JPH04103189U - Numerical display device in pachinko machines - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a numerical display device for a pachinko machine that has a good balance between the size of displayed numerical values and the size of a display window. [Configuration] A nearly rectangular shape that surrounds the LED elements in the right column of the 7-segment LED 30a that displays the most significant digit of the count display 30 that displays a numerical value whose most significant digit is 1, and the 7-segment LED 30b in the lower digit. The display window 31 is formed to have a size of . As a result, the display window 31 surrounds only the LED elements to be driven for display, the size of the displayed numerical value and the size of the display window 31 are balanced, and the numerical value displayed on the number display 30 becomes easy to see.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a multi-digit numerical value provided on the surface of the game board and related to the game. A numerical value table for a pachinko machine that displays a numerical value whose highest digit is 1. This relates to display devices.

0002

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, in order to notify players of the progress of the game, the number of prizes won and the number of winnings during the game were Many pachinko machines are available that are equipped with numerical display devices that display the number of times the prize device is operated. there was. As an example of such a numerical display device, for example, as shown in FIG. A count display device on the top of the prize device 20 that displays the number of prizes entered in the variable prize device 20 28 and a number display 30 that displays the number of times the variable prize winning device 20 operates. Ru. Of these, the count display 28 displays a single digit number from 1 to 9. Therefore, the number display 30 is composed of one 7 segment LED 28a, Since it displays a two-digit value of 15, two 7-segment LEDs 30a , 30b were arranged horizontally in parallel. And each table The surfaces of the 7 segment LEDs 28a, 30a, 30b of the indicators 28, 30 are all visible. It is arranged so as to face the display windows 29 and 31, which are formed in a size that allows for easy recognition. Ta.

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

Among the above-mentioned indicators 28 and 30, two 7-segment LEDs 30a and 30b The 7-segment LED 30a that displays the most significant digit of the number display 30 is , when the number of operations of the variable prize winning device 20 is from 0 to 9, the operation is not displayed and the number of operations is Between 10 and 15, the two LED elements in the right column display the number 1. The other LED elements are not driven for display at all. However, the most significant digit The display window is sized so that the entire surface of the 7-segment LED 30a shown can be viewed. 31 is formed, the size of the displayed numerical value and the size of the display window 31 are different. There was a problem in that the balance was poor and the aesthetic appearance of the numerical display device was spoiled. This idea is , was created in view of the problems mentioned above, and its purpose is to display Numeric table for pachinko machines with a good balance between the size of the numbers and the size of the display window The purpose of this invention is to provide a display device.

0004

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, in this invention, A multi-digit numerical value provided on the surface of the game board and related to the game, the most significant digit In a numerical display device that displays a numerical value whose displayable numerical value is 1, a plurality of 7-segment displays arranged horizontally in parallel; A 7-segment display located in front of the plurality of 7-segment displays and displaying the most significant digit. The area surrounding the display elements in the right column of the segment display and the 7-segment display of the lower digits It is characterized by being comprised of a roughly rectangular display window.

[0005]

[Effect]

The display window displays the most significant digit and the display elements in the right column of the 7-segment display and the lower Since it is formed into a nearly rectangular size surrounding the 7-segment display of the digit, It surrounds only the display element that is driven by the display, and the size and display of the displayed numerical value This balances the size of the window and makes it easier to see the numbers displayed on the numerical display device.

[0006]

【Example】

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, figure 3 Refer to the description of the configuration of a pachinko machine to which the numerical display device according to the embodiment is applied. do. In the figure, the front frame 2 of the pachinko machine 1 includes a metal frame 3, a glass door frame 4, and a front frame 2. A board 5 etc. are attached, and a game board 9 is detachably attached to the back side of the front frame 2. I'm being kicked. The surface of the front plate 5 stores the prize balls that have been paid out and is used for firing them. An upper tray 6 for supplying the ball to a position is fixed to the front surface of the front frame 2 below the upper tray 6. , Prize balls that could not be stored in the operating handle 7 that adjusts the rebound force of the ball or in the upper tray 6. A lower tray 8 for storing the water is attached.

[0007] The game board 9 has a guide that guides the batted ball and partitions the game area 11. The rails 10 are planted in a substantially circular shape. Almost in the center of the game area 11, there is a Variable prize winning device including a number display 30 as a numerical display device constituting the main part of the embodiment 20 is attached. The variable prize winning device 20 will be described in detail later. Furthermore , the gaming area 11 is provided with starting prize openings 12a to 12c below. An operation lamp is built in the lower part of the starting prize openings 12a to 12c, This operation lamp informs the player that the ball has entered the starting prize slot. Ru. In addition, when a batted ball wins a prize in the starting prize opening 12a in the center, a variable prize winning device 2 to be described later is activated. The opening and closing blades 23a and 23b of No. 0 open and close twice in a short time interval, and the left and right starting starts. When a ball hits the prize hole 12b, 12c, the opening/closing wings 23a, 23b open/close once. It is supposed to be done. Then, in order to detect the winning of this batted ball, a starting winning detection is performed. A switch (not shown) is built-in. Furthermore, in the game area 11, there is a Winning slots 13 to 17, where the prize is a regular prize, or when a jackpot is reached as described below. The jackpot lamps 18a, 18b, etc. that light up or flash to notify that fact are the jackpot lamps 18a, 18b, etc. Each is provided. In addition, at the bottom of the gaming area 11, there are any winning openings or winning slots. The prize device is also provided with an out port 19 for collecting batted balls that do not win prizes.

[0008] Next, based on FIG. The structure of 0 will be explained. FIG. 2 is a front view of the variable prize winning device 20. figure smell The variable prize winning device 20 has a mounting plate 21 that is attached to the game board 9, and A vertically long window opening 22 is formed in the mounting plate 21 . Center left of this window opening 22 A pair of opening/closing members 23a and 23b are attached to the right side so as to be openable and closable. this The opening/closing members 23a, 23b are driven to open/close by a solenoid (not shown). , and when the solenoid is energized, the opening/closing members 23a and 23b are in the open state. When demagnetized, it becomes closed. In addition, in the case of this embodiment, the opening/closing member 23a, 23b is a short time interval, for example, when a batted ball wins a prize in the starting prize openings 12a to 12c. The opening and closing are controlled at approximately 0.5 second intervals, and when a prize is won in the V prize opening 24 described later. is controlled to open and close at approximately 0.75 second intervals.

[0009] A plurality of winning holes are formed in the lower part of the window opening 22, and the center is a specific winning hole. The V-winning hole 24 is used as a V-winning hole 24, and both sides are normal winning holes 26a and 26b. stop When the opening/closing members 23a, 23b are opened by winning the starting prize openings 12a to 12c, A jackpot is created when the winning ball guided by the closing action enters the V winning hole 24. state, and the opening/closing members 23a, 23b perform 18 opening/closing operations, or 10 The opening/closing operation continues until the number of winning balls is won. Also, during this opening/closing operation, Once a prize is won in the V-winning slot 24, the opening/closing operation of the V-winning slot 24 is immediately stopped and the Repeat the opening/closing operation 18 times or 10 times. The number of such repeated operations is It is set to a maximum of 15 times. In addition, the V winning opening 24 is provided with a slot for detecting a winning. A second V winning prize detection switch 25 is provided, and furthermore, a V winning prize opening 24 and a regular winning prize opening 2 are provided. 10 count detection switch ( (not shown) is provided on the back side of the variable prize winning device 20.

0010 Further, a number display 30 and a count display 28 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the window opening 22. are arranged so as to face the display windows 31 and 29. Among these, the number display 30 is , which displays the number of times the opening/closing operation is repeated during the jackpot state. . The count display 28 indicates the number of winnings won during one opening/closing operation during the jackpot state. It displays the number of prize balls. Furthermore, both the left and right sides of the mounting board 21 of the variable winning device 20 On the side, there is a decoration that blinks when you hit a jackpot or during normal gaming. LED lamps (light emitting diodes) 27a and 27b are provided.

[0011] By the way, the count display 28 displays the numerical value 0 in the normal gaming state. The number of winning balls allowed in one opening/closing operation during the jackpot condition, 10, is displayed. When playing, the 1st to 9th winning balls are displayed as numbers 1 to 9, and the 10th winning ball is displayed. do not have. This is because the opening/closing members 23a and 23b are opened at the same time as the 10th winning ball is generated. This is because the opening/closing operation is completed, so there is no need to display it. Therefore Since the count display 28 only needs to display a one-digit value, one 7-segment 7-segment LED 28a, and the surface of the 7-segment LED 28a It is arranged so as to face the display window 29, which is formed in a size that allows all to be seen. There is.

0012 On the other hand, the number display 30 displays the numerical value 0 in the normal gaming state, and Displays the two-digit number 15, which is the maximum number of repetitions allowed during the hit state. For this purpose, two 7 segment LEDs 30a and 30b are arranged horizontally It consists of In this case, the most significant digit (tens place) of the number display 30 is The 7-segment LED 30a that displays the When the drive is not displayed and the number of actuations is between 10 and 15, the two forming the column on the right side The LED element only drives the display of the number 1, and other LED elements do not drive the display at all. Since there is no need to move the display window 31 facing the number display 30, as shown in FIG. , the LED elements in the right column of the 7-segment LED 30a that display the most significant digit and the lower Formed into an approximately square size surrounding the 7-segment LED 30b of the digit (ones digit) has been done. Therefore, the display window 31 of the number display 30 in this embodiment is It surrounds only the LED elements that are driven to display, and the size of the displayed numerical value and The size of the display window 31 is balanced, and the number displayed on the number display 30 is easy to read. It becomes easier. Additionally, the size of the display window 31 can be made smaller compared to the conventional one. Therefore, the decorative area around the display window 31 can be enlarged, and the decorative area can be increased accordingly. The effect can be increased.

[0013] In addition, in the above embodiment, the number display 30 as a numerical display device is used as a pair of number display devices. Although the one provided in the variable prize winning device 20 having the opening/closing members 23a and 23b is shown, other Those installed in variable prize winning devices, symbol display devices, etc. that have a similar structure, or directly on the surface of the game board 9. It may also be one with a connection. In addition, the numbers displayed on the numerical display device are only the number of operations. Instead, it may display numerical information related to other games. Furthermore, the numerical display It is sufficient that the numerical value displayed in the position is two or more digits. It can also be used as a 7 segment display. Although the one made of LED elements is shown, other display elements such as liquid crystal can be used. It may be a 7-segment display configured.

[0014]

[Effect of the idea]

As is clear from the above explanation, in this invention, the display window is the top The display elements in the right column of the 7-segment display that displays digits and the 7 segments of the lower digits Since it is formed into an almost rectangular size surrounding the display, the display-driven table This will enclose only the display element, and there will be a difference between the size of the displayed number and the size of the display window. It has the excellent effect of improving balance and making it easier to see the numbers displayed on the numerical display device. It is something that can be demonstrated.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a numerical display device according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a variable prize winning device to which a numerical display device is applied.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a pachinko machine to which a variable winning device is applied.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a conventional numerical display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 9 Game board 30 Number display (numeric display device) 30a, 30b 7 segment LED (7 segment display) 31 Display window

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Claim 1: A numeric display device that is provided on the surface of a game board and displays a multi-digit numeric value related to a game, the most significant digit of which is 1, arranged horizontally in parallel. a plurality of 7-segment displays arranged in front of the plurality of 7-segment displays, display elements in the right column of the 7-segment display displaying the most significant digit, and a 7-segment display of the lower digits; A numeric display device for a pachinko machine, comprising: a substantially rectangular display window surrounding the numerals;