JPH08196740A - Competitive game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To approximate tracks for running model cars at corner sections to actual tracks. CONSTITUTION: The apparatus is constituted by a plurality of chains 115... each rotating along a plurality of individual tracks 114... formed on a certain revolving track 14, an inner rail 15 formed on the inner side of the revolving track 14, and a plurality of model cars 25a through 25d that move on the revolving track 14 being pulled by hauling ropes 21... stretched from part of each of the chains 115..., and being regulated by the inner rail 15. Each of the model cars 25a through 25d is formed with a rubbing surface 27 whose cross-sectional shape is nearly a shape of spindle, and can rub mutually with other model cars 25a through 25d around its surface.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a competitive game machine for running a model such as an animal model on a circuit course.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game center or the like has been equipped with a competition game device for modeling a horse race or the like and applying the order of arrival. As such a competition game apparatus, FIG. 7 and FIG.
Japanese Patent Publication No. 52-38781 and the like are known.

In this competitive gaming machine, a base 2 is provided below the traveling face plate 1. Rails 3, 3 are laid on the upper surface 2a of the base 2, and a traveling plate 4 is arranged along the rails 3, 3 so as to be capable of reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the base 2. . The traveling plate 4 is provided with an orbiting traveling carriage 6 which is rotatable around a rotating shaft 5. This orbiting carriage 6 is driven by the drive wheels 7,
It is configured so as to move under a virtual orbit indicated by reference numeral 8 in FIG.

The orbiting carriage 6 has guide rails 9 ...
A movable piece 10 so that it can move in the front-back direction A along
... are provided respectively.

Each of the moving pieces 10 ... Is connected to a motor and a chain 11 so that the relative position with respect to the orbiting traveling carriage 6 can be changed in the front-rear direction by controlling the drive of these. The running models 12a to 12d that imitate the horse on the running face plate 1 are magnetically attached by the magnets provided on the running face plate 1 side.

In the conventional competitive gaming machine thus constructed, the traveling pieces 6 move forward and backward while the traveling carriage 6 orbits, so that the traveling model 1 on the traveling face plate 1 is moved.
It looks as if 2a to 12d are competing and running toward goal G.

[0007]

However, in such a conventional competitive gaming machine, even in the corner portions C1 and C2 of the orbiting course, the left and right directions of the moving pieces 10 ... The relative position of B is the traveling carriage 6
Does not change against.

Therefore, the center of rotation D of the running models 12a to 12d on the virtual track 8 at the corners C1 and C2.
There is a problem that the distance L from becomes larger as it is located on the outer course, and the course taking is significantly different from the actual running trajectory of the horse.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a competitive gaming machine capable of approximating the trajectory of a running model in a corner portion to the actual trajectory.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there are provided a plurality of chains, each of which rotates along a plurality of individual tracks formed on a constant circulating track, and a plurality of chains. An inner rail formed inside the circular track, and a plurality of model trucks that are pulled by a string-shaped member extending from a part of each chain and move on the circular track while being restricted by the inner rail. Each of the model trucks is characterized by a competition game device in which the horizontal cross-sectional shape is substantially spindle-shaped and a sliding contact surface capable of sliding contact with another model truck is formed in the periphery.

Further, in the invention described in claim 2, an inner rail formed inside a fixed orbit, a tow truck for moving the orbit along the inner rail, and an extension from the tow truck A plurality of model trucks each of which is pulled by a plurality of cord-shaped members and moves while the orbit is restricted by the inner rail, and the tow truck of each model truck that is wound around each of the cord-shaped members. And a winding means for varying the distance in the front-rear direction with respect to each of the model trucks, and each of the model trucks has a substantially spindle-shaped horizontal cross-sectional shape, and a sliding contact surface capable of sliding contact with another model truck around the periphery. It features a competitive game device that forms a game.

[0012]

[Operation] In the structure described in claim 1, when each of the chains is rotated along the individual tracks, the model carriage is pulled by the string-like member extending from the chain to move along the circular tracks. Moving.

[0013] In the circular track, when it reaches an inward bending portion which is a corner portion, the model truck located outside is pulled by the preceding chain toward the inside of the corner portion to become the model truck located inside. Move while sliding the sides.

For this reason, when the distance in the front-rear direction with respect to the tow truck is different between adjacent model trucks depending on the rotation speed of the chain, the model trucks located outside are
The model truck located inside moves while entering the track on which it originally runs.

When the vehicle reaches the straight line again, the model truck located outside is pulled outward by the preceding towing truck, so that the model truck located outside is supposed to travel on the track. Go back and move.

Therefore, each running model placed on each of the model trucks is smoothly moved inward at the corner portion without being obstructed by the other running models, and the running model approximates to the actual running track. Can be run.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the towing truck moves along the circular orbit, the model truck is also pulled by the towing truck and moves on the circular orbit.

In the orbit, when it reaches a corner portion that bends inward, the model truck located outside is pulled by the preceding tow truck toward the inside of the corner portion, and the model truck located inside Move while sliding the side surface to.

For this reason, when the distance in the front-rear direction with respect to the tow truck is different between the model trucks adjacent to each other due to the winding means, the model trucks located on the outer side and the model trucks located on the inner side travel originally. Move while entering the orbit.

Then, when the vehicle reaches the straight line again, the model truck located outside is pulled outward by the preceding towing truck, so that the model truck located outside is supposed to travel on the track. Go back and move.

Therefore, each running model placed on each of the model trucks is smoothly moved inward at the corner portion without being obstructed by the other running models, and is close to the actual track. Can be run.

[0022]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that parts that are substantially the same as or equivalent to those in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals.

First, in the competitive gaming machine of the present invention, the base 2 is formed in a cabinet 13 having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape.
On the upper surface 2a of the base 2, a circular orbit 14 having a constant oval shape is formed.

An inner wall 15 as an inner rail having a predetermined height is formed inside the circular track 14. An outer wall 16 as an outer rail having a predetermined height is formed on the outer side of the circular track 14.

A plurality of chains 115 ... Rotating along the chain grooves 114 ... As four individual tracks are slidably disposed on the orbit 14. A sprocket 118 provided on a drive shaft 117 of a drive motor 116 is meshed with each chain 115. The drive motor 116 is driven to rotate the chains 115 along the chain grooves 114 ...

Part of each chain 115 is provided with a columnar tow pole 119 that connects one end of the tow rope 21 as a string-like member, and is configured to rotate together with the chain 115. .

At the other end of the tow rope 21, ..., a plurality of model trucks 25a to 25d that are pulled by the tow rope 21 and move on the orbital track 14 while being regulated by the inner rail 15 are fixed pins 24. Fixed and connected by.

The fixing pin 24 is used for each model carriage 25a.
It is arranged in the groove 26 formed at the tip of ~ 25d,
It is configured to prevent contact with other model trucks 25a to 25d.

The model carriages 25a to 25d are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 11, the horizontal cross-sectional shape is substantially spindle-shaped, and the sliding contact surface 27 capable of sliding contact with other model carriages 25a to 25d.
Is formed in the periphery. In addition, each model truck 2
A low friction surface 28 is formed on the bottom surface of 5a to 25d so that it can slide on the upper surface of the orbit 14.

A magnet bracket 29 as shown in FIG. 3 is provided on the upper surface of each of the model carriages 25a to 25d.
A support shaft 30 that rotatably supports is provided. The horse model 23a is attached to the magnet bracket 29.
The magnets M1 and M2 provided on the leg portions of
Towing magnets M3 and M4 for attracting and pulling through the field board 31 are arranged. A wheel 32 for correcting the traveling direction is provided at the rear edge of the magnet bracket 29, and the field board 3 is provided.
1 is in contact with the back surface side of 1 so as to be rollable.

Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described.

First, each horse model 2 is placed on the start line SL.
3a to 23d are aligned in a line with their heads aligned,
When the drive motors 116 are rotationally driven, the sprocket 11 causes the chains 115 to move into the chain grooves 114.
And move along. The tow pole 119 provided in a part of each chain 115 moves with the rotation of each chain 115, and each of the model carriages 25a to 25a.
25d by means of the tow rope 21 ...
Tow each while gliding on 4.

On the orbit 14, the drive shafts 117 of the drive motors 116 ... In the region I or region III in FIG.
These traction poles 1 are controlled by individually controlling the rotation drive of
By changing the relative distance in the front-back direction of 19 ...
The speed and rank of the model trucks 25a to 25d to be pulled are changed.

Therefore, the horse body models 23a-23d are
It looks like they are competing while changing ranks.

Then, when it reaches a corner portion such as a region I in FIG. 1 where it bends inwardly, the model trucks 25a, 25b, 25c located on the outer side are moved inside the corner portion by the leading traction poles 119 ... It is pulled in the direction, and moves while slidingly contacting the sliding contact surface 27 with the inner wall 15 and the other model carriages 25b, 25c, 25d located inside. As shown in FIG. 4, the sliding contact surface 27 is formed around the model carriages 25a to 25d so that the horizontal cross-section has a substantially spindle shape, so that the inward movement is restricted at a certain position. Inner wall 15 or other model truck 2
When slidingly contacting 5a to 25d, the sliding contact can be made while smoothly changing the relative position.

Therefore, the distances in the front-rear direction of the tow poles 119 ...
If there is a difference between 5d and there is a difference in rank before entering the corner part, for example, the model truck 2 located outside
5c moves while entering the track on which the model carriage 25d located inside originally travels.

The model carriage 25b located outside
Moves while entering the track on which the model carriage 25c located inside the model carriage 25b originally runs.

Further, when the order is changed by changing the rotation speed of the drive motor 116 while passing through the corner portion, for example, the model truck 25b located outside travels so as to overtake the model truck 25d located inside. Then, the model truck 25b overtakes and moves into the track on which the model truck 25d originally travels.

Further, the model truck 25a located outside
The passing of the model truck 25b opens the track on which the model truck 25c located inside originally travels.
Move while entering this orbit. In this way, it is possible to smoothly change the ranking in the middle of the corner.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, at the corner portion, as in an actual horse race, the horse model 23a is placed on the inner course.
~ 23d gather and drive. At this time, the wheels 32
However, since each of the magnet brackets 29 is corrected toward the advancing direction, the horse body models 23a to 23d can always turn their heads toward the advancing direction regardless of the direction of the model carriages 25a to 25d.

Then, when approaching the area I in FIG. 1 which is a straight line again, the model carriage 25a positioned outside is located.
25c and the like are pulled outward by the leading tow pole 119, and the model carriage 25 originally located outside.
The a to 25c return to the track on which they should originally travel and move.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, is each of the horse body models 23a to 23d unfolded and expanded at the time of shifting from the corner portion to the straight line portion and competing on the straight line in front of the goal line GL? It seems.

After passing through the goal line GL, the rotational drive of each of the drive motors 116 ...
By setting the relative distances of 19 in the front-rear direction to the same distance, the towed model trucks 25a to 25d are pulled to the start line SL while aligning the tips of the model trucks 25a to 25d in a horizontal row.

Therefore, at the start line SL, the heads of the horse body models 23a to 23d are again moved to the start line SL.
You can complete the preparation for the next race by lining up in line.

Therefore, each of the model trucks 25a to 25d
Each of the horse body models 23a to 23d placed on the vehicle is smoothly moved inward at the corner portion without being obstructed by the other horse body models 23a to 23d, and travels on a trajectory similar to the trajectory of the real thing. It can be done.

5 and 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same or equivalent portions as those in the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals.

On the circular track 14 of the second embodiment, there is disposed a towing carriage 17 which travels along the inner and outer walls 15, 16 while traveling around the circular track 14. As shown in FIG. 5, the towing vehicle 17 is configured such that drive wheels 17 are driven to rotate by a drive mechanism 17b such as a motor controlled by a control unit 17a so as to travel.

Further, four winding motors 19 forming a part of the winding means are arranged at the rear portion of the towing carriage 17 in the vehicle width direction, and each of these winding motors is controlled by the control unit 17a. The rotational drive of each rotary shaft 20 of the motors 19 is controlled. The rotary shaft 20 is provided with a winding member 22 as a part of the winding means.
The winding member 22 has a diameter larger than that of the rotating shaft 20, and is configured to wind one end of a tow rope 21 as a string-like member while being fixed, and to be wound to rotate the tow rope 21. .

At the rear position of the towing truck 17 on the circular track 14, horse body models 23a to 23d as traveling models are individually placed and the towing truck 17 is provided.
A plurality of model carriages 25a to 25d which are respectively pulled by fixing the other end of the pulling ropes 21 extended from the fixing ropes 24 by the fixing pins 24 and move while the orbit 14 is regulated by the inner wall 15 are arranged. It is set up.

The fixing pin 24 is used for each model carriage 25a.
It is arranged in the groove 26 formed at the tip of ~ 25d,
It is configured to prevent contact with other model trucks 25a to 25d.

The model carriages 25a to 25d are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the horizontal cross-sectional shape is substantially spindle-shaped, and the sliding contact surface 2 that can slidably contact other model carriages 25a to 25d around the circumference
7 are formed. In addition, each of the model carts 25a to
A low friction surface 28 is formed on the bottom surface of 25d so that the upper surface of the circular track 14 can be pulled by the towing carriage 17 and the pulling rope 21 can be slid by the winding member 22.

Next, the operation of the second embodiment will be described.

First, each horse model 2 is placed on the start line SL.
3a to 23d are aligned in a line with their heads aligned,
When the towing truck 17 starts moving along the circular orbit 14, the towing truck 17 pulls the model truck 25a.
.About.25d also move on the orbit 14.

On the orbit 14, the rotary drive of the rotary shafts 20 of the winding motors 19 provided on the towing carriage 17 is individually controlled in the region I or the region III in FIG. By changing the relative distance in the front-rear direction from the tow truck 17, the towed model trucks 25a to 25a-2
The speed and rank of 5d are changed.

Therefore, the horse body models 23a-23d are
It looks like they are competing while changing ranks.

Then, when approaching to a corner portion such as an area II in FIG. 6 which is a corner portion, the model trucks 25a, 25b, 25c located on the outer side are moved toward the inside of the corner portion by the preceding towing truck 17. Being pulled to the inner wall 15 and other model carriages 25 located inside.
The sliding contact surface 27 is slidably contacted with b, 25c, and 25d. As shown in FIG. 4, the sliding contact surface 27 is formed around the model carriages 25a to 25d so that the horizontal cross-section has a substantially spindle shape, so that the inward movement is restricted at a certain position. Inner wall 15 or other model carriage 25a
It is possible to smoothly change the relative position when slidingly contacting up to 25d.

Therefore, the distances in the front-rear direction with respect to the towing carriage 17 are different between the adjacent model carriages 25a to 25d due to the winding motors 19 ... In this case, for example, the model carriage 25c located outside moves while entering the track on which the model carriage 25d located inside originally travels.

Further, the model truck 25b located outside
Moves while entering the track on which the model carriage 25c located inside the model carriage 25b originally runs.

When the winding member is rotated to change the order while passing through the corner portion, for example, when the model truck 25b located on the outer side runs so as to overtake the model truck 25d located on the inner side, The model truck 25b overtakes and moves into the track on which the model truck 25d originally travels. Further, the model truck 25a located on the outer side moves while entering the orbit because the track on which the model truck 25c located on the inner side originally travels opens due to the passing of the model truck 25b.
In this way, it is possible to smoothly change the ranking in the middle of the corner.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the horse body model 23a is provided on the inner course at the corner portion like an actual horse race.
~ 23d gather and drive. At this time, the wheels 32
However, since each of the magnet brackets 29 is corrected toward the advancing direction, the horse body models 23a to 23d can always turn their heads toward the advancing direction regardless of the direction of the model carriages 25a to 25d.

Then, when approaching the area III in FIG. 6 which is a straight line again, the model truck 2 located outside is reached.
5a to 25c and the like are towed outward by the preceding tow truck 17 and are originally located outside the model truck 25.
The a to 25c return to the track on which they should originally travel and move.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, is each of the horse body models 23a to 23d unfolded and expanded at the time of shifting from the corner portion to the straight line portion and competing on the straight line in front of the goal line GL? It seems.

After passing the goal line GL, the tow truck 1
Each rotation shaft 20 of each winding motor 19 ...
By individually controlling the rotary drive of the tow trucks 17 so that the relative distance in the front-rear direction from the tow truck 17 is the same, the start lines are aligned while aligning the tips of the towed model trucks 25a to 25d in one horizontal line. Pull to SL.

Therefore, at the start line SL, the heads of the horse body models 23a to 23d are again moved to the start line SL.
You can complete the preparation for the next race by lining up in line.

Therefore, each of the model carts 25a to 25d
Each of the horse body models 23a to 23d placed on the vehicle is smoothly moved inward at the corner portion without being obstructed by the other horse body models 23a to 23d, and travels on a trajectory similar to the trajectory of the real thing. It can be done.

The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and the present invention can be applied even if there is a design change or the like within a range not departing from the gist of the present invention. include.

For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, the model using four horse models 23a to 23d has been shown as the running model, but the running model is not limited to this, and running of vehicles, ships, and other animals, etc. A model may be used, and the number thereof is not particularly limited to the above embodiment.

Further, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the circular orbit 14 having a constant elliptical shape is formed as the circular orbit, but the circular orbit is not limited to this, and for example, an elliptical, a perfect circle, a gourd type course, approximately 8 The track may have any shape as long as it orbits, such as a V-shaped course.

[0069]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the chain is rotated along the individual tracks, the model carriage is extended from the chain. It is pulled by a member and moves on the orbit.

In the circular orbit, when it reaches a corner portion that bends inward, the model truck located outside is pulled by the preceding chain toward the inside of the corner portion and becomes a model truck located inside. Move while sliding the sides.

Therefore, when the distance in the front-rear direction with respect to the tow truck is different between the adjacent model trucks depending on the rotation speed of the chain, the model trucks located outside are
The model truck located inside moves while entering the track on which it originally runs.

When the vehicle reaches the straight line again, the model truck located outside is pulled outward by the preceding towing truck, and the model truck located outside originally should travel on the track. Go back and move.

Therefore, each running model placed on each of the model trucks is smoothly moved inward at the corner portion without being obstructed by other running models, and is close to the actual track. Can be run.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the tow truck moves along the orbit, the model truck is also pulled by the tow truck and the model truck also moves on the orbit.

In the circular orbit, when it reaches a corner portion that bends inward, the model truck located outside is pulled by the preceding tow truck toward the inside of the corner portion, and the model truck located inside is reached. Move while sliding the side surface to.

Therefore, when the distance in the front-rear direction with respect to the tow truck is different between adjacent model trucks by the winding means, the model trucks located outside are
The model truck located inside moves while entering the track on which it originally runs.

Then, when the vehicle reaches the straight line again, the model truck located outside is pulled outward by the preceding towing truck, so that the model truck located outside is supposed to travel. Go back and move.

Therefore, each running model placed on each of the model trucks is smoothly moved inward at the corner portion without being obstructed by the other running models, and is close to the actual track. It has the practically useful effect of being able to drive.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a competition game device according to a first embodiment of the present invention,
It is a top view explaining the internal structure.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the competitive gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention seen from above.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of the competitive gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the model truck of the competitive gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention as seen from above.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of a competitive gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the competitive gaming machine of the second embodiment of the present invention seen from above.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a main part showing a conventional competition game device.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a conventional competitive gaming machine seen from above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 14 Circular Orbits 15 Inner Rails 17 Traction Bogies 21 String Members 25a-25d Model Carts Winding Means 19 Winding Motors 22 Winding Members 27 Sliding Surfaces 114 Chain Grooves (Individual Tracks) 115 Chains

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of chains, each of which rotates along a plurality of individual tracks formed on a fixed track, an inner rail formed inside the track, and a part of each chain extending from the inner rail. A plurality of model trucks that are pulled by a string-shaped member that is installed and move while the orbit is controlled by the inner rails. Each of the model trucks has a horizontal spindle-shaped cross section. A competition amusement device characterized in that a sliding contact surface capable of sliding contact with another model trolley is formed around the same. 2. An inner rail formed inside a fixed orbit, a tow truck that moves the orbit along the inner rail, and a plurality of cord-shaped members extending from the tow truck, respectively. A plurality of model trucks that are towed and move on the orbital track while being regulated by the inner rail, and a winding that winds each of the cord-shaped members to vary the longitudinal distance of each model truck with respect to the tow truck. Competing characterized in that each of the model trucks has a take-out means, and a horizontal cross-sectional shape is substantially spindle-shaped, and a sliding contact surface capable of sliding contact with another model truck is formed around it. Amusement device.