JPH1052556A - Modesty panel system for game hall - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To pivotally attach a modesty panel system freely openably and closably to an inlans and to provide the modesty panel system capable of easily maintaining an open state. SOLUTION: This system is provided with a front cover frame 3, an openable and closable display cover fixing frame 4, a display cover 5 and an inner frame housed inside and the front cover frame 3 is pivotally attached to the body 21 of the island freely turnably by an attachment means constituted of a hinge 71 whose one piece is fixed to the front cover frame 3, a pedestal plate 72 fixed to the other piece of the hinge 71 and an additionally provided plate 73 for holding the body 21 of the island there between with the pedestal plate 72. Thus, by a supporting means constituted by pivotally attaching a supporting arm 74 turnably to one side of the pedestal plate 72, the opened modestry panel system 1 is supported from a lower part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a curtain plate device for a game arcade in which game machines are arranged in a row in an arcade, and more particularly to a curtain plate apparatus for an arcade which is openably and closably attached to an island. The present invention relates to a curtain plate device capable of supporting a state.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game store where pachinko machines and slot machines are arranged, a so-called game island is formed by arranging game machines, and a supply gutter or a game store above the game machine for replenishing balls and coins. A signal line, a power supply line, and the like connecting the management computer to each of the gaming machines are provided. The upper part of the game island is covered by a curtain plate device so that these gutters and wires are not visible from the outside, and this curtain plate device is configured to be openable and closable for maintenance and inspection. Further, inside the curtain plate device, there is one in which a lamp and a fluorescent tube are housed to constitute a lighting decoration device.

[0003]

However, the conventional curtain plate device requires a great deal of labor and is expensive because the components are assembled by screwing each component. In addition, at present, the products tend to vary and cannot maintain stable quality. Then, when performing the internal inspection of the game island, the curtain plate device is released. However, since the curtain plate device must be supported during the inspection work, it is troublesome. In addition, since it is necessary to replace or clean the lamps and fluorescent tubes housed inside the curtain plate device, a cover member provided on the front side of the curtain plate device is configured to be openable and closable.
For this reason, the conventional curtain plate device requires a large number of parts that require a large number of hinges and locking fittings. Furthermore, the curtain plate device is provided with an inner frame for mounting a lamp or a fluorescent tube inside. Conventionally, the attachment of this middle frame is screwed to a substrate portion of the curtain plate device, so that the mounting and replacement can be performed. There were many problems, such as complexity.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a front cover frame serving as a substrate to be attached to the skeleton of an island of a game arcade, and a display cover fixed to the front cover frame so as to be openable and closable. A curtain plate device comprising a frame, a display cover having a light-transmitting property, and a middle frame housed inside the front cover frame, wherein the front cover frame is rotatable with respect to the island body by mounting means. A supporting means is provided for supporting the front cover frame from below when the front cover frame is pivoted upward. If the curtain plate device is rotated upward, the upper part of the island can be opened, and maintenance and inspection of the interior can be performed.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a curtain plate device arranged above a gaming machine in a gaming island in which gaming machines are arranged in a row, and a board for attaching to a frame of an island of a gaming arcade. A front cover frame, a display cover fixing frame that can be opened and closed on the front cover frame, a translucent display cover, and a middle frame housed inside the front cover frame, and the front cover frame is attached. Means for pivotally attaching to the frame of the island by means and supporting the front cover frame from below when the front cover frame is rotated upward. Further, when the mounting means is constituted by a hinge for fixing one piece to the front cover frame, a pedestal plate fixed to the other piece of the hinge, and an attached plate for holding the skeleton of the island together with the pedestal plate,
It is possible to respond widely to the fluctuation of the skeleton of the island on the mounting side.
Further, if the support means is configured such that a support arm is rotatably mounted on one side of the pedestal plate so as to be able to stand up from the pedestal plate, the support arm is not required when the support arm is unnecessary. Because it can be stored on the back side of the frame, it does not get in the way or impair the appearance when not in use.

[0006]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The outline of the curtain plate device 1 according to the present invention includes a front cover frame 3 serving as a substrate for attaching to the frame 21 of the island 2 of the game store, a display cover fixing frame 4 attached to the front cover frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, The display cover 5 having a light-transmitting property and the middle frame 6 housed therein are basic constituent members.

The front cover frame 3 is a box frame-shaped member formed by sheet metal processing, and has a side plate 32 around a back plate 31.
Is up and the front side is open. A window hole 33 is opened almost at the center of the back plate 31, and mounting legs 34 for attaching the below-described middle frame 6 are provided near corners of the back plate 31. The upper edge portion is provided with a bearing portion 35 for rotatably mounting a display cover fixing frame 4 described later, and the lower edge portion is provided with attachment means for fixing the display cover fixing frame 4. is there. Further, a wiring outlet 39 is provided above the window hole 33.

The mounting leg 34 is a member that functions as a spacer for mounting the below-described middle frame 6 to the back plate 31 of the front cover frame 3 at a predetermined interval, and has a so-called hat-shaped cross-sectional shape. It is a relatively short member. That is, the mounting leg 34 is configured such that the side surface portion 342 extends downward from the side edge of the upper end portion 341 that is in contact with the back surface of the middle frame 6, and the mounting portion 34 extends outward to the lower edge of the side surface portion 342.
3 is provided. In order to fix the mounting leg 34 to the front cover frame 3, an appropriate fixing means such as spot welding can be used. The height of the mounting leg 34 is determined by the wiring board, the power board, the fuse, the outlet for external connection, and the external outlet fitting for connecting the control connector to each curtain plate device, which are provided on the back side of the middle frame 6. The height should be sufficient to accommodate the connecting means.

In the illustrated embodiment, the mounting legs 34 include a first mounting leg 34a provided above the back plate 31 and a second mounting leg 34b provided below. The first mounting leg 34a is provided with a notch locking hole 344 that can receive the insertion locking piece 61 provided on the middle frame 6 in order to fasten an upper edge side of the middle frame 6 described later with one touch. On the other hand, the second mounting leg 34
A cutout insertion hole 345 capable of receiving the standing piece 62 provided in the middle frame 6 is provided in b.

The notch engaging hole 344 is provided in the first mounting leg 34.
a at the lower corner where the upper end 341 and the lower side 342 are bent and connected to each other, the upper end 341 and the lower side 342 are connected.
Has been established across. Therefore, this notch locking hole 344
, The insertion locking piece 61 of the middle frame 6 can be inserted from the lower side or the diagonally lower front side. Then, the insertion locking piece 61 once inserted into the notch locking hole 344 locks on the back surface of the upper end portion 341, so that it does not drop off to the front side.

On the other hand, the notch insertion hole 345 provided in the second mounting leg 34b extends over the upper corner where the upper end 341 and the upper side 342 are bent and connected, and straddles the upper end 341 and the upper side 342. Has been established. Therefore, when the insertion locking piece 61 located at the upper side is inserted into the notch locking hole 344, the upstanding piece 62 of the middle frame 6 can be inserted into the notch insertion hole 345 from the front side. it can.

In the middle frame 6 described later, the insertion locking piece 61 and the upright piece 62 are inserted into the notch locking hole 344 or the notch insertion hole 345, respectively, and locked. Although it does not come off, screw it in for safety. This screwing is performed by aligning the mounting hole 65 formed in the middle frame 6 with the screw hole 346 provided at an appropriate position on the upper end 341 of the mounting leg 34.
Is screwed into the screw hole 346. If the screw 91 is a decorative screw, it can be detached without using a tool.

In the embodiment described above, the first mounting leg 34 is used.
a and the second mounting leg 34b are formed as separate members, but may be shared by one member. That is, the notch insertion hole 345 is opened in the upper edge portion of the upper end portion 341, and the notch engagement hole 344 is opened in the lower edge portion, and either one may be selected and used. If the screw hole 346 is provided on the side of the upper end 341, the screw hole 346 does not interfere with the insertion locking piece 61 and the upright piece 62. If the sharable mounting legs 34 as described above are used, the number of components can be reduced, and the mounting position is not mistaken.

The middle frame 6 is a plate-like member serving as a substrate on which fluorescent lamps for lighting and decoration are arranged. That is,
The middle frame 6 is a member in which each outer edge of a rectangular plate is bent to have an apparent thickness. As described above, the inner frame 6 is provided with the insertion locking pieces 61 and the upright pieces 62 used for the work of attaching to the front cover frame 3.

The insertion locking piece 61 is formed in a cut-and-raised shape in the vicinity of the upper corner portion. The insertion locking piece 61 goes down one step toward the back side, extends in the form of a tongue piece toward the upper edge, and further has the tip slightly downward. It is bent. The tip is tapered to facilitate insertion.

When the insertion locking piece 61 is inserted into the notch locking hole 344, as shown by a chain line in FIG. 3B, the insertion locking piece 61 is inserted obliquely from below, and then rotated to the rear side. . Then, the upper end portion 341 of the mounting leg 34 is accommodated in the lower portion, and the insertion locking piece 6 is attached to the back surface of the upper end portion 341.
1 is locked. The locked insertion locking piece 61 does not fall out unless it follows a path opposite to that at the time of insertion. That is, the insertion locking piece 61 and the upper end portion 341 do not come off from the front side, and the upright piece 62 described later has a notch insertion hole 345.
, So it does not slip down. Therefore, normally, the insertion locking piece 61 does not easily fall off the notch insertion hole 345.

On the other hand, the upright piece 62 is provided near the lower edge corner as described above. The upright piece 62 is cut and raised at a substantially right angle on the back side of the middle frame 6 as described above, and in a state where the insertion locking piece 61 provided on the upper edge side is inserted into the notch locking hole 344. 6 is formed so as to fit into the notch insertion hole 345 when the 6 is rotated. Therefore, since the upright piece 62 can be inserted and removed only in the front-rear direction of the notch insertion hole 345, the middle frame 6 is prevented from falling down.

The mounting leg 34 having the above-described configuration, and the insertion locking piece 61 and the upright piece 6 provided on the middle frame 6
In the case of 2, the middle frame 6 is detachable from the front cover frame 3 in other words with respect to the mounting legs 34. The attachment / detachment work of the middle frame 6 can be easily performed, for example, in a state where the front cover frame 3 in the assembling process is placed on the work table or in a state where the front cover frame 3 is set up on the game island 2 of the game store and stands up. It is possible.

The middle frame 6 is provided with a positioning hole 63 for positioning a light source of a decoration or lighting device, that is, a socket for arranging a lamp, a fluorescent tube or the like. The positioning holes 63 are provided in large numbers while maintaining a predetermined relationship so as to flexibly cope with various arrangements of fluorescent tubes. For example,
A first positioning hole group 63a is provided to arrange a large fluorescent tube in the horizontal direction, and a second positioning hole group 63b is provided to arrange a small fluorescent tube in the horizontal direction. The third positioning hole group 63c is provided to dispose the fluorescent tubes in the vertical direction.

Each of the positioning holes 63 has a size and an interval that allow a pair of claw pieces 82 protruding from a bracket 81 forming a socket of a fluorescent tube to be fitted therein. Set up for the group.

In the vicinity of each of the positioning holes 63 described above,
A screw hole 64 for screwing a mounting screw is provided. The screw holes 64 may be arranged at least on a diagonal line corresponding to the mounting through holes 82 of the bracket 81. The positioning hole 63 can be used not only for mounting the bracket metal 81 but also for mounting a light shielding plate or the like.

On the back side of the illustrated middle frame 6, there is provided a wiring duct 66 for collecting the wiring and leading it to the wiring outlet 39 of the front cover frame 3.

On the other hand, although not shown, on the back side of the middle frame 6, a power supply board for driving a wiring board or a fluorescent tube, or a fuse, an outlet for external connection, and control of each curtain plate device are provided. The connection means and the like, such as the external connection fittings for connecting the connector, are appropriately arranged. When the arrangement of the fluorescent tubes is changed, the atmosphere of the curtain plate device can be significantly changed. At this time, since a large number of positioning holes 63 are provided in the middle frame 6 as described above, various arrangements of fluorescent tubes and the like can be accommodated if selected as necessary.

In the middle frame 6, not only the above-described fluorescent tubes but also necessary wiring boards and power supply boards are collectively formed in advance, so that the mounting legs 34 and the insertion locking pieces 61 are formed. In addition, quick replacement is possible in combination with the structure of the upstanding piece 62. Therefore, if this middle frame 6 is standardized or standardized, a variety of curtain plate devices 1 having different atmospheres can be obtained simply by replacing the middle frame 6 in which the arrangement of fluorescent tubes and the like is changed.

The curtain plate device 1, in other words, the front cover frame 3 is rotatably attached to the frame 21 of the island 2. That is,
It is rotatable with respect to the skeleton 21 of the island 2 so that it can be released for maintenance and inspection of supply gutters and wiring arranged inside the island 2 or for maintenance and inspection of the curtain plate device 1 itself. Must be attached to

For this reason, the curtain plate device 1 of this embodiment is provided with a pair of right and left mounting means. One of the mounting means is a pedestal plate 72 to which a piece of a hinge 71 is fixed, and the island 2 together with the pedestal plate 72. An additional plate 73 sandwiching the frame 21 is secured to the back plate 31 of the front cover frame 3 by screws or the like.

On the other hand, the mounting means on the left side in FIG. 8 is provided with a supporting means for maintaining this open state when the curtain plate device 1 is rotated upward and released.
This support means is constituted by pivotally attaching a plate-like support arm 74 to one side of one pedestal plate 72 of the above-mentioned mounting means.

At the base end of the support arm 74, a shaft hole 75 for pivotally mounting the support arm 74 is formed, and a stopper 7 for regulating the rotation range is provided.
6 is formed. Also, at the upper edge portion of the support arm 74,
A support portion 77 for supporting the rotated front cover frame 3 from the lower surface side is formed, and a relief portion 78 for avoiding competition with the hinge 71 is formed.

On the other hand, on one side of the pedestal plate 72, a bearing portion 79 for mounting the support arm 74 on the shaft is provided.
The bearing portion 79 is formed by bending upper and lower edges of one side of the pedestal plate 72 into a flange shape to form bearing pieces 79a and 79b, and providing the bearing pieces 79a and 79b with shaft holes. Then, the bearing portion 75 of the support arm 74 is located between the bearing pieces 79a and 79b, and the bearing portion 75 of the support arm 74 and the shaft hole of the lower bearing piece 79b are moved from the shaft hole of the upper bearing piece 79a. The shaft pin 791 is inserted in series toward.

When the support arm 74 is stored on the pedestal plate 72 in an overlapping manner, an overhang portion 74a is provided at the lower edge of the support arm 74 so as to maintain this overlapping state. The lower bearing piece 79b described above.
Contact with moderate resistance. That is, the support arm 74 is configured to require a small force when being pulled out and to be fitted with a small force when being stored. With this configuration, there is no danger that the support arm 74 will inadvertently rotate and damage the rear surface side of the front cover frame 3, that is, the back plate 31.

Base plate 72 constituting the mounting means
Is a top plate 72 along the upper surface of the horizontal rail which is the frame 21 of the island 2
a, and a front L-shaped metal fitting having a front part 72b hanging down at a substantially right angle from the top plate part 72a and extending along the rear surface of the front cover frame 3. And, in the top plate portion 72a,
A through hole 721 through which a through bolt used for attachment is inserted is opened. On the other hand, a long hole 7 extending in the vertical direction is provided in the front portion 72b.
22 is established. This long hole 722 is provided in the attached plate 73.
Is mounted so that the position can be adjusted.

The attachment plate 73 is an L-shaped fitting having an upper plate portion 73a and a front plate portion 73b.
A has an opening 731 at a position corresponding to the through hole 721 of the pedestal plate 72, and a screw hole 732 is provided at the front plate portion 73 b corresponding to the elongated hole 722.

In the mounting means as described above, the front plate portion 73 of the auxiliary plate 73 is provided on the back side of the front portion of the base plate 72.
If the screw b passing through the long hole 722 of the front portion 72b is screwed into the screw hole 732 of the front plate portion 73b, the base plate 72 and the additional plate 73 can be integrated. At this time, since the long hole 722 is provided, the top plate 7
The distance between 2a and upper plate 73a can be freely adjusted. That is, the interval can be adjusted according to the thickness of the frame 21 constituting the island 2.

The left mounting means provided with the support arm 74 can be mounted in the same manner as described above. still,
Since the thickness of the hinge 71 is ensured, there is no problem in mounting even if the support arm 74 is interposed.

The attachment means is attached to the front cover frame 3 using the hinge 71. That is, a screw passed through the mounting hole 711 formed in one piece of the hinge 71 is screwed into a screw hole provided on the back surface of the front cover frame 3.

According to the mounting means and the support means as described above, not only can the curtain plate device 1 be attached to the island 2 so as to be freely opened and closed, but also the released curtain plate device 1 can be supported as it is. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the curtain plate device 1 is
And then release the hand from the curtain plate device 1,
Since the curtain plate device 1 is mounted on the support portion 77 of the support arm 74 from above, the curtain plate device 1 does not return to its original position and is closed. Therefore, at the time of maintenance and inspection, it is not necessary to support the curtain plate device 1 by hand, which is convenient. When the support arm 74 is raised, since the stopper portion 76 is provided, the support arm 74 can be stopped in a state in which the support arm 74 is raised by about 90 degrees which can be supported most efficiently.

On the other hand, if the raised support arm 74 is returned and rotated and stored, the rotation of the curtain plate device 1 is free, and the lower edge of the back side of the curtain plate device 1 is positioned above the pachinko machine 11 or the like. From the front side to close the upper opening of the island 2. When the support arm 74 is returned and rotated and stored, the overhang portion 74 is locked to the lower bearing piece 79b with resistance as described above. The decorative plate 22 is provided with a calling lamp 12.

Further, a window hole 33 is formed in the back plate 31 of the front cover frame 3, and the window hole 33 is closed and opened with a plate-shaped inspection lid 37 to form an inspection window. The window hole 33 is
The back plate 31 is punched out and opened, and a step 331 is provided at a peripheral edge portion. Also, the edge 374 of the inspection lid 37 is fitted in the step 331 closely.

A connection piece 371 is formed on the upper edge of the inspection lid 37. The connecting pieces 371 extend in a substantially T shape and are provided at three locations. These connecting pieces 371 include a head 371a that is wide and extends sideways, and a head 371a.
and a neck 371b that is slightly narrower than a. The neck 371b of the connecting piece 371 is slightly bent so that the head 3
The position of the flat surface 71a and the flat surface of the inspection lid main body are shifted by about the plate thickness. Therefore, the step 331 of the back plate 31 described above is used.
The surface of the back plate 31 and the surface of the edge 374 of the inspection lid 37 can be made to coincide with each other.

On the other hand, a connection hole 332 corresponding to the connection piece 371 is formed in the front cover frame 3. The connection hole 332 is located at the upper edge of the window hole 33 having the step 331. The connection hole 332 is provided in the connection piece 37.
It has a shape in which a horizontally long portion 332a through which one head 371a can pass and a narrow portion 332b through which a neck 371b can pass are combined.

To attach the inspection lid 37 to the front cover frame 3, the head 371 a of the connecting piece 371 is connected to the connecting hole 332.
The neck 371b is inserted into the horizontally long part 332a.
2b. Then, the head 371a is bent so as not to fall out of the connection hole 332. In this state, the edge 374 of the inspection lid 37 is accommodated in the step 331, and the surfaces of the back plate 31 and the inspection lid 37 are aligned. In the illustrated embodiment, a fastening piece 333 extends from the lower edge of the window hole 33, a screw hole 334 is provided in the fastening piece 333, and a mounting hole 372 of the inspection lid 37 is directed toward the screw hole 334. The inspection cover 37 is fastened by screwing a screw 92 passed through the inspection cover 37.

On the other hand, to open the inspection lid 37, the screw 9
You just have to remove 2. When the inspection lid 37 is opened, the curtain plate device 1 is rotated and supported by the support arm 74 described above. Therefore, the inspection lid 37 pivots the head 371a locked on the narrow portion 332b. As the inspection lid 37
Opens. Even if work is performed in this state, since the bent head 371a is locked to the edge of the connection hole 332, there is no danger that the inspection lid 37 will fall off and fall, and work can be performed safely.

The inspection lid 37 may be provided with a bulging portion 373 as shown in FIG. That is, by drawing the inspection lid 37, the edge 374 is left behind and swelled about 7 to 8 mm backward. When the bulging portion 373 is provided in this manner, a large space can be provided between the bulging portion 373 and the middle frame 6, which is advantageous when a wiring board or the like is housed, and can increase strength. Even if the bulging portion 373 is provided, the distance between the front cover frame 3 and the skeleton 21 of the island 2 is secured to about 10 mm by the thickness of the hinge 71, so that there is no problem.

According to the inspection window having the above-described configuration, maintenance and inspection of wirings provided inside the curtain plate device 1, particularly on the back side of the middle frame 6, can be easily performed from the inspection window. In addition, at the time of this maintenance and inspection, the inspection lid 37 does not hinder the work.

The display cover fixing frame 4 to which the display cover 5 is attached and covers the above-mentioned middle frame 6 can be opened and closed with the upper edge side of the front cover frame 3 as an axis. For this reason, a boss shaft 41 which protrudes inward from the side plate 42 and serves as an opening / closing shaft is protruded from the upper edge portion of the display cover fixing frame 4. The boss shaft 41 has a flange 411 at the tip and is formed by caulking the side plate 42, and a part of the side plate 42 is recessed so that the caulked portion does not protrude outward from the side plate 42. In the illustrated embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11E and 11F, a part of the boss shaft 41 is cut to form a D axis.

The display cover 5 may be made of any material, as long as it has translucency, and may be made of frosted glass. For example, a translucent acrylic resin, an AS resin, Synthetic resin materials such as ABS resin and polycarbonate resin are advantageous in terms of moldability, weight, strength, colorability and the like.

On the other hand, on the upper edge of the front cover frame 3, a notched bearing portion 35 corresponding to the D-shaped boss shaft 41 is provided. The bearing portion 35 has an inlet having a width substantially the same as the short diameter of the boss shaft 41, and has an opening 351 in the side plate 32 which expands below the diameter of the boss shaft 41 to substantially the same diameter as the boss shaft 41. An opening 352 having a width and a thickness through which the flange 411 can pass is formed in the side plate 32 on the upper surface side in a rectangular shape.
In the illustrated embodiment, a bent piece 321 is extended from a side edge of the upper side plate 32, and the bent piece 321 and the upper surface of the side plate 32 are hooked to form a U-shaped opening 351 and a rectangular shape. After a series of openings 352 are opened, the bent piece 321 is bent so that the U-shaped opening 351 is located on the side surface and the rectangular opening 352 is located on the upper surface.

In the bearing 35 as described above, the flange 411 of the boss shaft 41 is inserted into the rectangular opening 352 from above, and the boss shaft 41 is inserted into the U-shaped opening 351. It is supported by the edge of the U-shaped opening 351, and the display cover fixing frame 4 can be pivotally attached to the front cover frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. At this time, since the insertion direction of the boss shaft 41 is fixed, the boss shaft 41 cannot be inserted unless the boss shaft 41 is set in a predetermined direction.
There is no danger of accidentally falling off and falling. In the illustrated embodiment, the bearing portion 35 is formed on the bent piece 321. However, the bearing portion 35 may be fixed as a slightly thicker separate member by welding or the like.

On the other hand, on both ends on the lower edge side of the front cover frame 3, that is, on the lower corners, a bracket 38 functioning as a guide for closing the display cover fixing frame 4 and a reinforcing material of the front cover frame 3. Is provided. This corner fitting 3
8 is a notch 383 which is symmetrical so that it can be shared by the right and left corners, and which attaches a spring material 382 functioning as an attachment means to the outer edge portion of the substrate 381 bent at a substantially right angle.
It has. Further, a guide portion 384 is formed by bending the upper edge portion inward so that the display cover fixing frame 4 is smoothly placed at a predetermined position. Further, a screw hole 385 for fixing the display cover fixing frame 4 is provided in the substrate 381 constituting the square bracket 38. still,
The screw hole 385 is located on the lower surface side.

The notch 383 located on the side surface of the substrate 381 is formed, for example, by bending a stainless steel plate to bend the locking portion 38.
The spring material 382 formed with 6 is provided. That is, when the display cover fixing frame 4 is released,
86 protrudes from the substrate 381. On the other hand, when the display cover fixing frame 4 is closed, the spring member 382 is pressed by the side plate 42 of the display cover fixing frame 4 to be elastically deformed, and the bent locking portion 386 is moved to the display cover fixing frame 4.
Into the square hole 421 formed in the side plate 42 of FIG. Then
The spring member 382 is deformed by return, and the bent locking portion 386 is formed in the square hole 4.
21 and locked.

The display cover fixing frame 4 is fixed to the screw hole 385 on the lower surface side by, for example, screwing a decorative screw 93 which can be operated without tools. In addition, a notch hole that opens to the rear edge is provided on the lower surface of the display cover fixing frame 4, and the notch hole is fixed through the decorative screw 93. According to the cutout hole that opens toward the rear edge in this way, when the display cover fixing frame 4 is opened and closed with the rotation axis constituted by the boss 41 on the upper edge side as a fulcrum, the decorative screw 93 is loosened without removing all. Just open and close.

In the illustrated embodiment, the spring member 382 functioning as attachment means is provided. However, the spring member 382 may be omitted, and the structure may be simplified to simply screw. Even in the case of screwing, the display cover fixing frame 4 can be guided to a correct position and can be freely opened and closed.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately implemented without changing the configuration described in the claims.

[0054]

The present invention is embodied in the above-described embodiment and has the following effects. A front cover frame serving as a substrate for mounting on the skeleton of an amusement store island, a display cover fixing frame that can be opened and closed on the front cover frame, and a translucent display cover,
And a middle frame housed inside the front cover frame. The front cover frame is pivotally attached to the island skeleton by the mounting means, and the front cover frame is turned upward. Occasionally, a supporting means for supporting the underside is provided from below, so that the curtain plate unit can be opened to the skeleton of the island, and the curtain plate unit in an open state can be supported from below. Effective for maintenance and inspection.
Further, if the mounting means is constituted by a hinge for fixing one piece to the front cover frame, a pedestal plate fixed to the other piece of the hinge, and an attached plate for clamping the island body together with the pedestal plate. Even if the thickness of the skeleton of the island on the mounting side changes, the variation in the thickness can be followed, and the skeleton of various islands can be widely applied. Furthermore, if the support means is configured such that a support arm is pivotally mounted on one side of the pedestal plate so as to be able to stand up from the pedestal plate,
When the support arm is not required, the support arm can be hidden on the back side of the front cover frame by being superimposed, so that the support arm is not hindered or impaired when not in use.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view schematically showing a curtain plate device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of a curtain plate device.

3A and 3B show a mounting structure of a middle frame to a front cover frame, wherein FIG. 3A is a front view and FIG. 3B is a longitudinal sectional view.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a middle frame.

5A and 5B show a bracket for a fluorescent tube, FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing a large bracket, FIG. 5B is a perspective view showing a small bracket, and FIG. 5C is a side view of the bracket.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically showing an island of a game arcade.

FIGS. 7A and 7B are side views in which a part of an island on which the curtain plate device is arranged is cut away, and FIG. 7A shows an open state of the curtain plate device, and FIG.
Indicates a closed state of the curtain plate device.

FIG. 8A is an exploded perspective view showing an attaching means and a supporting means of the curtain plate device, and FIG. 8B is a transverse sectional view of the supporting means.

9A and 9B show the periphery of an inspection window, FIG. 9A is a front view of a main part of a front cover frame and an inspection lid, FIG. 9B is a vertical cross-sectional view in a state where the inspection lid is removed, and FIG. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the state where it was mounted and the window hole was closed.

FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory views of the engagement and disengagement relationship between the front cover frame and the display cover fixing frame, wherein FIG. 10A is a partially cutaway side view in a separated state, and FIG. 10B is a side view in an assembled state; ,
(C) is a perspective view of an upper main part in a separated state, and (D) is a perspective view of a lower main part in a separated state.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory view of a bearing portion, a boss shaft, and a bracket in the front cover frame and the display cover fixing frame, showing a cross section taken along lines AA and BB in FIG. The side view is shown, (A), (C) and (E)
Indicates a state immediately before assembly, and (B), (D), and (F) indicate an assembly completed state, respectively.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 curtain plate device 2 island 3 front cover frame 4 display cover fixing frame 5 display cover 6 middle frame 21 skeleton 31 back plate 32 side plate 33 window hole 34 mounting leg 35 bearing portion 37 inspection lid 38 square bracket 41 boss shaft 42 side plate 61 insertion Locking piece 62 Standing piece 63 Positioning hole 71 Hinge 72 Pedestal plate 73 Attached plate 74 Support arm 75 Bearing part 76 Stopper part

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A curtain plate device disposed above a gaming machine on a gaming island configured by arranging gaming machines in a row, comprising: a front cover frame serving as a substrate for attaching to a frame of an island of a gaming arcade; The front cover frame includes a display cover fixing frame that can be opened and closed, a translucent display cover, and a middle frame housed inside the front cover frame, and the front cover frame is attached to the island body by the mounting means. A curtain plate device for a game arcade, comprising: a support means rotatably mounted on the front cover frame and supporting the front cover frame from below when the front cover frame is rotated upward. 2. The mounting means includes a hinge for fixing one piece to the front cover frame, a pedestal plate fixed to the other piece of the hinge, and an attached plate for holding the island body together with the pedestal plate. The curtain plate device of a game shop according to claim 1, wherein the curtain plate device is configured. 3. The amusement store according to claim 1, wherein the support means is configured such that a support arm is rotatably mounted on one side of the pedestal plate so as to be able to stand up from the pedestal plate. Curtain plate equipment.