JPH07313705A - Front glass fitting structure structure for game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the front glass fitting structure for game machine with which various kinds of information can be displayed and the installing state of glass is improved by facilitating the fitting of glass, sufficiently holding a display tag and arranging an electric display means. CONSTITUTION:A glass holding frame 102 for holding two pieces of front glass 161 and 162 is provided, slide rails 151 and 152 are formed on the glass holding frame 102, and a unit fitting part 121 for mounting the glass holding frame 102 is provided on the rear side of a glass frame display part 101. A slide fitting part 123 forming an opening part 122 on one side is provided at the unit fitting part 121, and the glass holding frame 102 is slid from the opening part 122 at the slide fitting part 123 and fitted to the unit fitting part 121. Thus, the glass holding frame 102 is made into a unit for holding two pieces of glass 161 and 162 and only by sliding the unit type glass holding frame 102, it is fitted to the unit fitting part 121.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine, and more particularly to a front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine which allows a plurality of front glasses to be mounted as a unit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, as a game device using a game medium, for example, a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, a sparrow ball machine,
There are a throttle machine using medals, a throttle machine using balls, and the like, and a large number of game machines are arranged in a game shop to enable a player to play a game. Conventionally, in such a game machine, a plurality of (two) glasses are arranged in front of the game area, and the glasses are fixed by a metal glass frame. In the conventional glass mounting structure, the glass plate (plate-shaped glass, hereinafter simply referred to as glass) is slid and inserted into the metal glass holding portion provided in the metal glass frame from above as it is. Installed. In addition, in the amusement store, every time a new table is replaced, it is necessary to replace one glass on each table. For example, the game machine manufacturer ships without glass. Further, in the case of providing a display means (for example, a display tag for explaining a hole lucky number) on the front side in a conventional gaming machine, the display means (display tag) is inserted between the glass frame and the glass. ing.

[0003]

The conventional windshield mounting structure for gaming machines has the following problems. (A) Workability for attaching the glass because the work process was to slide and attach the two pieces of glass from above to the metal glass holder provided in the metal glass frame. Was bad. (B) The glass was often broken, which often resulted in injury to the worker. (C) Two glasses were inserted by sliding them from above the metal glass frame, so the glass frame could not be inserted unless the glass frame was wide open at the time of insertion, resulting in poor workability and sufficient work space. Was needed.

(D) In the conventional method of mounting the display tag, since it is a method of sandwiching the display tag between the glass frame and the glass, the display tag cannot be held sufficiently and the display is not clearly visible. (E) In addition, there is a drawback that the display tag may be dropped and may be unsightly or may hinder the game. (F) In the conventional glass frame of the gaming machine, it is not possible to provide an electric display means (for example, a dot display device whose display content can be changed) excellent in display performance in place of the display tag, and the gaming machine and management Many kinds of information requested by the player from the device could not be displayed. (G) In the past, the glass frame was formed by processing metal, so the accuracy of the glass attachment was not accurate, and the glass "rattled" when it was installed. (H) For that reason, it was noisy that the glass was broken or a sound was generated during the game. (I) Further, since the glass frame is made of metal, there are drawbacks that the weight is large and the cost is high. (G) Since a relatively large gap was formed between the two sheets of glass, dust was likely to enter the gap and the glass surface was sometimes soiled.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the operation of attaching the glass is easy, the display tag can be sufficiently held, the electric display means can be arranged to display various kinds of information, and the glass installation state is good. It is intended to provide a front glass mounting structure for a machine.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, a front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine according to the present invention has a frame-shaped glass frame 12 which is openably and closably provided on a front surface of a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko machine 2). A plurality of windshields 161, 1
In a front glass mounting structure of a gaming machine for mounting 62, a glass holding frame 102 for holding the plurality of front glasses 161 and 162 at predetermined intervals is provided, and a slide portion (for example, a slit) is provided at a predetermined position of the glass holding frame. 15
1, 152), and a glass holding frame mounting portion (for example, a glass holding frame mounting portion for mounting the glass holding frame on the back surface side of the glass frame).
A slide mounting portion 123 in which a unit mounting portion 121) is provided and an opening is formed in one side of the glass holding frame mounting portion.
Is provided, and the glass holding frame is slid and attached by the slide attachment portion.

In a preferred embodiment, the opening 122 of the slide mounting portion 123 may be arranged on the open end side of the glass frame, for example. For example, as described in claim 3, a display body holding space 163 is formed between the plurality of front glass, and the display surface of the display body (for example, the display tag 211) is provided in the display body holding space 163. You may arrange | position a display body in the state which faces the front side of.
For example, as described in claim 4, the display body is an electric display (for example, a dot LED 201) capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and the display or management information from the gaming machine is managed by the electric display. Of the display information from the device,
At least one may be displayed. For example, as described in claim 5, the glass holding frame mounting portion (for example, the unit mounting portion 121) may be molded with resin.

[0008]

In the present invention, a glass holding frame for holding a plurality of (for example, two) front glasses at predetermined intervals is provided,
A slide part is formed at a predetermined position of this glass holding frame,
The glass holding frame mounting portion for mounting the glass holding frame is provided on the back side of the glass frame, and the glass holding frame mounting portion is provided with a slide mounting portion having an opening formed on one side. Can be attached by sliding. That is, the glass holding frame is a unit type that holds a plurality of glasses, and the glass holding frame of this unit type can be attached to the glass frame by simply sliding it. Therefore, the unit type attachment is sufficient, and the workability of attaching the glass is improved. Since the glass holding frame is unitized, the glass is prevented from being damaged and the worker is prevented from being injured. When attaching the glass to the glass frame, it is sufficient to open the glass frame slightly, which improves workability and requires less work space.

By forming a display body holding space (for example, a holding space) between a plurality of front glasses and arranging the display body in this display body space portion, the display body is firmly fixed at a position that is easy for the player to see. It is possible and because the insertion port of the display is located on the open end side of the glass frame,
The display can be easily replaced. By providing the display body holding space with the electric display device, it becomes possible to display various information requested by the player from the gaming machine or the management device. By molding the glass frame mounting portion with resin, the glass mounting accuracy becomes accurate and firm mounting becomes possible. Further, by molding the glass frame mounting portion with resin, the weight is reduced and the cost is reduced. A plurality of glasses are mounted inside a unitized glass holding frame, and the four sides of the glass are surrounded by the glass holding frames, so that it is difficult for dust to enter the gaps between the glasses and the glass surface does not become dirty.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a game machine of a prepaid card system. Front Configuration of Pachinko Device FIG. 1 is a front perspective view showing the entire pachinko device. In FIG. 1, 1 is a pachinko machine, which is roughly divided into a pachinko machine 2 and a card-type ball lending machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a ball lending machine) 3 as a game medium lending device, which form a pair. Is installed. The pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko machine 2 and the card type ball lending machine 3 are installed as a pair,
It is called a so-called CR machine (card reading machine). The ball lending machine 3 has a built-in card reader.
The front panel 4 of the card has a card insertion slot 5 into which a prepaid card is inserted, and three rows of 7-segment light-emitting diodes for displaying the card remaining frequency indicator 6, a light-emitting diode, etc. And a card acceptance display 7 for indicating that the card acceptance is valid.

The pachinko machine 1 includes a frame-shaped front frame 11, a frame-shaped glass frame 12 that supports a plurality of glasses (see FIG. 3 for details), a game board (not shown), and a front display panel 14.
And a front operation panel 15. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is openably and closably supported on the machine frame 16 by an upper hinge 17 and a lower hinge (not shown).
Is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. As will be described later, the glass frame 12 portion includes a glass frame display portion 101, a glass holding frame 102, and a glass frame reinforcing member 10.
3, the glass frame display unit 101 is provided with a lucky number determination display and the like, but since it becomes complicated in FIG. 1, the positional relationship of the glass frame 12 with respect to the gaming machine is shown, and detailed details are shown. The configuration will be described with reference to the drawings starting from FIG. The front display panel 14 has a plate 21
, A card frequency indicator (card balance indicator) 22 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, a ball lending button (conversion button) 23 that is operated when purchasing a ball, and a button for ejecting the prepaid card. Card eject button (return button) 24
A ball lending indicator 25 and a push button 26 for opening and closing a ball passage for moving the balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 32 described later are provided.

A ball reader / writer instead of a card reader, for example, is arranged in the ball lending machine 3, and a game card in which value information such as the number of balls and identification information of the player are stored is used to display the game result. It may be capable of data processing such as writing to a card. Further, the gaming card is not limited to a prepaid card, and may be a gaming machine that uses a ball number card in which value information such as the number of balls is stored, or an identification card in which player identification information is stored. . In short, in order to use the game card, any card reader capable of reading this card information or a card reader / writer capable of reading / writing can be used.
For example, the present invention can be applied to an enclosed ball type gaming machine (for example, a credit type gaming machine) in a complete card type pachinko gaming system. Further, it is not limited to the example in which the magnetic card is used as the game card, and for example, a game machine using an IC card may be used. When an IC card is used, as a matter of course, the card reader or the card reader / writer that corresponds to the IC card is used. It should be noted that the card reader and the card control device may be separately disposed as separate bodies, or both may be integrated, and for example, the card control device may be incorporated inside the card reader.

The front operation panel 15 has an ashtray 31, a ball storage tray (receiving tray) 32 for storing balls, and a ball pulling lever 33 for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 32 to the outside downward.
And a firing operation knob 34 for operating the firing device. On the upper part of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 2, from the left side, in order from the left side, a prize ball discharge indicator 41 that lights up when a prize ball is discharged, and a ball rental discharge indicator 42 that lights up when a ball is discharged,
The pachinko machine 2 is provided with a completion indicator 43 that lights up when a stopped state occurs. Other game states (for example, big hit state: blinking control) can also be displayed by these prize ball discharge indicator 41, ball rental discharge indicator 42 and completion indicator 43. The glass frame 12 is openably and closably supported by the front frame 11, and is normally locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device. When opening the glass frame 12, by inserting a predetermined key into the locking hole 51 and rotating the glass frame 12, the locked state of the locking device is released and the glass frame 12 is opened.

Any game area may be used on the game board. For example, it belongs to the so-called "first type", and is provided with a display device (special symbol display device) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and the variable display result on this display device is displayed with a predetermined special symbol. It may be a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state (big hit state) advantageous to the player on the condition. In addition, the game is performed by changing the symbol content of the display device, and a gaming machine belonging to the "third type",
Alternatively, it can be widely applied to other types of gaming machines provided with a display device, so-called "second type" gaming machines, and the like. In this embodiment, the type belonging to the "first type" is used.

Next, the detailed structure of the glass frame will be described. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration on the back surface side of the glass frame 12. In FIG. 2, the glass frame 12 is roughly divided into a glass frame display portion 101, a glass holding frame 102, and a glass frame reinforcing member 103. (A) Glass frame display section The glass frame 12 holds a plurality of glasses (here, two sheets) and is conventionally made of metal, but in this embodiment, the glass frame display section 101 is made of resin (for example, resin). , ABS resin)
And is painted with a predetermined color (color for design). The upper frame (upper part) and the lower frame (lower part) of the glass frame display part 101 are formed into bulging parts that bulge out toward the center from the respective ends, and the left side part of the glass frame display part 101 is formed. The right part and the right part are molded into rounded parts. In addition, the glass frame display unit 101
A yellow color is applied to a specific portion of the item for selective display so that the ABS resin can be easily seen. It should be noted that the yellow color for the selective display may be applied to a part (or all) of the front surface side of the glass frame display portion 101 or a part (or all) of the back surface side. Further, the front surface of the glass frame display portion 101 may be plated. When the plating process is performed, the glass frame display unit 101 is given a texture and the strength against impact is increased.

The glass frame display portion 101 is plated by, for example, a combination of a chemical plating method and an electroplating method, or a vacuum deposition method. Since it becomes difficult to recycle when plating is applied, for example, the back side may have a special color scheme. By forming the glass frame display portion 101 with resin in this manner, it is possible to process the shape of various designs and enhance the impression of the entire pachinko machine 2. For example, novel designs are possible. At the center of the glass frame display portion 101, an opening portion 111 for seeing through the glass to see the game board is formed. Further, a lamp base 112 (for example, a lamp base of a lucky number determination display) 112 is arranged on one side of the back surface of the glass frame display 101. A lamp base (for example, a lamp base such as an operation data display or an information display) may be arranged in the space on the back surface of the glass frame display 101, but it is not shown.

The lamp board 112 is used as a lucky number determination indicator for displaying the determination of the lucky number, and although not shown, a lucky number determination indicator is also provided on the other side of the rear surface of the glass frame display portion 101. It is supposed to be arranged. The lamp base 112 of the lucky number determination display has a plurality of lamps 113.
The lamp base 112 is fixed to the mounting bosses 114 and 115 formed on the back surface of the glass frame display portion 101 with screws. In addition, the opening 1 is provided on the side of the glass frame display 101.
16, 117 are formed and these openings 116, 11 are formed.
The lamp 11 arranged on the lamp base 112 through 7
3 faces the front side of the glass frame display unit 101.

The lamp lens of the lucky number determination indicator arranged on the front side of the lamp base 112 has, for example, "1", "3", "on its surface (surface on the glass frame display 101 side: not shown). Five numbers of "5", "7", and "9" are displayed, and the other lucky number determination display similarly displays, for example, "2", "4", "6",
Five numbers "8" and "10" are displayed. Then, when a big hit occurs, the lucky number determination indicator (the other lucky number determination indicator also starts moving and blinking the lamp 113, and after a lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 5).
After a second), the moving and blinking ends, and any one lamp corresponding to the ten numbers including the other lucky number determination indicator lights up. As a result, "1", "2",
Any one of the numbers “3”, “7”, ..., “10” is lit. Then, when the illuminated number corresponds to a so-called hole lucky number, it is permitted to continue the game with balls.

For example, hole lucky number =
In the case of "3" and "7", if any one of the lamps of the lucky number determination indicator lights the number "3" or "7", it corresponds to the hole lucky number, and the ball game can be played. When the lamp 113 lights up with any other number, the possession ball is forced to be replaced. In addition, the lighting control of the lamp 113 of the lucky number determination display is not limited to the above example. For example, the moving blinking is repeated during the normal game, and the moving blinking is stopped simultaneously with the occurrence of the big hit so that one lamp 113 is turned on. Alternatively, the blinking may be repeated during the normal game and during the big hit, and when the big hit ends, the moving blink is stopped and one lamp 11
3 may be turned on, or another control form may be used. By the way, conventionally, the lucky number is determined by the game board (eg, side lamp or special drawing), but if it is done by the glass frame 101 as in the present embodiment, it is easier to see and the lucky number can be seen. It is possible to prevent trouble due to mistakes. As a rule of the lucky number, for example, "3" and "5" are available for playing balls, "4" and "9" are for exchanging all owned balls, and "7".
In the case of, the rule may be unlimited all day.

A unit mounting portion (glass holding frame mounting portion) 121 is provided on the rear surface side of the glass frame display portion 101, and the unit mounting portion 121 has a box shape having an opening portion 111 for seeing through the game area in the center. Is formed in. Further, the unit mounting portion 121 is provided with a slide mounting portion 123 having an opening 122 formed on one side. The slide mounting portion 123 has convex slide rails 123a and 123b extending laterally (horizontal direction) on the upper and lower inner wall surfaces of the unit mounting portion 121. On these slide rails 123a and 123b, concave slits 151 and 152 (slide portions), which are formed above and below the glass holding frame 102, can be slid, respectively, which will be described in detail later.

(B) Glass Frame Reinforcing Member Behind the glass frame display section 101, the glass frame display section 10 is provided.
The glass frame reinforcing member 103 for reinforcing 1 is arranged, and the glass frame reinforcing member 103 is formed in a rectangular shape using a metal as a material. 4 for the glass frame reinforcing member 103
Intrusion prevention members 131 to 134, which are made of metal and are strong, are arranged at the points. These intrusion prevention members 131 to 134 prevent intrusion when a wire material such as a piano wire is inserted into the game board through the glass frame display portion 101 and an illegal operation is performed on the accessory device or the like. It has a function. That is, the intrusion prevention members 131 to 134 have an L-shaped cross section and are formed so as to be folded back toward the game board. As a result, it is possible to prevent a wire rod such as a piano wire from entering from the front side of the pachinko machine 1 and realize a crime prevention function. The intrusion prevention members 131 to 134 prevent fraudulent insertion of a heated piano wire or the like from the surface of the glass frame 12.

Locking portions 135 and 136 are formed on one side of the glass frame reinforcing member 103.
Reference numeral 136 has a function of locking the mechanism of the glass frame 12 including the glass frame reinforcing member 103 to the front frame 11. A plurality of screw holes 141 are formed in each of the intrusion prevention members 131 to 134 of the glass frame reinforcing member 103 (the screw holes which are difficult to illustrate are not shown). A fixing means such as a screw is passed through a plurality of screw holes 141 formed in the intrusion prevention members 131 to 134, respectively, and inserted into a plurality of mounting bosses 142 provided around the back surface side of the glass frame display portion 101 and screwed. The glass frame reinforcing member 103 is fixed to the glass frame display portion 101 by being mixed. And
By fixing the glass frame reinforcing member 103 to the glass frame display portion 101, the resin glass frame display portion 101 is reinforced by the metal glass frame reinforcing member 103, and it becomes tough. Further, in this case, the lamp base 112 corresponding to the above-mentioned lucky number determination indicator is formed with a through hole 143 capable of penetrating the mounting boss 142. Therefore, the lamp base 112 is attached to the glass frame display unit 10
When mounting on the back surface side of No. 1, the through hole 143 penetrates the mounting boss 142, so that the lamp base 112 does not interfere when fixing the glass frame reinforcing member 103 to the glass frame display portion 101. The glass reinforcing member 103 may be provided with an opening / closing support portion (hinge) of the glass frame 12. By doing so, the open / close support portion of the glass frame 12 can be made strong, and it is okay for the player to hit or pull the glass frame 12.

(C) Glass Holding Frame Next, the glass holding frame 102 will be described. The glass holding frame 102 has two glasses 161, 162 (see FIG. 3).
It is to be held and is constructed in a unit type. In addition,
The two sheets of glass 161 and 162 may both be flat glass, or one of them may be a clear member (for example, transparent plastic). However, for security purposes, it is preferable that at least one plate glass endures heat. Further, since there are a plurality of sheets, the number of sheets is not limited to two and may be three. Three
In the case of one sheet, it may be configured as a unit type capable of holding three sheets of glass. The glass holding frame 102 is formed in a rectangular frame body, and as shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG.
71, a spacer 172, and an upper holding side 173, and two glasses 161 and 162 are attached between the holding frame main body 171, the spacer 172, and the upper holding side 173. Holding frame body 171 and upper holding side 1
73 is made of hard resin. The holding frame main body 171 and the upper holding side 173 may be formed of, for example, metal instead of resin. Further, in order to prevent the glass 161 and 162 from being damaged, for example, the holding frame main body 171 and the upper holding side 173 may be made of an elastic member such as rubber. The spacer 172 is made of a thin resin and is formed in a rectangular frame body corresponding to the holding frame main body 171, and is inserted between the two glasses 161 and 162 to form a predetermined gap (the gap between the glasses is too small). However, since there is a problem with crime prevention, the gap is set to a predetermined value.)
While maintaining the above, it has a function as a cushioning member between the glasses 161 and 162. In addition, glass 1
A display body holding space is provided between 61 and 162, and a display body (for example, dot LED 201) described later is arranged therein. The glasses 161 and 162 are the glass holding frame 102.
Since it is held in the glass frame 12 by means of, the impact from the glass frame 12 is not directly transmitted to the glasses 161, 162, but is once absorbed by the glass holding frame 102.
It is possible to prevent the damage of 162.

The upper holding side 173 holds the upper part of the glass 161, and holds the glass 16 against the holding frame main body 171.
2, the spacer 172, and the glass 161 are assembled in this order, and finally the glass 161 is assembled by the upper holding side 173.
The glass holding frame 102 is assembled by holding the upper part of the. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper holding side 173 is screwed into a fixing hole (not shown) of the upper holding side 173 by passing a screw 175 through a screw hole 174 formed in the holding frame main body 171. It is fixed to the main body 171. It should be noted that although such a configuration is present at the other end portions (three locations), detailed illustration is omitted (see FIG. 2). A lower holding side (not shown) having the same structure as the upper holding side 173 is provided, and holds the lower part of the glass 161. In addition, the upper holding side 173 and the holding frame main body 171.
Groove portions 173a for forming the slit 151,
71a are formed respectively, and when the upper holding side 173 and the holding frame main body 171 are combined as shown in FIG. 4, these groove portions 173a and 171a form the upper slit 151 of the glass holding frame 102. Grooves for forming the slits 152 are also formed in the lower portions of the upper holding side 173 and the holding frame main body 171, respectively, and when the upper holding side 173 and the holding frame main body 171 are combined, these grooves form the glass holding frame. 10
2, the lower slit 152 is formed.

On the other hand, glass end supporting portions 172a and 172b are formed on the upper and lower portions of the spacer 172 so that the upper and lower portions of the glasses 161 and 162 can be effectively held (lower glass end supporting portions). (Not shown). In addition, the upper holding side 173 and the holding frame main body 171.
One side portion of the glass 161 and 162 and the end portion support portion 173c so that the side portion of the spacer 172 can be supported.
171c are respectively formed, and when the upper holding side 173 and the holding frame main body 171 are combined as shown in FIG. 4, the side portions of the glass 161 and 162 and the spacer 172 are separated by the end supporting portions 173c and 171c. To be covered. There is also the other end support portion, but the illustration is omitted.

(D) Method of mounting glass holding frame Next, the glass holding frame 102 is attached to the unit mounting portion 121.
The procedure for mounting the device on the will be described. First, the holding frame body 1
71 to glass 162, spacer 172, glass 1
Assemble in the order of 61, and finally the upper holding edge 1
The glass holding frame 102 is assembled by fixing 73 and the holding frame body 171 with screws (FIGS. 3 and 4).
State). Assembling of the glass holding frame 102 may be performed once at the first time when the new stand enters the hole, and when the glass stand is replaced with the new stand later, remove the glass holding frame 102 from the old stand and move it to the new stand. Good. Next, the glass holding frame 102 assembled as shown in FIG. 2 is inserted into the unit mounting portion 121 through the opening 122 on one side of the unit mounting portion 121 from the direction shown by the arrow. At this time, a convex slide rail 123a extending laterally on the upper and lower inner wall surfaces of the unit mounting portion 121,
The slit 15 of the glass holding frame 102 along 123b
The glass holding frame 102 is inserted into the unit mounting portion 121 by sliding 1 and 152 respectively. Therefore, by simply sliding the unit type glass holding frame 102, the unit mounting portion 121
Can be attached to. The glass holding frame 102
When pulling out from the unit mounting portion 121, the procedure is the reverse of the above.

Next, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the locking method after the glass holding frame 102 is inserted into the unit mounting portion 121. Example of FIG. 5A As shown in FIG. 5A, a rotation pin 181 is provided at an end of the unit mounting portion 121, and the rotation pin 181 is rotatable around a support portion 182 as a fulcrum. Further, a locking portion 183 capable of locking the rotating pin 181 is provided at the end of the glass holding frame 102. In this example, after inserting the glass holding frame 102 into the unit mounting portion 121,
By rotating the rotating pin 181 to engage with the engaging portion 183 at the end of the glass holding frame 102, the glass holding frame 1
02 is fixed so as not to move with respect to the unit mounting portion 121. When pulling out the glass holding frame 102 from the unit mounting portion 121, the turning pin 181 is first turned to lock the locking portion 1 at the end of the glass holding frame 102.
You can remove it from 83.

Example of FIG. 5B As shown in FIG. 5B, a one-touch type lock device 184 is provided at the end of the unit mounting portion 121, and the lock device 184 can be biased outward by a spring. And a lock pin 1 having a shape corresponding to a part of a cylinder
It also has a release button 186 for releasing the bias of the lock pin 185. Lock pin 185
Part of the cylinder abuts the glass holding frame 102 in the direction in which the glass holding frame 102 is slid into the unit mounting portion 121, and the locking device 184 smoothly moves.
It is supposed to be buried inside. In this example, when the glass holding frame 102 is slid into the unit mounting portion 121, the lock pin 185 is pushed by the glass holding frame 102 and the lock device 18 resists the biasing force of the spring.
4, the glass holding frame 102 smoothly slides to the unit mounting portion 121. When all the glass holding frames 102 are inserted into the unit mounting portion 121, the lock pin 1 is automatically moved by the spring.
85 projects to the outside to hold down and lock the end of the glass holding frame 102. Accordingly, the glass holding frame 102 is fixed so as not to move with respect to the unit mounting portion 121 with one touch.

When the glass holding frame 102 is pulled out from the unit mounting portion 121, the release button 186 may be pressed, so that the lock pin 18 can be pushed with one touch.
5 is buried, the locked state is released, and the glass holding frame 10
2 can be pulled out from the unit mounting portion 121. The lock pin 185 and the lock device 184
Are also provided in the lower part, and the glass holding frame 102 is fixed at two points. Glass holding frame 102
FIG. 6 shows a cross section of the state where the unit is mounted on the unit mounting portion 121. In FIG. 6, 191 is a game board,
Reference numeral 192 is a lamp base (for example, a lamp base of a lucky number determination indicator) arranged on the other side of the back surface of the glass frame display portion 101, and 193 is a key portion that engages with the locking portions 135 and 136.

(E) Display Body Next, the display body will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a mounting structure of the display body. First, FIG. 7A is an example in which a dot LED is attached as a display body. In FIG. 7A, 201 is a dot LED capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, 202 is a wiring of the dot LED 201, 203
Is a wiring fixing portion for fixing the wiring 202. Dot LE
The D (electrical indicator) 201 is formed in a rectangular shape and extends from the opening 122 of the unit mounting portion 121 to the glass holding frame 1.
It is mounted in the display body holding space 163 between the two glass plates 161 and 162. In this case, dot LED2
01 is arranged with its display surface facing the front side of the pachinko machine 2. Pachinko device 1 for dot LED 201
And information from the hall management device in Japanese (for example,
It can be displayed in Japanese mixed with Kanji, Katakana, or Hiragana). Dot LED 20
1 may perform color display or monochrome display. A dot L is placed in the display body holding space 163 between the two glasses 161 and 162 of the glass holding frame 102.
By arranging the ED 201, the glass 161, 16
The space between the two can be effectively used. A liquid crystal display may be provided instead of the dot LED 201. When a liquid crystal display is used, more detailed information can be displayed.

The information displayed on the dot LED 201 includes various kinds of information for games. Based on a signal from the hall management device and a signal from the pachinko machine 1, both signals are appropriately switched and displayed. . The display may be performed based on only the signal from the management device or the signal from the pachinko machine 1 itself. The information displayed by the dot LED 201 includes the following. The information is not limited to the following information, but these are merely examples, and it goes without saying that other information may be displayed.・ Lucky number information (for example, "You can play your own ball with 3, 5 and exchange all your balls with 4, 9""In the case of 7, there is no limit to the day".) )-"Unlimited from opening to 12:00" -Exclusive stand display (for example, "female only", "non-smoking stand")-Premium introduction-New stand (open) information-Notice of regular holiday Dot LED 201 is usually a management device It is possible to display "Today's lucky number is 3, 7" based on the signal from, and when a big hit occurs, give priority to the signal from the pachinko machine 1 and display "I did it big hit". . This is convenient because information important to the player can be displayed quickly. Further, when the dot LED 201 is used as a display body, there is an excellent advantage that the display content can be electrically changed easily.

Next, FIG. 7B shows an example in which a display tag is attached as a display body. In FIG. 7B, 211 is a display tag, and 212 is a slit-shaped display tag insertion opening formed at the open end of the glass holding frame 102. The display tag 211 is formed in an elongated plate shape, and a handle 211a is provided at one end so that a staff member can easily pull it out. The display tag 211 is the unit mounting portion 121.
From the opening 122 of the glass holding frame 102 to the display body holding space 163 between the two glasses 161 and 162 of the glass holding frame 102, the display tag insertion port 212 is detachably mounted. In this case, the display tag 211 is arranged with its display surface facing the front side of the pachinko machine 2. Further, when the display tag 211 is arranged in the display body holding space 163,
A fixing portion 211b having a concave shape on one end so that the fixing portion 211b can be fixed
Are formed. The fixed portion 211b is the display body holding space 1
The fixed portion lock portion (not shown) formed in a part of the glass holding frame 102 corresponding to 63 is locked while being attached to the display body holding space 163.

The display tag 211 can display various information. For example, in the example of FIG.
5, 7, Unlucky No. Information such as "4, 9" is displayed. The display content is not limited to this example, and various other information may be displayed as in the dot LED 201 described above. When the information content of the display tag 211 is changed, the display tag 211 itself is replaced with another content. At that time, the clerk pulls the handle 211a to one end of the display tag 211, so that the display tag insertion port 21
2 can be easily pulled out. That is, replacement is easy. As described above, by using the display tag 211, it is possible to display various types of information more inexpensively and more easily than the dot LED 201.

(F) Glass breakage prevention member Next, the glass breakage prevention member will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a structure for attaching a glass breakage preventing member. In FIG. 8, reference numeral 221 denotes a glass breakage preventing member, and the glass breakage preventing member 221 prevents a ball that is fired and has a momentum toward the game area from directly colliding with the inner glass 162 and being damaged. It can be attached to the rear surface side of the unit attachment portion 121. The back side of the unit mounting portion 121 is a game board 191 and a glass 162.
It is the space between and, and is the part where the fired ball rises along the firing rail. Glass breakage prevention member 2
Reference numeral 21 is an elongated bow-shaped transparent resin (for example, a hard resin that can withstand a ball collision), and is an intrusion prevention protrusion 231a, 23 for preventing intrusion of an unauthorized member such as a piano wire.
1b and 232, and unit mounting portion 1
A plurality of (for example, four) locking pieces 233 that can be locked are provided on the back surface side of 21.

Intrusion prevention protrusions 231a, 231b, 23
The reference numeral 2 is formed so as to project in a direction orthogonal to the main body of the glass breakage prevention member 221, thereby preventing an illegal member such as a piano wire from entering the game area. A plurality of (for example, four) recessed fixing portions 241 capable of locking the plurality of locking pieces 233 are formed on the rear surface side of the unit mounting portion 121. Therefore, in order to attach the glass breakage prevention member 221, a plurality of locking pieces 23
3 may be locked so as to be inserted into a plurality of locking pieces 233 formed on the back surface side of the unit mounting portion 121, whereby the glass breakage prevention member 221 is mounted on the back surface side of the unit mounting portion 121. . Such a glass breakage prevention member 221 can be easily attached to the back surface side of the unit mounting portion 121 as compared with the conventional case, and a glass breakage prevention function can be exerted.
Naturally, the removal of the glass breakage prevention member 221 is also easy. Incidentally, conventionally, the glass breakage preventing member has been inserted beside the glass, that is, it has been inserted between the glass and the glass holding portion made of metal. Therefore, the glass breakage prevention member is cumbersome to mount and cannot be easily mounted or removed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the glass holding frame 102 for holding the two front glasses 161 and 162 is provided, and the slide rail 151 is provided on the glass holding frame 102.
152 is provided, and a unit mounting portion 121 for mounting the glass holding frame 102 is provided on the back side of the glass frame display portion 101, and the unit mounting portion 121 has an opening 12 on one side.
2 is provided, and the glass holding frame 102 is slid from the opening 122 of the slide mounting portion 123 to be mounted on the unit mounting portion 121. That is, the glass holding frame 102 is made up of two pieces of glass 16
It is a unit type that holds 1, 162, and can be attached to the unit attaching portion 121 by simply sliding the unit type glass holding frame 102. Therefore, the following effects that can solve the above-mentioned problems can be obtained. Unit type glass holding frame 1
Since 02 can be attached to the unit attachment portion 121 of the glass frame 12 by simply sliding it,
Workability of attaching the glasses 161 and 162 is improved.
The glass holding frame 102 is unitized, and the glass 161,
Since the glass 162 is held and attached to the glass holding frame 102, the glass 161 and 162 are not damaged, and the worker can be prevented from being injured.
When the glasses 161 and 162 are attached to the glass frame 12, the unitized glass holding frame 102 is slid and inserted into the unit attaching portion 121, so that the glass can be attached. Therefore, the glass holding frame 102 can be opened slightly. Can be inserted, improving workability and reducing the work space.

By forming a display body holding space 163 between the two glasses 161 and 162 and disposing a display body (for example, the dot LED 201, the display tag 211) in this display body space 163, the player can The display body can be firmly fixed in a position that is easy to see, and the display body insertion port is located on the open end side of the glass frame 12, so the display body (for example, the display tag 211) can be easily replaced. become,
It is extremely convenient. By arranging the dot LED 201 as an electric display device in the display body holding space 163, various kinds of information requested by the player from the pachinko machine 2 and the management device can be displayed at an easily visible position. By molding the unit mounting portion 121 for mounting the unitized glass holding frame 102 with resin, the mounting precision of the glasses 161 and 162 can be made accurate, and firm mounting becomes possible. Further, by molding the unit mounting portion 121 with resin, the unit mounting portion 121 is lightweight and costs are reduced. Two pieces of glass 16
1 and 162 are mounted inside the united glass holding frame 102, and the four sides of the glass 161 and 162 are surrounded by the glass holding frame 102.
There is an effect that dust is less likely to enter the gap (display body holding space 163) between the two and the glass surface is not contaminated.

The location of the ball lending machine is not limited to the above example. For example, it may be integrated with the pachinko machine by being provided on the front panel portion or the dish front decorative body portion. Of course, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine that does not have a card reader. Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the prepaid card type pachinko machine as in the above embodiment. For example, the present invention can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine, and can also be applied to a normal pachinko machine other than a so-called CR machine. It can be widely applied to pachinko machines that do not use cards at all, instead of the prepaid card system. It can also be applied to an arrangement ball machine.

[0039]

According to the present invention, the unit type glass holding frame for holding a plurality of front glasses can be attached to the glass holding frame mounting portion on the back side of the glass frame by simply sliding it. Can be obtained. (1) By simply sliding the unit type glass holding frame, the unit type glass holding frame can be attached to the glass holding frame attachment portion on the back side of the glass frame, and the workability of attaching the glass to the glass frame can be improved. (2) Since the glass holding frame is unitized and the glass is held and attached to the glass holding frame, the glass is not damaged and the operator can be prevented from being injured. (3) When attaching the glass to the glass frame, it can be attached by sliding the unitized glass holding frame and inserting it into the glass holding frame attachment part on the back side of the glass frame.
The glass holding frame can be inserted by simply opening the glass frame. Therefore, the workability is improved, and
It requires less work space.

(4) A display body holding space is formed between a plurality of glasses, and a display body (for example, dot L) is formed in this display body space portion.
By arranging (ED, display tag), it is possible to firmly fix the display at a position that is easy for the player to see,
Since the insertion port of the display body is located on the open end side of the glass frame, the display body (for example, display tag) can be easily replaced, which is extremely convenient. (5) By arranging the electric display device in the display body holding space, it is possible to display various information requested by the player from the gaming machine or the management device at a position where it is easy to see. (6) Attaching a unitized glass holding frame By molding the glass holding frame mounting part on the back side of the glass frame with resin, the glass mounting accuracy can be made accurate and firm mounting is possible become. (7) By molding the glass holding frame mounting portion on the back surface side of the glass frame with resin, the weight can be reduced and the cost can be reduced. (8) By mounting multiple glasses inside a unitized glass holding frame and surrounding the four sides of the glass with glass holding frames, it is difficult for dust to enter the gaps between the glasses (display body holding space) The surface will not get dirty.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of an embodiment of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration on the back surface side of the glass frame of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the glass holding frame according to the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an assembly diagram of the glass holding frame according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a glass holding frame locking method according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a glass frame of the same example.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a mounting structure of the display body of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a structure for attaching a glass breakage preventing member of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Pachinko machine 2 Pachinko machine 3 Ball lending machine (game medium lending device) 11 Frame-shaped front frame (resin member) 12 Glass frame 101 Glass frame display section 102 Glass holding frame 103 Glass frame reinforcing member 121 Unit mounting section (glass holding frame) Mounting part) 122 Opening part 123 Slide mounting part 131 to 134 Intrusion prevention member 151, 152 Slit (slide part) 161, 162 Glass 163 Display body holding space 171 Holding frame body 172 Spacer 173 Upper holding side 201 Dot LED (display body: Electrical indicator) 211 Display tag (display body) 221 Glass breakage prevention member

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine, wherein a plurality of front glasses are mounted on a frame-shaped glass frame that is openably and closably provided on a front surface of the gaming machine, and the plurality of front glasses are held at predetermined intervals. A glass holding frame is provided, a slide portion is formed at a predetermined position of the glass holding frame, and a glass holding frame attaching portion for attaching the glass holding frame is provided on the back surface side of the glass frame. A front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine, characterized in that a slide mounting portion having an opening formed on one side is provided, and the glass holding frame is slid and mounted by the slide mounting portion. 2. The front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an opening of the slide mounting portion is arranged on the open end side of the glass frame. 3. A display body holding space is formed between the plurality of front glass, and the display body is arranged in the display body holding space with the display surface of the display body facing the front side of the gaming machine. A front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. 4. The display body is an electric display capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and at least one of display information from a gaming machine or display information from a management device is displayed by the electric display. 5. The front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein one can be displayed. 5. The front glass mounting structure for a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the glass holding frame mounting portion is made of resin.