JPH0315093Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a control box attached to the main body of a table-shaped game machine, and particularly relates to a control box for a table-shaped game machine in which a ball controller is provided on the operation surface. .

(Conventional technology) A ball controller is used to command and operate the image position instead of operation buttons and joysticks.
TV games are becoming popular.

A ball controller is a device that rotates the ball.
This is a device that detects the direction and speed of rotation and controls the movement of the image position.

In conventional table-shaped TV game machines, the ball controller as described above is fixedly attached to the main body.

(Problem that the invention aims to solve) However, if it could be attached to the conventionally mass-produced table-shaped main body instead of being fixedly installed on the main body as described above, it would be possible to control the ball by simply changing the control box. A game machine that uses a controller can be manufactured.

Also, some TV games have a short life cycle, so it is important to change the game consoles that were operated with joysticks to ones that are operated with a ball controller, or vice versa. There is a request to change the machine to a game machine that can be operated with a joystick or the like.

Further, conventional control boxes have the problem that the interior of the box is narrow and it is difficult to reach every corner, making it difficult to work with the internal wiring, installing various parts, and performing maintenance.

An object of the present invention is to provide a control box for a table-type game machine that can be easily attached to the main body of a conventional table-type game machine and that can be easily maintained.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the control box for a table-type game machine according to the present invention has a control box attached to one side or both sides of the main body of the table-type game machine. a substrate attached to the substrate, a bottom plate provided on the substrate and having bent portions on the left and right sides, a side plate provided outside the bent portions of the bottom plate, a hinge provided at the tip of the bottom plate, and a neck portion provided on the bottom plate so as to be openable and closable and for retracting from the top plate of the main body; and a neck portion connected to the neck portion via a jaw portion and inclined so that an extension line of the surface thereof is above the top plate. a lid body having an operation surface provided on the lid body; a locking means for fixing the lid body to the main body side when the lid body is closed; It is comprised of a ball controller that controls the movement of the lid, and one or more operation switches provided on the operation surface of the lid.

(Example) Hereinafter, the invention of an example will be described in detail with reference to the drawings and the like.

1 to 3 are views showing an embodiment of a control box for a table-type game machine according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a side sectional view, FIG. 2 is a front view, and FIG. 3 is a bottom view. It is a diagram.

The main body 1 of the TV game machine of this embodiment is table-shaped as shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG.
A is a side plate, 1b is a bottom plate, and 1c is a top plate, each of which is made of wood. The top plate 1c is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the main body 1, and a glass plate 1d is provided on the top plate 1c.

A metal board 2 is screwed to the side plate 1a of the table 1 with bolts 21 and nuts 22.
Further, the lower bent portion 2a of the substrate 2 is screwed to the bottom plate 1b with wood screws 23. The substrate 2 is provided with an opening 2b in the center, and this opening 2b
Wire harnesses 13, 14, etc. from inside the control box are guided to the main body 1 via the control box.

A bottom plate 3 of a control box is attached to the substrate 2 by spot welding or the like. This bottom plate 3
Bent portions 3a are provided on the left and right sides, and the space between these bent portions 3a is reinforced by a support bracket 4.

A wooden side door 7 is placed on the outside of the bent portion 4a.
7 is attached by screws 24 and 25. Note that the screws 24 also serve as screws for attaching the support bracket 4. Also, Sidewood 7
As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 1B, a metal nut 26 is embedded in the thickness of the metal nut 26, and by screwing a screw 27 into the metal nut 26 via the base plate 2, The side window 7 is also fixed to the substrate 2. In this embodiment, the side plate 7 is made of wood, but it may be made of synthetic resin or metal.

A lid body 6 is provided on the bottom plate 3 via a hinge 5 so as to be openable and closable. The end of the lid 6 on the substrate 2 side can be locked with a threaded screw 28. Note that when opening and closing the lid 6, the top plate 1 of the main body 1
All you have to do is open the a and remove the threaded screw 28 from the inside.

An operation surface 6a is formed on the upper surface of the lid body 6, and this operation surface 6a is inclined (approximately 15
degree) for easy operation. On the back side of this operation surface 6a, as shown in FIG.
Ball controller 9 and push button assembly 10
~12. An operation plate 8 as shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the operation surface 6a.
A portion of the ball 9a and the push buttons 10a to 12a are exposed. The wire harness 13 of the control 9 and the wire harness 14 of the button assemblies 10 to 12 are attached to the lid 6 or the bottom plate 3 by clamps 15 to 18, and guided to the main body 1 side.

The ball controller 9 rotates with the ball 9a by detecting the amount and direction of rotation of a code disk provided on two mutually orthogonal axes that contact a ball 9a that is rotatably provided in any direction. This is a device that controls the movement of the image position based on the direction and speed of the operation. Push buttons 10a-1
Reference numeral 2a is a switch for selecting whether to play the game alone or for two players, instructing the start of the game, etc., for example.

As shown in FIG. 1, the operation surface 6a has a neck portion 6 so as to be retracted toward the top plate 1c of the main body 1.
b. In addition, this operation surface 6
The extension line of a (Figure 1 A1 dotted line) is shown in Table 1.
The glass plate 1d is positioned above the glass plate 1d. The reason for this is to prevent the hand from hitting the glass plate 1d since the ball 9a is rotated and operated with the palm of the hand.

(Effects of the invention) As explained in detail above, according to the invention,
It can be easily attached to the main body of a conventional table-shaped TV game machine, and by simply changing the control box, a game machine with a ball controller can be manufactured, and a conventional machine can be easily modified.

In addition, the control box is divided into two parts that can be opened and closed, making it easier to install and maintain internal parts.

Furthermore, since the operating surface is provided at an angle, it is easy to operate and there is no need to worry about your hands hitting the table.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 3 are views showing an embodiment of a control box for a table-type game machine according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a side sectional view, FIG. 2 is a front view, and FIG. 3 is a bottom view. It is a diagram. 1... Main body, 2... Board, 3... Bottom plate, 4...
Support bracket, 5... Hinge, 6... Lid, 7
...Side plate, 8...Operation board, 9...Ball controller, 10-12...Push button assembly.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) In a control box attached to one or both sides of the main body of a table-type game machine,
a substrate attached to a side plate of the main body; a bottom plate provided on the substrate and having bent portions on the left and right; a side plate provided outside the bent portions of the bottom plate; and a hinge provided at the tip of the bottom plate;
A neck portion which is provided on the bottom plate via the hinge so as to be openable and closable and is retracted from the top plate of the main body; and a neck portion which is connected to the neck portion via a jaw portion so that the extension line of the surface thereof is above the top plate. a lid body having an operation surface inclined as shown in FIG. 1. A control box for a table-type game machine, comprising a ball controller that controls the movement of an image position by motion, and one or more operation switches provided on an operation surface of the lid. (2) The control box for a table-type game machine according to claim 1, wherein the side plate is made of wood.