JPH05337252A - Computer game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To set a cartridge formed by unifying an electronic circuit board in which a game software is stored and an operating button to a game machine main body so as to be exchangeable. CONSTITUTION:The computer game machine is constituted of a video game machine main body 1 and a game cartridge 4, and the cartridge 4 is provided with an electronic circuit board 42 in which a game software is stored and absolute minimum operating buttons 43 for enjoying a game, and in the game machine main body 1, a containing part 5 for containing the cartridge 4 so as to be attachable and detachable is formed. In such a way, by replacing the cartridge, various games can be enjoyed. At every cartridge, the operating buttons are provided by the absolute minimum number in accordance with the game, an unnecessary button does not exist, and the operation can be executed easily.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a computer game machine which can enjoy various games by replacing a cartridge.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional table type computer game machine is a dedicated machine for enjoying only a specific game. To change the type of game, a board storing software and a group of operation buttons are stored. The operation board equipped with must be replaced, which requires a large amount of work.

Further, in a computer game which is connected to a home television and loaded with a tape cassette or a disc storing desired game software, the operation board is not replaceable, Even if the type of game changes, the common operation board is used, so some operation buttons may be left idle without being used depending on the type of game, and the existence of unnecessary operation buttons causes problems that are difficult to operate. ..

The present invention clarifies a computer game machine in which various games can be enjoyed by exchanging cartridges and which is easy to operate.

[0005]

[Means for solving the problem] Computer game machine main body (1)
And a display (8) connected to the main body of the game machine,
The game cartridge (4) and the cartridge
(4) comprises an electronic circuit board (42) storing software and operation buttons (43), and the game machine main body (1) has a housing section (5) for detachably housing the cartridge (4). It is provided.

[0006]

[Operation and effect] By replacing the cartridge (4), various computer games can be enjoyed. Since the cartridge (4) includes the electronic circuit board (42) storing the software and the operation buttons (43), the number of operation buttons (43) can be minimized according to the type of game,
There are no unnecessary operation buttons, making it easy to operate.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the embodiments, the present invention is applied to a portable computer game machine, but it goes without saying that it can also be applied to a stationary computer game machine such as a table-type game.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine is a game machine body.
(1), a liquid crystal display (8) for image display provided at the rear of the main body, and a cartridge (4) detachably accommodated in the main body of the game machine. The length is about 30 cm and the width is about 16.
It has a height of 5 cm and a maximum height of about 13.5 cm.

The game machine main body (1) is formed in a hollow body, and an electronic circuit board (2) is provided inside. Electronic circuit board
A plug (21) for connecting to a cartridge (4) described later is connected to (2) via a harness (not shown).

The rear end of the game machine main body (1) is raised and a display (8) is provided on the slope of the raised portion (11), and the display is covered with a protective transparent plate (81). Ridge (11)
Inside is a battery housing (13), and a lid (12) for loading and unloading the battery is provided at the rear of the main body.

A cartridge accommodating portion (5) for detachably accommodating the cartridge (4) on the front side upper surface of the game machine body (1).
Is recessed, and the plug (21) is located in the back of the accommodating portion with the insertion surface facing forward.

A plurality of switches (15) (16) (17) (18) such as a power ON / OFF switch and a game number setting switch are provided in front of the cartridge accommodating portion (5).

A cartridge holding lid (7) is provided in the cartridge accommodating portion (5) so that the base end is pivotally supported on the display side and is pivoted up and down to be opened and closed. There is a window hole (71) in the cover (7).
Is formed, and a step portion (72) is formed at a lower level on the upper surface of the free end of the lid.

A front lid (6) is provided at the front end of the game machine body (1) so as to be able to be pulled out. The front lid (6) has slide plates (62) and (62) provided in parallel at both ends of a horizontally long closing member (61) that closes the front opening of the cartridge accommodating portion (5), and the slide plates are provided on the main body of the game machine. It is slidably fitted in the guide holes (14) and (14) formed on both sides of the cartridge housing portion (5) of (1).

At the upper end of the closing member (61), a pressing piece (63) which covers the stepped portion (72) of the pressing lid (7) is provided so as to project rearward.

A stopper (not shown) for preventing the slide plate (62) of the front lid (6) from coming off the guide hole (14) is provided in the game machine body (1), and further the front lid ( A key lock device (not shown) for locking 6) in the fully closed position is provided, and the key hole of the key lock device is provided on the bottom surface of the game machine body (1).

As shown in FIG. 3, the cartridge (4) has an electronic circuit board (42) storing game software stored in a rectangular flat housing (41), and the upper surface of the housing (41) is stored in the memory. It consists of the minimum necessary operation buttons (43) to enjoy the played game.

At the rear end of the cartridge (4), a socket for connecting to the built-in plug (21) of the game machine body (1)
(21) is provided.

Then, open the front lid (6) and the holding lid (7),
Insert the cartridge (4) into the cartridge housing (5),
The socket (21) of the cartridge (4) is connected to the plug (21) of the game machine body (1).

By operating the switches (15), (16), (17) and (18), the pressing lid (7) is closed, and then the front lid (6) is closed to key-lock the front lid. This allows the game to start.

The holding piece (63) of the front lid (6) is a step portion of the holding lid (7).
The cover (7) is prevented from being opened and the cover (7) is prevented from opening, and the switches (15), (16), (17) and (18) groups are hidden by the front cover (6) and cannot be operated. The action can be prevented.

The game can be enjoyed by operating the operation button (43) of the cartridge (4) exposed through the window hole (71) of the holding lid (7).

To replace the cartridge (4) and enjoy another game, release the key lock on the front cover (6) to remove the front cover.
Pull out (6), then open the cover (7) and
The cartridge (4) can be easily taken out by pulling (4) and removing the socket (44) of the cartridge (4) from the plug (21) on the main body side.

According to the procedure described above, another cartridge (4) is filled in the cartridge housing portion (5). Cartridge (4)
Has an electronic circuit board (42) storing software and operation buttons (43), and the number of operation buttons (41) can be minimized according to the game, which facilitates operation.

By making the game machine portable as in the embodiment, it can be used as follows, for example. A game machine is loaded on a vehicle such as an airplane, and the game machine is rented at the request of passengers. At this time, a fee is collected from the customer according to the desired number of games, the number of games is set by the game number setting switch, and the game machine is lent to the customer. In a game for competing for points, it is possible to pay out money according to the points or provide merchandise.

As described above, the pressing piece (63) of the front lid (6) covers the stepped portion (72) of the pressing lid (7) to prevent the pressing lid (7) from opening, and the switch group is also in front. Since the switch cannot be operated because it is hidden by the lid (6), it is possible to prevent illegal acts.

The game machine body (1) is provided with a speaker, an external power supply connection jack, and an earphone connection jack. Further, in implementing the present invention, the display is separated from the game machine body (1) and set on the back of the seat of the vehicle, and the rented out game machine body (1) and the display are connected by a cord. Various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims, such as enjoying the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a computer game machine with a lid open.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the computer game machine with the lid closed.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a cartridge.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) Game console body (4) Cartridge (5) Housing (6) Front lid (7) Presser lid (8) Display

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A computer game machine body (1), a display (8) connected to the game machine body (1), and a game cartridge (4), the cartridge (4)
Includes an electronic circuit board (42) storing game software and an operation button (43), and the game machine main body (1) is provided with an accommodating portion (5) for detachably accommodating the cartridge (4). Computer game machine playing.