JPH07194816A - Outer frame of pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide an outer frame, by which the increase in strength, reduction of weight, simplification of manufacture and reduction of cost are realized. CONSTITUTION:An outer frame A is solidy formed by synthetic resin, with an upper rod 1, right and left side rods 2, 3 and a lower frame rod 6 framed at right angles, and a synthetic resin front frame B is assembled and held by the upper and lower opening/closing, connecting and supporting means of one side edge and a locking device of the inside of the other side edge. The upper rod l and right and left side rods 2, 3 are respectively formed by the main rod part, the front end part and plural reinforcing ribs 1d, 2d, 3d and these members are solidly formed. The lower frame rod 6 is constructed by solidly forming a lower frame part 7, a front rod part 8 and a contact frame part 9 in such a manner as to have a substantially U-shaped section, and the both ends of the inside of the lower frame rod 6 and the inside lower ends of side rods 2, 3 are reinforcement-connected to each other by connecting plates 6a, 6a.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, an outer frame made of synthetic resin which forms a holding outer frame for fixing a pachinko gaming machine which can be used for a pachinko gaming in a vertical orientation. It is about.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, in a game machine of this type represented by a pachinko machine, various game constituent members are provided on the front side of the opening of a vertical rectangular outer frame which is also a fixed outer frame holding frame of the machine body. The vertical rectangular front frame, which is also used as a mounting frame, is generally opened and closed and detachably assembled and locked by using the opening and closing connecting support means on the front left and right sides and the locking device on the front right inside. Then, in the case of implementation in a game hall, etc., various game components are mounted on the front surface of the opening of the outer frame that is fixed at a predetermined vertical tilt angle on the installation frame base that is usually called "island". The entire front frame unit with the equipment set is assembled and used for games.

Therefore, in this type of gaming machine, the outer frame itself is constructed as a rectangular frame having a standard outer size having sufficient strength to withstand a large load, and the entire front frame unit is stable in a proper posture for a long time. Therefore, it is essential that they can be assembled and held. Therefore, in the conventional outer frame,
A plurality of frame members of different sizes are firmly frame-joined (joined) at a right angle to each other by using a dedicated assembling device, and the connection support metal fittings in the upper and lower open / close connection support means and the lock receiving parts in the locking device are connected. Necessary accessories such as metal fittings and receiving seats for horizontal mounting of the front frame are firmly fixed to each part of the outer frame. In addition to being stronger than anything else, the outer frame is strongly desired to be lighter, easier to manufacture, and lower in cost.

[0004]

By the way, as for the outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine, it has been conventionally processed into a predetermined length and shape from a wooden frame, that is, a wooden material having a predetermined size (width, thickness). The ones in which molded frame rod members are frame-joined have been widely used as the mainstream, but in recent years,
Acquisition of wood materials, inconvenience of wooden frame (inconvenience), productivity of game machines,
In view of cost reduction reviews, advances in synthetic resin molding technology, etc., a reusable resin frame is being newly proposed. As an example of the technology, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 60-5183,
There is a synthetic resin-made outer frame disclosed in each of JP-A-60-7882. However, in such prior art,
Although the outer frame is made of resin, the technical idea and basic idea of attempting to integrally (integrally) mold the upper rod, the left and right side rods, and the lower frame rod at a right angle to each other No specific technology is presented in terms of the structure and function of each part required for the outer frame, which is merely the disclosure of the structural concept. From a different point of view, the specific technique relating to the configuration of each frame rod member and the structure of each part has not been devised yet.

Therefore, it is possible to predict that the resin outer frame disclosed in the above-mentioned prior art can be molded into a right-angled frame having a standard outer size as a unique feature of molding. It is difficult to say that the strength and weight reduction required for the outer frame itself are satisfactory, and it has led to simplification of manufacturing including attachment of various accessory parts required for the outer frame and cost reduction. Was unexpected.
Therefore, the appearance of a suitable synthetic resin outer frame that can be molded by using a molding machine that is as simple as possible is awaited. Note that the standard size of the outer frame used in the pachinko gaming machine is supplemented with reference to FIG. 25. In the slightly small type commonly called “Kanto frame”, Y = 807 mm in the figure. Position, X = 518 mm, and a slightly larger type called "Kansai frame", Y ₁ = 81 in the figure
It is about 7 mm and X ₁ = 528 mm. And in any type, the size of the frame rod member is Z =
It is set to 70 mm and t = 19 mm.

[0006]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in order to suitably solve the above-mentioned problems, and is integrally molded with synthetic resin including all frame rod parts and attachment parts for accessory parts,
It is suitable for pachinko game machines that can satisfy the requirements of strength, weight reduction, simplification of production, cost reduction, etc., and can be stably assembled and held in a proper posture for a long time. It is intended to provide an outer frame.

[0007]

In order to overcome the above-mentioned problems and achieve the intended purpose, an outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is an outer frame holding of a pachinko gaming machine that is used for playing in a vertical orientation. As a frame, the upper rod, the left and right side rods, and the lower frame rod are integrally molded with each other in the state of a right-angled frame with synthetic resin, and are manufactured into a vertical rectangular frame with a standard external size, opening and closing for various game components A front frame forming a mounting frame is an outer frame that can be assembled and held by using open / close connection support means above and below one side edge and a locking device on the inside of the other side edge, and the upper rod has its main rod portion. A front end portion and a plurality of auxiliary ribs are integrally formed with each other, and through holes for frame fixing means are formed on both sides of the main rod portion, and the left rod has a front end portion and a plurality of reinforcing ribs integrally formed on the main rod portion. After being molded, for connecting the corners of the two rods to each other, the support member for the upper opening / closing connection supporting means is formed. The seating portion is molded, and the right side rod is integrally formed with the front end portion and a plurality of auxiliary ribs on the main rod portion, and inside the main rod portion, the relief recess for the main body of the locking device and the locking receiving member are formed. And a front end portion of these three rods is aligned with the back surface peripheral edge of the front frame in the same vertical plane, and the lower frame rod is between the lower ends of the main rod portions of the left and right side rods. A lower rod part that is continuous with the upper rod and is parallel to the upper rod, a front rod part that is erected from the front edge of this lower rod part and that is connected in front of the front end part of the side rod, and the upper surface of the front rod part. An abutment rod portion that stands upright on the rear side edge and can be positioned and abutted on the back surface of the lower edge of the front frame is integrally molded with a substantially U-shaped cross section, and both inner ends of the lower frame rod and the inner lower end of the side rod. Are reinforced and connected by a connecting plate, insertion holes for frame fixing means are formed on both sides of the lower rod portion, and the lower open / close connection support means of the lower opening / closing connection support means is formed on the upper left end portion of the front rod portion. To form the installation portion for the support member, characterized in that by molding the seat for the horizontal support of the front frame in the top right portion.

[0008]

The outer frame as the outer frame holding frame and the front frame forming the open / close mounting frame for various game components are detachably and openably held by the open / close connection support means formed at the upper and lower ends of one side edge. While being connected, they are closed and held by the locking means arranged inside the other side edge. The entire outer frame is molded of synthetic resin, and the upper rod, the left and right side rods, and the lower frame rod are integrally connected to each other in a right-angled frame state. The outer frame includes a reinforcing rib for reinforcement, a through hole and an insertion hole for installing on an installation frame base, an installation portion for a support member in the opening / closing connection support means, an installation portion for a locking receiver in a locking device, and A receiving seat for horizontally mounting the front frame is integrally molded. This makes it possible to reduce the weight of the outer frame, simplify the production, and reduce the cost.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings with reference to preferred embodiments.

Regarding the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the whole is shown in FIG. 1, while the main part is shown in block form in FIG. 2 and a part of the main constituent members is shown in FIG. As shown in each of these drawings, as a general outline, a front frame B on which all the game components including a game board F are mounted is opened and closed on the front left upper and lower parts with respect to the opening front side of the outer frame A forming the outer shell of the machine body. While being connected and supported by the connecting and supporting means C, C, while being closed and held by the locking means D on the front right side,
In the assembled state of both frames A and B, they are combined and held by engagement support means E and E arranged at respective portions of both joint facing surface regions. The game board F is detachably and replaceably held inside the front frame B in the front side.

Therefore, the above-mentioned main constituent members and respective means in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

(Regarding Outer Frame A) This outer frame A is entirely made of synthetic resin, and as shown in FIGS. 2 to 8, an upper rod 1, left and right side rods 2, 3 and a lower frame rod 6 are provided. Are connected to each other in the form of a right-angled frame. The upper rod 1 and the left and right side rods 2 and 3 are based on the main rod portions 1a, 2a and 3a, and the front end portions 1b, 2b and 3b and the inner end portions 1c and 2 are formed.
c, 3c, which are formed in the same size (width Z, thickness t) having a substantially L-shaped cross section (see FIGS. 11 to 15), are connected to each other in a gate frame shape, and have front end portions 1b, 2b, respectively. The front surface of 3b is aligned with the same vertical surface. And the main rod portion 1a of the upper rod 1
Nail holes 4 for nails N for frame fixing are bored on both sides of the frame, and a relief portion 5 for a locking means D, which will be described later, is recessed in a required area inside the right rod 3.

On the other hand, the lower frame rod 6 is connected to the lower ends of the left and right side rods 2 and 3 and, as shown in FIGS. 2, 5 and 7, a lower rod portion 7 parallel to the upper rod 1. The front rod portion 8 which is erected on the front edge of the lower rod portion 7 is integrally formed in a continuous state having a substantially U-shaped cross section. Then, along the rear end edge of the upper surface of the front rod portion 8, the front frame B
A rail-shaped abutting rod portion 9 for positioning is formed, and a front receiving portion 1 for horizontally holding the front frame B is formed on the right side of the upper surface of the front rod portion 8.
While 0 is formed, a fixing mechanism M for adjusting an angle, which will be described later, is arranged at both ends of the lower rod 7.

In the outer frame A, the upper rod 1 and the left and right side rods 2 and 3 are connected to each other in the continuous corners and in the longitudinal direction of the main rods 1a, 2a and 3a, the front end 1b,
Ribs 1d, 2d, 3d, etc. are formed on the inner portions extending over 2b, 3b and the inner end portions 1c, 2c, 3c so that the three members 1, 2, 3 are continuously strengthened and each rod itself is strengthened. Has been
(See Figure 8). Further, the lower frame rod 6 is provided with connecting plate portions 6a, 6a continuously between the inner inner end thereof and the inner lower ends of the left and right side rods 2, 3 so that the three members 6, 2, 3 are continuously strengthened. At the same time, the ribs 6b, 6b are formed on the lower rod portion 7 and the front rod portion 8 respectively,
The rod itself is strengthened (see FIGS. 5 and 7). With such a configuration, the entire outer frame A is held by the rigid right-angled frame, and the frame is a lightweight frame in which the thickness of each frame is minimized. On the assumption that the entire gaming machine is installed on the installation frame base G in a game hall or the like at a required inclination angle, the bottom surface of the lower rod portion 7 of the lower frame rod 6 is appropriately inclined toward the rear side. .
A locking metal fitting 20 for locking the ball box can be attached to an appropriate portion on the front rod portion 8 of the lower frame rod 6 as needed (FIG. 7).
reference).

The fixing mechanism M for adjusting the angle is for fixing and fixing the outer frame A at a predetermined inclination angle (frame fixing),
As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 12, etc., a locking tooth band having elongated holes 11 formed in the front-rear direction of the lower rod portion 7 and serrated teeth 13 formed in parallel on both sides of the elongated holes 11. 12, a separately-formed stationary platen 14 that is displaceably meshed and fixed to the locking tooth bands 12 of both rows via serrated teeth 15, and the stationary platen 14
It has a set screw 17 which is screwed into the lower receiving plate 99 of the installation frame base G shown in FIG. 7 from the seat hole 16 in the central portion through the elongated hole 11. As an inclination angle display means added to this, as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b), a pointer 18 for position reference is formed at the center of one side surface of the fixed platen 14, and one of A scale 19 is formed on the upper surface of the tooth band 12 side. The pitches of the teeth 13 and 15 of the locking tooth belt 12 and the fixed platen 14 on both sides are the same, and accordingly, the scale 19 is equal to each other in the front-rear direction with reference to the center "0" point. It is formed with a pitch, and a number is attached to each point (not shown).

In the above-mentioned outer frame A, as shown in each drawing, each frame rod member 1, 2, 3, 6 and each portion are basically formed in a shape that can be molded in the front-rear direction. ing.
Therefore, for the molding of the outer frame A, as in the case of conventional molding techniques, a base material in which an appropriate amount of a foamable resin material is blended with the main resin material as needed is used. Basically, it is injected into a mold having a male mold and a female mold that are aligned and separated from each other in the front and back, and is molded into a right-angle frame having a standard external size that is strong and lightweight. However, the vertical and horizontal forming parts of each part (nail hole 4, long hole 1 in the figure)
1, the locking tooth belt 12, the scale 19, a shaft hole 52 described later, and the like) are formed together by using a partial slide die, a slide pin, or the like, as is well known.

(Regarding Front Frame B) The front frame B is entirely synthetic resin-molded on the basis of a molding technique basically similar to that of the outer frame A described above. As shown in FIG. 4, the outer frame A has an outer size that fits the front peripheral surface of each of the rods 1, 2, 3 and the upper front surface of the front rod portion 8 of the lower frame rod 6. And basically, a vertical rectangular window 2 on the inner circumference
A frame body 21 having an opening 2 on the front side, a set opening 27 for the game board which is located on the back side of the window 22 and an accommodating and holding frame 26 in which a launch board portion 28 is formed are connected to the front and rear. It is installed and integrally molded.

The frame 21 has an installation recessed seat 23 for the window forming member 35 formed on the front end surface of the entire inner periphery of the window 22, and the lower ball receiving tray 31 and the hitting ball launching device shown in FIG. 1 at the lower end of the window 22. A board portion 24 for installing 32 and the like is integrally formed. Further, an installation portion 25 for the lightning decoration portion 33 and the like are formed across the upper rod portion and the right rod portion of the frame body 21. A set port 27 is attached to the accommodation holding frame 26 with reference to the upper end surface of a launch board 28 to which a launch rail 34 (see FIG. 3) and the like can be attached.
Is formed, and a protruding seat 29 for positioning with respect to the game board F is formed on the inner peripheral end surface of the set opening 27, and 4
A holding portion 89, which will be described later, is integrally formed at the inner peripheral corner of each of the locations.

Although detailed description of the front frame B is omitted, the installation portions and openings for various game components, accessories, etc. are provided in the respective portions of the frame 21 and the housing frame 26.
And a ball passage portion and the like are formed. In addition, between the window 22 of the frame 21 and the front surface of the housing holding frame 26, a space area S for various members attached to the front surface of the game board F and the front surface of the launch board portion 28 is provided. It is formed over substantially the same surface area (see FIG. 6). And the board 2 of the frame 21
A support seat 30 for the receiving seat 10 of the outer frame A is formed on the bottom surface of the outer frame 4.

Incidentally, the other game components mounted on the front frame B will be additionally described. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the glass door frame 36 and the upper ball tray 38 on the side of the frame 21 are shown.
And the window constituent member 3 equipped with a mounting support 37
5 etc. are installed. In addition to the game board F, which will be described later, a back mechanism setting board 39, an electric control device 40, and the like are set on the accommodation holding frame 26 side.

(Opening / closing connecting / supporting means C) The opening / closing connecting / supporting means C are respectively arranged at the upper and lower end portions on the left side of the front sides of both frames A and B, and their connecting fulcrums are aligned on the same vertical center line. Has been done. First, in the upper support means C, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, etc., positioning and fixing is performed on the installation seat portion 49 formed on the outer side of the corner portion connecting the upper rod 1 and the left rod 2 of the outer frame A ( Support metal fitting 41 for reinforced connection that has been caulked
The main part is a bearing boss-like engaging portion 45 that is integrally bulged forward in the upper left corner of the frame body 21 of the front frame B.
Then, the support shaft 43 which is vertically fixed on the support seat piece 42 of the support fitting 41, the support hole 46 in the engaging portion 45, and the synthetic resin molding which is replaceably fitted into the support shaft 43 outer periphery and the support hole 46. With the bearing sleeve 47, the metal fitting 41 and the engaging portion 45 are connected and supported so that they can be attached to and detached from each other and rotated (opened and closed).

A recess 50 for the support seat piece 42 of the support fitting 41 is provided in the upper portion of the left side surface of the frame body 21, and a front edge of the support fitting 41 is formed on the upper left portion of the frame body 21. The locking seat 48 for the pressing piece 44 is recessed.
(See Figure 11). On the other hand, the engaging portion 45 is aligned with the upper surface of the frame body 21, and has a stepped hole portion and a vertical through hole portion into which the support hole 46 can fit the sleeve 47 in advance. However, when the sleeve 47 is omitted, the support hole 46 is a through hole and is fitted and connected to the support shaft 43.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the lower supporting means C is formed so as to bulge forward at the left upper end of the front rod portion 7 of the lower frame rod 6 in the outer frame A. The main components are a bearing boss-shaped support portion 51 and a bearing boss-shaped engagement portion 56 that is integrally formed to bulge forward at the lower left corner of the frame body 21 in the front frame B. Then, a support shaft 54 in which the lower half is tightly fitted and vertically fixed in the shaft support hole 52 of the support portion 51, a support hole 57 in the engaging portion 56, an outer periphery of the upper half of the support shaft 54 and a support hole 57. With the bearing sleeve 58 made of synthetic resin that is replaceably fitted inside, both parts 51, 56
Are connected and supported so that they can be attached to and detached from each other and can be rotated (opened and closed).

The upper surface of the supporting portion 51 is the front rod portion 7.
Is aligned horizontally with the upper end surface of the shaft, and the shaft support hole 52 is seated on the top surface.
It is a bottomed hole having 3. A flange 55 formed at the center of the support shaft 54 is fitted in the seat hole 53, and the upper surface of the support shaft 54 is fitted and erected with the upper surface of the support portion 51 aligned. On the other hand, the lower surface of the engaging portion 56 is horizontally aligned with the lower end surface of the frame body 21, and the support hole 57 is a bottomed hole. Further, the bearing sleeve 58 is formed into a cylindrical cap shape that can be fitted to the upper shaft portion of the support shaft 54 and is pre-tightly fitted in the support hole 57. Positioning seats 59 for spacers that can come into contact with the upper surfaces of the flanges 55 of 54 are formed. The positioning seat 59 is also used as a support reference for maintaining the assembling horizontal posture of the front frame B with respect to the outer frame A, and the thickness thereof vertically overlaps with the receiving seat 10 of the outer frame A and the supporting seat 30 of the front frame B. It is equivalent to the thickness (see Fig. 4).

(About Locking Means D) The locking means D is
An example is a commonly used double lock type, that is, a double lock type that can lock the front frame B and the glass door frame 36 of the window forming member 35. Then, as schematically shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a lock mechanism 61 that can be unlocked from the front surface of the front frame B by a key combination or the like is installed inside the right side of the frame body 21,
The fittings 64, 64 for the upper and lower hanging fittings 63, 63 connected to the lifting operation rod 62 of the lock mechanism 61 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the inner side of the right side rod 3 of the outer frame A. It is fixedly placed in.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, each receiving fitting 64 has a mounting portion 64b having a screw hole 64d and a receiving portion 64c for the hanging fitting 63 at right angles with respect to the supporting portion 64a. It is bent in a series. On the other hand, as shown in the figure, each of the installation portions 65 has a pair of upper and lower support pieces 66 having a concave groove 67 also serving as a reinforcing rib of the right rod 3, and a boss portion 6 having a screw hole 68a.
8 and a contact portion 69 located between the support pieces 66 are integrally formed. Then, the receiving metal fitting 64 is inserted and set from the back side into the installation portion 65, and is positioned and fixed by the minimum number of screws 70. In this state, the support portion 64a is inserted and held between the recessed grooves 67 of the upper and lower support pieces 66, and the attachment portion 6
4b is a main rod 3a, a support piece 66, and a boss 68.
The rear end surface is abutted, and the receiving portion 64c is supported by the abutting portion 69. At the rear end of the side rod 3, the recessed seat portion of the receiving metal fitting 64 with respect to the attachment portion 64b may be appropriately formed as necessary.

(Regarding Engagement Support Means E) The engagement support means E forms a combination of the outer frame A and the front frame B in the assembled state, and the whole of the front frame side relative to the open / close connection support means C, C. Assuming that the left and right inner sides of the outer frame A are used as receiving portions for avoiding the influence of load, a total of four engagement support pieces 71, 71 are provided on both sides of the back surface of the front frame B as schematically shown in FIG. 71 are formed and arranged.

That is, in each of the upper left and lower left supporting means E, E, as shown individually in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the respective engaging support pieces 71, 71 projecting from the back surface of the frame 21 are provided. ,
The inner end portions 2c of the left side rod 2 of the outer frame A can be engaged with the inner end surfaces 72, 72 of the upper portion and the lower portion, respectively. On the other hand, in each of the upper right and lower right supporting means E, E, as shown individually in FIGS. 13 and 15, the respective engaging support pieces 71, 71 projecting from the back surface of the frame body 21 are provided on the outer frame. The receiving surfaces 72, 72 formed on the upper and lower portions of the inner end portion 3c of the right side rod 3 of A can be engaged with each other. However, in consideration of the fact that the front frame B is opened and closed relative to the outer frame A, the right end surfaces and the receiving surfaces 72 of the upper and lower right engagement support pieces 71 are formed in the same oblique shape.

(Regarding the game board F) This game board F is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the game machine is formed into a substantially square shape that fits in the set opening 27 of the front frame B, and various winning devices and game parts are arranged in a rail 73 on the front surface thereof to obtain a required game area 74.
On the other hand, the engaging portions 75 are formed by forming the concave portions 76 at the four oblique corners and attaching the engaging metal fittings 77 (see FIGS. 18 and 19). A decorative protection member 78 is attached to the outer front surface of the game area 74 of the game board F with screws or the like, and at four corners of the member 78, operation ports 79 for a lock holder 81 to be described later are provided. Has been formed. Further, on the back side of the game board F, a cover 80 that covers the back side of various winning devices and the like and serves as a discharge guide for safe balls is attached so as to be openable and closable.

(Regarding the structure relating to the set holding of the game board F) In the lock holder 81, all of the four used are made of synthetic resin and have the same common structure and shape shown in FIGS. 16 and 17. Has been done. That is, each holder 81
Is a circular locking plate 83 provided with protrusions 84 for rotation guide at the rear end and the front end of the support shaft 82 serving as a rotation fulcrum, and an operation head 85 having an operation hole 86 formed integrally. A fan-shaped locking piece 87 that is elastically deformable and has an engaging projection 88 on the back side is integrally formed on the outer periphery of the operating head 85.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, each holding portion 89 on the front frame B side for rotatably holding the locking holder 81 is formed at the inner peripheral corner of the setting port 27. Based on the slanted corner 90 formed as a base, the locking plate 8 is provided on the back side.
A holding plate 92 having a fitting part 93 and the like 3 and the corner 9
On the slanted end surface 91 of 0, the shaft support portion 94 located at the front end of the holding plate portion 92 is integrally formed. The insertion opening 95 for the support shaft 82 is formed between the two 92, 94.
While the shaft supporting hole 96 is formed in communication with each other, the positioning portion 97 for the locking piece 87 is formed on the front surface of the slanted corner portion 90.

As a normal embodiment, each lock holder 81 has its operating head 85 side facing forward as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 with respect to the holding portion 89. The support shaft 82 is inserted from the insertion port 95 and held as a set. In this state, the locking plate 83 is fitted into the holding plate portion 92, and the support shaft 82 is attached to the shaft support hole 96.
While being inserted and supported inside, the operation head 85 has an oblique corner 90.
The engaging piece 75 of the game board F can be locked while the locking piece 87 is positioned to be engaged with the front surface of the gaming board F in the direction in which the locking piece 87 is projected inside the setting port 27.

When the game board F is not housed in the set opening 27 or when the game board F is unlocked, all the holders 81 are rotated counterclockwise from the locked position in FIG. . Then, at the position where the engaging projection 88 of the locking piece 87 is engaged with the positioning portion 97, the rotation range and the rotation end point are automatically determined, and the locked range is held at the unlocked position reversed by 180 °. By the way, regarding the operation tool 98 for each holder 81, each operation port 79 of the decoration holding member 78
A hand-type device that can be inserted into the operation hole 86 and engaged with the operation hole 86 is used. Further, all the holders 81 are in the same direction,
The switching operation is performed in a manner.

[0034]

Operation of the embodiment In the pachinko game machine of the above-described embodiment, the front frame B having the game components mounted on the outer frame A is assembled, and the game board F is held inside the front frame B in the front of the housing set. As a result, each unit is configured.

Therefore, first, an example of an assembling mode of both frames A and B forming the machine body will be described. That is, with respect to the outer frame A vertically held on the floor surface or the like, the front frame B is held at a slightly higher position in an appropriately opened direction, and then the upper opening / closing connection support means C first supports the spindle. The bearing sleeve 47 of the engaging portion 45 is temporarily fitted to 43, and in the opening / closing connection support means C below,
The bearing sleeve 58 of the engaging portion 56 is fitted to the support shaft 54.
Then, by lowering the front frame B, the sleeves 47 and 58 are tightly inserted into the support shafts 43 and 54 of the upper and lower supporting means C and C, respectively, and the front frame B and the outer frame A are appropriately cored. It is connected and supported in the released state.

Next, the front frame B is closed toward the outer frame A with the upper and lower support shafts 43 and 54 as the center of opening and closing (rotation). As a result, the upper and lower metal fittings 63 of the locking means D engage with the receiving metal fitting 64 of the outer frame A without being deformed, and as a result, the front frame B is locked and held in the closed state. Outer frame A
Assembling the front frame B with respect to the upper support shaft 43 with the lower support shaft 5
It can be easily carried out by appropriately lengthening the length of 4 or more.

In the assembled state of both frames A and B,
The lower surface of the positioning seat 59 of the bearing sleeve 58 of the lower support means C is a horizontal upper end surface of the support boss portion 51 (the supporting shaft 54 in the figure).
The upper surface of the flange 55) of the front frame B and the supporting seat 3 of the front frame B.
While 0 abuts on the receiving seat 10 of the lower frame rod 6, the inside of the lower end of the frame body 21 is positioned on the abutting rod 9. As a result, the entire front frame B is stably supported in an appropriate horizontal posture in which it is appropriately floated above the front rod portion 8 of the lower frame rod 6. Further, the pressing piece 44 of the connecting metal fitting 41 of the upper supporting means C is the locking seat 4 of the frame 21.
The upper surface of the front frame B is pressed against or in contact with the upper surface of the front frame 8 to prevent upward movement of the front frame B.

On the other hand, in the engaging support means E, E of each part in the assembled state of both frames A, B, the respective left and right upper and lower right engaging support pieces 71, 71 are arranged on the left and right outer frames A, respectively. The receiving surfaces 72, 72 are engaged with each other while being in contact with each other. As a result, the entire front frame B is stably coupled and held with respect to the outer frame A, and the rattling in the left-right direction is properly suppressed. For this reason, when the pachinko gaming machine having the two frames A and B as a machine body is stacked or handled in a sideways state, the outer frame A preferably holds the entire front frame B.

That is, in the sideways state, the entire front frame B side tends to lower with respect to the outer frame A, so that the total load always acts downward. In such a state, in any of the sideways states in which the open / close coupling support means C, C is on the lower side or the upper side, the engagement support means E, E are to be displaced leftward and rightward. Engagement support 71,71
Are engaged with the receiving surfaces 72, 72 displaced to the lower side of the outer frame A (see FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, the total load of the entire front frame B directly acts on the left and right side rods 2 and 3 of the outer frame A. Further, even when the corner portion of the outer frame A may once hit the floor surface when the machine itself is vertically raised, the respective engaging support means E, E
Is engaged, the total load on the front frame B side is received by the side rods 2 and 3 of the outer frame A.

Therefore, the engaging and supporting means E, E of the above-mentioned respective parts
As a result of the engagement support action by the outer frame A, the outer frame A directly bears most of the total load of the front frame. On the other hand, in the open / close connection support means C, C, the total load of the front frame is significantly reduced. Since the external force is set to a degree and the action of the large external force in the shearing direction is avoided in advance, the respective support shafts 43,
54 is deformed or loosened, the support portion 51 and the engaging portion 45,
Deformation and crack damage of 56, and further the hook 6 of the locking means D
The deformation and the like of No. 3 are eliminated.

Next, an example of how the game board F is attached to and detached from the front frame B will be described. That is, when setting the game board F, the glass door frame 36 of the window forming member 35 and the mounting support board 37 are fully opened, and then the game board F is inserted into the set opening 27 of the accommodation holding frame 26 from the front surface of the front frame B. As a result, the game board F is positioned by the projecting seats 29 with respect to the launching board portion 28, and is housed in a predetermined standing posture by the abutting engagement between the respective engaging portions 75 and the holding portions 89. It

Then, the operation instrument 98 is engaged with the operation hole 86 of the lock holder 81 from the respective operation ports 79 of the decorative protection member 78 and is rotated. As a result, the holder 81 is
When the locking projection 87 of the locking piece 87 is reversed to the position of 8,
The engagement fitting 77 of the engagement portion 75 is engaged. At this engagement position, the holder 81 is automatically determined in its rotation range and rotation end position, and is retained and held at the locking position which is 180 ° inversion displacement from the unlocking position. As a result, the game board F is
All the engaging portions 75 are locked by the respective lock holders 81,
Upon receiving the tightening force associated with the elastic deformation of the locking piece 87, the locking piece 87 is fixedly held in a strong and stable state.

When removing the game board F, the operation tool 98 is operated by the operation hole 86 of each holder 81 at the locking position.
18 and is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 18, the holder 81 is inverted to the unlocked position. As a result, the game board F can be removed from the front side of the window component member 35 in the open state by unlocking all the engaging portions 75 and pulling it out to the front side. Before the game board F is set, the mark 85 indicates the direction and operation of each lock holder 81.
It can be easily done using a as a guide.

Both frames A and B assembled and combined as described above
The pachinko gaming machine having various game components including the game board F as the machine body is installed on the installation frame base G in the game hole, and the outer frame A is installed at a required tilt angle. Under the ground, the entire front frame B side is assembled to this and used for games. In this embodiment, the entire front frame B side with respect to the outer frame A is properly and stably connected and supported, so that the entire frame can be opened and closed smoothly without rattling, etc. Holds closed.

Therefore, the manner of installing the outer frame A on the installation frame base G will be additionally described. That is, as illustrated partially in FIG. 7, first, the lower end front edge position P ₁ of the outer frame A placed on the lower receiving plate 99 of the installation frame base G is set to the reference position P of the lower receiving plate 99.
And the rear end position P ₃ of the upper end of the outer frame A is moved backward by a predetermined amount with respect to the front position P ₂ of the upper plate 100.
Set the overall tilt angle. Under this, the upper rod 1 of the outer frame A
While fixing the nails N inserted in the nail holes 4 to the upper plate 100 and fixing them, the lower frame rod 6 is fixed to the lower receiving plate 99 by the fixing mechanism M for adjusting both angles.

In both fixing mechanisms M, FIGS.
As shown in (a) and (b), for each fixed platen 14, the pointer 18 is aligned with the position of, for example, the “0” point of the scale 19, and the locking tooth band 12 is provided with the teeth 13 and 15 of each other. Position and engage. Then, the set screw 17 is inserted from the seat hole 16 of the fixed plate 14 into the elongated hole 11 and screwed into the lower receiving plate 99,
The outer frame A is installed at a predetermined inclination by strongly tightening the fixing plate 14 and directly pressing and fixing the lower rod 7.

When the outer frame A is to be changed and adjusted to another angle, the set screw 17 is loosened a little and the fixed platen 14 is once disengaged from the locking tooth belt 12, and the lower frame rod 6 is moved to either front or rear. By being displaced to, it is moved relative to the set screw 17 via the elongated hole 11 as shown in FIGS. 9 (a) and 9 (b). Then, the inclination of the outer frame A is determined by changing and adjusting the pointer 18 of the fixed platen 14 from the "0" point to any scale 19 position. Thereafter, the set screw 17 is strongly screwed in again, so that the fixing plate 14 is meshed and fixed to the locking tooth belt 12 at the relative displacement portion. As a result, the fine movement of the lower frame rod 6 is prevented, and the outer frame A is firmly fixed again.

In the outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied, as for the technique relating to each part, other examples other than the above-mentioned embodiments are preferably recommended. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, the open / close connection support means C on the upper right is formed on the front surface of the corner portion where the front end 1b of the upper rod 1 of the outer frame A and the front end 2b of the left rod 2 are connected. Connecting bracket 1 in which the support shaft 102 and the support shaft 103 stand upright with respect to the installed seat portion 49a.
01 may be fixed. Further, as shown in FIG. 21, each lock receiving portion of the locking means D on the outer frame A side is provided with a receiving metal fitting on a support piece portion 104 which is integrally formed with the inside of the inner end portion 3c of the right rod 3 and the rib 3d. The form 105 may be closely fitted from the lateral direction. According to this
The receiver 105 can be fixed without using screws.

On the other hand, with regard to the engagement support relating to the joint holding of both frames A and B, in the example assuming the joint holding on the side opposite to the opening and closing fulcrum, as shown in FIG. 22, the inner end portion 3 of the right rod 3 is shown.
The receiving member 106 that is integrally molded inside c and opens the fitting hole 107, and the fitting hole 1 that projects from the rear surface of the right side of the front frame B
The engaging support means E by the engaging support piece 108 that is fitted in the No. 07 and engaged in the left and right direction, or as shown in FIG. 23, the slit-shaped receiving opening 1 formed in the front end portion 3b of the right rod 3 by opening.
09, and the receptacle 10 that is projected from the rear surface of the right side of the front frame B.
The engaging support means E and the like by means of the engaging support piece 110 which is fitted in 9 and engaged in the left-right direction. However, in these means E, E, the fitting hole 107, the receiving port 109, and the engaging support pieces 108, 110 of the receiving tool 106 may be tapered holes or shafts.

As for the combination of both frames A and B, as shown in FIG. 24, upper and lower rail-shaped wall strips are formed at the front outer ends of the front end portions 2b and 3b of the left and right side rods 2 and 3 of the outer frame A. 111,
112 is integrally molded, while the front frame B has its frame body 21
Is molded into a width that fits between the inner sides of the left and right wall strips 111 and 112 to enable fitting. And for both frames A and B,
It is also possible to adopt a type in which the inner slopes of the wall strips 111, 112 on each side and the outer slopes on the left and right of the frame body 21 are brought into contact with each other. According to this, it is possible to preferably prevent the front frame B assembled to the outer frame A from rattling in the left-right direction, and at the same time, intrusion of foreign matter (wire etc.) from the alignment surfaces of the two frames A and B, and thus illegality. It can be prevented. In this model, if necessary, a wall strip may be formed on the front end portion 1a of the upper rod 1 of the outer frame A so that the upper end of the frame body 21 of the front frame B can be fitted. Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the engaging support piece 71 is provided on the back side of the frame body 21.
May be provided so as to be engaged with the inside of each of the side rods 2 and 3.

Regarding the above-mentioned open / close connection support, engagement support, etc., the outer frame A is formed by molding the rods 1, 2, 3, 6 with a synthetic resin in a required cross-sectional shape to form a fitting connection portion or a mutual connection portion. It can be implemented even if it is of a type configured with a framework such as bolts.

[0052]

As can be understood from the above-mentioned embodiment,
According to the outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, since all the frame rod members of the outer frame and the attachment parts for accessory parts are integrally molded with synthetic resin, it is possible to improve the strength, reduce the weight, and manufacture. The cost can be reduced while simplification can be achieved. In particular, since reinforcing ribs are integrally formed on each frame rod member forming the outer frame, the weight of each frame rod member can be reduced to the minimum necessary and the strength can be enhanced. Further, since it is possible to stably and firmly fix the support member of the opening / closing connection support means for assembling and holding the front frame to the outer frame and the locking receiver of the locking device,
The front frame can be stably assembled and held in a proper posture for a long time with respect to the outer frame.

Further, since the outer frame is formed in such a shape that each frame rod member and each part can be basically formed in the front-rear direction, it is easy to use the conventional forming technique. Can be manufactured, and the cost can be further reduced. In addition, in the conventional wooden outer frame, if it becomes unnecessary due to deterioration due to long-term use or model change, it must be discarded as it is, but the outer frame made of synthetic resin molding according to the present invention is Since it can be easily regenerated even when it is no longer needed, it is extremely effective from the viewpoint of resource saving. Further, upper and lower rail-shaped wall strips that can be engaged in the left-right direction are integrally formed at the front outer ends of the front end portions of the left and right side rods in the outer frame and are aligned with the left and right side edges of the front frame in a fitted state. Therefore, it is possible to preferably avoid backlash in the left-right direction of the front frame assembled to the outer frame, and to prevent foreign matter from the alignment surfaces of both frames.
It is possible to prevent invasion of (wires, etc.) and thus fraud.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of an entire pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view in which a main portion of a pachinko gaming machine is disassembled in a block manner.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of main components of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a combined state of an outer frame and a front frame.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the combined state of the outer frame and the front frame.

FIG. 6 is a partially omitted plan sectional view based on line VI-VI in FIG. 4.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view, partly omitted, based on the line VII-VII in FIG.

FIG. 8 is a rear view illustrating a part of the outer frame with the upper part omitted.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of an adjustment state example of a fixing mechanism for angle adjustment.

FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway front view of the upper and lower open / close connection support means.

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the upper left opening / closing connection support means and the engagement support means.

FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of a lower left opening / closing connection support means and an engagement support means.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an upper right lock receiving portion and an engaging support means.

FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of a lower right lock receiving portion.

FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of the lower right engagement support means.

FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the lock holding tool and the holding portion for the game board as viewed from the front side.

FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of a state in which a lock holder for a game board and a holder are viewed from the back side.

FIG. 18 is a partial front view of the gaming machine in a locked state.

19 is a cross-sectional view based on the line XIX-XIX in FIG.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of another example of the upper right opening / closing connection support means.

FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of another example of the lock receiving portion.

FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of another example of the engagement support means.

FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of another example of the engagement support means.

FIG. 24 is a plan sectional view of another example of the combination of the outer frame and the front frame.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating a basic outer size and the like of the outer frame.

[Explanation of Codes] 1 ... Upper rod 1a, 2a, 3a ... Main rod 1
b, 2b, 3b ... front end portion 1d, 2d, 3d ... auxiliary rib 2 ... left side rod
3 ... right side rod 4 ... nail hole 5 ... escape part 6 ... lower frame rod
6a ... Connecting plate part 7 ... Lower rod part 8 ... Front rod part 9 ... Abutting rod part
10 ... Receiving seat 11 ... Long hole 13 ... Teeth 14 ... Fixed platen
17 ... Set screw 41 ... Coupling metal 49,49a ... Installation seat
51 ... Supporting part 52 ... Shaft supporting hole 54 ... Spindle 64 ... Receiving metal fitting 65 ... Installation part 66 ... Supporting piece 68a ... Screw hole 69 ... Abutting part 101 ... Connecting metal fitting 103
... Support shaft 104 ... Support piece 105 ... Receiving metal fitting 11
1, 112 ... Wall strip A ... Outer frame B ... Front frame C ... Opening / closing connection support means D ... Locking device N ... Nail

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. As an outer frame holding frame for a pachinko gaming machine to be used in a vertical orientation, the upper rod (1), the left and right side rods (2, 3) and the lower frame rod (6) are in a frame state perpendicular to each other. A front frame (B) that is integrally molded with synthetic resin and is manufactured into a vertical rectangular frame with a standard external size, which forms an open / close mounting frame for various game components.
In the outer frame (A) that can be assembled and held by using the opening and closing connection support means (C, C) on the upper and lower sides of one side, and the locking device (D) on the inside of the other side edge, and the upper rod ( 1) is a main rod portion (1a) integrally formed with a front end portion (1b) and a plurality of auxiliary ribs (1d) and through holes for frame fixing means (N) on both sides of the main rod portion (1a). (4) is formed, and the left side rod (2) is integrally formed with the front end portion (2b) and a plurality of reinforcing ribs (2d) on the main rod portion (2a) of the both rods (1, 2). An installation seat portion (49) for the support tool (41) of the upper opening / closing connection support means (C) is formed in the continuous corner portion, and the right side rod (3) has its main rod portion (3).
A front end portion (3b) and a plurality of auxiliary ribs (3d) are integrally formed in a), and a relief recess (5) for the main body of the locking device (D) and a locking receiver are provided inside the main rod (3a). Forming the installation part (65) for (64), the front end part (1) of these three rods (1, 2, 3)
b, 2b, 3b) are aligned on the same vertical plane by aligning with the rear edge of the front frame (B), and the lower frame rod (6) is the main rod portion (2a) of the left and right side rods (2, 3). , 3a) is connected between the lower ends of the lower rod (7) and is parallel to the upper rod (1),
Standing from the front edge of the lower rod (7), the front end of the side rod (2, 3)
(2b, 3b) and the front rod (8) connected in front position, and the front rod
An abutting rod (9) that stands upright on the rear edge of the upper surface of (8) and can be positioned and abutted on the lower edge back surface of the front frame (B) is integrally molded in a substantially U-shaped cross section, and the lower frame The inner ends of the rod (6) and the inner lower ends of the side rods (2, 3) are reinforced and connected by connecting plates (6a, 6a), and the frame holding means (17) is provided on both sides of the lower rod (7). An insertion hole (11) is formed, and an installation portion (52) for the support member (54) of the lower opening / closing connection support means (C) is formed at the left end of the upper surface of the front rod portion (8), and at the same top surface. An outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine, which is formed with a receiving seat (10) for horizontally supporting the front frame (B) on the right side. 2. The main rod (3a) of the right side rod (3).
Inside each of the upper part and the lower part of the, the installation part (65, 65) having the screw holes (68a) and the positioning parts (66, 69) in the up-down direction and the front-back direction is molded, and each installation part (65, 65) The outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lock receiving members (64, 64) are positioned and fixed with respect to the lock frame. 3. The lower frame rod (6) is formed with a locking portion (13) for the frame fixing means (14, 17) and a long hole (11) on both sides of the lower rod portion (7). , The bottom surface of the lower rod portion (7) is formed into an inclined surface where the entire outer frame is easily inclined rearward, and the receiving portion of the lower opening / closing connection support means (C) is formed at the upper left end portion of the front rod portion (8). A bearing boss-shaped support part (51) is formed by forward swelling integrally with this support part.
The outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the support shaft (54) is vertically inserted and fixed in the shaft hole (52) formed in the center of the (51). 4. A front L-shaped installation seat portion (49a) is provided on the front corners of both front ends (1b, 2b) of the corners of the upper rod (1) and the left rod (2) which are connected to each other. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko machine is recessed, and a connection metal fitting (101) having a support shaft (103) that serves as a receiving portion of the upper opening / closing connection support means (C) is positioned and fixed to the installation seat portion (49a). Outer frame for game machines. 5. The right side rod (3) has a main rod portion (3a) thereof.
Inside the prescribed part of the
The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein 4) is integrally molded, and a metal locking receiving member (105) which is a receiving portion of the locking device (D) is fitted and fixed to the supporting piece portion (104). Outer frame for game machines. 6. The right and left side rods (2, 3) are aligned with the front side of each front end portion (2b, 3b) of the front side (2b, 3b) of the front frame (B) in a state of being fitted to each other in the left-right direction. The outer frame for a pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the upper and lower rail-shaped wall strips (111, 112) that can be engaged with are integrally molded.