JPH0215513Y2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a winning ball device, and particularly to a new winning ball device that is used by being disposed on the game board of a pinball game machine that uses pachinko balls to play games.

In general, pachinko machines and coin game machines are known as pinball game machines for hitting pachinko balls (hereinafter referred to as balls). As is well known, the game board of a conventional pachinko machine is equipped with a winning ball device called a chulip. This tulip is 2
Two ball receiving pieces (or opening/closing wing pieces) are provided so as to be rotatable left and right, and a swing passage is provided so as to be swingable so as to be perpendicular to the mounting member to which the ball receiving pieces are attached. In the normal state, the ticket is closed with both ball receivers standing in an almost vertical direction with a distance that allows one ball to pass through, and when a ball enters the prize, the pair of ball receivers is moved to the left and right. The ball receiving piece is closed after opening and accepting only one ball that subsequently falls. However, in most cases with conventional chulips, the number of winning balls that can be won when the ball holding piece is open is one, and if you want to win two or more balls, the next winning ball must be placed before the ball holding piece closes with the previous winning ball. It required a high level of skill to win the prize. For this reason,
Chulips could not provide better service to players, and players tended to get tired of them after many years of use. Furthermore, in order to win a prize with a conventional ball tip, it is usually necessary to drop the ball from directly above the ball, so the direction of movement of the ball does not change much when creating a winning ball, which tends to be uninteresting. It was hot.

Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to improve the fun of the game by creating a variety of ball movements that can generate winning balls by a different action than with conventional winning ball devices such as chulips. To provide a new winning ball device that allows players to win prizes.

To summarize, this idea forms a second winning area in the horizontal direction at a position slightly lower than the first winning area surrounded by a pair of opening/closing wings, and when the opening/closing wings open, the opening/closing wing The ball that hit the second side of the ball is guided to the second winning area, and the ball falls from the top of the opening/closing wing and is guided to the first winning area by the first side. It is constructed so that the opening/closing wing pieces are closed by balls.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of this invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the following explanation,
As an example of a pinball game machine, a case will be described in which the winning ball device of this embodiment is applied to a pachinko machine.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 to which the winning ball device of this invention is applied. A pachinko machine 10 has a game board 12 detachably attached to a front frame 11. The game board 12 has a winning hole (second winning area).
13a, 13b, safe holes 14a, 14b, so-called tulips 15a, 1
5b and an out ball inlet 16 are formed. Furthermore, the upper center position of the game board 12, that is, the winning hole 1
A winning ball device 20, which is a feature of this invention, is disposed at the upper position of 3a and 13b.

2A and 2B are illustrative views of a winning ball device 20 according to an embodiment of this invention, particularly FIG. 2A shows its front view, and FIG. 2B shows its longitudinal sectional view.

3A and 3B are perspective views of the winning ball device 20 of this embodiment, and in particular, FIG. 3A shows its opening and closing wings in a closed state, and FIG. 3B shows its opening and closing wings in an open state. .

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the winning ball device 20 of this embodiment.

Next, the specific configuration of the winning ball device 20 of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
The winning ball device 20 includes a mounting member 21. A rectangular winning hole 211 serving as a first winning area is formed in the mounting member 21, and a mounting hole 212 is bored at an appropriate location near the outer periphery of the winning hole 211. Furthermore, mounting holes 212 for inserting support shafts 231, which will be described later, are formed on both left and right sides of the winning hole 211. Opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22b are rotatably mounted on both left and right sides sandwiching the winning hole 211.
The opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22b are selected to have the same shape except that they are bilaterally symmetrical. For example, opening/closing wing 2
2a and 22b, like the conventionally well-known chulip, have inner ball receiving surfaces (i.e., surfaces facing each other with the winning hole 211 in between) running along a substantially vertical direction, and outer surfaces when the ball is closed. includes a beak-shaped portion 220 formed in an arc shape. The ball receiving surface of the beak-shaped portion 220 becomes the first side 221. A second side 222 is formed to protrude in a direction at a certain angle (for example, perpendicular) to the first side 221 . Opening/closing wing piece 22
The second side 222 of a, 22b is preferably the first side.
is selected to be longer than side 221. A stepped portion 223 is formed below the portion that is the outer arcuate surface of the beak portion 220 and forms the second side 222 . This stepped portion 223 includes the opening/closing wing pieces 22a,
It acts as a stopper when 22b is opened. Furthermore, a protrusion 224 is provided at the lower end of the beak-shaped portion 220.
is formed. A shaft hole 225 is bored at a position slightly below the intersection of the first side 221 and the second side 222 of the beak-shaped portion 220 . A support shaft 231 of the front cover 23, which will be described later, is inserted into the shaft hole 225 of the opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22b. The tip of the support shaft 231 is inserted into the mounting hole 213 of the mounting member 21 and fixed on the back surface of the mounting member 21 with a C ring or the like. The front cover 23 includes a cover plate 232
Two support shafts 231 are formed on the back surface of the support shaft, and a ball receiving portion 233 is formed below the support shafts 231. As a result, the opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22b are rotatably attached to the attachment member 21.

A support frame 24 is formed on the back surface of the mounting member 21 . The support frame 24 has a U-shape when viewed from above, and supports the swinging member 25 therein so as to be swingable around a shaft 241. Specifically, the swinging member 25 has an inclined upper surface of the swinging lever 251 so that the swinging lever 251 has an inclined upper surface.
A shaft hole 252 is bored in the side surface of 51. An engagement protrusion 253 is formed at the front end of the swing lever 251 . This engagement protrusion 253
The opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22a, 22b are engaged with the protrusions 226 formed on the inner side of the beak-like portions 220 of the wings 2a, 22b.
22b is opened or closed in conjunction with the swinging of the swinging lever 251. A claw-like portion 254 is formed below the swing lever 251 . Then, when the first ball rolls on the upper surface of the swing lever 251, the swing member 25 opens the opening/closing wings 22a and 22b by the rotation of the swing lever 251,
When the second ball is received by the claw-like portion 254, the swinging lever 251 is rotated in the opposite direction to close the opening/closing wings 22a, 22b.

A position slightly below the position where the winning ball device 20 of the game board 12 is attached, that is, a position slightly below the winning hole 211 which is the first winning area, and slightly laterally on both left and right sides of the winning hole 211. At a distant position, there is a winning hole 1, which is an example of the second winning area.
3a is formed. That is, the winning hole 13a, 1
3b is formed in a direction such that the second side 222 faces at a certain angle with respect to the vertical direction when the opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22b are opened. These winning holes 13a and 13b are constructed by forming a ball receiving protrusion 132 on the front surface of an opening 131. Nails 17a and 17b are formed above the winning holes 13a and 13b, respectively, at positions that sandwich the opening 131 and oppose the opening and closing wings 22a and 22b. These nails 17a, 17b are attached to the second side 22 when the corresponding opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22b are opened.
2 is chosen such that it is a problem that one ball can pass through. When the ball hits the second side 222 and bounces laterally, it is guided to the winning holes 13a, 13b by the nails 17a, 17b. on the other hand,
When the opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22b are closed, the second
Since the side 222 of is held substantially horizontally, it becomes difficult for balls to enter the winning holes 13a and 13b.

Next, the operation of the winning ball device 20 of this embodiment will be explained. As shown in FIG. 3A, the opening and closing wing pieces 22
When a ball passes between the nails 17c in a state where a and 22b are closed, the ball moves to the swing lever 2.
51 while rolling, and swing lever 2
Rotate 51. Accordingly, the engaging protrusion 2
53 is lifted upward, the opening/closing wing piece 22
a, 22b are opened. In this state, the player should avoid entering the winning hole 211 as much as possible.
Aim for the second side 222 and hit the ball. The ball that hits the outer surface of the first side 221 or the second side 222 enters the winning area 13a or 13b while being guided by the nail 17a or 17b. In this case, how many balls are in winning area 1?
Even if you win in 3a, 13b, the opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 2
2b is not closed. Then, if the ball is unfortunately received by the inner ball receiving surface of the opened opening/closing wings 22a and 22b and enters the winning hole 211, the ball pushes down the claw-shaped part 254. In conjunction with this, the swing lever 251 rotates in the opposite direction, closing the opening/closing blades 22a and 22b.

As described above, according to this embodiment, when the opening/closing wing pieces 22a, 22b are opened, the first side 2
21 and the upper surface of the second side 222 enters the winning area 13a or 13b while being guided by the nails 17a, 17b, and at that time the opening/closing wings 22a, 22b are not closed.
This has the advantage that the player can win many prize balls.
In addition, in the conventional ball tip, prize balls were won by playing by placing the ball into the open ball receiving piece, but in this embodiment, the winning ball device enters the ball receiving surface of the opening/closing wing. I play to avoid getting into it, so
There is also the advantage of being able to enjoy a different kind of entertainment than before.

Note that both the opening and closing wing pieces 22a and 22b are
There is no need to form the sides 222, and only one side may be used. In that case, only the winning hole 13a on the side where the second side is formed (for example, the left side) is required.

Incidentally, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the swinging member 25 also serves as an opening/closing mechanism for opening and closing the opening/closing wings 22a, 22b, but various other opening/closing mechanisms are possible.

FIG. 5A is a rear view of a pachinko machine for explaining another example of the opening/closing driving means. In this embodiment, the safe holes 14a and 14b are specific areas defined so that the winning ball device 20 can be opened when there is a winning ball. A pin 255 is formed at the rear end of the swinging member 25. Lever 26a, 26b which is rotated by the winning ball is formed on the back side of safe hole 14a, 14b, respectively. A rod 26c is connected to each of the levers 26a and 26b. The upper end of the rod 26c is formed into a key shape, and when the lever 26a or 26b is rotated, the pin 255 is pressed and the swing lever 251 is rotated. As a result, the opening/closing wings 22a and 22b are opened even by a ball that has won a prize in a winning area other than the winning hole 211. Note that when the opening and closing blades 22a and 22b are closed, the opening and closing blades 22a and 22b are closed as described above.
This is done by using a ball that enters the winning hole 211 when the winning hole 211 is open.

FIG. 5B is a rear view of the game board for explaining still another example of the opening/closing driving means. In this embodiment, ball detection switches 27a and 27b are provided on the back surfaces of the safe holes 14a and 14b, respectively, in order to detect balls that have entered the safe holes 14a and 14b. Further, the swing member 25 includes a swing lever 25.
A pin 255 is formed at the rear end of 1. This pin 2
55 is configured to be depressed in response to electrical energization of solenoid 28. When either of the ball detection switches 27a, 27b detects a winning ball, the solenoid 28 is electrically energized to open the opening/closing wings 22a, 22b. Note that the conditions for closing the opening/closing wing pieces 22a and 22b are the same as in the above case, and the winning hole 211
This is done using the winning balls.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are illustrative views of other embodiments of the winning ball device of this invention, in particular, FIG. 6A shows a front view thereof, and FIG. 6B shows a longitudinal sectional view thereof.
The winning ball device 30 of this embodiment differs from the winning ball device 20 shown in FIGS. 2A to 4 in that it is configured as follows. That is, in the winning ball device 30 of this embodiment, the mounting member 31 is formed relatively large, and the winning holes 32a, 32b of the mounting member 31 are located at positions corresponding to the winning holes 13a, 13b.
is formed. A guide wall 33a, which surrounds the winning hole and corresponds to the position where the nail is formed,
33b is formed.

In this way, there is an advantage that the winning ball device 30 can be mounted on the game board 12 by a single mounting operation.

As described above, this invention has a relatively simple structure and low cost, and allows the movement of the ball to be varied.
A new winning ball device that can improve the fun of the game can be obtained.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine to which the winning ball device of this invention is applied. Figures 2A and 2B
The figure is an illustrative diagram of one embodiment of this invention. 3rd A
The figure and FIG. 3B are perspective views of the winning ball device in different operating states. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the winning ball device. FIGS. 5A and 5B are rear views of the pachinko machine for explaining other examples of the opening/closing driving means. FIGS. 6A and 6B are illustrative views of a winning ball device according to another embodiment of this invention. In the figure, 10 is a pachinko machine, 12 is a game board, 13a and 13b are winning holes (second winning area),
20, 30 are winning ball devices, 21 is a mounting member, 22
a, 22b are opening/closing wing pieces, 23 is a front cover, 24
2 is a support frame, 25 is a swinging member (opening/closing drive mechanism), 2
6a, 26b are levers, 26c is a rod, 27
27a and 27b are ball detection switches, and 28 is a solenoid.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) A winning ball device disposed on a game board of a pinball game machine, which comprises at least a first winning area through which balls can pass, and a winning ball device disposed on a game board of a pinball game machine. A pair of attachment members to be attached are rotatably provided on both left and right sides of the attachment member sandwiching the first winning area, and are opened to an expanded state to receive balls and guide them to the first winning area. and a second winning area located below the first winning area and formed on at least one side laterally separated from the first winning area; an opening/closing drive means for opening and closing the pair of opening/closing wings in response to a first condition and closing the pair of opening/closing wings in accordance with a second condition; At least one of the wing pieces, which is the opening/closing wing piece on the side of the second winning area, when closed, the first side is substantially perpendicular, and the second side is at a certain angle with respect to the first side. A region having an angle and leading to the second winning area is prevented from passing through the ball, and the first side is oriented in the vertical direction so that the first side guides the ball to the first winning area when the area is opened. A prize-winning ball device that is in a state having an angle of 1, and allows a ball to pass through a region where a second side leads to the second prize-winning region. (2) The winning ball device according to claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, wherein the second winning area is located below the first winning area and is formed on both left and right sides separated from each other in the lateral direction. . (3) The winning ball device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the opening/closing wing piece is formed such that the first side and the second side are perpendicular to each other. (4) The opening/closing wing piece is formed such that the second side is longer than the first side.
The prize-winning ball device described in item 1 or 2. (5) The second winning area is formed integrally with the mounting member, and the second winning area is the first area of the utility model registration claim.
The prize-winning ball device described in item 1 or 2. (6) The mounting member includes a guide member formed at a position facing the opening/closing wing piece, sandwiching the second prize winning area, and the guide member is in contact with the outside of the second side. The winning ball device according to claim 5, which guides balls to the second winning area. (7) The winning ball device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second winning area is formed on the game board. (8) The game board includes a nail formed at a position facing the opening and closing wing, sandwiching the second winning area, and the nail is in contact with the outside of the second side of the opening and closing wing. The winning ball device according to claim 7, which guides the rolling balls to the second winning area. (9) The opening/closing drive means opens the opening/closing wing by a ball that has won in the first winning area when the pair of opening/closing wings are closed, and According to any one of claims 1 to 8 of the utility model registration claim, which is an opening/closing drive mechanism that closes the opening/closing blade by a ball that has won in the first winning area when the ball has been opened. The winning ball device described. (10) The game board forms a specific area defined so that the pair of opening/closing wings can be opened by a winning ball, and the opening/closing driving means is configured to open/close by a ball passing through the specific area. opening the pair of opening and closing blades;
The winning ball device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which is a utility model registered claim, which is an opening/closing drive mechanism that closes an opening/closing wing by a ball that has won a prize in the first winning area. (11) The game board forms a specific area defined so that the pair of opening/closing wings can be opened by a winning ball, and the opening/closing drive means detects a winning ball in the specific area. A utility model registration request comprising: a winning ball detection means; a drive mechanism that opens the opening/closing blades by the operation thereof; and an electric drive means that operates the drive mechanism in response to the output of the winning ball detection means. The winning ball device according to any one of items 1 to 8.