JPH11146963A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which appearance is improved, and in which an upper hinge mechanism is difficult to be removed. SOLUTION: On a front surface frame side hinge part 12 of an upper hinge mechanism 9 for installing a front surface frame 5 onto a machine frame 4 in a horizontally rotatable condition, a front fixing plate part 15 disposed along a front surface of a front surface frame, a back fixing plate part 44 disposed along a back surface of the front surface frame, a fixing screw 46a and a nut 46b to fix the front fixing plate part 15 and the back fixing plate part 44 in a condition where the front surface frame is held are provided, and on a machine frame side hinge part 11, an upper shaft bearing part 14 to which an upper rotation support shaft can be inserted from an upper side is provided. In addition, a decoration member 16 to cover the front fixing plate part 15 with lock members and the upper shaft bearing part 14 on the front side is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko game machine having a front frame to which a game board or the like can be mounted, and the front frame being mounted on a machine frame in such a manner that the front frame can be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional technique will be described by taking a pachinko game machine as a typical game machine as an example. Pachinko machines are
It is roughly composed of a machine frame fixed to the island facility side and a front frame on which a game board, a back mechanism board, and the like are mounted. The front frame is attached to the machine frame in a state where it can be opened by being rotated horizontally by a hinge mechanism so that maintenance work or the like can be performed even when the front frame is fixed to the island facility.

[0003] In this front frame, a large amount of game balls for use in pachinko games can be held by a ball tank or the like provided on the back mechanism board, and is extremely heavy while holding the game balls. The front frame must be able to be opened and closed even when the game ball is held, and a hinge mechanism has been devised such as using a metal member having high rigidity to withstand the weight.

[0004] In the upper hinge mechanism, which is particularly heavy when the front frame is opened, the front frame side hinge is attached to the front frame as follows. That is, the plate-like members are arranged in a state of being in contact with the front surface and the back surface of the front frame, and both plate-like members are tightened and fixed by fixing screws penetrating the front frame in the front-rear direction. , The front frame side hinge portion is firmly fastened. For this reason, the plate-shaped member of the front frame side hinge portion was exposed on the front surface of the front frame.

On the other hand, pachinko gaming machines are also widely used as familiar entertainment, and accordingly, there is a demand for pachinko gaming machines that are designed to be friendly and enhance playfulness. For this reason, pachinko gaming machines provided with a transparent member holding frame on the back side and a front cover member formed in a desired shape with a synthetic resin or the like and arranged in front of the front frame are becoming popular.

[0006]

However, as described above, the plate-like member is exposed on the front surface of the front frame,
This was one of the factors that hurt the beauty of pachinko machines. Since this plate-shaped member is made of metal, the pachinko gaming machine provided with the front cover member has a texture of the plate-shaped member and the front cover member between the front cover member formed of synthetic resin. Is large, the plate-like member is very conspicuous, and the appearance is significantly impaired. Further, when the plate member is exposed, the operation of the fixing screw fixing the plate member can be easily performed, so that the upper hinge mechanism can be relatively easily loosened or removed. The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the aesthetic appearance and that makes it difficult to loosen or remove an upper hinge mechanism.

[0007]

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention has been made to achieve the above-mentioned object, and the invention according to claim 1 has a hinge mechanism having at least a metal upper hinge mechanism. In a gaming machine in which the front frame is attached to the machine frame so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction, the upper hinge mechanism is provided with a machine frame side hinge portion fixed to the machine frame and a front frame side fixed to the front frame. The front frame-side hinge portion includes a pivot shaft (eg, an upper pivot shaft 13) protruding downward and a front fixed plate portion (abutting on the front side of the front frame). For example, the front fixing plate 15), the rear fixing plate portion (for example, the rear fixing plate portion 44) that is in contact with the rear surface side of the front frame, and the front frame are disposed so as to penetrate. Fastener for fixing the front fixed plate portion and the rear fixed plate portion in the sandwiched state (for example,
The machine frame side hinge portion includes a bearing portion (e.g., upper bearing portion 14) into which the rotation support shaft can be inserted from above, and is fixed to the front side of the front frame. A decorative member is provided to cover the plate and the fastener from the front.

[0008] According to the second aspect, the first aspect is the first aspect.
In addition to the configuration described above, the gaming member is characterized in that the decorative member covers the bearing portion from the front in a horizontal series, together with the front fixing plate portion and the fastener.

[0009] Here, "covering in a horizontal series" means covering the ones arranged side by side in a connected state.

[0010] The third aspect of the present invention relates to the first aspect.
Alternatively, in addition to the configuration according to claim 2, the front frame is provided with a front cover member made of a synthetic resin that covers the front, and the decorative member is formed of the same synthetic resin as the front cover member. It is a gaming machine characterized by the following.

Here, "same quality" means that the same texture can be given.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of any one of the first to third aspects, an insertion hole (for example, through-holes 5b, 5c) is formed in the front surface of the front frame. , An insertion shaft portion that can be inserted into this insertion hole (for example, the insertion shaft portion 5).
2, 57) projecting rearward from the back surface of the decorative member,
Locking metal fittings (for example, locking metal fittings 5) that allow the decoration member to move in the mounting direction and prevent movement in the removing direction.
3, 58) is disposed on the insertion shaft portion.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a typical gaming machine, will be described as an example.

First, the overall structure of the gaming machine will be described. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The illustrated pachinko gaming machine 1 comprises a pachinko machine main body 2 and a card unit 3 arranged adjacent to the pachinko machine main body 2. Pachinko machine body 2
Has a frame-shaped front frame 5 having a large window, which is openably and closably mounted on the front surface of a machine frame 4 having a vertically long rectangular appearance. The machine frame 4 in the present embodiment is made of wood,
At the time of installation, it is fixed to the island facility side (not shown).

The front frame 5 is attached to the machine frame 4 by a hinge mechanism 6 disposed between the left side of the machine frame 4 and the left end of the front frame 5 so that it can be opened and closed in the horizontal direction. The hinge mechanism 6 is made of a highly rigid metal in order to securely hold the heavy front frame 5 to which the game board 7 and the back mechanism board 8 (see FIG. 2) are attached. Further, the hinge mechanism 6 includes an upper hinge mechanism 9 provided at the upper end and a lower hinge mechanism 10 provided at the lower end. The upper hinge mechanism 9 includes a machine frame side hinge portion 11 fixed to the machine frame 4.
And a front frame side hinge portion 12 fixed to the front frame 5 (see FIG. 3). The lower hinge mechanism 10 also includes a machine frame side hinge portion and a front frame side hinge portion. (Not shown).

An upper turning support shaft 13 (corresponding to the turning support shaft in the present embodiment) projects downward from the front frame side hinge portion 12 of the upper hinge mechanism 9. Is provided with an upper bearing portion 14 (corresponding to the bearing portion in the present embodiment) into which the upper rotation support shaft 13 is inserted from above. Further, a decorative member 16 is disposed so as to cover a front fixing plate 15 (corresponding to a front fixing plate portion in the present embodiment, which will be described later) which constitutes a part of the front frame side hinge portion 12 from the front.

On the other hand, a lower turning support shaft 17 is protruded upward from a hinge portion on the machine frame side of the lower hinge mechanism 10. The lower rotation support shaft 17 is connected to the upper rotation support shaft 13.
And on the same axis. The lower hinge mechanism 10 is provided with a lower bearing having a shaft hole that can be inserted into the lower rotation support shaft 17 (not shown).

Therefore, the upper pivot 13 is connected to the upper bearing 1.
The front frame 5 is mounted so as to be slightly lowered from above so that the front frame 5 is inserted into the lower rotation support shaft 17 while being inserted into the lower bearing 4 from above. Then, the attached front frame 5 is rotatable in a horizontal direction with respect to the machine frame 4 about the upper rotation support shaft 13 and the lower rotation support shaft 17.
The upper hinge mechanism 9 will be described later in detail.

A game board 7 is attached to the front frame 5 so as to face the window from behind. A game area 22 defined by a partition member 21 such as a guide rail is provided on the front of the game board 7. Is provided. The front cover member 23 is provided so as to be openable and closable so as to close the window of the front frame 5 from the front. The front cover member 23 is a frame-shaped frame formed of a synthetic resin, and a transparent member holding frame for holding a transparent front glass 24 (a kind of transparent member) is fixed to the back surface side ( Not shown). When the front cover member 23 is closed, the front glass 24 held by the transparent member holding frame covers the game area 22 from the front (from the player side). 22 becomes visible.

An opening / closing panel 25 is provided on the machine frame 4 adjacent to and below the front cover member 23 so as to be openable and closable. A ball supply tray 26 is provided on the front surface of the opening / closing panel 25 in a protruding state, and a firing operation unit 27, a lower tray 28, and an ashtray 29 are provided below the opening / closing panel 25.

On the other hand, on the back side of the front frame 5, a back mechanism board 8 is provided.
The back mechanism board 8 includes a ball tank 31 capable of storing game balls used for the game, a ball discharge device 32 for discharging the game balls from the ball tank 31 as lending balls and prize balls, a pachinko game. Is controlled, and a discharge / emergency power supply circuit 34 for performing discharge control and firing control of the game ball, supplying power, and the like are attached. In addition, on the back side of the front frame 5, a firing device 35 for bouncing the game ball toward the game area 22 is also provided.

Next, the upper hinge mechanism 9 and the decorative member 16 which are main parts of the present invention will be described in detail. FIG.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an enlarged upper hinge mechanism 9 and a decorative member 16.

As shown in FIG. 3, the upper hinge mechanism 9
It is composed of a machine frame side hinge portion 11 and a front frame side hinge portion 12.

First, the machine frame side hinge 11 will be described. The machine frame side hinge portion 11 is a substantially L-shaped metal plate member viewed from the front, and is provided at an upper left corner of the machine frame 4.
It is fixed along the outer surface of the machine casing 4. In addition, in this embodiment, it is fastened with a wood screw.

The side portion of the machine frame side hinge portion 11 (machine frame 4
From the front edge at the portion (along the left side surface), the upper bearing portion 14 functioning as the bearing portion in the present embodiment is
It protrudes forward. The upper bearing portion 14 is a portion to which the upper turning support shaft 13 provided on the front frame side hinge portion 12 is fitted, and is formed in a cylindrical shape having a vertical through hole. Specifically, it is formed by extending a horizontally long rectangular tongue piece forward from the front end edge of the side face part, and winding the tip end of the tongue piece into a cylindrical shape.

Above the upper bearing portion 14, a stopper portion 39 is provided at a slight interval. The stopper portion 39 determines an opening limit angle of the front frame 5,
The front edge of the side surface of the machine frame side hinge portion 11 is formed by partially extending forward. When the front frame 5 is opened to a predetermined angle, the stopper portion 39 contacts an upright wall portion 40 (described later) of the front frame side hinge portion 12 to restrict the front frame 5 from opening beyond that angle.

In addition, the machine frame side hinge portion 11 can be detached from the machine frame 4 when the front frame 5 is opened by a predetermined angle (for example, about 40 degrees to about 50 degrees) from the locked state. A notch 41 is provided. This notch 41
In the present embodiment, is formed by cutting a front end portion of a ceiling portion (a portion along the upper end surface of the machine casing 4) diagonally rightward and rearward.

Next, the front frame side hinge portion 12 will be described. The front frame side hinge portion 12 includes a ceiling portion 43, a rear fixing plate portion 44, a side portion 45, a front fixing plate 15, and a fastening tool 46.
And so on.

The ceiling portion 43 is a portion located at the upper part of the front frame side hinge portion 12. The left front portion of the ceiling portion 43 is partially extended forward to form a pivot support base 47. is there. The pivot base 47 is a portion that supports the upper pivot shaft 13 that functions as a pivot shaft in the present embodiment. The upper pivot shaft 13 projects downward from the lower surface of the pivot base 47. I have. Further, from the front edge of the ceiling portion 43, the upright wall portion 40 is erected upward. The upright wall portion 40 prevents a manipulation member such as a string or a thin synthetic resin plate from being inserted into the pachinko machine main body 2.

The rear fixing plate portion 44 is provided continuously downward from the rear edge portion of the ceiling portion 43 and is a horizontal rectangular plate-like portion having two holes 44a, 44a at both left and right ends.
Each hole 44a, 44a is provided with a fixing screw 46a, 46 described later.
a is formed to have a diameter that allows penetration. The side surface portion 45 is provided continuously from the left end of the rear fixing plate portion 44, is bent along the left end portion of the ceiling portion 43, and extends downward from the left end portion. From the front end of the side surface 45, a shaft base cover 48 bent along the edge of the shaft support 47 is provided so as to be continuous with the side 45.

The front fixing plate 15 functions as a front fixing plate portion in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the front fixing plate 15 is formed by a horizontally long metal plate piece having left and right ends formed in an arc shape. This front fixing plate 15 has four holes 15a,.
d has been opened side by side. These holes 15a,.
The two holes 15a and 15d on both left and right sides of d are provided at the same interval as the holes 44a and 44a of the rear fixing plate portion 44, and have a diameter through which the fixing screws 46a and 46a can penetrate. The front frame 5 is provided with four through holes 5a,. Each of these through holes 5a,...
a,... are formed at substantially the same diameter at the same position as 15d. Therefore, the through holes 5a,... 5d, the holes 44a, 44a of the rear fixing plate portion 44 and the holes 15a,
15d, the rear fixing plate portion 44 is in contact with the rear surface of the front frame 5 and the front fixing plate 15 is disposed in contact with the front surface of the front frame 5, so that the rear fixing plate portion 44 is provided on the rear fixing plate portion 44. The holes 44a, 44a communicate with the two holes 15a, 15d on both left and right sides of the front fixing plate 15 through the through holes 5a, 5d.

In the present embodiment, the fastening tool 46 comprises a fixing screw 46a and a nut 46b. When the front frame side hinge portion 12 is fixed to the front frame 5, the rear fixing plate portion 44 and the front fixing plate 15 are arranged in a state where they are aligned as described above. The fixing screws 46a, 46a are inserted from the front into the two holes 15a, 15d on both left and right sides, respectively. Fixing screw 46
After the insertion of the nuts 46a and 46a, the nuts 46 are attached to the distal ends of the fixing screws 46a and 46a projecting to the rear side of the front frame 5.
b and 46b are screwed together and temporarily fixed. From this temporarily fixed state, the fixing screw 46a is tightened to fix the front frame side hinge portion 12. In this fixed state, as shown in FIG. 4, the rear fixing plate portion 44 and the front fixing plate 15 abutting on the rear and front surfaces of the front frame 5 sandwich the front frame 5 from the front and rear directions.

Next, the decorative member 16 will be described. The decorative member 16 is a member that covers the front fixing plate 15 and the fastening tool 46 (the head of the fixing screw 46a) from the front. The decorative member 16 is formed by combining the substrate 51 and the insertion shaft 52 with the same material as the front cover member 23. In addition to being integrally molded of resin, a locking fitting 53 is fitted to the insertion shaft 52.

The substrate portion 51 is a portion that covers the front fixing plate 15 and the like from the front, and functions as a covering portion in the present embodiment. The board portion 51 is formed in a horizontally long plate shape in which both left and right end portions are arc-shaped like the front fixed plate 15, but is formed slightly larger than the front fixed plate 15. The insertion shaft portion 52 is a portion to be inserted into the two through holes 5b and 5c on the left and right center sides of the through holes 5a,... 5d provided in the front frame 5. The two insertion shaft portions 52 are provided to project rearward from the rear side of the substrate portion 51 (in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the substrate portion 51). The insertion shaft portions 52, 52
Is set shorter than the thickness of the front frame 5 in the front-rear direction. This is because when the decorative member 16 is mounted on the front frame 5, the insertion shaft portions 52, 52 are accommodated in the front frame 5.

The locking fitting 53 is provided with the two insertion shaft portions 5 described above.
This is a member which is fixed in a state fitted to the front and rear frames 2 and 52 and prevents the decorative member 16 mounted on the front frame 5 from being removed. In the present embodiment, it is formed of a metal cylindrical member that can be fitted to the insertion shaft portion 52. As shown in an enlarged manner in FIG. 3, claw portions 53 a, 53 a that open outward toward the front are provided on the side surfaces of the locking metal members 53. The length D1 between the tips of the claw portions 53a is
The outer diameter D2 of the locking member 53 is set slightly smaller than the diameter of the through holes 5b, 5c.

Therefore, when the decorative member 16 is mounted on the front frame 5, the insertion shafts 52, 52 are inserted through the through holes 5b, 5c.
Into the through holes 5b, 5c.
Abuts against the opening wall surface and bends inward. And this claw part 5
3a... Are bent, the locking fittings 53, 53
It moves backward with 2,52.

When the decorative member 16 is mounted on the front frame 5, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the board portion 51 of the decorative member 16 is fixed to the front fixing plate 15 and the fastener 46 (fixing screw 46).
a) from the front. For this reason, the front fixing plate 15 which is a metal portion is covered with the decorative member 16 and becomes inconspicuous, so that the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.
Further, since the decorative member 16 is arranged in close contact with the front surface of the front fixed plate 15, the front fixed plate 15 is hardly rusted, and even if it is rusted, it cannot be seen by a player. Further, since the decorative member 16 (the substrate portion 51) is made of a synthetic resin of the same material as that of the front cover, there is no difference in texture between the two, and an integrated feeling can be given to the player. The aesthetic appearance can be further improved.

On the other hand, when the decorative member 16 is to be pulled forward in order to remove the mounted decorative member 16, the tips of the claws 53 a of the locking fittings 53 are connected to the through holes 5 b, 5 c. Of the decorative member 16 is prevented from moving forward. That is, the locking fittings 53 allow movement of the decorative member 16 in the mounting direction and regulate movement in the removal direction. For this reason, from the player's side, the decorative member 16 is in the way, and the operation on the fastening tool 46, for example, the fixing screws 46a, 46 by the driver.
a becomes difficult to remove. Therefore, it becomes difficult to loosen or remove the upper hinge mechanism 9, and
Unauthorized acts performed by removing the upper hinge mechanism 9 can be more effectively prevented.

The decorative member 16 can be attached to the front frame 5 with an adhesive or an adhesive tape. However, as in the present embodiment, in the case of attachment by the insertion shaft portions 52, 52 and the locking fittings 53, 53, in addition to effectively preventing fraud, it can be attached with one touch, and The workability at the time of attaching work can be improved. Further, since there is almost no deterioration over time, the decorative member 16
Is hard to fall off over a long period of time.

In the first embodiment described above, the front fixing plate 15 of the upper hinge mechanism 9 is covered with the decorative member 16, but the present invention is not limited to this. The upper hinge mechanism 9 by the decorative member 16
May be covered entirely. Hereinafter, a second embodiment configured as described above will be described.

In the second embodiment, the decorative member 16
The components other than ′ have the same configuration as in the first embodiment described above, and a description thereof will be omitted.

First, the decorative member 16 'will be described with reference to FIG. The decorative member 16 ′ in the present embodiment includes:
It is composed of a substrate 56 and an insertion shaft 57 integrally formed of the same synthetic resin as the front cover member 23, and a locking fitting 58 fitted and fixed to the insertion shaft 57.

Here, the substrate portion 56 is a portion that covers the front fixing plate 15, the pivot support base 47 (the pivot support base cover portion 48), the upright wall portion 40, and the upper bearing portion 14 sequentially from the front. Functions as a cover in the form. Insert shaft 57
5d are portions to be inserted into the two through holes 5b and 5c on the left and right center sides of the through holes 5a,... 5d provided in the front frame 5. The locking fitting 58 is a member that is fixed in a state of being fitted to both the insertion shaft portions 57 and 57 and that prevents the attached decorative member 16 ′ from being removed. Note that the insertion shaft portions 57, 57 and the locking fittings 58, 58 have the same configurations as the insertion shaft portions 52, 52 and the locking fittings 53, 53 of the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The substrate section 56 includes a main substrate section 56 a covering the front fixing plate 15 and an upper substrate section 56 covering the upright wall section 40.
b, and a left substrate portion 56c that covers the shaft support base 47 (the shaft support base cover portion 48) and the upper bearing portion 14.
The main board portion 56a is formed in a horizontal rectangular shape large enough to cover the front fixing plate 15. The upper substrate portion 56b is provided continuously from the upper edge portion of the main substrate portion 56a to the main substrate portion 56a, and is formed in a horizontally elongated rectangular shape. The upper substrate portion 56b is located slightly forward of the main substrate portion 56a, and the left portion thereof is formed at the front end portion of the upright wall portion 40 so as to form a "-" shape when viewed from above. It is bent forward along the shape. The left board part 56c is a main board part 5
The main substrate portion 56a and the upper substrate portion 56b are provided continuously from the left edge of the upper substrate portion 6a and the left edge portion of the upper substrate portion 56b, and are formed in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape obtained by bisecting a cylinder along the axial direction. . The upper left portion of the left substrate portion 56c is located in the gap between the stopper portion 39 of the machine frame side hinge portion 11 and the side surface portion 45 of the front frame side hinge portion 12 so that the front frame 5 can be opened without any trouble. A notch 56d is provided in the lower left portion to avoid contact with the upper bearing portion 14.

When the decorative member 16 ′ having such a configuration is mounted on the front frame 5, similarly to the above-described first embodiment, the two left and right center holes 1 provided in the front fixing plate 15 are provided.
The insertion shaft portions 57, 57 are inserted from the front into the through holes 5b, 5c of the front frame 5 communicating with the holes 5b, 15c and the holes 15b, 15c.

When the decorative member 16 'is attached, as shown in FIG. 7, the front fixing plate 15, the shaft support base 47, the upright wall 40, and the upper bearing 14, which are made of a metal member, It is covered from the front by the decorative member 16 '(substrate portion 56). That is, the decorative member 16 ′ is a particularly conspicuous portion of the metal portion exposed on the front side of the front frame 5, for example, the front fixing plate 15 and the upper bearing portion 14 arranged side by side.
And so on. For this reason, the metal portion is hardly noticeable, and the aesthetic appearance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Also in this embodiment, since the decorative member 16 'is made of the same material (synthetic resin) as the front cover member 23, the texture of the decorative member 16' and the
And the texture of the image becomes the same, and the aesthetic appearance can be further improved. Furthermore, since the decorative member 16 'covers the front fixing plate 15 from the front, the fastening tool 46 (fixing screw 46a).
And it becomes difficult to remove the hinge mechanism 9. Therefore, also in the present embodiment, it is possible to more effectively prevent illegal acts performed by removing the upper hinge mechanism 9 or the like.

In the decorative member 16 'of this embodiment,
As described above, the upper portion of the left substrate portion 56c is
The front frame 5 is closed from the closed state (see FIG. 8 (a)) as shown in FIG. In the range of (see FIG. 8B), the decorative member 16 ′ can be opened and closed without any trouble without coming into contact with the machine frame side hinge portion 11.

In each of the above embodiments, the board portions 51, 56 of the decorative members 16, 16 'and the insertion shaft portions 52, 57 are provided.
Is integrally molded with a synthetic resin of the same material as the front cover member 23. However, by painting the surfaces of the substrate portions 51 and 56 (surfaces that can be visually recognized from the player side),
The same texture as the front cover member 23 may be given.

In the above description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a representative gaming machine has been exemplified.
In addition to the above, the present invention can be applied to any game machine such as an arrangement ball game machine or a sparrow ball game machine having a front frame openably and closably mounted on the machine frame.

[0051]

As described above, according to the present invention,
The following effects are obtained. That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, since the decorative member provided on the front side of the front frame covers the metal front fixed plate portion arranged in contact with the front surface of the front frame from the front, the player Can not see the front fixing plate. Therefore,
The appearance can be improved. Further, the present invention relates to a fastening device for fixing the front fixing plate and the rear fixing plate portion. Since the fastening device is also covered by the decorative member, it becomes difficult for the player to perform an operation on the fastening device, and the front fixing device is fixed. The plate, that is, the upper hinge mechanism,
It is difficult to loosen and remove.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the decorative member covers the bearing portion from the front side in a horizontal direction, together with the front fixing plate portion and the fastener, so that the metal exposed on the front side of the gaming machine. The parts, in particular those which are noticeable, are covered with a decorative element. Therefore, the appearance can be further improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the decorative member is made of a synthetic resin of the same quality as the front cover member covering the front of the front frame, a sense of unity is formed between the decorative member and the front cover member. Occurs. Therefore, there is no sense of incongruity, and the aesthetic appearance can be further improved.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, an insertion hole is formed in the front surface of the front frame, and an insertion shaft that can be inserted into the insertion hole is provided to project rearward from the back surface of the decorative member. Locking members that allow movement of the member in the mounting direction and restrict movement in the removal direction are provided on the insertion shaft portion. Therefore, when the decorative member mounted on the front frame is to be pulled out, this locking is performed. The metal fitting prevents the movement of the decorative member. Therefore, it becomes difficult to remove the decorative member, and it is further difficult to loosen or remove the front fixing plate (upper hinge mechanism).

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an upper hinge mechanism.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an attached state of a decorative member.

FIG. 5 is a front view illustrating an attached state of a decorative member.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating an upper hinge mechanism according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a front view illustrating a mounting state of a decorative member according to a second embodiment.

8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating an open state of the front frame in the second embodiment, in which FIG. 8A illustrates a closed state in which the front frame is closed, and FIG. FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Pachinko machine main body 3 Card unit 4 Machine frame 5 Front frame 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d Through hole 6 Hinge mechanism 7 Gaming board 8 Back mechanism board 9 Upper hinge mechanism 10 Lower hinge mechanism 11 Machine frame side hinge DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 Front frame side hinge part 13 Upper rotation support shaft 14 Upper bearing part 15 Front fixed plate 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d Hole 16, 16 'Decoration member 17 Lower rotation support shaft 21 Partition member 22 Game area 23 Front cover member Reference Signs List 24 Front glass 25 Open / close panel 26 Ball supply tray 27 Launching operation unit 28 Lower tray 29 Ashtray 31 Ball tank 32 Ball ejector 33 Accessory control circuit 34 Discharge / power supply circuit 35 Launcher 39 Stopper section 40 Standing wall section 41 Notch section 43 ceiling part 44 rear fixing plate part 44a hole 45 side part 46 fastening tool 46a fixing screw 46b nut 47 Shaft support base 48 Shaft support base cover 51 Board part 52 Insert shaft part 53 Lock fitting 53a Claw part 56 Board part 56a Main board part 56b Upper board part 56c Left board part 56d Notch 57 Insert shaft part 58 Lock fitting

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A game machine in which a front frame is attached to a machine frame in a state where the front frame is rotatable in a horizontal direction by a hinge mechanism having at least a metal upper hinge mechanism, wherein the upper hinge mechanism is fixed to the machine frame. Frame hinge and a front frame hinge attached to the front frame. The front frame hinge is provided with a pivoting shaft projecting downward and a front side of the front frame. A front fixed plate portion to be abutted, a rear fixed plate portion to be abutted on the rear surface side of the front frame, and a front fixed plate portion disposed so as to penetrate the front frame and further sandwich the front frame. And a fastening member for fixing the rear fixing plate and the rear fixing plate portion. The machine frame side hinge portion includes a bearing portion into which a rotation support shaft can be inserted from above, and a front fixing plate portion and a front fixing plate portion on the front side of the front frame. A gaming machine provided with a decorative member for covering a fastening device from the front. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the decoration member covers the bearing portion in a horizontal series from the front together with the front fixing plate portion and the fastener. 3. The front frame is provided with a front cover member made of synthetic resin for covering the front, and the decorative member is made of synthetic resin of the same quality as the front cover member. Or the gaming machine according to claim 2. 4. An insertion hole is formed in the front surface of the front frame, and an insertion shaft portion that can be inserted into the insertion hole projects rearward from the back surface of the decoration member to allow movement of the decoration member in the mounting direction. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a lock fitting for stopping movement in a removing direction is provided on the insertion shaft portion.