JPH0263489A - Race game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable production of a motionapproximately similar to an actual horse racing and to relatively simplify management by a method wherein coils are energized, in order, and a moving model is moved intermittently. CONSTITUTION:When a voltage is fed to an output terminal 13a of a decoder 13 and a voltage is applied on drive circuits 11a and 11b, coils 5a and 5c are energized to generate a magnetic force. A line of magnetic force is formed in a direction extending at right angles with a running road surface plate 6, and attracts a permanent magnet 8c mounted to the lower part of a moving model 8. When a voltage is fed to an output terminal 13b of the decoder 13 and a voltage is applied on the drive circuits 11a and 11b, coils 5b and 5d are energized to generate a magnetic force. A line of magnetic force is formed in a direction extending at right angles with the running road surface plate 6, and the moving model 8 is moved forward by one full step. Through repetition of the above motions, the moving model 8 is moved forward on a coarse. In this case, when a coil 5i is energized with only the coil 5c energized, the head of the moving model 8 can be easily swung to a second coarse.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a competitive gaming device equipped with at least a finishing order detecting means for detecting the finishing order of moving models.

[Conventional technology]

BACKGROUND ART Competitive game devices in which a plurality of running objects (horses, cars, etc.) run on a circular road surface and compete for the order of arrival have become widespread. This type of competitive gaming device includes derby games, car races, boat races, and the like.

Hereinafter, a conventional competitive gaming device will be explained based on FIG. 3.

In the conventional competitive game device, an opaque non-magnetic running road board 1 with tracks drawn is stretched on the top surface of a rectangular parallelepiped cabinet, and a plurality of moving models 2, 2, . . . are placed on the running road board 1. be done. The movable model 2 is formed of, for example, a plastic model with a jockey mounted on a racing horse, and is fixed to a support rod 3a erected above the chain 3. The legs of the jockey of the moving model 2 are pivotally connected to the race horse, and the jockey's legs are assembled with a link mechanism so that the upper body can slide back and forth.

Therefore, the intermittent forward motion of the racehorse causes the jockey to periodically swing back and forth.

In addition, the running road surface plate 1 has a rail groove 1a along the track.
, las . . . are formed, and chains 3.3, . . . are stretched for each course below them. These chains 3.3, . . . are driven by stepping motors 4, 4, .

Therefore, by intermittently rotating the stepping motor 4, the movable model intermittently rotates around the course.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, since the conventional competitive gaming device is driven by a chain, there is a risk that the chain may break due to long-term operation. Therefore, it has the disadvantage of lacking long-term reliability.

In addition, in actual horse racing, racehorses may deviate from the original course, but conventional racehorses are structured so that they run on chains stretched at predetermined positions, so they cannot move across the course. It was impossible to achieve this.

Furthermore, since motion is transmitted through direct contact between the chain and the drive gear attached to the motor, there is noise, lubrication oil must be periodically replenished to the contact parts, and operation management is complicated. be.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a competitive gaming device that has high long-term reliability, can produce actions similar to actual horse racing, and is relatively easy to manage.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a competitive game device equipped with at least a finish order detection means for detecting the finish order of movable models, a movable model that has a magnet attached to its lower part and runs on wheels, and a movable model that runs on wheels. It is characterized by being comprised of a coil that is disposed below the running road surface and attracts the magnet by sandwiching the running road surface, and a coil control means that sequentially energizes the coils and moves the movable model intermittently. do.

[Effect]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, the movable model moves intermittently on the running road surface by energizing the coil provided under the running road surface. In this case, the movable model is driven by the magnetic force of the coils that are sequentially energized without being in direct contact with each other, so the noise associated with the movement is considerably reduced.

In addition, by partially changing the energization timing of the coils placed under the running road surface and the arrangement pitch, it is possible to realize a derby game that is closer to reality.

〔Example〕

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a competitive gaming device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in the description (1), the same reference numerals are used for the same elements, and duplicate explanation numbers are omitted.

FIG. 1 shows the structure of a competitive gaming device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure (a) is a plan view of the running road surface, and Figure (b) is a sectional view of the running road surface including the moving model. Coils 5 for driving the movable model are arranged at predetermined pitches below the running road surface plate 6. For example, the first course includes coils 5a, 5b, 5c, .
5n are arranged in one row, and other coil rows are provided on both sides thereof. These coil rows are fixed on a support stand 7 stretched under the running road surface board 6.

On the other hand, a movable model 8 is placed on the traveling road surface plate 6. This movable model 8 is formed by mounting a jockey 8b on a competition section 8a, and a permanent magnet 8C and four wheels 8d, 8d, . . . are attached to the lower part thereof. jockey 8b
The legs of the figure are pivotally connected to the frame 8a, and the upper body is assembled with a link mechanism so that it can slide back and forth. Therefore, due to the intermittent movement (forward movement) of the racehorse 8a, the jockey 8
b swings back and forth periodically.

In addition, since the movable model 8 moves on the running road surface board 6 via the wheels 8d, 8d, . . . , it can move smoothly on the course.

Next, the control circuit for the coil 5 mentioned above will be explained based on FIG. This circuit basically includes a microcomputer 9, an I10 device 10, a drive circuit 11.12, and a decoder 13.The microcomputer 10 is connected to the I10 device 10,
The device 10 includes a decoder 13 and a plurality of drive circuits 11a,
llb, . . . are connected. Furthermore, decoder 1
A coil 5 as 5 is connected between the coil 5 and the motion circuit 11a.
bs5e is connected, and a coil 5cs5d-5 is connected between the decoder 13 and the drive circuit 11b.

The operation of this control circuit will be explained below. When a signal voltage is applied from the microcomputer 9 to the I10 device 10, the I10 device 10 amplifies the voltage, identifies the drive circuit, and supplies the voltage to a predetermined output terminal connected to the decoder 13. For example, , the output terminal 13 of the decoder 13
When a voltage force (is supplied to drive circuit 11a and llb), coil 5a and coil 5C are energized and magnetic force is generated. Lines of magnetic force are formed in a direction perpendicular to traveling road surface plate 6, and the moving model The permanent magnet 8C attached to the bottom of the magnet 8 is attracted.

Next, when a voltage is supplied to the output terminal 13b of the decoder 13 and applied to the drive circuits 11a and llb, the coils 5b and 5d are energized and a magnetic force is generated. The lines of magnetic force are formed in a direction perpendicular to the running road surface plate 6, and move the movable model 8 forward by one step (see FIG. 1). The moving model 8 moves forward on the course by repeating the above operations.

In this case, with only the coil 5c energized, the coil 51
When energized, the movable model 8 can easily move to the second course. That is, by energizing a coil adjacent to the de-energized coil while keeping one coil energized, the direction of the movable model can be freely changed.

Note that the arrangement, pitch interval, size, and energization timing of the coils are not limited to those in this embodiment. For example, if the pitch interval is shortened and the energization timing is delayed, the movement of the moving model becomes finer and the moving speed becomes slower. Furthermore, if the pitch interval is made longer and the energization timing is made earlier, the movement of the moving model becomes more rough and the moving speed becomes faster. These condition settings are set individually depending on the game. What is important is that a large number of coils are arranged under the running road surface, and the moving model is driven by magnetic force.

〔Effect of the invention〕

Since this invention is configured as explained above,
Excellent long-term reliability and low noise.

In addition, the moving model has a high degree of freedom on the running road surface, making it possible to develop a race that is closer to reality.

Furthermore, since the movable model is driven without direct contact by the magnetic force of the coils that are energized in sequence, maintenance and management are extremely simple compared to conventional chain drives.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram showing a coil control circuit that can be used in this competitive gaming device, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of a competitive gaming device according to the prior art.

1.6... Traveling road plate 2.8... Moving model 3... Chain 4... Stepping motor 5... Coil 7... Support stand Patent applicant Sigma Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Yoshi Hase Yoshikima Yama 1) Line

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a competitive game table according to an embodiment of the present invention! Missing items 〒 fig.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A competitive game device equipped with at least a finish order detection means for detecting the finish order of the movable models, comprising: a movable model that has a magnet attached to its lower part and runs on wheels; and a running road surface on which the movable model runs. A coil that is disposed below the running road surface and attracts the magnet by sandwiching the traveling road surface, and a coil control means that sequentially energizes the coil and moves the movable model intermittently. Competitive gaming equipment.