JPH0334209Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a protective cover for the handle of an electric pachinko machine.

(Conventional technology) Many people touch the handles and control levers of electric pachinko machines for long periods of time every day, so dirt and sweat accumulate on them over time. There is an inconvenience in that the dirt and sweat may slip and interfere with operation, and furthermore, the dirt and sweat make the player feel unclean and unhygienic, which is undesirable. Particularly in recent years, the number of female players has been increasing, and such stains have been a problem because of the sense of cleanliness that is unique to women.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) The present invention was developed in view of the above-mentioned problems. To provide a handle protection cover for an electric pachinko machine that prevents hands from slipping and erroneous operation during a game and does not make players feel unclean or unhygienic.

(Means to Solve the Problem) Therefore, the inventor of the present invention has created a handle control lever for an electric pachinko machine by using a flexible material that does not interfere with the operation of the handle lever and a sweat-absorbing material that absorbs sweat from the hands. Provided is a handle protection cover for an electric pachinko machine, characterized by comprising a bag portion provided with conductive means and large enough to cover the handle, and an opening for removably locking the bag portion to the handle. This is an attempt to solve the above-mentioned problem.

(Embodiments) Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described in detail by way of example with reference to the drawings. However, unless there is a specific description, the materials, shapes, relative positions, etc. of the components described in this example are not intended to limit the scope of this invention, but are merely This is just an illustrative example.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the handle protection cover used in the electric pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention, viewed from the opening 3 side.

In this embodiment, the handle protection cover is composed of a circular part 4 and a fan part 5, which form the bag part 2 of the handle protection cover, as shown in the developed view shown in FIG.
Cut thin and soft felt and thread 6 to the specified thickness.
By sewing together the circular part 4 and the long side part 7 of the fan part 5, the bag part 2 with a partially opened part is assembled as shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, the short side part 8 of the fan part 5 in FIG. Expandable opening 3
It is formed as

The material of this bag is not limited to the felt used in this embodiment, but can be made of woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, mesh-like nets, etc., as long as they have appropriate strength to withstand long-term use of the handle, and are flexible and pliable. , or thin paper. Furthermore, the bag portion 2 is made of a sweat-absorbing material that absorbs sweat even if the player's hands sweat.

Further, the bag part 2 is provided with conductive means for the handle 11 so that when the bag part 2 is gripped while attached to the handle 11 of the touch switch type electric pachinko machine 1, the switch enters the input state and the hammer is activated. The device may be made of a conductive material or, for example, as shown in the embodiment of FIG. It is formed. The antenna portion of the touch switch may be the operating lever 12 of the handle 11 or the grip of the handle 11, and the conductive means for the handle 11 includes these.

The handle protection cover is not limited to the method of using the above-mentioned thread 6 as in this embodiment, but may also be assembled to the bag portion 2 by using adhesive, or by using a rubber band 10 instead of the rubber band 10. For example, the size of the opening 3 may be made adjustable using a magic fastener or the like.

In view of the fact that the protective cover of this embodiment has a protrusion 13 on the operating lever 12 in the bag portion 2 for placing a finger on it, a hole 14 for passing the protrusion 13 therethrough is formed in the protrusion 13. They are provided at predetermined intervals according to the arrangement.

Of course, the shape of the developed view of the bag portion 2 of the handle protection cover in FIG. 2 is just one example.
Any shape is acceptable as long as it can cover the handle 11 and, if necessary, the operating lever 12 with appropriate tension.

Furthermore, for each material constituting this handle protection cover, it is desirable to use materials that are as inexpensive as possible, as it is more hygienic to make them replaceable and disposable for one-time use, if possible.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the handle 11 and operating lever 12 of the electric pachinko machine 1 are covered with this handle protection cover.

In other words, this handle protection cover is attached to the handle 1.
1 and the operating lever 12 excluding the finger hook projection 13, use your fingers to widen the opening 3 in which the rubber band 10 is installed (in Fig. 3, open the opening 3).
(not shown as it is a perspective view seen from the opposite side), the handle shaft 1 located at the back of the operating lever 12
Just put it up to 5 and leave it there. Rubber band 1 in opening 3
0 is fixed in contact with the shaft portion 14 due to its contraction, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. Therefore, the handle protection cover is locked to the handle 11 and the operating lever 12 with appropriate strength, and does not loosen and does not interfere with the operation of the operating lever 12 even when the player uses it for a long time.

By appropriately changing the diameter P of the circular portion 4, the depth Q of the fan portion 5, etc. in the exploded view of the bag portion 2 of the handle protection cover shown in FIG. The hole 14 of the bag portion 2 is connected to the handle protection cover shown in FIG. As in the embodiment, the intervals may be eliminated and they may be provided continuously.

In addition, as shown in FIG.
When used for an operating lever 12 without a hole, the handle protection cover may be formed without providing the hole 14 as in the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a state in which an embodiment of the handle protection cover without the hole 14 is applied to a vertically operated handle 10 and a control lever 11 of another pachinko machine. FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line B-B.

This handle protection cover may be sold to players at a pachinko parlor for a fee or provided free of charge, but for example, as shown in FIG. A case 17 may be provided in which a number of handle protection covers are stacked and stored so that they can be taken out in a pop-up manner like a normal tissue paper box, or the handle protection cover may be placed in a paper case or the like as shown in Fig. 11. For example, electric pachinko machine 1
A paid vending machine 18 may be installed at the upper right corner of the screen. Of course, you can also hand it over directly at the counter of a pachinko parlor.

This handle protection cover can be applied to any electric pachinko machine 1 with any handle 10 or operating lever 11 by changing the shape etc. as appropriate within the scope of its stated purpose and without changing the spirit of the invention. Available for use.

(Effects of the invention) As detailed above, the handle protection cover according to the invention is made of a flexible material that does not interfere with the operation of the handle operating lever, and is made of a sweat-absorbent material that absorbs sweat from the hands. Equipped with conductive means, even if a player holds the handle for a long time, the protective cover can always be kept clean by replacing it with a new handle protection cover every time the player changes or after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. You can play by holding the handle from above.
Furthermore, even if the player gets excited and sweats on his hands during the game, the handle protection cover absorbs the sweat, so his hands will not become slippery and the handle will not get dirty.

Since the handle protection cover according to the present invention covers the handle and the operating lever with appropriate tension, the player can comfortably play the game without interfering with the operations during the game.

Furthermore, since the aforementioned handles and the like are not contaminated with dirt such as hand grime and sweat, there is also an effect that the player does not feel unclean or unhygienic.

In addition, in pachinko parlors, handles are wiped every morning or at regular intervals to remove dirt from the handles;
It also has the effect of being able to reduce it.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the handle protection cover according to the present invention viewed from the opening side, Fig. 2 is an exploded view thereof, and Fig. 3 is a handle protection cover according to the present invention shown in the handle and operating lever of an electric pachinko machine. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the state in which A- in FIG. 3 is covered.
A sectional view, FIG. 5, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8 are perspective views showing other embodiments of the handle protection cover according to the present invention, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the handle protection cover shown in the embodiment of FIG. 7. A perspective view showing a state where another electric pachinko machine is coated, FIG. 9 is B-B in FIG. 6.
The sectional view, FIGS. 10 and 11 are front views of a pachinko machine equipped with a case for storing a handle protection cover according to the present invention. Explanation of symbols: Bag portion...2, Handle...11, Operating lever...12, Operating lever finger hook projection...1
3. Handle shaft...15.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A bag portion made of a flexible material that does not interfere with the operation of a handle operating lever of an electric pachinko machine and a sweat-absorbing material that absorbs sweat from hands, and equipped with conductive means for the handle and large enough to cover the handle. A handle protection cover for an electric pachinko machine, comprising: and an opening for removably locking the bag portion to the handle.