JPH0410875Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention relates to a table game machine such as a table video game machine.

2. Description of the Related Art This type of table game machine is provided with a game display section of a game display device on the surface of the table, and an operation section and a coin slot on the sides of a storage case.

However, this type of table game machine has the drawback that the operator or the like directly touches the game display section of the game display device, which may stain or scratch the game display device.

For this reason, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1999-1999 developed a video game machine in which a glass plate was attached to the top of the table using metal fittings so that the cathode ray tube screen could be seen through the glass plate.
It has been proposed as Publication No. 55-88788.

In order to maintain strength, the glass plate is thicker and heavier, and the glass plate directly covers the cathode ray tube screen on the top of the table, so light from the outside that passes through the glass plate and enters diagonally from the cathode ray tube. The reflection on the screen made it difficult to see the image on the cathode ray tube screen. Furthermore, since the glass plate is simply locked to the side end surface using an L-shaped fastener,
The installation structure was unstable, with the glass plate floating upwards.

It also includes a frame for supporting the game display and a game table top attached to the frame, and the frame of the top is formed with an opening that extends above the display and the operation panel. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1983-1987 discloses a game table in which a transparent panel is attached to the inside by a retaining strip, a thin laminate is attached to the top frame, and the laminate can hold the transparent panel against the retaining strip.
It is proposed as Publication No. 92436.

However, since a transparent panel is placed only inside the opening, if display materials such as decorations, game explanations, and warnings are placed on the top of the top frame, it will be covered with a laminate. It cannot be seen through, and if such a display member is provided on the top surface of a laminate, it is likely to get dirty or scratched. The transparent panel can easily come off due to bending of the board, and since the display is installed in an enclosure that stands at the bottom of the box-shaped frame, the entire display cannot be seen even when the top is opened. It is not exposed and is difficult to perform maintenance, inspection, etc.

Problems to be solved by the invention The purpose of the invention is to cover the upper part of the storage case with the table, and at the same time, the transparent plate covers the upper surface of the table member made of a plate, thereby eliminating the need for the operator etc. to directly touch the game display device. , the game display device inside the storage case can be observed through the opening window of the table member through the transparent plate, without staining or damaging the game display device or table member. The decorations, game explanations, notes, etc. displayed on the top surface of the table member, which consists of the body, are covered by the transparent plate and are not contaminated, and can be observed through the transparent plate. The thickness of the transparent plate can be reduced by supporting it with a table member that is lightweight and strong, and the weight of the entire table can be reduced by using a lightweight and strong table member. Light from the outside entering the device diagonally through the transparent plate does not reflect on the game display device, making it easier to observe the game display mode of the game display device, making maintenance and inspection easier, and making it transparent. To provide a table game machine in which a board can be easily and reliably held on a table member, and the transparent board can be stably and firmly locked by a compact holding member.

Means for Solving the Problems The table game machine of the present invention is provided with an operation section outside a storage case, and a game display device is arranged inside the storage case, and the operation section and the game display device are controlled. In table game machines each electrically connected to the device, a table consisting of a table member made of a plate and a transparent plate covering the upper surface of the table member is placed on the top of the storage case, and the table is placed on the table member. An opening window is provided around which a protruding frame protrudes downward facing the game display device, and the table member and the transparent plate are held together by a U-shaped holding member that holds the back surface of the table member and the surface of the transparent plate. It has a structure characterized by being locked.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a table game machine. Legs 2, 2 are provided at the bottom of a horizontally long storage case 3 of the table game machine 1 near both ends, and a table 4 is mounted on the top of the storage case 3. The storage case 3 is supported by the legs 2, 2.

Inside the storage case 3, as shown in FIG. 2, there are a plurality of video display devices 2 that are game display devices.
1 are arranged respectively, a control device 25 is arranged near the video display device 21, and a control device 25 is arranged near the video display device 21.
is mounted inside the storage case 3 by a mounting frame 24.

A plurality of video display sections 5 are formed on the table 4, each serving as a game display section through which the video display device 21 can be seen.In the embodiment shown in FIG. They are arranged in series with intervals.

There is a coin slot 7 on the outside of one side wall of the storage case 3.
A coin selector 6 having a coin return port 8 and a coin return port 8 is provided, and a first operating section 9 is provided on the side of the coin selector 6.
A table locking device 15 is provided on the opposite side, and as many sets of coin selectors 6 and first operation sections 9 as there are video display sections 5 are installed on one side wall of the storage case 3.

The first operation section 9 is provided with a 1 play button 10 for when one person competes, and a 2 play button 1 for when two people compete at the bottom of the 1 play button 10.
1, a moving lever 12 for video control is provided on the side of the 2-play button 11, and a firing button 13 is provided on the side of the moving lever 12 opposite to the 2-play button 11.

A moving lever 12 and a firing button 13 are located on the other side wall of the storage case 3 that faces the video display device 21.
A second operating section 9a is provided, and a speaker 26 is installed on the side of the second operating section 9a.

The first operating section 9, the second operating section 9a, and the video display device 21 are electrically connected to the control device 25, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 2, the table 4 consists of a table member made of a plate and a glass plate 20 serving as a transparent plate that covers the top surface of the table member, and the glass plate 20 is placed on the top surface of the table member. The table member is provided with an opening window 23 in a portion facing the video display device 21, a protruding frame 22 is formed around the opening window 23 facing the video display device 21, and the table member and the glass plate 20 are connected to each other. It is fixedly secured by a glass holding fitting 14 that serves as a U-shaped holding member that holds the back surface of the table member and the surface of the transparent plate.

One side edge of the table 4 is hinged to the other side wall of the storage case 3 with a hinge 27 so that the table 4 can be opened and closed.
A hook 28 that engages with the table locking device 15 is provided at the lower part near the other edge and projects downward.
A table holding fitting 29 is provided between the table 4 and the storage case 3.

When the hook 28 of this table 4 engages with the table locking device 15 of the storage case 3, the table 4 is set on the surface of the storage case 3.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

Two competitors alternately use the first operating section 9 and the second operating section 9a facing each other with the video display device 21 in the storage case 3 at the center, and use one video display section 5 of the table 4 to A total of eight players can enjoy the game at the same time using four video display units 5 on one table 4.

Further, after inserting the key into the table locking device 15 on one side wall of the storage case 3 and rotating it to release the engagement between the table locking device 15 and the hook 28, the table 4 can be locked as shown in FIG. , when the table 4 is opened relative to the storage case 3, the table 4 is held in the open position relative to the storage case 3 by the table holding fittings 29, and the video display device 2 inside the storage case 3 is held in the open position relative to the storage case 3.
1, the control device 25, etc. can be easily maintained.

Note that each video display section may have the same game content, or each video display section may have different game content to provide variety.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the table game machine of the present invention, the table covers the upper part of the storage case, and at the same time, the transparent plate covers the upper surface of the table member made of a plate, so that the operator etc. can play the game. This eliminates the need for direct contact with the display device, prevents the game display device and table components from getting dirty or scratched, and allows the game display device inside the storage case to see through transparent objects. In addition, decorations, game explanations, notes, etc. displayed on the top surface of the table member made of a plate are covered with a transparent plate and will not be contaminated. The thickness of the transparent plate can be reduced by supporting the transparent plate with a table member made of a plate, and the weight of the entire table can be reduced by using a lightweight and strong table member. . In addition, since the protruding frame provided around the opening window of the table member faces the game display device, light from the outside that passes through the transparent plate and enters diagonally can be placed around the opening window of the table member. This eliminates the reflection on the game display device that is blocked by the protruding frame, making it easier to observe the game display mode on the game display device, making the game progress smoother, and simply opening the table blocks the surroundings of the game display device. The protruding frame that had been placed on the screen moves together with the table, exposing the entire game display device.
Maintenance and inspection are easy. Furthermore, the compact holding member allows the transparent to be stably and firmly locked to the table member, and the transparent plate can be removed simply by removing the holding member, making replacement of the transparent plate extremely easy. , it becomes practical.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a table game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the main parts of the table shown in FIG. 1 when it is opened with respect to a storage case. 1...Table game machine, 2...Legs, 3...Storage case, 4...Table, 5...Video display unit,
6... Coin selector, 7... Coin slot, 8...
...Coin return slot, 9...First operation section, 9a...Second
Operation unit, 10...1 play button, 11...2 play button, 12...movement lever, 13...fire button, 14...glass holding bracket, 15...table locking device, 20...glass plate, 21 ...Video display device, 22...Protruding frame, 23...Visible window, 2
4... Mounting frame, 25... Control device, 26... Speaker, 27... Hinge, 28... Hook, 29...
...Table holding bracket.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] An operation unit is provided outside the storage case, and a game display device is provided inside the storage case,
In a table game machine in which the operation unit and the game display device are electrically connected to a control device, a table including a table member made of a plate and a transparent plate covering the top surface of the table member is provided on the upper part of the storage case. the table member is provided with an opening window formed around a protruding frame that protrudes downward facing the game display device, and the table member and the transparent plate are connected to the back surface of the table member and the surface of the transparent plate. A table game machine characterized by being locked by a U-shaped holding member that holds the.