JPH071985U - Pachinko ball container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Even if a large box that can hold a large amount of prize balls (about 3000 to 4000) and a small amount of prize balls (about 1000) (EN) Provided are a pachinko ball container which can be roughly estimated and a pachinko ball container which is easy to hold when carrying. In the pachinko ball container according to the first aspect of the present invention, steps 1c and 1d extending along a plane parallel to the container bottom surface 1a are formed at predetermined height positions on the container side wall inner surface 1b. Also, the second
In the pachinko ball container of the present invention, the whole container is composed of a box-shaped container body 1 having an open upper part, and handles 2 and 3 integrally formed at opposite portions of the container body 1 at the upper edges thereof. The handles 2 and 3 are
Each of the openings 2 has a shape and dimension that allows the insertion of a finger.
b and 3b are provided.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a container used to store prize balls of a pachinko gaming machine.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In pachinko parlors, pachinko ball containers are appropriately placed in multiple places, such as on each island of a pachinko machine, to temporarily store prize balls for pachinko machines during the game, or after the game is over. It is used to carry prize balls to the prize exchange for settlement.

In addition, pachinko parlors have conventionally prepared pachinko ball containers of various sizes, such as small boxes / large boxes and larger box, and the player can use each of these sizes properly for each container. We have a rough idea of how many prize balls will be collected in, for example, one large box and two small boxes with about 2500 balls.

[0004] However, recently, a pachinko machine which has a maximum number of prize balls (for example, about 3000 to 4000) due to continuous winning a prize has become mainstream, and for this reason, small boxes, large boxes, etc. Pachinko ball containers are not used for prize balls, but large ball boxes are mainly used. Due to such circumstances, in recent pachinko parlors, a large ball box is often placed at the foot of each pachinko machine from the beginning, which allows players to play a large ball regardless of the number of balls. Currently, the box is used.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, if you use a large ball box regardless of the number of balls thrown out, there is no problem when the number of prize balls reaches the number of stops in one term, but the number of prize balls stored during the game is a certain number. For example, when the number of prize balls is up and down, for example, about 1000, it is difficult to estimate the number of prize balls, so that the player may not be able to concentrate on the game, for example, at the timing of prize exchange.

On the other hand, in recent pachinko parlors, since the jackpot-winning pachinko machines are becoming mainstream as described above, the frequency of exchanging prizes in a large box full of coins is increasing. For this reason, there is an increasing demand for pachinko ball containers that are easy to hold when carrying.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is a large box capable of accommodating a large amount of prize balls (about 3000 to 4000) and a small amount of prize balls (about 1000). It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko ball container whose number can be roughly estimated, and a pachinko ball container having a structure that is easy to hold when carrying.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the container of the first invention of the present invention corresponds to the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, at the predetermined height position of the container side wall inner surface 1b, the container bottom surface 1a. It is characterized by forming steps 1c and 1d extending along a plane parallel to.

Further, in order to achieve the second object, the second container of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, has a box-shaped container body 1 having an open top as a whole. The grips 2 and 3 are integrally formed at the upper edges of the grips 2 and 3, which are opposed to each other with the container body 1 sandwiched between them. The openings 2b and 3b are provided.

[0010]

[Action]

 First, according to the pachinko ball container of the first invention, it is possible to know the number of prize balls stored in the container by utilizing the steps 1c and 1d formed on the inner surface 1b of the side wall. That is, the heights of the steps 1c and 1d are set so that the number of the prize balls when the upper surface level of the prize balls stored in the container matches the steps 1c and 1d becomes a unit number (for example, a unit of 1000 pieces). By placing them, the steps 1c and 1d can be used as a guide to roughly estimate the number of items to be stored.

Further, according to the pachinko ball container of the second invention, when carrying the container, instead of simply holding a finger on the handle, the grasping part of the handles 2, 3 is put through the opening 2b. 2a and 3a can be firmly gripped and held.

[0012]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are a plan view and a side view of the embodiment, respectively. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

First, the pachinko ball container of this example is a resin molded product in which a box-shaped container main body 1 having an open upper part and handles 2 and 3 are integrally molded on the left and right upper edges thereof, and approximately 3000 pieces are provided. It is a large container that can hold a small amount of pachinko balls.

Now, in the container body 1, upper and lower steps 1c and 1d are formed on the left and right side wall inner surfaces 1b. Each of the steps 1c and 1d has a shape extending along a plane parallel to the bottom surface 1a of the container with a uniform width (for example, 8 mm). The step 1c below the step 1c is a pachinko ball housed in the container. They are installed at a height position where the number of spheres is 1000 and they are lined up without any gap to the level corresponding to. Further, the upper step 1d is provided at a height position where the number of accommodated balls is 1000 in the same state as the above. Further, each of the stages 1c and 1d is provided with the numbers "1000" and "2000" indicating the number of accommodations at each stage position.

Although the number of stages is two in the above example, the number of stages is not limited to this, and the number of stages may be one or any number of stages of three or more. Further, the number of spheres accommodated in one stage may be replaced by 1000, and another unit number such as 500 may be adopted. Furthermore, steps may be formed on all four sides of the inner surface of the container side wall.

On the other hand, the left and right handles 2 and 3 are provided with openings 2b and 3b between the grips 2a and 3a and the side wall of the container body 1, respectively. The shape of each of the openings 2b and 3b is such that four fingers other than the thumb can be inserted. Each of the handles 2 and 3 is provided with ribs R1 and R2 for reinforcing the grips 2a and 3a at appropriate positions around the openings 2b and 3b. The lower surface of each of the gripping portions 2a and 3a is formed in a corrugated shape so that the fingers when gripping the gripping portions 2a and 3a follow (see FIG. 4).

Further, the bottom surface 1a of the container is provided with through holes 1e ... 1e at its four corners. The through hole 1e is provided for the purpose of preventing the generation of static electricity. Here, in the embodiment of the present invention described above, an example in which both the steps 1c and 1d on the inner surface of the container side wall and the opening portions 2b and 3b of the handle are provided has been described. It goes without saying that it is within the scope of the invention.

[0018]

[Effect of device]

 As explained above, according to the pachinko ball container of the first invention, even if the prize balls are not full and the amount is less than half (for example, about 1000), the number of prize balls is reduced to the inner surface of the container side wall. It is easy to use because it can be roughly estimated by the steps formed in. In addition, the fact that the player can check the number of prize balls in the container in this way is useful for post-processing such as collecting the prize balls when the player accidentally repeats the container when carrying the prize balls. Become.

On the other hand, according to the pachinko ball container of the second invention, it is possible to firmly grip the handle by utilizing the opening provided in the handle, so that when carrying it, the hand slips from the handle. There is no fear of scattering pachinko balls on the floor. Further, since the handle is integrally formed on the upper edge of the container body, there is an advantage that the handle is highly stable when carried.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing the structure of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the embodiment.

[Figure 3] Similarly, a side view

4 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Container Main Body 1a Container Bottom 1b Container Side Wall Inner Surface 1c, 1d Steps 2,3 Handles 2a, 3a Grips 2b, 3b Openings

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A container for accommodating prize balls of a pachinko gaming machine, characterized in that a step extending along a plane parallel to the bottom surface of the container is formed at a predetermined height position on the inner surface of the container side wall. A pachinko ball container. 2. A container for accommodating prize balls of a pachinko gaming machine, which is integrally formed in a box-shaped container body having an open upper portion and at portions facing each other with the upper edge thereof sandwiching the container body. A pachinko ball container characterized in that it is constituted by a handle that is provided with a handle, and that each handle is provided with an opening having a shape and dimension that allows insertion of a finger.