JP6119208B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, there is a machine in which a handle rotation part is rotatably attached to a handle base, and the launch strength of a sphere is adjusted according to the amount of rotation of the handle rotation part. In addition, when the desired launch intensity is obtained by the turning operation of the handle turning part, the turning of the handle turning part is fixed in order to maintain the launch intensity and reduce the player's fatigue. There is a thing of the structure to do.

JP 2012-005759 A

  The handle rotating unit is applied with an urging force by an urging spring, and when the player releases the hand, the handle rotating unit is returned to the initial position. Therefore, for example, when a game is interrupted, it is difficult to adjust the rotation position of the handle rotation unit to the original rotation position.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can easily adjust the rotation position of the handle rotation portion to the original rotation position.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a handle rotating portion that is rotated by a player, and the launch intensity of the game ball is in accordance with the amount of rotation of the handle rotating portion. A handle mounting base that is pivotally disposed and attached to a gaming machine main body; and a handle mounting base that extends from the handle rotating section and that is attached to the handle mounting base. It is opposed to the outer peripheral surface, formed by the end face of Rutotomoni extending direction tip is formed of a plate-like member which is curved along the outer circumferential surface of the handle mount is inclined with respect to the rotation axis of the handle pivot portion Information on the outer shell member, a scale displayed along the rotation axis of the handle rotating portion on the outer peripheral surface of the handle mounting base corresponding to the end surface of the outer shell member, and the position of the scale And one or more along the scale But provided with an identification mark that appears on the outer peripheral surface of the handle mount, the handle mount is taken on the right side than the center portion of the gaming machine main body to a lower side of the game machine main body viewed from the front The scale is displayed at a position that is biased toward the center side of the gaming machine main body from the topmost part of the upper surface of the handle mounting base, and the end surface of the outer shell member is in the direction in which a game ball is launched. With the rotation of the handle rotation part, the visible area of the scale is inclined in a direction that is gradually enlarged, and the identification symbol indicates that the end surface of the outer shell member is directed to the handle rotation part with respect to the scale. It is displayed on the side which inclines toward.

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 the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can easily adjust the rotation position of the handle rotation portion to the original rotation position.

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 in the direction of arrow VI in FIG. It is a front perspective view of a handle mounting base and a handle base. It is a back perspective view of a handle rotation part. (A) is a perspective view of a switching support shaft, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the switching support shaft cut along a plane including the axis of the switching support shaft. (A) is a rear perspective view of the front cover, and (b) is a front view of the guide groove. It is a back perspective view of a button member. It is a disassembled perspective view of the button member which illustrates the connection structure of a movable insertion body and a shaft body. 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 handle restricting member was attached. It is a front perspective view of a handle base in the state where a handle control member was removed. (A) And (b) is a perspective view of a handle 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. It is a partial cross section side view of an operation handle. It is a partial cross section side view of an operation handle. It is a partial cross section side view of an operation handle. It is a schematic diagram of an operation handle. It is a schematic diagram of an operation handle. (A) is a top view of the operation handle in 2nd Embodiment, (b) is a front view of an operation handle. It is a front perspective view of a handle mounting base and a handle base. (A) is a side view of the interlocking rotation part, (b) is a front view of the interlocking rotation part, and (c) is an interlocking rotation part in the XXXIc-XXXXIc line of FIG. 29 (b). (D) is sectional drawing of the interlocking rotation part in the XXXId-XXXId line | wire of FIG.29 (b). It is a front perspective view of the interlocking rotation part in the state attached to the handle base. (A) is a rear perspective view of a handle rotation part, (b) is a rear perspective view of a front cover. (A) is a front view of the button member, (b) is a side view of the button member, and (c) is a rear view of the button member. (A) is a top view of the transmission member, (b) is a side view of the transmission member, and (c) is a front view of the transmission member. It is a fragmentary sectional view of an operation handle. It is a fragmentary sectional view of an operation handle. It is a fragmentary sectional view of an operation handle. It is a fragmentary sectional view of an operation handle. (A) is a top view of the operation handle in 3rd Embodiment, (b) is a front view of an operation handle. (A) is a rear view of an outer shell member, (b) is a side view of an outer shell member. (A) to (c) is a cross-sectional view of the advance / retreat member. (A) is a top view of the push button member, (b) is a side view of the push button member, (c) is a top view of the engagement needle member, and (d) is an engagement. It is a side view of a needle member. It is a side view of an operation handle. It is a side view of an operation handle. It is a top view of an operation handle. It is a top view of the operation handle in a 4th embodiment. It is a side view of the operation handle in a 5th embodiment. It is a front perspective view of a handle mounting base and a handle base. (A) is a front view of an interlocking rotation part, (b) is sectional drawing of the interlocking rotation part in the Lb-Lb line | wire of Fig.48 (a). It is a front perspective view of a handle mounting base and a handle base. It is a front perspective view of a handle mounting base and a handle base. (A) And (b) is a perspective view of a handle control member. It is a fragmentary sectional view of an operation handle. It is a fragmentary sectional view of an operation handle. It is a fragmentary sectional view of an operation handle. (A) is a bottom perspective view of the handle restricting member, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the operation handle. (A) is a top view of the operation handle in 6th Embodiment, (b) is a side view of an operation handle. FIG. 6 is a plan development view of the outer shell member and the handle base in which the outer surface of the outer shell member and the outer surface of the handle base are developed in a plane. (A) is a top view of the operation handle in 7th Embodiment, (b) is a front view of an operation handle. (A) is a front view of an interlocking rotation part, (b) is sectional drawing of the interlocking rotation part in the VIXb-VIXb line | wire of Fig.59 (a), (c) is FIG.59 (b). It is a side view of the interlocking rotation part in the arrow VIXc direction view of). (A) And (b) is a partial cross section schematic diagram of an operation handle.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 1, 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 flashes 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 (see 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, a touch sensor 51a for permitting driving of the ball launch unit 112a, a launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball during the pressing operation, and a rotation of the operation handle 51. A variable resistor (not shown) that detects the amount of movement (rotation position) based on 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 firing stop switch 51b are turned 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 big hit type 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. 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 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 a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has elapsed, a first jackpot stop pattern is set. 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 one form of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. 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 and K2 for adhering certificate stamps, identification labels, and the like are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 13. 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. Balls supplied from the island facilities of the game hall are sequentially replenished to the tank 130, 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) when the power is turned 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 constituted by 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 so that the launch strength of the ball according to the rotation operation amount of the operation handle 51 is obtained when the main control device 110 gives an instruction to launch a ball. . 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 touch sensor 51a detects that the player is touching the operation handle 51, and the operation is performed on the condition that the launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball is off (not operated). The firing solenoid is excited corresponding to the amount of rotation (rotation position) of the handle 51, and a ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation 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. By 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.

  5 and 6, the operation handle 51 includes a handle mounting base 520, a handle base 530, a handle rotating unit 540, a front cover 550, a button member 570, an interlocking rotating unit 600, And is projected in a horizontal posture from the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1).

  The handle mounting base 520 has a back 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). The One of these members 520 and 530 is pivotally supported by the other, and the handle base 530 is connected to the handle mount 520 so as to be displaceable in the vertical direction around the pivotally supported portion (FIG. 20). And FIG. 21).

  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 the firing stop switch 51b (see FIG. 7) provided inside the handle base 460, and is a left side surface of the handle base 530 (FIG. 5 (b)). Arranged in a state protruding from the left side. 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 rotation unit 540.

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

  Further, when the turning operation of the player is released, the turning position of the handle turning portion 540 is returned to the initial position by the urging force of the handle urging spring 537 (see FIG. 7). In this case, according to the handle rotating unit 540, the handle base 530 is displaced with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the pivotally supported portion (see FIG. 21), thereby rotating the handle rotating unit 540. The position can be fixed at an arbitrary rotation position. That is, the launch intensity of the sphere can be fixed at an arbitrary intensity. A structure for fixing the handle rotating portion 540 will be described later.

  Note that the handle turning portion 540 is formed with three finger-hanging portions 540a, 540b, and 540c for the player to put their fingers on. In addition, a mark 540d is displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the handle rotating unit 540 at a position adjacent to the finger hooking unit 540a. The mark 540d is a linear display for indicating the relative position between the handle rotation part 540 and the interlocking rotation part 600 (mark 600c).

  The mark 540d is displayed by painting in this embodiment, but may be displayed by sticking a seal. Further, a protrusion or a recess may be provided or provided on a part of the outer peripheral surface of the handle rotation unit 540, and the protrusion or the recess may be used as the mark 540d.

  The handle base 530 is provided with an interlocking rotation unit 600. The interlocking rotation unit 600 is a member for storing the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540, and is disposed in a state where the tip (mark 600c) protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the handle base 530. In a normal state, the interlocking rotation unit 600 is rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540, and when the button member 570 is pushed in (see FIG. 23), the handle rotation unit 540 is operated. And is fixed to the handle base 530. That is, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 at the time when the button member 570 is pushed in is stored as the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 600.

  Therefore, the player can move to a rotation position where the launch intensity of the game ball becomes a desired launch intensity (for example, a left-turn rotation position suitable for entering the game ball into the first entrance 64). When the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 can be adjusted, the button member 570 is operated to fix the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 600. For example, in order to take a break, the handle After returning the rotation position of the rotation unit 540 to the initial position and interrupting the game, or after rotating the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 to the maximum rotation position in order to make a right turn, When adjusting the rotation position of the rotation unit 540 to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed and is suitable for left-handed rotation) The handle rotation unit 540 is defined with reference to the rotation position where the interlocking rotation unit 600 is fixed. (Ie, by aligning the mark 540d of the handle rotation part 540 with the mark 600c of the interlocking rotation part 600), the rotation position of the handle rotation part 540 is accurately and quickly adjusted to the original rotation position. (The original rotational position can be reproduced accurately and quickly).

  The front cover 550 is formed in a hemispherical shape that protrudes forward (rightward in FIG. 5A and FIG. 6), and is attached to the front surface of the handle rotating portion 540. A front opening 550a having a circular shape when viewed from the front is formed at the top of the front cover 550, and the button member 570 is projected (exposed) from the opening 550a. The button member 570 is formed in a hemispherical shape concentric with the front cover 550. In the initial position shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 (the state before being pushed in), the button member 570 is integrated with the front cover 550 to form one hemispherical body. On the other hand, when it is pushed in, it is immersed toward the inside of the front cover 550 (see FIG. 23).

  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 the front perspective view of the operation handle 51 in a state where the handle rotating portion 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 where the front cover 550 is fastened and fixed to the standing tip, and a fastening screw can be inserted (that is, through holes having openings at both ends of the bottom wall 532 and the standing tip). It is formed in a hollow cylindrical shape (through-formed). The fastening screws inserted from the bottom wall 532 side into the through holes of the guide columns 533a to 533c are fastened to the screw bases 552a to 552c (see FIG. 10) of the front cover 550, respectively, so that the front of the handle base 530 is The cover 550 is fixed.

  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 operating part 440 is provided on one side and a handle restricting member on the other side. 700 are respectively disposed.

  The outer peripheral wall 531 and the inner peripheral wall 534 are formed with relief portions 531c and 534c, which are regions where the standing height from the bottom wall 532 is lowered. Using the space secured by the formation of the escape portions 531c and 534c, the interlocking rotation portion 600 can be rotated. The escape portions 531c and 534c are formed at positions adjacent to the cutout portion 534a, and the formation range thereof is a range in which the central angle is about 90 degrees in the present embodiment.

  That is, the center angle is set to the same size as the rotation range of the handle rotation unit 540. As a result, the interlocking rotation unit 600 can rotate over the entire rotation range of the handle rotation unit 540, and regardless of the rotation amount (operation amount) of the handle rotation unit 540, Can be indicated by the interlocking rotation unit 600.

  The bearing portion 535 is a cylindrical portion into which a switching support shaft 810 (see FIG. 8) for rotatably holding (axially supporting) the handle rotation portion 540 and the interlocking rotation portion 600 is rotatably inserted. It is. A driven gear 536 is disposed on the side of the bearing portion 535. The driven gear 536 is a gear that meshes with the main driving gear 544 (see FIG. 8) of the handle rotating portion 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 handle biasing spring 537 formed as a torsion spring in the clockwise direction in the front view (clockwise direction), 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.

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

  The interlocking rotation shaft 600 has a cylindrical shaft support portion 600a that is rotatably supported by the bearing portion 535 via a switching support shaft 810 (see FIG. 9), and a diameter from the outer peripheral surface of the shaft support portion 600a. A prismatic extension body 600b extending outward in the direction, and a triangular plate-like mark 600c attached to the extension tip of the extension body 600b. The mark 600c is an outer periphery of the handle base 530. Visible on the surface side. The interlocking rotation portion 600 is applied with a biasing force in a counterclockwise (counterclockwise) direction when viewed from the front from a interlocking portion biasing spring 601 formed as a torsion spring, and is returned to the initial position by the biasing force. The

  Next, the handle rotation unit 540 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the handle rotation unit 540.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the handle turning portion 540 includes a disc portion 541 formed in a circular shape in front view covering the front surface of the handle base 530, and a rear side from the outer peripheral edge portion of the disc portion 541. An outer peripheral wall 542 erected toward the front and formed in a cylindrical shape in front view, a switching support shaft 810 disposed in a posture projecting toward the back at the center of the disc portion 541, and switching thereof A main drive gear 544 fixed to the disc portion 541 at the base portion of the support shaft 810, and guide holes 545a and 545b formed through the disc portion 541 in the plate thickness direction are provided.

  The handle rotation portion 540 is rotatably held (axially supported) with respect to the handle base 530 by inserting the switching support shaft 810 into the bearing portion 535 (see FIG. 7) of the handle base 530 (FIG. 22). In this case, the main driving gear 544 meshes with the driven gear 536 of the handle base 530. Therefore, when the handle rotating unit 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 reduces the resistance of the variable resistor. Since it is changed, 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 rotation unit 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 with the axial direction of the rotation shaft 543 of the handle rotation portion 540.

  The guide holes 545a and 545b are holes that are opened to allow the guide columns 533a to 533c to be inserted, and are elongated holes that are curved along the outer edge of the handle rotation part 540 (that is, centering on the rotation shaft 543). The shape of the ring shape is divided at two places whose phases differ by 180 °. 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, with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540. Therefore, the range in which the handle rotation unit 540 can rotate is limited to the range in which the guide columns 533a to 533c can move relatively in the guide holes 545a and 545b. Specifically, the rotation range of the handle rotation unit 540 is defined by the guide hole 545b through which the two columns (guide columns 533b and 533c) are inserted. In this embodiment, the rotation range is approximately 90 degrees. (1/4 lap).

  Next, the switching support shaft 810 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9A is a perspective view of the switching support shaft 810, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the switching support shaft 810 cut along a plane including the axis of the switching support shaft 810. FIG. 9B shows a state where the handle is mounted on the handle rotation unit 540.

  As shown in FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B, the switching support shaft 810 is provided with a disk-shaped circular substrate 811 having an axis O and a rear surface of the circular substrate 811 and a circular substrate. 811 and a cylindrical portion 812 concentrically formed, and the circular substrate 811 and the cylindrical portion 812 are integrally formed from a resin material.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 9B, the handle rotating portion 540 fastens and fixes the lid member 541a to the central portion of the disc portion 541, and between the disc portion 541 and the lid member 541a. The circular substrate 811 of the switching support shaft 810 is loosely fitted. Therefore, the switching support shaft 810 is supported in a relatively rotatable state with respect to the handle rotating portion 540.

  In the cylindrical portion 812, a first deformation allowing portion 812a, a second deformation allowing portion 812b, and a third deformation allowing portion 812c are formed at equal intervals along the axis O direction. The first deformation permitting portion 812a is formed in a hemispherical container shape that protrudes toward the axis O side by inflating the inner peripheral surface while the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 812 is depressed and the outer peripheral surface side of the cylindrical portion 812 is opened. Four hemispherical portions R, and projections T respectively projecting from the center of the concave side (the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical portion 812) of each hemispherical portion R.

  Note that the hemispherical portions R are arranged at four equal intervals in the circumferential direction. Moreover, since the 2nd deformation | transformation permission part 812b and the 3rd deformation | transformation permission part 812c are the structures same as the 1st deformation | transformation permission part 812a, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The cylindrical portion 812 switches between interlocking / non-interlocking between the handle rotating unit 540 and the interlocking rotating unit 600 when the handle rotating unit 540 is rotated, and the interlocking rotating unit 600 is switched from the handle rotating unit 540. This is a member that enables the interlocking rotation part 600 that is not interlocked to be fixed to the handle base 530 and the interlocking rotation part 600 to be fixed / non-fixed to the handle base 530.

  Specifically, an insertion moving body 574 of the button member 570 is inserted on the inner peripheral side of the cylindrical portion 812 (see FIGS. 22 to 24), as will be described later. In each of the deformation allowing portions 812a to 812c, the inner diameter of the virtual circle connecting the apexes on the axis O side of the four hemispherical portions R is set to be smaller than the outer diameter of the insertion moving body 574 of the button member 570. . Therefore, when the insertion moving body 574 of the button member 570 is inserted into the inner peripheral side of the cylindrical portion 812, the hemispherical portion R is pushed outward in the radial direction by the outer peripheral surface of the insertion moving body 574, and the protrusion T is formed. It protrudes outward in the radial direction from the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 812. As a result, the protrusion T presses the inner peripheral surface of the member pivotally supported on the outer peripheral side of the cylindrical portion 812, and the member whose inner peripheral surface is pressed by the protrusion T and the cylindrical portion 812 are integrated ( That is, the rotation can be interlocked).

  The first deformation allowing portion 812a is formed at a position corresponding to the handle turning portion 540 (the inner peripheral surface of the disc portion 541 and the main driving gear 544), and the second deformation allowing portion 812b is the interlock turning portion 600. The third deformation allowing portion 812c is formed at a position corresponding to the handle base 530 (the inner peripheral surface of the bearing portion 535) (from FIG. 22). (See FIG. 24).

  Next, the front cover 550 will be described with reference to FIG. 10A is a rear perspective view of the front cover 550, and FIG. 10B is a front view of the guide groove 553. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the front cover 550 is formed in a hemispherical container shape whose interior is recessed toward the front side (that is, the back side is open), and the top part is formed with a circular hole in front view. A certain opening 550a is formed, and screw bases 552a to 552c are erected on the inner wall surface toward the back surface. Guide struts 533a to 533c are fastened and fixed to the screw bases 552a to 552c, respectively. In addition, on the inner wall surface of the front cover 550, a cylindrical guide portion 554 having the same inner diameter as the opening 550a is extended along the rotation axis direction. The cylindrical guide part 554 guides the operation part 571 of the button member 570 along the rotation axis direction by the inner peripheral surface thereof.

  A handle biasing spring (not shown) formed as a torsion spring is disposed between the front cover 550 and the handle rotating portion 540. The handle urging spring urges the handle rotating portion 540 counterclockwise (counterclockwise) in a front view. This biasing direction is the biasing direction in which the handle biasing spring 537 that biases the driven gear 536 described above (see FIG. 7) biases the handle rotating portion 540 via the driven gear 536 and the main driving gear 544. Matches. Therefore, when the player releases his / her hand from the handle rotating unit 540, the handle rotating unit 540 includes a handle biasing spring (not shown) disposed between the front cover 550 and the handle rotating unit 540, and a driven gear. The initial position is restored by the biasing force of the two springs, the handle biasing spring 536 that biases 536.

  A base portion 551 is disposed on the inner wall surface of the front cover 550, and a guide groove 553 is recessed in the flat surface of the base portion 551. The guide groove 553 is a groove in a known “heart cam system” for causing the button member 570 to function as a push button switch that can be held at the first position or the second position. That is, as shown in FIG. 10B, the guide groove 553 is formed as a circular path having a heart shape when viewed from the front, and a plurality of steps are formed with directivity in the path.

  The button member 570 is held in either the first position or the second position by the guide pin piece 575 (see FIG. 11) moving along the guide groove 553 in accordance with the pushing operation. Further, in the process of returning from the second position to the first position, the button member 570 is held at the third position only while being kept pushed by the player.

  Next, the button member 570 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of the button member 570, and FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the button member 570 illustrating a connection structure between the movable insertion body 574 and the shaft body 573.

  As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the button member 570 is formed in a shape obtained by cutting a part of a sphere, and protrudes from the opening 550a of the front cover 550 and is pushed by the player, A back surface base 572 formed on the back surface of the operation unit 571, a shaft body 573 extending from the back surface base 572, and a columnar shape that is rotatably attached to the extending end of the shaft body 573. And a guide pin piece 575 disposed on the outer surface of the back surface base 572, and the operation portion 571, the back surface base 572, and the shaft body 573 are disposed concentrically and are made of a resin material. Are formed integrally.

  The shaft body 573 includes a shaft-shaped portion 573a having a circular cross section, and a spherical portion 573b that is disposed at the tip of the shaft-shaped portion 573a and is formed in a spherical shape having a larger diameter than the shaft-shaped portion 573a. The moving insert 574 is formed by bonding two members formed by dividing a cylindrical shape into two on a plane including an axis. These two members include a ball receiving portion 574b that becomes a space for receiving the spherical portion 573b of the shaft body 573, and a bearing insertion portion 574a that receives the shaft-like portion 573a of the shaft body 573 and cannot pass the spherical portion 573b. Is formed. As a result, the insertion moving body 574 is attached to the shaft body 573 in a state where the insertion moving body 574 can rotate around the axis and cannot move in the axial direction.

  The guide pin piece 575 is a member guided by a guide groove 553 (see FIG. 10) formed in the base portion 551 of the front cover 550, and is formed by bending a rod-shaped body having a circular cross section made of a metal material. The guide pin piece 575 includes a base end portion that is rotatably embedded in the rear base 572, and a main body portion that extends from the base end portion in the axial direction of the button member 570 (that is, the direction of pushing operation). The front end portion of the main body portion is formed by bending the button member 570 radially outward by 90 degrees, and the front end portion contacts the guide groove 553 at an angle of 90 degrees.

  As described above, the guide pin piece 575 moves in the guide groove 553 (see FIG. 10) in accordance with the pressing operation of the button member 570. Here, returning to FIG. 10B, a structure in which the button member 570 is held in the first position or the second position by the guide pin piece 575 being guided in the guide groove 553 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, in the state where the guide pin piece 575 is located at the position P1, the button member 570 is located at the first position. In this state, the guide pin piece 575 is pressed against the wall portion 553a of the guide groove 553 by the urging force of the button urging spring 590 (see FIGS. 22 to 24) and maintained at the position P1.

  When the button member 570 in the first position is pushed in, the guide pin piece 575 is guided along the shape of the guide groove 535 (path L1), and after climbing over the end 553b of the first step, the wall portion 553c. I hit it. Thereby, pushing operation of the button member 570 becomes impossible. Therefore, the player releases his / her hand from the button member 570, and the operation force in the pushing direction is released.

  As a result, the guide pin piece 575 is guided along the shape of the guide groove 535 by the urging force of the button urging spring 590 (path L2), and after climbing over the end 553d of the second step, the wall 553c By hitting, it is located at position P2. As a result, the button member 570 is set (held) at the second position.

  When the button member 570 in the second position is pushed in, the guide pin piece 575 is guided along the shape of the guide groove 535 (path L3), and after climbing over the end 553f of the third step, the wall portion 553g (Position P3). Thereby, pushing operation of the button member 570 becomes impossible. Therefore, the player releases his / her hand from the button member 570, and the operation force in the pushing direction is released.

  As a result, the guide pin piece 575 is guided along the shape of the guide groove 535 by the urging force of the button urging spring 590 (path L4), and after climbing over the end 553h of the fourth step, the wall 553a By hitting, it is positioned at the position P1. As a result, the button member 570 is set (held) at the first position. That is, the button member 570 is returned to the first position when the guide pin piece 575 goes around the guide groove 553 (heart-shaped circulation path) once.

  The button member 570 at the second position is pushed in, the guide pin piece 575 is abutted against the wall portion 553g, and the state at the position P3 is the third position of the button member 570. That is, the third position is the time when the button member 570 in the second position is pushed by the player to the pushable position (position P3) (that is, the guide pin piece 575 is abutted against the wall portion 553g. Only while the state is maintained).

  In this case, the insertion moving body 574 is in a position where only the first deformation allowance portion 812a and the second deformation allowance portion 812b are deformed in the first position, and in the second position, the second shape allowance portion 812b and the third deformation allowance portion 812c. Only the position where only the third deformation permitting portion 812c is deformed in the third position (see FIGS. 24 to 26).

  Next, the boss member 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a rear perspective view of the handle base 530. FIG. 13 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. .

  As shown in FIG. 13, the boss member 560 is a member for connecting the handle base 530 to the handle mounting base 520 so that the handle base 530 can be displaced 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 562 b for holding the base urging spring SP (see FIG. 16) is provided upright at the protruding tip of the protruding 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 handle base 530 through the opening of the bottom wall 532 (such as wiring of the firing stop switch 51b) and wiring that exists in the handle mounting base 520 (such as wiring of the variable resistor) By accommodating in the frame of the harness guide 564 (passing through the frame), when the handle base 530 is displaced around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the upper surface of the protruding portion 562, or It is possible to avoid breaking the wiring by pinching the wiring between the lower surface of the harness guide 564 and another member or the inner wall surface of the handle mounting base 520.

  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. 14 and 15. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 in an exploded state. FIG. 15A is a perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 in an assembled state, and FIG. 15B is an inner side view of the first main body 520a.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the handle mounting base 520 is formed as a vertically long cylindrical body, and is vertically divided into a first main body 520 a and a second main body 520 b. 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 storage 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.

  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 are provided on the front surfaces (right side surface of FIG. 11B) of the first main body 520a and the second main body 520b. 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).

  Part of the lower surface portion 528 of the first main body 520a is enlarged (that is, a plate-like body projects radially inward from the inner wall surface of the first main body 520a), and the enlarged portion (projected portion). Is a pressing surface portion 528a for pressing the pressed surface portion 702a of the handle 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. 16 is a rear perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 530. In FIG. 16, a state in which the variable resistor or the like is removed is illustrated, and illustration of wiring of other components is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 16, 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 in a state of 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. 20).

  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, it is possible to improve operability when the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated.

  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 handle restricting member 700 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a front perspective view of the handle base 530 in a state where the handle restricting member 700 is mounted, and FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of the handle base 530 in a state where the handle restricting member 700 is removed. 17 and 18 illustrate a state where the variable resistor, the firing stop switch operation unit 440, and the like are removed.

  As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the handle base 530 has a handle restricting member 700 attached to a notch 534 b formed in the inner peripheral wall 534. 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 rotation unit 540.

  The handle restricting member 700 is a member made of a resin material for restricting the handle turning portion 540 from returning to the initial position (that is, fixing the turning operation amount (turning position) of the handle turning portion 540). When the handle base 530 is displaced with respect to the handle mount 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the handle mount 520 (pressing surface portion 528a) pushes the handle base 530 toward the front surface. By pressing the disk portion 541 of the rotating portion 540, the rotation of the handle rotating portion is restricted (see FIG. 21). Here, the handle regulating member 700 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 19A and 19B are perspective views of the handle restricting member 700. FIG. The handle restricting 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 part formed in a plate shape, and at least the upper surface (the upper side surface in FIG. 19B) 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. The inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530 (both sides of the notch 534b) is fitted into the slide guide groove 701a in a state where the handle 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 (handle 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 is in contact with the back surface of the disc portion 541 of the handle rotation portion 540 (see FIG. 21), and is perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handle rotation portion 540 (that is, the main body portion 701). It is formed in parallel with the moving (sliding) 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 handle 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. 20).

  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. 20 and 21), the handle regulating 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 handle 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 handle restricting member 700 is formed as a spherical surface that bulges toward the pressing surface portion 528a. It is possible to continuously generate a force component for moving the handle restricting member 700 in a direction toward the handle rotating portion 540 by moving the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with the displacement as a center. As a result, clogging of the handle restricting member 700 (that is, the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530 bites into the slide guide groove 701a or the rod portion 702 bites into 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 handle restricting member 700 is attached to 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. 17 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 projection 538 is a part for elastically deforming the arm 702 of the handle 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 handle restricting member 700. Arranged in position.

  The notch 534b (the slide holding portion that holds the handle restricting member 700 slidably toward the handle turning portion 540) of the handle base 530 is opened on the front surface (the side facing the handle turning portion 540). It is formed. Therefore, since the handle restricting member 700 can be easily attached to the notch 534b using the open portion, the assembly cost relating to the operation of attaching the handle restricting member 700 can be reduced.

  Since the open part of the notch 534b is the side facing the handle rotating part 540 (see FIG. 20), the handle restricting member 700 is provided by arranging the handle rotating part 540 on the handle base 530. Does not fall off from the open portion of the notch 534b.

  In addition, since a receiving projection 538 that receives the arm portion 703 of the handle restricting member 700 is provided on the inner peripheral wall 534 of the handle base 530, the handle restricting member 700 is formed from the open portion of the notch 534b of the handle base 530. The handle restricting member 700 falls off from the open portion of the notch 534b until the handle rotating portion 540 is attached to the handle base 530 after the attachment of the handle base member 530 (ie, when in the state shown in FIG. 17). This can be prevented. Therefore, the workability in the assembly process can be improved.

  On the other hand, the arm portion 703 of the handle 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 handle restricting member 700 is displaced and pressed toward the front surface (handle rotating portion 540), the handle restricting member is elastically deformed by the arm portion 702 whose tip portion is restrained by the receiving protrusion 538. 700 can be moved (slid). Thereby, the contact surface portion 701b of the handle regulating member 700 can be brought into contact with the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the handle rotation portion 540 (see FIG. 21).

  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 handle restricting member is caused by the elastic recovery force of the elastically deformed arm portion 702. 700 can be moved away from the handle rotation unit 540 and returned to the initial position (see FIG. 20). Thereby, a gap can be formed between the contact surface portion 701b of the handle restricting member 700 and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the handle rotation portion 540. As a result, it is possible to avoid obstructing the rotation operation of the handle rotation unit 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.

  In addition, 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 projecting projection 738 (that is, along the mounting direction of the handle restricting member 700). Since the inclined surface is formed, when the handle restricting member 700 is attached to the notch 534b from the open portion, the handle 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 handle 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 portion 703 and getting over the receiving projection 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.

  20 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the operation handle 51 in a state before the displacement operation, and FIG. 21 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the operation handle 51 in a state after the displacement operation. 20 and 21, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the handle base 530 is in a state before the handle base 530 is displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mounting base 520 (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), and the mating surfaces of the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 530 are such that the upper mating surface portion 527 is in contact with the mating surface portion 532a. 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. 20 about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523), the pressed surface portion of the rod portion 702 of the handle restricting member 700 702a is pressed by the pressing surface portion 528a of the handle mounting base 520, and the handle restricting member 700 is slid toward the front surface (the handle rotating portion 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 rotation portion 540.

  As a result, regardless of the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle rotation unit 540, the return to the initial position is restricted, 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 turning unit 540.

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

  However, in such a conventional technique, it is necessary to perform the push-in operation of the button while performing the turning operation of the handle turning portion. Specifically, it is necessary to perform an operation to rotate the handle rotation part gripped with fingers in the circumferential direction (rotation operation) and an operation to push the palm toward the back side while turning the palm around the button surface. is there. For this reason, in order to push the button while maintaining the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle rotation unit, a high level technique is required of the player. In addition, since this state (the state where the button is pushed in while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle rotation unit) becomes an unreasonable posture for the player, this state is continued (that is, the launch strength of the ball is reduced). It is a burden on the player to fix the desired 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 rotation part is likely to shift, and it is difficult to maintain the desired rotation operation amount. Become.

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

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the displacement operation centered 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 rotating portion 540. Therefore, the player can support the shaft support portion of the handle base 530 without releasing a part of the finger that holds the handle rotation portion 540 no matter what the rotation position of the handle rotation portion 540 is. A displacement operation centering on (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) can be performed. Thereby, the operativity can be improved. In addition, after the displacement operation centered 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 rotation unit 540 becomes a desired rotation operation amount). It is also easy to maintain a fixed state. Therefore, when the handle base 530 is operated and when the operation state is maintained, it is possible to suppress the displacement of the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 and accurately fix the launch intensity of the sphere to the desired launch intensity. 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 rotation unit 540 are integrally displaced, the player can handle the handle rotation unit 540 regardless of the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540. Displacement operation centering on the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) of the handle base 530 can be performed without releasing a part of the finger that holds the handle. Thereby, the operativity can be improved. In addition, after the displacement operation centered 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 rotation unit 540 becomes a desired rotation operation amount). It is also easy to maintain a fixed state. Therefore, when the handle base 530 is operated and when the operation state is maintained, it is possible to suppress the displacement of the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 and accurately fix the launch intensity of the sphere to the desired launch intensity. can do.

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

  For example, serrated irregularities are provided on the contact surface portion 701b of the main body portion 701 of the handle restricting member 700 and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disk portion 541 of the handle rotating portion 540, respectively. In the structure in which the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is fixed by engaging each other, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 can be firmly fixed, while the pitch of the serrated irregularities is increased. (Interval) is the minimum value of the adjustment width. 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 this embodiment, the contact surface portion 701b of the main body portion 701 of the handle regulating member 700 and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disk portion 541 of the handle rotation portion 540 are smooth surfaces. As a result, the fixable rotation position becomes continuous, and the adjustment width can be secured by fixing the rotation position at an arbitrary rotation position.

  Further, 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 rotation portion 540 is fixed, these contact surface portions 701b. Since the abutted surface portion is a smooth surface, the abutting surfaces can be relatively slid, so that even after the rotation amount of the handle rotation portion 540 is fixed The amount of turning operation of the handle turning portion 540 can be finely adjusted.

  Here, since the front cover 550 is disposed on the front side (the right side in FIG. 20) of the handle rotation unit 540, the player can grasp the outer surface of the front cover 550 when holding the handle rotation unit 540 with fingers. The front cover 550 is used as a portion (force point) to which a force is applied when 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). Can be used.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 21, 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 rotation unit 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 handle 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 handle restricting member 700 can be firmly brought into contact with the handle turning portion 540, and the turning operation amount (turning position) of the handle turning portion 540 can be reliably fixed.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 22 to 24, a switching structure in which the interlocking / non-interlocking of the handle rotating unit 540 and the interlocking rotating unit 600 can be switched by the pushing operation of the button member 570 will be described.

  22 to 24 are partial cross-sectional side views of the operation handle 51. FIG. 22 shows a state where the button member 570 is in the first position, FIG. 23 shows a state where the button member 570 is in the second position, and FIG. 24 shows a state where the button member 570 is in the third position. The

  As described above, the cylindrical portion 812 of the switching support shaft 810 is formed at a position where the first deformation allowing portion 812a corresponds to the handle rotating portion 540 (the inner peripheral surface of the disc portion 541 and the main driving gear 544). The second deformation permission portion 812b is formed at a position corresponding to the interlocking rotation portion 600 (the inner peripheral surface of the shaft support portion 600a), and the third deformation permission portion 812c is the handle base 530 (the inner peripheral surface of the bearing portion 535). ).

  Further, the insertion moving body 574 is a position where only the first deformation allowance portion 812a and the second deformation allowance portion 812b are deformed at the first position, and only the second shape allowance portion 812b and the third deformation allowance portion 812c are at the second position. Is arranged at a position where only the third deformation permissible portion 812c is deformed at the third position.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 22, in a state where the button member 570 is in the first position (a state where the button member 570 is in an initial position where the button member 570 is not pushed in), the insertion moving body 574 has the first deformation allowing portion 812a and Since only the projection T of the second deformation allowing portion 812b protrudes radially outward, the projection T presses the inner peripheral surface of the handle rotation portion 540 and the interlock rotation portion 600, and the handle rotation portion 540 and the interlock The rotating part 600 is integrated via the cylindrical part 812. As a result, the interlocking rotation unit 600 can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in a state where the button member 570 is in the second position, the insertion moving body 574 projects only the protrusions T of the second deformation allowing portion 812b and the third allowing portion 812c outward in the radial direction. The protrusion T presses the inner peripheral surface of the interlocking rotation part 600 and the handle base 530, and the interlocking rotation part 600 and the handle base 530 are integrated via the cylindrical part 812. As a result, the interlocking rotation unit 600 is fixed to the handle base 530. On the other hand, the first deformation permission portion 812a is not deformed by the insertion moving body 574, and the protrusion T of the first deformation permission portion 812a does not press the inner peripheral surface of the handle rotation portion 540. Can be rotated independently of the interlocking rotation unit 600.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the state where the button member 570 is in the third position, the insertion moving body 574 projects only the projection T of the third allowance portion 812c radially outward, and the projection T is inside the handle base 530. Press only the peripheral surface. That is, in the third position, the second deformation permission portion 812a is not deformed by the insertion moving body 574, and the protrusion T of the second deformation permission portion 812b does not press the inner peripheral surface of the interlocking rotation portion 600. The interlocking rotation unit 600 is released from the fixing with respect to 530. Therefore, the interlocking rotation unit 600 can be returned to the initial position.

  Note that, as described above, the third position is formed only while the button member 570 at the second position is pushed to a position where it can be pushed and the pushed state is maintained. That is, after the button member 570 in the second position is pushed to a position where it can be pushed, and the pushing operation is released (released), the button member 570 passes through the third position and moves to the first position. Will be restored. Therefore, even if the player inadvertently presses the button member 570, the interlocking rotation unit 600 positioned at the predetermined rotation position returns to the initial position (or is in a recoverable state). It can be suppressed.

  Here, in a state where the button member 570 is in the third position, the entire operation portion 571 of the button member 570 is immersed in the front cover 550 as shown in FIG. That is, in the button member 570, the top portion (the portion that protrudes most forward) of the insertion sub 571 is positioned axially inward (leftward in FIG. 24) from the edge portion of the opening 550a of the front cover 550.

  Therefore, in order to push the button member 570 from the second position to the third position so that the interlocking rotation unit 600 can be returned to the initial position, the button member 570 (operation unit 571) is attached to the front cover 550. It is necessary to push in to the position that crosses the edge of the opening 550a in the axial direction (the position where the entire operation portion 571 of the button member 570 enters the front cover 550).

  Therefore, when the button member 570 is pushed to the third position, the edge of the opening 550a of the front cover 550 is prevented from being pushed (that is, the edge of the opening 550a is brought into contact with the player's hand). it can. Thereby, it can suppress that the button member 570 in a 2nd position is inadvertently pushed in to a 3rd position. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interlocking rotation portion positioned at the predetermined rotation position from returning to the initial position (or being able to return) due to an inadvertent pressing operation of the button member 570.

  On the other hand, in a state where the button member 570 is in the second position, as shown in FIG. 23, a part of the operation portion 571 of the button member 570 (the top side protruding forward) is the edge of the opening 550a of the front cover 550. It protrudes forward (right side in FIG. 23) from the part. Therefore, when the button member 570 (operation unit 571) in the first position is pushed into the second position, the button member 570 is moved beyond the edge of the opening 550a of the front cover 550 (that is, the front cover). It is not necessary to push the button 570 into the position where the entire operation portion 571 of the button member 570 enters. Thereby, when pushing in the button member 570, it can suppress that the edge part of the opening 550a of the front cover 550 obstructs the movement of a player's hand, and can improve the operativity.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is stored using the interlocking rotation unit 600, and the handle rotation unit 540 of the handle rotation unit 540 is used as a reference. An adjustment method for adjusting the rotation position (returning to the original rotation position) will be described. 25 and 26 are schematic diagrams of the operation handle 51. In each figure, the left side diagram corresponds to the front view of the operation handle 51, and the right side diagram corresponds to the side view of the operation handle 51. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25A, from the state where the button member 570 is in the first position and the rotation positions of the handle rotation unit 540 and the interlocking rotation unit 600 are in the initial positions, the handle rotation unit by the player When the rotation operation of 540 is performed, the interlocking rotation unit 600 is rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 as shown in FIG. In this case, the handle rotation unit 540 and the interlocking rotation unit 600 are rotated in a state where the rotation positions (phases) of the marks 540d and the marks 600c coincide.

  As a result of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 according to the gaming state, when the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted to a desired launch intensity, as shown in FIG. By pressing the button 570, the button member 570 is set to the second position. As a result, the interlocking rotation unit 600 is separated from the handle rotation unit 540, so that the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 600 can be fixed at a predetermined rotation position (rotation angle θ) and the interlocking rotation unit. Independently of 600, only the handle rotation unit 540 can be rotated.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), for example, in order to take a break, even if the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is returned to the initial position and the game is interrupted, The movement position is held at the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position (rotation angle θ) before the gaming machine is interrupted). Similarly, as shown in FIG. 26B, for example, even if the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated to the maximum rotation position in order to make a right strike, the interlock rotation unit 600 The rotation position is held at the original rotation position (rotation angle θ).

  Therefore, when adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position (rotation angle θ) before the game is interrupted or right-handed), By turning the handle turning portion 540 with reference to the turning position where the moving portion 600 is fixed (that is, the mark 540d of the handle turning portion 540 is matched with the mark 600c of the interlocking turning portion 600). The rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 can be accurately and quickly adjusted to the original rotation position (the original rotation position can be accurately and quickly reproduced).

  In the case where the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 600 is returned to the initial position, the button member 570 is set to the third position by pushing the button member 570 as shown in FIG. . As a result, the interlocking rotation unit 600 is released from being fixed, and the interlocking rotation unit 600 can be returned to the initial position by the biasing force of the interlocking unit biasing spring 601 (see FIG. 7).

  Further, when the pushing operation of the button member 570 is released from the state shown in FIG. 26C, the button member 570 can be set (returned) to the first position. Thereby, the interlocking rotation part 600 can form the state (namely, the state shown to Fig.25 (a)) rotated in response to rotation of the handle | steering-wheel rotation part 540. FIG. That is, by repeating the above-described operation, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 can be adjusted using the interlocking rotation unit 600.

  Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the interlocking rotation unit 600 is connected (coupled) to the handle rotation unit 540 via the switching support shaft 810 has been described. However, the interlocking rotation unit 2600 in the second embodiment includes a handle. It is directly connected (linked) to the rotating unit 2540. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 27A is a top view of the operation handle 2051 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 27B is a front view of the operation handle 2051.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the operation handle 2051 in the second embodiment is disposed on the handle mounting base 520 and the front surface side of the handle mounting base 520 and the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523 are both illustrated). 13), a handle base 2530 that is connected to be displaceable in the vertical direction, a handle rotating portion 2540 that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the handle base 2530, a back surface and a handle of the handle rotating portion 2540 An interlocking rotation unit 2600 that is rotatably mounted between the front surfaces of the base 2530, a front cover 2550 that is mounted on the front surface of the handle rotation unit 2540, and a button member 2570 that protrudes from the top of the front cover 2550, It is configured with.

  On the back surface of the handle rotation unit 2540 (the axial end surface on the interlocking rotation unit 2600 side (left side in FIG. 27A)), a mark-and-concave recess 2540d, which is a triangular recess when viewed from the front, is provided. On the front surface of the rotation unit 2600 (the axial end surface on the handle rotation unit 2540 side (right side in FIG. 27A)), a mark-and-projection projection 2600d that is a projection having a triangular shape in front view is provided. The mark / depression recess 2540d and the mark / depression protrusion 2600d have a function of connecting the handle rotation unit 2540 and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 and a relative position between the handle rotation unit 2540 and the interlocking rotation unit 2600. It also serves as a mark for indication.

  That is, in a state where the mark / projection 2600d is received (fitted) to the mark / depression recess 2540d, the handle rotation unit 2540 and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 are connected, and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is connected to the handle rotation portion. It can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the moving part 2540.

  On the other hand, in the state where the mark / projection 2600d is separated from the mark / depression recess 2540d (fitting is released), when the fitting is released (when the button member 2570 is pushed in as described later). The interlocking rotation unit 2600 is fixed (held) at the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 2540. Therefore, in this case, the player rotates the handle rotation unit 2540 so that the mark / depression recess 2540d coincides with the mark / projection 2600d, thereby moving the handle rotation unit 2540 to the original rotation position. (I.e., the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed, and the rotation position suitable for left-handing) is accurately and quickly adjusted (the original rotation position is accurately and quickly reproduced). (See FIG. 37).

  Here, the mark / projection 2600d and the mark / depression recess 2540d are visibly disposed on the outer surface of the operation handle 2051 (the handle rotation part 2540 and the interlocking rotation part 2600), and both the parts 2600d and 2540d rotate the handle. It can function as a mark indicating the relative position between the part 2540 and the interlocking rotation part 2600. In this case, when the mark is formed by printing with a paint or sticking a sticker, the display tends to deteriorate due to rubbing or aging when the player operates, and durability becomes a problem. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the shape of the mark / projection 2600d and the mark / dent 2540d itself can be used as a mark, the function as the mark can be reliably exhibited over a long period of time.

  The front cover 2550 is formed in a hemispherical shape that protrudes forward (rightward in FIG. 27A), and the button member 2570 (operation unit 2570a) protrudes (exposes) from an opening 550a that opens at the top. In the first position shown in FIG. 27 (initial position before being pushed in), the button member 2570 forms a single hemisphere together with the front cover 2550, whereas when pushed, the front cover 2550 is formed. (See FIG. 36).

The front cover 2550 is formed with slit-like openings 2554a extending in the axial direction from the outer edge of the opening 550a toward the handle rotating portion 2540 at positions that are 180 degrees out of phase. A pair of guide portions 2576 of the button member 2570 are inserted in the opening 2554a so as to be slidable in the axial direction. Next, the handle base 2530 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a front perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 2530, and corresponds to a front perspective view of the operation handle 2051 in a state in which the handle rotation unit 2540, the front cover 2550, and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 are removed.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the second embodiment, a notch 2534d is formed in the inner peripheral wall 2534 in addition to the notches 534a and 534b). The space secured by the formation of the notch 2534d is used as a space for connecting a main body portion 2821 of a transmission member 2820 described later to the interlocking rotation portion 2600. Here, the notch 2534d is formed at a phase position (a circumferential position of the inner peripheral wall 2534) corresponding to the interval between the guide column 533b and the guide column 533c. Thereby, the transmission member 2820 can be disposed between the guide struts 533b and 533c that become dead spaces.

  The outer peripheral wall 2531 is formed with a relief portion 2531c which is a region where the standing height from the bottom wall 532 is lowered. Using the space secured by forming the escape portion 2531c (between the standing end surface of the outer peripheral wall 2531 and the axial end surface of the handle rotation portion 2540), the interlocking rotation portion 2600 is rotatably disposed. Is done. The escape portion 2531c is formed at a position adjacent to the notch portion 534a, and the formation range thereof is a range in which the central angle exceeds about 180 degrees in the present embodiment.

  The bearing portion 2535 is a portion for holding (shaft-supporting) the handle turning portion 2540 so that the handle turning portion 2540 can turn, and a turning shaft 2543 (see FIG. 31) of the handle turning portion 2540 is rotatably inserted. . A groove 2535a having a U-shaped cross section extending in the axial direction from the bottom wall 2532 toward the front surface is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the bearing portion 2535. In the groove 2535a, a protrusion 2543a protruding from the rotation shaft 2543 of the handle rotation unit 2540 is fitted, and the phase (rotation position) when the handle rotation unit 2540 is inserted is positioned.

  Next, the interlocking rotation unit 2600 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. 29A is a side view of the interlocking rotation unit 2600, FIG. 29B is a front view of the interlocking rotation unit 2600, and FIG. 29C is XXXIc of FIG. 29B. FIG. 29D is a cross-sectional view of the interlocking rotation unit 2600 along the line -XXXIc, and FIG. 29D is a cross-sectional view of the interlocking rotation unit 2600 along the line XXXId-XXXId of FIG. FIG. 30 is a front perspective view of the interlocking rotation unit 2600 attached to the handle base 2530.

  As shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30, the interlocking rotation unit 2600 includes a curved main body 2600a formed in a curved shape in front view obtained by dividing an annular shape, and a pair of marks protruding from the front of the curved main body 2600a. And a dual-purpose protrusion 2600d.

  The curved main body 2600a includes an extended wall portion 2600a1 extending along the axial direction from the back surface (FIG. 29 (b), rear side of the paper surface, right side of FIG. 29 (c)) of the curved main body 2600a, and the curved main body 2600a. And a connected portion 2600a2 extending radially inward from the inner peripheral surface (lower side surface of FIGS. 29B and 29C).

  The extending wall portion 2600a1 is formed along the curve of the curved main body 2600a (that is, formed in a cylindrical shape concentric with the curved main body 2600a), and the inner diameter dimension thereof is substantially the same value as the outer diameter dimension of the outer peripheral wall 2531 or slightly. Set to a large value. The connected portion 2600a2 is formed in a flange shape projecting inward in the radial direction.

  When the interlocking rotation part 2600 formed in this way is disposed in the space formed by the relief part 2531c of the outer peripheral wall 2531, as shown in FIG. 30, the inner peripheral surface of the extended wall part 2600a1 is While facing the outer peripheral surface of the wall 2531, the connected portion 2600a2 projects toward the inner peripheral wall 2534, and the mark / projection 2600d protrudes to the front side.

  Next, the handle rotation unit 2540 and the cover member 2550 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 (a) and 31 (b). FIG. 31A is a rear perspective view of the handle rotation unit 2540, and FIG. 31B is a rear perspective view of the front cover 2550.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, the handle rotation unit 2540 according to the second embodiment includes a rotation shaft 2543 projecting toward the back surface at the center of the disc portion 541. On the outer peripheral surface, a protruding portion 2543a that is fitted into a groove 2535a (see FIG. 30) of the bearing portion 2535 in the handle base 2530 is provided so as to protrude.

  Here, in the handle rotation part 2540 in the second embodiment, in addition to the guide columns 533b and 533c, the transmission member 2820 (see FIG. 33) needs to be inserted into the guide hole 545b. Therefore, the guide hole 545b (opening) of the handle rotating portion 2540 is a long hole along the circumferential direction so that the two guide columns 533b and 533c (support bar) are released when the handle rotating portion 2540 rotates. It is extended in the shape.

  In this case, when the transmission member 2820 is provided in parallel with the two guide columns 533b and 533c on the outer side in the circumferential direction, it is necessary to lengthen the guide hole 545b in the circumferential direction by the space for the transmission member 2820. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the transmission member 2820 is disposed between the two guide columns 533b and 533c facing each other in the circumferential direction (see FIG. 30), so that the guide hole 545b is disposed in the circumferential direction. It is unnecessary to lengthen the length along the line.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, in the front cover 2550 in the second embodiment, as described above, the opening 550a is formed at the top, and the pair of openings 2550b connected to the opening 550a has a phase of 180 degrees. Formed differently. In addition, the cylindrical guide portion 554 is formed with a pair of slit-like openings 2554a that extend in the axial direction and are arranged at positions that are continuous with the openings 550a and have the same phase as the pair of openings 2550b. The guide portion 2576 of the button member 2570 is guided by the opening 2554a and the opening 2550b so as to be slidable along the axial direction.

  Next, the button member 2570 will be described with reference to FIG. 32A is a front view of the button member 2570, FIG. 32B is a side view of the button member 2570, and FIG. 32C is a rear view of the button member 2570.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the button member 2570 in the second embodiment is disposed on the operation portion 571, a columnar back surface base 572 formed on the back surface of the operation portion 571, and the outer surface of the back surface base 572. A guide pin piece 575 and a pair of plate-shaped guide portions 2576 formed on the back surface of the operation portion 571 are provided.

  The pair of guide portions 2576 are disposed in a posture parallel to the axis and are formed at positions where the phases are different from each other by 180 degrees. The pair of guide portions 2576 is inserted into the opening 2554a (see FIG. 23B) in the cylindrical guide portion 554 of the front cover 2550, and the direction of sliding movement along the opening 2554a is restricted, so that the button The member 2570 is guided along the rotation axis direction.

  In this case, when the button member 2570 is guided along the rotational axis direction (that is, when the button member 2570 is pushed in), the guide pin piece 575 is guided into the guide groove 553 (see FIG. 31 (FIG. 31), as in the first embodiment. By moving b), the button member 2570 is set (held) at either the first position or the second position. In the second embodiment, as described later, when the button member 2570 is set to the first position, the mark / projection 2600d of the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is fitted into the mark / depression recess 2540d of the handle rotation unit 2540. (See FIGS. 34 and 35) When the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is rotatable in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 2540 and the button member 2570 is set at the second position, the handle rotation is performed. The mark / depression protrusion 2600d of the interlocking rotation portion 2600 is separated from the mark / depression recess 2540d of the portion 2540, and the fitting of the mark / depression recess 2540d and the mark / depression protrusion 2600d is released (see FIGS. 36 and 37). As a result, the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is separated from the handle rotation unit 2540, the handle rotation unit 2540 can be independently rotated, and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is separated from the predetermined rotation position (separated). It is fixed (held) at the rotation position at the time).

  The pair of guide portions 2576 have their front surfaces (upper side surfaces in FIG. 32 (b)) smoothly connected to the front surface of the operation portion 571, and the button member 570 is in the first position (the state where the push operation is not performed). 27), a spherical surface is formed together with the outer surface of the front cover 2550. Thereby, it can suppress that the player who performs rotation operation of the handle | steering-wheel rotation part 2540, feeling the sense of incongruity, covering the front cover 2570 with a palm.

  One guide portion 2576 of the pair of guide portions 2576 is provided with a coupling hole 2576a on the back surface thereof. A coupling pin 2822 (see FIG. 33) of the transmission member 2820 is fitted into the coupling hole 2576a. Thus, the transmission member 2820 is coupled to the guide portion 2576 (see FIG. 34).

  Next, the transmission member 2820 will be described with reference to FIG. 33 (a) is a top view of the transmission member 2820, FIG. 33 (b) is a side view of the transmission member 2820, and FIG. 33 (c) is a front view of the transmission member 2820.

  The transmission member 2820 is a member for transmitting an operation force when the button member 2570 is pushed down to the interlocking rotation unit 2600, and a main body portion 2821 formed on the L-shape in a side view, and the main body portion 2821. And a pair of gripping portions 2823 formed on the upper surface of the bent portion of the main body portion 2821.

  As described above, the coupling pin 2822 is a portion that is fitted into the coupling hole 257a provided in the guide portion 2576 of the button member 2570, and the transmission member 2820 is coupled (connected) to the button member 2570 by the fitting. (See FIG. 34).

  The grip portion 2823 includes a pair of sandwiching pieces 2823a and 2823b that are arranged to face each other with a predetermined interval therebetween, and the transmission member 2820 includes two pairs of gripping portions 2823 that form a pair of the sandwiching pieces 2823a and 2823b. Is done. The gripping part 2823 is a part that sandwiches the connected part 2600a of the interlocking rotation part 2600 by a pair of sandwiching pieces 2823a and 2823b, and the transmission member 2820 is connected (connected) to the interlocking rotation part 2820 by this clamping ( (See FIG. 34).

  Next, referring to FIG. 34 to FIG. 37, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 2540 is stored using the interlocking rotation unit 2600 and the handle rotation unit 2540 is used as a reference. An adjustment method for adjusting the rotation position (returning to the original rotation position) will be described. 34 to 37 are partial sectional views of the operation handle 2051.

  34 shows the state in which the handle turning unit 2540 and the interlocking turning unit 2600 are in the initial position and the button member 2570 is in the first position, and FIG. 35 shows the state in which the handle turning unit 2540 is interlocked from the state shown in FIG. The state in which the button member 2570 is rotated by a predetermined amount of rotation operation together with the rotating unit 2600 and the button member 2570 is in the first position is shown in FIG. 36. The button member 2570 is pushed into the second position from the state shown in FIG. FIG. 37 shows a state where the handle rotating unit 2540 has been returned to the initial position from the state shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 34, when the button member 570 is in the first position and the rotation positions of the handle rotation portion 2540 and the interlocking rotation portion 600 are in the initial positions, the mark / depression recess 2054d and the mark / depression projection 2600d. Therefore, when the player rotates the handle rotation unit 2540, the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is interlocked with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 2540 as shown in FIG. Is rotated. That is, the handle rotation unit 2540 and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 are rotated in a state where the rotation positions (phases) of the mark / depression recess 2540d and the mark / depression projection 2600d are the same.

  In this way, in this embodiment, since the mark / concave recess 2540d and the mark / protrusion 2600d are concavo-convexly engaged (the recess and the protrusion are engaged), for example, the interlocking rotation portion 2600 is a handle rotation portion. As compared with the case where the rotation of 2540 is performed in conjunction with the frictional force, the positional deviation between the two due to slipping can be more reliably suppressed. Therefore, when the handle rotation unit 2540 is adjusted to the original rotation position with the interlocking rotation unit 2600 as a reference, it can be adjusted to a more accurate rotation position.

  As a result of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 2540 according to the gaming state, when the firing strength of the game ball is adjusted to a desired firing strength, as shown in FIG. 36, the button member 2570 is pushed in. The button member 2570 is set to the second position by the operation. As a result, the mark / projection 2600d is separated from the mark / dent recess 2540d and the interlocking rotation part 2600 is separated from the handle rotation part 2540, so that the rotation position of the interlocking rotation part 2600 is fixed at a predetermined rotation position. (Holding), and only the handle rotation unit 2540 can be rotated independently of the interlocking rotation unit 2600.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 37, for example, to take a break, even if the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 2540 is returned to the initial position and the game is interrupted, the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is The original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game machine is interrupted, see FIGS. 35 and 36) is held. Similarly, for example, even when the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated to the maximum rotation position (not shown) in order to make a right strike, the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 600 is the original. Is held at the pivot position.

  Therefore, when the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 2540 is adjusted to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed, see FIGS. 35 and 36), the interlocking is performed. The handle rotation unit 2540 is rotated with reference to the rotation position where the rotation unit 2600 is fixed (that is, the mark / depression recess 2540d of the handle rotation unit 2540 is used as the mark / projection 2600d of the interlocking rotation unit 2600). 36), the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 2540 can be accurately and quickly adjusted to the original rotation position (the original rotation position can be accurately and quickly reproduced). .

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the state where the button member 570 is set at the second position, the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is separated from the handle rotation unit 2540, and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is Since it is only gripped by the grip portion 2823 of the transmission member 2820, the interlocking rotation portion 2600 can be rotated by applying a rotational driving force that exceeds the gripping force of the grip portion 2823. That is, in the second embodiment, when the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is returned to the initial position, the button member 2570 is set to the second position and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 is manually set to the initial position. It is sufficient to rotate it to

  Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 44. In the first embodiment, the case where the mark 600c of the interlocking rotation unit 600 moves in the circumferential direction in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 has been described, but the mark 3571 in the third embodiment is a handle rotation. It is moved in the axial direction (linear direction) in conjunction with the rotation of the portion 540. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as said each embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 38A is a top view of the operation handle 3051 in the third embodiment, and FIG. 38B is a front view of the operation handle 3051.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the operation handle 3051 according to the third embodiment is disposed on the handle mounting base 520 and the front surface side of the handle mounting base 520, and the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523 are both illustrated). 13)), a handle base 530 that is connected to be displaceable in the vertical direction, a handle rotating portion 540 that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the handle base 530, and a front surface of the handle rotating portion 2540. And a front cover 3550 formed in a hemispherical shape that protrudes forward (rightward in FIG. 38 (a)), a base member 3560 disposed on the upper surface of the handle mount 520, and an axial direction on the base member 3560 Three advancing and retracting members 3570a to 3570c supported so as to be capable of advancing and retreating along the (rotating axis direction of the handle rotating part 540), and advancing and retreating thereof Includes an outer shell member 3580 which is fixed to the back of the handle rotating portion 540 which has a spiral guide groove 3581 of the distal end of the wood 3570a~3570c are engaged, the.

  The three advancing / retreating members 3570a to 3570c are supported so that the base end side can be advanced / retracted (slidably movable) by the base member 3560, and this advancing / retreating direction is a direction along the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit 540 (axial direction, FIG. 38 (a) left and right direction). A mark 3571 is displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each of the advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c. A mark 3571 is a linear display for indicating a relative position between the advancing and retracting members 3570a to 3570c.

  In addition, the mark 3571 is displayed not only on the upper surface of each advance / retreat member 3570a-3570c but on both sides. Thereby, the player can correctly recognize the relative position between the advancing and retracting members 3570a to 3570c.

  The front ends (engagement needle members 3572, see FIG. 40) of the advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c are formed to be engageable with the guide grooves 3581 of the outer shell member 3580, and the front ends are engaged with the guide grooves 3581 of the outer shell member 3580. In the combined state, the advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c are moved forward and backward in the axial direction in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation portion 540. In this case, each advance / retreat member 3570a-3570c advances / retreats in a state in which the positions of the marks 3571 in the axial direction (FIG. 38 (a) left-right direction) are matched.

  The distal ends (needle portion 3572a) of the advance / retreat member 3570a and the advance / retreat member 3570c are formed so as to be disengageable from the guide groove 3581 of the outer shell member 3580, and the distal end is not engaged with the guide groove 3581 of the outer shell member 3580. In the engaged state (the state in which the engagement is released), the position is fixed (held) at the advance / retreat position when the engagement is released. On the other hand, the tip of the advance / retreat member 3570b is formed so that the engagement with the guide groove 3581 of the outer shell member 3580 cannot be released (that is, the tip of the advance / retreat member 3570b is always engaged with the guide groove 3581 of the outer shell member 3581). )

  When the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated to a rotation position where the firing strength of the game ball becomes a desired launch strength, the player can enter the guide groove 3581 at the tip of the advance / retreat member 3570a or the advance / retreat member 3570c. By releasing the engagement, the tip is always engaged with the guide groove 3581 at the mark 3571 of the advance / retreat member 3570a or the advance / retreat member 3570c whose end is disengaged (that is, the handle is rotated). In the same manner as in the above embodiments, the handle rotation portion 540 is rotated so that the mark 3571 of the advance / retreat member 3570b (which is always synchronized with the rotation of the portion 540) coincides. Adjust the rotation unit 540 to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed) accurately and quickly (reproduce the original rotation position accurately and quickly). But Kill (see FIG. 44 from FIG. 42).

  In the present embodiment, the position of the mark 3571 of the advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c is moved along the axial direction (that is, the rotation axis direction of the handle rotation unit 540). The player's line-of-sight direction for recognizing the positional relationship between the marks 3571 is made constant (one direction) as compared with the structure in which the marks move along the circumferential direction according to the (rotation position). be able to. Similarly, the positional relationship is not changed in the height direction, unlike the structure in which the mark moves in the circumferential direction, so that the fluctuation of the focal length when visually recognizing can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to easily recognize the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 and reduce the burden on the player.

  Next, the outer shell member 3580 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39A is a rear view of the outer shell member 3580, and FIG. 39B is a side view of the outer shell member 3580. 39A corresponds to the axial view of the outer shell member 3580, and FIG. 39B corresponds to the axial perpendicular view of the outer shell member 3580.

  As shown in FIG. 39A, the outer shell member 3580 is formed in a shape obtained by dividing a cylindrical member concentric with the handle rotating portion 540 into about three equal parts in the circumferential direction when viewed in the axial direction. On the outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member 3580, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), a single guide groove 3581 is provided along the outer peripheral surface.

  The guide groove 3581 is a concave groove having a V-shaped cross section extending in a spiral shape, and the lead angle thereof is set to a constant value. Therefore, when the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated, the distances (axial movement distances) in which the advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c advance / retreat in the axial direction are the same for any of the advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c. The

  Next, with reference to FIG. 40 and FIG. 41, the tip structure of the advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c will be described. The forward / backward member 3570a and the forward / backward member 3570c are the same as each other except that the display position of the mark 3571 is different. Therefore, the forward / backward member 3570a will be described below as a representative example.

  Further, the advancing / retreating member 3570b includes the advancing / retreating members 3570a and 3570c except for the point that the engaging needle member 3572 and the pressing button member 3573 are omitted and the member corresponding to the needle portion 3572a is fixed to the lower surface. Since it is the same, the description thereof is omitted.

  40 is a cross-sectional view of the advancing / retracting member 3570a. FIG. 40A shows a state where the engaging needle member 3572 is in the protruding position, and FIG. 40B shows a state where the push button 3573 is pressed. (C) illustrates the state in which the engaging needle member 3572 is in the retracted position.

  As shown in FIG. 40, an engagement needle member 3572 and a push-down button member 3573 are assembled at the distal end of the advance / retreat member 3570a. The advancing / retracting member 3570a has a protruding position (a drawing portion 3572a) that protrudes from the tip (needle portion 3572a) of the engaging needle member 3572 so that it can be engaged with the guide groove 3581 each time the pressing button member 3573 protruding from the upper surface is pressed. 40 (a)) and a retracted position (see FIG. 40 (c)) in which the distal end of the engagement needle member 3572 is retracted and the engagement with the guide groove 3581 is released. Here, with reference to FIG. 41, the engagement needle member 3572 and the push button member 3573 will be described.

  41 (a) is a top view of the push button member 3573, FIG. 41 (b) is a side view of the push button member 3573, and FIG. 41 (c) is a top view of the engagement needle member 3572. FIG. 41 (d) is a side view of the engaging needle member 3572.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (b), the push-down button member 3573 includes a columnar button portion 3573a, a flange portion 3573b formed in a flange shape at the lower end of the button portion 3573a, A pair of suspending bodies 3573c formed in a plate-like shape that hangs downward from the lower surface edge of the flange portion 3573b, and a columnar protrusion 3573d that protrudes downward from the lower surface center of the flange portion 3573b, These are integrally formed.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 (c) and 41 (d), the engaging needle member 3572 includes a cylindrical needle portion 3572a, and a flange portion 3572b formed in a flange shape at the upper end of the needle portion 3572a, A cylindrical protrusion 3572c protruding upward from the center of the upper surface of the flange portion 3572b, and these are integrally formed.

  The flange portion 3572b of the engaging needle member 3572 is formed with a pair of notches on the outer edge thereof. A pair of hanging bodies 3573c of the push button member 3573 are inserted through the pair of notches (see FIG. 40). Further, the lower end of the needle portion 3572a of the engaging needle member 3572 is formed in a tapered shape, and can be engaged with the guide groove 3581 (see FIG. 39).

  Returning to FIG. An accommodation space for accommodating the engagement needle member 3572 and the push button member 3573 is formed at the tip of the advance / retreat member 3570a, and the needle portion 3572a of the engagement needle member 3572 has its lower end at the advance / retreat member in the accommodation space. A push-down button member 3573 is disposed on the lower surface of the distal end of 3570a, and a push-down button member 3573a is disposed with the button portion 3573a projecting from the upper surface of the distal end of the advance / retreat member 3570a.

  The magnet A1 is fixed to the lower surface of the flange portion 3572b of the engagement needle member 3572, and the magnet A2 is fixed in the accommodation space at a position corresponding to the magnet A1. The magnet A1 and the magnet A2 are arranged in the direction of magnetic poles that can be magnetically attached to each other.

  Similarly, the magnet B1 is fixed to the upper surface of the flange portion 3573b of the push button member 3573, and the magnet B2 is fixed in the accommodation space at a position corresponding to the magnet B1. The magnet B1 and the magnet B2 are arranged in the direction of magnetic poles that can be magnetically attached to each other.

  A lower urging spring S1 that is a coil spring is disposed in a state where movement is restricted between the lower surface of the flange portion 3572b of the engagement needle member 3572 and the inner wall of the accommodation space. An upper biasing spring S2 that is a coil spring is disposed between the upper surface of the flange portion 3572b of the engagement needle member 3572 and the lower surface of the flange portion 3573b of the push button member 3573. In the protruding position (see FIG. 40A), the lower biasing spring S1 is in an elastically compressed state.

  Returning to FIG. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), the magnet A1 and the magnet A2 are magnetized at the projecting position, and the engaging needle member 3572 has its tip (needle portion 3572a) moved from the lower surface of the advance / retreat member 3570a by the magnetizing force. It is held at the position to project. Accordingly, since the needle portion 3572a is engaged with the guide groove 3581, when the handle turning portion 540 is turned, the needle portion 3572a is relatively moved along the guide groove 3581, so that the advance / retreat member is moved. 3570a is advanced and retracted in the axial direction.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the player presses the button portion 3573a of the push button member 3573 downward, the flange portion 3573b of the push button member 3573 and the flange portion 3572b of the engagement needle member 3572 The interval between the two is narrowed, and the upper biasing spring S2 is elastically compressed between them. At the same time, the lower urging spring S1 is pushed downward by the hanging body 3573c of the push button member 3573, and the lower urging spring S1 is elastically compressed between the hanging body 3573c and the inner wall of the housing space.

  When the operation of pressing down the button portion 3573a of the pressing button member 3573 is released (that is, when the player's hand pressing the pressing button member 3573 downward is released from the button 3573a), the flange of the pressing button member 3573 The portion 3573b receives the elastic recovery force of the upper bias spring S2 and is biased upward, and the hanging body 3573c of the push button member 3573 receives the elastic recovery force of the lower bias spring S1 and is biased upward.

  As a result, the push button member 3573 is displaced upward, so that the magnet B1 and the magnet B2 are magnetized as shown in FIG. 40 (c), and the push button member 3573 has its upper end ( The button portion 3573a) is held at a position where it projects from the upper surface of the advance / retreat member 3570a.

  At the same time, the push button member 3573 is displaced upward, and the lower urging spring S1 elastically compressed by the hanging body 3573c of the push button member 3573 is elastically recovered, whereby the flange of the engagement needle member 3572 is restored. The lower urging spring S1 collides with the lower surface of the portion 3572b, and the magnetic attachment between the magnet A1 and the magnet A2 is released. As a result, the engaging needle member 3572 is lifted by the lower biasing spring S1, and as shown in FIG. 40 (c), the tip (needle portion 3572a) is retracted (immersed) from the lower surface of the advance / retreat member 3570a. Retained.

  Next, referring to FIG. 42 to FIG. 44, the turning position of the handle turning portion 540 is stored using the advancing and retracting members 3573a to 3573c, and the handle turning portion 540 of the handle turning portion 540 is used with reference to the advancing and retracting members 3573a to 3573c. An adjustment method for adjusting the rotation position (returning to the original rotation position) will be described. 42 and 43 are side views of the operation handle 3051, and FIG. 44 is a top view of the operation handle 3051.

  42A and 44A show a state in which the handle rotating portion 540 is in the initial position, and FIGS. 42B and 44B show FIGS. 42A and 44A. FIG. 43A shows a state in which the handle turning portion 540 has been turned by a predetermined turning operation amount from the state shown in FIG. 43. FIG. 43A shows the advance / retreat member 3570c in the state shown in FIGS. The state in which the engagement needle member 3572 is set to the retracted position is shown in FIGS. 43B and 44C, in which the handle rotating portion 540 is returned to the initial position from the state shown in FIG. Each state is illustrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 42A and 44A, the rotation position of the handle rotation portion 540 is in the initial position, and the engagement needle member 3572a of the advance / retreat member 3570a and the advance / retreat member 3570c is in the protruding position ( That is, in the state in which the needle portions 3572a are engaged with the guide grooves 3582), the three advancing and retracting members 3570a to 3570c are aligned in the axial position of the marks 3571.

  When the player rotates the handle rotation portion 540 from this state, the needle portions 3572a of the advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c are guided along the guide grooves 3581 as the outer shell member 3580 rotates. Thus, as shown in FIGS. 42 (b) and 44 (b), each of the advancing and retracting members 3570a to 3570c is maintained in the axial direction (FIG. 42 (b) while maintaining the state where the positions of the marks 3571 are aligned in the axial direction. ) And FIG. 44 (b) in the horizontal direction).

  As a result of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 according to the game state, when the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted to a desired launch intensity, as shown in FIG. By pressing the button portion 3573a of the 3570c, the engaging needle member 3572 of the advance / retreat member 3570c is set to the retracted position (see FIG. 40C). As a result, the needle portion 3572a of the advance / retreat member 3570c is separated from the guide groove 3581, and the advance / retreat member 3570c is separated from the outer shell member 3580 (ie, the handle rotating portion 540), so the advance / retreat position (axial position) of the advance / retreat member 3570c. ) Can be fixed (held) at a predetermined forward / backward position, and the other forward / backward members 3570a and 3570b can be moved forward / backward in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotating portion 540 independently of the forward / backward member 3570c.

  That is, as shown in FIGS. 43 (b) and 44 (c), for example, in order to take a break, the turning position of the handle turning portion 540 is returned to the initial position and the game is interrupted. The advancing / retreating position (axial position) of the member 3570c is held at the original rotation position (that is, the advancing / retreating position before the gaming machine is interrupted, see FIGS. 42B and 44B). Similarly, for example, even if the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated to the maximum rotation position (not shown) in order to make a right strike, the advance / retreat position (axial position) of the advance / retreat member 3570c Is held in its original position.

  Therefore, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is adjusted to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed, see FIGS. 42B and 44B). In this case, the handle rotating portion 540 is rotated with reference to the advance / retreat position where the advance / retreat member 3570c is fixed (that is, the mark 3571 of the advance / retreat member 3570b is made to coincide with the mark 3571 of the advance / retreat member 3570c). Thus, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 can be accurately and quickly adjusted to the original rotation position (the original rotation position can be accurately and quickly reproduced).

  Here, in this embodiment, since the operation button member 3573 is disposed on the advancing / retreating members 3570a and 3570c, the operation button member is used by a hand (left hand) different from the hand (right hand) that rotates the handle rotation unit 540. 3572 can be operated. Therefore, when the turning position of the handle turning portion 540 is adjusted to the turning position where the launching strength of the game ball becomes the desired launch strength, the amount of turning operation of the handle turning portion 540 is maintained. That is, the operation button member 3573 can be operated with another hand (left hand) without moving the hand (right hand) itself or its fingers operating the handle rotation unit 540. Thereby, the advancing / retreating members 3570a and 3570c can be separated from the handle rotating portion 540 at an appropriate rotation position.

  In the present embodiment, in the configuration in which the three advancing / retracting members 3570a to 3570c are arranged in parallel, one of them (the advancing / retreating member 3570b) is not provided with the operation button member 3573 (that is, the handle is rotated). Since the interlocking with the part 540 cannot be released), one (advancing / retracting member 3570b) in which the operation button member 3573 is not disposed can be always interlocked with the handle rotating part 540.

  Therefore, the player inadvertently releases the interlocking with the handle rotation unit 540 for all of the three advance / retreat members 3570a to 3570c, and the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated to the original rotation. It can be suppressed that adjustment to the position becomes impossible. Further, since the operation button member 3573 is not required, the number of parts can be reduced, and the product cost can be reduced.

  In this case, the advancing / retracting member 3570b that is always linked to the handle rotating portion 540 is used as a reference for comparing the mark 3571 with one of or both of the other two advancing / retreating members 3570a, 3570c. Since the advancing / retracting member 3570b to be used is disposed in the middle of the three arranged in parallel (see FIG. 38), the reference 3571 of the advancing / retreating member 3570b serving as a reference and the two advancing / retreating members 3570a to be compared are provided. , 3570c can be set close to any of the advancing / retreating members 3570a, 3570c. That is, since the player can compare the marks 3571 at closer positions, the player can more accurately perform the operation of adjusting (returning) the rotation position of the handle rotation portion 540 to the original rotation position. it can.

  Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the third embodiment, the case where the tips of the three advancing and retracting members 3570a to 3570c are engaged with one guide groove 3581 has been described, but the outer shell member 4580 in the fourth embodiment has a guide groove 3581. Are recessed, and the leading ends of the advance / retreat members 4570a to 4570c are engaged with the guide grooves 3581, respectively. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as said each embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 45 is a top view of the operation handle 4051 in the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 45, the outer shell member 4580 in the fourth embodiment is provided with three guide grooves 3581 along the outer peripheral surface thereof. Each of these guide grooves 3581 is disposed at equal intervals along the axial direction (the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit 540).

  The advance / retreat member 4570a and the advance / retreat member 4570c are different from the advance / retreat member 3570a and the advance / retreat member 3570c in the third embodiment only in that the position in the axial direction where the mark 3571 is displayed is different, and the others are the same.

  In this case, the front end of the central advance / retreat member 3570b is engaged with the center guide groove 3581 of the three guide grooves 3581, and the advance / retreat member 4570a and the advance / retreat member 4570c are located on one side of the center guide groove 3581. The tip end is engaged with the guide groove 3581 on the left side (FIG. 45 left side) and the other side (right side of FIG. 45).

  In this case, in the state where the rotation position of the handle rotation portion 540 is in the initial position, the advance / retreat member 3570b and the advance / retreat members 4570a, 4570c have the same axial position of the mark 3571 and the axial position of the mark 3571. They are moved forward and backward in a state where they are matched.

  Therefore, when the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated to the rotation position where the firing strength of the game ball becomes the desired launch strength, the player can guide the guide groove at the tip of the advance / retreat member 4570a or the advance / retreat member 4570c. By releasing the engagement with 3581, as in the case of the third embodiment, the handle rotation unit 540 is moved to the original rotation position (that is, rotation before the game is interrupted or right-handed). Position) can be adjusted accurately and quickly (the original rotation position can be reproduced accurately and quickly).

  In the third embodiment, the axial positions of the tips of the advance / retreat member 3570a and the advance / retreat member 3570c are different in a state where the rotation position of the handle rotation portion 540 is at the initial position. Must be different from each other in the axial position (distance from the tip) (see FIG. 38A). That is, it is necessary to prepare the advance / retreat member 3570a and the advance / retreat member 3570c as separate parts.

  On the other hand, in 4th Embodiment, the position (separation distance from a front-end | tip) which displays the mark 3571 can be made into the mutually same position in the advance / retreat member 4570a and the advance / retreat member 4570c. Therefore, since the advance / retreat member 4570a and the advance / retreat member 4570c can be used as common parts, the cost of parts can be reduced accordingly.

  Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 55. In the first embodiment, when the button member 570 is pressed, the interlocking rotation unit 600 is released from the interlocking rotation unit 600 with respect to the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 (that is, from the handle rotation unit 540 to the interlocking rotation unit). 600 is cut off, and the interlocking rotation part 600 is fixed to the handle base 530, and the handle rotation part 540 can be rotated independently of the interlocking rotation part 600). When the handle base 5530 is displaced (rotated) with respect to the handle mounting base 520, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 of the fifth embodiment releases the interlocking of the interlocking rotation unit 5600 with the handle rotation unit 540. . In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as said each embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 46 is a side view of the operation handle 5051 in the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 46, the operation handle 5051 in the fifth embodiment is disposed on the handle mounting base 520 and the front surface side of the handle mounting base 520 and the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523 are both illustrated). 13), a handle base 5530 that is connected to be displaceable in the vertical direction, a handle rotating portion 540 that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the handle base 5530, and a rear surface and a handle of the handle rotating portion 540 An interlocking rotation portion 5600 that is rotatably attached between the front surfaces of the base 5530 and a front cover 550 that is attached to the front surface of the handle rotation portion 540 are configured.

  A magnet C1 is embedded in the rear surface of the handle rotation unit 540 (the axial end surface of the outer peripheral wall 542 on the interlocking rotation unit 5600 side (left side in FIG. 46)) (see FIG. 52). A magnet C2 is embedded on the front surface (axial end surface on the handle rotating portion 540 side (right side in FIG. 46)) with a different magnetic pole directed toward the magnet C1 (that is, the direction of the magnetically attachable magnetic pole). (See FIG. 48).

  Therefore, the back surface (end surface of the outer peripheral wall 541) of the handle rotating portion 540 and the front surface of the interlocking rotating portion 5600 (front surface of the U-shaped portion 55600b) are brought into contact with each other, and the magnetizing force between the magnet C1 and the magnet C2 In the state where the power is exerted (see FIG. 52), the handle rotating part 540 and the interlocking rotating part 5600 are connected using the magnetic adhesion force, and the interlocking rotating part 5600 rotates the handle rotating part 540. It can be rotated in conjunction with the movement.

  On the other hand, as will be described later, when the handle base 5530 is displaced (rotated) in the vertical direction around the shaft support portion with respect to the handle mounting base 520, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is separated from the back surface of the handle rotation unit 540. (Refer to FIG. 54) The exertion of the magnetizing force between the magnet C1 and the magnet C2 is suppressed, and the interlocking rotation part 5600 is fixed (held) to the handle base 5530 (that is, interlocked from the handle rotation part 540). The rotating part 5600 is cut off, and only the handle rotating part 540 can be independently rotated).

  Therefore, the player rotates the handle rotation unit 540 so that the mark 540d of the handle rotation unit 540 coincides with the mark 5600c of the interlocking rotation unit 5600, as in the case of the above embodiments. The handle rotation unit 540 is accurately and quickly adjusted to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed) (the original rotation position is accurately and quickly reproduced). )be able to.

  Next, the handle base 5530 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a front perspective view of the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 5530, and corresponds to a front perspective view of the operation handle 5051 in a state in which the handle turning portion 540, the front cover 550, and the interlocking turning portion 5600 are removed.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the fifth embodiment, the outer peripheral wall 5531 is formed with a relief portion 5531c that is a region where the standing height from the bottom wall 532 is lowered. In the space secured by the formation of the escape portion 5531c (between the standing end surface of the outer peripheral wall 5531 and the axial end surface (back surface) of the handle rotating portion 540), the U-shaped portion 5600b of the interlocking rotating portion 5600 is provided. (See FIGS. 49 and 50).

  The escape portion 5531c is continuously formed in the circumferential direction from the start end m1 to a position where the firing stop switch operation unit 440 is provided, with the start end m1 corresponding to the position between the guide columns 533b and 533c. Is done. The formation range of the escape portion 5331c is a range in which the central angle exceeds about 180 degrees in the present embodiment.

  Next, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48A is a front view of the interlocking rotation unit 5600, and FIG. 48B is a cross-sectional view of the interlocking rotation unit 5600 taken along line Lb-Lb in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is connected to the curved main body 2600a formed in a front-view curved shape obtained by dividing an annular shape having an axis O, and one side in the circumferential direction of the curved main body 5600a. And a mark 5600c having a triangular shape in front view formed on the outer surface on the other circumferential side of the curved main body 5600a opposite to the U-shaped portion 5600b.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, the curved main body 5600a has an inner diameter dimension (radius r) set to a value substantially equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter dimension of the outer peripheral wall 5531. It can slide along. The U-shaped portion 5600b is formed concentrically with the curved main body 5600a.

  As shown in FIG. 48B, the U-shaped portion 5600b is formed in a U-shaped cross section. A magnet C2 is embedded on the front side (upper side in FIG. 48B) of the U-shaped portion 5600b. Here, the circumferential length from the start end n1 to the end n2 of the U-shaped portion 5600b is the circumferential length of the handle regulating member 5700 (the width dimension from one slide guide groove 701a to the other slide guide groove 701a, That is, it is made longer than the extended length of the restricting portion 704 (see FIG. 51).

  On the inner peripheral side (axis O side, left side of FIG. 48 (b)) of the U-shaped part 5600b, it protrudes inward in the radial direction and at the front side (upper side of FIG. 48 (b)). ) To form a protruding piece 5601 that curves toward (). The protruding piece 5601 is a portion that is engaged with the engaging piece 5704 of the handle restricting member 5700 (see FIG. 54), and is an elastic formed integrally with the curved main body 2600a, the U-shaped portion 5600b, and the mark 5600c from a resin material. It is a deformable plate-shaped protrusion.

  A plurality of the protruding pieces 5601 are intermittently disposed at substantially equal intervals along the circumferential direction, so that the protruding pieces 5601 are formed in a comb-like shape as a whole. Thereby, when the handle regulating member 5700 slides in one direction, the engagement piece 5704 can easily get over the protruding piece 5601 (see FIG. 53). On the other hand, since the protrusion 5601 is curved toward the front side of the interlocking rotation part 5600 (that is, the bending direction of the engagement piece 5704 is reversed), the handle restricting member 5700 slides in the other direction. At this time, the engagement between the engagement piece 5704 and the protruding piece 5601 can be strengthened (see FIG. 54).

  Next, the mounting state of the interlocking rotation portion 5600 formed in this manner on the handle base 5530 will be described. 49 and 50 are front perspective views of the handle mounting base 520 and the handle base 5530. FIG. 49 and FIG. 50 show a state in which the interlocking rotation portion 5600 is attached to the handle base 5530, compared to the state shown in FIG.

  49, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is rotated by a predetermined rotation amount (approximately 5 degrees in the example of FIG. 49) from the initial position in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540. In FIG. 50, the interlocking rotation part 5600 is further rotated from the state shown in FIG. 49 in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation part 540, and the U-shaped part 5600b moves to a position facing the handle restriction member 5700. The resulting state is illustrated. 49 and 50, the illustration of the magnet C2 is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the interlocking rotation portion 5600 is provided with a U-shaped portion 5600b in a space formed by the relief portion 5531c of the outer peripheral wall 5531. That is, a portion of the outer peripheral wall 5531 corresponding to the escape portion 5531c is inserted into a U-shaped internal space (between a pair of wall portions) of the U-shaped portion 5600b. Thereby, in the interlocking rotation part 5600, the bending main body 5600a is disposed along the outer surface side of the outer peripheral wall 5531, and the magnet C2 (see FIG. 48) desires the front side (that is, the handle rotation part 540 side). The protruding piece 5601 protrudes toward the inner peripheral wall 534, and the mark 5600c is attached to the handle base 5530 in such a posture as to be visible from the outer peripheral side (the outer surface side of the outer peripheral wall 5531).

  The interlocking rotation unit 5600 can rotate with respect to the handle base 530 and can move in the axial direction (the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit 540). That is, since the outer peripheral wall 5531 (the portion where the escape portion 5531c is formed) is inserted into the U-shaped portion 5600b, the interlocked rotating portion 5600 has the U-shaped portion 5600b along the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral wall 5531. By moving, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is rotated with respect to the handle base 5530.

  The recessed depth of the internal space of the U-shaped portion 5600b (the vertical dimension in FIG. 48 (b)) is the amount of relief of the escape portion 5531c of the outer peripheral wall 5531 (the standing height of the escape portion 5531c from the bottom wall 532). Is made larger (deeper) than the amount by which the outer wall 5531 of the other portion is set lower than the standing height, see FIG. Accordingly, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 can move in the axial direction with respect to the handle base 5530.

  In this case, the interlocking rotation part 5600 has an inside of the U-shaped portion 5600b in a state where the front surface (upper side surface in FIG. 48B) is in contact with the back surface (left side surface in FIG. 46) of the handle rotation part 540. The insertion of the outer peripheral wall 5531 (the portion where the escape portion 5531 is formed) into the space is maintained, and the outer peripheral wall 5531 is engaged with the inner wall of the U-shaped portion 5600b. Does not fall out radially outward.

  In addition, since the recessed depth of the U-shaped portion 5600b is larger (deeper) than the escape amount of the escape portion 5531, the front surface (the upper side surface in FIG. 48B) of the interlocking rotation portion 5600 is the outer peripheral wall. It is possible to retract backward from the standing front end surface of 5531 (the end surface facing the back surface of the handle rotating portion 540) (see FIG. 54).

  Here, the interlocking rotation portion 5600 has an end position n2 at the lower end edge of the main body portion 701 of the handle restricting member 5700 (the restriction position) at the initial position (the rotation position where the start end n1 is in contact with the start end m1 of the relief portion 5531). The projecting piece 5601 of the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is disposed at a circumferential position where it cannot be engaged with the engagement piece 5704 of the handle regulating member 5700 (FIG. 56A). )reference).

  On the other hand, when the interlocking rotation part 5600 is rotated from the initial position by a predetermined rotation amount (for example, a slight rotation amount allowing a dimensional tolerance so that the center angle is 5 degrees), the interlocking rotation part. The protruding piece 5601 on the end n2 side of 5600 is disposed at a circumferential position where it can engage with the engaging piece 5704 of the handle restricting member 5700. Further, the protruding piece 5601 is in a state in which the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is maximized (that is, in a state of being rotated in conjunction with the handle rotation unit 540 in which the rotation operation amount has reached the maximum). Is also disposed at a position where it can engage with the engagement piece 5704.

  In other words, in the initial position, even if the handle restricting member 5700 is slid, the projecting piece 5601 and the engaging piece 5704 are disengaged, and the sliding of the interlocking rotation member 5600 linked to the sliding movement of the handle restricting member 5700 is performed. No movement occurs. On the other hand, when the interlocking rotation unit 5600 (that is, the handle rotation unit 540) is rotated by a predetermined rotation amount from the initial position, the protruding piece 5601 is disposed at a circumferential position where it can engage with the engagement piece 5704. When the handle regulating member 5700 is slid, the interlocking rotation member 5600 can be slid in conjunction with the sliding movement.

  Next, the handle regulating member 5700 will be described with reference to FIG. 51A and 51B are perspective views of the handle restricting member 5700. FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 51A and 51B, the handle restricting member 5700 in the fifth embodiment is an engagement piece 5704 protruding from the lower surface of the main body 701 (the lower surface in FIG. 51A). Is provided. The engagement piece 5704 is a part that is engaged with the protruding piece 5601 of the interlocking rotation part 5600. As will be described later, when the handle restricting member 5700 advances by sliding movement, the protrusion of the interlocking rotation part 5600 is projected. While overcoming the piece 5601 (see FIG. 53), when the handle restricting member 5700 is retracted by sliding movement, the handle restricting member 5700 engages with the protruding piece 5601 of the interlock turning part 5600, and the interlock turning part 5600 is engaged with the handle restricting member. Along with 5700, the slide is moved (retracted) (see FIG. 54).

  The engagement piece 5704 is an elastically deformable plate-like body formed integrally with the main body portion 701, the rod portion 702, and the arm portion 703 from a resin material. It is formed to curve toward the back side (rod portion 702 side, right side in FIG. 51 (a)). The engagement piece 5704 extends along the projecting direction of the arm portion 703, and the bending direction is opposite to the protruding piece 5601 of the interlocking rotation portion 5600 (see FIG. 52). .

  Next, referring to FIG. 52 to FIG. 55, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is stored using the interlocking rotation unit 5600 and the handle rotation unit 540 is used as a reference. An adjustment method for adjusting the rotation position (returning to the original rotation position) will be described. 52 to 54 and 55 (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operation handle 5051, and FIG. 55 (a) is a bottom perspective view of the handle restricting member 5700.

  52, the handle rotation unit 2540 is rotated together with the interlocking rotation unit 2600 by a predetermined rotation operation amount, and the handle base 5530 is pivotally supported (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523, both refer to FIG. 13). FIG. 53 shows a state before being displaced downward as a center (that is, a state in which the handle base 5530 is not displaced downward by the player and corresponding to FIG. 20). The state after the handle base 5530 is displaced downward about the shaft support portion from the state (that is, the handle base 5530 is displaced downward by the player, and the rotation of the handle rotation part 540 is controlled by the handle restricting member. FIG. 54 shows a state in which the handle base 5530 is displaced downward from the state shown in FIG. 53. Released state is illustrated, respectively.

  FIG. 55 (b) shows a state in which the interlocking rotation portion 5600 has been returned to the initial position from the state shown in FIG. 54, and FIG. 55 (a) shows the interlocking rotation with the handle regulating member 5700 in FIG. 55 (b). The positional relationship with the moving part 5600 is illustrated.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in a state before the handle base 5530 is displaced downward with respect to the handle mounting base 520 (see FIG. 46) around the shaft support portion, the handle base 5530 rotates in conjunction with the back surface of the handle rotating portion 540. Since the front surface of the part 5600 is connected using the magnetic adhesion force of the magnets C1 and C2, when the player performs a turning operation of the handle turning part 540, the interlocking turning part 5600 becomes the handle turning part. It is rotated in conjunction with the rotation of 540. That is, the handle rotation unit 540 and the interlocking rotation unit 5600 are rotated in a state in which the rotation positions (phases) of the marks 540d and the marks 5600c coincide (see FIG. 46).

  As a result of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 according to the gaming state, if the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted to a desired launch intensity, the handle base 5530 is handled as shown in FIG. The mounting base 520 is displaced downward about the shaft support portion.

  As a result, the rod portion 702 (the pressed surface portion 702a) of the handle restricting member 5700 is pressed against the pressing surface portion 528a of the handle mounting base 520, and the abutting surface portion 701b of the handle restricting member 5700 slid and moved by the pressing is rotated by the handle. The rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 is restricted (that is, the return of the handle rotation unit 540 to the initial position is restricted, and the amount of rotation operation is fixed). )

  Note that the handle restricting member 5700 is slid and moved toward the handle rotating portion 540 when the engaging piece 5704 gets over the protruding piece 5601 of the interlocking rotating portion 5600. In this case, the engaging piece 5704 and the protruding piece 5601 are both formed in a plate shape and the protruding piece 5601 is formed in a comb-like shape, and the curved directions of these pieces 5704 and 5601 are opposite to each other. In addition, it is possible to ensure elastic deformability and facilitate the above-described climbing operation, and as a result, the sliding movement of the handle restricting member 5700 can be performed smoothly.

  53, when the downward displacement about the shaft support portion of the handle base 530 is released from the state shown in FIG. 53, the arm that has been elastically deformed as the handle restricting member 5700 slides as shown in FIG. The portion 702 is elastically recovered, and the handle restricting member 5700 is slid and moved by the elastic recovery force in a direction away from the handle rotating portion 540 (direction returning to the initial position, see FIG. 52).

  When the handle restricting member 5700 is slid, the engaging piece 5704 is engaged with the protruding piece 5600c of the interlocking rotation portion 5600, so that the handle restricting member 5700 is interlocked with the slide movement as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the interlocking rotation member 5600 is also slid and separated from the handle rotation unit 540. As a result, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is disconnected from the handle rotation unit 540, and the exertion of the magnetizing force between the magnet C1 and the magnet C2 is suppressed, so that the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is brought to a predetermined rotation position. In addition to being able to be fixed (held), only the handle turning part 540 can be turned independently of the interlocking turning part 5600.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the operation of moving the handle base 5530 downward with respect to the handle mounting base 520 about the shaft support portion cancels the interlocking between the handle rotating unit 540 and the interlocking rotating unit 5600. Since the operation can be executed, the release operation can be easily performed. That is, the player can easily displace the handle base 5530 with respect to the handle mounting base 520 only by returning the wrist while maintaining the state where the handle rotating portion 540 is held with fingers. As a result, the operation for performing the release can be easily performed while maintaining the amount of rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 (that is, while suppressing deviation from the rotation position adjusted to a desired firing intensity). Can be done.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when an operation of displacing the handle base 5530 downward with respect to the handle mounting base 520 is performed, the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 is regulated by the contact of the handle regulation member 5700 that has been slid. Therefore, when the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is separated from the handle rotation unit 540, a restriction that the handle rotation unit 540 returns to the initial position (that is, the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 is prohibited or prohibited). (Suppression of rotation) can also be performed. That is, when the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is separated from the handle rotation unit 540, the displacement of the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 can be suppressed, and accordingly, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is moved to a predetermined rotation position. Can be properly retained (fixed).

  As shown in FIG. 54, in the handle regulating member 5700, the axial end surface of the escape portion 5531c of the outer peripheral wall 5531 is brought into contact with the bottom surface of the recessed space of the U-shaped portion 5600b, and a gap is formed between them. Even when the interlocking rotation part 5600 is slid to a position where it is not moved, the arm part 703 is maintained in an elastically deformed state. Therefore, by utilizing the elastic recovery force of the arm portion 703, the interlocking rotation portion 560 can be pressed against the end surface of the outer peripheral wall 5531 (the escape portion 5531c), and the interlocking rotation portion 5600 is attached to the handle base 5530. Can be firmly fixed (held). That is, it is possible to prevent the displacement of the interlocking rotation unit 5600 separated from the handle rotation unit 540.

  As described above, the handle base 5530 is displaced downward about the shaft support portion, so that the rotation position of the interlocking rotation portion 2600 is changed to a predetermined rotation position (that is, the handle base 5530 is moved as shown in FIG. 54). It can be fixed (held) at the rotation position of the handle rotation portion 540 when it is displaced downward, and only the handle rotation portion 540 can be rotated independently of the interlocking rotation portion 5600.

  That is, from the state shown in FIG. 54, for example, to take a break, even if the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is returned to the initial position and the game is interrupted, the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is It is held at the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game machine is interrupted). Similarly, for example, even if the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is rotated to the maximum rotation position in order to make a right strike, the rotation position of the interlocking rotation unit 5600 remains at the original rotation position. Retained.

  Therefore, when the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 is adjusted to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed), the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is fixed. The handle turning portion 540 is turned on the basis of the turning position being turned (that is, the mark 540d of the handle turning portion 540 is matched with the mark 2600c of the interlocking turning portion 5600, see FIG. 46). The rotation position of the rotation unit 540 can be accurately and quickly adjusted to the original rotation position (the original rotation position can be accurately and quickly reproduced).

  In the state shown in FIG. 54, the elastic recovery force of the arm portion 703 exceeds the pressing force pressing the interlocking rotation portion 5600 against the outer peripheral wall 5531 (the escape portion 5531c), and the rotation driving force is applied to the interlocking rotation portion 5600. By giving, this interlocking rotation part 5600 can be manually rotated by a player's fingers.

  Therefore, from the state shown in FIG. 54, the interlocking rotation portion 5600 is manually rotated by the player's fingers in the direction toward the initial position, and the starting end n1 of the U-shaped portion 5600b is moved to the starting end m1 of the escape portion 5331c (both 49), the end n2 of the U-shaped portion 5600b of the interlocking rotation portion 5600 is brought into contact with the lower surface edge (the restriction portion 5704) of the main body portion 701 of the handle restriction member 5700, as shown in FIG. Since the engaging piece 5704 and the protruding piece 5601 are disengaged from each other (see FIG. 54), the handle restricting member 5700 and the interlocking rotating part 5600 are disengaged. Return to the initial position.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the handle restricting member 5700 (sliding member) functions to restrict the handle rotating unit 540 from returning to the initial position (function of prohibiting rotation or restricting rotation). ) And a function for releasing the interlocking rotation unit 5600 from rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 (a function of separating the interlocking rotation unit 5600 from the handle rotation unit 540). Combined use. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced, and the product cost can be reduced accordingly.

  In addition, in this way, the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540 is prohibited or restricted, and the interlocking rotation unit 5600 is separated from the handle rotation unit 540 by using a common member (handle restriction member 5700). Since it can be performed by using, it is possible to easily match the timings of these two operations. As a result, the interlocking rotation unit 5600 can be properly retained (fixed) at a predetermined rotation position.

  Next, a sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 and 57. In the first embodiment, a case has been described in which the operation handle 51 includes the interlocking rotation unit 600 that is rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540. However, the operation handle 51 of the sixth embodiment has a scale. 6531 is provided. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as said each embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 56A is a top view of the operation handle 6051 in the sixth embodiment, and FIG. 56B is a side view of the operation handle 6051. FIG. 57 is a plan development view of the outer shell member 6580 and the handle base 530 in which the outer surface of the outer shell member 6580 and the outer surface of the handle base 530 are developed in a plane.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the operation handle 6051 in the sixth embodiment includes a handle mounting base 520, a handle base 530 connected to the front side of the handle mounting base 520 so as to be vertically displaceable, and the handle base 530. A handle rotation unit 540 that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the handle, a front cover 3550 that is attached to the front surface of the handle rotation unit 540, and a back surface of the handle rotation unit 540 and is attached to the outer surface of the handle base 530. An outer shell member 6580 facing each other.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the handle base 530 has a scale 6531 displayed on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The scale 6531 is for enabling the player to read the amount of rotation of the handle rotation unit 540. The scale 6531 is the axial direction of the handle base 530 (the direction of the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit 540, FIG. 56 (a)). A plurality of scale lines 6531a arranged along the (left-right direction) are gathered and formed.

  The outer shell member 6580 is a plate-like body that protrudes from the back surface of the handle rotating portion 540 and curves along the outer surface of the handle base 530, and the protruding size from the back surface of the handle rotating portion 540 is in the circumferential direction. Will be changed along. That is, the end surface 6580a in the projecting direction of the outer shell member 6580 is formed as an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the axial direction (the left-right direction in FIG. 56 (a)).

  As shown in FIG. 57, the scale 6531 has unequal intervals between the scales 6531a adjacent to each other. Specifically, the eye width in the remaining region (upper side in FIG. 57) is made larger than the eye width in the region closer to the handle rotation unit 540 (lower side in FIG. 57).

  An identification symbol 6532 is displayed on the outer surface of the handle base 530 at a position corresponding to a predetermined scale line 6531a. In the present embodiment, the identification symbols 6532 consisting of “A1 to A4” correspond to the four scale lines 6531a in which the display width (length in the left-right direction in FIG. 57) of the 12 scale lines 6531a is increased. Is displayed.

  According to the operation handle 6051 configured as described above, when the handle rotating unit 540 is rotated from the initial position shown in FIG. 57, the outer shell member 6580 is also rotated from the initial position in conjunction with the rotation ( 57, the end surface 6580a crosses the scale 6531. In FIG. In this case, since the end surface 6580a is formed as an inclined surface, the positional relationship between the end surface 6580a of the outer shell member 6580 and the scale 6531 is changed according to the rotation position (rotation operation amount) of the handle rotation unit 540. be able to.

  As a result, the player changes the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 to the original rotation position (for example, before or after the game is interrupted) based on the positional relationship between the end surface 6580a of the outer shell member 6580 and the scale 6531. It can be adjusted to the rotation position before hitting. That is, when the rotation operation amount of the handle rotation unit 540 is adjusted so that the launch intensity of the game ball becomes a desired launch intensity, the scale line 6531a read as the position of the end face 6580a of the outer shell member 6580 or By storing the identification symbol 6532 by the player, when resuming the interrupted game or when switching from right-handed to left-handed, the stored scale line 6531 a or the identification symbol 6532 is not displayed. By matching the position of the end surface 6580a of the shell member 6580, the operation of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation portion 540 to the original rotation position is performed accurately and quickly (the original rotation position is accurately and quickly adjusted). Can be reproduced).

  In this case, according to the present embodiment, the scale 6531 is displayed along the axial direction (the rotation axis direction of the handle rotation unit 540), and therefore the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 (the outer shell member 6580). The positional relationship between the end face 6580a and the scale 6531) can be easily recognized.

  That is, for example, as in the case of the first embodiment, the mark 600c (see FIG. 5A) moves along the circumferential direction (the turning direction of the handle turning portion 540). In order to recognize the moving position of the mark 600c as viewed from the player, it is necessary for the player to greatly change the viewing direction.

  When the mark 600c is moved from the initial position located on the side surface of the handle base 530 to the maximum firing intensity position located on the upper surface of the handle base 530, the mark 600c is moved in the height direction (FIG. 5 (b) vertical direction). ) The position is also greatly changed. Therefore, in order to recognize the movement position of the mark 600c, the player needs to greatly change the focal distance.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the scale 6531 is displayed along the axial direction (that is, the rotation axis direction of the handle rotation unit 540), and therefore the rotation operation amount (rotation position) of the handle rotation unit 540 is displayed. ), The player's line-of-sight direction for recognizing the positional relationship between the end surface 6580a of the outer shell member 6580 and the scale 6531 can be constant (one direction). Further, since the positional relationship is not changed in the height direction, it is possible to reduce the fluctuation of the focal length when visually recognizing. As a result, it is possible to easily recognize the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 and reduce the burden on the player.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 56 (a) and 56 (b), the scale 6531 is from the top of the top surface of the handle base 6530 (FIG. 56 (a) vertical center, FIG. 56 (b) top). Is also displayed at a position biased toward the center side of the gaming machine main body (downward in FIG. 56 (a) and FIG. 56 (b)). Thus, the scale 6531 can be disposed close to the front surface with respect to the player who operates the operation handle 6051. As a result, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 can be easily recognized (that is, the scale line 6531a of the scale 6531 and the identification symbol 6532 can be read), and the burden on the player can be reduced.

  The end surface 6580a of the outer shell member 6580 has an end angle that is more inclined than the inclination angle in the region on the start end E1 side (left side in FIG. 57). The inclination angle in the region on the E2 side (right side in FIG. 57) is a smaller inclination angle. That is, when the region on the end E2 side moves on the scale 6531, the end surface 6580a per unit rotation amount of the handle rotation unit 540 is larger than when the region on the start end E1 side moves on the scale 6531. The amount of movement relative to the scale 6531 can be reduced.

  As a result, it is possible to facilitate fine adjustment when adjusting the handle rotation portion 540 to the original rotation position. The inclination angle in the region on the end E2 side is reduced because the region on the end E2 side adjusts the handle rotation part 540 to the original rotation position more frequently than the region on the start end E1 side. This is because the ease of fine adjustment when turning the handle turning portion 540 is effective.

  The identification symbol 6532 is displayed on the side where the end surface 6580a of the outer shell member 6580 is inclined downward toward the handle rotating portion 540 with respect to the scale 6531 (right side in FIG. 57). Thereby, the area where the identification symbol 6532 is shielded by the outer shell member 6580 can be reduced, and the visibility of the identification symbol 6532 can be ensured. That is, when the position E3 of the end face 6580a is located on the center line of the scale 6531 (the state indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 57), the identification symbol 6532 is displayed on the opposite side (left side in FIG. 57). The symbol 6532 is easily shielded by the outer shell member 6580.

  Next, a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the case where the interlocking rotation unit 600 is connected (coupled) to the handle rotation unit 540 via the switching support shaft 810 has been described. However, the interlocking rotation unit 7600 in the seventh embodiment is a plate. It is connected to the handle rotation part 540 via a spring member 7870. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the part same as said each embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 58A is a top view of the operation handle 7051 in the seventh embodiment, and FIG. 58B is a front view of the operation handle 7051.

  As shown in FIG. 58, the operation handle 7051 in the seventh embodiment is disposed on the handle mounting base 520 and the front surface side of the handle mounting base 520 and the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523 are both illustrated). 13) and a handle base 7530 which is connected to the front surface of the handle base 7530 so as to be able to be displaced in the vertical direction, and a mark 540d (see FIG. 6) is formed on the outer surface. Part 540, an interlocking rotation part 7600 that is rotatably attached between the back surface of the handle rotation part 540 and the front surface of the handle base 7530, and a front cover 3550 that is attached to the front surface of the handle rotation part 540. It is prepared for.

  The interlocking rotation part 7600 is disposed on the outer surface of the handle base 7530 and is formed to be rotatable along the outer surface of the handle base 7530. Here, with reference to FIG. 59, the interlocking rotation unit 7600 will be described. 59 (a) is a front view of the interlocking rotation unit 7600, and FIG. 59 (b) is a cross-sectional view of the interlocking rotation unit 7600 along the line VIXb-VIXb of FIG. 59 (a). FIG. 59C is a side view of the interlocking rotation unit 7600 when viewed in the direction of arrow VIXc in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the interlocking rotation unit 7600 has a curved main body 7600a formed in a curved shape in front view obtained by dividing an annular shape having an axis O, and one end and the other end in the circumferential direction of the curved main body 7600a. A pair of U-shaped portions 7600b provided in series with each other, and a mark 7600c having a triangular shape in front view formed on the outer surface of one U-shaped portion 7600b of the pair of U-shaped portions 7600b.

  As shown in FIG. 59, the curved main body 7600a has an inner diameter dimension (radius r) set to a value substantially equal to or slightly larger than the outer diameter dimension of the outer peripheral wall 531, and slides along the outer peripheral surface of the outer peripheral wall 531. It is possible to move. The U-shaped portion 7600b is formed in a U-shaped cross section and is concentric with the curved main body 7600a.

  The U-shaped portion 7600b is attached to a relief portion (not shown) of the outer peripheral wall 531 of the handle base 7530. That is, by attaching the tip of the outer peripheral wall 531 (relief part) to the internal space of the U-shaped part 7600b, the interlocking rotation part 7600 is arranged in a posture in which the mark 7600c is visible on the outer surface of the handle base 7530. In addition, the outer surface of the handle base 7530 can be rotated.

  Note that a pair of engagement grooves 7600a1 are recessed in the outer surface of the curved main body 7600a. The engagement groove 7600a1 is a concave groove for receiving the engagement protrusion 7871 of the leaf spring member 7870 (see FIG. 60), and the interval between the pair of engagement grooves 7600a1 is equal to the interval between the pair of leaf spring members 7870. Is matched.

  Next, the leaf spring member 7870 will be described with reference to FIG. FIGS. 60A and 60B are schematic partial cross-sectional views of the operation handle 7051. FIG. 60A shows a state in which the leaf spring member 7870 is in the initial position, and FIG. 60B shows a state in which the leaf spring member 7870 is held by the player's fingers.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (a), the leaf spring member 7870 is a member formed as a leaf spring from a metal material, and radially outward from the outer surface of the handle rotating portion 540 (upper side in FIG. 60 (a)). A shape that protrudes and extends substantially horizontally (left and right direction in FIG. 60 (a)) toward the interlocking rotation portion 7600 to face the outer surface of the curved main body 7600a of the interlocking rotation portion 7600. Formed.

  On the lower surface of the tip end of the leaf spring member 7870 (the lower side surface in FIG. 60A), an engaging projection 7871 projects toward the outer surface of the interlocking rotation unit 7600 (curved body 7600a). The leaf spring member 7870 is formed by pressing from a plate-shaped material, and the engaging protrusion 7871 is recessed when the stamped material is formed into a curved shape in the pressing. Thereby, the manufacturing cost can be reduced by using the process as well.

  The leaf spring member 7870 is normally disposed in a posture having a gap with the outer surface of the interlocking rotation portion 7600 (see FIG. 60A). When the player holds the handle rotation unit 540, the player presses it with his / her fingers to elastically deform and bring the lower surface into contact with the outer surface of the interlocking rotation unit 7600 (curved body 7600a). In particular, in a state where the handle rotation part 540 and the interlocking rotation part 7600 are in the initial positions, when the leaf spring member 7870 is elastically deformed, the engagement protrusion 7871 becomes the engagement groove 7600a1 of the interlocking rotation part 7600. Is engaged.

  Thereby, the slip of the leaf | plate spring member 7870 with respect to the interlocking rotation part 7600 can be suppressed. That is, when the player's fingers are used for the interlocking of the interlocking rotating part 7600 with respect to the handle rotating part 540, compared to the case where the outer surface of the interlocking rotating part 7600 and the lower surface of the leaf spring member 7870 are brought into contact with each other. Even so, it can be performed more accurately (that is, the synchronization accuracy can be further increased).

  Returning to FIG. When the player operates the handle rotation unit 540 and the leaf spring member 7870 is gripped, the handle rotation unit 540 and the interlocking rotation unit 2600 are connected via the plate spring member 7870 (see FIG. 60 (b)). That is, the interlocking rotation unit 3600 can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit 540.

  On the other hand, when the gripping of the leaf spring member 7870 is released, the interlocking rotating portion 7600 is fixed (held) at the rotating position of the handle rotating portion 540 at the time when the gripping is released. Therefore, the player sets the mark 540d of the handle rotation unit 540 as a target position (that is, the mark 540d of the handle rotation unit 540 coincides with the mark 7600c), as in the case of the above embodiments. By rotating the handle rotation unit 540, the handle rotation unit 540 is accurately and quickly adjusted to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed) ( The original rotational position can be accurately and quickly reproduced).

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the interlocking rotation part 7600 is provided in parallel with the handle rotation part 540 on the gaming machine main body (lower plate unit 15) side, the player can handle the handle rotation part 540. Can be gripped by the fingers together with the handle turning unit 540. That is, the player's fingers can be used as a mechanism for connecting the handle rotation unit 540 and the interlocking rotation unit 7600 and a mechanism for releasing the connection. As a result, there is no need to provide a structure for connecting and releasing the handle rotation part 540 and the interlocking rotation part 7600, and the structure can be greatly simplified.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the leaf spring member 7870 that can connect the handle rotation part 540 and the interlocking rotation part 7600 is provided, the interlocking rotation part 7600 is directly gripped by the player's fingers, so Compared with the case where the moving part 7600 is interlocked with the handle rotating part 540, the interlocking rotating part 7600 can be more accurately linked to the handle rotating part 540 (enhanced synchronization accuracy).

  In this case, since the leaf spring member 7870 is formed as a leaf spring that can be elastically deformed in the direction of approaching and separating from the outer surface of the interlocking rotation portion 7600, the leaf spring member 7870 can be gripped by fingers. The spring member 7870 can be elastically deformed, and can be easily brought into contact with the outer surface of the interlocking rotation part 7600 (that is, the interlocking rotation part 7600 and the handle rotation part 540 are connected).

  On the other hand, by loosening the force of the fingers gripping the leaf spring member 7870, the leaf spring member 7870 is reliably separated from the outer surface of the interlocking rotation portion 7600 by the elastic recovery force of the leaf spring member 7870, and the interlocking rotation is performed. The connection between the portion 7600 and the handle rotating portion 540 can be easily released.

  Thus, the member (leaf spring member 7870) for connecting the handle rotation part 540 and the interlocking rotation part 7600 is formed as a leaf spring, so that the handle rotation part 540 and the interlocking rotation part 7600 are connected to each other. The structure can be simplified and the product cost can be reduced while the connection operation and the release operation for releasing the connection can be easily achieved.

  In addition, finger handle portions 540a to 540c are provided on the handle rotating portion 540 from three locations with a gap in the circumferential direction outward in the radial direction, and the leaf spring members 7870 are adjacent to the finger hold portions 540a to 540c. Between the two.

  Accordingly, the player can use the finger hooking portions 540a to 540c while putting his / her fingers on the leaf spring member 7870, and thus the operability of the turning operation for turning the handle turning portion 540 can be improved. In addition, it is possible to secure a connection portion by the leaf spring member 7870 of the interlocking rotation portion 7600, and to suppress the slip correspondingly, and to disperse the connection portion in the circumferential direction. It can be rotated stably.

  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.

  The inclination direction of the end surface 6580a of the outer shell member 6580 in the sixth embodiment may be reversed. In other words, in the sixth embodiment, the entire scale 6531 is visible when the handle rotation unit 540 is in the initial position, and an area where the scale 6531 can be visually recognized is provided as the handle rotation unit 540 rotates. Although the case of gradually decreasing has been described, by reversing the inclination direction of the end face 6580a, the scale 6531 is entirely shielded by the outer shell member 6580 when the handle rotating portion 540 is in the initial position, and the handle is rotated. The visible area of the scale 6531 may be gradually enlarged as the part 540 rotates.

  The disposition of the leaf spring member 7870 in the seventh embodiment may be omitted. In other words, both the handle rotation unit 540 and the interlocking rotation unit 7600 are gripped by hand to interlock them, and only the handle rotation unit 540 is gripped to rotate the handle with respect to the interlocking rotation unit 7600. The part 540 may be rotated independently.

  In each of the above embodiments, a case has been described in which the handle bases 530, 2530, 5530, and 7530 are disposed to be displaceable around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mounting base 520. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited to this. Instead of the handle mounting base 520, the handle bases 530, 2530, 5530, and 7530 are displaced (displaced or slid around the shaft support portion) into the gaming machine main body (lower plate main body 15). It may be arranged to be movable).

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the handle bases 530, 2530, 5530, and 7530 are displaced downward with respect to the handle mounting base 520 around the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the handle bases 530, 2530, 5530, and 7530 may be displaced upward (displacement about the shaft support portion or sliding movement) with respect to the handle mounting base 520. That is, the initial position before the handle bases 530, 2530, 5530, and 7530 are displaced about the shaft support portion with respect to the handle mounting base 520 may be lower than the position after the displacement is made about the shaft support portion. good.

  In each of the above embodiments, the case where the base urging springs SP and SP7 for returning the handle bases 530, 2530, 5530, and 7530 to the initial position with respect to the handle mounting base 520 are formed as coil springs has been described. Of course, other forms of biasing means may 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 direction in which the handle bases 530, 2530, 5530, and 7530 are displaced about the shaft support portion (the shaft 563 and the bearing 523) with respect to the handle mounting base 520 is the vertical direction. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, 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 handle restricting 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 case where the contact surface portion 701b of the handle regulating member 700 and the back surface (contacted surface portion) of the disk portion 541 such as the handle rotation portion 540 are formed as smooth surfaces has been described. For example, the contact surface portion 701b and the back surface of the disk portion 541 and the like may be provided with serrated irregularities. If the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 or the like is fixed by engaging these serrated irregularities, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit 540 or the like is firmly fixed without slipping. be able to.

  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. 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 rotation unit 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 rotation unit, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit However, the gaming machine 1 is formed so that a player can recognize it on the basis of a predetermined member.

  According to the gaming machine 1, the turning position of the handle turning portion can be recognized by the player based on a predetermined member. Therefore, after the turning position of the handle turning portion is adjusted to the turning position where the launching strength of the game ball becomes the desired launch strength, for example, in order to interrupt the game, the turning position of the handle turning portion is Even when the player returns to the initial position or when the turning position of the handle turning portion is changed to the maximum turning position, for example, in order to make a right strike, the player holds the predetermined member. Based on the recognition of the rotation position of the handle rotation section as a reference, the rotation position of the handle rotation section is changed to the original rotation position (for example, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed). Can be adjusted. Therefore, the operation of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation portion to the original rotation position can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In the gaming machine 1, an interlocking rotation part formed to be rotatable in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation part, and the interlocking rotation part being rotated in conjunction with the handle rotation part. A gaming machine 2 comprising interlock release means for releasing.

  According to the gaming machine 2, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine 1, it is possible to cancel the interlocking rotation part being rotated in conjunction with the handle rotation part by the interlock release unit. In other words, the interlocking rotation part is separated from the rotation of the handle rotating part by releasing the interlocking rotating part interlocking with the rotation of the handle rotating part by the interlock release means. It can be made to stay in the rotation position at the time of being pushed. As a result, in the state where the turning position of the handle turning portion is set to the turning position where the firing strength of the game ball becomes the desired launch strength, the interlock turning portion is set to a predetermined position by performing the release by the interlock release means. It can be used as a reference when adjusting the handle rotation part to the original rotation position. Therefore, when adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation unit to the original rotation position, the adjustment operation can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In the gaming machine 2, a mark indicating a relative position between the handle rotating part and the interlocking rotating part is provided on each of the handle rotating part and the interlocking rotating part. 3

  According to the gaming machine 3, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 2, marks are formed on the handle rotation unit and the interlocking rotation unit, respectively, so that the rotation position of the handle rotation unit is adjusted to the original rotation position. In doing so, the marks of each other can be used as a reference. Therefore, the adjustment operation to the original rotation position of the handle rotation unit can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In the state where the interlocking rotation part rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation part, it is preferable that the arrangement position of the mark of the handle rotation part and the mark of the interlocking rotation part coincide. In this case, when adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation part to the original rotation position, the mark of the handle rotation part may be made to coincide with the mark of the interlocking rotation part. The adjustment operation to the moving position can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In the gaming machine 2 or 3, one of the handle rotation part or the interlocking rotation part includes a protrusion protruding toward the other, and the other of the handle rotation part or the interlocking rotation part is the protrusion. And the protrusion and the recess engage with each other so that the interlocking rotation part can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation part. In addition, the gaming machine 4 is characterized in that the engagement between the protrusion and the recess can be released by the interlock release means.

  According to the gaming machine 4, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine 2 or 3, the protrusion and the recess are engaged, so that the interlocking rotation part can rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation part. Therefore, for example, compared to the case where the interlocking rotation unit is rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit by the frictional force, it is possible to suppress the positional deviation between the two due to slipping. Therefore, when the handle rotation unit is adjusted to the original rotation position with the interlocking rotation unit as a reference, it can be adjusted to a more accurate rotation position.

  In the gaming machine 4, the protruding portion and the recessed portion are formed so as to be visible on an outer surface of the handle rotating portion or the interlocking rotating portion.

  According to the gaming machine 5, in addition to the effects played by the gaming machine 4, the protrusions and the recesses can be visually recognized from the outside, so that the protrusions and the recesses are located between the handle rotation unit and the interlocking rotation unit. It can function as a mark indicating the relative position. Here, when the mark is formed by printing with a paint or sticking a sticker, the display tends to deteriorate due to rubbing or aging when the player operates, and durability is a problem. On the other hand, when the shapes of the protrusions and the recesses themselves are used as marks, the function as the marks can be reliably exhibited over a long period of time.

  Any one of the gaming machines 2 to 5 includes a coupling member that couples the handle pivoting unit and the interlocking pivoting unit, and the coupling member couples the handle pivoting unit and the interlocking pivoting unit so that the interlocking is performed. The rotating part can be rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotating part, and the coupling of the handle rotating part and the interlocking rotating part by the coupling member can be released by the interlock release means. A gaming machine 6 characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine 6, in addition to the effect of any of the gaming machines 2 to 5, the coupling member couples the handle pivoting unit and the interlocking pivoting unit so that the interlocking pivoting unit rotates the handle pivoting unit. Since it is possible to rotate in conjunction with the movement, for example, compared to the case where the interlocking rotation part is rotated in conjunction with the frictional force relative to the rotation of the handle rotation part, Misalignment can be suppressed. Therefore, when the handle rotation unit is adjusted to the original rotation position with the interlocking rotation unit as a reference, it can be adjusted to a more accurate rotation position.

  In the gaming machine 6, the coupling member is formed to be movable along the rotation shafts of the handle rotation portion and the interlock rotation portion, and the handle rotation portion and the interlock rotation portion are rotated. The gaming machine 7 is arranged at the center of rotation.

  According to the gaming machine 7, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 6, the coupling member is disposed at the center of rotation when the handle rotation unit and the interlocking rotation unit rotate, thereby simplifying the structure. be able to. That is, since the handle rotation unit and the interlocking rotation unit are members that rotate, by disposing the coupling member at the center of rotation, the coupling member can rotate the handle rotation unit and the interlocking rotation unit. A structure for avoiding obstruction can be eliminated, and the structure can be simplified accordingly.

  Any one of the gaming machines 2 to 7 includes a hemispherical front cover disposed on the front side of the handle rotation unit, and the interlock release unit is configured such that the interlock rotation unit rotates the handle rotation unit. A gaming machine 8 comprising a button member that is pushed in by a player to release the rotation in conjunction with the movement, and the button member is disposed on a top portion of the front cover.

  According to the gaming machine 8, in addition to the effect of any one of the gaming machines 2 to 7, a hemispherical front cover is disposed on the front side of the handle rotating portion, and a button member is disposed on the top of the front cover. Therefore, the button member can be easily pushed and operated with the palm of the hand only by returning the wrist while maintaining the state in which the handle rotating portion is gripped with fingers. Therefore, when the rotation position of the handle rotation part is adjusted to the rotation position where the launch intensity of the game ball becomes the desired emission intensity, the rotation operation amount of the handle rotation part is maintained (that is, Since the button member can be pushed in while suppressing the shift of the rotation position), the interlocking rotation part can be separated from the handle rotation part at an appropriate rotation position.

  In the gaming machine 8, the front cover includes an opening formed in a top portion for exposing the button member, the button member is pushed by a player, and the interlocking rotation portion is the handle rotation portion. The gaming machine 9 is characterized in that at least a part of the button member protrudes from an edge of the opening of the front cover in a state where the rotation in conjunction with the rotation of the front cover is released.

  According to the gaming machine 9, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine 8, when the button member is pushed in to release the interlocking rotation part from rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation part, It is not necessary to push such a button member to a position beyond the edge of the opening of the front cover (a position where the entire button member enters the front cover). That is, when the button member is pushed in, it is possible to suppress the edge of the opening of the front cover from being obstructed and to improve the operability.

  In the gaming machine 8 or 9, the front cover has an opening formed at the top for exposing the button member, and the button member is interlocked with the rotation of the handle rotation unit. Then, it is formed so as to be able to be pushed further from the second push-in position that releases the turning to the third push-in position, and at least the interlocking turning part is pushed by pushing the button member to the third push-in position. The gaming machine 10 is characterized in that the button member can be returned to an initial position, and the button member is immersed in the front cover rather than an edge of the opening of the front cover in the third pushing position.

  According to the gaming machine 10, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine 8 or 9, the button member is pushed from the second pushing position to the third pushing position, so that the interlocking rotating portion can be returned to the initial position. In this case, it is necessary to push the button member to a position where the button member is immersed beyond the edge of the opening of the front cover (a position where the entire button member enters the front cover). Therefore, when the button member is pushed to the third pushing position, the edge of the opening of the front cover can be obstructed, so that the button member at the second pushing position is carelessly brought to the third pushing position. The pushing operation can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the interlocking rotation unit positioned at the predetermined rotation position from returning to the initial position (or being able to return) due to an inadvertent pressing operation of the button member.

  In any one of the gaming machines 2 to 10, a front cover disposed on a front surface side of the handle rotating unit, a handle mounting base that rotatably supports the handle rotating unit, and the handle mounting base on the handle mounting base Two support rods that support the front cover and are juxtaposed along the direction of rotation of the handle rotation unit, a button member that is operated by a player, and the operation of the button member are related to the interlocking rotation unit. A transmission member for transmitting to the handle, and the handle rotating portion includes an opening through which the two support rods are inserted, and the transmission member is disposed between the two support rods. A gaming machine 11 characterized by the following.

  According to the gaming machine 11, in addition to the effect produced by any of the gaming machines 2 to 10, the circumferential length of the opening of the handle rotating portion can be suppressed even when a transmission member is provided. That is, the opening of the handle rotation part extends along the circumferential direction so as to release the two support rods when the handle rotation part rotates. In this case, when the transmission members are arranged side by side on the outer side in the circumferential direction with respect to the two support rods, it is necessary to lengthen the opening of the handle rotating portion in the circumferential direction by the space for arranging the transmission members. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 8, since the transmission member is disposed in the space between the two support rods that become the dead space, the opening of the handle rotating portion can be lengthened along the circumferential direction. It can be unnecessary.

  The gaming machine 2 includes a handle base on which the handle rotating unit is rotatably disposed, and a handle mounting base that is pivotally supported on the handle base and fixed to the gaming machine body, and the interlock release The means cancels that the interlocking rotating part is rotated in conjunction with the handle rotating part by displacing the handle base about the pivotally supported portion with respect to the handle mounting base. A gaming machine 12 that is formed to be capable of being formed.

  According to the gaming machine 12, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 2, the handle base is pivotally supported by the handle mounting base, and the handle base is the handle mounting base (that is, the gaming machine main body) around the pivotally supported portion. Since the release by the release means is performed, the release operation can be easily performed. That is, the player can easily displace the handle base with respect to the handle mounting base only by returning the wrist while maintaining the state where the handle rotating portion is held with fingers. As a result, the operation for releasing by the interlock release means can be easily performed while maintaining the rotation operation amount of the handle rotation unit (that is, suppressing the shift of the rotation position).

  In the gaming machine 12, a predetermined operation is performed by displacing the handle base about the pivotally supported portion with respect to the handle mounting base.

  According to the gaming machine 13, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 12, an operation for performing a predetermined operation (displacement of the handle base relative to the handle mounting base) can be performed while maintaining the rotation operation amount of the handle rotation unit. It can be done easily. Further, by one operation of displacing the handle base with respect to the handle mounting base, two types of operations, that is, an operation for performing a predetermined operation and an operation for performing release by the interlock release means can be performed. The predetermined operations include, for example, stop of the game ball launch, change (increase or decrease) of the launch strength of the game ball, restriction of the return of the handle rotation unit to the initial position (prohibition of rotation of the handle ring) Or, suppression of rotation) is exemplified.

  In the gaming machine 13, the predetermined operation is an operation for restricting the return of the handle rotation unit to the initial position.

  According to the gaming machine 14, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine 13, the predetermined operation is an operation that restricts the return of the handle rotation unit to the initial position. When releasing the rotation in conjunction with the rotation, the restriction that the handle rotation unit returns to the initial position (that is, prohibiting the rotation of the handle rotation unit or suppressing the rotation) is also included. Therefore, the shift of the rotation position of the handle rotation unit can be suppressed. As a result, the interlocking rotation part can be appropriately retained at the predetermined rotation position.

  The gaming machine 14 includes a slide member that is slidably disposed on the handle base, and the handle base is displaced with respect to the handle mount with the pivotally supported portion as a center. The slide member pressed by the base abuts on the handle rotating part to restrict the return of the handle rotating part to the initial position, and the interlocking rotating part is used to rotate the handle rotating part. A gaming machine 15 characterized by releasing the interlocking rotation.

  According to the gaming machine 15, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine 14, the return of the handle rotation unit to the initial position is restricted (that is, the rotation of the handle rotation unit is prohibited or the rotation is suppressed). The slide member can be used both for the function and the function for releasing the interlocking rotation unit from rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit. Therefore, the number of parts can be reduced to reduce the product cost. Further, a common member (sliding member) is used to prohibit or restrict the rotation of the handle rotation unit and to cancel the rotation of the interlocking rotation unit in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit. Since it can be performed by using, it is possible to easily match the timings of these two operations. As a result, the interlocking rotation part can be appropriately retained at the predetermined rotation position.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an interlocking axial direction moving part that is configured to be movable in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotating part, and the moving direction of the interlocking axial direction moving part is the axis of the handle rotating part. A gaming machine 16 characterized in that it is in a direction along.

  According to the gaming machine 16, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 1, the gaming machine 16 includes the interlocking axial direction moving part formed so as to be movable in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotating part. Based on the recognition of the rotation position of the handle rotation section with reference to the section, the rotation position of the handle rotation section is changed to the original rotation position (for example, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or right-handed) ) Can be adjusted. Therefore, the operation of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation portion to the original rotation position can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In this case, since the moving direction of the interlocking axial direction moving part is a direction along the axis of the handle rotating part, the moving position of the interlocking axial direction moving part can be easily recognized. That is, if the member that moves in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit moves along the circumferential direction (the rotation direction of the handle rotation unit), the movement position of the moving member is recognized. Therefore, the movement amount of the player in the line of sight increases. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 16, since the moving direction of the interlocking axial direction moving unit is the direction along the axis of the handle rotating unit, regardless of the rotation operation amount (phase) of the handle rotating unit. The line-of-sight direction of the player for recognizing the interlocking axis direction moving unit can be made constant (one direction). As a result, it is possible to easily recognize the movement position of the interlocking axis direction moving unit and reduce the burden on the player.

  The gaming machine 16 includes interlock release means for releasing the interlocking axial movement unit from being moved along the axis of the handle rotation unit in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit. A gaming machine 17 to play.

  According to the gaming machine 17, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 16, the interlocking axial direction moving part is interlocked with the rotation of the handle rotating part and the movement of the interlocking axial direction moving part along the axis of the handle rotating part is released. It can be released by means. That is, the interlocking axial direction moving part is separated from the pivoting of the handle rotating part by releasing the interlocking axial direction moving part interlocking with the pivoting of the handle rotating part by the interlock releasing means. It can be kept in the moving position when separated. As a result, in the state where the turning position of the handle turning portion is set to the turning position where the launching strength of the game ball becomes the desired launching strength, the interlocking axial direction moving portion is made to be released by performing the release by the interlock releasing means. It can be used as a reference for adjusting the handle rotation part to the original rotation position by staying at a predetermined movement position. Therefore, when adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation unit to the original rotation position, the adjustment operation can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In the gaming machine 17, a plurality of the interlocking axis direction moving parts are arranged in parallel, and at least one of the plurality of interlocking axis direction moving parts is used for rotating the handle rotating part. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is formed so as to be able to be released along with the axial direction of the handle rotation portion in conjunction with the interlock release means.

  According to the gaming machine 18, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine 17, a plurality of interlocking axial direction moving units are arranged side by side, so that the handle pivots to a pivot position where the firing strength of the game ball becomes a desired firing strength. In the state in which the rotation position of the part is set, the interlock release means releases the interlock for one interlocking axial direction movement part among the plurality of interlocking axis direction movement parts, thereby rotating the handle rotation part. When adjusting the movement position to the original rotation position, based on the relative position between one interlocking axial movement unit that has been unlocked and the other interlocking axial movement unit that has not been unlocked. The adjustment operation of the handle rotation unit can be performed. Therefore, the adjustment operation to the original rotation position of the handle rotation unit can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In addition, it is preferable to arrange | position the mark which shows the relative position between them in each of several interlocking axial direction moving parts. When adjusting the pivot position of the handle pivot part to the original pivot position, the interlock with the handle pivot part is released (that is, separated from the handle pivot part and stays at a predetermined movement position). It is only necessary to match the mark of the axially moving part with the mark of the other interlocking axially moving part that is not released from the interlocking with the handle rotating part. Can be done quickly.

  In the gaming machine 17 or 18, the interlock release means releases the interlocking axial direction moving part moving along the axis of the handle rotating part in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotating part. The game machine 19 is provided with a button member operated by a player, and the button member is disposed in the interlocking axial direction moving portion.

  According to the gaming machine 19, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine 17 or 18, the button member is disposed in the interlocking axial direction moving part, so that the button member is different from the hand that rotates the handle turning part. Can be operated. Therefore, when the rotation position of the handle rotation part is adjusted to the rotation position where the launch intensity of the game ball becomes the desired emission intensity, the rotation operation amount of the handle rotation part is maintained (that is, Since the button member can be operated while suppressing the shift of the rotation position), the interlocking axial direction moving part can be separated from the handle rotation part at an appropriate rotation position.

  Here, since the interlocking axial direction moving part moves in a direction along the axis of the handle rotating part (that is, moves linearly), the interlocking axial direction moving part that moves linearly and the handle rotating part that rotates. For example, in the structure in which the button member operated to release the interlocking with the front cover is disposed on the front cover, the interlocking axial direction moving part has a structure in which the interlocking axial direction moving part is separated from the handle rotating part by operating the button member. In addition, the structure needs to be configured in relation to both the handle rotating portion and the handle, and the structure becomes complicated. On the other hand, in the gaming machine 19, since the button member is disposed in the interlocking axial direction moving part, a structure in which the interlocking axial direction moving part is separated from the handle rotating part by operating the button member is only the interlocking axial direction moving part. Therefore, the structure can be simplified.

  In the gaming machine 19, a plurality of the interlocking axial direction moving parts are arranged in parallel, and one of the plurality of interlocking axial direction moving parts is not provided with the button member. Gaming machine 20.

  According to the gaming machine 20, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine 19, when a plurality of interlocking axial movement parts are arranged in parallel, no button member is disposed on one interlocking axial movement part (that is, The movement along the axial direction of the handle rotation unit is disabled in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit). It can always be linked to the rotating part. Therefore, the player inadvertently releases the interlocking with the rotation of the handle rotation unit for all of the plurality of interlocking axial movement units, and the rotation position of the handle rotation unit is changed to the original rotation. It can be suppressed that adjustment to the moving position becomes impossible. Further, since the button member is not required, the number of parts can be reduced and the product cost can be reduced.

  In any of the gaming machines 16 to 20, an outer shell member disposed on the handle rotation unit and having an outer peripheral surface concentric with a rotation shaft of the handle rotation unit, and an outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member A spiral portion formed in a spiral shape along the axis, and the interlocking axial direction moving portion includes an engaging portion engaged with the spiral portion, and an outer shell accompanying the rotation of the handle rotating portion. The rotation of the member is transmitted to the interlocking axial direction moving part through the engagement of the spiral part and the engaging part, so that the interlocking axial direction moving part follows the axis of the handle rotating part. A gaming machine 21 characterized by being moved.

  According to the gaming machine 21, in addition to the effects of any of the gaming machines 16 to 20, the engaging portion of the interlocking axial direction moving portion is engaged with the spiral portion formed along the outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member. Thus, the interlocking axial direction moving part is structured to move along the axis of the handle rotating part in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotating part. A structure that converts the movement of the interlocking axial direction moving part (straight forward movement) can be achieved with a simple structure. That is, for example, it is not necessary to provide a gear mechanism such as a rack and pinion, and the spiral portion may be formed in a spiral shape on the outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member, so that the structure can be simplified. In addition, by using a structure that utilizes the engagement of the spiral portion and the engagement portion as described above, a space necessary for arranging a plurality of interlocking axial direction movement portions in parallel can be suppressed.

  In the gaming machine 21, the spiral portion is formed as a groove having a concave cross section formed in the outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member, and the engagement portion is formed as a protrusion received in the groove, or The spiral portion is formed as a protrusion having a convex cross section projecting from the outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member, and the engaging portion is formed as a concave recess for receiving the protrusion. Gaming machine 22.

  According to the gaming machine 22, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 21, the spiral portion and the engaging portion are formed as a combination of a groove and a protrusion or a ridge and a concave portion. In addition, it is possible to simplify the structure (that is, the engagement structure of the spiral portion and the engagement portion) that enables transmission to the interlocking axial direction movement portion via the engagement portion.

  In the gaming machine 22, the interlock release means is configured to release the interlocking axial movement unit to release the movement along the axis of the handle rotation unit in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit. A button member that is operated by a person, and the button member is disposed in the interlocking axial direction moving portion, and the protrusion or recess of the engaging portion is formed into a groove or a protrusion of the spiral portion by operating the button member. A gaming machine 23 that is separated from the game machine 23.

  According to the gaming machine 23, in addition to the effect achieved by the gaming machine 22, the interlocking axial direction moving unit is released from being moved along the axis of the handle rotating unit in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotating unit. Therefore, the structure can be simplified. That is, the spiral portion and the engagement portion are formed as a combination of a groove and a projection or a protrusion and a recess, and the protrusion or recess of the engagement portion is separated from the groove or the protrusion of the spiral portion by operating the button member. Since the structure is such that the engagement between the spiral portion and the engagement portion is released, it is sufficient that the protrusion or recess of the engagement portion can be displaced linearly.

  In any one of the gaming machines 21 to 23, the spiral portion is formed with one strip along the outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member, and a plurality of the interlocking axial direction moving portions are arranged side by side and the plurality of interlocking axial directions The gaming machine 24, wherein the moving part is engaged with the one spiral part via the engaging part.

  According to the gaming machine 24, since the plurality of interlocking axial movement parts are respectively engaged with one spiral part via the engaging part, the spiral is shared by the plurality of interlocking axial movement parts. By reducing the number of parts formed, the part cost can be reduced. Further, it is possible to reduce the space required for disposing the spiral portion and to reduce the size.

  In the gaming machine 1, the handle rotation part is rotatably arranged and a handle mounting base attached to the gaming machine main body, and extends from the handle rotation part on the outer peripheral surface of the handle mounting base. An outer shell member which is opposed and formed with an end surface at the front end in the extending direction being inclined with respect to the rotation shaft of the handle rotation portion, and an outer periphery of the handle mounting base corresponding to the end surface of the outer shell member A gaming machine 25 comprising a scale that is displayed along a rotation axis of the handle rotation portion on the surface.

  According to the gaming machine 25, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 1, the end surface of the outer shell member is formed to be inclined with respect to the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit, and the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit. Since the scale is displayed along, the positional relationship between the end surface of the outer shell member and the scale can be changed according to the rotation position (rotation operation amount) of the handle rotation portion. Thereby, the player can recognize the rotation position of the handle rotation unit based on the positional relationship between the end surface of the outer shell member and the scale. Therefore, the player sets the rotation position of the handle rotation portion based on the positional relationship between the end face of the outer shell member and the scale to the original rotation position (for example, the rotation before the game is interrupted or right-handed). (Moving position). Therefore, the operation of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation portion to the original rotation position can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In this case, since the scale is displayed along the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit (the positional relationship between the end surface of the outer shell member and the scale) can be easily recognized. . That is, if the member that moves in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit moves along the circumferential direction (the rotation direction of the handle rotation unit), the movement position of the moving member is recognized. Therefore, the movement amount of the player in the line of sight increases. On the other hand, according to the gaming machine 25, since the scale is displayed along the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit, the end surface of the outer shell member is independent of the rotation operation amount (phase) of the handle rotation unit. The player's line-of-sight direction for recognizing the positional relationship between the scale and the scale can be made constant (one direction). As a result, it is possible to easily recognize the rotation position of the handle rotation unit and reduce the burden on the player.

  The handle rotating part may be directly disposed on the handle mounting base, or the handle rotating section may be indirectly connected to the handle mounting base via a handle base that is displaceably disposed on the handle mounting base. It may be arranged.

  In the gaming machine 25, the inclination angle of the end surface of the outer shell member with respect to the rotation axis of the handle rotation portion is such that the inclination angle of one part is smaller than the inclination angle of the other part. Gaming machine 26.

  According to the gaming machine 26, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 25, the end surface of the outer shell member has a small inclination angle with respect to the rotation axis of the handle rotation part. In the turning range of the moving handle turning portion, the amount of movement of a part relative to the scale per unit turning amount of the handle turning portion can be reduced. Thus, for example, the handle rotation part is adjusted to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation amount of the handle rotation part so that the end surface (part) of the outer shell member is positioned at the scale position as the target position) Can be finely adjusted. In addition, it is preferable that one part corresponds to the rotation position of the handle rotation part for making the launching intensity of the game ball stronger than the other part. This is because the frequency of adjusting the handle rotation portion to the original rotation position is high, and the ease of fine adjustment when the handle rotation portion is rotated is effective.

  In the gaming machine 25 or 26, information relating to the position of the scale, one or more of which are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member along the scale, and the identification symbol is relative to the scale The gaming machine 27 is characterized in that the end surface of the outer shell member is displayed on the side inclined toward the handle rotating portion.

  According to the gaming machine 27, in the gaming machine 25 or 26, the area where the identification symbol is shielded by the outer shell member can be reduced, and the visibility of the identification symbol can be ensured. That is, the area on the side where the end surface of the outer shell member is inclined toward the handle rotating portion with respect to the scale is an area on the side where the area shielded by the outer shell member is small. Therefore, the visibility can be ensured.

  In the gaming machine 1, the handle rotating unit is rotatably disposed and a handle mounting base attached to the gaming machine main body, a rotating body rotatably disposed on the handle mounting base, The gaming machine 28 is characterized in that the rotating body is arranged in parallel to the handle rotating portion on the gaming machine main body side.

  According to the gaming machine 28, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 1, the rotating body is arranged side by side on the gaming machine main body side with respect to the handle rotating part, so that the player can rotate the handle rotating part. When doing so, the rotating body as well as the handle rotating portion can be gripped by fingers. That is, until the launch intensity of the game ball reaches the desired launch intensity, the rotating body is also grasped with fingers, and the launch body of the game ball is set to the desired launch intensity while rotating the pivot body together with the handle turning unit. When adjusted, the finger is released from the rotating body to release the grip. Thereby, the rotating body can be separated from the rotation of the handle rotating portion and can remain at the rotation position when the handle is separated, and the handle rotating portion can be moved to the original rotating position (for example, the game is interrupted). It can be used as a reference when adjusting to the rotation position before turning or right-handing. Therefore, when adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation unit to the original rotation position, the adjustment operation can be performed accurately and quickly.

  In this way, in the gaming machine 28, the player's fingers are used as a mechanism for connecting the handle rotating portion and the rotating body and a mechanism for releasing the connection. In other words, it is not necessary to provide a structure for connecting and releasing the handle rotating portion and the rotating body, and the structure can be greatly simplified correspondingly.

  The handle rotating part may be directly disposed on the handle mounting base, or the handle rotating section may be indirectly connected to the handle mounting base via a handle base that is displaceably disposed on the handle mounting base. It may be arranged.

  In the gaming machine 28, the handle rotation unit is connected to the rotation body by being extended from the handle rotation unit toward the rotation body and operated by a finger of a player who holds the handle rotation unit. A gaming machine 29 comprising a connecting piece.

  According to the gaming machine 29, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 28, the gaming machine 29 is provided with a connecting piece that connects the handle rotating unit and the rotating body, so that the rotating body can be held by directly gripping the rotating body with the fingers of the player. Compared with the case of rotating together with the handle rotating section, the rotating body can be accurately linked to the handle rotating section (synchronization accuracy can be increased).

  In the gaming machine 29, the connecting piece is disposed opposite to the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body with a predetermined interval therebetween and is a leaf spring that is elastically deformable in a direction approaching and separating from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body. A gaming machine 30 characterized by being formed as follows.

  According to the gaming machine 30, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 29, the connecting piece is formed as a leaf spring that can be elastically deformed in the direction of approaching and separating from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body. By gripping, the connecting piece can be elastically deformed and easily brought into contact with the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body (that is, the rotating body and the handle rotating portion can be connected). On the other hand, by loosening the force of the fingers gripping the connecting piece, the connecting piece is separated from the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body by the elastic recovery force of the connecting piece as a leaf spring, and the rotating body and the handle rotating portion are connected. Can be easily released. In this way, the connecting piece is formed as a leaf spring, so that the connecting operation between the rotating body and the handle rotating portion and the releasing operation for releasing the connection can be easily achieved, while simplifying the structure, Cost can be reduced.

  In the gaming machine 30, the gaming machine 31 is characterized in that an elastic body is disposed on at least one of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body or the opposing surface of the connecting piece facing the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body.

  According to the gaming machine 31, in addition to the effects achieved by the gaming machine 30, an elastic body is disposed on at least one of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body and the opposing surface of the connecting piece. Slip of the connecting piece with respect to the moving body can be suppressed. As a result, compared with the case where the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body is brought into direct contact with the opposing surface of the connecting piece, the rotating body can be accurately interlocked with the handle rotating portion (synchronization accuracy can be increased). Moreover, since it is an elastic body, even if it is a case where it is arrange | positioned at a connection piece, the deformability of the connection piece is securable.

  In the gaming machine 30 or 31, a protrusion is provided on one of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body or the opposing surface of the connecting piece facing the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body, and the recess is configured to receive the protrusion on the other. The gaming machine 32 is characterized in that is recessed.

  According to the gaming machine 32, in addition to the effects produced by the gaming machine 30 or 31, a protrusion is provided on at least one of the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body or the opposing surface of the connecting piece, and a recess for receiving the protrusion is provided on the other side. Since these protrusions are received in the recesses, the sliding of the connecting piece with respect to the rotating body can be suppressed. That is, it is possible to perform the interlocking of the rotating body with respect to the handle rotating portion more accurately (increase the synchronization accuracy) as compared with the case where the outer peripheral surface of the rotating body and the opposing surface of the connecting piece are brought into contact with each other.

  In the state where the rotation position of the handle rotating portion and the rotating body is in the initial position, the disposition positions (circumferential positions) of the protrusion and the recess coincide (the recess is disposed at a position where the protrusion can be received). Is preferred. This is because it is necessary to connect the rotating body to the handle rotating portion at the initial position.

  In any one of the gaming machines 29 to 32, the handle turning portion is provided with at least three finger hook portions projecting radially outward from the outer peripheral surface thereof, and the connecting pieces are adjacent to each other. A gaming machine 33, wherein the gaming machine 33 is disposed in at least two places between the finger rests.

  According to the gaming machine 33, in addition to the effects produced by any of the gaming machines 29 to 32, the connecting pieces are disposed at at least two places in the circumferential direction, so that a plurality of places of the rotating portion can be connected by the connecting pieces. Therefore, it is possible to secure the connecting portion and suppress the slip by that amount, and to disperse the connecting portion in the circumferential direction, and to stably rotate the rotating body accordingly. Further, since the connecting piece is disposed between the adjacent finger-hanging portions, a turning operation for turning the handle turning portion while putting a finger on the connecting piece can be facilitated.

  Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 33, 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 1 to 33, 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.

Any one of the gaming machines 1 to 33, wherein the gaming machine is a combination 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 stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed 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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<Means>
The gaming machine described in the technical idea 1 includes a handle rotation unit 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 rotation unit. The handle rotating part is rotatably arranged and attached to a gaming machine main body; and the handle rotating part extends from the handle rotating part and faces the outer peripheral surface of the handle attaching base. An outer shell member formed such that an end surface at the front end in the extending direction is inclined with respect to the rotation shaft of the handle rotation portion, and the handle on the outer peripheral surface of the handle mounting base corresponding to the end surface of the outer shell member And a scale displayed along the rotation axis of the rotation unit.
The gaming machine described in the technical idea 2 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, in which an inclination angle of the end surface of the outer shell member with respect to a rotation axis of the handle rotation part is a part of the inclination angle of the other It is made smaller than the said inclination-angle of a part.
The gaming machine described in the technical idea 3 is the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, and is information relating to a position of the scale, and one or a plurality of identifications are displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the outer shell member along the scale. A symbol is provided, and the identification symbol is displayed on the side where the end surface of the outer shell member is inclined toward the handle rotating portion with respect to the scale.
<Effect>
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 1, the end surface of the outer shell member is formed to be inclined with respect to the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit, and the scale is formed along the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit. Since it is displayed, the positional relationship between the end surface of the outer shell member and the scale can be changed according to the rotation position (rotation operation amount) of the handle rotation unit. Thereby, the player can recognize the rotation position of the handle rotation unit based on the positional relationship between the end surface of the outer shell member and the scale. Therefore, after the turning position of the handle turning portion is adjusted to the turning position where the launching strength of the game ball becomes the desired launch strength, for example, in order to interrupt the game, the turning position of the handle turning portion is Even if the player has returned to the initial position, or when the turning position of the handle turning portion is changed to the maximum turning position, for example, in order to make a right strike, Based on the positional relationship between the end face and the scale, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit can be adjusted to the original rotation position (for example, the rotation position before the game is interrupted or before the player strikes to the right). Therefore, the operation of adjusting the rotation position of the handle rotation portion to the original rotation position can be performed accurately and quickly.
In this case, since the scale is displayed along the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit, the rotation position of the handle rotation unit (the positional relationship between the end surface of the outer shell member and the scale) can be easily recognized. . That is, if the member that moves in conjunction with the rotation of the handle rotation unit moves along the circumferential direction (the rotation direction of the handle rotation unit), the movement position of the moving member is recognized. Therefore, the movement amount of the player in the line of sight increases. On the other hand, according to the technical idea 1, since the scale is displayed along the rotation axis of the handle rotation unit, the outer shell member of the outer shell member is displayed regardless of the rotation operation amount (phase) of the handle rotation unit. The player's line-of-sight direction for recognizing the positional relationship between the end face and the scale can be made constant (one direction). As a result, it is possible to easily recognize the rotation position of the handle rotation unit and reduce the burden on the player.
The handle rotating part may be directly disposed on the handle mounting base, or the handle rotating section may be indirectly connected to the handle mounting base via a handle base that is displaceably disposed on the handle mounting base. It may be arranged.
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 inclination angle of the end surface of the outer shell member with respect to the rotation axis of the handle rotation part is partially reduced. Therefore, in the rotation range of the handle rotation unit in which such a part moves on the scale, the amount that the part moves relative to the scale per unit rotation amount of the handle rotation unit can be reduced. Thus, for example, the handle rotation part is adjusted to the original rotation position (that is, the rotation amount of the handle rotation part so that the end surface (part) of the outer shell member is positioned at the scale position as the target position) Can be finely adjusted. In addition, it is preferable that one part corresponds to the rotation position of the handle rotation part for making the launching intensity of the game ball stronger than the other part. This is because the frequency of adjusting the handle rotation portion to the original rotation position is high, and the ease of fine adjustment when the handle rotation portion is rotated is effective.
According to the gaming machine described in the technical idea 3, in addition to the effect produced by the gaming machine described in the technical idea 2, the area where the identification symbol is shielded by the outer shell member is reduced to ensure the visibility of the identification symbol. can do. That is, the area on the side where the end surface of the outer shell member is inclined toward the handle rotating portion with respect to the scale is an area on the side where the area shielded by the outer shell member is small. Therefore, the visibility can be ensured.

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
15 Lower plate unit (main body of gaming machine)
6531 Scale 6532 Identification symbols 533a to 533c Guide column (support rod)
540, 2540 Handle rotation part 540a to 540c Finger hook part 540d Mark 2540d Mark and concave part (mark, concave part, part of coupling member)
545a, 545b Guide hole (opening)
550, 2550 Front cover 550a Opening 570, 2570 Button member 3570a-3570c Advance / Retreat member (interlocking axial direction moving part)
3571 Mark 3572 Engagement needle member (engagement part)
3573 Operation button member (part of button member)
3580, 4580, 6580 Outer shell member 6580a End face 3581 Guide groove (spiral portion)
600, 2600, 5600 Interlocking rotating part 7600 Interlocking rotating body (rotating body)
600c, 5600c, 7600c Mark 2600d Mark and projection (mark, projection, part of the coupling member)
700, 5700 Handle restriction member (slide member)
810 Switching support shaft (coupling member)
2820 Transmission member 7870 Leaf spring member (connection piece)
7871 Engagement protrusion (protrusion)
7600a1 Engaging groove (concave)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that includes a handle rotation unit 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 rotation unit,
The handle rotating part is rotatably arranged and attached to a gaming machine main body, and is extended from the handle rotating part and is opposed to the outer peripheral surface of the handle attaching base , an outer shell member having an end face of Rutotomoni extending direction tip is formed from a plate-like body is formed inclined with respect to the rotation axis of the handle pivot portion which is curved along the outer peripheral surface of the handle mount, the A scale displayed along the rotation axis of the handle rotating portion on the outer peripheral surface of the handle mounting base corresponding to the end surface of the outer shell member, and information on the position of the scale, and the scale is displayed along the scale. Or a plurality of identification symbols displayed on the outer peripheral surface of the handle mounting base ,
The handle mounting base is attached to the lower side of the gaming machine main body in a front view and on the right side of the central portion of the gaming machine main body,
The scale is displayed at a position that is biased toward the center side of the gaming machine body from the top of the top surface of the handle mounting base.
The end surface of the outer shell member is inclined in a direction in which a visible region of the scale is gradually enlarged as the handle rotation unit rotates in a direction in which a game ball is launched,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification symbol is displayed on a side where an end surface of the outer shell member is inclined toward the handle rotation portion with respect to the scale . The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising light emitting means for emitting light .

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