JP7347872B1 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a slot machine that can make it easier to replace a design panel. [Solution] A plurality of panels are operated on the back side of a front door 5 of a slot machine 1 when replacing a design panel 105. The unit screw 35a (specific operation part) is formed in a common color different from that of the medal selector screw 48a (non-specific operation part) that is operated on the back side of the front door of the slot machine when replacing components other than the design panel. do. [Selection diagram] Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine equipped with a design panel.

A slot machine is equipped with a design panel on the front of the front door. This design panel has designs such as logos and characters, and is the part that controls the image of the model. Therefore, if the design panel becomes noticeably dirty or damaged, it is desirable to replace it immediately.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-12070

In the above document, when replacing the design panel, the design panel is removed from the front door and reattached by operating the screws from the back side of the front door. It was difficult to tell whether the design panel was compatible with the design panel, and there was room for improvement in making replacement work easier.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can more easily replace the design panel attached to the front surface of the front door.

A slot machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a slot machine equipped with a front door, and the front door includes a panel unit having a design panel on its front surface, and a panel unit having a design panel on its back side. A plurality of specific operation parts that allow a panel unit to be attached to and removed from the front door, and a non-specific operation part that allows a front door attachment different from the panel unit to be attached to and removed from the front door when operated. , the panel unit has a transparent holding panel that covers at least the front side of the design panel, and by operating the plurality of specific operation parts, the design panel can be held by the holding panel from the front side of the front door. While being held, the front door can be removed and attached in the front-rear direction, and the plurality of specific operation sections are formed in a common specific color, and the specific color is a color different from the non-specific operation section. The plurality of specific operation parts are made of thermoplastic resin as a raw material, and the entire surface including the cross section is colored in the specific color, and the plurality of specific operation parts have an annular part. and a driven part formed integrally with the annular part, the annular part being larger than the non-specific operation part, and a part of the panel unit and a part of the front door, In the state before and after the operation of the plurality of specific operation parts , the front door of the panel unit has an insertion structure in the front and back direction, and the worker's finger is inserted inside the annular part, The panel unit can be removed and attached from the front door by performing a sliding operation in a direction crossing the front-rear direction of the front door, and furthermore , the direction of the sliding operation is such that the panel unit can be removed from the front door. When removing the panel unit, the direction is to move inward with respect to the outer edge of the front door , and when attaching the panel unit to the front door , the direction is to move towards the outer edge of the front door. Features.

According to this configuration, the plurality of specific operation sections are formed in a common specific color, and the specific color is a different color from the non-specific operation sections. , the specific operation section corresponding to the panel unit having the design panel can be easily identified, and the workability of the design panel replacement work can be improved.

Further, the slot machine according to one aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the specific operation section includes an annular section and can be operated by inserting the operator's finger inside the annular section.

According to this configuration, since the operator's finger can be inserted inside the annular portion to perform the operation, the operator's finger is covered by the annular portion when the operator performs the operation, and the operator's finger is covered with the annular portion. It is possible to prevent contact with other members on the back side of the front door, and structurally prevent injuries to workers. By structurally preventing injuries to workers, the workability of design panel replacement work can be further improved.

1 is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine shown in FIG. 1 with the front door 5 open. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a slot machine. 3 is a diagram showing details of a lower portion of the front door 5 in FIG. 2 with respect to the display window 11; FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the behavior when the panel unit 35 is attached to and detached from the front door 5 of FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a panel unit 35. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the front door 5 with the panel unit 35 attached, taken along line AA in FIG. 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing details of a lower portion of a slot machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention, with reference to a display window 11 of a front door 5 in FIG. 2. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 8 of the front door 5 with the panel unit 35 of the second embodiment of the present invention attached. FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing a state in which the slide operation body 116 of FIG. 9 is in a release position. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment in which a start switch 19 is equipped with the function of a maximum bet switch 17. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an embodiment different from FIG. 11 in which the start switch 19 is equipped with the function of the maximum bet switch 17. FIG.

In the drawings used to describe the embodiments of the present invention shown below, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis may be shown. In these drawings, the X axis indicates the horizontal direction of the slot machine, the Y axis indicates the vertical direction of the slot machine, and the Z axis indicates the longitudinal direction of the slot machine. Specifically, the positive side in the X-axis direction is the "right" side when facing the front of the slot machine, the negative side in the X-axis direction is the "left" side when facing the front of the slot machine, and the positive side in the Y-axis direction is the "left" side when facing the front of the slot machine. The "top" side, the negative side in the Y-axis direction is the "bottom" side of the slot machine, the positive side in the Z-axis direction is the "front (player)" side of the slot machine, and the negative side in the Z-axis direction is the "back" side of the slot machine. )” side.

A slot machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8.

(composition)
The outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

The slot machine 1 in this embodiment operates based on a player's operation on the condition that a specified number of gaming media such as medals are inserted in any one of a plurality of preset gaming states. A game is played once, and is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example. That is, in this slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be openable and closable, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a position approximately at the center height of this front door 5. A front plate 9 is arranged above.

This front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular display window 11. Further, inside the display window 11, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged that variably display a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order. . These left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are each provided with a total of 20 symbols of a plurality of types in a predetermined arrangement. Further, each symbol is sequentially numbered from 0 to 19. Then, for example, reel tapes on which symbols numbered 0 to 20 are printed are pasted on the circumferential surfaces of the reels to form reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Further, when each reel 13L, 13M, 13R rotates, a plurality of symbols are displayed in the display window 11 in a predetermined order such as symbol numbers 19, 18, . . . , 0, 19, . . . The display window 11 is set so that when the rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R stops, a total of three symbols, one each in the upper, middle, and lower rows, are visible. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. Note that, for example, a predetermined line (for example, the middle line) is set as a winning line.

In addition, reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R shown in FIG. 3 each configured by a stepping motor are connected to each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R so that each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R can be rotated independently. has been done.

Furthermore, the operation panel 7 includes a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of one medal at a time from the credit medals stored inside, and a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of one medal at a time from the credit medals stored inside, and a maximum number of credit medals to be inserted per game (game) (set to 3). A maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals (which are displayed), a performance button 42 operated to participate in the performance, and a lever-like lever that rotates each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R to start variable display of each symbol. start switch 19, left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R to stop the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, and stop the variable display of each symbol, and to pay out credit medals. A payment switch 23 and a medal slot 25 are provided. Furthermore, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R forms a plurality of variable display rows that variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R corresponds to each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. It is provided.

In addition, approximately in the upper center of the front panel 9, a video or the like is displayed to notify the player of winnings, prizes, etc., and to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided for this purpose. Further, an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, there are displays for performing effects such as music and sounds. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided, respectively. Speakers 31L and 31R are also provided on the left and right sides of a medal payout port 39, which will be described later. Further, a central lamp section 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L, 31R, and left and right lamp sections 33L, 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof, respectively. Each of the lamp sections 33M, 33L, and 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying the player of winning or winning a prize.

Further, below the operation panel 7, a panel unit 35 having a design panel 105 (to be described later) is provided, and on the left and right sides of the panel unit 35, a lower lamp section in which a plurality of light sources are arranged, for example, in two rows, is provided. 37L and 37R are provided. Further, below the panel unit 35, a medal payout port 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medals paid out from the medal payout port 39 are provided. The panel unit 35 will be explained in detail later. Further, in the lower right corner of the front plate 9, a figure (not shown) indicating the position of the winning line with respect to the three reels is drawn, and in the lower left corner of the front plate 9, a credit display 45 that displays the number of stored credit medals is drawn. , a payout display 46 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out is provided. This credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and is capable of displaying a two-digit number of stored credits (up to 50 credits). Further, the payout display 46 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and is capable of displaying a two-digit number of payout coins. A 7-segment display is formed into a bar shape and has a total of 8 segments, including 7 segments arranged in a figure 8 shape and one small round segment (DP) that serves as a decimal point. Each segment is composed of a light emitting diode. In addition, the payout display 46 can also be used as a notification display for notifying (displaying) information related to the control of the main control board 63, such as displaying an error code corresponding to an error that has occurred or the result of a winning lottery. be. Moreover, an advantageous section lamp 47 is arranged above the payout display 46. The advantageous section is a section in which it is permitted to notify the player's operation mode when a combination that yields an advantageous result is won by the player's operation mode, and the lighting of the advantageous section lamp 47 indicates that the player is in an advantageous section. Determine. In this embodiment, the advantageous section lamp 47 is not necessarily turned on during the advantageous section, but is turned on when a predetermined lighting condition is satisfied after the transition to the advantageous section. However, once the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned on, it remains lit until the advantageous section ends and the vehicle shifts to a non-advantageous section. Note that the advantageous section lamp 47 may be replaced by a segment DP serving as the decimal point of the payout display 46. Gaming machines that do not notify players of advantageous operating modes may be used for other purposes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a support frame 13 that supports each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall within the housing 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a hopper unit 43 for discharging medals to the medal payout port 39 is disposed below the support frame 13 in the housing 3. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the back side near the medal slot 25, there is a screen that sorts out whether the medals inserted into the medal slot 25 are genuine or not, and guides only the genuine medals to the hopper unit 43. A medal selector 48 is provided. A medal passage 100 shown in FIG. 2 is provided between the medal selector 48 and the medal payout port 39 shown in FIG. The dispensed medals pass through the medal passage 100 and are dispensed from the medal dispensing port 39. Further, on the left side of the hopper unit 43, as shown in FIG. 2, an operation box 49 is fixed to the left side wall of the housing 3. This operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) that turns the power on and off, and a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) consisting of a key cylinder for setting change start processing that is turned on and off. ), a reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) is provided, which is used to switch the set value when changing settings. However, when the power switch 50 is turned on while the change process start switch 56 is on, the setting change process using the reset switch 52 is started. Note that the reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when it occurs.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the slot machine.

In FIG. 3, the input sensor 53 is provided in the vicinity of the medal input port 25 inside the housing 3 and at the medal selector 48, and detects each medal inserted into the medal input port 25 one by one. The payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the medal payout port 39 one by one.

The left, middle, and right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R are for detecting the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively; for example, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. . In this embodiment, for example, when the left, middle, and right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusion, the pattern with pattern number 19 is located in the middle of the display window 11. .

The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43, and is driven to pay out medals toward the medal payout port 39.

In addition, this slot machine 1 includes a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted, and a predetermined effect (for example, A sub-control board 73 on which a sub-CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various game information is unidirectionally transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73. Sent in Note that the main control board 63 is tightly sealed within the board case to prevent unauthorized access from the outside. Moreover, various measures are taken on the board case to ensure that it is visually recognized that it has been illegally released.

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be explained.

The main CPU 61 mounted on the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

The main CPU 61 selects one of the gaming states of the slot machine 1 depending on the type of the winning winning combination group (one or more winning combinations are included), winning/non-winning winning combinations, etc. The game of the slot machine 1 is controlled according to the state.

Further, the main CPU 61 adjusts the ball output rate (number of acquired medals ÷ number of inserted medals x 100 [%]) based on predetermined setting change operations on the power switch 50 , change process start switch 56 , and reset switch 52 Change the settings (Settings 1 to 6) for

Further, the main CPU 61 selects one winning lottery table from a plurality of winning lottery tables based on the type of controlled gaming state and the set values (setting 1 to setting 6). In this winning combination lottery table, for each of a plurality of preset winning combination groups, the winning combination group and the range of lottery values at which the winning combination group is won in the winning combination lottery are stored in association with each other.

Furthermore, when the start switch 19 is operated by the player, the main CPU 61 generates a random number for lottery winnings within a predetermined range, and uses the generated random number as a lottery value at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Extract. Then, the main CPU 61 uses the selected winning combination lottery value table and the extracted lottery value to determine whether or not the winning combination group is won.

Further, when the start switch 19 is operated by the player, the main CPU 61 starts the rotation of each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, and outputs the detection signals of the left, middle, and right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R, and the left and right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R. The rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected, respectively, based on the number of pulses supplied to the respective reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate at a constant speed, the main CPU 61 enters a state in which the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R is accepted as a valid operation. When the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in this state, the main CPU 61 displays the detected rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R operated by the player. Based on the operation mode of 21L, 21M, and 21R (e.g. push order and operation timing) and winning lottery results, each reel will be moved within the preset number of sliding frames (drawable range: usually up to 4 frames). Stop control is performed so that 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped.

After the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R has stopped, the main CPU 61 determines whether the symbol combinations on the winning lines of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R correspond to the winning combinations that constitute the winning combination group won by the winning combination lottery. If the symbol combination on the winning line is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, it is determined that the winning combination has been won, and if not, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. When the main CPU 61 determines that a winning combination has been won in a winning combination group that was won in the winning combination lottery, if it is a winning combination with a medal payout, the main CPU 61 operates the hopper unit 43 to win the winning combination. The corresponding number of medals is paid out. However, if the number of stored credit medals has not reached the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment), the main CPU 61 increases the number of credit medals by the number of payouts.

The main CPU 61 also controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-acceptance.

In addition, the main CPU 61 also controls the setting values, the gaming status, information regarding the lottery results, information regarding the symbol determination results, the rotating/stopping status of each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, the payout status of medals, and whether the front door 5 is opened or closed. Various information such as data representing the state of the slot machine 1 such as the state and error state of the slot machine 1, information regarding the operation of the operating devices operated by the player such as each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R and the start switch 19. A command to be sent to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is generated, and the generated command is sent to the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73. Note that commands are transmitted in one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub control board 73 will be explained. The sub control board 73 receives commands sent from the main control board 63 and performs effects according to the operation and status of the main control board 63. The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by hardware.

The sub CPU 71 receives commands containing various data transmitted by the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). Then, the sub CPU 71 determines the contents of the performance according to the received command, and performs display control to display an image such as a moving image on the liquid crystal display 27, or performs display control on the speaker according to the determined contents of the performance, for example. 31L, 31R, controls the light sources of the upper lamp part 33 and lower lamp parts 37L, 37R to blink all at once or individually, and controls the production based on the operation of the production button 42. to do things.

Details of the front door 5 will be explained using FIGS. 4 and 5.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front door 5 is supported by a door frame 101 made of metal and formed in silver color, and also includes a door base member 102 made of black thermoplastic resin (ABS). A panel unit 35 shown in FIG. 5 is attached to the positive side (front side) of the door base member 102 in the Z-axis direction.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front door 5 has a position on the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction that corresponds to the panel unit 35 in FIG. The medal selector 48, the medal passage 100, the start switch 19, A vibration generator 103 that vibrates the production button 42 (see FIG. 1), a relay board unit 104 that accommodates a relay board (not shown) that relays between the medal selector 48 and start switch 19 and the main control board 63, and speakers 31L and 31R. etc. are attached to the front door.

As shown in FIG. 2, by opening the front door 5, the medal selector 48, medal passage 100, start switch 19, vibration generator 103, relay board unit 104, speakers 31L, 31R, etc. shown in FIG. 4 are attached to the front door. The attachment state of the object can be checked, and the slot machine 1 enters a visual inspection state in which the back side of the front door 5 can be visually checked.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the front door 5 has a panel unit 35 on the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction at a position corresponding to the panel unit 35 in FIG. Two panel unit screws 35a (corresponding to the specific operation section of the present invention) are arranged to make the panel unit detachable.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front door 5 has a position on the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction that corresponds to the panel unit 35 in FIG. The medal selector 48 can be attached or detached by operating the medal selector 48 (including the position where it overlaps in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction), as well as the position where it can be seen at the same time as the position where it overlaps with the panel unit 35 in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction)). There are three medal selector screws 48a (corresponding to the non-specific operation section of the present invention), and three medal passage screws 100a that allow the medal passage 100 to be attached and detached by operation (corresponding to the non-specific operation section of the present invention). ), the start switch 19 can be attached and detached by operating one start switch screw 19a (corresponding to the non-specific operation part of the present invention), and the vibration generator 103 can be attached and detached by operating one place. The relay board unit screws 104a (corresponding to the non-specific operation part of the present invention) that enable the relay board unit 104 to be attached and detached by operating the vibration generator screws 103a (corresponding to the non-specific operation part of the present invention) in three places. There are two screws 31La for the speaker 31L (corresponding to the non-specific operation section of the present invention) that allow the speaker 31L to be attached and removed by operation. Four speaker 31R screws 31Ra (corresponding to the non-specific operating section of the present invention) that enable the speaker 31R to be attached and detached are provided so that at least a portion of each screw 31Ra is exposed when the front door 5 is opened.

The medal selector screw 48a, the medal passage screw 100a, the start switch screw 19a, the vibration generator screw 103a, the relay board unit screw 104a, the speaker 31L screw 31La, and the speaker 31R screw 31Ra are the same as the door frame 101. It is formed of silver-based colors (the same silver family includes so-called silver colors, as well as those with slightly different hues such as white silver, gray, etc.).

On the other hand, the screws 35a for the panel unit are installed in two places by painting: the screw 48a for the medal selector, the screw 100a for the medal passage, the screw 19a for the start switch, the screw 103a for the vibration generator, and the screw 104a for the relay board unit. , the screw 31La for the speaker 31L, and the screw 31Ra for the speaker 31R, but are formed in a common color (single red color).

Further, both of the panel unit screws 35a are adjacent to the door base member 102 whose periphery is black. Therefore, due to the difference in contrast between red and black, which are not close to each other on the Munsell color wheel, the panel unit screws 35a are formed so that they can be easily visually confirmed even under dark conditions.

Also, due to the difference in contrast between red and silver, which are not close to each other in the Munsell color wheel, the panel unit screw 35a is divided into a medal selector screw 48a, a medal passage screw 100a, a start switch screw 19a, and a vibration generator screw 103a. , the relay board unit screw 104a, the speaker 31L screw 31La, and the speaker 31R screw 31Ra are formed so that they can be easily distinguished.

As mentioned above, the panel unit screws 35a are formed in the same red color at both locations, but this red is not limited to pure red, and is a so-called red-based color, for example, Munsell. Hues from 10RP to 5YR on the hue wheel are included. In other words, the common specific colors of the present invention are not limited to those that completely match each other (for example, 5R on the Munsell color wheel), but also colors of the same family, such as hues from 10RP to 5YR on the Munsell color wheel. included.

Details of the panel unit 35 will be explained using FIGS. 5 and 6.

As shown in FIG. 6, the panel unit 35 includes a design panel 105 in which a design such as a manufacturer's logo or character is printed on a film sheet, and a transparent thermoplastic resin that holds the design panel 105 in the Z-axis direction (back and forth direction). Two holding panels 106 made of (PC), a light emitting board 107 on which a plurality of LEDs are arranged, and a light emitting board made of transparent thermoplastic resin (PC) with a roughened surface. a reflector 108 that diffuses the light from 107 toward the design panel 105; a panel base 109 made of opaque thermoplastic resin (ABS) that houses the holding panel 106, the reflector 108, and the light emitting substrate 107; , a frame 110 that decorates the outer periphery of the design panel 105 and holds a holding panel 106, a reflector 108, and a light emitting board 107 together with a panel base 109.

The panel base 109 and the frame body 110 are removably fixed by screws not shown in the drawings, and when the design panel 105, holding panel 106, or frame body 110 becomes damaged or dirty and needs to be replaced, By removing the unit 35 from the front door 5 and releasing the fixation between the panel base 109 and the frame 110, the design panel 105, the holding panel 106, and the frame 110 can be taken out and replaced with replacement ones.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the panel unit 35 is arranged on the door base member 102 from the positive side (front side) in the Z-axis direction, and the panel unit screw 35a is inserted from the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the door base member 102. is fixed to the door base member 102 by operating it using a driver (not shown).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the door base member 102 includes a main body panel 111 and a grill panel 112 connected to the main body panel 111 by screws not shown. An opening 113 larger than the screw head of the panel unit screw 35a is formed in the main body panel 111, and a screw hole 114 is formed in the grill panel 112. The panel unit 35 is fixed to the door base member 102 by passing the panel unit screw 35a through the opening 113, penetrating the screw hole 114 of the grill panel 112, and screwing into the boss 115 of the panel base 109.

When removing the panel unit 35 from the door base member 102, operate the panel unit screw 35a from the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the door base member 102. The panel unit 35 is released from being fixed to the door base member 102.

When attaching the panel unit 35 to the door base member 102, align the boss 115 on the panel unit 35 side with the screw hole 114 on the door base member 102 side, and operate the panel unit screw 35a. The screw 35a is screwed into the boss 115 with the door base member 102 in between, and the panel unit 35 is fixed to the door base member 102.

The slot machine configured as described above provides the following effects.

The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is a slot machine equipped with a front door 5, and the front door 5 includes a panel unit 35 having a design panel 105 on its front surface.

On the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the front door 5, there are two panel unit screws 35a (a plurality of specific operation parts of the present invention) that allow the panel unit 35 to be attached and detached from the front door 5 by operation. ).

In addition, on the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the front door 5, a medal selector 48, a medal passage 100, a start switch 19, a vibration generator 103, a relay board unit 104, speakers 31L, 31R (main A medal selector screw 48a, a medal passage screw 100a, a start switch screw 19a, a vibration generator screw 103a, and a relay board unit that allow a front door attachment different from the panel unit of the invention to be attached and detached from the door base member 102. a screw 104a for the speaker 31L, a screw 31La for the speaker 31L, and a screw 31Ra for the speaker 31R (non-specific operation unit of the present invention).

The two panel unit screws 35a (a plurality of specific operation parts of the present invention) are both formed in a single red color (a common specific color of the present invention).

Furthermore, non-specific operation parts of the present invention include a medal selector screw 48a, a medal passage screw 100a, a start switch screw 19a, a vibration generator screw 103a, a relay board unit screw 104a, a speaker 31L screw 31La, None of the speaker 31R screws 31Ra is formed in red, but in a silver-based color.

According to this configuration, on the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the front door 5, there are operating sections that are operated when attaching and detaching a large number of front door attachments, specifically, the panel unit screw 35a and the medal selector. A panel unit having a design panel 105 from screws 48a for medal passages, screws 100a for medal passages, screws 19a for start switches, screws 103a for vibration generators, screws 104a for relay board units, screws 31La for speakers 31L, and screws 31Ra for speakers 31R. The panel unit screws 35a corresponding to the design panels 35 can be easily distinguished, and the workability of the design panel 35 replacement work can be improved.

In the above embodiments, a case has been described in which the specific operation section according to the present invention is adopted for a screw that has the same operation mode as the non-specific operation section, but the specific operation section has a different operation mode from the non-specific operation section. structure, it is possible to achieve further differentiation from the non-specific operation unit according to the present invention.

In the following, an example in which the non-specific operation section according to the present invention is applied to a structure using a slide operation body 116 will be described as a second embodiment of the present invention, as an example of a structure with different operation modes.

A structure using the slide operation body 116 will be explained using FIGS. 8 to 10. Note that structures that are not related to the structure using the slide operating body 116 are the same as those in the first embodiment described above, and detailed explanations will be omitted by giving the same reference numerals.

As shown in FIG. 8, the position on the negative side (back side) of the front door 5 in the Z-axis direction and corresponding to the panel unit 35 in FIG. In addition to the position where the panel unit 35 overlaps with the panel unit 35 in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction), the slide operation body 116 (including the position where it can be seen at the same time as the overlap position with the panel unit 35 in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction)) allows the panel unit 35 to be attached or detached by operation. (corresponding to the specific operation section of the present invention) are arranged at two locations.

As shown in FIG. 8, the negative side (back side) of the front door 5 in the Z-axis direction and the position corresponding to the panel unit 35 in FIG. In addition to the position where the medal selector 48 overlaps with the panel unit 35 in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction), there is also a position where the medal selector 48 can be attached and detached by operation. There are three screws 48a (corresponding to the non-specific operation part of the present invention), and three medal passage screws 100a (corresponding to the non-specific operation part of the present invention) that make it possible to attach and detach the medal passage 100 by operating them. The start switch screw 19a (corresponding to the non-specific operating part of the present invention) allows the vibration generator 103 to be attached and detached by operating the start switch 19 at one location. Relay board unit screws 104a (corresponding to the non-specific operation part of the present invention) that make it possible to attach and detach the relay board unit 104 by operating three vibration generator screws 103a (corresponding to the non-specific operation part of the present invention) There are two screws 31La for the speaker 31L (corresponding to the non-specific operation part of the present invention) that allow the speaker 31L to be attached and detached by operation. Four screws 31Ra for the speaker 31R (corresponding to the non-specific operation section of the present invention) are provided so that at least a portion of each screw is exposed when the front door 5 is opened.

The medal selector screw 48a, the medal passage screw 100a, the start switch screw 19a, the vibration generator screw 103a, the relay board unit screw 104a, the speaker 31L screw 31La, and the speaker 31R screw 31Ra are the same as the door frame 101. It is formed of silver-based colors (the same silver family includes so-called silver colors, as well as those with slightly different hues such as white silver, gray, etc.).

On the other hand, the slide operation body 116 has two screws: a medal selector screw 48a, a medal passage screw 100a, a start switch screw 19a, a vibration generator screw 103a, a relay board screw 104a, and a speaker 31L screw. 31La and the speaker 31R screw 31Ra are different in color, and are formed in a common color (single red color).

More specifically, the slide operating body 116 is formed by using thermoplastic resin (PC) as a raw material and adding a red coloring agent thereto and molding it using an injection molding machine (not shown). Not only that, but the entire section, including the cross section, is colored red (specific color). Therefore, even if there are scratches on the surface due to friction or the like, the color will not change from red.

Furthermore, both of the slide operating bodies 116 are adjacent to the door base member 102 whose periphery is formed in black. Therefore, due to the difference in contrast between red and black, which are not close to each other on the Munsell color wheel, the panel unit screws 35a are formed so that they can be easily visually confirmed even under dark conditions.

Furthermore, due to the difference in contrast between red and silver, which are not close to each other in the Munsell color wheel, the slide operation body 116 has a medal selector screw 48a, a medal passage screw 100a, a start switch screw 19a, a vibration generator screw 103a, The relay board unit screw 104a, the speaker 31L screw 31La, and the speaker 31R screw 31Ra are formed so that they can be easily distinguished.

As mentioned above, the slide operating body 116 is formed in the same red color at both locations, but this red is not limited to pure red, and may be a so-called red-based color, for example, a Munsell hue. Hues from 10RP to 5YR in the ring are included. In other words, the common specific colors of the present invention are not limited to those that completely match each other (for example, 5R on the Munsell color wheel), but also colors of the same family, such as hues from 10RP to 5YR on the Munsell color wheel. included.

Further, the slide operation body 116 has an annular portion 118 having a through hole 117 formed in the center thereof, and a plate-shaped driven portion 119 formed integrally with the annular portion 118 .

The annular portion 118 is formed in a size such that a worker's finger can fit into the through hole 117, and includes a medal selector screw 48a, a medal passage screw 100a, a start switch screw 19a, a vibration generator screw 103a, and a relay board screw. 104a, the screw 31La for the speaker 31L, and the screw 31Ra for the speaker 31R.

As shown in FIG. 9, the driven portion 119 has a regulation hole 121 through which a hook portion 120 of a panel unit 35 (described later) is inserted, and which restricts or allows movement of the hook portion 120 in the Z-axis direction (back and forth direction). It is formed.

Further, the slide operation body 116 is movable between a restriction position shown in FIG. 9 and a release position shown in FIG. When in the release position, movement of the hook portion 120 of the panel unit 35 in the Z-axis direction (back and forth direction) is permitted.

Details of the relationship between the panel unit 35 and the regulation hole 121 will be explained using FIGS. 9 and 10.

As shown in FIG. 9, the door base member 102 includes a main body panel 111 and a grill panel 112 connected to the main body panel 111 by screws not shown.

Furthermore, a door base opening 122 of the same size is formed in the door base member 102 at a position overlapping the main body panel 111 and the grill panel 112 in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction). The door base opening 122 is larger than the hook portion 120 and smaller than the regulation hole 121.

The panel unit 35 is formed of a design panel 105 in which a design such as a manufacturer's logo or character is printed on a film sheet, and a transparent thermoplastic resin (PC) that holds the design panel 105 from the Z-axis direction (back and forth direction). It is formed of a holding panel 106, a light emitting board 107 on which a plurality of LEDs are arranged, and a transparent thermoplastic resin (PC) that diffuses light from the light emitting board 107 toward the design panel 105, and has a roughened surface. A panel base 109 made of opaque thermoplastic resin (ABS) that houses the holding panel 106, the reflector 108, and the light emitting substrate 107, and the outer periphery of the design panel 105 are decorated. A frame 110 is provided.

Regarding the panel unit 35, the panel base 109 was provided with a boss 115 in the first embodiment, but in this second embodiment, the panel base 109 is not provided with the boss 115 and is provided with a hook portion 120, which will be described later. ing. The structure of the second embodiment other than the boss 115 and the hook portion 120 is the same as that of FIG. 5 described in the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, the panel base 109 includes a hook portion 120 formed to protrude from the surface on the door base member 102 side toward the negative side (rear side) in the Z-axis direction.

The tip 123 of the hook portion 120 is bent toward the positive side (right side) in the X-axis direction, and the hook portion 120 is formed into an inverted L shape as a whole.

The hook portion 120 is formed smaller than the regulation hole 121, but when the slide operation body 116 is in the regulation position shown in FIG. , the movement of the panel unit 35 in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction) is restricted, and the panel unit 35 is fixed to the door base member 102.

On the other hand, when the slide operation body 116 is in the release position shown in FIG. ), and the panel unit 35 is released from being fixed to the door base member 102.

Specifically, when moving the slide operation body 116 from the restriction position shown in FIG. 9 to the release position shown in FIG. While pressing one end surface 124 of the annular portion 118 with a fingertip, the annular portion 118 is operated to slide from the state shown in FIG. 9 in the positive (right) direction in the X-axis direction.

In this case, when the slide operating body 116 slides as described above, the movement direction of the operator's finger Y on the positive side (right side) in the X-axis direction is from the restriction position shown in FIG. 9 to the position shown in FIG. The annular portion 118 is always present until the release position shown.

When attaching the panel unit 35 to the door base member 102, as shown in FIG. 10, the slide operating body 116 is set to the release position and the hook portion 120 is inserted through the door base opening 122 and the regulation hole 121.

Then, by moving the slide operating body 116 to the regulation position shown in FIG. ), and the panel unit 35 is fixed to the door base member 102 again.

Specifically, when operating the slide operation body 116 from the release position shown in FIG. 10 to the regulation position shown in FIG. While pressing the other end surface 125 of the annular portion 118 with a fingertip, the annular portion 118 is operated to slide from the state shown in FIG. 10 in the negative direction (left side) in the X-axis direction.

In this case, when the slide operating body 116 slides as described above, the movement direction of the operator's finger on the negative side (left side) in the X-axis direction is from the release position shown in FIG. 10 to the position shown in FIG. The annular portion 118 is always present until the restriction position is reached.

The slot machine configured as described above provides the following effects.

The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is a slot machine equipped with a front door 5, and the front door 5 includes a panel unit 35 having a design panel 105 on its front surface.

On the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the front door 5, there are two sliding operation bodies 116 (a plurality of specific operation units of the present invention) that allow the panel unit 35 to be attached and detached from the front door 5 by operation. Equipped with

In addition, on the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the front door 5, a medal selector 48, a medal passage 100, a start switch 19, a vibration generator 103, a relay board unit 104, speakers 31L, 31R (main A medal selector screw 48a, a medal passage screw 100a, a start switch screw 19a, a vibration generator screw 103a, a relay board unit screw 48a, which allows a front door attachment (different from the panel unit of the invention) to be attached and detached from the front door 5. It includes a screw 104a, a screw 31La for the speaker 31L, and a screw 31Ra for the speaker 31R (non-specific operation unit of the present invention).

The slide operation bodies 116 (the plurality of specific operation units of the present invention) are all formed in a single red color (a common specific color of the present invention).

Furthermore, the medal selector screw 48a, the medal passage screw 100a, the start switch screw 19a, the vibration generator screw 103a, the relay board unit screw 104a, the speaker 31L screw 31La, and the speaker 31R screw 31Ra (non-standard of the present invention). None of the specific operation parts) are formed in red, but in a silver-based color.

According to this configuration, on the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the front door 5, there is an operation section that is operated when attaching or detaching a large number of front door attachments, specifically, the slide operation body 116 and the medal selector. A panel unit 35 having a design panel 105 includes screws 48a, medal passage screws 100a, start switch screws 19a, vibration generator screws 103a, relay board unit screws 104a, speaker 31L screws 31La, and speaker 31R screws 31Ra. The corresponding slide operating body 116 can be easily distinguished, and the work efficiency of the design panel 35 replacement work can be improved.

In this case, in the second embodiment, the specific operation section is a slide operation body 116, unlike the non-specific operation section which is a screw, so that when the specific operation section is also a screw as in the first embodiment. The appearance of the specific operation section and the non-specific operation section is significantly different compared to the previous version. Therefore, the identifiability of the slide operating body 116 can be further improved, and the workability of replacing the design panel 35 can be further improved.

In particular, since the slide operating body 116 includes the annular portion 118, which is a structure not found in screws, the improvement in identifiability becomes more remarkable. In the second embodiment, the annular portion 118 is formed in an annular shape, but the annular portion 118 is not limited to this, and may have a rectangular frame shape, or may have a C-shape in which a part of the annular portion is not continuous. good. In other words, the annular part of the present invention can be of any shape as long as it has a hole (or a recessed hole that does not penetrate) into which the operator's finger can be inserted, like the through hole 117. do not have.

In addition, when the specific operation part is a screw as in the first embodiment, when operating the screw, the direction in which the operation part on the specific operation part side and the engagement target overlap (for example, in the direction shown in FIG. 7). It is necessary to secure space in the Z-axis direction (negative side of the position where the screw head of the panel unit screw 35a and the panel unit 35 overlap) in order to enter the operating instrument (for example, a screwdriver), and this imposes restrictions on the design layout. receive.

On the other hand, as in the second embodiment, the specific operation section is the slide operation body 116, and the engagement section (follower section 118) equipped with the engagement mechanism (regulation hole 121) with the engagement target and the When the operation part (annular part 118) that performs the operation is arranged to be shifted in the horizontal direction (for example, the X-axis direction in FIG. 9), the direction in which the engagement part (driven part 118) and the engagement target overlap (for example There is no need to secure a space in the negative direction of the Z-axis direction at the position where the driven portion 119 and the panel unit 35 overlap in FIG. 9), and the design layout is less likely to be restricted.

In other words, when the specific operation section is the slide operation body 116, there is an operation section (annular section 118) operated by the operator, and an engagement section (driven 118) can be formed at any distance in the lateral direction (for example, the X-axis direction in FIG. 9). Compared to the screw of the first embodiment, in which the engaging portion (screw shaft) with the groove (groove) cannot be formed at an arbitrary distance in the lateral direction (for example, the X-axis direction in FIG. 9), the design layout is more flexible. degree will improve.

Further, when the slide operation body 116 slides, as described above, in the movement direction of the operator's finger Y, there is a range from the restriction position shown in FIG. 9 to the release position shown in FIG. The annular portion 118 is always present between the restriction position shown in FIG. 10 and the release position shown in FIG.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the worker's fingers from coming into contact with other members on the negative side (back side) in the Z-axis direction of the front door 5, and it is possible to structurally prevent injury to the worker. By structurally preventing injuries to workers, the workability of the design panel 105 replacement work can be further improved.

In each of the embodiments described above, an example was described in which the specific operation section of the present invention is colored red, which is different from the non-specific operation section. Hues that are not adjacent on the Munsell color wheel can be applied.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, an example was described in which the specific operation section of the present invention is a "single color" of red as a color different from the non-specific operation section, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, red and A combination of multiple colors such as yellow can also be applied. In this case, it is desirable that all the colors to be combined have hues that are not close to the non-specific operation section on the Munsell color wheel.

In each of the embodiments described above, the medal selector 48, medal passage 100, start switch 19, vibration generator 103, relay board unit 104, speaker 31R, speaker 31L has been described as an example, and an example in which all of these apply has been described, but any one of these may be used, or devices other than these may be used.

Furthermore, in each of the embodiments described above, the non-specific operation parts of the present invention include a medal selector screw 48a, a medal passage screw 100a, a start switch screw 19a, a vibration generator screw 103a, and a relay board unit screw 104a. , the speaker 31L screw 31La, and the speaker 31R screw 31Ra, and an example in which all of these are applicable has been described, but any of these may be used, or other screws may be used.

For example, although not shown in the above embodiments, the screw that connects the ground wire to the ground metal plate corresponds to the panel unit 35 when the front door 5 is open (for example, the state shown in FIG. 2). (corresponding positions include positions that overlap with the panel unit 35 in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction), as well as positions that are visible at the same time as positions that overlap with the panel unit 35 in the Z-axis direction (front-back direction)) If possible, it will be included in the non-specific operation section.

That is, by opening the front door 5 and making the back side of the front door 5 visible for visual inspection, even if the specific operating section is visible, even if it is partially hidden by a harness or the like. Screws, at least some of which can be viewed at the same time, are included in the non-specific operation section, and screws that cannot all be viewed at the same time (for example, like the screws on the back side of the medal selector 48, all screws in the state shown in FIG. Screws that cannot be visually seen) are not included in non-specified operating parts.

When the specific operation section is "visible", it may not be fully visible, but may be partially hidden. For example, a part of the panel unit screw 35a may be hidden by a harness or the like. For example, in the slide operation body 116, even if the driven part 119 is completely hidden by a harness or the like, it is sufficient that a part of the annular part 118 that is actually operated by the operator can be visually recognized.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a slot machine using real medals has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to a so-called medal-less type slot machine that does not use real medals.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a slot machine equipped with one front door has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to a type of slot machine equipped with two front doors, one above the other.

Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, a type of slot machine with a light-emitting board built into the panel unit has been described, but the application is also applicable to a type of slot machine where the light-emitting board is not built into the panel unit, such as directly attaching the light-emitting board to a door base member. can. The panel unit of the present invention can be applied as long as it has a design panel and is detachable from the front door.

By the way, the slot machine 1 described with reference to FIG. The game was started by rotating each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, but the start switch 19 was not activated unless medals were inserted, and the maximum number of medals inserted per game (game) was inserted. When the start switch 19 becomes effective, the maximum bet switch 17 does not become effective. That is, since the maximum bet switch 17 and the start switch 19 are not enabled at the same time, it is possible to have the functions of both.

For example, as shown in FIG. 11(a), the number of medals that have been inserted without operating the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 is 0, or the number of medals that have been inserted by operating the bet switch 15 is When the start switch 19 is operated when the number of medals being played is 1 or 2, and an operation signal is sent from the start switch 19 to the main CPU 61, the main CPU 61 operates when the maximum bet switch 17 is operated. The same process (medal insertion process) is performed. Specifically, the medal insertion process is performed until the maximum number of inserted medals is three.

Next, when the start switch 19 is operated with the number of inserted medals reaching the maximum number of inserted three medals, and an operation signal is transmitted from the start switch 19 to the main CPU 61, the main 61 A game start process is performed in which the game is started by rotating 13L, 13M, and 13R. With such a configuration, the game can be played only by operating the start switch 19.

Furthermore, if the configuration is as shown in FIG. 11(b), operations related to the progress of the game can be further simplified. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 11(a), when the main CPU 61 receives an operation signal from the start switch 19, it selects and processes either medal insertion processing or game start processing depending on the number of inserted medals. Therefore, in order to proceed with the game, it is necessary to operate the start switch 19 twice: once for the medal insertion process and once for the game start process. On the other hand, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 11(b), when the main CPU 61 receives the operation signal from the start switch 19, the process of inserting three medals and the process of starting the game are performed in order. The game can be progressed with one operation.

Here, in the slot machine 1 explained with reference to FIG. 11, each reel 13L, 13M, 13R can be rotated by inserting three medals, and when the number of inserted medals is one or two, the medal inserting process cannot be performed. However, depending on the model, each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R can rotate even if the number of medals inserted is one or two. The specifications of the start switch 19 corresponding to such a case will be explained.

FIG. 12 shows an example in which the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotatable when the number of inserted medals is one or three. As shown in FIG. 12(a), the start switch 19 is activated when the number of inserted medals is 0 or when the number of inserted medals is 2 due to operation of the bet switch 15. When the start switch 19 is operated and an operation signal is transmitted to the main CPU 61, the main CPU 61 performs the same process as when the maximum bet switch 17 is operated. Specifically, the medal insertion process is performed until the maximum number of medals inserted is three.

Next, when the start switch 19 is operated with the number of inserted medals reaching the maximum number of inserted three medals, and an operation signal is transmitted from the start switch 19 to the main CPU 61, the main 61 A game start process is performed in which the game is started by rotating 13L, 13M, and 13R.

Here, if the start switch 19 is operated when the number of medals inserted is one, and an operation signal is transmitted from the start switch 19 to the main CPU 61, a game start process is performed instead of a medal insertion process. This is different from FIG. 11(a) in this point. That is, when the number of inserted medals is one, priority is given to game start processing in response to the operation signal.

Similarly, in FIG. 12(b), when the operation signal is sent from the start switch 19 to the main CPU 61 once, the three medal insertion process and the game start process are performed in order, and when the start switch 19 is pressed once, The game can be progressed by operation, but if the number of inserted medals is one, priority is given to the game start processing, so the medal insertion process is disabled and the number of inserted medals is 1. This differs from FIG. 11(a) in that the game starts.

In FIG. 12(b), a process was described in which the medal insertion process and the game start process are performed in order in response to the operation signal from the start switch 19 to the main CPU 61. However, the process order of the medal insertion process and the game start process is reversed. You can also do it. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12(c), when the main CPU 61 receives the operation signal, if the number of inserted medals is 0 or 2, the number of inserted medals is not enough to start the game. Since there is no medal, the game start process is canceled and three medal insertion process is performed. When the main CPU 61 receives the operation signal, if the number of inserted medals is 1 or 3, the number of inserted medals is the number that can start the game, so the game start process is performed and the medal input process is canceled. be done. With this configuration, the same process can be performed regardless of whether there are two or more types of medals that can be used to start a game or only one type, and the development load does not increase for each model. .

In this embodiment, the processing of the main CPU 61 controls the processing corresponding to the operation signal sent from the start switch 19 to the main CPU 61. Good too. For example, at the moment the start switch 19 is operated and an operation signal is transmitted (in other words, the moment the signal value of the operation signal changes), the main CPU 61 determines whether to perform medal insertion processing or game start processing depending on the number of inserted medals. After selecting and processing, if the operation signal continues to be transmitted for a specified time (in other words, the signal value of the operation signal does not change) and the game start process has not been performed yet, the main CPU 61 executes the game start process. Alternatively, when the start switch 19 is operated once, a biasing force exceeding the force applied by the user's operation is applied by a biasing device such as a spring, and the biasing force is returned to a position where no operation signal is transmitted, and then the biasing force is It may also be such that the user can perform the user operation again naturally by eliminating the message.

1...Slot machine 5...Front door 19a...Start switch screw (non-specific operation part)
31La...Screw for speaker 31L (non-specific operation part)
31Ra...Screw for speaker 31R (non-specific operation part)
35...Panel unit 35a...Screw for panel unit (specific operation part)
48a...Medal selector screw (non-specific operation part)
100a...Medal passage screw (non-specific operation part)
103a...Screw for vibration generator (non-specific operation part)
104a...Screw for relay board unit (non-specific operation part)
105...Design panel 116...Slide operation body (specific operation unit)

Claims (2)

A slot machine equipped with a front door,
The front door is
In front of it,
Equipped with a panel unit with a design panel,
Behind the scenes,
a plurality of specific operation parts that allow the panel unit to be attached and detached from the front door by operation;
a non-specific operation unit that, when operated, allows a front door attachment different from the panel unit to be attached to and removed from the front door;
Equipped with
The panel unit is
a transparent holding panel covering at least the front side of the design panel;
By operating the plurality of specific operation parts, it is possible to remove and attach the design panel from the front side of the front door in the front-rear direction of the front door while holding the design panel by the holding panel ,
The plurality of specific operation sections are formed of a common specific color, and the specific color is a different color from the non-specific operation section,
The plurality of specific operation parts are made of thermoplastic resin as a raw material, and the entire surface including the cross section is colored in the specific color,
The plurality of specific operation parts include an annular part and a driven part integrally formed with the annular part, and the annular part is formed larger than the non-specific operation part,
The part of the panel unit and the part of the front door have a structure that allows them to pass through each other in the front-rear direction of the front door of the panel unit before and after the operation of the plurality of specific operation parts. ,
The panel unit can be removed and attached from the front door by inserting the operator's finger inside the annular portion and sliding it in a direction intersecting the front-rear direction of the front door,
Furthermore, the direction of the slide operation is
When removing the panel unit from the front door, the direction is to move inward with respect to the outer edge of the front door ,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the panel unit is attached to the front door, it is moved in a direction toward an outer edge of the front door . The plurality of specific operation units are:
approximately overlaps with an extension line of the inward moving direction of at least one specific operation section 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein another specific operation section is arranged as shown in FIG.