JP6889755B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a lumbar panel unit equipped with a decorative panel on which an arbitrary image is drawn and a light source that emits light for illuminating the decorative panel from the back side is provided at the lower part of the front door. The arrangement is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, identification information such as a model name and a maker logo can be displayed in a state where the effect of light is enhanced.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-188399

By the way, the above-mentioned conventional gaming machine is provided with a selector for selecting whether or not the material and shape of the medal are appropriate, and a guide rail for guiding the appropriate medal passing through the selector to the hopper device. ing.

However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, although a medal sensor for detecting the passage of medals is provided in the selector, a sensor for detecting the passage of medals is not provided on the guide rail. ..

For this reason, the above-mentioned gaming machine has a problem that when a medal jam occurs in the middle of the guide rail, it cannot be detected at an early stage.

Further, normally, when the hopper device is filled with medals, the surplus medals are guided to the auxiliary storage, so that the medals in the hopper device do not pile up on the guide rail. However, dirty medals and the like may be stacked vertically in the hopper device without being guided to the auxiliary storage. In this case, the medals stacked vertically in the hopper device may reach the guide rail. Conventional gaming machines cannot detect the accumulation of such medals.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of monitoring that a medal is appropriately guided from a selector via a guide rail.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention guides a selector (26) that selects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot (13) and a medal that has passed through the selector to a hopper device (43). A plurality of medal passage detecting means provided on the guide rail (27), a guide passage (262) for guiding medals in the selector, and detecting medals passing through the guide passage, and provided on the guide rail. A guide rail medal detecting means (guide rail passing sensor 83) for detecting medals on the guide rail is provided, and the plurality of medal passing detecting means include a first medal detecting means and a second medal detecting means. The first medal detecting means has a first medal passing sensor (81), and the first medal passing sensor is shielded by an upper portion of the outer diameter of the medal to detect a medal. The second medal detecting means has a second medal passing sensor (82) and a rotating member (802), and when the rotating member is in the first position, the rotating member The rotating member is rotated to the second position by passing the medal through the upper surface of the one end portion, so that the second medal is placed on the shielding portion (802a) formed at the other end of the rotating member. The passage sensor is shielded to detect medals, and the guide rail is placed at a position where medals discharged from the outlet (263) of the selector can be received at the receiving port via a reinforcing member (reinforcing plate). The medal detecting means on the guide rail is provided on the outlet side, and the other end of the rotating member rotates the rotating member. Located above the fulcrum , the rotating member is formed so that the member on the other end side of the rotating fulcrum is larger than the member on the one end side of the rotating fulcrum when viewed from the side surface. The one end is formed so as to be smaller than the other end when viewed from the side surface, and when the rotating member is in the first position, the rotating fulcrum is formed. Is also located above .

With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with the medal detecting means on the guide rail on the guide rail, so that, for example, the medals stacked vertically in the hopper device reach the guide rail, and the guide. It is possible to detect a medal jam on the rail. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can monitor that the medal is appropriately guided from the selector to the hopper device or the like via the guide rail.

Further, since the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of medal passage detecting means on the guide passage in the selector, the medal counting function of the selector is illegally operated and malfunctions, and no medal is inserted. Regardless, it is possible to suppress the goto act of illegally obtaining a large number of credits.

Further , the gaming machine according to the present invention has a selector (26) that sorts medals inserted into the medal insertion slot (13) and a guide rail (43) that guides medals that have passed through the selector to a hopper device (43). 27), a plurality of medal passage detecting means provided on the guide passage (262) for guiding medals in the selector and detecting medals passing through the guide passage, and the guide provided on the guide rail. A guide rail medal detecting means (guide rail passing sensor 83) for detecting medals on the rail is provided, and the plurality of medal passing detecting means include a first medal detecting means and a second medal detecting means. The first medal detecting means has a first medal passing sensor (81), and the first medal passing sensor detects a medal by being shielded by an upper portion of the outer diameter of the medal, and the first medal is detected. The medal detecting means 2 has a second medal passing sensor (82) and a rotating member (802), and when the rotating member is in the first position, the upper surface of one end of the rotating member The rotating member is rotated to the second position by passing the medal, so that the second medal passing sensor shields the shielding portion (802a) formed at the other end of the rotating member. The medal is detected, and the guide rail is attached to the selector via a reinforcing member (reinforcing plate) at a position where the medal discharged from the outlet (263) of the selector can be received at the receiving port. Along with being curved and opened toward the hopper device side, the medal detecting means on the guide rail is provided on the outlet side, and the other end of the rotating member is above the rotating fulcrum of the rotating member. located in the rotating member be capable of accommodating the end portion when it is the second position, has a housing portion having an inner wall in the rotational direction of at least the one end, the times When the moving member is in the second position, the one end does not come into contact with the inner wall of the accommodating portion.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of monitoring that a medal is appropriately guided from a selector via a guide rail.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an overall perspective view which shows the external structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and shows the state which opened the front door. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub-control circuit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the harness is supported by the clamp member at the time of opening the front door of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the state which the harness is detached from a clamp member at the time of opening the front door of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a partial notch side view which shows the relationship between the harness and the reel unit at the time of closing the front door of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a side view explaining the operation of the accessory drive unit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the time when the liquid crystal display device is lowered, (b) shows the time when the liquid crystal display device is raised. There is. It is a top view which shows the structure of the accessory drive unit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the selector of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing explaining the detection operation of the insertion sensor of the selector which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the time of non-detection of a medal, (b) shows the time of detection of a medal. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the 1st medal passing sensor of the selector which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the detection operation of the 2nd medal passing sensor of the selector which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the time of not detecting a medal, (b) shows the time of detecting a medal. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the medal insertion slot of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the medal insertion slot of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the accommodating structure of the medal auxiliary storage of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the accommodation structure of the medal auxiliary storage of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of the cross key of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the state at the time of assembling the cross key of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the structure of the panel unit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the state at the time of assembling the panel unit of the pachislot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

A pachislot machine, which is a gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 23. First, the functional flow according to the embodiment of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

In the pachislot machine of the present embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium for playing a game. In addition to medals, coins, game balls, point data for games, tokens, and the like can also be applied as the game medium.

When a medal is inserted by the player and the start lever is operated, one value (hereinafter, random number value) is extracted from a random number in a predetermined numerical value range (for example, 0 to 65535).

The internal lottery means draws a lot based on the extracted random number value, and determines the internal winning combination. The main control circuit, which will be described later, is responsible for this internal lottery means. By determining the internal winning combination, the combination of symbols that are allowed to be displayed along the winning determination line described later is determined. The types of symbol combinations include those related to "winning" in which benefits such as medal payout, re-game operation, and bonus operation are given to the player, and those related to other so-called "loss". Is provided.

Further, when the start lever is operated, a plurality of reels are rotated. After that, when the stop button corresponding to the predetermined reel is pressed by the player, the reel stop control means controls to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination and the timing when the stop button is pressed. Do. The reel stop control means is carried by a main control circuit described later.

In the pachislot machine, basically, control is performed to stop the rotation of the corresponding reel within a specified time (190 msec or 75 msec) from the time when the stop button is pressed. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols that move with the rotation of the reel within this specified time is referred to as the "number of sliding pieces". When the specified time is 190 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 4 symbols, and when the specified time is 75 msec, the maximum number of sliding pieces is set for 1 symbol.

When the internal winning combination that allows the combination display of the symbols related to the winning is determined, the reel stop control means usually sets the combination of the symbols within the specified time of 190 msec (4 frames of the symbols) on the winning determination line. Stop the rotation of the reel so that it is displayed as much as possible along. Further, the reel stop control means is specified for one or more reels, for example, when the challenge bonus (CB) which is a second type special accessory and the middle bonus (MB) which continuously operates the CB are operated. Within the time of 75 msec (for one symbol), the rotation of the reel is stopped so that the combination of the symbols is displayed as much as possible along the winning determination line. Further, the reel stop control means uses various specified times corresponding to the gaming state to rotate the reel so that the combination of symbols whose display is not permitted by the internal winning combination is not displayed along the winning determination line. Stop it.

In this way, when all the rotations of the plurality of reels are stopped, the winning determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols displayed along the winning determination line is related to the winning. The winning determination means is carried by the main control circuit described later. When it is determined by the winning determination means that the prize is related to the prize, the player is given a privilege such as paying out a medal. In the pachislot machine, the above-mentioned series of flows is performed as one game.

Further, in the pachislot machine, in the series of flows described above, the image display performed by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device, the light output performed by various lamps, the sound output performed by a speaker, or a combination thereof is used. And various productions are performed.

When the start lever is operated, a random value for effect (hereinafter referred to as a random value for effect) is extracted in addition to the random value used for determining the internal winning combination described above. When the effect random value is extracted, the effect content determining means determines by lottery what to execute this time from a plurality of types of effect contents associated with the internal winning combination. A sub-control circuit, which will be described later, is responsible for determining the content of the effect.

When the content of the effect is determined, the effect executing means executes the corresponding effect in conjunction with each opportunity such as when the rotation of the reels starts, when the rotation of each reel stops, and when it is determined whether or not there is a prize. In this way, in the pachislot machine, the player has an opportunity to know or anticipate the determined internal winning combination (in other words, the combination of symbols to be aimed at) by executing the production content associated with the internal winning combination. It is provided to the player and can improve the interest of the player.

<Structure of pachislot machine>
Next, the structure of the pachislot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

[Appearance structure]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the external structure of the pachislot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachislot machine 1 includes an exterior body 2. The exterior body 2 has a cabinet 2a as a housing for accommodating a reel, a circuit board, and the like, and a front door 2b that is openably and closably attached to the cabinet 2a. Handles 7 are provided on both side surfaces of the cabinet 2a (only one side handle 7 is shown in FIG. 2). The handle 7 is a recess for carrying the pachi-slot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 3, a reel unit 3 that can be attached to and detached from the cabinet 2a is housed inside the cabinet 2a. The reel unit 3 includes a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R in which a plurality of (for example, 21) symbols are displayed at predetermined intervals along the circumferential direction, and these reels 3L. , 3A, and a support 3a that rotatably supports 3C and 3R.

The three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are provided side by side in the reel unit 3. Hereinafter, each reel 3L, 3C, 3R will be referred to as a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R, respectively. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R has a reel body formed in a cylindrical shape and a translucent sheet material mounted on the peripheral surface of the reel body. The plurality of (for example, 21) symbols described above are drawn on the surface of the sheet material described above.

The front door 2b includes a door body 9 and a liquid crystal display device 11 showing a specific example of the image display device. The door body 9 is attached to the cabinet 2a so as to be openable and closable by using a hinge (not shown). The hinge is provided at the left end of the door body 9 when the door body 9 is viewed from the front of the pachislot machine 1.

The liquid crystal display device 11 is attached to the upper part of the door body 9 of the front door 2b so as to display information related to the game. The liquid crystal display device 11 can perform an effect by displaying an image, and can display game table information such as customization of a game machine and game history. Therefore, the information about the game displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11 includes various information such as the effect information on the game and the game table information. The liquid crystal display device 11 configured in this way constitutes an information display means.

Further, the liquid crystal display device 11 is arranged in the transparent protective cover 9c attached to the door body 9. The protective cover 9c is formed in a box shape so as to cover the liquid crystal display device 11 with a transparent member such as an acrylic plate. Further, the liquid crystal display device 11 is configured as a movable accessory that can move up and down in the protective cover 9c. Details will be described later.

Further, the front door 2b has a display window 4 capable of visually recognizing the three reels 3L, 3C and 3R. The display window 4 is composed of three left display windows 4L, a middle display window 4C, and a right display window 4R corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

These display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at positions that overlap with the arrangement areas of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R when viewed from the front (player side), and are in front of the three reels (player side). ) Is provided. Therefore, the player can visually recognize the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R provided behind the display window 4 through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.

In the present embodiment, the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R are continuously arranged among a plurality of types of symbols drawn on each reel when the rotation of the corresponding reel provided behind the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R is stopped. It is set to a size that can display one pattern. That is, in the frame of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, upper, middle, and lower regions are provided for each reel, and one symbol is displayed in each region. Then, in the present embodiment, the line connecting the middle stage region of the left reel 3L, the middle stage region of the middle reel 3C, and the middle stage region of the right reel 3R is defined as a winning determination line for determining whether or not to win.

A pedestal portion 12 is formed in the center of the door body 9. The pedestal portion 12 is provided with various devices (medal insertion slot 13, MAX bet button 14, 1 bet button 15, start lever 16, stop button 17L, 17C, 17R, cross key 18) to be operated by the player. Has been done.

The medal slot 13 is provided to receive medals dropped on the pachislot machine 1 from the outside by the player. That is, the medal insertion slot 13 is for inserting medals by the player. The medals inserted from the medal slot 13 are used for one game up to a preset number of medals (for example, 3), and the amount exceeding the preset number of medals is deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Can be (so-called credit function).

The MAX bet button 14 and the 1-bet button 15 are provided to determine the number of medals to be used in one game from the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a settlement button. This checkout button is provided to pull out (discharge) the medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1.

The start lever 16 is for starting the rotation of all the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) according to the operation of the player, and constitutes the start operation means.

The stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are provided in association with the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R, respectively, and are for stopping the rotation of each corresponding reel according to the operation of the player. .. These stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R constitute a stop operation means. Hereinafter, the stop buttons 17L, 17C, and 17R are referred to as a left stop button 17L, a middle stop button 17C, and a right stop button 17R, respectively.

The cross key 18 is for performing an operation related to the information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11, and constitutes an information manipulation means. For example, the cross key 18 is pressed by the player when performing a selection operation on the display screen such as the game effect information and the game table information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 11. The detailed configuration of the cross key 18 will be described later.

Further, the pedestal portion 12 is provided with a 7-segment display 28 composed of a 7-segment LED (Light Emitting Diode). The 7-segment display 28 provides information such as the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a privilege (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out), the number of medals deposited inside the pachislot machine 1 (hereinafter, the number of credits), and the like. Display digitally.

A lumbar panel 19 is provided below the pedestal portion 12 of the front door 2b. Further, the waist panel 19 according to the present embodiment is provided with a panel unit 20 for producing an effect by light. The detailed configuration of the panel unit 20 will be described later.

A medal payout outlet 21, a medal tray 22, speakers 23L, 23R, and the like are provided at the lower part of the door body 9. The medal payout outlet 21 guides the medals discharged by driving the medal payout device 43, which will be described later, to the outside. The medal tray 22 stores medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 21. In addition, the speakers 23L and 23R output sound effects, music, and the like corresponding to the content of the production.

[Internal structure]
Next, the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the pachislot machine 1.

The cabinet 2a is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with one surface on the front side open. A main control board 41 constituting the main control circuit 91 is provided in the upper part of the cabinet 2a. The main control circuit 91 is a circuit that controls the main operation of the game in the pachi-slot machine 1 and the flow between the operations, such as determination of the internal winning combination, rotation and stop of each reel, and determination of the presence or absence of winning. The specific configuration of the main control circuit 91 will be described later.

Three reels (left reel 3L, middle reel 3C and right reel 3R) are provided in the central portion of the cabinet 2a. Although not shown in FIG. 3, each reel is connected to a corresponding stepping motor via a gear having a predetermined reduction ratio.

A hopper device 43 for storing a large amount of medals is provided in the lower part of the cabinet 2a. The hopper device 43 has a structure capable of ejecting stored medals one by one. On the left side of the hopper device 43 (on the left side when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front) in the cabinet 2a, a power supply device 44 for supplying necessary power to each device of the pachislot machine 1 is provided.

Further, a medal auxiliary storage 45 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 43 (on the right side when the inside of the cabinet 2a is viewed from the front) in the cabinet 2a. The medal auxiliary storage 45 stores medals overflowing from the hopper device 43. The medal auxiliary storage 45 is detachably housed in the cabinet 2a. The detailed configuration of the medal auxiliary storage 45 will be described later.

A housing accommodating an accessory drive unit 221 (see FIG. 4) as a movable device for moving the liquid crystal display device 11 in the vertical direction on the upper portion of the front door 2b on the back surface side (the portion opposite to the display screen side). 46 is attached.

Further, the housing 46 is provided with a sub-control board 42 that constitutes a sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 9) described later. The sub-control circuit 101 is a circuit that controls the execution of an effect by displaying an image or the like. The specific configuration of the sub-control circuit 101 will be described later.

Further, a selector 26 is provided at a substantially central portion in the vertical direction on the back surface side of the front door 2b. The selector 26 is a device for selecting medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 13, specifically, whether or not the material and shape of the medals are appropriate, and the medals determined to be appropriate will be described later. It guides the hopper device 43 via the guide rail 27. The detailed configuration of the selector 26 will be described later.

<Electrical configuration of pachislot machines>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachislot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachislot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 4, the pachislot machine 1 has a main control board 41 arranged in the cabinet 2a and a sub control board 42 arranged in the front door 2b. The reel relay terminal board 51, the setting key type switch 52, the cabinet side relay board 53, the door relay terminal board 54, and the power supply board 44b of the power supply device 44 are electrically connected to the main control board 41. ing.

The reel relay terminal plate 51 is arranged inside the reel main body of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The reel relay terminal plate 51 is electrically connected to a stepping motor (not shown) of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and relays a signal output from the main control board 41 to the stepping motor. The setting key type switch 52 is used when changing the setting of the pachi-slot machine 1 or when confirming the setting of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The external centralized terminal plate 56, the hopper device 43, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57 are electrically connected to the cabinet-side relay board 53. The cabinet-side relay board 53 relays signals output from the main control board 41 to the external centralized terminal board 56, the hopper device 43, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57. That is, the external centralized terminal board 56, the hopper device 43, and the medal auxiliary storage switch 57 are connected to the main control board 41 via the cabinet-side relay board 53.

The external centralized terminal plate 56 is attached to the cabinet 2a and is provided to output signals such as a medal insertion signal, a medal payout signal, and a security signal to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. Since the hopper device 43 has been described above, the description thereof will be omitted.

The medal auxiliary storage switch 57 includes a pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b (see FIG. 18) inserted into the medal auxiliary storage 45. In the medal auxiliary storage switch 57, a pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b are electrically conducted via the medals stored in the medal auxiliary storage 45, so that a certain amount of medals can be stored in the medal auxiliary storage 45. It detects that it has been stored inside. That is, the medal auxiliary storage switch 57 detects whether or not the medal auxiliary storage 45 is full of medals.

A power switch 44a is connected to the power supply board 44b of the power supply device 44. The power switch 44a is turned on when supplying the necessary power to the pachi-slot machine 1.

On the door relay terminal plate 54, the insertion sensor 80, the first medal passing sensor 81, the second medal passing sensor 82, the guide rail passing sensor 83, the door open / close monitoring switch 61, the BET switch 62, the settlement switch 63, and the start switch 64, the stop switch board 65, the game operation display board 66, the switch board 67, and the sub-relay board 68 are connected.

That is, the insertion sensor 80, the first medal passing sensor 81, the second medal passing sensor 82, the guide rail passing sensor 83, the door open / close monitoring switch 61, the BET switch 62, the settlement switch 63, the start switch 64, and the stop switch board 65. The game operation display board 66, the switch board 67, and the sub-relay board 68 are connected to the main control board 41 via the door relay terminal board 54.

The insertion sensor 80, the first medal passing sensor 81, and the second medal passing sensor 82 are each provided in the selector 26, detect medals passing through the selector 26, and transmit the detection results to the main control board 41. Output. The insertion sensor 80, the first medal passing sensor 81, and the second medal passing sensor 82 constitute a medal passing detecting means.

The guide rail passage sensor 83 is provided on the guide rail 27, which will be described later, detects medals passing on the guide rail, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The guide rail passage sensor 83 constitutes a medal detecting means on the guide rail.

The door open / close monitoring switch 61 outputs a security signal for notifying the open / close of the front door 2b to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. The BET switch 62 detects that the MAX bet button 14 and the 1-bet button 15 (see FIG. 2) have been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

The settlement switch 63 detects that the settlement button (not shown) has been pressed by the player, and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41. The start switch 64 detects that the start lever 16 has been operated by the player (start operation), and outputs the detection result to the main control board 41.

The stop switch board 65 is a board that constitutes a circuit for stopping a rotating reel and a circuit for displaying a stoptable reel by an LED or the like. A stop switch is provided on the stop switch board 65. The stop switch detects that each of the stop buttons 17L, 17C, 17R is pressed by the player (stop operation).

The game operation display board 66 displays the number of inserted medals on the 7-segment display 28 when accepting the insertion of medals, when the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotatable and when the replay is performed. It is a substrate for making it. A 7-segment display 28 and an LED 69 are connected to the game operation display board 66. The LED 69, for example, lights a mark indicating the start of the game, a mark for replaying the game, and the like.

A detection switch 67a for detecting that the cross key 18 has been operated by the player is mounted on the switch board 67.

The sub-relay board 68 relays the wiring connecting the sub-control board 42 and the main control board 41. Further, the sub-relay board 68 relays the wiring connecting the sub-control board 42 and a plurality of boards arranged around the sub-control board 42. That is, the sub-relay board 68 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 42, the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door open / close monitoring unit 74, and the accessory control board 78. ..

The sub-control board 42 is connected to the main control board 41 via the door relay terminal board 54 and the sub-relay board 68. Further, the sub-control board 42 is electrically connected to the sound I / O board 71, the LED board 72, the 24h door open / close monitoring unit 74, and the accessory control board 78 via the sub-relay board 68. There is.

The sound I / O board 71 outputs audio to the speakers 23L and 23R. The LED board 72 causes the LED group 25, which shows a specific example of the light source, to emit light according to the effect executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 6), and displays the blinking pattern.

The 24h door open / close monitoring unit 74 stores the open / close history of the front door 2b. Further, the 24h door open / close monitoring unit 74 outputs a signal for displaying an error to the liquid crystal display device 11 to the sub control board 42 (sub control circuit 101) when the front door 2b is opened.

The accessory control board 78 drives the accessory drive unit 221 according to the effect executed by the control of the sub-control circuit 101 (see FIG. 6). The accessory drive unit 221 is driven and controlled by the accessory control board 78 to move the liquid crystal display device 11 in the vertical direction.

The ROM cartridge board 76 and the liquid crystal relay board 77 are connected to the sub-control board 42. The ROM cartridge substrate 76 is a substrate for managing image (video), audio, light (LED group 25), and communication data for production. The liquid crystal relay board 77 is a board that relays the wiring connecting the sub-control board 42 and the liquid crystal display device 11.

<Main control circuit>
Next, the main control circuit 91 composed of the main control board 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the main control circuit 91 of the pachislot machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 91 as the main control unit controls the progress of the game with the microcomputer 92 installed on the main control board 41 as the main component. The microcomputer 92 includes a main CPU 93, a main ROM 94, and a main RAM 95.

The main ROM 94 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 93, a data table, data for transmitting various control commands (command signals) to the sub control circuit 101, and the like. The main RAM 95 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing a control program.

A clock pulse generation circuit 96, a frequency divider 97, a random number generator 98, and a sampling circuit 99 are connected to the main CPU 93. The clock pulse generation circuit 96 and the frequency divider 97 generate a clock pulse. The main CPU 93 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 98 generates random numbers in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 99 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

The main CPU 93 counts the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motors of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R after detecting the reel index. As a result, the main CPU 93 manages the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R (mainly, how many symbols the reels have rotated).

The reel index is information indicating that the reel has made one revolution. This reel index is provided, for example, with an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and is provided at a predetermined position on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are connected by rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. It is detected by a reel position detection unit (not shown) provided with a detection piece interposed between them.

Here, the management of the rotation angles of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R will be specifically described. The number of pulses output to the stepping motor is counted by a pulse counter provided in the main RAM 95. Then, each time the output of a predetermined number of pulses (for example, 16 times) required for rotation of one symbol is counted by the pulse counter, the symbol counter provided in the main RAM 95 is added one by one. The symbol counter is provided according to each reel 3L, 3C, 3R. The value of the symbol counter is cleared when the reel index is detected by the reel position detection unit (not shown).

That is, in the present embodiment, by managing the symbol counter, it is possible to manage how many symbols have been rotated since the reel index was detected. Therefore, the position of each symbol of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is detected with reference to the position where the reel index is detected.

In the present embodiment, the maximum number of sliding pieces is basically set for four symbols. Therefore, when the left stop button 17L is pressed, the symbol of the left reel 3L in the middle of the display window 4 and each symbol within the range up to the symbol four ahead of the symbol can be stopped in the middle of the display window 4. It becomes a design.

<Sub-control circuit>
Next, the sub-control circuit 101 composed of the sub-control board 42 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the sub-control circuit 101 of the pachi-slot machine 1.

The sub-control circuit 101 as a sub-control unit is electrically connected to the main control circuit 91, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91. It controls peripheral devices such as the liquid crystal display device 11, the accessory drive unit 221 and the LED group 25, and the speakers 23L and 23R. The sub-control circuit 101 basically includes a sub CPU 102, a sub RAM 103, a rendering processor 104, a drawing RAM 105, and a driver 106.

The sub CPU 102 controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the ROM cartridge board 76 in response to the command signal transmitted from the main control circuit 91. The ROM cartridge board 76 is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

A control program executed by the sub CPU 102 is stored in the program storage area. For example, the control program includes a main board communication task for controlling communication with the main control circuit 91, and an effect registration task for extracting an effect random value and determining and registering the effect content (effect data). Is included. Further, a drawing control task for controlling the display of an image by the liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 2) based on the determined effect content, an accessory control task for controlling the movement of the liquid crystal display device 11 by the accessory drive unit 221, and an LED. A lamp control task for controlling the output of light from a light source such as group 25, a voice control task for controlling sound output by speakers 23L and 23R, and the like are included.

The data storage area includes a storage area for storing various data tables, a storage area for storing effect data constituting each effect content, and a storage area for storing animation data related to video creation. Further, a storage area for storing sound data related to BGM and sound effects, a storage area for storing lamp data related to a pattern of turning on and off light, and the like are included.

The sub-RAM 103 is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 91.

The sub CPU 102, the rendering processor 104, the drawing RAM (including the frame buffer) 105, and the driver 106 create an image according to the animation data specified by the effect content, and display the created image on the liquid crystal display device 11. Further, the sub CPU 102 drives the accessory driving unit 221 according to the accessory movable data specified by the effect content.

Further, the sub CPU 102 causes the speakers 23L and 23R to output sounds such as BGM according to the sound data specified by the effect content. Further, the sub CPU 102 controls lighting and extinguishing of the LED group 25 according to the lamp data specified by the effect content.

Next, a detailed configuration of the reel unit 3 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.

As shown in FIG. 7, the reel unit 3 is detachably housed in the cabinet 2a by slidably mounting the support 3a on the support plate 2c provided in the cabinet 2a. The support 3a is not limited to the support plate 2c, and may have a configuration in which rails or the like are attached to the inner side surfaces of the left and right side plates of the cabinet 2a and slidably attached to the rails or the like.

The support 3a has a box-shaped or semi-cylindrical shape that covers about half of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R on the back side of the gaming machine, and the front side of the gaming machine is open.

Further, the support 3a is outside the visible area from the display window 4, that is, below the display window 4 which cannot be seen when the display window 4 is viewed from the front of the gaming machine, the front door 2b and the three reels 3L, 3C, It has a protruding portion 30 protruding toward the display window 4 so as to close the gap between the 3R and the display window 4. The protruding portion 30 is attached to the support 3a by a fastening member such as a screw. The protruding portion 30 may be integrally formed with the support 3a.

Further, the protruding portion 30 extends in the left-right direction of the gaming machine with a pair of protruding pieces 31 protruding toward the front side of the gaming machine from both left and right edges on the front side of the gaming machine in which the opening of the support 3a is formed. It is configured to include an interference prevention piece 32 provided between the pair of projecting pieces 31. As a result, the protruding portion 30 forms a frame body that surrounds the lower portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The protruding portion 30 is not limited to the frame body, and may have a box-shaped or fan-shaped shape that covers the lower portions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R and has an open upper portion, for example.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachislot machine 1 is provided on the side of the cabinet 2a and the electrical components (for example, the sub-control board 42, the LED board 72, etc.) provided on the front door 2b side. A harness 35 for electrically connecting an electrical component (for example, a main control board 41, a power supply device 44, etc.) is provided.

The harness 35 is a bundle of various wirings, and is covered with a corrugated tube, a resin tape, or the like. The harness 35 does not have to be covered with a corrugated tube, resin tape, or the like.

As shown in FIG. 7, such a harness 35 is usually fixed to the cabinet 2a by a clamp 36 or fixed to the front door 2b by a clip 37. As a result, the harness 35 is prevented from interfering with various devices provided in the cabinet 2a.

However, the harness 35 may come off from the clamp 36 or the clip 37 as the front door 2b is opened or closed, for example. FIG. 8 shows how the harness 35 is detached from the clip 37.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the harness 35 is disengaged from the clip 37, the harness 35 previously fixed to the front door 2b side may bend toward the reels 3L, 3C, 3R side. In this case, if the front door 2b is closed with respect to the cabinet 2a, the harness 35 may come into contact with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

However, in the present embodiment, even if the harness 35 bends toward the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as described above, the protrusion 30 contacts the harness 35 with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Can be prevented.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, when the front door 2b is closed with respect to the cabinet 2a, the bent harness 35 is pressed against the front door 2b side by the interference prevention piece 32 of the protruding portion 30. .. This prevents the harness 35 from coming into contact with the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. As described above, the protruding portion 30 according to the present embodiment has a bending prevention function of the harness 35 by closing the front door 2b.

Further, at this time, since the interference prevention piece 32 approaches the display window 4 side so as to close the gap between the front door 2b and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, for example, the player enters the cabinet 2a from the display window 4. Even if you try to see it, it will be blocked by the interference prevention piece 32. As a result, the hopper device 43 and the power supply device 44 in the cabinet 2a are not visually recognized from the outside.

Further, the protruding portion 30 also has a function as a handle that can be gripped by a worker such as a store clerk at a game hall when the reel unit 3 is attached to or detached from the cabinet 2a. Specifically, the tip side of the interference prevention piece 32 has a shape protruding downward so that the operator's finger can easily catch it. The shape of the interference prevention piece 32 is not limited to the shape described above, and may be any shape as long as it can be easily touched by the operator's fingers.

As a result, the operator can easily attach / detach the reel unit 3 to / from the cabinet 2a by using the interference prevention piece 32 as a handle. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the protruding portion 30 is provided on the lower side of the support 3a, the slide operation of the support 3a on the support plate 2c can be smoothly performed.

Next, a detailed configuration of the accessory drive unit 221 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the accessory drive unit 221 includes a drive motor 230, a pinion gear 231 and a reduction gear mechanism 232 as an output gear, a worm gear 233, and an arm member 235. It is configured to include a torsion spring 236 as a force member.

The drive motor 230 has a drive shaft 230a. The pinion gear 231 is integrally rotatably attached to the drive shaft 230a. The reduction gear mechanism 232 includes a first reduction gear 232a that meshes with the pinion gear 231 and a second reduction gear 232b that meshes with the first reduction gear 232a.

A worm gear 233 is integrally rotatably attached to the second reduction gear 232b. Therefore, the reduction gear mechanism 232 reduces the rotation of the pinion gear 231 by the first reduction gear 232a and the second reduction gear 232b and transmits the rotation to the worm gear 233. As a result, the torque transmitted from the pinion gear 231 to the worm gear 233 is amplified.

The worm gear 233 is integrally rotatably attached to the second reduction gear 232b and is rotatably supported by the case 261 via a pair of bearings 234. The case 261 is fixed to the housing 46 (see FIG. 3) described above via a bracket or the like (not shown).

The arm member 235 is formed with a gear portion 235a that meshes with the worm gear 233 at one end. One end of the arm member 235 is rotatably supported by the case 261 with the rotation shaft 237 as a fulcrum. Therefore, the arm member 235 is adapted to rotate in the vertical direction in accordance with the rotation of the worm gear 233.

Further, an elongated hole 235b for attaching the liquid crystal display device 11 is formed at the other end of the arm member 235.

The torsion spring 236 has a coil portion attached to the rotating shaft 237, one end of which is locked to a locking piece 235c formed on the arm member 235, and the other end of which is engaged to a locking piece 261a formed on the case 261. It has been stopped. As a result, the torsion spring 236 constantly urges the arm member 235 upward.

As shown in FIG. 11, two accessory drive units 221 configured in this way are provided side by side in the left-right direction (in the figure, the left-right direction) of the gaming machine. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 11 can be reliably moved up and down.

On the other hand, the liquid crystal display device 11 has two mounting pieces 110 on the back side, and the connecting shaft 111 is mounted on these mounting pieces 110. The connecting shaft 111 is inserted into the elongated hole 235b of the arm member 235. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 11 is connected to the other end of the arm member 235.

Further, the liquid crystal display device 11 and the pair of accessory drive units 221 are connected via a pair of linear guide mechanisms 120. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 11 can be stably moved in the vertical direction.

Here, the operation of the accessory drive unit 221 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10A and 10B.

First, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the drive motor 230 is driven while the liquid crystal display device 11 is lowered, the pinion gear 231 rotates, and the rotation is transferred to the worm gear 233 via the reduction gear mechanism 232. Be transmitted.

Next, when the worm gear 233 rotates, the gear portion 235a of the arm member 235 rotates in the clockwise direction in the drawing. At this time, the rotation direction of the rotation transmitted from the drive motor 230 is changed by the worm gear 233. That is, the rotation direction of the worm gear 233 and the rotation direction of the gear portion 235a are orthogonal to each other.

After that, when the worm gear 233 further rotates, as shown in FIG. 10B, the arm member 235 further rotates in the clockwise direction in the drawing. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 11 is raised.

At this time, since the torsion spring 236 urges the arm member 235 upward, the arm member 235 can easily rotate in the clockwise direction by utilizing the urging force of the torsion spring 236.

Next, the liquid crystal display device 11 reaches the ascending position shown in FIG. 10B and is maintained at that position. At this time, since the rotation direction of the worm gear 233 and the rotation direction of the gear portion 235a are orthogonal to each other, it is possible to prevent the gear portion 235a from rotating in the counterclockwise direction due to the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11. .. Further, at this time, since the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11 is reduced by the urging force of the torsion spring 236, the rotational force of the gear portion 235a in the counterclockwise direction is reduced. Therefore, the liquid crystal display device 11 is surely maintained at the ascending position shown in FIG. 10 (b).

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the urging force of the torsion spring 236 has a function of reducing the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11, so that deterioration of the drive motor 230 can be suppressed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned effect can be obtained with a simple and low-cost configuration in which the torsion spring 236 corresponding to the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11 is provided.

In the present embodiment, a torsion spring 236 is used as a configuration for reducing the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a leaf spring, an air damper, or the like can be used instead. is there.

Next, a detailed configuration of the selector 26 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15.

As shown in FIG. 12, the selector 26 is attached to the back surface of the front door 2b (see FIG. 3) on the downstream side of the medal insertion slot 13 (see FIG. 2). The selector 26 includes a base frame 26a and a guide cover 26b rotatably attached to the base frame 26a. The guide cover 26b is always urged toward the base frame 26a by a torsion spring (not shown).

The base frame 26a and the guide cover 26b are in contact with each other in a closed state so that a gap slightly wider than the thickness of the medal is maintained, and a passage through which the medal passes is formed.

At the upper left portion of the selector 26, a slot 260, which is an entrance for medals formed by the base frame 26a and the guide cover 26b, is provided. Further, inside the selector 26, as shown by a alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 12, a guide passage 262 that communicates with the insertion port 260 and guides medals in the selector 26 is formed.

Regular medals inserted into the selector 26 from the insertion port 260 are discharged from the selector outlet 263 to the guide rail 27 through the guide passage 262. Further, a return passage 264 is formed in the selector 26, and non-regular fake medals and non-acceptable medals are discharged to the lower part of the selector 26 through the return passage 264 and are not discharged to the guide rail 27.

Here, the selector 26 is provided with the insertion sensor 80, the first medal passing sensor 81, and the second medal passing sensor 82 on the guide passage 262. The insertion sensor 80, the first medal passing sensor 81, and the second medal passing sensor 82 detect medals passing through the guide passage 262, and constitute a medal passing detecting means.

As shown in FIG. 13A, the insertion sensor 80 is composed of a transmissive photointerruptor, and when the medal is not inserted into the insertion port 260, the shielding member 801a of the rotating member 801 is released from the light emitting element. By blocking the emitted light, it is detected that the medal has not been inserted into the insertion slot 260.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, when a medal is inserted into the insertion port 260, the rotating member 801 rotates counterclockwise in the drawing, and the shielding member 801a is disengaged from the insertion sensor 80. As a result, the insertion sensor 80 can detect the light emitted from the light emitting element by the light receiving element, and detects that the medal has been inserted into the insertion port 260.

As shown in FIG. 14, the first medal passage sensor 81 is composed of a transmissive photointerruptor, and the light emitting element and the light receiving element are arranged so as to face each other with the guide passage 262 interposed therebetween. The first medal passage sensor 81 detects that the medal has passed through the guide passage 262 by blocking the light by the medal passing through the guide passage 262.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the second medal passage sensor 82 is composed of a transmissive photointerruptor, and in a state where the medal does not pass through the guide passage 262, the shielding member 802a of the rotating member 802 Is in a state where the light emitted from the light emitting element is not blocked.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the medal passes through the guide passage 262, the rotating member 802 rotates clockwise in the drawing, and the shielding member 802a emits light emitted from the light emitting element. Cut off. As a result, the second medal passage sensor 82 detects that the medal has passed through the guide passage 262.

Here, the insertion sensor 80, the first medal passing sensor 81, and the second medal passing sensor 82 described above may all be configured by a reflective photo interrupter. Further, of these sensors, only any sensor may be configured by the reflective photo interrupter.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, a guide rail 27 is attached to the selector 26 via a reinforcing plate (not shown). Specifically, the guide rail 27 is attached to the selector 26 so that the medal receiving port communicates with the selector outlet 263. Further, the outlet of the medal of the guide rail 27 is opened toward the hopper device 43. As a result, the guide rail 27 can guide the regular medal that has passed through the selector 26 to the hopper device 43.

Further, the guide rail 27 is formed of, for example, a transparent member made of resin. The guide rail 27 is not limited to the transparent member and is not limited to the resin product.

The guide rail passage sensor 83 described above is attached to the guide rail 27 via an attachment member 271. The guide rail passage sensor 83 is composed of a reflective photo interrupter. The guide rail passage sensor 83 may be configured by a transmissive photo interrupter.

Further, the guide rail passage sensor 83 is provided on the guide rail 27 on the hopper device 43 side (exit side) rather than the selector 26 side (reception port side). As a result, the distance between the medal insertion slot 13 and the guide rail passage sensor 83 becomes large, and access from the medal insertion slot 13 to the guide rail passage sensor 83 is not easily performed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, a detailed configuration of the medal insertion slot 13 according to the present embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, the medal insertion slot 13 is formed in the insertion port member 130, and is provided on the pedestal portion 12 via the insertion port member 130.

Further, the inlet member 130 includes an exposed plate 130a exposed on the surface side of the pedestal portion 12. The exposed plate 130a is made of, for example, polycarbonate (PC) or a synthetic resin such as ABS, and its surface is plated with chrome plating, silver plating, or the like. The exposed plate 130a is not limited to the synthetic resin, and may be integrally formed by die-casting a metal such as zinc or a zinc alloy. Even in this case, the surface of the exposed plate 130a may be plated in order to improve the appearance.

The exposed plate 130a is formed with a medal guide surface 130b recessed downward in an arc shape, and a slit-shaped medal insertion port 13 is formed on the back side of the medal guide surface 130b.

The medal guide surface 130b is formed so as to descend from the player side toward the medal insertion slot 13, and has a length such that a large number of medals can be erected and installed. Further, the inclination angle of the medal guide surface 130b may be inclined with respect to the horizontal plane so that the medal slides smoothly, and the angle is not particularly limited.

Further, the slot member 130 is provided with a medal return button 131. The medal return button 131 is arranged on the side of the medal guide surface 130b. When the medal return button 131 is pressed, the medal is ejected from the medal payout outlet 21 (see FIG. 2).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17, an insertion passage 132 for guiding medals inserted from the medal insertion port 13 to the selector 26 is provided inside the insertion port member 130. Although not shown here, the input port member 130 is provided with, for example, a resin passage member on the back side (in FIG. 17, the front side of the paper surface) of the exposed plate 130a.

Therefore, the input port member 130 forms the input passage 132 by the exposed plate 130a and the above-mentioned passage member. In the input port member 130 according to the present embodiment, the input passage 132 is formed by the exposed plate 130a and the passage member, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the input passage 132 is provided only by the exposed plate 130a without the passage member. May be formed.

The insertion passage 132 is provided with an inclined portion 132a inclined in the radial direction of the medal (left-right direction in FIG. 17) orthogonal to the insertion direction of the medal (downward in FIG. 17). The inclined portion 132a has a configuration in which the inclined portion 132a is inclined inward in the radial direction toward the downstream side in the insertion direction of the medal. As a result, the width of the insertion passage 132 in the left-right direction gradually narrows from the medal insertion opening 13 toward the downstream in the insertion direction.

Therefore, the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 13 is adjusted to a constant falling speed by dropping the medal in the insertion passage 132 along the inclined portion 132a.

Further, the inclined portions 132a are provided on both sides of the input passage 132 in the left-right direction. The inclined portion 132a may be provided only on either one side of the input passage 132 in the left-right direction.

Further, the insertion passage 132 is formed with a pair of facing surfaces 132b facing the front surface and the back surface of the medal. Specifically, the pair of facing surfaces 132b are formed on both the exposed plate 130a forming the input passage 132 and the above-mentioned passage member, respectively.

In the present embodiment, of the pair of facing surfaces 132b, the groove portions 133 extending along the charging direction are provided at predetermined intervals in the radial direction (left-right direction in FIG. 17) on the facing surface 132b on the exposed plate 130a side. There are multiple.

As a result, dust, dirt, and the like that have entered from the medal insertion slot 13 will be collected in the groove 133. Therefore, dust and dirt do not come into direct contact with the front and back surfaces of the medal. The groove portions 133 may be provided on both of the pair of facing surfaces 132b, or may be provided only on the facing surfaces 132b on the passage member side.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19, a detailed configuration of the medal auxiliary storage 45 according to the present embodiment and a method of accommodating the medal auxiliary storage 45 in the cabinet 2a will be described.

As shown in FIG. 18, the bottom plate 200 of the cabinet 2a is formed with a discharge port 200a for discharging medals inside the pachislot machine 1 to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. The discharge port 200a has a trapezoidal shape on the front side of the gaming machine. The medals discharged from the discharge port 200a are transported to a desired position by a medal transfer device such as a belt conveyor arranged in the lower part of the pachislot machine 1.

Further, the back plate 201 of the cabinet 2a is formed with a communication hole 201a that communicates the inside and the outside of the cabinet 2a. A medal auxiliary storage switch 57 composed of the pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b described above is attached to the back plate 201 via the communication hole 201a described above.

As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the medal auxiliary storage 45 has a box shape with an open top and has a bottom 450. The bottom 450 is formed with a discharge hole 450a that communicates with the discharge port 200a of the cabinet 2a when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is housed in the cabinet 2a.

Further, on the front side of the bottom 450 of the gaming machine, a protrusion 450b that engages with the discharge port 200a of the cabinet 2a is formed. The shape of the protrusion 450b when viewed from the bottom surface side is the same as the trapezoidal shape on the front side of the gaming machine of the discharge port 200a. Further, the protrusion 450b is a protrusion slightly protruding downward from the bottom portion 450.

Therefore, when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is housed in the cabinet 2a, the medal auxiliary storage 45 can be easily positioned with respect to the cabinet 2a simply by aligning the protrusion 450b with the trapezoidal shape on the front side of the gaming machine of the discharge port 200a. Be done. As a result, when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is housed in the cabinet 2a, the positions of the discharge hole 450a and the discharge port 200a do not shift.

The shape of the protrusion 450b viewed from the bottom surface side is not limited to the trapezoidal shape, and may be any shape such as a semicircular shape or a polygonal shape. In this case, the front side of the gaming machine of the discharge port 200a is also changed to the same shape as the protrusion 450b according to the shape of the protrusion 450b.

Further, the medal auxiliary storage 45 is formed with two insertion ports 451a for inserting the above-mentioned medal detection pieces 57a and 57b on the side surface portion 451 on the back side of the gaming machine. These insertion ports 451a have an optimum height and game in which the medal detection pieces 57a and 57b are inserted into the medal auxiliary storage 45 via the insertion ports 451a when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is housed in the cabinet 2a. It is placed in the left-right position of the machine.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the medal auxiliary storage 45 has a bottom lid 452 capable of opening and closing the discharge hole 450a. The bottom lid 452 is configured to be rotatable in the direction of an arrow in the drawing with the end on the bottom 450 side as a fulcrum. FIG. 19 shows a state in which the bottom lid 452 opens the discharge hole 450a. In the state where the bottom lid 452 opens the discharge hole 450a, the bottom lid 452 functions as a medal guiding member for guiding the medal to the discharge port 200a.

When the playground where the pachislot machine 1 is installed has equipment capable of automatically ejecting medals, the bottom lid 452 is opened so as to open the ejection hole 450a as in the present embodiment. On the other hand, when the game hall where the pachislot machine 1 is installed does not have a facility capable of automatically ejecting medals, the bottom lid 452 is closed and the ejection hole 450a is closed for manual ejection.

Next, a detailed configuration of the cross key 18 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. Note that FIG. 21 shows a state when the cross key 18 is assembled to the pedestal portion 12.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the cross key 18 includes a cross-shaped pressing portion 180 operated by a player, a switch board 67 arranged below the pressing portion 180, and a pressing portion 180 and a switch board. It is configured to include a cover member 181 provided between the 67 and the cover member 181.

The upper surface side of the pressing portion 180 is exposed on the surface of the pedestal portion 12, and the lower surface side is embedded inside the pedestal portion 12, that is, inside the pachi-slot machine 1. Further, on the lower surface of the pressing portion 180, four convex portions 180a that can come into contact with the detection switch 67a, which will be described later, are provided corresponding to each of the up, down, left, and right directions.

Further, a cylindrical recess 180b is formed in the central portion of the pressing portion 180. When the pressing portion 180 is attached to the pedestal portion 12, the bottom surface of the recess 180b comes into contact with the inner surface of the pedestal portion 12. As a result, the pressing portion 180 is prevented from coming off with respect to the pedestal portion 12.

On the switch board 67, four detection switches 67a for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing portion 180 by the player are mounted. One detection switch 67a is arranged in each of the vertical and horizontal directions corresponding to each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180. Further, the detection switch 67a is composed of a push button type switch.

The cover member 181 covers the switch substrate 67, and is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The cover member 181 covers the entire switch substrate and has a shape that partially protrudes according to the height of the detection switch 67a. Specifically, the cover member 181 has a configuration in which a lower portion 181a having a shape capable of covering the switch substrate 67 and an upper portion 181b having a shape imitating the shape of the pressing portion 180 are integrally molded. Further, the upper portion 181b has a function of preventing the pressing portion 180 from sinking.

In the present embodiment, since the cover member 181 is provided as described above, the creepage distance from the tip of each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180 to the switch board 67 when the cross key 18 is assembled to the pedestal portion 12 is increased. growing. That is, only by providing the cover member 181 between the pressing portion 180 and the switch board 67, the distance for accessing the switch board 67 from the pressing portion 180 is the distance along the cover member 181 (arrow A in FIG. 21). The distance shown).

On the other hand, when the cover member 181 is not provided, the distance from the tip of each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180 to the switch board 67 is the distance corresponding to the height of the detection switch 67a (in FIG. 21, by arrow B). The distance shown) is the only value, and the switch board 67 can be accessed from the pressing portion 180 side relatively easily. In this case, for example, the switch board 67 may be illegally accessed from the gap between the pressing portion 180 and the pedestal portion 12, and a goto action may be performed.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the cover member 181 is provided to provide a sufficient creepage distance from the tip of each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180 to the switch board 67, so that the pressing portion 180 and the pedestal portion 12 are provided. The switch board 67 is not easily accessed through the gap between them.

Further, by providing the cover member 181 between each convex portion 180a of the pressing portion 180 and the detection switch 67a, it is possible to increase the area to which the load applied to the pressing portion 180 at the time of pressing is applied. As a result, the load applied to the detection switch 67a is dispersed, and the durability of the detection switch 67a is improved as compared with the case where the convex portion 180a directly presses the detection switch 67a.

Further, since the area to which the load is applied when the pressing portion 180 is pressed is large, for example, even if the convex portion 180a and the detection switch 67a are misaligned, the detection switch 67a is pressed only by pressing the peripheral portion of the detection switch 67a. can do.

In the present embodiment, the recess 180b is provided to prevent the pressing portion 180 from coming off, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the inner surface of the pedestal portion 12 can be contacted on the entire circumference or a part of the side surface portion of the pressing portion 180. A flange for preventing the pull-out may be provided. In particular, when a flange is provided on the entire circumference of the side surface portion of the pressing portion 180, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the switch board 67 together with the cover member 181 and further enhance the security.

Next, a detailed configuration of the panel unit 20 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23.

As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the panel unit 20 includes a decorative panel 250, three LED chips 251 as a light source, a first reflective member 252, and a second reflective member 253. Has been done.

The decorative panel 250 is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and is provided with any decoration such as the logo of the pachislot machine 1 or the maker logo. Each LED chip 251 is mounted on the LED substrate 72 and constitutes an LED group 25 (see FIG. 4). Each LED chip 251 is adapted to irradiate light from the back side of the gaming machine toward the decorative panel 250.

Three first reflective members 252 are provided on the surface 250a of the decorative panel 250 facing the LED chip 251 corresponding to each LED chip 251. The first reflecting member 252 magnifies the light emitted from the LED chip 251 and reflects it toward the back surface of the gaming machine.

Specifically, the first reflective member 252 has a conical shape with its tip directed toward the LED chip 251 side, and its surface is plated. The shape of the first reflecting member 252 may be any shape as long as it reflects the light emitted from the LED chip 251 toward the back surface of the gaming machine, for example, a triangular pyramid shape. It may have a warhead shape or the like.

The second reflective member 253 is arranged between the decorative panel 250 and the LED substrate 72 so as to surround each LED chip 251 on the back side of the gaming machine of the decorative panel 250. The second reflecting member 253 reflects the light reflected by the first reflecting member 252 toward the decorative panel 250.

Specifically, the second reflective member 253 is formed with a through hole 253a for exposing the exit surface of each LED chip 251 to the decorative panel 250 side. The second reflecting member 253 is formed in a mortar shape centered on the LED chip 251, that is, centered on the through hole 253a. Specifically, the second reflecting member 253 is formed with three mortar-shaped reflecting surfaces 253b centered on each through hole 253a.

The surface of the reflecting surface 253b is plated so that most of the light reflected by the first reflecting member 252 is reflected toward the decorative panel 250, and steps are formed radially. It is not necessary that the steps are formed radially.

In the panel unit 20 configured in this way, as shown in FIG. 23, the light emitted from the LED chip 251 is directed toward the second reflection member 253 while the irradiation range is expanded by the first reflection member 252. reflect. The light reflected by the first reflecting member 252 is reflected by the second reflecting member 253 toward the decorative panel 250. As a result, the light emitted from the LED chip 251 is widely diffused in the decorative panel 250 in a limited space having a narrow width in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the light emitted from the LED chip 251 can be diffused over a wide area more effectively than using a lens, and a sufficient light source can be secured with a small number of LED chips. Can be done.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the support 3a of the reel unit 3 has a protruding portion 30, and the protruding portion 30 is a display window 4. Outside the area visible from the front door 2b, it protrudes toward the display window 4 so as to close the gap between the front door 2b and the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Therefore, when the front door 2b is closed with respect to the cabinet 2a, the harness 35 arranged in the cabinet 2a or in the front door 2b is pressed against the display window 4 side by the protruding portion 30. As a result, it is possible to prevent the harness 35 from coming into contact with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the protruding portion 30 protrudes toward the display window 4 side so as to close the gap between the front door 2b and the plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the inside of the cabinet 2a. It is possible to prevent the hopper device 43, the power supply device 44, and the like from being visually recognized from the display window 4.

Further, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes electrical components provided on the front door 2b side and electrical components provided on the cabinet 2a side, which may come into contact with the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. It is effective for the harness 35 that is electrically connected.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the protruding portion 30 also has a function as a handle, the reel unit 3 can be easily attached / detached by using the protruding portion 30 as a handle when attaching / detaching the reel unit 3. It can be carried out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment transmits the rotation of the drive motor 230 to the liquid crystal display device 11 via the worm gear 233. Therefore, even if a relatively heavy liquid crystal display device 11 is used as a movable accessory, the worm gear 233 does not rotate due to the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11, so that the liquid crystal display device 11 can be placed at an arbitrary position. Can be easily stopped. Further, at this time, since the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11 is reduced by the urging force of the torsion spring 236, the rotational force of the gear portion 235a in the counterclockwise direction can be reduced.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the arm member 235 is constantly urged upward by the torsion spring 236, the drive motor 230 is engaged when the liquid crystal display device 11 is moved upward. The load can be reduced. As a result, the load applied to the drive motor 230 when the liquid crystal display device 11 is raised and the load applied to the drive motor 230 when the liquid crystal display device 11 is lowered can be made uniform. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 11 can move the same distance at the same time when ascending and when descending. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can share the control for driving the drive motor 230 when the liquid crystal display device 11 is raised and when the liquid crystal display device 11 is lowered.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the urging force of the torsion spring 236 has a function of reducing the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11, so that deterioration of the drive motor 230 can be suppressed.

Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a relatively heavy liquid crystal display device 11 can be used as a movable accessory, and the degree of freedom in designing the accessory can be increased. Further, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned effect can be obtained with a simple and low-cost configuration in which the torsion spring 236 corresponding to the weight of the liquid crystal display device 11 is provided.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the gear train between the pinion gear 231 and the worm gear 233 is composed of the reduction gear mechanism 232, the torque transmitted from the drive motor 230 is amplified and transmitted to the worm gear 233. can do. As a result, the load applied to the drive motor 230 when the movable liquid crystal display device 11 is moved can be reduced.

As described above, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the accessory drive unit 221 has the above-described configuration, a relatively heavy liquid crystal display device 11 can be used as the movable accessory. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the guide rail passage sensor 83 is provided on the guide rail 27, for example, medals stacked vertically in the hopper device 43 guide the medals. It is possible to detect that the rail 27 has reached the top and that the medal is jammed on the guide rail 27. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can monitor that the medal is appropriately guided from the selector 26 to the hopper device 43 or the like via the guide rail 27.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 15, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the insertion sensor 80, the first medal passing sensor 81, and the second medal passing on the guide passage 262 in the selector 26. Since the sensor 82 is provided, it is possible to suppress an illegal act of illegally operating the medal counting function of the selector 26 to cause a malfunction and illegally obtaining a large number of credits even though the medal has not been inserted.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the guide rail passing sensor 83 is provided on the guide rail 27 on the hopper device 43 side rather than the selector 26 side, the guide rail passing sensor 83 is provided from the medal insertion slot 13 to the guide rail passing sensor 83. Can take a large distance to. For this reason, it becomes difficult to access the guide rail passage sensor 83 from the medal insertion slot 13, so that security can be enhanced particularly against a goto action performed through the medal insertion slot 13.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the inclined portion 132a is provided in the insertion passage 132 of the insertion port member 130 in which the medal insertion port 13 is formed. , The medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 13 can be guided along the inclined portion 132a. As a result, the speed at which medals are inserted can be adjusted to a constant speed with a low cost and a simple configuration in which the inclined portion 132a is provided.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of groove portions 133 extending along the loading direction are provided on at least one of the pair of facing surfaces 132b of the loading passage 132. For this reason, dust and dirt are accumulated in the groove portion 133, and direct contact with the front surface and the back surface of the medal is suppressed. As a result, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can prevent medal clogging due to dust, dirt, or the like.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a protrusion on the bottom 450 of the medal auxiliary storage 45 on the front side of the game machine and which engages with the discharge port 200a of the cabinet 2a. 450b is formed. Therefore, when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is housed in the cabinet 2a, the medal auxiliary storage 45 can be accurately positioned with respect to the cabinet 2a by engaging the protrusion 450b with the discharge port 200a. As a result, it is possible to prevent the discharge hole 450a of the medal auxiliary storage 45 and the discharge port 200a of the cabinet 2a from being displaced from each other.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is housed in the cabinet 2a, it is only necessary to engage the protrusion 450b of the medal auxiliary storage 45 with the discharge port 200a. The storage 45 can be easily attached to the cabinet 2a.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal auxiliary storage 45 is moved to the front side after the front side (front side) of the game machine of the medal auxiliary storage 45 is lifted up to disengage the protrusion 450b. By pulling, the medal auxiliary storage 45 can be easily removed from the cabinet 2a.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an insertion port 451a for inserting a pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b is formed on the side surface portion 451 on the back side of the game machine of the medal auxiliary storage 45. ing. Therefore, when the medal auxiliary storage 45 is removed from the cabinet 2a, the pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b do not interfere with the insertion port 451a. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when the pair of medal detection pieces 57a and 57b are inserted into the medal auxiliary storage 45, the medal auxiliary storage 45 can be easily inserted from the cabinet 2a. Can be removed.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the medal auxiliary storage 45 has a bottom lid 452 capable of opening and closing the discharge hole 450a, the bottom lid 452 can be opened and closed according to the installation environment of the pachi-slot machine 1. , Both automatic and manual ejection of medals are possible.

Further, since the bottom lid 452 according to the present embodiment functions as a medal guiding member for guiding medals to the ejection port 200a when the ejection hole 450a is opened, the medals can be smoothly ejected to the outside of the pachislot machine 1. Can be discharged to.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a cover member 181 that covers the switch board 67 between the pressing portion 180 of the cross key 18 and the switch board 67. Therefore, the creepage distance from the contact surface of the pressing portion 180 to the detection switch 67a to the switch board 67 can be increased. That is, the distance required to access the switch board 67 from the pressing portion 180 side can be significantly increased as compared with the case where the cover member 181 is not provided.

As a result, it is not necessary to greatly separate the pressing portion 180 and the switch board 67 in order to increase the distance required to access the switch board 67 from the pressing portion 180 side. Therefore, the pressing portion 180 and the switch board 67 can be arranged close to each other in the limited space. Therefore, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the space of the cross key 18 arranged on the front door 2b can be saved.

Further, the cover member 181 has a function in which a lower portion 181a having a shape capable of covering the switch substrate 67 and an upper portion 181b having a shape imitating the shape of the pressing portion 180 are integrally molded, and the upper portion 181b prevents the pressing portion 180 from sinking. Therefore, the lower portion 181a can suitably cover the switch substrate 67, and the upper portion 181b can prevent the pressing portion 180 from sinking.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the pachislot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the panel unit 20 is a gaming machine in which the light emitted from the LED chip 251 is transmitted by the conical first reflecting member 252. It can be reflected while expanding to the back side. Further, the panel unit 20 can reflect the light expanded and reflected by the first reflecting member 252 toward the decorative panel 250 by the second reflecting member 253 arranged so as to surround the LED chip 251. ..

As a result, the panel unit 20 can diffuse the light emitted from the LED chip 251 over a wide range without taking a large distance in the front-rear direction of the gaming machine. Further, in the present embodiment, the light emitted from the LED chip 251 can be diffused over a wide range more effectively than using a lens, and a sufficient light source can be secured with a small number of LED chips. it can. Therefore, the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can enhance the effect of the light of the decorative panel 250 in a limited space.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the panel unit 20 is directed to the light emitted and reflected from the LED chip 251 unlike the one such as a light guide plate that diffusely reflects light to emit light uniformly. It can be made to have sex, and the light and darkness of the decoration of the decorative panel 250 can be made clear. As a result, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced.

Further, in the pachi-slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the second reflecting member 253 is formed in a mortar shape centered on the LED chip 251, it is reflected while being enlarged by the first reflecting member 252. More light can be efficiently reflected towards the decorative panel 250.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which a pachislot machine is used as a gaming machine has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other various gaming machines such as a pachinko machine may be used.

(Additional note)
Various devices such as an operation lever for rotating the reel, a stop button for stopping the reel, a BET button, and a display device are arranged on the front door of the gaming machine. Therefore, the space for arranging various devices on the front door is limited, and space saving of various devices is desired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of saving space for information manipulation means arranged on a front door.

In order to achieve the above object, the game machine according to the present invention has a main body (cabinet 2a) of the game machine, an information display means (liquid crystal display device 11) provided on the game machine, and a front door attached to the main body. (2b) and an information operation means (cross key 18) for performing an operation related to the information displayed on the information display means, and the information operation means includes a pressing unit (180) which is pressed by a player. A switch board (67), which is arranged below the pressing portion and on which a detection switch (67a) for detecting a pressing operation of the pressing portion by the player is mounted, is provided. A cover member (181) that has a convex portion (180a) on the lower surface of the portion and covers the switch substrate is provided between the pressing portion and the switch substrate, and the cover member can cover the switch substrate. It has a lower portion (181a) having a shape and an upper portion (181b) provided between the convex portion of the pressing portion and the detection switch, and the height from the switch substrate to the upper portion of the cover member. The height is formed to be higher than the height of the detection switch, the convex portion comes into contact with the upper portion of the cover member, and the detection switch is operated by the player pressing the pressing portion. It is characterized in that it comes into contact with a cover member.

With this configuration, the gaming machine according to the present invention is provided with a cover member that covers the switch substrate between the pressing portion of the information manipulation means and the switch substrate, so that the pressing portion from the contact surface with the detection switch to the switch substrate The creepage distance can be increased. That is, the distance required to access the switch board from the pressing portion side can be significantly increased as compared with the case where the cover member is not provided.

As a result, it is not necessary to greatly separate the pressing portion and the switch board in order to increase the distance required to access the switch board from the pressing portion side. Therefore, the pressing portion and the switch board can be arranged close to each other in a limited space. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present invention can save space for the information manipulation means arranged on the front door.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of saving space for information manipulation means arranged on a front door.

1 Pachislot machine (game machine)
2a Cabinet (housing)
2b Front door 3 Reel unit 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 3a Support 4 Display window 11 Liquid crystal display device (accessory, information display means, image display device)
13 Medal slot 16 Start lever (start operation means)
17L, 17C, 17R Stop button (stop operation means)
18 Cross key (information manipulation means)
19 Waist panel 20 Panel unit 26 Selector 27 Guide rail 30 Overhang 31 Protruding piece 32 Interference prevention piece 35 Harness 36 Clamp 37 Clip 43 Hopper device 44 Power supply device 45 Medal auxiliary storage 57 Medal auxiliary storage switch 57a, 57b Medal detection piece 67 Switch board 67a Detection switch 72 LED board 78 Accessory control board 80 Insertion sensor (medal passage detection means)
81 First medal passage sensor (medal passage detection means)
82 Second medal passage sensor (medal passage detection means)
83 Guide rail passage sensor (Medal detection means on guide rail)
91 Main control circuit (main control unit)
101 Sub-control circuit (sub-control unit)
130 Input port member 132 Input passage 132a Inclined part 132b Facing surface 133 Groove part 180 Pressing part 181 Cover member 200 Bottom plate 200a Discharge port 221 Accessory drive unit (movable device, peripheral device)
230 Drive motor 230a Drive shaft 231 Pinion gear 232 Reduction gear mechanism (output gear)
232a 1st reduction gear 232b 2nd reduction gear 233 Worm gear 235 Arm member 235a Gear part 236 Torsion spring (biasing member)
250 Decorative panel 250a Facing surface 251 LED chip (light source)
252 First reflective member 253 Second reflective member 262 Guide passage 450 Bottom 450a Discharge hole 450b Protrusion 451 Side surface 451a Insertion port 452 Bottom lid

Claims (2)

A selector that sorts medals inserted into the medal slot, and
A guide rail that guides the medal that has passed through the selector to the hopper device,
A plurality of medal passage detecting means provided on a guide passage for guiding medals in the selector and detecting medals passing through the guide passage,
A guide rail medal detecting means provided on the guide rail and detecting a medal on the guide rail is provided.
The plurality of medal passage detecting means include a first medal detecting means and a second medal detecting means.
The first medal detecting means has a first medal passing sensor, and the first medal passing sensor detects a medal by being shielded by an upper portion of the outer diameter of the medal.
The second medal detecting means has a second medal passing sensor and a rotating member, and when the rotating member is in the first position, the medal passes over the upper surface of one end of the rotating member. By doing so, the rotating member is rotated to the second position, and the second medal passing sensor is shielded by the shielding portion formed at the other end of the rotating member to detect the medal. And
The guide rail is attached to the selector via a reinforcing member at a position where medals discharged from the outlet of the selector can be received at the receiving port, and is curved and opened toward the hopper device side. The medal detecting means on the guide rail is provided on the exit side.
The other end of the rotating member is located above the rotating fulcrum of the rotating member .
The rotating member is formed so that the member on the other end side of the rotation fulcrum is larger than the member on the one end side of the rotation fulcrum when viewed from the side surface.
The one end portion is formed so as to be smaller than the other end portion when viewed from the side surface, and is positioned above the rotation fulcrum when the rotating member is in the first position. A gaming machine characterized by doing. A selector that sorts medals inserted into the medal slot, and
A guide rail that guides the medal that has passed through the selector to the hopper device,
A plurality of medal passage detecting means provided on a guide passage for guiding medals in the selector and detecting medals passing through the guide passage,
A guide rail medal detecting means provided on the guide rail and detecting a medal on the guide rail is provided.
The plurality of medal passage detecting means include a first medal detecting means and a second medal detecting means.
The first medal detecting means has a first medal passing sensor, and the first medal passing sensor detects a medal by being shielded by an upper portion of the outer diameter of the medal.
The second medal detecting means has a second medal passing sensor and a rotating member, and when the rotating member is in the first position, the medal passes over the upper surface of one end of the rotating member. By doing so, the rotating member is rotated to the second position, and the second medal passing sensor is shielded by the shielding portion formed at the other end of the rotating member to detect the medal. And
The guide rail is attached to the selector via a reinforcing member at a position where medals discharged from the outlet of the selector can be received at the receiving port, and is curved and opened toward the hopper device side. The medal detecting means on the guide rail is provided on the exit side.
The other end of the rotating member is located above the rotating fulcrum of the rotating member.
The one end portion can be accommodated when the rotating member is in the second position, and the accommodating portion has an inner wall at least in the rotation direction of the one end portion.
Wherein when the rotating member is in the second position, Yu Technical machine the end portion you characterized in that it does not contact with the inner wall of the housing part.

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