JP6082096B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a movable effect member .

In a conventional gaming machine , for example, a pachinko gaming machine, the stage movable member disposed in the center case is operated by a predetermined drive source, such as a motor, depending on the display content on the display unit and the progress of the game. It has a function of improving the interest of the player or informing the player that the game state is advantageous. In addition, when such a production-use movable member is arranged, a link mechanism, a cover member that covers the link mechanism, a motor that serves as a drive source, and the like are arranged in the front-rear direction with respect to the decorated production unit. The configuration is mainly attached to the center case (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2005-27920

  However, in the gaming machine in the above-mentioned patent document, the link mechanism can be seen by the player when the production movable member is operated, the appearance is bad, and there is a possibility that the decorativeness of the game machine is lowered.

An object of the present invention, the gaming machine having the effect members movable a Rukoto improve decorativeness.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine equipped with a movable production member ,
A driving source for driving the front Ki演 out member,
A drive mechanism that is located behind the effect member and is capable of moving the effect member in accordance with the operation of the drive source by connecting the effect member and the drive source;
A front of the drive mechanism, and a concealing member located behind the said directing member,
The drive mechanism includes a guide member that guides the moving operation of the effect member,
The effect member operates in a range in which the effect member and the concealment member cover the view from the front of the drive mechanism so as to be shielded ,
Along with the operation of the drive source, between the first position where the concealing member is difficult to visually recognize from the front and the second position where the concealing member is visible from the front. It slides along the guide member .
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the concealment member is provided behind the effect member, and the effect member covers the visual recognition from the front of the drive mechanism with the effect member and the concealment member. Since it operates with, the decorativeness can be improved.
In addition to the purpose of concealing the drive mechanism, the concealing member can be used for production, and the space of the gaming machine can be used effectively, and the decorativeness is improved. In other words, in addition to the effect by the operation of the effect member, it is possible to perform an effect by making it possible to visually recognize the concealment member that is covered with the effect member and is difficult to visually recognize, thereby improving the decoration. Further, if the portion of the concealing member that can be visually recognized is decorated, or if a light emitting means or a display means is provided, the effect can be further enhanced.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The drive mechanism includes an urging means for urging the effect member from the second position toward the first position,
The urging means is disposed along the guide member .
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the urging means can be disposed along the guide member.

Other inventions related to this application are:
In a gaming machine comprising a gaming board and a center case attached to an opening formed in the gaming board and having a concave chamber with an open front side,
The center case is
A recessed chamber forming wall that forms the recessed chamber;
A production member disposed in the concave chamber and operable in the concave chamber;
A drive source for driving the effect member;
A link mechanism that is located behind the effect member, connects the effect member and the drive source, and enables the effect member to operate in accordance with the operation of the drive source;
A concealing member fixed in the concave chamber and positioned between the link mechanism and the effect member,
The effect member is operable within a range in which the effect member and the concealment member can cover the link mechanism so as not to be seen from the front.

  Here, the “drive source” is, for example, a motor or a solenoid.

  According to this invention, the center case is provided in the recessed chamber forming wall that forms the recessed chamber, the rendering member that is operable in the recessed chamber, the drive source that drives the rendering member, and the rendering member. A link mechanism that connects the effect member and the drive source to enable the effect member to operate in accordance with the operation of the drive source, and is fixed in the concave chamber, and is between the link mechanism and the effect member. A concealing member that is positioned, and the directing member is operable within a range in which the directing member and the concealing member can cover the link mechanism so as not to be seen from the front, so that the space on the game board can be used effectively. And decorativeness is improved.

Further, another invention according to the present application is the above gaming machine,
The stage member operates between a first state in which the concealing member is covered and a second state in which the concealing member is visible from the front in accordance with the operation of the drive source.

  According to this invention, the production member operates between the first state in which the concealing member is covered and the second state in which the concealing member is visible from the front in accordance with the operation of the drive source. In addition to the purpose of concealing the link mechanism, it can also be used for production, the area of the decorative portion in the concave chamber can be increased, and the decorativeness of the game board can be improved. That is, in addition to the effect by the operation of the effect member, it is possible to perform an effect by making it possible to visually recognize the concealment member that is covered with the effect member and cannot be seen, and the decorativeness can be improved. Further, if the portion of the concealing member that can be visually recognized is decorated, or if a light emitting means or a display means is provided, the effect can be further enhanced.

According to the present invention, it is possible in a gaming machine having an effect member movable, to improve the decorativeness.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board in which the effect member is in the first state. It is a front view of the game board in which the effect member is in the second state. It is a front view of the game board in which the effect member is in the second state, and is a view with the front decoration member removed. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of FIG. It is the perspective view seen from the front side of the center case. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front side of the movable effect device. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the back surface side of a movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a reverse view of the movable production | presentation member which abbreviate | omitted the gear box, Comprising: It is a figure in which the production | presentation member is a 1st state. It is a reverse view of the movable production | presentation member which abbreviate | omitted the gear box, Comprising: It is a figure in which the production | presentation member is a 2nd state.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a door-like shape is formed on the front side of the machine frame 110 in a forward direction with respect to the machine frame 110. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame main body 130.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the rectangular frame-shaped machine frame 110, and a game board 1 as shown in FIG. A square-shaped opening is formed for fitting and accommodating. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame body 130 faces the front side from the opening of the front frame body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is formed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, in a portion extending from slightly lower to the upper end than the center of the front frame body 130. Is arranged between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate 141 as a clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140 and surrounded by the game area partition wall 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1. This portion is a game area 1a in which a game ball is launched and flows down.

  Also, one side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to be door-shaped. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140. The clear member holding frame 140 is spaced from the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130 so that a game area 1a is allowed to flow down. The double glass plate 141 is fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the glass plate 141. In addition, a decoration lamp / LED 144 as a frame decoration device and a speaker 145 for outputting sound are provided around the portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate 141 is fixed and the game area 1a can be visually recognized. , 145 and the like.

  In addition, a key hole 143 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. . The keyhole 143 is a part of the locking device of the front frame body 130 and also a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise) The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device (not shown) that launches the game balls. An effect button (not shown) that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 includes a flat game board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and a game area partition wall 2 on the front of the game board main body 1b. It has a game area 1a surrounded by. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the game area partition wall 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from the launching device into the game area 1a surrounded by the game area partition wall 2 to play a game.

  In the game area 1a, there is provided a general diagram start gate 4, a general diagram storage display for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general variation display game, and a general diagram display for displaying a general variation display game. . Further, in the game area 1a, the first start winning opening 13 (winning apparatus), the normal variable winning apparatus 7 (winning apparatus) forming the second starting winning opening, and the special figure variable display game as an auxiliary game are not yet displayed. A special figure storage display for lighting up the number of processing times and a special figure display 9 for displaying a special figure variation display game are provided. In addition, the common figure memory display, the common figure display, the special figure storage display, and the special figure display 9 are integrally provided as the segment LED 8 together with the game state display LEDs 1 to 6 representing the game state.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning ports 12, 12,..., A windmill (not shown) as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  A gate SW for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 4 is provided in the general diagram start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure start memory number, the normal figure start memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure start is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on a general memory display including an LED.

  The general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display provided on the segment LED 8. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game in a part of display area of the image display apparatus 41, In this case, for example, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification design, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start a special display variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of a game ball. However, when the result of the normal-variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the solenoid as the driving device reverses “C”. It can be changed to a state in which the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. That is, the start of starting the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game based on the detection of the game ball by the normal variation winning device 7 and the start opening SW provided in the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). Rights are generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. The start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on a special figure memory display provided in the segment LED 8.

  The special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by the special figure display 9 provided in the segment LED 8, and a plurality of identification information is variablely displayed. After that, the predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the image display device 41 is executed. Yes. And, as a result of this special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the image display device 41 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”). Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the image display device 41 without providing the special-figure display 9 in the gaming machine.

  In addition, a center case 20 that forms a display window 22 serving as a display area of the special figure variation display game is attached to the approximate center of the game area 1a. An image display device 41 is arranged behind the display window portion 22 formed in the center case 20. The image display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display unit 42 whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the display window unit 22 of the center case 20. Has been. Note that the image display device 41 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the opened state. The opening / closing door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid as a driving device. In addition, a count SW for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is provided. The game balls that are driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize opening 12, 12,..., The normal variable prize winning device 7, the first start prize winning port 13, the special variable prize winning device 10, etc. When a prize is won in any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device.

  Next, details of the center case 20 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the center case 20 disposed substantially in the center of the game area 1 a includes a concave chamber 21 having a predetermined front-rear width opened on the front side, The display part 42 of the image display device 41 faces the display window part 22 formed in the back part. The center case 20 decorates the recessed chamber forming wall 23 that forms the peripheral surface of the recessed chamber 21, the movable effect device 200 that includes the effect member 201 that produces an effect in the recessed chamber 21, and the game board 1. And a front decorative member 24.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 6, the front decorative member 24 constitutes the front end portion of the center case 20, and is a peripheral wall disposed along the inner periphery of the opening 1 c formed in the game board 1. 24a and a hook-shaped attachment portion 24b formed at the front end of the peripheral wall 24a. The peripheral wall 24 a forms a front end portion of the peripheral surface of the concave chamber 21, and a front portion 25 a of the stage portion 25 is formed in the lower portion.

  The attachment portion 24b extends outward in a direction perpendicular to the peripheral wall 24a, and is formed to extend outward from the peripheral edge of the opening portion 1c formed in the game board 1, and is formed in the opening portion 1c. When the front decoration member 24 is inserted from the front side, the back surface thereof comes into contact with the front surface of the game board 1. Thereby, the front-rear position of the front decoration member 24 with respect to the game board 1 is set to a predetermined front-rear position. The mounting portion 24b is formed with a plurality of screw holes penetrating in the front-rear direction so that the front decorative member 24 can be fixed to the game board 1 with screws. Furthermore, the attachment portion 24b is disposed on the front side of the game board 1 and is visible to the player, and the front surface is decorated. A warp flow path 24c for guiding a game ball from the game area 1a outside the concave chamber 21 into the concave chamber 21 is formed on the front side of the attachment portion 24b as viewed from the front side of the concave chamber 21. Has been.

  In addition, a decorative portion 24d is formed on the front surface and the side portion of the recessed chamber 21 excluding the portion positioned on the front side of the stage portion 25 formed on the lower side of the recessed chamber 21 on the front surface of the mounting portion 24b. Yes. The decorative portion is arranged to project forward into the game area 1a so as to have a function as an armor member that prevents the game ball from flowing directly into the concave chamber 21 from the game area 1a. The front end is disposed in the vicinity of the back surface of the glass plate 141 inside the clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the game area 1a. This prevents a game ball flowing down the game area 1a from entering the concave chamber 21 from the upper side and the side of the center case 20, ensuring the visibility of the display unit 42 and playing the game on the stage unit 25. The number of inflowing spheres is limited.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the concave chamber forming wall 23 is arranged behind the opening 1 c formed in the game board 1, and forms a peripheral surface of the concave chamber 21 together with the front decoration member 24. It is supposed to be. A central portion 25b and a rear portion 25c of the stage portion 25 are formed on the lower inner peripheral surface that forms the bottom surface of the concave chamber 21, which is a lower portion of the concave chamber forming wall 23. Reference numeral 25 denotes a front part 25a formed on the front decoration member 24, and a central part 25b and a rear part 25c.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the central portion 25b is formed one step lower than the rear portion 25c, the front portion 25a is formed one step lower than the central portion 25b, and the stage portion 25 is a staircase that goes down from the rear portion 25c to the front portion 25a. It has become a shape. Further, the front part 25a, the central part 25b, and the rear part 25c are each formed in a substantially W shape with the center protruding upward, and the center protruding upward and the lowest parts located on both sides of the center, An inclined surface 25d that descends forward is formed. In addition, an inlet of a communication passage 25f that communicates with a downflow passage 25e formed below the stage portion 25 at a portion of the center portion 25b that protrudes upward in the center and that is a front end surface of the rear portion 25c. In the predetermined range in front of the communication path 25f, an inclined surface 25g is formed that descends rearward so as to guide the game ball to the communication path 25f.

  This flow-down path 25e is a flow path that passes under the surface of the stage portion 25 where the game ball rolls and reaches the front end of the stage portion 25, and is the front end of the front decorative member 24 facing the game area 1a, that is, the center case. An outlet is formed at the front end of 20. Below the outlet of the downflow passage 25e located at the front end of the center case 20, as shown in FIG. That is, the game ball that has flowed down the downflow path 25e wins the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 with a high probability. A game ball that does not flow into the downflow path 25e and flows down from the front end of the stage unit 25 into the game area 1a has a lower probability than when it passes through the downflow path 25e, but flows down the stage unit 25. There is a possibility of winning at the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning device 7 with a higher probability than the game ball.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the upper portion of the concave chamber forming wall 23 is formed integrally with the movable effect device 200 that produces the game. Although details of the movable effect device 200 will be described later, an effect member 201 and an upper decorative member 204 are arranged at a position inside the concave chamber forming wall 23, and the lower end and the concave of the effect member 201 and the upper decorative member 204 are arranged. A region surrounded by the rear end portion of the chamber forming wall 23 becomes a display window portion 22 facing the display portion 42 of the image display device 41. An image display device 41 is arranged so as to cover the display window portion 22 from behind, so that an image on the display portion 42 can be viewed from the front side through the concave chamber 21.

  The movable effect device 200 disposed in the upper part of the concave chamber 21 includes an effect member 201 operable in the concave chamber 21, and retreats from the front of the display unit 42 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the first state can be converted to the second state located in front of the display unit 42. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the movable effect device 200 includes an effect member 201, a drive source 215 that drives the effect member 201, and a link mechanism 230 that connects the drive source 215 and the effect member 201. 210 and a concealing member 202 that conceals the link mechanism 230. Further, a concave chamber forming wall 23 that forms the peripheral surface of the concave chamber 21 and an upper decorative member 204 that decorates the game board 1 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the drive device 210 includes a gear box 213 including a front component 211 constituting the front side and a rear component 212 constituting the rear side. The gear box 213 has a housing space 214 therein, and a drive source 215 and a link mechanism 230 are attached to predetermined positions of the gear box 213 including the housing space 214. The front end of the front component 211 of the gear box 213 and the left end as viewed from the front are a drive source arrangement 211a in which a motor as the drive source 215 is disposed. As shown in FIG. 8, the drive source arrangement portion 211a is formed with a drive shaft through hole 211b penetrating in the front-rear direction, and the drive source 215 has a housing space through which the drive shaft 215a passes through the drive shaft through hole 211b. The drive shaft 215a is attached in such a direction as to extend rearward so as to extend into the 214.

  A first gear 231 is attached to the drive shaft 215 a extending into the accommodation space 214. In the accommodation space, a second gear 232 is arranged on the left side as viewed from the rear so as to mesh with the first gear 231, and a third side on the left side as viewed from the rear so as to mesh with the second gear 232 is arranged. A gear 233 is arranged. Then, by operating the drive source 215 to rotate the first gear 231, the second gear 232 is rotated and the third gear 233 is rotated. The drive shaft 215a of the drive source 215 to which the first gear 231 is attached, the rotation shaft 232a of the second gear 232, and the rotation shaft 233a of the third gear 233 are perpendicular to the back surface of the front component 211. The first gear 231, the second gear 232, and the third gear 233 are rotatable in a plane along the back surface of the front component 211.

  A first connection shaft 233b extending rearward in parallel with the rotation shaft 233a is formed at a position adjacent to the circumferential surface on the rear surface of the third gear 233. The first connection shaft 233b is inserted from the front side into the first connection hole 234d formed in the first link member 234 arranged from the rear side to the left side of the third gear 233 in the accommodation space 214. The gear 233 and the first link member 234 are connected. The rotation range of the third gear 233 is a rotation range in which the first connecting shaft 233b operates in the left half region as viewed from the back side of the third gear 233. The three gears 233 are controlled to rotate within such a rotation range. Therefore, the portion of the peripheral surface of the third gear 233 where the first connection shaft 233b is formed does not mesh with the second gear 232, and teeth are not formed in this portion. In addition, an arcuate opening 212a is formed in the rear component 212 of the gear box 213 in accordance with the operating range of the first connection shaft 233b, and the rear end of the first connection shaft 233b is located on the rear side from the opening 212a. It comes to face.

  The first link member 234 has a rotation shaft 234a disposed perpendicularly to the back surface of the front component 211 at the approximate center, and the first arm portion 234b and the second arm portion 234c are moved left and right from the rotation shaft 234a. It is arranged so as to extend, and is rotatable along the rear surface of the front component 211 around the rotation shaft 234a. The first arm portion 234b extending to the right side of the rotating shaft 234a when viewed from the rear of the first link member 234 has a long hole extending along the extending direction of the first arm portion 234b. A first connection hole 234d having a shape is formed. A first connection shaft 233b formed in the third gear 233 is inserted into the first connection hole 234d from the front side, and is slidable along the extending direction of the first connection hole 234d. The third gear 233 and the first link member 234 are connected. As described above, the first connecting shaft 233b formed on the third gear 233 is configured to operate in the left half region as viewed from the back side of the third gear 233. The first arm portion 234b connected to the three gear 233 moves up and down around the rotation shaft 234a.

  Further, the second arm portion 234c extending to the left side of the rotation shaft 234a when viewed from the rear of the first link member 234 has a length extending along the extending direction of the second arm portion 234c at the tip end portion thereof. A hole-shaped second connection hole 234e is formed. A second connection shaft 235c formed on the back surface of the second link member 235 disposed on the front side of the first link member 234 in the accommodation space 214 is inserted into the second connection hole 234e from the front side, and the second connection hole 234e is inserted into the second connection hole 234e. It can slide along the extending direction of the connection hole 234e. Thereby, the 1st link member 234 and the 2nd link member 235 are connected. In the first link member 234, the first arm portion 234b connected to the first connection shaft 233b moves up and down, so that the second arm portion 234c located on the opposite side across the rotation shaft 234a also moves up and down. The second link member 235 is moved up and down.

  The second link member 235 has a rotation shaft 235a disposed perpendicularly to the back surface of the front component 211 at one end, and the rotation shaft 235a is located to the left of the first link member 234 when viewed from the rear. The arm portion 235b is positioned so as to extend to the right, and is rotatable along the back surface of the front component portion 211 around the rotation shaft 235a. A second connection shaft 235c extending rearward in parallel with the rotation shaft 235a is formed at the center of the arm portion 235b of the second link member 235. As described above, the second connection shaft 235c is inserted into the second connection hole 234e formed in the first link member 234 located behind the second link member 235 from the front side, and the second connection hole 234e The first link member 234 and the second link member 235 are connected to each other by being slidable along the extending direction. The rear component 212 is formed with an opening 212b in accordance with the operating range of the second connecting shaft 235c determined by the operating range of the second link member 235, and the rear end of the second connecting shaft 235c is the opening 212b. From the rear side.

  Further, the arm portion 235b of the second link member 235 extends along the extending direction of the arm portion 235b from the center to the right end portion in a portion to the right of the second connection shaft 235c when viewed from the rear. A long hole-like third connection hole 235d is formed. In the third connection hole 235d, a third connection shaft 236b formed on the back surface of the third link member 236 disposed on the front surface of the front component 211 is a connection shaft through hole 211d formed in the front component 211. And is slidable along the extending direction of the third connection hole 235d. Thereby, the 2nd link member 235 and the 3rd link member 236 are connected. The second link member 235 moves up and down around the rotation shaft 235a as the first link member 234 moves up and down, and accordingly, the third link member 236 moves up and down. It is supposed to work.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the third link member 236 is attached to a pair of parallel guide shafts 216 and 216 provided on the front surface of the front component 211, and is movably disposed along the front component 211. Yes. The pair of guide shafts 216 and 216 are arranged in parallel to the front surface of the front component 211, and the pair of guide shafts 216 and 216 are also arranged obliquely so as to be parallel to each other and go down to the left when viewed from the front side. Has been. The left and right end portions of the third link member 236 are formed with attachment portions 236a and 236a, respectively. The attachment portions 236a and 236a are slidably attached to the guide shafts 216 and 216, so that the guide shaft It will be arranged to be movable along the extending direction of 216,216. Moreover, the area | region used as the operation | movement range of the 3rd link member 236 in the front surface of the front structure part 211 is made into the 3rd link member arrangement | positioning part 211c dented back one step rather than the circumference | surroundings.

  Further, a third connection shaft 236b extending rearward is formed on the back surface of the third link member 236, and the third link member 236 that moves along the guide shafts 216 and 216 is formed in the front component 211. A connecting shaft through-hole 211d penetrating in the front-rear direction is formed in accordance with the movement range of the third connecting shaft 236b. As a result, the third connection shaft 236b faces the accommodation space 214 through the connection shaft through hole 211d. As described above, the third connection shaft 236b is inserted into the third connection hole 235d formed in the second link member 235 from the front side and is slidable along the extending direction of the third connection hole 235d. Thus, the second link member 235 and the third link member 236 are connected.

  Energizing member attaching portions 236c and 236c for attaching one ends of tension coil springs 217 and 217 as urging members are formed on the upper portion of the third link member 236. The tension coil springs 217 and 217 as biasing members whose one ends are attached to the biasing member mounting portions 236c and 236c are arranged along the extending direction of the guide shafts 216 and 216 (moving direction of the third link member 236). The other end is attached to the urging member attaching portions 211e and 211e formed on the front upper portion of the front component portion 211. As a result, the third link member 236 is urged upward along the extending direction of the guide shafts 216 and 216 so that the third link member 236 is disposed at a position that is the upper end in the operating range when no force is applied from the outside. It has become.

  Of the attachment portions 236a and 236a formed on the left and right ends of the third link member 236, a sensor detection portion 236d is formed on the attachment portion 236a located on the right side when viewed from the front side. The sensor detection unit 236d is formed in a substantially L shape that protrudes to the side of the attachment unit 236a and has a tip protruding upward along the guide shaft 216. The sensor detection unit 236d is arranged in front of the front component 211. This can be detected by a detection sensor 218 (shown in FIG. 8) disposed on the back surface of the LED substrate 203. Further, an effect member connecting portion 236e that connects to the effect member 201 disposed in front of the driving device 210 is formed on the front surface and the lower portion of the third link member 236. The third link member 236 moves up and down along the guide shafts 216 and 216 as the second link member 235 moves up and down, and the effect member 201 moves up and down accordingly. It is like that. That is, the first link member 234, the second link member 235, and the third link member 236 are located behind the effect member 201, and the effect member 201 and the drive source 215 are connected together with the operation of the drive source 215. A link mechanism 230 that enables the effect member 201 to operate is provided. The production member 201 operates between the first state and the second state in accordance with the operation of the drive source 215. However, by providing the guide shafts 216 and 216, the operation of the drive source 215 is performed. Even if an error occurs, there is no error in the operation direction or the operation range, and it is possible to reliably operate between the first state and the second state.

  A concave chamber forming wall 23 is attached to the front surface of the front component 211 so as to extend forward. The concave chamber forming wall 23 is formed in a substantially arc shape protruding upward, and the third link member disposing portion 211 c is positioned below the concave chamber forming wall 23. That is, the third link member 236 is disposed inside the concave chamber 21. The left end portion of the concave chamber forming wall 23 as viewed from the front side is arranged below the drive source disposing portion 211a, and the upper surface of the concave chamber forming wall 23 extends along the lower peripheral surface of the drive source 215. It has come to be arranged. That is, the drive source 215 is disposed outside the concave chamber 21 adjacent to the concave chamber forming wall 23. In addition, the front end surface of the drive source 215 attached to the front component 211 is arranged at substantially the same front and rear position as the front end of the recessed chamber forming wall 23.

  In the region below the concave chamber forming wall 23 and in front of the front component 211, the lower side of the concave chamber forming wall 23 is parallel to the front of the front component 211 so as to cover the front component 211. A concealing member 202 and an upper decorative member 204 are provided. The concealing member 202 is disposed so as to cover the left side portion of the lower region of the concave chamber forming wall 23 when viewed from the front side including the portion in front of the third link member disposing portion 211c. The concealing member 202 is made of a material that can transmit light and is subjected to lens processing that scatters light, and has LEDs 203a, 203a,... An LED substrate 203 is disposed. Thereby, the light from the LEDs 203a, 203a,... Can be visually recognized through the concealing member 202, and decoration with light is possible.

  In addition, a notch-shaped connection opening 202a is formed in a lower portion of the concealing member 202 and in front of the effect member connecting portion 236e formed in the third link member 236, through which Thus, the third link member 236 disposed on the back side of the concealing member 202 and the effect member 201 disposed on the front side of the concealing member 202 are connected. The connection opening 202a is formed in accordance with the moving range of the effect member connecting portion 236e formed in the third link member 236 that moves along the guide shafts 216 and 216.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a detection sensor 218 is disposed on the back surface of the LED substrate 203 at a position facing the sensor detection unit 236 d formed on the side portion of the third link member 236. The detection sensor 218 is an optical sensor in which a light emitting unit 218a and a light receiving unit 218b are arranged to face each other, and outputs an ON signal by detecting light from the light emitting unit 218a in the light receiving unit 218b. As shown in FIG. 9, the detailed mounting position of the detection sensor 218 is arranged between the light emitting unit 218a and the light receiving unit 218b when the effect member 201 is at the upper end in the operation range. It is attached to the position where it is done.

  In the detection sensor 218, when the effect member 201 is at the upper end position in the operation range, the sensor detection unit 236d is inserted between the light emitting unit 218a and the light receiving unit 218b of the detection sensor 218, and the light emitting unit The light from 218a is blocked and cannot be detected by the light receiving unit 218b, that is, the detection sensor 218 is turned off. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, when the effect member 201 is at a position moved downward from the upper end position in the operation range, the sensor detection unit 236d is located between the light emitting unit 218a and the light receiving unit 218b of the detection sensor 218. The light is retracted, and the light from the light emitting unit 218a can be detected by the light receiving unit 218b, that is, the detection sensor 218 is turned on. Thereby, it is possible to detect the operating state of the effect member 201 by monitoring the detection sensor 218.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper decorative member 204 is arranged so as to cover the right side portion when viewed from the front side excluding the portion where the concealing member 202 is arranged, in the lower region of the concave chamber forming wall 23. The On the front surface of the upper decorative member 204, a decoration integrated with the effect member 201 disposed on the front surface side of the concealing member 202 is provided. Further, the end surface of the upper decorative member 204 on the concealing member 202 side is a surface along the inclination of the guide shafts 216 and 216, and coincides with the end surface of the effect member 201 disposed in front of the concealing member 202. Yes.

  The effect member 201 is disposed below the concave chamber forming wall 23 and in front of the concealing member 202. The effect member 201 has an upper end that is a curved surface along the lower surface of the concave chamber forming wall 23 and an end surface adjacent to the upper decorative member 204 that is a surface along the inclination of the guide shafts 216 and 216. ing. In addition, a decoration integrated with the upper decorative member 204 is provided on the front surface of the effect member 201. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, a connecting portion 201 a connected to the effect member connecting portion 236 e formed on the third link member 236 is formed on the back surface of the effect member 201, and this connection portion 201 a and the effect member The connection portion 236e is connected through a connection opening 202a formed on the lower side of the concealing member 202.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the movable effect device 200 having such a configuration is arranged on the back side of the game board 1, and the concave chamber forming wall 23 is formed on the game board 1. It arrange | positions so that the periphery of the opening part 1c may be followed substantially. Therefore, a part of the drive source 215 arranged along the upper surface of the concave chamber forming wall 23 is arranged outside the opening 1c (a position not overlapping the opening 1c in the front-rear direction). Further, the front end of the concave chamber forming wall 23 is arranged adjacent to the back surface of the game board 1, and the driving source 215 arranged at substantially the same front and rear position as the front end of the concave chamber forming wall 23. The front end surface is arranged adjacent to the back surface of the game board main body 1b. Thus, since the drive source 215 is arranged on the side of the concave chamber 21, the space behind the center case 20 can be used effectively. In addition, since the depth of the center case 20 can be increased, the space inside the center case 20 can be used effectively. Thereby, a large-sized liquid crystal display device or a complicated decorative member can be arranged in the center case 20, and the decorativeness of the game board 1 can be improved. Furthermore, a three-dimensional movable accessory can be disposed, and a sufficient space for operation can be provided, thereby enabling a variety of effects.

  In view of the above, in the gaming machine 100 including the gaming board 1 and the center case 20 having the concave chamber 21 attached to the opening 1c formed in the gaming board 1 and opened on the front side, the center case 20 is A concave chamber forming wall 23 that forms the concave chamber 21, an effect member 201 that is disposed in the concave chamber 21 and is operable in the concave chamber 21, and a drive source 215 that drives the effect member 201. The drive source 215 is disposed adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the concave chamber forming wall 23 and the back surface of the game board 1, and all or a part of the drive source 215 is disposed at a position outside the opening 1c. It will be to do.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2, in the first state where the effect member 201 is retracted from the front of the display unit 42, the movable effect device 200 is in contact with the lower surface of the concave chamber forming wall 23 in the first state. Thus, the concealing member 202 is covered with the front side of the concealing member 202 disposed behind and cannot be seen from the front side. In this first state, as shown in FIG. 9, the first connecting shaft 233b of the third gear 233 is positioned at the lower end in the operating range. Accordingly, in the first link member 234, the first arm portion 234b connected to the first connection shaft 233b is positioned at the lower end portion in the operation range, and the second arm portion 234c on the side sandwiching the rotation shaft 234a is operated. It will be located at the top of the range.

  Further, the second link member 235 is located at the upper end portion in the operation range because the second arm portion 234c of the first link member 234 to be connected is located at the upper end portion in the operation range, and is connected to the second link member 235. The third link member 236 is positioned at the upper end portion in the operation range. Therefore, the effect member 201 connected to the third link member 236 is positioned at the upper end portion in the operation range, and the effect member 201 is in the first state where it is retracted from the front of the display unit 42. Note that the first state is a normal state, and the third link member 236 is urged upward by the tension coil springs 217 and 217 forming the urging member so that the first state is maintained. It has become.

  By driving the drive source 215 from this first state, the effect member 201 is converted to the second state located in front of the display unit 42 as shown in FIG. In this conversion process, the drive source 215 is driven from the state shown in FIG. 9 and the first gear 231 is rotated in the clockwise direction when viewed from the back side, so that the third gear is connected via the second gear 232. 233 rotates in the clockwise direction, and the first connecting shaft 233b rotates upward. Then, as the first connection shaft 233b rotates upward, the first link member 234 has the first arm portion 234b connected to the first connection shaft 233b rotated upward to sandwich the rotation shaft 234a. The second arm 234c on the opposite side is rotated downward.

  The second link member 235 rotates downward as the second arm portion 234c rotates downward, and the third link member 236 and the effect member 201 connected thereto also move downward. At this time, the third link member 236 moves downward against the urging force of the tension coil springs 217 and 217 forming the urging member.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the first connecting shaft 233b of the third gear 233 reaches the upper end portion in the operation range, the first arm portion 234b of the first link member 234 is positioned at the upper end portion in the operation range. The second arm portion 234c is positioned at the lower end portion in the operating range. Further, the second link member 235 comes to be located at the lower end in the operation range, and the third link member 236 and the effect member 201 connected thereto are located at the lower end in the operation range, as shown in FIG. As described above, the effect member 201 is in the second state located in front of the display unit 42.

  In this second state, the concealing member 202 located behind the effect member 201 is in a state visible from the front. This concealing member 202 is a lens member that can transmit the light from the LEDs 203a, 203a,... Disposed on the back side, and the effect member 201 is in the second state, so that decoration with light is possible. Thereby, the concealing member 202 can be used for production in addition to the purpose of concealing the link mechanism 230, the area of the decorative portion in the concave chamber 21 can be increased, and the decorativeness of the game board 1 can be improved. That is, in addition to the effect by the operation of the effect member 201, an effect can be performed by making the concealment member 202 covered with the effect member 201 invisible and visible, and the decorativeness can be improved.

  In the second state, the effect member 201 is positioned below the concealment member 202. However, the effect member 201 cannot always see the link mechanism 230 from the front by the effect member 201 and the concealment member 202. It is designed to work within the range that can be covered. In addition, even in the second state where the effect member 201 is positioned below the concealment member 202, the upper end of the effect member 201 located on the front side of the connection opening 202a formed in the concealment member 202 is connected to the connection opening. The stage member 201 covers the front side of the connection opening 202a so that the connection opening 202a cannot be seen from the front. Thereby, the link mechanism 230 is reliably concealed, and the decorativeness of the game board 1 can be improved. That is, as described above, it is necessary to extend the link mechanism 230 from the outside of the concave chamber 21 to the effect member 201 in the concave chamber 21 by disposing the driving source 215 outside the concave chamber 21. When the rendering member 201 is operated, the link mechanism 230 may be visible to the player when the effect member 201 is operated, and the appearance may be poor and the decorativeness may be reduced. By providing, the link mechanism 230 can always be concealed, and the decorativeness of the game board 1 can be improved.

  From the above, the center case 20 is located behind the effect member 201, connects the effect member 201 and the drive source 215, and enables the effect member 201 to operate in accordance with the operation of the drive source 215. 230 and a concealing member 202 fixed between the link mechanism 230 and the effect member 201, and the effect member 201 is always linked by the effect member 201 and the concealment member 202. It is possible to operate within a range in which 230 can be covered so as not to be seen from the front.

  In addition, the production member 201 is operated between the first state in which the concealing member 202 is covered with the operation of the drive source 215 and the second state in which the concealing member 202 is visible from the front. .

  In the above embodiment, the movable effect device 200 is provided on the upper part of the center case 20 so that the effect member 201 moves up and down. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The installation position and the moving direction of the effect member 201 are arbitrary.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above is a gaming machine 100 that includes a gaming board 1 and a center case 20 that is attached to an opening 1c formed in the gaming board 1 and has a concave chamber 21 that is open on the front side. The center case 20 includes a concave chamber forming wall 23 that forms the concave chamber 21, an effect member 201 that is disposed in the concave chamber 21, and that can operate in the concave chamber 21, and a drive that drives the effect member 201. And the drive source 215 is disposed adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the concave chamber forming wall 23 and the back surface of the game board 1, and all or a part of the drive source 215 is disposed in the opening 1c. It is arranged at an outer position.

  Therefore, the center case 20 is provided in the recessed chamber forming wall 23 that forms the recessed chamber 21, the effect member 201 that is operable in the recessed chamber 21, and the drive that drives the effect member 201. And the drive source 215 is disposed adjacent to the outer peripheral surface of the concave chamber forming wall 23 and the back surface of the game board 1, and all or a part of the drive source 215 is disposed in the opening 1c. Since it is arranged at the outer position, the space of the game board 1 can be used effectively and the decorativeness is improved. That is, since the drive source 215 is arranged on the side of the concave chamber 21, the space behind the center case 20 can be used effectively. In addition, since the depth of the center case 20 can be increased, the space inside the center case 20 can be used effectively. Thereby, a large-sized liquid crystal display device or a complicated decorative member can be arranged in the center case 20, and the decorativeness of the game board 1 can be improved. Furthermore, a three-dimensional movable accessory can be disposed, and a sufficient space for operation can be provided, thereby enabling a variety of effects.

  The center case 20 is positioned behind the effect member 201, connects the effect member 201 and the drive source 215, and enables the effect member 201 to operate in accordance with the operation of the drive source 215; A concealing member 202 fixed in the concave chamber 21 and positioned between the link mechanism 230 and the effect member 201. The effect member 201 always moves the link mechanism 230 forward by the effect member 201 and the concealment member 202. It is possible to operate as long as it can be covered so as not to be visible.

  Therefore, the center case 20 is positioned behind the effect member 201, connects the effect member 201 and the drive source 215, and enables the effect member 201 to operate in accordance with the operation of the drive source 215. A concealing member 202 fixed in the concave chamber 21 and positioned between the link mechanism 230 and the effect member 201. The effect member 201 always moves the link mechanism 230 forward by the effect member 201 and the concealment member 202. Therefore, the link mechanism 230 can be reliably concealed, and the decorativeness of the game board 1 can be improved. That is, as described above, it is necessary to extend the link mechanism 230 from the outside of the concave chamber 21 to the effect member 201 in the concave chamber 21 by disposing the driving source 215 outside the concave chamber 21. When the rendering member 201 is operated, the link mechanism 230 may be visible to the player when the effect member 201 is operated, and the appearance may be poor and the decorativeness may be reduced. By providing, the link mechanism 230 can always be concealed, and the decorativeness of the game board 1 can be improved.

  In addition, the effect member 201 operates between a first state where the concealing member 202 is covered with the operation of the drive source 215 and a second state where the concealing member 202 is visible from the front.

  Therefore, the production member 201 operates between the first state in which the concealment member 202 is covered and the second state in which the concealment member 202 is visible from the front in accordance with the operation of the drive source 215. In addition to the purpose of concealing the link mechanism 230, it can be used for production, the area of the decorative portion in the concave chamber 21 can be increased, and the decorativeness of the game board 1 can be improved. That is, in addition to the effect by the operation of the effect member 201, an effect can be performed by making the concealment member 202 covered with the effect member 201 invisible and visible, and the decorativeness can be improved. Furthermore, if the portion of the concealing member 202 that can be visually recognized is decorated, or if a light emitting means (LED substrate 203) or a display means is provided, the effect can be further enhanced.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines. It is applicable to all gaming machines such as pachislot machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 1c Opening part 20 Center case 21 Recessed chamber 23 Recessed chamber formation wall 100 Game machine 201 Production member 202 Concealment member 215 Drive source 230 Link mechanism

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine equipped with a movable production member ,
A driving source for driving the front Ki演 out member,
A drive mechanism that is located behind the effect member and is capable of moving the effect member in accordance with the operation of the drive source by connecting the effect member and the drive source;
A front of the drive mechanism, and a concealing member located behind the said directing member,
The drive mechanism includes a guide member that guides the moving operation of the effect member,
The effect member operates in a range in which the effect member and the concealment member cover the view from the front of the drive mechanism so as to be shielded ,
Along with the operation of the drive source, between the first position where the concealing member is difficult to visually recognize from the front and the second position where the concealing member is visible from the front. A gaming machine that slides along the guide member . The drive mechanism includes an urging means for urging the effect member from the second position toward the first position,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the urging means is disposed along the guide member .

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