JP7084609B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a decorative portion.

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the logo accessory as the first decorative portion is surrounded by the frame as the second decorative portion.

JP-A-2010-119710 (paragraph [0037], FIGS. 28, 29)

In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the decorative effect of the decorative portion is low.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the decorative effect of the decorative portion.

The first means is a gaming machine having a first decorative portion and a second decorative portion arranged outside the first decorative portion, from the back side of the first decorative portion toward the first decorative portion. It has a light emitting means capable of irradiating light and a light guiding means for guiding the light from the light emitting means to the second decorative portion side, and the second decorative portion has a light emitting means with respect to the first decorative portion. It is a gaming machine provided with facing portions arranged on opposite sides and facing each other, and a bridging portion that is bridged over the facing portions and abuts on the first decorative portion from the back side .
The second means is in a gaming machine having a first decorative portion and a second decorative portion arranged in the vicinity of the outside of the first decorative portion, from the back side of the first decorative portion to the first decorative portion. It has a light emitting means capable of irradiating light toward the light emitting means and a light guiding means for guiding the light from the light emitting means toward the second decorative portion. The first decorative portion includes a light diffusing plate and the light. A facing member that overlaps from the back side is provided on the diffuser plate, and a light transmitting portion that transmits light from the light emitting means is formed by the opening formed in the facing member and the light diffusion plate, and the facing member is formed. On the back surface of the game machine, a reflecting portion for reflecting the light from the light emitting means toward the second decorative portion is formed.

According to the above invention, it is possible to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative portion.

A perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Front view of the game board Enlarged front view around the decorative member An exploded perspective view showing the attachment of the decorative member to the game board. Rear perspective view of the first decorative part and the second decorative part An exploded perspective view of the decorative member Side sectional view of decorative member and light emitting element Conceptual diagram showing the path of light from a light emitting element Enlarged exploded perspective view around the end of the first decorative part Enlarged plan cross-sectional view around the first and second protrusions of the decorative member Side sectional view of the decorative member according to another embodiment

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a front frame 10Z on the front surface, and is formed on the front surface of the gaming board 11 shown in FIG. 2 through a glass window 10W formed in the front frame 10Z. The game area R1 is visible.

An upper plate 26 and a lower plate 27 are provided in two upper and lower stages below the glass window 10W of the front frame 10Z, and a firing handle 28 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 27. Then, when the launch handle 28 is rotated, the game ball housed in the upper plate 26 is ejected toward the game area R1 (FIG. 2).

As shown in FIG. 2, the game area R1 is surrounded by a guide rail 12 protruding from the front surface of the game board 11. A display opening 11H is formed through the center of the game area R1 of the game board 11, and the display screen 13G of the display device 13 faces forward through the display opening 11H.

A display decorative frame 23 is attached to the opening edge of the display opening 11H so as to surround the display screen 13G. The display decorative frame 23 is fitted into the display opening 11H from the front side of the game board 11 and protrudes from the front surface of the game board 11 to restrict the game ball flowing down the game area R1 from entering the inside of the display decorative frame 23. ing.

A first start winning opening 14AK is provided in the lateral central portion of the game area R1 below the display decorative frame 23. The first starting winning opening 14AK has a pocket structure having an opening at the upper portion having a size capable of entering one game ball at a time.

Below the first starting winning opening 14AK, the first large winning section 15A is provided. The first big winning section 15A includes a first big winning opening 15AK opened on the right side and a first variable member 15AT arranged on the right side of the second big winning opening 15BK. The first variable member 15AT is tilted downward to the left and is configured to be slidable between a protruding position protruding from the front surface of the game board 11 and a retracted position in which protrusion is suppressed from the protruding position. Then, when the first variable member 15AT is arranged at the protruding position, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 15AK by guiding the first variable member 15AT, and the first variable member 15AT is moved to the retracted position. When placed, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the first large winning opening 15AK.

A starting gate 18 is provided on the right side of the display decorative frame 23 in the game area R1. The starting gate 18 is formed in a gate shape through which a game ball flowing down the game area R1 can dive and pass. When the game ball passes through the start gate 18, a normal symbol hit / miss determination is made.

A second start winning device 14B is provided below the start gate 18. The second start winning device 14B includes a second starting winning opening 14BK opened to the left side and a starting variable member 14BT inclined downward to the right on the left side of the second starting winning opening 14BK. The start variable member 14BT is configured to be slidable between a protruding position protruding from the front surface of the game board 11 and a retracting position in which protrusion is suppressed from the protruding position, and is usually arranged at the retracting position and described above. When the result of the normal symbol hit / miss determination is a hit, it is placed in the protruding position for a predetermined period. Then, when the start variable member 14BT is arranged in the protruding position, the game ball can enter the second start winning opening 14BK by guiding the start variable member 14BT, and the start variable member 14BT is arranged in the retracted position. Occasionally, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the starting winning opening 14BK.

A second major winning device 15B is provided below the second starting winning device 14B. The second big winning device 15B includes a second big winning opening 15BK opened upward and a second variable member 15BT for opening and closing the second big winning opening 15BK. The second variable member 15BT is configured to be slidable between a protruding position protruding from the front surface of the game board 11 and a retracted position in which protrusion is suppressed from the protruding position. Then, when the second variable member 15BT is arranged in the protruding position, the second large winning opening 15BK is closed, the game ball becomes difficult to enter the second large winning opening 15BK, and the second variable member 15BT is in the retracted position. When placed in, the second large winning opening 15BK is opened and the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 15BK.

When a game ball enters the first start winning opening 14AK or the second starting winning opening 14BK, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls to the upper plate 26 (see FIG. 1), and a special symbol winning / failing judgment is performed. ..

When the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a hit, the big hit game is executed, and the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 15AK or the second big winning opening 15BK. When a game ball enters the first prize opening 15AK or the second prize opening 15BK, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In addition to the above-mentioned winning openings 14AK, 14BK, 15AK, and 15BK, the game area R1 is provided with a plurality of general winning openings 20 that are open upward or sideways so that game balls can always enter. Further, at the lower end of the game area R1, specifically, below the first variable member 15AT, an out port for discharging a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area R1. 16 is provided. Further, in the game area R1, a large number of obstacle nails K for randomly changing the flow direction of the game ball are planted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative member 30 capable of performing an effect by light inside the display decorative frame 23. The decorative member 30 is formed in a band shape and is arranged so as to cross the upper part of the display decorative frame 23.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the decorative member 30 surrounds the support base 39 on which the light emitting substrate 38 is mounted, the first decorative portion 31 superimposed on the support base 39 from the front side, and the outside of the first decorative portion 31. The second decorative portion 32 is assembled.

The support base 39 is bridged inside the display decorative frame 23 and fixed to the display decorative frame 23. The support base 39 has a light emitting substrate 38 stacked and fixed on the front surface side thereof, and the front surface of the light emitting substrate 38 is provided with a plurality of light emitting elements 33 having a light emitting surface 33M (see FIG. 7) on the front surface side. A plurality of first screw insertion holes 39A and a plurality of second screw insertion holes 39B are formed through the support base 39.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first decorative portion 31 includes a rear side case structure 60, a front side case structure 70, and a diffusion plate 80. As shown in FIG. 7, the rear case structure 60 and the front case structure 70 are overlapped back and forth to form the case 90. The diffuser plate 80 is housed in the case 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, the rear case structure 60 includes a horizontally long rectangular main plate 61 and a surrounding wall 67 protruding forward from the outer peripheral portion of the main plate 61. The main plate 61 is formed in a boat bottom shape that is open to the front side, and is formed from a flat plate portion 62 that is arranged substantially perpendicular to the front-rear direction, and extends from the upper and lower side portions of the flat plate portion 62 and separates from the flat plate portion 62. It is provided with a pair of first inclined portions 63, 63 (see FIG. 7) that are inclined toward the front side.

On the rear surface of the main plate 61, a notch groove 61M formed by cutting out a part of the flat plate portion 62 and the first inclined portions 63, 63 in the vertical direction is formed. The groove depth of the notch groove 61M is larger than the thickness of the flat plate portion 62, and the groove bottom wall 61H of the notch groove 61M is formed with a vertically long opening 61A that vertically traverses the flat plate portion 62. The flat plate portion 62 is divided into a plurality of regions by a plurality of vertically elongated openings 61A, and each region is provided with a plurality of openings 64 that are shorter in the vertical direction than the vertically elongated openings 61A. Further, the flat plate portion 62 is provided with a circular protrusion 65 projecting to the front side, and a through hole 65A penetrating the flat plate portion 62 in the front-rear direction is formed in the central portion of the circular protrusion 62T.

A lateral protrusion 66 projects outward and laterally from a portion of the surrounding wall 67 that faces laterally. The side protrusion 66 is provided with a positioning hole 66A that penetrates the side protrusion 66 in the front-rear direction.

The front case component 70 is a translucent member 40 made of a material that can transmit light and a non-transmissive member that is made of a material that cannot transmit light or is difficult to transmit light and is superposed on the translucent member 40 from the front side. It consists of 50. The translucent member 40 has a flat plate shape in the front-rear direction, and is provided with a plurality of stepped protrusions 46 protruding in a stepped manner on the front side. Specifically, the translucent member 50 is formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, and the plurality of stepped protrusions 46 are arranged side by side. Further, a plurality of through holes 47 are formed in the portion of the translucent member 40 sandwiched between the stepped protrusions 46.

The non-transmissive member 50 includes a cover portion 50C having a plurality of openings 51 corresponding to the plurality of stepped protrusions 46 on the inside, and an outer peripheral wall 50H protruding rearward from the outer peripheral portion of the cover portion 50C. .. The cover portion 50C is formed horizontally longer than the translucent member 40, and the plurality of openings 51 are arranged side by side. A plurality of protrusions 53 project to the rear side from the portion of the cover portion 50C sandwiched between the openings 51. Further, through holes 52 are formed on both sides of the cover portion 50C. When the non-transmissive member 50 is superposed on the translucent member 40, the stepped protrusion 46 is received by the opening 51, and the outside of the translucent member 40 is covered with the outer peripheral wall 50H (see FIG. 7). At this time, the protrusion 53 of the non-transmissive member 50 is inserted into the through hole 47 of the translucent member 40. The protrusion 53 inserted through the through hole 47 penetrates the through hole 87 of the diffusion plate 80 and the through hole 65A of the rear side case structure 60, which will be described later, and protrudes from the rear surface of the rear case structure 60 (FIG. FIG. 6).

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the opening 51 of the non-translucent member 50 of the front case configuration 70 (that is, the stepped protrusion 46 of the translucent member 40) is a plurality of the rear case construct 60. It overlaps the opening 64 from the front side.

The diffuser plate 80 is made of a material capable of transmitting light, and has a diffuser plate main body 85 having a lens cut 83 formed on the front side thereof, and an overhanging portion 86 protruding outward from both sides of the diffuser plate main body 85. It is equipped with 86. The diffuser plate main body 85 has a horizontally long rectangular shape, and has through holes 87 at a plurality of locations in the longitudinal direction. Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, embankment portions 85D projecting to the front side are formed on both side portions of the diffuser plate main body 85, and the overhanging portion 86 projects from the embankment portion 85D.

The first protrusion 81 projects from the front surface of the overhanging portion 86. Further, the second protrusion 82 protrudes from the rear surface of the overhanging portion 86. The first protrusion 81 is provided with a dome portion 81D on the front side of the pillar portion 81H. Further, the second protrusion 82 is formed in a tapered shape whose diameter is reduced toward the protruding tip side. The pillar portion 81H of the first protrusion 81 and the second protrusion 82 are coaxially arranged. In the present embodiment, since the first protrusion 81 protrudes from the overhanging portion 86, it is possible to prevent the formation of the first protrusion 81 from interfering with the lens cut 83. The first protrusion 81 and the second protrusion 81 are made of a material capable of transmitting light.

As shown in FIG. 4, the second decorative portion 32 is a plurality of bridged portions 32K bridged between a horizontally long rectangular frame-shaped frame portion 32F and a pair of long side portions 32L, 32L of the frame portion 32F. It consists of. The frame portion 32F is arranged so as to surround the first decorative portion 31 in the vicinity of the outside of the first decorative portion 31 when viewed from the front. Further, the portion of the long side portion 32L facing the inside of the frame portion 32F is a second inclined portion 34 inclined so as to descend inward of the frame portion 32F. A plurality of circular protrusions 32T are formed on the rear surface of the second decorative portion 32, and screw holes 32B extending in the front-rear direction are opened in the circular protrusions 32T (see FIG. 6).

The first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 32 are assembled to the support base 39 as follows. First, the second decorative portion 32 is overlapped and fixed to the support base 39 from the front side (see FIG. 7). At this time, the frame portion 32F of the second decorative portion 32 is arranged so as to surround the light emitting substrate 38 of the support base 39. The cross-linking portion 32K is arranged at a position deviated from the light emitting element 33 and the first screw insertion hole 39A when viewed from the front side. Further, the screw hole 32B (see FIG. 6) of the circular protrusion 32T overlaps with the second screw insertion hole 39B (see FIG. 4) of the support base 39. Then, the screw inserted from the rear side into the second screw insertion hole 39B is screwed into the screw hole 32B, so that the second decorative portion 32 is fixed to the support base 39.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the first decorative portion 31 is overlapped and fixed on the support base 39 from the front side of the second decorative portion 32. At this time, the bridge portion 32K of the frame portion 32F of the second decorative portion 32 is received in the notch groove 61M (see FIG. 6) of the rear case structure 60 of the first decorative portion 31. As a result, the positional deviation between the first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 32 in the lateral direction is suppressed. Further, the bridge portion 32K of the second decorative portion 32 is provided in the groove bottom wall 61H of the notch groove 61M of the first decorative portion 31 (specifically, in the vertical direction provided in the first inclined portion 63 of the groove bottom wall 61H). Abut on both ends). This makes it possible to keep the frame portion 32F of the first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 32 at a predetermined distance. Further, a screw hole 53A (see FIG. 6) is provided in the protrusion 53 protruding from the rear surface of the rear case structure 60, and the screw hole 53A and the first screw insertion hole 39A of the support base 39 (FIG. 6) are provided. 4) overlaps with. Then, the first decorative portion 31 is fixed to the support base 39 by screwing the screw inserted from the rear side into the first screw insertion hole 39A with the screw hole 53A.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 32 are assembled to the support base 39, the first inclined portion 31 of the first decorative portion 31 is tilted in and out of the frame portion 32F of the second decorative portion 32. The second inclined portion 34 of the second decorative portion 32 faces the portion 63, and a gap is formed between the inclined portions 63 and 34. The first inclined portion 63 and the second inclined portion 34 are inclined toward the outside of the frame portion 32F toward the front side (as the distance from the light emitting substrate 38 increases).

Further, in the first decorative portion 31, the opening 64 of the rear case structure 60 and the opening 51 of the non-transmissive member 50 of the front case structure 70 (that is, the stepped protrusion 46 of the translucent member 40). , The light emitting element 33 overlaps from the rear side. The light emitting element 33 also overlaps the pair of inclined portions 63, 63 of the rear side case structure 60 of the first decorative portion 31 from the rear side.

In FIG. 8, the path of light when the light emitting element 33 emits light is indicated by an arrow. Light is isotropically emitted from the light emitting surface 33M of the light emitting element 33. Here, the light emitted perpendicularly to the light emitting surface 33M from the light emitting element 33 overlapping the opening 64 of the rear side case structure 60 from the rear side passes through the first decorative portion 31. Specifically, this light passes through the opening 64 of the rear case structure 60 and passes through the diffuser plate 80, and is arranged inside the opening 51 of the non-transmissive member 50 of the translucent member 40. The stepped protrusion 46 (see FIG. 7) is also transmitted. As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the light from the light emitting element 33 is transmitted through the first decorative portion 31, so that the light emitting element 33 causes the first decorative portion 31 (specifically, the stepped protrusion 46). ) Can be illuminated. Further, in the present embodiment, the diffusion plate 80 of the first decorative portion 31 makes it possible to suppress the uneven lighting of the first decorative portion 31. Moreover, since the light emitting element 33 overlaps the opening 64 of the rear side case structure 60 and the opening 51 of the non-transmissive member 50 of the front side case structure 70 from the rear side, the light from the light emitting element 33 is opened. It is possible to squeeze in the portion 64 and the opening 51.

On the other hand, the light emitted from the light emitting element 33 overlapping the first inclined portion 63 of the rear side case structure 60 perpendicularly to the light emitting surface 33M hits the first inclined portion 63 of the rear side case structure 60. Here, since the first inclined portion 63 is inclined toward the outside of the frame portion 32F as the distance from the light emitting substrate 38 increases, the light hitting the first inclined portion 63 is the long side portion 32L of the second decorative portion 32. It is possible to make the second inclined portion 34 shine by being reflected toward the second inclined portion 34 side provided in the above. Moreover, since the second inclined portion 34 is inclined so as to be separated from the first decorative portion 31 toward the front side, the reflected light from the first inclined portion 63 is reflected to the front side to make the second inclined portion 34 efficient. It is possible to make it shine well.

A part of the light from the light emitting element 33 overlapping the first inclined portion 63 from the rear side is emitted diagonally downward or diagonally upward to the second inclined portion 34 without passing through the first inclined portion 63. It is irradiated to make the second inclined portion 34 shine.

In the present embodiment, the space defined by the first inclined portion 63 and the second inclined portion 34 becomes an optical guide path R for guiding the light from the light emitting element 33 to the second decorative portion 32. ing. Then, the light from the light emitting element 33 is guided to the second decorative portion 32 that surrounds the outside of the first decorative portion 31 by the light guide path R, so that the second decorative portion 32 can be illuminated.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the second decorative portion 32 can be illuminated in addition to the first decorative portion 31, it is possible to enhance the decorative effect of the first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 32. Become. Moreover, since the second inclined portion 34 is formed on the surface facing the inside of the frame portion 32F, it is possible to frame the first decorative portion 31 with the light when the second decorative portion 32 shines.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the light guide path R is formed by the gap formed between the first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 32, the light from the light emitting element 33 can be obtained with a simple structure. 2 It is possible to lead to the decorative portion 32 side. Moreover, since the cross-linked portion 32K of the second decorative portion 32 is in contact with the groove bottom wall 61H of the notch groove 61M of the first decorative portion 31, the first inclined portion 63 and the second decorative portion of the first decorative portion 31 are in contact with each other. The optical guide path R between the second inclined portion 34 of the 32 can be maintained at a constant interval, and the arrangement of the first inclined portion 63 and the second inclined portion 34 can be stabilized. .. Further, in the present embodiment, the light guide path R is defined by a first inclined portion 63 formed on the rear surface of the first decorative portion 31 and inclined toward the outside of the frame portion 32F as the distance from the light emitting substrate 38 increases. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently guide the light from the light emitting element 33 to the second decorative portion 32 side. Further, the light guide path R is formed in a portion of the second decorative portion 32 that faces the first decorative portion 31 from the outside and is inclined so as to be separated from the first decorative portion 31 toward the front side. Since it is imaged by the above, the second decorative portion 32 can be efficiently illuminated.

In the present embodiment, since the light emitting element 33 that illuminates the second decorative portion 32 is arranged on the rear side of the first decorative portion 31, the space for arranging the light emitting element 33 cannot be secured on the rear side of the second decorative portion 32. Even in this case, it is possible to make the second decorative portion 32 shine.

By the way, as described above, the first decorative portion 31 includes a rear side case structure 60, a front side case structure 70, and a diffusion plate 80 (see FIGS. 5 and 9). These assembly is performed, for example, as follows. First, the diffusion plate 80 is overlapped with the rear case structure 60 from the front side. Then, each second protrusion 82 of the diffusion plate 80 is inserted into each positioning hole 66A of the rear side case structure 60, and the diffusion plate 80 is positioned with respect to the rear side case structure 60. At this time, the through hole 87 of the diffuser plate 80 and the through hole 65A of the rear side case structure 60 overlap, and the diffuser plate main body 85 overlaps the surrounding wall 67 of the rear side case structure 60 from the front side. In the present embodiment, since the second protrusion 82 is formed in a tapered shape whose diameter is reduced toward the protruding tip side, the second protrusion 82 can be easily inserted into the positioning hole 66A.

Next, the front case structure 70 is covered with the diffuser plate 80 and the rear case structure 60 from the front side. Then, each first protrusion 81 of the diffusion plate 80 is inserted into each through hole 52 of the non-transmissive member 50 of the front side case structure 70, and the rear surface of the front side case structure 70 (the rear surface of the translucent member 50). ), The protrusion 53 of the non-transmissive member 50 is inserted into the through hole 87 of the diffuser plate 80, and the front case structure 70 is positioned with respect to the diffuser plate 80. At this time, the protrusion 53 protrudes from the rear surface of the diffuser plate 80 (see FIG. 6). Further, a case 90 is formed by the front side case structure 70 and the rear side case structure 60, and the diffusion plate 80 is housed in the case 90 (see FIG. 7).

In the present embodiment, the front side case structure 70, the diffusion plate 80, and the rear side case structure 60 are fixed by screwing. Specifically, a protrusion (not shown) protruding from the rear surface of the non-transmissive member 50 penetrates the through hole 40X of the translucent member 40 and the through hole 80X of the diffusion plate 80 shown in FIG. 5, and the rear case structure 60 It is abutted against the opening edge of the through hole 60X provided in. Then, the screw inserted from the rear side into the through hole 60X of the rear side case structure 60 is screwed into the screw hole formed in the protrusion of the non-transmissive member 50, whereby the front side case structure 70 and the diffusion plate are formed. The 80 and the rear case structure 60 are fixed, and the first decorative portion 31 is formed (see FIG. 6).

When the first decorative portion 31 is formed, as shown in FIG. 10, the overhanging portion 86 and the bank portion 85D of the diffusion plate 80 are formed on the front case structure 70 (specifically, the non-transmissive member 50). It is struck on the back. Further, the dome-shaped front end portion of the first protrusion 81 protrudes forward from the through hole 52 of the non-transmissive member 50 of the front side case structure 70. In the present embodiment, since the overhanging portion 86 of the diffusion plate 80 is abutted against the front case structure 70, it is possible to make the amount of protrusion of the first protruding portion 81 from the through hole 52 constant.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the first decorative portion 31 is fixed to the support base 39, the light emitting element 33 overlaps the first protrusion 81 and the second protrusion 82 of the diffusion plate 80 from the rear side. The light emitting element 33 (referred to as a sub light emitting element 33B) is a light emitting element 33 (referred to as a main light emitting element 33A) that overlaps the opening 64 of the rear case structure 60 and the first inclined portion 63 from the rear side. ), And specifically, they are arranged at both ends of the light emitting substrate 38 in the lateral direction (see FIG. 4).

When the sub-light emitting element 33B emits light, the light emitted perpendicularly to the light emitting surface 33M passes through the first decorative portion 31. Specifically, this light passes through the second protrusion 82 and also the first protrusion 81 arranged coaxially with the second protrusion 82 and arranged inside the through hole 52. As a result, in the present embodiment, the first protrusion 81 can emit light with the light from the sub light emitting element 33B. Further, in the present embodiment, since the second protrusion 82 is formed in a tapered shape whose diameter is reduced toward the protruding tip side, the light introduced inside the second protrusion 82 is directed to the first protrusion 81. It becomes possible to expand as it gets closer. Moreover, since the front end portion of the first protrusion 81 is formed in a dome shape and protrudes forward from the through hole 52, it is possible to make the light emission of the first protrusion 81 more conspicuous.

In the present embodiment, the front end portion of the first protrusion 81 is dome-shaped, but may be conical or pyramidal-shaped. Further, the front end surface of the first protrusion 81 may be flat or concave. In the present embodiment, the first protrusion 81 is provided at the lateral end of the first decorative portion 31, but it may be provided at the vertical end, or a central portion. It may be provided in. One first protrusion 81 may be provided, or a plurality of first protrusions 81 may be provided.

According to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the following excellent effects can be obtained. That is, in the gaming machine 10, the first protrusion 81 provided on the diffusion plate 80 is inserted into the through hole 52 provided on the front case configuration 70, so that the front case configuration 70 is inserted into the diffusion plate 80. Is positioned. Here, the first protrusion 81 can emit light by the light from the light emitting element 33, and the through hole 52 penetrates the front case structure 70. Therefore, the light emitted from the first protrusion 81 causes the front case structure 70. Can be decorated. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first protrusion 81 for positioning and the through hole 52 can be effectively used for decoration. Further, in the present embodiment, apart from the main light emitting element 33A that overlaps the opening 64 and the first inclined portion 63 of the rear side case configuration 60 from the rear side, the sub light emitting element that overlaps the first protrusion 81 from the rear side. Since the 33B is provided, it is possible to illuminate the first protrusion 81 brighter than in the case where only the main light emitting element 33A is provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the second protrusion 82 provided on the diffuser plate 80 is inserted into the positioning hole 66A provided on the rear side case component 60, whereby the diffuser plate 80 is inserted into the rear case component 60. It becomes possible to position with respect to. Moreover, since the second protrusion 82 is arranged coaxially with the first protrusion 81, the second protrusion 82 and the positioning hole 66A for introducing the light from the light emitting element 33 into the first protrusion 81. It serves as a guide path, and the second protrusion 82 and the positioning hole 66A can be effectively used.

Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in the above-described embodiment are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
The following feature A group relates to a gaming machine having a "decorative portion", and is referred to as a first decorative portion in the gaming machine of "Patent Document A (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-119710 (paragraph [0037], FIGS. 28, 29)). Regarding the background technique of "the logo accessory is surrounded by the frame as the second decorative part", there is a problem that "the gaming machine of Patent Document A has a problem that the decorative effect of the decorative part is low." It was made with.

[Feature A1]
Light emitting means (light emitting substrate 38) and
A light transmitting portion that covers the light emitting means from the front side (front side) and transmits light from the light emitting means (the opening 51 of the non-transmissive member 50 of the front case structure 70 and the opening 64 of the rear case structure 60). And the first decorative part (first decorative part 31) provided with the diffuser plate 80),
In a gaming machine (gaming machine 10) having a second decorative portion (second decorative portion 32) arranged near the outside of the first decorative portion.
A gaming machine in which a light guiding means (light guiding path R) for guiding light from the light emitting means to the second decorative portion side is formed.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the first decorative portion includes the light transmitting portion, so that the first decorative portion can be illuminated by the light emitting means. Further, the light from the light emitting means is guided to the second decorative portion arranged near the outside of the first decorative portion, so that the second decorative portion can be illuminated. As described above, according to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to enhance the decorative effect of the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion.

[Feature A2]
The first decorative portion is arranged on the front side with respect to the second decorative portion.
The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the light guiding means is an optical guide path (light guide path R) as a space formed between the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion.

The light guiding means may be a half mirror that reflects a part of the light radiated to the first decorative portion toward the second decorative portion, or the first decorative portion and the first decorative portion as in the configuration shown in this feature. 2 It may be an optical guide path as a space formed between the decorative portion and the decorative portion. According to the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to guide the light from the light emitting means to the second decorative portion side with a simple structure.

[Feature A3]
The light guide path is a first inclined surface (first) formed on the back surface of the first decorative portion (rear surface of the first decorative portion 31) and inclined so as to move away from the light emitting means as it approaches the second decorative portion. The gaming machine according to feature A2, which is defined by an inclined portion 63).

According to the configuration shown in this feature, the light from the light emitting means can be efficiently guided to the second decorative portion side.

[Feature A4]
The first decorative portion is formed by sandwiching a light diffusing plate (diffusing plate 80) between a pair of plate portions (front side case structure 70 and rear side case structure 60) facing each other in the front and back directions.
The light transmitting portion is formed by an opening (opening 51 and opening 64) formed in each of the pair of plates and the light diffusing plate.
The gaming machine according to feature A3, wherein the first inclined surface is formed on the back surface (rear surface) of the plate portion (rear side case configuration 60) on the back side of the pair of plate portions.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the light diffusing plate makes it possible to suppress the light unevenness of the first decorative portion.

[Feature A5]
The light guide path is formed on a surface of the second decorative portion facing the first decorative portion and is inclined so as to be separated from the first decorative portion toward the front side (second inclined portion). 34) The gaming machine according to any one of features A2 to 4 defined by 34).

According to the configuration shown in this feature, since the light is reflected to the front side by the second inclined surface, it is possible to efficiently illuminate the second decorative portion.

[Feature A6]
The second decorative portion is provided with a frame portion (frame portion 32F) surrounding the first decorative portion and a cross-linking portion (bridge portion 32K) bridged inside the frame portion.
The second inclined surface is formed on a surface facing the inside of the frame portion.
The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein the first decorative portion is in contact with the cross-linked portion from the front side.

According to the configuration shown in this feature, the first decorative portion abuts on the cross-linked portion of the second decorative portion, so that the positional deviation between the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion is suppressed in the front and back directions of the first decorative portion. To. Further, since the second inclined surface is formed on the surface facing the inside of the frame portion, it is possible to border the first decorative portion with the light when the second decorative portion shines.

[Feature A7]
The gaming machine according to feature A6, wherein an engaging groove (notch groove 61M) for receiving the crosslinked portion is provided on the back surface of the first decorative portion.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the positional deviation between the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion in the direction orthogonal to the bridge portion is suppressed.

[Feature A8]
1st decoration part (1st decoration part 31) and
In a gaming machine (gaming machine 10) having a second decorative portion (second decorative portion 32) arranged near the outside of the first decorative portion.
A light emitting means (light emitting substrate 38) capable of irradiating light from the back side (rear side) of the first decorative portion toward the first decorative portion.
A gaming machine having a light guiding means (light guiding path R) that guides light from the light emitting means to the second decorative portion side.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the light from the light emitting means is guided to the second decorative portion arranged near the outside of the first decorative portion, so that the second decorative portion can be illuminated. This makes it possible to enhance the decorative effect of the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion. Further, in the configuration shown in this feature, even if the space for arranging the issuing means cannot be secured on the back side of the second decorative portion, the second decorative portion can be illuminated.

The configuration shown in the feature A8 may be combined with the configuration shown in the features A2 to A7.

[Other Embodiments Included in Feature A Group]
In addition to the above-described embodiment, the feature A group also includes, for example, the following embodiments.

(A1) In the above embodiment, the second decorative portion 32 is configured to surround the first decorative portion 31, but it may be arranged in the vicinity of the first decorative portion 31 when viewed from the front, for example. , The first decorative portion 31 may be configured to sandwich the first decorative portion 31 from the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, or may be arranged only on one side in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction. Further, when the first decorative portion 31 is formed in the anterior annular shape, the second decorative portion may be arranged in the vicinity of the inside thereof.

(A2) In the above embodiment, the light guide path R for guiding the light from the light emitting element 33 to the second decorative portion 32 is composed of a space, but may be composed of a member capable of transmitting light. However, it may be composed of a member capable of transmitting light and a space.

(A3) In the above embodiment, the reflection of light by the first decorative portion 31 is used in order to direct the light emitted from the light emitting element 33 and hitting the first decorative portion 31 toward the second decorative portion 32. However, the refraction of light may be used. In this case, for example, as in the decorative member 30V shown in FIG. 11, light is transmitted to a portion of the first decorative portion 31V that overlaps the light emitting element 33 from the front side, and the light is transmitted to the outside of the first decorative portion 31V. A light refracting portion 63V capable of refracting may be provided to illuminate the second inclined portion 34V of the second decorative portion 32V. In this case, the light guide path R is configured from the space between the light emitting element 33 and the light refracting portion 63V, the space between the first decorative portion 31V and the second decorative portion 32V, and the light refracting portion 63V.

(A4) In the above embodiment, the rear case structure 60 of the first decorative portion 31 may be made of a material capable of transmitting light, or may be made of a material that cannot or does not easily transmit light. You may. In the former case, the rear case structure 60 may not be provided with the opening 64.

(A5) In the above embodiment, the rear case configuration 60 preferably has a configuration in which the rear surface of the first inclined portion 63 easily reflects the light from the light emitting element 33, and the frame portion 32F is the second. It is preferable that the inclined portion 34 has a structure that easily reflects the light from the light emitting element 33. Specifically, the rear surface of the first inclined portion 63 or the second inclined portion 34 may be a mirror (including a half mirror), or may be colored in white, silver, or the like.

(A6) In the above embodiment, the front case component 70 of the first decorative portion 31 is composed of two members, a translucent member 40 and a non-transmissive member 50, but is composed of one member. May be good. In this case, the member may be made of a material that can transmit light, or may be made of a material that cannot or does not easily transmit light. In the latter case, the opening may be formed through as a light transmitting portion for passing the light from the light emitting element 33 to the front side.

(A7) In the above embodiment, the first decorative portion 31 may be configured not to include the diffusion plate 80. In this configuration, the first decorative portion 31 does not have to be a case-shaped member, and instead of being composed of the front side case structure 70 and the rear side case structure 60, it is composed of one member. You may.

(A8) In the above embodiment, the notch groove 61M is provided on the rear surface of the rear case structure 60 of the first decorative portion 31, but the notch groove 61M is not provided and the rear surface of the flat plate portion 62 is flat. May be. Also in this case, the first decorative portion 31 and the second decorative portion 32 are assembled to the support base 39 in a state where the cross-linked portion 32K of the second decorative portion 32 is in contact with the flat plate portion 62 of the first decorative portion 31. Therefore, the optical guide path R between the first inclined portion 63 and the second inclined portion 34 can be maintained at a constant interval.

<Characteristic B group>
The following feature B group relates to a gaming machine, and in the gaming machine of "Patent Document B (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-017359 (paragraphs [0019] to [0020], FIGS. 2, 3)), a light emitting substrate and a light diffusing member are used. Is covered with the cover member, and the cover member is positioned with respect to the light diffusing member by the engagement of the protrusion and the hole provided in the cover member and the light diffusing member. " It was made with the problem that "in the gaming machine of Patent Document B, the protrusions and holes of the cover member and the light diffusing member have only the role of positioning and have not been effectively used."

[Feature B1]
Light emitting means (light emitting substrate 38) and
A light diffusing member (diffusing plate 80) that covers the light emitting means from the front side,
In a gaming machine (gaming machine 10) having a front cover (front side case configuration 70) that covers the light diffusing member from the front side.
A first protrusion (first protrusion 81) that is projected from the light diffusing member to the front cover side and is capable of emitting light by light from the light emitting means.
A gaming machine having a first through hole (through hole 52) through which the first protrusion is inserted through the front cover.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the front cover is positioned with respect to the light diffusing member by inserting the first protrusion provided in the light diffusing member into the first through hole provided in the front cover. Here, since the first protrusion can emit light by the light from the light emitting means and the first through hole penetrates the front cover, the front cover can be decorated by the light emission of the first protrusion. .. As described above, according to the configuration of this feature, the first protrusion and the first through hole for positioning can be effectively used for decoration.

[Feature B2]
A back plate (rear side case structure 60) provided between the light emitting means and the light diffusing member and provided with an opening (opening 64) for passing light from the light emitting means.
A second protrusion (second protrusion 82) that is projected from the light diffusing member to the rear side, overlaps the first protrusion from the rear side, and can guide the light from the light emitting means to the first protrusion. When,
The gaming machine according to feature B1, which has a second through hole (positioning hole 66A) through which the second protrusion is inserted through the back plate.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the light diffusing member can be positioned with respect to the back plate by inserting the second protrusion provided in the light diffusing member into the second through hole provided in the back plate. It becomes. Moreover, since the second protrusion overlaps the first protrusion from the rear side, the second protrusion and the second through hole serve as a guide path for introducing the light from the light emitting means into the first protrusion, and the second protrusion. Effective use of the protrusion and the second through hole is achieved.

[Feature B3]
The gaming machine according to feature B2, wherein the second protrusion is formed in a tapered shape whose diameter is reduced toward the protruding tip side.

With the configuration shown in this feature, it is easy to insert the second protrusion into the second through hole. In addition, the light introduced inside the second protrusion can be spread as it approaches the first protrusion.

[Feature B4]
The light emitting means is a light emitting substrate (light emitting substrate 38) in which a plurality of light emitting elements (light emitting elements 33) are mounted on the substrate.
The plurality of light emitting elements include a main light emitting element (main light emitting element 33A) that does not overlap the first protrusion from the rear side, and a sub light emitting element (sub light emitting element 33B) that overlaps the first protrusion from the rear side. The gaming machine according to any one of the features B1 to B3 included.

In the configuration shown in this feature, in addition to the main light emitting element that does not overlap from the rear side in the first protrusion, a sub light emitting element that overlaps from the rear side is provided in the first protrusion, so that it is the first as compared with the case where only the main light emitting element is provided. It is possible to make one protrusion shine brightly.

[Feature B5]
The gaming machine according to feature B4, wherein the main light emitting element is overlapped with the opening from the rear side and is dependent on feature B2 or B3.

With the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to narrow down the light from the main light emitting element at the opening.

[Feature B6]
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein the front end portion (dome portion 81D) of the first protrusion is formed in a dome shape and protrudes forward from the first through hole.

With the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to make the light emission of the first protrusion more conspicuous.

[Feature B7]
The light diffusing member has a main body portion (diffusing plate main body 85) having a lens cut (lens cut 83) on the front surface, and a side abutting portion that protrudes forward on the side of the main body portion and is abutted against the front cover. (Overhanging part 86)
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein the first protrusion protrudes from the front surface of the side bump.

In the configuration shown in this feature, it is possible to make the amount of entry of the first protrusion into the first through hole constant, and when the first protrusion protrudes from the first through hole, the amount of protrusion can be made constant. It becomes. Further, since the first protrusion protrudes from the side bump, it is possible to prevent the formation of the first protrusion from hindering the lens cut.

[Feature B8]
Light emitting means (light emitting substrate 38) and
A base member (diffusion plate 80 and a rear case component 60) to be laminated on the light emitting means, and
In a gaming machine (gaming machine 10) having a first cover member (front case configuration 70) that covers the base member from the side opposite to the light emitting means.
A positioning protrusion (first protrusion 81) projecting from the base member to the first cover member side,
A positioning hole (through hole 52) through which the positioning protrusion is inserted through the first cover member.
A gaming machine having a light introduction mechanism (second protrusion 82 and positioning hole 66A) that introduces light from the light emitting means into the positioning protrusion to enable the positioning protrusion to emit light.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the first cover member is positioned with respect to the base member by inserting the positioning protrusion provided in the base member into the positioning hole provided in the first cover member. Here, the positioning protrusion can emit light by the light from the light emitting means, and the positioning hole penetrates the cover member, so that the cover member can be decorated by the light emitted from the positioning protrusion. As described above, according to the configuration of this feature, the positioning protrusion and the positioning hole can be effectively used for decoration.

[Feature B9]
The base member is provided with a second light-transmitting member (diffusing plate 80) and an opening (opening 64) arranged between the light-emitting means and the light-transmitting member to allow light from the light-emitting means to pass through. A cover member (rear side case component 60) is provided, and the cover member is provided.
The light introduction mechanism penetrates the introduction protrusion (second protrusion 82), which is projected from the translucent member toward the second cover member and overlaps with the positioning protrusion, and the second cover member. The gaming machine according to feature B8, comprising an introduction through hole (positioning hole 66A) through which an introduction protrusion is inserted.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the translucent member is positioned with respect to the second cover member by inserting the introduction protrusion provided in the translucent member into the introduction through hole provided in the second cover member. Is possible. Moreover, since the introduction protrusion and the introduction through hole are used to introduce the light from the light emitting means into the positioning protrusion, the introduction protrusion and the introduction through hole can be effectively used.

[Feature B10]
Light emitting part (diffusing plate 80) and
In a gaming machine (gaming machine 10) having a cover portion (front case configuration 70) that covers the light emitting portion.
A positioning protrusion (first protrusion 81) projecting from the light emitting portion to the cover portion side,
A gaming machine having a positioning hole (through hole 52) through which the covering portion is inserted and through which the positioning protrusion is inserted.

In the configuration shown in this feature, the cover portion is positioned with respect to the light emitting portion by inserting the positioning protrusion provided in the light emitting portion into the positioning hole provided in the cover portion. Here, the positioning protrusion can emit light by the light emitting portion, and the positioning hole penetrates the cover portion, so that the cover portion can be decorated by the light emission of the positioning protrusion. As described above, according to the configuration of this feature, the positioning protrusion and the positioning hole can be effectively used for decoration.

The configurations shown in the features B8 or B9 may be combined with the configurations shown in the features B3 to B7. Further, the configurations shown in the features B10 may be combined with the configurations shown in the features B1 to B9.

[Other embodiments included in the feature B group]
In addition to the above-described embodiment, the feature B group also includes, for example, the following embodiments.

(B1) In the above embodiment, the first protrusion 81 and the second protrusion 82 are arranged coaxially, but they may overlap in the front-rear direction, for example, the first protrusion 81 and the second protrusion 82. The axes of 82 may be offset so as to be parallel to each other.

(B2) In the above embodiment, the first protrusion 81 protrudes forward from the through hole 52 of the non-transmissive member 50 of the front case configuration 70, but it does not have to protrude. Even in this case, by abutting the overhanging portion 86 of the diffusion plate 80 against the front case structure 70, it is possible to make the amount of the first protruding portion 81 plunging into the through hole 52 constant.

(B3) In the above embodiment, instead of the positioning hole 66A formed through the rear side case structure 60, a recess for receiving the second protrusion 82 may be provided on the front surface of the rear side case structure 60. good. In this case, the bottom of the recess may be made of a material capable of transmitting light from the side light emitting element 33B.

(B4) In the above embodiment, the second protrusion 82 may not be provided. In this case, a light transmitting member or a through hole for passing light from the side light emitting element 33B may be provided in a portion of the rear side case structure 60 that overlaps the first protrusion 82 from the rear side. In this case, for example, a protrusion different from the second protrusion 82 is projected from a position of the diffusion plate 80 laterally displaced with respect to the first protrusion 81, and the other protrusion is formed. By forming the receiving recess in the rear case structure 60, the diffuser plate 80 can be positioned with respect to the rear case structure 60.

10 Pachinko machine 30 Decorative member 31 1st decorative part 32 2nd decorative part 33 Light emitting element 38 Light emitting board 34 2nd inclined part 52 Through hole 60 Rear case component 63 1st inclined part 70 Front side case component 80 Diffusing plate 81 1st protrusion 82 2nd protrusion R Optical guideway

Claims (2)

The first decoration part and
In a gaming machine having a second decorative portion arranged outside the first decorative portion.
A light emitting means capable of irradiating light from the back side of the first decorative portion toward the first decorative portion.
It has a light guiding means for guiding the light from the light emitting means to the second decorative portion side.
The second decorative portion includes an facing portion that is arranged on the opposite side of the first decorative portion and faces each other, and a cross-linked portion that is bridged over the facing portions and abuts on the first decorative portion from the back side. And, a gaming machine equipped with. The first decoration part and
In a gaming machine having a second decorative portion arranged near the outside of the first decorative portion.
A light emitting means capable of irradiating light from the back side of the first decorative portion toward the first decorative portion.
It has a light guiding means for guiding the light from the light emitting means to the second decorative portion side.
The first decorative portion is provided with a light diffusing plate and an opposing member that overlaps the light diffusing plate from the back side .
The opening formed in the facing member and the light diffusing plate form a light transmitting portion that transmits light from the light emitting means .
A gaming machine in which a reflecting portion that reflects light from the light emitting means toward the second decorative portion is formed on the back surface of the facing member.

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