JPH06507823A - Systems and devices for repelling substitute coins or test balls in competition and game machines - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] System for repelling substitute coins or test balls in competition and game machines and equipment Used in the construction of pinball machines or million machines and other competitive machines. Existing repelling mechanisms and devices generally shoot substitute coins (tokens) or balls. The devices are equipped with devices that act on an area within the region such as a substitute coin or Automatically actuated by the pressure of the ball or within the action area of the coin or ball. There are some that operate independently of existence, and there are control rings installed in this type of competition machine. Competitors are supposed to start.

The device for repelling the test balls described below is the same as the above-mentioned bottle ball machine and the million ball machine. It provides new play options when using machines and other competitive machines. .

The device has a series of separate mechanisms that operate independently, and these mechanisms have separate areas of action. It affects the ball or the substitute coin in various parts, and in this case the area of action is on the board or on the track. It forms part of the And each separate mechanism acting independently has an area of action. When a substitute coin or ball is detected by a series of sensors in the device, the same substitute coin or ball is released. All configurations to be activated to trigger a repulsion pulse applied to the coin or sphere. is installed.

The device operates according to the instructions of a control system, which normally The substitutes are placed in each area of action according to instructions from a source of actuation commands consisting of a series of actuation controls. Once the presence of a coin or ball is detected by the sensor, a repulsion occurs in each separate independent mechanism. Activate the automatic pulse generation function.

A device with the above characteristics is a new type of bottle ball machine or a millimeter machine that is different from the conventional one. Can be used in the construction of on-machines, or can be used in the construction of competition machines with substitute coins or balls. These machines will make the game more fun and interesting than existing machines. Close.

Means and systems used to realize the various parts and elements forming the above-mentioned devices Although it is possible to transform or change it and use it separately for other purposes, it is preferable that , applied to the realization of the device described above.

All of the above-mentioned matters have led to innovations in the present system and equipment, and as described herein. It provides all the characteristics mentioned above.

This device, which was realized as described above using all the above-mentioned elements, can be used in various competition machines. For example, in a pinball machine, the test ball is aimed at the top at the bottom. You can continue the game by specifying that the ball be propelled by You can also do this.

The above-mentioned devices and their functions are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. However, the attached drawings show the apparatus described above, its components and the best example. Embodiments are shown and, of course, without changing the essential features recited in the claims. It goes without saying that various modifications can be made.

Now, Figure 1 is a view from above of a device for repelling substitute coins or balls. , when activated and detects the presence of a proxy coin or ball within the control area, a repelling pulse is activated. This is a plan view of the device, which has a function to repel the Ru.

Reference numbers in the figure indicate the following.

1-1 is a presence/absence detection sensor, each of which detects whether a substitute coin or ball is in a specific detection area. As its particular case, each sensor detects its presence within its controlled area. consists of an optical reader that is influenced by the position of the object in the

1-2 is a group of mechanisms that operate independently, which are driven and which accept substitute coins or coins. When the presence of a sphere within the control area is detected, a repulsion pulse is activated according to the commands of the control center. occurs. In that particular case, each independent mechanism is capable of forming a magnetic field. It consists of a solenoid that transmits force through a magnetic core to generate pulses to the outside of the mechanism. configured to send.

1-3 is a central management function unit or control function for all repulsion mechanisms when activated. A group of actuation controllers that operate as a unit.

In addition, l-4 is provided as a control center for device functions, and is selected from the above-mentioned operation controller group. , and is arranged to receive a signal instructing whether the repulsion mechanisms are to be activated. There is. Then, the sensor sends a signal indicating that there is a substitute coin or ball within the control area. When received, a current is passed through the corresponding mechanism to generate a repulsion pulse.

1-5 connects the operation controller or the operation command center and control center of each mechanism It is also a signal line for connecting with independent mechanisms and presence detection sensors. This is the number line.

By using the above-mentioned device, various new and unique features can be created. pinball machines, million machines, or other competition machines. It is possible.

Regarding the structural features of the systems and equipment described above, the shape, materials, dimensions, and Regarding the sash and secondary elements, please refer to the basic characteristics and preferable features of the device structure described above. It goes without saying that various changes can be made as long as the implementation method is not changed.

Submit the following claims, with the right to secure any additional coverage available: .

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Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A system for repelling substitute coins or test balls in competition and game machines. systems and equipment, A group of independent mechanisms, each with the function of repelling coins or balls within its area of action. mechanism, It is possible to detect the presence of substitute coins or balls within the control area, and also has a repelling function. a group of sensors capable of detecting substitute coins and balls present in each action area of the mechanism; command and is selected for a substitute coin or ball detected within the active area. a group of actuation controllers or a central controller that directs a group of independent mechanisms; and a control means for controlling the functions of the various elements of the system. Featured systems and equipment. 2. Substitute coins or test balls for competition and game machines according to the above claims systems and devices for repelling A ball existing at any position within a predetermined area of action is defined as a ball existing within that area or A system that has the function of carrying out repulsion in response to receiving a repulsion command for substitute coins. systems and equipment. 3. Substitute coins or test balls for competition and game machines according to the above claims systems and devices for repelling said central controller or said actuation controller; The group specifies which independent mechanism is responsible for repelling the substitute coin or ball. A system and apparatus characterized in that a selection for indicating is made. 4. Substitute coins or test balls for competition and game machines according to the above claims systems and devices for repelling , a substitute coin or ball is present within the action area of each of the independent mechanism groups having the repelling function. presence or absence can be detected by a group of sensors forming part of the system. Systems and devices characterized in that they are configured to: The above description consists of eight pages of text and one drawing.