JPH0251629B2 - - Google Patents

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[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a lock management device in a game hall, and in particular, a method for opening locked door frames including glass frames and front frames using mechanical locks and keys. The present invention relates to a locking management device in a game parlor that conducts locking electrically based on electrical processing instead of or in conjunction with the locking operation.

[Prior Art] As is well known, in a pinball game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a coin game machine that uses pachinko balls for playing games, a front frame and a glass frame are attached to the front of the machine so that they can be opened and closed. There is. This glass frame is opened during business hours when a ball gets caught on a nail formed on a game board, or when a game machine breaks down and needs to be repaired. In addition, after closing, in order to adjust the nails,
The glass frame is opened. The front frame is constructed by attaching a glass frame that can be opened and closed and integrally supports the game board. When various mechanisms installed on the back of the game board break down, they can be opened and closed to repair them. It is attached to the island frame to which the pinball game machine is freely attached.

In order to open and close such a glass frame and front frame, a keyhole has conventionally been formed in a part of the front frame. A locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the front frame in relation to the keyhole and a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the glass frame were built-in. When opening the glass frame and front frame, insert a common key as a portable opening command means into the keyhole and rotate the key in different rotation directions or angles. , one or the other was opened.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] By the way, at a game parlor, a ball gets caught on a nail,
In order to quickly deal with abnormal situations, such as when a Yakumono breaks down, employees at the amusement center are made to carry a key with them. However, if an employee loses the key and the key is found by a player, the player can use the key to illegally open the front frame or glass frame and forcefully use the key to his advantage. There have been cases where illegal games have been carried out, such as forcing players to open the gates or adjusting nails.

Therefore, in order to prevent such illegal games, among all the pinball game machines in the amusement park, different types of keys are assigned to each pinball game machine on an island basis, so that even if the key is lost, However, there is a way to prevent people from knowing which machine the key belongs to. However, in the case of this method, the number of types of keys to be managed in one gaming hall increases, and there may be cases where the keys cannot be managed sufficiently. Further, if a player has to search for a key necessary for unlocking a certain pinball game machine among a large number of keys, there is an inconvenience that the player feels irritated. As described above, in a game parlor where quick unlocking operations are required, it is not possible to have many types of keys, and one type of key must be used to open and unlock a large number of pinball game machines. On the other hand, if a player who finds a lost key finds out which machine the key is for, there is a risk of illegal gaming, so in order to completely prevent this risk, it is necessary to This has the disadvantage that multiple locks corresponding to the locks must be replaced, making the work extremely expensive, troublesome, and complicated.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to eliminate the need to replace the locks of a plurality of pinball game machines corresponding to the key for opening the door frame even if the key for opening the door frame is lost. The purpose is to prevent illegal games with inexpensive and simple work.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A locking management device for a gaming hall according to the present invention includes: a pinball game machine equipped with a locking mechanism for locking a door frame that is provided on the front surface of the pinball game machine so as to be freely openable; an opening enablement command means in which predetermined opening enablement information is set for making the door frame, which has been locked, openable; and a management device that manages the locked state of the pinball game machine. A locking management device for a gaming hall, the pinball game machine comprising: a locking mechanism that locks the door frame; and a locking mechanism that operates with respect to the locking mechanism in an electrically energized state to lock the door frame. an electrical opening enabling means for switching from an unopenable state to an opening possible state; and an electrical opening enabling means provided at a position related to the front surface of the pinball game machine, and inputting opening enabling information from the opening enabling command means. the management device includes: a permission information setting means for setting permission information correlated to the development enablement information set by the development enablement command means; and the development enablement command means. information comparison means for comparing the development enablement information set in the above and the permission information set by the permission information setting means; When determining the
a control means for controlling the door frame to be in an openable state; and a notification means for notifying based on the information comparison means determining that the opening enabling information and the permission information do not have a predetermined relationship. It is characterized by

[Operation] According to the present invention, when the release enablement information set by the release enablement command means is compared with the allowable information set by the allowable information setting means, and it is determined that the two have a predetermined relationship. Make the door frame ready for opening. Therefore, even if the activation enablement command means is lost, if the activation information is rewritable, the activation information and permission information can be rewritten, and the activation information cannot be rewritten. Illegal gaming can be prevented by rewriting only the permissible information, if any, and newly preparing and using a unlocking command means having corresponding unlockable information.

On the other hand, the cause of the discrepancy between the permission information and the activation information is that the player illegally used the lost activation instruction means after rewriting the permission information corresponding to the lost activation instruction means. In some cases, as mentioned above, if the amusement facility side forgets to rewrite the permission information and rewrite the activation information to match it, or even if the permission information that has already been set is There may be a case where the permissible information is unexpectedly changed to another type of permissible information during business operations. If it is determined that the comparison result between the opening enablement information and the permissible information does not meet the predetermined relationship due to such an abnormal situation, the gaming hall will be notified by the notification means that an abnormal situation has occurred. can be recognized.

[Embodiments of the Invention] Next, specific embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the following examples,
A case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine), which is an example of a pinball game machine.

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a lock management system in a game hall according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of one island showing a state in which a plurality of pachinko machines, which are an example of a pinball game machine, are arranged side by side.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, an outline of a gaming hall to which the present invention is applied and an outline of the entire locking management device of the present invention will be described.

A plurality of islands 20 are installed in the pachinko game hall 10, and a prize exchange office (or counter) 11 is installed at a location away from each island 20. On the island 20, a plurality of pachinko machines 30 are arranged in one row or in two rows back to back. In addition, between each appropriate number of pachinko machines 30, a vertical ball rental machine 21 is installed.
will be installed. A collecting gutter 221 for collecting the balls is inclined and provided below the back surface of each pachinko machine 30. A lift 23 is provided at the end of the collecting gutter 221. A replenishment gutter 222 for replenishing collected balls is provided on the path from the top of the lift 23 to the top of each pachinko machine 30. A curtain plate 24 is formed at an upper position of each pachinko machine 30 in association with an island frame (not shown). On the surface of the curtain plate 24, a call button 25, a call display 26, a first connection member 27 as an example of an unlocking information input section, and displays 28 and 29 are arranged. This connecting member 27 has an electronic key unit 70, which is an example of unlocking command means, which will be described in detail in FIG.
A connecting terminal is formed for electrically connecting and mounting the.

In this embodiment, the electronic key unit 70 is configured to be mechanically connected to the connecting member 27 and output unlocking information, but the electronic key unit 70 is otherwise configured without being mechanically connected to the connecting member 27. , or may be electrically connected by a remote control method that transmits unlocking information by emitting electromagnetic waves or the like.

Further, the installation location of the connection member 27 is not limited to the curtain plate 24 described above, but is also applicable to the front frame 3 of each pachinko machine 30.
It may be 2. The display 28 is used to display, when the electronic key unit 70 is used to open the glass frame, that opening is permitted. The display 29 is for displaying, when opening the front frame using the electronic key unit 70, that opening is permitted. Note that the indicators 28 and 29 may display that the glass frame and the front frame are open. The connection member 27 and indicators 28 and 29 provided for each pachinko machine 30 are connected to a management device 60, which will be described later, via connection lines, respectively. This management device 60 is installed at the prize exchange place 11, installed in a management room separate from the gaming hall 10, or installed for each island of pachinko machines or for each pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the glass frame of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied is opened. As is well known, the pachinko machine 30 includes a game board 31. This game board 31 is integrally attached to the front frame 32. The front frame 32 is attached to an island frame (not shown) or an inner frame of the pachinko machine 30 so as to be openable and closable. A glass frame 33 and a front decorative plate 34 are attached to the front frame 32 so as to be openable and closable. Vertical frame of the front frame 32 (in the illustration, the left vertical frame when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine)
A locking mechanism 40, which will be described in detail in FIGS. 4A to 4C below, is provided inside. This locking mechanism 40
A keyhole 41 can be provided on the front surface of the keyhole 41 if necessary. The locking mechanism 40 locks the glass frame 33 by inserting the key into the keyhole 41 and rotating it.
or unlock the front frame 32.

A front glass 331 is attached to the glass frame 33. An engagement piece 332 for engaging with a hook, which will be described later, is formed on the side surface of the open end of the glass frame 33. This glass frame 33 is opened to adjust the nails planted in the game board 31 after the game parlor is closed. In addition, the glass frame 33 is used to eliminate or remove balls that are stuck between the nails installed on the game board 31 when the machine installed on the game board 31 breaks down during business hours or when balls are stuck between the nails planted on the game board 31. It is opened for the purpose of

The front frame 32 is opened by a staff member to repair various mechanisms provided on the back side of the game board 31, such as a winning ball processing device or a prize ball dispensing mechanism, when the system malfunctions. This front frame 32 and the glass frame 33 constitute a door frame provided in the pachinko machine 30 so as to be openable and closable.

Figures 4A to 4C are detailed views showing the relationship between the front frame and the glass frame, the locking mechanism, and the electrical opening means; in particular, Figure 4A is a perspective view thereof, and Figure 4B is a glass frame. FIG. 4C is a side view showing the first locking mechanism in the unlocked state. FIG. 4C is a side view showing the first locking mechanism in the locked state. Next, the specific configuration of the locking mechanism and the electrical opening enabling means will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C. The locking mechanism 40 includes a first locking mechanism 42 and a second locking mechanism 43. The first locking mechanism 42 is configured as follows.

That is, the fixture 421 is fixed to the inside of the vertical frame of the front frame 32. This fixture 421 has protrusions 422 formed at two locations in its longitudinal direction. Both protrusions 422 are fitted into guide grooves 424 of the sliding plate 423 to slidably support the sliding plate 423. Hooks 425 for engaging with the engaging pieces 332 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the sliding plate 423. This sliding plate 423 has an inclined portion 426 formed at an upper position of the hook 425 in order to push the glass frame 33 toward the front side by sliding the sliding plate 423 .
Further, the sliding plate 423 is connected to the fixing metal fitting 421 via a spring 427, and is always resiliently biased upward.

On the other hand, the first locking mechanism 42
In order to unlock the front frame 33 and make it possible to open the front frame 32, a first electric opening enabling means consisting of a solenoid 44 and a rod 442, which are an example of a first electric drive source, activates the front frame 32. It is fixed on the back. One end of a rod 442 is connected to the plunger 441 of the solenoid 44 . The other end of the rod 442 is connected to the sliding plate 423. With this configuration, when the solenoid 44 is electrically energized, the sliding plate 423 is slid downward to unlock the glass frame 33.
becomes available for development. In this state, the glass frame 33 is actually opened by a person in charge or the like applying a predetermined opening force such as pulling the glass frame 33 forward.

The second locking mechanism 43 is provided with hooks 431 at the top and bottom in association with a sliding plate (not shown) that slides up and down by a solenoid 45. Inner frame (or island frame) at the position corresponding to this hook 431
35 includes an engaging piece 43 that engages with the hook 431.
2 (the lower engaging piece is omitted in the illustration). Further, in order to unlock the second locking mechanism 43 and make the front frame 34 openable, the second locking mechanism 43 is opened.
A second electrical opening enabling means is provided which includes a solenoid 45, a hook 431, and a pin 433, which is an example of an electrical drive source. The solenoid 45 has a height such that the plunger 451 engages with a pin 433 formed on the hook 431, and is fixed to the inner frame 35 side. As a result, when the solenoid 45 is electrically energized, the plunger 451 is pushed upward, thereby pushing up the pin 433, thereby releasing the engaged state between the hook 431 and the engagement piece 432. . With this, the front frame 3
2 is in a state where it can be opened, and the staff etc. open the front frame 33.
The front frame 32 is actually opened by applying a predetermined opening force such as pulling it toward you.

Note that the electrical drive source is not limited to a solenoid, and the present invention can be implemented with any device that operates electrically to generate a drive force, such as an air cylinder controlled by a conventionally well-known electromagnetic valve. It is possible.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are longitudinal sectional views showing other examples of the locking mechanism and the electrical opening enabling means. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 described above, the first locking mechanism 42 of the glass frame 33 is automatically unlocked by electrically energizing the solenoid 44, and the first locking mechanism 42 of the glass frame 33 is automatically unlocked by energizing the solenoid 45. , front frame 32
However, in this embodiment, the locking mechanism of the glass frame or the front frame is not immediately unlocked by energizing the solenoid. By activating each locking mechanism, each locking mechanism can be opened using a key.

More specifically, the keyhole 4 is connected to the front frame 32.
1 is provided. When the locking mechanism 40 inserts and rotates the key 51, the sliding plate 423 and the hook 4
It is configured to be able to slide on a sliding plate (not shown) formed with 31. The solenoid 5 is connected to the rod 442 fixed to the sliding plate 423.
4 is provided. When the solenoid 54 is not electrically energized, it projects the plunger and closes the rod 4.
42 to restrict the downward movement of the sliding plate 423 (see Fig. 5A), and in response to electrical bias, the plunger is sucked to allow the sliding plate 423 to move downward. (See Figure 5B).

On the other hand, a solenoid 55, which is an example of a second electric drive source, is provided in association with the hook 431.
When the solenoid 55 is not electrically energized, it operates to project a plunger relative to the locking mechanism to restrain upward movement of the hook 431 (see FIG. 5A), and when electrically energized, The plunger is operated to attract the locking mechanism to permit upward movement of the hook 431 (see FIG. 5B).

With this configuration, the solenoid 54 or 55 is electrically energized to enable the glass frame or the front frame to be opened using the key 51.
Further, when both solenoids 54 and 55 are not energized, it is impossible to open the glass frame 33 and the front frame 32 even with the key 51, and thus the locking mechanism is in an operable state.

In this embodiment, control for opening both the glass frame and the front frame has been described, but it is also possible to open only the glass frame or only the front frame. Further, the electric drive source may be a motor in addition to a solenoid.

FIG. 6 is an external view of a management device 60 which is a feature of the present invention. In the figure, the management device 60 includes an operation panel 611 and a display panel 612 formed on the front side of a housing 61. A key cylinder switch (hereinafter referred to as a key switch) 62 is provided on the operation panel 611. The key switch 62 is
The OFF position selects a power-off state, the ON position selects a power-on state of the management device 60, and the LOCK position selects a state in which keyboard operations, which will be described later, are prohibited. On the operation panel 611, there are numeric keys 630 including keys 0, 1 to 9, and a reset key 63r.
and various keys 631 for switching operation modes.
A keyboard 63 including keyboards 636 to 636 is provided.

The write key 631 is used to issue a command to update the permission code when the numerical key 630 is operated to input a permission code, which is an example of permission information. The numerical key 630 and the write key 63
1 constitutes a permission information setting means for setting in the management device permission information correlated to the release enablement information set by the release enablement command means. The all-glass frame key 632 is used to remotely command the opening of all the glass frames installed in the game hall. The glass frame single key 633, which is an example of a first opening enable command operation means, is used to issue a command to enable the glass frame 33 of the unit number inputted by operating the numeric key 630 to open. Note that the numerical key 6
Reference numeral 30 also serves as machine number setting input means for setting and inputting a machine number.

The front frame all unit key 634 is used to issue a command to enable opening of the front frame 32 of all units. Front frame single key 635 as an example of second opening enablement command operating means
is used to issue a command to enable opening of the front frame of the machine number input by operating the numerical key 630. The glass frame single key 633 and the front frame single key 635 constitute an opening enabling command operating means for instructing opening of the door frame of the pinball game machine set by the machine number setting input means. . Read key 63
6 is used to instruct reading of the permission code after writing the permission code.

Furthermore, each key 6 on the operation panel 611
At positions corresponding to 31 to 636, display lamps 641 to 646 are provided to display the operating status of each key. Furthermore, the operation panel 611 has a fitting hole 6.
5 is formed. A connecting terminal, that is, a connector (not shown) is formed inside the fitting hole 65 to make electrical contact with a terminal formed on the electronic key unit 70, which will be described later, when the electronic key unit 70 is fitted. Ru. This connector and the fitting hole 65 constitute a second connection member.

A numerical value display 66 for displaying numerical information is provided on the display panel 612. The numerical display 66 includes, for example, a first numerical display 661 that displays a four-digit permission code, and a second numerical display 662 that displays a three-digit machine number. Further, on the display panel 612, a door frame open state display device 67 is provided. This door frame open state display device 67 has a display element (for example, a light emitting diode) that displays the open state of the glass frame and a display element that displays the open state of the front frame arranged in correspondence with the machine number of each pachinko machine. Set up

FIG. 7 is a detailed diagram of the electronic key unit 70 as an example of the activation enabling command means. The electronic key unit 70 has a rectangular parallelepiped housing 71 and a fitting protrusion 72.
It forms. This electronic key unit 70 has a built-in memory (not shown) in which data can be written or read, and a data input/output terminal 73 of the memory is located on the outer periphery of the fitting protrusion 72, and the electronic key unit 70 is connected to the connection member 27 or It is formed in the direction of insertion into the fitting hole 65. The memory built into the electronic key unit 70 is preferably a non-volatile memory such as P-ROM. Further, as another example of the memory, when a volatile memory such as a RAM is used, a battery may be built in and the circuit may be configured to prevent the storage contents of the RAM from being destroyed by the battery.

More preferably, a changeover switch 74, which is an example of a selection operation means, is provided to switch between opening the front frame 32 and opening the glass frame 33. Then, the number of terminals of the input/output terminals 73 is increased by one bit in addition to the number of bits of the permission code, which is an example of open enablement information consisting of multi-digit numerical information stored in the memory. This added 1 bit is used as a bit for commanding switching of the front frame or the glass frame based on switching of the changeover switch 74. For example, suppose that the front frame 32 is selected when the most significant bit of the bit parallel data derived from the input/output terminal 73 is logic "0", and the glass frame 33 is selected when the logic is "1". Also,
A push switch 75 is provided in a part of the housing 71. This push switch 75 has a housing 71.
When attached to the first connecting member 27 provided on the top of the pachinko machine, it is used to request data readout.

Although the electronic key unit 70 of this embodiment has been described as having rewritable activation information,
The activation information of the electronic key unit 70 is not rewritten, only the permission information on the management device side is rewritten, and the electronic key unit 7 has a corresponding permission code.
The purpose of the present invention can also be achieved by newly using 0.

The electronic key unit of the above embodiment is provided with a changeover switch 74 for switching between opening the glass frame and the front frame, and a push switch 74 for outputting opening enabling information. Or, I explained how to make the front frame openable, but in addition, a push switch for the glass frame and a push switch for the front frame are provided in advance, and each operation makes the glass frame or front frame openable. Good too.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a lock management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the plurality of pachinko machines 30 include a connector 27 included in the first connection member, a drive circuit 36 that drives and controls the solenoids 44 and 45, and the indicators 28 and 29. These connectors 27, drive circuit 36, and displays 28 and 29 are connected to an interface 82 included in management device 60. Note that the drive circuit 36 may be provided on the management device 60 side.

The management device 60 is a CPU, which is an example of arithmetic processing means.
Contains 81. The CPU 81 includes the keyboard 6
3, a numerical display 66, a door frame open state display 67, and a second connection member (for example, a connector) 6
52 is connected. Further, an interface 82 is connected to the CPU 81, and a ROM 83 and a RAM 90 are connected in which programs shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, which will be described later, are stored in advance. In addition, if necessary, CPU81
A printer 84 is connected in connection with the .

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a memory map of the RAM 90. RAM 90 includes a plurality of register areas 91 to 96 and a flag area F. The numerical register 91 stores numerical information input by operating the numerical keys 630. The machine number register 92 stores the machine number of a pachinko machine whose glass frame or front frame is to be opened remotely. The machine number counter 93 is used to designate machine numbers to determine whether there is an unlocking request from each pachinko machine in the machine number order. Permissible code register 94
is used to store the same code as the permission code written in the memory included in the electronic key unit 70 that allows the glass frame or the front frame to be opened.

The responsible person code register 95 stores a code specific to the responsible person, which is determined so as to be able to change the allowable code, for example, and transfers and stores the responsible person code, which is preset and stored in the ROM 83, when the power is turned on. do. This responsible person code is
Since it has a more important meaning than the permission code and requires stricter judgment, it is chosen to have a larger number of digits (for example, 7 digits) than the permission code (4 digits).
The machine number maximum value register 96 stores the maximum value of the machine numbers installed in the gaming hall. The maximum value of this machine number is usually constant at a single amusement park, so
The settings are stored in the ROM 83 in advance and transferred to and stored in the register 96 when the power is turned on. In addition,
If it is necessary to change the manager code and the maximum machine number, the manager code and the maximum machine number may be set by the manager at the time of opening the game hall without storing the settings in the ROM 83 in advance.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating operations for processing based on operations on the keyboard 63 of the management device 60.

Next, the operation for setting and inputting the permission code will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10.

When setting and inputting a permission code and controlling the electronic key unit 70 by writing the desired permission code,
After switching the key switch 62 to the ON position, the following operations are performed. That is, after first operating the numerical keys 630 to input numerical information representing a desired permission code, the write key 631 is pressed. Now, assume that a desired permission code is input by operating the numeric key 630. CPU81
is constantly determining whether any key input has been made. If the numeric key 630 is operated, it is determined that any key has been input.

Next, it is determined whether the key switch 62 has been switched to the LOCK position. This is because if the key switch 62 is switched to the LOCK position, input by operating the keyboard 63 is prohibited, and in that case, the following operations will not be performed. In this case, since the key switch 62 is set to the ON position, it is determined that the key operated first is the numeric key 630. Subsequently, the contents of the numerical value register are shifted by one digit, and the numerical information just inputted is written into the least significant digit. Subsequently, each flag included in flag area F is reset.
Thereafter, the process returns to the key input waiting step described above. In this way, each time the numeric key 630 is operated, the numeric value input by operating the numeric key 630 is stored in the numeric register 91. Note that the contents of the numerical register 91 are displayed on the numerical display 661 as necessary.

After that, when the write key 631 is pressed,
The CPU 81 uses the numerical register 91 as shown below.
Writes the numerical information (ie, the permission code) stored in the . That is, the CPU 81 receives any key input, and the key switch 62 is not in the LOCK position, the numeric key 630 is not in the LOCK position,
It is determined that it is the write key 631. and,
Logic "1" is written to flag F1. In response, the display lamp 641 is lit to indicate that the code is being written. Subsequently, the contents of the numerical value register 91 are transferred to the permissible code register 94 and stored therein. Permissible code register 94
Allowable codes stored in multiple connectors 65
2 is written into the memory of the electronic key unit 70 connected to the key unit 2.

Subsequently, the permission code stored in the permission code register 94 is displayed on the numerical display 661. This display may continue to be displayed during other operations, or may disappear after a certain period of time. Thereafter, after all the flags in flag area F have been reset, the process returns to the key input waiting step.

Note that when the display of the permission code is erased, if the user wishes to check it later, this is done by pressing the read key 636. That is, read key 636
When it is determined that the button is pressed, flag F6 is set. In response, the display lamp 646 is lit up. Thereafter, the contents stored in the allowable code register 94 are displayed on the numerical display 661.

Next, a case will be described in which the management device of the present invention is used to remotely open the front frame 32 or glass frame 33 of all pachinko machines or a specified machine number. For example, the glass frame 33 of all units
To open the system, the person in charge operates the numerical keys 630 to input the person in charge code, and then presses the glass frame all units key 632. That is, the person in charge code input by operating the numeric keys 630 is stored in the numeric register 91 in the same manner as in the case of inputting the numeric keys described above. Thereafter, when the all glass frame key 632 is pressed, the flag F2 is set. In response, the display lamp 642 is lit. Next, register 9
It is determined whether or not the responsible person code stored in advance in 5 matches the contents of the numerical register 91. If they match, the CPU 81 sends information to all pachinko machines 30 via the interface 82.
A signal for energizing the solenoid 44 is given to the drive circuit 36 of the solenoid 44 . In response, the drive circuit 36 of each pachinko machine energizes the solenoid 44. As a result, the glass frames 33 of all pachinko machines can be opened.

In addition, when opening the front frame 32 of all machines, this is done by operating the numeric keys 630 to input the responsible person code, and then pressing the front frame all machines key 634. Since the operation in this case is the same as the operation for enabling opening of all the glass frames 33, only a flowchart will be shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

That is, the arithmetic processing means is configured to perform an all-machine opening command that causes the door frame of each pinball game machine in all machines to be made openable by the electric drive source in response to the operation of the all-machines opening command operating means. Includes enabling control means.

Note that when all the glass frames 33 or front frames 32 are made to be openable, they may be made to be openable one by one, instead of being made all at once.

Next, the operation for opening the front frame of a pachinko machine with a desired machine number will be explained. A staff member (not limited to the person in charge) of the game parlor operates the numerical keys 630 to input the machine number. In response, the numerical information of the designated machine number is stored in the numerical register 91 in the same manner as the above-described operation. Thereafter, the staff member presses the front frame single key 635. In response, it is determined that the front frame single key 635 has been pressed. Subsequently, the flag F5 is set and the display lamp 64
5 is lit.

Subsequently, the machine number stored in the numerical value register 91 is transferred to the machine number register 92 and stored therein, and is also displayed on the numerical value display 662.
Next, the CPU 81 drives the drive circuit 36 of the pachinko machine with the machine number corresponding to the machine number stored in the machine number register 92 via the interface 82.
A signal is given to open the front frame. depending on,
The drive circuit 36 of the vehicle number energizes the solenoid 45 to enable the front frame to open.

When opening a glass frame with a desired unit number, the operator operates the numerical keys 630 to input the unit number, and then presses the glass frame single key 633. The operation in this case is the same as the operation when the front frame of the desired machine number is made openable, so only a flowchart is shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted. That is, in response to the machine number being inputted by the operation of the machine number setting input means and the opening enabling command operation means being operated, the arithmetic processing means controls the pinball game machine corresponding to the machine number. The door frame of the door frame is made openable by the electric drive source according to the machine number.

In this manner, this embodiment has the advantage of being able to remotely control the front frame or glass frame of a desired machine number or all machines among a plurality of pachinko machines so that they can be opened.

FIG. 11 shows the front frame 32 or the glass frame 33 using the electronic key unit 70, which is a feature of the present invention.
This is a flowchart for explaining the operation when the system is enabled to open. Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11, operations that characterize the present invention will be described. The CPU 81 constantly performs an operation to determine whether or not there is any key input, but if there is no key input, the process proceeds to the unlock request processing mode shown in FIG.

By the way, if the staff at the gaming parlor wants to unlock the glass frame 33 of a certain malfunctioning machine, he or she should switch the changeover switch 74 of the electronic key unit 70 to the glass frame side, and then insert the electronic key unit 70 into the connector 27 of the pachinko machine. After connecting, press the push switch 75 to request unlocking.

On the other hand, the CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a normal high-speed clock pulse φ, and waits for the input of the clock pulse φ. And CPU8
1 performs the following processing when the clock pulse φ is input. That is, the value 1 is added to the contents of the machine number counter 93. Subsequently, it is determined whether the contents of the machine number counter 93 are larger than the contents of the maximum machine number register 96. If the calculated value of the machine number counter 93 is smaller than the maximum machine number value, then it is determined whether or not there is an unlock request from the pachinko machine with the machine number specified by the contents of the machine number counter 93. . This determination is made, for example, based on whether the electronic key unit 70 is connected to the connector 27 and the push switch 75 is pressed.

At this time, if the machine number specified by the count value of the machine number counter 93 does not match the machine number requested for unlocking, the process returns to the step of determining whether or not there is a key input. Then, by repeating the above-mentioned operation at high speed, it is determined whether or not there is an unlocking request for each machine, that is, polling processing is performed for each machine. Then, at the timing when the calculated value of the machine number counter 93 increments to the machine number for which unlocking is requested,
The CPU 81 determines that there is an unlock request from the machine number specified by the counter 93, and performs the following operations.

That is, the CPU 81 reads the permission code written in the memory of the electronic key unit 70 via the connector 27 and the interface 82. Subsequently, it is determined whether the read permission code matches the permission code stored in the permission code register 94. This judgment step constitutes an information comparison means that compares the development enablement information set in the development enablement command means and the permission information set by the permission information setting means. If they do not match, an error message is displayed, the machine number is displayed, and an alarm is issued to alert the staff. On the other hand, if they match, it is determined based on the logical state of the most significant bit added to the permission code read from the electronic key unit 70 whether or not the unlocking request target is the glass frame 33 (that is, whether the most significant bit is (Logic ``1'' or not) is determined.

When determining that the glass frame is 33, the CPU
81 supplies a glass frame opening enable command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine corresponding to the machine number designated by the calculated value of the counter 93, and energizes the solenoid 44. As a result, when the electronic key unit 70 matches the permission code of the electronic key unit, the glass frame 33 of the pachinko machine having the machine number to which the electronic key unit 70 is connected to the connector is enabled to be opened. On the other hand, when determining that the frame is not the glass frame 33, the CPU 81 gives a front frame opening enable command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine with the machine number corresponding to the count value of the machine number counter 93, and energizes the solenoid 45. let As a result, the front frame 32 of the corresponding unit number is made openable. That is, the arithmetic processing means includes selective opening enablement control means for operating the first or second electrically openable means by the first or second electrical drive source in the selected state of the selection means. It will be done.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, based on the comparison result between the permission information preset in the management device and the development enablement information issued from the development enablement command means, Even if the opening enabling command means is lost in order to make the door frame openable, the permission information and opening enabling information that are subject to the determination of whether or not to allow opening can be changed to the lost opening enabling command. A simple information change operation of changing the means to something other than the unlocking enablement information can prevent illegal gaming using the lost opening enablement command means.

Furthermore, in the event that an emergency situation arises in which the predetermined relationship does not exist as a result of comparing the permissible information and the development enablement information, the gaming facility will be notified to that effect, and the gaming facility staff will be able to promptly deal with the abnormal situation. It also has the effect of

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of an island showing a state in which a plurality of pachinko machines are arranged side by side. FIG. 3 is a detailed view showing the pachinko machine with the glass frame opened. 4A to 4C are detailed views showing the relationship between the front frame and the glass frame, the locking mechanism, and the electrical activation means. Figures 5A and 5
Figure B is a detailed view of another example of the locking mechanism and electrical activation means. FIG. 6 is a detailed diagram of the management device. FIG. 7 is a detailed diagram of an electronic key unit as an example of the unlock command means. FIG. 8 is a schematic block diagram of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a memory map of RAM. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing operations based on keyboard operations. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the unlock request processing mode. In the figure, 30 is a pachinko machine, 32 is a front frame, 33 is a glass frame, 40 is a locking mechanism, 42 is a first locking mechanism, 43 is a second locking mechanism, 44, 4
5, 54, 55 are solenoids, 60 is a management device,
63 is a keyboard; 70 is an electronic key unit which is an example of an activation enabling command means; 27 is a first connection member which is an example of an activation information input section; 81 is a CPU;
82 is interface, 83 is ROM, 90 is
RAM, 630 is a numeric key, and 631 is a write key.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A pinball game machine that is equipped with a locking mechanism that locks a door frame that is provided on the front surface of the machine so that it can be opened freely, and that the door frame that is locked by the locking mechanism can be opened. A locking management device in a game parlor, comprising: an unlocking enabling command means set with predetermined unlocking enabling information for setting the pinball game machine to a locked state; and a management device that manages the locked state of the pinball game machine. The pinball game machine includes: a locking mechanism that locks the door frame; and an electrically energized state that operates on the locking mechanism to switch the door frame from a state in which it cannot be opened to a state in which it can be opened. an electrical opening enabling means; and an opening enabling information input section provided at a position related to the front of the pinball game machine and inputting opening enabling information from the opening enabling command means; The apparatus includes: a permission information setting means for setting permission information correlated to the development enablement information set by the development enablement command means; and a communication enablement information set by the development enablement command means and the permission information setting. information comparing means for comparing the permissible information set by the means; and when the information comparing means determines that the development enablement information and the permissible information are in a predetermined relationship;
a control means for controlling the door frame to be in an openable state; and a notification means for notifying based on the information comparison means determining that the opening enabling information and the permission information do not have a predetermined relationship. , a lock management device in a game hall.