JP6628090B2 - Gaming components - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game member for performing a game effect.

  DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART Conventionally, the game machine provided with the game member which performs a game effect is known (for example, refer patent document 1). A gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 discloses a mechanical effect device that swings a synthetic resin covering member imitating a human body by vertical movement by a solenoid and rotation by a motor.

JP 2013-102970 A

  According to the above prior art, it is possible to give a player an impression that a part of a covering member imitating a human body swings up, down, left and right. However, from the viewpoint of improving the interest of the game, a game member that can execute a game effect with more various movements is desirable.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game member capable of executing a game effect with more various movements.

  One aspect of the present invention is a game member used for producing a game, a decorative body formed of a sheet-like elastic body extending in a predetermined direction, and a decorative member arranged on a back side of the decorative body and the decorative member. A first connecting portion connected to one end of the body in the predetermined direction; and a second connecting portion connected to the other end of the decorative body in the predetermined direction, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. A movable mechanism that operates to twist the decorative body between the one end side and the other end side by rotating at least one of the parts around an axis extending substantially parallel to the predetermined direction; and An anti-friction body, which is a plate-like member having a mechanical strength greater than that of the decorative body, which is fixed to the back of the decorative body, wherein the anti-friction body is formed by the movable mechanism on the back of the decorative body. The target portion where the actuated decorative body comes into contact with and separates from the movable mechanism Is secured to, and wherein the interfering contact between the target part and the movable mechanism. According to the gaming member according to this aspect, it is possible to execute a gaming effect that performs more various movements.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a front view of the game board 2. It is the perspective view which looked at the movable role object 30 from the left front upper part. FIG. 3 is an exploded view of parts of the movable accessory 30. It is a rear view of the decorative cover 50. FIG. 5 is a front view of the upper movable mechanism 100 with the movable arm 140 at a first reference position and a second reference position. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the upper movable mechanism 100 of FIG. 6 as viewed from the upper left front. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the upper movable mechanism 100 of FIG. 6 as viewed from the upper right front. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the lower movable mechanism 200 when the movable arm 230 is at a reference position, as viewed from the upper left front. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the lower movable mechanism 200 of FIG. 9 from which a lower support portion 202 has been removed. FIG. 9 is a rear view of the lower movable mechanism 200 with the lower base 201 removed. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state transition of an upper operation unit 104. FIG. 9 is a front view of the upper movable mechanism 100 in which the movable arm 140 has swung to the left from a first reference position. FIG. 5 is a front view of the upper movable mechanism 100 in which a movable arm 140 has swung rightward from a first reference position. It is a left view which shows the state transition of the upper operation part 104. FIG. 9 is a front view of the upper movable mechanism 100 in which the movable arm 140 has pivoted downward from a second reference position. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the lower operation part. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the lower movable mechanism 200 when the movable arm 230 is at an advanced position, as viewed from the upper left front. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the lower movable mechanism 200 of FIG. 18 from which a lower support 202 has been removed.

  A pachinko machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the near side, the back side, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side of FIG. 1 are referred to as the front side (front side), the rear side (back side), the upper side, the lower side, and the left side of the pachinko machine 1, respectively. , And on the right.

(1. Schematic structure of pachinko machine 1)
The schematic structure of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a game board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially square plate shape in a front view, and its front face is protected by a front frame 13 holding a transparent glass plate. An upper plate 5 is provided at a lower portion of the game board 2. The upper plate 5 supplies a game ball (not shown) to a launcher (not shown) and receives a prize ball. At the upper center of the upper plate 5, an operation button 9 operated by a player is provided. Immediately below the upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided. A firing handle 7 for adjusting the firing of the game ball is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6. Speakers 48 are provided at the upper left and right corners of the front frame 13, respectively.

  A substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. A game ball fired by the launcher flows down in the game area 4. At the approximate center of the game area 4, a frame-shaped decorative frame 14 is provided. Behind the decorative frame 14, a movable accessory 30 described later is provided. A first starting port 15 is provided below the center of the decorative frame 14. Immediately below the first starting port 15, a second starting port 16 having an opening / closing member is provided. The game ball can enter the second starting port 16 only when the opening / closing member is opened. An out port 17 is provided below the second starting port 16 to collect game balls that have flowed down to the central lower end of the game area 4.

  On the rear side of the game board 2, there is provided an image display device 28 having a display surface 27 constituted by an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like. The display surface 27 is provided inside the decorative frame 14 when viewed from the front, and can display an image forward. The display surface 27 displays a plurality of demo symbols for notifying the player of the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) based on the special symbol. The plurality of demonstration symbols start to change when the game ball wins one of the first starting port 15 and the second starting port 16, and after the change, are finally displayed in a combination according to the result of the jackpot determination.

  On the rear side of the game board 2, a main board (not shown), a sub board (not shown) and the like are provided. The main board controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1. The main board is provided with a CPU for executing various arithmetic processes, a RAM for temporarily storing data, and a ROM for storing control programs and the like. The sub-board is electrically connected to the main board. The sub-board has a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM similarly to the main board. The sub-board performs control relating to effects in accordance with a command transmitted from the main board. In this example, the sub-substrate can execute an effect of operating the movable accessory 30 in conjunction with the image display device 28, the speaker 48, and the like.

(2. Schematic structure of movable part 30)
The schematic structure of the movable accessory 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. The upper side, the lower side, the lower left side, the upper right side, the lower right side, and the upper left side of FIG. 3 are the upper side, the lower side, the left side, the right side, the front side, and the rear side of the movable auditorium 30, respectively. The movable role object 30 of this example is a member for effect imitating a human body, and is disposed on the right side of the display surface 27 in a front view. From the front side of the pachinko machine 1, the player can simultaneously view various images displayed on the display surface 27 and the effect operation of the movable auditorium 30.

  The movable accessory 30 includes a movable mechanism 40, a decorative cover 50, cover decorations 60 and 70, and the like. The decorative cover 50 is a sheet-like decorative article having flexibility. In this example, the decorative cover 50 is a sheet-like rubber product (rubber) integrally molded in a shape imitating a human body. Specifically, the decorative cover 50 is made of an elastomer. It is integrally molded. The decorative cover 50 of this example imitates the left half of the human body excluding the head and arms, and has a neck 50A, a chest 50B, a waist 50C, a left thigh 50D, and a right thigh 50E.

  The neck 50A is arranged at the upper end of the decorative cover 50, and has a shape imitating the neck of a human body. A boss 52 provided with a screw hole is provided on the front surface of the neck 50A. The chest 50B is arranged below the neck 50A and has a shape simulating the chest of a human body. At the approximate center of the chest 50B when viewed from the front, an overhanging portion 50F that protrudes rounded toward the front side is provided. The projecting end of the overhang portion 50F is provided with a connection hole 54 that penetrates in the front-rear direction. The waist 50C is arranged below the chest 50B, and has a shape simulating the waist of a human body. The left thigh 50D and the right thigh 50E extend downward from the waist 50C side by side, respectively, and have a shape simulating the left thigh and the right thigh of the human body. At the front of the waist 50C, a boss 53 located above the left thigh 50D and provided with a screw hole, and a connection hole penetrating in the front-rear direction between the left thigh 50D and the right thigh 50E. 55 are provided.

  As a whole, the decorative cover 50 has a relatively large peripheral edge thickness, a relatively small inner portion surrounded by the peripheral edge portion, and a minimum thickness of the overhang portion 50F. The smaller the thickness of the decorative cover 50, the more easily the decorative cover 50 is elastically deformed in response to an external force. Therefore, when the decorative cover 50 is operated by the movable mechanism 40 described later, the inner portion of the decorative cover 50 is easily operated to be twisted, and the overhanging portion 50F having a small thickness is easily deformed and vibrated in response to an external force. .

  The cover decorations 60 and 70 are sheet-like decorations having flexibility, and are attached to the decoration cover 50. The cover ornament 60 is a decorative article that imitates a swimsuit that is mainly attached to the chest 50B. The cover decoration 60 has a covering portion 61 having a triangular shape in a front view, cord portions 63, 64, 65 extending in three directions from the covering portion 61, respectively, and a pendant-shaped ornament 62 provided on the cord portion 63. . The cover ornament 70 is a decorative article imitating a swimsuit mainly attached to the waist 50C. The cover decoration 70 includes a covering portion 71 having a triangular shape in a front view, cord portions 73, 74, 75 extending in three directions from the covering portion 71, respectively, and a pendant ornament 72 provided on the cord portion 74. .

  The decorative cover 50 is mounted on the front side of the movable mechanism 40 so as to cover the entire movable mechanism 40 in a front view. The movable mechanism 40 is a mechanism for operating the attached decorative cover 50. The movable mechanism 40 includes metal fittings and electronic components (specifically, a winding spring 128, a first driving motor 160, a second driving motor 170, a winding spring 260, a third driving motor 270, a connection screw, a rotation , Except for the shaft of the decorative cover 50). In this example, the resin member of the movable mechanism 40 is a member molded of polyacetal or polyoxymethylene (POM) having a lower coefficient of friction than the decorative cover 50.

  The movable mechanism 40 has an upper movable mechanism 100 that operates the decorative cover 50 around the chest 50B, and a lower movable mechanism 200 that operates the decorative cover 50 around the waist 50C. The details of the movable mechanism 40 will be described later separately.

(3. Back structure of decorative cover 50)
The rear structure of the decorative cover 50 will be described with reference to FIG. On the back surface of the decorative cover 50, insert members 310, 320, and 330, anti-friction members 81 to 84, and fixed position indicator portions 91 to 94 are provided. The insert members 310 and 320 are integrally fixed to the back surface of the decorative cover 50 by insert molding. The insert members 310 and 320 are plate members having higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50, and in this example, are plate members molded of ABS resin.

  The insert member 310 is provided on the upper end side of the decorative cover 50. The insert member 310 is fixed to the back surface of the neck 50 </ b> A with a part of its outline along the upper end side of the decorative cover 50. The insert member 310 is a plate-like member which is curved to swell slightly forward in a plan view and is long in the left-right direction. The front surface of the insert member 310 is a portion that is integrally fixed in a state of surface contact with the back surface of the neck portion 50A. The front surface of the insert member 310 has a shape imitating the collarbone which is a part of the skeleton of the human body. The neck portion 50A is curved along the front surface (that is, the shape imitating the collarbone) of the insert member 310 disposed on the back side thereof. Thus, the neck 50A has an appearance in which the collarbone is raised in a front view.

  A part of the decorative cover 50 is fixed so as to cover the peripheral edge of the back surface of the insert member 310 during the above-described insert molding, and forms a fixing surface 51A. The insert member 310 is provided with the boss 52 described above (see FIG. 4) and bosses 311 and 312 provided with screw holes. The boss 52 extends forward from the front surface of the insert member 310 through the neck 50A. The bosses 311 and 312 extend rearward from the back surface of the insert member 310 with the bosses 311 and 312 arranged side by side at a slight interval. The bosses 311 and 312 can be fixed to a member arranged on the back side of the decorative cover 50, and are used to connect the neck 50A to the neck support 103 (see FIG. 4) as described later.

  The insert member 320 is provided on the lower end side of the decorative cover 50. The insert member 320 is fixed to the back surface of the left thigh 50D with a part of its contour along the left end side of the decorative cover 50. The insert member 320 is a vertically long plate-like member that is curved so as to swell slightly forward in a plan view and a side view. The front surface of the insert member 320 is a portion that is integrally fixed in surface contact with the rear surface of the left thigh 50D. The front surface of the insert member 320 has a shape imitating the left femur, which is a part of the skeleton of the human body. The left thigh 50D curves along the front surface (that is, a shape imitating the left femur) of the insert member 320 disposed on the back side thereof. Thereby, the left thigh 50D has an appearance in which the left femur is raised in a front view.

  A part of the decorative cover 50 is fixed so as to cover the peripheral edge of the back surface of the insert member 320 during the above-described insert molding, and forms the fixing surface 51B. The insert member 320 is provided with the aforementioned boss 53 (see FIG. 4) and bosses 321 and 322 provided with screw holes. The boss 53 extends forward from the front surface of the insert member 330 through the left thigh 50D. The boss 321 extends rearward from the upper left corner on the back surface of the insert member 320. The boss 322 extends rearward from the right end of the back surface of the insert member 320. The bosses 321 and 322 can be fixed to a member arranged on the back side of the decorative cover 50, and are used to connect the left thigh 50D to the lower support 202 (see FIG. 4) as described later.

  Insert member 330 is fixed to the back surface of overhang 50F. The insert member 330 has a disk shape in which the center portion is curved so as to swell slightly forward. The front surface of the insert member 330 is a portion that is integrally fixed in surface contact with the rear surface of the overhang 50F. A part of the decorative cover 50 is fixed so as to cover the periphery of the back surface of the insert member 330 during the above-described insert molding, and forms a fixing surface 51C. The insert member 330 is provided with a hole 331 that passes through the insert member 330 in the front-rear direction. The hole 331 is exposed forward through the connection hole 54 (see FIG. 4).

  In the decorative cover 50 (see FIGS. 3 and 4), the chest 50B, the waist 50C, and the right thigh 50E are portions that are continuously curved over a predetermined range (hereinafter, a curved portion). The curved portion has a relatively large action of maintaining the original shape due to the curved shape structure. Therefore, the curved portion is not easily elastically deformed naturally, and the original shape is easily maintained. On the other hand, the neck 50A and the left thigh 50D are portions having a smaller degree of curvature than the curved portion (hereinafter, flat portion). Since the flat portion has a shape structure that is closer to a plane than the curved portion, the action of maintaining the original shape is relatively small (that is, it is easily elastically deformed naturally).

  In the decorative cover 50 of this example, since the insert members 310 and 320 are fixed to the back surface of the flat portion (the neck portion 50A and the left thigh portion 50D), elastic deformation of the flat portion is suppressed. In addition, the decorative cover 50 has a relatively large peripheral edge thickness as a whole. Further, the insert members 310 and 320 are fixed along the edges of the flat portion (the upper edge of the neck 50A and the left edge of the left thigh 50D). That is, the peripheral portion of the decorative cover 50 that is easily elastically deformed is suppressed from being naturally elastically deformed by the above structure.

  In general, a sheet-like elastic body that is long in a predetermined direction like the decorative cover 50 has a relatively small action of maintaining its original shape, and is therefore easily elastically deformed naturally. On the other hand, since the decorative cover 50 of the present example has the above-described structure, the function of maintaining the original shape as a whole is improved. Accordingly, the decorative cover 50 is suppressed from being naturally elastically deformed as a whole, and can maintain a good appearance.

  When the decorative cover 50 is operated by the movable mechanism 40 (see FIG. 4), a portion of the back surface of the decorative cover 50 that comes into contact with or separates from the resin member of the movable mechanism 40 (or a portion that easily contacts or separates) is a target portion 501. ~ 504. The target portion 501 is located on the lower right side of the overhang portion 50F on the back surface of the chest 50B. The target site 502 is located on the lower left side of the overhang 50F on the back of the chest 50B. The target site 503 is located on the right edge of the back of the waist 50C. The target site 504 is on the left edge of the back of the chest 50B. Details of the target portions 501 to 504 will be described later separately.

  The anti-friction members 81 to 84 are plate members fixed to the back surface of the decorative cover 50 and having at least one of higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50 and slipperiness better than the decorative cover 50. The anti-friction members 81 to 84 of this example have higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50, and are more excellent in slipperiness than the decorative cover 50 (that is, have a lower coefficient of friction than the decorative cover 50). Specifically, the anti-friction members 81 to 84 are thin elastic sheets formed of polyethylene and having a plurality of corners. Each of the friction preventing members 81 to 84 is attached to the back surface of the chest 50B or the waist 50C with an adhesive. At least one of the friction preventing members 81 to 84 (the friction preventing members 81 and 82 in this example) is provided around the overhang portion 50F.

  More specifically, the friction preventing body 81 is disposed on the lower right side of the overhang portion 50F along the contour of the overhang portion 50F on the rear surface of the chest 50B, and covers the target portion 501. The anti-friction body 81 of this example has a shape and size corresponding to the front surface of the upper support 102 (see FIG. 4), and is arranged to face the upper support 102 as described later. The friction preventing body 82 is disposed on the lower left side of the overhang portion 50F along the contour of the overhang portion 50F on the rear surface of the chest 50B, and covers the target portion 502. The anti-friction body 83 is disposed below the anti-friction body 81 along the right edge of the back of the waist 50C, and covers the target portion 503. The anti-friction body 84 is arranged on the lower left side of the anti-friction body 82 along the left edge of the back of the chest 50B, and covers the target site 504.

  Each of the fixation position index portions 91 to 94 is formed along at least a part of a contour of a region predetermined as the target portion 501 to 504, and indicates the position of the target portion 501 to 504. Each of the fixed position indicator portions 91 to 94 of this example has a heaped shape (that is, a convex portion or a ridge portion) formed so as to rise from the back surface of the decorative cover 50.

  Specifically, five fixation position index portions 91 are provided in the vertical and horizontal directions along the contour of a predetermined region as the target portion 501. Among them, the fixed position indicator 91 located on the lower left side of the target portion 501 has an L-shape corresponding to the lower left corner of the friction preventing body 81. The operator attaches the friction preventive body 81 to the back surface of the chest 50B so that the friction preventive body 81 is arranged inside the five fixed position index portions 91. At this time, by positioning the lower left corner of the friction preventive body 81 on the L-shaped fixing position indicator 91, the entire friction preventive body 81 can be easily positioned. Thereby, the friction preventing body 81 is attached to an appropriate region including the target portion 501.

  One fixation position index portion 92 is provided in a U-shape facing the contour of the overhang portion 50F along the contour of a region predetermined as the target portion 502. The fixed position indicator 92 has two corners corresponding to the upper left corner and the lower left corner of the friction preventing body 82. The worker attaches the friction preventive body 82 to the back surface of the chest 50B so that the friction preventive body 82 is disposed between the contour of the overhang 50F and the fixed position indicator 92. At this time, by positioning the upper left corner and the lower left corner of the anti-friction member 82 at the corresponding corners of the fixed position indicator 91, the entire anti-friction member 82 can be easily positioned. Thereby, the friction preventing member 82 is attached to an appropriate region including the target portion 502.

  Three fixation position indicators 93 are provided in the vertical and horizontal directions along the contour of a region predetermined as the target part 503. Among them, the fixed position indicator 93 located on the upper left side of the target portion 503 has an L-shape corresponding to the upper left corner of the friction preventing body 83. The operator attaches the friction preventive body 83 to the back of the waist 50C so that the friction preventive body 83 is disposed inside the three fixed position index portions 93. At this time, by positioning the upper left corner of the friction preventing body 83 on the L-shaped fixing position indicator 93, the entire friction preventing body 83 can be easily positioned. Thereby, the friction preventing body 83 is attached to an appropriate area including the target portion 503.

  The two fixing position index portions 94 are provided in the vertical direction along the contour of a region predetermined as the target portion 504. The operator places the anti-friction body 84 on the rear side of the chest 50B such that the anti-friction body 84 is disposed between the two fixed position indicator portions 94 and the left end of the anti-friction body 84 covers the left edge of the chest 50B. Paste in. At this time, the two fixing position indicators 93 position the friction preventing body 83 in the vertical direction. As a result, the friction preventive body 84 is attached to an appropriate region including the target site 504.

(4. Detailed structure of upper movable mechanism 100)
The detailed structure of the upper movable mechanism 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 5, the upper movable mechanism 100 includes an upper base 101, an upper support 102, a neck support 103, an upper operation unit 104, and the like. The upper base 101 has a plate shape extending vertically. On the front side of the upper base 101, an upper support section 102, a neck support section 103, an upper operation section 104 and the like are provided. The upper support 102 is a plate-like member that supports the back of the chest 50B in surface contact. The upper support 102 is shown only in FIG. 5 and is omitted in other drawings. The neck support 103 is a mechanism that movably supports the neck 50A. The upper operating unit 104 is a mechanism that moves the chest 50B around the overhang 50F while movably supporting the chest 50B.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the neck support 103 includes a support shaft 110, a movable arm 120, a winding spring 128, and the like. The support shaft 110 is a cross-shaped member disposed on the front side of the upper end of the upper base 101, and has a first shaft 110A and a second shaft 110B. The first shaft 110A has a columnar shape extending in the left-right direction. The left end and the right end of the first shaft 110A are inserted into support holes of support plates 111 and 112 extending forward from the upper base 101, respectively. Thus, the support shaft 110 is rotatably supported about the first shaft 110A (that is, about the axis extending in the left-right direction).

  A second shaft 110B is provided substantially at the center in the left-right direction of the first shaft 110A. The second shaft 110B is a columnar member extending perpendicular to the axis of the first shaft 110A, and protrudes from the first shaft 110A on both sides in the radial direction. In this example, both ends of the second shaft 110B protrude above and below the first shaft 110A.

  The movable arm 120 includes support plates 121 and 122 and an extension 123. The support plates 121 and 122 are plate-shaped members that are arranged on both upper and lower sides of the support shaft 110 so as to face each other and are connected to each other. Both ends of the second shaft 110B are inserted into respective support holes of the support plates 121 and 122, respectively. As a result, the movable arm 120 is rotatably supported about the second shaft 110B (that is, about an axis orthogonal to the left-right direction).

  The extension portion 123 is a portion that extends rightward and forward from above the support plate 121. The support plate 121 is provided with a connection hook 124, connection holes 125 and 126, and a spring locking portion 127. The connection hole 125 is provided at the left rear end of the extension portion 123. The connection hole 126 is provided at the right front end of the extension 123. The connection hook 124 is provided on the upper right side of the connection hole 125. The spring locking portion 127 is provided on the right rear side of the connection hole 126. At the upper right end of the upper base 101, a spring locking portion 113 is provided. Both ends of the coil spring 128 are bridged between the spring locking portion 127 and the spring locking portion 113. The spring locking portion 127 is urged toward the spring locking portion 113 by the elastic force of the winding spring 128.

  With the above-described structure, the movable arm 120 is rotatable in a vertical direction about the first shaft 110A and is rotatable in a horizontal direction about the second shaft 110B in a front view. When an external force greater than the elastic force of the winding spring 128 is not acting on the movable arm 120, the movable arm 120 is held at the reference position (see FIGS. 6 to 8). Specifically, when the winding spring 128 contracts to a position extending in the front-rear direction, the restricting portion (not shown) provided on the upper base portion 101 contacts the rear end of the support plate 121 from the left and lower sides.

  Thereby, the movable arm 120 is restricted from rotating in the counterclockwise direction in plan view, and is restricted from rotating in the counterclockwise direction in left side view, and is positioned at the reference position. When an external force greater than the elastic force of the winding spring 128 acts on the movable arm 120, the movable arm 120 can rotate to at least one of the left side and the lower side in front view from the reference position according to the external force. It is. In this case, when the external force acting on the movable arm 120 disappears, the movable arm 120 returns to the reference position by the elastic force of the winding spring 128.

  6 to 8, the upper operation unit 104 includes a support shaft 130, a movable arm 140, interlocking units 150 and 155, a first driving motor 160, a second driving motor 170, a mounting unit 180, and the like. The support shaft 130 is a cross-shaped member arranged on the front side of the upper base 101 and below the neck support 103, and has a first shaft 130A and a second shaft 130B. The first shaft 130A has a columnar shape extending in the left-right direction. The left end and the right end of the first shaft 130A are inserted into support holes of support plates 131 and 132 extending forward from the upper base 101, respectively. Thus, the support shaft 130 is rotatably supported about the first shaft 130A (that is, about the axis extending in the left-right direction).

  A second shaft 130B is provided substantially at the center of the first shaft 130A in the left-right direction. The second shaft 130B is a columnar member extending perpendicular to the axis of the first shaft 130A, and protrudes from the first shaft 130A on both sides in the radial direction. In this example, both ends of the second shaft 130B protrude above and below the first shaft 130A.

  The movable arm 140 includes support plates 141 and 142, a first operating portion 143, a first groove 144 (see FIG. 9), an extending portion 145, a second operating portion 146, a second groove 147, a sensor installation portion 148, and the like. . The support plates 141 and 142 are plate-shaped members that are arranged on both upper and lower sides of the support shaft 130 so as to face each other and are connected to each other. Both ends of the second shaft 130B are inserted into the support holes of the support plates 141 and 142, respectively. Thereby, the movable arm 140 is rotatably supported about the second shaft 130B (that is, about the axis perpendicular to the left-right direction).

  The first action portion 143 is provided in the front of the support plate 142 and has a box shape that opens downward. The first groove portion 144 is a groove surrounded by a peripheral wall extending downward from the lower surface of the first action portion 143 (see FIG. 12). The first groove portion 144 is exposed below the first action portion 143 and extends in a direction orthogonal to the axis of the second shaft 130B (the front-back direction in the state T11 of FIG. 12). That is, the first groove 144 extends toward the second shaft 130B such that an extension in the longitudinal direction is orthogonal to the axis of the second shaft 130B.

  The extension part 145 is a part that extends from the left side of the first action part 143 to the front lower side. The second action section 146 is provided at a lower end of the extension section 145. The second groove 147 is a groove penetrating the second action part 146 in the left-right direction. The second groove 147 extends in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the first shaft 130A (in this example, lower front). That is, the second groove 147 extends toward the first shaft 130A such that an extension in the longitudinal direction is orthogonal to the axis of the first shaft 130A. The sensor installation part 148 is a part extending rightward from the first action part 143.

  The interlocking section 150 is a plate-like member that extends forward along the support plate 141 from the upper end of the second shaft 130B. The front end of the interlocking section 150 is bent downward at the front side of the support plate 141 and is disposed above the first operating section 143. At the front end of the interlocking section 150, a first detection plate 151 protruding rightward is provided. On the upper surface of the sensor installation part 148, a first sensor 152, which is a transmission sensor capable of detecting the first detection plate 151, is provided. Since the first sensor 152 is directly connected to the movable arm 140, the first sensor 152 moves as the movable arm 140 rotates.

  The rear end of the interlocking section 150 is fixed to the upper end of the second shaft 130B. Therefore, when the second shaft 130B rotates along the circumferential direction of the first shaft 130A (that is, when the movable arm 140 rotates around the first shaft 130A), the interlocking unit 150 rotates together with the second shaft 130B. On the other hand, the interlocking section 150 is not directly connected to the movable arm 140. Therefore, even when the movable arm 140 rotates about the second shaft 130B, the interlocking unit 150 does not rotate.

  The first drive motor 160 is provided on the lower rear side of the first operation section 143. The rotation shaft of the first drive motor 160 is connected to the rotation center of a gear 161 provided above the first drive motor 160. The gear 161 meshes with a gear 162 provided on the front side of the gear 161 and below the first operating portion 143. The rotation axis C1 (see FIG. 12) passing through the rotation center of the gear 162 is parallel to the axis of the second shaft 130B extending in the vertical direction.

  The gear 162 is provided with a cylindrical working pin 163 protruding from its upper surface. The operation pin 163 is provided radially outside of the rotation axis C1, extends in parallel with the rotation axis C1, and has a diameter smaller than the length of the first groove 144 in the width direction. When the gear 162 rotates around the rotation axis C1, the action pin 163 rotates so as to draw a circular orbit around the rotation axis C1. The upper end of the working pin 163 is inserted into the first groove 144 from below.

  The interlocking portion 155 is a plate-like member extending forward and downward from the right end of the first shaft 130A. At the lower end of the interlocking section 155, a second detection plate 156 protruding downward is provided. On the right side of the first drive motor 160, a second sensor 157, which is a transmission sensor capable of detecting the second detection plate 156, is provided. The rear end of the interlocking portion 155 is fixed to the right end of the first shaft 130A. Therefore, when the movable arm 140 rotates around the first shaft 130A, the interlocking portion 155 rotates together with the first shaft 130A. On the other hand, the interlocking section 155 is not directly connected to the movable arm 140. Therefore, even when the movable arm 140 rotates around the second shaft 130B, the interlocking unit 155 does not rotate.

  The second drive motor 170 is provided below and to the right rear of the second action section 146. The rotation shaft of the second drive motor 170 is connected to the rotation center of a gear 171 provided on the left side of the second drive motor 170. The gear 171 meshes with a gear 172 provided on the upper front side of the gear 171 and on the right side of the second operating portion 146. A rotation axis C2 (see FIG. 15) passing through the rotation center of the gear 172 is parallel to the axis of the first shaft 130A extending in the left-right direction.

  The gear 172 is provided with a cylindrical working pin 173 protruding from the left side thereof. The action pin 173 is provided radially outside of the rotation axis C2, extends parallel to the rotation axis C2, and has a diameter smaller than the length of the second groove 147 in the width direction. When the gear 172 rotates around the rotation axis C2, the action pin 173 rotates so as to draw a circular orbit around the rotation axis C2. The left end of the working pin 173 is inserted into the second groove 147 from the right.

  The mounting portion 180 (see FIG. 4) is a member provided on the upper left side of the front end of the second action portion 146, and to which a connecting plate 181 (see FIG. 6) described later is fixed on the front side. The above-described upper support portion 102 (see FIG. 4) is on the lower right side of the mounting portion 180. A connection hook 186 is provided at the right end of the upper support 102. A connection hook 185 is provided on the rear side of the first drive motor 160. At the lower end of the upper base 101, connecting portions 191 and 192 are provided side by side. The connecting part 191 is a part extending to the lower left. The connecting portion 192 is a portion that projects forward from the right side of the connecting portion 191.

(5. Detailed structure of lower movable mechanism 200)
The detailed structure of the lower movable mechanism 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 9, the lower movable mechanism 200 includes a lower base 201, a lower support 202, a lower operating unit 203, and the like. The lower base 201 has a plate shape extending in the vertical direction. On the front side of the lower base 201, a lower support portion 202, a lower operating portion 203, and the like are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the lower base 201 includes a support plate 211, a connection part 212, a support pillar 213, and a support part 214. The support plate 211 occupies the left half of the lower base 201 and extends vertically. The connecting portion 212 is provided at the upper right end of the lower base 201 and extends forward from the right side of the support plate 211. The support column 213 is provided below the connecting portion 212 and has a rectangular cylindrical shape extending forward from the connecting portion 212. The support portion 214 has a plate shape that protrudes forward from the lower end of the support plate 211.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the lower support 202 is a plate-like member having a shape corresponding to the lower part of the decorative cover 50. The front surface of the lower support 202 includes support surfaces 220A, 220B, 220C. The support surface 220A is in surface contact with and supports the rear surface of the lower part of the waist 50C. The support surface 220B extends from the lower left of the support surface 220A to the lower left, and comes into surface contact with and supports the rear surface of the left thigh 50D. The support surface 220C extends downward from the lower right part of the support surface 220A, and supports the back surface of the right thigh 50E in surface contact.

  At the center of the lower end of the support surface 220A in the lower support portion 202, a concave portion 221 recessed rearward is provided. A connection hook 222 is provided inside the recess 221. A connection hole 223 is provided at an upper left rear end of the lower support 202. On the left side of the support surface 220A in the lower support portion 202 and above the support surface 220B, a concave portion 224 recessed rearward is provided. The recess 224 is provided with a connection hole 225. Above the concave portion 224 in the lower support portion 202, a concave portion 227 concaved rearward is provided. At the right end of the support surface 220A of the lower support portion 202, concave portions 228 and 229 that are recessed rearward are provided side by side in the vertical direction. Each of the recesses 227 to 229 is provided with a connection hole (not shown).

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the lower operation unit 203 is a mechanism that operates while movably supporting the lower support unit 202. The lower operating part 203 is provided between the lower base 201 and the lower support part 202, and includes a movable arm 230, a fixed plate 240, an operating plate 250, a winding spring 260, a third drive motor 270, and the like. The movable arm 230 includes support columns 231 to 235, an extended portion 236, a spring receiving portion 237, and a pair of locking portions 238.

  The support column 231 is a columnar member provided at the right end of the movable arm 230 and extending in the up-down direction. The support column 232 is a columnar body extending rearward and left from the upper end of the support column 231 so as to be slightly inclined upward. The support column 233 is a columnar body that extends from the lower end of the support column 231 in parallel with the support column 232. The support column 235 is a columnar body extending upward from the rear end of the support column 233 to the rear end of the support column 232 so as to be slightly inclined rightward. The support column 234 is provided between the support column 231 and the support column 235, and is bridged between the support column 232 and the support column 233. The support column 234 has a columnar shape extending upward so as to slightly incline to the right.

  The extending portion 236 has a plate shape extending leftward from the lower portion of the support column 235 so as to be slightly inclined upward. The spring receiving portion 237 is a bottomed cylindrical portion that is recessed forward in the extension portion 236 and opens rearward. The pair of locking portions 238 are protruding pieces that are provided on the right side of the support column 235 in a vertical direction and protrude forward. The upper locking portion 238 protrudes forward along the lower surface of the support column 232. The lower locking portion 238 protrudes forward along the upper surface of the support column 233. The lower support portion 202 (see FIG. 9) is screwed to the front surface of the support column 231 and the front side of the spring receiving portion 237 through the connection holes of the recesses 227 to 229.

  The support column 234 is fixed to the front surface of the support column 213 by the fixing plate 240 in a state where the bearings 245 are mounted on both upper and lower ends thereof. Since the support columns 234 are rotatably supported by the bearings 245, the movable arm 230 is rotatable about the support columns 234. The left end side of the fixing plate 240 protrudes rearward, and a locking surface 241 is provided at the rear end. The locking surface 241 faces the pair of locking portions 238 from the front side.

  The operation plate 250 is a plate-like member fixed to the lower left side of the spring receiving portion 237. An operation surface 251 is provided at a lower portion of the front surface of the operation plate 250. The operation surface 251 extends substantially in the left-right direction below the spring receiving portion 237 and faces forward. A third detection plate 252 is provided at the lower end of the columnar body extending downward from the operation plate 250. A third sensor 253, which is a transmission sensor capable of detecting the third detection plate 252, is provided at the left end on the support portion 214.

  The support plate 211 is provided with a spring receiving portion 215 surrounded by a peripheral wall protruding forward. The spring receiving portion 215 is a bottomed cylindrical portion that is provided at a position facing the spring receiving portion 237 and that opens forward. Winding spring 260 is arranged between spring receiving portion 215 and spring receiving portion 237. Specifically, the front end of the winding spring 260 is housed in the spring receiving portion 237 from the rear. The rear end of the coil spring 260 is housed in the spring receiving portion 215 from the front. Due to the elastic force of the coil spring 260, the spring receiving portion 237 is urged toward the front side opposite to the spring receiving portion 215.

  When an external force greater than the elastic force of the winding spring 260 is not acting on the movable arm 230, the movable arm 230 is held at the advanced position (see FIGS. 18 and 19 described later). More specifically, the movable arm 230 rotates counterclockwise around the support column 234 according to the elastic force of the winding spring 260 when viewed from above the support column 234 in the axial direction. Accordingly, when the pair of locking portions 238 move forward, they come into contact with the locking surface 241.

  Accordingly, the movable arm 230 is restricted from rotating counterclockwise when viewed from above the support column 234 in the axial direction, and is positioned at the advanced position. When an external force greater than the elastic force of the winding spring 260 acts on the movable arm 230, the movable arm 230 rotates clockwise as viewed from above the support column 234 in the axial direction from the advanced position in accordance with the external force. It is possible. In this case, when the external force acting on the movable arm 230 disappears, the movable arm 230 returns to the advanced position by the elastic force of the winding spring 260.

  The third drive motor 270 is provided on the support portion 214 below the spring receiving portion 215. The rotation shaft of the third drive motor 270 is connected to the rotation center of a gear 271 provided on the upper right side of the third drive motor 270. The gear 271 meshes with a gear 272 provided on the left front side of the gear 271. A rotation axis C3 (see FIG. 17) passing through the rotation center of the gear 272 extends upward so as to be slightly inclined rightward, and is therefore parallel to the axis of the support column 234.

  The gear 272 is provided with a cylindrical working pin 273 projecting from the upper surface thereof. The operation pin 273 is provided radially outside of the rotation axis C3, and extends parallel to the rotation axis C3 to a position at the same height as the operation surface 251. When the gear 272 rotates about the rotation axis C3, the action pin 273 rotates so as to draw a circular orbit around the rotation axis C3. The working surface 251 is within the range of the rotation locus of the working pin 173.

(6. Assembling structure of movable accessory 30)
With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, an assembly structure of the movable accessory 30 will be described. The connecting portions 191 and 192 (see FIGS. 6 to 8) are fixed to the upper ends of the support plate 211 and the connecting portion 212 (see FIGS. 9 and 10) with screws in a state where they are overlapped from the front side. Is done. Thereby, the upper movable mechanism 100 and the lower movable mechanism 200 are connected side by side in the up-down direction, and the movable mechanism 40 is integrally configured.

  The decorative cover 50 is attached from the front side of the movable mechanism 40. The screws inserted into the connection holes 125 and 126 are screwed into the bosses 311 and 312 (see FIG. 5) of the neck 50A, so that the neck 50A is fixed to the front side of the neck support 103. The screws inserted into the connection holes 223 and 225 are screwed into the bosses 321 and 322 (see FIG. 5) of the left thigh 50D, so that the lower part of the waist 50C, the left thigh 50D, and the right large The thigh 50E is fixed to the front side of the lower support 202.

  A portion of the chest 50B on the lower right side of the overhang 50F is supported by the upper support 102 from the back. More specifically, the upper support portion 102 supports the chest 50B from the back side via the above-described friction preventing member 81 (see FIG. 5). The mounting section 180 is disposed on the back side of the insert member 330 (see FIG. 5). The connection plate 181 (see FIG. 6) is screwed to the mounting portion 180 on the back side of the insert member 330 in a state where the connection plate 181 (see FIG. 6) is arranged from the front side with respect to the hole 331 exposed in the connection hole 54. As a result, the insert member 330 is sandwiched between the mounting portion 180 and the connecting plate 181, so that the projecting portion 50 </ b> F is connected to the mounting portion 180 and the chest 50 </ b> B is fixed to the front side of the upper operating portion 104. .

  The cover decoration 60 is mounted on the front side of the overhang portion 50F so that the covering portion 61 covers the connection hole 54. The cord portion 63 extends from the covering portion 61 toward the neck portion 50A. The distal end of the string portion 63 is connected to the connection hook 124 via the fixing tool 63A. The decorative article 62 is provided with a connecting screw (not shown) projecting from the back side thereof. The connection screw of the decoration 62 penetrates the string portion 63 and is screwed to the boss 52. The cord portion 64 extends from the covering portion 61 toward the left rear of the chest 50B. The distal end of the string portion 64 is connected to the connection hook 185 via the fixing tool 64A. The cord portion 65 extends from the covering portion 61 toward the rear right of the chest 50B. The distal end of the string portion 65 is connected to the connection hook 186 via the fixing tool 65A. Thereby, the cover decoration 60 is fixed to the decoration cover 50 and the movable mechanism 40 in a state where the boss 52 and the connection hole 54 are hidden.

  The cover decoration 70 is mounted on the front side of the waist 50C so that the cover 71 covers the connection hole 55. The protrusion 71A provided on the back side of the cover 71 is connected to the connection hook 222 (see FIG. 9). The cord portion 73 extends rearward and downward from the covering portion 71 via a portion between the left thigh portion 50D and the right thigh portion 50E. The distal end of the string portion 73 is connected to a connection hole 226 (see FIG. 11) provided at the lower rear portion of the lower support portion 202 (see FIG. 9) via a fixture 73A.

  The cord portion 74 extends from the covering portion 71 toward the rear left of the waist portion 50C. The distal end of the string portion 74 is connected to the connection hole 223 via the fixing tool 74A. The decorative article 72 is provided with a connecting screw (not shown) projecting from the back side thereof. The connection screw of the decoration 72 penetrates the cord portion 74 and is screwed to the boss 53. The cord portion 75 extends from the covering portion 71 toward the rear right of the waist portion 50C. The distal end of the cord portion 75 is connected to a connection hole 239 (see FIG. 11) provided in the lower rear portion of the support column 231 via a fixing tool 75A. Thereby, the cover decoration 70 is fixed to the decoration cover 50 and the movable mechanism 40 in a state where the boss 53 and the connection hole 55 are hidden.

(7. Explanation of operation of upper movable mechanism 100)
The operation of the upper movable mechanism 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 12 is a state transition diagram schematically illustrating the upper operation unit 104 in a plan view, in which the rotation direction of the gear 162 is indicated by a two-dot chain line. FIG. 15 is a state transition diagram schematically illustrating the upper operation unit 104 when viewed from the left side, and the rotation direction of the gear 172 is indicated by a two-dot chain line.

  An operation in which the upper operating unit 104 swings the movable arm 140 in the left-right direction will be described. As illustrated in a state T11 in FIG. 12, when the operation pin 163 is located behind the rotation axis C1, the operation pin 163 is disposed near the rear end of the first groove 144 extending in the front-rear direction. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, the movable arm 140 is in a posture extending perpendicular to the axis of the first shaft 130A. The first sensor 152 is at a position where the first detection plate 151 is detected. This state is referred to as the left and right reference position of the movable arm 140. When the first drive motor 160 rotates the gear 161 (see FIG. 7) clockwise in plan view, the gear 162 rotates counterclockwise in plan view. Along with this, the action pin 163 also rotates counterclockwise about the rotation axis C1, and comes into contact with and urges the peripheral wall of the first groove 144 (that is, the inner surface of the first groove 144).

  As shown in a state T12 in FIG. 12, when the operation pin 163 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise from behind the rotation axis C1, the operation pin 163 slides on the peripheral wall of the first groove 144, and Move to the left of C1. The first groove 144 moves to the left by the urging force of the rotating action pin 163. The movable arm 140 rotates clockwise around the second shaft 130B in plan view. Note that while the first sensor 152 moves together with the movable arm 140, the position of the first detection plate 151 provided on the interlocking unit 150 does not change. As a result, the action pin 163 is disposed at the center in the longitudinal direction within the first groove 144 extending to the front left. As shown in FIG. 13, the movable arm 140 is inclined leftward from the left and right reference position. The first sensor 152 moves to the left from the position shown in FIG. 6, but is at the position where the first detection plate 151 is detected.

  Although not shown, when the operation pin 163 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise from the left of the rotation axis C1, the operation pin 163 moves to the front of the rotation axis C1 while sliding on the peripheral wall of the first groove 144. I do. The first groove 144 moves rightward by the biasing force of the rotating action pin 163. The movable arm 140 rotates counterclockwise in plan view about the second shaft 130B. As a result, the operation pin 163 is disposed near the front end of the first groove 144 extending in the front-rear direction. As shown in FIG. 6, the movable arm 140 returns to the left / right reference position.

  As shown in a state T13 of FIG. 12, when the operation pin 163 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise from the front of the rotation axis C1, the operation pin 163 slides on the peripheral wall of the first groove 144, and Move to the right of C1. The first groove 144 moves rightward by the urging force of the rotating action pin 163. The movable arm 140 rotates clockwise around the second shaft 130B in plan view. As a result, the operation pin 163 is disposed at the center in the longitudinal direction within the first groove 144 extending rightward and forward. As shown in FIG. 14, the movable arm 140 is inclined rightward from the left and right reference position. The first sensor 152 moves to the right side of the position shown in FIG. 6 and is arranged at a position where the first detection plate 151 is not detected.

  Although not shown, when the operation pin 163 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise from the right of the rotation axis C1, the operation pin 163 moves to the rear of the rotation axis C1 while sliding on the peripheral wall of the first groove 144. I do. The first groove 144 moves to the left by the urging force of the rotating action pin 163. The movable arm 140 rotates clockwise around the second shaft 130B in plan view. As a result, the upper operation unit 104 returns to the state T11. As shown in FIG. 6, the movable arm 140 returns to the left / right reference position.

  An operation in which the upper operating unit 104 swings the movable arm 140 in the vertical direction will be described. As shown in a state T21 in FIG. 15, when the operation pin 173 is located above the rotation axis C2, the operation pin 173 is disposed near the upper rear end of the second groove 147. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6, the axis of the second shaft 130B connected to the movable arm 140 is in a state of extending vertically. The second detection plate 156 is at a position detected by the second sensor 157. This state is referred to as a vertical reference position of the movable arm 140. When the second drive motor 170 rotates the gear 171 in the clockwise direction in the left side view, the gear 172 rotates in the counterclockwise direction in the left side view. Accordingly, the action pin 173 also rotates counterclockwise about the rotation axis C2 and contacts and urges the peripheral wall of the second groove 147 (that is, the inner surface of the second groove 147).

  As shown in a state T22 in FIG. 15, when the operation pin 173 rotates 180 degrees in a counterclockwise direction from above the rotation axis C2, the operation pin 173 slides on the peripheral wall of the second groove 147 while rotating. Move to below C2. The second groove 147 is moved downward by the urging force of the rotating action pin 173. The movable arm 140 rotates clockwise about the first shaft 130A in a left side view. The second detection plate 156 provided on the interlocking unit 155 moves together with the movable arm 140, while the position of the second sensor 157 does not change. As a result, the operation pin 173 is disposed near the lower front end of the second groove 147. As shown in FIG. 16, the movable arm 140 is tilted below the vertical reference position. The second detection plate 156 moves below the position shown in FIG. 6 and is arranged at a position where it is not detected by the second sensor 157.

  Although not shown, when the operation pin 173 rotates 180 degrees counterclockwise from below the rotation axis C2, the operation pin 173 moves to above the rotation axis C2 along the peripheral wall of the second groove 147. The second groove 147 moves upward by the urging force of the rotating action pin 173. The movable arm 140 rotates counterclockwise about the first shaft 130A as viewed from the left side. As a result, the upper operation unit 104 returns to the state T21. As shown in FIG. 6, the movable arm 140 returns to the vertical reference position.

  As described above, the upper operating unit 104 can swing the movable arm 140 in the left-right direction according to the drive of the first drive motor 160, and swing the movable arm 140 in the up-down direction according to the drive of the second drive motor 170. Can move. When the first drive motor 160 rotates the action pin 163 clockwise in plan view, the movable arm 140 swings in the left-right direction in the same manner as in FIG. Also when the second drive motor 170 rotates the action pin 173 clockwise in left side view, the movable arm 140 swings up and down in the same manner as in FIG.

  As described above, the mounting portion 180 (see FIG. 4) of the movable arm 140 is connected to the overhang portion 50F (see FIG. 3) of the decorative cover 50 by the connecting plate 181 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the CPU (not shown) of the sub-board can execute various operations of the decorative cover 50 via the mounting section 180 by controlling the driving of the first drive motor 160 and the second drive motor 170.

  Specifically, the CPU of the sub-board can adjust the horizontal position of the extension 50F by controlling the rotation position of the operation pin 163, and can control the rotation position of the operation pin 173 to control the rotation position of the operation pin 163. The vertical position of can be adjusted. Specifically, the CPU of the sub-board accurately adjusts the left-right position of the overhang portion 50F based on the left-right reference position of the movable arm 140 according to the detection state of the first detection plate 151 by the first sensor 152. it can. The CPU of the sub-board can accurately adjust the vertical position of the protrusion 50F based on the vertical reference position of the movable arm 140 in accordance with the detection state of the second detection plate 156 by the second sensor 157.

  That is, the CPU of the sub-board can adjust the three-dimensional position of the chest 50B via the overhang 50F by controlling the rotational positions of the action pins 163 and 173. In this example, the CPU of the sub-board normally holds the chest 50B at its initial position (see FIG. 3) by positioning the movable arm 140 at the left-right reference position and the up-down reference position.

  For example, the CPU of the sub-board continuously rotates the operation pin 163 during the production operation of the movable accessory 30. Thereby, since the movable arm 140 reciprocates in the left-right direction, the chest 50B can reciprocate in the left-right direction about the overhang 50F. The CPU of the sub-board continuously rotates the operation pin 173. Thereby, since the movable arm 140 reciprocates vertically, the chest 50B can reciprocate vertically about the extension 50F. Further, the CPU of the sub-board continuously rotates the operation pin 163 and the operation pin 173. Accordingly, since the movable arm 140 swings in the circumferential direction about the left and right reference position and the up and down reference position, the chest 50B can swing in the circumferential direction about the overhang 50F in front view.

  When the chest 50B is moved away from the neck 50A (see FIG. 3) as the chest 50B is rocked or displaced, a tension greater than the elastic force of the winding spring 128 (see FIG. 7) is applied to the neck 50A. In some cases. In this case, the coil spring 128 is extended by the tension applied to the neck 50A, and the movable arm 120 moves from the reference position in the direction in which the tension acts. Thereby, the tension applied to the neck 50A is buffered, so that breakage or damage of the decorative cover 50 can be suppressed. Further, the movement of the neck 50A in conjunction with the movement of the chest 50B allows the movable role 30 to achieve an effect closer to the movement of a human body.

(8. Explanation of operation of lower movable mechanism 200)
The operation of the lower movable mechanism 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 17 is a state transition diagram schematically showing the lower operating portion 203 as viewed from above the support column 234 in the axial direction, and shows the rotation direction of the gear 272 by a two-dot chain line. In the states T32 and T33 in FIG. 17, the winding spring 260 in the spring receiving portions 215 and 237 is omitted.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the operation pin 273 (see FIG. 10) does not press the operation surface 251, the movable arm 230 is held at the advanced position by the elastic force of the winding spring 260. Since the third detection plate 252 is disposed on the front side of the third sensor 253, the third detection plate 252 is at a position not detected by the third sensor 253.

  When the third drive motor 270 rotates the gear 271 in the counterclockwise direction when viewed from above the support column 234 in the axial direction, the gear 272 rotates in the clockwise direction. Accordingly, the action pin 273 rotates clockwise about the rotation axis C3. As shown in a state T31 in FIG. 17, when the operation pin 273 rotates to the left front of the rotation axis C3, the operation pin 273 contacts substantially the center of the operation surface 251 in the left-right direction. When the operation pin 273 further rotates clockwise, the operation pin 273 slides rightward along the operation surface 251 while pressing the operation surface 251 backward against the elastic force of the winding spring 260.

  As shown in a state T32 in FIG. 17, when the operation pin 273 rotates 120 degrees clockwise from the front left of the rotation axis C3, the operation pin 273 moves to the right end of the operation surface 251 and moves rightward of the rotation axis C3. It is arranged at the back. As the working surface 251 moves rearward, the movable arm 230 rotates clockwise about the support column 234. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, since the spring receiving portion 237 moves in the direction approaching the spring receiving portion 215, the winding spring 260 between the spring receiving portions 215 and 237 contracts. The third detection plate 252 moves rearward from the positions shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 and is arranged at a position detected by the third sensor 253. This state is referred to as a reference position of the movable arm 230 (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

  As shown in a state T33 in FIG. 17, when the operation pin 273 rotates clockwise from the right rear of the rotation axis C3, the operation pin 273 is separated from the operation surface 251 to the right. Thus, the movable arm 230 rotates counterclockwise around the support column 234 by the elastic force of the winding spring 260. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the movable arm 230 returns to the advanced position.

  On the other hand, when the third drive motor 270 rotates the gear 271 in the clockwise direction when viewed from above the support column 234 in the axial direction, the gear 272 rotates in the counterclockwise direction. Although not shown, when the operation pin 273 rotates counterclockwise from the right rear of the rotation axis C3 (see state T32), the operation pin 273 slides leftward from the right end of the operation surface 251. At this time, as the action surface 251 moves forward by the elastic force of the winding spring 260, the movable arm 230 rotates counterclockwise around the support column 234. When the action pin 273 rotates counterclockwise from the right rear of the rotation axis C3 by 120 degrees (see state T31), the action pin 273 moves to contact with the substantially center of the action surface 251 in the left-right direction, and the left of the rotation axis C3. It is placed forward. Thereby, the movable arm 230 is displaced from the reference position to the advanced position.

  As described above, the lower operation unit 203 can swing the movable arm 230 according to the driving of the third drive motor 270. As described above, the lower support portion 202 fixed to the lower operation portion 203 is connected to the waist 50C of the decorative cover 50 (see FIG. 3). Therefore, the CPU of the sub-board can execute various operations of the decorative cover 50 via the lower support portion 202 by controlling the drive of the third drive motor 270.

  Specifically, the CPU of the sub-board can adjust the position of the waist 50C by controlling the rotational position of the action pin 273. In detail, the CPU of the sub-board can accurately adjust the position of the waist 50C based on the reference position of the movable arm 230 according to the detection state of the third detection plate 252 by the third sensor 253. In this example, the CPU of the sub-board normally holds the waist 50C at its initial position (see FIG. 3) by positioning the movable arm 140 at the reference position (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

  For example, at the time of the production operation of the movable accessory 30, the CPU of the sub-board displaces the movable arm 230 from the reference position to the advanced position (see FIGS. 18 and 19) by rotating the action pin 273 in the clockwise direction. In this case, when the operation pin 273 is separated to the right from the operation surface 251, the movable arm 230 is instantaneously displaced by the elastic force of the coil spring 260, and the waist 50C swings at a high speed. Alternatively, the CPU of the sub-board displaces the movable arm 230 from the reference position to the advanced position by rotating the action pin 273 in a counterclockwise direction from the rear right of the rotation axis C3. In this case, as the working pin 273 moves to the left along the working surface 251, the movable arm 230 is gradually displaced by the elastic force of the winding spring 260, so that the waist 50C swings at a constant speed. Thereby, an effecting operation in which the waist 50C is quickly twisted and an effecting operation in which the waist 50C is slowly twisted can be realized.

  Further, the CPU of the sub-board may reciprocate the operation pin 273 in a range from the front left to the rear left of the rotation axis C3 (that is, in a range where the operation pin 273 contacts the operation surface 251). In this case, since the operation pin 273 slides in the left-right direction with respect to the operation surface 251, the lower support portion 202 swings back and forth. As a result, an effect operation in which the waist 50 </ b> C swings back and forth in a natural manner can be realized. Therefore, the movable role 30 can achieve an effect closer to the motion of the human body.

(9. Production operation of the decorative cover 50 and prevention of wear)
With reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, a description will be given of a structure for realizing the effect operation of the decorative cover 50 and preventing wear. As described above, the insert member 310 connected to the neck support 103 is fixed to the back surface of the neck 50A on the upper end side of the decorative cover 50. An insert member 320 connected to the lower support portion 202 is fixed to the back surface of the left thigh 50D at the lower end of the decorative cover 50. The movable mechanism 40 operates the decorative cover 50 via the insert member 320 by rotating the lower support part 202.

  Since the insert members 310 and 320 have higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50, the neck portion 50A and the left thigh portion 50D are unlikely to be elastically deformed even when the decorative cover 50 operates. On the other hand, since the decorative cover 50 is formed of a sheet-like elastic body, when the lower support 202 is rotated during the operation of the decorative cover 50, the chest 50B between the neck 50A and the left thigh 50D. And the waist 50C operates to twist. Thus, the movable role object 30 can execute a realistic effect of twisting the chest 50B and the waist 50C of the human body using the decorative cover 50. Furthermore, the insert members 310 and 320 allow the decorative cover 50 to expose the skeleton (clavicle and femur) of the human body. Thereby, since the decorative cover 50 has an appearance closer to a human body, it is possible to execute an effect using a human body movement closer to a real object.

  At the time of rotation of the lower support portion 202, the lower support portion 202 is turned to the left thigh 50D at the position farthest from the center of rotation of the lower support portion 202 (that is, the support column 232) in the decorative cover 50. The stress caused by the movement acts most strongly. In this example, an insert member 320 having high mechanical strength is provided on the left thigh 50D. The insert member 320 prevents the left thigh 50D from being excessively elastically deformed by the stress applied when the lower support portion 202 rotates. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the decorative cover 50 from being damaged around the left thigh 50D.

  Furthermore, since the decorative cover 50 during operation is displaced or elastically deformed, the back surface of the decorative cover 50 may come in contact with or separate from the resin member of the movable mechanism 40. If the back surface of the decorative cover 50 directly contacts and separates a plurality of times from the resin member of the movable mechanism 40, the decorative cover 50 may be worn.

  In the present example, the target portions 501 to 504 on the back surface of the decorative cover 50 are particularly easily brought into contact with and separated from the resin member of the movable mechanism 40. Specifically, since the upper support 102 is not fixed to the back surface of the chest 50B, the upper support 102 is easily brought into and away from the target portion 501 during the operation of the decorative cover 50. However, since the target portion 501 is covered with the friction preventing body 81, the friction preventing body 81 prevents the contact between the target portion 501 and the upper support 102. Thereby, the wear of the decorative cover 50 in the target portion 501 is prevented.

  The gear 161 is covered by a cylindrical protective cover 161A disposed radially outward (see FIG. 7). Since the protective cover 161A is not fixed to the back surface of the chest 50B, the protective cover 161A can easily come into contact with and separate from the target portion 502 during the operation of the decorative cover 50. However, since the target portion 502 is covered with the friction preventing member 82, the friction preventing member 82 prevents the contact between the target portion 502 and the protective cover 161A. This prevents the decorative cover 50 from being worn at the target portion 502.

  The lower support part 202 is fixed to the left thigh 50D (that is, the insert member 320), but is not fixed to the waist 50C. Therefore, during the operation of the decorative cover 50, the upper right corner 202A (see FIG. 9) of the lower support 202 is easily brought into and away from the target portion 503. However, since the target portion 503 is covered with the friction preventing body 83, the friction preventing body 83 prevents contact between the target portion 503 and the upper right corner 202A. This prevents the decorative cover 50 from being worn at the target portion 503.

  The first drive motor 160 is housed inside a cylindrical protective cover 160A (see FIG. 7). Since the protective cover 160A is not fixed to the back of the chest 50B, the protective cover 160A can easily come in contact with or separate from the target portion 504 during the operation of the decorative cover 50. Furthermore, since the string portion 64 is connected to the connection hook 185 via the left edge of the chest 50B, the string portion 64 is easily rubbed against the target portion 504 during the operation of the decorative cover 50. However, since the target portion 504 is covered with the friction preventing body 84, the friction preventing body 84 prevents the target portion 504 from coming into contact with the protective cover 161A and the cord portion 64. Thereby, the abrasion of the decorative cover 50 at the target portion 504 is prevented.

  Further, since the anti-friction members 81 to 84 have higher mechanical strength than the resin member of the movable mechanism 40, when the anti-friction members 81 to 84 come into contact with the resin member of the movable mechanism 40, the anti-friction members 81 to 84 Wear can be suppressed. Further, since the anti-friction members 81 to 84 and the resin member of the movable mechanism 40 are all excellent in slipperiness, the contact load between the anti-friction members 81 to 84 and the resin member of the movable mechanism 40 is suppressed, and the friction prevention is performed. Wear of the resin members of the bodies 81 to 84 and the movable mechanism 40 can be suppressed.

(10. Example of operation and effect of this embodiment and a modification)
According to the present embodiment, the movable accessory 30 used for producing a game includes the decorative cover 50 and the movable mechanism 40. The decorative cover 50 is formed of a sheet-like elastic body extending in the vertical direction. The movable mechanism 40 is disposed on the back side of the decorative cover 50 and has a neck support 103 connected to the upper end of the decorative cover 50 and a lower support 202 connected to the lower end of the decorative cover 50.

  The movable mechanism 40 rotates at least one of the neck support portion 103 and the lower support portion 202 about an axis extending substantially parallel to the vertical direction so that the decorative cover 50 is moved between the upper end side and the lower end side. Operate to twist. In the present embodiment, the case where the lower support portion 202 is rotated by the movable mechanism 40 (the lower movable mechanism 200) about the support column 234 extending substantially in the vertical direction has been exemplified. Alternatively, the neck support 103 may be rotated by the movable mechanism 40 about an axis extending substantially parallel to the vertical direction. Both the neck support 103 and the lower support 202 may be rotated by the movable mechanism 40 about an axis extending substantially parallel to the vertical direction.

  The movable accessory 30 further includes anti-friction members 81 to 84. The anti-friction members 81 to 84 are plate members fixed to the back surface of the decorative cover 50 and having higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50. The antifrictional bodies 81 to 84 are fixed to target portions 501 to 504 on the back surface of the decorative cover 50 where the decorative cover 50 operated by the movable mechanism 40 comes into contact with and separates from the movable mechanism 40. And the movable mechanism 40 are prevented from contacting with each other. Therefore, the movable role object 30 can execute a game effect of performing more various movements while suppressing wear of the decorative cover 50.

  On the back surface of the decorative cover 50, fixed position index portions 91 to 94 are formed along at least a part of the outline of a region predetermined as the target portions 501 to 504 and indicate the positions of the target portions 501 to 504. Can be Accordingly, the worker can properly cover the target portions 501 to 504 with the friction preventing members 81 to 84 by fixing the friction preventing members 81 to 84 to the back surface of the decorative cover 50 using the fixing position indicating portions 91 to 94 as indicators. .

  The decorative cover 50 is provided between the upper end side and the lower end side of the decorative cover 50, and has an extended portion 50 </ b> F that curves so as to protrude toward the front side of the decorative cover 50. The friction preventing members 81 and 82 are provided around the overhang portion 50F on the back surface of the decorative cover 50. That is, the anti-friction members 81 and 82 are provided around the overhang portion 50F that is easily displaced and elastically deformed when the decorative cover 50 operates. Thereby, the periphery of the overhang portion 50F, which is most likely to be worn when the decorative cover 50 is operated, can be appropriately protected by the friction preventing members 81, 82.

  The movable accessory 30 includes insert members 310 and 320. The insert member 310 is a plate-shaped member that is provided on the upper end side of the decorative cover 50 and is integrally fixed to the back surface of the decorative cover 50 and has higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50. The insert member 320 is a plate-shaped member provided on the lower end side of the decorative cover 50 and integrally fixed to the back surface of the decorative cover 50, and having higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50. The insert member 310 has bosses 311 and 312 that can be fixed to a member arranged on the back side of the decorative cover 50. The insert member 320 has bosses 321 and 322 that can be fixed to a member arranged on the back side of the decorative cover 50. Thereby, the decorative cover 50 having low mechanical strength can be connected to the member arranged on the back side through the insert members 310 and 320 having high mechanical strength. Therefore, the movable role object 30 can execute a game effect that performs more various movements by using the decorative cover 50.

  The decorative cover 50 has a shape imitating a living body (in this example, a human). At least one of the insert members 310 and 320 is a skeletal member in which a portion integrally fixed to the back surface of the decorative cover 50 has a shape imitating a skeleton of a living body. The portion of the decorative cover 50 that is integrally fixed to the skeletal member is curved along the skeletal member on the front surface of the decorative cover 50. In this example, both the insert members 310 and 320 are skeletal members having a shape imitating a human skeleton (clavicle and femur). Thereby, since the decorative cover 50 has an appearance closer to that of a living body, it is possible to execute a realistic effect as if the living body was operating.

  The insert members 310 and 320 are fixed to the back surface of the decorative cover 50 with a part of their contours along the edges of the decorative cover 50. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the peripheral edge of the decorative cover 50 from being elastically deformed naturally.

  The decorative cover 50 has a curved portion (the chest 50B, the waist 50C, and the right thigh 50E), which is a portion continuously curved over a predetermined range, and a flat portion, which is a portion having a smaller degree of curvature than the curved portion. (A neck part 50A and a left thigh part 50D). The insert members 310 and 320 are fixed to the back surface of the flat portion. Thereby, the decorative cover 50 is suppressed from being naturally elastically deformed as a whole, and can maintain a good appearance.

  Furthermore, since the movable role object 30 can swing the movable arm 140 in various directions, it is possible to execute a game effect that performs more various movements. For example, in the present embodiment, the protruding portion 50F (that is, the chest 50B) of the decorative cover 50 is connected to the movable arm 140 via the mounting portion 180. The movable role object 30 can realize an effect closer to the movement of a human body by swinging the projecting portion 50F (that is, the chest 50B) in various directions via the movable arm 140.

  Since the movable role object 30 can move the movable arm 230 by using the elastic force of the winding spring 260, it is possible to execute a game effect that performs more various movements. For example, in the present embodiment, the waist 50 </ b> C of the decorative cover 50 is connected to the movable arm 230 via the lower support 202. The movable role object 30 can realize an effect closer to the movement of a human body by instantly or gradually swinging the waist 50C via the movable arm 230.

  In the above embodiment, the movable accessory 30 corresponds to the “game member” of the present invention. The decorative cover 50 corresponds to the “decorative body” of the present invention. The neck support 103 corresponds to the “first connection part” of the present invention. The lower support portion 202 corresponds to the “second connecting portion” of the present invention. The movable mechanism 40 corresponds to the “movable mechanism” of the present invention. The anti-friction members 81 to 84 correspond to the “anti-friction member” of the present invention. The fixed position indicating portions 91 to 94 correspond to the “fixed position indicating portion” of the present invention.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible. The decorative cover 50 may have a shape imitating a living body (for example, an animal) other than a human, or may have a shape extending in another predetermined direction (for example, the left-right direction). The movable mechanism 40 may be any mechanism that can rotate at least one of the neck support 103 and the lower support 202. The number, position, shape, and the like of the friction preventing members 81 to 84 may be changed according to the number, position, shape, and the like of the target portions 501 to 504 where the decorative cover 50 comes into contact with and separates from the movable mechanism 40. The anti-friction members 81 to 84 have better slipperiness than the decorative cover 50 instead of having higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50 or in addition to having higher mechanical strength than the decorative cover 50 (friction). (Low coefficient).

  The number, position, shape, and the like of the fixed position indicator portions 91 to 94 can be variously modified. For example, the fixing position indicator portions 91 to 94 are not limited to a portion that rises from the back surface of the decorative cover 50, and may be another member (for example, a seal or an indicator plate) attached to the back surface of the decorative cover 50, or may be a member of the decorative cover 50. A mark printed or written on the back may be used. The fixation position index portions 91 to 94 may be formed along the entire contour of a region predetermined as the target portions 501 to 504 (that is, the fixation position index portions 91 to 94 may have a shape surrounding the target portions 501 to 504). It is preferable that the fixed position index portions 91 to 94 have two or more corners as shown in the fixed position index portion 92.

  The number, position, shape, and the like of the insert members 310 and 320 can be variously modified. The insert members 310 and 320 may be fixable to a member arranged on the back side of the decorative cover 50 by a structure different from the boss. The insert members 310 and 320 may be fixed to a member different from the movable mechanism 40. The insert members 310 and 320 need not be skeletal members. The insert members 310 and 320 need not be fixed along the edge of the decorative cover 50. The insert members 310 and 320 may be provided on the curved portion.

  It should be noted that all elements (for example, image display devices, starting ports, and the like) described in the claims, the description, and the drawings are physically single unless clearly stated to limit the number. Alternatively, the arrangement may be plural or the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the names (element names) given to the elements are merely provided for convenience of description of the present case, and it is not particularly conscious that special meanings are caused thereby. Therefore, what the element is is not limited to the element name alone. For example, the “game member” may be a single piece of hardware or may include software.

  Further, whether a plurality of elements among all the above-described elements are appropriately integrated or a single element is divided into a plurality of elements is appropriately determined by those skilled in the art. Since it is clear that all patterns are within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification etc., the statement that they are explicitly excluded in the claims etc. Unless there is a description, it goes without saying that all of them are included in the scope of rights according to the present invention. Therefore, merely adopting the difference in the configuration within the range to the gaming machine because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been avoided. . In addition, the same applies to differences in obvious configurations that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

Reference Signs List 30 movable part 40 movable mechanism 50 decorative cover 50F overhang parts 81-84 anti-friction bodies 91-94 fixed position index part 103 neck support part 202 lower support part

Claims (3)

A game member used for producing a game,
A decorative body formed of a sheet-like elastic body extending in a predetermined direction,
A first connecting portion disposed on the back side of the decorative body and connected to one end of the decorative body in the predetermined direction, and a second connecting portion connected to the other end of the decorative body in the predetermined direction. By rotating at least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion around an axis extending substantially parallel to the predetermined direction, the decorative body is the one end side and the other end A movable mechanism that operates to twist between the sides,
An anti-friction body, which is a plate-shaped member having higher mechanical strength than the decorative body, which is fixed to the back surface of the decorative body,
The anti-friction body is fixed to a target portion of the back surface of the decorative body, where the decorative body operated by the movable mechanism comes into contact with or separates from the movable mechanism, and the contact between the target portion and the movable mechanism. A gaming member characterized by hindering game play.   On the back surface of the decorative body, there is provided a fixing position indicator portion formed along at least a part of a contour of a region predetermined as the target portion and indicating a position of the target portion. The gaming member according to claim 1. The decorative body is provided between the one end side and the other end side of the decorative body, and has a projecting portion that curves so as to protrude toward the front side of the decorative body,
The game member according to claim 1, wherein the friction prevention member is provided around the overhang portion on the back surface of the decorative body.

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