hand, the handle ring is returned to the initial position. In this case, it may be difficult to operate the operator while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle ring.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which other operations can be easily performed while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle ring.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a handle ring that is rotated by a player, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring. A handle mounting base fixed to the gaming machine main body, a handle base in which the handle ring is rotatably arranged and displaceable with respect to the handle mounting base, and a rotation of the handle ring. A ring urging member for applying an urging force for returning the moving position to the initial position to the handle ring; a ring restricting member for restricting the return of the handle ring to the initial position in accordance with the displacement of the handle base; , wherein the ring regulating member is disposed slidably said handle base toward the handle ring, Han to the handle mount The ring base is displaced, so that the ring restricting member pressed by the handle mounting base is slid toward the handle ring, and the slidably moved ring restricting member is brought into contact with the handle ring, and the handle Return of the ring to the initial position is restricted .

A gaming machine according to a second aspect is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, comprising light emitting means for emitting light .

According to claim 1 the gaming machine according, it is possible to improve the operability of Yu skill's.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in a 1st embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. (A) is a top view of the operation handle, (b) is a front view of the operation handle. FIG. 6 is a side view of the operation handle 5 in the direction of arrow VI in FIG. It is a front perspective view of a handle mounting base and a handle base. (A) is a rear perspective view of the handle ring, (b) is a rear perspective view of the front cover. It is a back perspective view of a handle base. It is a perspective view in the disassembled state of a handle mounting base. (A) is a perspective view in the assembly state of a handle mounting base, (b) is an inner side view of a 1st main body. It is a rear perspective view of a handle mounting base and a handle base. It is a front perspective view of a handle base in the state where a ring restricting member was attached. It is a front perspective view of a handle base in the state where a ring restricting member was removed. (A) And (b) is a perspective view of a ring control member. It is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in the state before displacement operation. It is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in the state after being displaced. (A) And (b) is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in a 2nd embodiment. (A) And (b) is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in a 3rd embodiment. (A) And (b) is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in a 4th embodiment. (A) And (b) is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in a 5th embodiment. It is a back perspective view of the handle base in a 6th embodiment. It is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in the state before displacement operation. It is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in the state after being displaced. (A) is a perspective view in the assembly state of the handle mounting base in 7th Embodiment, (b) is an inner side view of a 1st main body. It is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in the state before sliding operation. It is a partial cross section side view of the operation handle in the state after being slid.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 17, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) 10 will be described as a first embodiment. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 in which an outer shell is formed by a wooden frame combined in a substantially rectangular shape, and an outer shape that is substantially the same as the outer frame 11. And an inner frame 12 supported to be openable and closable. In order to support the inner frame 12, metal hinges 18 are attached to the outer frame 11 at two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinge 18 is provided is used as an opening / closing axis. The frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable to the front front side.

  A game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having a large number of nails, winning holes 63, 64, and the like is detachably mounted on the inner frame 12 from the back side. A ball ball game is played when a ball (game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 has a ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) that launches a ball to the front area of the game board 13 and a launch that guides the ball launched from the ball launch unit 112a to the front area of the game board 13. A rail (not shown) or the like is attached.

  On the front side of the inner frame 12, a front frame 14 that covers the upper side of the front surface and a lower dish unit 15 that covers the lower side of the front frame 14 are provided. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower dish unit 15, metal hinges 19 are attached to two upper and lower portions on the left side when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the side on which the hinges 19 are provided is used as an opening / closing axis. 14 and the lower pan unit 15 are supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front front side. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are respectively released by inserting a dedicated key into the key hole 21 of the cylinder lock 20 and performing a predetermined operation.

  The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, and the like, and a window part 14c that is formed in an approximately elliptical shape is provided at a substantially central part thereof. A glass unit 16 having two plate glasses is disposed on the back side of the front frame 14, and the front surface of the game board 13 can be seen on the front side of the pachinko machine 10 through the glass unit 16.

  On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 that stores balls is formed in a substantially box shape that protrudes forward and the upper surface is opened, and prize balls and rental balls are discharged to the upper plate 17. The bottom surface of the upper plate 17 is formed to be inclined downward to the right when viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), and the sphere thrown into the upper plate 17 is guided to the ball launch unit 112a by the inclination. A frame button 22 is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 17. The frame button 22 is operated by the player when, for example, changing the stage of the effect displayed on the third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2) or changing the contents of the effect of super reach. The

  The front frame 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light-emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect of the game during the game by changing or controlling the light-emitting mode by turning on or flashing according to the change in the gaming state at the time of big hit or predetermined reach. On the peripheral edge of the window portion 14c, there are provided electric decoration portions 29 to 33 incorporating light emitting means such as LEDs. In the pachinko machine 10, these lighting parts 29 to 33 function as effect lamps such as jackpot lamps, and the lighting parts 29 to 33 are turned on by lighting or blinking of the built-in LEDs at the time of jackpot or reach effects. Alternatively, it blinks to notify that the jackpot is being hit or that the reach is one step before the jackpot. Further, in the upper left part of the front frame 14 as viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), there is provided a display lamp 34 which has built-in light emitting means such as LEDs and can display the payout of a prize ball and when an error occurs.

  In addition, a small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin from the back side so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized, on the lower side of the right illumination part 32, and a sticking space K1 on the front side of the game board 13 (FIG. 2) is visible from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a plated member 36 made of ABS resin that is chrome-plated is attached to an area around the electric decoration parts 29 to 33 in order to bring out more gorgeousness.

  A ball rental operation unit 40 is disposed below the window 14c. The ball lending operation unit 40 is provided with a frequency display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated in a state where a bill or a card is inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, Loans are made. Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which the remaining amount information such as a card is displayed, and the built-in LED is lit to display the remaining amount as the remaining amount information. The ball lending button 42 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on information recorded on a card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 17 as long as there is a remaining amount on the card or the like. Is done. The return button 43 is operated when requesting the return of a card or the like inserted into the card unit. In addition, in a pachinko machine in which a ball is lent directly to the upper plate 17 from a ball lending device or the like without using a card unit, a so-called cash machine does not require the ball lending operation unit 40. In this case, the ball lending operation unit 40 It is also possible to add a decorative seal or the like to the installation portion of the parts so that the component configuration is common. A pachinko machine using a card unit and a cash machine can be shared.

  In the lower plate unit 15 located on the lower side of the upper plate 17, a lower plate 50 for storing a ball that could not be stored in the upper plate 17 is formed in a substantially box shape having an open upper surface. Yes. On the right side of the lower plate 50, an operation handle 51 that is operated by a player to drive a ball into the front surface of the game board 13 is disposed.

  Inside the operation handle 51, there are a touch sensor 51a for permitting driving of the ball launch unit 112a, a stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and the rotation of the operation handle 51. A variable resistor (not shown) that detects an operation amount (rotation position) by a change in electrical resistance is incorporated. When the operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes in accordance with the amount of rotation operation. The resistance value of the variable resistor A ball is fired with a strength corresponding to (shooting strength), and the ball is driven into the front surface of the game board 13 with a jump amount corresponding to the player's operation. Further, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor 51a and the stop switch 51b are off.

  In the lower part of the front of the lower plate 50, a ball removal lever 52 is provided for operating when the balls stored in the lower plate 50 are discharged downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always urged in the right direction. By sliding the ball release lever 52 in the left direction against the urge, the bottom opening formed in the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is opened. A ball naturally falls from the bottom opening and is discharged. The operation of the ball removal lever 52 is normally performed in a state where a box (generally referred to as “a thousand box”) for receiving the balls discharged from the lower plate 50 is placed below the lower plate 50. As described above, the operation handle 51 is disposed on the right side of the lower plate 50, and the ashtray 53 is attached on the left side of the lower plate 50.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a wooden base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, a number of nails (not shown) for ball guidance, a windmill, rails 61, 62, General winning port 63, first winning port 64, second winning port 640, first variable winning device 65, second variable winning device 650, first through gate 67, second through gate 670, variable display unit 80 Etc., and its peripheral edge is attached to the back side of the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, the first variable winning device 65, the second variable winning device 650, and the variable display device unit 80 are formed on the base plate 60 by router processing. It is disposed in the through hole and is fixed from the front side of the game board 13 with a wood screw or the like.

  The front center portion of the game board 13 can be viewed from the front side of the inner frame 12 through the window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. The configuration of the game board 13 will be described below mainly with reference to FIG.

  An outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is planted on the front surface of the game board 13, and the strip-shaped metal plate is located on the inner side of the outer rail 62 in the same manner as the outer rail 62. The arc-shaped inner rail 61 formed by the above is planted. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 surround the outer periphery of the front surface of the game board 13, and the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) surround the front and rear. A game area in which a game is played is formed by the behavior of. The game area is a front surface of the game board 13 and is a substantially circular area formed by dividing the two rails 61 and 62 and the arc member 70 (a winning hole or the like is provided, Area).

  The two rails 61 and 62 are provided to guide the ball fired from the ball launch unit 112a (see FIG. 4) to the upper part of the game board 13. A return ball preventing member 68 is attached to the front end portion of the inner rail 61 (upper left portion in FIG. 2) to prevent the ball once guided to the upper portion of the game board 13 from returning to the ball guide path again. Is done. A return rubber 69 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 62 (upper right part in FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying portion of the sphere, and the ball launched at a predetermined momentum or more hits the return rubber 69 and gains momentum. Is bounced back to the center while being attenuated. A resin arc member 70 formed by providing an arc connecting the rails on the inner surface side between the lower right end of the inner rail 61 and the upper right end of the outer rail 62 is a base. The plate 60 is driven and fixed.

  Two first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are disposed in the upper right portion of the game area when viewed from the front (upper right portion of FIG. 2). The first symbol display device 37A is provided with a plurality of LEDs 37Aa which are light emitting means and a 7-segment display 37Ab. Similarly, the other first symbol display device 37B is provided with a plurality of LEDs 37Ba and a 7-segment display 37Bb which are light emitting means.

  The first symbol display devices 37 </ b> A and 37 </ b> B display according to each control performed by the main control device 110, and mainly display the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. In the present embodiment, these first symbol display devices 37 </ b> A and 37 </ b> B are configured to be selectively used depending on whether the ball has won the first entrance 64 or the second entrance 640. ing. Specifically, when the ball wins the first entrance 64, the first symbol display device 37A operates, while when the ball wins the second entrance 640, The first symbol display device 37B is configured to operate.

  Each of the plurality of LEDs 37Aa and 37Ba indicates whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a certain change, in a short time, or in a normal state by a lighting state, indicates whether or not it is fluctuating by a lighting state, and a stop pattern is definitely changed. Whether the symbol corresponds to the jackpot, the symbol corresponding to the normal jackpot or the off symbol is indicated by a lighting state, or the number of reserved balls is indicated by a lighting state. Each of the 7-segment display devices 37Ab and 37Bb displays the number of rounds that are a big hit and an error display. The LEDs 37Aa and 37Ba are configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of the respective LEDs are different, and the combination of the emission colors may suggest various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. it can.

  In the pachinko machine 10, lottery is performed when the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 are entered. In the lottery, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not it is a big hit (big hit lottery), and also determines the type of the big hit if it is determined to be a big hit. As the jackpot type determined here, 15R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, and 15R normal jackpot are prepared. The LEDs 37Aa and 37Ba not only indicate whether or not the lottery result is a jackpot as a stop symbol after the end of the change, but if the jackpot is a jackpot, a symbol corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed.

  Here, the “15R probability variation jackpot” is a probability variation jackpot in which the maximum number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of 15 rounds, and “4R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot with a maximum number of rounds of four. It is a probabilistic jackpot that shifts to a high probability state after. In addition, “15R normal jackpot” is a jackpot that shifts to a low probability state after the maximum number of rounds of 15 rounds and hits a short time during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). is there.

  In addition, the “high probability state” means a state in which the jackpot probability thereafter increases as an added value after the jackpot ends, that is, when the probability change is in progress (probability change), in other words, a game that easily shifts to the special game state. It is a state of. The high probability state (during probability change) in the present embodiment includes a game state in which the hit probability of the second symbol, which will be described later, is increased and a ball is likely to enter the second entrance 640. The “low probability state” refers to a time when the probability of jackpot change is not occurring, and a state where the jackpot probability is normal, that is, a state where the jackpot probability is lower than that at the time of probability change. The short time state (short time) of the “low probability state” means that the jackpot probability is a normal state, and the jackpot probability remains as it is, and only the hit probability of the second symbol is increased, and the second entrance. It means a game state in which a ball can easily enter 640. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 is in a normal state is a game state (a state where neither the big hit probability nor the second symbol hit probability is increased) which is neither probabilistic nor short in time.

  During probability change and time reduction, not only the probability of hitting the second symbol is increased, but also the time when the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640 is opened is changed, which is longer than normal Is set. When the electric accessory 640a is in an open state (open state), a ball enters the second entrance 640 as compared with a case where the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (closed state). It becomes easy to sphere. Thus, during the probability change or during the short time, it becomes easy for the ball to enter the second entrance 640, and the number of jackpot lotteries can be increased.

  In addition, during the probability change or in the short time, the opening time of the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640a is not changed, or in addition to changing the opening time, It is good also as what changes the frequency | count that the electrically-driven accessory 640a opens rather than usual. In addition, the probability of winning the second symbol is not changed during the probability change or in the short time, and the electric accessory 640a is opened at the time when the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640 is opened and once. It is good also as what changes at least one of the frequency | count to do. In addition, during the probability change or in the short time, the time for opening the electric accessory 640a associated with the second entrance 640 or the number of times of opening the electric accessory 640a per time is not shown. Only the hit probability may be changed so as to be higher than normal.

  The game area is provided with a plurality of general winning ports 63 through which 5 to 15 balls are paid out as winning balls when the balls win. In addition, a variable display device unit 80 is disposed in the central portion of the game area. The variable display device unit 80 has a first entry port 64 and a second entry port 640 as a trigger (start winning prize) as a trigger while synchronizing with the variable display on the first symbol display units 37A and 37B. The third symbol display device 81 composed of a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) that displays three symbols in a variable manner, and the first through gate 67 and the second through gate 670 passing through the sphere as a trigger. There is provided a second symbol display device 83 composed of LEDs that variably display two symbols. The variable display device unit 80 is provided with a center frame 86 so as to surround the outer periphery of the third symbol display device 81.

  The third symbol display device 81 is constituted by a large liquid crystal display of 8 inch size, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4). One symbol row is displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols (third symbol). These third symbols are horizontally scrolled for each symbol column, and the third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen of the third symbol display device 81. It is like that. In the third symbol display device 81 of the present embodiment, the display of the gaming state accompanying the control of the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4) is performed on the first symbol display device 37, whereas the first symbol display thereof is performed. A decorative display corresponding to the display of the device 37 is performed. Instead of the display device, the third symbol display device 81 may be configured using, for example, a reel.

  Each time the sphere passes through the first through gate 67 and the second through gate 670, the second symbol display device 83 displays the symbol “◯” and the symbol “X” as the display symbol (second symbol) for a predetermined time. The variable display is alternately turned on. In the pachinko machine 10, when it is detected that the ball has passed the first through gate 67 or the second through gate 670, a winning lottery is performed. As a result of the winning lottery, if it is a win, the second symbol display device 83 stops and displays the symbol “◯” after the second symbol variation is displayed. If the winning lottery results, the symbol of “x” is stopped and displayed on the second symbol display device 83 after the variation of the third symbol is displayed.

  When the variation display on the second symbol display device 83 stops at a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, a symbol “◯”), the pachinko machine 10 has the electric accessory 640a attached to the second entrance 640. It is configured to be activated (opened) for a predetermined time.

  The time required for the variable display of the second symbol is set to be shorter during the probability change or during the shorter time than when the game state is normal. As a result, during the probability change and during the time reduction, since the variation display of the second symbol is performed in a short time, the winning lottery can be performed more than during normal. Therefore, since the chance of winning in the winning lottery increases, it is possible to give the player many opportunities for the electric accessory 640a of the second entrance 640 to be opened. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the ball to enter the second entrance 640 during the probability change and during the time reduction.

  It should be noted that the second entrance 640 may be changed during the probability change or in a short time by other methods such as increasing the probability of hitting during the probability change or in the time reduction, or increasing the opening time or the number of times of opening of the electric accessory 640a per hit. When the ball is in a state where it is easy to enter the ball, the time required for the variable display of the second symbol may be constant regardless of the gaming state. On the other hand, when the time required for displaying the variation of the second symbol is set shorter than normal during probability change or short time, the winning probability may be constant regardless of the gaming state, The opening time and the number of opening times of the electric accessory 640a may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

  The first through gate 67 is assembled to the game board on the left side of the variable display device unit 80, and is configured so that a part of the ball flowing down to the left of the game board can pass through the balls launched to the game board. ing. In addition, the second through gate 670 is assembled to the game board on the right side of the variable display device unit 80, and among the balls launched to the game board, a part of the ball flowing down to the right of the game board can pass. It is configured. When the ball passes through the first through gate 67 or the second through gate 670, a lottery for the second symbol is performed. After the winning lottery, the second symbol display device 83 displays the variation. If the winning lottery results, the symbol “○” is displayed as the variation display stop symbol, and the winning lottery result is out. If there is, the symbol “x” is displayed as the symbol for stopping the variable display.

  The total number of passages of the first through gate 67 and the second through gate 670 of the sphere is reserved up to a total of four times, and the number of retained balls is displayed by the above-described first symbol display device 37 and the second symbol hold lamp. 84 is also lit up. Four second symbol holding lamps 84 are provided corresponding to the maximum number of holdings, and are arranged symmetrically below the third symbol display device 81.

  Note that the variable display of the second symbol is performed by switching on and off of a plurality of lamps in the second symbol display device 83 as in this embodiment, as well as the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol. Alternatively, a part of the display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second symbol holding lamp 84 may be turned on by a part of the third symbol display device 81. Further, the maximum number of balls held for passing the first through gate 67 and the second through gate 670 is not limited to four times, and is three times or less, or five times or more (for example, eight times). It may be set to. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the first symbol display device 37, the second symbol reservation lamp 84 may not perform the lighting display.

  Below the variable display device unit 80, a first entrance 64 into which a sphere can enter is disposed. When a ball enters the first entrance 64, a first entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the first entrance switch is turned on. The main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) draws a jackpot, and a display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37Aa of the first symbol display device 37A.

  On the other hand, a second entrance 640 through which a sphere can enter is arranged on the right side of the variable display device unit 80 in front view. When a ball enters the second entrance 640, a second entrance switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 13 is turned on, and the second entrance switch is turned on. The main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) performs a lottery lottery, and the display corresponding to the lottery result is indicated by the LED 37Ba of the first symbol display device 37B.

  Each of the first entrance 64 and the second entrance 640 is also one of the entrances for paying out 5 balls as prize balls when a ball enters. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 and the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second entrance 640 are the same. However, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 is different from the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the second entrance 640, for example, The number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first entrance 64 is three, and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the second entrance 640 is five. May be.

  The second entrance 640 is accompanied by an electric accessory 640a. The electric combination 640a is configured to be openable and closable. Normally, the electric combination 640a is in a closed state (reduced state), and it is difficult for the ball to enter the second entrance 640. On the other hand, as a result of the variation display of the second symbol that is triggered by the passage of the sphere to the first through gate 67 and the second through gate 670, the symbol “◯” is displayed on the second symbol display device 83, The electric accessory 640a is in an open state (enlarged state), and the ball is likely to enter the second entrance 640.

  As described above, the probability of hitting the second symbol is higher than that during normal change during the probability change and the short time, and the time required for the variation display of the second symbol is short. "Is easily displayed, and the number of times that the electric accessory 640a is opened (enlarged) is increased. Further, during the probability change and the time reduction, the time for opening the electric accessory 640a also becomes longer than during the normal time. Therefore, it is possible to create a state in which the ball is likely to enter the second entrance 640 during the probability change and during the short time compared to the normal time.

  Here, the probability of a big hit between when the ball enters the first entrance 64 and when the ball enters the second entrance 640 is low or high. Are the same. However, the probability of a 15R probability variable jackpot as the jackpot type selected when the jackpot is won is that the ball enters the first slot 64 when the ball enters the second slot 640. It is set higher than the case. On the other hand, the first entrance 64 does not have an electric accessory as in the second entrance 640 and is in a state in which a ball can always enter.

  Therefore, during normal times, the electric accessory associated with the second entrance 640 is often in a closed state, and it is difficult to enter the second entrance 640, so the first entrance without the electric accessory The ball is fired toward the mouth 64 so that the ball passes through the left side of the variable display device unit 80 (so-called “left-handed”), and the chance to win a lottery is increased by entering the first entrance 64. It is advantageous for the player to aim for a big hit.

  On the other hand, during the probability change or during the short time, the electric accessory attached to the second entrance 640 is likely to be in an open state and is easy to enter the second entrance 640. Toward the right side of the variable display device 80 so as to pass the ball (so-called “right-handed”), and aiming at 15R probability variation big hit by entering the second entrance 640 However, it is advantageous for the player.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment launches a ball to the player in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 (whether it is probable, short, or normal). Can be changed between “left-handed” and “right-handed”. Thus, the player can be changed in the way the ball is hit, so that the game can be enjoyed.

  A first variable winning device 65 is disposed below the first winning hole 64, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning opening (large opening) 65a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the jackpot lottery performed due to the entrance to the first entrance 64 becomes a jackpot, after the predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, a first jackpot stop pattern is set so that The LED 37Aa of the symbol display device 37A is turned on and a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. In this special gaming state, the special winning opening 65a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed or ten balls have been won).

  Further, a second variable winning device 650 is disposed below the second winning hole 640, and a horizontally-long rectangular specific winning opening (large opening) 650a is provided at a substantially central portion thereof. In the pachinko machine 10, when the big win lottery performed due to the entrance to the second entrance 640 becomes a big win, after a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has passed, the first big win will be stopped. The LED 37Ba of the symbol display device 37B is turned on and a stop symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of the jackpot. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state (big hit) where the ball is easy to win. As this special gaming state, the special winning opening 650a that is normally closed is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds elapses or 10 balls are won).

  The specific winning ports 65a and 650a are closed when a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closing, the specific winning ports 65a and 650a are opened again for a predetermined time. The opening / closing operation of the specific winning ports 65a and 650a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. The state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is a form of a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the player is given out a larger amount of prize balls than usual in order to give a gaming value (game value). Is done.

  Specifically, the first variable prize-winning device 65 and the second variable prize-winning device 650 have a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the specific winning opening 65a or the specific winning opening 650a, and a front side about the lower side of the opening / closing plate. A large opening solenoid (not shown) for opening and closing is provided. The special winning openings 65a and 650a are normally closed so that the ball cannot win or is difficult to win. In the case of a big hit, the large opening opening solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 65a. It operates to repeat the state and the state alternately.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the above-described form. When the game area is provided with a large opening that can be opened and closed separately from the specific winning openings 65a and 650a, and the LED 37Aa and LED 37Ba corresponding to the big win in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are turned on, the specific winning openings 65a and 650a are A predetermined opening is provided for a predetermined time, and a large opening provided separately from the specific winning openings 65a and 650a is triggered by the ball winning in the specific winning openings 65a and 650a while the specific winning openings 65a and 650a are opened. A gaming state that is released a predetermined number of times may be formed as a special gaming state.

  Adhesive spaces K1, K2 for adhering certificate papers, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13, and the certificate paper, etc., adhered to the adhesive space K1, is a front frame 14. It can be visually recognized through the small window 35 (see FIG. 1).

  Further, the game board 13 is provided with an out port 66. A ball that has not entered any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a, 640, 650a is guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the out opening 66. A number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the ball, and various members (instruments) such as a windmill are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 3, control board units 90 and 91 and a back pack unit 94 are mainly provided on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The control board unit 90 is unitized by mounting a main board (main control apparatus 110), an audio lamp control board (audio lamp control apparatus 113), and a display control board (display control apparatus 114). The control board unit 91 is unitized by mounting a payout control board (payout control apparatus 111), a firing control board (launching control apparatus 112), a power supply board (power supply apparatus 115), and a card unit connection board 116.

  The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover. In addition, each control board is used for MPU as a one-chip microcomputer that controls each control, a port for communicating with various devices, a random number generator used for various lotteries, time counting and synchronization. A clock pulse generation circuit or the like is mounted as necessary.

  The main control device 110, the sound lamp control device 113 and the display control device 114, the payout control device 111 and the firing control device 112, the power supply device 115, and the card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. . The board boxes 100 to 104 include a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated.

  Further, the substrate box 100 (main control device 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing control device 111 and launch control device 112) connect the box base and the box cover so that they cannot be opened by a sealing unit (not shown) (caulking structure). Consolidated). In addition, a seal (not shown) is attached to the connecting portion between the box base and the box cover so as to cover the box base and the box cover. This seal seal is made of a brittle material. If the seal is to be peeled off in order to open the substrate boxes 100, 102, or if the substrate boxes 100, 102 are forcibly opened, the box base side and the box cover are removed. Cut to the side. Therefore, it is possible to know whether or not the substrate boxes 100 and 102 have been opened by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal.

  The payout unit 93 includes a tank 130 that is located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward, a tank rail 131 that is connected to the lower side of the tank 130 and is gently inclined toward the downstream side, and downstream of the tank rail 131. A case rail 132 that is vertically connected to the side, and a payout device 133 that is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 132 and that pays out a ball by a predetermined electrical configuration of the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). ing. The tank 130 is successively replenished with balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall, and a required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133 as appropriate. A vibrator 134 for applying vibration to the tank rail 131 is attached to the tank rail 131.

  The payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 112 is provided with a variable resistor operation knob 121, and the power supply device 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch 122. The state return switch 120 is operated, for example, to eliminate ball clogging (return to a normal state) when a payout error occurs, such as ball clogging in the payout motor 216 (see FIG. 4). The operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is operated when the power is turned on to return the pachinko machine 10 to the initial state.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

  The main controller 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 201 includes a ROM 202 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 202 is executed. A certain RAM 203 and various other circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. In the main control device 110, the MPU 201 performs main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as jackpot lottery, display setting in the first symbol display device 37 and the third symbol display device 81, and lottery of display results in the second symbol display device 83. Run.

  Various commands are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub control device by the data transmission / reception circuit in order to instruct the sub control device such as the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 to operate. Such a command is transmitted from the main controller 110 to the sub controller only in one direction.

  The RAM 203 stores various areas, counters, flags, a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 201 and a return address of a control program executed by the MPU 201, various flags, counters, I / O, and the like. And a work area (work area) in which values are stored. Note that the RAM 203 is configured so that the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 and the data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is shut off, and all data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. .

  When the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the stack pointer and the value of each register when the power is shut off (including when the power failure occurs, the same applies hereinafter) are stored in the RAM 203. On the other hand, at the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before power-off based on information stored in the RAM 203. Writing to the RAM 203 is executed when the power is shut off by a main process (not shown), and restoration of each value written to the RAM 203 is executed in a start-up process (not shown) at power-on. Note that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU 201 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Is input immediately, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 205 is connected to the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 via a bus line 204 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The input / output port 205 includes a payout control device 111, a sound lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37, a second symbol display device 83, a second symbol hold lamp 84, and lower sides of the opening / closing plates of the specific winning openings 65a and 650a. A solenoid 209 made up of a large opening solenoid for opening and closing forward with respect to the axis and a solenoid for driving an electric accessory is connected, and the MPU 201 receives various commands and commands via the input / output port 205. Send a control signal.

  The input / output port 205 is connected to various switches 208 including a switch group and a sensor group (not shown) and a RAM erasure switch circuit 253 described later provided in the power supply device 115, and the MPU 201 is output from the various switches 208. And various processes are executed based on the RAM erase signal SG2 output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253.

  The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to perform payout control of prize balls and rental balls. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 212 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 211, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 213 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, has a stack area for storing the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 211, the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 211, and various flags and counters. And a work area (work area) in which values such as I / O are stored. The RAM 213 is configured to be able to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 115 even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all data stored in the RAM 213 is backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the power failure signal SG1 is also input to the NMI terminal of the MPU 211 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when the power is interrupted due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When input to the MPU 211, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) as a power failure process is immediately executed.

  An input / output port 215 is connected to the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 via a bus line 214 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The main control device 110, the payout motor 216, the firing control device 112, and the like are connected to the input / output port 215, respectively. Although not shown, the payout control device 111 is connected to a prize ball detection switch for detecting a prize ball that has been paid out. The prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 111 but is not connected to the main control device 110.

  The launch control device 112 controls the ball launch unit 112a to have a launch strength according to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 51 when an instruction to launch a ball is issued by the main control device 110. . The ball launching unit 112a includes a launching solenoid and an electromagnet (not shown), and the firing solenoid and the electromagnet are permitted to be driven when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the operation handle 51 is detected on the condition that the touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51 and the stop switch 51b for stopping the ball firing is turned off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited corresponding to the rotational operation amount (rotation position) of 51, and the ball is launched with the strength corresponding to the operation amount of the operation handle 51.

  The sound lamp control device 113 outputs sound in a sound output device (such as a speaker (not shown)) 226, outputs lighting and extinguishing in a lamp display device (lighting units 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227, and fluctuating effects (fluctuation). Display) and setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed by the display control device 114 such as a notice effect. The MPU 221 that is an arithmetic unit includes a ROM 222 that stores a control program executed by the MPU 221, fixed value data, and the like, and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory or the like.

  An input / output port 225 is connected to the MPU 221 of the sound lamp control device 113 via a bus line 224 including an address bus and a data bus. Main controller 110, display controller 114, audio output device 226, lamp display device 227, frame button 22 and the like are connected to input / output port 225, respectively.

  The sound lamp control device 113 determines the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 based on various commands (variation pattern command, stop type command, etc.) received from the main control device 110, and uses the determined display mode as a command. The display control device 114 is notified by (display variation pattern command, display stop type command, etc.). The sound lamp control device 113 monitors the input from the frame button 22, and when the player operates the frame button 22, the stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 is changed, or the super reach is performed. The display control device 114 is instructed to change the production contents at the time. When the stage is changed, a rear image change command including information about the changed stage is transmitted to the display control device 114 so that the rear image corresponding to the changed stage is displayed on the third symbol display device 81. . Here, the back image is an image displayed on the back side of the third symbol, which is a main image displayed on the third symbol display device 81. The display control device 114 displays various images on the third symbol display device 81 according to the command transmitted from the sound lamp control device 113.

  Further, the sound lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) representing the display content of the third symbol display device 81 from the display control device 114. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice corresponding to the display content from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content of the third symbol display device 81 based on the display command received from the display control device 114, The lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled in accordance with the display contents.

  The display control device 114 is connected to the sound lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81, and based on a command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 can produce a variation effect of the third symbol. The display is controlled. Further, the display control device 114 appropriately transmits a display command for notifying the display content of the third symbol display device 81 to the sound lamp control device 113. The voice lamp control device 113 outputs the voice from the voice output device 226 in accordance with the display content indicated by the display command, thereby matching the display of the third symbol display device 81 with the voice output from the voice output device 226. be able to.

  The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 252 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure, and a RAM deletion switch 122 (see FIG. 3). And an erasing switch circuit 253. The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies a necessary operating voltage to each of the control devices 110 to 114 through a power supply path (not shown). As its outline, the power supply unit 251 takes in the voltage of AC 24 volts supplied from the outside, and drives various switches such as various switches 208, solenoids such as the solenoid 209, motors, etc. A 5 volt voltage for logic, a backup voltage for RAM backup, and the like are generated, and the 12 volt voltage, the 5 volt voltage, and the backup voltage are supplied to the control devices 110 to 114 as necessary voltages.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 201 of the main control device 110 and the MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors the DC stable voltage of 24 volts, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251, and determines that a power failure (power interruption, power interruption) occurs when this voltage falls below 22 volts. Then, the power failure signal SG1 is output to the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111. Based on the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. Note that the power supply unit 251 outputs a voltage of 5 volts, which is a drive voltage of the control system, for a time sufficient to execute the NMI interrupt processing even after the DC stable voltage of 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. Is maintained at a normal value. Therefore, main controller 110 and payout controller 111 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process (not shown).

  The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is a circuit for outputting a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main controller 110 when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input when the pachinko machine 10 is powered on, the main control device 110 clears the backup data, and the payout control device 111 issues a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data. Transmit to device 111.

  Next, the detailed configuration of the operation handle 51 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 5A is a top view of the operation handle 51, and FIG. 5B is a front view of the operation handle 51. FIG. 6 is a side view of the operation handle 51 as viewed in the direction of the arrow VI in FIG. 5A and 6, the front surface of the lower dish unit 15 is schematically illustrated by a two-dot chain line.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the operation handle 51 includes a handle mounting base 520, a handle base 530, a handle ring 540, and a front cover 550, and is configured of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1). It protrudes in a horizontal position from the front.

  The handle mounting base 520 has a rear surface (left side in FIG. 5A) fixed to the front surface of the lower plate unit 15, and a handle base 530 is disposed on the front surface (right side in FIG. 5A) of the handle mounting base 520. The One of these members 520 and 530 is pivotally supported on the other, and the handle base 530 is connected to the handle mounting base 520 so as to be displaceable in the vertical direction around the pivotally supported portion (FIG. 16). And FIG. 17).

  The handle base 530 is provided with a firing stop switch operation unit 440. The firing stop switch operation unit 440 is a lever for switching on / off of a stop switch 51b (see FIG. 7) provided inside the handle base 460, and is a left side surface of the handle base 530 (left side of FIG. 5B). ) Is provided in a protruding state. The player can stop the firing of the game ball by pressing the firing stop switch operation unit 440 regardless of the amount of rotation operation (rotation position) of the handle ring 540.

  The handle ring 540 is rotatably attached to the front surface of the handle base 530 (the right side in FIG. 5A). The player can increase the firing strength of the game ball by rotating the handle ring 540 clockwise (clockwise) in the front view of the operation handle 51 (see FIG. 5B). Is possible.

  Further, when the turning operation of the player is released, the turning position of the handle ring 540 is returned to the initial position by the urging force of the ring urging spring 537 (see FIG. 7). In this case, in the first embodiment, the handle base 530 is displaced with respect to the handle mount 520 around the pivotally supported portion (see FIG. 17), so that the rotational position of the handle ring 540 can be arbitrarily rotated. It is configured so that it can be fixed in the moving position. That is, the launch intensity of the sphere can be fixed at an arbitrary intensity. The fixing structure of the handle ring 540 will be described later.

  The handle ring 540 is formed with three finger hooks 540a, 540b, and 540c for the player to put their fingers on. The front cover 550 is formed in a hemispherical shape that protrudes forward (to the left in FIG. 5A) and is attached to the front surface of the handle ring 540.

  Next, the handle base 530 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 530 and corresponds to a front perspective view of the operation handle 51 in a state where the handle ring 540 and the front cover 550 are removed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the handle base 530 includes an outer peripheral wall 531 formed in a cylindrical shape when viewed from the front, and a bottom wall 532 that closes an opening on one side (rear surface) of the outer peripheral wall 531. The members 531 and 532 are formed in a container shape whose inside is recessed toward the back side (that is, the front side is opened). On the bottom wall 532, guide columns 533a to 533c, an inner peripheral wall 534, and a bearing portion 535 are erected from the back surface to the front surface.

  The guide struts 533a to 533c are portions to which the front cover 550 is fastened and fixed, and a fastening screw can be inserted therethrough (that is, through holes having openings at both ends of the bottom wall 532 side and the standing tip are formed through). It is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape. The fastening screws inserted through the through holes of the guide columns 533a to 533c from the bottom wall 532 side are respectively fastened to the screw bases 551a to 551c (see FIG. 8B) of the front cover 550, whereby the handle base 530 A front cover 550 is fixed to the front surface.

  The inner peripheral wall 534 is formed in a circular cylindrical shape when viewed from the front, and is arranged concentrically on the inner peripheral side of the outer peripheral wall 531 while being spaced apart from the outer peripheral wall 531. The inner peripheral wall 534 is divided at two places in the circumferential direction, and at the two divided parts (notches 534a and 534b), a firing stop switch operation part 440 is provided on one side and a ring restricting member on the other side. 700 are respectively disposed.

  The bearing portion 535 is a part for holding (shaft-supporting) the handle ring 540 so that the handle ring 540 is rotatable, and a rotation shaft 543 (see FIG. 8A) of the handle ring 540 is rotatably inserted. A groove 535 a having a U-shaped cross section extending in the axial direction from the bottom wall 532 toward the front surface is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the bearing portion 535. In the groove 535a, a protrusion 543a protruding from the rotation shaft 543 of the handle ring 540 is fitted, and the phase (rotation position) when the handle ring 540 is inserted is positioned.

  A driven gear 536 is disposed on the side of the bearing portion 535. The driven gear 536 is a gear meshed with the main driving gear 544 (see FIG. 8A) of the handle ring 540, and is fixed to the resistance shaft VRa of the variable resistor (not shown). Therefore, when the driven gear 536 is rotated, the resistance value of the variable resistor VR is changed according to the rotation amount (rotation position).

  A biasing force is applied to the driven gear 536 from a ring biasing spring 537 formed as a torsion spring in the clockwise direction when viewed from the front (clockwise), and the biasing force causes the initial position (the stopper portion 536a to move the bearing portion 535). The position is returned to the position where the rotation is restricted by contacting the outer peripheral projection 535b. The variable resistor is fixed to the bottom wall 532.

  A stop switch 51b is fixed to the side of the bearing portion 535 and on the opposite side of the driven gear 536. A swingable swing piece 51b1 protrudes to the side of the stop switch 51b. When the swing piece 51b1 is pressed by the firing stop switch operation unit 440, the stop switch 51b is turned on / off. .

  Next, the handle ring 540 and the front cover 550 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b).

  8A is a rear perspective view of the handle ring 540, and FIG. 8B is a rear perspective view of the front cover 550.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the handle ring 540 includes a disc portion 531 formed in a circular disc shape that covers the front surface of the handle base 530 and a circular shape when viewed from the front, and a rear surface from the outer peripheral edge portion of the disc portion 531. An outer peripheral wall 542 that is erected toward the side and is formed in a circular cylindrical shape when viewed from the front, a rotary shaft 543 that is located at the center of the disk portion 531 and protrudes toward the back surface, and the rotary shaft The main drive gear 544 fixed to the base portion of 543 and guide holes 545a and 545b formed through the disc portion 531 in the plate thickness direction are provided.

  The handle ring 540 is rotatably supported (axially supported) with respect to the handle base 530 by inserting the rotation shaft 543 into the bearing portion 535 (see FIG. 7) of the handle base 530. The gear 544 is meshed with the driven gear 536 of the handle base 530. Therefore, when the handle ring 540 is rotated, the driven gear 536 is rotated via the main driving gear 544, and the rotation of the resistance shaft VRa due to the rotation of the driven gear 536 changes the resistance of the variable resistor. Therefore, the launch intensity of the sphere can be adjusted according to the resistance value of the variable resistor (that is, the amount of rotation of the handle ring 540).

  In the present embodiment, the axial direction of the bearing portion 535 and the resistance shaft VRa are parallel to each other, and the teeth (tooth grooves) of the driven gear 536 extend in parallel to the axial direction (see FIG. 7). ). Further, teeth (tooth grooves) of the main driving gear 544 extend in parallel to the axial direction of the rotation shaft 543 of the handle ring 540.

  The guide holes 545a and 545b are holes through which the guide columns 533a to 533c are inserted. Each of the guide holes 545a and 545b has an arc shape along the outer edge of the handle ring 540 (that is, an annular shape centering on the rotation shaft 543 and having a phase of 180). The shape is divided at two different locations. A guide column 533a is inserted into the guide hole 545a, and guide columns 533b and 533c are inserted into the guide hole 545b.

  Therefore, the guide column 533a and the guide columns 533b and 533c are guided in the guide hole 545a and the guide hole 545b, respectively, as the handle ring 540 rotates. Therefore, the rotatable range of the handle ring 540 is limited to a range in which the guide columns 533a to 533c are relatively movable in the guide holes 545a and 545b. In the example of FIG. 8, the guide holes 545a and 545b each have an arc shape that extends over a substantially half circumference, so that the rotation range of the handle ring 540 is a substantially half circumference.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the front cover 550 is formed in a hemispherical container shape whose inside is recessed toward the front side (that is, the back side is opened), and on its inner wall surface, a bearing portion 551, Screw bases 552a to 552c are erected from the front to the back. The bearing portion 551 is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and a distal end portion of the rotation shaft 543 protruding to the front surface side of the handle ring 540 is rotatably inserted. The screw bases 552a to 552c are fastened and fixed to the guide columns 533a to 533c, respectively.

  A ring biasing spring (not shown) formed as a torsion spring is disposed between the front cover 550 and the handle ring 540. The ring biasing spring biases the handle ring 540 counterclockwise (counterclockwise) in a front view. This biasing direction coincides with the biasing direction in which the above-described ring biasing spring 537 that biases the driven gear 536 (see FIG. 7) biases the handle ring 540 via the driven gear 536 and the main driving gear 544. To do. Therefore, when the player releases his hand from the handle ring 540, the handle ring 540 is a ring biasing spring (not shown) disposed between the front cover 550 and the handle ring 540 and a ring for biasing the driven gear 536. The two springs and the biasing spring 536 return to the initial position.

  Next, the boss member 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of the handle base 530. 9 illustrates a state where the variable resistor, the firing stop switch operation unit 440, and the like are removed, and the positional relationship between the shaft 563 and the bearing 523 is schematically illustrated using a two-dot chain line. .

  As shown in FIG. 9, the boss member 560 is a member for connecting the handle base 530 to the handle mounting base 520 so as to be displaceable around the pivotally supported portion. Projected. That is, as will be described later, a bearing 523 is formed on the handle mounting base 520, a shaft 563 is formed on the boss member 560, and the shaft 563 is pivotally supported on the bearing 523. The handle base 530 can be displaced with respect to the handle mounting base 520 with the pivotally supported portion as the center (fulcrum). Note that the displacement of the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mount 520 around the pivotally supported portion as a center (fulcrum) may be expressed as “swing” or “turn”.

  The boss member 560 includes a flat plate-like base portion 561 that is fastened and fixed to the back surface (bottom wall 532) of the handle base 530, a protrusion portion 562 that protrudes from the base portion 561 toward the back surface and is formed in a rod-like cross section. A pair of shafts 563 projecting from the outer surface of the projecting portion 562 to the left and right, and a harness guide 564 disposed on the lower surface of the projecting tip of the projecting portion 562 are mainly provided.

  On the upper surface of the protruding portion 562, an inclined surface 562a is formed that is inclined downward as it is separated from the base portion 561 (the shaft 563) (that is, toward the harness guide 564 side). Here, the protruding portion 562 of the boss member 560 is protruded more than the protruding end side of the shaft 563 (harness guide 564) due to the displacement of the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). The side part is a part that is displaced upward (see FIGS. 16 and 17), so that other members located on the upper side (that is, switches, IC devices, and the like disposed in the handle mounting base 520) It is necessary to avoid interference with a harness or a reinforcing rib 526 formed integrally with the handle mounting base 520.

  In this case, if the arrangement position of the other member is moved upward, the handle mounting base 520 is increased in size, and the handle mounting base is formed by forming the inclined surface 562a on the upper surface of the protruding portion 562. Interference between other members and the protrusion 562 can be avoided while reducing the size of the 520. In particular, since the inclined surface 562a is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined downward as it is separated from the shaft 563 as described above, the escape amount increases toward the protruding tip side with a larger amount of displacement, and interference with other members occurs. While avoiding effectively, on the shaft 563 side where the amount of displacement is small, it is possible to secure the rigidity of the protruding portion 562 by minimizing the amount of cutting of the protruding portion 562.

  A pair of guide walls 562b for holding the base urging spring SP (see FIG. 12) is provided upright at the projecting tip of the projecting portion 562. In this way, by adopting a structure that holds the base biasing spring SP between the pair of guide walls 562a, the structure can be simplified, the cost of parts can be reduced, and the base biasing spring SP is assembled. It is possible to improve the ease of assembly. Note that the upper surface of the protruding portion 562 located between the opposing guide walls 562b is curved in an arc shape when viewed from the rear, and the base biasing spring SP can be smoothly elastically deformed.

  The harness guide 564 is a member for guiding electrical wiring, and is formed in a frame shape in a rear view. Wiring that enters the handle mounting base 520 from the inside of the handle base 530 through the opening of the bottom wall 532 (wiring of the stop switch 51b, etc.) and wiring that exists in the handle mounting base 520 (wiring of the variable resistor, etc.) By accommodating in the frame of the guide 564 (passing through the frame), when the handle base 530 is displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the upper surface of the protrusion 562 or the harness It is possible to prevent the wiring from being sandwiched between the lower surface of the guide 564 and the other member or the inner wall surface of the handle mounting base 520, thereby causing a disconnection.

  Note that the protrusion of the guide wall 562b from the upper surface of the protrusion 562 increases the possibility that the wiring is sandwiched between other members and the handle mounting base 520. In the present embodiment, the harness guide 564 is provided, and by passing through the frame of the harness guide 564, it is possible to suppress pinching (disconnection) of the wiring. As a result, the guide wall 562b can be protruded from the upper surface of the protruding portion 562, and the structure for holding the base biasing spring SP can be simplified and its assemblability can be improved.

  A mating surface portion 532 a is formed on the back surface (bottom wall 532) of the handle base 530. The mating surface portion 532a is a part with which the upper mating surface portion 527 (and the lower mating surface portion 528) of the handle mounting base 520 comes into contact, and is entirely in a vertically long annular region surrounding the base portion 561 of the boss member 560. It is formed as a flat surface.

  Next, the handle mounting base 520 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 in an exploded state. FIG. 11A is a perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 in an assembled state, and FIG. 11B is an inner side view of the first main body 520a.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the handle mounting base 520 is formed as a vertically long cylindrical body, and is vertically divided into a first main body 520a and a second main body 520b. On the mating surfaces of the first main body 520a and the second main body 520b, a positioning projection 521a is projected from one side, and a positioning hole 521b for receiving and positioning the positioning projection 521a is positioned at the other corresponding position. It is recessed. Similarly, an insertion hole 522a for inserting a fastening screw is formed through one side, and the first main body 520a and the second main body 520b are fastened and fixed by fastening the fastening screw inserted through the insertion hole 522a. The fastening hole 522b for doing so is recessed at the other corresponding position.

  A bearing 523, a locking claw portion 524, an accommodation recess 525, and a reinforcing rib 526 are formed on the inner wall surfaces of the first main body 520a and the second main body 520b, respectively. The bearing 523 is a bearing part (concave part) for pivotally supporting the shaft 563 of the boss member 560 so that a pair of the bearings 523 are opposed to each other. The locking claw portion 524 is a portion for locking the end portion of the base urging spring SP (see FIG. 12), and is formed in a hook shape that is bent downward while projecting toward the back surface.

  The housing recess 525 and the reinforcing rib 526 are portions disposed at one and the other opposing positions of the first main body 520a and the second main body 520b. That is, the storage recess 525 is a recess for storing and holding a component such as an IC device, and is formed in a shape corresponding to the outer shape of the component to be stored, and the reinforcing rib 526 extends from the inner wall surface to the storage recess 525. The rigidity of the handle mounting base 520 as a whole is increased by pressing the components housed in the housing recess 525 by the projecting tip.

  On the front surface (the right side surface in FIG. 11B) of the first main body 520a and the second main body 520b, there are an upper mating surface portion 527 and a lower mating surface portion 528 that are in contact with the mating surface portion 532a (see FIG. 9) of the handle base 530. It is formed. The upper mating surface portion 527 and the lower mating surface portion 528 are formed on the front end surface of the handle mounting base 520 (a vertically long annular surface in a front view), and each is formed as a flat surface. Note that the lower mating surface portion 528 is inclined toward the back surface as the distance from the upper mating surface portion 527 increases. As a result, the handle base 530 can be displaced with respect to the handle mount 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) (see FIGS. 16 and 17).

  A part of the lower mating surface portion 528 of the first main body 520a is enlarged (that is, a plate-like body protrudes radially inward from the inner wall surface of the first main body 520a), and an enlarged portion (extended portion). Is a pressing surface portion 528a for pressing the pressed surface portion 702a of the ring regulating member 700. A reinforcing portion 528b is continuously provided on the back side of the pressing surface portion 528a. The reinforcing portion 528b is formed in a plate shape, and only the upper end side of the pressing surface portion 528a is connected to the inner wall surface of the first main body 520a and the step surface 520a1. As a result, the space between the inner wall surface of the first main body 520a and the reinforcing portion 528b can be reduced, and the rigidity of the pressing surface portion 528a is effectively increased while suppressing the resin material and reducing the component cost. Durability can be improved.

  Next, the base urging spring SP will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 530. In FIG. 12, the state where the variable resistor or the like is removed is shown, and the wiring of other components is not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the base urging spring SP is formed as a coil spring, and the annular portions at both ends are locked to the locking claws 524 while being elastically deformed (extended). At the same time, a substantially intermediate portion of the coil spring is stretched over the protruding tip (between the pair of guide walls 562b) of the protruding portion 562 of the boss member 560.

  Thereby, the boss member 560 is urged in the direction (downward) in which the protruding tip of the protruding portion 562 approaches the locking claw portion 524 around the shaft 563 by the elastic recovery force of the base urging member SP. As a result, the handle base 530 is displaced upward with respect to the handle mount 520 (see FIG. 16).

  Since the handle mounting base 520 is formed with the back surface open, the internal space of the handle mounting base 520 can be exposed from the open portion of the back surface. Thereby, the both ends of the base urging spring SP are locked to the locking claw portion 524, and the operation of laying the intermediate portion between the pair of guide walls 562b is performed from the open portion on the back surface of the handle mounting base 520. Since it can be performed, the workability of the mounting work can be improved.

  When the handle base 530 is displaced upward (bounced up), the upper fitting surface portion 527 of the handle mounting base 520 is in contact with the matching surface portion 532a of the handle base 530. That is, the opposing surfaces (mating surfaces) of the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 530 are formed with flat mating surface portions (upper mating surface portion 527 and mating surface portion 532a), and these mating surface portions are formed on the handle base. In a state where the displacement position of 530 is disposed at the initial position (first position), the base urging spring SP is brought into close contact with the urging force. By this close contact, the handle base 530 can be maintained in a stable state in the initial position without causing the handle base 530 to rattle. As a result, for example, operability when the handle ring 540 is rotated can be improved.

  When the displacement position of the handle base 530 is disposed at the initial position, the mating surfaces (upper mating surface portion 527 and mating surface portion 532a) that are in close contact with each other are located above (upper surface) the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 530. Therefore, when the mating surface is opened (see FIG. 17), it is possible to prevent foreign matters such as foreign matter, dust, and dust that have been accidentally dropped by the player from entering the handle mounting base 520. In particular, the handle base 530 is returned to the initial position (first position) by the urging force of the base urging spring SP, and since the period of time at the initial position is long, the mating surfaces (the upper mating surface portion 527 and the mating surface portion 532a) are moved. The configuration disposed above is effective.

  Next, the ring regulating member 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of the handle base 530 in a state where the ring restricting member 700 is mounted, and FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of the handle base 530 in a state where the ring restricting member 700 is removed. 13 and 14 show a state in which the variable resistor, the firing stop switch operation unit 440, and the like are removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the ring base member 530 is attached to the notch 534 b formed in the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530. The bottom wall 532 of the handle base 530 is formed with a circular through-hole 532b that penetrates from the front surface to the back surface (specifically, the mating surface portion 532a). The through hole 532b and the notch 534b are parallel to the rotation axis of the handle ring 540.

  The ring restricting member 700 is a member made of a resin material for restricting the return of the handle ring 540 to the initial position (that is, fixing the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring 540). When the handle base 530 is displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the mounting base 520, the handle base 530 is pushed toward the front by the handle mounting base 520 (pressing surface portion 528a), and the handle ring 540 has a circle. It is comprised so that rotation of a handle ring may be controlled by pressing the board part 541 (refer FIG. 17). Here, the ring regulating member 700 will be described with reference to FIG.

  15A and 15B are perspective views of the ring regulating member 700. FIG. The ring regulating member 700 mainly includes a main body portion 701, a rod portion 702 protruding from the back surface of the main body portion 701, and a pair of arm portions 703 protruding from both sides of the main body portion 701.

  The main body 701 is a portion formed in a plate shape, and at least the upper surface (the upper side surface in FIG. 15B) is formed in a concave shape. As a result, when mounted on the handle base 530, the internal space of the handle base 530 can be secured to increase the degree of freedom of attachment of other components, and the workability during the attachment operation can be improved. be able to.

  Slide guide grooves 701 a are recessed in the left and right side surfaces of the main body 701. The slide guide groove 701a is a linear concave groove having a U-shaped cross section, and extends in parallel with the protruding direction of the rod portion 702. In the slide guide groove 701a, the inner peripheral wall 534 (both sides of the notch 534b) of the handle base 530 is fitted in the state where the ring restricting member 700 is mounted on the handle base 530. That is, the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530 is sandwiched between the portion protruding from the bottom surface side of the main body 701 and the base of the arm 703. As a result, the main body 701 (ring restricting member 700) is allowed only to move (slide) in the extending direction of the rod 702, and the movement of the handle base 530 in the circumferential direction is restricted.

  A flat contact surface portion 701 b is formed on the front surface of the main body portion 701. The contact surface portion 701b is a portion that contacts the back surface of the disc portion 541 of the handle ring 540 (see FIG. 17), and is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handle ring 540 (that is, the main body portion 701 moves (slides)). (Parallel to the direction).

  The rod portion 702 is a rod-like body having a circular cross section that protrudes from the back surface of the main body portion 701, and is formed so as to be able to be inserted into the through hole 532 b in the bottom wall 532 of the handle base 530. A hemispherical pressed surface portion 702 a is formed at the projecting tip of the rod portion 702. Note that the protruding length of the rod portion 702 from the back surface of the main body portion 701 is larger than the thickness of the bottom wall 532, and when the ring restricting member 700 is mounted on the handle base 530, the rod portion 702 is pressed. The surface portion 702a protrudes from the back surface (matching surface portion 532a) of the bottom wall 532 (see FIG. 16).

  Since the pressed surface portion 702a of the rod portion 702 is formed in a hemispherical shape, the handle base 530 is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), and the handle mounting base 520 When the pressed surface portion 702a is pressed by the pressing surface portion 528a (see FIGS. 16 and 17), the ring restricting member 700 can be moved (slid) stably. That is, in this embodiment, the pressing surface portion 528a of the handle mounting base 520 moves around the shaft 563, while the ring restricting member 700 slides (linearly moves), and the relative positional relationship between the two is indefinite. At some point, the pressing surface portion 528a of the handle mounting base 520 is formed as a flat surface, and the pressed surface portion 702a of the ring regulating member 700 is formed as a spherical surface that bulges toward the pressing surface portion 528a. A force component for sliding the ring restricting member 700 in the direction toward the handle ring 540 can be continuously generated by moving the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with displacement. As a result, clogging of the ring restricting member 700 (that is, the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530 is engaged with the slide guide groove 701a or the rod portion 702 is engaged with the through hole 532b) is suppressed and stabilized. Can be slid.

  The arm portion 703 is a rod-shaped body having a substantially rectangular cross section that protrudes from both side surfaces of the main body portion 701, and the bottom surface of the arm portion 703 has a curvature corresponding to the inner peripheral surface of the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530. Curved and formed. Thus, in a state where the ring restricting member 700 is mounted on the handle base 530 (the inner peripheral wall 534 is fitted in the slide guide groove 701a of the main body 701), the bottom surface of the arm 703 is set to the inner periphery of the inner peripheral wall 534. It can be in a state of being curved along the surface, and the arm portion 703 can be prevented from falling off from the receiving projection 538. Further, since the arm portion 703 extends along the circumferential direction of the handle base 530, it is possible to make the arm portion 703 longer while suppressing the influence of the arrangement space of other components. In addition, a space necessary for elastic deformation of the arm portion 703 can be secured.

  Returning to FIG. 13 and FIG. On the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530, a pair of receiving projections 538 project from the inner peripheral surface inward in the radial direction. The receiving protrusion 538 is a portion for elastically deforming the arm 702 of the ring restricting member 700 by restraining the arm 702 and restricting the movement thereof, and corresponds to the distal end portion of the arm 703 of the ring restricting member 700. Arranged in position.

  The notch 534b (the slide holding portion that holds the ring restricting member 700 slidably toward the handle ring 540) of the handle base 530 is formed with the front surface (side facing the handle ring 540) open. Therefore, the ring restricting member 700 can be easily attached to the notch 534b using the open portion, and therefore the assembly cost for the work of attaching the ring restricting member 700 can be reduced.

  Since the open portion of the notch 534b is the side facing the handle ring 540 (see FIG. 16), the handle ring 540 is disposed on the handle base 530, so that the ring restricting member 700 is notched. It does not fall off from the open part of 534b.

  Further, since the receiving projection 538 for receiving the arm portion 703 of the ring restricting member 700 is provided on the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530, the ring restricting member 700 from the open portion thereof to the notch 534b of the handle base 530. The ring regulating member 700 falls off from the open portion of the notch 534b until the handle ring 540 is attached to the handle base 530 after the attachment (ie, when in the state shown in FIG. 13). Can be prevented. Therefore, the workability in the assembly process can be improved.

  On the other hand, the arm portion 703 of the ring restricting member 700 is made of a resin material and is formed to be elastically deformable. Therefore, the handle base 530 is centered on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mounting base 520. When the ring restricting member 700 is displaced and pressed toward the front surface (handle ring 540), the ring restricting member 700 is elastically deformed by elastically deforming the arm portion 702 whose tip portion is constrained by the receiving protrusion 538. It can be moved (slid). Thereby, the contact surface portion 701b of the ring regulating member 700 can be brought into contact with the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the handle ring 540 (see FIG. 17).

  Further, when the displacement of the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mount 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) is released, the ring restricting member is caused by the elastic recovery force of the elastically deformed arm portion 702. 700 can be moved away from the handle ring 540 and returned to the initial position (see FIG. 16). Thereby, a gap can be formed between the contact surface portion 701b of the ring regulating member 700 and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the handle ring 540. As a result, it is possible to avoid obstructing the turning operation of the handle ring 540 due to the resistance caused by the contact between the two.

  Here, since the receiving protrusion 538 protrudes radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530, visibility during assembly can be ensured. As a result, it is easy to confirm the positional relationship between the arm portion 703 and the receiving protrusion 738 (that is, whether or not the arm portion 703 is properly engaged with the receiving protrusion 738), thereby improving workability. be able to.

  Further, the receiving projection 738 is inclined upward from the inner peripheral surface of the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530 toward the rear surface of the protruding projection 738 (ie, along the mounting direction of the ring restricting member 700). Since the inclined surface is formed, when the ring restricting member 700 is attached to the notch 534b from the open portion, the ring restricting member 700 is formed along the inclined surface formed on the projecting upper surface of the receiving protrusion 538. By moving the arm portion 703, the receiving projection 538 can be easily climbed over the arm portion 703. That is, it is only necessary to push the ring restricting member 700 from the open portion of the notch 738, and it is not necessary to separately perform the work of lifting the arm 703 and getting over the receiving protrusion 738, so that the workability of the assembling work is improved. Can be achieved.

  Next, the operation of the operation handle 51 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.

  FIG. 16 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the operation handle 51 in a state before the displacement operation, and FIG. 17 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the operation handle 51 in a state after the displacement operation. 16 and 17, the front surface of the lower dish unit 15 is schematically illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and the state in which the second main body 520b of the handle mounting base 520 is removed is illustrated. Illustration of the wiring is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 16, a state before the handle base 530 is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) (that is, the handle base 530 is directed downward by the player). In the state where the displacement operation is not performed), the handle base 530 is in the horizontal position (first position). The lower mating surface portion 528 is separated from the mating surface portion 532a.

  When the handle base 530 is displaced downward with respect to the handle mount 520 from the state shown in FIG. 16 about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the pressed surface portion of the rod portion 702 of the ring regulating member 700 702a is pressed by the pressing surface portion 528a of the handle mounting base 520, and the ring regulating member 700 is slid toward the front surface (the handle ring 540). When the handle base 530 is further displaced downward about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the lower mating surface portion 528 comes into contact with the mating surface portion 532a, and as shown in FIG. The contact surface portion 701 b in the main body portion 701 is in contact with the back surface of the disc portion 541 of the handle ring 540.

  As a result, the handle ring 540 is restricted from returning to the initial position regardless of the rotation operation amount (rotation position), and the rotation operation amount is fixed. Therefore, the launch intensity of the sphere can be fixed to the launch intensity of the sphere according to the current amount of rotation of the handle ring 540.

  In this case, there are the following as conventional techniques for fixing the amount of rotation of the handle ring 540. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-5759 discloses a hemisphere convex toward the front (player side) at the top of the front cover base (front side as viewed from the player) corresponding to the front cover 550 in the present embodiment. A technique is disclosed in which a button that has a shape is provided, and the player pushes the button into the back with the palm of the hand, thereby fixing the amount of rotation of the handle ring.

  However, in such a conventional technique, it is necessary to perform a push-in operation of the button while performing a turning operation of the handle ring. Specifically, it is necessary to simultaneously perform an operation (rotating operation) for moving the handle ring grasped with a finger in the circumferential direction and an operation of pushing the palm toward the back side while turning the palm around the button surface. Therefore, in order to push in the button while maintaining the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring, a high level technique is required of the player. In addition, since this state (the state in which the button is pushed in while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle ring) is an unreasonable posture for the player, this state is continued (that is, the launch strength of the ball is desired). It is the player's burden to fix the firing strength. As a result, not only when the button is pushed in but also when the push is maintained, the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring is easily shifted, and it becomes difficult to maintain the desired rotation operation amount.

  In addition, because of such an unreasonable posture, advanced technology is also required for an operation for releasing the push of the button while maintaining the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring.

  On the other hand, according to this embodiment, the displacement operation centering on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 is an operation of integrally displacing the handle base 530 and the handle ring 540. Therefore, the player can support the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 without releasing a part of the finger that holds the handle ring 540 no matter what the rotation position of the handle ring 540 is. ). Thereby, the operativity can be improved. Further, after the displacement operation centering on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 is performed, the operation state (the rotation operation amount of the handle ring 540 is fixed to a desired rotation operation amount). It is also easy to maintain the state. Therefore, when the handle base 530 is operated and when the operation state is maintained, it is possible to suppress the positional deviation of the rotation position of the handle ring 540 and to accurately fix the launch strength of the sphere to a desired launch strength. Can do.

  Further, in this way, if the handle base 530 is displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the player attaches a palm to the handle base 530 (front cover 550) and directly The handle base 530 can be displaced downward about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) only by the operation of applying the above weight. That is, the player can fix the firing strength of the sphere to a desired firing strength only by performing a simple operation of applying a hand weight.

  In addition, since the handle base 530 and the handle ring 540 are integrally displaced, the player can use one finger that holds the handle ring 540 regardless of the rotation position of the handle ring 540. The displacement operation around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 can be performed without separating the parts. Thereby, the operativity can be improved. Further, after the displacement operation centering on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 is performed, the operation state (the rotation operation amount of the handle ring 540 is fixed to a desired rotation operation amount). It is also easy to maintain the state. Therefore, when the handle base 530 is operated and when the operation state is maintained, it is possible to suppress the positional deviation of the rotation position of the handle ring 540 and to accurately fix the launch strength of the sphere to a desired launch strength. Can do.

  Further, the contact surface portion 701b of the main body portion 701 of the ring restricting member 700 and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disk portion 541 of the handle ring 540 are formed as smooth surfaces, so that the handle ring 540 rotates. The position can be fixed at an arbitrary rotation position.

  For example, serrated irregularities are provided on the contact surface portion 701b of the main body portion 701 of the ring restricting member 700 and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disk portion 541 of the handle ring 540, and the serrated irregularities are provided. In the structure in which the rotation position of the handle ring 540 is fixed by being engaged, the rotation position of the handle ring 540 can be firmly fixed, while the pitch (interval) of the serrated irregularities is adjusted. The minimum value of. Therefore, the rotation position that can be fixed becomes intermittent, and there is a possibility that it cannot be fixed at a desired rotation position.

  On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, the contact surface portion 701b of the main body 701 of the ring restricting member 700 and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disc portion 541 of the handle ring 540 are smooth surfaces. Since the rotation position that can be fixed is continuous, it can be fixed at an arbitrary rotation position, and the adjustment width can be secured.

  Even if the contact surface portion 701b is in contact with the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disc portion 541 and the amount of rotation of the handle ring 540 is fixed, the contact surface portion 701b and the target surface portion Since the abutting surface portions are smooth surfaces, the abutting surfaces can be slid relative to each other. Therefore, even after the rotation amount of the handle ring 540 is fixed, the handle ring 540 The amount of rotation operation can be finely adjusted.

  Here, since the front cover 550 is disposed on the front side (the right side in FIG. 16) of the handle ring 540, the player attaches a palm to the outer surface of the front cover 550 when holding the handle ring 540 with fingers. The front cover 550 can be used as a portion (force point) to which a force is applied when the handle base 530 is displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mount 520. it can.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, the pressing surface portion 528a (the pressed surface portion 702a of the pressed surface portion 702a) is supported from the shaft 563 (fulcrum) of the boss member 560 that supports the handle base 530 so that the handle base 530 can be displaced. The distance A to the projecting tip (operation point) is at least smaller than the distance B from the shaft 563 of the boss member 560 to the back surface of the handle ring 540. Therefore, the distance from the shaft 563 (fulcrum) of the boss member 560 to the outer surface (force point) of the front cover 550 is made larger than the distance A.

  That is, since the distance from the fulcrum to the fulcrum can be made larger than the distance from the fulcrum to the action point, even if the force applied to the outer surface of the front cover 550 serving as the force point is small, the force is amplified, The ring regulating member 700 (the pressed surface portion 702a) can be pressed with a greater force by the pressing surface portion 528a serving as the action point. Thereby, the ring restricting member 700 can be firmly brought into contact with the handle ring 540, and the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring 540 can be reliably fixed.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 18A and 18B are partial cross-sectional side views of the operation handle 2051 in the second embodiment. FIG. 18A shows a state before the displacement operation, and FIG. 18B shows a state after the displacement operation. Moreover, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the ring restricting member 2700 in the second embodiment includes a contact surface portion 2701b formed in a flat surface on the front surface of the main body portion 701, and this contact surface portion 2701b is the diameter of the handle ring 2540. It is inclined with respect to the direction (the direction orthogonal to the sliding direction of the ring regulating member 2700, the vertical direction in FIG. 18A). That is, the contact surface portion 2701b is formed non-perpendicular with respect to the rotation axis of the handle ring 2540, and the inclination direction thereof is closer to the front side (upper side in FIG. 18A) closer to the rotation axis of the handle ring 540. This is the direction located on the side (the right side in FIG. 18 (a)). On the other hand, the disk portion 2541 of the handle ring 2540 has a back surface (contacted surface portion) formed as a flat surface and is inclined in parallel with the contact surface portion 2701b of the ring regulating member 2700.

  Here, in the operation handle 51 (see FIG. 15) of the first embodiment, the contact surface portion 701b and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disk portion 541 are perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handle ring 540. Therefore, when the operation handle 51 (handle base 530) is displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) (see FIG. 16), the rear surface (covered) of the disc portion 541 of the handle ring 540 is formed. Only the force component in the rotation axis direction of the handle ring 540 acts on the contact surface portion) from the contact surface portion 701b. Since the handle ring 540 (disc portion 541) is not restrained in the direction of the force component (rotation axis direction), the handle ring 540 (disc portion 541) is pressed by the contact surface portion 701b. However, it is warped (escapes) in the direction of the rotation axis (right direction in FIG. 16). Therefore, the contact surface portion 701b cannot be brought into close contact with the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the handle ring 540, and it is difficult to firmly fix the rotation position of the handle ring 540.

  On the other hand, according to the operation handle 2051 of the second embodiment, the rotation axis direction from the contact surface portion 2701b of the ring restricting member 2700 to the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disk portion 2541 of the handle ring 2540. In addition to the force component, a force component in the radially outward direction (downward in FIG. 18B) can also be generated. Since the handle ring 2540 is restrained against a force component radially outward, the contact surface portion 2701b of the ring regulating member 2700 can be brought into close contact with the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the handle ring 2540. Therefore, the rotational position of the handle ring 2540 can be firmly fixed.

  In particular, when the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the contact surface portion 2701b of the ring regulating member 2700 and the disk portion 2541 of the handle ring 2540 is formed as a flat surface, the handle ring 2540 is fixed at an arbitrary rotational position. It is possible to secure the adjustment width, but it is easy for slippage between the both side portions, and it is necessary to bring them into close contact with each other. Therefore, the configuration in the second embodiment is effective.

  Here, in order to generate a force component radially outward as described above, the direction (movement) of the ring restricting member itself may be inclined with respect to the direction of the rotation axis of the handle ring 540. Although it is conceivable, the space necessary for disposing the ring restricting member is increased in the radial direction due to the inclination, and the handle base 530 is increased in size, and the handle base 530 is injected from a resin material using a mold. In the case of molding, the demoldability of the handle base 530 from the mold deteriorates. On the other hand, by making the direction of sliding movement of the ring restricting member 2700 parallel to the direction of the rotation axis of the handle ring 2540, the space necessary for disposing the ring restricting member 2700 can be suppressed. The handle base 2530 can be downsized. Further, the shape of the portion (notch portion 534b) where the ring restricting member 2700 is slidably moved is aligned with the mold releasing direction (that is, the direction of the rotating shaft) of the mold for injection molding the handle base 530. Accordingly, the moldability and the mold structure can be simplified accordingly.

  Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19A and FIG. 19B are partial cross-sectional side views of the operation handle 3051 in the third embodiment. FIG. 19A shows a state before the displacement operation, and FIG. 19B shows a state after the displacement operation. Moreover, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the ring restricting member 3700 according to the third embodiment includes a contact surface portion 3701 c on the bottom surface of the main body portion 701. The contact surface portion 3701c is formed as an inclined surface that rises upward (close to the rotation axis of the handle ring 3540) from the back surface to the front surface of the ring regulating member 3700. That is, the contact surface portion 3701c is inclined with respect to the rotation axis direction of the handle ring 3540 (FIG. 19 (a) left-right direction). On the other hand, in the handle ring 3540, the inner peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall 3542 is a contacted surface portion that contacts the contact surface portion 3701b of the ring regulating member 3700, and is inclined parallel to the contact surface portion 3701b.

  Note that the back surface of the disk portion 3541 is located on the front side of the back surface of the disk portion 541 in the first embodiment, and the operation handle 3051 (handle base 530) is centered on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). As shown in FIG. 19B, there is a gap between the ring regulating member 3700 and the front surface (contact surface portion 701b).

  According to the operation handle 3051 of the third embodiment, the contact surface portion 3701c of the ring regulating member 3700 is brought into contact with the inner peripheral surface (contacted surface portion) of the outer peripheral wall 3542 of the handle ring 3540, thereby rotating. In addition to the axial force component, a force component in the radially outward direction (downward in FIG. 19B) can also be generated. Since the handle ring 3540 is restrained against a force component radially outward, the contact surface portion 3701c of the ring regulating member 3700 is used as the inner peripheral surface (contacted surface portion) of the outer peripheral wall 3541 of the handle ring 3540. Accordingly, the rotation position of the handle ring 3540 can be firmly fixed.

  In particular, when the contact surface portion 3701c of the ring restricting member 3700 and the inner peripheral surface (contacted surface portion) of the outer peripheral wall 3541 of the handle ring 3540 are formed as flat surfaces, the handle ring 3540 is at an arbitrary rotational position. While it can be fixed and the adjustment width can be secured, it is easy for slippage (slip) between the both surface portions, and it is necessary to bring them into close contact with each other. Therefore, the configuration in the third embodiment is effective.

  Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 20A and 20B are partial cross-sectional side views of the operation handle 4051 in the fourth embodiment. 20A shows a state before the displacement operation, and FIG. 20B shows a state after the displacement operation.

  In the first embodiment, when the handle ring 540 of the operation handle 51 is rotated, the resistance value of the variable resistor is changed in accordance with the amount of the rotation operation, and the firing intensity corresponding to the variable resistance value is obtained. The case where a sphere is fired was explained. In the fourth embodiment, when the firing intensity change switch 4640 is turned on, the maximum firing within the adjustable range regardless of the amount of rotation of the handle ring 540 (resistance value of the variable resistor). A ball is fired with strength. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the operation handle 4051 in the fourth embodiment includes a firing intensity change switch 4640. The firing strength change switch 4640 is disposed in a notch 534b (see FIG. 14) formed by dividing the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530 in the circumferential direction. That is, in the fourth embodiment, a firing intensity change switch 4640 is provided in place of the ring restricting member 700 as compared to the first embodiment.

  The launch intensity change switch 4640 is a switch that maximizes the launch intensity of the sphere when turned on, and includes a switch operation unit 4640a. The switch operation unit 4640a is an operation unit for switching on / off of the firing intensity change switch 4640, and is biased in a protruding direction by a biasing spring (not shown) disposed in the firing intensity change switch 4640. ing. When the switch operating portion 4640a is pushed against the urging force of the urging spring, the firing intensity change switch 4640 is turned on. When the pushing force is released, the urging force of the urging spring returns to the initial position. It returns, and the firing intensity change switch 4640 is turned off.

  Note that the switch operation portion 4640a has a hemispherical tip and a bar shape with a circular cross section, and the hemispherical tip is formed on the back surface (matching surface portion) of the bottom wall 532 as shown in FIG. 532a) is inserted through the through-hole 532b of the handle base 530 in a state where the projection strength change switch 4640 is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, when the handle base 530 is displaced downward with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the hemispherical shape of the switch operating portion 4640a. Is pushed by the pressing surface portion 528a of the handle mounting base 520 and is slid toward the front surface (pressed against the biasing force of the biasing spring). Thereby, the firing intensity change switch 4640 is turned on.

  When the firing intensity change switch 4640 is turned on, the main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch a sphere at the maximum launch intensity in a launch control process for controlling the launch intensity of the sphere ( (See FIG. 4). As a result, the sphere can be launched (so-called “right-handed”) so that the sphere passes rightward of the variable display device 80 toward the second entrance 640 (see FIG. 2).

  Here, during normal times, the player often has an electric accessory attached to the second entrance 640 in a closed state, and it is difficult to enter the second entrance 640, so the first entrance In order to gain lots of jackpot lottery opportunities by entering the ball 64 and aim to win the ball, the ball passes to the left of the variable display unit 80 toward the first entrance 64 without the electric accessory. To fire a ball (so-called “left-handed”). On the other hand, during the probability change or during the short time, the electric accessory attached to the second entrance 640 is likely to be in an open state and is easy to enter the second entrance 640. The sphere is fired so that the sphere passes rightward of the variable display device 80 (so-called “right-handed”), and a goal of 15R probability variation is achieved by entering the second entrance 640 (see FIG. 2).

  In this case, the amount of time when the handle ring 540 is rotated to the maximum and the “right-handed” time is relatively short. However, it is necessary to readjust the launch intensity of the sphere to the original launch intensity, and the readjustment is troublesome for the player.

  In contrast, in the fourth embodiment, the handle ring 540 is rotated by displacing the operation handle 4051 (the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mount 520) about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). Even if the amount of operation is not changed, “right-handed” can be performed by maximizing the launch intensity of the sphere. Therefore, when the “right-handed” is completed, it is possible to return to “left-handed” at the original firing strength only by releasing the displacement around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the operation handle 51. can do.

  That is, the operation handle 4051 has a structure in which the launch intensity of the sphere is set to the maximum launch intensity starting from the displacement centered on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 itself. Since the displacement around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the 530 itself is an operation of integrally displacing the handle base 530 and the handle ring 540, the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). Can be performed while maintaining the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle ring 540. Further, if the displacement around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 itself is returned, the launch strength of the sphere is changed to the original launch strength (the launch strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle ring 540). Can be restored. This eliminates the need to rotate the handle ring 540 every time the gaming state changes to readjust the launch strength of the ball, thereby reducing the player's burden.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, the operation handle 4051 has a displacement position centered on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mounting base 520, and the biasing force of the base biasing spring SP ( In the state of being in the initial position (first position) as shown in FIG. 15, the hemispherical tip of the switch operating portion 4640a is separated from the pressing surface portion 528a of the handle mounting base 520 by a predetermined distance (a gap is formed). ) As a result, the firing strength change switch 4640 is turned on (changes in the firing strength of the sphere) when the handle base 530 is more than a predetermined amount from the initial position with respect to the handle mount 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). If it is not displaced, it will not be done. Thereby, the launch intensity of the ball is inadvertently changed (ie, inadvertently) by an operation unintended by the player (displacement operation centering on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530). "Right-handed") can be suppressed.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, the operation handle 4051 has a displacement position at which the handle base 530 is displaced maximally downward with respect to the handle mount 520 about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). Even in the (second position), the firing intensity change switch 4640 is kept on. Therefore, in order to maintain the ball launch strength at the maximum, the player only has to operate the displacement centered on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 to the end of its movable range. There is no need to stop and maintain in the middle of the range of motion. In other words, the “right-handed” state can be formed in a posture that is easy for the player (the posture in which the handle base 530 is operated to the end of the movable range), so that the operability can be improved.

  In addition, since the posture is easy as described above, the amount of rotation operation (rotation position) of the handle ring 540 is not easily shifted even while “right-handed” is performed, and the desired amount of rotation operation is maintained. It can be made easier. As a result, when “right-handed” is finished and “left-handed” is resumed, the ball is fired at the original firing strength (ie, the firing strength before “right-handed”) with higher accuracy. Can be reproduced.

  Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B are partial cross-sectional side views of the operation handle 5051 in the fifth embodiment. FIG. 21A shows a state before the displacement operation, and FIG. 21B shows a state after the displacement operation.

  The operation handle 5051 in the fifth embodiment is different from the operation handle 51 in the first embodiment only in that a firing intensity change switch 5640 is added, and the other configurations are the same. About the same part as this 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The firing strength change switch 5640 is a switch that maximizes the launch strength of the sphere when turned on, and includes a swing piece 5640a. The swing piece 5640a is an operation unit for switching the firing intensity change switch 5640 on and off, and is biased in an opening direction by a biasing spring (not shown), and resists the biasing force of the biasing spring. In the pushed state, the firing strength change switch 5640 is turned off. When the pushing force is released, the firing strength change switch 5640 is turned on by returning to the initial position by the biasing force of the biasing spring.

  When the firing intensity change switch 5640 is turned on, the main controller 110 instructs the launch controller 112 to launch the sphere with the maximum launch intensity in the launch control process for controlling the launch intensity of the sphere ( (See FIG. 4). As a result, the sphere can be launched (so-called “right-handed”) so that the sphere passes rightward of the variable display device 80 toward the second entrance 640 (see FIG. 2).

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in a state before the handle base 530 is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the swing piece 5640a is the harness guide 564. The firing intensity change switch 5640 is turned off. When the handle base 530 is displaced downward with respect to the handle mount 520 from the state of FIG. 21A with the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) as the center, the harness guide 564 is gradually retracted. Then, the swinging piece 5640a is released toward the initial position, and the retracted amount of the harness guide 564 (that is, the downward displacement amount around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530) is provided. When the fixed amount is reached, the swing piece 5640a is returned to the initial position, and the firing intensity change switch 5640 is turned on.

  As described above, when the firing strength change switch 5640 is turned on (change in the firing strength of the sphere), the displacement amount around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mounting base 520 is a predetermined amount or more. Therefore, the launch intensity of the ball is inadvertently changed by an operation unintended by the player (displacement operation centering on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530). (That is, “inadvertently“ right-handed ”) can be suppressed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), a displacement position (second position) where the handle base 530 is displaced maximally downward with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). Position), the firing intensity change switch 5640 is maintained in the ON state, so that the “right-handed” state is formed in a posture that is easy for the player (the posture in which the handle base 530 is operated to the end of the movable range). And the operability can be improved.

  Here, also in the operation handle 4051 of the fourth embodiment described above, the handle base 530 is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) (the firing strength change switch 4640 is turned on). ”) To execute“ right-handed ”and return to“ left-handed ”by releasing the displacement of the handle portion ace 530 with respect to the handle mount 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). can do. However, while the handle base 530 is displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) and the “right-handed” is being performed, the amount of rotation of the handle ring 540 (rotation position) is increased. When a deviation occurs, there is a problem in that when returning to “left-handed”, it is not possible to reproduce the launch of the sphere at the original launch intensity.

  On the other hand, according to the operation handle 5051 of the fifth embodiment, since the ring restricting member 700 that restricts the return of the handle ring 540 to the initial position is provided, as shown in FIG. When the handle base 530 is displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the base 520, the return of the handle ring 540 to the initial position is restricted by the ring restricting member 700, and the handle ring The rotation operation amount (rotation position) of 540 can be fixed. Accordingly, when the “right-handed” is executed, the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring 540 is prevented from being shifted, and a desired amount of turning operation (that is, “right-handed”) is set. Original launch intensity before execution). As a result, when returning to “left-handed” after finishing “right-handed”, it is possible to accurately reproduce the launch of the sphere at the original launch intensity.

  Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is a rear perspective view of the handle base 6530 in the sixth embodiment. FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the operation handle 6051 in a state before the displacement operation, and FIG. 24 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the operation handle 6051 in a state after the displacement operation.

  FIG. 22 illustrates a state in which the variable resistor, the firing stop switch operation unit 440, and the like are removed, and the positional relationship between the shaft 563 and the bearing 523 is schematically illustrated using a two-dot chain line. . 23 and 24, the front surface of the lower plate unit 15 is schematically illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and the state where the second main body 520b of the handle mounting base 520 is removed is illustrated. Illustration of the wiring is omitted.

  The operation handle 6051 in the sixth embodiment is different from the operation handle 51 in the first embodiment in that a shielding wall 6539 is added to the handle base 6530 and the insertion hole 6522a (and the fastening hole 522b, FIG. 10) is different only in the arrangement position, and the other configurations are the same. About the same part as this 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The shielding wall 6539 is a portion that is erected from the bottom wall 532 of the handle base 6530 toward the back surface, and is formed along the inner peripheral edge of the mating surface portion 532a. However, it is erected only at the inner peripheral edge of the region corresponding to the upper half of the mating surface portion 532a (specifically, above the center of the shaft 563, the upper side in FIG. 23). Therefore, the shielding wall 6539 is formed in a shape in which the lower half of the vertically long ring is cut out in the rear view.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the state where the displacement position around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 6530 with respect to the handle mounting base 6520 is in the initial position (first position), the shielding wall 6539 is The handle mounting base 520 is inserted into the handle mounting base 520 from the front opening. From this state, when the handle base 6530 is displaced downward with respect to the handle mount 6520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the first mating surface portion 527 of the handle mount 6520 and the handle base When an opening is formed between the mating surface portion 6532a of the 6530, according to the operation handle 6051 in this embodiment, the opening can be shielded by the shielding wall 6539.

  As shown in FIG. 24, even at a displacement position (second position) where the handle base 6530 is displaced downwardly about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mounting base 6520 at the maximum. The shielding wall 6539 is formed with a standing height that can shield the opening between the first mating surface portion 527 of the handle mounting base 6520 and the mating surface portion 6532a of the handle base 6530. Thereby, the fraudulent act which inserts a foreign material from opening can be suppressed. In addition, foreign matters such as foreign matter, dust, and dust that are accidentally dropped by the player can be prevented from entering the handle mounting base 6520. Therefore, for example, the foreign matter that has entered inside is sandwiched between the boss member 560 and the inner wall surface of the handle mounting base 6520, and the displacement around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 6530 is hindered. Thus, it is possible to suppress a problem that the handle base 6530 cannot return to the initial position (first position).

  Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 to 27.

  In the first embodiment, the case has been described in which the handle base 530 is disposed so as to be displaceable about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mounting base 520. However, the handle base of the seventh embodiment is described. 7530 is arranged to be slidable (displaceable) with respect to the handle mounting base 7520. In addition, about the part same as 1st Embodiment, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 25A is a perspective view in the assembled state of the handle mounting base 7520 in the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 25B is an inner side view of the first main body 7520a. As shown in FIG. 25, the handle mounting base 7520 is formed as a vertically long cylindrical body, and is vertically divided into a first main body 7520a and a second main body 7520b. Slide bearings 7524 are formed on the inner wall surfaces of the first main body 7520a and the second main body 7520b. The slide bearing 7524 is a recess for guiding the shaft 563 of the boss member 560 in one direction (the vertical direction in FIG. 25 (b)), and a pair of the bearings are arranged to face each other. That is, the slide bearing 7524 has a groove width (dimension in the left-right direction in FIG. 25B) equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the shaft 563, and guides the inserted shaft 563 in the extending direction (vertical direction).

  In the slide bearing 7524, a base biasing spring SP7 that biases the shaft 563 inserted into the slide bearing 7524 upward is disposed. The base urging spring SP7 is a coil spring, and is elastically compressed and deformed. The base urging spring SP7 is disposed between the shaft 563 and the lower inner wall surface of the slide bearing 7524, and the shaft 563 is moved upward by its elastic recovery force. Energize towards.

  A mating surface portion 7527 that abuts on the mating surface portion 532a of the handle base 530 is formed on the front surface (the right side surface in FIG. 25B) of the first main body 7520a and the second main body 7520b. The mating surface portion 7527 is an end surface on the front side of the handle mounting base 7520 (a vertically long annular surface in a front view), and the entire surface parallel to the extending direction of the slide bearing 7524 (FIG. 25 (b) vertical direction) is a surface. It is formed as one flat surface.

  The mating surface 7527 of the first main body 7520a includes a pressing surface portion 7527a that is formed by expanding a part thereof (that is, projecting parallelly radially inward from the inner wall surface of the first main body 7520a). In addition, an inclined surface portion 7528a is connected to the upper end of the pressing surface portion 7527a. The inclined surface portion 7528a is inclined from the upper end of the pressing surface portion 7527a toward the back surface (left side in FIG. 25B).

  A reinforcing portion 7528b is continuously provided on the back side of the pressing surface portion 7527a and the inclined surface portion 7528a. Since the reinforcement part 7528b is the same structure as the reinforcement part 528b in 1st Embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 26 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the operation handle 7051 in a state before the slide operation, and FIG. 27 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the operation handle 7051 in the state after the slide operation.

  26 and 27, the front surface of the lower plate unit 15 is schematically illustrated by a two-dot chain line, and the state where the second main body 7520b of the handle mounting base 7520 is removed is illustrated. Illustration of the wiring is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the operation handle 7051 in the seventh embodiment is in a state before the handle base 7530 is slid with respect to the handle mounting base 7520 (that is, the handle base 7530 is slid downward by the player). In the first position), the mating surface portion 7527 of the handle mounting base 7520 and the mating surface 532a of the handle base 7530 are in contact over the entire surface.

  26, when the handle base 7530 is slid downward with respect to the handle mounting base 7520 (that is, along the extending direction of the slide bearing 7524), the rod portion 702 of the ring restricting member 700 is covered. After the pressing surface portion 702a comes into contact with the inclined surface portion 7528a of the handle mounting base 520, the pressed surface portion 702a is moved along the inclined surface portion 7528a, so that the ring regulating member 700 is moved to the front surface (handle ring 540). The slide is moved toward.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the handle base 7530 is further slid downward and the pressed surface portion 702a of the rod portion 702 of the ring regulating member 700 reaches the pressing surface portion 7527a of the handle mounting base 520, the ring regulating member The contact surface portion 701b of the main body portion 701 of the 700 is brought into contact with the back surface of the disc portion 541 of the handle ring 540 (presses the back surface).

  As a result, regardless of the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring 540, the return to the initial position is restricted, and the rotation operation amount of the handle ring 540 can be fixed. It is possible to fix the launch intensity of the sphere adjusted according to the amount of rotation operation.

  According to the operation handle 7051 in the seventh embodiment, the operation of sliding the handle base 530 downward is an operation of integrally displacing the handle base 530 and the handle ring 540, so that the player can handle the handle ring 540. In any rotation position, the handle base 530 can be slid and moved without releasing a part of the finger that holds the handle ring 540. Therefore, as in the case of the displacement operation centered on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) in the first embodiment, the operability can be improved and the position of the handle ring 540 is shifted to the rotational position. Can be suppressed, and the firing strength of the sphere can be accurately fixed to the desired firing strength.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  The pachinko machine 10 may be configured by combining or replacing part or all of the configuration in one of the above embodiments with part or all of the configuration of the other embodiments. For example, the pachinko machine 10 is exemplified by replacing the firing intensity change switch 4640 in the fourth embodiment with the ring restricting member 700 in the seventh embodiment.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the ring regulating members 700 to 3700 are held (guided) by the 532b and the notch 534b and slid and moved is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ring regulating member is handled by the handle. It may be configured to pivotally support the base. That is, the ring restricting member is rotated in accordance with the displacement of the handle base relative to the handle mounting base (displacement or sliding movement around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523)). A configuration may be adopted in which the portion is brought into contact with the handle ring.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the handle bases 530 and 6530 are arranged to be displaceable (displacement or sliding movement about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523)) with respect to the handle mounting bases 520, 6520, and 7520. Although the case has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the handle mounting bases 520, 6520, and 7520 are displaced to the gaming machine main body (the lower plate main body 15) instead of the handle bases 530 and 6530 (the shaft support portion is changed). (Center displacement or slide movement) may be possible.

  In each of the above embodiments, the handle bases 530 and 6530 are displaced downward (displacement or sliding movement about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523)) with respect to the handle mounting bases 520, 6520, and 7520. Although the case has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the handle bases 530 and 6530 are displaced upward with respect to the handle mounting bases 520, 6520, and 7520 (displacement or slide movement about the shaft support portion). ). That is, the initial position (first position) before the handle bases 530, 6530 are displaced (displacement or sliding movement about the shaft support portion) with respect to the handle mounts 520, 6520, 7520 is changed to the displacement (shaft support portion). (The second position, that is, the position where the return of the handle ring 540 to the initial position can be restricted, or the position where the firing intensity change switches 4640 and 5640 are turned on). It is good even if it is below.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the base urging for returning the handle bases 530 and 6530 to the initial positions of the displacement or the slide movement around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mounting bases 520, 6520, and 7520. Although the case where the springs SP and SP7 are formed as coil springs has been described, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and other forms of urging means can naturally be employed. Examples of other urging means include a leaf spring made of a metallic plate material, a torsion spring made by winding a metallic wire, or an elastic body made of a urethane-like elastic body or a rubber-like elastic body. The

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the handle bases 530 and 6530 are displaced or slid about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mounting bases 520, 6520, and 7520 is the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and may be an oblique direction in which the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are combined in the front view of the pachinko machine 10.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the pair of arm portions 703 are provided on the ring regulating member 700 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the pair of arm portions 703 may be omitted. Material costs can be reduced.

  In each of the above embodiments, the contact surface portions 701b and 2701b of the ring regulating members 700 and 2700 and the back surfaces (contacted surface portions) of the disk portions 541 and 2541 of the handle rings 540 and 2540 are formed as smooth surfaces. Although described above, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and for example, serrated irregularities may be provided on the contact surface portions 701b and 2701b and the back surfaces of the disk portions 541 and 2541. With the structure in which the turning positions of the handle rings 540 and 2540 are fixed by engaging these serrated irregularities, the turning positions of the handle rings 540 and 2540 can be firmly fixed without slipping. it can.

  In the fourth embodiment or the fifth embodiment, the case has been described in which the launch intensity change switches 4640 and 5640 are turned on, and the launch intensity of the sphere is changed (adjusted) to the maximum launch intensity. It is not limited, and can be arbitrarily set within the range of adjustable firing intensity.

  In the fourth embodiment or the fifth embodiment, while the firing strength change switches 4640 and 5640 are turned on, the launch strength of the sphere is changed (adjusted) to a predetermined launch strength (maximum launch strength in the above embodiment). However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. For example, when the firing strength change switches 4640 and 5640 are turned on, the firing strength of the sphere is set to a predetermined value even if the firing strength change switches 4640 and 5640 are turned off for a certain period after the turning on is detected. It is good also as a structure maintained at the launch intensity (for example, maximum launch intensity). This eliminates the need for the player to continue to maintain the displacement of the handle base 530 relative to the handle mount 520 (displacement about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523)) during “right-handed”. The burden can be reduced.

  In the fourth embodiment or the fifth embodiment, while the firing intensity change switches 4640 and 5640 are turned on, the launch intensity of the sphere is a predetermined value regardless of the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle ring 540. Although the case where it was maintained at the firing strength (maximum firing strength in the above embodiment) has been described, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, when the handle ring 540 is rotated while the launch intensity change switches 4640 and 5640 are turned on, the launch intensity of the sphere is changed according to the state of the pivot operation of the handle ring 540. (Adjustment) may be performed. Thereby, the player can finely adjust the firing strength of the ball during execution of “right-handed”.

  In the fourth embodiment, the case where the switch that is turned on / off in accordance with the displacement operation around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 is configured as the firing intensity change switch 4640 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and a switch that is turned on / off in accordance with a displacement operation around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 may be configured as a stop switch. That is, the switch operating portion 4640a is pushed against the urging force of the urging spring as the handle base 530 is displaced downward (second position) around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). (See FIG. 20 (b)), the stop switch is turned on, and the firing of the sphere is stopped regardless of the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring 540, while the initial position (the first position of the handle base 530) When the switch operating portion 4640a is returned to the initial position by the urging force of the urging spring (see FIG. 20 (a)) along with the return to the first position), the stop switch is turned off and the ball is allowed to fire. You may comprise so that. The same applies to the fifth embodiment.

  Here, in the above-described embodiment, the stop switch 51b can be turned on / off by operating the firing stop switch operation unit 440. The firing stop switch operation unit 440 is separate from the handle ring 540. Since it is a separate member provided in 530, it is necessary to perform the operation of the firing stop switch 440 and the rotation operation of the handle ring 540 separately. Therefore, depending on the amount of rotation operation (rotation position) of the handle ring 540, the firing stop switch operation unit 440 is not necessarily in a position where it can be easily operated by the player, and the finger holding the handle ring 540 There is a problem in that it is necessary to operate the firing stop switch operation unit 440 with a part or an unreasonable posture, resulting in poor operability.

  On the other hand, as described above, the switch that is turned on / off in accordance with the displacement operation around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 is configured as a stop switch. Starting from the displacement of the base 530 itself (including not only the displacement centered on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) in the fourth embodiment and the fifth embodiment but also the slide movement in the seventh embodiment, for example) If the structure is such that the hitting switch is turned on to stop the launch of the ball, the displacement of the handle base 530 itself is an operation of integrally displacing the handle base 530 and the handle ring 540. Regardless of the rotation position, without removing a part of the finger gripping the handle ring 530, It can be displaced in the handle base 530. Thereby, the operativity can be improved.

  When the switch that is turned on / off in accordance with the displacement operation centering on the shaft support portion (shaft 563 and bearing 523) of the handle base 530 is configured as a stop switch, the stop switch described in each of the above embodiments. 51b and the firing stop switch operation unit 440 may be omitted.

  In the fifth embodiment, the case where the swing piece 5640a of the firing intensity change switch 5640 is pressed by the harness guide 564 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and any part can be used. . That is, any part that can detect the relative movement of the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mounting base 520 may be used. For example, the part where the swing piece 5460a is pressed down is the base 561 or the protruding part 562 of the boss member 560 and the bottom of the handle base 530 It may be a wall 532. Alternatively, the firing strength change switch 5640 may be fixed to the boss member 560 and the swing piece 5640a may be pushed down by the inner wall surface of the handle mounting base 520. The same applies to the case where the firing intensity change switch 5640 is configured as a stop switch.

  In the sixth embodiment, the case where the shielding wall 6539 is inserted into the handle mounting base 6520 (arranged on the inner wall surface side) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The base wall 6530 may be erected along the outer peripheral edge of the mating surface portion 532a, and the inner wall surface of the shielding wall 6539 may be opposed to the outer wall surface of the hand mounting base 6520. That is, the front surface side of the handle mounting base 6520 may be inserted on the inner wall surface side of the shielding wall 6539.

  Accordingly, the displacement between the upper surface portion 527 of the handle mounting base 6520 and the mating surface portion 532a of the handle base 6530 in accordance with the displacement of the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mounting base 6520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523). The opening formed in can be closed (shielded) by the shielding wall 6539. Therefore, it can be suppressed that a coin or the like is inserted into the opening and the displacement state around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 6530 with respect to the handle mounting base 6520 is fixed. For example, a coin or the like is inserted into the opening, and a displacement state around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 6530 is fixed (that is, a ball corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle ring 540) If the next player can take over the game with the same firing strength, the next player will be able to achieve the same game. Therefore, it is difficult for the next player to realize the same game.

  In the seventh embodiment, the case where the ring restricting member 700 is operated by the sliding movement of the handle base 530 with respect to the handle mounting base 7520 has been described. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this, and instead of this, In addition, firing intensity change switches 4640 and 5640 may be provided. In the case of the firing intensity change switch 4640, it may be arranged in place of the ring restricting member 700 as in the case of the fourth embodiment, and in the case of the firing intensity change switch 5640, as in the case of the fifth embodiment. The oscillating piece 5640a may be disposed so as to be pressed by the boss member 7560. Further, these firing intensity change switches 4640 and 5640 may be configured as stop switches.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from said each embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, the present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine that has a special area such as a V-zone and has a special gaming state as a necessary condition for winning a ball in the special area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that it is provided with a display device for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). The variation display of the identification information is started, and the variation display of the identification information is stopped and fixedly displayed due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. It is a slot machine that generates a special game that gives a player a predetermined game value on the condition that the combination of identification information at the time is a specific condition. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, medal, etc. Take as an example.

  In addition, as a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a display device is provided that displays a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and has a handle for launching a ball. What is not. In this case, after throwing a predetermined amount of spheres based on a predetermined operation (button operation), for example, the change of the symbol is started due to the operation of the operation lever, for example, due to the operation of the stop button, or With the passage of time, the variation of the symbol is stopped, and a special game that gives a predetermined game value to the player is generated on the condition that the determined symbol at the time of stoppage is a so-called jackpot symbol. In this case, a large amount of balls are paid out to the lower tray. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  The concept of various inventions included in the above-described embodiment in addition to the gaming machine of the present invention is shown below.

  In a gaming machine that includes a handle ring that is rotated by a player and whose launch intensity is adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring, the handle ring is rotatably disposed A gaming machine A1 comprising a handle base displaceable with respect to the gaming machine main body, and a predetermined operation is performed when the handle base is displaced with respect to the gaming machine main body.

  According to the gaming machine A1, the handle ring is rotatably arranged on the handle base, and the handle base on which the handle ring is rotatably arranged is displaced with respect to the gaming machine main body, A predetermined operation is performed. Therefore, an operation for performing the predetermined operation (displacement of the handle base relative to the gaming machine main body) can be easily performed while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle ring.

  The predetermined operations include, for example, stopping the launch of the game ball, changing (increase or decrease) the launch intensity of the game ball, and restricting the return of the handle ring to the initial position (prohibiting or rotating the handle ring). Motion suppression) and the like.

  In the gaming machine A1, the handle base is disposed so as to be displaceable and includes a handle mounting base fixed to the gaming machine main body, and the handle base is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base. A gaming machine A2 that is operated.

  According to the gaming machine A2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A1, the handle base is provided in a displaceable manner and includes a handle mounting base fixed to the gaming machine main body, so that the handle ring, the handle base, and the handle mounting are provided. An operation handle having at least a table and having a handle base that can be displaced with respect to the handle mounting table can be assembled as a unit. Therefore, after assembling the operation handle as a unit, the unit can be assembled to the gaming machine main body, so that the efficiency of manufacturing the gaming machine can be improved.

  In the gaming machine A2, the handle base is pivotally supported by the handle mount, and the predetermined operation is performed by displacing the handle base with respect to the handle mount with the pivotally supported portion as a center. A gaming machine A3 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine A3, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A2, the handle base is pivotally supported by the handle mounting base, and the handle with respect to the handle mounting base (that is, the gaming machine main body) is centered on the pivotally supported portion. Since the predetermined operation is performed by displacing the base, an operation for performing the predetermined operation can be more easily performed while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle ring.

  For example, when it is necessary to slide the handle base in a linear direction with respect to the handle mounting base as an operation for performing a predetermined operation, the operator moves the fingers and arms holding the handle ring in the linear direction. It is necessary to make the sliding movement, and it becomes difficult to perform the sliding movement while maintaining the rotation amount of the handle ring. On the other hand, if the operation is to displace the handle base relative to the handle mount with the pivoted portion as the center, the operator displaces the wrist (centering on the pivoted portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523)). Displacement around the handle base support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mount is easy while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle ring. Can be done.

  Note that “the handle base is displaced with respect to the handle mount with the pivoted portion as the center (fulcrum)” may be expressed as “swing” or “turn”. For example, when “swing” is adopted, in the case of the gaming machine A3, “the handle base is pivotally supported (rotatable) on the handle mounting base, and the handle base is supported by the handle mounting base. As the base is swung, a predetermined operation is performed. " Note that the above-described displacement may be expressed as swinging or turning as well in the following gaming machines A4 to A27 and B1 to B3.

  In the gaming machine A3, the gaming machine A4 is characterized in that the displacement direction of the handle base with respect to the handle mount centered on the pivotally supported portion is a direction including at least the vertical direction.

  According to the gaming machine A4, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A3, the displacement direction of the handle base relative to the handle mounting center around the pivotally supported portion is a direction including at least the vertical direction. Thus, the operation of displacing the handle base around the pivotally supported portion can be performed more easily by the operation of bending the wrist while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle ring.

  Note that the direction including the vertical direction means that the component of the displacement direction of the handle base relative to the handle mount centered on the pivotally supported part is orthogonal to the vertical direction and the vertical direction in a state where the gaming machine body is viewed from the front. Means that it has at least a component in the vertical direction. In other words, the displacement direction of the handle base relative to the handle mount centered on the pivotally supported portion does not have to be completely parallel to the vertical direction, and may be a direction inclined with respect to the vertical direction.

  In the gaming machine A3 or A4, the displacement position of the handle base that is displaceable about a portion that is pivotally supported between the first position and the second position with respect to the handle mount is returned to the first position. A base biasing member that applies a biasing force to be applied to the handle base, wherein the handle base is directed from the first position toward at least the second position against the biasing force of the base biasing member with respect to the handle mounting base. The game is characterized in that the predetermined operation is performed by being displaced about the portion pivotally supported at the center, and the handle base at the first position is disposed above the handle base at the second position. Machine A5.

  According to the gaming machine A5, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A3 or A4, the urging force for returning the displacement position of the handle base to the first position is applied by the base urging member, so that the handle base is moved to the second position. After displacing the portion that is pivotally supported in the heading direction and performing a predetermined operation, the player can be returned to the first position by using the biasing force of the base biasing member. As a result, the player The operation burden can be reduced.

  Here, since the handle base in the first position is disposed above the handle base in the second position, the handle base is displaced about the portion that is pivotally supported against the biasing force of the base biasing member. Can be downward. That is, the player can perform the operation of displacing the handle base against the urging force of the base urging member by utilizing the weight of the fingers or arms holding the handle ring, so that the operability is improved. Can be achieved. In addition, the handle base is disposed at a relatively low position of the gaming machine main body, and the operation position is relatively low for the player. Therefore, an operation to be displaced downward is more likely to exert a force. Therefore, the operability can be improved also from this point.

  In any of the gaming machines A1 to A5, a ring urging member that applies an urging force to the handle ring to return the rotational position of the handle ring to an initial position, and the handle ring according to the displacement of the handle base And a ring restricting member that restricts the return to the initial position.

  According to the gaming machine A6, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A1 to A5, the handle base is displaced relative to the gaming body (the steering wheel mounting base in the gaming machines A2 to A5) (in the gaming machines A3 to A5). By rotating the pivotally supported portion as a center), the return of the handle ring to the initial position is restricted by the ring restricting member, and the turning amount (rotation position) of the handle ring can be fixed. it can. Thereby, it is possible to easily fix the firing strength of the game ball adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring, and to improve the operability of the player.

  Here, for example, by operating another member (operator operated by the player to restrict the return of the handle ring to the initial position) provided on the handle base separately from the handle ring, In the structure that restricts the return to the initial position, it is necessary to separately perform the rotation operation of the handle ring and the operation of the separate member. Depending on the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring, a separate member may be used. However, it is not always easy to operate, and it is necessary to operate another member with a part of the fingers holding the handle ring separated or in an unreasonable posture. As a result, there was a problem that operability was poor. Further, there is a problem in that the rotational position of the handle ring is displaced, and the launch intensity of the game ball cannot be accurately fixed to the desired launch intensity.

  On the other hand, if the structure is such that the return of the handle ring to the initial position is regulated by the ring regulating member based on the displacement of the handle base itself (displacement centered on the shaft-supported portion), the handle base itself The displacement (displacement centered on the pivoted portion) is an operation that integrally displaces the handle base and the handle ring, so that the handle ring can be moved in any position. This can be done without releasing a part of the finger to be gripped. Thereby, the operability can be improved, and the occurrence of displacement in the rotational position of the handle ring can be suppressed, and the launch strength of the game ball can be accurately fixed to the desired launch strength.

  The gaming machine A6 includes a handle mounting base on which the handle base is pivotally supported and fixed to the gaming machine body, and the ring restricting member is disposed on the handle base so as to be slidable toward the handle ring. When the handle base is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base around the pivotally supported portion, the ring restricting member pressed by the handle mounting base is slid toward the handle ring. The gaming machine A7 is characterized in that the slidable ring restricting member is brought into contact with the handle ring and the return of the handle ring to the initial position is restricted.

  According to the gaming machine A7, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A6, the ring restricting member is pivotally supported on the handle base so as to be slidable toward the handle ring. By utilizing the change in the relative position of the two accompanying displacement around the center, the ring restricting member can be pressed by the handle mounting base, and the ring restricting member can be slid toward the handle ring. As a result, the return of the handle ring to the initial position can be restricted by bringing the ring restricting member into contact with the handle ring.

  In this case, since the ring restricting member is slidably disposed on the handle base, the ring restricting member is swingably disposed on the handle base (displaceable about the pivotally supported portion). Thus, the structure can be simplified. Further, in the structure for swinging the ring restricting member, it is necessary to form a force point, a fulcrum (swing center), and an action point, and the force point and the action point move in different directions around the fulcrum. The space necessary for the operation (arrangement) is increased.

  On the other hand, in the structure in which the ring restricting member is slid, the force point and the action point move in the same direction on a straight line, so that the space required for the operation (arrangement) of the ring restricting member can be suppressed. Where the handle base needs to be provided with multiple other parts, the space required to place the ring restricting member can be reduced, making it easier to place other parts and increasing the degree of design freedom. Can do.

  In the gaming machine A7, the ring restricting member includes an abutting surface portion facing the handle ring, and the handle ring includes an abutted surface portion against which the abutting surface portion of the ring restricting member abuts, A gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the contact surface portion of the ring restricting member and the contact surface portion of the handle ring are formed as smooth surfaces.

  According to the gaming machine 8, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A7, the contact surface portion of the ring restricting member and the contacted surface portion of the handle ring are formed as smooth surfaces. When the handle ring is pivoted to the abutting surface portion and the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle ring is fixed (returning to the initial position of the handle ring is restricted), it is fixed at an arbitrary rotation position. The adjustment range can be secured as possible.

  For example, by providing serrated irregularities on the abutting surface portion of the ring restricting member and the abutted surface portion of the handle ring and engaging the serrated irregularities, the amount of rotation of the handle ring (the rotational position) ) Can be firmly fixed in the rotation position of the handle ring, while the pitch (interval) of the serrated irregularities is the minimum value of the adjustment width. May become intermittent and cannot be fixed at a desired rotational position. On the other hand, since the abutting surface portion of the ring restricting member and the abutted surface portion of the handle ring are smooth surfaces, the rotation position that can be fixed becomes continuous. The adjustment width can be ensured.

  In addition, even if the contact surface portion is in contact with the contacted surface portion and the amount of rotation of the handle ring is fixed, the contact surface portion and the contacted surface portion are smooth surfaces. Thus, since the mutual contact surfaces can be slid relative to each other, the amount of rotation of the handle ring can be finely adjusted even after the amount of rotation of the handle ring is fixed.

  In addition, the smooth surface does not require that the surface has no unevenness, and is intended to be sufficient if shapes (unevenness) to be engaged with each other are not formed. Therefore, the unevenness | corrugation (surface roughness) which generate | occur | produces in a normal manufacturing process is accept | permitted, and it is not requested | required to perform a smooth process in a manufacturing process. Further, the smooth surface need not be a flat surface, and may be a curved surface or a spherical surface.

  In the gaming machine A7 or A8, the ring restricting member includes an abutting surface portion facing the handle ring, and the handle ring includes an abutted surface portion against which the abutting surface portion of the ring restricting member abuts. When the contact surface portion of the ring restricting member is in contact with the contact surface portion of the handle ring, the handle ring is formed on the contact surface portion of the handle ring. The gaming machine A9 is characterized in that a force component in the direction of the rotation axis and a force component in the radial direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handle ring are applied.

  According to the gaming machine A9, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A7 or A8, the handle ring rotation operation amount (rotation position) is firmly fixed, and the return of the handle ring to the initial position is surely restricted. Can do. For example, in a structure in which only the force component in the rotation axis direction of the handle ring acts on the contact surface portion of the handle ring, the handle ring is not restrained in the direction of the force component (rotation axis direction). Since the handle ring is warped in the direction of the rotation axis and the contact surface portion of the ring regulating member cannot be brought into close contact with the contact surface portion of the handle ring, it is difficult to firmly fix the rotation position of the handle ring. Become.

  On the other hand, since the handle ring is pivotally supported at the center side, the handle ring is restrained against the force component in the radial direction by the pivot support. Therefore, with respect to the force component in the radial direction, the contact surface portion of the ring regulating member can be brought into close contact with the contact surface portion of the handle ring, and accordingly, the rotational position of the handle ring is firmly fixed. Can do. In particular, when the contact surface portion of the ring restricting member and the contact surface portion of the handle ring are formed as flat surfaces, the contact surface portion and the contact surface portion must be brought into close contact with each other. The configuration of A9 becomes effective.

  In the gaming machine A9, the direction of sliding movement of the ring restricting member is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis of the handle ring, and the contact surface portion of the ring restricting member and the contacted surface portion of the handle ring are A gaming machine 10 that is inclined with respect to a radial direction orthogonal to a rotation axis.

  According to the gaming machine A10, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A9, it is possible to reduce the size of the handle base while reliably restricting the return of the handle ring to the initial position.

  That is, the contact surface portion of the ring restricting member and the contact surface portion of the handle ring are inclined with respect to the radial direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handle ring, so that the handle ring rotates on the contact surface portion of the handle ring. In addition to the axial force component, a radial force component perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handle ring can be applied to bring the contact surface portion of the ring restricting member into close contact with the contact surface portion of the handle ring. Therefore, it is possible to firmly restrict the return amount of the handle ring to the initial position by firmly fixing the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring.

  In this case, it is conceivable that the direction of sliding movement of the ring restricting member is inclined with respect to the direction of the rotation axis of the handle ring. When the handle base is injection-molded from a resin material using a mold, the moldability of the handle base from the mold deteriorates. On the other hand, since the direction of sliding movement of the ring restricting member is parallel to the direction of the rotation axis of the handle ring, the space necessary for disposing the ring restricting member can be suppressed. The size of the base can be reduced. In addition, the shape of the handle base part where the ring restricting member is slidably disposed can be made to follow the mold releasing direction of the mold for injection molding the handle base. Can be simplified.

  In any one of the gaming machines A7 to A10, a front cover is provided on the handle base and positioned on a front side of the handle ring, and the handle base is pivotally supported by the handle base with respect to the handle base. Displacement centered on the portion is provided with a pressing surface portion that presses the ring restricting member, and the distance from the shaft on which the handle base is rotatably supported to the handle mounting base to the front cover is The gaming machine 11 is characterized in that it is larger than the distance from the shaft to the pressing surface portion of the handle mounting base.

  According to the gaming machine 11, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A7 to A10, the front cover is disposed on the front side of the handle ring, so that when the player holds the handle ring with fingers, A palm can be attached to the front cover, and the front cover can be used as a portion (force point) to which a force is applied when the handle base is displaced about the portion on which the handle base is pivotally supported.

  In this case, the distance from the shaft (fulcrum) that supports the handle base to be displaceable on the handle mount to the front cover (power point) is more than the distance from the shaft (fulcrum) to the pressing surface (work point) of the handle mount. In other words, because the distance from the fulcrum to the fulcrum is made larger than the distance from the fulcrum to the action point, even if the force applied to the front cover that is the fulcrum is small, the force is amplified, The ring regulating member can be pressed with a large force by the pressing surface portion serving as the action point. As a result, the ring restricting member can be firmly brought into contact with the handle ring, the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle ring can be fixed securely, and the return of the handle ring to the initial position can be restricted.

  The front cover is preferably hemispherical that bulges toward the front side. In this case, the distance from the shaft to the front cover means the distance at the position where the linear distance to the shaft (distance in the direction perpendicular to the shaft) is maximum within the outer surface (front surface) of the front cover. Similarly, the distance from the shaft to the pressing surface portion is the distance at the position where the linear distance to the shaft (distance in the direction orthogonal to the axis) is maximum within the region of the pressing surface portion that presses the ring regulating member. means.

  In any one of the gaming machines A7 to A11, the handle mounting base is displaced about the portion where the handle base is pivotally supported with respect to the handle mounting base, thereby pressing the ring restricting member. The ring regulating member includes a pressed surface portion that is pressed by the pressing surface portion of the handle mounting base, the pressing surface portion of the handle mounting base is formed as a flat surface, and the pressed surface portion of the ring limiting member is the A gaming machine A12 that is formed as a spherical surface that bulges toward the pressing surface of the handle mount.

  According to the gaming machine A12, in addition to the effects exerted by any of the gaming machines A7 to A11, when the handle base is displaced around the pivotally supported portion relative to the handle mounting base, the pressing surface portion of the handle mounting base The ring restricting member whose pressed surface portion is pressed can be stably slid. In other words, while the pressing surface portion of the handle mounting base moves about the pivotally supported portion, the ring restricting member slides (linearly moves), and the relative positional relationship between the two is indefinite. The pressing surface portion of the mounting base is formed as a flat surface, and the pressed surface portion of the ring restricting member is formed as a spherical surface that bulges toward the pressing surface portion of the handle mounting base. It is possible to continuously generate a force component for moving the ring restricting member in the direction toward the handle ring by moving the ring with the center displacement. As a result, the ring restricting member can be stably slid without clogging.

  In any one of the gaming machines A7 to A12, the handle base includes a slide holding portion that holds the ring restricting member slidably toward the handle ring, and the slide holding portion faces the handle ring. The gaming machine A13 is characterized in that it is formed so that the side is open and is formed so as to be able to receive a ring restricting member from the open part.

  According to the gaming machine A13, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A7 to A12, the handle base slide holding portion that holds the ring restricting member slidably is formed with the side facing the handle ring open. At the same time, since the ring restricting member can be received from the open portion, the ring restricting member can be easily attached to the slide holding portion of the handle base using the open portion, and the assembly cost can be reduced. Can be planned. Since the open part of the slide holding part is on the side facing the handle ring, the ring restricting member falls off the open part of the slide holding part when the handle ring is disposed (attached) to the handle base. In addition, a part of the ring restricting member (abutting surface part) can be arranged to face a part of the handle ring (abutting surface part).

  In the gaming machine A13, the ring restricting member includes an elastically deformable arm portion, and the slide holding portion of the handle base moves the ring restricting member when the ring restricting member slides toward the handle ring. A gaming machine A14 comprising a receiving projection for receiving the arm portion of the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine A14, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A13, the handle base slide holding portion has a receiving projection for receiving the arm portion of the ring regulating member when the ring regulating member slides toward the handle ring. Since the ring restricting member is attached to the handle base slide holding portion from the open portion, the ring restricting member is dropped from the open portion of the slide holding portion until the handle ring is attached to the handle base. As a result, assembly workability can be improved.

  On the other hand, since the arm portion of the ring restricting member is formed to be elastically deformable, the ring restricting member is displaced by the handle attaching base by being displaced about the portion where the handle base is pivotally supported with respect to the handle attaching base. In this case, the arm portion received by the receiving protrusion is elastically deformed, so that the ring restricting member can be slid toward the handle ring. As a result, the ring restricting member can be brought into contact with the handle ring to restrict the return of the handle ring to the initial position. When the displacement centered on the pivotally supported portion of the handle base relative to the handle mount is released, the ring restricting member can be slid in the direction away from the handle ring by the elastic recovery force of the arm portion. . As a result, the ring restricting member can be returned to the initial position so that the handle mounting base (pressing surface portion) can press the ring restricting member (pressed surface portion), and the ring restricting member (contacting surface portion) and the handle ring can be formed. A gap can be formed between the contacted surface portion. By forming the gap, it is possible to avoid obstructing the turning operation of the handle ring due to the resistance caused by the contact between the two.

  In the gaming machine A14, the arm portion of the ring restricting member extends along the circumferential direction of the handle base, and the receiving protrusion of the slide holding portion extends radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the handle base. A gaming machine A15, characterized by projecting toward the player.

  According to the gaming machine A15, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A14, the arm portion of the ring restricting member extends along the circumferential direction of the handle base, so that the arrangement space of other parts is affected. While suppressing this, the arm portion can be lengthened and a space necessary for elastic deformation of the arm portion can be secured. Further, since the receiving protrusion of the slide holding portion protrudes radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the handle base, visibility during assembly can be ensured. As a result, the work of confirming the positional relationship between the arm portion and the receiving protrusion can be facilitated, and workability can be improved.

  In the gaming machine A15, the receiving protrusion of the slide holding portion is formed with an inclined surface that is inclined upward from the inner peripheral surface of the handle base as the distance from the handle ring increases. Game machine A16.

  According to the gaming machine A16, the receiving protrusion of the slide holding portion is formed with an inclined surface that is inclined upward from the inner peripheral surface of the handle base as the distance from the handle ring increases. When the ring restricting member is mounted on the slide holding portion from the open portion, the arm of the ring restricting member moves along the inclined surface formed on the projecting upper surface of the accepting projection, so that the accepting projection Can get over the arm. That is, it is only necessary to push the ring restricting member from the open part of the slide holding part, and it is not necessary to lift the arm part and get over the receiving protrusion, so that the workability of the assembling work can be improved. .

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5, a rotation operation amount detection means for detecting a rotation operation amount of the handle ring, and a rotation amount of the handle ring detected by the rotation operation amount detection means A gaming machine A17, comprising: a game ball launching means for launching a game ball with a launch strength; and a launch stop means for stopping the launch of the game ball by the game ball launching means in accordance with the displacement of the handle base. .

  According to the gaming machine A17, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines A1 to A5, the handle base is displaced relative to the gaming body (the steering wheel mounting base in the gaming machines A2 to A5) (in the gaming machines A3 to A5). By displacing the pivotally supported portion as the center, the launch of the game ball by the game ball launching means can be stopped by the firing stop means. Thereby, it is possible to easily stop the launch of the game ball while maintaining the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring, and to improve the operability of the player.

  Here, for example, by operating another member (operator operated by the player to stop the launch of the game ball) provided on the handle base separately from the handle ring, the launch of the game ball is stopped. In the structure, it is necessary to separately perform the rotation operation of the handle ring and the operation of the separate member. However, depending on the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring, the separate member is not always easily operated. However, it is necessary to operate another member by separating a part of the finger holding the handle ring or in an unreasonable posture. As a result, there was a problem that operability was poor.

  On the other hand, if the structure is such that the launch of the game ball is stopped by the firing stop means starting from the displacement of the handle base itself (displacement about the pivotally supported portion), the displacement of the handle base itself (the pivot support) Is a movement that moves the handle base and the handle ring together, so that the finger of the finger that grips the handle ring can be moved in any position. It can be done without leaving a part. Thereby, the operativity can be improved.

  In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A5, a rotation operation amount detection means for detecting a rotation operation amount of the handle ring, and a rotation amount of the handle ring detected by the rotation operation amount detection means Game ball launching means for launching a game ball with launch intensity, and launch intensity setting means for setting the launch intensity of the game ball launched by the game ball launching means to a predetermined launch intensity in accordance with the displacement of the handle base A gaming machine A18, comprising:

  According to the gaming machine A18, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A1 to A5, the handle base is displaced relative to the gaming body (the steering wheel mounting base in the gaming machines A2 to A5) (in the gaming machines A3 to A5). By displacing the pivotally supported portion as the center, the firing strength of the game ball launched by the game ball launching means can be set to a predetermined launch strength. Thereby, it is possible to easily change the launch intensity of the game ball (setting a predetermined launch intensity) while maintaining the turning operation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring, thereby reducing the burden on the player. Can be planned.

  The predetermined launch intensity set by the launch intensity setting means is, for example, a maximum launch intensity within a settable range, a predetermined launch intensity (and thus detected by the rotation operation amount detection means). Detecting the turning operation amount according to the turning intensity of the handle ring (that is, including both the firing intensity weaker than the current firing intensity corresponding to the turning amount of the handle ring and the strong firing intensity). Examples include a firing intensity that is at least stronger than the firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle ring detected by the means (that is, the firing intensity corresponding to the current amount of rotation of the handle ring).

  Here, the player may change the firing strength of the game ball (for example, so-called “right-handed” that maximizes the firing strength) in accordance with the gaming state. However, the time required to maximize the launch intensity of such a game ball is relatively short, and it is necessary to return the launch intensity of the game ball to the original launch intensity every time it returns to the normal gaming state. There was a problem that the player was bothered by the readjustment.

  On the other hand, if the structure is such that the launch intensity of the game ball is set to a predetermined launch intensity starting from the displacement of the handle base itself (displacement centered on the pivotally supported portion), the displacement of the handle base itself ( Displacement centered on the pivotally supported part) is an operation that displaces the handle base and the handle ring together, so that the fingers holding the handle ring do not have to be separated or take an unreasonable posture. That is, it can be performed while maintaining the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring. Therefore, if the displacement of the handle base itself (displacement centered on the pivotally supported portion) is returned, the launch intensity of the game ball is also restored to the original launch intensity (the launch intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle ring). be able to. This eliminates the need for readjustment of the launch intensity of the game ball every time the game state changes, thereby reducing the burden on the player.

  In the gaming machine A17 or A18, stopping the launch of the game ball by the launch stop means or setting the predetermined launch intensity by the launch intensity setting means is performed when the displacement of the handle base becomes a predetermined amount or more. A gaming machine A19 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine A19, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A17 or A18, the stopping of the launching of the game ball by the launching stopping means or the setting of the predetermined launching strength by the launching intensity setting means is performed by the game main body (the gaming machine A2 From A5 to A5, the handle base displacement (displacement centered on the pivotally supported portion in gaming machines A3 to A5) exceeds a predetermined amount. Since it is not performed until the fixed quantity is reached, the launch of the game ball is inadvertently stopped by an unintended operation (displacement of the handle base) by the player, or is inadvertently set to a predetermined launch intensity. Can be suppressed.

  In any one of the gaming machines A17 to A19, the stop of the launch of the game ball by the launch stop means or the setting of the predetermined launch intensity by the launch intensity setting means is performed in a state where the displacement of the handle base has reached the maximum amount. A gaming machine A20 that is maintained.

  According to the gaming machine A20, in addition to the effects exerted by any of the gaming machines A17 to A19, the stop of the launch of the game ball by the launch stop means, or the setting of the predetermined launch strength by the launch intensity setting means, Since the displacement of the handle base (displacement centered on the pivotally supported portion in the gaming machines A3 to A5) with respect to the gaming machine A2 to A5 is maintained in a state where it reaches the maximum amount, the player When stopping the launch of a game ball or setting to a predetermined launch intensity, it is only necessary to manipulate the displacement of the handle base (displacement centered on the pivoted part) to the end of the movable range. There is no need to stop and maintain in the middle of the movable range. In other words, a state in which the launch of the game ball is stopped or set to a predetermined launch intensity can be formed in a posture that is easy for the player (a posture in which the handle base is operated to the end of the movable range). The operability can be improved.

  In addition, since the posture is easy, the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring is difficult to shift while the launch of the game ball is stopped or while the predetermined launch intensity is set. It can be easily maintained at a desired amount of rotation operation. As a result, when stopping the launch of the game ball or canceling the setting of the predetermined launch strength and restarting the launch of the game ball with the launch strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle ring, It is possible to reproduce the launch of a sphere at launch intensity with higher accuracy.

  In any of the gaming machines A17 to A20, a ring urging member that applies an urging force to the handle ring to return the rotation position of the handle ring to an initial position, and the handle ring according to the displacement of the handle base And a ring restricting member that restricts the return to the initial position.

  According to the gaming machine A21, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines A17 to A20, the handle base is displaced relative to the gaming body (the steering wheel mounting base in the gaming machines A2 to A5) (in the gaming machines A3 to A5). If the ring is displaced around the pivotally supported portion, the ring restricting member restricts the return of the handle ring to the initial position, thereby fixing the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring. it can. Thereby, when stopping the launch of the game ball or when setting to a predetermined launch strength, it is possible to suppress a shift of the turning operation amount (turning position) of the handle ring and to perform a desired turning operation. Can be maintained in quantity. As a result, when the game ball is stopped, or the predetermined launch strength setting is canceled and the launch of the game ball with the launch strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle ring is resumed, Can be launched at a desired firing intensity.

  In the gaming machines A1 to A21, the handle base is pivotally supported to be displaceable and fixed to the gaming machine main body, and between the first position and the second position with respect to the handle mounting base. A base urging member for applying an urging force to the handle base to return the displacement position of the handle base, which is displaceable about the pivotally supported portion, to the first position, the handle base and the handle mount The gaming machine A22 is characterized in that a mating surface portion that is formed in a flat surface shape and is brought into contact with each other at the first position is formed on the opposing surface.

  According to the gaming machine A22, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machines A1 to A21, the opposing surfaces of the handle base and the handle mounting base are formed with a flat surface and a mating surface portion that comes into contact with each other at the first position. Therefore, in a state where the displacement position of the handle base is disposed at the first position, the mating surface portions formed in a flat surface can be brought into close contact with each other by the biasing force of the base biasing member. Thereby, in a 1st position, it can maintain in a stable state, without making a handle base swing with respect to a handle mounting base. As a result, for example, operability when operating the handle ring can be improved.

  In the gaming machine A22, the matching surface portion is located above the handle base and the handle mounting base.

  According to the gaming machine A23, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A22, when the displacement position of the handle base is disposed at the first position, the mating surfaces of the handle base and the handle mounting base are in close contact with each other. However, since the mating surface portion is located above the handle base and the handle mounting base, it is possible to prevent foreign matters such as foreign matters, dust, and dirt that have been dropped by the player from entering the inside in the first position. it can. In particular, the handle base is returned to the first position by the urging force of the base urging member, and the period in which the handle base is disposed at the first position is long. Therefore, the configuration in which the mating surface portion is disposed upward is effective.

  In the gaming machine A22 or A23, when the handle base is displaced with respect to the handle mount in the direction from the first position toward the second position, the mating surface portion of the handle mount and the handle A gaming machine A24 comprising a covering member that covers an opening formed between the base mating surface portions.

  According to the gaming machine A24, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine A22 or A23, when the handle base is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base about the portion pivoted in the direction from the first position to the second position. When the opening is formed between the mating surface portion of the handle mounting base and the mating surface portion of the handle base, a covering member is provided to cover the opening, so that a coin or the like is inserted into the opening, and the handle base with respect to the handle mounting base is It can suppress that the displacement state centering on the part supported by the axis is fixed. For example, in a structure in which the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring can be fixed in accordance with the displacement around the pivotally supported portion of the handle base, such as gaming machines A6 to A16, a coin or the like is placed in the opening. It is inserted, and the displacement state around the pivotally supported portion of the handle base is fixed (that is, the launching strength of the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring is fixed) When succeeded by the next player, it becomes possible for the next player to realize the same game.Since the displacement state can be prevented from being fixed by inserting a coin into the opening, the next player can Realizing a game can be difficult.

  In the gaming machines A1 to A24, a handle mounting base fixed to the gaming machine main body and formed by opening the front side, and an open portion protruding from the rear side of the handle base and on the front side of the handle mounting base A boss member inserted through the handle base, and the boss member is pivotally supported on the inner wall surface of the handle mount so that the handle base is pivotably supported relative to the handle mount. Characteristic gaming machine A25.

  According to the gaming machine A25, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines A1 to A24, the gaming machine A25 includes a boss member that protrudes from the rear surface of the handle base, and the boss member is inserted into the handle mounting base. Since it is pivotally supported by the inner wall surface of the mounting base, a structure for displacing the handle base relative to the handle mounting base around the pivotally supported portion can be accommodated inside the handle mounting base. As a result, the internal space of the handle mount, which becomes a dead space, can be used effectively, so that the center of the handle base with respect to the handle mount can be displaced and the size thereof can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine A25, the displacement position of the handle base that is displaceable about a portion pivotally supported between the first position and the second position with respect to the handle mount is returned to the first position. A base urging member that applies a force to the boss member of the handle base, wherein the base urging member includes a protruding tip end side of the boss member relative to a portion pivotally supported by the handle mounting base, and the handle mounting A gaming machine A26, which is interposed between an inner wall surface of a table.

  According to the gaming machine A26, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A25, the base biasing member that applies a biasing force to the boss member of the handle base for returning to the first position is the inner wall surface of the boss member and the handle mounting base. Therefore, the base urging member can be accommodated inside the handle mounting base. As a result, the internal space of the handle mount, which becomes a dead space, can be used effectively, so that the center of the handle base with respect to the handle mount can be displaced and the size thereof can be reduced.

  In this case, the position where the base urging member is connected to the boss member is closer to the projecting tip side of the boss member than the portion (fulcrum) where the boss member is pivotally supported by the handle mounting base. As compared with the case where the motor is connected to the part on the handle base side, the distance from the fulcrum can be easily secured. Thereby, it is possible to secure a biasing force for returning the handle base to the first position.

  In the gaming machine A26, the handle mounting base is formed so that the back side is open.

  According to the gaming machine A27, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine A26, the handle mounting base is formed with the back side open, so that the internal space of the handle mounting base can be exposed from the open part on the back side. . Thereby, since the mounting work for interposing the base urging member between the protruding tip side of the boss member and the inner wall surface of the handle mounting base can be performed from the open part on the back side of the handle mounting base, The workability of the mounting work can be improved.

  Any one of the gaming machines A1 to A27, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “equipped with variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and for operating the starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). As a result, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. The game machine is provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the confirmed identification information is specific identification information. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  Any one of the gaming machines A1 to A27, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is placed in an operation port disposed at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition for winning (or passing through the operating port), the identification information dynamically displayed on the display means is determined and stopped after a predetermined time. In addition, when a special gaming state occurs, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include those to which values (including data written on magnetic cards as well as premium balls) are given.

A gaming machine B3 according to any one of the gaming machines A1 to A27, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the merged gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to the operation of the identification information, the change of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or when a predetermined time elapses. Special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of stoppage is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and the identification information The game machine is configured such that a predetermined number of balls are required at the start of the dynamic display, and a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state occurs.
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The gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 includes a handle ring that is rotated by a player, and the launch intensity of a game ball is adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring. Is disposed so as to be pivotable and is displaceable with respect to the gaming machine main body, and a ring bias that imparts a biasing force to the handle ring to return the pivot position of the handle ring to an initial position. A member, and a ring restricting member for restricting the return of the handle ring to an initial position in accordance with the displacement of the handle base.
The gaming machine described in the technical idea 2 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, and includes a handle mounting base on which the handle base is pivotally supported and fixed to the gaming machine main body, and the ring restricting member includes: The handle base is slidably moved toward the handle ring, and the handle base is displaced with respect to the handle mount with the pivotally supported portion as a center. The ring restricting member is slid toward the handle ring, and the ring restricting member that has been slid is brought into contact with the handle ring to restrict the return of the handle ring to the initial position.
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According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the handle base is rotatably disposed on the handle base, and the handle base on which the handle ring is rotatably disposed is displaced with respect to the gaming machine body. By doing so, the return of the handle ring to the initial position can be restricted by the ring restricting member, and the rotation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring can be fixed. Thereby, it is possible to easily fix the firing strength of the game ball adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring, and to improve the operability of the player.
Here, for example, by operating another member (operator operated by the player to restrict the return of the handle ring to the initial position) provided on the handle base separately from the handle ring, In the structure that restricts the return to the initial position, it is necessary to separately perform the rotation operation of the handle ring and the operation of the separate member. Depending on the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle ring, a separate member may be used. However, it is not always easy to operate, and it is necessary to operate another member with a part of the fingers holding the handle ring separated or in an unreasonable posture. As a result, there was a problem that operability was poor. Further, there is a problem in that the rotational position of the handle ring is displaced, and the launch intensity of the game ball cannot be accurately fixed to the desired launch intensity.
On the other hand, if the structure is such that the return of the handle ring to the initial position is regulated by a ring regulating member starting from the displacement of the handle base itself, the displacement of the handle base itself is integrated with the handle base and the handle ring. Therefore, even if the handle ring is in any rotational position, it can be performed without releasing a part of the finger that holds the handle ring. Thereby, the operability can be improved, and the occurrence of displacement in the rotational position of the handle ring can be suppressed, and the launch strength of the game ball can be accurately fixed to the desired launch strength.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the ring restricting member is disposed on the handle base so as to be slidable toward the handle ring. By utilizing the change in the relative position of the two with the displacement of the handle base relative to the table, the ring regulating member can be pressed by the handle mounting table, and the ring regulating member can be slid toward the handle ring. As a result, the return of the handle ring to the initial position can be restricted by bringing the ring restricting member into contact with the handle ring.
In this case, since the ring restricting member is slidably disposed on the handle base, the structure can be simplified compared to a structure in which the ring restricting member is swingably disposed on the handle base. . Further, in the structure for swinging the ring restricting member, it is necessary to form a force point, a fulcrum (swing center), and an action point, and the force point and the action point move in different directions around the fulcrum. The space necessary for the operation (arrangement) is increased.
On the other hand, in the structure in which the ring restricting member is slid, the force point and the action point move in the same direction on a straight line, so that the space required for the operation (arrangement) of the ring restricting member can be suppressed. Where the handle base needs to be provided with multiple other parts, the space required to place the ring restricting member can be reduced, making it easier to place other parts and increasing the degree of design freedom. Can do.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
15 Lower plate unit (main body of gaming machine)
520, 6520, 7520 Handle mounting base 527 Upper mating surface (mating surface)
528a Pressing surface portion 530, 6530 Handle base 532a Matching surface portion 534b Notch portion (slide holding portion)
538 Receiving protrusion 6539 Shielding wall (covering member)
540, 2540, 3540 Handle ring 541, 2541 Disc (contacted surface)
3542 Perimeter wall (contacted surface)
550 Front cover 560 Boss member 700, 2700 Ring regulating member 701b, 2701b Abutting surface portion 3701c Abutting surface portion 702a Pressed surface portion 703 Arm portion SP Base urging spring (base urging member)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that includes a handle ring that is rotated by a player, and in which the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring,
A handle mounting base fixed to the gaming machine body,
A handle base in which the handle ring is rotatably arranged and displaceable with respect to the handle mount ;
A ring biasing member for imparting a biasing force to the handle ring to return the rotational position of the handle ring to an initial position;
A ring restricting member that restricts the return of the handle ring to the initial position in accordance with the displacement of the handle base,
The ring restricting member is disposed on the handle base so as to be slidable toward the handle ring, and the ring pressed against the handle mounting base when the handle base is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base. A gaming machine characterized in that the regulating member is slid toward the handle ring, and the ring regulating member that has been slid is brought into contact with the handle ring to restrict the return of the handle ring to the initial position. . The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising light emitting means for emitting light .

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