JPH01303178A - Prize paying out machine in pinball houses - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To introduce a linear storing system for the composition of a stocker and to eliminate every dead space in the composition by arranging the elevating base of an elevating part so that the elevating base can lower prizes up to the same level as that of the lower part of the prize surface of a storing part when the number of the prizes on the elevating base reaches a number smaller than the maximum number of the prizes to be paid out. CONSTITUTION:When the prize set position of an elevating part 1 becomes empty, a moving belt 8 of a storing part 3 to be a straight line in front of the above- mentioned elevating part 1 turns under an interlocked state with a motor 20 for crossfeeding the belt 8 driven at this time through a transmission chain 21, and only the group of one-line prizes 17 to be loaded on the belt 8 is directly sent out and loaded on an elevating base 5 of the elevating part 1 by the movement of the above- mentioned moving belt 8 and a vertical dislocation preventing rod 9 united with the belt 8. Consequently, since the prize group of the next step can be loaded without taking out and removing several number of prizes 17 remaining on the elevating base 5 to an external part at each time even when these kinds of prizes 17 exist, time for switching stockers can be shortened. Namely, the group of the sent out prizes 17 can either directly load on the elevating base 5 or load on the remaining prizes 17 which are lowered up to the level of a carrier surface 8a.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Field of Industrial Application> The present invention relates to a prize dispensing machine in pachinko parlors, etc., which is used for automatic payment of specific prizes (prizes for cash exchange).

<Conventional technology> Conventionally, when exchanging balls (metal) obtained at a commonly used game hall such as a pachinko parlor for a specific prize that can be exchanged for cash, the process is done according to the number of man-hours calculated separately.
The clerk simply hands over the specified number of specific prizes. However, in this hand-delivery method, errors in counting occur, which is a cause of trouble. For this reason,
Recently, automatic prize dispensing machines have also been developed and put into practical use (
For example, the patent application No. 62-286 previously submitted by the applicant
No. 318).

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> In this case, the structure of a part of the prize stocker is such that a single stocker that stacks a predetermined number of rows of prizes in a flat casing is connected in large numbers on one side of an endless conveyance chain. The prize in the stocker is rotated to a predetermined position, and the prize in the stocker is delivered to the upper position by a rising pusher from below.In such a rotating type, a put space is inevitably formed. Therefore, the overall size of the aircraft is large considering the number of prizes that can be stored. In addition, when dispensing a specified number of prizes, if the stocker in use becomes empty and you switch to the next stocker, the stocker switching time becomes a loss time, and the time from the beginning to the end of prize dispensing becomes longer (customer waiting time). It takes a long time).

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, it is an object of the present invention to provide an efficient prize dispensing machine for pachinko parlors, etc., which adopts a linear storage system for the stocker structure and has no dead space for storage and delivery.

Means for Solving the Problems> The present invention provides a linear storage system comprising an insertion section and elevating section for setting stacked prizes, and a first-in, last-out storage section in which a moving belt provided in front of the insertion section is disposed at the bottom. In addition to forming a mold stocker, a dispensing section is provided at the top of the elevating section, and when the number of prizes on the elevating platform becomes less than the maximum dispensing section, the elevating platform of the elevating section is set to the same level as the bottom of the prize surface of the storage section. The arrangement is such that the prizes are lowered to the level.

Further, after the prize has been moved from the storing section to the elevating section, the movable belt is capable of retracting to leave a gap between the elevating section prize and the storing section prize.

Function> Due to the above structure, a predetermined number of prizes are stacked and set in the frame-shaped elevating section, and are also sequentially packed and set in the storage section in front of the elevating section from the elevating section side. In this state, the elevating platform of the elevating section rises based on an appropriate signal, delivers a predetermined number of prizes to the payout section, and then automatically discharges them onto the payout table facing the customer using appropriate means. Here, if the number of prizes in one row on the lifting platform is less than the maximum payout section that this device allows (for example, 4 or less prizes when the maximum number of prizes to be paid out is 5 pieces or less), the prizes will remain on the lifting section. The top surface of the prize is lowered to the same level as the bottom surface of the prize in the storage section by lowering the lifting platform below the set position, making it possible to set one row of prizes from the storage section, and one row of the prize group in the lifting section can be paid out to the maximum. When the number is less than the number, prizes of half the number are not excluded each time, and prize processing becomes easy. In reality, at least three kinds of stockers, one for 1000 yen, one for 500 yen, and one for 100 yen, are arranged in parallel, and a predetermined number of prizes are paid out at the same time.

<Example> The present invention will be described below based on the drawings of the example.

Reference numeral 1 denotes an insertion part and elevating part having a prize width provided at the base of the machine body 2, and in front of the elevating part 1 is connected a first-in, last-out storage part 3 having the same stacking height as the height of this stacking set. The overall structure is a linear storage type stocker 4.

The lifting platform 5 provided below the lifting section 1 is operated by a lifting motor 6.
It is possible to freely raise and lower by inserting a vertical type lifting screw 7 that is interlocked, and the normal setting position of the lifting table 5 is a horizontal feed (forward feed) provided at the bottom of the storage part 3 connected to the front of the lifting part 1. It is on the same level as the conveying surface 8a of the moving belt 8. Further, this storage section 3 is equipped with a vertical slip prevention rod 9 that moves together with the moving belt 8.
is supported by support pieces 11 which are inserted through guide shafts 10 which are vertically parallel, and an appropriate number of guide rotary rods 12 are arranged on both sides of the storage section 3 which serves as a long spring frame. 13 is the lifting section 1
The payout unit 13 pays out a standing push plate 14 provided at the rear end to a prize delivery path 16 that serves as the top plate of the machine body 2 by rotation of a feed shaft 15 in the longitudinal direction. Become free.

In this case, the number of stockers 4 is arranged in parallel in the a body 2 according to the prize type. For example, as shown in Fig. 2, there is a multi-connection configuration in which one outlet is for 100 yen, one is for 500 yen, and the west exit is for 1,000 yen. Of course, at this time, the length of each prize 17 is different, and correspondingly, the length of the prize 9 to prevent shrinkage during setting is
(See symbols a, b, and c in FIG. 1).

To explain this effect now, first, a certain number (in the illustrated device, 50 pieces) of special prizes 17 having a rectangular flat casing with a data magnetic tape arranged on the side are placed on the rear lid 18 of the aircraft body 2. , and insert and set the stocker 4 through the rear opening 1a of the insertion section/elevating section 1 of the predetermined stocker 4. In this case, the lifting section 1
The set position of the lifting platform 5 is on standby so that it is flush with the conveyance surface 8a of the moving belt 8 of the storage section 3. After setting a certain number of prizes 17 on the elevating section 1 in this way, the prize 1
The seventh group is pushed forward using a separate pushing means (not shown) and slid onto the transfer belt 8a of the storage section 3.

In this case, there is a vertical slip prevention rod 9 at the moving belt 8 position to receive the 17 groups of prizes in a row, so the 17 groups of prizes transferred will not collapse. The storage portion 3 is filled one after another, and finally the elevating portion 1 is also clogged.

Here, the prize payout machine operates based on a data signal corresponding to the number of balls brought in by the customer.

First, the elevating motor 6 with an electromagnetic brake is appropriately driven to rotate the elevating screw 7, and as a result, the elevating platform 5, which is integrated with the support piece 19 to which the elevating screw 7 is screwed, lifts a predetermined number of prizes 17 in height. In the case of a zero-sheet device that raises the sheets by 5 sheets, the sheets are raised in units of 5 sheets and fed out by the forward movement of the upright press plate 14 in the payout section 13. In this case, in order to obtain a large number of prizes 17, multiple rows of stockers 4 are linked and paid out at once.

Of course, if the number of prizes 17 still does not increase, it is sufficient to repeat raising the lifting platform 5 in units of five prizes.

In addition, when the elevator platform 5 is raised sequentially and the number of prizes on the elevator platform 5 is less than the maximum payout section that this device allows (for example, if there are 4 or less prizes left in units of 5 prizes), With the prize 17 loaded thereon, the lifting platform 5 is lowered by reverse rotation of the lifting screw 7. This descent position is the top surface of the prize 17
a is set to the same level as the transfer belt 8 of the storage section 3 using a control signal from a position sensor (not shown) provided in the dispensing section 13.

In this way, when the prize setting position of the elevating section 1 becomes empty, the moving belt 8 of the storage section 3 that is straight ahead of the elevating section 1 is moved via the transmission chain 21 by the lateral feed motor 20. The moving belt 8 rotates in conjunction with the movement of the moving belt 8 and the longitudinal shift prevention rod 9 integrated therewith, so that only one row of prizes 17 to be stacked is directly delivered and placed on the lifting platform 5 of the lifting section 1. Therefore, even if there are several prizes 17 remaining on the lifting platform 5, the next group of prizes can be placed instead of having to be taken out and removed to the outside each time. It can save time. In other words, prize 17 given out
The group either gets on the elevator platform 5 directly or gets on the remaining prize 17 that has been lowered to the conveyance surface 8a.

At the stop position of the movable belt 8 that has fed out the 17 groups of prizes in one row to the lifting section 1, the 17 groups of prizes in the next row are closely jammed and moving. If the movement begins to rise, the moving belt 8 will be moved back a little to create an appropriate gap between the prizes 17 on the elevator platform 5 and the prizes 17 on the moving belt 8, since the prizes 17 will inevitably come into contact with each other. It is what separates the

On the other hand, the predetermined number of prizes 17 dispensed to the dispensing section 13 are transferred to the prize discharging path 16 by rotating the feed shaft 15 of the upright push plate 14 at the rear end of the dispensing section 13 as driven by the motor 22. In order to move forward, the prize 17 is pressed against the surface of the prize delivery path 16 and discharged from the payout opening 23 of the i-stamina bar part 2a, and the prize 17 can be taken by the customer.

<Effects of the Invention> As described above, the prize dispensing machine for pachinko parlors, etc. of the present invention is a linear storage automatic warehouse type prize dispensing machine that is first-in, last-out, and has an insertion section/elevating section, a storage section, and a dispensing section. In addition, when the number of prizes falls below the maximum payout section, the lifting platform of the lifting section is lowered to the same level as the moving belt of the storage section, so that the stocker in use is not empty. Therefore, when switching the prize of the next stocker, the loss in stocker switching time can be minimized. Also,
The transport belt of the storage section is placed in front of the lifting section.
When the prizes are delivered to the elevating section, the prizes are moved back a little after being delivered, so that the prizes can be raised smoothly without causing contact between the prize group for elevating and the group for storing.

Moreover, the advantage of the present invention is that the prize group that the storage section (stocker) stacks in a predetermined number of units in a straight line with respect to the elevating section,
Compared to the rotary type, the first-in, last-out configuration is more compact, so it can get stuck in large numbers. Of course, the same effect can be obtained even if a predetermined number of stockers are formed in parallel.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 shows the main part f4.
11Ii side view, Figure 2 is a front view of the same, Figure 3 is a plan view of the moving belt section, Figure 4 is a slope view of the entire aircraft, Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of the airplane descending leaving behind the prize on the platform, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between prizes on the elevator platform and prizes on the moving belt. ■...Insertion part and elevating part, 2...Body, 3...First-in, last-out storage part, 4...Linear storage type stocker, 5
. . . Lifting platform, 8 . . . Moving belt, 8a . . . Conveyance surface, 13 . Patent applicant Oizumi Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A linear storage type stocker is formed, which consists of an insertion section/elevating section for setting stacked prizes, and a first-in, last-out storage section with a moving belt provided in front of the insertion section and a first-in-last-out storage section at the bottom. At the same time, a payout section is provided at the top of the lifting section, and the lifting platform of the lifting section is lowered to the same level as the bottom of the prize surface of the storage section when the number of prizes on the lifting platform becomes less than the maximum payout section. A prize dispensing machine in a pachinko parlor, etc., characterized by an arrangement in which 2. The prize dispensing machine in a pachinko parlor or the like according to claim 1, wherein the movable belt is capable of retracting after the prize has been moved from the storing section to the elevating section so as to leave a gap between the elevating section prize and the storing section prize.