JP6947239B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is known.

The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a gaming ball launching device that launches a gaming ball into a gaming area, a launching handle that performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity of the gaming ball, and a game according to the amount of operation of the launching handle. It is configured to have a launch control unit that controls the launch intensity of the ball launcher.

The launch handle includes a handle base that is the base of the launch handle, a handle ring that is rotatably attached to the front surface of the handle base, and a variable resistor that detects the angular position of the handle ring. .. When the player rotates the handle ring, the game ball launching device launches the game ball onto the game board with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation position.

A coil spring that constantly urges the handle ring in the direction of the reference angle position in which it is in a non-launched state is attached. When the player releases the handle ring, the coil spring automatically returns the handle ring to the reference angle position. Further, the handle ring is provided with a touch sensor that detects the contact of the human body with the handle ring in order to determine whether or not the rotation operation is performed by the player. When the touch sensor detects the contact, the launch control unit permits the launch of the game ball.

JP-A-2009-18000

However, there may still be room for improvement in the locking structure of the coil spring that returns the operating position of the operating means to the reference position.

Therefore, the present invention has been made by paying attention to the unsolved problems of the conventional techniques as illustrated above, and preferably locks the coil spring that returns the operating position of the operating means to the reference position. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of this.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is
It is a gaming machine that can adjust the firing strength of the gaming ball.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A coil spring that applies an urging force that returns the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, and
A first spring stopper that locks one end of the coil spring,
A base arranged on one side of the first operating means is provided.
The first operating means is provided with a second spring stopper for locking the other end of the coil spring and a guide hole.
The first spring stopper is provided on the guide column provided so as to pass through the guide hole.
The base is provided with a portion that restricts the movement of one end of the coil spring, in addition to the portion where one end of the coil spring is locked by the guide strut.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably locking a coil spring that returns the operating position of the first operating means to a reference position.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 10. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the pachinko machine 10 with the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 spread open. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the pachinko machine 10 with the main body frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 spread open. It is a rear view of the front door frame 14. It is a front view of the main body frame 13. It is a rear view of the main body frame 13. It is a perspective view which looked at the game board 81 from the rear. It is a rear view which shows the state which the main control device unit 160 was removed from the game board 81. It is a perspective view of the main controller unit 160. It is a front view of the back pack unit 15. It is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 15. It is a front view of the game board 81. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system 300. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game ball launching handle 41. It is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 41. It is sectional drawing along the line AA'in FIG. 14 (b). It is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 450 seen from the front. It is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 450 seen from the rear. It is a front view of the game ball launching handle 41 with the front cover 450 removed. It is a figure which shows the structure of the handle base 460. It is a perspective view which shows the leading gear 700, the driven gear 720 and the urging gear 740 which are meshed with each other. It is a perspective view which shows the schematic structure of the inside (front side) of a storage container 461. It is a figure which shows the structure of the driving gear 700. It is a figure which shows the structure of the driven gear 720. It is a figure which shows the structure of the urging gear 740. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the game ball launching handle 41. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of each gear 700, 720, 740. It is a front view of the game ball launching handle 41. It is a cross-sectional view along the line BB'in FIG. 28. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC'in FIG. 28. It is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 450 seen from the front. It is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 450 seen from the rear. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the game ball launching handle 41. It is a flowchart which shows the launch control process of the launch control unit 243b. It is a vertical cross-sectional view of the game ball launching handle 41 in the front-rear direction. It is a figure which shows the structure of the game ball launching handle 42. It is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 42. It is sectional drawing of the game ball launching handle 42. It is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 1450 seen from the front. It is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 1450 seen from the rear. It is a perspective view, a rear view and a cross-sectional view of a button cover 1550. It is a perspective view of the inner lid part 1530. It is a rear view of the button 1570 and a cross-sectional view along a vertical center line. It is a front view and the rear view of the front cover base 1500. It is a front view of the game ball launching handle 42 with the front cover 1450 removed. It is a front view around the guide post 1631a. It is a front view of the game ball launching handle 42 which further removed the handle ring 1430 from the state shown in FIG. 45. It is a perspective view which shows the driving gear 1700 and the urging gear 1740 which are meshed with each other. It is a perspective view which shows the schematic structure of the inside (front side) of a storage container 1401. It is a figure which shows the structure of the driving gear 1700. It is a figure which shows the structure of the urging gear 1740. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation of the game ball launching handle 42. It is a horizontal sectional view of the game ball launching handle 41 which shows the modification of the 1st Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 27 are views showing a first embodiment of a launch handle of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

In this embodiment, the launch handle of the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine.

First, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is deployed with the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 spread apart. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area is omitted.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pachinko machine 10 is deployed with the main body frame 13 and the back pack unit 15 spread apart.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a game machine main portion 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. It is configured to have. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment.

As shown in FIG. 1, a ball lending device (for example, a CR unit) Y is provided on the side of the outer frame 11. A card insertion slot H is provided on the front side of the ball lending device Y so that a number of game balls corresponding to the amount stored in the card can be rented by inserting the card into the card insertion slot H. It has become.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the gaming machine main unit 12 includes a main body frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the main body frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the main body frame 13. It is configured to have and. The main body frame 13 of the main portion 12 of the gaming machine is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the main body frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation shaft side and the right side as the rotation rotation side when viewed from the front.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is rotatably supported on the main body frame 13, and the left side is the rotation shaft side and the right side is the rotation rotation side when viewed from the front. Has been done. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the main body frame 13, and the left side is the rotation shaft side and the right side is the rotation rotation side when viewed from the front. It is possible.

Next, the configuration of the front door frame 14 will be described. In the following description, FIGS. 1 to 3 will be referred to, and FIG. 4 will be referred to for the configuration of the back surface of the front door frame 14.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the front door frame 14.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the main body frame 13. The front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 21 so that almost the entire area of the game area can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 21 has a substantially elliptical shape and is fitted with transparent glass 22.

As shown in FIG. 1, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the window portion 21. For example, an annular illumination portion 23 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided along the peripheral edge of the window portion 21. The annular illumination unit 23 is lit or blinked according to a change in the gaming state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. Further, an error indicator lamp unit 24 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs is provided at the center of the annular illumination unit 23 and at the uppermost portion of the pachinko machine 10. Further, on the left and right sides thereof, prize ball lamp portions 25 that light up during the payout of the prize balls are provided. Further, a speaker unit 26 for outputting a sound effect or the like according to the game state is provided at a position close to the left and right prize ball lamp units 25.

Below the window portion 21 in the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 31 and a lower bulging portion 32 bulging toward the front side are arranged vertically. An upper plate 33 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 31. Inside the lower bulging portion 32, a lower plate 34 that also opens upward is provided. The upper plate 33 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device (described later: 224) and guiding them to the game ball launcher (described later: 110) side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 34 has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 33.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, the window portion 21, the upper plate 33, and the lower plate 34 are integrated with the front door frame 14. In the conventional pachinko machine, at least the window portion and the lower plate are provided as separate units, and the window portion can rotate independently of the lower plate. , There was a boundary between each of the above units. In this case, fraudulent acts performed by inserting a fraudulent jig or the like from the boundary are assumed. Further, although it is possible to provide a fraud suppression structure for the boundary between each unit in order to suppress such fraudulent activity, this causes the configuration to become complicated. Further, it is not preferable in terms of design that a boundary is generated at the front portion of the pachinko machine. On the other hand, as described above, since the window portion 21, the upper plate 33 and the lower plate 34 are integrated with the front door frame 14, a boundary may occur between the window portion 21 and the lower plate 34. However, the above inconvenience is suppressed.

The ball lending operation device 36 is provided on the upper bulging portion 31. The ball lending operation device 36 is provided with a ball lending button 37, a return button 38, and a frequency display unit 39. With the card or the like inserted in the ball lending device Y, the ball lending operation device 36 can perform a ball lending operation, a card return operation, and a confirmation of the card frequency. That is, the ball lending button 37 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is paid out as long as the remaining amount exists on the card or the like. The return button 38 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the ball lending device Y. The frequency display unit 39 displays the balance information of the card or the like.

The upper bulging portion 31 is further provided with an operation button 35 that can be operated by the player. The operation button 35 is operated by the player, for example, when changing the effect content of the variable display performed by the effect symbol display device (described later: 91) or changing the effect content at the time of reach.

A game ball launching handle 41 is provided on the right side of the lower bulging portion 32 so as to project toward the front side. By operating the game ball launching handle 41, the game ball is launched from the game ball launching device (described later: 110).

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a passage forming unit 50 is attached to the back surface of the front door frame 14. The passage forming unit 50 is formed of synthetic resin. The passage forming unit 50 is formed with a front door side upper plate passage 51 leading to the upper plate 33 and a front door side lower plate passage 52 leading to the lower plate 34. In the passage forming unit 50, a receiving portion 53 projecting rearward and opening upward is formed in the upper corner portion thereof. By partitioning the receiving portion 53 to the left and right by the partition wall 54, the entrance portion of the front door side upper plate passage 51 and the front door side lower plate passage 52 is formed. The upstream side of the front door side upper plate passage 51 and the front door side lower plate passage 52 leads to the game ball distribution section (described later: 225), and the game balls entering the front door side upper plate passage 51 are connected to the upper plate 33. The game ball that has been guided and entered the lower plate passage 52 on the front door side is guided to the lower plate 34.

As shown in FIG. 4, the passage forming unit 50 is provided with a full tank detection sensor 59 so as to detect a game ball passing through the lower plate passage 52 on the front door side. The full tank detection sensor 59 is composed of a magnetic detection type proximity sensor, detects a change in the magnetic field when the game ball passes within the detection range, and outputs it as an electric signal. The full tank detection sensor 59 is not limited to the magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and is arbitrary as long as it can detect a game ball. For example, a photo sensor, a limit sensor, or the like may be used. good.

The full tank detection sensor 59 outputs an electric signal to the payout control device (described later: 242). Specifically, the LOW level signal is output when the game ball is not detected, and the HIGH level signal is output when the game ball is detected. The present invention is not limited to this, and the HIGH level signal may be output when the game ball is not detected, and the LOW level signal may be output when the game ball is detected. Further, the electric signal may be output only when the game ball is detected.

The payout control device (described later: 242) determines whether or not the lower plate 34 is in the full tank state based on the detection result of the full tank detection sensor 59. Specifically, when the detection state of the game ball by the full tank detection sensor 59 is continued until a predetermined period elapses, it is determined that the lower plate 34 is in the full tank state. When the payout control device (described later: 242) determines that the lower plate 34 is full, the payout device (described later: 224) stops paying out the game balls. As a result, when the lower plate 34 is in a full tank state and the game balls are connected to the position of the full tank detection sensor 59 in the lower plate passage 52 on the front door side, the payout of more game balls is stopped. The suspension of such payout is released based on the fact that the full tank state of the lower plate 34 is released and the game ball is no longer detected by the full tank detection sensor 59. Further, when the payout control device (described later: 242) determines that the lower plate 34 is full, the notification process corresponding to the determination is executed.

On the rotation shaft side (right side in FIG. 4) on the back surface of the front door frame 14, protrusion shafts 61 and 62 are provided at the upper end and the lower end thereof. These protrusion shafts 61 and 62 form an assembly mechanism for the main body frame 13. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of hook metal fittings 63 extending rearward are arranged side by side in the vertical direction on the rotating swivel side (left side in FIG. 4) on the back surface of the front door frame 14. These hook metal fittings 63 form a locking mechanism for the main body frame 13.

Next, the configuration of the main body frame 13 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a front view of the main body frame 13.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main body frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 71 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11.

Support metal fittings 72 and 73 are attached to the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the rotating shaft side (left side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the resin base 71. Shaft holes (not shown) are formed in the support metal fittings 72 and 73, and by inserting the protruding shafts 61 and 62 of the front door frame 14 into these shaft holes, the front door frame 14 is inserted with respect to the main body frame 13. Is rotatably supported.

On the rotating swivel side (right side in FIG. 5) on the front surface of the resin base 71, insertion holes 74 for inserting the hook metal fittings 63 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14 are provided. The pachinko machine 10 has a configuration in which a locking device (described later: 131) for locking the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14 is hidden behind the main body frame 13. Therefore, when the hook metal fitting 63 is locked to the locking device through the insertion hole 74, the front door frame 14 is locked to the main body frame 13 so as not to be opened.

A cylinder lock 75 for unlocking the locking device (described later: 131) is installed in the lower right corner of the resin base 71. The cylinder lock 75 is integrated with the locking device. When the key inserted into the keyway of the cylinder lock 75 is turned to the right, the front door frame 14 is unlocked with respect to the main body frame 13. On the other hand, when the key inserted into the keyway of the cylinder lock 75 is turned counterclockwise, the lock of the main body frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11 is released.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a front door frame opening switch 78 for detecting whether the front door frame 14 is open (or closed) is provided on the upper portion of the resin base 71. ing. The front door frame opening switch 78 has a pin that can appear and disappear from the front surface of the resin base 71. When the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the main body frame 13, the pin is pushed in to detect the closure of the front door frame 14, and when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the main body frame 13, the pin protrudes. Returning to the position, the opening of the front door frame 14 is detected.

The front door frame opening switch 78 outputs a front door frame opening signal to the main control device (described later: 162) when the front door frame 14 is open, and when the front door frame 14 is closed. , Stop the output of the front door frame opening signal. Specifically, when the front door frame 14 is open, a LOW level signal is output, and when the front door frame 14 is closed, a HIGH level signal is output. The configuration is not limited to this, and the HIGH level signal is output when the front door frame 14 is open, and the LOW level signal is output when the front door frame 14 is closed. May be good. Further, the electric signal may be output only when the front door frame 14 is open.

A substantially elliptical window hole 76 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 71. As shown in FIG. 2, a game board 81 is detachably attached to the resin base 71. The game board 81 is made of plywood, and the game area formed on the front surface of the game board 81 is exposed to the front side of the main body frame 13 through the window hole 76 of the resin base 71.

As shown in FIG. 5, the game ball launcher 110 is attached below the window hole 76 in the resin base 71. The game ball launcher 110 includes an electromagnetic solenoid 111, a launch rail 112, a ball feed mechanism 113, a touch sensor (not shown) for detecting contact between the game ball launch handle 41, and a launch stop switch (described later: 620). ), The output shaft of the solenoid 111 moves in the expansion and contraction direction by inputting an electric signal to the solenoid 111, and the ball feed mechanism 113 launches the game ball placed on the launch rail 112 toward the game area. ..

There is a gap at a predetermined interval between the launch rail 112 and the rails 101 and 102 attached to the game board 81, and below this gap is a foul ball passage formed in the passage forming unit 50 of the front door frame 14. 55 (FIGS. 2 and 4) is provided. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 110 does not reach the upper part of the game area and returns to the guidance rail composed of the rails 101 and 102, the foul ball is in the foul ball passage 55. to go into. The foul ball passage 55 leads to the lower plate passage 52 on the front door side, and the game ball that has entered the foul ball passage 55 is discharged to the lower plate 34.

On the left side of the launch rail 112 in the resin base 71, a passage forming portion 121 is provided so as to penetrate the resin base 71 in the front-rear direction. The passage forming portion 121 is formed with a main body side upper plate passage 122 (FIG. 6) and a main body side lower plate passage 123 (FIG. 6). The upstream side of the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123 leads to the game ball distribution unit 225. Further, below the passage forming portion 121, a receiving portion 53 of the passage forming unit 50 attached to the front door frame 14 is inserted. The front door side upper plate passage 51 is arranged below the main body side upper plate passage 122, and the front door side lower plate passage 52 is arranged below the main body side lower plate passage 123.

In the resin base 71, below the passage forming portion 121, an opening / closing member 124 for opening and closing the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123 is attached. The opening / closing member 124 is rotatably supported in the front-rear direction by a support shaft 125 provided at the lower end thereof, and is further urged to a front position for closing the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123. An urging member (not shown) is provided. Therefore, when the front door frame 14 is opened with respect to the main body frame 13, the opening / closing member 124 rises as shown in the drawing and closes the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the main body side lower plate passage 123. As a result, when the front door frame 14 is opened while the game balls are stored in the main body side upper plate passage 122 or the main body side lower plate passage 123, the inconvenience that the stored balls are spilled can be prevented. On the other hand, when the front door frame 14 is closed, the opening / closing member 124 is pushed open against the urging force by the receiving portion 53 provided in the passage forming unit 50 of the front door frame 14. In this state, the main body side upper plate passage 122 and the front door side upper plate passage 51 communicate with each other, and the main body side lower plate passage 123 and the front door side lower plate passage 52 communicate with each other.

Next, the configuration of the back surface of the main body frame 13 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a rear view of the main body frame 13.
A locking device 131 is provided on the rotating swivel side (left side in FIG. 6) on the back surface of the resin base 71. The locking device 131 is linked to the key operation on the cylinder lock 75 to unlock the main body frame 13 and the front door frame 14.

A bearing fitting 132 is attached to the rotating shaft side (right side in FIG. 6) on the back surface of the resin base 71. Bearing portions 133 are formed on the bearing fitting 132 so as to be separated from each other in the vertical direction, and the back pack unit 15 is rotatably attached to the main body frame 13 by these bearing portions 133.

On the back surface of the resin base 71, a hole 134 for fastening the back pack unit 15 to the main body frame 13 is provided. A plurality of locking metal fittings 135 are further provided on the back surface of the resin base 71, and the game board 81 is attached to the resin base 71 by these locking metal fittings 135.

Next, the configuration of the back surface of the game board 81 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the game board 81 as viewed from the rear.

FIG. 8 is a rear view showing a state in which the main controller unit 160 is removed from the game board 81.

As shown in FIG. 7, the variable display unit 86 arranged in the center of the game board 81 is provided with a synthetic resin frame cover 141 that covers the center frame (described later: 92) from behind so as to project rearward. There is. An effect symbol display device (described later: 91) is attached to the frame cover 141 from the rear side, and a display control device (described later: 302) for driving the effect symbol display device is attached. The effect symbol display device and the display control device are arranged so as to be overlapped in the front-rear direction (the effect symbol display device is in front and the display control device is in the rear), and the voice lamp control device unit 142 is mounted behind the effect symbol display device and the display control device. The voice lamp control device unit 142 includes a voice lamp control device 143 and a mounting base 144. The audio lamp control device 143 is mounted on the mounting base 144.

The voice lamp control device 143 includes a voice lamp control board that controls voice and lamp display and a display control device (described later: 302) under the control of a main control device (described later: 162). The audio lamp control board is housed in a board box 145 made of a transparent resin material or the like.

On the back surface of the game board 81, as shown in FIG. 8, a collecting plate unit 150 is provided below the variable display unit 86. The collecting plate unit 150 is provided with a game ball collection mechanism for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning openings, and a winning detection mechanism for detecting the winning of game balls in various winning openings.

Explaining the game ball collection mechanism, the collection plate unit 150 is formed with a collection passage 151 that corresponds to the opening of the game board of various winning openings and collects at one place on the downstream side. Therefore, all the game balls that have won in the various winning openings are gathered below the game board 81 through the collection passage 151. A discharge passage (described later: 231) is provided below the game board 81. The game balls gathered below the game board 81 through the collection passage 151 are led out into the discharge passage. The out port (described later: 87) is also connected to the discharge passage, and the game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning ports is led out into the discharge passage through the out port.

Explaining the winning detection mechanism, the collecting plate unit 150 is provided with winning opening sensors 152a to 152c at positions corresponding to various winning openings on the front side of the game board 81, respectively. Further, a count sensor 153 is provided at a position corresponding to the variable winning device (described later: 83), and a starting winning opening sensor 154a is provided at a position corresponding to the starting winning opening (described later: 84a). A start winning opening sensor 154b is provided at a position corresponding to 84b). Further, on the right side of the variable display unit 86 outside the collecting plate unit 150, a gate sensor 155 for detecting a game ball passing through a through gate (described later: 85) is provided. The winning of the game ball is detected by the sensors 152 to 155 as these ball detection sensors. These sensors 152 to 155 output an electric signal to the main control device (described later: 162). Specifically, the HIGH level signal is output when the game ball is not detected, and the LOW level signal is output when the game ball is detected. The present invention is not limited to this, and the LOW level signal may be output when the game ball is not detected, and the HIGH level signal may be output when the game ball is detected. Further, the electric signal may be output only when the game ball is detected.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control device unit 160 is mounted on the back surface of the game board 81 so as to cover the collecting plate unit 150 from the rear side.

Next, the configuration of the main controller unit 160 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the main controller unit 160.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main controller unit 160 includes a mounting base 161 made of synthetic resin. The main control device 162 is mounted on the mounting base 161. The main control device 162 includes a main control board that mainly controls the game. The main control board is housed in a board box 163 made of a transparent resin material or the like.

The substrate box 163 is configured to have a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing portion 164 as a sealing means. As a result, the substrate box 163 is sealed.

Five sealing portions 164 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 163, and at least one of them is used to perform the sealing process. Any configuration can be applied to the sealing portion 164 as long as the box base and the box cover cannot be opened, but the box base and the box can be formed by inserting a locking claw into the elongated hole constituting the sealing portion 164. The cover is designed so that it cannot be opened. The sealing process by the sealing unit 164 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed. Even after opening the package, it is possible to perform the sealing process again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole among the five sealing portions 164. Then, when the board box 163 is opened, such as when a defect occurs in the housed main control board or when the main control board is inspected, the connecting portion between the sealing portion into which the locking claw is inserted and another sealing portion is connected. Disconnect. As a result, the box base of the board box 163 and the box cover are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the elongated hole of the other sealing portion. If the history of opening the board box 163 is left in the board box 163, it is possible to easily find out that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 163.

A plurality of coupling pieces 165 are provided on one short side portion of the substrate box 163 so as to project laterally. These coupling pieces 165 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of bonded pieces 166 formed on the mounting base 161, and the coupling piece 165 and the coupling piece 166 form between the substrate box 163 and the mounting base 161. Sealing process is performed.

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 15 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a front view of the back pack unit 15.

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit 15.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the back pack unit 15 includes the back pack 201.

The back pack 201 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a base portion 211 to which the payout mechanism portion 202 and the like are attached, and a protective cover portion 212 that protrudes rearward of the pachinko machine 10 and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. It is composed of.

The protective cover portion 212 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has a size sufficient to surround at least the variable display unit 86.

The base portion 211 is provided with an external terminal plate 213 on the upper right portion thereof. The external terminal plate 213 is provided with various output terminals, and various signals are output to the management control device on the game hall side via these output terminals.

The base portion 211 is provided with a main body frame opening switch 217 that detects whether or not the main body frame 13 is open (or closed) outside the external terminal plate 213. When the main body frame 13 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the metal contact of the main body frame release switch 217 is closed to detect the closure of the main body frame 13, and when the main body frame 13 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11. The metal contacts are opened to detect the opening of the main body frame 13.

The main body frame opening switch 217 outputs a main body frame opening signal to the main control device 162 when the main body frame 13 is open, and outputs a main body frame opening signal when the main body frame 13 is closed. Stop. Specifically, when the main body frame 13 is open, a LOW level signal is output, and when the main body frame 13 is closed, a HIGH level signal is output. The present invention is not limited to this, and the HIGH level signal may be output when the main body frame 13 is open, and the LOW level signal may be output when the main body frame 13 is closed. .. Further, the electric signal may be output only when the main body frame 13 is open.

The base portion 211 is further provided with a pair of upper and lower hook pins 214 at the right end portion when viewed from the rear of the pachinko machine 10. The back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported with respect to the main body frame 13 by inserting the hook pin 214 through the bearing portion 133 provided in the main body frame 13. Further, the base portion 211 is provided with a fastener 215 for fastening to the hole to be fastened 134 provided in the main body frame 13. The back pack unit 15 is fixed to the main body frame 13 by fitting the fastener 215 into the hole to be fastened 134.

The base portion 211 is further provided with a payout mechanism portion 202 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 212. That is, a tank 221 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 201. The tank 221 is sequentially replenished with game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. Below the tank 221 is connected to a tank rail 222 that gently inclines toward the downstream side. A case rail 223 extending in the vertical direction is connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 222. A payout device 224 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 223.

As shown in FIG. 10, the case rail 223 is provided with a ball non-detection sensor 223a so as to detect a game ball connected from the tank 221 to the payout device 224 through a passage in the case rail 223. The ball non-detection sensor 223a is composed of a magnetic detection type proximity sensor, detects a change in the magnetic field when the game ball passes within the detection range, and outputs it as an electric signal. The ball non-detection sensor 223a is not limited to the magnetic detection type proximity sensor, and is arbitrary as long as it can detect a game ball. For example, a photo sensor, a limit sensor, or the like may be used. good.

The ball non-detection sensor 223a outputs an electric signal to the payout control device 242. Specifically, the LOW level signal is output when the game ball is not detected, and the HIGH level signal is output when the game ball is detected. The present invention is not limited to this, and the HIGH level signal may be output when the game ball is not detected, and the LOW level signal may be output when the game ball is detected. Further, the electric signal may be output only when the game ball is detected.

The payout control device 242 determines whether or not the tank 221 is in the ball-free state based on the detection result of the ball-free detection sensor 223a. Specifically, when the non-detection state of the game ball by the ball non-detection sensor 223a continues until a predetermined period elapses, it is determined that the tank 221 is in the ball-free state. When the payout control device 242 determines that the tank 221 is in a ballless state, the payout device 224 stops paying out the game balls. This prevents the payout device 224 from continuing to operate even though the tank 221 is in a ballless state. The stop of the payout operation is released when the ballless state of the tank 221 is released and the game ball is detected by the ball non-detection sensor 223a. Further, when the payout control device 242 determines that the tank 221 is in a ballless state, the corresponding notification process is executed. It should be noted that even when the ball is clogged in the tank 221 and the game ball does not flow to the payout device 224 side, it is determined that the ball is in a non-ball state.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the case rail 223 is provided with a ball removal switch 223b. For example, when the game balls stored in the tank 221 are discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10, the ball removal switch 223b is pressed when all the game balls on the case rail 223 are also discharged, and the ball removal switch 223b is pushed to the case rail 223 and its downstream side. The stored game balls can be discharged. The location of the ball removal switch 223b is not limited to the case rail 223, and may be installed in, for example, the payout control device 242.

In the payout device 224, the payout of the game ball is executed. The paid-out game ball is detected by the pay-out ball detection sensor 258 provided in the passage on the exit side. Then, it is supplied to the game ball distribution unit 225 provided in the base unit 211 through a discharge passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 224.

The game ball distribution unit 225 has a function of distributing the game balls paid out from the payout device 224 to any of the upper plate 33, the lower plate 34, and the discharge passage 231. The inner opening 226 leads to the upper plate 33 through the main body side upper plate passage 122 (FIG. 6) and the front door side upper plate passage 51, and the central opening 227 is the main body side lower plate passage 123 (FIG. 6). The lower plate passage 52 on the front door side leads to the lower plate 34, and the outer opening 228 is formed so as to lead to the discharge passage 231.

A back pack substrate 229 is installed in the payout mechanism unit 202. For example, a main power supply of 24 volts AC is supplied to the back pack board 229, and the power is turned on or off by the switching operation of the power switch 229a.

A discharge passage board 203 and a control device assembly unit 204 are attached to the lower end portion of the base portion 211 so as to sandwich the lower end portion back and forth.

The discharge passage board 203 is formed with a discharge passage 231 open rearward on a surface facing the control device collecting unit 204. The open portion of the discharge passage 231 is closed by the control device collecting unit 204. The discharge passage 231 is formed so as to discharge the game ball to the island equipment of the game hall or the like. The game ball led out from the collection passage 151 or the like to the discharge passage 231 is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 by passing through the discharge passage 231.

The control device assembly unit 204 is configured to have a mounting base 241 having a horizontally long shape. The mount 241 is equipped with a payout control device 242, a power supply and launch control device 243, and a ball rental connection terminal plate 249. In the payout control device 242, the power supply and launch control device 243, and the ball rental connection terminal plate 249, the payout control device 242 and the ball rental connection terminal plate 249 are behind the pachinko machine 10, and the power supply and launch control device 243 are pachinko machines. It is arranged so as to be in front of the 10 so as to be stacked in the front and back.

The payout control device 242 includes a payout control board that controls the payout device 224. The payout control board is housed in a colorless and transparent board box 244. The signal of the payout command from the payout control device 242 to the payout device 224 is relayed by the back pack board 229. Further, the payout control device 242 is provided with a state return switch 245. For example, when the state return switch 245 is pressed when a payout error such as a ball jam in the payout device 224 occurs, the ball jam is cleared. Further, a 7-segment display 242a is mounted on the payout control board. By opening the main body frame 13 with respect to the outer frame 11, the display content of the 7-segment display 242a can be visually recognized through the board box 244.

The power supply and launch control device 243 include a power supply and a launch control board that generate predetermined electric power required by various control devices and control the launch of the game ball in association with the operation of the game ball launch handle 41. Has been done. The power supply and launch control board are housed in a board box 246.

The power supply and launch control device 243 are provided with a RAM (RandomAccess Memory) erase switch 247. The pachinko machine 10 has a storage and retention function for various data, retains the state at the time of a power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of a power failure when recovering from the power failure. ing. Therefore, for example, when the power is shut off in the normal procedure as in the case of the closing of the game hall, the state before the shutoff is stored and retained, but when the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 247, the RAM data is stored. It is designed to be initialized.

The ball lending connection terminal plate 249 is electrically connected to the ball lending device Y, the payout control device 242, and the ball lending operation device 36, and mainly takes in the command of the ball lending operation by the player and sends it to the payout control device 242. It is the one to output.

Next, the configuration of the game board 81 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a front view of the game board 81.
As shown in FIG. 12, the game board 81 has a wooden base plate 81a cut into a substantially square shape in the front view, a large number of nails 88 for guiding the game ball, a windmill, rails 101, 102, and a general winning opening 82. It is configured by assembling a variable winning device 83, a starting winning opening 84a, a starting winning opening 84b, a variable display unit 86, and the like. Then, the peripheral edge portion of the game board 81 is attached to the back surface side of the main body frame 13. The general winning opening 82, the variable winning device 83, the starting winning opening 84a, the starting winning opening 84b, and the variable display unit 86 are provided in the through holes formed in the base plate 81a by router processing, and are wood screws from the front side of the game board 81. It is fixed by etc. The front central portion of the game board 81 can be visually recognized from the front side of the front door frame 14 through the window portion 21.

An inner rail 101 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is provided on the front surface of the game board 81. Similarly, an outer rail 102 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape is provided on the outer side of the inner rail 101. The inner rail 101 and the outer rail 102 are arranged at intervals so that the game ball can pass through. A resin arc member 103 formed by providing an arc on the inner surface side is provided between the lower right tip of the inner rail 101 and the upper right tip of the outer rail 102. The arc member 103 is fixed by driving it into the base plate 81a. The front outer circumference of the game board 81 is surrounded by the rails 101, 102 and the arc member 103, and the front and back are surrounded by the base plate 81a and the glass 22, so that the game is played on the front surface of the game board 81 according to the behavior of the game ball. A game area is formed. The game area is a substantially circular area formed on the front surface of the game board 81 and partitioned by the rails 101, 102 and the arc member 103.

The rails 101 and 102 are for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 110 to the upper part of the game board 81. A return ball prevention member 104 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 101 to prevent a problem that the game ball once guided to the upper part of the game board 81 returns back to the guide rail composed of the rails 101 and 102. can do. A return rubber 105 is attached to the tip of the outer rail 102 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball, and the game ball launched with a momentum equal to or higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 105, and the momentum is attenuated while the game area is reduced. Bounced back to the center of.

A special symbol display device 93 is provided in the upper right portion of the game area. The special symbol display device 93 is displayed under the control of the main control device 162, and mainly displays the changing of the effect symbol and its result, and the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10. The special symbol display device 93 is provided with a plurality of LEDs 93a as light emitting means and a 7-segment display 93b.

The LED 93a indicates the current gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 by the lighting state, indicates whether or not the effect symbol is changing by the lighting state, and indicates whether the stop symbol is the jackpot symbol or the off symbol depending on the lighting state. It is shown or the number of reserved balls is shown according to the lighting state. The LED 93a is configured so that the emission colors (for example, red, green, and blue) of each LED are different, and by combining the emission colors, it is possible to notify various gaming states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs. ..

The 7-segment display 93b displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and an error.

A variable display unit 86 is provided in the central portion of the game area. The variable display unit 86 is provided with an effect symbol display device 91 composed of an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) and a normal symbol display device 94 composed of LEDs. The variable display unit 86 is provided with a center frame 92 so as to surround the outer periphery of the effect symbol display device 91.

The effect symbol display device 91 variably displays the effect symbol when the start winning opening 84a is won or the start winning opening 84b is won. On the effect symbol display device 91, three symbol rows of left, middle, and right are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of effect symbols, and the variable display is performed by vertically scrolling these effect symbols for each symbol row. The effect symbol display device 91 is composed of, for example, a variable display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix display device, and a drum that variably displays by rotating a motor, instead of the LCD. May be good.

When a game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 84a while the effect symbol is fluctuating on the effect symbol display device 91, the number of winnings is held up to 4 times. The number of reserved balls is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and is also lit and displayed on the hold lamp 95a. Four holding lamps 95a are provided for the maximum number of holdings, and are provided at the lower left of the effect symbol display device 91.

When a game ball wins a prize in the start winning opening 84b while the effect symbol is fluctuating on the effect symbol display device 91, the number of winnings is held up to 4 times. The number of reserved balls is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and is also lit and displayed on the hold lamp 95b. Four holding lamps 95b are provided for the maximum number of holdings, and are provided at the lower right of the effect symbol display device 91.

The ordinary symbol display device 94 fluctuates and displays the ordinary symbol when the through gate 85 passes through. The ordinary symbol display device 94 includes a normal symbol display unit 94a and a holding lamp 96. In the ordinary symbol display device 94, the display unit 94a alternately lights the ordinary symbol of "○" and the ordinary symbol of "x" to perform variable display.

When the game ball passes through the through gate 85 while the normal symbol is fluctuating on the normal symbol display device 94, the number of passages is suspended up to 4 times. The number of reserved balls is displayed on the special symbol display device 93 and is also lit and displayed on the hold lamp 96. Four holding lamps 96 are provided for the maximum number of holding lamps 96, and are provided symmetrically above the effect symbol display device 91.

Below the variable display unit 86, a starting winning opening 84a in which a game ball can be won is provided. When the game ball wins in the start winning opening 84a, the starting winning opening sensor 154a is turned on, and the main control device 162 triggers a big hit lottery. Further, when a game ball wins in the starting winning opening 84a, five game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the start winning opening 84a, a starting winning opening 84b is provided so that a game ball can win a prize. Movable pieces (electric tulips) are provided on both sides of the starting winning opening 84b. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol (for example, the symbol of "○"), the movable piece is opened for a predetermined time, and it becomes easy to win a prize in the start winning opening 84b. When the game ball wins in the start winning opening 84b, the starting winning opening sensor 154b is turned on, and the main control device 162 triggers a big hit lottery. Further, when a game ball wins a prize in the starting winning opening 84b, five game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A variable winning device 83 is provided below the starting winning opening 84b. A horizontally long rectangular large winning opening 83a is provided at a substantially central portion of the variable winning device 83. As a result of the jackpot lottery, when a jackpot is reached, after a predetermined time (variable time) has elapsed, the LED 93a is turned on to indicate that the jackpot is a jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display device 91. Is notified of the occurrence of. After that, a big hit occurs. When it becomes a big hit, the big winning opening 83a, which is normally closed, is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29 [s] has passed or 9 game balls are won). When a game ball wins in the large prize opening 83a, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The large winning opening 83a is closed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and after the closing, the large winning opening 83a is opened again until the predetermined condition is satisfied. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening 83a can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds), for example. Therefore, during the jackpot, a larger amount of prize balls are paid out to the player than usual.

Specifically, the variable winning device 83 includes a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing plate that covers the large winning opening 83a, and a solenoid for driving the opening / closing forward with the lower side of the opening / closing plate as an axis. There is. The large winning opening 83a is normally closed so that the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win. On the other hand, at the time of a big hit, the solenoid is driven to tilt the opening / closing plate to the lower front side to temporarily form an open state in which the game ball can easily win a prize in the big winning opening 83a. It operates so as to alternately repeat the state of.

Further, on the left and right sides of the starting winning opening 84a, a plurality of general winning openings 82 capable of winning a game ball are provided. When a game ball wins in the general prize opening 82, 5 to 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, an out port 87 is provided at the bottom of the game area. The game ball that has not won any of the winning openings 82, 83a, 84a, 84b is led out to the discharge passage 231 through the out opening 87.

Attachment spaces K1 and K2 for attaching certificate stamps, identification labels, etc. are provided at the left and right corners on the lower side of the game board 81, and the certificate stamps, etc. attached to the attachment space K1 are the front door frame. It can be visually recognized through 14 small windows.

Next, the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine 10 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system 300.

As shown in FIG. 13, the control system 300 includes a main control device 162, a payout control device 242, a voice lamp control device 143, a display control device 302 that controls the display of the effect symbol display device 91, a power supply, and a firing. It is configured to have a control device 243.

The main control device 162 includes an MPU (MicroProcessing Unit) 310 which is a one-chip type microprocessor such as a DIP (Dual Inline Package), an input port 316 for inputting data from the outside of the main control device 162, and a main control device 162. It is configured to have an output port 318 for outputting data to the outside. The MPU 310, the input port 316 and the output port 318 are connected to each other via the bus 320.

The MPU 310 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 312 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the MPU 310, and a RAM 314 that functions as a work area for storing various data and the like when the control program is executed. It is configured to have various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit.

The RAM 314 has a stack area in which the contents of the internal registers of the MPU 310 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 310 are stored, and a work area (work) in which various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. are stored. Area) and is configured. The RAM 314 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply and the emission control device 243 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off, and all the data stored in the RAM 314 is backed up. ..

When the power is cut off (including when the power is cut off due to a power failure, the same applies hereinafter), values such as I / O are stored in the RAM 314. On the other hand, when the power is turned on (including when the power is turned on due to the elimination of the power failure, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information stored in the RAM 314. Writing to the RAM 314 is executed when the power is cut off by the main process, and restoration of each value written in the RAM 314 is executed in the start-up process when the power is turned on. The NMI (Non Maskable Interrupt) terminal of the MPU 310 is configured so that a power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 243c when the power is cut off. In the MPU 310, when the power failure signal SG1 is input, a power failure occurs. NMI interrupt processing is executed as time processing.

The input port 316 includes a winning opening sensor 152a to 152c, a count sensor 153, a starting winning opening sensor 154a, a starting winning opening sensor 154b, a gate sensor 155, a firing control unit 243b, and a RAM erasing switch circuit 243d. , The payout control device 242 and the like are connected.

The output port 318 includes a payout control device 242, a voice lamp control device 143, a special symbol display device 93, a normal symbol display device 94, an external terminal board 213, a launch control unit 243b, and a variable winning device 83. The solenoid and the like are connected. The MPU 310 transmits various commands for controlling the effect of the game to the voice lamp control device 143 and various commands for controlling the payout of the game ball to the payout control device 242 via the output port 318. .. The communication with the voice lamp control device 143 is in one direction from the main control device 162 to the voice lamp control device 143. On the other hand, communication with the payout control device 242 is bidirectional.

The payout control device 242 is connected to a main control device 162, a payout device 224, a ball rental connection terminal plate 249, and a ball non-detection sensor 223a. Further, a ball rental device Y is connected to the ball rental connection terminal plate 249.

The voice lamp control device 143 is connected to a main control device 162, a voice output device 362, a lamp display device 364, a display control device 302, and an operation button 35. Further, the effect symbol display device 91 is connected to the display control device 302.

The power supply and launch control device 243 includes a power supply unit 243a that supplies power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a launch control unit 243b that controls the launch of a game ball, and a power failure monitoring circuit 243c that monitors power interruption due to a power failure or the like. It is configured to have a RAM erase switch circuit 243d to which the RAM erase switch 247 is connected.

The power supply unit 243a is connected to a commercial power supply (external power supply) in the game hall via, for example, a transformer. Then, based on the external power supplied from the transformer, the required operating voltage is supplied to each of the control devices 162, 242, 143, 302 and the like. As an outline, the power supply unit 243a takes in the AC 24 volt power supply supplied from the transformer, and has a 12 volt voltage for driving various switches, a solenoid, a motor, etc., a 5 volt voltage for logic, and a RAM. A backup voltage or the like for backup is generated, and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage and backup voltage are supplied to each control device 162, 242, 143, 302 and the like.

A game ball launching device 110 is connected to the launch control unit 243b. The launch control unit 243b sets the game ball launch device 110 so that when the main control device 162 instructs the launch of the game ball, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the game ball launch handle 41. Control. Specifically, when the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 41 and the launch stop switch (described later: 620) for stopping the launch is not operated, the game ball is launched. The solenoid 111 is excited in response to the amount of rotation of the handle 41, and the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the amount of rotation of the game ball launching handle 41.

The power failure monitoring circuit 243c is a circuit that outputs a power failure signal SG1 when the power is cut off. The power failure monitoring circuit 243c monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 243a, and determines that a power failure (power cutoff) has occurred when this voltage is less than 22 volt. The power failure signal SG1 is output to the control device 162 and the payout control device 242. By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the NMI interrupt process. The power supply unit 243a has a voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system 300, for a sufficient period of time to execute the NMI interrupt process even after the voltage of DC stable 24 volts becomes less than 22 volts. It is configured to keep the output at normal values. Therefore, the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 can normally execute and complete the NMI interrupt process.

The RAM erase switch circuit 243d is a circuit that outputs a RAM erase signal SG2 for clearing backup data to the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 when the RAM erase switch 247 is pressed. When the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 input the RAM erase signal SG2 when the power is turned on, the main control device 162 and the payout control device 242 clear their respective backup data.

Next, the configuration of the game ball launch handle 41 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the configuration of the game ball launching handle 41. FIG. 14A is a bottom view of the game ball launch handle 41. FIG. 14B is a front view of the game ball launching handle 41.

FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 41.
The front of the game ball launch handle 41 is arranged so that the front of the game ball launch handle 41 faces the front of the pachinko machine 10. As shown in FIGS. 14 (a), 14 (b) and 15, the game ball launch handle 41 includes a handle base 460, a handle ring 430, and a front cover 450.

The handle base 460 includes a storage container 461 and a support portion 462 fixed to the back surface of the storage container 461. The back side of the support portion 462 is fixed to the pachinko machine 10.

Further, a launch stop switch operation unit 440 is attached to the handle base 460. The launch stop switch operation unit 440 is a lever for switching ON / OFF of the launch stop switch (described later: 620) provided inside the handle base 460. By pressing the launch stop switch operation unit 440, the player can stop the launch of the game ball regardless of the angular position of the handle ring 430.

The handle ring 430 is rotatably attached to the front surface of the storage container 461. The player can increase the firing intensity of the game ball by rotating the handle ring 430 in the clockwise direction R (FIG. 14B). The handle ring 430 is provided with three finger hooking portions 430a, 430b, and 430c for the player to hook his / her finger.

The front cover 450 is attached to the front surface of the handle ring 430. The front cover 450 has a hemispherical shape that is convex forward.

Next, the configuration of the front cover 450 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA'in FIG. 14 (b).

FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 450 as viewed from the front.
FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 450 as viewed from the rear.

As shown in FIGS. 16 to 18, the front cover 450 includes a front cover base 500, a button 520, and a button cover 540.

The tip of the swing arm 522 on the rotary swivel side is attached to the upper part of the back surface of the button 520. The swing arm 522 is fixed to the button 520 with a screw. On the other hand, a bearing portion 504 is formed on the upper front surface of the front cover base 500. The shaft 522a of the swing arm 522 is supported by the bearing portion 504. As a result, the button 520 can swing in the front-rear direction with respect to the front cover base 500 about the upper end portion, and the player can press the button 520 rearward. Further, since the button 520 has a hemispherical shape that is convex forward, a backward force acts on the button 520 due to a downward load on the button 520, and the button 520 can be pressed backward.

As described above, since the button 520 is arranged in front of the handle ring 430 when viewed from the player, the player can press the button 520 with the palm of his hand. Therefore, the operation of the button 520 becomes easy. Further, the button 520 can swing in the direction of the force applied to the game ball launching handle 41 (direction from upper front to lower rear) in a state where the player rotates the handle ring 430 to a certain angle position. Since it is attached to, the button 520 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force that the player presses by hand. Therefore, the operation of the button 520 becomes easier.

The angular position of the handle ring 430 to which a force is suitably applied to the button 520 is, for example, the normal direction of the surface (contact surface) with which the fingers of the finger hooks 430b and 430c are in contact, which is opposite to the direction of the contact surface. The position where the direction (hereinafter referred to as the direction facing the contact surface of the finger hooks 430b and 430c) and the direction directly downward from the swing arm 522 (hereinafter referred to as the direction outside the swing radial direction of the button 520) coincide with each other. Conceivable. That is, when the direction of the finger hooks 430b and 430c facing the contact surface and the direction of the button 520 outside in the swing radial direction coincide with each other, a force is likely to be applied to the button 520 from the upper front to the lower rear. Therefore, the button 520 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force that the player presses by hand. When launching the game ball to the right side of the game area, the direction opposite to the direction of the contact surface among the normal directions of the surface (contact surface) with which the fingers of the finger hook portion 430a contacts (hereinafter, the finger hook portion 430a). The angular position of the handle ring 430 may be adjusted so that the direction facing the contact surface coincides with the outside of the button 520 in the swing radial direction. Also in this case, since the force is likely to be applied to the button 520 in the direction from the upper front to the lower rear, the button 520 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force pressed by the player by hand.

An opening 502 that penetrates in the front-rear direction is formed in the lower portion of the front cover base 500. A protrusion 524 is formed at a position facing the opening 502 of the button 520.

On the other hand, on the back surface of the front cover base 500, a locking member 506 is attached so that one end faces the opening 502 and the other end faces the inner front surface 436 of the handle ring 430. The locking member 506 is fixed to the front cover base 500 by two screws. When the button 520 is pressed, one end of the locking member 506 comes into contact with the protrusion 524, and the other end presses the inner front surface 436 of the handle ring 430 rearward to lock the handle ring 430. As a result, it is only necessary to provide the front cover base 500, the opening 502, the protrusion 524, and the locking member 506, so that the configuration can be simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, the locking member 506 has a leaf spring shape that generates an urging force that returns the other end to a position where the other end does not contact the inner front surface 436 of the handle ring 430 when not in contact with the protrusion 524. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the rotation operation of the handle ring 430 is hindered by the locking member 506 when it is not in contact with the protrusion 524.

The button cover 540 has a front-convex hemisphere that covers the front cover base 500 and the button 520. An opening 542 that exposes the front surface of the button 520 is formed in the center of the button cover 540.

Engagement holes 544a and 544b for engaging the claw members 508a and 508b are formed on the upper side surface and the lower side surface of the button cover 540, respectively. Further, a through hole 510a penetrating the claw member 508a penetrates the claw member 508a at a position facing the engaging hole 544a of the front cover base 500, and a claw member 508b penetrates the claw member 508b at a position facing the engaging hole 544b of the locking member 506. Through holes 510b are formed.

The button cover 540 covers the front cover base 500 and the button 520, and is attached to the front cover base 500 by the claw members 508a and 508b penetrating the through holes 510a and 510b and engaging with the engagement holes 544a and 544b. .. The claw members 508a and 508b are fixed to the front cover base 500 by screws.

Next, the configuration of the handle ring 430 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a front view of the game ball launching handle 41 with the front cover 450 removed.

FIG. 19 shows the handle ring 430. The handle ring 430 has a disk shape that covers the front surface of the storage container 461. Further, the handle ring 430 includes guide holes 431a and 431b provided on the peripheral edge, a shaft hole 433 provided in the center, screw holes 432a and 432b provided around the shaft hole 433, and a spring retaining protrusion 434. It is configured to have. In FIG. 19, holes 431a, 431b, and 433 are hatched. The two guide holes 431a and 431b each have an arc shape along the outer edge of the handle ring 430, and are formed at positions facing each other with the shaft hole 433 in between.

Further, in FIG. 19, the columns 631a, 631b, 631c, and 634 are shown in black. The columns 631a, 631b, 631c, and 634 all extend from the back surface to the front surface of the storage container 461. A guide column 631a is inserted into the guide hole 431a. Similarly, the guide columns 631b and 631c and the spring stopper column 634 are inserted into the guide holes 431b. The guide columns 631a, 631b, and 631c are guided in the guide holes 431a and 431b as the handle ring 430 rotates. The rotatable range of the handle ring 430 is limited to a range in which the guide columns 631a, 631b, and 631c can be relatively moved in the guide holes 431a and 431b. In the example of FIG. 19, since each guide hole 431a and 431b has an arc shape extending substantially half a circumference, the rotation range extends substantially half a circumference.

Further, a coil spring HS is hung between the spring retaining support 634 and the spring retaining projection 434. The coil spring HS is formed of a metal wire extending from the spring retaining column 634 toward the shaft hole 433 and rotating around the shaft hole 433 a plurality of times in the clockwise direction R to reach the spring retaining projection 434. The coil spring HS urges the handle ring 430 in the counterclockwise direction L. Therefore, when the player releases the handle ring 430, the handle ring 430 rotates in the counterclockwise direction L and stops at the angular position shown in FIG. At this angular position, the guide column 631a is in contact with the end of the guide hole 431a in the clockwise direction R, and the guide column 631c is in contact with the end of the guide hole 431b in the clockwise direction R.

Next, the configuration of the handle base 460 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the configuration of the handle base 460. FIG. 20A is a front view of the game ball launch handle 41 in which the handle ring 430 is further removed from the state shown in FIG. FIG. 20B is an enlarged front view of the vicinity of the stopper support ST.

FIG. 20A shows a storage container 461. The storage container 461 has a circular shape when viewed from the front surface, and has a container shape in which the inside is recessed toward the back surface. The storage container 461 includes guide columns 631a to 631c, spring stopper columns 634, 766, stopper columns ST (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "stoppers"), and urging gear shaft columns 750 (hereinafter, simply "biased gears"). It also has a shaft 750 ”). The columns 631a to 631c, 634, 766, ST, and 750 all extend from the back surface to the front surface of the storage container 461.

An urging gear 740 is rotatably attached to the urging gear shaft 750. An urging spring 760 is hung between the urging gear 740 and the spring retaining column 766. The urging gear 740 is urged in the counterclockwise direction L by the urging spring 760. Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, a protruding portion DST is provided on the side surface of the urging gear 740. When the urging gear 740 rotates in the counterclockwise direction L, the urging gear 740 can rotate to an angle position where the protruding portion DST contacts the stopper ST.

A driven gear 720 is fixed to the resistance shaft 730. The resistance shaft 730 is a rotation shaft that changes the resistance value of a variable resistor (described later: VR) according to its angular position. The urging gear 740 and the driven gear 720 are in mesh with each other at the correct meshing position (relative angular position between the two gears) shown in the figure.

A driving gear 700 is attached to the center of the storage container 461. The drive gear 700 is rotatably attached to a bearing portion (described later: 710) of the storage container 461. The main gear 700 includes a fixed portion 700f to which the handle ring 430 is fixed and a gear portion 700g provided on the back side of the fixed portion 700f. The gear portion 700 g and the driven gear 720 are in mesh with each other at the correct meshing positions shown in the figure.

Two screw holes 702a and 702b are formed in the fixing portion 700f. The screw holes 432a and 432b face the screw holes 702a and 702b, respectively, and the handle ring 430 is fixed to the fixing portion 700f by a screw (not shown) penetrating these holes.

In addition, three gears 700, 720, 740, and a support portion for supporting these gears (for example, an urging gear shaft 750, a resistance shaft 730, and a bearing portion for supporting the driving gear 700 (described later: 710)) are attached. The force spring 760 and the stopper ST form a gear mechanism 800.

Further, a launch stop switch 620 is fixed to the storage container 461. The launch stop switch 620 is operated by the launch stop switch operation unit 440.

Next, a configuration in which the main drive gear 700, the driven gear 720, and the urging gear 740 are meshed with each other will be described.

FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a main gear 700, a driven gear 720, and an urging gear 740 that are meshed with each other.

As shown in FIG. 21, the drive gear 700 is configured to have a support shaft 700h protruding from the center of the fixed portion 700f toward the front surface. The support shaft 700h is inserted into the shaft hole 433.

Further, FIG. 21 shows a variable resistor VR. The variable resistor VR is fixed inside the support portion 462. The variable resistor VR is configured to have a resistance shaft 730. The resistance shaft 730 penetrates the storage container 461 and extends toward the front surface.

Further, the variable resistor VR is connected to the launch control unit 243b. The launch control by the launch control unit 243b is adjusted according to the resistance value of the variable resistor VR.

In this embodiment, the rotating shaft R700 of the main gear 700 and the rotating shaft R720 of the driven gear 720 are parallel to each other. Further, the rotating shaft R720 of the driven gear 720 and the rotating shaft R740 of the urging gear 740 are also parallel to each other. All of the rotation axes R700, R720, and R740 are parallel to the direction from the back surface to the front surface. Further, the teeth (tooth grooves) of the gears 700, 720, and 740 extend parallel to the rotation axis.

Next, the configuration of the storage container 461 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the inside (front side) of the storage container 461. FIG. 22 is viewed from the same direction as the perspective view of FIG.

FIG. 22 shows a bearing portion 710, a stopper ST, a resistance shaft 730, an urging gear shaft 750, and a spring retaining column 766. Other components (eg, guide column 631a in FIG. 19) are not shown. The notch 461v provided on the side surface of the storage container 461 is for pushing the end of the firing stop switch operation unit 440 out of the storage container 461.

The bearing portion 710 has a hollow cylindrical shape extending from the back surface to the front surface of the storage container 461. As will be described later, the driving gear 700 is rotatably inserted into the hole 710h formed inside the bearing portion 710. Further, a groove 710a extending from the back surface to the front surface of the storage container 461 is formed inside the bearing portion 710.

Next, the configuration of the driving gear 700 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a diagram showing the configuration of the driving gear 700. FIG. 23A is a perspective view of the driving gear 700 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 23B is a rear view of the driving gear 700.

As shown in FIG. 23, the main gear 700 is configured to have a protruding shaft 700j extending from the center of the fixed portion 700f toward the back surface. The protruding shaft 700j is inserted into the bearing portion 710. Further, a protrusion 700jt is provided on the side surface of the end of the protrusion shaft 700j. The protruding portion 700jt projects outward from the center of the protruding shaft 700j (rotational shaft R700) in a predetermined direction D1 when viewed from the back surface. The protrusion 700jt is passed through the groove 710a when the protrusion shaft 700j is inserted into the bearing portion 710.

The teeth of the gear portion 700g are formed on a virtual arc 700a extending substantially half a circumference around the protruding shaft 700j, and extend from the back surface of the fixing portion 700f toward the back surface of the storage container 461. The arc 700a corresponds to the rotation range of the driving gear 700 (that is, the handle ring 430). In other words, the arc 700a is the same as the range in which the driven gear 720 can be engaged by the rotation of the handle ring 430.

Further, the gear portion 700 g includes low tooth portions 700 gn1 and 700 gn2 having a low tooth height and a high tooth portion 700 gw having a high tooth height. Here, the tooth height means the height of one tooth. In the example of FIG. 23A, since the teeth extend parallel to the rotation axis R700, the tooth height represents the length along the rotation axis R700, that is, the length in the direction from the back surface to the front surface. There is.

In the present embodiment, the tooth heights of the low tooth portions 700 gn1 and 700 gn2 are the same. Further, the tooth having a high tooth portion of 700 gw (two teeth in the examples of FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b)) protrudes to the back side of the other teeth. These tooth portions are arranged in the order of the low tooth portion 700 gn1, the high tooth portion 700 gw, and the low tooth portion 700 gn2 on the arc 700a. Of the teeth of the low tooth portion 700 gn2, the three predetermined teeth 700p provided at the ends of the arc 700a are inserted into the tooth grooves of the driven gear 720 when the main gear 700 is assembled.

Next, the configuration of the driven gear 720 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the configuration of the driven gear 720. FIG. 24A is a perspective view of the driven gear 720 as viewed from the front. FIG. 24B is a front view of the driven gear 720.

As shown in FIG. 24, the driven gear 720 is a cylindrical gear. A through shaft hole 720h is formed in the center of the driven gear 720. The through shaft hole 720h is fitted to the resistance shaft 730. The cross section of the through shaft hole 720h and the resistance shaft 730 has substantially the same shape, and the shape is a shape in which a part of the circular shape is cut off by a straight string. Therefore, when the driven gear 720 is assembled to the resistance shaft 730, the relative angular position between the driven gear 720 and the resistance shaft 730 is uniquely determined. Then, when the driven gear 720 rotates, the resistance shaft 730 is prevented from slipping. The shape of the cross section is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 24, and any other shape can be adopted. For example, an isosceles triangle may be adopted. However, it is preferable that the shape is such that the relative angular position between the driven gear 720 and the resistance shaft 730 is uniquely determined. In other words, a shape having a rotational symmetry angle of only 360 degrees is preferable. Further, when the resistance shaft 730 is press-fitted into the through shaft hole 720h, a circle may be adopted as the cross-sectional shape.

Teeth are provided on the entire circumference of the driven gear 720. The back end of some tooth grooves is filled with a brim 720f. The remaining tooth groove 720p (two tooth grooves in the example of FIG. 24) is not provided with a brim. When the main gear 700 is engaged with the driven gear 720, teeth having a high tooth portion of 700 gw are inserted into these brimless tooth grooves 720p.

The front end of some of the predetermined teeth 720c (two teeth in the examples of FIGS. 24A and 24B) is chamfered. This is because when the driving gear 700 is occluded, the teeth of the driving gear 700 are smoothly inserted into the three predetermined tooth grooves 720q adjacent to these teeth 720c.

Next, the configuration of the urging gear 740 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the configuration of the urging gear 740. 25 (a) and 25 (b) are perspective views of the urging gear 740. FIG. 25 (c) is a front view of the urging gear 740. FIG. 25 (b) shows an angular position on the opposite side of FIG. 25 (a).

As shown in FIG. 25, the urging gear 740 is a cylindrical gear, and is substantially around the hollow cylindrical inner peripheral portion 740i, the outer peripheral portion 740o surrounding the outer peripheral portion of the inner peripheral portion 740i, and the outer peripheral portion 740o. It is configured to have a plurality of teeth 740t provided over a half circumference. A through shaft hole 740h that fits into the urging gear shaft 750 is formed in the inner peripheral portion 740i. A spring groove 740s in which the urging spring 760 is housed is formed between the inner peripheral portion 740i and the outer peripheral portion 740o. Further, a spring retaining groove 740a for hooking the urging spring 760 is formed on the front surface side of the outer peripheral portion 740o. The urging spring 760 extends from the spring retaining column 766 toward the spring groove 740s, and turns around the inner peripheral portion 740i a plurality of times in the clockwise direction R inside the spring groove 740s to reach the spring retaining groove 740a. It is made up of lines.

Further, a protruding portion DST is provided on the side surface of the outer peripheral portion 740o. The protrusion DST is formed so as to come into contact with the stopper ST at the initial position of the handle ring 430 when the urging gear 740 rotates.

[Operation] Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the game ball launching handle 41. FIG. 26A shows a state before the button 520 is pressed. FIG. 26B shows a state in which the button 520 is pressed.

Since the coil spring HS applies an urging force to the handle ring 430 to return the rotation operation position of the handle ring 430 to the reference angle position, when the player rotates the handle ring 430, the coil spring HS It is necessary to rotate the handle ring 430 to a certain rotation operation position against the urging force and hold it at the rotation operation position. When the handle ring 430 rotates, the launch control unit 243b controls the firing intensity of the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring 430, and the game ball launching device 110 launches the game ball into the game area.

At this time, when the player presses the button 520 with the palm of the hand, as shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B, the button 520 swings around a position symmetrical with the opening 502 of the front cover base 500. , The protrusion 524 comes into contact with one end of the locking member 506 and presses one end of the locking member 506. When one end of the locking member 506 is pressed, the other end of the locking member 506 presses the inner front surface 436 of the handle ring 430 rearward, thereby locking the handle ring 430.

FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the gears 700, 720, and 740. FIG. 27 shows a front view of the driving gear 700, the driven gear 720, and the urging gear 740 that are meshed with each other.

When the player rotates the handle ring 430 in the clockwise direction R, the driving gear 700 fixed to the handle ring 430 rotates in the clockwise direction R. As a result, the driven gear 720 rotates in the counterclockwise direction L, and the resistance shaft 730 also rotates in the counterclockwise direction L, so that the resistance value of the variable resistor VR changes in a predetermined direction (for example, the resistance value decreases). Instead, the resistance value may increase.) The variable resistor VR is connected to the launch control unit 243b, and the firing intensity of the game ball is increased by the change in the resistance value. Further, the urging gear 740 rotates in the clockwise direction R.

On the contrary, when the player rotates the handle ring 430 in the counterclockwise direction L, the driving gear 700 rotates in the counterclockwise direction L. As a result, the driven gear 720 rotates in the clockwise direction R, and the resistance shaft 730 also rotates in the clockwise direction R, so that the resistance value of the variable resistor VR changes in the opposite direction. Due to this change in resistance value, the firing intensity of the game ball is reduced. Further, the urging gear 740 rotates in the counterclockwise direction L.

Here, the player may rotate the handle ring 430 slightly in order to fine-tune the firing intensity. When the rotation angle of the driving gear 700 is small as described above, the driven gear 720 may not move due to the play (backlash) of the engagement between the driving gear 700 and the driven gear 720. However, in the present embodiment, the urging gear 740 is meshed with the driven gear 720. Since the urging gear 740 is urged in the counterclockwise direction L by the urging spring 760, the driven gear 720 is urged in the clockwise direction R. As a result, even when the rotation angle of the handle ring 430 is small, the driven gear 720 can rotate following the rotation of the main gear 700. Therefore, the angular position of the driven gear 720 can be finely adjusted, and as a result, the firing intensity of the game ball firing handle 41 can be finely adjusted.

[Effect] Some players screw coins into the slight gap between the handle base and the handle ring to fix the handle ring at the desired rotation operation position, and then lightly put their hands on the handle ring to play the game. Some people are doing this. However, the game should be performed by the skill of the player himself, and such a method in which the same result is obtained no matter who hits it is not recognized as a fraudulent act. Therefore, in recent years, in order to prevent coins and the like from being inserted into the gap between the handle base and the handle ring, a launch handle that eliminates the gap has also been developed.

However, when the handle ring cannot be fixed by a coin or the like, when trying to launch the game ball aiming at a certain position on the game board surface, the player moves the handle ring at a certain angle against the urging force of the coil spring. It is necessary to rotate to the position and hold it at that angle position. The holding operation of grasping the handle ring that always tries to return to the reference angle position by the urging force of the coil spring and holding it at a constant angle position is unexpectedly tiring, and entails a considerable burden on the player who plays the game for a long time.

In addition, if a coin or the like is repeatedly forcibly screwed into the gap between the handle base and the handle ring, each member, which is generally a resin molded product, may be deformed or scraped off, resulting in a large number of scratches. In addition to this, there is a problem that an unreasonable force acts on the angle position detector that detects the angle position of the handle ring, causing damage and making it impossible to launch the game ball with the firing strength according to the rotation operation. was there.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the handle base 460 attached to the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 and the handle ring 430 rotatably attached to the front surface of the handle base 460 to perform an operation for adjusting the firing intensity. , A coil spring HS that applies urging force to return the rotation operation position of the handle ring 430 to the reference angle position to the handle ring 430, and a pushable attachment attached to the front surface of the handle ring 430 to regulate the return of the handle ring 430. The button 520 for performing the above operation and the locking member 506 for restricting the return of the handle ring 430 to the reference angle position when the button 520 is pressed are provided.

As a result, when the player presses the button 520, the locking member 506 restricts the handle ring 430 from returning to the reference angle position, so that the firing strength can be easily fixed and even if the player plays for a long time. It is less tiring and can reduce the burden on the player. Further, when the rotation operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. On the other hand, since the rotation operation position is fixed by pressing the button 520, the rotation operation position of the handle ring 430 returns to the reference angle position after the player finishes the game, and the next player does the same. It becomes difficult to realize the game of. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game based on the skill of the player. Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a coin or the like, damage to the game ball launching handle 41 can be suppressed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button 520 is arranged in front of the handle ring 430 when viewed from the player.

As a result, the player can press the button 520 with the palm of his hand, which facilitates the operation of the button 520.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button 520 can be operated by a downward load.

As a result, the force applied to the game ball launch handle 41 with the player holding his / her hand on the game ball launch handle 41 is applied downward, and the button 520 has a hemispherical shape that is convex forward. Due to the downward load on the button 520, a backward force acts on the button 520, and the button 520 can be pressed backward. Therefore, since the button 520 can be operated by the downward load, the operation of the button 520 becomes easier.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button 520 is attached so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction with the upper end portion as an axis.

As a result, the button 520 can be pressed backward, so that the button 520 can be effectively used by the force applied to the game ball launching handle 41 with the player holding his / her hand on the game ball launching handle 41. Can be operated. Therefore, the operation of the button 520 becomes easier.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button 520 is oscillatingly attached in the direction of the force applied to the game ball launching handle 41 in a state where the player rotates the handle ring 430 to a certain angle position. There is.

As a result, the button 520 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force that the player presses by hand, so that the operation of the button 520 becomes easier.

Further, in the present embodiment, the button 520 has a protrusion 524 formed at a position facing the opening 502, and an opening of the front cover base 500 so as to be able to be pressed in the axial direction of the handle ring 430. The locking member 506 is swingably attached to the front surface of the front cover base 500 about a position symmetrical to the portion 502, and one end of the locking member 506 is attached to the opening 502 and the other end is attached to the inner front surface 436 of the handle ring 430. The handle ring 430 is attached to the back surface of the front cover base 500 so as to face each other. Lock.

As a result, it is only necessary to provide the front cover base 500, the opening 502, the protrusion 524, and the locking member 506, so that the configuration can be simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the locking member 506 has a leaf spring shape that generates an urging force to return the other end to a position where the other end does not contact the inner front surface 436 of the handle ring 430 when not in contact with the protrusion 524. ing.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the rotation operation of the handle ring 430 is hindered by the locking member 506 when it is not in contact with the protrusion 524.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 28 to 33 are views showing a second embodiment of the launch handle of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

In this embodiment, in contrast to the first embodiment, the locking lever that locks the handle ring 430 by pressing the inner peripheral surface of the handle ring 430 radially outward instead of the locking member 506. The difference is that Hereinafter, only the parts different from those of the first embodiment will be described, and the overlapping parts will be designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the configuration of the front cover 450 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a front view of the game ball launching handle 41.

FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB'in FIG. 28.
FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC'in FIG. 28.

FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 450 as viewed from the front.
FIG. 32 is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 450 as viewed from the rear.

As shown in FIGS. 28 to 32, the front cover 450 includes a front cover base 500, a button 520, and a button cover 540.

The tip of the swing arm 522 on the rotary swivel side is attached to the upper part of the back surface of the button 520. The swing arm 522 is fixed to the button 520 with a screw. On the other hand, a bearing portion 504 is formed on the upper front surface of the front cover base 500. The shaft 522a of the swing arm 522 is supported by the bearing portion 504. As a result, the button 520 can swing in the front-rear direction with respect to the front cover base 500 about the upper end portion, and the player can press the button 520 rearward. Further, since the button 520 has a hemispherical shape that is convex forward, a backward force acts on the button 520 due to a downward load on the button 520, and the button 520 can be pressed backward.

As described above, since the button 520 is arranged in front of the handle ring 430 when viewed from the player, the player can press the button 520 with the palm of his hand. Therefore, the operation of the button 520 becomes easy. Further, since the button 520 is attached so as to be swingable in the direction of the force applied to the game ball launching handle 41 in a state where the player rotates the handle ring 430 to a certain angle position, the player can swing the button 520. The button 520 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force of pressing by hand. Therefore, the operation of the button 520 becomes easier.

As the angular position of the handle ring 430 to which a force is suitably applied to the button 520, for example, a position where the direction of the finger hooks 430b and 430c facing the contact surface and the direction of the button 520 outside in the swing radial direction can be considered. Be done. That is, when the direction of the finger hooks 430b and 430c facing the contact surface and the direction of the button 520 outside in the swing radial direction coincide with each other, a force is likely to be applied to the button 520 from the upper front to the lower rear. Therefore, the button 520 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force that the player presses by hand. When launching the game ball to the right side of the game area, the angle position of the handle ring 430 is adjusted so that the direction of the finger hook portion 430a facing the contact surface and the outside of the button 520 in the swing radial direction coincide with each other. May be good. Also in this case, since the force is likely to be applied to the button 520 in the direction from the upper front to the lower rear, the button 520 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force pressed by the player by hand.

An opening 512 that penetrates in the front-rear direction is formed in the lower portion of the front cover base 500. A protrusion 524 is formed at a position facing the opening 512 of the button 520.

On the other hand, on the back surface of the front cover base 500, a locking lever 514 is rotatably attached so that one end faces the opening 512 and the other end faces the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430. .. The shaft 514a of the locking lever 514 extends in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the handle ring 430 and is supported by a bearing portion 516 formed on the back surface of the front cover base 500. When the button 520 is pressed, one end of the locking lever 514 comes into contact with the protrusion 524, and the other end presses the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 radially outward to lock the handle ring 430. As a result, it is only necessary to provide the front cover base 500, the opening 512, the protrusion 524, and the locking lever 514, so that the configuration can be simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, the locking lever 514 has a button because the distance between one end portion in contact with the protrusion 524 and the shaft 514a is larger than the distance between the other end portion in contact with the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 and the shaft 514a. Even if the 520 is pressed with a small force, a large locking force with respect to the handle ring 430 is generated as compared with the first embodiment. This facilitates locking of the handle ring 430.

Further, the locking lever 514 is attached with a coil spring 518 that generates an urging force that returns the other end to a position where the other end does not contact the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 when not in contact with the protrusion 524. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the rotation operation of the handle ring 430 is hindered by the locking lever 514 when not in contact with the protrusion 524.

The button cover 540 has a front-convex hemisphere that covers the front cover base 500 and the button 520. An opening 542 that exposes the front surface of the button 520 is formed in the center of the button cover 540.

Engagement holes 544a and 544b for engaging the claw members 508a and 508b are formed on the upper side surface and the lower side surface of the button cover 540, respectively. Further, a through hole 510a penetrating the claw member 508a penetrates the claw member 508a at a position facing the engaging hole 544a of the front cover base 500, and penetrates the claw member 508b at a position facing the engaging hole 544b of the front cover base 500. Through holes 510c are formed.

The button cover 540 covers the front cover base 500 and the button 520, and is attached to the front cover base 500 by the claw members 508a and 508b penetrating the through holes 510a and 510c and engaging with the engagement holes 544a and 544b. .. The claw members 508a and 508b are fixed to the front cover base 500 by screws.

[Operation] Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the game ball launching handle 41. FIG. 33A shows a state before the button 520 is pressed. FIG. 33B shows a state in which the button 520 is pressed.

Since the coil spring HS applies an urging force to the handle ring 430 to return the rotation operation position of the handle ring 430 to the reference angle position, when the player rotates the handle ring 430, the coil spring HS It is necessary to rotate the handle ring 430 to a certain rotation operation position against the urging force and hold it at the rotation operation position. When the handle ring 430 rotates, the launch control unit 243b controls the firing intensity of the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring 430, and the game ball launching device 110 launches the game ball into the game area.

At this time, when the player presses the button 520 with the palm of the hand, as shown in FIGS. 33 (a) and 33 (b), the button 520 swings around a position symmetrical with the opening 512 of the front cover base 500. , The protrusion 524 comes into contact with one end of the locking lever 514 and presses one end of the locking lever 514. When one end of the locking lever 514 is pressed, the locking lever 514 rotates, and the other end of the locking lever 514 presses the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 radially outward to handle the handle ring. 430 locks.

[Effect] In this way, the locking lever 514 is placed on the back surface of the front cover base 500 so that one end faces the opening 512 of the front cover base 500 and the other end faces the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430. It is rotatably attached, and when the button 520 is pressed, one end contacts the protrusion 524 and the other end presses the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 radially outward to lock the handle ring 430. ..

As a result, it is only necessary to provide the front cover base 500, the opening 512, the protrusion 524, and the locking lever 514, so that the configuration can be simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the distance between one end of the locking lever 514 and the shaft 514a in contact with the protrusion 524 is the distance between the other end in contact with the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 and the shaft 514a. Greater than.

As a result, even if the button 520 is pressed with a small force, a large locking force is generated with respect to the handle ring 430 as compared with the first embodiment, so that the handle ring 430 can be easily locked.

Further, in the present embodiment, the locking lever 514 has a coil spring 518 that generates an urging force that returns the other end to a position where the other end does not contact the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 when not in contact with the protrusion 524. It is attached.

As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the rotation operation of the handle ring 430 is hindered by the locking lever 514 when not in contact with the protrusion 524.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a third embodiment of the launch handle of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

In the present embodiment, in contrast to the first embodiment, the button 520 is provided with a touch sensor, and when the touch sensors of the handle ring 430 and the button 520 are turned off, the launch of the game ball is stopped. Is different. Hereinafter, only the parts different from those of the first embodiment will be described, and the overlapping parts will be designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the configuration of the button 520 will be described.
Like the handle ring 430, the button 520 is provided with a touch sensor. Specifically, the surface of the button 520 is plated with conductive hard, and the metal portion plated and the detection circuit (not shown) are electrically connected by lead wires. .. Therefore, when the player touches the button 520 and the capacitance of the button 520 changes, the change is detected by the detection circuit. Since the detection circuit is connected to the launch control unit 243b, the launch control unit 243b can determine whether or not the player is touching the button 520 based on the detection signal from the detection circuit.

Next, the configuration of the launch control unit 243b will be described.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the launch control process of the launch control unit 243b.

The launch control unit 243b is configured to have a logic circuit. The logic circuit is configured to repeatedly execute the launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball launcher 110 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 [ms]). The launch control unit 243b is not limited to a logic circuit, and may be composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

When the launch control process is executed in the launch control unit 243b, the process proceeds to step S100 as shown in FIG. 34.

In step S100, it is determined whether or not the launch stop switch 620 is turned off, and if it is determined that the launch stop switch 620 is turned off (YES), the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S102, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor of the handle ring 430 is turned on, and if it is determined that the touch sensor of the handle ring 430 is turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S104.

In step S104, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor of the button 520 is turned on, and if it is determined that the touch sensor of the button 520 is turned on (YES), the process proceeds to step S106 and the game ball. A launch permission signal indicating that the launch is permitted is transmitted to the main control device 162. Here, the launch permission signal is a signal that is turned on while the launch conditions (conditions in steps S100 to S104) are satisfied.

Next, the process proceeds to step S108, and as a response to the launch permission signal, it is determined whether or not a launch signal indicating that the game ball is instructed to be launched has been received from the main control device 162, and it is determined that the launch signal has been received. If (YES), the process proceeds to step S110. Here, the firing signal is a signal that repeats on and off at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.3 [s] intervals). Since the launch control unit 243b controls the game ball launcher 110 so that the solenoid 111 is turned on while the launch signal is on, the launch control unit 243b controls the game ball launcher 110 at predetermined intervals (for example, 0.6 [s] intervals). Is fired.

In step S110, the launch control of the game ball launching device 110 is performed so as to launch the game ball with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation amount of the handle ring 430, a series of processes are completed, and the process proceeds to step S100.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S108 that the firing signal is not received (NO), the series of processes is completed and the process proceeds to step S100.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S104 that the touch sensor of the button 520 is turned off (NO), when it is determined in step S102 that the touch sensor of the handle ring 430 is turned off (NO), and If it is determined in step S100 that the launch stop switch 620 is turned on (NO), the process proceeds to step S108.

[Operation] Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
When the player touches the handle ring 430 and the button 520 with the palm of his hand, both touch sensors are turned on. Then, when the handle ring 430 is rotated, the launch stop switch 620 is turned off. In the launch control unit 243b, when the launch stop switch 620 is off and both touch sensors are turned on, a launch permission signal is transmitted to the main control device 162 through step S106.

When the main control device 162 receives the launch permission signal in a game-playable state, the launch signal is transmitted to the launch control unit 243b. If the launch permission signal is not received, the launch signal is not transmitted to the launch control unit 243b.

When the launch control unit 243b receives the launch signal, the launch intensity of the game ball is controlled according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring 430 through step S110, and the game ball launch device 110 launches the game ball into the game area. NS.

[Effect] As described above, in the present embodiment, the touch sensor that detects the contact of the human body with the button 520, the game ball launching device 110 that launches the game ball into the game area, and the rotation amount of the handle ring 430 are supported. The launch control unit 243b is provided with a launch control unit 243b that controls the launch intensity of the game ball, and the launch control unit 243b does not allow the launch of the game ball unless the touch sensor of the button 520 detects contact.

As a result, the operating position of the button 520 can be fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, and it is possible to prevent the game from being played without touching the button 520, so that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, if the touch sensor for detecting the contact of the human body with the handle ring 430 is provided and the launch control unit 243b does not detect the contact with the touch sensor of the handle ring 430 or the touch sensor of the button 520, the game is played. Do not allow the ball to fire.

As a result, the operating position of the handle ring 430 or the button 520 can be fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, and it is possible to prevent the game from being played without touching the handle ring 430 or the button 520. It can be realized. Further, since it is necessary to touch the handle ring 430 and the button 520, the player can be made to play the game in the posture of touching the handle ring 430 and the button 520, and the degree of freedom of the player's posture is restricted (posture). Can be done correctly). Therefore, as compared with the conventional case, it is possible to reduce the possibility of causing inconvenience to passers-by and other adjacent players in pachinko halls and the like.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a fourth embodiment of the launch handle of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

The present embodiment is different from the second embodiment in that the button 520 and the locking lever 514 are integrally configured. Hereinafter, only the parts different from those of the second embodiment will be described, and the overlapping parts will be designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the configuration of the game ball launch handle 41 will be described.
FIG. 35 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the game ball launching handle 41 in the front-rear direction.

As shown in FIG. 35, the game ball launch handle 41 includes a button-type lever 528 in which the button 520 and the locking lever 514 are integrally formed, instead of the button 520 and the locking lever 514. ..

The button type lever 528 is configured to have an axis 528a whose axial direction is orthogonal to the axial direction of the handle ring 430. The shaft 528a is rotatably supported by a bearing (not shown) formed on the front cover base 500.

The button-type lever 528 is further configured to have a pressing operation portion 528b extending forward from the shaft 528a and formed as a member corresponding to the button 520.

The button-type lever 528 further extends rearward from the shaft 528a, rotates when the pressing operation unit 528b is pressed, and the tip engages the handle ring 430 by pressing the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 radially outward. It is configured to have a locking arm 528c to stop.

As a result, the button 520 and the locking lever 514 are not provided, and only the button type lever 528 needs to be provided. Therefore, the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

The locking surface 528d of the locking arm 528c is in contact with the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 at the initial position. For example, a coil spring that generates an urging force for returning the button type lever 528 to the initial position may be attached to the shaft 528a. With such a configuration, when the pressing operation unit 528b is pressed, the frictional force between the locking surface 528d of the locking arm 528c and the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 increases, and the handle ring 430 is locked.

As a result, since the button-type lever 528 is hardly displaced, it is difficult to create a gap between the button-type lever 528 and the button cover 540, and it is possible to prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap. Further, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the button type lever 528 and the button cover 540.

The button-type lever 528 is further made of a rigid body such as metal.
As a result, the button-type lever 528 is less likely to be displaced, so that it is possible to further prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap between the button-type lever 528 and the button cover 540. Further, the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the button type lever 528 and the button cover 540 can be further reduced.

The button type lever 528 is arranged at the initial position by its own weight. At this initial position, the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 and the locking surface 528d of the locking arm 528c are in contact with each other, so that a frictional force with respect to the rotation of the handle ring 430 is always generated. Become. At this time, since the front side portion of the button type lever 528 with respect to the shaft 528a is the pressing operation portion 528b and the rear side portion is the locking surface 528d, the portions extending on both front and rear sides of the shaft 528a rotate in opposite directions. The rotational force due to the weight of the button-type lever 528 is reduced. As a result, the normal force (contact force) generated between the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 and the locking surface 528d of the locking arm 528c can be reduced, and the frictional force always generated with respect to the rotation of the handle ring 430 can be reduced. It is possible to reduce the feeling of resistance at the time of the rotation operation at the beginning or in the middle of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 and the locking surface 528d of the locking arm 528c come into contact with each other at the initial position, and the handle ring 430 is generated by the frictional force generated by the pressing operation of the player. To lock. Therefore, the handle ring 430 can be locked without displacement of the button type lever 528 at all, and it is not necessary to generate an urging force for returning the button type lever 528 to the initial position. Therefore, the component configuration can be simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 36 to 52 are views showing a fifth embodiment of the launch handle of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

The present embodiment includes, as opposed to the first embodiment, a locking lever that locks the handle ring by pressing the inner peripheral surface of the handle ring radially outward instead of the locking member 506. The point is different. Hereinafter, only the parts different from those of the first embodiment will be described, and the overlapping parts will be designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a game ball launch handle 42 instead of the game ball launch handle 41. By operating the game ball launching handle 42, the game ball is launched from the game ball launching device 110.

First, the configuration of the game ball launch handle 42 will be described.
FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the configuration of the game ball launching handle 42. FIG. 36A is a bottom view of the game ball launch handle 42. FIG. 36B is a front view of the game ball launching handle 42.

FIG. 37 is an exploded perspective view of the game ball launching handle 42.
As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the game ball launch handle 42 includes a handle base 1400, a handle ring 1430, and a front cover 1450.

The handle base 1400 includes a storage container 1401 and a support portion 1402 fixed to the back surface of the storage container 1401. The back side of the support portion 1402 is fixed to the pachinko machine 10.

Further, a launch stop switch operation unit 1410 is attached to the handle base 1400. The launch stop switch operation unit 1410 is a lever for switching ON / OFF of the launch stop switch (described later: 1620) provided inside the handle base 1400. By pressing the launch stop switch operation unit 1410, the player can stop the launch of the game ball regardless of the angular position of the handle ring 1430.

The handle ring 1430 is rotatably attached to the front surface of the storage container 1401. The player can increase the firing intensity of the game ball by rotating the handle ring 1430 in the clockwise direction R (FIG. 36 (b)). The handle ring 1430 is provided with three finger hooking portions 1430a, 1430b, and 1430c for the player to hook his / her finger.

The front cover 1450 is attached to the front surface of the handle ring 1430. The front cover 1450 has a hemispherical shape that is convex forward.

Next, the configuration of the front cover 1450 will be described.
FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the game ball launch handle 42. FIG. 38 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD'in FIG. 36 (b). FIG. 38 (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE'in FIG. 36 (b).

FIG. 39 is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 1450 as viewed from the front.
FIG. 40 is an exploded perspective view of the front cover 1450 as viewed from the rear.

As shown in FIGS. 38 to 40, the front cover 1450 includes a front cover base 1500, an inner lid portion 1530, a button cover 1550, and a button 1570.

The button cover 1550 has a front-convex hemisphere that covers the front cover base 1500, the inner lid portion 1530, and the button 1570. An opening 1551 for fitting the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 is formed in the center of the button cover 1550. Then, the inner lid portion 1530 faces the opening 1551 from the back side of the button cover 1550, the button 1570 faces the opening 1551 from the front side of the button cover 1550, and the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 face the opening 1551. A button 1570 is attached to the inner lid portion 1530 so as to be sandwiched and swingable in the front-rear direction. As a result, the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 can swing in the front-rear direction about the upper end portion of the front cover base 1500, and the player can press the button 1570 rearward. Further, since the button 1570 has a hemispherical shape that is convex forward, a backward force acts on the button 1570 due to the downward load on the button 1570, and the button 1570 can be pressed backward. Further, since the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 are double-structured and the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 swing across the opening 1551, there is no inner lid portion 1530 as in the second embodiment. Compared to the configuration in which only the button 1570 swings, the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 can be reduced.

As described above, since the button 1570 is arranged in front of the handle ring 1430 when viewed from the player, the player can press the button 1570 with the palm of his hand. Therefore, the operation of the button 1570 becomes easy. Further, since the button 1570 is attached so as to be swingable in the direction of the force applied to the game ball launching handle 42 in a state where the player rotates the handle ring 1430 to a certain angle position, the player can swing the button 1570. The button 1570 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force of pressing by hand. Therefore, the operation of the button 1570 becomes easier.

The angular position of the handle ring 1430 to which a force is suitably applied to the button 1570 is, for example, the normal direction of the surfaces (contact surfaces) with which the fingers of the finger hooks 1430b and 1430c are in contact, which is opposite to the direction of the contact surface. It is conceivable that the direction (hereinafter referred to as the direction facing the contact surfaces of the finger hooks 1430b and 1430c) and the direction directly downward from the shaft 1531 (hereinafter referred to as the direction outside the swing radial direction of the button 1570) coincide with each other. .. That is, when the direction of the finger hooks 1430b and 1430c facing the contact surface and the direction of the button 1570 outside in the swing radial direction coincide with each other, a force is likely to be applied to the button 1570 from the upper front to the lower rear. Therefore, the button 1570 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force that the player presses by hand. When launching a game ball to the right side of the game area, the button 1570 swings in the direction opposite to the direction of the contact surface among the normal directions of the surface (contact surface) with which the finger of the finger hook portion 1430a contacts. The angular position of the handle ring 1430 may be adjusted so that it coincides with the radial outside. Also in this case, since the force is likely to be applied to the button 1570 in the direction from the upper front to the lower rear, the button 1570 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force pressed by the player by hand.

A locking lever 1501 for locking the handle ring 1430 is attached to the front cover base 1500. The front cover base 1500 is attached to the front side of the handle ring 1430.

Next, the configurations of the inner lid portion 1530, the button cover 1550, and the button 1570 will be described in detail.

FIG. 41 is a perspective view, a rear view, and a cross-sectional view of the button cover 1550. FIG. 41A is a perspective view of the button cover 1550 as viewed from the front. FIG. 41B is a rear view of the button cover 1550 and a cross-sectional view taken along the vertical center line.

FIG. 42 is a perspective view of the inner lid portion 1530. FIG. 42A is a perspective view of the inner lid portion 1530 seen from the front. FIG. 42B is a perspective view of the inner lid portion 1530 seen from the rear.

FIG. 43 is a rear view of the button 1570 and a cross-sectional view taken along the vertical center line.
As shown in FIG. 42, a shaft support portion 1532 that supports the shaft 1531 in the horizontal direction is formed on the upper portion of the inner lid portion 1530 so as to project upward. A shaft 1531 is inserted into the shaft support portion 1532. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41, a bearing portion 1552 is formed on the upper portion of the back surface of the button cover 1550. Both ends of the shaft 1531 are supported by bearings 1552. As described above, since the shaft 1531 is provided in the upper peripheral portion of the inner lid portion 1530, the gap between the upper portion of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 is compared with the case where the shaft 1531 is provided in the central portion of the inner lid portion 1530. It is difficult to make a coin, and it is possible to prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap. Further, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the upper part of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550.

The shaft 1531 is made of metal. Since the button 1570 is operated by the player, the operation of the button 1570 is directly transmitted to the inner lid portion 1530. Therefore, when the player presses the button 1570 vigorously, a strong load is applied to the shaft 1531. A case is assumed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the shaft 1531 is made of metal, the durability of the shaft 1531 can be improved.

The inner lid portion 1530 has a larger diameter than the opening portion 1551. As a result, the inner lid portion 1530 is less likely to pop out from the opening 1551, so that even if the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 swing, the possibility of popping out from the button cover 1550 can be reduced.

Two claws 1533a and 1533b are formed on the peripheral edge of the inner lid portion 1530 so as to project outward in the radial direction of the inner lid portion 1530. The claw 1533a is formed in the lower left portion of the inner lid portion 1530, and the claw 1533b is formed in the lower right portion of the inner lid portion 1530. On the other hand, a claw restraining portion 1553a for restraining the movement of the claw 1533a in the circumferential direction is formed at a position facing the claw 1533a on the back surface of the button cover 1550. Further, a claw restraint portion 1553b that restrains the movement of the claw 1533b in the circumferential direction is formed at a position facing the claw 1533b on the back surface of the button cover 1550. When the inner lid portion 1530 is attached to the button cover 1550, the claws 1533a and 1533b are fitted to the claw restraining portions 1553a and 1553b, so that the inner lid portion 1530 is restrained from moving in the circumferential direction. As a result, the twisting force generated on the shaft 1531 can be reduced. Therefore, since the load on the shaft 1531 can be reduced, the durability of the shaft 1531 can be improved. Further, when the button 1570 is rotated, the handle ring 1430 is rotated to a certain angle position, but it is difficult to maintain the handle ring 1430 at that angle position. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the movement of the inner lid portion 1530 in the circumferential direction is restricted, the button 1570 is difficult to rotate, and the rotation operation position of the handle ring 1430 can be easily maintained.

At the center of the inner lid portion 1530, an escape hole 1534 is formed in which a support shaft (described later: 1700 h) extending along the rotation axis of the handle ring 1430 is released forward when the button 1570 is pressed. In a configuration in which the inner lid portion 1530 does not have an escape hole 1534, when the button 1570 is pressed, the support shaft comes into contact with the inner lid portion 1530, and it is assumed that the swinging operation of the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 is hindered. .. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the button 1570 is pressed, the support shaft is released through the escape hole 1534 of the inner lid portion 1530, so that the swinging operation of the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 may be hindered. Can be reduced.

The inner lid portion 1530 is formed with three screw through holes 1535a, 1535b, and 1535c through which a screw for screwing the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 is passed. The screw through hole 1535a is formed above the escape hole 1534, the screw through hole 1535b is formed at the lower left of the escape hole 1534, and the screw through hole 1535c is formed at the lower right of the escape hole 1534. That is, the screw through holes 1535a, 1535b, and 1535c are arranged at equal intervals along an arc centered on the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 43, a screw hole column 1571a in which a female screw is formed along the axis is provided at a position facing the screw through hole 1535a on the back surface of the button 1570. Further, a screw hole column 1571b in which a female screw is formed along the axis is provided at a position facing the screw through hole 1535b on the back surface of the button 1570. Further, a screw hole column 1571c in which a female screw is formed along the axis is provided at a position facing the screw through hole 1535c on the back surface of the button 1570. As a result, the screw through holes 1535a, 1535b, and 1535c are arranged substantially evenly around the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430, so that the button 1570 is screwed to the inner lid portion 1530 with an evenly distributed fastening force. be able to.

The screw hole columns 1571a, 1571b, and 1571c become higher toward the lower side of the button 1570. That is, the screw hole columns 1571b and 1571c are higher than the screw hole columns 1571a. As a result, the button 1570 faces diagonally upward, so that the player can easily press the button 1570.

A collar portion 1572 projecting rearward is formed on the back surface of the button 1570. The collar portion 1572 is connected to the roots of the screw hole columns 1571a, 1571b, and 1571c, and is formed in an annular shape when viewed from the back surface. As a result, the screw hole columns 1571a, 1571b, and 1571c are reinforced by the collar portion 1572, as compared with the configuration in which the screw hole columns 1571a, 1571b, and 1571c are directly raised from the back surface of the button 1570 as in the second embodiment. Therefore, the durability of the screw hole columns 1571a, 1571b, and 1571c can be improved.

On the front surface of the inner lid portion 1530, positioning step portions 1536 for positioning the screw hole columns 1571a, 1571b, 1571c are formed in the screw through holes 1535a, 1535b, 1535c. The positioning step portion 1536 is raised forward and is formed around the screw through holes 1535a, 1535b, 1535c with a space corresponding to the outer diameter of the screw hole columns 1571a, 1571b, 1571c. This facilitates the alignment of the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570, so that the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 can be easily assembled.

The inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 are fixed by penetrating a screw through the screw through holes 1535a, 1535b, 1535c and screwing them into the corresponding screw hole columns 1571a, 1571b, 1571c.

The button 1570 is a forward-convex hemisphere with an apex below the center. As a result, the surface area of the upper part of the button 1570 is increased, so that the pressing force of the player can be efficiently received.

On the back surface of the button 1570, a collar portion 1573 that projects rearward along the peripheral edge of the button 1570 is formed. As a result, even if a finger is accidentally inserted inside the button 1570, the collar portion 1573 prevents the finger from entering the button 1570, making it difficult to insert the finger inside the button 1570. The possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between them can be further reduced.

The collar portion 1573 is inclined toward the center of the button 1570 toward the rear. As a result, it becomes more difficult to insert a finger inside the button 1570 toward the front side of the button 1570, so that the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 is further reduced. Can be done.

The collar portion 1573 is formed only below the position corresponding to the shaft 1531. In the configuration in which the collar portion 1573 is formed over the entire circumference of the button 1570, a gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 is likely to be formed, and a coin or the like is screwed into the gap in order to fix the button 1570 in a pressed state. It is expected that On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the collar portion 1573 is not formed above the position corresponding to the shaft 1531 in the button 1570, it is difficult to form a gap between the upper portion of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550. , It is possible to further prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap. Further, the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the upper part of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 can be further reduced.

On the other hand, on the front surface of the button cover 1550, a collar portion 1556 that projects forward along the peripheral edge of the opening 1551 is formed. The collar portion 1556 is formed over the entire circumference of the opening 1551.

A collar portion 1557 protruding forward is formed on the outer periphery of the collar portion 1556. A groove 1558 into which the collar portion 1573 can be fitted is formed between the collar portion 1556 and the collar portion 1557. The collar portion 1573 is fitted into the groove 1558 when the button 1570 is pressed. As a result, even if a finger is accidentally inserted inside the button 1570, the collars 1573 and 1557 prevent the finger from entering the button 1570, making it difficult to insert the finger inside the button 1570. Therefore, the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 The possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the finger and the finger can be further reduced. Further, since the collar portion 1573 is locked by the collar portions 1556 and 1557, the movement of the button 1570 in the radial direction can be restrained. Further, since the flange portion 1573 is fitted into the groove 1558 and the position of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 is facilitated, the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 can be easily assembled.

The collar portion 1556 is inclined toward the center of the button cover 1550 toward the front. In the configuration in which the collar portion 1556 stands up horizontally, when the button 1570 is pressed, the collar portion 1556 may come into contact with the collar portion 1573, and the swinging operation of the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 may be hindered. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the button 1570 is pressed, the collar portion 1556 becomes a tip bud, so that the collar portion 1573 is smoothly guided to the outer periphery of the collar portion 1556, and the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 are smoothly guided. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the swinging motion of the head is hindered.

The collar portion 1556 is formed only below the position corresponding to the shaft 1531. In the configuration in which the collar portion 1556 is formed over the entire circumference of the opening 1551, a gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 is likely to be formed, and a coin or the like is inserted in the gap in order to fix the button 1570 in a pressed state. It is expected to be screwed in. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the collar portion 1556 is not formed above the position corresponding to the shaft 1531 in the button cover 1550, a gap is formed between the upper portion of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550. It is difficult, and it is possible to further prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap. Further, the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the upper part of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 can be further reduced.

On the other hand, a groove 1574 into which the collar portion 1557 can be fitted is formed on the outer periphery of the collar portion 1573. The collar portion 1557 is fitted into the groove 1574 when the button 1570 is pressed. As a result, the flange portion 1557 fits into the groove 1574, and the positioning of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 becomes easy, so that the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 can be further easily assembled.

Further, the peripheral edge of the button 1570 is in contact with the outside of the opening 1551. As a result, when the player presses the button 1570 vigorously, the possibility that a large force is applied to the locking lever 1501 via the inner lid portion 1530 can be reduced. Therefore, since the impact on the locking lever 1501 can be reduced, the life of the locking lever 1501 can be improved.

Further, on the back surface of the button cover 1550, a shaft restraint portion 1554 that restrains the movement of the shaft (described later: 1501a) of the locking lever 1501 is formed. As a result, the locking lever 1501 can be stably swung.

The lower part of the button cover 1550 protrudes forward from the upper part. As a result, the button 1570 faces diagonally upward, so that the player can easily press the button 1570.

The button cover 1550, the inner lid portion 1530, and the button 1570 are made of a transparent member such as acrylic. As a result, even if coins or the like are mixed in the button cover 1550, the inner lid portion 1530, or the button 1570, they can be easily found.

Next, the configuration of the front cover base 1500 will be described in detail.
FIG. 44 is a front view and a rear view of the front cover base 1500. FIG. 44A is a front view of the front cover base 1500. FIG. 44B is a rear view of the front cover base 1500.

As shown in FIG. 44, the locking lever 1501 includes a shaft 1501a, a brake portion 1501b for locking the inner peripheral surface (described later: 1438) of the handle ring 1430, and an operation receiving portion 1501c for receiving an operation of the button 1570. It is configured to have. The brake portion 1501b serves as a point of action in the principle of the lever and is formed so as to extend rearward from the shaft 1501a. The operation receiving portion 1501c serves as a force point in the principle of the lever, and is formed so as to extend downward to the left from the shaft 1501a.

A shaft hole 1503 is formed in the center of the front cover base 1500 so as to pass through a support shaft (described later: 1700 h) extending along the rotation shaft of the handle ring 1430. A bearing portion 1502 that supports the shaft 1501a is formed on the upper right portion of the front surface of the front cover base 1500. A through hole 1504 is formed adjacent to the bearing portion 1502 in the lower left of the bearing portion 1502, and a through hole 1505 is formed in the lower part of the front cover base 1500. The through holes 1504 and 1505 penetrate the front cover base 1500 in the front-rear direction. The through hole 1504 is a hole for guiding the shaft 1501a to the bearing portion 1502 from the back surface side of the front cover base 1500. The through hole 1505 is a hole for exposing the front surface of the operation receiving portion 1501c.

The locking lever 1501 supports the shaft 1501a with the bearing portion 1502, while the operation receiving portion 1501c faces the through hole 1505 from the back side of the front cover base 1500, and the operation receiving portion 1501c is urged forward by the coil spring 1506. As a result, it can be assembled to the front cover base 1500. As a result, once the locking lever 1501 is assembled to the front cover base 1500, the shaft 1501a is supported on the front side of the front cover base 1500, and the operation receiving portion 1501c is urged forward, so that the locking lever 1501 Is fixed to the back surface of the front cover base 1500 and does not easily fall off from the front cover base 1500. Therefore, the game ball launching handle 42 can be easily assembled.

The locking lever 1501 receives the operation of the button 1570 by the operation receiving portion 1501c, and the operation receiving portion 1501c swings backward, so that the brake portion 1501b comes into contact with the handle ring 1430 and the inner peripheral surface of the handle ring 1430 ( Later: 1438) is locked. As a result, since the shaft 1501a is supported on the front side of the front cover base 1500, the shaft 1501a is supported from the shaft 1501a as compared with the configuration in which the shaft 1501a is supported on the back side of the front cover base 1500 as in the second embodiment. , The distance to the position where the brake portion 1501b comes into contact with the handle ring 1430 becomes large. That is, in the principle of the lever, the distance from the fulcrum to the point of action becomes large. Therefore, since the handle ring 1430 is started to be locked by slightly operating the button 1570, the lock of the handle ring 1430 becomes sensitive to the operation of the button 1570.

The locking lever 1501 further includes a straight portion 1501d extending from the shaft 1501a to the front of the extending shaft hole 1503, and a curved portion that bends from the end of the straight portion 1501d to a rounded corner along the peripheral edge of the extending shaft hole 1503. It is configured to have 1501e. The curved portion 1501e is connected to the operation receiving portion 1501c with rounded corners. That is, the locking lever 1501 has a curved shape with no corners between the shaft 1501a and the operation receiving portion 1501c when viewed from the rear. In a configuration in which the shape between the shaft 1501a and the operation receiving portion 1501c is angular, the force generated by the swing of the locking lever 1501 is concentrated on the angular load. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the shape between the shaft 1501a and the operation receiving portion 1501c is a curved shape with no corners, the force generated by the swing of the locking lever 1501 is dispersed and loaded. NS. Therefore, since it is difficult for a local load to be applied to the locking lever 1501, the life of the locking lever 1501 can be improved.

The locking lever 1501 has a U-shaped cross section in the thickness direction. As a result, the weight of the locking lever 1501 can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the cross section of the locking lever 1501 in the thickness direction is solid.

Further, the thickness of the brake portion 1501b in the direction of contact with the handle ring 1430 is thicker than that of the portion of the locking lever 1501 other than the brake portion 1501b. As a result, the brake portion 1501b is likely to come into contact with the handle ring 1430 and easily wear, but the thickness of the brake portion 1501b in the direction of contact with the handle ring 1430 is increased, so that the wear resistance of the brake portion 1501b is improved. can do.

The locking lever 1501 has an obtuse angle (for example, 120) formed by a straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 to the shaft 1501a and a straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 to the operation receiving portion 1501c. °). As a result, the twisting force generated in the locking lever 1501 due to the swing of the locking lever 1501 can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the angle is a right angle as in the second embodiment. Therefore, since the load on the locking lever 1501 can be reduced, the durability of the locking lever 1501 can be improved. Further, since the distance from the shaft 1501a, which is the fulcrum, to the operation receiving portion 1501c, which is the force point, becomes large, even if the button 1570 is operated with a small force, a large locking force with respect to the handle ring 1430 is generated. Therefore, the handle ring 1430 can be easily locked.

In the locking lever 1501, the distance between the shaft 1501a and the operation receiving portion 1501c is larger than the distance between the shaft 1501a and the brake portion 1501b. As a result, even if the button 1570 is operated with a small force, a large locking force is generated with respect to the handle ring 1430, so that the handle ring 1430 can be locked more easily.

The operation receiving portion 1501c has a flat surface facing the inner lid portion 1530, and projects forward from the opening surface on the front surface side of the through hole 1505. This makes it easier for the operation receiving unit 1501c to receive the operation of the button 1570.

A protrusion 1537 protruding toward the flat surface of the operation receiving portion 1501c is formed on the lower portion of the back surface of the inner lid portion 1530 (FIG. 42 (b)). As a result, when the button 1570 is pressed, the protrusion 1537 comes into point contact with the flat surface of the operation receiving portion 1501c, so that the pressing force applied to the button 1570 can be efficiently transmitted to the locking lever 1501. ..

A spring mounting portion 1507 for mounting the spring portion of the coil spring 1506 is formed in the lower portion of the front cover base 1500. A through hole 1505 is formed adjacent to the spring mounting portion 1507 on the left side of the spring mounting portion 1507. Further, on the back surface of the front cover base 1500 and to the right of the spring mounting portion 1507, a spring stopper 1508 for locking the foot 1506a on one end side of the coil spring 1506 is formed. In the configuration without the through hole 1505, when the spring portion of the coil spring 1506 is attached to the spring mounting portion 1507, the foot 1506b on the other end side of the coil spring 1506 comes into contact with the front cover base 1500, so that the foot on one end side of the coil spring 1506 It is necessary to attach the spring portion of the coil spring 1506 to the spring attachment portion 1507 while holding the 1506a and the foot 1506b on the other end side in a specific state (for example, a horizontal state) against the urging force. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the spring portion of the coil spring 1506 is attached to the spring mounting portion 1507 while passing the foot 1506b on the other end side of the coil spring 1506 through the through hole 1505, and the foot 1506a on one end side of the coil spring 1506 is springed. It may be locked by the stop portion 1508. Therefore, it is not necessary to hold the coil spring 1506 in a specific state against the urging force, so that the coil spring 1506 can be easily attached.

The through hole 1505 exposes the operation receiving portion 1501c. That is, the through hole 1505 is shared not only for passing the foot 1506b on the other end side of the coil spring 1506 but also for exposing the operation receiving portion 1501c. As a result, it is not necessary to bother to provide the through hole 1505 in order to pass the foot 1506b on the other end side of the coil spring 1506, so that the configuration can be simplified and the strength can be prevented from being lowered.

A groove 1501f is formed on the back surface of the operation receiving portion 1501c so as to penetrate the operation receiving portion 1501c in the left-right direction. In the coil spring 1506, the foot 1506b on the other end side of the coil spring 1506 straddles the operation receiving portion 1501c and is locked by the groove 1501f to urge the operation receiving portion 1501c forward. As a result, both sides of the operation receiving portion 1501c are urged by the foot 1506b on the other end side of the coil spring 1506. Therefore, the operation receiving portion 1501c can be urged in a well-balanced manner. Further, since the foot 1506b on the other end side of the coil spring 1506 is locked by the groove 1501f, the coil spring 1506 is unlikely to fall off from the operation receiving portion 1501c. Therefore, the assembling of the game ball launching handle 42 becomes easier. Further, when the protrusion 1537 is not in contact with the protrusion 1537, the operation receiving portion 1501c is returned to the initial position by the coil spring 1506, so that the possibility that the rotation operation of the handle ring 1430 is hindered by the locking lever 1501 can be reduced. can.

On the other hand, the side 1502a of the bearing portion 1502 into which the shaft 1501a is inserted has a shape that inclines rearward as the distance from the bearing portion 1502 increases. As a result, the shaft 1501a can be inserted into the bearing portion 1502 by sliding the shaft 1501a from the back surface side of the front cover base 1500, so that the shaft 1501a can be easily inserted into the bearing portion 1502.

On the other hand, on the back surface of the front cover base 1500 and to the left of the bearing portion 1502, a screw hole 1509b for screwing a guide support column (described later: 1631b) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 is formed. Has been done. On the back surface of the front cover base 1500 and to the right of the bearing portion 1502, a screw hole 1509c for screwing a guide support column (described later: 1631c) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 is formed. There is. A screw hole 1509a for screwing a guide column (described later: 1631a) extending in the direction of the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 is formed in the lower left portion of the back surface of the front cover base 1500. The screw hole 1509a is arranged equidistant from the screw hole 1509b and the screw hole 1509c along the arc on the dominant angle side formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 to the screw hole 1509b and the screw hole 1509c, respectively. ing.

Further, three screw through holes 1510a, 1510b, and 1510c are formed in the upper left portion, the right portion, and the lower left portion of the front cover base 1500 to allow screws for screwing the button cover 1550 to the front cover base 1500. There is. The screw through holes 1510a, 1510b, and 1510c are arranged at equal intervals along an arc centered on the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430. On the other hand, a screw hole column 1555a in which a female screw is formed along the axis is provided at a position facing the screw through hole 1510a on the back surface of the button cover 1550 (FIG. 41 (b)). Further, a screw hole column 1555b in which a female screw is formed along the axis is provided at a position facing the screw through hole 1510b on the back surface of the button cover 1550 (FIG. 41 (b)). Further, a screw hole column 1555c in which a female screw is formed along the axis is provided at a position facing the screw through hole 1510c on the back surface of the button cover 1550 (FIG. 41 (b)). As a result, the screw through holes 1510a, 1510b, and 1510c are arranged substantially evenly around the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430, so that the button cover 1550 is screwed to the front cover base 1500 with an evenly distributed fastening force. can do. Further, since the button cover 1550 is screwed to the front cover base 1500, it is not necessary to provide a member for fixing the button cover 1550 to the front cover base 1500 like the claw members 508a and 508b in the second embodiment. The number of parts can be reduced and the structure can be simplified.

The button cover 1550 and the front cover base 1500 are fixed by threading screws through the screw through holes 1510a, 1510b and 1510c and screwing them into the corresponding screw hole columns 1555a, 1555b and 1555c.

Next, the configuration of the handle ring 1430 will be described.
FIG. 45 is a front view of the game ball launching handle 42 with the front cover 1450 removed.

As shown in FIG. 45, the handle ring 1430 has a disk shape that covers the front surface of the storage container 1401. Further, the handle ring 1430 includes guide holes 1431a and 1431b formed on the peripheral edge, a shaft hole 1433 formed in the center, screw holes 1432a and 1432b formed around the shaft hole 1433, and a spring retaining protrusion 1434. It is configured to have. The guide holes 1431a and 1431b have an arc shape along the outer edge of the handle ring 1430, and are formed at positions facing each other with the shaft hole 1433 in between.

The storage container 1401 is formed with a guide support column 1631a, a guide support column 1631b, and a guide support column 1631c. The guide columns 1631a, 1631b, and 1631c all extend from the back surface to the front surface of the storage container 1401. The guide columns 1631b and 1631c are arranged in close proximity to each other. A guide column 1631a is inserted into the guide hole 1431a. The guide column 1631a is guided in the guide hole 1431a as the handle ring 1430 rotates. On the other hand, guide columns 1631b and 1631c are inserted into the guide holes 1431b. The guide columns 1631b and 1631c are guided in the guide holes 1431b as the handle ring 1430 rotates. The rotatable range of the handle ring 1430 is limited to a range in which the guide columns 1631a, 1631b, 1631c can be relatively moved in the guide holes 1431a, 1431b. In the example of FIG. 45, since each of the guide holes 1431a and 1431b has an arc shape extending substantially half a circumference, the rotation range extends substantially half a circumference. At the reference angle position (angle position shown in FIG. 45), the guide column 1631a contacts the end of the guide hole 1431a in the clockwise direction R, and the guide column 1631c contacts the end of the guide hole 1431b in the clockwise direction R. .. On the other hand, at the maximum rotation angle position (the angle position when the handle ring 1430 is rotated to the maximum in the clockwise direction R), the guide column 1631a comes into contact with the end of the guide hole 1431a in the counterclockwise direction L. , The guide column 1631b comes into contact with the end of the guide hole 1431b in the counterclockwise direction L.

A brake portion 1501b is inserted between the guide column 1631b and the guide column 1631c. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of members that obstruct the arrangement of the locking lever 1501 in the handle ring 1430 or the front cover base 1500, so that the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 to the shaft 1501a and the handle ring 1430 The locking lever 1501 can be arranged so that the angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the above to the operation receiving portion 1501c is an obtuse angle.

On the other hand, the finger hooks 1430a to 1430c project forward. As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, if the player rotates the handle ring 1430 in that state, the finger hooks 1430a to 1430c come into contact with the coin or the like. , Coins, etc. can be expected to drop out. Therefore, the possibility that the operation position of the button 1570 is fixed can be reduced.

The finger hooks 1430a to 1430c project to the extension of the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550. As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, if the player rotates the handle ring 1430 in that state, the finger hooks 1430a to 1430c come into contact with the coin or the like. , Coins, etc. can be expected to drop out. Therefore, the possibility that the operation position of the button 1570 is fixed can be further reduced.

The distance between the finger hooks 1430a to 1430c and the button cover 1550 is set so as to come into contact with a coin or the like sandwiched in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550. For example, when a coin or the like sandwiched between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 protrudes by a predetermined length (for example, 1 [Cm]), the distance between the finger hooks 1430a to 1430c and the button cover 1550 is set to a predetermined length. It may be set as follows. As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, if the player rotates the handle ring 1430 in that state, the finger hooks 1430a to 1430c come into contact with the coin or the like. , Coins, etc. can be expected to drop out. Therefore, the possibility that the operation position of the button 1570 is fixed can be further reduced.

The surface where the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 are in contact with each other is inclined toward the handle ring 1430 (FIG. 38). As a result, it can be further expected that the finger hooks 1430a to 1430c will come into contact with the coin or the like and the coin or the like will fall off. Therefore, the possibility that the operation position of the button 1570 is fixed can be further reduced.

On the other hand, the foot 1435a on one end side of the coil spring 1435 is locked to the spring stopper protrusion 1434. On the other hand, a spring stopper 1440 is formed on the counterclockwise direction L side of the guide column 1631a. The foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is locked to the spring stopper 1440. The coil spring 1435 is formed of a metal wire extending from the spring retaining portion 1440 toward the shaft hole 1433 and rotating around the shaft hole 1433 a plurality of times in the clockwise direction R to reach the spring retaining projection 1434. The coil spring 1435 urges the handle ring 1430 in the counterclockwise direction L. Therefore, when the player releases the handle ring 1430, the handle ring 1430 rotates in the counterclockwise direction L and stops at the reference angle position. As a result, the coil spring 1435 is compared with the configuration in which the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is locked by the spring retaining support 634 between the guide support 1631b and the guide support 1631c as in the first embodiment. By forming the spring stopper 1440 that locks the foot 1435b on the other end side of the guide column 1631a, the spring stopper column 634 becomes unnecessary. Instead, the brake portion 1501b can be inserted between the guide strut 1631b and the guide strut 1631c. Therefore, since the number of parts that hinder the rotation of the handle ring 1430 is reduced, the rotation range of the handle ring 1430 can be increased. Further, the rotation range of the handle ring 1430 can be increased by increasing the length of the guide hole 1431b and the guide hole 1431a in the rotation direction. However, in this configuration, the distance between the guide hole 1431b and the guide hole 1431a is increased. There is a problem that the (thickness) becomes small and the strength of the handle ring 1430 is insufficient. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the distance between the guide hole 1431b and the guide hole 1431a does not need to be reduced, the rotation range can be increased while maintaining the strength of the handle ring 1430.

FIG. 46 is a front view of the periphery of the guide support column 1631a.
As shown in FIG. 46, the spring stopper 1440 has a flat surface 1440a that is orthogonal to the rotation direction of the handle ring 1430 and the urging direction of the coil spring 1435, and the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is a flat surface. Lock at 1440a. As a result, the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 can be firmly locked. Therefore, since the front cover base 1500 can be easily assembled to the handle ring 1430, the assembling of the game ball launch handle 42 becomes even easier.

In the spring stopper 1440, the end portion 1440b on the inner side in the rotational radial direction of the handle ring 1430 is inclined in the urging direction of the coil spring 1435. In a configuration in which the end of the spring stopper 1440 is angular, when the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is locked to the spring stopper 1440, the spring stopper 1440 of the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is engaged. The urging force of the coil spring is concentrated and loaded on the part corresponding to the end of the coil spring. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the end portion 1440b is inclined in the urging direction of the coil spring, the coil spring 1435 is attached to the portion of the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 that corresponds to the end portion 1440b and its periphery. The forces are dispersed and loaded. Therefore, since it is difficult for a local load to be applied to the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435, the life of the coil spring 1435 can be improved.

The spring stopper 1440 is formed in front of the opening surface on the front side of the guide holes 1431a and 1431b, and the step portion 1440c that locks the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 in the direction of the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430. Has. As a result, the possibility that the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 hinders the rotation of the handle ring 1430 can be reduced, so that the rotation range of the handle ring 1430 can be increased.

On the back surface of the front cover base 1500, a spring stopper portion 1511a that restrains the movement of the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is formed. The spring stopper portion 1511a is arranged so as to face the flat surface 1440a. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of members that obstruct the arrangement of the locking lever 1501 in the handle ring 1430 or the front cover base 1500, so that the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 to the shaft 1501a and the handle ring 1430 The locking lever 1501 can be arranged so that the angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the above to the operation receiving portion 1501c is an obtuse angle. Further, the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 can be restrained by the spring stopper portion 1511a simply by assembling the front cover base 1500 to the handle ring 1430. Therefore, the assembling of the game ball launching handle 42 becomes easier. Further, since the guide support 1631a can be used to restrain the movement of the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435, the structure is simpler than the configuration in which the spring stopper 1511a has a U-shaped cross section. It is possible to save space.

On the back surface of the front cover base 1500, a spring stopper portion 1511b that restrains the movement of the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is formed. The spring stopper portion 1511b is arranged so as to face the spring stopper portion 1511a and adjacent to the spring stopper portion 1440. When assembling the front cover base 1500 to the handle ring 1430, if the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 gets into the guide support 1631a side, the other end of the coil spring 1435 is between the guide support 1631a and the screw hole 1509a. The foot 1435b on the side is pinched, which hinders the assembly of the game ball launch handle 42. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 can be restrained from moving to the side of the guide column 1631a by the spring stopper 1511b, so that the foot on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 can be restrained. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the 1435b gets into the side of the guide support 1631a. Therefore, the assembling of the game ball launching handle 42 becomes easier.

The foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is locked to the spring stopper 1440 in a state of rotating in the rotation direction of the handle ring 1430 and in the contraction direction of the coil spring 1435 to maintain the urging force. As a result, the coil spring 1435 is attached to the handle ring 1430 in a fixed state. Therefore, by simply assembling the front cover base 1500 to the handle ring 1430, the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is restrained by the spring stopper 1511a. Can be done. Therefore, the assembling of the game ball launching handle 42 becomes easier. Further, since the urging force is applied at the reference angle position, the rotation operation position of the handle ring 1430 can be reliably returned to the reference angle position.

Next, the configuration of the handle base 1400 will be described.
FIG. 47 is a front view of the game ball launch handle 42 in which the handle ring 1430 is further removed from the state shown in FIG. 45.

FIG. 47 shows the storage container 1401. The storage container 1401 has a circular shape when viewed from the front surface, and has a container shape in which the inside is recessed toward the back surface. The storage container 1401 includes guide columns 1631a to 1631c, spring fixing columns 1766, and urging gear shaft columns 1750 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "biased gear shaft 1750"). The columns 1631a to 1631c, 1766, and 1750 all extend from the back surface to the front surface of the storage container 1401.

An urging gear 1740 is rotatably attached to the urging gear shaft 1750. Further, a protruding portion DST is provided on the side surface of the urging gear 1740. When the urging gear 1740 rotates in the clockwise direction R, the urging gear 1740 can rotate to an angle position where the protruding portion DST contacts the stopper (not shown).

A driving gear 1700 is attached to the center of the storage container 1401. The drive gear 1700 is rotatably attached to a bearing portion (described later: 1710) of the storage container 1401. The main gear 1700 includes a fixed portion 1700f to which the handle ring 1430 is fixed and a gear portion 1700 g provided on the back side of the fixed portion 1700f. The gear portion 1700 g and the urging gear 1740 are in mesh with each other at the correct meshing positions shown in the figure.

Two screw holes 1702a and 1702b are formed in the fixing portion 1700f. The screw holes 1432a and 1432b face the screw holes 1702a and 1702b, respectively, and the handle ring 1430 is fixed to the fixing portion 1700f by a screw (not shown) penetrating these holes.

An urging spring 1760 is hung between the urging gear 1740 and the spring retaining column 1766. The urging gear 1740 is urged in the clockwise direction R by the urging spring 1760. Since the driving gear 1700 is engaged with the urging gear 1740 and the handle ring 1430 is fixed to the driving gear 1700, the handle ring 1430 is urged in the counterclockwise direction L by the urging spring 1760. In a configuration in which the handle ring 1430 is urged only by the urging spring 1760, the urging force of the urging spring 1760 must be increased in order to maintain the same urging force, so that the main gear 1700 and the urging gear 1740 are worn out. Cheap. Further, in the configuration in which the handle ring 1430 is urged only by the coil spring 1435, the teeth of the urging gear 1740 do not always come into contact with the teeth of the driving gear 1700. Fine adjustment of the handle ring 1430 becomes difficult. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the handle ring 1430 is urged in the counterclockwise direction L by the coil spring 1435 and the urging gear 1740, the wear resistance of the driving gear 1700 and the urging gear 1740 can be improved. At the same time, fine adjustment of the handle ring 1430 becomes easy.

The two gears 1700 and 1740, the support portion for supporting these gears (for example, the urging gear shaft 1750, the bearing portion for supporting the main gear 1700 (described later: 1710)), and the urging spring 1760 are It constitutes a gear mechanism 1800. Compared with the gear mechanism 800 in the first embodiment, since the gear mechanism 1800 is not provided with the driven gear 720, the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, a launch stop switch 1620 is fixed to the storage container 1401. The launch stop switch 1620 is operated by the launch stop switch operation unit 1410.

Next, a configuration in which the driving gear 1700 and the urging gear 1740 are meshed with each other will be described.
FIG. 48 is a perspective view showing a driving gear 1700 and an urging gear 1740 meshed with each other.

As shown in FIG. 48, the driving gear 1700 is configured to have a support shaft 1700h protruding from the center of the fixed portion 1700f toward the front surface. The support shaft 1700h is inserted into the shaft hole 1433.

Further, FIG. 48 shows a variable resistor VR. The variable resistor VR is fixed inside the support portion 1402. The variable resistor VR is configured to have an urging gear shaft 1750. The urging gear shaft 1750 penetrates the storage container 1401 and extends toward the front surface.

Further, the variable resistor VR is connected to the launch control unit 243b. The launch control by the launch control unit 243b is adjusted according to the resistance value of the variable resistor VR.

In the present embodiment, the rotating shaft R1700 of the driving gear 1700 and the rotating shaft R1740 of the urging gear 1740 are parallel to each other. Both rotation axes R1700 and R1740 are parallel to the direction from the back surface to the front surface. Further, the teeth (tooth grooves) of the gears 1700 and 1740 extend parallel to the rotation axis.

Next, the configuration of the storage container 1401 will be described.
FIG. 49 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of the inside (front side) of the storage container 1401. FIG. 49 is viewed from the same direction as the perspective view of FIG. 48.

FIG. 49 shows a bearing portion 1710, an urging gear shaft 1750, and a spring retaining column 1766. Other components (eg, guide post 1631a in FIG. 45) are not shown. The notch 1401v provided on the side surface of the storage container 1401 is for pushing the end of the launch stop switch operation unit 1410 out of the storage container 1401.

The bearing portion 1710 has a hollow cylindrical shape extending from the back surface to the front surface of the storage container 1401. As will be described later, the driving gear 1700 is rotatably inserted into the hole 1710h formed inside the bearing portion 1710. Further, a groove 1710a extending from the back surface to the front surface of the storage container 1401 is formed inside the bearing portion 1710.

Next, the configuration of the driving gear 1700 will be described.
FIG. 50 is a diagram showing the configuration of the driving gear 1700. FIG. 50A is a perspective view of the driving gear 1700 as viewed from the rear. FIG. 50B is a rear view of the driving gear 1700.

As shown in FIG. 50, the driving gear 1700 is configured to have a protruding shaft 1700j extending from the center of the fixed portion 1700f toward the back surface. The protruding shaft 1700j is inserted into the bearing portion 1710. Further, a protrusion 1700jt is provided on the side surface of the end of the protrusion shaft 1700j. The protruding portion 1700 dt projects in a predetermined direction D1 outward from the center of the protruding shaft 1700 j (rotation shaft R1700) when viewed from the back surface. The protrusion 1700jt is passed through the groove 1710a when the protrusion shaft 1700j is inserted into the bearing portion 1710.

The teeth of the gear portion 1700g are formed on a virtual arc 1700a extending substantially half a circumference around the protruding shaft 1700j, and extend from the back surface of the fixing portion 1700f toward the back surface of the storage container 1401. The arc 1700a corresponds to the rotation range of the driving gear 1700 (that is, the handle ring 1430). In other words, the arc 1700a is the same range that can be engaged with the urging gear 1740 by the rotation of the handle ring 1430.

Further, the gear portion 1700 g includes a low tooth portion 1700 gn1 and a 1700 gn2 having a low tooth height and a high tooth portion 1700 gw having a high tooth height. Here, the tooth height means the height of one tooth. In the example of FIG. 50 (a), since the tooth extends parallel to the rotation axis R1700, the tooth height represents the length along the rotation axis R1700, that is, the length in the direction from the back surface to the front surface. There is.

In the present embodiment, the tooth heights of the low tooth portions 1700 gn1 and 1700 gn2 are the same. Further, the tooth having a high tooth portion of 1700 gw (two teeth in the examples of FIGS. 50A and 50B) protrudes to the back side from the other teeth. These tooth portions are arranged in the order of the low tooth portion 1700 gn1, the high tooth portion 1700 gw, and the low tooth portion 1700 gn2 on the arc 1700a. The low tooth portion 1700 gn2 is inserted into the tooth groove of the urging gear 1740 when the main gear 1700 is assembled.

Next, the configuration of the urging gear 1740 will be described.
FIG. 51 is a diagram showing the configuration of the urging gear 1740. FIG. 51 (a) is a perspective view of the urging gear 1740 seen from the front. FIG. 51 (b) is a front view of the urging gear 1740.

The urging gear 1740 is a cylindrical gear, as shown in FIG. A through shaft hole 1740h is formed in the center of the urging gear 1740. The through shaft hole 1740h is fitted to the urging gear shaft 1750. The cross section of the through shaft hole 1740h and the urging gear shaft 1750 has substantially the same shape, and the shape is a shape in which a part of the circular shape is cut off by a straight string. Therefore, when the urging gear 1740 is assembled to the urging gear shaft 1750, the relative angular position between the urging gear 1740 and the urging gear shaft 1750 is uniquely determined. Then, when the urging gear 1740 rotates, the urging gear shaft 1750 is prevented from slipping. The shape of the cross section is not limited to the shape shown in FIG. 51, and any other shape can be adopted. For example, an isosceles triangle may be adopted. However, it is preferable that the shape is such that the relative angular position between the urging gear 1740 and the urging gear shaft 1750 is uniquely determined. In other words, a shape having a rotational symmetry angle of only 360 degrees is preferable. Further, when the urging gear shaft 1750 is press-fitted into the through shaft hole 1740h, a circle may be adopted as the shape of the cross section.

Teeth are provided on the entire circumference of the urging gear 1740. The back end of some tooth grooves is filled with a brim 1740f. The remaining tooth groove 1740p (two tooth grooves in the example of FIG. 51) is not provided with a brim. When the driving gear 1700 is engaged with the urging gear 1740, teeth having a high tooth portion of 1700 gw are inserted into these brimless tooth grooves 1740p.

The ends of the urging gear 1740 on the front surface side are chamfered. This is because the teeth of the driving gear 1700 are smoothly inserted when the driving gear 1700 is engaged.

A spring retaining groove 1740a for hooking the urging spring 1760 is formed in the protruding portion DST. The urging spring 1760 is formed of a metal wire extending from the spring retaining column 1766 toward the urging gear shaft 1750 and rotating around the urging gear shaft 1750 a plurality of times in the counterclockwise direction L to reach the spring retaining groove 1740a. Has been done.

[Operation] Next, the operation of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 52 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the game ball launching handle 42. FIG. 52A shows a state before the button 1570 is pressed. FIG. 52B shows a state in which the button 1570 is pressed.

Since the coil spring 1435 applies an urging force to the handle ring 1430 to return the rotation operation position of the handle ring 1430 to the reference angle position, when the player rotates the handle ring 1430, the coil spring 1435 It is necessary to rotate the handle ring 1430 to a certain rotation operation position against the urging force and hold it at the rotation operation position. When the handle ring 1430 rotates, the launch control unit 243b controls the firing intensity of the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the handle ring 1430, and the game ball launching device 110 launches the game ball into the game area.

At this time, when the player presses the button 1570 with the palm of the hand, as shown in FIG. 52, the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 swing around the upper end portion of the front cover base 1500, and the protrusion 1537 is the operation receiving portion. It comes into contact with 1501c and presses the operation receiving portion 1501c. When the operation receiving portion 1501c is pressed, the locking lever 1501 rotates, and the brake portion 1501b presses the inner peripheral surface 1438 of the handle ring 1430 radially outward to lock the handle ring 1430.

[Effect] In this way, in the present embodiment, the locking lever 1501 supports the shaft 1501a by the bearing portion 1502, while the operation receiving portion 1501c faces the through hole 1505 from the back side of the front cover base 1500. , The operation receiving portion 1501c is urged forward by the coil spring 1506, so that it can be assembled to the front cover base 1500.

As a result, once the locking lever 1501 is assembled to the front cover base 1500, the shaft 1501a is supported on the front side of the front cover base 1500, and the operation receiving portion 1501c is urged forward, so that the locking lever 1501 Is fixed to the back surface of the front cover base 1500 and does not easily fall off from the front cover base 1500. Therefore, the game ball launching handle 42 can be easily assembled.

Further, in the present embodiment, the handle ring 1430 is provided with a coil spring 1435 that applies an urging force for returning the rotation operation position of the handle ring 1430 to the reference angle position to the handle ring 1430, and the handle ring 1430 is a foot 1435a on one end side of the coil spring 1435. The front cover base 1500 includes spring stoppers 1511a and 1511b that restrain the movement of the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435.

As a result, the coil spring 1435 is compared with the configuration in which the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435 is locked by the spring retaining support 634 between the guide support 1631b and the guide support 1631c as in the first embodiment. By restraining the movement of the foot 1435b on the other end side with the spring stoppers 1511a and 1511b, the spring stopper support 634 becomes unnecessary. Instead, the brake portion 1501b can be inserted between the guide strut 1631b and the guide strut 1631c. Therefore, since the number of parts that hinder the rotation of the handle ring 1430 is reduced, the rotation range of the handle ring 1430 can be increased.

Further, the rotation range of the handle ring 1430 can be increased by increasing the length of the guide hole 1431b and the guide hole 1431a in the rotation direction. However, in this configuration, the distance between the guide hole 1431b and the guide hole 1431a is increased. There is a problem that the strength of the handle ring 1430 is insufficient. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the distance between the guide hole 1431b and the guide hole 1431a does not need to be reduced, the rotation range can be increased while maintaining the strength of the handle ring 1430.

Further, in the present embodiment, the inner lid portion 1530 faces the opening 1551 from the back side of the button cover 1550, and the button 1570 faces the opening 1551 from the front side of the button cover 1550, so that the inner lid portion 1530 and the button A button 1570 is attached to the inner lid portion 1530 so that the 1570 can swing in the front-rear direction with the opening 1551 in between.

As a result, the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 are double-structured, and the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 swing with the opening 1551 in between. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, as compared with the configuration in which only the button 1570 swings.

[Other Embodiments]
In the first embodiment, the button cover 540 is formed with an opening 542, and the button cover 540 is attached to the button 520 so that the front surface of the button 520 is exposed from the opening 542. However, it can also be configured as shown in FIG. 53.

FIG. 53 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of the game ball launching handle 41 showing a modified example of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 53, the button 520 is fitted inside the button cover 540. A claw portion 540a projecting rearward is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the button cover 540. On the other hand, on the outer peripheral surface of the button 520, a claw receiving portion 520a for receiving the claw portion 540a is formed on the outer side in the radial direction. The button 520 and the button cover 540 are attached by receiving the claw portion 540a by the claw receiving portion 520a. As a result, the button 520 is restrained from moving forward at the reference position, so that the movement forward can be restrained with a simple configuration.

The front surface of the button 520 is flat. A button front cover 526 is attached to the front surface of the button 520. The button front cover 526 is fixed to the button 520 with screws. The button front cover 526 covers the entire front surface of the button 520 and has a hemispherical shape that is convex forward. Further, the back surface of the button front cover 526 has a larger diameter than the front surface of the button 520.

If the button front cover 526 does not exist and a coin or the like is screwed into the gap W1 between the outer peripheral surface of the button 520 and the inner peripheral surface of the button cover 540, the operating position of the button 520 is fixed and the button 520 is not pressed. It is assumed that the game will be played at. On the other hand, in the configuration of FIG. 53, since the button front cover 526 covers the entire front surface of the button 520 and has a diameter larger than that of the button 520, it is possible to prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap W1. ..

Further, in the configuration of FIG. 53, a gap W2 is formed between the back surface of the button front cover 526 and the front surface of the button cover 540, but even if a coin or the like is screwed into the gap W2, the button front cover 526 moves forward. Since it is only pressed, the possibility that the operation position of the button 520 is fixed can be reduced. Further, even if a coin or the like is screwed into the gap W2, the coin or the like comes into contact with the side surface of the button 520, so that the possibility that the coin or the like is buried in the game ball launch handle 41 can be reduced.

Further, the back surface of the button front cover 526 has a larger diameter than the opening of the button cover 540.

When the back surface of the button front cover 526 has a diameter smaller than or similar to that of the opening of the button cover 540, the player presses the palm against the button front cover 526 to operate the game ball launch handle 41, so that the gap W2 It is assumed that the flesh of the finger is caught in the. On the other hand, in the configuration of FIG. 53, since the back surface of the button front cover 526 has a larger diameter than the opening of the button cover 540, the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap W2 can be reduced. ..

Further, the gap W2 is set to be larger than the gap W3 between the back surface of the claw receiving portion 520a and the front surface of the front cover base 500. As a result, even if the button 520 is pressed to the maximum extent, the gap W2 remains, so that the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap W2 can be further reduced.

Further, in the first embodiment, the button 520 is configured to be swingably attached in the front-rear direction with the upper end portion as an axis, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the following configuration can be adopted.

The first configuration is a configuration in which the game ball launching handle 41 (front surface of FIG. 14) is attached upward. The button 520 is mounted so as to be swingable in the vertical direction. At this time, the shaft 522a may be a rear end portion of the button 520, but is not limited to this, and may be a front end portion, a left end portion, a right end portion or any other portion of the button 520. However, in the rotation range of the handle ring 430, the position of the shaft 522a is such that the direction of the finger hooks 430b and 430c facing the contact surface and the direction of the button 520 outside in the swing radial direction coincide at any angle position. It is preferable to set.

As a result, the button 520 can be pressed downward, so that the button 520 can be effectively used by the force applied to the game ball launching handle 41 with the player holding his / her hand on the game ball launching handle 41. Can be operated. Therefore, the operation of the button 520 becomes easy.

The second configuration is a configuration in which the game ball launching handle 41 (front surface of FIG. 14) is attached forward as in the first embodiment. The button 520 is attached so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction. At this time, the shaft 522a may be a lower end portion, a left end portion, a right end portion, or any other portion of the button 520. However, in the rotation range of the handle ring 430, the position of the shaft 522a is such that the direction of the finger hooks 430b and 430c facing the contact surface and the direction of the button 520 outside in the swing radial direction coincide at any angle position. It is preferable to set.

As a result, the button 520 can be pressed backward, so that the button 520 can be effectively used by the force applied to the game ball launching handle 41 with the player holding his / her hand on the game ball launching handle 41. Can be operated. Therefore, the operation of the button 520 becomes easy.

Further, in the first embodiment, the shaft 522a is provided at the upper end portion of the button 520, but the shaft 522a is not limited to this, and the shaft 522a is further inside the game ball launch handle 41 than the upper end portion of the button 520. It can also be provided in.

As a result, the distance from the shaft 522a, which is the fulcrum, to the front surface of the button 520, which is the force point, becomes large. Therefore, even if the button 520 is pressed with a small force, the handle ring 430 is compared with the first embodiment. Generates a large locking force against. Therefore, the handle ring 430 can be easily locked.

Further, in the first embodiment, the return of the handle ring 430 is restricted by pressing the button 520, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the following configuration can be adopted.

The first configuration is a configuration in which the player restricts the return of the handle ring 430 by pulling the button 520. A handle may be provided on the button 520 for easy towing.

As a result, when the player pulls the button 520, the locking member 506 restricts the handle ring 430 from returning to the reference angle position, so that the firing strength can be easily fixed and the game can be played for a long time. It is less tiring and can reduce the burden on the player.

The second configuration is such that the game ball launch handle 41 can be tilted, and the player restricts the return of the handle ring 430 by tilting the game ball launch handle 41. In this case, the game ball launch handle 41 is placed in the initial position (for example, the game ball launch handle 41 is in front of the player) so that the handle ring 430 returns to the initial position when the player releases the game ball launch handle 41. It is preferable to add an urging force to return to the facing position).

As a result, when the player tilts the game ball launch handle 41, the locking member 506 regulates the handle ring 430 to return to the reference angle position, so that the launch strength can be easily fixed and the game is played for a long time. It is possible to reduce the burden on the player without getting tired even if the above is performed. Further, since the force applied to the game ball launching handle 41 with the player holding his / her hand on the game ball launching handle 41 becomes a downward load and the game ball launching handle 41 can be operated, the game ball launching handle 41 can be operated. The operation of the handle 41 becomes easy.

Further, in the first embodiment, the locking member 506 generates a leaf spring to generate an urging force for returning the other end to a position where the other end does not contact the inner front surface 436 of the handle ring 430 when not in contact with the protrusion 524. Although it is configured in the shape of a leaf spring, the present invention is not limited to this, and it does not have to be configured in the shape of a leaf spring. In this case, for example, the locking member 506 may be attached so that the other end of the locking member 506 returns to a position where it does not contact the inner front surface 436 of the handle ring 430 when not in contact with the protrusion 524 due to its own weight.

Further, in the first embodiment, the angular position of the button 520 did not change even when the handle ring 430 was rotated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the handle ring 430 is integrally or interlocked with the rotation. The button 520 can also be configured to rotate. When the angular position of the button 520 is always constant, the direction of the force applied to the button 520 changes depending on the rotation operation position of the handle ring 430, but by rotating integrally with or in conjunction with the handle ring 430, The change in the direction of the force applied to the button 520 can be reduced. Therefore, since the button 520 can be operated by effectively utilizing the force pressed by the player by hand, the operation of the button 520 becomes easier.

Further, in the first embodiment, the texture of the button 520 has not been particularly described, but the button 520 may be operated for a long time, and it is preferable that the button 520 has a texture that is comfortable for the player. For example, it is conceivable to improve the texture by adhering powder beads (registered trademark) to the surface.

Further, in the first embodiment, the button 520 is configured to perform an operation for restricting the return of the handle ring 430, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a handle, a dial, a switch, a slider, a lever, and the like. It can be configured as a pedal, controller or touch panel. When the lever is used, it is conceivable to provide an armrest portion on which the player's elbow is hung and connect one end of the lever to the armrest portion. As a result, the player can fix the rotation operation position of the handle ring 430 simply by putting his elbow on the armrest portion, so that the burden on the player can be reduced. When configured with a pedal, the player can fix the rotation operation position of the handle ring 430 simply by stepping on the pedal, so that the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, in the first embodiment, the handle ring 430 is configured to perform an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a button, a switch, a slider, a lever, a pedal, a controller, or the like. It can be configured as a touch panel.

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration of the main gear 700 and the driven gear 720 is not limited to the above configuration, and various other configurations can be adopted. For example, the main gear is provided with a restraint portion that fills a part of the tooth groove, and the driven gear has a first-class tooth that lacks a portion that should come into contact with the restraint portion and a first type tooth that lacks a portion that should contact the restraint portion. Two kinds of teeth may be provided. Here, the second type tooth is configured to come into contact with the restraining portion to stop the rotation of each gear only when the main gear and the driven gear are meshed at an erroneous meshing position.

In either case, the position of the restraining portion may be at the end of the tooth groove or in the middle of the tooth groove. However, the restraining portion provided in the middle of the tooth groove often hinders the formation of the tooth groove by die cutting, excavation, or the like. Therefore, if a restraining portion is provided at the end of the tooth groove, the gear can be easily manufactured. Further, the first-class tooth may be partially missing in the middle, or may be formed only by continuous teeth extending to the front of the restraining portion. However, the notch provided in the middle of the tooth often hinders the formation of the tooth by die cutting, excavation, or the like. Therefore, if the first-class teeth are formed only by continuous teeth extending to the front of the restraining portion, the gear can be easily manufactured. Similarly, it is preferable that the second type tooth is formed only by continuous teeth extending to a position where it comes into contact with the restraining portion.

Further, in the first embodiment, the direction in which the urging gear 740 is urged is not limited to the counterclockwise direction L but may be the clockwise direction R. Further, the configuration of the urging gear 740 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 25, and any configuration can be adopted. For example, the teeth may be provided over the entire circumference of the outer peripheral portion 740o. In this case, the protruding portion DST may be provided on the upper surface or the lower surface of the outer peripheral portion 740o.

Further, in the first embodiment, the stopper ST and the protruding portion DST may be omitted. In this case, when incorporating the driven gear 720, it is preferable to separately apply a force to the urging gear 740 to hold the angular position of the urging gear 740 at a predetermined angular position. Further, as a configuration of the urging spring 760, when the angular position of the urging gear 740 is a predetermined angular position, the urging spring 760 is fully extended so that the urging force is not applied to the urging gear 740. May be adopted. As a result, the angular position of the urging gear 740 can be held at a predetermined angular position by the urging spring 760 even without the stopper ST. Also in this case, when the urging gear 740 rotates in the clockwise direction R, the urging force is applied to the urging gear 740.

Further, in the first embodiment, the urging gear 740 may be omitted. In this case, the angular position of the driven gear 720 can be set to an arbitrary position. However, the driving gear 700 is mounted in a state where the angular position of the driven gear 720 is held at a predetermined angular position. That is, the main gear 700 and the driven gear 720 are occluded at a predetermined correct meshing position.

However, in order to facilitate fine control of the firing intensity of the game ball firing handle 41, it is preferable to urge the driven gear 720 in one direction. For example, the driven gear 720 may be provided with an urging portion.

Further, in the first embodiment, the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion for fitting the driving gear 700 at a predetermined angle position to the driving support portion (for example, the bearing portion 710 in FIG. 22) The configuration is not limited to the configuration using the groove 710a and the protrusion 700jt, and various configurations can be adopted. For example, a groove may be provided in the protruding shaft 700j of the driving gear 700, and a protrusion passing through the groove may be provided inside the hole 710h of the bearing portion 710. Generally, only when the angular position of the driving gear 700 is a predetermined positive driving angle position, the driving gear 700 and the driving support portion are brought together by fitting the first fitting portion and the second fitting portion. Any configuration that can be fitted can be adopted.

Further, such a first fitting portion and a second fitting portion may be omitted. In this case, in order to incorporate the driving gear 700 at a predetermined angular position, it is preferable to provide a mark on the driving gear 700 for confirming the angular position.

Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration of the game ball launching handle 41 is not limited to the above configuration, and various other configurations can be adopted. For example, any other configuration can be adopted as the configuration of the gear mechanism such as the size, pitch, and number of teeth of each gear. In the first embodiment, the number of brimless tooth grooves 720p of the driven gear 720 was 2, but when the circular pitch is smaller, the number of brimless tooth grooves may be set to 3 or more.

Further, in the first embodiment, spur gears are adopted as each of the main drive gear 700, the driven gear 720, and the urging gear 740, but other types of gears can also be adopted. For example, helical gears may be adopted.

Further, in the first embodiment, the driven gear 720 is a gear provided on the resistance shaft 730 that changes the resistance value of the variable resistor VR according to the angular position. Various gears can be adopted. For example, a gear provided on the shaft for mechanically adjusting the firing intensity may be adopted. In a gaming machine that launches a game ball using a striking hammer (not shown) urged by a spring, the firing strength can be adjusted by changing the fixed position of one end of the spring. In this case, the driven gear 720 may be provided on the shaft for mechanically changing the fixed position of the spring. In general, as the driven gear 720, any gear for adjusting the firing intensity of the game ball according to the angular position can be adopted.

Further, in the second embodiment, the locking lever 514 is a coil spring that generates an urging force that returns the other end to a position where the other end does not contact the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 when not in contact with the protrusion 524. 518 is attached, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the coil spring 518 may not be attached. In this case, for example, the locking lever 514 may be attached so that the other end does not come into contact with the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 when not in contact with the protrusion 524 due to the weight of the locking lever 514. ..

Further, in the second embodiment, the application is applied to the first embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the same can be applied to a modified example of the first embodiment. The same applies to the modified example of the second embodiment.

Further, in the third embodiment, the touch sensor is provided on both the handle ring 430 and the button 520, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the touch sensor is provided on only one of the handle ring 430 and the button 520. You can also do it.

Further, in the third embodiment, the launch control unit 243b is configured not to allow the launch of the game ball when the touch sensor of the handle ring 430 or the touch sensor of the button 520 does not detect contact. If the touch sensor of the handle ring 430 and the touch sensor of the button 520 do not detect the contact, the game ball may not be allowed to be launched.

In such a configuration, if the button 520 and the handle ring 430 are not in contact, both touch sensors do not detect the human body contact with the button 520 and the handle ring 430. If both touch sensors do not detect contact, the launch control unit 243b does not allow the launch of the game ball.

As a result, the operating positions of the handle ring 430 and the button 520 can be fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, and it is possible to prevent the game from being played without touching the handle ring 430 and the button 520. It can be realized. Further, since it is sufficient to touch the handle ring 430 or the button 520, the player can be made to play the game in the posture of touching the handle ring 430 or the button 520, and the degree of freedom of the player's posture can be increased. ..

In this case, only one detection circuit is provided, and the metal portion of the handle ring 430 and the metal portion of the button 520 can be connected by a harness or the like. As a result, the configuration can be simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, in the third embodiment, the present invention is applied to the first embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the modified example of the first embodiment, the second embodiment and the modified example thereof are also used. It can be applied in the same way. The same applies to the modified example of the third embodiment.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the button type lever 528 is configured to lock the handle ring 430 by pressing the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 radially outward, but the configuration is limited to this configuration. Not a thing. Instead of pressing the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430, it may press another part such as the front surface or the back surface, and the pressing direction also presses the inside in the radial direction or the front or the rear along the axial direction. You may.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the button type lever 528 is not limited to the configuration that rotates, and may perform an operation different from that of the fourth embodiment, such as slide movement. However, it is preferable to reduce the frictional force generated with respect to the rotation of the handle ring 430 after the configuration is such that the handle ring operates in rotation. For example, the shaft 528a may be arranged at the position of the center of gravity of the button type lever 528 so that no rotational force due to its own weight is generated. In this case, the movable range of the button type lever 528 can be reduced while the frictional force is reduced to zero, so that the above-mentioned problems associated with the movable operation can be reduced.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the button type lever 528 has, for example, a slight gap between the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 and the locking surface 528d of the locking arm 528c at the initial position. , The formation position of the shaft 528a of the button type lever 528 may be further set to the front side with respect to the fourth embodiment. In this case, the frictional force at the initial position can be eliminated.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the button type lever 528 does not necessarily have to be composed of one component, but is configured by combining a plurality of components, and the pressing operation force of the player is applied to the handle ring 430 via the plurality of members. It may be configured to transmit to.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the locking surface 528d of the locking arm 528c is brought into contact with the inner peripheral surface 438 of the handle ring 430 at the initial position, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the handle is not limited to this. It can also be configured to be very close to or somewhat separated from the inner peripheral surface 438 of the ring 430.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the button type lever 528 is made of a rigid body such as metal, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the button type lever 528 may not be made of a rigid body. For example, it can be made of ABS resin or the like.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the present invention is applied to the second embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the modified examples of the second embodiment, the first and third embodiments, and the modifications thereof. The same can be applied to the example. The same applies to the modified example of the fourth embodiment.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the coil spring 1506 is configured to urge the operation receiving portion 1501c forward from one side, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two coil springs are used and the first coil spring is on one side (for example,). , Right side) to urge the operation receiving portion 1501c forward, and the second coil spring may be configured to urge the operation receiving portion 1501c forward from the opposite side (for example, the left side).

As a result, both sides of the operation receiving portion 1501c are urged by the first coil spring and the second coil spring. Therefore, as compared with the configuration in which only one side of the operation receiving portion 1501c is urged as in the second embodiment. , The operation receiving portion 1501c can be urged in a well-balanced manner.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the depth of the bearing groove of the bearing portion 1502 has not been particularly described, but it is considered that a torsional force is generated due to the bending of the locking lever 1501. However, of the bearing grooves of the bearing portion 1502, the shaft having a large torsional force applied by the swing of the locking lever 1501 (in FIG. 44A, the lower shaft of the shaft 1501a) (hereinafter referred to as a large torsional force shaft). The bearing groove (in FIG. 44A, the lower bearing groove) (hereinafter referred to as the large torsional force bearing groove) can be made deeper than the other bearing groove.

As a result, the large torsional force bearing groove can relax and receive the torsional force applied to the large torsional force shaft. Therefore, since the load on the locking lever 1501 can be reduced, the durability of the locking lever 1501 can be improved.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the thickness of the shaft 1501a has not been particularly described, but considering that a twisting force is generated due to the bending of the locking lever 1501, the shaft 1501a The large torsional force axis of one and the other can be made thicker than the other axis.

As a result, the durability of the large torsional force shaft can be improved. Therefore, since the load on the locking lever 1501 can be made substantially equal for both shafts, the life of the locking lever 1501 can be improved.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the inclination of the brake portion 1501b around the axis has not been particularly described, but it is considered that a torsional force is generated due to the bending of the locking lever 1501. The brake portion 1501b may have an inclination opposite to the twisting direction caused by the swing of the locking lever 1501 so that the contact surface of the brake portion 1501b faces the handle ring 1430. ..

As a result, the brake portion 1501b comes into surface contact with the handle ring 1430, so that a large locking force with respect to the handle ring 1430 is generated. Therefore, the handle ring 1430 can be easily locked.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the operation receiving portion 1501b and the through hole 1505 are arranged on the right side of the through hole 1510c, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation receiving portion 1501b and the through hole 1505 may be arranged on the left side of the screw hole 1509a. In this case, the coil spring 1506 urges the operation receiving portion 1501b from the left side of the operation receiving portion 1501b.

As a result, the brake portion 1501b is inserted between the guide strut 1631b and the guide strut 1631c, and the operation receiving portion 1501c is positioned at a position corresponding to the guide strut 1631a arranged equidistant from the guide strut 1631b and the guide strut 1631c. Since they are arranged adjacent to each other, the angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 to the shaft 1501a and the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430 to the operation receiving portion 1501c is 180 °. The twisting force generated in the locking lever 1501 due to the swing of the locking lever 1501 can be reduced. Therefore, since the load on the locking lever 1501 can be reduced, the durability of the locking lever 1501 can be improved.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the inner peripheral surface 1438 of the handle ring 1430 and the locking surface of the brake portion 1501b are both flat surfaces, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the inner peripheral surface of the handle ring 1430 is not limited to this. Concavities and convexities that engage with each other can also be formed on the locking surfaces of the 1438 and the brake portion 1501b. Specifically, the following two configurations can be adopted.

As the first configuration, a plurality of teeth protruding inward in the rotational radial direction of the handle ring 1430 are formed on the inner peripheral surface 1438 of the handle ring 1430 along the rotation direction of the handle ring 1430. Then, a tooth that occludes the tooth of the handle ring 1430 is formed on the locking surface of the brake portion 1501b. As a result, the handle ring 1430 can be firmly locked by the brake portion 1501b, so that the handle ring 1430 can be easily locked.

As a second configuration, a plurality of teeth protruding forward from the handle ring 1430 are formed on the surface of the handle ring 1430 orthogonal to the rotation center axis along the rotation direction of the handle ring 1430. Then, the locking lever 1501 is configured so that the brake portion 1501b abuts on the surface orthogonal to the rotation center axis of the handle ring 1430, and the locking surface of the brake portion 1501b has teeth that occlude the teeth of the handle ring 1430. To form. As a result, the handle ring 1430 can be firmly locked by the brake portion 1501b, so that the handle ring 1430 can be easily locked.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the shaft 1531 is provided on the upper peripheral portion of the inner lid portion 1530, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the shaft 1531 may be provided on the peripheral edge of the button 1570 or at a position corresponding to the outer side thereof.

As a result, it is difficult to create a gap between the upper part of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, and it is possible to further prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap. Further, the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the upper part of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 can be further reduced.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the button 1570, the inner lid portion 1530, the locking lever 1501 and other members for locking the handle ring 1430 are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and these members and the like are not provided. You may. That is, the following configuration of the fifth embodiment can be applied to the conventional launch handle. The handle ring 1430 is provided with a coil spring 1435 that applies an urging force for returning the rotation operation position of the handle ring 1430 to the reference angle position to the handle ring 1430, and the handle ring 1430 is a spring stopper protrusion 1434 that locks the foot 1435a on one end side of the coil spring 1435. The front cover base 1500 is configured to include spring stoppers 1511a and 1511b that restrain the movement of the foot 1435b on the other end side of the coil spring 1435.

Further, in the fifth embodiment, the finger hooks 1430a to 1430c are provided as foreign matter removing means for removing coins and the like inserted in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, but the present invention is not limited to this. The following configuration can be adopted as the foreign matter removing means.

In the first configuration, a vibration generating means (for example, a vibrator) for generating vibration is provided in the vicinity of the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550. The vibration generating means may be provided anywhere in the vicinity of the gap, for example, may be provided on the back surface of the button cover 1550, or may be provided on the back surface of the button 1570. Further, the vibration generating means rotates the handle ring 1430 at a predetermined angle position (for example, an angle position having a firing strength suitable for fixing the handle ring 1430 such that a game ball is fired at the upper left of the game board surface). It may generate vibration when operated, or it may always generate vibration regardless of the angular position of the handle ring 1430. As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, it can be expected that the coin or the like will be vibrated by the vibration generating means and the coin or the like will fall off. Therefore, the possibility that the operation position of the button 1570 is fixed can be reduced.

The second configuration focuses on the difference between the coefficient of thermal expansion of the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 and the coefficient of thermal expansion of coins and the like, and generates heat in the vicinity of the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550. A heat generating means (for example, a heater, a microwave generator) is provided. The heat generating means may be provided anywhere in the vicinity of the gap, for example, may be provided on the back surface of the button cover 1550, or may be provided on the back surface of the button 1570. Further, the heat generating means rotates the handle ring 1430 at a predetermined angle position (for example, an angle position having a firing strength suitable for fixing the handle ring 1430 such that a game ball is fired at the upper left of the game board surface). It may generate heat when operated, or it may always generate heat regardless of the angular position of the handle ring 1430. As a result, even if a coin or the like is sandwiched between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, the coefficient of thermal expansion of the coin or the like is usually larger. Therefore, if the coin or the like is heated by the heat generating means, the coin or the like is heated. Etc. can be expected to expand and coins etc. to fall off. Therefore, the possibility that the operation position of the button 1570 is fixed can be reduced.

The third configuration is such that one of the button cover 1550 and the button 1570 rotates with the rotation of the handle ring 1430, and the obstruction portion passing through the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550 is inserted into the button cover 1550. And one of the buttons 1570. The shape of the obstructing portion may be a protrusion, a wavy shape, or an arc shape. As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, if the player rotates the handle ring 1430 in that state, the obstructing portion comes into contact with the coin or the like, and the coin or the like. Can be expected to drop out. Therefore, the possibility that the operation position of the button 1570 is fixed can be reduced.

The fourth configuration is such that one of the button cover 1550 and the button 1570 rotates with the rotation of the handle ring 1430, and one of the button cover 1550 and the button 1570 is between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550. The locus of the surface facing the gap is non-circular (for example, a triangle or other polygon, or a shape obtained by cutting a part of an arc with a straight line). As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the button 1570 and the button cover 1550, when the player rotates the handle ring 1430 in that state, the surface facing the gap comes into contact with the coin or the like. , Coins, etc. can be expected to drop out. Therefore, the possibility that the operation position of the button 1570 is fixed can be reduced.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the launch control unit 243b is provided in the power supply and the launch control device 243, but is not limited to this, and is provided or connected to the payout control device 242. You can also.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the winning of the starting winning opening 84a is set to be suspended up to four times, but the number of times is not limited to this and is three times or less, or five times or more. It can also be set to hold up to (for example, 8 times). Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the special symbol display device 93, it is not necessary to display the lighting by the holding lamp 95a.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the winning of the starting winning opening 84b is set to be suspended up to four times, but the number of times is not limited to this and is three times or less, or five times or more. It can also be set to hold up to (for example, 8 times). Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the special symbol display device 93, it is not necessary to display the lighting by the holding lamp 95b.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the passage of the through gate 85 is set to be suspended up to four times, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times of passing through the through gate 85 is three times or less, or five times or more (for example). , 8 times) can also be set to hold. Further, since the number of reserved balls is indicated by the special symbol display device 93, the holding lamp 96 may not be provided, or the holding lamp 96 may not be used for lighting display.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the variable display of the normal symbol is configured to be performed by switching the lighting of the lamp and the non-lighting of the lamp on the display unit 94a, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol display device is not limited to this. It can also be configured to be performed using the 93 or the effect symbol display device 91. Similarly, the effect symbol display device 91 may display the lighting corresponding to the lighting of the hold lamp 96.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, when a big hit occurs, the normally closed large winning opening 83a is opened for a predetermined time, and when a game ball wins in the large winning opening 83a, 15 game balls are used. Was configured to be paid out as a prize ball, but the jackpot is not limited to this. A large winning opening that opens and closes separately from the large winning opening 83a is provided in the game area, and when a big hit occurs, the large winning opening 83a is opened for a predetermined time, and when a game ball wins in the large winning opening 83a, what is the large winning opening 83a? It is also possible to configure a gaming state in which a separately provided big winning opening is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times as a big hit.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the main control device 162, the payout control device 242, the voice lamp control device 143, the display control device 302, and the effect symbol display device 91 transmit and receive data by electric signals. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and data can be transmitted and received by optical communication. Further, the present invention is not limited to wired communication, and data can be transmitted / received by wireless communication using radio waves or infrared rays.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the voice lamp control device 143 is configured to control the display control device 302, but instead, the display control device 302 controls the voice lamp control device 143. It can also be configured to do so. Further, instead of the voice lamp control device 143 and the display control device 302, a single control device having both functions of the voice lamp control device 143 and the display control device 302 may be provided.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the main control device 162 transmits a command to the voice lamp control device 143, so that the main control device 162 transmits the display control device 302 via the voice lamp control device 143. Although it is configured to be indirectly controlled, the main control device 162 may be configured to directly control the display control device 302 by directly transmitting a command to the display control device 302.

Further, in the first to fifth embodiments, the present invention can be applied to other types of pachinko machines and the like. For example, a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball wins in a specific area of a special device, a pachinko machine in which a right is generated when a game ball wins in a specific area of a special device and a big hit is obtained, and other accessories. The present invention can also be applied to pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow balls and other types of pachinko machines provided with the above. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine or the like in which a game ball is not rented through the ball renting device Y.

The present invention can also be applied to slot machines. The slot machine is a well-known slot machine in which, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. Is. Therefore, as a basic concept of a slot machine, "an operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) is provided with a display device for variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information. The variable display of the identification information is started, and the variable display of the identification information is stopped and confirmed by the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses. When the combination of the identification information at the time of stopping is specific, it becomes a "slot machine that generates a special prize state that gives the player a predetermined game value". In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the game medium.

The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused. The basic concept of a gaming machine that combines a pachinko machine and a slot machine is that it is equipped with a display device that displays the identification information in a variable manner after displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information in a variable manner, and is equipped with a display device for confirming the identification information. For example, after a predetermined amount of game balls are thrown in based on the operation of the button), the variable display of the identification information is started triggered by the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever), and the stop operation means (for example, stop) is started. When the variable display of the identification information is stopped and the confirmation is confirmed by the operation of the button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and the combination of the identification information at the time of the stop is specific, the player is notified. It is a "game machine that generates a special prize state that gives a predetermined game value". In this case, a large amount of game balls are paid out to the player in the lower saucer.

Further, the modifications of the first embodiment include other modifications of the first embodiment, the second embodiment and its modifications, the third embodiment and its modifications, and the fourth embodiment. The same can be applied to the embodiment and its modification, and the fifth embodiment and its modification.

Further, the modified examples of the second embodiment include other modified examples of the second embodiment, the first embodiment and its modified examples, the third embodiment and its modified examples, and the fourth embodiment. The same can be applied to the embodiment and its modification, and the fifth embodiment and its modification.

Further, the modifications of the third embodiment include other modifications of the third embodiment, the first embodiment and its modifications, the second embodiment and its modifications, and the fourth embodiment. The same can be applied to the embodiment and its modification, and the fifth embodiment and its modification.

Further, the modified examples of the fourth embodiment include other modified examples of the fourth embodiment, the first embodiment and its modified examples, the second embodiment and its modified examples, and the third embodiment. The same can be applied to the embodiment and its modification, and the fifth embodiment and its modification.

Further, the modified examples of the fifth embodiment include other modified examples of the fifth embodiment, the first embodiment and its modified examples, the second embodiment and its modified examples, and the third embodiment. The same can be applied to the embodiment and its modification, and the fourth embodiment and its modification.

In addition to the inventions described in the column of "Means for Solving Problems", the following inventions can also be adopted. Hereinafter, the actions, effects, and definitions of terms will be described as necessary. Inventions B, C, D, E, F, G, and H can also be applied to invention A. Inventions C, D, E, F, G, and H can also be applied to invention B. Inventions D, E, F, G, and H can also be applied to invention C. Inventions E, F, G, and H can also be applied to invention D. Inventions F, G, and H can also be applied to invention E. Inventions G and H can also be applied to invention F. Invention H can also be applied to invention G.

[Invention A1] The gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A1 is
A gaming machine (or a launching handle of a gaming machine) whose firing intensity of a gaming ball can be adjusted.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A returning force adding means for applying a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, and a returning force adding means.
A second operating means that performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means, and
It is characterized by comprising a return regulating means for restricting the return of the first operating means to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means.

Some players screw coins or the like into the slight gap between the handle base and the handle ring to fix the handle ring at the desired rotation operation position, and then lightly put their hands on the handle ring to play the game. Some people are seen. However, the game should be performed by the skill of the player himself, and such a method in which the same result is obtained no matter who hits it is not recognized as a fraudulent act. Therefore, in recent years, in order to prevent coins and the like from being inserted into the gap between the handle base and the handle ring, a launch handle that eliminates the gap has also been developed.

However, when the handle ring cannot be fixed by a coin or the like, when trying to launch the game ball aiming at a certain position on the game board surface, the player moves the handle ring at a certain angle against the urging force of the coil spring. It is necessary to rotate to the position and hold it at that angle position. The holding operation of grasping the handle ring that always tries to return to the reference angle position by the urging force of the coil spring and holding it at a constant angle position is unexpectedly tiring, and entails a considerable burden on the player who plays the game for a long time.

In addition, if a coin or the like is repeatedly forcibly screwed into the gap between the handle base and the handle ring, each member, which is generally a resin molded product, may be deformed or scraped off, resulting in a large number of scratches. In addition to this, there is a problem that an unreasonable force acts on the angle position detector that detects the angle position of the handle ring, causing damage and making it impossible to launch the game ball with the firing strength according to the rotation operation. was there.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, the returning force adding means applies the returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, so that the player can perform the first operation. When operating the means, it is necessary to operate the first operating means to a certain operating position against the returning force of the returning force adding means and hold the first operating means at the operating position. At this time, when the player operates the second operating means, the return regulating means regulates that the first operating means returns to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means.

As a result, when the player operates the second operating means, the returning regulating means regulates the returning of the first operating means to the reference position, so that the firing intensity can be easily fixed and the game can be played for a long time. The effect is that the player is less likely to get tired and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, when the operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. Since the operating position is fixed by the operation of the second operating means, the operating position of the first operating means returns to the reference position after the player finishes the game, and the next player realizes the same game. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a coin or the like, an effect that damage to the firing handle can be suppressed can be obtained.

Further, since it is only necessary to provide the second operating means, it is possible to obtain the effect that the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Here, as the operation of the first operating means, for example, the first operating means is rotated, the first operating means is pressed or pressed, the first operating means is slid, and the first operating means is operated. Includes lever operation. That is, the first operating means can be configured as, for example, a handle, a dial, a button, a switch, a slider, a lever, a pedal, a controller, or a touch panel. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine of invention C2 and the gaming machines of inventions D4, E1, F1, G1 and H1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).

Further, the operation of the first operating means includes, for example, not only rotating the first operating means, but also contacting the first operating means and approaching the first operating means. The approach to the first operating means may be detected by, for example, an infrared sensor, or the change in capacitance between the human body and the first operating means may be detected by an electrostatic sensor. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine of invention C2 and the gaming machines of inventions D4, E1, F1, G1 and H1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).

The operation of the second operating means includes, for example, rotating the second operating means, pressing or pressing the second operating means, sliding the second operating means, and levering the second operating means. Includes manipulation. That is, the second operating means can be configured as, for example, a handle, a dial, a button, a switch, a slider, a lever, a pedal, a controller, or a touch panel. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine of invention C2 and the gaming machines of inventions D4, E1, F2, F4 and H1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).

Further, the operation of the second operating means includes, for example, not only pressing the second operating means, but also contacting the second operating means and approaching the second operating means. The approach to the second operating means may be detected by, for example, an infrared sensor, or the change in capacitance between the human body and the second operating means may be detected by an electrostatic sensor. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine of invention C2 and the gaming machines of inventions D4, E1, F2, F4 and H1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).

Further, the returning force adding means may be configured to apply the restoring force by, for example, a spring, rubber or other elastic body, or may be configured to apply the restoring force by a motor, a solenoid or other electronically driven device. You may. In the former case, the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines of inventions B1, D1, D4, E1, G1 and H1 (or the launching handles of the gaming machines), and the gaming machines of invention C2.

Further, the return regulating means may have, for example, a configuration that mechanically regulates the return to the reference position, or may have a configuration that electronically or magnetically regulates the return to the reference position. In the former case, the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed. In the latter case, for example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the contact detecting means is provided in the second operating means, and when the contact is detected by the contact detecting means, the return to the reference position is restricted. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine of invention C2 and the gaming machines of inventions D4, F2, F4, G1 and H1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).

Further, when the second operating means and the return regulating means are mechanically configured, they may be configured as separate bodies or integrally. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine of invention C2 and the gaming machines of inventions D4, F2, F4, G1 and H1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).

Further, when the present invention is a gaming machine, components such as each means do not necessarily have to be provided on the launch handle. For example, a second operating means, a return regulating means, or the like may be provided at a position close to the launch handle (for example, an upper plate). Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machines (or launching handles of the gaming machines) of the inventions B1, D1, D4, E1, F1, F4, G1 and H1.

Further, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the first and second embodiments, the restoring force adding means corresponds to the coil spring HS, and the second operating means corresponds to the button 520. The return regulating means corresponds to the locking member 506 or the locking lever 514.

[Invention A2] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A2 is the gaming machine of the invention A1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The second operating means is characterized in that it is arranged in front of the first operating means when viewed from the player.

With such a configuration, for example, the player can operate the second operating means with a palm or a finger that is not used for operating the first operating means.

This has the effect of facilitating the operation of the second operating means.
Here, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the first and second embodiments, and the second operating means corresponds to the button 520.

[Invention A3] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A3 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions A1 and A2.
The second operating means is characterized in that it can be operated by a downward load.

With such a configuration, if the launch handle is installed near the player's hand, the force applied to the launch handle with the player holding his hand on the launch handle becomes a downward load, and the second operation. The means can be manipulated.

This has the effect of facilitating the operation of the second operating means.
Here, the second operating means corresponds to, for example, the button 520 in the first and second embodiments.

[Invention A4] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A4 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions A1 to A3.
The second operating means is characterized in that it is mounted so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction.

In such a configuration, if the launch handle is installed facing forward, the player can push the second operating means backward, so that the player launches with his / her hand on the launch handle. The second operating means can be operated by effectively utilizing the force applied to the handle.

This has the effect of facilitating the operation of the second operating means.
[Invention A5] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A5 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions A1 to A3.
The second operating means is characterized in that it is mounted so as to be swingable in the vertical direction.

In such a configuration, if the launch handle is installed facing upward, the player can press the second operating means downward, so that the player launches with his / her hand on the launch handle. The second operating means can be operated by effectively utilizing the force applied to the handle.

This has the effect of facilitating the operation of the second operating means.
[Invention A6] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A6 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions A1 to A3.
The second operating means is characterized in that it is swingably attached in the direction of the force applied to the firing handle in a state where the player operates the first operating means to a predetermined operating position.

With such a configuration, the player can operate the second operating means by effectively utilizing the force applied to the firing handle while the player has operated the first operating means to a predetermined operating position.

This has the effect of facilitating the operation of the second operating means.
Here, as a configuration in which the player oscillates in the direction of the force applied to the launch handle in a state where the player operates the first operating means to a predetermined operation position, for example, the launch handle is set at a predetermined angle position in advance. When a configuration in which the tilting operation is performed or a configuration in which the rotation operation is performed is adopted as the configuration of the first operating means, a configuration in which the second operating means also rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the first operating means can be adopted. ..

Further, as the direction of the force applied to the firing handle when the player operates the first operating means to a predetermined operation position, for example, in the case of the configuration in which the first operating means is provided with the finger hooking portion, the finger hooking portion Of the normal directions of the surface (contact surface) with which the finger contacts, the direction toward the contact surface can be considered.

Further, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the first and second embodiments, and the second operating means corresponds to the button 520.

[Invention A7] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A7 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions A4 to A6.
It is characterized in that the shaft on which the second operating means swings is provided inside the firing handle with respect to the second operating means.

With such a configuration, the distance from the axis serving as the fulcrum to the operating portion of the second operating means serving as the force point becomes large, so that even if the second operating means is pressed with a small force, the distance with respect to the first operating means is increased. It creates a great deal of regulatory power.

This has the effect of facilitating the regulation of the first operating means.
[Invention A8] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A8 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions A1 to A6.
The first contact detecting means for detecting the contact of the human body with the second operating means is provided.
The gaming machine
A launching means for launching a game ball into the game area,
A firing control means for controlling the firing intensity of the firing means according to the amount of operation of the first operating means is provided.
The launch control means is characterized in that if the first contact detection means does not detect contact, the launch of the game ball is not permitted.

With such a configuration, if the second operating means is not in contact, the first contact detecting means does not detect the contact of the human body with the second operating means. If the first contact detecting means does not detect the contact, the firing controlling means does not allow the launch of the game ball. On the other hand, when the launch control means permits the launch of the game ball and the first operating means is operated, the launch control means controls the launch intensity of the launch means according to the operation amount of the first operating means. A game ball is launched into the game area by the launching means.

As a result, it is possible to fix the operating position of the second operating means by sandwiching a coin or the like and prevent the game from being played without touching the second operating means, so that the game can be realized by the skill of the player. The effect of being able to do it is obtained.

Here, detecting the contact with the first contact detecting means can be a condition for permitting the launch of the game ball, and it is not always necessary to permit the launch of the game ball. That is, in addition to detecting the contact with the first contact detecting means, it is possible to permit the launch of the game ball when other conditions are satisfied. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine of invention B10 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).

Further, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the third embodiment, the second operating means corresponds to the button 520, and the first contact detecting means corresponds to the touch sensor of the button 520. However, the launching means corresponds to the game ball launching device 110, and the launching control means corresponds to the launching control unit 243b.

[Invention A9] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A9 is the gaming machine of the invention A8 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
A second contact detecting means for detecting the contact of the human body with the first operating means is provided.
The launch control means is characterized in that if the first contact detection means or the second contact detection means does not detect contact, the launch of the game ball is not permitted.

In such a configuration, if the second operating means or the first operating means is not in contact, the first contact detecting means does not detect the contact of the human body with the second operating means, or the second contact detecting means does not detect the contact with the human body. , The contact of the human body with the first operating means is not detected. If the first contact detecting means or the second contact detecting means does not detect the contact, the launch control means does not allow the launch of the game ball.

As a result, it is possible to fix the operating position of the first operating means or the second operating means by sandwiching a coin or the like and prevent the game from being played without touching the first operating means or the second operating means. The effect of being able to realize a game based on the skill of the person can be obtained.

Further, since it is necessary to contact the first operating means and the second operating means, the player can be made to play the game in the posture of contacting the first operating means and the second operating means, and the posture of the player can be changed. The effect of being able to regulate the degree of freedom (correct posture) can be obtained.

Here, detecting the contact with the first contact detecting means and the second contact detecting means can be a condition for permitting the launch of the game ball, and it is not always necessary to permit the launch of the game ball. That is, in addition to detecting the contact with the first contact detecting means and the second contact detecting means, it is possible to permit the launch of the game ball when other conditions are satisfied. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine of invention B11 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) and the gaming machine of invention C1.

Further, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the third embodiment, the first contact detecting means corresponds to the touch sensor of the button 520, and the second contact detecting means corresponds to the handle ring 430. The launch control means corresponds to the launch control unit 243b.

[Invention A10] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention A10 is the gaming machine of the invention A8 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
A second contact detecting means for detecting the contact of the human body with the first operating means is provided.
The launch control means is characterized in that if the first contact detection means and the second contact detection means do not detect contact, the launch of the game ball is not permitted.

With such a configuration, if the second operating means and the first operating means are not in contact, the first contact detecting means and the second contact detecting means bring the human body into contact with the second operating means and the first operating means. Is not detected. If the first contact detecting means and the second contact detecting means do not detect the contact, the launch control means does not allow the launch of the game ball.

As a result, the operating positions of the first operating means and the second operating means can be fixed with the coin or the like sandwiched between them, and it is possible to prevent the game from being played without touching the first operating means and the second operating means. The effect of being able to realize a game based on the skill of the person can be obtained.

Further, since it is sufficient to contact the first operating means or the second operating means, the player can be made to play the game in the posture of contacting the first operating means or the second operating means, and the player can freely perform the game. The effect of increasing the degree can be obtained.

Here, detecting the contact with the first contact detecting means or the second contact detecting means can be a condition for permitting the launch of the game ball, and it is not always necessary to permit the launch of the game ball. That is, in addition to detecting the contact with the first contact detecting means or the second contact detecting means, it is possible to permit the launch of the game ball when other conditions are satisfied. Hereinafter, the same applies to the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention B12.

[Invention B1] On the other hand, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention B1 is
With the launch handle applied to a game machine including a launch means for launching a game ball into a game area, a launch handle, and a launch control means for controlling the launch intensity of the launch means according to the amount of operation of the launch handle. There,
A handle base attached to the front of the gaming machine and
A rotating operation means that is rotatably attached to the front surface side of the handle base and performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity.
A return force adding means for applying a return force for returning the rotation operation position of the rotation operation means to a reference angle position to the rotation operation means, and a return force adding means.
A pressing operation means that is pressably attached to the front surface side of the rotation operation means and performs an operation for restricting the return of the rotation operation means.
It is characterized by including a return regulating means for restricting the rotation operating means from returning to the reference angle position with the pressing of the pressing operating means.

With such a configuration, the return force adding means applies a return force for returning the rotation operation position of the rotation operation means to the reference angle position to the rotation operation means, so that the player can use the rotation operation means. When the rotation operation is performed, it is necessary to rotate the rotation operation means to a certain rotation operation position against the return force of the return force adding means and hold the rotation operation means at the rotation operation position. When the rotation operating means rotates, the firing control means controls the firing intensity of the firing means according to the amount of rotation of the rotation operating means, and the firing means launches the game ball into the game area. At this time, when the player presses the pressing operation means, the return regulating means regulates that the rotation operating means returns to the reference angle position with the pressing of the pressing operating means.

As a result, when the player presses the pressing operation means, the return regulating means restricts the rotation operating means from returning to the reference angle position, so that the firing intensity can be easily fixed and the game can be played for a long time. The effect is that the player is less likely to get tired and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, when the rotation operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. On the other hand, since the rotation operation position is fixed by pressing the pressing operation means, the rotation operation position of the rotation operation means returns to the reference angle position after the player finishes the game, and the next player However, it becomes difficult to realize the same game. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a coin or the like, an effect that damage to the firing handle can be suppressed can be obtained.

Further, since it is only necessary to provide the pressing operation means, it is possible to obtain the effect that the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Here, the return regulating means may, for example, have a configuration that mechanically regulates the return to the reference angle position, or may have a configuration that electronically or magnetically regulates the return to the reference angle position. In the former case, the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed. In the latter case, for example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the pressing operation means is provided with the contact detecting means, and when the contact detecting means detects the contact, the return to the reference angle position is restricted.

Further, when the pressing operation means and the return regulating means are mechanically configured, they may be configured as separate bodies or integrally.

Further, the launching means corresponds to, for example, the game ball launching device 110 in the first and second embodiments, the launching control means corresponds to the launch control unit 243b, and the rotation operating means corresponds to the handle ring 430. Correspondingly, the returning force adding means corresponds to the coil spring HS, the pressing operating means corresponds to the button 520, and the returning regulating means corresponds to the locking member 506 or the locking lever 514.

[Invention B2] Further, the gaming machine of invention B2 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of invention B1 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
A front cover base that is attached between the rotation operating means and the pressing operating means and has an opening in a part of the peripheral edge is provided.
The pressing operation means is provided with a protrusion formed at a position facing the opening, and is symmetrical with the opening of the front cover base so that the pressing operation means can be pressed in the axial direction of the rotation operation means. It is swingably attached to the front surface of the front cover base with the position as the axis.
The return restricting means is attached to the back surface of the front cover base so that one end faces the opening and the other end faces the front surface of the rotation operating means. It is characterized by including a locking member that locks the rotation operation means by contacting the protrusion and the other end pressing the front surface of the rotation operation means rearward.

With such a configuration, when the player presses the pressing operation means, the pressing operation means swings around a position symmetrical to the opening of the front cover base, and the protrusion is attached to one end of the locking member. Contact and press one end of the locking member. When one end of the locking member is pressed, the other end of the locking member presses the front surface of the rotating operating means rearward, thereby locking the rotating operating means.

As a result, since it is only necessary to provide the front cover base, the opening, the protrusion, and the locking member, the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Here, the rotation operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the first embodiment, the pressing operating means corresponds to the button 520, and the return regulating means corresponds to the locking member 506.

[Invention B3] Further, the gaming machine of invention B3 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of invention B2 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
The locking member is characterized by having a returning force for returning the other end to a position where the other end does not come into contact with the front surface of the rotation operating means when not in contact with the protrusion.

With such a configuration, when there is no contact with the protrusion, the locking member returns to a position where the other end of the locking member does not come into contact with the front surface of the rotation operating means due to the returning force.

As a result, when the protrusion is not in contact with the protrusion, the other end of the locking member does not come into contact with the front surface of the rotating operating means, so that the rotating operation of the rotating operating means may be hindered by the locking member. The effect that it can be reduced can be obtained.

Here, the rotation operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the first embodiment.

[Invention B4] Further, the gaming machine of invention B4 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of invention B1 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
A front cover base that is attached between the rotation operating means and the pressing operating means and has an opening in a part of the peripheral edge is provided.
The pressing operation means is provided with a protrusion formed at a position facing the opening, and is symmetrical with the opening of the front cover base so that the pressing operation means can be pressed in the axial direction of the rotation operation means. It is swingably attached to the front surface of the front cover base with the position as the axis.
The return restricting means is rotatably attached to the back surface of the front cover base so that one end faces the opening and the other end faces the inner peripheral surface of the rotation operating means. At the time of pressing, the one end portion contacts the protrusion and rotates, and the other end portion presses the inner peripheral surface of the rotation operation means radially outward to lock the rotation operation means. It is characterized by having a lever.

With such a configuration, when the player presses the pressing operation means, the pressing operation means swings around a position symmetrical to the opening of the front cover base, and the protrusion is attached to one end of the locking lever. Contact and press one end of the locking lever. When one end of the locking lever is pressed, the locking lever rotates, and the other end of the locking lever presses the inner peripheral surface of the rotating operating means radially outward to cause the rotating operating means. Lock.

As a result, since it is only necessary to provide the front cover base, the opening, the protrusion, and the locking lever, the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Here, the rotation operation means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the second embodiment, the pressing operation means corresponds to the button 520, and the return restricting means corresponds to the locking lever 514.

[Invention B5] Further, the gaming machine of invention B5 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of invention B4 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
The locking lever is characterized by having a returning force for returning the other end portion to a position where the other end portion does not come into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the rotation operating means when not in contact with the protruding portion.

With such a configuration, when there is no contact with the protrusion, the locking lever returns to a position where the other end of the locking lever does not come into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the rotation operating means due to the returning force.

As a result, when not in contact with the protrusion, the other end of the locking lever does not come into contact with the inner peripheral surface of the rotating operating means, so that the rotating operation of the rotating operating means can be hindered by the locking lever. The effect that the sex can be reduced can be obtained.

Here, the rotation operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the second embodiment.

[Invention B6] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention B6 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions B1 to B5.
A first cover that fits the pressing operation means inside,
A second cover that covers the entire front surface of the pressing operation means is provided.
The back surface of the second cover is characterized in that it has a larger diameter than the front surface of the pressing operation means.

When the second cover does not exist, when a coin or the like is screwed into the gap between the outer peripheral surface of the pressing operation means and the inner peripheral surface of the first cover, the operation position of the pressing operation means is fixed and the pressing operation means is pressed. It is assumed that the game will be played without it.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, since the second cover covers the entire front surface of the pressing operation means and has a larger diameter than the pressing operation means, the outer peripheral surface of the pressing operation means and the inside of the first cover. It is possible to prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap between the peripheral surface.

Further, according to the configuration of the present invention, even if a coin or the like is screwed into the gap between the back surface of the second cover and the front surface of the first cover, the second cover is only pressed forward. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the operation position of is fixed. Further, even if a coin or the like is screwed into the gap between the back surface of the second cover and the front surface of the first cover, the coin or the like comes into contact with the side surface of the pressing operation means, so that the coin or the like is buried in the firing handle. The possibility can be reduced.

Here, the first cover corresponds to, for example, the button cover 540, the second cover corresponds to the button front cover 526, and the pressing operation means corresponds to the button 520.

[Invention B7] Further, the gaming machine of invention B7 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of invention B6 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The back surface of the second cover is further characterized in that it has a larger diameter than the opening of the first cover.

When the back surface of the second cover has a diameter smaller than or similar to that of the opening of the first cover, the player presses the palm against the second cover to operate the firing handle, so that the back surface and the second cover of the second cover are operated. 1 It is assumed that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the cover and the front surface.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, since the back surface of the second cover has a larger diameter than the opening of the first cover, the gap between the back surface of the second cover and the front surface of the first cover It is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the cover.

Here, the first cover corresponds to, for example, the button cover 540, and the second cover corresponds to the button front cover 526.

[Invention B8] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention B8 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions B6 and B7.
The gap between the back surface of the second cover and the front surface of the first cover is set to be larger than the movable range of the pressing operation means.

With such a configuration, even if the pressing operation means is pressed to the maximum, a gap remains between the back surface of the second cover and the front surface of the first cover. The possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the front surface and the front surface can be further reduced.

Here, the first cover corresponds to, for example, the button cover 540, the second cover corresponds to the button front cover 526, and the pressing operation means corresponds to the button 520.

[Invention B9] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention B9 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions B6 to B8.
A claw portion protruding rearward is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first cover, and a claw receiving portion that receives the claw portion is formed radially outward on the outer peripheral surface of the pressing operation means.
The pressing operation means and the first cover are attached by receiving the claw portion with the claw receiving portion.

With such a configuration, since the pressing operation means is restricted from moving forward at the reference position, it is possible to restrain the movement forward with a simple configuration.

[Invention B10] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention B10 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions B1 to B9.
A first contact detecting means for detecting the contact of the human body with the pressing operating means is provided.
The launch control means is characterized in that if the first contact detection means does not detect contact, the launch of the game ball is not permitted.

With such a configuration, if the pressing operation means is not in contact, the first contact detecting means does not detect the contact of the human body with the pressing operation means. If the first contact detecting means does not detect the contact, the firing controlling means does not allow the launch of the game ball.

As a result, it is possible to fix the operation position of the pressing operation means by sandwiching a coin or the like and prevent the game from being played without touching the pressing operation means, so that the game can be realized by the skill of the player. The effect is obtained.

Here, the pressing operation means corresponds to, for example, the button 520 in the third embodiment, the first contact detecting means corresponds to the touch sensor of the button 520, and the firing control means corresponds to the firing control unit 243b. do.

[Invention B11] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention B11 is the gaming machine of the invention B10 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
A second contact detecting means for detecting the contact of the human body with the rotating operating means is provided.
The launch control means is characterized in that if the first contact detection means or the second contact detection means does not detect contact, the launch of the game ball is not permitted.

In such a configuration, if the pressing operation means or the rotation operating means is not in contact, the first contact detecting means does not detect the contact of the human body with the pressing operating means, or the second contact detecting means rotates. No human contact with the dynamic manipulator is detected. If the first contact detecting means or the second contact detecting means does not detect the contact, the launch control means does not allow the launch of the game ball.

As a result, it is possible to fix the operation position of the rotation operation means or the pressing operation means by sandwiching the coin or the like and prevent the player from playing the game without touching the rotation operation means or the pressing operation means. The effect of being able to realize a game based on skill can be obtained.

Further, since it is necessary to contact the rotation operation means and the pressing operation means, the player can be made to play the game in the posture of contacting the rotation operation means and the pressing operation means, and the degree of freedom of the player's posture can be obtained. The effect of being able to regulate (correct posture) can be obtained.

Here, the rotation operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the third embodiment, the first contact detecting means corresponds to the touch sensor of the button 520, and the second contact detecting means corresponds to the handle ring. It corresponds to the touch sensor of 430, and the launch control means corresponds to the launch control unit 243b.

[Invention B12] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention B12 is the gaming machine of the invention B10 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
A second contact detecting means for detecting the contact of the human body with the rotating operating means is provided.
The launch control means is characterized in that if the first contact detection means and the second contact detection means do not detect contact, the launch of the game ball is not permitted.

In such a configuration, if the pressing operation means and the rotation operating means are not in contact, the first contact detecting means and the second contact detecting means detect the contact of the human body with the pressing operating means and the rotating operating means. Not done. If the first contact detecting means and the second contact detecting means do not detect the contact, the launch control means does not allow the launch of the game ball.

As a result, it is possible to fix the operation positions of the rotation operation means and the pressing operation means by sandwiching the coin or the like, and prevent the player from playing the game without touching the rotation operation means and the pressing operation means. The effect of being able to realize a game based on skill can be obtained.

Further, since it is sufficient to contact the rotation operation means or the pressing operation means, the player can be made to play the game in the posture of contacting the rotation operation means or the pressing operation means, and the degree of freedom of the player's posture can be increased. The effect of being able to increase is obtained.

[Invention C1] On the other hand, the gaming machine of the invention C1 is
A gaming machine equipped with a launch control means for controlling the launch of a gaming ball.
The first contact detecting means for detecting the contact of the human body with the first place,
It is provided with a second contact detecting means for detecting the contact of the human body with the second place different from the first place.
The launch control means is characterized in that if the first contact detection means or the second contact detection means does not detect contact, the launch of the game ball is not permitted.

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, if the player touches the handle ring and the launch stop switch is not turned on, the gaming ball can be launched. Therefore, since it is only necessary that a part of the player's body is in contact with the handle ring, the player can play the game in a relatively free posture. If the player has a high degree of freedom in posture, there is a possibility of causing inconvenience to passers-by and other adjacent players in pachinko halls and the like.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, if the first or second location is not in contact, the first contact detecting means does not detect the contact of the human body with the first location, or the second contact detecting means. Therefore, the contact of the human body with the second place is not detected. If the first contact detecting means or the second contact detecting means does not detect the contact, the launch control means does not allow the launch of the game ball.

As a result, since it is necessary to contact the first and second points, the player can be made to play the game in the posture of contacting the first and second points, and the degree of freedom of the player's posture can be increased. Can be regulated (correct posture). Therefore, as compared with the conventional case, it is possible to reduce the possibility of causing inconvenience to passers-by and other adjacent players in pachinko halls and the like.

Here, the launch control means corresponds to, for example, the launch control unit 243b in the third embodiment, the first contact detection means corresponds to the touch sensor of the button 520, and the second contact detection means corresponds to the handle ring. It corresponds to 430 touch sensors.

[Invention C2] Further, the gaming machine of the invention C2 is the gaming machine of the invention C1.
Equipped with a game machine launch handle that can adjust the launch intensity of the game ball,
The launch handle
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A returning force adding means for applying a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, and a returning force adding means.
A second operating means that performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means, and
A return regulating means for restricting the return of the first operating means to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means is provided.
The first contact detecting means detects the contact of the human body with the second operating means, and the first contact detecting means detects the contact of the human body with the second operating means.
The second contact detecting means is characterized in that it detects the contact of the human body with the first operating means.

With such a configuration, the returning force adding means applies a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, so that the player operates the first operating means. In this case, it is necessary to operate the first operating means to a certain operating position against the returning force of the returning force adding means and hold the first operating means at the operating position. At this time, when the player operates the second operating means, the return regulating means regulates that the first operating means returns to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means.

As a result, when the player operates the second operating means, the returning regulating means regulates the returning of the first operating means to the reference position, so that the firing intensity can be easily fixed and the game can be played for a long time. The effect is that the player is less likely to get tired and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, when the operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. Since the operating position is fixed by the operation of the second operating means, the operating position of the first operating means returns to the reference position after the player finishes the game, and the next player realizes the same game. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

On the other hand, if the second operating means or the first operating means is not in contact, the first contact detecting means does not detect the contact of the human body with the second operating means, or the second contact detecting means touches the first operating means. No human contact is detected. If the first contact detecting means or the second contact detecting means does not detect the contact, the launch control means does not allow the launch of the game ball.

As a result, it is possible to fix the operating position of the first operating means or the second operating means by sandwiching a coin or the like and prevent the game from being played without touching the first operating means or the second operating means. The effect of being able to realize a game based on the skill of the person can be obtained.

Further, since it is necessary to contact the first operating means and the second operating means, the player can be made to play the game in the posture of contacting the first operating means and the second operating means, and the posture of the player can be changed. The effect of being able to regulate the degree of freedom (correct posture) can be obtained.

Here, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the third embodiment, the returning force adding means corresponds to the coil spring HS, and the second operating means corresponds to the button 520, and returns. The regulating means corresponds to the locking member 506, the first contact detecting means corresponds to the touch sensor of the button 520, and the second contact detecting means corresponds to the touch sensor of the handle ring 430.

[Invention D1] On the other hand, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention D1 is
With the launch handle applied to a game machine including a launch means for launching a game ball into a game area, a launch handle, and a launch control means for controlling the launch intensity of the launch means according to the amount of operation of the launch handle. There,
A handle base attached to the front of the gaming machine and
A rotating operation means that is rotatably attached to the front surface side of the handle base and performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity.
A return force adding means for applying a return force for returning the rotation operation position of the rotation operation means to a reference angle position to the rotation operation means, and a return force adding means.
Equipped with pressing operation means
The pressing operation means is
A shaft rotatably attached to the front surface side of the rotation operating means with a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the rotation operating means as an axial direction.
A pressing operation unit that extends forward from the shaft and performs an operation for restricting the return of the rotation operating means.
A locking arm that extends rearward from the shaft and locks the rotation operation means by pressing the inner peripheral surface of the rotation operation means radially outward when the pressing operation portion is pressed. It is characterized by being prepared.

With such a configuration, the return force adding means applies a return force for returning the rotation operation position of the rotation operation means to the reference angle position to the rotation operation means, so that the player can use the rotation operation means. When the rotation operation is performed, it is necessary to rotate the rotation operation means to a certain rotation operation position against the return force of the return force adding means and hold the rotation operation means at the rotation operation position. When the rotation operating means rotates, the firing control means controls the firing intensity of the firing means according to the amount of rotation of the rotation operating means, and the firing means launches the game ball into the game area. At this time, when the player presses the pressing operation portion, the force is transmitted in the direction in which the pressing operation portion and the locking arm rotate around the axis, and the tip portion of the locking arm presses the inner peripheral surface of the rotating operation means. The rotation operating means is locked by pressing outward in the radial direction.

As a result, when the player presses the pressing operation unit, the rotation operating means is locked by the locking arm, so that the firing strength can be easily fixed, and even if the player plays for a long time, he / she does not get tired easily, which is a burden on the player. Can be obtained.

Further, when the rotation operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. On the other hand, since the rotation operation position is fixed by pressing the pressing operation unit, the rotation operation position of the rotation operation means returns to the reference angle position after the player finishes the game, and the next player However, it becomes difficult to realize the same game. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a coin or the like, an effect that damage to the firing handle can be suppressed can be obtained.

Further, since it is only necessary to provide the pressing operation means, it is possible to obtain the effect that the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Here, the launching means corresponds to, for example, the game ball launching device 110 in the fourth embodiment, the launching control means corresponds to the launch control unit 243b, and the rotation operating means corresponds to the handle ring 430. The return force adding means corresponds to the coil spring HS, and the pressing operation means corresponds to the button type lever 528.

[Invention D2] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention D2 is the gaming machine of the invention D1 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
The locking surface of the locking arm is brought into contact with or extremely close to the inner peripheral surface of the rotating operating means at the initial position.

With such a configuration, when the pressing operation unit is pressed, the frictional force between the locking surface of the locking arm and the inner peripheral surface of the rotation operating means increases, and the rotating operating means is locked.

As a result, since the pressing operation means is hardly displaced, it is difficult to create a gap between the pressing operation means and the cover or the like, and it is possible to suppress screwing of a coin or the like into the gap.

In addition, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the pressing operation means and the cover or the like.

Here, the rotation operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 430 in the fourth embodiment.

[Invention D3] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention D3 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions D1 and D2.
The pressing operation means is characterized in that it is made of a rigid body.

With such a configuration, since the pressing operation means is made of a rigid body, the pressing operation means is less likely to be displaced.

As a result, the pressing operation means is less likely to be displaced, so that it is possible to further suppress the coin or the like from being screwed into the gap between the pressing operation means and the cover or the like.

Further, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the pressing operation means and the cover or the like.

Here, the pressing operation means corresponds to, for example, the button type lever 528 in the fourth embodiment.

[Invention D4] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention D4 is
A gaming machine (or a launching handle of a gaming machine) whose firing intensity of a gaming ball can be adjusted.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A returning force adding means for applying a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, and a returning force adding means.
A second operating means that performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means, and
A return regulating means for restricting the return of the first operating means to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means is provided.
The second operating means includes a pressing operation unit that is pressed by the player.
The return restricting means includes an operating force transmitting unit that is interposed between the pressing operating unit and the first operating means and is arranged so as to be in contact with the first operating means, and the pressing operating force on the pressing operating unit. It is characterized in that the return of the first operating means to the reference position is restricted by generating a normal force between the operating force transmitting unit and the first operating means based on the above.

[Invention D5] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention D5 is the gaming machine of the invention D4 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
It is characterized in that the pressing operation unit and the operation force transmission unit are provided, and an operation member arranged at an initial position by its own weight is provided.

Here, the operating member may be a single member provided with all of the operating force transmitting unit and the pressing operation unit, or a part of the operating force transmitting unit and the pressing operation unit are provided 1. It may be a combination of the operation member of the above and another operation member provided with the remaining portion of the operation force transmission unit.

In addition, "placed in the initial position by its own weight" means that the operating member is placed in the initial position using a force other than gravity, such as an elastic body, an electronically driven device, or a magnetic force. It means that it is placed in the initial position due to its own weight. The "initial position" means a position where the operating member is arranged without the player's operation.

[Invention E1] On the other hand, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E1 is
A gaming machine (or a launching handle of a gaming machine) whose firing intensity of a gaming ball can be adjusted.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A first returning force adding means for applying a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means,
A second operating means that performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means, and
A base arranged between the first operating means and the second operating means,
A return regulating lever that regulates the return of the first operating means to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means, and a return regulating lever.
A second return force adding means for applying a return force to the return regulation lever is provided.
The return regulation lever is
Axis and
A regulatory unit that extends from the shaft to one side and regulates the first operating means.
It is provided with an operation receiving portion that extends from the shaft to the other side and receives the operation of the second operating means.
The base is
A bearing portion provided on the side of the second operating means and supporting the shaft of the return regulating lever, and a bearing portion.
To guide the shaft of the return restricting lever from the side of the first operating means to the bearing portion when the return restricting lever is assembled to the base by penetrating from the first operating means in the direction of the second operating means. 1st through hole and
It is provided with a second through hole that penetrates from the first operating means in the direction of the second operating means and is formed between the operating receiving portion and the second operating means.
The return restricting lever supports the shaft of the return restricting lever with the bearing portion, while the operation receiving portion faces the second through hole from the side of the first operating means, and the second returning force applying means. By applying a returning force for returning the operation receiving portion to the side of the second operating means, the operation receiving portion is assembled to the base.
In the return restricting lever, the operation receiving portion receives the operation of the second operating means, and the operating receiving portion swings toward the first operating means, so that the restricting portion controls the first operating means. It is characterized by regulation.

With such a configuration, the returning force adding means applies a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, so that the player operates the first operating means. In this case, it is necessary to operate the first operating means to a certain operating position against the returning force of the returning force adding means and hold the first operating means at the operating position. At this time, when the player operates the second operating means, the operation receiving portion receives the operation of the second operating means and the operation receiving portion swings toward the first operating means, so that the return regulation lever is moved to the shaft. It rotates around and the regulating unit regulates the first operating means.

As a result, when the player operates the second operating means, the return regulating lever restricts the first operating means from returning to the reference position, so that the firing intensity can be easily fixed and the game can be played for a long time. The effect is that the player is less likely to get tired and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, when the operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. Since the operating position is fixed by the operation of the second operating means, the operating position of the first operating means returns to the reference position after the player finishes the game, and the next player realizes the same game. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a coin or the like, an effect that damage to the firing handle can be suppressed can be obtained.

Further, since it is only necessary to provide the second operating means, it is possible to obtain the effect that the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

When the return regulation lever is assembled to the base, the shaft of the return regulation lever is guided from the side of the first operating means to the bearing portion through the first through hole, and the shaft of the return regulation lever is supported by the bearing portion. On the other hand, the operation receiving portion is made to face the second through hole from the side of the first operating means, and the returning force for returning the operating receiving portion to the side of the second operating means is applied by the second returning force adding means.

As a result, once the return control lever is assembled to the base, the shaft of the return control lever is supported on the side of the second operating means of the base, and the operation receiving portion is urged on the side of the second operating means. The return control lever is fixed to the side of the first operating means of the base and does not easily fall off from the base. Therefore, the effect of facilitating the assembly of the launch handle can be obtained.

Here, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 1430 in the fifth embodiment, the first returning force applying means corresponds to the coil spring 1435, and the second operating means corresponds to the inner lid portion 1530 and the inner lid portion 1530. It corresponds to the button 1570, the base corresponds to the front cover base 1500, and the second restoring force adding means corresponds to the coil spring 1506.

Further, the return regulating lever corresponds to, for example, the locking lever 1501 in the fifth embodiment, the regulating portion corresponds to the brake portion 1501b, the operation receiving portion corresponds to the operating receiving portion 1501c, and the bearing portion. Corresponds to the bearing portion 1502, the first through hole corresponds to the through hole 1504, and the second through hole corresponds to the through hole 1505.

[Invention E2] Further, the gaming machine of invention E2 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of invention E1 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
The regulating unit receives an operation of the second operating means by the operating receiving unit, and the operation receiving unit swings toward the first operating means, so that the regulating unit comes into contact with the first operating means and said the first. 1 It is characterized in that the operating means is locked.

With such a configuration, when the player operates the second operating means, the operation receiving portion receives the operation of the second operating means and the operation receiving portion swings toward the first operating means to return. The regulating lever rotates about an axis, and the regulating portion abuts on the first operating means to lock the first operating means.

As a result, since the shaft of the return regulating lever is supported on the side of the second operating means of the base, the shaft of the return regulating lever is supported as compared with the configuration in which the shaft of the return regulating lever is supported on the side of the first operating means of the base. The distance from the regulation unit to the position where the regulation unit comes into contact with the first operating means becomes large. That is, in the principle of the lever, the distance from the fulcrum to the point of action becomes large. Therefore, since the locking of the first operating means is started only by slightly operating the second operating means, the effect that the locking of the first operating means with respect to the operation of the second operating means becomes sensitive can be obtained.

[Invention E3] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E3 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 and E2.
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The return restricting lever includes a straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the axis of the return regulating lever and a straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the operation receiving portion. The feature is that the angle of formation is obtuse.

As a result, the angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the axis of the return regulation lever and the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the operation receiving portion is an acute angle. In comparison with the above, the twisting force generated in the return regulation lever due to the swing of the return regulation lever can be reduced. Therefore, since the load on the return control lever can be reduced, the effect that the durability of the return control lever can be improved can be obtained.

Further, since the distance from the shaft of the return restricting lever, which is the fulcrum, to the operation receiving portion, which is the force point, becomes large, even if the second operating means is operated with a small force, a large restricting force is generated with respect to the first operating means. Therefore, the effect that the regulation of the first operating means becomes easy can be obtained.

[Invention E4] Further, the gaming machine of the invention E4 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention E3 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The first operating means is
A first guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means, and
A second guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means and facing the first guide hole is provided.
A first strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates.
A second strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means, is arranged close to the first strut, and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates. When,
It is provided with a third support column that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and is guided in the second guide hole as the first operating means rotates.
The regulating portion is characterized in that it is inserted between the first strut and the second strut.

With such a configuration, when the player rotates the first operating means, the first strut and the second strut and the regulating portion inserted between them are inserted along with the rotation of the first operating means. Along with being guided in the first guide hole, the third column is guided in the second guide hole.

As a result, since the regulating portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut, it is possible to reduce the number of members that hinder the arrangement of the return regulating lever in the first operating means or the base. Therefore, the angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the axis of the return regulation lever and the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the operation receiving portion is obtuse. The effect that the return control lever can be arranged can be obtained.

Here, the first guide hole corresponds to, for example, the guide hole 1431b in the fifth embodiment, the second guide hole corresponds to the guide hole 1431a, and the first support column corresponds to the guide support column 1631b. The second strut corresponds to the guide strut 1631c, and the third strut corresponds to the guide strut 1631a.

[Invention E5] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E5 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E3 and E4.
The first return force adding means is a coil spring.
The first operating means includes a first spring stopper for locking one end of the coil spring.
The base is provided on the side of the first operating means, and is characterized by including a second spring stopper portion that restrains the movement of the other end portion of the coil spring.

In such a configuration, one end of the coil spring is locked by the first spring stopper of the first operating means, and the other end of the coil spring is restrained by the second spring stopper of the base. When the player rotates the first operating means, the coil spring is contracted, and the coil spring applies an urging force to the first operating means to return the rotating operation position of the first operating means to the reference angle position.

As a result, the movement of the other end of the coil spring is restrained by the second spring stopper portion of the base, so that it is possible to reduce the number of members that hinder the arrangement of the return restricting lever in the first operating means or the base. Therefore, the angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the axis of the return regulation lever and the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the operation receiving portion is obtuse. The effect that the return control lever can be arranged can be obtained.

Here, the first spring stopper corresponds to, for example, the spring stopper protrusion 1434 in the fifth embodiment, and the second spring stopper corresponds to the spring stoppers 1511a and 1511b.

[Invention E6] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E6 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E5.
It is characterized in that the shape between the shaft of the return restricting lever and the operation receiving portion when viewed from the first operating means to the second operating means is a curved shape without corners.

In a configuration in which the shape between the shaft of the return regulation lever and the operation receiving portion is angular, the force generated by the swing of the return regulation lever is concentrated on the corner and loaded.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, the shape between the shaft of the return regulation lever and the operation receiving portion is a curved shape with no corners, so that the force generated by the swing of the return regulation lever is dispersed. Is loaded. Therefore, since it is difficult for a local load to be applied to the return control lever, the effect that the life of the return control lever can be improved can be obtained.

[Invention E7] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E7 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E6.
The surface of the operation receiving portion facing the second operating means is flat and protrudes toward the second operating means from the opening surface of the second through hole on the side of the second operating means. It is characterized by that.

This has the effect of making it easier for the operation receiving unit to receive the operation of the second operating means.

[Invention E8] Further, the gaming machine of the invention E8 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention E7 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The second operating means performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means by pressing.
The second operating means is provided on the side of the first operating means, and is characterized by including a protrusion that projects toward a flat surface of the operation receiving portion.

As a result, when the player presses the second operating means, the protrusions of the second operating means come into point contact with the flat surface of the operating receiving portion, so that the pressing force applied to the second operating means is efficiently applied. The effect that it can be transmitted to the return regulation lever can be obtained.

Here, the protrusion corresponds to, for example, the protrusion 1537 in the fifth embodiment.
[Invention E9] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E9 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E8.
The second returning force adding means is a coil spring.
The operation receiving portion is formed on the side of the first operating means, and includes a groove penetrating in the extension direction of one end of the coil spring.
The coil spring is characterized in that one end of the coil spring is locked by the groove across the operation receiving portion, and the operation receiving portion is urged toward the second operating means.

With such a configuration, one end of the coil spring is locked by the groove of the operation receiving portion across the operation receiving portion, and the operation receiving portion is urged to the side of the second operating means by the coil spring.

As a result, both sides of the operation receiving portion are urged by one end of the coil spring, so that the operation receiving portion can be urged in a well-balanced manner as compared with the configuration in which only one side of the operation receiving portion is urged. Is obtained.

Further, since one end of the coil spring is locked by the groove of the operation receiving portion, the coil spring is unlikely to fall off from the operation receiving portion. Therefore, the effect of facilitating the assembly of the launch handle can be obtained.

Here, the groove corresponds to, for example, the groove 1501f in the fifth embodiment.
[Invention E10] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E10 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E8.
The second returning force adding means is a coil spring.
The base is
A spring mounting part for mounting the spring part of the coil spring and a spring mounting part
A spring stopper that locks one end of the coil spring and
When the spring portion of the coil spring is attached to the spring mounting portion, the coil spring is provided with a third through hole for passing the other end portion of the coil spring.

In the configuration without the third through hole, the end of the coil spring comes into contact with the base when the spring part of the coil spring is attached to the spring mounting part, so one end and the other end of the coil spring are specified against the urging force. It is necessary to attach the spring portion of the coil spring to the spring mounting portion while maintaining the state (for example, the horizontal state).

On the other hand, in the case of the configuration of the present invention, the spring portion of the coil spring is attached to the spring mounting portion while passing the other end portion of the coil spring through the third through hole, and one end portion of the coil spring is locked by the spring stopper portion. good. Therefore, since it is not necessary to hold the coil spring in a specific state against the urging force, the effect that the coil spring can be easily attached can be obtained.

Here, the spring mounting portion corresponds to, for example, the spring mounting portion 1507 in the fifth embodiment, the spring fixing portion corresponds to the spring fixing portion 1508, and the third through hole corresponds to the through hole 1505. ..

[Invention E11] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E11 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E10.
The return regulation lever is characterized in that the distance between the shaft of the return regulation lever and the operation receiving portion is larger than the distance between the shaft of the return regulation lever and the regulation portion.

As a result, even if the second operating means is operated with a small force, a large regulatory force is generated on the first operating means, so that the effect that the first operating means can be easily regulated can be obtained.

[Invention E12] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E12 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E11.
The return regulation lever is characterized in that the cross section in the thickness direction is U-shaped.

As a result, it is possible to obtain the effect that the weight of the return control lever can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the cross section of the return control lever in the thickness direction is solid.

[Invention E13] Further, the gaming machine of the invention E13 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention E12 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The regulating unit receives an operation of the second operating means by the operating receiving unit, and the operation receiving unit swings toward the first operating means, so that the regulating unit comes into contact with the first operating means and said the first. 1 Lock the operating means and
The thickness of the restricting portion in the direction of contact with the first operating means is thicker than that of the portion of the return regulating lever other than the restricting portion.

As a result, the regulating portion is likely to come into contact with the first operating means and wear easily, but the thickness of the regulating portion in the direction of contacting the first operating means is increased, so that the wear resistance of the regulating portion is improved. The effect of being able to do is obtained.

[Invention E14] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E14 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E13.
The bearing portion is characterized in that the side into which the shaft of the return regulation lever is inserted is inclined toward the side of the first operating means as the distance from the bearing portion is increased.

As a result, the shaft of the return regulation lever can be slid and inserted into the bearing portion from the side of the first operating means, so that the effect that the shaft of the return regulation lever can be easily inserted into the bearing portion can be obtained.

[Invention E15] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E15 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E14.
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The first operating means is
A first guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means, and
A second guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means and facing the first guide hole is provided.
A first strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates.
A second strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means, is arranged close to the first strut, and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates. When,
Along an arc on the equidistant side formed by a straight line extending in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the first support column and the second support column, respectively. It is provided with a third support column which is arranged at an equal distance from the first support column and the second support column and is guided in the second guide hole as the first operation means rotates.
The regulating portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut, and the regulating portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut.
The base is
A first screw hole formed between the position corresponding to the third support column and the second through hole for screwing the second operating means to the base.
A second screw hole adjacent to the position corresponding to the first support column and the position corresponding to the second support column, which is closer to the first screw hole, and for screwing the second operating means to the base. ,
From the first screw hole and the second screw hole along an arc on the equidistant side formed by a straight line connecting the first screw hole and the second screw hole from the rotation center axis of the first operating means. It is characterized by being formed at equal distances and provided with a third screw hole for screwing the second operating means to the base.

With such a configuration, when the player rotates the first operating means, the first strut and the second strut and the regulating portion inserted between them are inserted along with the rotation of the first operating means. Along with being guided in the first guide hole, the third column is guided in the second guide hole.

As a result, since the regulating portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut, it is possible to reduce the number of members that hinder the arrangement of the return regulating lever in the first operating means or the base. Therefore, the angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the axis of the return regulation lever and the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the operation receiving portion is an acute angle. Since the return regulation lever can be arranged, the twisting force generated in the return regulation lever due to the swing of the return regulation lever can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the angle is an acute angle. Therefore, since the load on the return control lever can be reduced, the effect that the durability of the return control lever can be improved can be obtained.

Further, since the first screw hole, the second screw hole, and the third screw hole are arranged substantially evenly around the rotation center axis of the first operating means, the second operating means can be operated with an evenly distributed fastening force. The effect of being able to be screwed to the base is obtained.

Further, since the second operating means is screwed to the base, it is not necessary to provide a claw or the like for fixing the second operating means to the base, the number of parts can be reduced, and the structure can be simplified. The effect of being able to do it is obtained.

Here, the first guide hole corresponds to, for example, the guide hole 1431b in the fifth embodiment, the second guide hole corresponds to the guide hole 1431a, and the first support column corresponds to the guide support column 1631b. The second strut corresponds to the guide strut 1631c, and the third strut corresponds to the guide strut 1631a.

[Invention E16] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E16 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E15.
The second return force adding means is a first coil spring and a second coil spring.
The first coil spring urges the operation receiving portion from one side of the bearing portion to the side of the second operating means, and the second coil spring urges the operation receiving portion from the opposite side of the bearing portion to the second operating receiving portion. It is characterized in that it is urged to the side of the operating means.

In such a configuration, the operation receiving portion is urged by the first coil spring from one side of the bearing portion and by the second coil spring from the opposite side of the bearing portion to the side of the second operating means.

As a result, both sides of the operation receiving portion are urged by the first coil spring and the second coil spring, so that the operation receiving portion can be urged in a well-balanced manner as compared with the configuration in which only one side of the operation receiving portion is urged. The effect of being able to do it is obtained.

[Invention E17] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E17 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E16.
The bearing portion is
A first bearing groove that supports one of the shafts of the return regulation lever,
A second bearing groove that supports the other side of the shaft of the return regulation lever is provided.
Of the first bearing groove and the second bearing groove, the one supporting the shaft of the return regulation lever having a large torsional force applied by the swing of the return regulation lever is deeper than the other bearing groove. It is characterized by that.

As a result, of the first bearing groove and the second bearing groove, the one that supports the shaft (large torsional force shaft) of the return regulation lever, which has a large torsional force applied by the swing of the return regulation lever (large torsional force bearing groove). Is deeper than the other bearing groove, so that the large torsional force bearing groove can relax and receive the torsional force applied to the large torsional force shaft. Therefore, since the load on the return control lever can be reduced, the effect that the durability of the return control lever can be improved can be obtained.

[Invention E18] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E18 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E17.
One of the shafts of the return regulation lever and the other shaft having a large twisting force applied by the swing of the return regulation lever is characterized in that it is thicker than the other shaft.

As a result, one of the shafts of the return regulation lever and the other shaft having a large torsional force applied by the swing of the return regulation lever (large torsional force shaft) is thicker than the other shaft, so that the large torsional force is increased. The durability of the shaft can be improved. Therefore, since the load on the return control lever can be made substantially equal for both shafts, the effect of improving the life of the return control lever can be obtained.

[Invention E19] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E19 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E18.
The regulating unit receives an operation of the second operating means by the operating receiving unit, and the operation receiving unit swings toward the first operating means, so that the regulating unit comes into contact with the first operating means and said the first. 1 Lock the operating means and
The regulating portion has an inclination opposite to the twisting direction caused by the swing of the return regulating lever so that the contact surface of the regulating portion faces the first operating means. It is characterized by.

With such a configuration, even if a twisting force is generated due to the swing of the return regulating lever, the regulating section is in contact with the first operating means so that the contact surface of the regulating section faces the first operating means. It comes into surface contact with the first operating means and creates a large regulatory force on the first operating means.

This has the effect of facilitating the regulation of the first operating means.
[Invention E20] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E20 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E19.
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The first operating means is
A first guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means, and
A second guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means and facing the first guide hole is provided.
A first strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates.
A second strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means, is arranged close to the first strut, and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates. When,
Along an arc on the equidistant side formed by a straight line extending in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the first support column and the second support column, respectively. It is provided with a third support column which is arranged at an equal distance from the first support column and the second support column and is guided in the second guide hole as the first operation means rotates.
The regulating portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut, and the regulating portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut.
The operation receiving portion is characterized in that it is arranged adjacent to a position corresponding to the third support column.

With such a configuration, when the player rotates the first operating means, the first strut and the second strut and the regulating portion inserted between them are inserted along with the rotation of the first operating means. Along with being guided in the first guide hole, the third column is guided in the second guide hole.

As a result, the regulating portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut, and the operation receiving portion is adjacent to the position corresponding to the third strut arranged equidistant from the first strut and the second strut. The angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the axis of the return regulation lever and the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the operation receiving portion is determined. It can be close to 180 °, and the twisting force generated in the return regulation lever due to the swing of the return regulation lever can be reduced. Therefore, since the load on the return control lever can be reduced, the effect that the durability of the return control lever can be improved can be obtained.

[Invention E21] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E21 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions E1 to E20.
The regulating unit receives an operation of the second operating means by the operating receiving unit, and the operation receiving unit swings toward the first operating means, so that the regulating unit comes into contact with the first operating means and said the first. 1 Lock the operating means and
The abutting portion of the first operating means and the abutting portion of the restricting portion are characterized in that irregularities that engage with each other are formed.

With such a configuration, when the player operates the second operating means, the operation receiving portion receives the operation of the second operating means and the operation receiving portion swings toward the first operating means to return. The regulation lever rotates about an axis, and the regulation portion comes into contact with the first operating means. At this time, the first operating means is locked by engaging the unevenness formed in the abutting portion of the first operating means and the abutting portion of the regulating portion.

As a result, the first operating means can be firmly locked by the regulating unit, so that the effect that the first operating means can be easily regulated can be obtained.

[Invention E22] Further, the gaming machine of the invention E22 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention E21 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The first operating means is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first operating means along the rotating direction of the first operating means, and has a plurality of teeth protruding inward in the rotational radial direction of the first operating means. Prepare,
The regulating portion is characterized by including a tooth that occludes with the tooth of the first operating means.

With such a configuration, when the player operates the second operating means, the return regulating lever rotates about an axis, and the regulating portion abuts on the inner peripheral surface of the first operating means. At this time, the first operating means is locked by engaging the teeth of the regulating portion with the teeth protruding inward in the rotational radial direction of the first operating means.

As a result, the first operating means can be locked more firmly by the regulating unit, so that there is an effect that the regulation of the first operating means becomes easier.

[Invention E23] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention E23 is the gaming machine of the invention E21 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The first operating means is formed on a surface orthogonal to the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotating direction of the first operating means, and the direction from the first operating means to the second operating means. With multiple teeth protruding into
The regulating portion is characterized by including a tooth that occludes with the tooth of the first operating means.

With such a configuration, when the player operates the second operating means, the return regulating lever rotates about an axis, and the regulating portion abuts on a surface orthogonal to the rotation center axis of the first operating means. .. At this time, the first operating means is locked by engaging the teeth of the regulating portion with the teeth protruding in the direction of the second operating means of the first operating means.

As a result, the first operating means can be locked more firmly by the regulating unit, so that there is an effect that the regulation of the first operating means becomes easier.

[Invention F1] On the other hand, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F1 is
A gaming machine (or a launching handle of a gaming machine) whose firing intensity of a gaming ball can be adjusted.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A coil spring that applies an urging force that returns the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, and
A first spring stopper for locking one end of the coil spring is provided.
The first operating means includes a second spring stopper that locks the other end of the coil spring.

In such a configuration, one end of the coil spring is locked by the first spring stopper, and the other end of the coil spring is locked by the second spring stopper. When the operating means is operated, the coil spring applies an urging force to the first operating means to return the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position. Therefore, when the player operates the first operating means, it is necessary to operate the first operating means to a certain operating position against the urging force of the coil spring and hold the first operating means at the operating position.

This eliminates the need for a member that locks one end of the coil spring, thereby locking the other end of the coil spring, as opposed to locking both sides of one end of the coil spring. Therefore, since the number of members that hinder the operation of the first operating means is reduced, the effect that the operating range of the first operating means can be increased can be obtained.

Here, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 1430 in the fifth embodiment, the first spring stopper corresponds to the spring stoppers 1511a and 1511b, and the second spring stopper corresponds to the spring. Corresponds to the stop protrusion 1434.

[Invention F2] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F2 is the gaming machine of the invention F1 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
A second operating means that performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means, and
It is characterized by comprising a return regulating means for restricting the return of the first operating means to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means.

With such a configuration, the coil spring applies an urging force to the first operating means to return the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position. Therefore, when the player operates the first operating means, It is necessary to operate the first operating means to a certain operating position against the urging force of the coil spring and hold it at that operating position. At this time, when the player operates the second operating means, the return regulating means regulates that the first operating means returns to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means.

As a result, when the player operates the second operating means, the returning regulating means regulates the returning of the first operating means to the reference position, so that the firing intensity can be easily fixed and the game can be played for a long time. The effect is that the player is less likely to get tired and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, when the operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. Since the operating position is fixed by the operation of the second operating means, the operating position of the first operating means returns to the reference position after the player finishes the game, and the next player realizes the same game. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a coin or the like, an effect that damage to the firing handle can be suppressed can be obtained.

Further, since it is only necessary to provide the second operating means, it is possible to obtain the effect that the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Here, the second operating means corresponds to, for example, the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570 in the fifth embodiment, and the return regulating means corresponds to the locking lever 1501.

[Invention F3] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F3 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions F1 and F2.
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The first operating means is
A first guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means, and
A second guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means and facing the first guide hole is provided.
A first strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates.
A second strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means, is arranged close to the first strut, and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates. When,
It is characterized by including a third support column that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and is guided in the second guide hole as the first operating means rotates.

With such a configuration, when the player rotates the first operating means, the first strut and the second strut are guided in the first guide hole with the rotation of the first operating means. At the same time, the third support column is guided in the second guide hole.

Further, the rotation range of the first operating means can be increased by increasing the lengths of the first guide hole and the second guide hole in the rotation direction, but in this configuration, the first guide hole and the second guide hole are increased. There is a problem that the distance from the guide hole becomes small and the strength of the first operating means is insufficient.

On the other hand, according to the configuration of the present invention, the effect that the rotation range can be increased while maintaining the strength of the first operating means can be obtained.

Here, the first guide hole corresponds to, for example, the guide hole 1431b in the fifth embodiment, the second guide hole corresponds to the guide hole 1431a, and the first support column corresponds to the guide support column 1631b. The second strut corresponds to the guide strut 1631c, and the third strut corresponds to the guide strut 1631a.

[Invention F4] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F4 is
A gaming machine (or a launching handle of a gaming machine) whose firing intensity of a gaming ball can be adjusted.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation, and
A coil spring that applies an urging force that returns the rotational operation position of the first operating means to the reference angle position to the first operating means, and
A second operating means that performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means, and
A base arranged between the first operating means and the second operating means,
A return regulating means for restricting the return of the first operating means to the reference angle position based on the operation of the second operating means is provided.
The first operating means is
A first guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means, and
A second guide hole formed around the rotation center axis of the first operating means along the rotation locus of the first operating means and facing the first guide hole, and
A first spring stopper for locking one end of the coil spring is provided.
A first strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates.
A second strut that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means, is arranged close to the first strut, and is guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means rotates. When,
It is provided with a third support column that extends in the direction of the rotation center axis of the first operating means and is guided in the second guide hole as the first operating means rotates.
The base is provided on the side of the first operating means, and is characterized by including a second spring stopper portion that restrains the movement of the other end portion of the coil spring.

With such a configuration, the coil spring applies an urging force to the first operating means to return the rotating operating position of the first operating means to the reference angle position, so that the player rotates the first operating means. When operating, it is necessary to rotate the first operating means to a certain rotating operation position against the urging force of the coil spring and hold the first operating means at the rotating operation position. At this time, when the player operates the second operating means, the return regulating means regulates that the first operating means returns to the reference angle position based on the operation of the second operating means.

As a result, when the player operates the second operating means, the returning regulating means restricts the first operating means from returning to the reference angle position, so that the firing intensity can be easily fixed and the game is played for a long time. However, it does not get tired easily, and the effect that the burden on the player can be reduced can be obtained.

Further, when the rotation operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. On the other hand, since the rotation operation position is fixed by the operation of the second operation means, the rotation operation position of the first operation means returns to the reference angle position after the player finishes the game, and the next game It becomes difficult for a person to realize a similar game. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a coin or the like, an effect that damage to the firing handle can be suppressed can be obtained.

Further, since it is only necessary to provide the second operating means, it is possible to obtain the effect that the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, one end of the coil spring is locked by the first spring stopper of the first operating means, and the other end of the coil spring is restrained from moving by the second spring stopper of the base. When the operating means is rotated, the coil spring is contracted, and the coil spring applies an urging force to the first operating means to return the rotating operating position of the first operating means to the reference angle position. Further, when the player rotates the first operating means, the first strut and the second strut are guided in the first guide hole as the first operating means is rotated, and the third strut is moved. You will be guided through the second guide hole.

As a result, the movement of the other end of the coil spring is restrained by the second spring stopper of the base, as compared with the configuration in which the other end of the coil spring is locked between the first support and the second support by a support or the like. This eliminates the need for a support column or the like that locks the other end of the coil spring. Therefore, since the number of parts that hinder the rotation of the first operating means is reduced, the effect that the rotation range of the first operating means can be increased can be obtained.

Further, the rotation range of the first operating means can be increased by increasing the lengths of the first guide hole and the second guide hole in the rotation direction, but in this configuration, the first guide hole and the second guide hole are increased. There is a problem that the distance from the guide hole becomes small and the strength of the first operating means is insufficient.

On the other hand, according to the configuration of the present invention, the effect that the rotation range can be increased while maintaining the strength of the first operating means can be obtained.

Here, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 1430 in the fifth embodiment, the second operating means corresponds to the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570, and the base corresponds to the front cover base 1500. Applicable.

Further, the return regulating means corresponds to, for example, the locking lever 1501 in the fifth embodiment, the first spring stopper corresponds to the spring stopper protrusion 1434, and the second spring stopper corresponds to the spring stopper 1511a. , 1511b.

Further, the first guide hole corresponds to, for example, the guide hole 1431b in the fifth embodiment, the second guide hole corresponds to the guide hole 1431a, and the first support column corresponds to the guide support column 1631b. The two columns correspond to the guide column 1631c, and the third column corresponds to the guide column 1631a.

[Invention F5] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F5 is the gaming machine of the invention F4 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
The return control means is
Axis and
A regulatory unit that extends from the shaft to one side and regulates the first operating means.
It is provided with an operation receiving portion that extends from the shaft to the other side and receives the operation of the second operating means.
The base includes a bearing portion that supports the shaft of the return regulating means.
The restricting portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut, and receives an operation of the second operating means by the operating receiving portion, and the operating receiving portion swings toward the first operating means. By moving, the first operating means is brought into contact with the first operating means to lock the first operating means.

With such a configuration, when the player rotates the first operating means, the first strut and the second strut and the regulating portion inserted between them are inserted along with the rotation of the first operating means. Along with being guided in the first guide hole, the third column is guided in the second guide hole. Further, when the player operates the second operating means, the operation receiving portion receives the operation of the second operating means and the operation receiving portion swings toward the first operating means, so that the return regulating means is rotated around the axis. The regulation unit comes into contact with the first operating means, and the first operating means is locked.

As a result, since the regulating portion is inserted between the first strut and the second strut, it is possible to reduce the number of members that hinder the arrangement of the return regulating means in the first operating means or the base. Therefore, the angle formed by the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the axis of the return regulating means and the straight line connecting the rotation center axis of the first operating means to the operation receiving portion is an acute angle. Since the return regulating means can be arranged, the twisting force generated in the return regulating means due to the swing of the return regulating means can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the angle is an acute angle. Therefore, since the load on the return regulating means can be reduced, the effect that the durability of the return regulating means can be improved can be obtained.

Here, the regulation unit corresponds to, for example, the brake unit 1501b in the fifth embodiment, the operation receiving unit corresponds to the operation receiving unit 1501c, and the bearing unit corresponds to the bearing unit 1502.

[Invention F6] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F6 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions F4 and F5.
The other end of the coil spring is characterized in that it is locked to the third column in a state where it rotates in the rotation direction of the first operating means and in the contraction direction of the coil spring to maintain the urging force. do.

As a result, since the coil spring is attached to the first operating means in a fixed state, the other end of the coil spring can be restrained by the second spring fixing portion of the base simply by assembling the base to the first operating means. Therefore, the effect of facilitating the assembly of the launch handle can be obtained.

Further, since the urging force is applied at the reference angle position, the effect that the rotation operation position of the first operating means can be reliably returned to the reference angle position can be obtained.

[Invention F7] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F7 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions F4 to F6.
The other end of the coil spring is locked to the third support column.
The second spring stopper is provided at a position corresponding to the other end of the coil spring locked to the third support column.

As a result, the other end of the coil spring can be restrained by the second spring stopper of the base simply by locking the other end of the coil spring to the third column and assembling the base to the first operating means. Therefore, the effect of facilitating the assembly of the launch handle can be obtained.

[Invention F8] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F8 is the gaming machine of the invention F7 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
The third strut includes a third spring stopper that locks the other end of the coil spring.
The second spring stopper is characterized by including a first restraint that faces the third spring stopper and restrains the movement of the other end of the coil spring.

With such a configuration, the other end of the coil spring is constrained to move between the third spring stopper portion of the third strut and the first restraint portion of the second spring stopper portion.

As a result, the third strut can be used to restrain the movement of the other end of the coil spring, so that the structure is simplified as compared with the configuration in which the second spring stopper has a U-shaped cross section. This has the effect of saving space.

Here, the third spring stopper corresponds to, for example, the spring stopper 1440 in the fifth embodiment, and the first restraint portion corresponds to the spring stopper 1511a.

[Invention F9] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F9 is the gaming machine of the invention F8 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
The second spring fastening portion is characterized by including a second restraining portion that faces the first restraining portion and is adjacent to the third spring fastening portion and restrains the movement of the other end portion of the coil spring.

When assembling the base to the first operating means, if the other end of the coil spring gets into the side of the third strut, if there is a strut receiving portion that receives the third strut in the axial direction, the third strut and the strut receiving The other end of the coil spring is caught between the portion and the portion, which hinders the assembly of the launch handle.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, the other end of the coil spring can be restrained by the second restraining portion from moving to the side of the third strut, so that the other end of the coil spring is the third strut. It is possible to reduce the possibility of getting into the side. Therefore, the effect of facilitating the assembly of the launch handle can be obtained.

Here, the second restraint portion corresponds to, for example, the spring stopper portion 1511b in the fifth embodiment.

[Invention F10] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F10 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions F8 and F9.
The third spring stopper is provided with a flat surface in the rotation direction of the first operating means and orthogonal to the urging direction of the coil spring, and the other end of the coil spring is locked by the flat surface. And.

As a result, the other end of the coil spring is locked by the flat surface of the third spring stopper, so that the other end of the coil spring can be firmly locked. Therefore, since the base can be easily assembled to the first operating means, the effect that the firing handle can be easily assembled can be obtained.

[Invention F11] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F11 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions F8 to F10.
The third spring stopper is characterized in that the end portion on the inner side in the rotational radial direction of the first operating means is inclined in the urging direction of the coil spring.

In a configuration in which the end of the third spring stopper is angular, when the other end of the coil spring is locked to the third spring stopper, the other end of the coil spring that hits the end of the third spring retainer. The urging force of the coil spring is concentrated on the load.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, since the end portion of the third spring stopper portion is inclined in the urging direction of the coil spring, the portion of the other end portion of the coil spring that corresponds to the end portion of the third spring stopper portion. The urging force of the coil spring is dispersed and loaded in and around it. Therefore, since it is difficult for a local load to be applied to the other end of the coil spring, the effect that the life of the coil spring can be improved can be obtained.

[Invention F12] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention F12 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions F8 to F11.
The third spring stopper is formed on the side of the second operating means with respect to the opening surface of the first guide hole and the second guide hole on the side of the second operating means, and the other end of the coil spring is formed. The first operating means is provided with a step portion that locks in the direction of the rotation center axis.

In such a configuration, the other end of the coil spring is constrained to move closer to the first operating means than the opening surfaces of the first guide hole and the second guide hole by the stepped portion of the third spring stopper. Will be done.

As a result, the possibility that the other end of the coil spring hinders the rotation of the first operating means can be reduced, so that the effect that the rotation range of the first operating means can be increased can be obtained.

Here, the step portion corresponds to, for example, the step portion 1440c in the fifth embodiment.
[Invention G1] On the other hand, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G1 is
A gaming machine (or a launching handle of a gaming machine) whose firing intensity of a gaming ball can be adjusted.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A returning force adding means for applying a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, and a returning force adding means.
A second operating means that performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means, and
A cover arranged between the first operating means and the second operating means and to which the second operating means is attached.
A return regulating means for restricting the return of the first operating means to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means is provided.
The second operating means is
An inner lid portion arranged inside the cover and
It is provided with a pressing operation unit arranged on the outside of the cover.
The inner lid portion includes a shaft and has a shaft.
The cover is
An opening for fitting at least one of the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion, and
A bearing portion provided on the side of the first operating means of the opening and supporting the shaft of the inner lid portion is provided.
The inner lid portion is made to face the opening from the side of the first operating means, and the pressing operating portion is made to face the opening from the side opposite to the side of the first operating means, and the inner lid portion and the said. The pressing operation portion is attached to the inner lid portion so that the pressing operation portion can swing a predetermined distance across the opening.

With such a configuration, the returning force adding means applies a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, so that the player operates the first operating means. In this case, it is necessary to operate the first operating means to a certain operating position against the returning force of the returning force adding means and hold the first operating means at the operating position. At this time, when the player presses the pressing operation portion, the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion swing around the axis of the inner lid portion by a predetermined distance with the opening. Then, the return regulating means regulates the return of the first operating means to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means.

As a result, when the player operates the second operating means, the returning regulating means regulates the returning of the first operating means to the reference position, so that the firing intensity can be easily fixed and the game can be played for a long time. The effect is that the player is less likely to get tired and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, when the operation position is fixed by sandwiching a coin or the like, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. Since the operating position is fixed by the operation of the second operating means, the operating position of the first operating means returns to the reference position after the player finishes the game, and the next player realizes the same game. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a coin or the like, an effect that damage to the firing handle can be suppressed can be obtained.

Further, since it is only necessary to provide the second operating means, it is possible to obtain the effect that the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, the second operating means has a double structure of the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion, and the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion swing around the axis of the inner lid portion by a predetermined distance with the opening in between. Compared to the configuration in which only the pressing operation portion swings without the portion, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the pressing operation portion and the cover.

Here, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 1430 in the fifth embodiment, the returning force adding means corresponds to the coil spring 1435, and the second operating means corresponds to the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570. The cover corresponds to the button cover 1550, and the return regulating means corresponds to the locking lever 1501.

Further, the inner lid portion corresponds to, for example, the inner lid portion 1530 in the fifth embodiment, the pressing operation portion corresponds to the button 1570, the opening corresponds to the opening 1551, and the bearing portion corresponds to the bearing portion. Corresponds to the bearing portion 1552.

[Invention G2] Further, the gaming machine of the invention G2 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention G1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
It is characterized by including a restraining portion that restrains the movement of the inner lid portion in the circumferential direction.

As a result, the movement of the inner lid portion in the circumferential direction is restricted, so that the twisting force generated on the shaft of the inner lid portion can be reduced. Therefore, since the load on the shaft of the inner lid portion can be reduced, the effect that the durability of the shaft of the inner lid portion can be improved can be obtained.

Further, when the first operating means is to be rotated, when the pressing operation unit is rotated (moved in the circumferential direction), the first operating means is rotated to a certain angular position, but the angular position Difficult to maintain in.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, since the movement of the inner lid portion in the circumferential direction is restricted, the pressing operation portion is difficult to rotate, and it becomes easy to maintain the rotation operation position of the first operation means. The effect is obtained.

Here, the restraint portion corresponds to, for example, the claw restraint portions 1553a and 1553b in the fifth embodiment.

[Invention G3] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G3 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 and G2.
The pressing operation portion is formed on the side of the inner lid portion along the peripheral edge of the pressing operation portion, and is characterized by including a collar portion protruding toward the inner lid portion.

As a result, even if a finger is accidentally inserted inside the pressing operation unit, the flange portion prevents the finger from entering the inside of the pressing operation unit, making it difficult to insert the finger inside the pressing operation unit. The effect that the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the fingers can be further reduced can be obtained.

Here, the collar portion corresponds to, for example, the collar portion 1573 in the fifth embodiment.
[Invention G4] Further, the gaming machine of the invention G4 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention G3 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The collar portion is characterized in that it is inclined toward the center side of the pressing operation portion as it is separated from the pressing operation portion.

As a result, it becomes more difficult to insert the finger inside the pressing operation portion toward the front side of the pressing operation portion, so that the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the pressing operation portion and the cover is further reduced. The effect of being able to do is obtained.

[Invention G5] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G5 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G3 and G4.
The collar portion is characterized in that it is formed only on the side of the swinging end portion of the pressing operation portion rather than the position corresponding to the axis of the inner lid portion.

In a configuration in which a collar portion is formed over the entire circumference of the pressing operation portion, a gap between the pressing operation portion and the cover is likely to be formed, and a coin or the like is screwed into the gap in order to fix the pressing operation portion in a pressed state. It is expected that

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, since the collar portion is not formed on the side opposite to the side of the swing end portion from the position corresponding to the axis of the inner lid portion in the pressing operation portion, the pressing operation is performed. It is difficult to create a gap between the portion (the side opposite to the side of the swing end portion) and the cover, and it is possible to prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap.

Further, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the pressing operation portion (the side opposite to the side of the rocking end portion) and the cover.

[Invention G6] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G6 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G5.
The inner lid portion is characterized in that it has a shape larger than that of the opening portion.

As a result, the inner lid portion is less likely to pop out from the opening, so that it is possible to reduce the possibility of popping out from the cover even if the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion swing.

[Invention G7] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G7 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G6.
The shaft of the inner lid portion is provided on the outside of the peripheral edge portion of the inner lid portion.

As a result, it is difficult to create a gap between the pressing operation portion (the side opposite to the side of the rocking end portion) and the cover, and it is possible to prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap.

Further, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the pressing operation portion (the side opposite to the side of the rocking end portion) and the cover.

[Invention G8] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G8 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G7.
The inner lid portion includes a plurality of screw through holes through which screws for screwing the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion are inserted.
The pressing operation unit includes a plurality of screw hole columns in which female threads are formed along the axis corresponding to the positions of the screw through holes.
The screw hole column is characterized in that it becomes higher from a position corresponding to the axis of the inner lid portion toward the swinging end portion of the pressing operation portion.

In such a configuration, the screw hole column becomes higher from the position corresponding to the axis of the inner lid portion toward the swing end portion of the pressing operation portion, so that the side of the swing end portion of the pressing operation portion The pressing surface of is projected.

As a result, if the shaft of the inner lid portion is arranged upward, the pressing operation portion faces diagonally upward, so that the player can easily press the pressing operation portion.

Here, the screw through hole corresponds to, for example, the screw through hole 1535a, 1535b, 1535c in the fifth embodiment, and the screw hole pillar corresponds to the screw hole pillar 1571a, 1571b, 1571c.

[Invention G9] Further, the gaming machine of the invention G9 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention G8 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The pressing operation portion is characterized by having a flange portion that is coupled to the root of the screw hole column and projects in the axial direction of the screw hole column.

As a result, as compared with the configuration in which the screw hole pillar is directly raised from the pressing operation portion, the screw hole pillar is reinforced by the flange portion, so that the durability of the screw hole pillar can be improved.

Here, the collar portion corresponds to, for example, the collar portion 1572 in the fifth embodiment.
[Invention G10] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G10 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G8 and G9.
The inner lid portion is formed around the screw through hole, is raised on the side of the pressing operation portion, and is provided with a positioning step portion for positioning the screw hole column in the screw through hole. ..

As a result, the positioning of the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion becomes easy, so that the effect that the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion can be easily assembled can be obtained.

Here, the positioning step portion corresponds to, for example, the positioning step portion 1536 in the fifth embodiment.

[Invention G11] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G11 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G10.
The pressing operation portion is formed on the side of the inner lid portion along the peripheral edge of the pressing operation portion, and includes a first flange portion protruding toward the inner lid portion.
The cover is provided with a second collar portion formed on the side of the pressing operation portion along the peripheral edge of the opening, projecting toward the pressing operation portion, and formed on the outside of the first flange portion. It is a feature.

As a result, even if a finger is accidentally inserted inside the pressing operation portion, the first flange portion or the second flange portion prevents the finger from entering, and it becomes difficult to insert the finger inside the pressing operation portion. It is possible to further reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the pressing operation portion and the cover.

Here, the first collar portion corresponds to, for example, the collar portion 1573 in the fifth embodiment, and the second collar portion corresponds to the collar portion 1557.

[Invention G12] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G12 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G11.
The shaft of the inner lid portion is made of metal.

Since the pressing operation unit is operated by the player, the operation of the pressing operation unit is directly transmitted to the inner lid portion. Therefore, when the player presses the pressing operation unit vigorously, the shaft of the inner lid portion Is expected to be heavily loaded.

On the other hand, according to the configuration of the present invention, since the shaft of the inner lid portion is made of metal, the effect that the durability of the shaft of the inner lid portion can be improved can be obtained.

[Invention G13] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G13 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G12.
The peripheral edge of the pressing operation portion comes into contact with the outside of the opening of the cover.

With such a configuration, the peripheral edge portion of the pressing operation portion abuts on the outside of the opening of the cover, and the pressing operation portion is prevented from entering the cover. Therefore, the inner lid portion is also prevented from swinging toward the side of the first operating means by a certain amount or more.

As a result, when the player presses the pressing operation portion vigorously, the possibility that a large force is applied to the return regulating means via the inner lid portion can be reduced. Therefore, since the impact on the return regulating means can be reduced, the effect that the life of the return regulating means can be improved can be obtained.

[Invention G14] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G14 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G13.
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The inner lid portion is provided with an escape hole for allowing the rotation shaft of the first operating means to escape to the side of the pressing operation portion when the pressing operation portion is pressed.

In a configuration in which the inner lid portion does not have an escape hole, when the pressing operation portion is pressed, the rotation shaft of the first operating means comes into contact with the inner lid portion, and the swinging operation of the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion is hindered. Is assumed.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the present invention, when the pressing operation portion is pressed, the rotation shaft of the first operating means is released through the escape hole of the inner lid portion, so that the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion swing. The effect is that the possibility of being inhibited can be reduced.

Here, the escape hole corresponds to, for example, the escape hole 1534 in the fifth embodiment.
[Invention G15] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G15 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G14.
A base arranged between the first operating means and the second operating means is provided.
The return control means is
Axis and
A regulatory unit that extends from the shaft to one side and regulates the first operating means.
It is provided with an operation receiving portion that extends from the shaft to the other side and is in contact with the inner lid portion that swings toward the first operating means.
The base includes a second bearing that supports the shaft of the return regulating means.
The cover is characterized by including a shaft restraint portion that restrains the movement of the shaft of the return regulating means.

With such a configuration, when the pressing operation portion is pressed, the inner lid portion and the pressing operation portion swing toward the first operating means, and the inner lid portion comes into contact with the operation receiving portion. Then, the pressing force of the inner lid portion is received by the operation receiving portion, and the operating receiving portion swings toward the first operating means, but the movement of the shaft of the return regulating means is restricted by the shaft restraining portion. Even if the operation receiving part swings, the axis of the return regulating means does not move.

As a result, the movement of the axis of the return regulating means is restricted by the shaft restraint portion, so that the effect that the return regulating means can be stably swung can be obtained.

Here, the base corresponds to, for example, the front cover base 1500 in the fifth embodiment, the regulation unit corresponds to the brake unit 1501b, the operation receiving unit corresponds to the operation receiving unit 1501c, and the second bearing. The portion corresponds to the bearing portion 1502, and the shaft restraint portion corresponds to the shaft restraint portion 1554.

[Invention G16] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G16 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G15.
The cover is characterized in that the side of the swinging end portion of the pressing operation portion projects toward the side of the second operating means rather than the side of the shaft of the inner lid portion.

In such a configuration, since the side of the swinging end portion of the pressing operation portion protrudes toward the second operating means side from the side of the shaft of the inner lid portion, the swinging end portion of the pressing operation portion The pressing surface on the side of the surface protrudes.

As a result, if the shaft of the inner lid portion is arranged upward, the pressing operation portion faces diagonally upward, so that the player can easily press the pressing operation portion.

[Invention G17] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G17 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G16.
The pressing operation portion has a hemispherical shape that is convex on the side opposite to the side of the first operating means, and has an apex on the side of the swinging end portion of the pressing operation portion with respect to the center of the pressing operation portion. It is a feature.

As a result, if the shaft of the inner lid portion is arranged upward, the surface area of the upper portion of the pressing operation portion becomes large, so that the effect that the pressing force of the player can be efficiently received can be obtained.

[Invention G18] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G18 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G17.
At least one of the inner lid portion, the pressing operation portion, and the cover is made of a transparent member.

As a result, even if coins or the like are mixed in the inner lid portion, the pressing operation portion or the cover, the effect of facilitating the detection can be obtained.

[Invention G19] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G19 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G18.
The shaft of the inner lid portion is provided at a position corresponding to the peripheral edge of the pressing operation portion or the outer side thereof.

As a result, it is difficult to create a gap between the pressing operation portion (the side opposite to the side of the rocking end portion) and the cover, and it is possible to prevent coins and the like from being screwed into the gap.

Further, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the flesh of the finger is caught in the gap between the pressing operation portion (the side opposite to the side of the rocking end portion) and the cover.

[Invention G20] Further, the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G20 is the gaming machine (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G1 to G19.
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The first operating means includes a finger hook portion for a player to hang a finger.
The finger hook portion is characterized in that it projects toward the side of the second operating means.

As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the pressing operation portion and the cover, if the player rotates the first operating means in that state, the finger hook portion protrudes toward the second operating means. Therefore, it can be expected that the finger hook will come into contact with the coin or the like and the coin or the like will fall off. Therefore, the effect that the possibility that the operation position of the pressing operation unit is fixed can be reduced can be obtained.

Here, the finger hook portion corresponds to, for example, the finger hook portions 1430a to 1430c in the fifth embodiment.

[Invention G21] Further, the gaming machine of the invention G21 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention G20 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The finger hook portion is characterized in that it projects to an extension line of a gap between the pressing operation portion and the cover.

As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the pressing operation unit and the cover, when the player rotates the first operating means in that state, the pressing operation unit is placed on the side of the second operating means. Since the finger hook portion protrudes on the extension line of the gap between the cover and the cover, it can be further expected that the finger hook portion will come into contact with the coin or the like and the coin or the like will fall off. For example, when the gap between the pressing operation portion and the cover is a vertical surface, the finger hook portion may be projected at least to a position corresponding to the pressing operation portion and the cover. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the operation position of the pressing operation unit is fixed.

[Invention G22] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G22 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G20 and G21.
The finger hook portion is characterized in that the distance from the cover is set so as to come into contact with a foreign matter sandwiched between the pressing operation portion and the cover.

As a result, even if a coin or the like is caught in the gap between the pressing operation unit and the cover, if the player rotates the first operating means in that state, the gap between the pressing operation unit and the cover will be created. Since the distance between the finger hook and the cover is set so as to come into contact with the pinched foreign matter, it can be further expected that the finger hook will come into contact with the coin or the like and the coin or the like will fall off. For example, when the foreign matter sandwiched between the pressing operation portion and the cover protrudes for a predetermined length, the distance between the finger hook portion and the cover may be set to a predetermined length or less. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the operation position of the pressing operation unit is fixed.

[Invention G23] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention G23 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions G20 to G22.
The surface in contact between the pressing operation portion and the cover is inclined toward the first operating means.

As a result, since the surface in contact between the pressing operation portion and the cover is inclined toward the first operating means, it can be further expected that the finger hook portion will come into contact with the coin or the like and the coin or the like will fall off. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the operation position of the pressing operation unit is fixed.

[Invention H1] On the other hand, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention H1 is
A gaming machine (or a launching handle of a gaming machine) whose firing intensity of a gaming ball can be adjusted.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A returning force adding means for applying a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, and a returning force adding means.
A second operating means that performs an operation for restricting the return of the first operating means, and
A cover arranged between the first operating means and the second operating means and to which the second operating means is attached.
A return regulating means that regulates the return of the first operating means to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means, and a return regulating means.
It is characterized by including foreign matter removing means for removing foreign matter inserted in the gap between the second operating means and the cover.

With such a configuration, the returning force adding means applies a returning force for returning the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, so that the player operates the first operating means. In this case, it is necessary to operate the first operating means to a certain operating position against the returning force of the returning force adding means and hold the first operating means at the operating position. At this time, when the player operates the second operating means, the return regulating means regulates that the first operating means returns to the reference position based on the operation of the second operating means.

As a result, when the player operates the second operating means, the returning regulating means regulates the returning of the first operating means to the reference position, so that the firing intensity can be easily fixed and the game can be played for a long time. The effect is that the player is less likely to get tired and the burden on the player can be reduced.

Further, when the operation position is fixed by sandwiching a foreign object, if the player finishes the game and leaves the fixed state, the next player can realize the same game as it is. Since the operating position is fixed by the operation of the second operating means, the operating position of the first operating means returns to the reference position after the player finishes the game, and the next player realizes the same game. Becomes difficult. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the effect that the game can be realized by the skill of the player.

Further, since it is not necessary to screw in a foreign substance, an effect that damage to the launch handle can be suppressed can be obtained.

Further, since it is only necessary to provide the second operating means, it is possible to obtain the effect that the configuration is simplified and the cost increase can be suppressed.

Further, even if a foreign matter is caught in the gap between the second operating means and the cover, the foreign matter is removed by the foreign matter removing means, so that the possibility that the operating position of the second operating means is fixed can be reduced. The effect of being able to do it is obtained.

Here, the first operating means corresponds to, for example, the handle ring 1430 in the fifth embodiment, the returning force adding means corresponds to the coil spring 1435, and the second operating means corresponds to the inner lid portion 1530 and the button 1570. And the cover corresponds to the button cover 1550.

Further, the return regulating means corresponds to, for example, the locking lever 1501 in the fifth embodiment, and the foreign matter removing means corresponds to the finger hook portions 1430a to 1430c.

[Invention H2] Further, the gaming machine of the invention H2 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of the invention H1 (or the launching handle of the gaming machine).
The first operating means performs an operation for adjusting the firing intensity by a rotation operation.
The first operating means includes a finger hooking portion for a player to hook a finger as the foreign matter removing means.
The finger hook portion is characterized in that it projects toward the side of the second operating means.

As a result, even if a foreign object is caught in the gap between the second operating means and the cover, if the player rotates the first operating means in that state, the finger hook portion protrudes toward the second operating means. Therefore, it can be expected that the finger hook will come into contact with the foreign matter and the foreign matter will fall off. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the operating position of the second operating means is fixed.

Here, the finger hook portion corresponds to, for example, the finger hook portions 1430a to 1430c in the fifth embodiment.

[Invention H3] Further, the gaming machine of invention H3 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) is the gaming machine of invention H2 (or the launch handle of the gaming machine).
The finger hook portion is characterized in that it projects to an extension of the gap between the second operating means and the cover.

As a result, even if a foreign object is caught in the gap between the second operating means and the cover, if the player rotates the first operating means in that state, the second operation is performed on the side of the second operating means. Since the finger hook portion projects to the extension line of the gap between the means and the cover, it can be further expected that the finger hook portion comes into contact with the foreign matter and the foreign matter falls off. For example, when the gap between the second operating means and the cover is a vertical surface, the finger hook portion may be projected to at least a position corresponding to the gap between the second operating means and the cover. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the operating position of the second operating means is fixed.

[Invention H4] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention H4 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions H2 and H3.
The finger hook portion is characterized in that the distance from the cover is set so as to come into contact with the foreign matter sandwiched in the gap between the second operating means and the cover.

As a result, even if a foreign object is caught in the gap between the second operating means and the cover, if the player rotates the first operating means in that state, the gap between the second operating means and the cover Since the distance between the finger hook and the cover is set so as to come into contact with the foreign matter sandwiched between the two, it can be further expected that the finger hook will come into contact with the foreign matter and the foreign matter will fall off. For example, when the foreign matter sandwiched in the gap between the second operating means and the cover protrudes by a predetermined length, the distance between the finger hook portion and the cover may be set to a predetermined length or less. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the operating position of the second operating means is fixed.

[Invention H5] Further, the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of the invention H5 is the gaming machine (or the launch handle of the gaming machine) of any one of the inventions H2 to H4.
The surface in contact between the second operating means and the cover is inclined toward the first operating means.

As a result, since the surface in contact between the second operating means and the cover is inclined toward the first operating means, it can be further expected that the finger hook portion comes into contact with the foreign matter and the foreign matter falls off. Therefore, it is possible to further reduce the possibility that the operating position of the second operating means is fixed.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Outer frame, 12 ... Game machine main part, 13 ... Main body frame, 14 ... Front door frame, 15 ... Back pack unit, 21 ... Window part, 22 ... Glass, 23 ... Ring lighting part 24 … Error display lamp part, 25… Prize ball lamp part, 26… Speaker part, 31… Upper bulge part, 32… Lower bulge part, 33… Upper plate, 34… Lower plate, 35… Operation button, 36… Ball lending operation device, 37 ... Ball lending button, 38 ... Return button, 39 ... Frequency display, 41, 42 ... Game ball launch handle, 50 ... Passage forming unit, 51 ... Front door side upper plate passage, 52 ... Front door Side lower plate passage, 53 ... Receptacle, 54 ... Partition wall, 55 ... Foul ball passage, 59 ... Full tank detection sensor, 61, 62 ... Projection shaft, 63 ... Hook metal fittings, 71 ... Resin base, 72 ... Support metal fittings , 74 ... Insert hole, 75 ... Cylinder lock, 76 ... Window hole 78 ... Front door frame opening switch, 81 ... Game board, 81a ... Base plate, 82 ... General winning opening, 83 ... Variable winning device, 83a ... Large winning opening , 84a, 84b ... Starting winning opening, 85 ... Through gate, 86 ... Variable display unit, 87 ... Out opening, 88 ... Nail, 91 ... Directing symbol display device, 92 ... Center frame, 93 ... Special symbol display device, 93a ... LED, 93b, 242a ... 7-segment display, 94 ... normal symbol display device, 94a ... display unit, 95, 96 ... hold lamp, 101 ... inner rail, 102 ... outer rail, 103 ... arc member, 104 ... return ball prevention Member, 105 ... Return rubber, 110 ... Game ball launcher, 111 ... Solvent, 112 ... Launch rail, 113 ... Ball feed mechanism, 121 ... Passage forming part, 122 ... Main body side upper plate passage, 123 ... Main body side lower plate passage , 124 ... Opening and closing member 125 ... Support shaft, 131 ... Locking device, 132 ... Bearing bracket, 133, 504, 516, 710 ... Bearing part, 134 ... Fastened hole, 135 ... Locking bracket, 141 ... Frame cover, 142 ... Voice lamp control device unit, 143 ... Voice lamp control device, 144, 161, 241 ... Mounting base, 145, 163, 244 ... Board box, 150 ... Assembly board unit, 151 ... Collection passage, 152a to 152c ... Winning door sensor, 153 ... Count sensor, 154a, 154b ... Starting winning door sensor, 155 ... Gate sensor 160 ... Main controller unit, 162 ... Main controller, 164 ... Sealing part, 16 5 ... Coupling piece, 166 ... Coupling piece, 201 ... Back pack, 202 ... Discharge mechanism part, 203 ... Discharge passage board, 204 ... Control device assembly unit, 211 ... Base part, 212 ... Protective cover part 213 ... External terminal plate , 214 ... Hook pin, 215 ... Fastener, 217 ... Body frame release switch, 221 ... Tank, 222 ... Tank rail, 223 ... Case rail, 223a ... Ball non-detection sensor, 223b ... Ball removal switch, 224 ... Discharge device , 225 ... Game ball distributor, 226, 227, 228, 502, 512, 542 ... Opening, 229 ... Back pack board, 229a ... Power switch, 231 ... Discharge passage, 242 ... Payout control device, 243 ... Power and launch Control device, 243a ... Power supply unit, 243b ... Launch control unit, 243c ... Power failure monitoring circuit, 243d ... RAM erase switch circuit, 245 ... State return switch, 247 ... RAM erase switch, 249 ... Ball rental connection terminal board, 258 ... Payout ball detection sensor, 300 ... control system, 302 ... display control device, 310 ... MPU
312 ... ROM, 314 ... RAM, 316 ... Input port, 318 ... Output port, 320 ... Bus, 362 ... Audio output device, 364 ... Lamp display device, 430 ... Handle ring, 430a, 430b, 430c ... Finger hook, 431a, 431b ... Guide hole, 432a, 432b, 702a, 702b ... Screw hole, 433 ... Shaft hole, 434 ... Projection, 436 ... Inner front surface, 438 ... Inner peripheral surface, 440 ... Launch stop switch operation unit, 450 ... Front cover, 460 ... Handle base, 461 ... Storage container, 461v ... Notch, 462 ... Support part, 500 ... Front cover base, 506 ... Locking member, 508a, 508b ... Claw member, 510a, 510b, 510c ... Through hole, 514 ... Stop lever, 514a, 522a, 528a ... Shaft, 518, HS ... Coil spring, 520 ... Button 520a ... Claw receiving part, 522 ... Swing arm, 524, 700jk ... Protrusion, 526 ... Button front cover, 528 ... Button type lever , 528b ... Pressing operation unit, 528c ... Locking arm, 528d ... Locking surface, 540 ... Button cover, 540a ... Claw part, 544a, 544b ... Engagement hole, 620 ... Launch stop switch, 631a, 631b, 631c ... Guide Strut, 634, 766 ... Spring-loaded strut, 700 ... Drive gear, 700a ... Arc, 700f ... Fixed part, 700g ... Gear part, 700gn1, 700gn2 ... Low tooth part, 700gw ... High tooth part, 700h ... Support shaft, 700j ... Protruding shaft, 700p, 720c, 740t ... tooth, 710a ... groove, 710h ... hole, 720 ... driven gear, 720f ... brim, 720h, 740h ... through shaft hole, 720p, 720q ... tooth groove, 730 ... resistance shaft, 740 ... Biasing gear, 740a ... Spring stop groove, 740i ... Inner peripheral part, 740o ... Outer part, 740s ... Spring groove, 750 ... Biasing gear shaft, 760 ... Biasing spring, 800 ... Gear mechanism, DST ... Protruding part, H ... Card insertion slot 1400 ... Handle base, 1401 ... Storage container, 1401v ... Notch, 1402 ... Support part, 1410 ... Fire stop switch operation part, 1430 ... Handle ring, 1430a, 1430b, 1430c ... Finger hook part, 1431a, 1431b ... Guide holes 1432a, 1432b ... Screw holes, 1433 ... Shaft holes, 1434 ... Projections, 1435 ... Coil springs, 1435a ... One end of the coil spring, 1435b ... The other end of the coil spring, 1438 ... Inner peripheral surface, 1440 ... Spring stopper, 1440a ... Flat surface, 1440b ... End, 1440c ... Step, 1450 ... Front cover, 1500 ... front cover base, 1501 ... locking lever, 1501a ... shaft, 1501b ... brake part, 1501c ... operation receiving part, 1501d ... straight part, 1501e ... curved part, 1501f ... groove 1502 ... bearing part, 1503 ... shaft hole, 1504, 1505 ... Through hole, 1506 ... Coil spring, 1506a ... One end side foot of coil spring, 1506b ... Second end side foot of coil spring, 1507 ... Spring mounting part, 1508 ... Spring stopper part, 1509a, 1509b, 1509c ... Screw hole , 1510a, 1510b, 1510c ... through holes, 1511a, 1511b ... spring stoppers, 1530 ... inner lids, 1531 ... shafts, 1532 ... shaft supports, 1533a, 1533b ... claws, 1534 ... relief holes, 1535a, 1535b, 1535c ... Through hole, 1536 ... Positioning step, 1537 ... Protrusion, 1550 ... Button cover, 1551 ... Opening, 1552 ... Bearing, 1553a, 1553b ... Claw restraint, 1554 ... Shaft restraint, 1555a, 1555b, 1555c ... Screw hole pillars 1556, 1557 ... Flames, 1558 ... Grooves, 1570 ... Buttons, 1571a, 1571b, 1571c ... Screw hole pillars, 1572, 1573 ... Springs, 1574 ... Grooves, 1620 ... Launch stop switches, 1631a, 1631b, 1631c ... Guide strut, 1700 ... Drive gear, 1700a ... Arc, 1700f ... Fixed part, 1700g ... Gear part 1700gn1, 1700gn2 ... Low tooth part, 1700gw ... High tooth part, 1700h ... Support shaft, 1700j ... Protruding shaft, 1700jt ... Protrusion Part, R1700 ... Rotating shaft, 1702a, 1702b ... Screw hole, 1710 ... Bearing part, 1710a ... Groove, 1710h ... Hole, 1740 ... Biasing gear, 1740a ... Spring retaining groove, 1740f ... Brim, 1740h ... Through shaft hole, 1740p ... tooth groove, R1740 ... rotating shaft, 1750 ... urging gear shaft, 1760 ... urging spring, 1766 ... spring retaining strut, 1800 ... gear mechanism K1, K2 ... attachment space, R700, R720, R740 ... rotating shaft, ST … Stopper, VR… Variable resistor, W1, W2, W3 ... Gap, Y ... Ball rental device

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can adjust the firing strength of the gaming ball.
A first operating means for performing an operation for adjusting the firing intensity, and
A coil spring that applies an urging force that returns the operating position of the first operating means to the reference position to the first operating means, and
A first spring stopper that locks one end of the coil spring,
A base arranged on one side of the first operating means is provided.
The first operating means is provided with a second spring stopper for locking the other end of the coil spring and a guide hole.
The first spring stopper is provided on the guide column provided so as to pass through the guide hole.
A gaming machine characterized in that the base is provided with a portion that restricts the movement of one end of the coil spring, in addition to the portion where one end of the coil spring is locked by the guide strut.

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