JPH04126278U - segment indicator - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a segment display with excellent decorative functions at low cost. [Structure] The segment display device 1 displays characters and numbers by turning on and off a plurality of segments 3 provided on the base 2. Then, a decorative sticker 4 in which a region 5 corresponding to the segment 3 is transparent and a pattern 6 is drawn on the surface is attached to the front surface of the base 2.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention allows arbitrary numbers, characters, etc. to be displayed using multiple segments provided on the base. This invention relates to an improved structure of a segment display device.

0002

[Conventional technology]

A 7-segment display is a typical example of a conventional segment display. This 7 The segment display consists of seven segments consisting of light emitting diodes on a rectangular parallelepiped base. The segments are arranged in a “Japanese” shape, and the seven segments are turned ON (lit) and OFF (unlit). ) to display numbers from "0" to "9". In addition, the segment display uses 8 segments to form the ``mouth'' character. Then, use 4 segments each in the ``mouth'' character to form ``+'' and ``×''. In addition to the above numbers, alpha There are so-called alphanumeric types that can also display bets. .

0003

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

Up until now, segment displays have focused exclusively on display functions such as numbers. The reality is that little consideration is given to decorative functions. However, in recent years, as segment displays have become larger, segment displays have also become larger. Decorative functions are increasingly required. For example, pachinko machines have large segment displays. In some cases, a combination display device with three side-by-side display devices is installed in the center of the game board. The segment display, which only has a numeric display function, occupies the center of the game board. If so, there is a risk that the decorativeness of the entire game board surface will be significantly reduced.

0004 This invention was made to solve the above problems, and while being low cost, The object of the present invention is to provide a segment display with excellent decorative functions.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above purpose, this invention Characters and characters can be created by turning on and off multiple segments on the board. In a segment display that displays numbers, forming at least a portion of the region corresponding to the segment transparent or semitransparent; In addition, a decorative sticker with a pattern drawn on its surface is attached to the front surface of the base. The present invention provides a segment display consisting of:

[0006]

[Effect]

Decorative stickers with various patterns are placed on the front of the base to create a segment table. The decorativeness of the display is dramatically improved. Moreover, the decorative stickers correspond to the segments. Because at least a portion of the area is transparent or translucent, it can be attached to the front of the board without any security. The display function of the component hardly deteriorates.

[0007]

【Example】

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the decorative seal and segment display, and Figure 2 is the decorative seal. A perspective view of the segment display showing the pasted state, Figure 3 is a combination display for pachinko machines FIG. 3 is a front view of the device.

[0008] The segment display 1 has seven light emitting diodes on a rectangular parallelepiped base 2. Segment 3 and round dot-like segment 3 (decimal point) are arranged to create a shape. will be accomplished. The seven segments 3 are arranged in a “Japanese” shape, and the segments 3 are Numbers from ``0'' to ``9'' can be expressed by combining ON and OFF of G3. The decorative sticker 4 is a rectangular transparent sheet that matches the front surface of the base 2, and has segmented parts. It is colored opaque, leaving a region 5 corresponding to the colorant 3. In addition, decorative sticker 4 The transparent part of area 5 corresponding to segment 3 is marked with the outline of segment 3. A frame-like pattern 6 is drawn. This frame-like pattern 6 allows the original display of the segment to be While the display is flat, it gives the viewer a three-dimensional sense of volume. Wear. Adhesive is applied to the back side of the decorative sticker 4, and this adhesive A decorative seal 4 is attached to the front surface of the base 2.

[0009] The segment display device 1 is a combination for a pachinko machine as shown in FIG. 3, for example. It is used for the display device 7. This combination display device 7 has three segment display devices 1. They are placed side by side to display a three-digit number. And each segment table Randomly change the numbers from "0" to "9" on the display 1, so that each display becomes, for example, "7". , 7, 7'' combination, the winning device (not shown) is set to a special winning state. This is a well-known method that varies the In addition, when used as a combination display device 7 for a pachinko machine, the decimal point etc. may be made opaque.

0010 The present invention is constructed as in the above embodiment, but is of course limited to this embodiment. It's not a thing. For example, area 5 corresponding to segment 3 of decorative sticker 4 must be completely transparent. It may also be colored translucent, for example. The color of this semi-transparent part and the color of the light emitting diode By synthesizing the light emitting diodes, numbers can be emitted with colors that are impossible to achieve with current light emitting diodes. etc. can be expressed. Also, by further developing this, for example, vertically long segment 3 If you make the left 2/3 of the corresponding area 5 transparent and the remaining 1/3 colored and semi-transparent, it will look great. It looks like segments of different colors are overlapping each other, and the segment 3 It is possible to give a three-dimensional effect to the display. In addition, in order to give a three-dimensional effect, for example, How to increase display volume by lining up segments of different colors next to traditional segments Laws can also be considered. Also, the pattern 6 is drawn only in the area 5 corresponding to the segment 3 as in the example. Alternatively, it may be drawn on the entire surface of the decorative sticker 4. Even in that case, the decoration sticker 4 If the area 5 corresponding to the segment 3 is transparent or semi-transparent, the light from the light emitting diode It is transparent so the display can be read. Further, the segment 3 is not limited to a light emitting diode, and may be, for example, a liquid crystal.

[0011]

[Effect of the idea]

As described above, the segment display device 1 of the present invention is based on the decorative sticker 4 with a pattern drawn on it. Since it is provided on the front surface of the panel 2, the decorativeness of the segment display 1 is dramatically improved. Ma In addition, the decorative seal 4 has at least a portion of the area corresponding to the segment 3 transparent or semi-transparent. Since it is transparent, the display function hardly deteriorates even if it is attached to the front surface of the substrate 2. and , Since the configuration is simple, just paste the decorative sticker 4 on the front of the base 2, the segment The manufacturing cost of the display 1 is low. Moreover, it is not necessary to modify segment 3 etc. at all. Since there is no control method, the control method can be the same as before, and it is very easy to implement. Ru.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a decorative seal and a segment indicator.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the segment display device with a decorative sticker attached.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a combination display device for a pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1...Segment display 2...Base 3...
Segment 4... Decorative sticker 5... Area 6... Pattern

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] [Claim 1] Turning on multiple segments provided on a base
・In a segment display device that displays letters and numbers depending on the combination of OFF and OFF, at least a part of the area corresponding to the segment is made transparent or translucent, and a decoration that has a pattern drawn on the surface. A segment display device comprising a seal attached to the front surface of the base.