JPH0156789B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a system for replenishing a large number of pachinko machines arranged in parallel in a pachinko hall with the amount of pachinko balls required for a game.

Generally, when replenishing balls of this type, a replenishment device attached to each pachinko machine is operated to mechanically uniformly replenish a fixed amount of balls. However, pachinko machines have a slump phenomenon that is related to the amount of balls supplied, and if this phenomenon continues for a long time, the entertainment value will be lost, players will become fed up with it, and customers will turn away from pachinko. You may want to change the supply amount accordingly. This is often required by hall operators in order to increase the entertainment value of pachinko games and to encourage customers to enjoy the game.

In response to this demand, the present invention seeks to provide a ball replenishment system for pachinko machines that allows the amount of balls supplied at one time to be freely changed for each pachinko machine, thereby increasing entertainment.

The present invention will be explained in detail below based on an illustrated embodiment. First, in the block diagram, 1 is a replenishment amount setting section that sets the replenishment amount based on the number for each pachinko machine, 2 is a replenishment number control section, 3 is a replenishment signal generation section,
4 is a replenishment signal counting storage section, 5 is a replenishment signal output and replenishment detection section, 6 is a replenishment machine number control section, and 7 is a large number of ball replenishment devices attached to each pachinko machine or its upper part.

The replenishment amount setting unit 1 can change and set the replenishment amount for each pachinko machine at any time, and this setting can be done manually by checking the situation in the hall as appropriate. Entering ball・
It can also be automatically set based on information from a computer 8 installed to process data on pitches and the like. In this case, the data processing by the computer 8 is performed not only for the entire hall but also for each pachinko machine, and can be controlled using any data, for example, based on the difference between balls entering and balls exiting. The replenishment quantity is programmed to be changed when a certain range is exceeded, and based on this, the replenishment quantity setting is changed for the entire pachinko machine or for each pachinko machine.

Based on the information set in this supply amount setting section 1,
The replenishment number control unit 2 controls the replenishment signal generation unit 3,
It sends signals to each pachinko machine to replenish balls. This signal is converted by the replenishment signal output/detection section 5 into a signal for driving the next stage, that is, the ball replenishing device 7 that replenishes balls to each pachinko machine, and is output. In this case, the replenishment machine number control unit 6 controls which pachinko machine among the many machines installed in parallel is to be replenished based on information on the pachinko machine set in the setting unit 1, that is, the machine number, and outputs a replenishment signal and detects the pachinko machine. 5, and thereby supplies a set number of pachinko balls to the machines that require supply. The replenished vehicles and quantity are stored in the replenishment signal counting storage section 4.

In response to the above-mentioned replenishment command signal, the selected ball replenishing device 7 operates to replenish the set amount of balls, but when changing the replenishment amount during this replenishment, it is necessary to change the supply amount at each signal. A fixed unit amount of balls is uniformly determined to be supplied. This fixed unit amount is determined so that, for example, 100 balls are supplied by one signal, and if you want to reinforce 500 balls, set 5. It is sufficient to send the same signal continuously. Therefore,
When the supply amount of balls is set for each pachinko machine by the setting section 1, the supply amount set by the supply amount control section 2 and the supply machine number control section 6 is accurately replenished based on the information of this setting section. It is.

That is, a fixed amount of balls is set in the number of signals for each pachinko machine, and the replenishment amount control section 2 controls the replenishment signal generation section 3 to continuously transmit the set number of signals. do. For example, if 300 settings are made for one pachinko machine, when a signal that requires replenishment is received from that pachinko machine, the first signal is sent via the replenishment amount control unit 2 to replenish the supply amount. The signal is transmitted from the signal generator 3,
Based on the output at a certain level from the replenishment signal output/detection section 5, at the same time, the replenishment machine number control section 6 selects the pachinko machine for which the replenishment signal has been received and drives a predetermined ball replenishment device 7 to supply a fixed amount of balls per unit. Replenish. It takes a predetermined time to replenish this unit constant amount, but before the replenishment is completed, a signal indicating that replenishment has ended, that is, a timing signal, is generated from the ball replenishment device 7, and this timing signal is the output of the replenishment. Is it the same line as the signal?
Or supply signal output and detection unit 5 via a different line.
This signal is transmitted to the replenishment signal output/detection section 5.
, and applies it to the replenishment signal generation section 3 and the replenishment signal counting storage section 4 . These signals are organized and classified for each pachinko machine and counted and stored in the replenishment signal counting storage section 4 under the control of the replenishment machine number control section 6, and further stored as a count for one signal from the replenishment signal counting storage section 4. A signal to that effect is applied to the replenishment amount control section 2. Upon receiving this signal, the supply amount control unit 2 determines the amount of balls to be supplied.
Since the information has been obtained to replenish a fixed amount of units, that is, 100 balls, by three signals, the set amount cannot be achieved with one signal, so a replenishment signal is generated to continue emitting the second signal. 3, and the ball replenishing device 7 is continuously driven by the second output in the replenishment signal output/detection section. Then, in the same way as above, before the second replenishment is completed, a signal is also generated, this is detected by the replenishment signal output/detection section 5, and the signal is applied to the replenishment signal generation section 3 and the replenishment signal counting storage section 4. , the second signal is counted and stored in the replenishment signal counting storage section, and a signal to that effect is applied to the replenishment amount control section 2 in the same manner as the previous time. By repeating this operation, the number of balls set in the setting section is accurately and continuously supplied to each pachinko machine.
The signal application from the replenishment signal output/detection unit 5 to the replenishment signal generation unit 3 is for determining the time and timing for generating the next replenishment signal, and is for receiving the signal transmitted from this ball replenishment device. Then, they receive the next signal and are informed that they are ready to replenish. In other words, even if multiple signals are input continuously while supplying a certain amount of balls,
If pulse signals are used, continuous driving is not possible unless they are pooled, and the scheduled amount cannot be replenished. Therefore, just before the replenishment of a fixed amount of one unit is completed, the next signal can be output to continuously replenish the next fixed amount of the unit, eliminating the interrupted replenishment of each fixed amount of units, and replenishing the supply according to each replenishment command. Replenishment is completed in a short time because there is no break between multiple operations and continuous replenishment is performed.

Further, the setting of the replenishment amount can also be changed depending on the time. For example, if you have an electronic computer with a calendar and clock, you can program it to change the supply amount depending on the day, day of the week, and time of day, and increase the entertainment value for players as appropriate based on that. .

As explained above, in the present invention, a certain amount of balls are supplied by one signal, and the amount of balls to be supplied at one time to each pachinko machine is determined by setting the number of signals. By changing the number of signals based on the playing status of each pachinko machine, the amount of balls to be replenished can also be changed, and this can be programmed into a computer that processes data based on information on balls entering and exiting. If you do so, you can judge all the situations and automatically change the amount of supply to increase the entertainment value.

Furthermore, when replenishing a fixed amount of units, if multiple signals are required for one replenishment, the replenishment of a fixed amount of units can be performed continuously without interruption by the signal from the ball replenishing device. This has excellent effects such as shortening replenishment time.

Since the replenishment output signal and the replenishment timing signal to the ball replenishment device can be transmitted using the same line, the number of wiring can be significantly reduced.
This not only makes the installation work for the pachinko machine easier, but also has the excellent effect of reducing equipment costs.

Furthermore, the replenishment of balls for each pachinko machine is performed according to a set number of signals, and the replenishment output signal is transmitted in response to a timing signal from the replenishment device, so it is not a simple pulse-like signal. Therefore, since balls can be replenished, an excellent effect is achieved in that power consumption can be significantly reduced, unlike conventional examples, such as electromagnetic valves that must be kept energized while balls are being replenished.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The accompanying drawing is a block diagram showing the principle of the ball supply system and device for a pachinko machine according to the present invention. 1... Replenishment amount setting section, 2... Replenishment amount control section, 3
... Replenishment signal generation section, 4 ... Replenishment signal counting storage section, 5 ... Replenishment signal output and detection section, 6 ... Replenishment stand number control section, 7 ... Ball replenishment device, 8 ... Electronic computer.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. Replenishment of balls to a Pachinko machine at one time by uniformly replenishing a fixed amount of balls with one signal, and changing the setting of the number of signals during one replenishment. The number of signals can be set uniformly for all pachinko machines or differently for each pachinko machine, and the supply output signal to the ball supply device and the supply timing signal can be transmitted over the same line. For each replenishment, a replenishment output signal set by receiving a timing signal from the ball replenishment device is transmitted to the ball replenishment device each time to replenish the scheduled number of balls. A ball replenishment system for pachinko machines that is characterized by the following. 2 A fixed amount of balls is uniformly replenished by one signal, and the supply amount for one replenishment of each pachinko machine is set by the number of signals, and the setting change of the number of signals is changed by ball entry and exit. This is done by programming an electronic computer that processes data based on ball information, or by programming by time, and by receiving a timing signal from a ball replenishing device for each replenishment, the programmed setting signal is sent each time. A ball replenishment method for a pachinko machine characterized by sending a message to a ball replenishing device to replenish a scheduled number of balls. 3 A replenishment amount setting unit that sets the replenishment amount for each pachinko machine, a replenishment number control unit that controls replenishment based on the set replenishment amount, and a replenishment number control unit that determines the time and timing required for replenishment and replenishes the set amount. a replenishment signal generating section that converts the replenishment signal to a necessary drive level and outputs it and detects the timing of emitting the signal; and a counting storage section that stores the replenishment amount for each pachinko machine. , a replenishment machine number control unit that selects and controls a pachinko machine that requires replenishment based on a signal from a setting unit; and a ball replenishment device that replenishes based on the output of the replenishment signal output/detection unit and issues a replenishment timing signal. A ball replenishing device for a pachinko machine, comprising: 4 A replenishment amount setting unit that sets the replenishment amount for each pachinko machine, a replenishment number control unit that controls replenishment based on the set replenishment amount, and a replenishment number control unit that determines the time and timing required for replenishment and replenishes the set amount. a replenishment signal generation section that converts the replenishment signal to a necessary drive level and outputs it and detects the timing of emitting the signal; and a coefficient storage section that stores the replenishment amount for each pachinko machine. , a replenishment machine number control unit that selects and controls a pachinko machine that requires replenishment based on a signal from a setting unit; and a ball replenishment device that replenishes based on the output of the replenishment signal output/detection unit and issues a replenishment timing signal. A ball replenishing system for a pachinko machine, characterized in that when replenishing a set amount of balls, the set amount in one replenishment is continuously replenished by a timing signal emitted from the ball replenishing device.