JPH11169548A - Device for supplying ball into pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for supplying balls into a pachinko machine, by which a conventional ball supply tank can be omitted. SOLUTION: A ball guide pipe 4 is connected at its entrance side to a ball supply branching part 11 disposed in an appropriate position near a ball supply line 1 laid above pachinko machines in a game parlor. The ball guide pipe 4 is loaded into a pachinko machine main body 2 and is removably connected at its exit side to the upper part of a prize ball control device 3 by a joint device 5, and balls circulating through the ball supply line 1 are directly guided through the ball guide pipe 4 to the prize ball control device 3 incorporating a prize ball counter.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an apparatus for supplying balls to a pachinko machine, and more particularly, to an improved structure in which a ball supply tank provided in a pachinko machine is omitted.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a ball supplying device for a pachinko machine, a ball replenishing tank is arranged at an upper portion inside each pachinko machine, and a required number of game balls are supplied from this tank to an internal prize ball counter. Was configured to be supplied. And
When the play progresses and the storage amount of the ball supply tank becomes insufficient, the required number of balls are manually or automatically supplied to the supply tank.

In the case where a large number of such ball supply tanks are arranged, in addition to the problem that the supply of the balls is troublesome as described above, the number of balls stored in the ball supply tank increases the number of balls in the pachinko machine. There is a problem that affects the exercise of the. In other words, as the number of stored balls decreases, the rebound of many nails provided on the pachinko machine board surface is weakened, but when the balls are fully replenished in this ball supply tank, the rebound is stronger at once. Therefore, since the movement of the ball so far suddenly changes, there is a problem that the way the ball suddenly changes and cuts the interest in pachinko games. In addition, since the ball replenishing tank occupies a considerable amount of space, there has been a problem that it is difficult to reduce the size of the whole, or that it becomes a hindrance to additionally disposing high-performance components.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for supplying balls to a pachinko machine which can omit the above-mentioned ball supply tank. In addition, smooth opening and closing of pachinko machines for inspection, automatic turning on and off of the flow of balls at the time of attachment / detachment, reliably introducing balls into two rows in the prize ball control device, or supplying Provided is an improved ball supply device for a pachinko machine, which makes it possible to appropriately suppress the speed at which balls are introduced.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a ball supply device for a pachinko machine according to the present invention is provided with a ball supply line disposed in a game arcade and a ball control device in a pachinko machine. And a flexible ball guiding pipe for directly replenishing the ball is arranged, and an outlet portion of the flexible ball guiding pipe is detachably connected to the prize ball control device.

Further, the above problem is a ball supply device for a pachinko machine that replenishes balls to a prize ball control device in a pachinko machine from a ball supply line disposed inside a game arcade via a flexible ball guide pipe. In the entrance passage of the prize ball control device, a first sorting projection piece having a sharp ridge line for dividing the balls to be introduced aligned in one row into two rows is provided with one row of ball rows. And a second sorting projection having a slightly deviated ridge line with respect to the center axis is arranged slightly downstream of the first sorting projection. The present invention is also applicable to a ball feeding device for a pachinko machine according to the present invention.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of an apparatus for supplying balls to a pachinko machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment of the present invention, in FIG. 1, a flexible ball is provided to directly supply balls to a prize ball control device 3 in a pachinko machine main body 2 from a ball supply line 1 disposed above a pachinko machine in a game arcade. The greatest feature is that the sex ball guiding pipe 4 is arranged. Further, the following feature is that the outlet portion of the flexible ball guiding pipe 4 is detachably connected to the prize ball control device 3 by a joint device 5.

[0008] Here, the ball supply line 1 is a pipe-shaped or gutter-shaped pipe stretched over a pachinko machine along a row of pachinko machines inside the game hall in order to supply the collected balls to the pachinko machine again. This is a ball passage where balls are constantly circulated. The inlet side of the ball guide pipe 4 is connected to a ball supply branch 11 provided at an appropriate position near the ball supply line 1, and the ball guide pipe 4 is taken into the pachinko machine main body 2, and the outlet side is a prize ball. The ball connected to the upper portion of the control device 3 by the joint device 5 and circulating in the ball supply line 1 is directly guided through the ball guide pipe 4 to the prize ball control device 3 having a prize ball counter built therein. ing.

The ball guide pipe 4 is a pipe having an inner diameter through which at least balls can flow in a line, and in addition to a coil spring-like pipe, a metal mesh or a metal coil embedded synthetic resin pipe, a metal bellows type flexible metal pipe, and the like. A flexible pipe can be suitably applied.

FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the joint device 5.
The structure in which the outlet portion of the flexible ball guiding pipe 4 is detachably connected to the prize ball control device 3 will be described.
A ball brake 31 mounted on a prize ball counter (not shown) and constituting the prize ball control device 3 has an insertion port 32 projecting from the upper surface thereof. The joint device 5 includes an upper joint rotating portion 51 and a lower joint fixing portion 5.
The outlet of the ball guide pipe 4 is connected to the guide passage 53 of the joint rotating part 51, and the insertion part 32 of the ball brake 31 is inserted into the joint fixing part 52 at the same time. Connected by

According to this embodiment, there is no need for a ball replenishing tank as conventionally provided, and a flexible ball guiding pipe 4 is provided.
The ball can be directly supplied from the ball supply line 1 to the prize ball control device 3 in the pachinko machine main body 2 by its own weight. Further, since the ball guiding pipe 4 is very easily attached to and removed from the prize ball control device 3, there is an advantage that work such as inspection is facilitated.

The second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 3. The pachinko machine main body 2 is configured such that the hinge 21 is used as a support shaft from the central state in FIG. The opening of the ball guiding pipe 4 connected to the ball control device 3 by the joint device 5 in response to the opening and closing operation of the pachinko machine, For example, when the pachinko machine main body 2 is opened, a ball guiding pipe indicated by a chain line with respect to the moved prize ball control device 3a and the joint device 5a so as to follow the movement of the prize ball control device 3 accompanying the opening and closing. The entire length of the ball guide pipe 4 is set to an appropriate length in advance so as to have a sufficient length as shown in 4a.

Further, the exit portion of the ball guiding pipe 4 is detachable from the prize ball control device 3, and the positional relationship between the prize ball control device 3 and the joint device 5 is the same as the prize ball control device 3a and the joint device 5a. It is rotatably connected so as to have a slightly rotated positional relationship as shown in FIG. If the structure is illustrated by FIG. 2 above, the joint device 5 to which the outlet portion of the ball guide pipe 4 is connected is assembled from an upper joint rotating portion 51 and a lower joint fixing portion 52. An annular convex portion 54 at the lower end of the joint rotating portion 51 is fitted into an annular groove 55 at the upper end of the joint fixing portion 52, and is configured to be rotatable without detaching from each other.

According to the second embodiment, the ball guiding pipe 4 has a sufficient length and is rotatably attached to the prize ball control device 3, so that it can be used for inspection or the like. Even when the pachinko machine main body 2 is opened forward, the pachinko machine can be smoothly opened and closed, and there is an advantage that there is no problem.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the connection between the exit portion of the ball guiding pipe 4 and the prize ball control device 3 includes:
It is characterized in that a stopper is provided to allow the ball to pass when attached and to prevent the ball from passing when removed. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 2 viewed from the side, and FIG.
And the ball brake 31 are in a detached state, and FIG.
The state where the insertion opening 32 of the ball brake 31 is inserted into the socket of the joint fixing portion 52 of the joint device 5 and connected is shown.

In this case, the socket of the joint fixing portion 52 is provided with a stopper piece 56 provided with a stopper tip 56a facing the ball at an interval at which the passage of the ball can be prevented. When the insertion port portion 32 is inserted into the hole, the outer peripheral surface of the insertion port portion 32 presses the plug portion 32 outward, and the stopper piece 56B shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the interval between the stopper tips 56a is widened and the ball can pass through. When the insertion port 32 is removed, the interval between the stopper tips 56a returns to the original interval due to the elasticity of the stopper piece 56, and The positional relationship is set so as to prevent passage.

In this embodiment, the stopper piece 5
6, a projection 56b is provided at an intermediate position inside, and when the insertion port portion 32 is inserted, the projection 56b is arranged so as to be pressed outward by the outer peripheral surface, and when the insertion portion 32 is sufficiently inserted, the insertion is performed. If the joint device 5 is arranged so as to be engaged with the concave groove 32a provided at a middle position on the outer surface of the entrance 32, it is possible to prevent an accident that the joint device 5 easily comes off due to a slight impact or the like. is there.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment, FIG.
In the joint device 5 to which the outlet portion of the ball guide pipe 4 is connected, the guide path 53 of the ball is bent substantially vertically from a substantially horizontal direction to a vertically downward direction, and guided at the bent portion. It is characterized in that irregularities are formed to reduce the impact of the ball passing through the inner walls 53a and 53b with which the ball contacts. In this case, it is preferable that at least the entire guide passage 53 of the ball is formed of a synthetic resin such as ABS resin or polycarbonate, and the unevenness formed on the inner walls 53a and 53b is gradually increased as shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to set it to a preferable shape, such as a shape and a step shape with an interval.

According to this embodiment, the balls guided in a line by the ball guiding pipe 4 are turned at the bent portion and come into contact with the unevenness of the bent portion to reduce the passing impact. In addition, since braking is applied, it is possible to smoothly flow into the prize ball control device in the subsequent stage, and an advantage that shortage trouble does not occur is obtained. In addition,
FIG. 5 is an exploded exploded view of the joint device 5, in which joint rotating parts 51A and 51B that can be disassembled to the left and right, and a joint fixing part 52 provided with a stopper 56 thereunder.
A, 52B, etc. show that the joint device 5 can be constituted.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In this embodiment,
A ball supply device to a pachinko machine that replenishes balls to a prize ball control device in a pachinko machine through a flexible ball guide pipe from a ball supply line arranged inside the game arcade similar to that described above. In the entrance passage of the prize ball control device, two kinds of sorting projection pieces having sharp ridges for dividing the balls to be introduced aligned in one row into two rows are provided at specific positions. There is a characteristic in the arrangement in the relationship.

FIG. 6A is a longitudinal sectional view of a ball brake 31 having an insertion port 32, and FIG.
It is a horizontal sectional view including 2 lower parts. Here, the ball that has passed through the joint device (not shown) passes through the passage of the insertion portion 32 by one.
It flows down in a line. A first sorting projection piece 61 having a sharp ridge line is arranged at the entrance so as to face the flow of the balls and to match the central axis of the single row of balls. The balls that have flowed in one row by the first sorting protrusions 61 are sorted to the left or right and are split into two rows.

As a result, the balls are supplied in two rows to a subsequent prize ball counter (not shown), so that the prize balls are more efficiently displayed in the prize ball counter than in the case of one row. Although the advantage of being able to count is obtained, the ball is accidentally hooked at the central portion of the first sorting projection piece 61,
Occasionally interrupted troubles can occur, though rarely.

In this embodiment, the above-mentioned trouble can be dealt with, and a second sorting projection piece having a slightly deviated ridge line with respect to the center axis slightly downstream of the first sorting projection piece 61. 62 are arranged. As shown in the exploded development view of the ball brake 31 in FIG. 7, the first sorting projection piece 61 and the second sorting projection piece 62
The balls that have flowed in one row from above are the first sorting projection pieces 6.
1 or at the same time or with a very short delay, the second sorting projection piece 62 contacts the first sorting projection piece 61.
Even if there is a ball whose direction is not determined, the direction is determined in one of the directions by the second sorting projection piece 62 having the deviated ridge line, so that the ball is caught and the flow is interrupted. Nothing.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, a ball brake 31 having a downward meandering passage 33 for suppressing the flow velocity of the ball train divided by the sorting protrusions 61 and 62 and having a slit 34 for discharging dust on the lower surface of the meandering passage is provided. There is a characteristic in the place where is arranged. The ball that has passed through the ball brake 31 is introduced into a prize ball counter (not shown) at the subsequent stage. Since the dust and dirt can be discharged from the slit 34, the ball can be smoothly introduced into the subsequent prize ball counter without causing harmful impact, and there is an advantage that the counting operation of the prize ball is not hindered.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied by appropriately combining these embodiments.
In the ball supply device for the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to fourth embodiments, the sorting projection piece of the fifth embodiment is applied, or the meandering passage of the sixth embodiment is applied. Is also preferred.

[0026]

According to the present invention, a ball feeding device for a pachinko machine is provided.
Since it is configured as described above, the ball guiding pipe is directly connected, so that the conventional ball replenishing tank can be omitted. Even when a pachinko machine is installed, the pachinko machine can be opened and closed smoothly, making inspections easy.

In addition, when the ball guide pipe is detached, the flow of the balls can be automatically stopped, so that the operation can be assured. The balls can be surely divided into two rows and introduced into the prize ball control device. There are many excellent effects such as the trouble that the flow is stagnated can be eliminated and the introduction speed of the supplied balls is appropriately suppressed, so that the operation of the prize ball counter is also ensured. Therefore, the present invention has an extremely large industrial value as a ball supply device for a pachinko machine which has solved the conventional problems.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a rear view of a pachinko machine showing an entire embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an essential part cross-sectional view of the joint device for describing the first embodiment;

FIG. 3 is an arrangement diagram of a ball guiding pipe for explaining a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an essential part cross-sectional view for explaining the operation of a stopper according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an exploded development view of a joint device for describing a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining fifth and sixth embodiments;
(A) is a longitudinal sectional view of a ball brake, and (B) is a horizontal sectional view thereof.

FIG. 7 is an exploded development view of a ball brake for describing a fifth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ball supply line, 11 ball supply branch, 2 pachinko machine main body, 3 prize ball control device, 31 ball brake, 32 insertion port, 33 meandering passage, 34 slit, 4 ball guide pipe, 5 joint device, 51 joint Rotating part,
52 Joint fixing part, 53 Guide passage, 53a, 5
3b inner wall, 54 annular projection, 55 annular groove, 56 stopper piece, 56a stopper tip, 56b projection, 61
First sorting projection piece, 62 Second sorting projection piece.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A flexible ball guide pipe for directly supplying balls to a prize ball control device in a pachinko machine from a ball supply line disposed inside a game arcade, and an exit portion of the flexible ball guide pipe. Is connected to the prize ball control device in a detachable manner. 2. An opening portion of the ball guiding pipe corresponding to an opening / closing operation of a pachinko machine installed to be openable and closable in a door shape, the entire length of the ball guiding pipe so that the exit portion of the ball guiding pipe can follow the movement of the prize ball control device. The ball supply device for a pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the outlet portion is set and detachably and rotatably connected. 3. The ball supply device for a pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein a stopper is provided at a connection portion of the outlet portion so as to allow a ball to pass when attached and to prevent the ball from passing when removed. 4. A connecting portion of said outlet portion, wherein a guiding path of the ball is bent substantially at a right angle, and irregularities are formed on an inner wall with which the ball guided at the bent portion comes into contact. A ball feeding device for a pachinko machine according to Item 1. 5. A ball supply device for a pachinko machine that replenishes balls to a prize ball control device in a pachinko machine via a flexible ball guide pipe from a ball supply line disposed inside a game arcade,
In the entrance passage of the prize ball control device, a first sorting projection piece having a sharp ridge line for dividing the balls to be introduced aligned in one row into two rows is provided at the center of the one row of ball rows. A second sorting protrusion having a ridge slightly offset from the central axis is arranged at a position slightly downstream of the first sorting protrusion while being aligned with the axis. Ball supply device for pachinko machines. 6. A front side of a prize ball counter in the prize ball control device is provided with a downward meandering passage for suppressing the flow velocity of the divided ball train, and a slit for discharging dust is provided on a lower surface of the meandering passage. The ball supply device for a pachinko machine according to claim 5, wherein the provided ball brake is disposed. 7. A ball feeding device for a pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first and second sorting projections according to claim 5, or the meandering passage according to claim 6. Ball feeding device for pachinko machines equipped with