JPH0451981A - Automatic display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To save labor and to improve the effect of announcing a specified state by automatically driving a display plate to a display state when a play machine is turned to the specified state of easily getting a prize, and optically announcing that the play machine is turned to the specified state. CONSTITUTION:Display plates 2A and 2B to display the specified state in play machines 1A and 1B are driven to a display position and a block position by a driving device 11. On the other hand, optical displays 4-7 optically announce the specified state. Further, a control circuit 21 outputs a driving signal to the driving device 11 so as to detect the specified state and to drive the display plates to the display position corresponding to the state when each play machine is turned to such a state, and outputs a turn-on or turn-off signal to turn on or off the optical displays 4-7. As the result, the labor in a play hall can be saved, and it can be announced over a wide range that the play machine is turned to the specified state.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention (Industrial Application Field) The present invention is applicable to a game machine such as a pachinko machine when it is in a specific state where it is easy to win, or a special state where it is possible to continue playing even after the end of the specific state. , relates to an automatic display device for automatically displaying its status.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, when a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine hits a so-called jackpot (a specific state in which it is easy to win a prize) at a pachinko hall, the staff at the pachinko hall generally places a "jackpot" display plate in that specific state on the machine. It was attached to the top of the gaming machine, and the above-mentioned staff member removed the display plate when the specified state was completed. Further, when a state where continued gaming is possible even after the end of the specified state is achieved, the staff member attaches another display plate to a predetermined position.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) The above conventional method for attaching a specific state display plate is such that when a gaming machine is in a specific state where it is easy to win, a pachinko hall attendant runs around the pachinko hall and displays the corresponding display plate. Since it is necessary to attach the plate and remove the display plate, there is a problem that the amount of work is large and it takes a lot of manpower.

Therefore, in the present invention, when the gaming machine is in a specific state where it is easy to win, the display plate is automatically driven to the display state, and the gaming machine is optically notified that the gaming machine is in the specific state. The technical problem to be solved is to reduce the number of workers in halls, etc. by providing notification, and to increase the effectiveness of notification of specific conditions.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The technical means for solving the above problems is an automatic display device that automatically displays the state of each gaming machine when it enters a specific gaming state. a display plate for displaying the specific state in the gaming machine; a drive device for driving the display plate to a display position and a shielding position; an optical indicator for optically notifying the specific state; When the gaming machine enters the specific state, the state is detected, and a drive signal for driving the display plate corresponding to the state to the display position is output to the drive device, and the optical display A control circuit that outputs a lighting signal or a blinking signal for lighting or blinking is provided.

(Function) According to the automatic display device configured as described above, when each gaming machine enters a specific gaming state, the control circuit detects the specific state of the gaming machine and drives the display plate corresponding to that state. Outputs the signal to the drive device. When the drive device receives the drive signal, it drives the corresponding display plate to the display position. Furthermore, in order to notify that a specific state has been reached, a lighting signal or a blinking signal is output to the light indicator, causing it to light up or blink.

Therefore, when each gaming machine enters a specific gaming state,
This system automatically notifies a specific state optically in conjunction with the driving display of the display plate.

(Example) Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 shows a pachinko machine IA, such as a Seven machine, among the many pachinko machines in a pachinko hall.

It shows IB and each pachinko machine IA.

The automatic display device 2 according to the present invention is shown attached to the upper part of the IB.

In Fig. 1, the automatic display device 2 on the top of the left pachinko machine IA indicates a so-called "jackpot" which allows pachinko balls to enter more easily for a predetermined period of time when a certain number of digits or symbols are aligned. ” is displayed on the display plate 2A.

In addition, the automatic display device 2 at the top of the pachinko machine IB on the right side displays a three-digit number such as ``333'' or r777J, and after the ``jackpot'' ends, you can continue playing with the balls you have. The current "lucky" state is displayed on the display plate 2B.

FIG. 2 is a perspective external view of the automatic display device 2, and the third
The figure is a front view showing the internal structure from a road body perspective.

A lamp cover 3 is removably attached to the front of the automatic display device 2, and the lamp cover 3 is used to display lamps 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 as shown in FIG. It is made of synthetic resin or glass that allows the lighting or flashing light to pass through.

Among the lamps 4゜5.6 and 7.8, lamps 4 and 5 indicate that the pachinko machines IA and IB are in a "jackpot" state, and the display plate 2A is displayed at the display position as shown in Figure 2. It lights up or flashes when the condition is reached. Also, lamp 8 is a pachinko machine IA.

When a trouble occurs in the IB, the light is turned on at the same time as the player presses the call button 10 to call the pachinko hall attendant. Furthermore, the lamps 6.7 are turned on or flashed when the pachinko machines IA and IB are in the "lucky" state and the display play) 2B is displayed at the display position.

The display plate 2A that displays the "Jackpot" status and the display plate 2B that displays the "Lucky" status are each driven from the shielding position to the display position by an electromagnetic solenoid 11, as shown in FIG. It has become. To explain the drive mechanism of the display plate using two people as an example, the base end of the display shaker 1-2A is attached to the rotation center shaft 12, and the base end of the display shaker 1-2A is attached to the rotation center shaft 12, and the display plate is moved between the shielding position shown by the two-dot chain line and the display position shown by the solid line. can be rotated. In addition, the base end of the display plate 2A and the plunger 13 of the solenoid 11
are coupled and when the solenoid 11 is energized,
The plunger 13 is retracted, the display plate 2A is rotated clockwise, and the display plate 2A is driven to the display position device. On the other hand, when the solenoid 11 is not energized, the plunger 13 is in a protruded state, and the display plate 2A is housed in the shielding position shown by the two-dot chain line. A coil spring 14 is disposed around the outer periphery of the plunger 13, and the upper end surface of the coil spring 14 is elastically attached to the base end surface of the display plate 2A. Therefore, the plunger 13 of the solenoid 11 outputs an elastic force in the direction of pressing the base end surface of the display plate 2A by the extension force of the coil spring 14 and rotating the display plate 2A to the shielding position. On the other hand, when the solenoid 11 is energized, the plunger 13 is retracted, so
Coil spring 14 is compressed.

In addition, a machine number plate 15 is arranged on the left side of the call button 10 at the bottom of the automatic display device 2.
A key switch 16 is attached to the right side. This key switch 16 is used by a pachinko hall attendant to operate the keys, and as shown in FIG. 4, the key switch 16 can be switched to three stages, and is normally set at the "normal" position in the center. And the "Lucky" display plate 2B
When the above-mentioned staff manually moves the key switch 16 to the display position, the key switch 16 is switched to the "Lucky Start" position, and when the "Lucky" display plate 2B is manually returned to the shielding position, it is switched to the "Lucky End" position. It is designed to be switched.

FIG. 5 is an electrical control block diagram of the automatic display device 2. As shown in FIG.

In FIG. 5, the control board 21 on which the control circuit of the automatic display device 2 is configured is connected to a pachinko machine LA (pachinko machine IB).
When the pachinko machine LA (pachinko machine IB) enters the above-mentioned specific state, that is, the "jackpot" state or the "lucky" state, it enters those states. By detecting this and energizing the solenoid 11 to drive the plunger 13, the display plate 2A or display plate 2B is automatically driven to the display position, and the lamps 4.5 or 6. 7 is turned on or blinked.

In order to perform the above control, the control board 21 has the solenoid 11 and the lamps 4, 5, 6, 7 as shown in FIG.
, and further electrically connected to the call lamp 8. Note that the call button IO1 and the key switch 16 are also electrically connected to the control board 21.

Next, another embodiment of the automatic display device will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

FIG. 6 shows pachinko machines IA and I in the same way as in the previous embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a perspective external view of the automatic display device 31 attached to the upper part of B, and FIG. 7 is a front view with the left side portion of the lamp cover 32 and the top cover 34 removed.

In the case of this automatic display device 31, the display when the jackpot state is reached is r777J, and the display when the lucky state is entered is "Lucky" as in the previous embodiment.

Display plate 33A that displays the above r777J, and “
Since the display plate 33B displaying "Lucky" is driven by a similar drive mechanism, this embodiment will be explained using the display plate 33A as an example.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the display plate 33A is rotatably attached to a shaft 35, which is horizontally rotatable.

In this plate mounting, the shaft 35 is connected to the upper part of the vertical shaft 36, and as the vertical shaft 36 rotates, it can be rotated in the same horizontal plane within a maximum range of 90 degrees. The display plate 33A is driven to a shielding position as shown in FIG. 7 and a display position as shown in FIG. 6 by rotation of the plate attachment shaft 35. A cap 35A is attached to the tip of the shaft 35 to prevent the display plate 33 from coming off the shaft 35, and a roller 35B is attached coaxially with the cap 35A. It is rotatably mounted. Further, the vertical shaft 36 is connected to a thin plate-like bracket 37.
A pulley 38 is mounted on the lower end of the vertical shaft 36.
is installed.

On the other hand, a reversible motor 39 is attached to the bracket 37, and its output shaft 40 projects below the bracket 37. A pulley 41 is attached to the output shaft 40, and a belt 42 is passed between the pulley 38 and the pulley 41 so that the rotational force of the motor 39 is transmitted to the pulley 38.

In the above configuration, the control board 4 similar to that shown in FIG.
Driving power is supplied to the motor 39 from the control circuit configured in 3, and when the motor 39 is driven, the driving force rotates the vertical shaft 36 via the pulley 41, belt 42, and pulley 38, and then the plate is attached. can rotate the shaft 35 on the same horizontal plane. Therefore, the display plate 33
When A is initially stored in the shielding position as shown in FIG. 7, the display plate 33A is rotated counterclockwise horizontally while being guided by the roller 35B together with the shaft 35. , after being moved along the upper end surface of the lamp cover 32, when the plate mounting shaft 35 is rotated to the position shown in FIG.
7J The display surface is rotated from a horizontal state to a vertical state. As a result, the display plate 33A of r7771 enters the display state. On the other hand, when storing the display plate 33A of "r777" in the shielding position, driving power is supplied to the motor 39 to rotate it in the opposite direction.

When the display plate 33A of the r777J enters the display state, a lamp is displayed in the same way as in the previous embodiment to notify this state. Therefore, as shown in Fig. 7, lamps 44 and 45 are provided, and the display plate 1 of
When -33A is in the display state, lamps 44 and 45 are turned on. Similarly, when [Lucky J's display plate 33B is in the display state, the lamp 46
, 47 are lit or blinking. (See Figure 5) Also,
In the middle part of the automatic display device 31, a call button 51 is attached as in the previous embodiment, and a machine number plate 52 is disposed above the call button 51. Furthermore, a key switch 53 is attached to the left side. Note that the roles of the call button 51 (when the call button 51 is pressed, the lamp 48 lights up), the machine number plate 52, and the key switch 53 are completely the same as in the previous embodiment, and therefore their explanation will be omitted.

The electrical control block diagram of the automatic display device 31 is the same as that shown in FIG. 5 above. The numbers without parentheses shown in FIG. 5 indicate the numbers of the first embodiment, and the numbers with parentheses indicate the numbers of the second embodiment.

Therefore, in the second embodiment, the pachinko machine IA (pachinko machine IB) is in the specific state as described above, that is, r777.
When the state J or the "lucky" state is reached, the control circuit configured on the control board 43 detects the state and drives the motor 39 to control the display plate 33A. Alternatively, the display plate 33B is automatically driven to the display position, and the lamp 44.45 or the lamp 46.47 is lit or blinked to indicate that the pachinko machine IA (pachinko machine IB) is in a specific state. It is displayed visually and optically.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, when a gaming machine hits a so-called jackpot (a specific state in which it is easy to win a prize), the display plate is automatically driven to the display position, and the gaming machine By optically notifying that the game machine is in a specific state, it is possible to reduce the number of people in the gaming hall and to notify a wide range of people that the gaming machine is in the specific state.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings relate to embodiments; FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine in a pachinko hall, FIG. 2 is a perspective external view of an automatic display device of the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 is an automatic display of the first embodiment. An internal front view of the device, FIG. 4 is a partial detailed view of the first embodiment,
FIG. 5 is an electrical control block diagram, FIG. 6 is a perspective external view of the automatic display device of the second embodiment, and FIG. 7 is an internal front view of the automatic display device of the second embodiment. LA, IB: Pachinko machine 2.31: Automatic display device 2A, 2B, 33A, 33B: Display plate 4.5, 6
,7,44,45,46,47: Lamp: Belt

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] An automatic display device that automatically displays the state of each gaming machine when it enters a specific gaming state, the device displaying the specific state of the gaming machine. a display plate; a drive device that drives the display plate to a display position and a shielding position; an optical indicator that optically notifies the specific state; and when each of the gaming machines enters the specific state; The state is detected, and a drive signal for driving the display plate corresponding to the state to the display position is output to the drive device, and a lighting signal or a blinking signal for lighting or blinking the optical indicator. An automatic display device characterized by comprising a control circuit that outputs.