JP6655860B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine (generally referred to as a “pachinko machine”) or a spinning-type gaming machine (generally referred to as a “pachislot machine”).

Conventionally, generally, in a pachinko machine as a gaming machine, when a game ball is driven into a game area partitioned and formed on a game board, and the game ball wins a winning opening arranged in a predetermined portion of the game area, every time a prize is won. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine for playing a game by giving a predetermined number of prize balls to a player is known.

JP 2009-142695 A

By the way, in a gaming machine such as the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, in a configuration in which winnings to the starting opening can be stored as a predetermined number of times as a hold memory, a plurality of types of display modes of a hold display image for allowing a player to recognize the hold memory are set. In addition, by executing a hold effect that varies the expectation of big hits for each of the plurality of types of display modes, the interest of the game can be enjoyed in a period from the time when the game ball wins the starting opening to the time when the variable display of the symbol starts. Improvements have been suggested. However, even if the display style of the reserved display image is varied to enhance the interest of the reserved effect, the effect cannot be sufficiently exhibited, and as a result, the interest of the reserved effect is reduced.
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in a reserved effect .

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes: A gaming machine comprising: a determination unit that performs a winning determination based on a random number for use; and a profit provision state control unit that controls a profit provision state that provides a player with a profit when the determination result of the determination unit is a hit. From the time when the start condition is satisfied until the time when the start condition is satisfied, random number storage means capable of storing the determination random number acquired by the random number acquisition means to an upper limit number, and the random number storage means are stored in the random number storage means. A holding display unit capable of displaying the judgment random number as a holding display in a predetermined manner, and a holding table displayed by the holding display unit based on the judgment random number acquired by the random number acquiring unit. Holding expectation effect execution means for displaying the aspect in any one of a plurality of types of expectation degree display modes having different expectation degrees and executing a holding effect capable of suggesting the hit expectation degree, and executing the holding expectation effect effect Before the hold effect is executed by the means, a hold notice suggestion effect capable of indicating that the hold effect is executed by executing a hold notice suggestion effect on the hold display for displaying the expected degree display mode. And the holding expectation effect presentation execution means, when displaying a specific expectation display mode among a plurality of types of expectation display modes by the suspension effect, the specific expectation display mode A start condition in which a series of change effects that are once displayed in different expectation degree display modes and are changed to the specific expectation degree display mode can be executed, and a determination random number that can execute the hold effect is acquired. Is established, a change mode of the hold display until the specific expectation degree display mode is displayed by the hold effect is determined in advance according to the number of determination random numbers stored in the random number storage means. Notice mode determining means for determining from among a plurality of types of change modes, the notice mode determining means executes the series of change effects when the stored random number for determination is larger than a predetermined number. While the change mode of the hold display is determined so as to increase the rate at which the specific expectation degree display mode is displayed, when the number of stored random numbers for determination is smaller than a predetermined number, the series of change effects is performed. The change of the hold display is determined so as to increase the ratio of displaying the specific degree of expectation display mode without performing the above, and the hold notice suggestion effect means is provided from the start of the effect. It is possible to execute a plurality of types of hold notice suggestion effects in which the effect form is different in a period until the hold display is displayed in the expectation degree display form by the hold effect, and a first hold notice suggestion effect of the plurality of types of hold notice suggestion effects The effect may be executed in either the case where the hold display is not displayed in the expected degree display mode due to the hold effect or the case where the hold display is displayed in the expected degree display mode due to the hold effect. Of the hold announcement suggestive effects, the second hold advance suggestion effect is not executed when the hold display does not display the expectation display mode due to the hold effect, and the hold display is changed to the expectation display mode by the hold effect. In the case where is displayed in, the hold display displayed in the degree of expectation display mode by the execution of the second hold notice suggestion effect, the series of change effects Accordingly, characterized in that can be varied to the particular expectations display manner.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that suppresses a decrease in interest in the pending effect .

It is a perspective view showing the state where the main part frame was opened to the outer frame of the pachinko machine concerning an embodiment, and the door frame was opened to the main part frame. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a right view of a pachinko machine. It is a top view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the outer frame, the main body frame, the game board, and the door frame of the pachinko machine as viewed from behind. It is the exploded perspective view seen from the front of the outer frame, the main body frame, the game board, and the door frame which constitute the pachinko machine. It is a front perspective view of an outer frame. It is the disassembled perspective view seen from the front of the outer frame. It is a front view of an outer frame. It is a rear perspective view of an outer frame. It is a right view of an outer frame. It is a perspective view for demonstrating the attachment / detachment structure of the upper support of the main body frame and the upper support of the outer frame. (A) is an exploded perspective view showing an attached state of a lock member provided on the back surface of the upper support bracket of the outer frame, and (B) is a perspective view of the view of (A) viewed from below. It is a rear view of the upper support metal part for demonstrating the relationship between a pivot pin and a lock member. It is a rear view of the upper support metal part for demonstrating the effect | action of a lock member. It is a front view of a door frame. It is a rear view of a door frame. It is the perspective view which looked at the door frame from the right front. It is the perspective view which looked at the door frame from the left front. It is the perspective view seen from right rear of a door frame. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door frame from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door frame from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the side speaker and the side speaker cover from the door frame, and was seen from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the side speaker and the side speaker cover disassembled from the door frame and viewed from the rear. (A) is a front perspective view of the door frame base unit in the door frame, and (B) is a rear perspective view of the door frame base unit in the door frame. It is the exploded perspective view which disassembled the door frame base unit and looked at from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the door frame base unit from the disassembly. It is the perspective view which looked at the door frame base board cover and the wiring holding member in the door frame base unit from the back. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the mode of the wiring which electrically connects a door frame and a main body frame. (A) is a front perspective view of the right side decoration unit in the door frame, and (B) is a rear perspective view of the right side decoration unit in the door frame. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the right side decoration unit as viewed from the front by exploding. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after disassembling the right side decoration unit. (A) is a front perspective view of the left side decoration unit in the door frame, and (B) is a rear perspective view of the left side decoration unit in the door frame. It is the exploded perspective view which disassembled the left side decoration unit and looked at from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the left side decoration unit after disassembly. It is a front perspective view of the upper decoration unit in a door frame. It is a rear perspective view of the upper decoration unit in a door frame. It is the exploded perspective view which disassembled the upper decoration unit and looked at from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after disassembling the upper decoration unit. It is a front perspective view of the plate unit in a door frame. It is a rear perspective view of the plate unit in a door frame. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the plate unit and disassembled from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after disassembling the plate unit. It is a front perspective view of the operation unit in a door frame. It is a rear perspective view of the operation unit in a door frame. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the operation unit as viewed from the upper right front. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the operation unit as viewed from the lower right front. It is sectional drawing of an operation unit. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state where a pressing operation unit in the operation unit is pressed. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the handle device in the door frame and disassembled after. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the foul cover unit in a door frame and was disassembled from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the foul cover unit in the door frame after disassembling it. It is a front view showing the state where the front cover of the foul cover unit was removed. It is a front perspective view of the ball feed unit in a door frame. It is a rear surface perspective view of the ball feed unit in a door frame. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the ball feed unit from the disassembly before. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the ball feeding unit viewed from behind with a rear case removed. It is a front view which shows arrangement | positioning of the LED for light emission decoration in a door frame. It is a front view which shows the system | system of LED for light emission decoration in a door frame. It is a front view of a main body frame. It is a rear view of a main body frame. It is a front perspective view of a main-body frame. It is a rear perspective view of a main body frame. It is a left view of a main body frame. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the main frame from the front by disassembling. It is the perspective view which looked at after disassembling the main body frame. It is a front perspective view of a main part frame base in a main part frame. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of a main body frame base in the main body frame. It is a front perspective view of a hit ball launching device in a main part frame. It is a rear perspective view of the hit ball launching device in a main body frame. It is a front perspective view of a prize ball unit in a main part frame. It is a back perspective view of a prize ball unit in a main part frame. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the prize ball unit from the exploded view. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after award ball unit was disassembled. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the relationship between the prize ball tank and the tank rail unit in the prize ball unit in an exploded view from behind. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the prize ball apparatus in the prize ball unit later and disassembled. It is a rear view which shows the relationship between the payout passage, the payout motor, and the payout rotating body in the prize ball device. It is sectional drawing which shows the distribution path of the ball in a prize ball unit. It is a front perspective view of the ball outlet opening / closing unit in a main body frame. FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of a ball outlet opening / closing unit in a main body frame. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the ball exit opening / closing unit in a main body frame, and the foul cover unit in a door frame. It is a front perspective view of the board unit in a main part frame. FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the board unit in the main body frame. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the board unit from the exploded view. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after disassembling the board unit. It is a perspective view explaining the effect | action of the standing wall part of the power supply board box in a board unit. (A) is a sectional view of the terminal board box in the board unit, and (B) is an exploded perspective view of the terminal board box in the board unit disassembled and viewed from the front. (A) is a front view of the launch power supply board box, and (B) is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in (A). (A) is a front perspective view of the back cover in the main body frame, and (B) is a rear perspective view of the back cover in the main body frame. It is sectional drawing which expands and shows the site | part of the fastening mechanism in a back cover. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the fastening mechanism in the back cover and was seen from the rear side. (A) is a left side view of the lock device in the main body frame, and (B) is a perspective view of the lock device in the main body frame as viewed from the front. (A) is a rear perspective view of the lock device, and (B) is a rear perspective view showing a slide rod for a glass door and a slide rod for a main body frame provided slidably inside a U-shaped base of the lock device. It is a figure and (C) is a front perspective view of (B). It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after disassembling the lock device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement of the sliding rod for glass doors and the sliding rod for main body frames in a lock device. It is an explanatory view showing operation of a fraud prevention member in a lock device. It is a front view which shows the game board attached to the main-body frame in the state which removed the door frame of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of a game board. It is the exploded perspective view which looked at the game board from the exploded view. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after disassembling the game board. (A) is an enlarged front view showing a function display unit in a game board attached to a pachinko machine, and (B) is a front view showing another form of the function display unit. FIG. 110 is an exploded perspective view of a game board using a game panel of an embodiment different from the example of FIG. FIG. 104 is an exploded perspective view of the game board as viewed from the back in FIG. 103. FIG. 104 is a cross-sectional view of a gaming panel of the gaming board of FIG. 103, which is cut in a vertical direction. FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a security structure on the pivot side of the pachinko machine. It is the perspective view seen from the back side in the state where a game board was stored in a main part frame. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front view of the game board which shows the 2nd attacker unit in a legible manner. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from diagonally right front. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from diagonally left front. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from diagonally back. It is the perspective view which decomposed | disassembled every main member which comprises a game board, and was seen from diagonally front. It is the perspective view which disassembled every main component which comprises a game board, and was seen from diagonally rear. It is the perspective view which looked at the front unit in the game board from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the front unit in the game board from back. It is a perspective view of an attacker unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the attacker unit from the lower back. (A) It is a front view of an attacker unit, (b) is BB sectional drawing in (a). FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a projection area by a projector unit of the attacker unit. (A) is a perspective view of the front left movable rendering unit as viewed from the front, and (b) is a perspective view of the front left movable rendering unit as viewed from the rear. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the front left movable production unit and looked at from the front. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the front left movable effect unit as disassembled and viewed from behind. It is an explanatory view showing the movement of the front left movable effect unit. It is a front view of a center accessory. It is the perspective view which looked at the center role thing from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the center role thing from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the center role thing for every main structure and looked at from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the center role thing for every main structure and looked at after. It is a front view which expands and shows the 2nd attacker unit in a center role. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the movement of a second attacker unit. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the front right movable effect unit in the center role and looked from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the front right movable effect unit in the center role and was seen later. It is an explanatory view showing the movement of the front right movable effect unit in the center role. It is a front view of a back unit in a game board. It is the perspective view which looked at the back unit in the game board from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the back unit in the game board from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the back unit for every main structural member, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the back unit for every main structural member and looked at after. It is the perspective view which looked at the ball guidance unit in the back unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the ball guidance unit from back. It is a front view of a back middle movable production unit in a back unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the back middle movable production unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the back middle movable production unit from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the back middle movable effect unit for every main member, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the back inside movable production unit for every main member and looked at from behind. It is the perspective view which looked at the back inside drive mechanism in the back inside movable production unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the back inside drive mechanism in the back inside movable production unit from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the back inside drive mechanism for every main member, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the back inside drive mechanism for every main member, and was seen afterward. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement of a back middle movable production unit. It is a front view of the back upper back movable effect unit in the back unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the movable production unit from the back. It is the perspective view which looked at the back movable effect unit from behind. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the movable effect unit after back back into the arm slide unit and the arm unit, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the movable effect unit behind the back into an arm slide unit and an arm unit, and was seen from behind. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the arm slide unit of the movable effect unit after back up, and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the arm slide unit of the movable effect unit behind back and was seen from behind. It is the perspective view which looked at the arm unit of the movable effecting unit behind the back from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the arm unit of the back upper back movable production unit from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the arm unit of the movable effect unit after back up and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the arm unit of the movable effect unit after back up and was seen from behind. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the upper arm unit of the arm unit from the exploded view. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the upper arm unit of the arm unit from the disassembly. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the forearm unit of the arm unit and looked at from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the forearm unit of the arm unit from the disassembly and the back. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement by the arm slide unit in a back upper movable effect unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement by the arm unit in a back upper movable effect unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the back upper front movable production unit in the back unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the back upper front movable production unit from back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the back upper front movable effect unit and looked from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the back movable front effecting unit and disassembled from behind. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement of a back upper front movable effect unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a back upper front movable effect unit and a back upper rear movable effect unit in a back unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a back upper front movable production unit and a back upper rear movable production unit following FIG. 174. It is the perspective view which looked at the lower back back movable effect unit in the back unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the rear lower movable effect unit from behind. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the movable back-to-back rearrangement effect unit into the back lower back decoration body unit, the elevating unit, etc., and was seen from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the lower back back movable effect unit into the lower back back decoration body unit, the elevating unit, etc., and viewed from behind. It is the disassembled perspective view which decomposed | disassembled the back decoration body unit of the back lower movable effect unit and looked from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after disassembling the back decoration body unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement of the back decoration body unit. It is a perspective view which shows the schematic structure of the raising / lowering unit in a back lower back movable effect unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement of the back lower movable effect unit. It is the perspective view which looked at the lower back front movable production unit in the back unit from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the back lower front movable production unit from the back. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the lower back front movable effect unit and looked from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the lower back front movable effect unit and looked at from behind. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement of the back lower front movable effect unit. It is a perspective view which shows the back left movable effect unit 3700 in a back unit. It is the disassembled perspective view which disassembled the back left movable production unit and looked at from the front. It is the disassembled perspective view which looked at after disassembling the back left movable production unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement of one movable unit in a back left movable production unit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movement of a back left movable production unit. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a control configuration of the pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of a main control board. (A) is a flowchart showing a procedure of a main process executed by the main control MPU of the embodiment, and (b) is an interrupt process periodically executed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the special symbol process process performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure about the 1st starting opening passage processing performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure about the 2nd starting opening passage processing performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the effect predetermination process performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. (A) is a pre-judgment table used for effect pre-judgment processing, and (B) is a table for details of the type of prefetching determined by the pre-judgment table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the 1st special symbol process process performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the 1st special symbol normal process performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the big hit determination process performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. (A) is a jackpot determination table used for a lottery process for a big hit, (B) is a reach determination table used for a lottery process for a reach, and (C) is a lottery process for a big hit type. It is a symbol determination table used for. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the 1st special symbol stop symbol setting process performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the 1st fluctuation pattern setting process performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure about the 1st special design change processing performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the 1st special symbol stop process performed by the main control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the sub main process performed by the peripheral control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure about 16ms regular processing performed by peripheral control MPU of the embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure about the hold | maintenance notice effect control processing performed by the peripheral control MPU of the embodiment. 4 is an example of an aspect of a suspended display area that is display-controlled on a liquid crystal display device. (A) is a table for determining a hold-change winning item when holding 2 to 4 is used in the hold announcement effect control process, and (B) is a case in which 2 to 4 hold is used in the hold announcement effect control process. 9 is a determination table of the pending change result item of FIG. (A) is a table for determining a hold change winning item at the time of display of hold 1 used in the hold announcement effect control process, and (B) is a change result of hold during display of hold 1 used in the hold advance effect control process. 9 is an item determination table. (A) is an explanatory view showing a plurality of types of hold change prize-winning items used in a hold announcement effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a plurality of types of hold change result items used in a hold advance effect. . (A) is an explanatory view showing a hold change effect A in a hold announcement effect, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a hold change effect B in a hold advance effect, and (C) is a hold in a hold advance effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change effect C, (D) is explanatory drawing which shows the hold change effect D in a hold notice effect.

[1. Overall structure of pachinko machine]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an entire pachinko machine according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main frame is opened to an outer frame of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment, and a door frame is opened to the main frame. FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 3 is a right side view of the pachinko machine. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine as viewed from the rear of an outer frame, a main body frame, a game board, and a door frame. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame as viewed from the front.

  1 to 7, a pachinko machine 1 as a gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes an outer frame 2 installed on an island facility (not shown) of a game hall, A game frame 4 having a box frame-shaped main body frame 3 having an open side, a game area 1100 mounted and fixed to the main body frame 3 from the front side and into which a game ball as a game medium is driven, and the main body frame 3 and the game board 4 A door frame 5 pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body frame 3 so as to close the front surface from the player side. In the door frame 5 of the pachinko machine 1, a game window 101 formed so that the game area 1100 of the game board 4 can be viewed from the player side, and a game ball is arranged below the game window 101 and stores game balls. A dish-shaped upper plate 301 and a lower plate 302 are provided, and a handle device 500 as an operation handle operated by a player to drive game balls stored in the upper plate 301 into the game area 1100 of the game board 5. ing.

  As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, and a door frame 5 each formed in a vertically long rectangular shape extending in a vertical direction when viewed from the front. Of the main frame 3 and the door frame 5 are slightly shorter than the outer frame 2. A decorative cover 23 is attached to the front of the outer frame 2 at a position lower than the main body frame 3 and the door frame 5, and the front of the outer frame 2 is completely closed by the door frame 5 and the decorative cover 23. It has become so. The outer frame 2, the main body frame 3, and the door frame 5 are arranged such that the upper ends thereof are substantially aligned, and the main body frame 3 and the door frame 5 are rotatable at a position on the left front side of the outer frame 2. The main frame 3 and the right end of the door frame 5 are moved forward with respect to the outer frame 2 to be in an open state.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that, when viewed from the front, a game area 1100 into which a game ball is driven through a game window 101 having a substantially circular shape is desired, and protrudes forward below the game window 101. Two upper plates 301 and lower plates 302 are arranged vertically. A handle device 500 for a player to operate is arranged at the lower right corner of the front surface of the door frame 5, and the player operates the handle device 500 while game balls are stored in the upper plate 301. When the player rotates the game ball, the game ball in the upper plate 301 is driven into the game area 1100 of the game board 4 with a hitting ball strength corresponding to the rotation angle, so that the player can play a game.

  Although details will be described later, the game window 101 of the door frame 5 is closed by a transparent glass unit 590, and although the inside of the game area 1100 can be visually recognized by the player, the player cannot see the inside of the game area 1100. It is configured such that a hand or the like cannot be inserted to touch a game ball, an obstacle nail, various prize holes, an accessory, or the like in the game area 1100. In addition, various control boards are provided on the rear side of the main body frame 3, and a cover 1250 that closes so as to cover the rear of the game board 4 is provided.

[1-1. Outer frame]
The outer frame 2 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the outer frame, FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view seen from the front of the outer frame, and FIG. 10 is a front view of the outer frame. FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of the outer frame, and FIG. 12 is a right side view of the outer frame. Further, FIG. 13 is a perspective view for explaining a detachable structure of the upper support of the main frame and the upper support of the outer frame. FIG. 14A is an exploded perspective view showing an attached state of a lock member provided on the back surface of the upper support member of the outer frame, and FIG. 14B is a perspective view of FIG. 14A viewed from below. . FIG. 15 is a rear view of the upper support metal part for explaining the relationship between the pivot pin and the lock member. FIG. 16 is a rear view of the upper support metal part for explaining the operation of the lock member.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the outer frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has upper and lower upper frame plates 10 and lower frame plates 11 extending in the horizontal direction and left and right sides extending in the vertical (up and down) direction. It comprises frame plates 12, 13 and four connecting members 14 for connecting the ends of the respective frame plates 10, 11, 12, 13. By connecting them, they are assembled in a vertically long rectangular shape (square shape). The upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11 in the outer frame 2 of the present example are formed of a solid material having a predetermined thickness (for example, wood, plywood, or the like). And an engagement notch 15 which is recessed toward the center in the left-right direction. In addition, on the upper surface and the front surface of the left end portion of the upper frame plate 10, a mounting step 10a recessed from other general surfaces is formed, and an upper support fitting 20 described later is mounted on the mounting step 10a. It has become.

  On the other hand, the side frame plates 12 and 13 are made of a lightweight metal material (for example, aluminum alloy) having a constant cross-sectional shape, the outer side surface is a substantially flat surface, and the inner side surface protrudes inward at the rear end. The protruding portion 16 having a cavity penetrating in the vertical direction (extending direction) is provided, and the strength and rigidity are enhanced (see FIGS. 9 and 106). A plurality of grooves extending in the vertical direction are formed on the outer side surface and the inner side surface of the side frame plates 12 and 13, and when the pachinko machine 1 is installed on the island facilities of the game hall, etc. The pachinko machine 1 can be easily held as a finger hook, and the design of the appearance can be enhanced. For convenience, there are some drawings in which a plurality of grooves formed on the side surfaces of the side frame plates 12 and 13 are omitted.

  The connecting member 14 in the outer frame 2 of this example is formed by bending and deforming a metal plate having a predetermined thickness by press molding or the like, and is fixed to the upper frame plate 10 or the lower frame plate 11 and is fixed in the left-right direction. The vertical piece 18 extends in the vertical direction from the outer end of the horizontal piece 17 to one side in the up-down direction and is fixed to the side frame plates 12 and 13, and the vertical piece 18 is opposite to the horizontal piece 17. And a plate-shaped engaging piece 19 that can be inserted into and engaged with the engaging notch 15 of the upper frame plate 10 or the lower frame plate 11. In this example, the connecting member 14 for connecting the upper frame plate 10 and the left side frame plate 12 and the connecting member 14 for connecting the upper frame plate 10 and the right side frame plate 13 are respectively left-right asymmetric. And a vertical piece 18 is formed separately in front and back. On the other hand, the connecting member 14 for connecting the lower frame plate 11 and the left side frame plate 12 and the connecting member 14 for connecting the lower frame plate 11 and the right side frame plate 13 are formed in left-right symmetric shapes, respectively. Have been.

  The connecting member 14 has an upper surface and a lower surface of the horizontal piece 17 in contact with the lower surface and the upper surface of the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11, and the engagement piece 19 is formed by engaging notches of the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11. A predetermined screw is screwed into the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11 through the horizontal piece 17 and the engagement piece 19 in a state where the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame 11 are inserted and engaged in the portion 15. It is adapted to be fixed to the plate 11. The connecting member 14 fixed to the upper frame plate 10 penetrates the side frame members 12 and 13 in a state where the vertical piece 18 is in contact with the inner side surface of the upper end of the side frame members 12 and 13. Is screwed into the vertical piece 18, so that the upper frame plate 10 and the side frame plates 12, 13 can be connected. The rear vertical piece 18 of the connecting member 14 fixed to the upper frame plate 10 is fixed to the side frame plates 12 and 13 while being inserted into the projecting portion 16 of the side frame plates 12 and 13. It has become. Further, the connecting member 14 fixed to the lower frame plate 11 penetrates through the side frame members 12 and 13 in a state where the vertical piece 18 is in contact with the lower inner side surface of the side frame members 12 and 13 and a predetermined screw. Are screwed into the vertical pieces 18 so that the lower frame plate 11 and the side frame plates 12 and 13 can be connected. The four connecting members 14 allow the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11 to be connected. , And the side frame plates 12 and 13 can be assembled in a frame shape.

  The outer frame 2 of this example is fixed to an upper support bracket 20 fixed to the upper surface of the left end of the upper frame plate 10, and fixed to a predetermined position inside the lower side of the left side frame plate 12 so as to face the upper support bracket 20. A lower support metal member 21, a reinforcing metal member 22 arranged to support the lower surface of the lower support metal member 21 and fixed to connect the left and right side frame plates 12 and 13, and fixed to a front surface of the reinforcement metal member 22. Decorative cover 23. The upper support 20 and the lower support 21 support the main body frame 3 and the door frame 5 so as to be openable and closable.

  First, the upper support bracket 20 includes a plate-shaped fixing piece 20a fixed to the upper frame plate 10, a support projecting piece 20b projecting forward from a front end of the upper frame plate 10 from a front end of the fixing piece 20a, A support hook hole 20c formed by notching so as to bend from the right end near the front end of the piece 20b toward the center of the tip, and a left side frame that hangs downward from the left ends of the fixing piece 20 and the support protrusion 20b. A plate-shaped hanging fixing piece 20d (see FIG. 14A) that abuts on the outer side surface of the plate 12 and a hanging wall 20e (see FIG. 14A) that is continuous with the hanging fixing piece 20d and hangs along the outer edge of the supporting protrusion 20b. 14), and a stop hanging part 20f (see FIG. 15) which is continuous with the hanging wall 20e and is inclined inward at the entrance end of the support hook hole 20c. A support pin 633 (see FIG. 63) of an upper support 630 of the main body frame 3 described later is detachably engaged with the support hook hole 20c of the upper support 20. In addition, the upper support fitting 20 can connect the upper frame plate 10 and the left side frame plate 12 with the fixing piece 20a and the hanging fixing piece 20d.

  In the upper support fitting 20, the strength of the support projecting piece 20b is increased by a hanging wall 20e hanging down from the outer edge of the support projecting piece 20b. Can be concealed so that the lock member 27 arranged on the back surface of the player cannot be seen from the player side, so that the appearance can be improved. Further, the support hook hole 20c formed in the support projecting piece 20b is bent in a V-shape so as to be inclined from the side on the opposite side (right side) where the hanging wall 20e is not formed toward the center of the tip. The width of the inclined hole of the support hook hole 20c is slightly larger than the diameter of the pivot pin 633.

  On the other hand, the lower support member 21 includes a horizontal fixing piece 21a placed and fixed on the reinforcing metal piece 22, and a vertical fixing piece fixed to the inner side surface of the left side frame plate 12 rising upward from the left end of the horizontal fixing piece 21a. 21b, a plate-shaped support protrusion 21c protruding forward from the front end of the horizontal fixing piece 21a beyond the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11, and a pin-shaped protrusion protruding upward from near the front end of the support protrusion 21c. And a support projection 21d. A main frame support formed on a main frame support 644 (see FIG. 66 and the like) of the main frame 3 to be described later is inserted into the support protrusion 21d of the lower support 21. After the support projection 21d of the support fitting 21 is inserted into the support hole of the main frame support 644 in the main body frame 3, the support pin 633 of the upper support 630 of the main body frame 3 is locked in the support hook hole 20c. Accordingly, the main body frame 3 can be easily pivotally supported in a freely openable and closable manner.

  Further, as shown in the figure, the outer frame 2 of the present embodiment has two closing plates 24 and 25 which are disposed inside the right side frame plate 13 and are separated from each other by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction. These closing plates 24, 25 are formed in a substantially L-shape in plan view, and the closing plate 25 disposed on the lower side has a rectangular opening 25a penetrating in the front-rear direction (FIG. 9). The closing plates 24 and 25 are connected to the hook portions 1054 and 1065 (see FIG. 93) of the lock device 1000 which are attached along the open side of the main frame 3 when the main frame 3 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2. As will be described later in detail, the hooks 1054 and 1065 are disengaged from the closing plates 24 and 25 by inserting a key into the cylinder lock 1010 of the lock device 1000 and rotating one side. Thus, the main body frame 3 can be opened to the outer frame 2.

  Further, the outer frame 2 of the present example further includes a guide plate 26 fixed to the upper surface of the right end of the reinforcing bracket 22. The guide plate 26 is provided for smoothly guiding the main body frame 3 when the main body frame 3 is closed with respect to the outer frame 2, and is exchangeably mounted and fixed.

  As shown in FIG. 14 and the like, the outer frame 2 of the present example further includes a lock member 27 supported on the back surface of the support protrusion 20b of the upper support fitting 20, and the lock member 27 is fixed to the support protrusion 20b by a rivet 28. It is rotatably supported with respect to it. The lock member 27 is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a stopper portion 27a protruding forward from a position supported by the rivet 28 and a shorter portion than the stopper portion 27a rightward from the position supported by the rivet 28. An operating portion 27b that protrudes, an elastic piece 27c that protrudes from a side opposite to the position supported by the rivet 28 with respect to the operating portion 27b, and is formed to protrude forward at the tip of the stopper portion 27a. And an arc-shaped tip surface 27d. As shown, the lock member 27 is formed in a substantially L-shape by a stopper portion 27a and an operation portion 27b. The elastic portion 27c of the lock member 27 is formed to have a width smaller than that of the stopper portion 27a and the operation portion 27b, and is formed to extend forward as the distance from the stopper portion 27a to the left increases.

  As shown in FIGS. 14B and 15, when the lock member 27 is supported by the support projecting piece 20 b of the upper support fitting 20 (normal state), the distal end contact portion of the elastic piece 27 c has a hanging wall. The stopper 27a is in contact with the inner side surface of the support hook hole 20c so that the stopper 27a closes the inclined hole of the support hook hole 20c. Is not closed, and a space in which the pivot pin 633 of the upper pivot bracket 630 of the main body frame 3 can be inserted is formed in the leading space of the support hook hole 20c. .

  The support mechanism of the pivot pin 633 using the upper support fitting 20 and the lock member 27 of the present example is such that the pivot pin 633 is inserted into the tip space of the inclined hole of the support hook hole 20c and the stopper 27a A state in which the front end side faces the stop hanging part 20f at the entrance end (in this state, there is a slight gap between the front end side of the stopper part 27a and the stop hanging part 20f, and the state is in contact. In the normal pivoted state (not shown), each of the pivot pin 633 located in the distal end space of the inclined hole of the support hook hole 20c formed by bending and the distal end surface 27d of the stopper 27a is formed. The center is displaced in an oblique direction and faces each other. In this normal pivot state, the pivot pin 633 that pivotally supports the heavy body frame 3 is in contact with the tip of the support hook hole 20c. Since the load is hardly applied to the distal end surface 27d of the stopper 27a from the above, the load is not applied to the elastic piece 27c of the lock member 27. The stopper 27a is provided with an arc-shaped tip surface 27d at the tip thereof so that when the operation part 27b is rotated to rotate the lock member 27, the lock member 27 rotates smoothly. Has become. In the drawing, the center of the arc of the tip end surface 27d is the center of the rivet 28 (the center of rotation of the lock member 27).

  Therefore, when the acting force F is applied in a direction in which the pivot pin 633 is pulled out along the inclination of the inclined hole of the support hook hole 20c and comes into contact with the arc-shaped tip surface 27d, the acting force F is applied to the pivot support pin 20c. A component force F1 (normal direction of the arc of the tip surface 27d) acting on the contact portion between the pin 633 and the arc-shaped tip surface 27d, and one side of the inclined pin portion of the pivot pin 633 and the support hook hole 20c. The component force F1 is directed to the center of the rivet 28 (the rotation center of the lock member 27) when divided into the component force F2 acting on the contact portion with the inner surface. There is no moment for rotating the tip in the direction (clockwise in the figure) in which the tip departs from the support projecting piece 20b, and the pivot pin 633 moves between the tip of the stopper 27a of the lock member 27 and the inclined hole of the support hook hole 20c. Maintain the state of being sandwiched between To. For this reason, even in a normal support state or a state in which the acting force of the support pin 633 is applied to the lock member 27, no load is constantly applied to the elastic piece 27c of the lock member 27, and the elastic piece integrally formed of synthetic resin is used. The plastic deformation of the piece 27c due to creep can be prevented, and the pivot pin 633 can be prevented from falling out of the support hook hole 20c for a long period of time. Note that even if an excessive force is applied to rotate the tip of the stopper 27a of the lock member 27 in a direction (clockwise direction in the drawing) to be disengaged from the support projecting piece 20b, one side of the tip of the stopper 27a may be rotated. The lock member 27 does not protrude outside the support projecting piece 20b because the lock member 27 does not rotate in the direction in which it comes into contact with the stop hanging portion 20f and further comes off.

  Even if the shape of the distal end surface 27d of the stopper portion 27a is not an arc shape, the distal end portion of the stopper member 27a faces the outside of the support projecting piece 20b at a position where no rotational moment is generated by the action of the component force F1. By positioning the rotation center (the shaft fixed by the rivet 28) of the lock member 27 at a position where a rotational moment for rotating the lock member 27 is generated, no load is applied to the elastic piece 27c of the lock member 27 at all times. Even if the member 27 is rotated, the applicant has pointed out that the locking member 27 does not protrude outside the support projecting piece 20b because only one side of the tip of the stopper portion 27a contacts the stop hanging portion 20f even if the member 27 rotates. I have confirmed.

  The operation of the lock member 27 of this example will be specifically described with reference to FIG. Assuming that the body frame 3 is pivotally supported on the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed, a lower support bracket is provided in a body frame shaft support hole (not shown) formed in a body frame shaft support 644 (see FIG. 63) of the body frame 3. 21 need to be inserted. Under such a premise, as shown in FIG. 16 (A), the support pin 633 of the upper support 630 of the main body frame 3 is pressed into contact with the side surface of the stopper 27 a of the lock member 27. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), since the lock member 27 rotates counterclockwise while deforming the elastic piece 27c, the pivot pin 633 can be inserted into the support hook hole 20c. When the pivot pin 633 reaches the leading space of the inclined hole of the support hook hole 20c, as shown in FIG. 16C, the pivot pin 633 does not come into contact with the tip side surface of the stopper 27a. Therefore, the lock member 27 is urged by the elastic force of the elastic piece 27c to rotate clockwise, and the stopper portion 27a of the lock member 27 returns to the normal state again to close the entrance portion of the support hook hole 20c. The tip of the stopper 27a faces the pivot pin 633 so that the pivot pin 633 does not fall out of the support hook hole 20c.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), this state is maintained even when the main body frame 3 is completely closed or during the normal opening / closing operation of the main body frame 3. Next, in order to remove the pivot pin 633 from the support hook hole 20c, as shown in FIG. 16 (E), a finger is inserted into the back surface of the support projecting piece 20b, and the operation portion 27b of the lock member 27 is rotated in a counterclockwise direction. By rotating, the lock member 27 rotates against the elastic force of the elastic piece 27c, and the distal end portion of the stopper portion 27a is retracted from the support hook hole 20c. It can be taken out from the hole 20c. Thereafter, the body frame 3 is lifted, and the engagement between the body frame shaft support hole formed in the body frame shaft support 644 and the support protrusion 21 d of the lower support metal 21 is released, so that the body frame 3 is moved to the outer frame 2. It can be removed from.

  As described above, in the outer frame 2 of the present embodiment, the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11 constituting the outer shell of the outer frame 2 are made of wood as in the related art, and the side frame plates 12 and 13 are made of lightweight metal ( For example, when the pachinko machine 1 is installed on an island facility lined up in a game arcade, it is necessary to perform an operation of fixing the pachinko machine 1 at a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical surface of the island because the extruded material is an aluminum alloy). However, since such an operation is performed by nailing the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11 and the island, the nail can be easily hammered, and the pachinko machine 1 can be installed on the existing island equipment without any problem. It can be installed. Further, since the side frame plates 12 and 13 are made of a lightweight metal (for example, an aluminum alloy) extruded material, the thickness can be reduced while maintaining strength as compared with a conventional wooden outer frame. The game board 4 having a large left-right width when viewed from the front of the peripheral wall portion 605 (see FIG. 63 and the like) of the main body frame 3 adjacent to the inner side of the side frame plates 12 and 13. Can be mounted on the main body frame 3 and, at the same time, the game area 1100 of the game board 4 can be formed large.

  Further, the upper frame plate 10, the lower frame plate 11, and the side frame plates 12, 13 constituting the outer shell of the outer frame 2 are connected by a connecting member 14, and the connecting member 14 is connected to the side frame plates 12, 13. The outer frame 2 is fastened in close contact with the inner surface, and is fastened in a state where the connecting member 14 and the upper frame plate 10 and the lower frame plate 11 are engaged. It can be used as a rectangular frame. After the upper frame plate 10, the lower frame plate 11, and the side frame plates 12, 13 are connected by the connecting member 14, when the upper support fitting 20 is attached to a predetermined position, as shown in FIG. Since there is no member that protrudes outward from the outer surface (outer peripheral surface) of the frame plates 10, 11, 12, and 13, when the pachinko machine 1 is installed in an island facility of a game hall (not shown), an adjacent device (for example, (Adjacent ball rental machine) so that it can be attached in close contact.

[1-2. Overall configuration of door frame]
Next, the door frame 5 provided on the front side of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 is a front view of the door frame, FIG. 18 is a rear view of the door frame, and FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the door frame as viewed from the right front. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the door frame viewed from the left front, and FIG. 21 is a perspective view of the door frame viewed from the right rear. FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame as viewed from the front, and FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame as viewed from the back. FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view of the side speaker and the side speaker cover when disassembled from the door frame and viewed from the front. FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view of the side speaker and the side speaker cover from the door frame and viewed from the rear. It is an exploded perspective view.

  As shown, the door frame 5 of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a game window 101 whose outer shape is formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and whose inner peripheral shape is a slightly vertically long circular shape (elliptical shape). The base unit 100, the right side decoration unit 200 attached to the right outer periphery of the game window 101 on the front of the door frame base unit 100, and the left side of the game window 101 on the front of the door frame base unit 100 facing the right side decoration unit 200. A left side decoration unit 240 attached to the outer periphery, an upper decoration unit 280 attached to the upper outer periphery of the gaming window 101 on the front of the door frame base unit 100, and a lower side lower end of the right side decoration unit 200 and the left side decoration unit 240 And a pair of side speaker covers 290 that are arranged and attached to the front surface of the door frame base unit 100. .

  Further, the door frame 5 includes a dish unit 300 attached to the front of the door frame base unit 100 below the gaming window 101, an operation unit 400 attached to the upper center of the dish unit 300, and a door penetrating the dish unit 300. A handle device 500 attached to the lower right corner of the frame base unit 100 for driving a game ball; and a rear surface of the door frame base unit 100 disposed behind the plate unit 300 with the door frame base unit 100 interposed therebetween. , A ball feed unit 580 mounted on the rear surface of the door frame base unit 100 on the right side of the foul cover unit 540, and mounted to close the gaming window 101 behind the door frame base unit 100. A glass unit 590.

[1-2A. Door frame base unit]
Subsequently, the door frame base unit 100 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26A is a front perspective view of the door frame base unit in the door frame, and FIG. 26B is a rear perspective view of the door frame base unit in the door frame. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame base unit when disassembled and viewed from the front, and FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame base unit disassembled and viewed from behind. Further, FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the door frame base board cover and the wiring holding member in the door frame base unit when viewed from behind, and FIG. It is a perspective view which expands and shows.

  As illustrated, the door frame base unit 100 of the present embodiment has a game window 101 having an outer shape formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and penetrating in the front-rear direction and having an inner circumference formed in a vertically elongated substantially elliptical shape. A frame base body 110, an upper bracket 120 attached to the upper center of the game window 101 at the front of the door frame base body 110 to fix the upper decoration unit, and a lower left and right side of the game window 101 at the front of the door frame base body 110 A pair of side speakers 130 arranged on both outer sides, a speaker bracket 132 for fixing the side speakers 130 to the door frame base body 110, and a speaker bracket 132 attached to the front lower right corner of the front surface of the door frame base body 110 in front view. A handle bracket 140 for supporting the handle device 500.

  The door frame base unit 100 has a side surface of the side speaker 130 and a front side of a wiring 136 (see FIG. 24) connected to the right side decoration unit 200 and the like outside the right side speaker 130 in a front view. And a cover member 134 that covers the front surface of the door frame base main body 110 (see FIGS. 22 and 24). The cover member 134 can guide the wiring 136 along the outer periphery of the speaker mounting portion 111 and hold the wiring 136 so that the wiring 136 does not interfere when the side speaker 130 is mounted or removed. Is available.

  Further, the door frame base unit 100 is made of a metal frame-shaped reinforcing unit 150 fixed to the rear side of the door frame base body 110 and a lower portion of the gaming window 101 covered by the rear surface of the door frame base body 110. A security cover 180 to be mounted, a glass unit locking member 190 rotatably mounted at a predetermined position on the outer periphery of the game window 101 on the rear surface of the door frame base main body 110, and a left side (open side) ), Which is mounted on the rear surface of the door frame base body 110 along the lower end of the game window 101, and the rotation position of the handle device 500 mounted on the rear surface of the door frame base body 110 below the fire cover 191. A handle device relay board 192 for relaying the connection between the detection sensor 512 and the main control board 4100, and a rear side of the handle device relay board 192 is covered. The door frame is disposed on a side opposite to the launch cover 191 and the handle device relay board 192, etc. (right side of the center in the left-right direction (axial support side) in rear view) with the middle device relay board cover 193 interposed therebetween in the left-right direction. A door frame base substrate 194 attached to the rear surface of the base body, a door frame base substrate cover 195 covering the rear side of the door frame base substrate 194, and a door rotatably supported by the rear surface of the door frame base substrate cover 195; A wiring holding member 197 for holding a part of a wiring cord 196 connecting the frame 5 side and the main body frame 3 side.

  In the door frame base unit 100 of the present example, a reinforcing unit 150 in which a metal sheet metal is assembled with rivets or the like is fixed to the rear side of a rectangular door frame base body 110 made of a synthetic resin, thereby increasing the overall rigidity. In addition, it has sufficient strength to sufficiently support the decoration units 200, 240, 280, the dish unit 300, and the like.

  The door frame base substrate 194 in the door frame base unit 100 is connected to the side speakers 130 and the upper speakers 222 and 262 of the left and right side decoration units 200 and 240, and a peripheral control unit provided in the game board 4 described later. 4140, and includes an amplification circuit that amplifies the acoustic signal sent from the peripheral control unit 4140 and outputs the amplified signal to each speaker 130. In the present example, each of the decorative units 200, 240, and 280, the decorative substrates 430 and 432 provided in the dish unit 300 and the operation unit 400, the dial drive motor 414 and the sensors 432a and 432b provided in the operation unit 400, respectively. 432c, the handle device relay board 192, the wire lending unit 360 of the dish unit 300, etc., and the wiring code 196 connecting the payout control board 4110, the peripheral control unit 4140, etc. After being gathered and bundled at the position of (support side), it is held by the wiring holding member 197 and extends rearward, as will be described in detail later, and the main relay terminal plate 880 of the main body frame 3 and the peripheral relay terminal plate 882 (see FIGS. 1 and 30).

  The door frame base main body 110 in the door frame base unit 100 of this example is formed in a vertically long frame shape with a synthetic resin as shown in FIGS. The substantially elliptical gaming window 101 is formed so as to be offset upward as a whole. As shown, the left and right inner edges of the gaming window 101 are formed in a continuous smooth curved shape, while the lower inner edge is formed in a straight line extending left and right. ing. Further, a notch of a square 101a at the lower inner peripheral edge of the game window 101 in the door frame base body 110, through which the first ball outlet 544a of the foul cover unit 540 can be inserted on the pivot side (left side in front view). Are formed. In the door frame base main body 110, the upper side formed by the gaming window 101 and the width of the left and right sides are the upper side reinforcing sheet metal 151, the pivot side supporting sheet metal 152, and the open side reinforcing sheet metal 153 of the reinforcing unit 150 described later. , And the gaming window 101 is formed as large as possible with respect to the size of the door frame base body in a front view. Therefore, a wider range of the game board 4 disposed on the rear side of the door frame 5 can be visually recognized from the player side, and a wider game area 1100 than the conventional pachinko machine can be easily formed. It has become.

  The door frame base main body 110 is, besides the gaming window 101, a speaker mounting portion 111 disposed on both left and right outer sides of a lower side of the gaming window 101 for mounting and fixing the side speakers 130, and a ball feed unit 580. The game balls stored in the upper plate 301 of the plate unit 300 penetrating in the front-rear direction at a predetermined position of the ball feed unit mounting concave portion 112 (see FIG. 28) A ball feed opening 113 for supply and a handle mounting for mounting a handle bracket 140 which is inclined obliquely so that a right (open side) end of a front surface which is located at a lower right corner and swells forward when viewed from the front is retracted. A wire passage opening 115 through which a wire from the handle device 500 can pass through in a front-rear direction at a predetermined position of the handle mounting portion 114; Cylinder lock 1010 to be described later is formed in a cylindrical shape extending short toward the front in the upper Le mounting portion 114 is provided with a Joana 116, which can be inserted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, the door frame base main body 110 has a relay board mounting portion 117 for mounting the handle device relay board 192 below the ball feed unit mounting recess 112, and a door frame base main body in rear view. A board mounting portion 118 disposed on the lower right side (supporting side) for mounting the door frame base substrate 194, and a position closer to the center than the speaker mounting portion 111 on the left side (open side) of the lower end of the gaming window 101 in rear view (open side). The security cover mounting portion 119 for mounting the mounting elastic piece 185 of the security cover 180 protruding rearward, and the door frame base body 110 have a rearwardly recessed glass unit 590 substantially along the inner circumference of the gaming window 101. The glass unit supporting step 110a with which the outer peripheral edge of the front surface can be abutted, and the glass unit locking member 190 projecting rearward from a predetermined position on the outer periphery of the gaming window 101 can be rotated. Further comprises a, and four of the locking member mounting portion 110b for supporting the.

  Further, on the rear side of the door frame base main body 110, a door frame protruding piece 110c protruding rearward from the lower side by a predetermined amount is provided. The door frame protruding piece 110c is engaged with an engagement groove 603 of the main body frame 3 described later. It is designed to be inserted inside. As a result, the door frame 5 can be positioned and locked with respect to the main body frame 3, and an illegal tool such as a piano wire can be inserted into the pachinko machine 1 through a gap between the lower side of the door frame 5 and the main body frame 3. However, the tool can be prevented from entering by the door frame projection 110c engaged with the engagement groove 603, and the security function of the pachinko machine 1 is enhanced. Further, on the rear side of the door frame base main body 110, there is provided a positioning projection 110d which projects rearward from a position slightly lower right than the lock hole 116 in rear view and fits into the fitting groove 612 of the main body frame 3. By fitting the positioning protrusion 110d into the fitting groove 612, the door frame 5 and the main body frame 3 are positioned at the correct positions.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the door frame base main body 110 has a plurality of mounting bosses 110e protruding forward for fixing the decorative units 200, 240, 280, the plate unit 300 and the like on the front surface thereof. In addition, a number of mounting holes for mounting the upper bracket 120, the handle bracket 140, and the like are formed at appropriate positions. The door frame base body 110 has a mounting portion 110g for mounting a speaker bracket 132 for mounting the side speaker 130 (see FIG. 24) and a mounting hole 110h for mounting the side speaker cover 290 (see FIGS. 18, 24, and 24). 25 (see FIG. 25, etc.) are formed at appropriate positions.

  In the side speaker cover 290, as shown in FIG. 25, the right and left glass units 590 are disposed so as to pass through the glass unit supporting step 110a to be fitted from the rear side. With the glass unit 590 removed from the door frame 110 (door frame 5), the glass unit 590 can be attached and detached with a predetermined screw through the mounting hole 110h. Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the rear side of the mounting hole 110h for mounting the side speaker cover 290 is fixed by fixing the security cover 180 to the door frame base body 110. Therefore, in order to remove the side speaker cover 290, the security cover 180 and the glass unit 590 must first be removed from the door frame base body 110. By removing the side speaker cover 290, it takes a little time to remove the relatively large glass unit 590. As a result, the removal work can be made more conspicuous, and the theft of the side speaker 130 and the misconduct in the game area 1100 can be hesitated, so that the deterrence (safety) against the misconduct can be increased. Has become.

  Further, in the door frame base main body 110, between the ball feeding unit mounting concave portion 112 and the substrate mounting portion 118, the lower tray ball supply port 310g in the tray unit base 310 of the tray unit 300 described later and the At a position corresponding to the two-ball outlet 544b, a rectangular ball passage port 110f penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided.

  Next, the upper bracket 120 of the door frame base unit 100 is fixed to the center of the front upper part of the door frame base body 110, and detailed illustration is omitted, but the left and right attached to the door frame base unit 100 are not shown. The upper gap formed between the side decoration units 200 and 240 is hidden, and both left and right ends are supported by the side decoration units 200 and 240, respectively. In addition, the upper bracket 120 is configured such that a part of its tip is inserted into the upper decoration unit 280, and can support the upper decoration unit 280 from above when the door frame 5 is assembled. It has become.

  Although the detailed illustration of the pair of side speakers 130 in the door frame base unit 100 is omitted, the intersection of the center axes is a predetermined distance (for example, 0.2 m to 1 m) from the center of the game area 1100 to the front in front view. .5m), so that the sound reaches the player sitting in front of the pachinko machine 1 most efficiently. The side speaker 130 mainly outputs sounds in the middle and high frequency range, and is disposed at a position as far away from the pachinko machine 1 as possible in the left-right direction. By outputting different related sounds from the side speakers 130, a sound with a high stereo feeling can be output.

  The outer periphery of the side speakers 130 is sandwiched between the substantially annular speaker bracket 132 disposed on the front side and the speaker mounting portion 111 of the door frame base body 110 disposed on the rear side, so that the door frame is closed. It can be attached to the base body 110. The speaker bracket 132 is mounted on the mounting portion 110g of the door frame base body 110 from the front side by a predetermined screw.

  The door frame base substrate cover 195 of the door frame base unit 100 is formed in a thin box shape having an open front side, as shown in FIGS. Is provided with a stepped portion 195a which is recessed forward at a position slightly lower than the center of the step. A wiring holding member 197 is rotatably attached to the step 195a of the door frame base substrate cover 195.

  On the other hand, the wiring holding member 197 in the door frame base unit 100 is formed in a plate shape extending long in the lateral direction as shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 and has an I-shaped cross section. , Made of a relatively hard synthetic resin. Further, as shown in the figure, the wiring holding member 197 has a plurality of (in this example, three each for upper and lower) holding holes 197a at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction at both upper and lower ends. When the door frame 5 is assembled, the wiring holding member 197 has an end on the side where the door frame 5 is pivotally supported by the main body frame 3 and a vertical step portion 195 a on the rear surface of the door frame base board cover 195. The wiring holding member 197 is rotatably supported about the extended axis, and although not shown in detail, the free end side of the wiring holding member 197 is turned toward the door frame base substrate cover 195, whereby the wiring holding member 197 is rotated. The door frame base board cover 195 can be accommodated in the step portion 195a.

  The wiring holding member 197 has a predetermined bundling with a pair of holding holes 197a vertically arranged with a wiring cord 196 for electrically connecting the door frame 5 and the main body frame 3 on the rear surface side. The wiring cord 196 can be held by inserting the band 198 and fastening the wiring cord 196 together with the wiring holding member 197 by the binding band 198 (see FIGS. 1 and 30).

  When the wiring holding member 197 of this example is rotated in a direction to close the door frame 5 with respect to the main body frame 3, the free end side of the wiring holding member 197 extends from the free end side of the wiring cord 196 to the main body frame 3. The portion is pushed forward and pivots in a direction approaching the door frame base substrate cover 195 side. As a result, as the door frame 5 is closed, the free end side of the wiring holding member 197 approaches the door frame base board cover 195, and the wiring cord 196 extending from the free end of the wiring holding member 197 toward the main body frame 3 is free. The bend becomes large (sharp) near the end. Then, when the door frame 5 is closed with respect to the main body frame 3, the wiring cord 196 is folded into two on the free end side of the wiring holding member 197 in the lateral direction.

  On the other hand, when the closed door frame 5 is opened with respect to the main body frame 3, the main body frame 3 and the door frame 5 are relatively separated from each other, so that the wiring is performed by the wiring cord 196 connected to the main body frame 3. The free end side of the holding member 197 is pulled rearward, and the wiring holding member 197 rotates smoothly so that the free end side moves away from the door frame base board cover 195 (toward the body frame 3). Thereby, the wiring cord 196 folded at the free end side of the wiring holding member 197 is developed so as to extend straight, and the door frame 5 can be opened without being hindered by the wiring cord 196.

  As described above, according to this example, the end of the wiring holding member 197 on the same side as the side on which the door frame 5 is pivotally supported is moved so that the free end moves toward the body frame 3. The rear frame is pivotally supported on the rear surface, and a part of the wiring cord 196 that electrically connects the door frame 5 and the main body frame 3 is held so as not to move in the vertical direction. When the door frame 5 is opened and closed, the wiring cord 196 can be folded or unfolded laterally on the free end side of the wiring holding member 197, and the wiring cord 196 is caught when the door frame 5 is opened and closed. It is possible to prevent occurrence of troubles (breakage of the wiring cord 196, disconnection of the connector, etc.) caused by being caught or pinched.

  Further, according to this example, since the wiring holding member 197 is formed of a relatively hard and highly rigid synthetic resin, even when a force acts via the wiring cord 196 when the door frame 5 is opened and closed, The wiring cord 196 can be prevented from being blurred in the vertical direction, and the wiring cord 196 can be securely folded in the horizontal direction to prevent a problem.

  Further, as described above, when the door frame 5 is opened and closed with respect to the main body frame 3, a bridge is formed between the main body frame 3 and the door frame 5 by the wiring holding member 197. Since a part of the wiring is bridged by the wiring holding member 197, it is possible to prevent the wiring 196 from hanging down even when the door frame 5 is opened and closed. It is possible to prevent a problem that the door frame 5 cannot be closed or the door frame 5 cannot be closed. Each decorative substrate 214, 216, 254, 256, 286, 320, 430, 432 as an electric device, speakers 130, 222, 262, ball rental unit 360, handle Location 500, etc., capital can provide pachinko machine 1 capable of malfunction in the wiring 196 to be connected to reduce the occurrence as much as possible.

  Further, a part of the wiring 196 is held by a rotatable wiring holding member 197, so that when the door frame 5 is opened, the wiring holding member 197 rotates even if the wiring 196 is forcibly pulled. Since the force can be released, it is possible to prevent the wiring 196 from being pulled, and to prevent a problem that the wiring 196 is pulled and disconnected or the connector is disconnected. it can. In addition, since a part of the wiring 196 is held by the wiring holding member 197 and the wiring 196 is only partially bent with the rotation of the wiring holding member 197, a conventional one (for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2009-213675) is used. 2), the wiring 196 does not slide, and it is possible to prevent the wiring 196 from rubbing and causing problems such as electric leakage and disconnection.

  Further, in the wiring holding member 197, the binding band 198 is inserted through a plurality of penetrating holding holes 197a arranged at predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction, and the wiring 196 is held by the binding band 198. The held binding band 198 can be prevented from moving (sliding) in the longitudinal direction of the wiring holding member 197 by the holding hole 197a, and the wiring 196 together with the binding band 198 from the wiring holding member 197 can be reliably prevented from falling off. can do.

  Further, even if the position where the wiring 196 extends from the main body frame 3 and the door frame 5 is arranged at a position away from the side supporting the door frame 5, as described above, the wiring 196 is formed by the wiring holding member 197. Since the wiring 196 can be prevented from hanging down when the door frame 5 is opened and closed by guiding (guidance), the strength and rigidity of the body frame 3 on the side of the door frame 5 supported by the shaft are enhanced. And the door frame 5, and the pachinko machine 1 with high crime prevention against fraudulent acts.

  Further, since the wiring holding member 197 is provided with ridges projecting from both ends in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction at least to the side along which the wiring 196 extends, the wiring is formed by the pair of ridges and the plate surface of the wiring holding member 197. 196 can be surrounded, and the wiring 196 can be easily held along the wiring holding member 197. Further, since the wiring holding member 197 is provided with the protrusion, the bending rigidity of the plate-shaped wiring holding member 197 can be increased, and the wiring holding member 197 is prevented from bending when the door frame 5 is opened and closed. Thus, the door frame 5 can be opened and closed in a favorable state.

  Further, the length from the base end to the tip end of the wiring holding member 197 is set to be substantially the same as the distance from the axis of the door frame 5 to the axis of the base end, and the main body frame 3 extends in the wiring 196. The predetermined position is a position on the axis side of the door frame 5 from the tip of the wiring holding member 197 with the door frame 5 closed with respect to the main body frame 3. Since a pantograph-like link is formed at the axis of 197, the tip of the wiring holding member 197, and the position where the wiring 196 extends in the main body frame 3, wiring for opening and closing the door frame 5 is provided. The movement of the holding member 197, the wiring 196, and the like can be made smooth, so that the opening and closing work can be easily performed. In addition, a problem such as disconnection occurs by reducing an excessive force acting on the wiring 196 or the like. Can be prevented. Further, a pantograph-shaped link is formed, and when the door frame 5 is closed, a portion of the wiring 196 extending from the distal end of the wiring holding member 197 is folded back at the distal end side along the wiring holding member 197. Therefore, when the door frame 5 is closed, the wiring 196 can be folded and compacted, and the space for the wiring holding member 197 and the wiring 196 can be reduced.

  Further, the door frame 5 is recessed in the door frame base board cover 195 of the door frame 5 that pivotally supports the wiring holding member 197 so that the door frame 5 is opened toward the main body frame 3 with the door frame 5 closed. When the door frame 5 is closed with respect to the main body frame 3, the wiring holding member 197 is provided on the door frame base board cover 195. Since the wire holding member 197 is housed in the portion 195a, the protrusion of the wiring holding member 197 from the door frame 5 side to the main body frame 3 side can be almost eliminated, and the door frame 5 can be easily closed. The wiring 196 can be compacted, and the wiring 196 can be prevented from being caught by another member, thereby preventing a problem from occurring.

  Further, the wiring 196 is held along the surface of the wiring holding member 197 facing the main body frame 3 with the door frame 5 closed with respect to the main body frame 3. When the door frame 5 is in the closed state, the wiring holding member 197 can be brought as close as possible to the door frame 5 side (door frame base substrate cover 195 side). The protrusion of the holding member 197 can be reduced, the door frame 5 can be easily closed, and the space for the wiring holding member 197 and the wiring 196 can be reduced as much as possible.

  Further, since the wiring holding member 197 is provided on the side of the door frame 5 that moves (opens and closes), the wiring holding member 197 can be easily rotated by an inertial force, an impact force, and the like for opening and closing the door frame 5. Thus, it is possible to surely achieve the function and effect described above. Further, since the wiring holding member 197 is provided in the door frame 5 and there is no need to secure a space for providing the wiring holding member 197 in the main body frame 3, the space for holding the game board 4 in the main body frame 3 relatively. The pachinko machine 1 which can hold the game board 4 having the larger game area 1100 by increasing the size of the game area 1100, and has the large game board 4 and can strongly attract the interest of the player. it can.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the handle bracket 140 of the door frame base unit 100 has a cylindrical tubular portion 141 extending in the front-rear direction and a shaft from the rear end of the tubular portion 141 to the axis of the tubular portion 141. An annular flange portion 142 extending outward in a direction perpendicular to the direction, and a plurality (three in this example) of ridges projecting into the cylindrical portion 141 and arranged at irregular intervals in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion 141. 143 and a plurality of reinforcing ribs 144 that connect the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 141 and the front surface of the flange portion 142 and are arranged in a plurality in the circumferential direction of the cylindrical portion 141. The handle bracket 140 is mounted on the handle mounting portion 114 with a predetermined screw in a state where the rear surface of the flange portion 142 is in contact with the front surface of the handle mounting portion 114 of the door frame base body 110. Although not shown, the axis of the cylindrical portion 141 is substantially coincident with the wiring passage 115 when attached to the handle attaching portion 114.

  The handle bracket 140 is provided with one protrusion 143 on the upper side and two protrusions 143 on the lower side in the cylindrical portion 141, and these protrusions 143 are formed on the outer periphery of the cylindrical portion of the handle base 502 of the handle device 500. It is arranged and formed at a position corresponding to the three groove portions 502a. The cylindrical portion of the handle device 500 can be inserted into the cylindrical portion 141 only when the three protrusions 143 of the handle bracket 140 and the three grooves 502a of the handle device 500 match. I have. Therefore, the handle base 502 of the handle device 500 inserted and supported by the handle bracket 140 is supported in a state in which the handle base 502 cannot rotate relative to the handle bracket 140.

  The handle bracket 140 is attached to the handle attachment portion 114 that is inclined obliquely, so that the axis of the cylindrical portion 141 extends toward the right side (open side) as it goes forward in front view. The shaft of the handle device 500 supported by the handle bracket 140 in this state is also inclined obliquely.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the reinforcing unit 150 in the door frame base unit 100 includes an upper reinforcing sheet metal 151 attached along the back surface of the upper side of the door frame base body 110, and a door frame base body. 110, an open-side reinforcing sheet metal 153 mounted along the back side of the open side of the door frame base body 110; And a lower reinforcing sheet metal 154 attached along the lower surface of the lower side of the gaming window 101, and these are formed into a square shape by being mutually fastened with screws or rivets.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the reinforcing unit 150 has an upper shaft supporting portion 156 having upper and lower end portions of a shaft supporting side reinforcing sheet metal 152 and a shaft pin 155 provided on an upper surface thereof so as to be slidable in a vertical direction, and a lower surface thereof. And a lower shaft support 158 having a shaft pin 157 (see FIG. 18). The upper and lower shaft pins 155 and 157 are pivotally supported by the upper and lower shaft supports 630 and 640 formed on the upper and lower sides of the body frame 3 on the shaft support side, so that the door frame 5 is moved relative to the body frame 3. It can be freely opened and closed.

  The lower reinforcing sheet metal 154 of the reinforcing unit 150 is formed to have a predetermined width and substantially the same length as the lateral width of the door frame base main body 110, and is provided at the lower long side edge of both long side edges. A lower bent protruding piece 159 which is bent forward and an upper bent protruded piece 160 which is bent forward toward the right side (open side) of the upper long side edge in the front view (open side); And a vertically bent protruding piece 161 that is bent rearward at the center of the upper long side edge and extends vertically. The strength of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 154 is increased by a lower bent protrusion 159, an upper bent protrusion 160, and the like. The vertically bent protruding piece 161 of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 154 is formed so as to engage and lock with a locking piece 592b formed at the lower end of a unit frame 592 of the glass unit 590 described later. When the unit 590 is fixed to the back surface side of the door frame 5, the vertically bent protruding piece 161 is locked by the locking piece 592b of the unit frame 592 in the glass unit 590, so that the lower end of the glass unit 590 is moved in the left and right direction and It can be restricted from moving backward. The lower reinforcing sheet metal 154 has a notch 162 substantially corresponding to the notch 101 a of the door frame base body 110.

  Further, the open-side reinforcing sheet metal 153 of the reinforcing unit 150 has open-side outer bent protruding pieces 163 bent rearward on both sides of the long side between the upper reinforcing sheet metal 151 and the lower reinforcing sheet metal 154, And an open-side inner bent protrusion 164. The open-side inner bent protrusion 164 is formed to extend rearward longer than the open-side outer bent protrusion 163 as shown in the drawing. ing. In addition, a hook cover 165 is provided at the rear lower portion of the opening-side reinforcing sheet metal 153 in contact with a door frame hook portion 1041 of the lock device 1000 described later. Further, the support-side reinforcing sheet metal 152 is provided with a U-shaped support-side U-shaped protruding piece 166 that extends rearward at an outer end of a long side thereof and opens outward on the support side (FIG. 106). In addition, the upper reinforcing sheet metal 151 includes bent protruding pieces 167 that are bent rearward on both sides of the longer side.

  The supporting-side reinforcing sheet metal 152 of the reinforcing unit 150 is mounted and supported on the main body frame 3 only at the upper and lower two points of the upper supporting part 156 and the lower supporting part 158. If an incorrect tool such as a screwdriver or a bur is inserted between the door frame 5 and the main body frame 3, the supporting metal plate 152 is deformed, and the gap between the door frame 5 and the main body frame 3 becomes large. Although the act may be easily performed, the strength of the supporting-side reinforcing sheet metal 152 is further increased because the supporting-side reinforcing sheet metal 152 of the present example is provided with the supporting-side U-shaped protruding piece 166. , The pivot-support-side reinforcing sheet metal 152 is hard to bend. The U-shaped protruding piece 166 of the supporting-side reinforcing sheet metal 152 is configured such that a front end piece 952b of a side security plate 950 of the main body frame 3 described later is inserted into the U-shape (FIG. 106), the insertion of the tool can be prevented, and the bending of only the pivot-side reinforcing sheet metal 152 can be prevented, so that the security function of the pachinko machine 1 can be enhanced.

  Next, the security cover 180 of the door frame base unit 100 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. This security cover 180 is provided with a security function for covering the lower back surface of the above-mentioned glass unit 590 to prevent the intrusion of unauthorized devices into the game board 4, and as shown in FIG. Is formed in a flat plate shape so as to cover the lower portion of the glass unit 590 disposed between the reinforcing sheet metals 152 and 153, and the upper side thereof is formed in an arc shape substantially along the lower arc surface of the inner rail 1112 of the game board 4. It has a contact recess 181 formed, and a security post 182 protruding rearward along the upper end of the contact recess 181. Further, on both left and right ends of the security cover 180, security rear end protrusions 183 projecting rearward along the end shape are provided, respectively. In addition, in the rear view, the right side (supporting side) crime prevention rear end protruding piece 183 is configured to extend rearward longer than the opposite side (open side) crime prevention rear end protruding piece 183. On the other hand, on the front surface of the security cover 180, the security protrusion 180 is attached to the glass unit 590, and the projection 184 protrudes along the shape below the unit frame 592. And a U-shaped mounting elastic piece 185 projecting forward at the lower end of the mounting member.

  In the security cover 180, the mounting elastic piece 185 on the right side (open side) in front view is mounted on the security cover mounting portion 119 of the door frame base unit 100, and the mounting elastic piece 185 on the opposite side (axial support side) is mounted on the plate. By being mounted on the security cover mounting portion 364 of the unit 300, it can be detachably mounted on the back side of the door frame 5. In a state where the security cover 180 is attached to the door frame 5, although not shown in detail, the projection 184 before security fits with the outer periphery of the lower portion of the unit frame 592 of the glass unit 590. The rear surface of the lower end portion of the unit frame 592 comes into contact with the vertical bent protruding piece 161. When the door frame 5 is closed, a half of the pivot support side is inserted into the lower side surface of the inner rail 1112 fixed to the game board 4 and the half of the open side is forwardly projected. The component 1110 is inserted into the rail security groove 1118 of the inner rail 1112. Thus, even if an unauthorized tool is to enter the game area 1100 of the game board 4, the entry can be prevented by the post-crime protruding piece 182 inserted below the inner rail 1112. .

  In addition, since the security cover 180 can cover the lower part of the front surface of the ball guiding path formed by the outer rail 1111 and the inner rail 1112 in a state where the door frame 5 is closed, by the back surface. In addition, it is possible to prevent a ball hitting the glass plate 594 from hitting or feeding backward in the guide path portion.

  Thereby, in this example, since the security cover 180 covers the lower outer periphery of the rear side of the glass unit 590 (the game window 101) in the door frame 5, the game window 101 and the glass unit 590 are formed from the front side of the door frame 5. Even if an attempt is made to insert a highly flexible tool into the pachinko machine and perform an illegal action inside the pachinko machine 1 (in the game area 1100), the security cover 180 can prevent the tool from entering, and Thus, the pachinko machine 1 having higher safety against the like can be provided.

  Subsequently, the four glass unit locking members 190 in the door frame base unit 100 are fitted with a fitting portion 190a that rotatably fits into a locking member mounting portion 110b that projects rearward from the door frame base body 110. A locking piece 190b extending in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the fitting portion 190a and locking the locking projection 451f of the glass unit 590. The glass unit locking member 190 has a retaining screw fixed to the tip of the locking member mounting portion 110b in a state where the locking member mounting portion 110b of the door frame base body 110 penetrates the fitting portion 190a. By doing so, it is configured to be rotatably supported on the locking member mounting portion 110b.

  Although not shown in detail, the locking piece 190b of the glass unit locking member 190 has a ridge projecting rearward on the rear side, and the ridge rotates when the glass unit 590 is attached or detached. It is a finger when operating. Note that, of the four glass unit locking members 190, the locking piece 190b of the glass unit locking member 190 attached to the lower right in rear view has no ridge, and the rear surface is a flat surface. ing.

  The firing cover 191 of the door frame base unit 100 is fixed to the rear side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 154 of the reinforcing unit 150. In addition, the handle device relay board cover 193 and the door frame base board cover 195 are fixed at predetermined positions on the rear side of the door frame base 110, respectively. In a state where the firing cover 191, the handle device relay board cover 193, and the ball feed unit 580 are attached to the door frame unit base 100, the rear surfaces thereof are substantially flush with each other. The front surface of the hit ball firing device 650 attached to the main body frame 3 can be covered.

[1-2B. Right side decoration unit]
Subsequently, the right side decorative unit 200 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 31A is a front perspective view of the right side decorative unit in the door frame, and FIG. 31B is a rear perspective view of the right side decorative unit in the door frame. FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the right side decorative unit as viewed from the front by exploding. Further, FIG. 33 is an exploded perspective view of the right side decorative unit as seen from the rear.

  As shown, the right side decorative unit 200 of the door frame 5 in the present embodiment is for decorating the right outer half of the front outer periphery of the gaming window 101 excluding the lower part in a front view, and the inner side corresponds to the gaming window 101. In addition to being formed in an arc shape along the outside, the outside is formed linearly along the outer periphery of the door frame base unit 100. The right side decoration unit 200 includes a side decoration frame 202 that forms the skeleton of the right side decoration unit 200, a side upper decoration member 204 arranged along the upper side of the side decoration frame 202, and a side upper decoration member 204. The upper side decorative member 206 fits from the rear side, covers the upper side of the side decorative frame 202 and the upper side decorative member 204, and the upper side decorative member 204 is attached to the front side so as to sandwich the side upper decorative lens 206. A side upper cover 208, a side lens 210 that supports a lower portion of the side upper cover 208 and is fitted and fixed to the side frame 202 from the rear side, and a side inner lens 212 that is fitted on the back side of the side lens 210. , Is provided.

  The right side decoration unit 200 is disposed on the rear side of the side inner lens 212 from substantially the center in the up-down direction to the upper side, and has a plurality of LEDs 214a (full color LEDs) and 214b (white LEDs) mounted on the right side. A right side lower decorative substrate 216 having a plurality of LEDs 216a (full-color LEDs) and 216b (white LEDs) mounted on the surface of the substrate 214 and disposed on the lower side of the lower side of the side inner lens 212 from substantially the center in the vertical direction; A right upper decorative board cover 218 that covers the rear side of the upper right decorative board 214 and is attached to the side inner lens 212 so as to sandwich the right upper decorative board 214 therebetween, and a right side that covers the rear side of the lower right decorative board 216. Attached to the side lens 210 and the side decorative frame 202 so as to sandwich the lower decorative substrate 216 The right side under the decorative board cover 220 that is provided with a.

  Further, the right side decoration unit 200 includes an upper right speaker 222 disposed at the upper left in the front view of the side decoration frame 202, and an upper part that supports the upper right speaker 222 and is fitted to the rear upper part of the side decoration frame 202. A speaker bracket 224; an upper speaker cover 226 sandwiched between the upper speaker bracket 224 and the side decorative frame 202; and a side sub lens 228 attached from the inside to a predetermined position on the side surface of the side upper cover 208. I have. On the rear side of the side sub-lens 228, the LED 214c of the upper right decorative board 214 is arranged, and the LED 214c is illuminated and decorated.

  In the right side decoration unit 200, the side decoration frame 202, the side upper decoration member 204, the right side upper decoration board cover 218, and the right side lower decoration board cover 220 are formed of an opaque member. A plating layer of a predetermined color is formed on the surfaces of the frame 202 and the upper side decorative member 204. The upper side decorative lens 206, side upper cover 208, side lens 210, side inner lens 212, upper speaker cover 226, upper speaker bracket 224, and side sub lens 228 of the right side decorative unit 200 are translucent members. The upper part of the side upper cover 208 is almost milky, and the upper side decorative lens 206, the side lens 210, the side inner lens 212, the upper speaker bracket 224, the upper speaker cover 226, and the side sub lens 228 are substantially transparent. It has been.

  Although not shown in detail, the back side of the substantially transparent side lens 210 and the upper speaker cover 226 and the front side of the side inner lens 212 and the upper speaker bracket 224 are formed in a polyhedral shape. , The light can be irregularly refracted. Therefore, the LEDs 214a, 214b, 216a, 216b and the like mounted on the surface (front surface) of the upper right side decorative board 214 and the lower right side decorative board 216 disposed behind the side lens 210 and the side inner lens 212 are played. It cannot be clearly seen from the user side. The front surfaces of the upper right side decorative substrate 214 and the lower right side decorative substrate 216 are white, and the light of the mounted LEDs 214a, 214b, 216a, 216b and the like allows the right side decorative unit 200 to efficiently emit light. The decoration substrates 214 and 216 are not so noticeable when the LEDs 214a, 214b, 216a and 216b are not lit. The upper right side decorative board 214 and the lower right side decorative board 216 are respectively connected to the peripheral control section 4140, and each of the LEDs 214a, 214b, 214c, 216a is driven by a drive signal (light emission drive signal) from the peripheral control section 4140. , 216b to emit light as appropriate, so that the right side decoration unit 200 can emit light.

  As shown, the entire side decoration frame 202 of the right side decoration unit 200 of this example is formed in an arc shape substantially along the game window 101, and specifically, along the outer periphery of the game window 101. An arc-shaped inner frame 202a, and a straight line extending along the outer periphery of the side surface of the door frame 5 (door frame base unit 100) from the lower end to the upper portion, which is disposed outwardly away from the inner frame 202a, and the upper portion Are curved toward the upper edge of the inner frame 202a, an outer frame 202b is formed in an arc shape, an upper frame 202c that connects the upper edges of the outer frame 202b and the inner frame 202a to each other, an outer frame 202b and the inner frame A lower end frame 202d that connects lower end edges of the inner frame 202a and a plurality of (four in this example) peripheral frames of the inner frame 2a and the inner frame 2 And a, and the partition frame 202f having a slit 202e of a predetermined width with connecting 2a and an outer frame 202b.

  The inner frame 202a of the side decoration frame 202 extends in the circumferential direction of the gaming window 101 at substantially the same position in the front-rear direction with substantially the same width. On the other hand, in the outer frame 202b, the rear end of a linear portion extending along the side surface of the door frame 5 is linearly formed at substantially the same position as the rear end of the inner frame 202a, whereas the front end is vertically Are formed in an arc shape such that both ends protrude forward. The curved arc-shaped portion of the outer frame 202b, which is above the linearly vertically extended portion, is also formed in an arc shape curved in the front-rear direction so that the upper edge side projects forward. The partition frame 202f of the side decoration frame 202 has a shape that is curved in the front-rear direction such that a portion between the inner frame 202a and the outer frame 202b projects most forward. The partition frame 202f is arranged on the radiation radially extending from the vicinity of the lower center of the gaming window 101 in a state where the door frame 5 is assembled (see FIG. 17 and the like).

  As shown in the drawing, the side decorative frame 202 has a configuration in which a portion between the inner frame 202a and the outer frame 202b is divided into a plurality in the circumferential direction (longitudinal direction) by a plurality of partition frames 202f. Is formed as a light-emitting decoration opening 202g, and a peripheral lens portion 210a of the side lens 210 described later is fitted from the rear side. The radiation lens portion 210b of the side lens 210 is fitted into the slit 202e of the partition frame 202f from the rear side. Furthermore, the slit 202e and the light-emitting decoration opening 202g can be separated by the partition frame 202f, so that the respective light-emitting modes can be made different.

  As shown, the upper side decorative member 204 of the right side decorative unit 200 extends in the left-right direction at a constant height substantially along the arc-shaped upper portion of the outer frame 202b of the side decorative frame 202 and has a rear surface. Are formed in a depressed state, and a plurality of openings 204a penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed on the front surface. The upper side decorative member 204 is provided with a jomon-shaped relief on the upper side along the openings 204a arranged in rows.

  On the other hand, the upper side decorative lens 206 has a shape that can be fitted into the concave rear surface of the side upper decorative member 204, and extends from the rear side of the side upper decorative member 204 through the opening 204a to near the front end thereof. It has a plurality of light guides 206a that can protrude. The light guide portion 206a has a polyhedral tip, and can be inserted and fitted into the opening 204a of the upper side decorative member 204, so that it looks as if a jewel is fitted into the opening 204a. I can do it. Also, the light from the upper right side decorative substrate 214 disposed on the rear side can be radiated forward (the player side) from the opening 204a of the upper side decorative member 204 by the light guide portion 206a of the upper side decorative lens 204. At the same time, the tip of the light guide 206a can be made to shine as a jewel.

  The upper side surface 208 of the side upper cover 208 of the right side decoration unit 200 has an upper surface and a right side surface (when viewed from the front) substantially along the outer periphery of the door frame 5 (door frame unit base 100), and a lower surface (lower end). Has a shape substantially along the side upper decorative member 204. The side upper cover 208 has an attachment step 208a which is open at the bottom and is depressed rearward at the lower part of the front surface so that the side upper decoration member 204 can be accommodated. A mounting boss, a mounting hole, and the like for mounting the side upper decorative member 204 and the like are formed on the end surface. On the right side surface of the side upper cover 208, two notches 208b arranged vertically are formed, and the side sub-lens 228 attached inside through the notch 208b is directed to the front side. Has become. By fitting the side sub-lens 228 into the cutout portion 208b of the side upper cover 208, it is possible to emit light only in this portion in a different manner.

  The side lens 210 of the right side decoration unit 200 has a shape substantially along the side decoration frame 202 and has a concave rear surface, and is inserted later into the light emitting decoration opening 202g of the side decoration frame 202. A peripheral lens unit 210a and a radiation lens unit 210b that is inserted later into the slit 202e of the side decorative frame 202 are provided. As shown, the side lens 210 does not include the peripheral lens portion 210a corresponding to the light-emitting decoration opening 202g that is in contact with the upper end frame 202c of the side decoration frame 202, and the corresponding portion is opened forward and downward. The storage step portion 210c is formed. An upper right speaker 222 and an upper speaker bracket 224, which will be described later, are housed in the housing step 210c. The side lens 210 includes a mounting portion 210d that forms the upper surface of the housing step portion 210c and is fixed to the rear side of the mounting step portion 208a in the side upper cover 208.

  The side lens 210 has a curved surface shape that bulges forward so that the front surfaces of the peripheral lens portion 210a and the radiation lens portion 210b are substantially along the front end of the partition frame 202f of the side decorative frame 202. Although not shown in detail, the back (inner) side of the peripheral lens portion 210a is formed in a polyhedral shape by a plurality of surfaces facing different directions, and the thickness of the peripheral lens portion 210a is not uniform. Accordingly, the light transmitted through the peripheral lens portion 210a is irregularly refracted. In addition, the inner surface formed in a polyhedral shape allows the peripheral lens portion 210a to have a glittering characteristic appearance.

  The side inner lens 212 is inserted and fitted into the side lens 210 from the rear side, and corresponds to a portion of the side lens 210 where the peripheral lens portion 210a and the radiation lens portion 210b are formed, as illustrated. The main body 212a has a concave rear surface and corresponds to the radiation lens 210b (slit 202e of the side decorative frame 202), which is continuous from the rear end of the main body 212a and protrudes forward from the main body 212a. And a plate-like light guide portion 212b disposed at a predetermined position. The main body 212a of the side inner lens 212 is formed such that the front surface thereof is kept a predetermined distance away from the inner surface of the side lens 210. Although not shown in detail, one surface of the main body portion 212a of the side inner lens 212 is formed into a polyhedral shape by a plurality of surfaces facing different directions, like the peripheral lens portion 210a of the side lens 210. The light transmitted through the main body 212a is irregularly refracted by the uneven thickness of the main body 212a.

  When the side inner lens 212 is combined with the side lens 210, the light passing through the peripheral lens portion 210a and the main body portion 212a can be double turbulently refracted, and the shape and the like of the object disposed on the opposite side can be changed. It can hardly be recognized. In addition, due to diffused reflection in the form of a polyhedron together with diffused refraction, the appearance of the side lens 210 (peripheral lens portion 210a) can be made glittering, and the perspective can be made to look strange and unclear.

  The right upper decorative board 214 and the lower right decorative board 216 of the right side decorative unit 200 have a plurality of high-intensity color LEDs mounted on the surface thereof. As the LEDs 214a and 216a arranged at positions corresponding to the lens unit 210a), those having a relatively wide irradiation angle (for example, 60 ° to 180 °) are used. The LEDs 214b and 216b arranged at positions corresponding to the radiation lens portion 210b) have relatively narrow irradiation angles (for example, 15 ° to 60 °). In addition, the LED 214c of the upper right decorative board 214 for emitting and decorating the side sub-lens 228 is a red LED in this example.

  The upper right speaker 222 of the right side decoration unit 200 outputs sounds in the middle and high frequency ranges similarly to the side speaker 130, and is attached to a predetermined position in a predetermined direction by the upper speaker bracket 224. I have. The upper speaker bracket 224 that supports the upper right speaker 222 includes a cylindrical horn portion 224a that projects obliquely forward and downward at the left and right centers of the pachinko machine 1 when viewed from the front. The upper right speaker 222 is fixed to the upper speaker backside of the horn portion 224a of the upper speaker bracket 224, so that the horn portion 224a prevents the upper right speaker 222 from being seen from the player side in a front view. Has become.

  The upper right speaker 222 of this example is emitted from the upper part of the pachinko machine 1 to the player below by the horn part 224a of the upper speaker bracket 224, and it generates noise for other pachinko machines. It is becoming difficult. Although not shown in detail, the upper speaker bracket 224 also has a plurality of front faces that face different directions, like the peripheral lens section 210a of the side lens 210 and the main body section 212a of the side inner lens 212. The light transmitted through the upper speaker bracket 224 is irregularly refracted due to the non-uniform plate thickness of the surface.

  The upper speaker cover 226 that covers the front side of the upper speaker bracket 224 is fitted from the rear side of the side decorative frame 202 so as to close the light emitting decorative opening 202g that is in contact with the upper end frame 202c of the side decorative frame 202. The surface is formed in a curved surface shape that is continuous with the surface of the side lens 210. Further, a plurality of through holes 226a are formed on the surface of the upper speaker cover 226, so that sound from the upper right speaker 222 can be sufficiently transmitted to the player side.

  Although not shown in detail, the upper speaker cover 226 also has a plurality of inner surfaces facing in different directions like the peripheral lens portion 210a of the side lens 210 and the main body portion 212a of the side inner lens 212. The light transmitted through the upper speaker cover 226 is irregularly refracted due to the non-uniform plate thickness of the surface. Therefore, the light is irregularly refracted in the upper speaker cover 226 and the upper speaker bracket 224, so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the through hole 226a formed in the upper right speaker 222 and the upper speaker cover 226. Thus, the appearance can be made similar to that of the peripheral lens portion 210a of the side lens 210.

[1-2C. Left side decoration unit]
Next, the left side decorative unit 240 of the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 34A is a front perspective view of the left side decorative unit in the door frame, and FIG. 34B is a rear perspective view of the left side decorative unit in the door frame. FIG. 35 is an exploded perspective view of the left side decorative unit as viewed from the front by exploding. Further, FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the left side decorative unit as viewed from the rear.

  As shown, the left side decorative unit 240 of the door frame 5 in the present embodiment is for decorating the left outer half of the front outer periphery of the gaming window 101 excluding the lower portion in front view, and the inner side is the gaming window 101. The outer side is formed linearly along the outer periphery of the door frame base unit 100, and is formed substantially symmetrically with the right side decorative unit 200. The left side decoration unit 240 is provided with a side decoration frame 242 that forms a skeleton of the left side decoration unit 240, a side upper decoration member 244 arranged along the upper side of the side decoration frame 242, and a side upper decoration member 244. The upper side decorative member 244 fits from the rear side and covers the upper side of the side decorative frame 242 and the upper side decorative member 244, and the upper side decorative member 244 is attached to the front side so as to sandwich the upper side decorative lens 246. A side upper cover 248, a side lens 250 that supports a lower portion of the side upper cover 248 and is fitted and fixed to the side frame 242 from the rear side, and a side inner lens 252 that is fitted on the back side of the side lens 250. , Is provided.

  Further, the left side decoration unit 240 is disposed on the rear side of the side inner lens 252 from above substantially the center in the vertical direction to the upper side, and has a plurality of LEDs 254a (full color LED) and 254b (white LED) mounted on the surface thereof. A substrate 254, a lower side lower decorative substrate 256 which is disposed below the lower side of the side inner lens 252 from substantially the center in the vertical direction and has a plurality of LEDs 256 a (full color LED) and 256 b (white LED) mounted on the surface; A left upper decorative board cover 258 attached to the side inner lens 252 so as to cover the rear side of the left upper decorative board 254 and sandwich the left side upper decorative board 254, and a left side covering the rear side of the left side lower decorative board 256. Attached to the side lens 250 and the side decorative frame 242 so as to sandwich the lower decorative substrate 256 That the left side under the decorative board cover 260, and a.

  Further, the left side decoration unit 240 includes an upper left speaker 262 disposed at an upper right portion in a front view of the side decoration frame 242, and an upper portion which supports the upper left speaker 262 and is fitted to a rear upper portion of the side decoration frame 242. A speaker bracket 264 and an upper speaker cover 266 sandwiched between the upper speaker bracket 264 and the side decorative frame 242 are provided.

  In the left side decoration unit 240, the side decoration frame 242, the upper side decoration member 244, the left side upper decoration substrate cover 258, and the left side lower decoration substrate cover 260 are formed of an opaque member. A plating layer of a predetermined color is formed on the surfaces of the frame 242 and the upper side decorative member 244. Further, the upper side decorative lens 246, the side upper cover 248, the side lens 250, the side inner lens 252, the upper speaker cover 266, and the upper speaker bracket 264 of the left side decorative unit 240 are formed of a translucent member. , The upper side decorative lens 246, the side lens 250, the side inner lens 252, the upper speaker bracket 264, and the upper speaker cover 266 are substantially transparent.

  Although not shown in detail, the back side of the substantially transparent side lens 250 and the upper speaker cover 266 and the front side of the side inner lens 252 and the upper speaker bracket 264 are formed in a polyhedral shape. , The light can be irregularly refracted. Therefore, the LEDs 254a, 254b, 256a, 256b, etc. mounted on the front (front) surfaces of the upper left decorative board 254 and the lower left decorative board 256 disposed behind the side lens 250 and the side inner lens 252 are played. It cannot be clearly seen from the user side. The front surfaces of the upper left side decorative substrate 254 and the lower left side decorative substrate 256 are white, and the light of the mounted LEDs 254a, 254b, 256a, 256b and the like allows the left side decorative unit 240 to efficiently emit light. The decorative boards 254 and 256 are not so noticeable when the LEDs 254a, 254b, 256a and 256b are not lit. The upper left decorative board 254 and the lower left decorative board 256 are connected to the peripheral control section 4140, respectively, and each of the LEDs 254a, 254b, 256a, 256b is driven by a drive signal (light emission drive signal) from the peripheral control section 4140. Is emitted as appropriate, so that the left side decoration unit 240 can be illuminated.

  As shown, the side decoration frame 242 of the left side decoration unit 240 of this example is entirely formed in an arc shape substantially along the game window 101, and specifically, along the outer periphery of the game window 101. An arc-shaped inner frame 242a, and a straight line extending from the lower end to the upper portion along the outer periphery of the side surface of the door frame 5 (door frame base unit 100) and disposed at a position away from the inner frame 242a to the outside. Are curved toward the upper edge of the inner frame 242a, an outer frame 242b formed in an arc shape, an upper frame 242c connecting the upper edges of the outer frame 242b and the inner frame 242a to each other, and an outer frame 242b and the inner frame. A lower frame 242d that connects the lower edges of the inner frame 242a to each other and a plurality of (four in this example) circumferential positions of the inner frame 242a and the outer frame 242b are arranged at the inner frame 2 And a, and the partition frame 242f having a slit 242e of a predetermined width with connecting 2a and an outer frame 242b.

  The inner frame 242a of the side decoration frame 242 extends in the circumferential direction of the gaming window 101 at substantially the same position in the front-rear direction with substantially the same width. On the other hand, the rear end of the outer frame 242b in a linear portion extending along the side surface of the door frame 5 is linearly formed at substantially the same position as the rear end of the inner frame 242a, while the front end is vertically Are formed in an arc shape such that both ends protrude forward. The curved arc-shaped portion above the portion of the outer frame 242b that extends linearly up and down is formed in an arc shape that is also curved in the front-rear direction so that the upper end edge side projects forward. The partition frame 242f of the side decorative frame 242 has a shape curved in the front-rear direction such that a portion between the inner frame 242a and the outer frame 242b projects most forward. The partition frame 242f is arranged on the radiation radially extending from the vicinity of the lower center of the game window 101 in a state where the door frame 5 is assembled (see FIG. 17 and the like).

  As shown in the figure, the side decorative frame 242 has a configuration in which the space between the inner frame 242a and the outer frame 242b is divided into a plurality in the circumferential direction (longitudinal direction) by a plurality of partition frames 242f. Is formed as a light emitting decoration opening 242g, and a peripheral lens portion 250a of a side lens 250 described later is fitted from the rear side. The radiation lens part 250b of the side lens 250 is fitted into the slit 242e of the partition frame 242f from the rear side. Further, the slit 242e and the light-emitting decoration opening 242g can be partitioned by the partition frame 242f, so that the respective light-emitting modes can be made different.

  As shown, the upper side decorative member 244 of the left side decorative unit 240 extends in the left-right direction at a constant height substantially along the arc-shaped upper portion of the outer frame 242b of the side decorative frame 242 and at the rear surface. Are formed in a depressed state, and a plurality of openings 244a penetrating in the front-rear direction are formed on the front surface. The upper side decorative member 244 is provided with a jomon-shaped relief on the upper side along the openings 244a arranged in rows.

  On the other hand, the upper side decorative lens 246 has a shape that can be fitted into the recessed rear surface of the upper side decorative member 244, and extends from the rear side of the upper side decorative member 244 to the vicinity of the front end thereof through the opening 244a. It has a plurality of light guides 246a that can protrude. The light guide 246a has a polyhedral tip, and by inserting and fitting into the opening 244a of the upper side decorative member 244, it is possible to make the opening 244a look like a jewel is fitted. I can do it. The light from the left upper decorative substrate 254 disposed on the rear side can be radiated forward (the player side) from the opening 244a of the upper side decorative member 244 by the light guide 246a of the upper side decorative lens 244. At the same time, the tip of the light guide 246a can be made to shine as a jewel.

  The upper side cover 248 of the left side decoration unit 240 has an upper surface and a left side surface (in a front view) substantially in conformity with the outer periphery of the door frame 5 (door frame unit base 100), and a lower surface (lower end). Has a shape substantially along the side upper decorative member 244. The side upper cover 248 has a mounting step 248a that is open at the bottom and is depressed rearward at a lower part of the front surface so that the side upper decorative member 244 can be accommodated. A mounting boss, a mounting hole, and the like for mounting the side upper decorative member 244 and the like are formed on the end surface. Further, the side upper cover 248 includes a covering portion 248b on the outer side surface (left side surface in front view) of the upper frame supporting portion 156 of the reinforcing unit 150 in the door frame base unit 100 from the front side.

  The side lens 250 of the left side decoration unit 240 has a shape substantially along the side decoration frame 242 and has a concave rear surface, and is later inserted into the light emitting decoration opening 242g of the side decoration frame 242. A peripheral lens part 250a and a radiation lens part 250b that is inserted later into the slit 242e of the side decoration frame 242 are provided. As shown, the side lens 250 does not include the peripheral lens portion 250a corresponding to the light-emitting decoration opening 242g that is in contact with the upper end frame 242c of the side decoration frame 242, and the corresponding portion is opened forward and downward. The storage step portion 250c is provided. An upper left speaker 262 and an upper speaker bracket 264, which will be described later, are accommodated in the accommodation step 250c. The side lens 250 includes a mounting portion 250d that forms the upper surface of the housing step portion 250c and is fixed to the rear side of the mounting step portion 248a in the side upper cover 248.

  The side lens 250 has a curved surface shape that bulges forward so that the front surfaces of the peripheral lens part 250a and the radiation lens part 250b are substantially along the front end of the partition frame 242f of the side decorative frame 242. Although not shown in detail, the rear (inner) side of the peripheral lens portion 250a is formed in a polyhedral shape by a plurality of surfaces facing different directions, and the thickness of the peripheral lens portion 250a is not uniform. As a result, the light transmitted through the peripheral lens portion 250a is irregularly refracted. Further, the inner surface formed in a polyhedral shape allows the peripheral lens portion 250a to exhibit a glittering characteristic appearance.

  The side inner lens 252 is inserted and fitted into the side lens 250 from the rear side, and corresponds to a portion of the side lens 250 where the peripheral lens portion 250a and the radiation lens portion 250b are formed, as illustrated. The main body 252a has a concave rear surface, and corresponds to the radiating lens 250b (slit 242e of the side decorative frame 242) while continuing from the rear end of the main body 252a and protruding forward from the main body 252a. And a plate-like light guide portion 252b arranged at a predetermined position. The main body 252 a of the side inner lens 252 is formed such that the front surface thereof is kept a predetermined distance away from the inner surface of the side lens 250. Although not shown in detail, one surface of the main body portion 252a of the side inner lens 252 is formed into a polyhedral shape by a plurality of surfaces facing in different directions, similarly to the peripheral lens portion 250a of the side lens 250. The light transmitted through the main body 252a is irregularly refracted by the non-uniform plate thickness of the main body 252a.

  By combining the side inner lens 252 with the side lens 250, the light passing through the peripheral lens portion 250a and the main body portion 252a can be double turbulently refracted, and the shape of an object disposed on the opposite side can be changed. It can hardly be recognized. In addition, due to diffused reflection in the form of a polyhedron together with diffused refraction, the appearance of the side lens 250 (circumferential lens portion 250a) can be glittered, and the perspective can be made to look strange and unclear.

  The left side upper decorative board 254 and the left side lower decorative board 256 of the left side decorative unit 240 have a plurality of high-intensity color LEDs mounted on the surface, and the light emitting decorative opening 242g of the side decorative frame 242 (the periphery of the side lens 250). The LEDs 254a and 256a arranged at positions corresponding to the lens unit 250a) have relatively wide irradiation angles (for example, 60 to 180 degrees), and the slits 242e of the side decorative frame 242 (for the side lenses 250). The LEDs 254b and 256b arranged at positions corresponding to the emission lens unit 250b) have relatively narrow irradiation angles (for example, 15 to 60 degrees).

  The upper left speaker 262 of the left side decoration unit 240 outputs a sound in the middle and high frequency ranges similarly to the side speaker 130, and is mounted at a predetermined position in a predetermined direction by the upper speaker bracket 264. I have. The upper speaker bracket 264 that supports the upper left speaker 262 includes a cylindrical horn portion 264a that projects diagonally forward and downward at the left and right centers of the pachinko machine 1 when viewed from the front. The upper left speaker 262 is fixed to the upper speaker backside of the horn portion 264a of the upper speaker bracket 264, so that the horn portion 264a prevents the upper left speaker 262 from being seen from the player side in a front view. Has become.

  The upper left speaker 262 of the present example is emitted from the upper part of the pachinko machine 1 to a player below by the horn part 264a of the upper speaker bracket 264, so that noise is generated with respect to other pachinko machines. It is becoming difficult. Although not shown in detail, the upper speaker bracket 264 also has a plurality of front faces that face different directions, like the peripheral lens section 250a of the side lens 250 and the main body section 252a of the side inner lens 252. The light transmitted through the upper speaker bracket 264 is irregularly refracted due to the non-uniform plate thickness of the surface.

  Further, the upper speaker cover 266 covering the front side of the upper speaker bracket 264 is fitted from the rear side of the side decorative frame 242 so as to close the light emitting decorative opening 242g contacting the upper end frame 242c of the side decorative frame 242, and The surface is formed in a curved surface shape that is continuous with the surface of the side lens 250. Further, a plurality of through holes 266a are formed on the surface of the upper speaker cover 266, so that sound from the upper left speaker 262 can be sufficiently transmitted to the player.

  Although not shown in detail, the upper speaker cover 266 also has a plurality of inner surfaces facing in different directions like the peripheral lens portion 250a of the side lens 250 and the main body portion 252a of the side inner lens 252. The light transmitted through the upper speaker cover 266 is irregularly refracted due to the non-uniform plate thickness. Therefore, light is irregularly refracted in the upper speaker cover 266 and the upper speaker bracket 264, so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the left upper speaker 262 and the through hole 266a formed in the upper speaker cover 266. The outer appearance of the side lens 250 has the same appearance as that of the peripheral lens portion 250a.

[1-2D. Upper decoration unit]
Subsequently, the upper decorative unit 280 of the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is a front perspective view of the upper decorative unit in the door frame, and FIG. 38 is a rear perspective view of the upper decorative unit in the door frame. FIG. 39 is an exploded perspective view of the upper decoration unit as viewed from the front, with the upper decoration unit being disassembled, and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17 and the like, the upper decorative unit 280 in the door frame 5 of the present embodiment is located at the upper center of the front surface of the door frame 5 and is located between the upper edges of the right side decorative unit 200 and the left side decorative unit 240 on the central side. It is attached between and decorates between them. As shown in the figure, the upper decoration unit 280 has a generally inverted isosceles triangle shape as a whole when viewed from the front, and has a central opening 281a largely penetrating the center, and penetrates the left and right sides of the central opening 281a. A front decoration member 281 having a pair of side openings 281b and into which the tip of the upper bracket 120 of the door frame base unit 100 is inserted above the center opening 281a, and a rear side inside the center opening 281a of the front decoration member 281. A central lens 282 fitted from the inside, an inner lens 283 arranged at the rear end of the central lens 282, a pair of side lenses 284 fitted into the side opening 281 b of the front decorative member 281 from the rear, and a front-view outer shape The front lens 281 has a shape similar to that of the front decoration member 281, and has a center lens 282, an inner lens 283, and a pair of side lenses 284. A main body member 285 attached to the rear side of the front decoration member 281 so as to be sandwiched by the decoration member 281; and an upper decoration board 286 arranged behind the main body member 285 and having a plurality of color LEDs 286a and 286b mounted on the front surface. And a substrate cover 287 whose outer shape in front view is substantially the same shape as the main body, and which is attached to the rear surface of the main body member 285 so as to cover the upper decorative substrate 286 from the rear side.

  The upper decoration unit 280 extends rearward while bending so as to be continuous from the lower end of the front decoration member 281, and has a front end upper portion supported by the front decoration member 281 and a rear end attached to the door frame base unit 100 and a lower portion. A lower surface decorative member 288 having a pair of lower openings 288a penetrating toward the lower surface; , Is provided. In this example, a plating layer having a metallic luster is formed on the surfaces of the front decorative member 281 and the lower decorative member 288. The LED 286a of the upper decorative board 286 is disposed at a position corresponding to the center lens 282, and the LED 286b is disposed at a position corresponding to the side lens 284 and the lower lens 289. The lens 284 and the lower lens 289 can be separately illuminated. In this example, the LED 286a is a full-color LED, and the LED 286b is a high-luminance white LED.

  The front decorative member 281 in the upper decorative unit 280 of this example has an inner peripheral shape of the central opening 281a in which a central upper end is a side extending left and right and a central lower end is a vertex and each side is a loose arc shape in a front view. It has three protruding portions that extend into the central opening 281a from the approximate center and lower end vertex of the upper side on both sides of the upper side. The front decoration member 281 has a plurality of sculptures extending diagonally outward and upward on the outer side of the upper side of the center opening 281a, and the sculpture causes the front decoration member 281 to move from the center opening 281a. The blades are formed in a shape as if extended, and the side openings 281b are formed along the muscle carving.

  The outer shape of the central lens 282 fitted into the central opening 281a of the front decorative member 281 has substantially the same shape as the central opening 281a, and has a shape bulging forward and a front surface thereof. Are formed in a polyhedral shape by a plurality of surfaces facing different directions. The center lens 282 of this example is formed of a transparent (colorless and transparent, colored and transparent) resin. By fitting the central lens 282 into the central opening 281a of the front decorative member 281, the central lens 282 looks like a gem with a rillant cut, and the front decorative member 281 looks like a jewel pedestal. .

  The inner lens 283 disposed on the rear side of the central lens 282 is formed of a transparent resin so as to close the opening on the rear side of the central lens 282, and has a fine lens (or prism) on the surface. The light from the upper decorative substrate 286 can be widely diffused toward the central lens 282 side. On the other hand, the side lens 284 fitted into the side opening 281b of the front decoration member 281 is formed of a transparent resin such that the front surface thereof is substantially continuous with the front surface of the front decoration member 281 in a state of being fitted into the side opening 281b. Have been. A plurality of fine lenses (or prisms) are formed on the back surface side of the side lens 284, similarly to the inner lens 282, and the entire side lens 284 is substantially uniform by light irradiated from the upper decorative substrate 286. It can emit light.

  The inner lens 283 and the side lens 284 have a feeling of cloudiness due to a plurality of fine lenses formed on the surface, and the rear side is not clearly seen through the inner lens 283 and the side lens 284. Has become.

  The main body member 285 of the upper decoration unit 280 has an outer shape substantially conforming to the shape of the central opening 281a of the front decoration member 281 and extends in a front-rear direction in a cylindrical shape, and a front end opening is inclined obliquely downward and a rear end closed. Are inclined obliquely upward, and a closed rear end disposed on both sides of the central portion 285a has substantially the same position as a rear end of the central portion 285a, and a front end extends shorter than the central portion 285a. And a plurality of openings 285c formed at positions corresponding to the LEDs 286a and 286b mounted on the upper decorative board 286 through the rear end surfaces of the central portion 285a and the side portion 285b. ing. When the upper decorative board 286 is disposed on the rear side of the main body member 285, the LEDs 286a of the upper decorative board 286 are inserted and disposed in the openings 285c, so that light from the LEDs 286a does not leak to the rear side. It has become. The central portion 285a and the side portion 285b of the main body member 285 have a concave shape from the front side to the rear side, so that the light from the corresponding LEDs 285a and 286b does not affect the side.

  The lower decorative member 288 of the upper decorative unit 280 is formed so as to become thinner toward the rear, and the left and right side shapes thereof are the upper speaker covers 226 of the right side decorative unit 200 and the left side decorative unit 240. The upper speaker covers 226 and 266 have their ends nearer to the upper frames 202c and 242c mounted and fixed thereon. ing. The lower lens 289 is sandwiched between the lower decorative member 288 and the upper speaker covers 226 and 266. Light from the upper right side decorative board 214 and the upper left side decorative board 254 is supplied to the lower lens 289 via the upper speaker brackets 224 and 264 of the right side decorative unit 200 and the left side decorative unit 240. It emits light.

[1-2E. Side speaker cover]
Next, the pair of side speaker covers 290 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The side speaker cover 290 covers and decorates the front surface of the side speaker 130 attached to the door frame base unit 100. It is arranged between.

  The side speaker cover 290 has a disk-shaped cover body 291 having a plurality of holes curved to cover the front surface of the side speaker 130 attached to the door frame base unit 100, and supports the outer periphery of the cover body 291 from the front side. A main body member 292 having an annular opening that is formed to be continuous with the lower ends of the right side decoration unit 200 and the left side decoration unit 240, and a lower plate of the plate unit 300 disposed below the main body member 292. And a lower member 293 formed to be continuous with the left and right rear ends of the cover 328. In this example, since the cover body 291 is formed of a predetermined punching metal, the cover body 291 is not easily deformed even if it is pushed or hit from the front side, and the side speaker 130 can be used. As long as it can be protected.

  The side speaker cover 290 has a metallic luster plated layer formed on the surface of the main body member 292. The lower member 293 is formed of a milky white translucent member similar to the lower plate cover 328 of the plate unit 300 described later.

  The side speaker cover 290 of this example is configured to be attached to the front surface of the door frame base unit 100 independently of the right side decoration unit 200, the left side decoration unit 240, and the plate unit 300. Through a mounting hole 110h (see FIG. 18) formed at a predetermined position of the door frame 110, the door frame base 110 is fixed to the door frame base main body 100 by a predetermined screw inserted from the rear side.

  Thereby, after removing the security cover 180 of the door frame 5, the screw attaching the side speaker cover 290 is removed from the rear side of the door frame 5, so that the side speaker cover 290 can be removed to the front side. By removing the speaker bracket 132 from the front side of the door frame 5, the side speaker 130 can be removed. Therefore, even if the side speaker 130 needs to be replaced for some reason, the front side of the side speaker 130 can be removed without removing the right side decoration unit 200, the left side decoration unit 240, the plate unit 300, and the like from the door frame 5. Only the side speaker cover 290 that covers the speaker can be easily removed, and the side speaker 130 can be easily replaced.

  As described above, in this example, to replace the side speakers 130 attached between the right side decoration unit 200, the left side decoration unit 240, and the plate unit 300 on the front surface of the door frame base body 110 in the door frame 5, First, since the main body member 292 disposed on the front side of the speaker in the side speaker cover 290 is detachably attached to the door frame base main body 110 from the rear side, the door closing the front surface of the main body frame 3 is provided. The frame 5 is opened to the front side, and the main body member 292 and the cover body 291 are detached from the door frame base main body 110 (door frame 5) after removing the attachment of the main body member 292 to the door frame base main body 110 from the rear side of the door frame 5. When it is moved to the front side and detached from the door frame 5, the side speakers 130 come to face from the front side of the door frame 5. Since the side speaker 130 is sandwiched by the speaker bracket 132 attached to the door frame base body 110 from the front side, the speaker for the door frame base body 110 from the front side of the door frame 5 after removing the body member 292. By dismounting the bracket 132 and releasing the side speaker 130, and moving the side speaker 130 to the front side, the left and right side decoration units 200 and 240 and the plate unit 300 can be moved to the door frame 5 (door frame base body 110). The pachinko machine 1 can remove the side speakers 130 from the door frame 5 without removing the side speakers 130 from the door frame 5 and can easily replace the side speakers 130 attached to the door frame 5 without removing the pachinko machine 1.

  Also, even if the player or the like hits the door frame 5 (side speaker cover 290) during the game and the side speaker 130 is damaged, as described above, the side speaker 130 attached to the door frame 5 can be easily replaced. Since the exchange can be performed, the interruption time of the game due to the exchange of the side speaker 130 can be shortened as much as possible. Can be suppressed.

  Further, the side speaker 130 is sandwiched between the speaker bracket 132 and the door frame base main body 110, so that the side speaker 130 can be attached to the door frame 5 (even if there is no mounting piece or mounting hole for mounting the side speaker 130). Since the side speaker 130 can be attached to the door frame base body 110), there is no need to provide an attachment piece or an attachment hole in the side speaker 130, so that the cost of the side speaker 130 can be reduced and the cost of the pachinko machine 1 increases. Can be suppressed.

  Further, since the cover body 291 that covers the front surface of the side speaker 130 is formed of a metal plate (punched metal) having a plurality of through holes, even if a player or the like hits the cover body 291, the cover body 291 is kept in place. Deformation and breakage can be reduced as much as possible, and the side speakers 130 can be sufficiently protected to suppress the occurrence of troubles, and the durability of the pachinko machine 1 can be increased. .

  In addition, since the side speaker cover 290 that covers the side speaker 130 is provided between the left and right side decoration units 200 and 240 and the plate unit 300, the side speaker 130 is positioned relatively close to the player. There is a possibility that the frequency of being hit or broken by the player or the like may increase, but as described above, the side speakers 130 can be easily replaced, and the interruption time of the game can be shortened as much as possible. Thus, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from being reduced. In addition, since the side speakers 130 are arranged as close as possible to the player, the sound output from the side speakers 130 can be more efficiently heard by the player, providing a powerful sound. In addition, the sound effect can be enjoyed, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the game from decreasing.

  Further, since the side speakers 130 are arranged between the left and right side decoration units 200 and 240 and the dish unit 300, continuity of decoration by the side decoration units 200 and 240 can be maintained, and the side decoration unit can be maintained. The pachinko machine 1 which can connect the dish units 200 and 240 with the dish unit 300 without a sense of incongruity, prevents the appearance from being deteriorated by the side speaker cover 290, and strongly attracts the player's interest. In addition, since the surface shape of the main body member 292 in the side speaker cover 290 is formed so as to be continuous with the surface shapes of the side decoration units 200 and 240 and the dish unit 300, the side speaker cover 290 is formed in the side decoration units 200 and 240. And the dish unit 300 can be made to look like an integral feeling. Even if the side speakers 130 are provided on the front side separately from the side decoration units 200 and 240, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to feel uncomfortable. The design of the front surface of the door frame 5 (pachinko machine 1) can be improved.

  Furthermore, when removing the main body member 292 of the side speaker cover 290 from the door frame 5, it is necessary to first remove the security cover 180 attached to the rear side of the door frame 5 and the glass unit 590. It takes a little time to remove the device, which can be troublesome for a person who intends to perform wrongdoing and the like, and the removal operation can be made more conspicuous by removing the relatively large glass unit 590. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 having high deterrence (security) against fraudulent acts and the like by hesitating theft and fraudulent acts and the like can be realized.

[1-2F. Dish unit]
Subsequently, the plate unit 300 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 41 is a front perspective view of the plate unit in the door frame, and FIG. 42 is a rear perspective view of the plate unit in the door frame. FIG. 43 is an exploded perspective view of the dish unit as disassembled and viewed from the front, and FIG. 44 is an exploded perspective view of the dish unit disassembled and viewed from the rear.

  The plate unit 300 in the door frame 5 of the present embodiment includes an upper plate 301 and a lower plate 302 for storing game balls dispensed from a prize ball device 740 described later, and a game stored in the upper plate 301. The ball can be supplied to a hit ball firing device 650 described later via a ball feed unit 580. As shown in FIGS. 43 and 44, the plate unit 300 of this example includes a substantially plate-shaped plate unit base 310 that is fixed to the lower front surface of the door frame base unit 100 and extends in the left-right direction. A plate-shaped upper plate main body 312 which is fixed to the substantially front center, is open at the upper and rear sides, and has a left-side (axial support side) swelling greatly forward when viewed from the front. An upper plate 314 having an upper plate upper panel 314 formed in a curved shape so that the center in the left-right direction projects forward when viewed, and a plurality of openings 316a attached to the upper front edge of the upper plate upper panel 314 and vertically penetrated. It has a plate front decorative member 316 and a plurality of light guide portions 318a disposed between the upper plate front decorative member 316 and the upper plate upper panel 314 and fitted into the openings 316a of the upper plate front decorative member 316. did The right pair of upper plate upper lenses 318 and the upper plate upper lenses 318 are disposed on opposite sides of the upper plate upper panel 314 and are attached to the lower surface of the upper plate upper panel 314, and a plurality of color LEDs 320a and 322a are provided on the upper surface. Is mounted between the upper plate right decorative substrate 320 and the upper plate left decorative substrate 322, and the upper plate upper lens 318 and the upper plate upper panel 314, from the upper plate right decorative substrate 320 and the upper plate left decorative substrate 322. And an upper inner lens 319 having a plurality of fine prisms for diffusing the light toward the upper upper lens 318 side.

  Further, the plate unit 300 is fixed to the front surface of the plate unit base 310 below the upper plate main body 312 and is open at the top and rear, and the center in the left-right direction swells forward in front view, and the front end moves to the center in the left-right direction. A dish-shaped lower dish main body 324 formed so as to become lower as it goes forward, and is fixed to the upper portion of the lower dish main body 324, and the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the front is bulged forward substantially in the same manner as the lower dish body 324, and the front end is left-right direction. A lower plate having a plate-shaped lower plate top plate 326 curved so as to become higher toward the center, and a lower plate having an opening 328a along the front end of the lower plate top plate 326 and the lower plate main body 324 and covering the outer periphery of the opening 328a. A cover 328, a plate-side middle cover 330 having opening portions 330 a disposed on the left and right sides of the lower plate cover 328 and penetrating in the front-rear direction, and an opening 330 a of the plate-side middle cover 330. And a dish side outer cover 334 disposed on both left and right outer sides of the dish side middle cover 330 and extending in the left-right direction to positions corresponding to the left and right ends of the door frame base unit 100. ing. In the meantime, the plate side middle cover 330 arranged on the right side when viewed from the front has a lock hole 330b formed at the right end thereof, through which a cylinder lock 1010 of the lock device 1000 described later faces. In addition, a handle insertion hole 334a into which the handle device 500 is inserted from the front is formed in the right dish side outer cover 334 in a front view.

  Further, in the plate unit 300, an upper plate ball removing mechanism 340 attached to the plate unit base 310 and the upper plate main body 312 to pull out game balls stored in the upper plate 301 to the lower plate 302, and a lower plate main body 324. A lower plate ball removing mechanism 350 attached to the lower surface for pulling down the game balls stored in the lower plate 302 and a lower unit upper portion on the left side when viewed from the front of the plate unit base 310 and installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. And a ball lending unit 360 for operating a ball lending machine (also referred to as a CR unit 6; see FIG. 171).

  The plate unit 300 of the present example constitutes an upper plate 301 capable of storing game balls by a part of the plate unit base 310, the upper plate main body 312, the upper plate upper panel 314, and the like. Further, the plate unit 300 constitutes a lower plate 302 capable of storing game balls by a part of the plate unit base 310, the lower plate main body 324, the lower plate top plate 326, the lower plate cover 328, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the plate unit base 310 of the plate unit 300 is formed in a substantially plate shape extending in the left-right direction, and a decorative portion 310a having a predetermined shape is formed on an upper edge extending in the left-right direction. Provided. A ball lending unit mounting portion 310b is formed at the left end of the decorative portion 310a and penetrates in the front-rear direction to mount the ball lending unit 360. The dish unit base 310 is arranged below the ball lending unit attachment part 310b (near the upper left corner in front view), and has a horizontally elongated rectangular upper dish ball supply port 310c that penetrates in the front-rear direction. An upper tray ball discharge port 310d which extends in the front-rear direction below and below the right end of the decorative portion 310a in the front-rear direction below the mouth 310c (substantially in the height direction of the plate unit base 310); A pair of lower plate support portions 310e, which are disposed immediately below the ball discharge port 310d and the upper plate ball supply port 310c, protrude forward and have the same upper surface, are provided. The upper bowl discharge port 310d is formed continuously up to an intermediate position in the front-rear direction on the upper surface of the lower bowl support portion 310e disposed immediately below.

  Further, the plate unit 300 is disposed between the pair of lower plate support portions 310e, is fitted with the lower ends of the lower plate main body 324 and the lower plate top plate 326, and has a horizontally long rectangular lower plate support formed in a front view. It includes a groove 310f, and a rectangular lower dish ball supply port 310g that is disposed at a lower portion on the right side of the center of a portion surrounded by the lower dish support groove 310f and penetrates in the front-rear direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 44, the dish unit base 310 includes a lower dish ball supply gutter 310h that extends rearward so as to be continuous with the lower dish ball supply port 310g, and an opening side of the lower dish ball supply gutter 310h. And a notch 310i formed on the side surface and having a size through which a game ball can pass.

  An upper plate ball supply port 310c of the plate unit base 310 is a foul cover attached to the rear side of the door frame base unit via the cutout portions 101a and 162 of the door frame base body 110 and the reinforcing unit 150 in the door frame base unit 100. The first sphere outlet 544a of the unit 540 is communicated with. At the front end of the upper dish ball supply port 310c, there is provided a guide recess 310j that extends long in the right direction when viewed from the front and is recessed rearward. The guide recess 310j is inclined so that the right end in front view is slightly lower in the left-right direction, and is also inclined so that the front end is lower in the front-rear direction. As a result, the height difference between the front end of the guide recess 310j and the bottom surface of the upper plate main body 312 becomes higher toward the right end of the guide recess 310j. Is slightly higher than the outer diameter of the game ball.

  Therefore, in this example, when the front side of the upper plate ball supply port 310c is closed by the game balls stored in the upper plate 301, the game balls paid out from the prize ball device 740 through the foul cover unit 540, Since it is impossible to linearly enter the upper plate 301 forward from the upper plate supply port 310c, the dispensed game balls contact the game balls having the front side of the upper plate supply port 310c closed and roll. The direction is changed, the guide recess 310j is guided to roll in the right direction when viewed from the front, and is discharged from near the right end of the guide recess 310j to the upper side of the game ball stored in the upper plate 301. Become. As a result, the game balls can be automatically stored in the upper and lower two stages in the upper plate 301, so that when the game balls close the front of the upper plate supply port 310c, the player does not bring the game balls by hand. Even so, it is possible to continue supplying (discharging) the paid game balls into the upper plate 301, and it is possible to suppress the player from feeling troublesome in storing the game balls in the upper plate 301. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the interest in the game by focusing the player on the operation of hitting the game ball or the game with the hit game ball, and to increase the storage amount of the game ball in the upper plate 301. Can be done.

  The upper bowl discharging port 310d of the bowl unit base 310 is connected to the opening 344a of the upper bowl removing base 344 of the upper bowl removing mechanism 340 and the ball feed opening 113 of the door frame base body 110 of the door frame base unit 100. It communicates with the entrance 581a of the ball feed unit 580 attached to the rear side of the door frame base unit 100 through the door. Further, in the lower counter ball supply port 310g, the lower counter ball supply gutter 310h extending rearward from the rear side extends rearward through the ball passage port 110f of the door frame base body 110 in the door frame base unit 100. Above, it is connected to the second ball outlet 544b of the foul cover unit 540 attached to the rear side of the door frame base unit 100, and the notch 310i of the lower counter ball supply gutter 310h is connected to the upper counter ball removing mechanism 340. It is connected to the ball removing channel 344c of the upper ball removing base 344.

  In addition, in this example, as shown in the figure, the front end of the lower tray ball supply port 310g is provided with an opening 310k that expands leftward when viewed from the front. The front end of 310 g is spread in the left-right direction. As a result, it is possible to suppress the early clogging of the lower dish ball supply port 310g due to the game balls in the lower dish 301 accumulated on the front side of the lower dish ball supply port 310g. The balls can be supplied into the lower plate 301.

  The upper plate main body 312 of the plate unit 300 is formed so that the left side (the pivot side) from the center in front view bulges forward, and the bottom surface is entirely lower on the left end side (open side) and the rear end side. I have. The bottom surface of the upper plate main body 312 has a rear end on the pivot side near the bottom of the upper plate ball supply port 310c in the plate unit base 310 and a rear end on the open side in the upper plate ball discharge port 310d in the plate unit base 310. The game balls that are formed so as to be located near the vertical intermediate position, respectively, and that are supplied to the upper plate main body 312 (upper plate 301) from the upper plate ball supply port 310c are guided to the upper plate ball discharge port 310d. It has become so.

  The upper plate main body 312 is provided with a metal upper plate rail 312a capable of contacting a game ball from the rear end of the bottom surface to the open side from the center in the left-right direction. Although not shown, the upper plate rail 312a is electrically grounded (grounded) so that static electricity charged on the game ball can be removed.

  The upper plate upper panel 314 of the plate unit 300 extends in a curved shape from the upper end of the upper plate body 312 such that the center in the left-right direction of the door frame 5 projects forward, and is located outside the open side of the upper plate body 312. A mounting hole 314a is formed through which the upper ball removing mechanism 340 to be described later is mounted. The upper plate upper panel 314 is formed at the front end in a stepped shape lower than the upper front end of the upper plate main body 312 by one step, and has a decoration mounting portion 314b for mounting the upper plate front decoration member 316, and an upper portion at the center in the left-right direction. An operation unit mounting portion 314c formed in a step shape lower than the decoration mounting portion 314b at a position on the front side of the dish main body 312 and for mounting an operation unit 400 described later.

  Although not described in detail, the decorative mounting step 314b of the upper plate upper panel 314 is vertically positioned at positions corresponding to the LEDs 320a and 322a of the upper plate right decorative substrate 320 and the upper plate left decorative substrate 322 mounted on the lower surface. An opening or notch penetrating in the direction is formed, and an opening or the like through which a wiring cord connecting the operation unit 400 and the peripheral control unit 4140 can pass is formed in the operation unit mounting portion 314c. .

  The upper front decorative member 316 has a shape extending in a curved shape in the left-right direction along the front end of the upper plate upper panel 314, and the light guide portion 318 a of the upper plate upper lens 318 is provided from below the plurality of openings 316 a. The upper plate upper lens 318 can be sandwiched between the upper plate upper lens 318 and the upper plate upper panel 314 by being attached to the decorative mounting portion 314b of the upper plate upper panel 314. An upper plate upper inner lens 319 having a plurality of fine lenses (prisms) on its surface is disposed below the upper plate upper lens 318, and the upper plate right decorative substrate 320 and the upper plate left decorative substrate 322 are provided. Is sufficiently diffused so that the entire upper plate upper lens 318 can be almost uniformly illuminated. As shown in the figure, the inner peripheral shape of the opening 316a of the upper plate front decorative member 316 is formed in a pear shape, and the light guide portion 318a of the upper plate upper lens 318 fitted into the opening 316a is the same. The light guide portion 318a is fitted into the opening portion 316a of the upper plate front decorative member 316 so as to have an appearance as if a pair-shaped cut jewel is fitted. .

  The lower plate main body 324 of the plate unit 300 has a bottom plate 324a formed in a fan shape in a plan view and a rear end formed linearly in the left-right direction and a substantially center of an upper surface being lowest, and a center of the bottom plate 324a. And a side plate 324c that rises upward from a front end and a side end excluding a rear end of the bottom plate 324a. The side plate 324c of the lower plate main body 324 is formed in a curved shape such that the upper end rising upward from the side end of the bottom plate 324a is lower at the front side and higher toward the rear side, and at the side of the bottom plate 324a. The upper end rising upward from the end is formed linearly, and the left and right ends of the lower plate 326 are placed and connected to the linear upper end portion.

  In the lower plate main body 324, the rear ends of the bottom plate 324a and the side plate 324c are inserted and supported in a lower plate support groove 310f formed on the front surface of the plate unit base 310. In addition, the lower plate hole 324b of the lower plate main body 324 is closed by an opening / closing shutter 352 of a lower plate ball removing mechanism 350 disposed on the back side of the bottom plate 324a.

  The lower plate cover 328 has an outer shape in a front view that bulges downward, and each side is formed in an inverted triangular shape with a circular arc, and has an opening 328a that penetrates in the center in the front-rear direction. The inner shape of the opening 328a is a shape that matches the shape formed by the front end of the lower plate main body 324 and the lower plate top plate 326, and forms an opening of the lower plate 302. Further, the lower plate cover 328 is formed of a translucent milky white resin, and although not shown, color LEDs are arranged at predetermined intervals on the back side, and the entire lower plate cover 328 emits light. It can be decorated.

  The plate side middle cover 330 is disposed on both left and right outer sides of the lower plate cover 328 when viewed from the front, and is provided along the lower side of the lower plate cover 328 from substantially the center in the left-right direction to the side surface of the door frame 5 when viewed from the front. The upper rear end, which extends in width and extends to the side surface of the door frame 5, is attached to the front surface of the door frame base body 110 in the door frame base unit 100. The dish side middle cover 330 has an opening 330a penetrating in the front-rear direction, and the dish side middle cover lens 332 is fitted into the opening 330a from the rear side. Further, the right side (open side) of the dish side middle cover 330 in a front view has a lock hole 330b penetrating in the front-rear direction at a position corresponding to the cylinder lock 1010 of the lock device 1000 near its outer end (right end). When the door frame 5 is closed with respect to the main frame 3, the lock hole of the cylinder lock 1010 faces the lock hole 330b.

  The dish side middle cover 330 further includes a bottom plate portion 330c extending rearward from a lower front end thereof, and a rear end of the bottom plate portion 330c is attached to a front surface of the door frame base body 110 in the door frame base unit 100. It has become. Further, a lower part of the lower plate main body 324 is covered by the bottom plate portion 330c of the plate side middle cover 330.

  The dish side outer cover 334 is disposed on both left and right outer sides of the dish side middle cover 330 in a front view, has a substantially triangular shape along the side and bottom sides of the door frame 5 in a front view, and is open rearward and upward. It is formed in a box shape. In this example, a handle insertion hole 334a that penetrates in the front-rear direction at a position corresponding to the handle bracket 140 in the door frame base unit 100 is formed in the right (open side) dish side outer cover 334. The dish side outer cover 334 is attached to the front surface of the door frame base body 110 in the door frame base unit 100, and a part of the dish side outer cover 334 is attached to the dish unit base 310. Further, the lower side of the lower plate main body 324 except for the central portion is covered by the plate side outer cover 334 and the plate side middle cover 330.

  The upper bowl removing mechanism 340 in the tray unit 300 is provided with an upper bowl removing button 341 and an upper bowl removing button 341 which are attached to the mounting hole 314 a of the upper upper panel 314 so as to be able to move up and down. The operation piece 342 which is moved up and down more than the up and down movement of the upper dish ball removal button 341 and is supported on the front side of the dish unit base 310, and slides up and down by the up and down movement of the operation piece 342, and the ball feed unit 580 described later The upper plate ball removing slider 343 provided with a contact piece 343a that comes into contact with the operating rod 583c of the ball removing member 583 at the rear of the plate unit base 310, and the upper plate ball removing slider 343 can be slid vertically. And an upper tray ball removing base 344 that is supported and attached to the rear side of the tray unit base 310.

  Although the detailed illustration is omitted, the operation piece 342 that moves up and down together with the upper countersunk button 341 so that the upper countersunk button 341 is located at the upper moving end is omitted. It is urged upward by a coil spring. In addition, the upper dish removing slider 343 is in a state of being urged upward by a coil spring provided between the upper dish removing slider 343 and the upper dish removing base 344.

  The upper bowl removing base 344 of the upper bowl removing mechanism 340 closes the upper bowl discharging port 310d of the bowl unit base 310 and at the same time communicates with the upper bowl discharging port 310d to open forward 344a (FIG. 43), and a ball guiding flow path 344b (FIGS. 42 and FIG. 42) that guides a game ball that has communicated with the opening 344a on the back side of the upper bowl removing base 344 and that has passed through the opening 344a, and then guides the game ball backward. 44), extends downward from the lower side of the ball guiding flow path 344b, and then extends substantially along the lower side of the upper bowl removing base 344 toward the right side (axial support side) end in rear view. And a ball removal channel 344c through which game balls can be distributed.

  The opening 344a communicates with the upper bowl discharging port 310d, and the lower end of the ball guiding flow path 344b that communicates with the opening 344a is formed of the ball of the door frame base body 110 in the door frame base unit 100. The game balls stored in the upper plate 301 are communicated with the entrance 581a of the ball feeding unit 580 attached to the rear side of the door frame base body 110 through the feeding opening 113, and the ball feeding unit 580 is provided. It can be supplied to.

  The upper end of the ball removing channel 344c of the upper bowl removing base 344 communicates with the ball outlet 581b of the ball feeding unit 580 through the ball feeding opening 113 of the door frame base body 110 at the upper end adjacent to the ball guiding channel 344b. In addition, the lower end extending to the pivot side communicates with the cutout portion 310i of the lower dish ball supply gutter 310h in the dish unit base 310, and the game ball discharged from the ball outlet 581b of the ball feed unit 580 can be used. It can be guided to the lower plate 302. The lower portion of the rear end of the ball removing channel 344c is closed by an upper ball removing channel cover 345.

  When the upper counter-ball-pulling button 341 is pressed downward against the urging force of the coil spring, the upper counter-ball-pulling mechanism 340 causes the upper counter-ball-pulling slider 343 to slide downward and the abutting piece 343a protruding rearward. Move down. Then, the operating rod 583c of the ball removing member 583 of the ball feeding unit 580 that contacts the upper surface of the contact piece 343a rotates the partitioning portion 583a of the ball removing member 583 in a predetermined direction as the contact piece 343a moves downward. Then, the partition between the entrance 581a and the ball outlet 581b partitioned by the partition portion 583a is released, and the entrance 581a and the ball outlet 581b communicate with each other. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 301 enter the entrance 581a of the ball feed unit 580 from the upper plate discharge port 310d through the opening 344a of the upper plate extraction base 344 and the ball guide path 344b. The ball is then discharged from the ball outlet 581b to the ball drain channel 344c of the upper ball drain base 344, and from the lower ball feed 310g to the lower tray 302 via the lower ball feed gutter 310h of the plate unit base 310. It can be discharged.

  Note that the ball removing member 583 of the ball feeding unit 580 is in contact with the upper surface of the contact piece 343a of the upper counter ball removing slider 343 whose operating rod 583c is urged upward by a coil spring. Even if the game ball is supplied vigorously onto the partition 581a, the impact can be absorbed by a coil spring that urges the slider 343 through the operating rod 583c. It is possible to prevent the game balls from being damaged and to prevent the game balls from bouncing off at the partition 583a.

  The lower plate removing mechanism 350 in the plate unit 300 includes a lower plate removing base 351 disposed between the bottom plate portions 330 of the plate side middle covers 330 disposed below the lower plate main body 324 on the left and right in front view. A plate-like opening / closing shutter 352 rotatably supported on the upper surface of the lower dish ball removing base 351 and capable of opening and closing the lower dish ball removing hole 324b of the lower dish main body 324; The lower ball removing slider 353 supported on the upper surface of the ball removing base 351 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction, and a lower ball removing button 354 attached to a front end of the lower ball removing slider 353 are provided.

  The lower bowl removing base 351 is provided with a base bowl removing hole 351a vertically penetrating at a position facing the lower bowl removing hole 324b of the lower bowl main body 324. Further, the opening / closing shutter 352 includes a closing portion 352a capable of closing the lower countersunk ball hole 324b, and a shutter ball extracting hole disposed in front of the closing portion 352a and penetrating in a vertical direction substantially coincident with the lower countersunk ball holes 324b. 352b, and is urged by a coil spring so that the closing portion 352a is at a position for closing the lower countersunk hole 324b and the base ball extracting hole 351a.

  Although not shown in detail, the opening / closing shutter 352 includes a contact pin that can be brought into contact with the lower plate ball removing slider 353, and the contact pin comes into contact with the lower plate ball removing slider 353. The closing portion 352a and the shutter ball removing hole 352b are rotated so as to move backward by the lower plate removing slider 353, and the lower plate removing slider 353 is slid forward by the urging force of the coil spring. Is available.

  Further, as shown in the figure, the lower plate ball removing button 354 is disposed at a position between the left and right plate side middle covers 330 at the lower center of the lower plate cover 328 in the plate unit 300 in the left-right direction. The surface shape is such that it smoothly continues to the surface shape of the lower dish cover 328 and the dish side middle cover 330.

  Further, in the lower dish removing mechanism 350, the shutter ball removing hole 352b of the opening / closing shutter 352 substantially coincides with the lower dish removing hole 324b of the lower dish main body 324 and the base ball removing hole 351a of the lower dish removing base 351. A holding mechanism 355 for holding the lower countersunk ball removing slider 353 at a predetermined position is further provided to hold the slider 353 at the predetermined position.

  In a state where the surface shape of the lower plate ball removing button 354 is continuous with the surface shape of the lower plate cover 328 and the like, the lower plate ball removing button 350 moves to the front end in the closed state. In this state, the lower plate hole 324b of the lower plate body 324 is closed by the closing portion 352a of the opening / closing shutter 352. In this state, game balls can be stored in the lower plate main body 324 (lower plate 302). When the lower plate ball-pulling button 354 is pressed rearward, the lower plate ball-pulling button 354 and the lower plate ball-pulling slider 353 slide backward, and the lower plate ball-pulling slider 353 slides backward. The opening / closing shutter 352 rotates so that the closing portion 352a and the shutter hole 352b move rearward against the urging force of the coil spring.

  Then, as the opening / closing shutter 352 rotates backward, the shutter ball hole 352b overlaps the lower ball hole 324b and the base ball hole 351a, and then the shutter ball hole 352b and the lower ball hole 324b coincides with each other, and the game balls stored in the lower plate 302 can be discharged below the plate unit 300 through the lower plate ball hole 324b. It should be noted that when the lower ball removing slider 353 moves rearward to a position where the shutter ball removing hole 352b and the lower ball removing hole 324b substantially coincide with each other, the slide is held by the holding mechanism 355. When the slide of the lower ball removing slider 353 is locked (held), the lower ball removing button 354 is kept in an open state in which the lower ball removing button 354 is retracted rearward, and the shutter ball removing hole 352b is connected to the lower ball removing hole 352b. The game balls stored in the lower plate 302 can be discharged downward even if the lower plate 302 is not held down by holding the lower plate ball release button 354.

  On the other hand, in the case of closing the lower bowl removing hole 324b, when the lower bowl removing button 354 that has been retracted is further pressed backward, the holding of the lower bowl removing slide 353 by the holding mechanism 355 is released, and the lower bowl removing slide 353 is released. The ball-pull slide 353 can slide, and the opening / closing shutter 352 in which the closing portion 352a is urged by the coil spring in a direction to close the lower plate ball hole 324b, the closing portion 352a is urged by the urging force. It turns in the direction of moving in the direction (forward) of the ball hole 324b. Then, as the opening / closing shutter 352 rotates forward, the slide 353 for pulling out the lower platen ball slides forward, the closing portion 352a closes the hole 324b for extracting the lower platen ball, and the lower plate release button 354 is pressed down. It returns to the closed position substantially coincident with the front surface of the dish cover 328 and the like, so that game balls can be stored in the lower dish 302.

  The holding mechanism 355 of the lower bowl removing mechanism 350 uses a known technique having the above-described function, and a detailed description of the mechanism will be omitted.

  The ball lending unit 360 in the plate unit 300 includes a ball lending button 361 and a return button 362 that can be pressed backward, and a lending remaining display section 363 between the ball lending button 361 and the return button 362. The ball lending unit 360 inserts cash or a prepaid card into a ball lending machine provided adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and presses a ball lending button 361 to place a predetermined number of game balls in the plate unit 300. Can be lent (paid out) into the upper plate 301, and when the return button 362 is pressed, the balance of the cash or the prepaid card inserted after subtracting the remainder of the borrowed amount is returned. I have. In addition, the remaining lending display section 363 displays the number of cash or prepaid cards remaining in the ball lending machine.

  The ball lending unit 360 is attached from the rear side to a ball lending unit attachment portion 310b formed on the decoration portion 310a at the upper end of the plate unit base 310. Further, the ball rental unit 360 includes a security cover mounting portion 364 that protrudes rearward from the rear surface and mounts and locks the mounting elastic piece 185 on the pivot side (left side in front view) of the security cover 180.

  The plate unit 300 of this example includes an upper plate 301 and a lower plate 302, and can be a pachinko machine 1 having the same feeling as a conventional pachinko machine having two storage plates. A new pachinko machine 1 (a new type of pachinko machine) can be reminiscent of a pachinko machine 1 (a new type of pachinko machine) so that anxiety or the like given to a player can be reduced and the pachinko machine 1 can be easily selected as a pachinko machine to play. Has become.

[1-2G. Operation unit]
Next, the operation unit 400 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 45 is a front perspective view of the operation unit in the door frame, and FIG. 46 is a rear perspective view of the operation unit in the door frame. FIG. 47 is an exploded perspective view of the operation unit as viewed from the upper right front, and FIG. 48 is an exploded perspective view of the operation unit as viewed from the lower right front. Further, FIG. 49 is a cross-sectional view of the operation unit, and FIG. 50 is a cross-sectional view of the operation unit when the pressing operation unit is pressed.

  The operation unit 400 in the door frame 5 of the present embodiment is disposed on the front surface of the upper plate 301 at substantially the center in the left-right direction when viewed from the front, and includes a dial operation unit 401 that can be rotated by the player, and a press that can be pressed by the player. And an operation unit 405. The operation unit 405 can receive an operation of the player according to a game state, and can operate the dial operation unit 401. , So that the user can also participate in the effects during the game.

  The operation unit 400 includes an annular dial operation unit 401, a cylindrical pressing operation unit 405 inserted into the ring of the dial operation unit 401, and an annular driven unit connected to a lower end of the dial operation unit 405. A gear 410, a disk-shaped drive gear 412 meshing with the driven gear 410, a dial drive motor 414 in which the drive gear 412 is fixed to a rotating shaft, an annular gear rail 416 a that rotatably supports the driven gear 410, and An operation unit holding member 416 having a cylindrical button support tube 416b that supports the pressing operation unit 405 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, and a pressing operation unit 405 that is disposed inside the button support tube 416b of the operation unit holding member 416. It has a spring 418 that urges upward, and an opening 420a through which the gear rail 416a and the button support cylinder 416b of the operation unit holding member 416 can pass. A base member 420 to which the operation unit holding member 416 and the dial drive motor 414 are fixed on the lower surface, and an upper cover 422 having an opening 422a which covers the upper surface of the base member 420 and through which the inner cylindrical portion 401a of the dial operation unit 401 can pass. And a lower cover 424 that is attached to the lower side of the upper cover 422 so as to sandwich the base member 420 and covers the lower surfaces of the base member 420 and the dial drive motor 414.

  Further, the operation unit 400 is fixed to the base member 420 so as to cover the upper side of the upper cover 422, and the opening 426a through which the inner cylindrical portion 401a of the dial operation unit 401 can pass, and extends outward from both left and right sides of the opening 426a. A cover body 426 having a fixing portion 426b for fixing to the operation unit mounting portion 314c of the plate unit 300, a surface cover 428 covering the upper surface of the cover body 426, and an operation portion holding member 416 attached to the upper surface of the base member 420. Dial support board 430 having an opening 430a through which the button support cylinder 416b and the inner cylinder section 401a of the dial operation section 401 can pass, and a plurality of color LEDs 430b mounted on the upper surface at positions corresponding to the ring of the dial operation section 401. Is fixed to the lower side of the base member 420, A button decoration board 432 having a pair of rotation detection sensors 432a and 432b for detecting rolling, a pressure detection sensor 432c for detecting operation of the pressing operation unit 405, and a color LED 432d mounted on an upper surface immediately below the pressing operation unit 405; , Is provided.

  The dial operation unit 401 in the operation unit 400 of the present example is formed of a translucent material, and has a cylindrical inner cylinder 401a extending in the up-down direction, and outward from the upper end of the inner cylinder 401a. An annular top plate portion 401b having a predetermined decoration on the extension surface, an outer cylinder portion 401c extending downward from the outer peripheral end of the top plate portion 401b in a tubular shape, and being shorter than the inner cylinder portion 401a; And a flange portion 401d extending annularly outward from the lower end of the portion 401c. The outer diameter of the flange portion 401d in the dial operation portion 401 is larger than the inner diameter of the opening 422a in the upper cover 422. The dial operating section 401 has a connection locking section (see FIG. 48) at the lower end of the inner cylinder section 401a, and the connection locking claw 410b of the driven gear 410 is locked, so that the dial operating section 401 is locked. 401 and the driven gear 410 can be connected.

  Further, the dial operating unit 401 further includes a protruding portion 401f that protrudes from the inner wall of the inner cylindrical portion 401a in the center direction at a position lower by a predetermined distance from the upper end. The protrusion 401f of the dial operation unit 401 is formed in an annular shape along the inner circumference of the inner cylinder 401a. Although details will be described later, the protrusion 401 f can be brought into contact with the step 407 a of the button cap 407 in the pressing operation section 405, and the step 407 a of the button cap 407 The contact with the portion 401f can prevent the button cap 407 (the pressing operation portion 405) from further immersing into the inner cylindrical portion 401e (see FIG. 50).

  As shown in the drawing, the projecting portion 401f of the dial operating portion 401 and the step portion 407a of the button cap 407 of the pressing operation portion 405 have their contact surfaces lower as going toward the center of the dial operating portion 401. The contact surfaces are large when they come into contact with each other. Thereby, the load from the pressing operation unit 405 can be more dispersed (released) to the dial operation unit 401 side, and the vibration from the dial operation unit 401 can be easily transmitted to the pressing operation unit 405 side. It has become.

  The pressing operation portion 405 of the operation unit 400 is formed in a cylindrical shape having a closed upper end, and has a button body 406 having a bottomed cylindrical shape, a button cap 407 for closing the upper end of the button body 406, and a button cap 407. A cap inner 408 is provided inside the button 407 and is sandwiched between the upper end of the button body 406 and the button cap 407. The button body 406 of the pressing operation unit 405 has a truncated cone shape in which the lower surface of the bottom is narrowed downward, and the upper end of the coiled spring 418 is inserted into the lower surface of the truncated cone. In addition, a through hole 406a penetrating in the vertical direction is provided at the center of the lower end face of the truncated cone, and light from the LED 432d of the button decoration board 432 is irradiated to the button cap 407 and the button inner 408 through the through hole 406a. It has become.

  Further, the button body 406 has a pair of locking claws 406 b extending downward from the outer peripheral lower part and having a lower end protruding outward in a direction perpendicular to the axis. By locking with a locking projection 416f (see FIGS. 49 and 50) formed in the button support cylinder 416b, the upward moving end is prevented so that the button main body 406 does not fall out of the button support 416b. It can be regulated. Although not shown in detail, the button support cylinder 416b of the operation portion holding member 416 includes a contact portion that prevents the locking claw 406b of the button body 406 from moving in the circumferential direction. The button body 406 (pressing section 405) does not rotate in the button support cylinder 416b. In addition, a predetermined amount of gap is formed in the circumferential direction between the locking claw 406b of the button body 406 and the contact portion in the button support cylinder 416b, and the gap causes the button body 406 to have a predetermined angle. It can rotate within the range.

  In addition, the button body 406 includes a pressing detection piece 406c that extends downward from a position different from the lower part of the outer periphery of the locking claw 406b and can be detected by the pressing detection sensor 432c of the button decoration board 432. When the button main body 406 (the pressing operation section 405) moves downward against the urging force of the spring 418, the pressing detecting piece 406c is detected by the pressing detecting sensor 432c.

  Further, as shown in the figure, the button cap 407 of the pressing operation portion 405 has a smaller outer diameter than the upper center in the vertical direction, and a stepped portion 407a between the upper and lower sides. Is formed. The button cap 407 (pressing section 405) has a lower portion below the step portion 407a and a smaller diameter than the inner diameter of the protrusion 401f of the dial operation portion 401, and a portion above the step portion 407a has a dial operating portion. The diameter of the inner tube 401 is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner tube 401a and larger than the inner diameter of the protrusion 401f. As a result, when the button cap 407 (pressing operation unit 405) is inserted into the inner cylinder 401a from above the dial operation unit 401, the step 407a of the button cap 407 comes into contact with the protrusion 401f of the dial operation unit 401. The button cap 407 (pressing section 405) cannot be further immersed into the inner cylinder section 401e (see FIG. 50).

  Further, the button cap 407 and the cap inner 408 of the pressing operation section 405 are formed of a material having a light-transmitting ring. The character “Push” is displayed on the upper surface of the cap inner 408, and the character can be visually recognized from the outside through the button cap 407.

  The driven gear 410 in the operation unit 400 has a plurality of gear teeth meshing with the drive gear 412 on the annular outer periphery. The driven gear 410 has an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the button support cylinder 416 b of the operation portion holding member 416, and has an annular sliding surface on the lower surface that abuts the gear rail 416 a of the operation portion holding member 416. The moving surface 410a is provided. By inserting the sliding gear 410 into the button support cylinder 416b and bringing the sliding surface 410a into contact with the gear rail 416a, the sliding gear 410 slides and rotates substantially concentrically with the button support cylinder 416b. I can do it.

  Further, the driven gear 410 includes a pair of connection locking claws 410 b extending upward from a position facing the upper end and protruding inward. The driven gear 410 and the dial operation unit 401 are connected so as to be integrally rotatable by being locked with the connection locking unit 401e of the inner cylinder 401a.

  In addition, the driven gear 410 includes a plurality of rotation detecting pieces 410c that protrude downward from the lower end and are arranged in a row at regular intervals in the circumferential direction. These rotation detection pieces 410c are detected by a pair of rotation detection sensors 432a and 432b attached to the button decoration board 432, and details of the rotation detection pieces 410c and the rotation detection pieces 410c will be described later. The rotation direction of the driven gear 410, that is, the dial operating portion 401, can be detected by the detection pattern of each of the rotation detection sensors 432a and 432b with respect to the rotation detection piece 410c by the slit 410d formed therebetween. In this example, the circumferential lengths of the rotation detecting piece 410c and the slit 410d are substantially the same.

  The drive gear 412 in the operation unit 400 is a spur gear meshing with the driven gear 410 as shown in the figure, and is fixed so as to be able to rotate integrally with the rotation shaft of the dial drive motor 414. The dial drive motor 414 is a known stepping motor that can arbitrarily control a rotation direction, a rotation speed, and a rotation angle. The dial drive motor 414 drives the drive gear 412 to rotate via a rotation shaft. Thus, the dial operating unit 401 can be rotated via the driven gear 410. In addition, the dial operating motor 401 can be vibrated by repeatedly rotating the drive gear 412 (rotating shaft) forward and reverse by the dial drive motor 414 in small increments. In addition, by stopping the rotation of the dial drive motor 414 for each predetermined rotation angle for a short period of time based on the detection signals from the rotation detection sensors 432a and 342b, the rotation operation of the dial operation unit 401 can be clicked. The feeling can be given.

  Further, the operation unit holding member 416 of the operation unit 400 includes an annular gear rail 416a that rotatably supports the driven gear 410, and a button body 406 of the pressing operation unit 405 that protrudes upward from the inside of the gear rail 416a in a cylindrical shape and is inside. A button support tube 416b that slidably supports the button in a vertical direction, and a locking protrusion 416f formed on the inner peripheral surface near the bottom inside the button support tube 416b and lockable with the locking claw 406b of the button body 406 ( 49 and 50), and a through hole 416c that passes light from the LED 432d mounted on the button decoration board 432 through the center of the bottom inside the button support cylinder 416b and sends the light to the inside of the button support cylinder 416b (the pressing operation unit 405). And a rotation detection sensor 4 that vertically penetrates the bottom outside the button support cylinder 416 b and is attached to the button decoration substrate 432. An opening 416d through which the holes 2a and 432b can pass, an opening 416e penetrating vertically through the bottom of the button support tube 416b, and which the pressing detection sensor 432c attached to the button decoration board 432 desires from above, and downward from below. A pair of board holding claws 416f for locking and holding the extended button decorative board 432.

  Although not shown in detail, the operation unit holding member 416 is disposed in the button support cylinder 416b, and forms a predetermined gap in the circumferential direction with respect to the locking claw 406b of the button main body 406, and locks the same. It further includes a plurality of abutting portions capable of abutting on the claw 406b. With this contact portion, the button body 406 (the pressing operation unit 405) can rotate within a predetermined angle range, and does not rotate around in the button support cylinder 416b. Further, although detailed description of the operation unit holding member 416 is omitted, screw holes for fixing to the base member 420 and positioning bosses for positioning with the base member 420 and the button decoration board 432 are appropriately positioned. It is provided in.

  The operation unit holding member 416 slides the driven gear 410 (the dial operation unit 401) about a predetermined rotation axis by inserting the driven gear 410 through the outer periphery of the button support cylinder 416b and mounting the driven gear 410 on the gear rail 416a. It can be supported so as to be capable of dynamic rotation. Further, by inserting the button main body 406 of the pressing operation unit 405 into the button support cylinder 416b, the pressing operation unit 405 can be supported via the button main body 406 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. . A coil-shaped spring 418 is arranged between the bottom inside the button support cylinder 416b and the truncated cone-shaped lower surface of the button body 406. 405) is urged upward.

  The base member 420 of the operation unit 400 is formed of a metal such as an aluminum alloy, so that the operation unit 400 is not easily damaged even if the dial operation unit 401 or the pressing operation unit 405 is hit hard. The base member 420 has an outer periphery of the operation holding member 416 which can be fitted therein, and a lower concave portion 420b which is depressed upward and a bottom portion (ceiling portion) of the lower concave portion 420b vertically penetrates the operation member holding member 416. An opening 420a having an inner shape through which the gear rail 416a can pass, and an upper recess 420c which is arranged on the opposite side of the lower recess 420b across the opening 420a and which is recessed downward to accommodate at least the driven gear 410. Have. Further, as shown in FIG. 48, the base member 420 is opened downward to the outside of the lower concave portion 420b, and a motor mounting portion 420d for mounting the dial drive motor 414, and downward from the outside of the lower concave portion 420b. A plurality (four in this example) of leg portions 420e projecting by a predetermined amount, and a positioning hole 420f that opens downward at the lower end of each leg portion 420e.

  Further, the base member 420 includes a plurality of cover fixing portions 420g for fixing the cover body 426 disposed above the upper concave portion 420c and the cover fixing portion 420g. And a plurality of substrate mounting bosses 420h for mounting the dial decorative substrate 430. Further, although detailed description is omitted for the base member 420, positioning bosses for positioning each member, mounting holes, and the like are formed at appropriate positions on the upper surface and the lower surface thereof.

  The operating member holding member 416 is fitted and inserted into the lower concave portion 420b so that the button support cylinder 416b and the gear rail 416a pass through the central opening 420a from the lower side with respect to the central opening 420a. Is screwed into the operation unit holding member 416 from the upper side through the ceiling of the lower concave portion 420b, so that the operation unit holding member 416 can be supported. Although the detailed illustration of the base member 420 is omitted, the upper end of the gear rail 416a is slightly higher than the upper surface of the ceiling of the lower concave portion 420b, that is, the bottom surface of the upper concave portion 420c in a state where the operation portion holding member 416 is supported. The driven gear 410 mounted on the gear rail 416a can slide and rotate in the upper recess 420c without any problem.

  The leg 420e of the base member 420 has a positioning hole 420f formed at the lower end thereof fitted with a positioning protrusion 424a formed on the upper surface of the bottom of the lower cover 424 described later. The lower cover 420 and the lower cover 424 can be positioned at predetermined positions. Further, the board mounting boss 420h of the base member 420 protrudes to a position above the driven gear 410 housed and disposed in the upper recess 420c, and the dial decorative board 430 mounted on the board mounting boss 420h is driven It does not come into contact with the gear 410.

  Further, the base member 420 comes into contact with the upper surface of the dial drive motor 414 by attaching the dial drive motor 414 to the motor attachment portion 420d, and transfers the heat from the dial drive motor 414 to the base member 420 side. , And the heat of the dial drive motor 414 can be radiated by the base member 420. As a result, overheating of the dial drive motor 414 can be suppressed, and it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring in the dial drive motor 414 and the like due to overheating.

  The upper cover 422 of the operation unit 400 has a box shape with its lower part opened, and has an opening 422a on the top plate having an inner diameter through which the outer cylinder part 401c of the dial operation part 401 can pass and the flange part 401d cannot pass. ing. The upper cover 422 has a long direction (left-right direction in the pachinko machine 1) connecting the axis of the pressing operation portion 405 (driven gear 410) and the axis of the dial drive motor 414 (drive gear 412) in plan view. It is formed so as to extend, and is provided with engaging claws 422b projecting downward at both ends in the longitudinal direction thereof. By engaging the engaging claws 422b with the engaging portions 424b of the lower cover 424, the upper surface is formed. The cover 422 and the lower cover 424 can be assembled.

  The upper cover 422 has a claw-shaped locking piece 422c extending downward from the outer periphery in one of the short axis directions (the front-rear direction in the pachinko machine 1) (the front side in the pachinko machine 1) and having a lower end protruding outward. Have. The locking piece 422c can be locked to the upper plate front decoration member 316 in the plate unit 300. By locking the locking piece 422c to the upper plate front decoration member 316, The operation unit 400 can be prevented from falling out of the operation unit mounting portion 314c upward.

  The upper cover 422 has a base member 420 on which an operation part holding member 416, a driven gear 410, a dial decoration board 430, a dial member 401, and the like are attached. By covering the upper part of the base member 420 so as to pass through, the opening 422a can prevent the dial operation part 401 from falling out.

  On the other hand, the lower cover 424 of the operation unit 400 has a box shape whose upper side is open, and has an outer peripheral shape substantially coincident with the outer periphery of the upper cover 422, and a leg portion of the base member 420 at a predetermined position on the bottom upper surface. A positioning protrusion 424a that can be fitted into the positioning hole 420f at the lower end of 420d is provided. The lower cover 424 has an engaging portion 424b at an upper portion of both ends in the long axis direction (left and right direction in the pachinko machine 1) which can be engaged with the engaging claws 422b of the upper cover 422. The upper cover 422 can be attached to the lower cover 424 by engaging the engaging claws 422b.

  As shown, the cover main body 426 of the operation unit 400 has an opening 426a that penetrates vertically in the center and through which the dial operation unit 401 (excluding the flange 401d) can pass, and extends outward from both left and right sides of the opening 426a. A fixing portion 426b fixed to the operation unit attaching portion 314c of the serving plate unit 300, and a fixing boss 426c extending downward from the outer peripheral lower surface of the opening 426a and fixed to the cover fixing portion 420g of the base member 420 are provided. .

  The operation unit 400 of this example is adapted to be attached to the plate unit 300 via the fixing portion 426b of the cover main body 426, and although not shown in detail, attached to the operation unit attachment portion 314c of the plate unit 300. In the state, the lower surface of the operation unit 400 (lower cover 424) is mounted with the lower surface slightly floating (for example, 0.5 mm to 2.0 mm) than the upper surface of the operation unit mounting portion 314c. The cover main body 426 can be elastically deformed to reduce the impact when the button is pressed or hit.

  In this operation unit 400, with the front cover 428 removed, the fixing portion 426b of the cover body 426 is attached to the operation unit attachment portion 314c of the plate unit 300 with a predetermined screw. The structure is such that the front cover 428 is attached to the upper surface.

  In the operation unit 400 of the present embodiment, the rotation detection piece 410c of the driven gear 410 that rotates together with the dial operation unit 401 has the circumferential length in the slit between the adjacent rotation detection pieces 410c and the circumference of the rotation detection piece 410c. The length in the direction is the same length. In addition, the pair of rotation detection sensors 432a and 432b attached to the button decoration board 432 has a circumferential interval corresponding to the dial operation unit 401 equal to 2.5 times the circumferential length of the rotation detecting piece 410 in the circumferential direction. It has been. As a result, although details will be described later, when the player rotates the dial operation unit 401, a time lag occurs between the detection and non-detection of the rotation detection piece 410c by the pair of rotation detection sensors 432a and 432b, and each rotation detection is performed. The direction in which the dial operation unit 401 is rotating can be detected from the detection pattern of the rotation detecting piece 410c by the sensors 432a and 432b.

  Although details will be described later, the operation unit 400 of the present example can rotate the dial operation unit 401 clockwise or counterclockwise by the driving force of the dial driving motor 414. . In addition, the operation unit 400 rotates the dial operation unit 401 step-by-step with the driving force of the dial drive motor 414 using a stepping motor, or when the player rotates the dial operation unit 401, It is possible to assist rotation, prevent rotation, or add a click feeling to rotation. Further, the operation unit 400 can cause the dial operation unit 401 to vibrate by repeatedly rotating the dial drive motor 414 forward and backward in small increments.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50, when the pressing operation portion 405 is pressed downward, the step portion 407a of the button cap 407 comes into contact with the protrusion 401f of the dial operation portion 401, and the button unit Since the pressing operation unit 407 (pressing operation unit 405) cannot enter into the inner cylindrical portion 401e any more, the load applied to the pressing operation unit 405 is dialed through the step portion 407a and the protruding portion 401f. The pressing operation unit 405 (operation unit 400) can be dispersed to the operation unit 401 side, so that it is hard to break.

  Further, the operation unit 400 of the present embodiment gradually rotates the dial drive motor 414 in a state where the pressing operation portion 405 is pressed so that the step portion 407a of the button cap 407 abuts on the projection portion 401f of the dial operation portion 401. By repeatedly rotating and reversing, the pressing operation unit 405 can be caused to vibrate together with the dial operation unit 401, and the vibration of the pressing operation unit 405 surprises the player and allows the player to enjoy a game or an effect. It has become.

  According to the operation unit 400 of this example, the dial operation unit 401 that can be rotated by the player and the pressing operation unit 405 that can be pressed by the player are supported by the metal base member 420. Since the strength can be increased, even if the player or the like hits the operation units 401 and 405 strongly, the operation unit 400 can be prevented from being damaged, and the operation units 401 and 405 can be freely provided to the player. In addition to being able to be operated, the operability of the operation units 401 and 405 can be improved, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player in the game by making the effect using the operation units 401 and 405 fun. it can.

  Further, the pressing operation unit 405 is arranged at the center of the ring-shaped dial operation unit 401. If the user tries to hit the pressing operation unit 405 strongly, the dial operation unit 401 is likely to hit, too. The force for tapping 401 and 405 can be distributed to the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405, so that the impact of the tapping is suppressed and the operation unit 400 and the dish unit 300 are prevented from being damaged. Therefore, the operation units 401 and 405 of the operation unit 400 can be made to withstand a strong blow, and the player can freely operate the operation units 401 and 405. The operability of the 405 can be improved, and the effect using the operation units 401 and 405 can be enjoyed, thereby preventing the interest in the game from being reduced. Door can be.

  Further, the base member 420 and the like of the operation unit 400 are accommodated in the recessed operation unit attachment portion 314c of the plate unit 300, and a predetermined amount of gap is formed between the lower end of the base member 420 and the bottom surface of the operation unit attachment portion 314c. As described above, the cover main body 426 attached to the base member 420 is fixed to the upper surface of the plate unit 300, and when the operation units 401 and 405 of the operation unit 400 are hit with an impact or a load is applied. Until the lower end of the operation unit 400 contacts the bottom surface of the operation unit attachment portion 314c, the cover body 426 can absorb an impact or a load by elastic deformation, and the lower end of the operation unit 400 is in contact with the bottom surface of the operation unit attachment portion 314c. After the contact, the bottom (pan unit 300) of the operation unit mounting portion 314c causes an impact. Since the load can be received, it is possible to disperse the impact and the like from the operation units 401 and 405 to avoid the concentration of the impact and the like, and to reduce the impact resistance and the load resistance of the operation unit 400 and the dish unit 300. Can be enhanced.

  Further, the base member 420 is provided with a plurality of downwardly projecting legs 420e at positions away from the positions where the operation units 401 and 405 are supported, and the legs 420e of the base member 420 are attached to the operation unit of the plate unit 300. Even if an impact from the operating portions 401 and 405 is applied to the base member 420 by abutting against the bottom surface of the mounting portion 314c, the leg portions 420e are not disposed immediately below the impact, so that the operating portions 401 and 405 of the base member 420 are not provided. Is bent by the impact, and the base member 420 is bent (elastically deformed), so that the impact from the operation units 401 and 405 can be absorbed to some extent, and the base member 420 is applied to the plate unit 300. The impact can be reduced to prevent the dish unit 300 from being damaged.

  Further, the dial operating unit 401 is held by the operating unit holding member 416 attached to the base member 420 from below so that a part of the dial operating unit 401 overlaps the base member 420 in a plan view. Even if the operation unit holding member 416 that holds the dial operation unit 401 is disengaged from the base member 420 and moves downward when the operation unit 401 is hit hard from above, the dial operation unit 401 abuts on the upper surface of the base member 420. The downward movement of the dial operation unit 401 can be restricted by the base member 420, and the fall of the dial operation unit 401 can be prevented well.

  Furthermore, since the dial operating unit 401 in which the pressing operation unit 405 is disposed at the center is rotated by the dial driving motor 414 according to the game state, the dial operating unit 401 that rotates (rotationally drives including vibration) without permission. With this, the player can be surprised to pay attention to the effects of the operation units 401 and 405, and can entertain the player. In addition, by appropriately driving the dial operation unit 401 by the dial drive motor 414, the dial operation unit It is possible to make the effect using the 401 (pressing operation unit 405) more diverse and hard to get tired, and it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the game from decreasing.

  Further, the dial operating unit 401 is rotated by the dial driving motor 414 via the driven gear 410 and the driving gear 412, and the position of the rotating shaft of the dial driving motor 414 is likely to be adjusted by the dial operating unit 401 (the driven gear). Since the position of the rotation axis can be eccentric with respect to the position of the rotation axis of 410), even if the dial operation section 401 or the pressing operation section 405 is strongly hit, the impact is transmitted via the rotation axis of the dial operation section 401. The direct drive motor 414 can be prevented from being directly applied, and the dial drive motor 414 (operation unit 400) can be prevented from being damaged.

  Further, the diameter of the opening 420a of the base member 420 is smaller than that of the dial operating portion 401, and the dial operating portion 401 is supported by the gear rail 416a of the operating portion holding member 416 through the opening 420a. Even when the gear rail 416a (the operation unit holding member 416) moves downward due to an impact or load from the 401, the dial operation unit 401 can contact the upper surface of the opening 420a of the base member 420, and the dial operation unit 401 can It is possible to reliably prevent the temperature from dropping below 420. Further, since the dial operating section 401 is supported by the annular gear rail 416a, the contact area between the dial operating section 401 and the operating section holding member 416 (gear rail 416a) can be increased, and the dial operating section 401 can be increased. It is possible to prevent the operation section holding member 416 from being damaged by dispersing an impact or a load from the operation section.

  Further, since the dial drive motor 414 for rotating and driving the dial operation unit 401 is attached to the metal base member 420, the dial operation unit 401 is frequently rotated by the dial drive motor 414, or the dial drive motor 414 is driven. Even if the rotation of the dial operation unit 401 is forcibly stopped by the player despite the fact that the dial drive motor 414 is rotationally driven, even if the amount of heat generated by the excessive load on the dial drive motor 414 increases, The heat generated from the dial drive motor 414 can be satisfactorily dissipated and radiated through the base member 420, so that it is possible to prevent the dial drive means 414 from causing a problem due to overheating, and to use the dial drive means 414. Can withstand high loads. It can be sufficiently embody the effect of the dial operation unit 401 using a dial driving means 414 as described above, can be pachinko machine 1 to be entertained player.

  Furthermore, it is provided with rotation detecting sensors 432a and 432b for detecting rotation of the dial operating unit 401 and a pressing detecting sensor 432c for detecting pressing of the pressing operating unit 405, and the dial operating unit 401 and the pressing operating unit 405 are provided. Since the rotation operation and the pressing operation of the player can be detected, it is possible to perform an effect corresponding to the operation of the player based on the detection signal. It is possible to provide an effect with a bodily sensation, and it is possible to entertain the player and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. In addition, a dial decoration substrate 430 and a button decoration substrate 432 for decorating the operation units 401 and 405 with light are provided. Since the operation units 401 and 405 can be decorated with light, the operation units 401 and 405 emit light. By doing so, the player's interest can be attracted to the operation units 401 and 405, and the player can easily operate the operation units 401 and 405.

  Further, when the pressing operation portion 405 of the operation unit 400 is pressed, the step portion 407a of the pressing operation portion 405 and the protruding portion 401f of the dial operation portion 401 are in contact with each other. When the dial is pressed, the dial operating unit 401 is repeatedly rotated forward and backward within a predetermined angle range by the dial driving motor 414 and vibrated, so that the dial operating unit 401 is brought into contact with the protrusion 401f of the dial operating unit 401 via the stepped portion 407a. The pressing operation section 405 can also be vibrated. Therefore, even if a vibrator or the like for vibrating the pressing operation unit 405 is not separately provided, the player can be provided with an operation feeling for the pressing operation 405, and the effect using the operation unit 400 can be enjoyed. It is possible to suppress a decrease in interest in the game. In addition, since the pressing operation unit 405 vibrates when the pressing operation unit 405 is pressed, the player can be greatly surprised by the movement of the pressing operation unit 405, which is thought to be unmovable, and something good. It is possible to make the player think that there is a chance, and it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the game and to suppress a decrease in interest. Therefore, unlike the conventional operation unit, the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 move without permission, so that the interest of the player can be strongly attracted to the operation unit 400, and the player can participate in the effect using the operation unit 400. The operation unit 400 can be easily operated, and the operation unit 400 can be positively operated by the player, and the operation of the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 of the operation unit 400 can be enjoyed, thereby reducing the interest in the game. Can be suppressed.

  Further, when the pressing operation unit 405 is pressed, the pressing operation unit 405 and the dial operation unit 401 are in contact with each other, so that the force from the pressing operation unit 405 can be transmitted to the dial operation unit 401 side. This makes it possible to distribute the load and impact applied to the pressing operation unit 405 also to the dial operation unit 401 side even when the pressing operation unit 405 is strongly struck, so that the load resistance and impact resistance to the pressing operation unit 405 can be improved. Can be increased. Therefore, even if the pressing operation unit 405 is hit hard, it is possible to prevent the pressing operation unit 405 from being damaged, thereby preventing the game from being interrupted due to the damage to the pressing operation unit 405 (operation unit 400). Thus, it is possible to prevent the player's interest in the game from decreasing due to the interruption of the game.

  Further, the pressing operation section 405 is supported so as to be rotatable only within a predetermined angle range around an axis extending in the up-down direction, and when the player presses the pressing operation section 405, the dial driving is performed. Even when the dial operation unit 401 is driven to rotate by the motor 414, it is possible to prevent the pressing operation unit 405 from trying to rotate together with the dial operation unit 401. It is possible to reliably recognize the respective roles of the unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405, and to make it easy for the player to enjoy the effect using the operation unit 400, and to guide the player to the upper surface of the pressing operation unit 405. The character "PUSH" is not turned or tilted greatly, so that the player can easily read the character. It is possible to reliably recognize that the part 405 is intended to pressing.

  In addition, the dial operating portion 401 includes a protruding portion 401f that protrudes from the inner circumference of the inner cylindrical portion 401a to the axial center side, and has a smaller diameter on the outer circumferential surface of the pressing operating portion 405 than a predetermined vertical position. Since the step portion 407a is formed by the step 407, the inner peripheral surface of the inner cylinder portion 401a of the dial operating portion 401 and the outer peripheral surface of the pressing operation portion 405 can be made as close as possible at the upper end of the operation unit 400. As a result, the gap between the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 can be made as small as possible to improve the appearance, and the inside of the operation unit 400 can be inserted through the gap between the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405. Foreign matter such as dust and dirt can be made harder to enter, so that the foreign matter makes it harder for the dial operation unit 401 to rotate and for the pressing operation unit 405 to be harder to press. The occurrence of a problem it is possible to prevent that or Tsu.

  Further, a contact portion between the pressing operation unit 405 and the dial operation unit 401 in the operation unit 400 is formed in an annular shape, and when the pressing operation unit 405 is pressed, the dial operation unit 401 is pressed in a circumferential direction. Since the contact can be made even at the position, even if the pressing operation unit 405 is pressed with a feeling of being inclined (a position deviated to the outer periphery from the center of the pressing operation unit 405), the pressing operation unit 405 is surely brought into contact with the dial operation unit 401. The rotation drive from the dial drive motor 414 can be reliably transmitted to the pressing operation unit 405 via the dial operation unit 401. Further, since the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 are in annular contact, the load from the pressing operation unit 405 can be widely dispersed to the dial operation unit 401 side, and the load resistance to the pressing operation unit 405 and The impact resistance can be further improved.

  In addition, the contact portion between the pressing operation unit 405 and the dial operation unit 401 in the operation unit 400 is inclined so as to become lower toward the rotation axis of the dial operation unit 401. In comparison, the contact area can be relatively increased, and the driving force from the dial drive motor 414 via the dial operation unit 401 can be easily transmitted to the pressing operation unit 405 side. In addition, the load from the pressing operation portion 405 can be radially dispersed outward in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rotation axis extends, preventing the load from being concentrated and preventing the operation unit 400 from withstanding the load. The loadability and the impact resistance can be reliably increased, and the durability of the operation unit 400 can be increased. The occurrence of malfunctions during the game is reduced as much as possible, and the interest of the player is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, since the dial drive motor 414 of the operation unit 400 is a stepping motor capable of normal rotation and reverse rotation, the dial operation unit 401 can be simply stopped at a predetermined position, not simply rotated, or can be rotated forward or backward. It is possible to easily vibrate by repeating the operation, and the operation unit 400 (the pachinko machine 1) having the above operation and effect can be reliably realized.

  Further, since the operation unit 400 is supported by the plate unit 300 having the upper plate 301 for storing game balls, the strength and rigidity of the plate unit 300 are high in order to store a large number of game balls. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently cope with a strong blow to the operation unit 400 (the pressing operation unit 405), and it is possible to easily enjoy the effect using the operation unit 400.

[1-2H. Handle device]
Next, the handle device 500 of the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is an exploded perspective view of the handle device in the door frame, which is disassembled and viewed from behind. As shown, the handle device 500 of the present embodiment is attached to a handle bracket 140 attached to the front surface of the door frame base body 110 of the door frame base unit 100 through the handle insertion hole 334a of the dish side outer cover 334 of the dish unit 300. A handle base 502 that is fixed and cylindrical and has a front end bulging round in the direction perpendicular to the axis; an annular rotary handle main body rear 504 disposed on the front side of the handle base 502 so as to be rotatable relative to the handle base 502; A rotating handle front 506 fixed to the front of the rear body 504 and rotatable integrally with the rotating handle rear 504; a handle base 502 disposed on the front of the rotating handle front 506 and fixed to the handle base 502; In cooperation with the rotary handle body front 506 and rotation A front cover 508 for rotatably supporting the bundle body after 504, and a.

  The handle device 500 includes a shaft member 510 having a non-circular bearing portion 510a at a rear end thereof, the shaft member 510 being attached and fixed to the rotation center in front of the rotary handle body so as to protrude from the front side to the rear side, and a bearing portion of the shaft member 510. A rotation position detection sensor 512 that has a detection shaft portion 512a that is rotatably fitted to 510a and that is non-rotatably fitted to the front surface of the handle base 502, and that the rotation position detection sensor 512 is sandwiched between the handle base 502. A sensor support member 514 having a through hole 514a fixed to the front surface of the handle base 502 and through which a detection shaft 512a of the rotational position detection sensor 512 can pass; a touch sensor 516 mounted on the rear surface of the sensor support member 514; Reference numeral 516 denotes a firing stop switch 518 attached to a different position on the rear surface of the sensor support member 514; The single-shot button 520 which is rotatably supported on the member 514 and activates the firing stop switch 518, and the rotation handle main body front 506 and the rotation handle main body rear 504 which are arranged so as to cover the outer periphery of the shaft member 510 are positioned at the initial rotation position ( And a handle return spring 522 that urges the handle to return to a counterclockwise direction in a front view.

  As shown in the figure, the handle base 502 of the handle device 500 of the present example has a front end side that is formed into a hemispherical shape that expands toward the front side and is round and bulged, and a rear end side is a cylindrical shape that is open at the rear end. And three axially extending groove portions 502a are formed on a cylindrical outer periphery on the rear end side. The three groove portions 502a of the handle base 502 correspond to the three ridges 143 in the tubular portion 141 of the handle bracket 140, one at the upper side, two at the lower side, and at irregular intervals in the circumferential direction. Are located. The handle base 502 is supported in a non-rotatable state by being inserted into the cylindrical portion 141 of the handle bracket 140 such that the groove portion 502a fits with the protrusion 143.

  In the handle device 500, an arc-shaped slit 506a arranged concentrically with the rotation axis thereof is formed in the front 506 of the rotary handle body, and three mounting bosses 508a projecting rearward are formed in the front end cover 508. These mounting bosses 508a are fixed to the front surface of the handle base 502 through the slits 506a in the front of the rotary handle body 506. Accordingly, the circumferential end of the slit 506a in the front of the rotary handle main body 506 abuts on the mounting boss 508a of the front end cover 508, so that the rotation range of the rotary handle main bodies 504 and 506 is regulated.

  In the handle device 500, a locking projection 506b projecting rearward is formed at the front 506 of the rotating handle main body. One end side (front end side) of the coil-shaped handle return spring 522 is formed on the locking projection 506b. Are locked, and the other end (rear end) of the handle return spring 522 is locked to the sensor support member 514. The handle return spring 522 allows the rotation handle body 504 to be locked. , 506 are urged to rotate in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from the front.

  The handle device 500 of the present example is configured to be attached to the handle attachment portion 114 of the door frame base body 110 via a handle bracket 140. The handle mounting portion 114 of the door frame base body 110 has a mounting surface that is inclined so as to face outward (open side) when viewed from above when viewed from above. The device 500 is also inclined outwardly in a plan view (in other words, the front end of the device 500 is inclined with respect to a line perpendicular to the front vertical surface of the pachinko machine 1 so as to be directed outward of the pachinko machine 1). 5 to be fixed. Thus, the player can easily grip the handle device 500, and can easily perform the rotating operation without any uncomfortable feeling in the rotating operation.

  In the handle device 500, the rotation position detection sensor 512 is a variable resistor, and when the rotation handle bodies 504 and 506 (the handle device 500) are rotated, the rotation position detection sensor 512 The shaft portion 512a rotates. Then, the internal resistance of the rotation position detection sensor 512 changes according to the rotation angle of the detection shaft portion 512a, and the driving force of the firing solenoid 654 in the hit ball firing device 650 described later changes according to the internal resistance of the rotation position detection sensor 512. Then, the game ball is driven into the game area 1100 with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle device 500.

  The outer peripheral surfaces of the rotary handle bodies 504, 506 and the front end cover 508 are plated with conductive material, and the touch sensor 516 detects the contact when the player comes into contact with the rotary handle bodies 504, 506, etc. It has become. When the rotary handle bodies 504 and 506 rotate while the touch sensor 516 detects the contact of the player, the rotational drive of the firing solenoid 654 is controlled with the strength corresponding to the rotation, and the game ball is rotated. Can be entered. In other words, even if the player attempts to drive the game ball by rotating the handle device 500 by some method without touching the handle device 500, the firing solenoid 654 is not driven, and the player cannot drive the game ball. It is possible to prevent a player from playing a game different from the original game and reduce the load (burden) on the game hall in which the pachinko machine 1 is installed.

  Further, when the player presses the single shot button 520 while rotating the handle device 500, the firing stop switch 518 detects the operation of the single shot button 520, and the firing control unit 4120 stops the rotation of the firing solenoid 654. It has become. Thereby, without returning the rotation operation of the handle device 500, the firing of the game ball can be temporarily stopped, and by releasing the pressing operation of the single-shot button 520, the operation before the single-shot button 520 is operated is released. A game ball can be fired at the driving strength.

  The handle device 500 of the present embodiment detects the rotation operation of the rotating handle main bodies 504 and 506 electrically by the rotation position detection sensor 512 and then controls the firing based on the detection of the rotation position from the rotation position detection sensor 512. Since the rotational drive strength of the firing solenoid 654 is controlled by the part 4120, the handle device 500 provided on the door frame 5 and the hit ball firing device 650 provided on the main body frame 3 are provided, as in a conventional pachinko machine. When the door frame 5 is closed, there is no need to provide a mechanical (eg, a joint unit) mechanism so that the linkage is released when the door frame 5 is opened, and the structure of the pachinko machine 1 is simplified. And the occurrence of malfunctions in the joint unit can be eliminated. And it is capable to suppress.

[1-2I. Foul cover unit]
Next, the foul cover unit 540 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 52 is an exploded perspective view of the door cover frame in a disassembled state, and FIG. 53 is an exploded perspective view of the door frame in a disassembled state. FIG. 54 is a front view showing a state in which the front cover of the foul cover unit is removed.

  The foul cover unit 540 in the door frame 5 is attached to the rear surface below the gaming window 101 in the door frame base unit 100, and is fired by a game ball paid out from the prize ball unit 700, which will be described later, or a hit ball firing device 650. In spite of this, the game balls (foul balls) that have not reached the game area 1100 are guided to the upper plate 301 and the lower plate 302 of the plate unit 300. The foul cover unit 540 of this example includes a cover base 542 having a front side opened and having a plurality of flow paths for game balls therein, and a front cover 544 for closing the front end of the cover base 542.

  As shown in FIG. 53, the cover base 542 of the foul cover unit 540 is disposed at the upper right corner in rear view and penetrates in the front-rear direction, and the front end of the cover base 542 communicating with the first ball inlet. A first ball passage 542b that spreads rightward in front view as heading toward; a second ball inlet 542c that is arranged outside the first ball inlet 542a (right side in rear view) and is larger than the first ball inlet 542a; A second ball inlet 542c is provided inside the cover base 542, which communicates with the ball passage 542d and extends downward and is inclined so as to become lower toward the lower right corner in front view. The first ball inlet 542a and the second ball inlet 542c are connected to the normal ball outlet 774 and the full ball outlet 776 of the full tank branch unit 770 in the prize ball unit 700 with the door frame 5 closed with respect to the main body frame 3. Are formed at positions facing each other. As shown in the drawing, the second ball passage 542d of the cover base 542 has a portion that extends in the left-right direction along the lower end and has a height that is about three times the outer diameter of the game ball. A storage space 546 capable of storing a predetermined amount of game balls is formed.

  Further, the cover base 542 is disposed substantially at the upper center in the left-right direction and is open to the upper side with a foul ball inlet 542e, and can communicate with the foul ball inlet 542e to guide game balls to an upper portion near the downstream of the second ball passage 542d. And a foul ball passage 542f. Further, the cover base 542 includes an opening / closing operating piece 542g for operating the opening / closing shutter 792 of the ball outlet opening / closing unit 790 on the lower rear surface of the second ball inlet 542c. When the door frame 5 is closed with respect to the main body frame 3, the opening / closing operation piece 542 g contacts the spherical contact portion 793 d of the opening / closing crank 793 of the ball outlet opening / closing unit 790 to rotate the opening / closing crank 793. The opening / closing shutter 792 can be opened.

  The front cover 544 of the foul cover unit 540 is formed in a substantially plate shape that closes the front surface of the cover base 540, is disposed at the upper left corner in front view, and communicates with the first ball passage 542b of the cover base 540 to penetrate in the front-rear direction. And a second ball outlet 544b disposed at the lower right corner in front view and communicating with the downstream end of the second ball passage of the cover base 540 and penetrating in the front-rear direction. The first ball outlet 544a of the front cover 544 is connected to the upper plate ball supply port 310c of the plate unit 300 through the notch 101a of the door frame base unit 100. The second ball outlet 544b is configured to be connected to the rear end of the lower dish ball supply gutter 310h in the dish unit 300 through the ball passage port 110f of the door frame base body 110.

  The foul cover unit 540 of the present embodiment transfers the game ball supplied from the normal ball outlet 774 of the full tank branch unit 770 of the prize ball unit 700 to the first ball inlet 542a through the first ball passage 542b to the first ball outlet 542b. 544a can be supplied to the upper plate 101 via the upper plate supply port 310c of the plate unit 300. In addition, the foul cover unit 540 transfers the game ball supplied from the full tank outlet 776 of the full tank branch unit 770 of the prize ball unit 700 to the second ball inlet 542c to the second ball outlet 542d through the second ball passage 542d. 544b can be supplied to the lower plate 302 through the lower plate ball supply gutter 310h and the lower plate ball supply port 310g.

  Further, although details will be described later, when foul cover unit 540 is in a state where door frame 5 is closed with respect to main body frame 3, foul ball inlet 542 e is positioned below foul space 626 of main body frame 3. When the game ball fired by the hit ball firing device 650 does not reach the inside of the game area 1100 and becomes a foul ball and falls down in the foul space 626, it is received by the foul ball entrance 542e. Then, foul cover unit 540 discharges (supplies) the game balls received at foul ball inlet 542e from second ball outlet 544b to lower plate 302 of plate unit 300 through foul ball passage 542f and second ball passage 542d. ) Can be.

  Further, the foul cover unit 540 of the present example forms a side surface on the upstream side (left side in front view) of the accommodation space 546 in the second ball passage 542d, and is swingably movable by the game balls stored in the accommodation space 546. A rocking member 548 pivotally supported by the first and second sensors, a full tank detection sensor 550 for detecting rocking of the rocking member 548, and a spring for urging the rocking member 548 in a direction in which the full tank detection sensor 550 is in a non-detection state. 552. As shown in FIG. 54, the swinging member 548 has a lower end pivotally supported by the cover base 542 and an upper end to turn leftward when viewed from the front. In such a state, the left side wall of the accommodation space 546 is formed. The swing member 548 is urged by the spring 552 to a position where the swing member 548 is substantially vertical. Further, the rocking member 548 is formed with a detection piece 548a protruding outward on a side surface opposite to the storage space 546 side, and this detection piece 548a is detected by the full tank detection sensor 550. .

  Further, foul cover unit 540 includes an earth rail 554 disposed at the bottom of accommodation space 546 in second ball passage 542d, a plate-like earth metal fitting 556 covering the right end and the left end of cover base 542 in rear view, respectively. , So that the static electricity generated by the rolling resistance due to the distribution of the game balls can be removed.

  In this example, the game balls paid out from the prize ball unit 700 are supplied from the normal ball outlet 774 of the full tank branch unit 770 to the upper plate 301 of the plate unit 300 via the foul cover unit 540, Even if the upper plate 301 is full, when the game ball is further paid out from the prize ball unit 700, the ball stays in the first ball passage 542b of the foul cover unit 540, and further the normal ball outlet 774 of the full tank branch unit 770 is closed. When the upstream normal passage 773 is also full, game balls flow to the full tank passage 775 through the branch space 772 of the full tank branch unit 770 (see FIG. 79). From the full tank outlet 776, the second ball inlet 542c of the foul cover unit 540, the second ball passage 542d, and the second ball outlet 544 It comes to be supplied to the lower tray 302 of tray unit 300 via the.

  Then, when the inside of the lower plate 302 of the plate unit 300 becomes full of game balls, the game balls cannot come out from the second ball outlet 544b of the foul cover unit 540, and have stayed in the accommodation space 546 in the second ball passage 542d. Game balls will be stored. Further, as the game balls are paid out from the prize ball unit 700 and many game balls are stored in the accommodation space 546, the stored pressure of the game balls acts on the swinging member 548 and resists the urging force of the spring 552. The upper end of the swing member 548 moves to the left. Then, when the detection piece 548a of the swinging member 548 is detected by the full tank detection sensor 550, the payout of the game ball from the prize ball unit 700 on the payout control board 4110 is stopped, and the dish unit is provided to the player. A notification for urging the player to discharge the game balls in the game device 300 to the outside is issued.

  When the game ball in the accommodation space 546 (lower plate 302) is discharged and the swinging member 548 returns to a substantially vertical state by the urging force of the spring 552, the detection of the detection piece 548a by the full tank detection sensor 550 is performed. The detection is not performed, and the payout of the game balls from the prize ball unit 700 is restarted.

[1-2J. Ball feed unit]
Subsequently, the ball feeding unit 580 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 55 is a front perspective view of the ball feed unit in the door frame. FIG. 56 is a rear perspective view of the ball feed unit in the door frame. FIG. 57 is an exploded perspective view of the ball feed unit as viewed from the front after being disassembled. FIG. 58 is an exploded perspective view of the ball feeding unit viewed from behind with the rear case removed. The ball feeding unit 580 in the door frame 5 can supply the game balls supplied from the upper plate 301 in the plate unit 300 to the hitting ball launching device 650 one by one, and also play the game balls stored in the upper plate 301. The upper plate ball removing mechanism 340 can be pulled out to the lower plate 302 by operating the upper plate ball removal button 341.

  In this ball feed unit 580, the game balls stored in the upper plate 301 of the plate unit 300 are supplied through the upper plate ball discharge port 310d of the plate unit base 310 and the ball feed opening 113 of the door frame base main body 110, and are fed in the front-back direction. A box-shaped front cover 581 having a penetrating entrance 581a and a ball outlet 581b opening below the entrance 581a and having an open rear, a rear end of the front cover 581 closed, and a front opened. A rear cover 582 having a hit box supply port 582a for supplying a game ball which has a box shape and penetrates in the front-rear direction and penetrates from the entrance 581a of the front cover 581 to the hitting ball firing device 650, a rear cover 582 and a front cover 581, which is rotatably supported about an axis extending in the front-rear direction and partitions the entrance 581 a and the ball outlet 581 b behind the front cover 581. a, and the game balls on the partitioning portion 583a of the ball removing member 583 are sent one by one to the ball supply port 582a of the rear cover, and extend vertically between the front cover 581 and the rear cover 582. A ball feeding member 584 rotatably supported around the axis, and a ball feeding solenoid 585 for rotating the ball feeding member 584. In this example, as shown in the figure, a ball feed member 584 is disposed on the right side of the entrance 581a in a front view, and a ball punching member 583 is provided on the left side of the ball feed member 584, and a ball feed solenoid 585 is provided on the right side thereof. Are located.

  The front cover 581 of the ball feed unit 580 includes an arc-shaped slit 581c formed concentrically with the rotation center of the ball-extraction member 583 on the left side of the ball outlet 581b in a front view. An operating rod 583c of a ball removing member 583 described later extends forward from 581c. The front cover 581 has an upper side extending upward from the upper edge of the entrance 581a. When the front cover 581 is assembled to the door frame base unit 100, the rear end opening of the ball guiding flow path 344b in the upper bowl removing base 344. It is formed so as to close.

  In addition, the ball removing member 583 has a partition portion 583a below the entrance 581a and between the entrance 581a and the ball outlet 581b, the upper surface of which is lowered toward the ball feeding member 584, and a partition 583a. It extends downward from the end opposite to the ball feeding member 584 and bends in a V-shape from near the middle in the vertical direction toward the lower center of the ball outlet 581b, with the lower end extending around the axis extending in the front-rear direction. A rotating rod portion 583b rotatably supported, a rod-shaped operating rod 583c protruding forward from an upper end of the rotating rod portion 583b, and a side surface of the rotating rod portion 583b below the operating rod 583c And a weight portion 583d protruding to the opposite side from the partition portion 583a. The operating rod 583c of the ball removing member 583 is formed so as to protrude forward through an arc-shaped slit 581c formed in the front cover 581 (see FIG. 55), and a ball feed opening of the door frame base body 110. The upper end of the abutment piece 343a of the upper dish removing slider 343 in the upper dish removing mechanism 340 of the dish unit 300 is contacted via 113.

  Further, the ball feeding member 584 includes a blocking portion 584a having a fan shape in a plan view around a rotation axis extending in the up-down direction and facing the direction of the entrance 581a and the partitioning portion 583a of the ball removing member 583, and the blocking portion 584a. The ball holder 584b includes an arc-shaped concave portion from the rear end toward the rotation axis side, and a rod-shaped rod portion 584c extending downward from the rear end of the spherical holder 584b. The blocking portion 584a and the ball holding portion 584b of the ball feeding member 54 are respectively formed within an angle range of about 90 ° about the rotation axis. Further, the ball holding portion 584b of the ball feeding member 584 is sized to hold one game ball. The ball feeding member 584 rotates around the rotation axis by driving the ball feeding solenoid 585 to move the rod 584c disposed at a position eccentric to the rotation axis in the left-right direction. ing.

  The ball feeding member 584 is configured such that the blocking portion 584a faces the partitioning portion 583a and the ball holding portion 584b communicates with the hit ball supply port 582a at the same time as the supply position, and the ball holding portion 584b faces the partitioning portion 583a. It is designed to rotate between the holding position. When the ball feeding member 584 is at the supply position, the game ball held by the ball holding portion 584b is supplied from the hit ball supply port 582a to the hit ball launching device 650, and enters the partition portion 583a from the entrance 581a. The movement of the ball toward the ball holding portion 584b (hit ball supply port 582a) is blocked by the blocking portion 584a, and the ball stays on the partition portion 583a. On the other hand, when the ball feeding member 584 rotates to the holding position, the ball holding portion 584b faces the partitioning portion 583a, and the end of the ball holding portion 584b on the rod portion 584c side closes the hit ball supply port 582a. Only one game ball on the partition portion 583a is held in the ball holding portion 584b.

  Further, the ball feed unit 580 is moved forward and backward by the ball feed operation rod 586 whose tip swings up and down by driving (energizing) the ball feed solenoid 585 and the movement of the tip of the ball feed action rod 586 which swings up and down. And a ball feed crank 587 that rotates about the axis extending in the vertical direction and rotates the ball feed member 584 about the axis that extends in the vertical direction. The ball-feeding crank 587 is capable of engaging with the vertically moving tip of the ball-feeding operating rod 586 and extending in the left-right direction, and a side of the engaging portion 587a that engages with the ball-feeding operating rod 586. A shaft 587b disposed on the opposite side and rotatably supported around an axis extending in the front-rear direction between the front cover 581 and the rear cover 582; a ball feed member 584 extending upward from the shaft 587b; And a transmission portion 587c that engages with a rod-shaped rod portion 584c (see FIG. 57) that protrudes downward from a position eccentric with respect to the rotation center in FIG. In this example, a flapper solenoid in which a ball feeding solenoid 585 and a ball feeding operating rod 586 are integrally formed is used.

  The ball feed unit 580 of the present example transmits the movement of the ball feed operation rod 586 that swings by the driving of the ball feed solenoid 585 that moves up and down by the ball feed operation rod 586 and the ball feed crank 587, so that a ball feed member is provided. 584 can be rotated. When the ball-feeding solenoid 585 is not driven (normal time), the ball-feeding operation rod 586 is separated from the lower end of the ball-feeding solenoid 585 and the tip that swings is positioned downward. In the state, the ball feed member 584 is located at the supply position. When the ball feeding solenoid 585 is driven, the ball feeding operation rod 586 is attracted to the lower end of the ball feeding solenoid 585 and the swinging tip is positioned upward, so that the ball feeding member 584 rotates to the holding position. It has become. That is, when the ball feeding solenoid 585 is driven (ON state), the ball feeding member 584 receives one game ball, and when the ball feeding solenoid 585 is released (OFF state), the ball feeding member 584 receives the game ball. The game ball is sent (supplied) to the hitting ball firing device 650 side. The driving of the ball feeding solenoid 585 in the ball feeding unit 580 is controlled by the firing control unit 4120 in synchronization with the driving control of the firing solenoid 654.

  Further, the ball pulling member 583 rotatably supported in the ball feeding unit 580 of the present example is applied with a moment to rotate counterclockwise in front view by the weight portion 583c. When the operating rod 583c protruding forward abuts on the upper end of the contact piece 343a of the upper tray ball removing slider 343 in the upper bowl removing mechanism 340 of the tray unit 300, the rotation thereof is restricted. In normal times, the partitioning portion 583a of the ball removing member 583 partitions between the entrance 581a and the ball outlet 581b so that game balls do not enter the ball outlet 581b. Then, when the player presses down the upper tray ball removing button 341 of the upper tray ball removing mechanism 340 in the tray unit 300, the upper tray ball removing slider 343 slides down together with the contact piece 343a to make contact. As the piece 343a moves downward, the operating rod 583c also moves relatively downward.

  As described above, when the operating rod 583c moves downward together with the abutting piece 343a of the upper bowl removing mechanism 340, the bowl removing member 583 rotates counterclockwise in front view, and the entrance is formed by the partition 583a. The partition between the ball opening 381a and the ball outlet 381b is released, and the game ball that has entered through the entrance 381a is discharged from the ball outlet 381b to the ball discharging channel 344c of the upper plate ball discharging base 344 of the plate unit 300. Is discharged (supplied) to the lower plate 302.

  In addition, since the contact piece 343a of the upper dish ball removing slider 343 with which the operating rod 583c of the ball removing member 583 contacts is urged upward by the coil spring, the game ball is supplied vigorously onto the partition portion 581a. In addition, the impact can be absorbed by a coil spring that urges the upper plate ball removing slider 343 via the operating rod 583c, so that the ball removing member 583 and the like can be prevented from being damaged, and the game ball can be prevented from being damaged. The partition 583a can be prevented from bouncing off.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, after the game balls are stored in the upper plate 301 and the game balls are supplied to the ball feeding unit 580, the player operates the handle device 500 provided on the front surface of the door frame 5 so that the player can handle the ball. When operated, the game ball is sent to the hit ball launching device 650 by driving the ball sending solenoid 585 of the ball sending unit 580, and the game ball is shot into the game area 1100 by the hit ball firing device 650, so that the game window 101 of the door frame 5 is opened. The game is played in the game area 1100 which can be visually recognized through the door frame, so that the player can be entertained and a feed mechanism (a ball feed member 584 or a ball feed solenoid 585) is provided on the rear surface of the door frame base unit 100. Etc.) and a ball feed unit 580 provided with a discharge mechanism (ball pulling member 583), so that only the ball feeding member 584 and the ball pulling member 583 are used. The ball sending member 584 and the hitting ball launching device 650 are also as close as possible, and when the game ball in the upper plate 301 is discharged by operating the upper plate ball removing button 341, the ball remains on the ball feeding member 584 side. The number of game balls can be reduced as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bad and to prevent the player's interest from lowering.

  Further, since the ball feeding unit 580 including the ball removing member 583 is disposed on the rear surface of the door frame base unit 100, the capacity of the upper plate 301 in the plate unit 300 can be increased, and the game balls can be driven. It is possible to prevent the game balls in the upper plate 301 from disappearing early by the operation, or to prevent the inside of the upper plate 301 from being filled with the game balls early. It is possible to reduce the annoyance of the player by reducing the annoyance of the player, and to reduce the interest of the player, and to reduce the size of the plate unit 300 while maintaining the capacity of the upper plate 301. The area 1100 can be enlarged (widened) to provide the pachinko machine 1 that can attract the player's attention.

  In addition, since the ball feeding unit 580 is provided with the ball pulling member 583, the ball feeding member 584 and the ball pulling member 583 are compared with a separate ball feeding member 583. The ball feeding member 584 and the ball removing member 583 can be attached, the labor involved in assembling can be simplified, the feed unit 580 can be easily replaced, and a problem occurs in the ball feeding member 584 and the ball removing member 583. However, by replacing the ball feed unit 580, the problem can be easily solved.

  Further, since the ball feed unit 580 is disposed on the rear surface of the door frame base unit 100 in the door frame 5, the ball feed unit 580 is provided on the body frame 3 side, so There is no need to configure a transmission mechanism (upper plate ball removal mechanism 340) for transmitting the operation of the removal button 341 to the ball removal member 584 of the ball feed unit 580 so as to straddle the openable and closable door frame 5 and the main body frame 3. The configuration relating to the transmission mechanism can be simplified. Further, since the ball feed unit 580 is provided on the door frame 5 side, the transmission mechanism (every time the door frame 5 is opened is compared with the case where the ball feed unit 580 is provided on the body frame 3 side. By shutting off the upper bowl removing mechanism 340), it is possible to avoid the possibility that the transmission mechanism is worn out early and malfunction or breakage, and the reliability of the operation of the transmission mechanism, the ball feed unit 580 and the like can be avoided. And durability can be improved.

  Further, since the upper plate ball removing button 341 is pressed downward, the game ball can be discharged from the upper plate 301 to the lower plate 302 only by pressing the upper plate ball removing button 341 downward, or the upper plate 301 Of the game ball from the player can be stopped, and the player can easily perform the operation of removing the ball in the upper plate 301 by the upper plate ball release button 341.

  In addition, the partitioning portion 583a of the ball-pulling member 583 is made to move by the movement of the ball-pulling-out slider 343 that slides up and down in response to the operation of the ball-pulling-out button 341. The partition 583a is also movable in the vertical direction, so that the horizontal moving range of the slider 343 and the partition 583a in the horizontal direction can be reduced as much as possible. The unit 580 can be reduced in size, and the pachinko machine 1 can surely achieve the above-described effects.

  Further, the slider 343 is pushed upward, and the partition 583a of the ball removing member 583 communicates the entrance 581a and the ball supply port 582a when the slider 343 is in the raised position. Therefore, even if the game ball vigorously comes into contact with the partition portion 583a from the upper plate 301, the impact can be mitigated by the urging force acting on the upper plate ball removing slider 343, and the partition portion 583a (ball removing member) 583) can be improved in durability. Further, since the impact on the partition portion 583a can be reduced by the urging force acting on the upper bowl removing slider 343, even if the game ball collides with the partition portion 583a, it is difficult to repel the game ball. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the ball feed unit 580 and the like from being damaged and causing a problem.

  Further, since the partition 583a is rotated, the movement of the partition 583a when the load of the game ball is applied to the partition 583a is related to the case where the partition 583a is slid. Friction loss can be reduced, the operability can be improved by lightening the operation of the upper bowl button 341, and the moving range of the partition 583 a can be reduced in planar projection, and the same as above. The effect of the invention can be obtained.

  Also, since the partition 583a is rotated by its own weight in a direction in which the entrance 581a and the ball outlet 581b are communicated with each other, if a problem occurs in the partition 583a or the upper plate ball removing mechanism 340, the partition 583a is used. Is rotated by its own weight, so that the entrance and the discharge port are in communication with each other, and the game medium in the storage tray is sent to the feed mechanism (input device) side even though the discharge operation unit is not operated. Since the game is discharged to the player without being played, the player can be made to recognize that a problem has occurred in the pachinko machine 1, and the pachinko machine 1 can be moved to the pachinko machine 1 having no problem to enjoy the interest. The decrease can be suppressed.

  Further, since the partitioning portion 583a of the ball removing member 583 is rotated via the bent rotary rod portion 583b, when a game ball collides with the partitioning portion 583a, the impact thereof is bent. By dispersing by the 583b or absorbing by bending of the rotating rod 583b, it is possible to prevent the impact from being transmitted linearly to the rotating shaft, and to improve the durability of the ball removing member 583. Can be enhanced.

  Further, since the ball outlet 581b is disposed immediately below the entrance 581a communicating with the upper plate 301 side, when discharging the game balls in the upper plate 301, the left and right of the game balls in the ball feed unit 580 are set. The movement in the direction can be minimized, and the play of the game balls in the ball feeding unit 580 can be improved so that the game balls can be discharged well. In addition, since the ball outlet 581b is disposed immediately below the entrance 581a, the discharge path of the game balls in the ball feed unit 580 can be made as short as possible. Even if the ball removing member 583 is provided, it is possible to prevent the ball feed unit 580 from becoming unnecessarily large.

[1-2K. Glass unit]
Next, the glass unit 590 in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. This glass unit 590 has an annular, vertically long octagonal unit frame 592 formed with synthetic resin and having an opening of substantially the same size as the game window 101, and two sheets for closing the front and rear ends of the opening of the unit frame 592, respectively. And a transparent glass plate 594 (see FIG. 106). The unit frame 592 of the glass unit 590 includes four pieces 592a which are disposed at both left and right ends in the vertical direction and are outwardly extended in a plate shape, and a plate which extends in the left and right direction along the lower end and extends downward. 592b.

  The glass unit 590 locks the locking piece 592b at the lower end so as to engage from the upper rear with the vertically bent protruding piece 161 of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 154 in the reinforcing unit 150 of the door frame base unit 100. Then, the outer peripheral edge of the unit frame 592 is fitted into the glass unit supporting step 110a of the door frame base body 110, and the stopper piece 592a of the unit frame 592 is locked by the glass unit locking member 190, so that the door frame is locked. It is configured to be detachably attached to the base unit 100 (see FIGS. 23 and 28).

  As described above, the door frame 5 in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has the upper plate 301 and the lower plate 302 for storing game balls arranged vertically below the vertically elliptical game window 101, and On the right side of the lower plate 302 when viewed from the front, game balls stored in the upper plate 301 are driven into the game area 1100 of the game board 4 disposed behind the transparent glass unit 590 for closing the game window 101. The handle device 500 is arranged. In the door frame 5, the right side decoration unit 200, the left side decoration unit 2200, and the upper decoration unit 280 are arranged so as to surround the right, left, and upper sides of the gaming window 101, and surround the lower side of the gaming window 101. The dish unit 300 is arranged so as to be continuous with the lower ends of the right side decoration unit 200 and the left side decoration unit 220 with the side speaker cover 290 interposed therebetween, and the appearance of each unit 200, 220, 280, 300 is rounded. The appearance is continuous and integrated.

  In addition, the door frame 5 allows the LEDs mounted on the decorative boards 214, 216, 254, 256, 286, 320, 322, and the like provided in the units 200, 220, 280, and 300 to emit light, thereby causing the gaming window 101 to emit light. Light emission decoration can be performed in an arbitrary emission color so as to surround the opening 328a of the lower plate cover 328. In addition, among the LEDs mounted on the decorative substrates 214, 216, 254, and 256 provided in the right side decorative unit 200 and the left side decorative unit 220, the LEDs are provided on the rear side of the radiation lens portions 210b and 250b of the side lenses 210 and 250. By turning on and off the arranged LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, and 256, the mode of the light-emitting decoration surrounding the gaming window 101 can be changed.

  Specifically, the light emission mode of the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, and 256a corresponding to the peripheral lens units 210a and 250a in the side lenses 210 and 250, and the light emission of the LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, and 256b corresponding to the radiation lens units 210b and 250b. If the light emission mode is the same (light emission color and light emission pattern are the same), it is possible to obtain a substantially uniform light emission decoration as a whole, and if the light emission modes are different so as to emphasize the peripheral lens portions 210a and 250a. When the light emitting decoration is made, it is possible to make a light emitting decoration having a break in the circumferential direction. It can be a luminous decoration, which can attract the interest of the player strongly.

  The door frame 5 has a base member 420 that supports the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 in the operation unit 400 made of an aluminum alloy by die casting. Because the operation unit mounting portion 314c is hung, when the dial operation portion 401 or the pressing operation portion 405 is hit, the cover body 426 is elastically deformed so as to be bent, and the base member 420 is moved downward. It comes into contact with the upper surface of the operation unit mounting portion 314c via the cover 424, so that the impact on the dial operation portion 401, the pressing operation portion 405, and the like can be reduced, and the operation unit 400 can be prevented from being damaged. I can do it.

  Further, the operation unit 400 of the door frame 5 has the pressing operation unit 405 inserted into the ring-shaped dial operation unit 401, and even if a player or the like tries to hit the pressing operation unit 405 strongly, the dial operation unit 401 is also attached. Therefore, it is possible to disperse the impact struck by the dial operation unit 401, prevent the impact from concentrating, and make it hard to break. Further, a gear rail 416a of the operation unit holding member 416 that rotatably supports the dial operation unit 401 is attached to the opening 420a of the metal base member 420 so as to slightly protrude from below from the upper surface, and the dial operation is performed. When the impact of striking the portion 401 is transmitted to the operating portion holding member 416 (gear rail 416a) via the driven gear 410, and the operating portion holding member 416 is bent downward, the lower surface of the driven gear 410 becomes the outer periphery of the metal opening 420a. Since the base member 420 can receive the impact by contacting the upper surface, the load on the operation unit holding member 416 can be reduced, and the gear rail 416a can be prevented from being crushed by the impact. The durability of the operation unit 400 can be increased.

  In addition, since the operation unit 400 of the door frame 5 is attached to the plate unit 300 from above, even if the operation unit 400 is damaged, the operation unit 400 can be easily replaced. The operation rate of the pachinko machine 1 can be prevented from lowering due to the replacement of the unit 400.

[1-2L. Light-emitting decoration on door frame]
Subsequently, the light-emitting decoration in the door frame 5 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. FIG. 59 is a front view showing the arrangement of LEDs for light emission decoration on the door frame. FIG. 60 is a front view showing a system of LEDs for light emission decoration in the door frame. The door frame 5 of the present embodiment has a substantially annular outer periphery of the game window 101 substantially corresponding to the game area 1100 of the game board 4 by the right side decoration unit 200, the left side decoration unit 240, the upper decoration unit 280, and the plate unit 300. It is formed to surround. Each of the units 200, 240, 280, and 300 includes a decorative board 214, 216, 254, 256, 286, 320, and 322 on which an LED is mounted. Can be decorated with light emission.

  As described above, the right side decoration unit 200 and the left side decoration unit 240 of the door frame 5 are formed so as to surround most of the outer periphery except for the lower side of the game window 101, and the plurality of circumferences of the side lenses 210 and 250 are formed. The lens portions 210a and 250a are arranged along the outer periphery of the gaming window 101, and the radiating lens portions 210b and 250b extend along a radial axis centering around the lower center of the gaming window 101 in the left-right direction. Is disposed between the peripheral lens portions 210a and 250a adjacent to the lens. Peripheral lens portions 210a, 250a and radiation lens portions 210b, 250b of these side lenses 210, 250 are circumscribed by side decorative frames 202, 242 which are opaque (in this example, have a plating layer on the surface). Is enclosed.

  Behind these side lenses 210 and 250, side inner lenses 212 and 252 are arranged, and the side inner lenses 212 and 252 have main bodies 212a and 252a with respect to the rear surfaces of the peripheral lens parts 210a and 250a. It is formed so as to be at a position separated by a predetermined distance, and is formed so that the plate-like light guide portions 212b and 252b extend as close as possible to the rear surfaces of the radiation lens portions 210b and 250b. Have been. Although not shown in detail, the body portions 212a and 252a of the side inner lenses 212 and 252 have a plurality of fine prisms formed on the surface thereof, and decorative substrates 214, 216 and 254 arranged on the rear side. , 256 can be diffused.

  The right side upper decorative substrate 214, right side lower decorative substrate 216, left side upper decorative substrate 254, and left side lower decorative substrate 256 disposed on the rear side of the side inner lenses 212 and 252 have peripheral lens portions 210a and 250a. LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, and 256a are arranged at corresponding positions, and LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, and 256b are arranged at positions corresponding to the radiation lens units 210b and 250b. In this example, the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, 256a corresponding to the peripheral lens units 210a, 250a are full color LEDs, and the LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, 256b corresponding to the radiation lens units 210b, 250b are white LEDs (upper decoration). The normal luminance is lower than the LED 286b of the upper decorative board 286 in the unit 280). The two LEDs 214c vertically arranged corresponding to the side sub lens 228 in the upper right side decorative substrate 214 are red LEDs.

  In this example, the surfaces of the upper right side decorative substrate 214, the lower right side decorative substrate 216, the upper left side decorative substrate 254, and the lower side left decorative substrate 256 are made of white photoresist, white printing (for example, silk printing). ), White paint, and the like. As a result, the reflectance of the decorative substrates 214, 216, 254, 256 can be increased, so that when the LEDs 210a, 210b, etc. are not lit, light from the player side is reflected by the decorative substrates 214, 216, 254, 256. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the side lenses 210 and 250 from becoming too dark and deteriorating the appearance, and to reflect light emitted from the LEDs 210a and 210b and the like to the player side by the substrate, so that The lenses 210 and 250 can be brightly decorated with light.

  Next, as described above, the upper decorative unit 280 of the door frame 5 connects between the right and left ends of the upper side of the right side decorative unit 200 and the left side decorative unit 240 facing the center in the left-right direction. It is designed to decorate the upper center of the gaming window 101. The upper decoration unit 280 has a large center lens 282 formed in a jewel shape at the center, side lenses 284 formed in a wing shape on the upper left and right sides of the center lens 282, and lower left and right sides of the center lens 282. And a lower lens 289 disposed. The center lens 282 of the upper decoration unit 280 is formed of a bluish transparent member, and the side lens 284 and the lower lens 289 are formed of a translucent white (milky) member. . Thereby, the inner lens 283 arranged on the rear side of the center lens 282 can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The inner lens 283 of the upper decoration unit 280 has a plurality of fine lenses (including prisms) formed on the surface and can diffuse and diffuse light. When the inner lens 283 is viewed, the central lens 282 appears to be deep, and the central lens 282 itself appears to be glittering. Also, the upper decorative board 286 arranged behind the inner lens 283 is not seen from the player side.

  On the upper decorative board 286 in the upper decorative unit 280, a plurality (six in this example) of LEDs 286a corresponding to the center lens 282 and arranged on the rear side of the inner lens 283, and the rear of the side lens 284 and the lower lens 289 A plurality of LEDs 286b arranged on the side (in this example, two for the side lens 284 and one for the lower lens 289, one each for the left and right). In this example, the LED 286a corresponding to the center lens 282 is a full-color LED, and the LED 286b corresponding to the side lens 284 and the lower lens 289 is a high-luminance white LED. Further, the front surface of the upper decorative substrate 286 is also white, so that the same operation and effect as described above can be obtained.

  Subsequently, in the plate unit 300, a plurality of jewel-shaped light guide portions 318a of the upper plate upper lens 318 are formed along the front end of the upper plate 301 so as to connect the lower ends of the left and right side decoration units 200 and 240 to each other. It is arranged in a row in a state where it is exposed through the opening 316a of the front decoration member 316. When viewed from the front, as shown in FIG. (Lower side) is to be decorated. Below the upper dish upper lens 318, an upper dish upper inner lens 319 having a protrusion corresponding to each light guide 318a is arranged. The upper plate upper lens 318 of the plate unit 300 is formed of a bluish transparent member, and the upper plate upper inner lens 319 is formed of a transparent member.

  The upper plate upper inner lens 319 of the plate unit 300 has a plurality of fine prisms formed on a surface (upper surface) corresponding to the light guide portion 318a of the upper plate upper lens 318, and diffuses or diffuses light. As in the case of the center lens 282 of the upper decoration unit 280, the light guide portion 318a of the upper plate upper lens 318 is provided with a deep taste and a brilliant shine to guide the light. The light part 318a is made to look like a jewel. The upper plate upper decorative substrate 320 and the upper plate left decorative substrate 322 arranged on the lower side are not seen through the light guide 318a from the player side by the upper plate upper inner lens 319.

  On the upper surface of the upper plate right decorative substrate 320 and the upper plate left decorative substrate 322 in the plate unit 300, a plurality of (in this example, six each) the light guide portion 318a of the upper plate upper lens 318. LEDs 320a and 322a are provided. In this example, the LEDs 320a and 322a of the upper plate right decorative substrate 320 and the upper plate left decorative substrate 322 are full color LEDs. In addition, the surfaces (upper surfaces) of the upper right decorative substrate 320 and the upper left decorative substrate 322 are also white, so that the same operation and effect as described above can be achieved.

  Next, the operation unit 400 attached to the dish unit 300 includes a light-transmitting annular dial operation unit 401 and a light-transmitting cylindrical pressing operation unit disposed inside the dial operation unit 401. 405, and a dial decoration substrate 430 and a button decoration substrate 432 are arranged below the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405, respectively. The dial decoration board 430 is provided with a plurality of (four in this example) LEDs 430b arranged in the circumferential direction so as to correspond to the dial operation unit 401. The button decoration board 432 is provided with one LED 432d so as to correspond to the pressing operation unit 405. In this example, the LED 430b of the dial decoration board 430 is a white LED with high luminance, and the LED 432d of the button decoration board 432 is a full-color LED. The surfaces (upper surfaces) of the dial decoration substrate 430 and the button decoration substrate 432 are also white, so that the same operation and effect as described above can be achieved.

  By the way, in the door frame 5 of this example, it corresponds to each peripheral lens part 210a, 250a of the side lens 210, 250 in the right side decoration unit 200 and the left side decoration unit 240 which covers the outer periphery above the lower side of the gaming window 101. The LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, and 256a include a first annular group 102 (within a hatched area in FIGS. 59 and 60) near the gaming window 101 and a second annular group 103 disposed outside the first annular group 102. (In the range of the cross hatch in FIG. 59 and FIG. 60), and the LEDs of the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 are made to emit light appropriately, so that they are substantially concentric so as to surround the gaming window 101. A plurality (two in this example) of light emitting decorations can be made. That is, when all the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, and 256a of the first annular group 102 emit light, the area of the hatch near the gaming window 101 is decoratively illuminated annularly, and the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, and 256a of the second annular group 103 are turned on. When all light is emitted, the area of the cross hatch away from the gaming window 101 is decoratively illuminated in a ring shape.

  Further, in the door frame 5, the LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, and 256b corresponding to the emission lens portions 210b and 250b of the side lenses 210 and 250 in the right side decoration unit 200 and the left side decoration unit 240 are connected to the first annular group 102 and the second ring group. A radial group 104 (within a hatched area in FIGS. 59 and 60) extending radially around the lower center in the left-right direction of the game window 101 (game area 1100) so as to divide the two-ring group 103 in the circumferential direction. ing. By appropriately emitting light from the LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, and 256b of the radial group 104, the outside of the game window 101 can be radiated and decorated, and the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 can form an annular shape. The luminous decoration can be made to be divided in the circumferential direction. The LED 214c corresponding to the upper right side sub lens 228 in the right side decoration unit 200 is the upper right side group 105. By appropriately emitting the LED 214c, one of the upper right side surface of the door frame 5 is formed. The portion (side sub lens 228) can be decorated with light emission.

  In the door frame 5, an LED 286 a corresponding to the center lens 282 in the upper decoration unit 280 that decorates the upper center of the gaming window 101, emits light at the upper center of the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103, and emits light. It is a group 106. By appropriately illuminating the LED 286a of the upper central group 106, the upper center of the gaming window 101 can be illuminated and decorated, and the reference point of the annular luminous decoration by the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 It is possible to make such a luminous decoration. In addition, the LED 286b corresponding to the side lens 284 and the lower lens 289 in the upper decoration unit 280 is an upper central side group 107 that emits light on both the left and right sides of the upper central group 106. The LED 286b of the upper central side group 107 emits light as appropriate, so that the boundaries between the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 and the upper central group 106 are illuminated and decorated, and the upper side (including the upper part) of the gaming window 101. , So that the display can be decorated in a V-shape.

  Further, in the door frame 5, the LED 320a corresponding to the light guide portion 318a of the upper plate upper lens 318 fitted in the plurality of openings 316a of the upper plate front decoration member 316 in the plate unit 300 for decorating the lower side of the gaming window 101. , 322a form a lower group 108 that illuminates and decorates the outer periphery of the lower side of the gaming window 101 so as to connect the left and right lower ends of the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103. By appropriately illuminating the LEDs 320a and 322a of the lower group 108, the lower side of the game window 101 and the front edge of the upper plate 301 can be illuminated, and the LEDs 214a of the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 can be illuminated. , 216a, 254a, and 256a, the entire outer periphery of the game window 101 can be illuminated in a ring shape.

  In the door frame 5, LEDs 430 b and 432 d corresponding to the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 of the operation unit 400 arranged at the lower center of the game window 101 and at the center of the upper part of the plate unit 300, operate the operation unit 400. An operation unit group 109 for performing light emission decoration is provided. By appropriately illuminating the LEDs 430b and 432d of the operation unit group 109, the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 can be illuminated, and the operation timing and operation direction of the dial operation unit 401 and the pressing operation unit 405 can be changed. The player can be notified.

  The light-emitting decoration of the door frame 5 in the present embodiment will be described in further detail. 286b, 320a, 322a, 430b, and 432d are further subdivided in the groups 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 108, and 109 to which they belong, corresponding to the control systems. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 60, 20 LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, and 256a belonging to the first annular group 102 are provided with 102a to 102j for each of the peripheral lens portions 210a and 250a of the side lenses 210 and 250. The 26 LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, 256a belonging to the second annular group 103 are divided into 10 systems of 103a to 103j for each peripheral lens unit 210a, 250a of the side lens 210, 250. Have been.

  The 20 LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, and 256b belonging to the radial group 104 are divided into eight systems of 104a to 104h for each of the radial lens units 210b and 250b of the side lenses 210 and 250. The two LEDs 214c belonging to the upper right side group 105 are divided into two systems, an upper side 105a and a lower side 105b. Further, the six LEDs 286a belonging to the upper central group 106 are divided into three systems of a lower part 106a, an upper right part 106b, and an upper left part 106c. The six LEDs 286b belonging to the upper center side group 107 are divided into two systems, a right side 107a and a left side 107b.

  Further, the twelve LEDs 320a and 322a belonging to the lower group 108 are divided into four systems 108a to 108d, three from the right side in front view. The five LEDs 430b and 432d belonging to the operation group 109 include a pair of LEDs 430b in which four LEDs 430b corresponding to the dial operation unit 401 are arranged diagonally across the pressing operation unit 405 as a set of left and right 109a and front and rear 109b. And one LED 432c corresponding to the pressing operation unit 405 is divided into three systems, one system. As described above, in the door frame 5 of this example, the LEDs 214a, 214b, 214c, 216a, 216b, 254a, 254b, 256a, 256b, 286a, 286b, 320a, 322a, 430b, and 432d are divided into 42 systems. ing.

  By the way, in the door frame 5, as described above, the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, 256a, 286a, 320a, 322a, 432d are full-color LEDs, and the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, 256a, 286a, 320a, 322a, 322a, The 28 systems 102a to 102j, 103a to 103j, 106a to 106c, 108a to 108d, and 109c to which 432d belongs further include three independent RGB systems for full-color light emission. The number is 84 times. The LEDs 286b and 430b are white LEDs of high luminance, and the four systems 107a, 107b, 109a and 109b to which the LEDs 286b and 430b belong require a large amount of current in order to emit light with high luminance. Two systems are connected to each other, and the actual light emission control is doubled to eight systems.

  The LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, and 256b are white LEDs having normal brightness, and belong to eight systems 104a to 108h. The LED 214c is a red LED and belongs to two systems 105a and 105b. The ten systems 104a to 108h, 105a, and 105b constituted by the LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, 256b, and 214c can be sufficiently controlled in each system, and therefore, the same number of ten systems is used in actual light emission control.

  Therefore, the actual number of systems under the light emission control in the door frame 5 is 102 systems, and each LED 214a, 214b, 214c, 216a, 216b, 254a, 254b, 256a, 256b, 286a, 286b, 320a, 322a, For each system to which 430b and 432d belong, lighting and blinking are controlled by dynamic lighting, and gradation (color and brightness) is controlled by PWM control (pulse width modulation control). . This makes it possible to perform an expressive light emission effect.

  As the light emission effect in the door frame 5, for example, light is emitted sequentially from the first annular group 102 to the second annular group 103 (sequentially in the same color or a similar color) to spread outward around the gaming window 101. A light emission effect, or conversely, a light emission effect such that light is converged from the outside toward the game window 101 by sequentially emitting light (same color or similar color sequentially) from the second annular group 103 to the first annular group 102, Alternatively, the first ring group 102 and the second ring group 103 emit light at the same time, so that a light emission effect or the like can be performed such that the entire outer periphery of the game window 101 emits light widely.

  Also, by cooperating with the LEDs (detailed illustration is omitted) provided on the front surface of the game board 4 and the front unit 2000, the LED of the game board 4 and the LED of the first annular group 102 near the game window 101 are provided. And, by the LED of the second annular group 103 arranged outside the first annular group 102, it is possible to perform a more expressive light emitting effect, and it is possible to strongly attract the interest of the player, It is possible to keep the player from having fun and to reduce the interest.

  Further, in the first annular group 102, the second annular group 103, and the lower group 108, light is circulated around the outer periphery of the gaming window 101 by appropriately emitting light from the respective systems 102a to 102j, 103a to 103j, 108a to 108d. Such a light emitting effect, such that light moves toward the center lens 282 of the upper decoration unit 280 along the outer periphery of the game window 101, or light from the center lens 282 is formed along the outer periphery of the game window 101. Lighting effects such as moving can be performed. In this example, the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 are divided into ten systems 102a to 102j and 103a to 103j in the circumferential direction (ten divisions). However, the present invention is not limited to this. If it is divided into about eight systems (approximately eight divisions), it is possible to satisfactorily perform a light emission effect in which light orbits the outer periphery of the game window 101.

  Further, by emitting light only in the radial group 104, a light emitting effect of emitting light radially around the game window 101 is performed, and simultaneously with the radial group 104, the first annular group 102, the second annular group 103, and the lower group 108 emit light. The light emitting effect of causing the entire outer periphery of the game window 101 to emit light substantially uniformly by causing the light emitting group 101 to emit light, or the radial group 104 emitting light (lighting / flashing) during the light emission of the first annular group 102 or the second annular group 103. Or a luminous effect for giving an accent to the luminous decoration. In addition, by causing each of the systems 104a to 104h of the radial group 104 to emit light individually, a light emission effect in which the radial lens units 210b and 250b rotate can be provided.

  In addition, the light emission effect in which the entire central lens 282 emits light by simultaneously illuminating the respective systems 106a to 106c of the upper central group 106, and the light rotates in the central lens 282 by sequentially emitting light in the respective systems 106a to 106c. Luminous effects can be performed. Also, by causing the upper center side group 105 to emit light, the side lens 284 and the lower lens 289 are illuminated and illuminated with high luminance, so that a chance is given to the player or a specific game state (for example, a jackpot game state, a certain State, time-saving game state, probability-changing time-saving game state, etc.). The lower lens 289 is arranged so as to emit light from above the player to the player, so that the player can easily notice the light emission of the high-brightness LED 286b. .

  Further, by appropriately emitting light from each of the systems 108 a to 108 d of the lower group 108, a light emitting effect for emitting and decorating the front edge of the upper plate 301 is provided, or by emitting light in association with the operation group 109, the dial operation unit 401 is provided. And a light emission effect for prompting the operation of the pressing operation unit 405. In addition, by appropriately emitting light from the systems 109a and 109b corresponding to the dial operation unit 401 in the operation group 109, a light emission effect for prompting the operation of the dial operation unit 401 and guiding the rotation operation direction of the dial operation unit 401 is provided. can do. Further, by causing the system 109c corresponding to the pressing operation unit 405 in the operation group 109 to emit light, it is possible to perform a light emission effect that prompts the operation of the pressing operation unit 405.

  Since the system 109c of the first annular group 102, the second annular group 103, the upper central group 106, the lower group 108, and the operation group 109 is a full-color LED, each group 102, 103, 106, 108, It is possible to perform a light emission effect with different gradations such as light emission color and brightness for each 109 or for each of the systems 102a to 102j, 103a to 103j, 106a to 106c, 108a to 108d, and 109c. A rich luminous effect can be performed.

  As described above, in the door frame 5 of the present example, in the right side decoration unit 200 and the left side decoration unit 240, the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, 256a corresponding to the peripheral lens units 210a, 250a are connected to the first window close to the gaming window 101. Since the ring-shaped group 102 and the second ring-shaped group 103 far from the game window 101 outside the first ring-shaped group 102 can emit light separately, the outside of the game window 101 (game area 1100) is divided into a plurality. The light-emitting decoration can be made in a substantially concentric circle, and the light surrounds the outer periphery of the gaming window 101, so that a light-emitting effect not available in the conventional pachinko machine can be performed, and the pachinko machine that strongly attracts the player's interest can be provided. 1 can be set.

  Further, in one peripheral lens portion 210a, 250a, two systems of LEDs arranged substantially concentrically are provided. Even if the appearance looks like one, each of the two systems of LEDs emits light. Since the light-emitting decoration can be substantially concentrically formed, it is possible to make it difficult to imagine the form of the light-emitting decoration from the outside, and the peripheral lens portions 210a and 250a (the right-side decoration unit 200 and the left-side decoration unit) formed by the light-emitting decoration. 240) can be increased, and the pachinko machine 1 can increase the impact of the luminous decoration to attract the player's attention.

  Further, outside the transparent gaming window 101 closing the front of the gaming area 1100, the LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, 256b, and the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, 256a of the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103, which are divided in the circumferential direction by the LEDs 214b, 216b, 254b, 256b and arranged substantially concentrically. Since the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, and 256a of the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 emit light in accordance with the gaming state, the outer periphery of the gaming window 101 can be decorated with a plurality of rings. I have never seen it with a pachinko machine so far It is possible to show the cormorants Do not light-emitting decoration to the player, can be a pachinko machine 1 attracted is strong interest in the player.

  In addition, the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 formed of the LEDs 214a, 216a, 254a, and 256a of the decorative substrates 214, 216, 254, and 256 in the door frame 5 are arranged substantially concentrically (FIG. 60). ), The light is emitted from the outside to the inside in the order of the second annular group 103 and the first annular group 102, so that the light is converged toward the game window 101, that is, the game area 1100. Can be performed, the player's interest can be directed to the game area 1100, and it can be thought that there is something good in the game area 1100. A decrease in interest can be suppressed. Furthermore, by emitting light in the order of the first annular group 102 and the second annular group 103 from the inside to the outside, it is possible to perform a light emission effect that extends outward from the game window 101, that is, the game area 1100, and the outside. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that something is good by the light emitting effect that spreads out, and it is possible to suppress the player's interest in the game from decreasing.

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