JPH10229935A - Holder for small item attached to pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a holder capable of holding all small items, which is fitted to as an attachment to a pachinko machine. SOLUTION: This holder 11 for all small items consists of a hook-form bent stick member, whose root 11a is fitted to the bottom of a handle 6 provided on the operating panel 5 of a pachinko machine 1. The head tip 11b bent into a hook-form of the stick member has a space from the pachinko machine 1. Passing a small item, for instance, a bag 12 handle 12a through the hook-form bent head end 11b can hook it onto the holder 11 for all small items. Since the hook-form head tip 11b is bent inward, i.e., toward the center of the pachinko machine 1, such a small item as a bag 12 and the like passing its handle 12a through the stick member can only be drawn out of the inside, thus, serving for protection against thefts.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a small accessory holder attached to a device and attached to a small device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a device to which the present invention is applied, there is a ball and ball game machine. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a pachinko machine 1 which is a kind of the ball-and-ball game machine, and a large number of the pachinko machines 1 are arranged for each game machine island in a pachinko hall.

[0003] The pachinko machine 1 is constructed in a wooden frame 2, and a game board 4 is provided behind a glass fitted in the front center of a front door 3. When the handle 6 provided on the operation panel 5 is rotated by the player, the game balls stored in the upper plate 7 are driven into the game board 4. A large number of obstacle nails are planted on the game board 4, and the driven game balls flow down the board while being hit by the obstacle nails. When a game ball wins a winning opening while flowing down, the game ball is paid out to the upper plate 7 as a prize ball. When the game balls are fully stored in the upper plate 7, the game balls are stored in the lower plate 8.

[0004]

However, since the conventional pachinko machines 1 installed in the pachinko hall are provided so as to be adjacent to each other for each gaming machine island, during the game, the player is required to carry baggage. There is no space to temporarily store such small items. Therefore, in the related art, a player places his / her baggage on a chair or the like of a vacant gaming table and plays a game.
For this reason, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko machine 1, there is a risk that the user may become enthusiastic about the game, forget the baggage in a chair or the like next to him, and the baggage may be stolen. In addition, the player may be delighted or regretful of the result of the game and forget to leave his baggage in a chair or the like next to the game.

During the game, the player is forced to take a posture while rotating the handle 6. Therefore, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko machine 1, it is difficult for a player without physical strength, such as an elderly person or a woman, to accumulate fatigue in the arm and to continuously operate the handle 6 for a long time. This has contributed to a decrease in the operation rate of the pachinko machine 1.

[0006]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and comprises a rod-like member bent in a hook shape, and the base of this rod-like member is attached to an apparatus, and is formed in a hook-like shape. The bent tip provides a device accessory accessory holder with a space between the device and the device.

[0007] Further, the tip is bent toward the center of the device.

A light source is provided inside the device at the base of the rod-shaped member, and the rod-shaped member is made of a transparent or translucent resin.

[0009] The base of the rod-shaped member is attached to the device such that a portion bent in a hook shape is disposed below an operation portion of the device.

[0010] Further, the rod-shaped member has a root portion attached to the device so as to be rotatable at least in a vertical direction, and is urged in a vertical direction by an elastic body provided inside the device at the root portion. It is a feature.

[0011] Further, the bar-shaped member is characterized in that a portion bent in a hook shape is inclined downward at a predetermined angle.

In such a configuration, the small item is hung on the holder by passing the small item's handle or the like from the tip portion bent in a hook shape. Also, small items are held by the holder by passing small items through the space surrounded by the bar members bent in a hook shape.

If the hook-like tip is bent toward the center of the device, the small object with the handle or the like passed through the rod-shaped member can only come off from the center of the device. Therefore, when a person faces the front of the device, the small object passed through the rod-shaped member cannot be easily pulled out by a third party approaching the device from the side.

When light emitted from a light source provided inside the apparatus enters a rod-shaped member made of a transparent or translucent resin, the accessory holder emits light to the outside. Therefore, the accessory holder also functions as a lighting device. The lighting also gives the device a design accent.

Further, since the hook-shaped portion of the rod-shaped member is disposed below the operation unit of the device, the accessory holder also functions as a handrest when the operation unit of the device is operated. That is, the operation of the device operation unit can be performed while placing the wrist, the arm, or the like on the accessory holder.

Further, when the accessory holder is urged in the vertical direction by the elastic body, or when the hook-shaped bent portion is inclined downward at a predetermined angle, the accessory holder and the wrist, the arm and the like become more rigid. It comes into contact at a preferred angle. Therefore,
The wrist, the arm, and the like are supported by the accessory holder in a fitted state.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment in which the accessory accessory holding device according to the present invention is applied to the aforementioned pachinko machine will be described.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing the accessory holder 11 according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2A is a side view of the accessory holder 11, and FIG. 2B is a plan view thereof. .

The accessory holder 11 is formed of a bar-shaped member bent in a hook shape, and the base 11a of the bar-shaped member is attached below a handle 6 provided on the operation panel 5 of the pachinko machine 1. Further, a space is provided between the front end 11b of the rod-shaped member and bent in a hook shape and the front surface of the pachinko machine 1. The tip 11b is bent inward, that is, toward the center of the pachinko machine 1.

The root 11a of the rod-shaped member may be attached to the lower part of the wooden frame 2 instead of the operation panel 5 below the front door 3.

In such a configuration, the small object, for example, the handle 12a of the bag 12 is passed through the tip 11b bent in a hook shape, so that the bag 12 is attached to the small object holder 11.
Is applied as shown in FIG.

Also, small items are held by the holder 11 by passing small items through the space 11c surrounded by the hook-shaped bent bar-shaped member. For example, as shown in FIG. 1B, by passing the folded umbrella 13 through the space 11c,
The umbrella 13 is held by the holder 11.

Since the accessory holding device 11 is attached to the pachinko machine 1 as in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 player places small items on a chair or the like of an adjacent game table which is vacant as in the prior art. It is possible to play a game while always keeping small items at hand. For this reason, the accessory always falls within the visual range of the player, and the player does not forget to bring the accessory back at the end of the game or the like.

Further, since the hook-like tip 11b is bent inward, small items such as the bag 12 having the handle 12a passed through the rod-like member can only come off from the inside. Accordingly, while the player is facing the front of the pachinko machine 1 and playing the game, small items such as the bag 12 passed through the rod-shaped member can be easily pulled out by a third party approaching the pachinko machine 1 from the side. Can not.

For this reason, even if the player is enthusiastic about the game and the line of sight of the player is nailed to the game board 4 of the pachinko machine 1,
Accessories such as the bag 12 hung on the accessory holder 11 are not stolen.

As shown in FIG. 2 (a), a lamp 21 is provided inside the device at the base 11a of the rod-shaped member, and the rod-shaped member is formed of a transparent or translucent acrylic resin. The emitted light is the accessory holder 11
Incident on the inside of. Accordingly, the accessory holder 11 emits light to the outside, and the accessory holder 11 also functions as a lighting device around the handle 6.

The illumination gives the pachinko machine 1 a design accent. At this time, by changing the acrylic resin forming the accessory holder 11 to a resin colored in a desired color, the light emitted from the accessory holder 11 becomes a resin color, and a desired image can be obtained.

Also, the accessory holder 11 according to the present embodiment
The base 11 a of the rod-shaped member is attached to the operation panel 5 such that the hook-shaped portion of the rod-shaped member is disposed below the handle 6. Therefore, when the handle 6 is operated, the accessory holder 11 also functions as a handrest. That is, the operation of the handle 6 is performed by the accessory holder 11.
It can be done while placing the wrist or arm etc.

For this reason, even if the player has no physical strength such as an elderly person or a woman, the fatigue accumulated in the arm can be reduced by playing the game with the accessory holder 11 supported by the wrist or the like. Is done. Therefore, a game can be played continuously for a longer time than before, and the operation rate of the pachinko machine 1 increases.

Also, the accessory holder 11 according to the present embodiment
As shown in FIG. 2A, the hook-shaped portion of the rod-shaped member is inclined downward at a predetermined angle. Therefore,
The accessory holder 11 and the player's wrist, arm, and the like come into contact at a preferable angle. For this reason, the wrist, the arm, and the like of the player are supported while being fitted to the accessory holder 11, and the burden on the arm and the like when operating the handle 6 is further reduced.

Further, the portion of the base 11a of the rod-shaped member is attached to the pachinko machine 1 so as to be rotatable at least in the vertical direction as shown by an arrow in FIG. In this figure, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. And
A leaf spring (not shown) is provided inside the device at the base 11a to urge the accessory holder 11 in the vertical direction.

However, the elastic force of the leaf spring is set to be strong,
The tip of the accessory holder 11 protruding from the front of the device should not be easily bent by a slight force applied from the wrist 31 of the player.

With this configuration, the wrist 31 of the player comes into contact with the accessory holder 11 at a more preferable angle. In other words, the accessory holder 11 can be freely inclined with a certain degree of play, so that the player has a large body and a thick wrist 31, and also has a delicate body and a thin wrist 31. Also, it contacts the wrist 31 at an appropriate angle.

Therefore, the wrist 31 of the player is supported by the accessory holder 11 in a fitted state, and the fatigue of the player is further reduced.

The base 11a of the accessory holder 11 may be rotatably mounted on the pachinko machine 1 in all directions, and a coil spring may be provided inside the device at the base 11a. In this case, the accessory holder 11 is tilted with play in all directions, and the above-described effect is achieved.

In the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention can be similarly applied to other game machines and industrial products in other fields.

For example, the accessory holder according to the present invention can be attached to a public telephone or a base supporting the public telephone in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. In this case as well, it can be used as a accessory rack similar to the above embodiment, and the accessory can be held during a telephone call. By incorporating a lamp, it can be used as a lighting device for a coin slot or an operation button portion. It can also be used as a hand rest for your arm or elbow during a call.

The accessory holder according to the present invention can also be applied to a vending machine that sells canned beverages, cigarettes, and the like. In this case, while taking out money from the wallet and purchasing canned beverages or the like, baggage or the like can be hung on the accessory holder provided on the front surface of the vending machine. In addition, the accessory holder according to the present invention can be provided near the coin insertion slot corresponding to the operation unit of the device, and can be used as a hand rest when coins are inserted. Such a handrest is convenient for a handicapped person having a fingertip trembling. Further, by incorporating a lamp, it can be used as a lighting device for a coin slot at night.

[0039]

As described above, according to the present invention, a small object is hung on a holder by passing a small-item handle or the like from a hook-shaped tip. Also, small items are held by the holder by passing small items through the space surrounded by the bar members bent in a hook shape. For this reason, the accessory can always be kept at hand, and it is difficult to forget to bring the accessory back.

If the hook-like tip is bent toward the center of the device, the small object whose handle or the like is passed through the rod-shaped member can only come off from the center of the device. Therefore, when a person faces the front of the device, the small object passed through the rod-shaped member cannot be easily pulled out by a third party approaching the device from the side. This makes it difficult for small items to be stolen during use of the device.

When light emitted from a light source provided inside the apparatus enters a rod-shaped member made of transparent or translucent resin, the accessory holder emits light to the outside. Therefore, the accessory holder also functions as a lighting device. The lighting also gives the device a design accent.

Further, since the hook-shaped portion of the rod-shaped member is disposed below the operation unit of the device, the accessory holder also functions as a handrest when the operation unit of the device is operated. Therefore, the fatigue of operating the device is reduced.

Also, if the accessory holder is urged up and down by the elastic body, or if the portion bent in a hook shape is inclined downward at a predetermined angle, the accessory holder and the wrist, the arm, etc., become more fragile. It comes into contact at a preferred angle. Therefore,
The wrist, the arm, and the like are supported in a fitted state by the accessory holder, and the fatigue of operating the device is further reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of use of an accessory accessory holder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a side surface and a plan view of the accessory accessory holder shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a side view in which the accessory accessory accessory shown in FIG. 1 is used as a handrest.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a pachinko machine as an example of a conventional device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Wooden frame 5 ... Operation panel 6 ... Handle 11 ... Equipment accessory accessory holder 11a ... Root of rod-shaped member 11b ... Tip of rod-shaped member 11c ... Space surrounded by hook-shaped bent part of rod-shaped member 12 ... Back (small item) 12a ... handle 13 ... umbrella (small item) 21 ... lamp 31 ... wrist

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A bar-shaped member bent in a hook shape,
The small accessory holder attached to a device, wherein a root of the rod-shaped member is attached to the device, and a tip portion bent in a hook shape is provided with a space between the device and the device. 2. The accessory accessory holding device according to claim 1, wherein the distal end is bent toward the center of the device. 3. The small accessory holder according to claim 1, wherein a light source is provided inside the device at a root portion of the rod-shaped member, and the rod-shaped member is made of transparent or translucent resin. . 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a base of the rod-shaped member is attached to the device such that a hook-shaped portion of the rod-shaped member is disposed below an operation unit of the device. The accessory accessory holding device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The rod-shaped member has a root portion attached to the device so as to be rotatable at least in a vertical direction, and is urged in a vertical direction by an elastic body provided inside the device at the root portion. The accessory accessory holder according to claim 4, characterized in that: 6. The accessory accessory holder according to claim 4, wherein the rod-shaped member has a hook-shaped bent portion inclined downward at a predetermined angle. 7. The accessory accessory holding device according to claim 1, wherein the device is a game machine.