JP6363238B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine equipped with operating means that can be operated by a player. Note that the components related to the gaming machine described in this specification can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to pachislot gaming machines.

  Conventionally, as an operation means mounted on a gaming machine, the player operates it to change the display mode of various effects, and thereby, the feeling that the player is participating in the game and the game Various things are known in order to increase the interest of the people.

  As an example, the operation means disclosed in Patent Document 1 (referred to as an “operation button unit” in Patent Document 1) is assembled from above the dish body protruding from the player side, It is attached to the dish by screwing the attachment screws from the upper part on both sides. In this state, each attachment screw is not exposed to the outside by screw concealment attached to the dish. Yes.

JP 2013-46671 A

However, in the mounting method of the operating means to the dish body, the process of incorporating the operating means from the upper side of the dish body, the process of screwing the mounting screws from both sides, the screw concealment is affixed to the dish body, and the mounting screws are exposed to the outside. A minimum process to prevent exposure is required. In that case, not only the process of attaching the operation means is complicated, but also, for example, when removing the operation means from the plate during maintenance, the above three processes must be reversed. As a result, the operation of removing the operation means becomes complicated.
In addition, the gaming machine has the effect of gracefully decorating the entire gaming machine to enhance the decoration effect, while the decoration member is easily charged with static electricity, which causes problems with electronic components such as LEDs. There is a risk of damage.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing static electricity from being discharged to the terminal portion of the connector without impairing the aesthetic appearance.

In order to achieve such an object, an operation member (firing stop button 26e),
A shaft member 405;
Detecting means (a firing stop switch 26g) capable of detecting an operation of the operation member (a firing stop button 26e);
Control means (dispensing / firing control board 34) for performing control based on the detection result of the detecting means (firing stop switch 26g);
A housing case (supporting portion 26c) for housing at least a part of the shaft member 405 and the operation member (firing stop button 26e);
In a gaming machine equipped with a decorative member for interior of a control board (left relay board 300) on which electronic components are mounted,
The operating member (launching stop button 26e) is slidable with respect to the shaft member 405, and includes a sliding portion.
The operation member (launch stop button 26e) includes an operation unit 402 that can be operated by a player,
The housing case (support portion 26c) has at least a part of the operation member (fire stop button 26e) protruding from the inside of the housing case (support portion 26c) to the outside of the housing case (support portion 26c). An opening is provided,
The sliding portion 404 is formed of a member having higher slidability than the shaft member 405 ,
The operation member (firing stop button 26e) is formed of a flame retardant member and covers at least a part of the sliding portion 404 facing the opening,
The electronic component includes at least light emitting means,
The decorative member includes a lens member that is formed of an insulator and guides light emitted from the light emitting means in a predetermined direction,
A connector 301 electrically connected to the light emitting means;
The connector includes a harness connecting portion that is electrically connected to wiring from outside,
A terminal portion 301a for electrically connecting the harness connecting portion and the electronic component,
The lens member also serves as a connector cover 303 for taking a creepage distance from a member that discharges static electricity to the connector from the outside of the control board, and the lens member is connected to the connector from the outside of the control board. It also serves as a connector cover for taking a creepage distance with a member that discharges static electricity, and
The game machine is characterized in that the creepage distance with respect to the terminal portion is arranged at a position longer than the creepage distance with respect to the harness connection portion.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can prevent static electricity from being discharged to the terminal portion of the connector without impairing the beauty.

The perspective view which looked at the gaming machine concerning one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. The front view of the front frame which shows the state which can see the launching device with which the main body frame was equipped. The rear view which shows the state which can see a part of launching device with which the main body frame was equipped in the structure of the back surface of a front frame. The perspective view which expands and shows the cover member with a wiring holding function shown by FIG. The front view which shows the structure of the surface of a main body frame. The rear view which shows the structure of the back surface of a main body frame. The front view which shows the structure of the surface of the game board which can be attached or detached to the back surface (refer FIG. 6) of a main body frame. The rear view which shows the structure of the back surface of the game board which can be attached or detached to the back surface (refer FIG. 6) of a main body frame. The front view which shows the structure of the surface of a rear frame. The rear view which shows the structure of the back surface of a rear frame. The perspective view which expands and shows the state by which the payout apparatus case shown by FIG. 10 is maintained in the attitude | position which exposed the payout apparatus. FIG. 12 is a partially enlarged perspective view illustrating a configuration for maintaining the dispensing device case in the posture illustrated in FIG. 11. The front view which partially enlarges and shows the state by which the payout apparatus is set in the position where the game ball can be paid out. The front view which partially enlarges and shows the state by which the dispensing apparatus is set in the position which can be removed. (A) is a partially enlarged perspective view showing the main configuration of the ball drop prevention mechanism, (b) is a state in which the ball stopper of the ball drop prevention mechanism has entered the ball passage (outflow / fall of game balls) FIG. 4C is a partially enlarged view showing a state where the ball stopper of the ball drop prevention mechanism is avoided from the ball passage (a state where game balls can be paid out). The disassembled perspective view which shows one Embodiment of a transparent plate unit. The front view of a transparent plate unit. The vertical side view of a transparent plate unit. The schematic rear view which expands and shows the ball | bowl channel | path part which connects a discharge port and a supply port on the back surface of a front frame. The schematic longitudinal cross-sectional side view which expands and shows the communication state of a discharge port, a supply port, and a ball path. An enlarged view of a state in which the locking claw portion of the lower plate cover is locked in the locking hole of the front frame base plate, and the holding portion provided integrally with the ball passage cover (lower cover) is disposed directly below the locking claw portion. FIG. The schematic front view which shows one Embodiment of the positional relationship of the plating part of a top dish front decoration, and the left side decoration member. A state in which the plated portion of the upper plate front decoration is arranged close to the connector provided on the left relay board of the left decorative member, and the left light guide lens provided with the connector cover is arranged between the plated portion and the connector FIG. The schematic perspective view which shows a left relay board | substrate and a left light guide lens. (A) is the schematic which shows the flow of static electricity in this embodiment which took long creepage distance, (b) is the schematic which shows the flow of static electricity in the comparative example with short creepage distance. The partial expanded front view which shows one Embodiment of a launching device. The enlarged front view of a launching handle. The schematic front view of the state which removed the handle cap from the firing handle. FIG. 29 is a schematic front view of a state in which the handle lever is removed from the state of FIG. 28 and the launch stop button is pressed to restrict the launch of the game ball. FIG. 29 is a schematic front view of a state in which the handle lever is removed from the state of FIG. 28 and the release to the launch stop button is released and a game ball can be launched. The schematic perspective view of a firing stop button. The outline of the axial stop part of a fire stop button is expanded and shown, (a) is a schematic longitudinal front view, (b) is a schematic exploded front view. The schematic longitudinal cross-sectional side view which shows one Embodiment of an electrical component accommodating member and a wiring holding member. The partial schematic longitudinal cross-sectional side view which expands and shows the state by which the wiring holding member is detachably attached to the 2nd surface part of the electrical component accommodating member. The schematic rear view of a wiring holding member. The schematic perspective view which looked at the wiring holding member from the front direction. The side view which shows the structure of an operation unit. The top view which looked at the operation unit shown by FIG. 37 from the top. The figure which decomposes | disassembles and shows the structure of an operation unit. The top view which shows the arrangement configuration of the sensor for detecting the rotation operation state of an operation unit. The perspective view which shows the arrangement configuration of the detection piece (detection member) detected by the sensor shown in FIG. 40 when detecting the rotation operation state of the operation unit. The perspective view which expands and shows partially the arrangement structure of the spherical member for improving the rotability of an operation unit. The perspective view which shows the arrangement configuration of the rolling surface which the spherical member shown by FIG. 42 can roll. The top view which shows the state by which the operation unit was detachably fixed to the upper plate | pan upper cover. The rear view for demonstrating the process which inserts and attaches an operation unit to the hole for attachment penetratingly formed in the top plate upper cover. The perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the structure of the right side decoration member provided with the pressing member. The perspective view which expands partially and shows the state by which the side surface near the end surface of a light-guide plate is positioned and fixed by the pressing member. The perspective view which expands and shows partially the state by which the wiring of the light emission board | substrate is hold | maintained by the pressing member. The perspective view which decomposes | disassembles and shows the structure of the right side decoration member based on the other structure by which the pressing member shown by FIGS. 46-48 was reused as it is. The bottom view which shows the state in which a series of front reflective surface parts were formed with the 1st and 2nd movable decoration member in the patrol lamp accessory. The bottom view which shows the state in which a series of back reflective surface parts were formed with the 1st and 2nd movable decoration member in the patrol lamp accessory. The top view which shows the structure of the drive mechanism for moving the 1st and 2nd movable decoration member. The enlarged view which shows the structure of the rack applied to the drive mechanism of FIG.

<Configuration of gaming machine>
Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine and a pachislot gaming machine can be applied as the gaming machine according to the present invention. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is assumed as an example.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 15, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided with a game board 1 (see FIGS. 7 to 8) having a game area in which a game ball can roll down and attachable. A main body frame 2 (see FIGS. 5 to 6) provided with a main body frame base plate 2a (also referred to as a main body frame base) and an opening 3h (hereinafter referred to as a front frame opening) through which the game board can be visually recognized are provided. A table frame 3 (see FIG. 2 to FIG. 3) that includes a table frame base plate 3a (also referred to as a table frame base) and is rotatably supported by the main frame 2 in front of the main frame 2 (player side); The rear frame base plate 5a (also referred to as a rear frame base) on which a liquid crystal display device 4 (see FIG. 9) for performing a predetermined effect display is detachably provided is provided behind the main body frame 2 (on the anti-player side). ) And a rear frame 5 (see FIGS. 9 to 10) that is rotatably supported by the main body frame 2. There.

  In this case, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is attached to an island facility (not shown) via the outer frame 6, and in this state, the main body frame 2 is attached to the outside through the main body frame hinge 2 b. The frame 6 is rotatably supported. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the front frame 3 is closed with respect to the main body frame 2 and the main body frame 2 is closed with respect to the outer frame 6. In this state, the rear frame 5 (See FIGS. 9 to 10) are not shown because they are accommodated in the outer frame 6.

<Table frame 3>
The table frame 3 includes a table frame base plate 3a and various table frame components provided in the table frame base plate 3a. The table frame components include a transparent plate unit 7, a dish unit 8, an operation unit 9, and a speaker. 10a to 10b, various decorative members (top decoration 14, right decorative member 15, left decorative member 16) and the like. In addition, a table frame structural member is not limited to these, All the members which comprise the table frame 3 are contained. Further, in the dish unit 8, respective cover members (an upper dish upper cover 8a, a lower dish cover 8b, etc.) are attached to the front frame base plate 3a through a latching structure which will be described later.

In the front frame 3, a transparent plate unit 7 (also referred to as protective glass) having transparency is provided in the front frame opening 3 h described above.
The transparent plate unit 7 is detachable from the back side (back side) of the front frame base plate 3a with respect to the front frame opening 3h (window) provided in the front frame base plate 3a provided in the front frame 3. In the state where the front frame 3 is closed with respect to the main body frame 2, it is configured to face the front surface (front surface) side of the game board 1 and to cover the front surface (front surface) side.

  Further, the front frame 3 is provided with speakers 10a and 10b on both sides of the upper side of the front frame opening 3h. The speakers 10a and 10b are provided with speakers 10a and 10b. It is covered with cover members 11a and 11b provided on the back surface (see FIG. 3). In this case, it is preferable to provide a wiring holding mechanism for holding various wirings 12a and 12b such as a harness and a cord in each cover member 11a and 11b.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration in which holding pieces 13a and 13b are provided to hold the wiring between the cover members 11a and 11b as an example of the wiring holding mechanism. However, the configuration is limited to this configuration. As other methods, for example, a method of holding the various wires 12a, 12b on the cover members 11a, 11b with an adhesive tape (not shown), or a screw with a washer (not shown) is provided for each cover member. A method of holding the various wires 12a and 12b between the washer and the cover members 11a and 11b by fastening to 11a and 11b can also be applied.

  Further, a decorative member for improving the beauty of the gaming machine is provided on the front surface (front surface) (see FIGS. 1 to 2) of the front frame 3 so as to surround the front frame opening 3h. As an example of a decorative member, a top decoration 14 containing a patrol lamp which will be described later is provided on the upper side of the front frame opening 3h, and a light emitting display mode is provided on the left and right of the front frame opening 3h. A right decorative member 15 (for example, an upper right lens 15a, a right middle lens 15b, a right panel cover 15c, etc.) that can be changed, and a left decorative member 16 (for example, a left outer lens 16a, etc.) are provided.

  Further, light emitting means (for example, LEDs) controlled by a sub-control board 33 (see FIG. 10) to be described later are provided inside the right and left decorative members 15 and 16 (not shown). In this case, when the right and left decorative members 15 and 16 are irradiated with light emitted from the light emitting means (LED), the right and left decorative members 15 and 16 generate, for example, radiated light or diffused light having excellent aesthetics. Since this can change the display mode by light, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, a plate unit 8 is provided on the front surface (front surface) of the table frame 3 below the table frame opening 3h of the table frame base plate 3a, and the plate unit 8 receives rental balls and prize balls. An upper plate 17 for storing and a lower plate 18 provided on the lower side of the upper plate 17 and capable of storing, for example, a game ball overflowing when the upper plate 17 is full are provided.

The lower plate 18 includes a lower plate main body 18p capable of storing game balls and a lower plate cover 8b attached so as to cover the upper portion of the lower plate main body 18p.
On the other hand, the upper plate 17 includes an upper plate main body 17p that can store a game ball, an upper plate upper cover 8a that is detachably attached to the front frame base plate 3a so as to cover the upper part of the upper plate main body 17p, An upper plate decoration member for improving the beauty of the upper plate 17 is provided. As an example of the upper plate decoration member, the upper plate main body 17p is provided with an upper plate left decoration 17a, an upper plate front decoration 17c and the like so as to surround the upper plate upper cover 8a. Is bent from the left side of the upper plate upper cover 8a through the front side toward the lower plate 18 from the middle toward the right side.

  The front frame base plate 3a has a discharge port 19 (see FIG. 20) for discharging the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 to the back side of the front frame base plate 3a, and a game ball discharged from the discharge port 19 below. The ball passage cover 21a is provided with a supply port 20 (see FIG. 2) for supplying to the tray 18, and the ball passage 21 is formed on the back side of the front frame base plate 3a by connecting the discharge port 19 and the supply port 20. (See FIG. 3). Here, when the ball removal button 22 (see FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate upper cover 8a is pressed, the game balls stored in the upper plate 17 are lowered from the discharge port 19 through the ball passage 21 and the supply port 20. It is sent to the dish 18.

  In the present embodiment, a plated member is used for decoration on the front surface of the gaming machine, and a plated member 17b is also used for the upper plate front decoration 17c for decorating the front portion of the upper plate 17 (FIG. 1, FIG. Figure 2). By using this plated member 17b, the decoration effect of the appearance design of the gaming machine is enhanced to improve the interest of the player.

  Further, the upper plate upper cover 8a includes a ball lending button 23 for lending a ball, a return button 24 for returning a card from a card unit device for lending a ball (not shown), and the like during a predetermined game. An operation unit 9 is provided for changing the display mode of various effects by the player's operation (rotating operation, pressing operation). In addition, although there is no restriction | limiting in particular about the arrangement configuration (position, direction) of the operation unit 9, In the drawing, as an example, the operation unit 9 configured and arranged to protrude from the upper plate upper cover 8a is shown. .

  In addition, about the table | surface frame 3, the part in the left side (namely, the side currently supported rotatably by the main body frame 2) among the surfaces (front surface) (refer FIGS. 1-2) from the player side. For example, an unauthorized member (not shown) such as a piano wire is intruded, and an illegal act by the unauthorized member (piano wire) is performed on various configurations constructed on the back side of the front frame 3 on the back side in the vicinity thereof. Can be assumed.

  Therefore, in order to prevent such an illegal act, a cover member 25 with a wiring holding function (see FIGS. 3 to 4) is provided on the back surface of the front frame 3 where the intrusion act by the illegal member is performed. Is provided. The cover member 25 with a wiring holding function includes a wiring holding portion 25a for holding wiring such as a harness, a substrate covering portion 25b for covering a substrate (not shown) constructed on the back surface of the front frame 3, and a piano wire or the like, for example The fraud prevention part 25c which prevents intrusion of a fraudulent member is integrated and comprised. According to this, since the single cover member 25 with the wiring holding function having the three functions of wiring holding, substrate covering portion, and fraud prevention can be realized, a member for each of these functions is prepared separately. Since it is not necessary, the cost can be reduced accordingly.

<Body frame 2>
The main body frame 2 includes a main body frame base plate 2a and various main body frame constituent members provided on the main body frame base plate 2a. The main body frame constituent members include a game board 1, a launching device 26, a speaker 10c, and various control boards.・ There are relay boards. The main body frame constituent members are not limited to these, and all members constituting the main body frame 2 are included.

  In the main body frame 2, an opening 2h (hereinafter referred to as a main body frame opening) having substantially the same shape as the front frame opening 3h is provided at a predetermined position of the main body frame base plate 2a facing the front frame opening 3h. ) And on the front surface (front surface) of the main body frame base plate 2a (see FIG. 5), the lower right side of the main body frame opening 2h (hereinafter referred to as the lower right surface of the main body frame base plate 2a). Is provided with a launching device 26 for launching a game ball (see FIGS. 1 to 2 and FIG. 5).

  The firing device 26 includes a panel body 26a for disposing the firing device 26 on the lower right side of the surface of the main body frame base plate 2a, a firing handle 26b disposed on the front side of the panel body 26a, and a panel body 26a. Is disposed on the lower right side of the front surface of the main body frame base plate 2a facing the back side of the main body frame, and includes a drive device 26f for launching a game ball (see FIG. 5).

  A notch 3p (see FIGS. 1 to 2) for exposing the launching device 26 (panel body 26a, launching handle 26b) to the player side is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 3. ing. In this case, when the above-described front frame 3 is closed with respect to the main body frame 2, the firing device 26 (panel body 26a, firing handle 26b) is exposed through the notch 3p of the front frame 3, and the above-described dish unit. 8, and in that state, the firing device 26 (panel body 26 a, firing handle 26 b) and the dish unit 8 exhibit an aesthetic appearance as if they were continuously integrated with each other (FIG. 1-2 see FIG.

  The firing handle 26b is rotatably attached to the support portion (accommodating case) 26c, the support portion (accommodating case) 26c, and can be rotated clockwise and counterclockwise. A storage stop) 26c provided in the storage case 26c for stopping the launching of the game ball (also referred to as detection means) and a support stop (storage case) 26c provided in the storage unit 26c for stopping the switch for ON / OFF operation A button 26e (also referred to as an operation member) and a handle cap 26h disposed so as to cover the opening of the handle grip 26d are provided (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 5).

  In this case, when the handle grip 26d of the firing handle 26b is rotated in the clockwise direction, the driving force of the driving device 26f is increased or decreased according to the rotation amount (rotation angle), and the upper plate 17 is changed by the driving force at that time. The game balls stored in the game board 1 are launched toward the game area 1p of the game board 1 (see FIGS. 5 and 7). At this time, when the firing stop button 26e is operated, the driving device 26f is controlled to stop, whereby the launching of the game ball can be stopped.

  In the present embodiment, in the operation control of the firing handle 26b such as the control based on the detection result of the firing stop switch 26g, the payout / launch control board connected to the main control board 28 (see FIG. 8). 34 (control means). In the figure, 26i is a handle shaft, 26j is a spring member formed by fixing one end 26j-1 to a support portion (accommodating case) 26c and the other end 26j-2 to a handle grip 26d. Since the grip 26d is always urged toward the start time point, the player rotates the handle grip 26d in the clockwise direction against the elasticity of the spring member 26j to fire the game ball (FIG. 28). To FIG. 30).

  When the player interrupts the game and releases his / her hand from the handle grip 26d, the handle grip 26d is returned to the start time position by the elasticity of the spring member 26j. At this time, the launch stop button 26e is pushed by a protrusion (not shown) of the handle grip 26d, and the launch of the game ball is stopped.

  Here, as a method of increasing / decreasing the launch intensity of the game ball, the resistance value of the launch volume (not shown) is changed according to the rotation amount (rotation angle) of the handle grip 26d of the launch handle 26b. It is also known that the power to be supplied to a solenoid (not shown) is changed to increase or decrease the launch intensity of the game ball, but in this embodiment, the turning operation of the handle grip 26d of the launch handle 26b is known. (Not shown) and a gear mechanism for winding (clamping) the firing spring are used, and the rotation of the winding gear mechanism depends on the amount of rotation of the handle grip 26d of the firing handle 26b. Increasing the strength of the game ball by adjusting the amount to increase or decrease the degree of winding (tightening) of the launch spring. It is made to change.

  More specifically, when the handle grip 26d of the firing handle 26b is turned, the amount of rotation at that time is transmitted to the firing spring via the gear mechanism, and the firing spring is wound up (tightened). As a result, the return force (restoring force) of the firing spring is increased. Thereby, the firing strength of the game ball can be increased. If it is desired to weaken the launch strength of the game ball, the handle grip 26d of the launch handle 26b can be rotated in the reverse direction to loosen the degree of winding (tightening) of the launch spring.

  By the way, in this embodiment, the game board 1 employ | adopts the structure attached so that attachment or detachment is possible from the back surface (refer FIG. 6) of the main body frame base board 2a. More specifically, a plurality of fasteners 27a to 27e are rotatably provided along the periphery of the main body frame opening 2h on the back surface of the main body frame base plate 2a. The game board 1 is positioned along the main body frame opening 2h while the front surface where the region 1p is configured is opposed to the rear surface of the main body frame base plate 2a, and then the fasteners 27a to 27e are rotated to By engaging a part of the game board 1 with the game board 1, the game board 1 is sandwiched between the fasteners 27a to 27e and the back surface of the main body frame base plate 2a. It can be detachably attached to the back surface of the base plate 2a.

  The game board 1 has an opening 1h (hereinafter referred to as a game board opening) provided in the rear frame 5 and capable of visually recognizing a display mode displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4 for performing a predetermined effect display. Is provided on the front surface (front surface) of the game board 1 (see FIGS. 5 and 7), and a game area 1p in which game balls can roll and flow over an area including the game board opening 1h. The main control board 28 is provided on the back surface of the game board 1 (see FIG. 8) in a state where the game board opening 1h is avoided and accommodated in the case 28k.

  In the present embodiment, an opening decoration frame 29 for decorating the game board opening 1h is provided on the back side of the game board opening 1h. It is configured to be able to move and turn (see FIG. 8). Accordingly, the opening decoration frame 29 is rotated, swung, and turned in a predetermined direction (for example, a direction indicated by a solid line and a two-dot chain line in FIG. 8) in accordance with the state of play of the game. Can be dramatically improved.

  Further, in the game area 1p (see FIGS. 5 and 7), various decorative members are provided so as to surround the game board opening 1h, and a plurality of general winning holes are provided below the game board opening 1h. 30 and various game members such as a start winning opening 31 in which special symbols are variably displayed are provided when a game ball is entered.

  The main control board 28 is connected to a sub control board 33 and a payout / launch control board 34 via a relay board 32 (see FIG. 8). The sub-control board 33 and the payout / launch control board 34 are provided on the rear frame 5 (see FIG. 10) described later. In this case, the sub control board 33 controls the display control in the liquid crystal display device 4 described above according to various commands supplied from the main control board 28, the control related to the sound generated from the speakers 10a to 10c, and the right side described above. Various LEDs including the decorative member 15 and the left decorative member 16 are controlled. In addition, the above-mentioned launching device 26 and the paying-out device 35 (see FIGS. 10 to 15) for paying out game balls are connected to the payout / launch control board 34.

  Here, the game ball launched from the launching device 26 described above is guided along the guide rail and then flows out to the upper side of the game area 1p. In this case, the guide rail includes an outer rail 36 (see FIGS. 5 to 6) and an inner rail 37 (see FIGS. 5 and 7) arranged to face each other along the inner side of the outer rail 36.

  In the present embodiment, the inner rail 37 is configured integrally with the game board 1 (see FIGS. 5 and 7), and the outer rail 36 is configured separately from the game board 1 and integrated with the main body frame 2. (Refer to FIGS. 5 to 6). Specifically, the outer rail 36 is provided along the main body frame opening 2h of the main body frame base plate 2a, and as described above, the game board 1 can be attached to and detached from the back surface of the main body frame 2 (see FIG. 5). In this state, a guide rail in which the inner rails 37 are arranged to face each other along the inner side of the outer rail 36 is configured.

  In this case, it is assumed that the game ball that is launched from the launching device 26 and flows out to the upper side of the game area 1p rolls down while colliding with a plurality of game nails (not shown) or the like, and wins, for example, the general prize opening 30 Then, a signal that detects this is supplied to the main control board 28. At this time, a command for giving out a predetermined number of game balls from the main control board 28 (see FIG. 8) is output to the payout / firing control board 34 (see FIG. 10), and payout / firing control is performed based on the payout command. When the board 34 (see FIG. 10) controls the payout device 35, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out from the payout device 35 and supplied to the upper plate 17.

  Further, when the handle grip 26d of the launch handle 26b is rotated by the player during the game, the payout / launch control board 34 drives the drive device according to the amount of rotation (rotation angle) and Control to fire the stored game balls.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, conventionally, guide rails (outer rails, inner rails) are integrated with the game board, and when replacing the game board, both the outer rail and the inner rail must be connected. At the same time, it was necessary to replace both the outer and inner rails 36 and 37 at the same time as before when the game board 1 was replaced because the outer rail 36 was configured separately from the game board 1. Therefore, it is only necessary to replace the inner rail 37, so that the replacement operation can be simplified and the cost can be reduced.

  Furthermore, in the case where the game board is provided with both outer and inner rails as in the prior art, when the game board is attached to the main body frame, it is extremely important to align with the launching device already attached to the main body frame. Become. At this time, if the positions of the launching device and the guide rail are slightly deviated, the ball jump may become unstable. Therefore, in the case of the conventional gaming machine form, it is designed with sufficient consideration of the relationship between the mounting of the gaming board, the position and angle of the guide rail provided in the gaming board, and the position of the launching device provided in the main body frame. Installation has to be performed, and manufacturing and mounting are troublesome, and there is a risk of increasing costs.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the outer rail 36 is mounted on the main body frame base plate 2a of the main body frame 2 together with the launching device 26 as described above, the firing device 26 and the guide rail (outer rail 36) are used. Are attached to the same place, and each positioning can be performed easily and accurately. Therefore, the ball jumping becomes very stable, and a very useful action and effect can be achieved without giving stress to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the number of fasteners 27a to 27e that detachably fasten the game board 1 provided in the main body frame base plate 2a is also considered in order to execute the above-described specific effects. That is, according to the present embodiment, the ball frame is stabilized by adopting a form in which the main body frame base plate 2a is provided with the guide rail (outer rail 36) together with the launching device 26. If 1 itself is not firmly attached to the main body frame 2 (main body frame base plate 2a), the position of the guide rail (specifically, the position where the outer rail 36 and the inner rail 37 face each other) is shifted. As a result, it becomes impossible to execute the operations and effects peculiar to the present embodiment, such as ball jump stability. In particular, if the main body frame base plate 2a is distorted or the like, this problem appears remarkably, and the above-mentioned specific effects cannot be achieved.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fasteners 27 are provided at positions facing the upper and lower four corners of the game board 1 of the main body frame base plate 2a, and these four fasteners 27a to 27d are provided on the back surface of the main body frame base plate 2a. The game board 1 is provided with a single fastener 27e at a predetermined position of the main body frame base plate 2a in order to firmly and firmly hold it, and at least fix the lower center of the game board 1 to the main body frame base plate 2a. The inner rail base end region 1 is pressed against the main body frame base plate 2a to be closely fixed. As a result, the position of the guide rail (the facing position of the outer rail 36 on the main body frame 2 and the inner rail 37 on the game board 1) is not shifted, and the characteristic of the present embodiment such as stable ball jumping does not occur. Execution of the effect can be achieved.

  Conventionally, a configuration in which the liquid crystal display device 4 is directly disposed on the back side of the game board 1 is often employed. However, in such a configuration, when the game board 1 is replaced / discarded, the liquid crystal display device 4 is also replaced / discarded together, resulting in an increase in cost. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the game board 1 can be made inexpensive because the game board 1 is disposed on the main body frame 2 and the liquid crystal display device 4 is disposed on the rear frame 5 on the back side thereof. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 4 can be reused.

  Further, the main body frame 2 is provided with a speaker 10c for performing an effect by sound at the center of the lower portion of the main body frame opening 2h. Note that the sound emitted from the speaker 10c is emitted from the speaker cover 10k (see FIG. 1) provided in the part of the dish unit 8 of the front frame 3 (specifically, the part between the upper dish 17 and the lower dish 18). (See FIG. 3).

  Here, the back side of the speaker 10c is covered with a cover member 38 provided on the back surface of the main body frame 2 (see FIG. 6). In this case, the cover member 38 includes various harnesses, cords, and the like. It is preferable to provide a wiring holding mechanism for holding the wiring 39. Although FIG. 6 shows a configuration in which a holding piece 40 is provided as an example of a wiring holding mechanism to hold the wiring 39 between the cover members 38, the configuration is limited to this configuration. However, as other methods, for example, a method of holding various wirings 39 on each cover member 38 with an adhesive tape (not shown), or a screw with a washer (not shown) is fastened to each cover member 38. A method of holding the various wirings 39 between the washer and each cover member 38 can also be applied.

  By the way, the main body frame 2 is provided with electrical components (for example, the launching device 26, the main control board 28, the relay board 32, etc.) important for the gaming machine, including the gaming board 1 described above. For this reason, it is required that the main body frame 2 is not easily unlocked from the outer frame 6 (see FIG. 1). Further, the main body frame 2 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 6 via a main body frame hinge 2b (see FIG. 1), and a main body provided on the upper right side of the panel body 26a of the launching device 26 described above. The main body frame 2 can be opened from the outer frame 6 by inserting and rotating a predetermined opening / closing key (not shown) into the frame opening / closing key hole 41 (see FIGS. 1 to 2 and 5).

In this case, for example, an unauthorized instrument (or an unauthorized member) such as a piano wire is inserted into the rear surface of the main body frame 2 from the main body frame opening / closing key hole 41 or the vicinity thereof, and the main body frame opening / closing key hole 41 is inserted into the rear side. An unauthorized act of unlocking the locking device by directly accessing the constructed locking device (not shown) is assumed.
Therefore, in order to prevent the main body frame 2 from being easily opened (that is, the locking device is not easily unlocked), the entire periphery of the locking device on the back surface of the main body frame 2 (see FIG. 6) is the cover member 42. Covered by. Thereby, the above-mentioned fraudulent acts can be prevented in advance.

<Rear frame 5>
The rear frame 5 includes a rear frame base plate 5a and various rear frame constituent members provided in the rear frame base plate 5a. The rear frame constituent members include various electric components including the liquid crystal display device 4. Note that the rear frame constituent members are not limited to these, and all members constituting the rear frame 5 are included.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the rear frame 5, the rear frame base plate 5 a has various electrical components (the liquid crystal display device 4, the sub control board 33, and a sub relay board 43 that transfers signals to the sub control board 33. , A sub-ROM relay board 44 in which a program related to game effects is stored, a power supply board 45 for supplying power, and the like.

  In this case, the rear frame 5 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 4 at a position facing the front frame opening 3h, the main body frame opening 2h, and the game board opening 1h. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 4 is detachably provided on the front surface (front surface) of the rear frame base plate 5a of the rear frame 5 at a position facing the back surface of the main body frame 2 (see FIG. 9). . In this case, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 4 is controlled by the sub control board 33 based on the command from the main control board 28. For example, in the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display (LCD) is assumed as the liquid crystal display device 4.

  In the rear frame 5, the liquid crystal display device 4, the sub control board 33, the sub ROM relay board 44, the sub relay board 43, the dispensing / launch control board 34, the power board 45, etc. For example, it is preferable to accommodate the electrical component housing members 4a, 33a, 44a, 43a, 34a, and 45a having predetermined shapes.

In this embodiment, the electrical component housing members 4a, 33a, 44a, 43a, 34a, and 45a are configured to be able to be confirmed internally with a transparent synthetic resin material. The first surface portion 60 that houses various electrical components, And a second surface portion 61 which is the back surface (opposite surface).
Although not particularly illustrated, each electrical component includes a connector, and is electrically connected via a predetermined wiring (for example, an assembled wire in which a plurality of wires are bundled, a so-called harness) 515. The wiring 515 has a connector at one end, and the connector is connected to a connector of a predetermined electrical component.

  In the present embodiment, one of the features is that a wiring holding member (also referred to as a harness case) 500 that holds the wiring is provided (see FIGS. 33 to 36).

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control board 33, the sub-relay board 43, and the sub-ROM relay board 44 that constitute the back unit are respectively connected to the second part of the electrical component housing member (liquid crystal bracket) 4a that houses the liquid crystal display device 4. Are arranged in a row in the horizontal direction (rear side) 61, and each adopts a form (Board to Board) in which connectors are directly connected to each other. In this embodiment, the sub control board 33, the sub relay board 43, and the sub ROM relay board 44 are covered with a single transparent cover member (not shown) so as to be opened and closed.

In the present embodiment, the electric component housing member (liquid crystal bracket) 4 a is configured to be detachable from the rear frame base plate 5 a of the rear frame 5.
The electrical component housing member (liquid crystal bracket) 4a has a pair of insertion pieces (not shown) protruding at one end in the longitudinal direction at a predetermined interval, and a screwing piece 4a-1 that can be screwed to the other end. , 4a-1 project from each other in the vertical direction (see FIG. 9). A pair of insertion piece insertion holes (not shown) are provided at predetermined positions on the rear frame base plate 5a, and a pair of female screw portions (not shown) are provided at predetermined positions on the opposite rear frame base plate 5a. Yes. Therefore, when the electric component housing member (liquid crystal bracket) 4a is attached to the rear frame base plate 5a, each not-shown insertion piece of the electric component housing member (liquid crystal bracket) 4a is inserted into each not-shown insertion piece insertion hole. Then, the screwing pieces 4a-1 and 4a-1 are screwed and fixed to female screw portions (not shown).

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the sub control board 33 and the sub control board 33 are mounted on the second surface portion 61 of the liquid crystal bracket (electrical component housing member) 4a for housing the liquid crystal display device 4 by screwing or fitting, for example. A unit configuration in which the relay substrate 43 and the sub ROM relay substrate 44 are integrally provided is adopted, and this unit configuration is changed from the rear frame base plate 5a as described above to the screwing pieces 4a-1 of the liquid crystal bracket (electric component housing member) 4a. The liquid crystal display device 4, the sub-control board 33, the sub-relay board 43, and the sub-ROM relay board 44 can be integrated and easily attached / removed only by attaching / detaching the screws fixing the screws 4a-1. Therefore, a test of the liquid crystal display device 4 (for example, a test of whether or not the liquid crystal display device 4 operates normally) can be easily performed with this unit configuration.

  As a result, not only can the sub control board 33, the sub relay board 43, and the sub ROM relay board 44 be separately replaced independently, but also only different sub ROM relay boards 44 can be used to execute various different effects. It becomes possible. In this case, regarding the sub ROM relay board 44, in order to prevent illegal acts such as falsification and reading (duplication) of the program, it is possible to visually check whether or not the sub ROM relay board 44 is illegally accessed. 46 "(see FIG. 10). “Caulking” means sealing, insulation locking (binding), and the like.

  Further, on the back surface of the rear frame 5 (see FIG. 10), for example, a ball tank 47 for housing game balls to be paid out as rental balls or prize balls, and a plurality of game balls from the ball tank 47 are continuously provided. A rail unit 48 to be rolled down, a payout device 35 (specifically, covered by a payout device case 49) that can be continued to the lower end of the rail unit 48, and a payout from the payout device 35 A ball payout passage (not shown) for supplying the played game balls to the upper plate 17 is continuously provided.

  In such a configuration, if a game ball launched into the game area 1p wins a general winning opening 30, for example, a signal that detects this is transmitted to the main control board 28. At this time, a command for giving out a predetermined number of game balls from the main control board 28 (see FIG. 8) is output to the payout / firing control board 34 (see FIG. 10), and payout / firing control is performed based on the payout command. By controlling the payout device 35 by the substrate 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out one by one by the payout device 35 among the plurality of game balls rolling down the rail unit 48 from the ball tank 47. It flows down the passage (not shown) and is supplied to the upper plate. In FIG. 10, the payout device 35 is accommodated in the payout device case 49, and therefore, the outline of the payout device is not illustrated by indicating the accommodation position with the reference numeral 35.

  Here, in the conventional gaming machine, the game board is detachably provided on the front surface (front frame side) of the main body frame, and the liquid crystal display device is provided on the front surface (main body frame side) of the rear frame. What is provided so that attachment or detachment is possible is known. Therefore, when it is desired to remove both the game board and the liquid crystal display device at the time of maintenance, etc., the following steps have to be performed.

  First, when it is desired to remove the game board from the main body frame, it is necessary to rotate the front frame with respect to the main body frame. When it is desired to remove the liquid crystal display device from the rear frame, the main body frame needs to be rotated with respect to the outer frame, and then the rear frame needs to be rotated with respect to the main body frame. Therefore, the corresponding frame must be rotated at least three times (for example, the main body frame is rotated with respect to the outer frame, and both the front frame and the rear frame are rotated with respect to the main body frame).

  On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the game board 1 is detachably provided on the back surface (see FIG. 5) of the main body frame 2, and the liquid crystal display device 4 is opposed to the back surface (back surface) of the main body frame 2. In this position, it is provided on the front surface (front surface) (see FIG. 9) of the rear frame 5 so as to be detachable so that both the game board 1 and the liquid crystal display device 4 can be removed with one touch (the main body frame 2 and the rear frame). 5), it can be efficiently performed. In addition, as a method of attaching the liquid crystal display device 4, the liquid crystal display device 4 may be detachably provided not only on the front surface (front surface) of the rear frame 5 but also on the rear surface of the rear frame 5.

  The payout device case 49 covering the payout device 35 is rotatably supported at the lower end of the rail unit 48 via a hinge mechanism 50 provided on the upper end side of the payout device 35 and rotates the payout device case 49. Thus, in the state where the dispensing device 35 is exposed (see FIG. 11), the posture at that time can be maintained. Therefore, a first locking piece 49a is provided on the upper end side of the dispensing device case 49, and a second locking piece 48a on which the first locking piece 49a can be locked is provided on the lower end side of the rail unit 48. (See FIGS. 11 to 12).

  In this case, the first locking piece 49a and the second locking piece 48a have such a shape that their parts (tip portions) are hooked to each other. Here, when the dispensing device case 49 is rotated to expose the dispensing device 35, the first locking piece 49a and the second locking piece 48a are hooked to each other. The posture in which the device 35 is exposed is maintained. On the other hand, when the dispensing device case 49 is rotated in the opposite direction, the catch between the first locking piece 49a and the second locking piece 48a is released following this, and the corresponding dispensing The dispensing device 35 can be covered by the device case 49.

  The payout device 35 can be switched between a position where the game ball can be paid out (see FIG. 13) and a position where the game ball can be removed (see FIG. 14). In this case, at the position where the game ball can be paid out, the payout device 35 is in a state where the lower end surface 35a is supported by the detachment mechanism 51, and the upper end surface 35b abuts on the rail unit 48 described above. Yes. The detaching mechanism 51 includes a detachable lever 53 that is rotatably supported by a rotating shaft 52. One end of the detachable lever 53 comes into contact with the lower end surface 35a of the payout device 35, whereby the payout device 35 is The upper end surface 35b abuts on the rail unit 48 while being supported by the detaching mechanism 51 (detaching lever 53) (see FIG. 13). As a result, the rail unit 48 (specifically, the ball passage 48a built in the rail unit 48) and the dispensing device 35 communicate with each other, thereby rolling down the rail unit 48 (ball passage 48a). The game ball can be introduced into the payout device 35.

  On the other hand, in the position where the detachment is possible (see FIG. 14), the detachable lever 53 is rotated and one end thereof is avoided from the lower end surface 35a of the dispensing device 35 (that is, the detachable mechanism 51 (the detachable lever 53). ) Is released), and thus the dispensing device 35 can be slid downward. In this case, the payout device 35 can be easily detached from the rear surface of the rear frame 5 by sliding the payout device 35 downward and then pulling it forward.

  By the way, when the payout device 35 is removed, the game ball from the ball tank 47 rolls down on the rail unit 48 (ball passage 48a), so that the game ball is transferred to the rail unit 48 (ball passage 48a). It is assumed that it will flow out and fall. Therefore, in order to solve such a problem, a ball drop prevention mechanism 54 (see FIGS. 13 to 15A) is provided on the back surface of the rear frame 5.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the ball drop prevention mechanism 54 is constructed on the lower end side of the rail unit 48 described above, and the ball drop prevention mechanism cover body 48p is detachably attached to the rail unit 48. Is housed inside. In this case, the ball drop prevention mechanism 54 always urges the ball drop prevention main body 55 having a ball stopper 55p protruding toward the ball passage 48a of the rail unit 48 and the ball drop prevention main body 55 toward the ball passage. And a moving means for moving the ball drop prevention main body 55 in a direction away from the ball passage 48a against the urging force of the urging means 56. In the drawing, a compression coil spring is shown as an example of the urging means 56, but an air spring using the elastic force of compressed air may be used instead.

  The moving means includes a lever 57 rotatably supported by the ball drop prevention mechanism cover body 48p, and a front end portion 57a of the lever 57 (specifically, an inclined surface 55s to be described later in the front end portion 57a). The abutting portion 57p) can be abutted and has an inclined surface 55s formed on the ball drop preventing main body 55. The inclined surface 55s is configured to extend along the protruding direction of the ball stopper 55p and form a gradient along a direction away from the ball stopper 55p. Note that the gradient (inclination angle) of the inclined surface 55s is set according to, for example, the shape and size of the ball drop prevention main body 55, and is not particularly limited here. In addition, the lever 57 is pivotally supported by the rail unit 48 at a rotation shaft 58 provided at the base end portion 57 b.

  Further, in order to make the direction in which the ball drop prevention main body 55 is moved by the moving means constant, a guide piece 59 is extended to the end face of the ball drop prevention main body 55, and the guide piece 59 is a rail unit. It can move along a guide groove (not shown) extending to 48. In this case, the extending direction of the guide groove and the guide piece 59 is defined as a direction in which the ball stopper 55p can be inserted into the ball passage 48a of the rail unit 48 or the ball stopper 55p can be escaped from the ball passage 48a. be able to.

  In such a configuration, when the tip 57a is pressed and the lever 57 is rotated, the contact 57p of the tip 57a contacts the inclined surface 55s of the ball drop prevention main body 55, and the contact force at this time is the inclined surface. The component is divided into a component perpendicular to 55s and a component in the inclination direction along the inclined surface 55s. For this reason, if the tip 57a is continuously pressed against the inclined surface 55s and a contact force against the inclined surface 55s is continuously applied, the guide piece 59 moves in one direction along the guide groove. The ball drop prevention main body 55 can be moved in the same direction against the urging force of the urging means 56 (in other words, retreat from the sphere passage 48a) (see FIG. 15C). On the other hand, when the pressing force on the lever 57 is released, at the same time, only the urging force of the urging means 56 acts on the ball drop prevention main body 55, and accordingly, the guide piece 59 is moved along the guide groove. By moving in the direction, the ball drop prevention main body 55 can be moved in the same direction (in other words, moved forward toward the ball passage 48a) (see FIG. 15B).

  Therefore, when the ball dropping prevention mechanism is provided in the rail unit 48, when the payout device 35 is in a position where the game ball can be paid out (see FIG. 13), the tip end portion 57a is formed by the upper end surface 35b of the payout device 35. The lever 57 is rotated by being pressed, and as a result, a contact force is applied to the inclined surface 55s of the ball drop prevention main body 55 from the contact portion 57p of the tip end portion 57a. By retracting against the urging force of 56, the ball stopper 55p can escape from the ball passage 48a (see FIGS. 13 and 15C). At this time, the rail unit 48 (ball passage 48 a) and the payout device 35 communicate with each other, so that the game balls rolling down the rail unit 48 (ball passage 48 a) can be introduced into the payout device 35.

  On the other hand, when the payout device 35 is in a detachable position (see FIG. 14), the pressing state of the tip end portion 57a of the lever 57 by the upper end surface 35b of the payout device 35 is released. Only the urging force of the urging means 56 acts on the ball drop prevention main body 55, and as a result, the ball drop prevention main body 55 moves forward so that the ball stopper portion 55p can enter the ball passage 48a (FIG. 14). FIG. 15B). As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the game ball flows out of the rail unit 48 (ball path 48a) and falls.

<About transparent plate unit>
The transparent plate unit 7 provided in the front frame 3 includes a first transparent plate 100 located on the near side as viewed from the player side when the gaming machine is installed in the island facility, and the first transparent plate 100. The second transparent plate 101 located behind the first transparent plate 100, and the first transparent plate 100 and the first transparent plate 100 with the predetermined space 102 disposed between the first transparent plate 100 and the second transparent plate 101. The transparent plate holding frame 103 that holds the two transparent plates 101 is provided (FIGS. 16 to 18).
In the present embodiment, the first transparent plate 100 and the second transparent plate 101 employ the same glass plate having a predetermined shape and a predetermined thickness.

The transparent plate holding frame 103 has holding portions 103a and 103a for holding the first transparent plate 100 and the second transparent plate 101 in the front and rear, respectively, and is arranged between the holding portion 103a and the holding portion 103a. The intermediate portion 103b has a plurality of communication holes 104 communicating with a predetermined space 102 formed between the first transparent plate 100 and the second transparent plate 101 (FIG. 18). .
The first transparent plate 100 and the second transparent plate 101 are integrally fixed to the holding portions 103a and 103a of the transparent plate holding frame 103 through an adhesive, respectively.

The communication holes 104 are a first communication hole 104a and a second communication hole 104b provided at positions facing each other in the vertical direction.
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the first communication hole 104a and the second communication hole 104b are provided at the opposite positions of the transparent plate holding frame 103, they pass through the space 102 from the outside of the transparent plate unit 7. Thus, an air flow path that escapes outward is effectively formed (FIGS. 17 and 18).

In addition, the first communication hole 104a and the second communication hole 104b are provided at positions that do not contact the front frame opening (window) 3h of the front frame base plate 3a. In other words, the hole is not blocked by the grounding surface of the opening, and the air flow path is not blocked by this configuration.
In the present embodiment, each of the first communication hole and the second communication hole is formed by a group of three holes.

  Note that the first transparent plate and the second transparent plate are in a state of rolling down of the game ball of the game board 1 provided in the main body frame 2 located at the rear, and various effects (effects movable effect and image effects) Etc.) As long as the material does not impair the visibility of the situation, the material may not be a glass plate, for example, a transparent synthetic resin plate material.

  The communication hole 104 is not limited to the present embodiment in terms of the hole diameter, the number and position of the communication holes, and the optimum specification is adopted in consideration of strength and air permeability.

A plurality of communication holes 104 (104a, 104b) provided in the transparent plate holding frame 103 allows a space 102 between the two transparent plates 100, 101 from one of the communication holes 104 (104a, 104b) and other communication. Since an air flow path through which air flows to the holes 104 (104a, 104b) is secured, moisture in the space can be effectively removed without a desiccant chamber or a desiccant.
Accordingly, there is no risk of increasing the overall size of the transparent plate unit 7, and a high cost can be suppressed because a desiccant is not required.

In addition, as an attachment method of the transparent plate unit 7 with respect to the back surface of the front frame 3, the following structure is employ | adopted in this embodiment, for example (refer FIG. 3).
The transparent plate unit 7 is mounted and positioned from the back side of the front frame opening 3h along the transparent plate unit mounting portion 105 provided in the front frame opening 3h, and the lower end surface of the transparent plate unit 7 in this state 7a is placed on a pedestal 108 formed in a region below the assembling portion of the front frame opening 3h, and then the upper side of the front frame opening 3h, that is, the front frame base plate 3a above the front frame opening 3h. A pressing force is applied to the upper end surface of the transparent plate unit 7 (left and right tongue pieces 107 provided on the upper end of the transparent plate holding frame 103) by the fasteners 106 and 106 provided on the back surface of the transparent plate. And fix it. Thereby, the transparent plate unit 7 can be detachably attached to the back surface of the front frame 3 while being sandwiched between the respective fasteners 106 and the pedestal 108.

  The form of the transparent plate unit, that is, the form of the transparent plate and the transparent plate holding frame is not construed as being limited to this embodiment, and the design can be changed as appropriate within the scope of the present invention.

<About the ball passage cover>
As described above, the lower plate cover 8b of the lower plate 18 constituting the table frame constituent member is attached to the table frame base plate 3a via the locking structure (see FIG. 1).
That is, the lower plate cover 8b includes a locking portion 203 that protrudes in the horizontal direction rearward, and the front frame base plate 3a has a locking hole 204 that can lock the locking portion 203 of the lower plate cover 8b. It is provided penetrating at a predetermined position (see FIGS. 19 and 21).
The locking portion 203 is provided with a thin plate-like main body 203a that protrudes horizontally from the lower plate cover 8b, and a substantially arrowhead-type locking claw that is provided at the tip of the main body 203a and that can be locked to the periphery of the locking hole 204. Part 203b.
Thus, since the lower plate cover 8b is attached to the front frame base plate 3a via the locking structure, it can be detached when the locked state is released.

In the present embodiment, the locking claw portion 203b of the lower plate cover 8b locked in the locking hole 204 in this way cannot be easily removed except when necessary. A holding portion 202 that can hold the locked state is provided.
The holding unit 202 of the present embodiment adopts a configuration in which the discharge port 19 and the supply port 20 provided in the front frame base plate 3a are connected to the supply passage 20 so as to be integrated with the spherical passage cover 21a that forms the spherical passage 21. (See FIGS. 19 and 21).

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the ball passage cover 21a is composed of two members, an upper cover 200 and a lower cover 201, which are detachably attached to the front frame base plate 3a.
In the present embodiment, when the lower cover 201 is attached to the front frame base plate 3a, the locking hole 204 is located on the side of the lower cover 201. A holding portion 202 that holds the locking state of the portion 203 and the locking hole 204 is integrally provided, and the holding portion 202 functions as a drop-off prevention portion that prevents the locking claw portion 203b from dropping off ( (See FIG. 19).

  The holding portion 202 is a plate-like member that protrudes in the horizontal direction from the side surface (the right side surface in the drawing) of the lower cover 201, and when the lower cover 201 is attached and fixed to a predetermined position of the front frame base plate 3a, The holding portion 202 is provided so as to cross a predetermined position of the locking hole 204 (see FIGS. 19 and 21). The shape of the holding unit 202 is not limited to the illustrated form.

That is, the latching claw portion 203b is inserted from the front of the front frame base plate 3a in a state where it is pushed down against its elasticity, and its elastic return is returned on the back side of the front frame base plate 3a. It is locked to the upper peripheral edge of the locking hole 204 by force.
When the lower cover 201 is attached and fixed at a predetermined position of the front frame base plate 3a, the drop-off prevention portion (holding portion) 202 is engaged with the locking claw portion 203a that is locked to the upper periphery of the locking hole 204. It is located directly below (see FIGS. 19 and 21).

  Therefore, if the ball passage cover 21a (lower cover 201) connecting the upper plate 17 and the lower plate 18 is disposed on the back side of the front frame base plate 3a as usual, the holding portion of the ball passage cover 21a (lower cover 201). (Falling prevention portion) 202 locks the lower plate cover (table frame constituent member) 8a that is detachably provided on the front frame base plate 3a through a locking structure including the locking portion 203 and the locking hole 204. Can not be inadvertently released, and the ball path cover 21a (lower cover 201) can also be used for functions other than the function as the ball path 21, thereby increasing the usefulness of the ball path cover.

  Moreover, the latching claw 203b of the lower plate cover (table frame constituent member) 8a is configured to be easily detachable so as to be latched by the latching hole 204 of the table frame base plate 3a against its elasticity. While it is easy to attach the lower plate cover (table frame constituent member) 8a, if the ball passage cover 21a (lower cover 201) is attached to the back side of the table frame base plate 3a, the ball passage cover 21a (lower cover 201) is attached. The provided drop prevention part (holding part) 202 suppresses the downward movement of the locking claw part 230b immediately below the locking claw part 203b. Dropout is easily prevented.

Note that the configuration of the holding portion (drop-off preventing portion) that prevents the table frame constituent member from being released is not limited to the present embodiment. That is, the front frame base member 3a is detachably attached to the front frame base plate 3a via the locking structure, and the locking portion of the front frame base member is located on the back side of the front frame base plate 3a. The structure of the holding portion differs depending on whether the holding portion is locked.
Further, the holding portion (drop-off preventing portion) may be attached so as to prevent the locking claw portion locked to the locking hole as a single unit, but the locking claw portion is locked. If there is a front frame constituent member that is detachably provided on the back side of the front frame base plate 3a in the vicinity of the locking hole, a holding part (falling prevention part) is integrally formed with the front frame constituent member. That's fine.

<About the connector cover>
The left decorative member 16 is a member that makes a decorative effect by light. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 22 to 25, an electronic component (for example, light emitting means, LED: Light Emitting Diode) is used. A left relay substrate (also referred to as a glass left relay substrate) 300 to be mounted, a left light guide lens 302 made of an insulating material that guides light emitted from the light emitting means in a predetermined direction, and the left light guide lens 302 through The upper left lens 16b for diffusing the guided light and the left outer lens 16a are configured. The terminal 301a is electrically connected to the lower end of the left relay substrate 300 via an electrical component and wiring (harness). A connector 301 is provided.

  In the present embodiment, a plated member 17b is used for an upper plate front ornament (also referred to as a first decorative member) 17c for decorating the upper plate 17 provided on the front surface of the front frame 3, and the end of the plated member 17b is The left decorative member (also referred to as a second decorative member) 16 is disposed adjacent to a position facing the connector 301 of the left relay board 300 (see FIGS. 1, 2, 22, and 23). ).

Such a plated member 17b has the effect of gracefully decorating the entire gaming machine and enhancing the decoration effect, but the plated member 17b is easily charged with static electricity.
Therefore, when static electricity is discharged directly from the plating member 17b of the upper dish front decoration 17c to the connector 301 (specifically, the terminal 301a) of the left relay board 300 in the immediate vicinity, it is mounted on the left relay board 300. There is a risk of hindering (damaging) electronic components such as LEDs.
That is, the creepage distance (Creepage Distance) between the connector 301 and the factor that discharges static electricity (the plated member 17b of the upper dish front decoration 17c) is short.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, a connector cover (insulator) 303 that covers the connector 301 of the left relay board 300 is provided, and causes of discharging static electricity (plating member 17b of the upper dish front decoration 17c) and the connector 301 (specifically, The creeping distance from the terminal 301a) is increased.

In the present embodiment, the left relay substrate 300 is formed in an approximately same shape as the planar shape, and is disposed on the left relay substrate 300 and is made of an insulator that guides light from the left relay substrate 300 forward. A connector cover 303 that covers the connector 301 of the left relay substrate 300 is formed integrally with a part of the left light guide lens 302 (see FIG. 24).
That is, a predetermined position on the inner surface facing the left light guide lens 302 is recessed in a box shape so as to cover the connector 301 provided so as to protrude below the surface of the left relay substrate 300 (a box on the outer surface). The connector cover 303 is integrally formed.
The connector cover 303 may be configured as a separate part from the left light guide lens 302.

FIG. 25A is a schematic view when the creepage distance to the connector 301 (specifically, the terminal 301a) is increased because the connector cover 303 according to the present embodiment is provided integrally with the left light guide lens 302. FIG. 25B is a schematic diagram when the creepage distance to the connector 301 is short when the connector cover is not provided. The arrow in each figure shows the flow of static electricity discharged from the first decorative member (plating member 17b).
When the creepage distance is short, static electricity is directly discharged to the connector 301. However, when the left light guide lens 302 that is an insulator integrally provided with the connector cover 303 is provided as in this embodiment, the creepage distance becomes long. Static electricity is not directly discharged to the connector 301 (terminal 301a).

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the decorative member (the left decorative member 16) provided with the control board (the left relay board 300) adjacent to the decorative member (the upper dish front ornament 17c) provided with the plating member 17b. Is provided with the connector cover 303 for taking a creepage distance between the terminal of the connector 301 provided on the control board (the left relay board 300) and the plating member 17b. It is possible to prevent static electricity from being discharged directly.

  According to this embodiment, since the connector cover 303 is integrally provided on the left light guide lens 302 made of an insulating material, it is possible to prevent static electricity from being directly discharged to the terminals of the connector 301 without deteriorating the aesthetic appearance. In addition, since the left light guide lens 302 is disposed, the connector cover 303 is also disposed at the same time, so that a dedicated cover for the connector is not separately prepared, and the manufacturing cost and work cost are reduced. Can do.

<About the firing stop button>
The firing stop button 26e in the present embodiment includes, for example, a button part 401 provided on one end side, a pressing part 403 provided on the other end side, and a shaft stopping part 400 provided between the button part 401 and the pressing part 403. Including the operation unit 402 and the shaft member 405 that are integrally disposed on the inner surface of the shaft stopper 400 of the operation unit 402 and project from the inner bottom surface of the support (accommodating case) 26c of the firing handle 26b. The sliding part 404 which moves is comprised (refer FIGS. 26-32).

The firing stop button (operation member) 26e is provided with a shaft stop portion 400, which is integrally provided with a sliding portion 404, rotatably provided on the shaft member 405 via a screw 406, and the button portion 401 on one end side supports the support. The other end side pressing portion 403 is located below the firing stop switch (also referred to as detecting means) 26g (see FIGS. 29 to 29). 32). That is, the button portion 401 is located so as to protrude outward from the firing handle 26b. In FIG. 32, reference numeral 407 denotes a washer interposed between the top surface of the sliding portion 404 and the screw head of the screw 406.
The firing stop button 26e is always urged in a direction in which the pressing portion 403 is separated from the firing stop switch (also referred to as detection means) 26g (a state where game balls can be launched), and the button portion 401 of the launch stop button 26e. , The pressing portion 403 comes into contact with a firing stop switch (also referred to as detection means) 26g and the launch of the game ball is stopped.

  FIG. 29 shows a state where the pressing portion 403 is in contact with the firing stop switch (also referred to as detecting means) 26g (game ball firing stopped state), and FIG. 30 shows a firing stop switch (also referred to as detecting means) 26g. Shows a state in which the pressing portion 403 is away from (a state where a game ball can be launched).

The sliding portion 404 is formed of a member having excellent sliding performance, for example, a self-lubricating member such as polyacetal POM, polyamide, or polyethylene.
The operation unit 402 is a flame retardant member such as flame retardant V-0 grade, for example, a flame retardant member such as polycarbonate (polycarbonate PC), polystyrene (polystyrene PS), or flame retardant ABS resin (FR-ABS). Is formed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the firing stop button (operation member) 26e is formed of a self-lubricating material only in the sliding portion 404, and the operation portion 402 is formed of a flame retardant member. It is possible to provide a button mechanism that is resistant to a disaster such as a fire while maintaining the operability of the stop button (operation member) 26e.
Therefore, even if the player operates the firing handle 26b while holding a cigarette with fire, even if the player tries to ignite the firing handle 26b to heal the game, the firing is stopped. Since the operation unit 402 of the button 26e is difficult to ignite, there is little risk of fire and safety is high.

  Although the operation unit 402 and the sliding unit 404 are arranged integrally, this means that the operation unit 402 and the sliding unit 404 need only be arranged so as to perform the same movement. Yes, it does not mean that it is integrally molded. For example, in the case of being united by being separable with an adhesive or the like and in the case of being united so as to be separable such as key connection or fitting, both are assumed, and are not construed as limiting in any way.

<About wiring holding member>
The wiring holding member 500 is connected to an electric component housing member (for example, a liquid crystal display device housing member 4a, a sub control board housing member 33a, a sub ROM relay board housing member 44a, a sub relay board housing member 43a, a pay-out / pay-out device via an attaching / detaching mechanism. The firing control board housing member 34a, the power board board housing member 45a, etc.) are detachably provided. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device housing member (also referred to as a liquid crystal bracket) 4a that houses the liquid crystal display device 4 is used as an embodiment of an electrical component housing member, and an example of the wiring holding member 500 of the present embodiment. This will be described with reference to the drawings (FIGS. 33 to 36).

For example, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device housing member (electric component housing member) 4a is a first concave portion configured to house an electrical component (liquid crystal display device 4) as shown in FIG. A surface portion (accommodating portion) 60 and a second surface portion (back surface portion) 61 that is a surface (back surface) opposite to the first surface portion 60 are provided.
The second surface portion 61 is formed with a region in which a wiring holding member 500 for holding a predetermined wiring (harness) 515 is provided, and the wiring holding member 500 is provided at a predetermined position in the region. A plurality of insertion holes 509 and a plurality of locking holes 510 constituting an attaching / detaching mechanism are provided together with a plurality of protruding portions 507 and a plurality of locking claws 508 (see FIG. 34).

The electrical component housing member (for example, the liquid crystal display device housing member 4a, the sub control board housing member 33a, the sub ROM relay board housing member 44a, the sub relay board housing member 43a, the dispensing / launching control board housing member 34a, the power board housing member 45a and the like are not particularly limited to the form, but various electrical components (the liquid crystal display device 4, the sub control board 33, the sub relay board 43, the sub ROM relay board 44, the payout / launch control board 34). , A power supply board 45 and the like, and at least a first surface portion 60 having a configuration capable of accommodating the power substrate 45 and a second surface portion 61 on the back side thereof.
It is assumed that the first surface portion 60 accommodates the entire electrical component and a portion that accommodates a portion thereof, both of which are within the scope of the present invention.

  The wiring holding member 500 is detachably provided on the second surface portion 61 of the electric component housing member (for example, the liquid crystal display device housing member 4a) via an attachment / detachment mechanism.

For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 34 to 36, the wiring holding member 500 has a plate-like upper surface portion 501 and a lower surface portion 502 formed in parallel, and one length of the upper surface portion 501 and the lower surface portion 502 facing each other. It is composed of a plate-like rear surface portion 503 formed integrally over the sides, and is formed in a narrow and long shape having a substantially U-shape when viewed from the side, with the front side and the left and right side surfaces opened respectively. Yes.
Moreover, in this embodiment, it is comprised by the transparent synthetic resin material so that inside confirmation is possible.

  Near the opening edges of the inner surfaces of the upper surface portion 501 and the bottom surface portion 502, substantially right-angled triangular protrusions 504 and 504 with the same position as the base in the vertical direction (direction indicated by L in the figure) face each other. Is formed. In the present embodiment, four pairs of upper and lower pair of protrusions 504 and 504 are provided at equal intervals (see FIGS. 35 to 36).

Opposite protrusions 504 and 504 are so-called point-symmetric. That is, the apexes 504a and 504a and the sides (perpendicular sides) 504b and 504b provided in the horizontal direction at right angles are shifted in the horizontal direction, and the opposite hypotenuses are opposed to each other. A predetermined gap 505 is formed between 504c and 504c (see FIGS. 35 and 36).
The wiring (harness) 515 is incorporated into the wiring (harness) holding space 506 described later through the gap 505.
Wiring in a predetermined space between the projection 504 and the inner surface 503a of the rear surface portion 503 has a gap 505 between the projections 504 and 504 as an insertion port and the left and right open side surfaces as wiring outlets 516 and 516, respectively. A (harness) holding space 506 is formed (see FIGS. 34 to 36).

Further, the thickness of the protrusion 504 (thickness in the depth direction indicated by W in FIG. 34) is not particularly limited, but has a thickness that does not break when the wiring is incorporated and can form the wiring holding space 506. If you do.
Further, the form of the protrusion 504 is not limited as long as the wiring held in the wiring holding space 506 does not easily fall off.
Further, although not shown, instead of the gap (insertion opening) 505 formed between the protrusions 504 and 504, a front surface portion facing the rear surface portion 503 is provided, and the longitudinal direction of the front surface portion (the direction of the left and right side surfaces) It is possible to envisage that a long notch that is notched over) can also be used as an insertion slot.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the attaching / detaching mechanism is provided in the insertion hole 509 and the locking hole 510 provided in the second surface portion 61 of the electrical component housing member (liquid crystal display housing space 4a), and the wiring holding member 500. The projection 507 can be inserted into the insertion hole 509, and the locking claw 508 is detachably locked to the locking hole 510 (see FIGS. 33 to 36).

The protruding portion 507 is provided upward near the opening edge of the outer surface of the upper surface portion 501, and has a rectangular thickness with a predetermined thickness raised integrally from the upper surface portion 501. , And a locking portion 507b integrally provided at the tip of the standing portion 507a. In the present embodiment, three protrusions are provided at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the wiring holding member 500.
In addition, in this embodiment, it is set as the structure which has the latching | locking part 507b as mentioned above, However, The form which does not have this latching | locking part 507b in a protrusion part is also within the scope of the present invention.

The locking claw portion 508 protrudes forward from the rear surface portion 503 with a predetermined length. The horizontal plate portion 508a protrudes integrally and perpendicularly from the rear surface portion 503, and the horizontal plate portion. It is comprised by the nail | claw part 508b integrally provided in the front-end | tip of 508a.
In the present embodiment, a predetermined position of the bottom surface portion 502 is cut out, the horizontal plate portion 508a is disposed in the cut-out region, and the claw portion 508b protrudes forward from the region.
In the present embodiment, a total of two protrusions are provided one by one at positions inside the protrusions 507 and 507 at both ends.

The insertion hole 509 and the locking hole 510 are respectively provided at predetermined positions on the second surface portion 61 of the electric component housing member.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, a first region 61a formed at a higher level is formed on the second surface portion 61 of the electrical component housing member (liquid crystal bracket) 4a. In the region 61a, the sub control board 33, the sub relay board 43, and the sub ROM relay board 44 are arranged in the horizontal direction as a back unit.
The second surface portion 61 is formed with a second region 61b formed in a horizontally narrow shape that is one step lower than the first region 61a and vertically below the first region 61a. In the second region 61b, the insertion hole 509 and the locking hole 510 are formed at predetermined positions, respectively.

Three insertion holes 509 are formed in a penetrating manner in the horizontal wall portion 511 that is stepped from the first region 61a to the second region 61b.
Two locking holes 510 are formed on the vertical surface 512 that continues downward from the horizontal wall portion 511 in a vertical manner.

The positional relationship between the insertion hole 509 and the locking hole 510 is as follows.
When the distance from the upper surface portion 501 of the wiring holding member 500 to the locking claw portion 508 is A and the distance from the insertion hole 509 to the locking hole 510 is B, the relationship of A> B is satisfied. .
That is, as described above, the wiring holding member 500 is firmly held by the second surface portion 61 of the electrical component housing member (liquid crystal bracket) 4a by configuring so that A> B.
First, in a state where the wiring 515 is held in the wiring holding space 506 of the wiring holding member 500, each protrusion 507 of the wiring holding member 500 is inserted into each insertion hole 509 of the second surface portion 61, and then A Since the relationship is> B, the claw portion 508 b is inserted into the locking hole 510 against the elastic force of the locking claw portion 508. Thereby, the claw part 508b can be firmly latched to the latching hole 510 by the elastic force of the latching claw part 508 after insertion.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of rectangular through holes 513 are provided in the rear surface portion 503 of the wiring holding member 500.
The hole shape and the number of holes of the through hole 513 are not particularly limited, and the position of the through hole 513 is not limited, and the design can be changed within the scope of the present invention. Further, even a form without the through hole 513 is within the scope of the present invention.
Further, in the present embodiment, an arrow 514 indicating the arrangement direction is described on the rear surface portion 503 so that the arrangement direction of the wiring 515 can be seen at a glance. Thereby, even a worker who has little experience does not make a mistake in arrangement.

According to the present embodiment, since the wiring holding member 500 is provided, the wiring 515 can be removed by a simple operation by simply removing the wiring holding member 500 from the electrical component housing member (for example, the liquid crystal bracket 4a) via the attaching / detaching mechanism. It became a thing.
As a result, it is possible to facilitate wiring attachment / detachment work, which has been very troublesome in the conventional wiring and removal. In addition, the maintenance work time can be shortened by facilitating the wiring attaching / detaching work.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the wiring holding member 500 is provided with the through hole 513, the state of the wiring 515 can be easily confirmed through the through hole 513. Further, by providing the through hole 513, a heat dissipation effect can be exhibited.

  The form of the wiring holding member is not limited to this embodiment, and the design can be changed as appropriate according to the form of the second surface portion of the electric component housing member, the arrangement position or arrangement space of the predetermined wiring, etc. It is.

<About the operation unit 9>
As described above, the upper plate upper cover 8a that can be attached to and detached from the front frame 3 changes the display mode of various effects as the player operates (rotates and presses) during a predetermined game. As shown in FIGS. 37 to 45, the operation unit 9 is provided on the base member 600 that is detachably fixed to the upper plate upper cover 8a. In addition, a rotation operation mechanism 601 that can be operated by being rotated by a player and a pressing operation mechanism 602 that can be operated by being pressed by the player are integrally assembled. In the present embodiment, a configuration is assumed in which the rotation operation mechanism 601 is configured in a hollow ring shape, and a press operation mechanism 602 that forms a ring is interposed in the hollow ring region.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the pressing operation mechanism 602 includes a pressing operation means that allows a player to press and retract with, for example, a finger, and an elastic support means that elastically supports the pressing operation means so as to protrude and retract. And a pressing operation state detection unit that detects a pressing operation state of the pressing operation unit (for example, the number of protrusions and protrusions, a protrusion / retraction timing, and the like).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine having such a pressing operation mechanism 602 (operation unit 9) is provided with an effect execution means, whereby the pressing operation state of the pressing operation means is detected by the pressing operation state detection means. Thus, a predetermined effect can be executed. In this case, for example, the liquid crystal display device 4 (see FIG. 9), the sub control board 33 (see FIG. 10), or the like can be applied as the effect execution means.

  According to this, for example, assuming that an effect about a “command to press (push down) operation (press a button!)” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4, the player presses according to the command. When the operation means is pressed (projection operation), based on the press operation (projection operation) at that time, a predetermined effect (for example, “press (projection operation) operation completed) on the liquid crystal display device 4 by the sub-control board 33. Etc.) is performed.

  Here, for example, a compression coil spring 603 can be applied as the elastic support means. According to such a configuration, the elastic support means (compression coil spring) 603 is interposed between the fixed base 604 (fixed on the base member 600) of the rotation operation mechanism 601 described later and the pressing operation means, Accordingly, the pressing operation means can be elastically supported so as to protrude and retract with respect to the base member 600 (fixed base 604) by the elastic force of the elastic support means (compression coil spring 603).

  Moreover, as an example of the pressing operation means, the button decoration board 606 in which the light emitting means 606a (for example, LED) is constructed on the pressing base 605, and the surface decoration member that the player's finger or the like touches during the pressing operation. 607 (a lens 607a, a diffusion sheet 607b, etc.) can be arranged to face each other. According to such a configuration, the light emitted from the light emitting means (LED) 606a can generate, for example, radiant light or diffused light having excellent aesthetics from the surface decoration member 607. Can be improved. The light emitting means (LED) 606a is controlled by the sub control board 33 (see FIG. 10).

  In this case, the button electrical decoration board 606 on which the light emitting means (LED) 606a is constructed and the surface decoration member 607 (the lens 607a, the diffusion sheet 607b) can be configured as the above-described effect execution means. Depending on the state of the light, the light emitted from the light emitting means (LED) 606a is irradiated onto the diffusion sheet 607b, so that the lens 607a generates, for example, radiated light or diffused light having excellent aesthetics according to the gaming state. be able to.

  In addition, as an example of the pressing operation state detection unit, a detection piece (also referred to as a detection member) 608 is provided on the press base 605, and a sensor substrate 609 for detecting the detection piece 608 is fixed to the base member 600. Can be configured. In such a configuration, the sensor substrate 609 is provided with a sensor unit 609s that detects a protruding state (for example, the number of protrusions and protrusions, a protrusion / retraction timing, etc.) of the detection piece 608 that protrudes and retracts together with the pressing base 605 (pressing operation means). ing. In this case, when the pressing operation is performed, for example, by detecting the number of protrusions and protrusions and the protrusion timing of the detection piece 608 that comes in and out (projects and retracts) with respect to the sensor unit 609s, It is possible to accurately detect the number of times the player presses the pressing operation means with, for example, a finger or the like, and the timing at which the player performs the protrusion / retraction operation.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39, the rotation operation mechanism 601 is supported on the base member 600, and the rotation operation means that the player can rotate with, for example, fingers, and the rotation that detects the rotation operation state of the rotation operation means. A plurality of spherical members 610 (for example, metal spheres, balls, and the like) that are provided between the operation state detection unit and are rotated between the rotation operation unit and the base member 600 and follow the rotation operation of the rotation operation unit. I have.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine having such a rotation operation mechanism 601 (operation unit 9) is provided with an effect execution means, whereby the rotation operation state of the rotation operation means is detected by the rotation operation state detection means. Thus, a predetermined effect can be executed. In this case, for example, the liquid crystal display device 4 (see FIG. 9), the sub control board 33 (see FIG. 10), or the like can be applied as the effect execution means.

  According to this, for example, assuming a case where an effect about “a command to be rotated (turn the jog dial!)” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 4, the player rotates the rotation operation means according to the command. When operated, a predetermined effect (for example, an effect on “rotation operation completion”) is executed on the liquid crystal display device 4 by the sub-control board 33 based on the rotation operation at that time.

  Here, as an example of the rotation operation means, there is a rotation housing 611 rotatably provided on the base member 600, and translucency that can be rotated by a player's finger, for example (light emitting means described later). Rotating cover 613 (which can transmit light from 612a) and rotating lens 614 interposed between rotating cover 613 and rotating housing 611 can be provided.

  The rotating housing 611, the rotating cover 613, and the rotating lens 614 are configured to be integrally combined with each other, whereby the rotating lens 614 and the rotating housing 611 are rotated together with the rotation operation of the rotating cover 613. Further, the above-described light emitting means 612a (for example, LED or the like) is constructed on the jog dial electrical decoration board 612, and the jog dial electrical decoration board 612 is fixed on the base member 600 while being mounted on the fixed base 604. It has come to be.

  In this case, the jog dial electrical decoration substrate 612, the rotating lens 614, and the rotating cover 613 on which the light emitting means (LED) 612a is constructed can be configured as the above-described effect executing means, and according to the state of the game, By irradiating the rotating lens 614 with light emitted from the light emitting means (LED) 612a, the rotating cover 613 can generate, for example, radiated light or diffused light having excellent aesthetics according to the gaming state.

  Further, as an example of the rotation operation state detection means, a sensor piece (also referred to as a detection member) 615 (see FIG. 41) is provided in the rotary housing 611, and a sensor for detecting the detection piece 615 rotating with the rotary housing 611. 616 (refer FIG. 40) can be comprised by providing in the jog dial electrical decoration board | substrate 612. FIG. The detection piece 615 is provided on the surface 611f of the rotating housing 611 facing the jog dial electrical decoration board 612, is concentric with the rotation center of the rotating housing 611, and has a predetermined interval along the circumferential direction (for example, , At equal intervals).

  On the other hand, two sensors 616 are arranged in the circumferential direction along the position where each detection piece 615 rotating together with the rotating housing 611 can pass on the back surface 612t of the jog dial electrical decoration substrate 612 facing the front surface 611f of the rotating housing 611. The rotation state of the rotation housing 611 (that is, the rotation operation state of the rotation operation means) can be accurately detected by detecting that the detection piece 615 has passed through each sensor 616.

  Note that as an example of a detection method by the sensor 616, each sensor 616 may be configured by arranging a light emitting element 616a and a light receiving element 616b that receives light emitted from the light emitting element 616a to face each other. Accordingly, in each sensor 616, for example, the number of detection pieces 615 that have passed between the light emitting element 616a and the light receiving element 616b, the passage timing, and the like are detected, so that the rotation direction of the rotation operation means (the rotation cover 613) The rotational speed can be accurately detected.

  In such a rotation operation mechanism 601, a plurality of spherical members 610 are rotatably held one by one on the back surface 611t of the rotation housing 611 (the surface opposite to the surface 611f provided with the detection piece 615). The portions 611h are provided at a predetermined interval (for example, at equal intervals) along the circumferential direction (see FIG. 42). On the other hand, the base member 600 has the above-described surface 600f facing the back surface 611t of the rotating housing 611. A rolling surface 600s on which the spherical member 610 held by the holding portion 611h can roll is continuously provided in an annular shape along the circumferential direction (see FIG. 43).

  As a result, the plurality of spherical members 610 roll along with the base member 600 while being in contact with the back surface 611t of the rotating housing 611 opposite to the surface 611f provided with the detection piece 615. Instead of the holding portion 611h that holds the plurality of spherical members 610 rotatably one by one, a holding portion (not shown) that is continuous in an annular shape along the circumferential direction is configured, and the entire annular holding portion is configured. A plurality of spherical members 610 may be continuously arranged over the entire area. Moreover, about rolling surface 600s, you may make it apply | coat a lubricant here and improve the rolling property of the spherical member 610. FIG.

  As described above, the plurality of spherical members 610 that rotate following the rotation operation of the rotation operation means (the rotation cover 613) are interposed between the rotation operation means (the rotation housing 611) and the base member 600, Compared with the case where the spherical member 610 is not interposed, the rotational operability in the rotational operation means can be dramatically improved. According to this, since the rotation operation of the rotation operation means can be performed smoothly without feeling any sense of incongruity, the player can concentrate only on the game, and as a result, There is no reduction in interest.

  Furthermore, the structure (the back surface 611t on which the spherical member 610 is rotatably contacted) for rotating the rotation operation means smoothly (smoothly) with respect to one member (the rotation housing 611), and the rotation operation state of the rotation operation means. Since the number of parts required for the rotating operation means can be reduced by providing the structure for detecting (the surface 611f provided with the detection piece 615 of the rotating operation state detecting means), the corresponding amount is reduced accordingly. It is possible to reduce the cost of the rotation operation means and to thereby make the rotation operation means compact (space saving).

  By the way, as shown in FIGS. 44 to 45, the operation unit 9 as described above has a predetermined attachment mechanism in a state where the rotation operation mechanism 601 and the pressing operation mechanism 602 are assembled and integrated on the base member 600. The pachinko gaming machine can be detachably mounted on the pachinko gaming machine, whereby the above-mentioned operating means (pressing operating means, rotating operating means) constituting the operating unit 9 are connected to the pachinko gaming machine. It can be detachably attached to.

  Here, the place where the operation unit 9 is mounted is not particularly limited because it is set according to the purpose of use or usage environment of the pachinko gaming machine including, for example, a part that is easily operated by the player. 44 to 45, as an example, it is assumed that the operation unit 9 is detachably provided on the upper plate upper cover 8a constituting the table frame 3.

  The attachment mechanism is formed through the upper plate upper cover 8a, and the attachment hole 617 in which the operation unit 9 can be inserted and disposed, and the attachment hole 617 on the back surface (back surface) side of the upper plate upper cover 8a. A pair of mounting bosses 618 provided opposite to both sides of the upper plate upper cover 8a and a pair of mounting bosses 618 provided on both sides of the upper plate upper cover 8a. Fixing means for detachably fixing the operation unit 9 to the upper plate upper cover 8a through a pair of mounting bosses 618 in a state of being inserted and arranged.

  In this case, the pair of mounting bosses 618 is provided with a shaft portion 618a raised from the back surface (back surface) side of the upper plate upper cover 8a, and a head portion provided at the tip of the shaft portion 618a and larger than the shaft portion 618a. 618b. As the mounting boss 618, for example, a general screw can be used as the shaft portion 618a, and a washer that is larger than the shaft portion 618a can be configured as the head portion 618b. Further, the shape, size, etc. of the mounting hole 617 are not particularly limited because they are set according to the shape, size, etc. of the operation unit 9 (pressing operation means, rotation operation means) inserted and arranged here.

  In addition, with regard to the arrangement of the fixing means, for example, the operation unit 9 (press operation means, rotation operation means) described above may be constructed directly, or the operation unit 9 (press operation means, rotation operation means) may be constructed. You may build in the said base member 600 in the state assembled | attached and integrated on the base member 600. FIG. Here, as an example, a case is assumed in which fixing means is constructed on the base member 600.

  As shown in FIGS. 38, 43, and 45, the fixing means is formed to penetrate both sides of the operation unit 9 (base member 600), and the operation unit 9 (specifically, the rotation operation means) rotates. A pair of fixing elongated holes 619 that extend in an arc shape along the direction and can be moved to both ends in a state where the shaft portions 618a of the pair of mounting bosses 618 are inserted, and a pair of A head insertion / removal portion 619a formed on one end side of the fixing long hole 619 and capable of inserting / removing the head portions 618b of the pair of mounting bosses 618, and on the other end side of the pair of fixing long holes 619 And a head-retaining portion 619b that is formed and cannot be inserted into and removed from the head 618b of the pair of mounting bosses 618.

  According to such fixing means, first, the head unit 618b of the pair of mounting bosses 618 is inserted into the mounting hole 617 from the rotation operating mechanism 601 and the pressing operation mechanism 602 side while the operation unit 9 is inserted into the pair of fixing mechanisms. It is simultaneously inserted into the head insertion / removal part 619a on one end side of the long hole 619 (see FIG. 45), and in this state, the operation unit 9 (specifically, the base member 600) is rotated in one direction, The shaft portion 618 a of the mounting boss 618 is moved to the other end side of the pair of fixing long holes 619. At this time, the head portions 618b of the pair of mounting bosses 618 are in a state of being prevented from being detached by the head retaining portions 619b, and as a result, the operation unit 9 (base member 600) is attached to the pair of mounting bosses 618. It can be fixed and secured. As a result, the operation unit 9 is secured to the upper plate upper cover 8a via the pair of mounting bosses 618 in a state where the operation unit 9 is supported by the base member 600 so as to be able to be rotated (pressed).

  On the other hand, in a state in which the operation unit 9 is secured to the pair of mounting bosses 618, the operation unit 9 (specifically, the base member 600) is first rotated in the other direction, so that the pair The shaft portion 618 a of the mounting boss 618 is moved to one end side of the pair of fixing long holes 619. At this time, the heads 618b of the pair of mounting bosses 618 can be inserted and removed via the head insertion / removal portions 619a of the pair of fixing long holes 619. Thereby, the operation unit 9 (base member 600) can be removed from the pair of mounting bosses 618.

  As described above, according to the attachment mechanism using the pair of attachment bosses 618 and the fixing means (fixing long hole 619), the operation of attaching the operation unit 9 (pressing operation means, rotation operation means) to the upper plate upper cover 8a and Removal work can be done easily and in a short time with one touch. In addition, the attachment mechanism does not require any members such as attachment screws that have been required in the past, so that it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine and to attach and remove the operation unit 9 accordingly. The sex can be improved dramatically.

  Further, the plate unit 8 provided on the surface of the front frame 3 (the front frame base plate 3a) has an upper plate component (an upper plate left decoration 17a, an upper plate front decoration) so as to surround the upper plate upper cover 8a. In addition to 17c and the upper plate body 17p, there are provided, for example, a decorative member for decorating the upper plate, an upper plate lower cover, and the like (not shown). Since it is fixed from the side, it cannot be removed from the front frame 3 unless the front frame 3 is opened from the main body frame 2. Therefore, when the operation unit 9 is attached / detached to / from the upper plate upper cover 8a, the upper plate upper cover 8a is not removed unless all the upper plate components are removed with the front frame 3 opened. The operation unit 9 cannot be attached or detached. Thereby, the operation unit 9 cannot be easily removed by unauthorized access from the player side.

  Here, as an operation of attaching / detaching the operation unit 9 to / from the upper plate upper cover 8a, for example, after all the upper plate components are removed with the front frame 3 opened, and only the upper plate upper cover 8a is left. The operation unit 9 (the rotation operation mechanism 601 and the pressing operation mechanism 602) may be inserted into the attachment hole 617 from the back side of the upper plate upper cover 8a, or the upper plate upper cover 8a may be attached. Insert from the front surface (front surface) (see FIGS. 1 to 2) of the front frame 3 and fix the insertion tip 8p (see FIGS. 44 to 45) from the back surface (rear surface) side of the front frame 3 (for example, screw fixing) When the operation unit 9 is mounted / removed, the upper plate upper cover 8a is removed together with the upper plate component with the front frame 3 opened, and then the upper plate upper cover 8a is attached to the upper plate upper cover 8a. The same method as above It may be attached to and detached more operation unit 9. In addition, you may make it fix a part or all of an upper plate structural member from the surface (front surface) side of the table frame 3. FIG.

<About the presser member of the light guide plate in the right decorative member>
As shown in FIG. 46, the right decorative member 15 (the upper right lens 15a, the right middle lens 15b, and the right panel cover 15c) has a light guide plate 700 that uniformly emits light from the end surface 700t on the inside thereof. A light emitting substrate 702 having a reflector 701 that reflects light, a first light emitting means 702a that emits light toward the end surface 700t of the light guide plate 700, and a second light emitting means 702b that emits light toward the reflector 701. The light guide plate 700 is positioned between the light guide plate 700 and the reflector 701 and the light emitting substrate 702 and is brought into contact with the light guide plate 700 so that the end face 700t faces the first light emitting means 702a. A pressing member 703 to be pressed.

  In the right decorative member 15, the light emitting substrate 702 is composed of two substrate members 702-1 and 702-2, and the pressing member 703 is also composed of two pressing members 703-1 and 703-2. In accordance with this, two light guide plates 700 described above are prepared, and these two light guide plates 700 are parallel to the first light emitting means 702a and have their end faces 700t opposed to the first light emitting means 702a. It is arranged in one direction. In such a configuration, each light guide plate 700 is sandwiched between the reflective sheet 704 and the translucent right panel unit, and one of the right stays 705 positioned on the reflective sheet 704 side. It is designed to be supported on the side.

  Specifically, the right panel unit includes a right panel sheet 706, a right panel cover 15c having a predetermined design, and a right side frame 707 covering the right panel cover 15c in order from the light guide plate 700 side. Has been. In such a configuration, by attaching the right side frame 707 to the right stay 705, the reflection sheet 704, each light guide plate 700, the right panel sheet 706, between the right side frame 707 and one side surface of the right stay 705, The right panel cover 15c is housed in a state where the right panel cover 15c is stacked closely.

  In this case, when light is irradiated from the first light emitting means 702a to the end surface 700t of each light guide plate 700, the light is uniformly spread along the light guide plate 700 and then reflected by the reflection sheet 704. Thus, light is emitted in a planar shape from each light guide plate 700 toward the right panel unit. The planar light passes through the right panel cover 15c from the right panel sheet 706, so that the design applied to the right panel cover 15c can be generated and displayed from the right side frame 707 according to the display mode by light. Therefore, the interest in games can be improved.

  In the right decorative member 15, the reflector 701 described above is supported on the other side surface of the right stay 705 (the surface opposite to the side on which the light guide plate 700 is supported). As a method for supporting the reflector 701 with respect to the right stay 705, for example, an existing method such as adhesion or screwing may be applied. As a result, the upper right lens 15a and the right middle lens 15b can be opposed to each other so as to surround the reflector 701.

  In this case, when the reflector 701 is irradiated with light from the second light emitting means 702b, the light randomly reflected from the reflector 701 passes through the upper right lens 15a and the right middle lens 15b, so that it has excellent aesthetics, for example, radiated light or diffused light. Light and the like can be generated, whereby a display mode by light can be changed, so that interest in games can be improved.

  By the way, when a plurality of LEDs 708 are applied as the first and second light emitting units 702a and 702b, for example, the second light emitting unit 702b has a plurality of LEDs 708 extending over the side surface (surface on the reflector 701 side) of the light emitting substrate 702. In the first light emitting means 702a, it is necessary to align a plurality of LEDs 708 in one direction in order to irradiate light along the end surface 700t of each light guide plate 700. In this case, the end surface 700t of each light guide plate 700 and the plurality of LEDs 708 are required to face each other without deviation.

  Therefore, the right decorative member 15 is provided with a pressing member 703 that positions and fixes each light guide plate 700 and has its end surface 700t opposed to the first light emitting means 702a (that is, a plurality of LEDs 708 aligned in one direction). It has been. In the drawing, as an example of the pressing member 703, a rectangular shape extending along the side surface in the vicinity of the end surface 700t of the light guide plate 700 is shown. Any shape can be used as long as it can be positioned in contact with the side surface near the end surface 700t of the optical plate 700.

  According to this, as shown in FIG. 47, the pressing member 703 is brought into contact with the side surface in the vicinity of the end surface 700t of the light guide plate 700, and in this state, the attachment portion 703a of the pressing member 703 is fixed to the right stay 705. Thus, the side surface near the end surface 700t of the light guide plate 700 is sandwiched between the pressing member 703 and the right stay 705. As a result, the side surface of the light guide plate 700 in the vicinity of the end surface 700t is positioned, and as a result, the end surface 700t can be made to face accurately and without misalignment along the alignment direction of the plurality of LEDs 708.

  In this case, it is preferable that the pressing member 703 protrude beyond the end surface 700t of each light guide plate 700 so that a part thereof covers the light irradiation path in a state where the press member 703 is in contact with the light guide plate 700. . By doing so, the light emitted from the first light emitting means 702a (the plurality of LEDs 708 aligned in one direction) can be emitted toward the end surface 700t of each light guide plate 700 without leakage. As for the shape and size of the pressing member 703 to protrude, for example, the size of the gap between the end surface 700t of each light guide plate 700 and the first light emitting means 702a (a plurality of LEDs 708 aligned in one direction) Since it is set according to the configuration or the like, there is no particular limitation here.

  By the way, the right decoration member 15 is not limited to the above-described one, and may be configured as shown in FIG. 49, for example. 49, between the one side surface of the right stay 710 and the right side frame 711, in order from the right stay 710 side, the reflective sheet 712, two light guide plates 713 aligned, and a predetermined design. The right panel sheet 714 and the right panel cover 715 to which the above are applied are stacked and arranged. In addition, the reflector 716 that reflects light, the light guide lens 717, the first light emitting means 718 a that irradiates light toward the end surface 713 t of the light guide plate 713, and the reflector 716 and the light guide to the other side surface of the right stay 710. A light emitting substrate 718 having second light emitting means 718b that irradiates light toward the lens 717 is disposed to face the lens 717. In the right decorative member 15, the light guide lens 717 is composed of two lens members 717-1 and 717-2, and the light emitting substrate 718 is also composed of two substrate members 718-1 and 718-2. Yes.

  In such a configuration, when light is emitted from the first light emitting means 718a to the end face 713t of each light guide plate 713, the light is uniformly spread along the light guide plate 713 and then reflected by the reflection sheet 712. Thus, light is emitted from each light guide plate 713 in a planar shape. At this time, the planar light passes through the right panel cover 715 from the right panel sheet 714, so that the design applied to the right panel cover 715 is generated and displayed from the right side frame 711 according to the light display mode.

  Further, when light is irradiated from the second light emitting unit 718b to the reflector 716 and the light guide lens 717, light randomly reflected from the reflector 716 and the light guide lens 717 passes through the right outer lens 719 and the right inner lens 720. For example, it emits radiant light or diffused light that is excellent in aesthetics.

  Here, for example, when a plurality of LEDs 721 are applied as the first and second light emitting units 718a and 718b, the second light emitting unit 718b includes a plurality of light sources over the side surface (surface on the reflector 716 side) of the light emitting substrate 718. The LEDs 721 may be arbitrarily scattered, but in the first light emitting unit 718a, it is necessary to align the plurality of LEDs 721 in one direction so as to irradiate light along the end surface 713t of each light guide plate 713. In this case, it is required that the end surface 713t of each light guide plate 713 and the plurality of LEDs 721 face each other without deviation.

  Therefore, each light guide plate 713 is also positioned and fixed on the right decorative member 15 shown in FIG. 49, and its end surface 713t is opposed to the first light emitting means 718a (that is, a plurality of LEDs 721 aligned in one direction). Although the member is provided, as such a member, the pressing member 703 used for the right decoration member 15 shown in FIG. 46 (the pressing member constituted by two pressing members 703-1 and 703-2). Can be reused as is.

  According to this, the pressing member 703 is brought into contact with the side surface in the vicinity of the end surface 713t of the light guide plate 713, and in this state, the attachment portion 703a of the pressing member 703 is fixed to the right stay 710. The side surface in the vicinity of the end surface 713t is sandwiched between the pressing member 703 and the right stay 710. Thereby, the side surface in the vicinity of the end surface 713t of the light guide plate 713 is positioned, and as a result, the end surface 713t can be made to face accurately and without deviation along the alignment direction of the plurality of LEDs 721.

  As described above, according to the pressing member 703 of the right decorative member 15, when the light emission display mode of the right decorative member 15 is changed, even if the shape of the reflector 701 or the configuration of the light emitting substrate 702 is changed, for example, Even if the model of the member 15 itself is changed (see FIGS. 46 and 49), since the presser member 703 that has been used can be reused as it is, an increase in cost required for the change can be suppressed. .

  Further, by projecting a part of the pressing member 703 from the end surface 700t of each light guide plate 700 so as to cover the light irradiation path, from the first light emitting means 702a (a plurality of LEDs 708 aligned in one direction). Since all of the emitted light can be irradiated to the end surface 700t of the light guide plate 700 without omission, an excellent light emitting display mode with high accuracy and good appearance can be realized.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 48, the holding member 703b for holding the wiring 709 (for example, a cord and a harness) extending over the light emitting substrates 702-1 and 702-2 is provided on the pressing member 703-2. It is preferable to provide it. According to this, since it is possible to prevent the wiring 709 extending over the light emitting substrates 702-1 and 702-2 from being scattered, the wiring 709 is entangled with or caught by another member. Can be prevented in advance.
In the above-described embodiment, the pressing member 703, the light emitting substrates 702 and 718, and the light guide lens 717 are assumed to be composed of two members, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the pressing member 703, Each of the light emitting substrates 702 and 718 and the light guide lens 717 may be configured as a single unit, or may be configured by combining three or more members. Further, the holding member 703b may be provided on the pressing member 703-1.

<About Patrol Card>
As shown in FIGS. 50 to 53, the patrol lamp accessory is built in the top ornament 14 provided on the upper side of the front frame opening (FIGS. 1 to 2), and the light emitting means 800 for emitting light, A first movable decorative member 801 that has reflection surface portions 801a and 801b that reflect the light, and turns around the light emitting means 800 so that the reflection surface portions 801a and 801b can be displaced forward and backward of the light emission means 800. , The reflecting surface portions 802a and 803a that reflect light, and at least one of the both sides of the first movable decorative member 801, the first position (see FIG. 50) and the second position (FIG. 51). The second movable decorative member 802, 803 displaceable to the light emitting means 800, and a rear decorative member 804 provided on the rear side of the light emitting means 800. With ing.

  Here, the light emitting means 800, the first and second movable decorative members 801, 802, 803, and the rear decorative member 804 are configured to be suspended from a top ornament base 805 constructed in the top ornament 14. Has been placed. Further, as the light emitting means 800, for example, a commercially available light bulb or light emitting element (LED or the like) may be applied. Furthermore, the second movable decorative member is provided as a second right movable decorative member 802 and a second left movable decorative member 803 on both sides of the first movable decorative member 801 as an example here. The right side and the left side are defined based on the left-right direction when viewed from the player side.

  In the first movable decorative member 801, the reflection surface portions 801a and 801b described above are provided on the outer reflective member 801t and the inner reflective member 801s that constitute the first movable decorative member 801, respectively. The outer reflecting member 801t and the inner reflecting member 801s have a semicircular arc shape so as to partially surround the light emitting means 800, the inner reflecting member 801s is disposed to face the light emitting means 800, and the outer reflecting member 801t Both are fixed to a turntable 806 that rotates concentrically around the light emitting means 800 while being opposed to the outside of the reflecting member 801s.

In this case, the reflection surface portion 801 b described above is provided in a portion of the inner reflection member 801 s that faces the light emitting unit 800 (that is, the inner portion of the first movable decorative member 801), and light emitted from the light emitting unit 800. It is comprised as the inner side reflection surface part 801b which reflects.
On the other hand, the reflection surface portion 801a is provided in a portion of the outer reflection member 801t opposite to the inner reflection member 801s (that is, the outer portion of the first movable decorative member 801), and a light emitting means (LED described later) ) It is configured as an outer reflective surface portion 801a that reflects light emitted from 809 or the like. In addition, it is preferable to give each reflective surface part 801a, 801b, for example, a height difference (step), an unevenness | corrugation, etc. in order to change the direction and angle of reflected light, in order to improve the production effect by light.

  According to this configuration, when the turntable 806 is rotated, the first movable decorative member 801 (the outer reflecting member 801t and the inner reflecting member 801s) can be turned along the periphery of the light emitting unit 800. As a result, each of the reflecting surface portions (the outer reflecting surface portion 801a and the inner reflecting surface portion 801b) can be displaced forward and backward of the light emitting means 800. In this case, when the first movable decorative member 801 is displaced to the front of the light emitting means 800 during the light emission of the light emitting means 800, the light emitted from the light emitting means 800 is rearward by the inner reflective surface portion 801b of the inner reflective member 801s. After being reflected, it is reflected forward from the reflective surface portion 804a of the rear decorative member 804 and emitted (emitted) from the top decoration 14 to the outside, that is, the player side.

  On the other hand, when the first movable decorative member 801 (the outer reflecting member 801t and the inner reflecting member 801s) is displaced to the rear of the light emitting means 800, the light emitted from the light emitting means 800 is directly applied from the top decoration 14 to the outside ( A component emitted (emitted) to the player side) and a component reflected forward by the inner reflective surface portion 801b of the inner reflective member 801s and emitted (emitted) to the outside (player side) from the top decoration 14 are polymerized. To do. At this time, the emitted (emitted) light is relatively stronger than the light reflected from the reflecting surface portion 804a of the above-described rear decorative member 804. Therefore, during the light emission of the light emitting means 800, the first movable decorative member. By turning 801, strong light emission and weak light emission can be repeated from the top decoration 14 to the outside (player side) at a predetermined timing.

  One end side of the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 is supported by rotating shafts 807 and 808, and the rotating shafts 807 and 808 are rotated. Thus, it can be displaced to the first position (see FIG. 49) and the second position (see FIG. 51). The second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 are provided with reflecting surface portions 802a and 803a on the surfaces (front surfaces) facing the player side, respectively. In addition, it is preferable to give each reflective surface part 802a, 803a, for example, a height difference (level | step difference), an unevenness | corrugation, etc. for changing the direction and angle of reflected light, in order to improve the production effect by light.

  The rear decoration member 804 is fixed in a semicircular arc shape surrounding the rear side of the light emitting means 800, and a reflection surface portion 804 a is provided on the surface (front surface) facing the light emitting means 800. In addition, it is preferable to give the reflective surface portion 804a, for example, a height difference (step) or unevenness to change the direction and angle of the reflected light in order to enhance the effect of light.

  In such a patrol lamp accessory, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the light emission of the light emitting means 800, the turning of the first movable decorative member 801, the second right and left movable decorative members 802, 803 Movement to position 2 (see FIG. 51) is performed. In addition, as a case where predetermined conditions are satisfied, the case where it transfers to the other game state (for example, reach, jackpot) from the present game state can be assumed.

  Here, in a state where the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 are displaced to the second position (see FIG. 51), the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 are connected to the rear decorative member 804. The reflective surface portions 802a, 803a, 804a of the second right and left movable decorative members 802, 803 and the rear decorative member 804 form a series of rear reflective surface portions that are continuous with each other. At this time, the light emitted from the light emitting means 800 can be reflected from the reflecting surface portions 802a, 803a, and 804a of the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 and the rear decorative member 804, respectively.

  In this case, when the first movable decorative member 801 (the outer reflecting member 801t and the inner reflecting member 801s) is turned during the light emission of the light emitting means 800, strong light emission and weak light emission from the top decoration 14 to the outside (player side). Is repeated at a predetermined timing, and in conjunction with this, the light emitted from the light emitting means 800 is reflected from the above-described series of rear reflecting surface portions (802a, 803a, 804a), so For the (player side), for example, radiant light or diffused light can be generated that is excellent in aesthetics with a high light effect.

  According to this, the light effect by the light emitting means 800 can be related to the first movable decorative member 801 and the second right and left movable decorative members 802, 803, and the second The reflective surface portions 802a, 803a, and 804a of the right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 and the rear decorative member 804 form a series of rear reflective surface portions that are continuous with each other, thereby further enhancing the light effect. Since the display mode can be changed, the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, when the first movable decorative member 801 (the outer reflecting member 801t and the inner reflecting member 801s) pivots behind the light emitting means 800, part of the light emitted from the light emitting means 800 is blocked by the inner reflecting member 801s. Therefore, the amount of light applied to the series of rear reflecting surface portions (802a, 803a, 804a) is reduced, and thus the amount of reflected light from the series of rear reflecting surface portions (802a, 803a, 804a) is also reduced. By repeating the decrease in synchronization with the turning timing of the first movable decorative member 801, it is possible to further improve (promote) the change in the light display mode in the top ornament 14.

  Further, in the patrol lamp accessory, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the light emission means 800 does not emit light and the first movable decorative member 801 does not turn. At this time, the first movable decorative member 801 (the outer reflective member 801t and the inner reflective member 801s) is positioned in front of the light emitting means 800, and the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 are in the first position. By being positioned (see FIG. 50), the outer reflective surface portion 801a of the outer reflective member 801t and the reflective surface portions 802a and 803a of the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 form a series of front reflective surface portions that are continuous with each other. Form.

  In this case, the decorative member is formed by forming a series of front reflective surface portions in which the outer reflective surface portion 801a of the outer reflective member 801t and the reflective surface portions 802a and 803a of the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 are continuous with each other. Can be assumed to be non-movable, and then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, light emission from the light-emitting means 800, turning of the first movable decorative member 801, second right and left movable decorative members Since the player can be surprised by the movement to the second position of 802, 803, the production effect can be dramatically improved, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game. Can do.

  Here, in the top ornament 14, a plurality of light emitting means 809 are arranged along the series of front reflective surface portions (801 a, 802 a, 803 a) in the region on the player side of the above series of front reflective surface portions (801 a, 802 a, 803 a). It is preferable to provide (for example, LED). Thus, in a state where the series of front reflection surface portions (801a, 802a, 803a) is formed (see FIG. 50), the light emission means (LED) 809 emits light, thereby the series of front reflection surface portions (801a, 801, From 802a, 803a) toward the player side, it is possible to generate, for example, radiated light, diffused light, and the like that are excellent in aesthetics with a high light effect.

  In this case, as the light emission timing of each light emitting means (LED) 809, each light emitting means (LED) 809 is in a state where the above-described series of rear reflecting surface portions (802a, 803a, 804a) is formed (see FIG. 51). It is preferable to emit light. As a result, the light from each light emitting means (LED) 809 and the turning of the first movable decorative member 801 (the outer reflecting member 801t and the inner reflecting member 801s) during the light emission from the light emitting means 800, the outer (game) As the strong light emission and the weak light emission are repeated at a predetermined timing, the light emitted from the light emitting means 800 is linked to the above-described series of rear reflecting surface portions (802a, 803a, 804a). By being reflected, it is possible to generate, for example, radiated light, diffused light, and the like excellent in aesthetics with a high light effect from the top decoration 14 toward the outside (player side).

  By the way, in the top decoration 14, the first movable decorative member 801 (the outer reflective member 801t, the inner reflective member 801s) is turned, and the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 are moved to the first and second positions. However, since the drive mechanism is set according to the purpose of use and the use environment of the top decoration 14, it is not particularly limited here. FIG. 52 shows an example of a drive mechanism, which is a first drive mechanism for turning the first movable decorative member 801 (outer reflection member 801t, inner reflection member 801s). And a second drive mechanism for moving the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803 to the first and second positions.

  As shown in FIG. 52, the first drive mechanism includes a speed increasing gear 811 connected to a rotation shaft (not shown) of a first motor 810 (see FIGS. 50 to 51), and a first movable decorative member. A driving pulley 812 coupled to a turntable 806 (see FIGS. 50 to 51) to which the 801 is fixed, and two relay gears 813 and 814 interposed between the speed increasing gear 811 and the driving pulley 812. ing. In this case, the rotational motion of the first motor 810 is transmitted from the speed increasing gear 811 to the driving pulley 812 via the relay gears 813 and 814, and the driving pulley 812 is rotated to be connected to the driving pulley 812. By rotating the turntable 806, the first movable decorative member 801 can be turned.

  On the other hand, the second drive mechanism includes a drive gear 816 coupled to a rotation shaft (not shown) of the second motor 815 (see FIGS. 50 to 51), and rotational movement of the drive gear 816 on the second right side and A rotation device that transmits the rotation to the rotation shafts 807 and 808 of the left movable decoration members 802 and 803, and the rotation device rotates the rotation axes of the second right and left movable decoration members 802 and 803. One is provided near each of 807 and 808, and extends rotatably between the right rack 817 and the left rack 818 that can reciprocate along one direction, and between the right rack 817 and the left rack 818. And a single rotating shaft 819.

  A right gear (not shown) and a left gear (not shown) are formed on the rotating shaft 819 at a predetermined pitch along the circumferential direction at portions facing the right rack 817 and the left rack 818. The right rack 817 The left rack 818 includes a first right tooth portion 820 (see FIG. 53) and a first left side that can mesh with the right gear and the left gear, and are formed along one direction (reciprocating direction). Teeth (not shown) are provided. FIG. 53 shows the configuration of the first right tooth portion 820 of the right rack 817, but this configuration is the same for the first left tooth portion of the left rack, and is not shown.

  Further, the right rack 817 and the left rack 818 are provided with a second right tooth portion 817g and a second left tooth portion 818g formed at a predetermined pitch along one direction (reciprocating direction). The tooth portion 817g and the second left tooth portion 818g are connected to the rotation shafts 807 and 808 of the second right and left movable decorative members 802 and 803, respectively, via relay gears 821 and 822, respectively. In this case, connection shafts 823 and 824 that can rotate together with the rotation shafts 807 and 808 are constructed on the rotation shafts 807 and 808, and the above-described relay gears 821 and 822 are connected to the connection gears 823 and 824. Has been. The drive gear 816 is meshed with the second right tooth portion of the right rack.

  In this case, the rotational motion of the second motor 815 is transmitted to the second right tooth portion 817g via the drive gear 816, and the right rack 817 is moved in one direction. The rotating shaft 819 is rotated via a right gear (not shown) meshed with the right tooth portion 820 (see FIG. 53), and the rotational motion at that time is transferred via the left gear (not shown) of the rotating shaft 819. By transmitting to the first left tooth portion (not shown) of the left rack 818 and moving the left rack 818 in one direction, the linear movement of the right rack 817 and the left rack 818 causes each relay gear 821, 822 and each connection gear to be connected. The rotation shafts 807 and 808 are transmitted to the rotation shafts 807 and 808 via the gears 823 and 824, and the rotation shafts 807 and 808 are thereby rotated. The second right and left movable decorative member 802 and 803 which is supported by the 8 can be moved to the first and second positions.

617 Mounting hole 618 Mounting boss 619 Fixing long hole 619a Head insertion / removal part 619b Head fixing part

Claims (1)

An operation member;
A shaft member;
Detection means capable of detecting the operation of the operation member;
Control means for performing control based on the detection result of the detection means;
A housing case for housing at least a part of the shaft member and the operation member;
In a gaming machine equipped with a decorative member that interiors a control board on which electronic components are mounted,
A sliding portion in which the operating member can slide with respect to the shaft member;
The operation member includes an operation unit operable by a player,
The housing case is provided with an opening for projecting at least a part of the operation member from the inside of the housing case to the outside of the housing case,
The sliding portion is formed of a member having higher slidability than the shaft member,
The operation member is formed of a flame retardant member and covers at least a part of a portion of the sliding portion facing the opening,
The electronic component includes at least light emitting means,
The decorative member includes a lens member that is formed of an insulator and guides light emitted from the light emitting means in a predetermined direction,
Comprising a connector electrically connected to the light emitting means;
The connector is
A harness connection part for electrical connection with external wiring;
A terminal part for electrically connecting the harness connection part and the electronic component;
The lens member also serves as a connector cover for taking a creepage distance with a member that discharges static electricity to the connector from the outside of the control board, and
The gaming machine, wherein the creepage distance with respect to the terminal portion is arranged at a position that is longer than the creepage distance with respect to the harness connection portion.

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