JPH11253631A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To adequately discharge bonus balls without being affected by noise, or the like., by storing the selected numbers of the bonus balls, periodically re-writing the numbers and discharging prize balls corresponding to a storage value in accordance with prize winning balls. SOLUTION: The prize winning ball is detected by a prize winning ball detecting means and the number of the bonus balls for the detected prize winning ball is selected. The selected bonus ball number is stored in a bonus ball number storage means, the selected bonus ball number is periodically re-written in the bonus ball storage means by a storage holding means and also the bonus balls corresponding to the prize winning balls are discharged. In this case, the bonus balls are selectively discharged from plural discharge mechanisms when the bonus ball number is small and the balls are divided and discharged from the plural discharge mechanisms when the number is large. Thus, the bonus balls are adequately discharged without being affected by noise, or the like.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a prize ball device for a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many pachinko machines have a variable winning device that generates a special game or the like having a large winning rate depending on game conditions. In this type of pachinko machine, when a special game occurs, a prize ball is generated one after another, and a large amount of prize balls are continuously discharged according to the prize ball. However, as a prize ball device for processing a prize ball and a prize ball, a mechanical type device using a ball sheath or the like has been conventionally used, and there is a limit in increasing the processing speed.

In order to speed up such prize ball processing, a prize ball and a prize ball are detected by using an electric sensor, and a path for processing the prize ball and a path for discharging the prize ball are respectively provided. It has been considered that a prize-ball process is performed by providing a flow-down preventing member (stopper member) that can enter the inside and an electric driving means therefor, and entering and retracting the flow-down prevention member based on detection of a sensor.

[0004] Such an electronically controlled type has a structure in which the discharging speed is high and the structure is simpler than that of a mechanical type, and furthermore, the structure for discharging the prize ball by moving the flow-down preventing member forward and backward. There is an advantage that the number of prize balls can be easily changed.

[0005]

When the number of prize balls is changed in such an electronic control type, the control device is provided with a data input unit for selecting the number of prize balls.
The number of prize balls can be changed by enabling the data input section to rewrite the data of the number of prize balls set in a memory or the like in the control device.

However, if the number of prize balls can be changed,
If the number of prize balls is set in the memory once and the prize balls are discharged based on the stored value of the memory thereafter, for example, heat stored inside the island of the pachinko machine will adversely affect the data set in the memory. Is inevitable. Also, if it is difficult to avoid the generation of noise due to the static electricity of the pachinko balls when circulating and moving through various parts like a pachinko machine, the noise may destroy the data set in the memory. For this reason, even if the number of award balls can be changed, there is a concern that an accurate award ball cannot be obtained.

[0007] If the number of prize balls is discharged is small when the number of prize balls is small, it is good when the number of prize balls is small when the prize ball discharge mechanism using the flow-down preventing member is one, but it takes a long time to discharge the prize balls and the speed is increased so much. Can not be planned. Also, the discharge mechanism is 2
In the case of a system, when the number of prize balls is small, there is a problem that the discharge interval of the prize balls becomes narrower, so that the discharge control becomes difficult.

[0008] In particular, in a pachinko machine that obtains a prize ball in accordance with a prize, when the number of prize balls is insufficient or there is a mistake in the prize ball, not only a trouble occurs with a player, but also a trouble occurs.
It also lacks the reliability of a gaming machine.

An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 75, a prize ball detecting means for detecting a prize ball, a prize ball number selecting means for selecting a prize ball number, and a selected prize ball number. Means for storing the number of prize balls, storage means for periodically rewriting the selected number of prize balls in the prize ball number storage means, and a prize ball corresponding to the stored value of the prize ball number storage means in accordance with the winning ball. And a discharge mechanism for discharging the air.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 76, the discharge mechanism of the first aspect of the present invention is formed in a plurality of systems and alternately discharges prize balls from the plurality of discharge mechanisms in accordance with the number of prize balls. Discharge control means and combined discharge control means for dividing and discharging a prize ball from a plurality of discharge mechanisms are provided.

[0012]

Therefore, in the first invention, the selected prize ball number is periodically rewritten in the prize ball number storage means, and the prize ball discharge is performed based on the stored value. It is always possible to discharge the prize balls exactly as set.

Further, in the second invention, when the number of prize balls is small, the prize balls are selectively discharged from the plurality of discharge mechanisms, and when the number of prize balls is large, the prize balls are divided and discharged from the plurality of discharge mechanisms. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the prize ball discharge time and to obtain easy and stable discharge control.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, 1 is a game board of a pachinko machine, 2 is a base for mounting the game board 1 in a frame 3 from the front side (also referred to as a front frame), and 4 is a cover for covering the front of the game board 1. The glass 5 is a machine frame that supports the base 2.

The game board 1 is detachably mounted in the frame 3 of the base 2 by locking members 6a and 6b, and the cover glass 4 is attached to the base 2 via a glass frame 7 so as to be openable and closable.
Is rotatably mounted to the machine frame 5 by hinges 8a and 8b. 9a and 9b are locking hooks of the base 2.

In the game section on the surface of the game board 1, various winning ports, out ports, a large number of game nails and the like are arranged.
Collecting gutters 10a and 10b are formed on the back surface of each of the winning pits for guiding winning prize balls winning each prize port. In recent pachinko machines having a variable winning device on the game board, in addition to a general winning port such as a natural winning port, a specific winning port for starting the variable winning device is provided. In order to be able to change the number of prize balls between the winning of the game and the winning of a specific winning opening, a collecting gutter 10a connected to a general winning opening in two systems is provided on the back side of the gaming board 1 on the back side, and a specific winning opening is provided on the back of the gaming board 1. A connecting gutter 10b to be connected is formed on the near side. The collecting gutter 10b and the specific winning opening are the collecting gutter 1
Oa are connected by a flow path (not shown) passing through
The lower portions of the collecting gutters 10a and 10b are opened.

A predetermined opening is formed in the rear portion of the frame of the base 2 in accordance with the structure of the back surface of the game board 1, and an opening / closing cover 11 for covering the back surface of the game board 1 is mounted behind the opening. A ball launching mechanism 14 comprising a ball supply mechanism, a firing rod 12, a motor 13 and the like is disposed at the lower left of the base 2 in the figure.
Is a prize ball discharging device 1 from the upper part to the right part and the lower part.
6 are provided.

The prize ball processing device 15 processes the prize balls flowing down the collecting gutters 10a and 10b on the back surface of the game board 1 for each system. Like the gutters 10a and 10b, they are provided in two systems. In FIG. 2, only one of the two systems is shown, but the guide gutters 17a, 17 connected to the collecting gutters 10a, 10b.
7b and flow control gutters 18a, 1 following the guide gutters 17a, 17b.
8b and the outlet gutters 19a, 1 following the flow control gutters 18a, 18b.
9b, stopper mechanisms 20a and 20b installed on the flow control gutters 18a and 18b, and a winning ball detector (safe sensor)
The guide gutter 17a, the flow control gutter 18a, the lead-out gutter 19a, the stopper mechanism 20a, and the safe sensor 21a
7b, regulating gutter 18b, outlet gutter 19b, stopper mechanism 20
b, The safe sensor 21b is arranged on the near side of the rear surface of the frame of the base 2.

The guide gutters 17a and 17b have upper opening shapes substantially identical to the lower opening shapes of the collecting gutters 10a and 10b, and correspond to the collecting gutters when the game board 1 is mounted on the frame 3 of the base 2. The bottom 23 is connected to the openings 10a and 10b, and gradually descends toward the center following the curved portion 22 on the left side of the opening, and gradually descends from the right side of the opening toward the center. A guide portion 24 forming a predetermined step with respect to the bottom portion 23; an alignment portion 25 for aligning and passing pachinko balls from the end of the guide portion 24 toward the end of the bottom portion 23; and a pachinko ball perpendicular to the end of the bottom portion 23 And a drop portion 26 that can pass through each one.

The flow control gutters 18a, 18b are connected to the guide gutters 17a,
A guiding portion 27 that is gently inclined downward so that pachinko balls can pass one by one following the falling portion 26 of 17b;
Formed from a flow adjusting portion 29 that can pass pachinko balls one by one at an inclination angle of approximately 45 degrees following the introduction portion 28 at the terminal of the end, and a falling portion 30 that drops the pachinko balls vertically following the flow adjusting portion 29. Is done. The upper wall of the guiding portion 27 is inclined upward so that the passage cross-section becomes somewhat larger toward the introduction portion 28 at the terminal end, and the upper wall of the introduction portion 28 has the pachinko ball at the introduction portion 28 above the subsequent pachinko ball. The pachinko balls entering the guiding portion 27 are smoothly flown into the flow regulating portion 29 without causing clogging of the balls in the introducing portion 28 so as not to go. The flow control portion 29 is formed in a straight path shape and has a predetermined length, and the flow cross section of the flow control portion 29 is formed in a square slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball so as to pass the pachinko ball substantially at the center of the passage. You. Drop part 30
Is formed in a passage cross section larger than the flow regulating portion 29 so that the pachinko ball from the flow regulating portion 29 quickly falls.

The outflow gutters 19a, 19b are provided with the flow control gutters 18a,
The falling part 32 is formed from an inclined part 31 following the falling part 30 of 18b and the downstream part 32. The outlet of the downstream part 32 is connected to a collecting gutter (not shown) at the rear of the pachinko machine. In addition, each gutter 17a, 17
The b, 18a, 18b, 19a, and 19b may be formed separately on the rear side and the front side of the rear surface of the frame of the base 2, or may be formed integrally.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 (only one system is shown), the stopper mechanisms 20a and 20b enter the flow control portion 29 from above the flow control gutters 18a and 18b to prevent the pachinko balls from flowing down. Two locking claws 33a, 34a, 33 respectively
b, 34b and locking claws 33a, 34a, 33, respectively.
Solenoids (safe solenoids) 35a and 35b are provided as drive means for b and 34b. Locking claw 33a,
Reference numeral 33b is a hook-like member, which is supported by a support shaft 36 provided on a substrate (not shown) on the downstream side of the flow regulating portion 29 so as to swing freely. Safe solenoids 35a and 35b, which are formed in an arc shape so as to coincide with the trajectory and are mounted on the substrate above the central portion, are pin-connected. The locking claws 34a, 34b are
It is formed of a semi-circular member having a rear portion engaged with the outer peripheral portion of the engaging portion 33b.
Side is pivotally supported by a support shaft 37 provided on the substrate, and an arcuate shape is formed so that an entrance side outer peripheral portion which becomes a ball blocking portion coincides with a swing locus, and a rear outer peripheral portion is also arcuately formed. A predetermined weight 38 for urging the locking claws 34a, 34b in the backward direction is attached to the rear portion.

Slits are provided in the side wall of the flow regulating portion 29 corresponding to the locking claws 33a, 33b, 34a, 34b, and when the locking claws 33a, 34a enter the flow regulating portion 29, the locking claws are formed. The locking pawls 33a, 34a are also arranged so that the distance between the tips of the ball blocking portions 33a, 34a substantially matches the diameter of the pachinko ball.
In the state where b and 34b have entered the flow regulating section 29, the locking claws 33a, 33b and 34 are so arranged that the distance between the tips of the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 33b and 34b substantially matches the diameter of the pachinko ball.
a, 34b and the position of the slit are set. The support shaft 36 of the locking claws 33a and 33b and the support shaft 37 of the locking claws 34a and 34b may be common to the stopper mechanisms 20a and 20b.

When the safe solenoids 35a and 35b are not energized, the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 33a and 33b enter the flow regulating portion 29 by a predetermined amount as shown in FIG. The ball blocking portions of the claws 34a and 34b are in a state of being retracted into the slit.
The pachinko ball inside is prevented from flowing down by the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 33a, 33b. Next, when the safe solenoids 35a and 35b are energized from the non-energized state, the locking claws 33a and 33b rotate upward as shown in FIG.
The ball blocking portions 3a and 33b are retracted into the slits, and are pushed by the outer peripheral portions of the locking claws 33a and 33b so that the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 34a and 34b enter the flow regulating portion 29 by a predetermined amount. Therefore, the subsequent pachinko balls in the flow regulating portion 29 are prevented from flowing down by the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 34a and 34b, while the leading pachinko ball is released from the locking claws 33a and 33b, and the falling portion 30 To fall. Then, when the energization of the safe solenoids 35a, 35b is cut off, the locking claws 33a, 33b return to the original position in FIG. 3 by the urging force of the return spring, and the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 33a, 33b regulate the flow. While entering the portion 29 by a predetermined amount, the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 34a and 34b are retracted into the slits by the weight 38 at the rear portion, so that the subsequent pachinko ball blocked by the locking claws 34a and 34b. Is lowered to the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 33a, 33b to prevent the falling down.

That is, the pachinko balls (winning balls) entering the flow control gutters 18a and 18b are replaced with the safe solenoids 35a and 35.
In response to the turning on and off of b, the b is temporarily stopped in the flow regulating unit 29, and is separated from the following sphere and flows out to the outlet gutters 19a and 19b. The locking claws 33a, 33b, 34a, 34
b is swingably supported by the support shafts 36 and 37,
Since each ball blocking portion is formed in an arc shape coinciding with the swing locus, the pachinko ball may be bitten when entering the flow regulating portion 29,
At the time of retreat, there is no resistance due to the ball pressure of the pachinko ball, and the locking claws 33a, 33b, 34a, 34b operate smoothly according to the ON / OFF of the safe solenoids 35a, 35b.

The safe sensors 21a, 21b are proximity switches having through holes through which pachinko balls pass, and the locking claws 33a, 34a,
Between the ball blocking portions of 33b and 34b, the flow control gutters 18a, 1
8b is installed in the storage section 39 provided in the flow regulating section 29. If there is a pachinko ball between the ball stoppers of the locking claws 33a and 34a, 33b and 34b, the safe sensors 21a and 21b output an ON signal, and if there is no pachinko ball, the safe sensors 21a and 21b output an OFF signal.

The prize ball discharging device 16 discharges a prize ball by winning a prize at each winning port of the game board 1. In FIG. 2, the upper tank 4 stores the prize ball on the upper portion of the frame of the base 2 in FIG.
0, a guiding gutter 41 for guiding a prize ball from the upper tank 40,
A prize ball discharge mechanism 42a, 42b on the right side of the frame of the base 2 following the guide gutter 41, a prize ball discharge gutter 43 following the discharge mechanisms 42a, 42b, and a prize ball discharge gutter 43 below the frame of the base 2. A distribution gutter 44 and a ball drain gutter 45 branched from the prize ball discharge gutter 43 are provided. Discharge mechanism 42a, 42
b consists of two systems, but FIG. 2 shows only one system.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the upper tank 40 has front mounting plates 46a and 46b provided with positioning pins inserted into mounting grooves 48a and 48b formed in the frame 3 of the base 2, and a locking tool 49a. , 49b provided with an intermediate mounting seat 50
a, 50b to the mounting surface of the frame 3,
a and 49b are pushed into the locking holes 51a and 51b of the frame 3 for attachment. At the lowermost part (left side in the figure) of the inclined bottom wall of the upper tank 40, a drop part 52 that opens to the upstream part of the guide gutter 41 is formed, and a switch (supply sensor) provided on the guide gutter 41 side in the fall part 52. Tread plate 54 operating 53
Is rotatably suspended from the upper part of the tank 40. When there is no prize ball in the upper tank 40, the tread plate 54 jumps up counterclockwise by the action of a coil spring (not shown) and separates from the replenishment sensor 53, so that the replenishment sensor 53 outputs an ON signal. Reference numeral 55 denotes a ball nose suspended from the guide gutter 41.

The guide gutter 41 is formed on the mounting board 56 with a gentle downward slope from the upstream to the downstream (right side in the figure) as shown in FIGS. 6 to 14. The flow dividing wall 58 is formed at a predetermined height surrounding the falling portion 52 of the upper tank 40, and is formed at the center of the guiding gutter 41 in the middle of the guiding gutter 41 into two passages 57a, 57b on the back side and the near side. Is provided. The diversion wall 58 rises obliquely to a height equal to or larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball from a position corresponding to the opening edge of the falling portion 52 of the upper tank 40 on the side opposite to the tread plate 54, and reduces the height according to the gutter wall, It is formed to have a height of less than half the diameter of the pachinko ball at the downstream portion. Since the flow dividing wall 58 rises below the opening edge of the falling portion 52 of the upper tank 40, the pachinko ball flows smoothly from the upper tank 40 to the guide gutter 41, and the height of the flow dividing wall 58 increases toward the downstream portion. Since the height is gradually reduced to less than half the diameter of the pachinko ball, the pachinko ball does not spill on the way,
The passages 57a and 57b on the rear side and the front side are properly separated and rectified.

At the downstream side of the guiding gutter 41, a ball stopping device 59 also serving as a ball fly and a switch (half-end sensor) 60 for detecting a half-end ball are provided. The ball stopper 59 has a curved plate 61 whose tip end is bent and is rotatably mounted on a support shaft 62 provided on the passages 57a and 57b. Spring 6 stretched between
As shown in FIG. 11, the curved plate 61 is warped up at the tip end side and held at the ball flat position over the passages 57a and 57b. Let it flow down. When the distal end side is manually lifted to raise the curved plate 61 as shown in FIG. 12, the biasing direction of the spring 64 changes and the curved plate 61
Is kept in an upright state, that is, the rear end side enters the passages 57a and 57b and is held at a ball stopping position for preventing the pachinko ball from flowing down. The work can be easily performed by shutting off. The half-end sensor 60 is disposed opposite to a lever 66 that is responsive to tread plates 65a and 65b having weights disposed at the bottoms of the passages 57a and 57b. It is arranged to be free to tilt immediately downstream of. If the pachinko ball is on the treads 65a and 65b, the treads 65a and 65b are connected to the passage 57 as shown in FIG.
a, 57b, the lever 66 is balanced and the odd sensor 60 outputs an off signal. If there is no signal, the tread plates 65a, 65b are tilted by the weight as shown in FIG.
6 rearwardly pushes the odd sensor 60, and the odd sensor 60 outputs an ON signal.

The passages 57a, 57b of the guiding gutter 41 are cut off diagonally at the upper rear portion so that the inflow gutters 68a, 68b of the discharge mechanisms 42a, 42b are connected to the downstream ends. A joint recess 67 having a predetermined depth is formed at the lower portion of the discharge mechanism 42a, 42b.
As for the inflow gutters 68a and 68b of b, the gutter wall at the inflow end is projected obliquely upward and forward, and a joining projection 69 having a predetermined length to be inserted into the joining recess 67 is formed below the inflow end. Thereby, the passages 57a and 57b of the guide gutter 41 and the discharge mechanism 42
The inflow gutters 68a, 68b of the a, 42b are continuous without any displacement, and are easily and accurately connected.

The discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b are provided in two systems on a unit substrate 70 mounted on the frame 3 of the base 2, and as shown in FIGS.
Inflow gutters 68a and 68b connected to the
a, 68b, the discharge lock mechanism 71,
Flow control gutters 72a, 72b subsequent to 8a, 68b;
Discharge stopper mechanisms 73a, 73 installed on 2a, 72b
b and discharge ball detectors (discharge sensors) 74a, 74b
It is composed of The inflow gutter 68a and the flow control gutter 72a are provided on the back side of the unit substrate 70,
Are integrally formed on the surface side of the unit substrate 70, and the inflow gutter 68a, the regulating gutter 72a, the discharge stopper mechanism 73a, and the discharge sensor 74a 68b, the flow control gutter 72b, the discharge stopper mechanism 73b, and the discharge sensor 74b are arranged on the near side of the rear surface of the frame of the base 2.

The inflow gutters 68a, 68b are passages through which pachinko balls can pass one by one, and are passages 57a, 5
7b followed by a sloping part 75 that gradually slopes down to the right
A first bent portion 76 that reverses the direction of the passage by approximately 180 degrees following the downstream end of the inclined portion 75;
7 and a second bent portion 78 for reversing the passage direction by about 180 degrees again following the downstream end.

The passage cross section of each part of the inflow gutters 68a and 68b is formed in a square slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball so as to pass the pachinko ball substantially at the center of the passage, and has the first bent portion 76 and the second bent portion. Numeral 78 decreases the flow speed of the pachinko ball, and also includes discharge stopper mechanisms 73a, 73
The ball pressure from the guide gutter 41 side is reduced in the downflow preventing state by b.

The flow control gutters 72a and 72b are also passages that can pass pachinko balls one by one. The flow passage direction is changed by approximately 90 degrees following the second bent portion 78, and a vertical portion 79 that goes vertically downward and a vertical portion 79 is provided. A guide section 80 following the side of the end of 79;
It is formed of a flow regulating portion 81 that follows the guide portion 80 at an inclination angle of approximately 45 degrees, and a falling portion 82 that extends perpendicularly to the flow regulating portion 81.

The cross section of the passage of the vertical portion 79 is formed into a square slightly larger than the diameter of the pachinko ball so as to pass the pachinko ball almost at the center of the passage, and the bottom wall 83 at the end of the vertical portion 79 is formed.
Is formed gently downward and inclined toward the guiding portion 80, and the wall surface 84 of the vertical portion 79 facing the guiding portion 80 is formed so as to slightly protrude toward the guiding portion 80. By protruding the guide portion 80 and the wall surface 84 on the opposite side, the center of the pachinko ball riding on the bottom wall 83 of the vertical portion 79 is located closer to the guide portion 80 than the center of the subsequent pachinko ball. (The shift between the centers of the two pachinko balls is shown in FIG. 15d),
This allows the pachinko balls in the vertical portion 79 to flow into the guiding portion 80 without causing ball clogging at the end portion. FIG. 74 shows a conventional structure in which the wall surface 301 is not protruded, but in this case, due to the clearance that must be provided between the passage of the vertical portion 302 and the pachinko ball,
The center of the pachinko ball subsequent to the center of the pachinko ball on the bottom wall 303 may come to the guiding portion 304 side, so that ball clogging cannot be avoided.

The upper wall 85 of the guiding portion 80 is formed to be inclined at approximately 45 degrees, and the pachinko ball is guided by the guiding portion 80 to the subsequent vertical portion 7.
The pachinko ball that flows into the guiding portion 80 while changing its direction at the bottom wall 83 of the vertical portion 79 is prevented from going above the pachinko ball on the bottom wall 83 of the ninth 9. In this case, the pachinko ball is caused to flow down at regular intervals by the guiding unit 80, and the speed at which the pachinko ball flows down is regulated. As a result, the pachinko ball that has entered the guiding portion 80 from the vertical portion 79 flows down the guiding portion 80 at a predetermined speed and at an interval, and flows into the flow regulating portion 81 smoothly. In addition, by connecting the guide portion 80 to the side of the vertical portion 79, the ball pressure on the flow regulating portion 81 side is reduced in a flow-down preventing state by the later-described discharge stopper mechanisms 73a and 73b.

The rectifying section 81 is formed in a straight path shape and has a predetermined length (for two pachinko balls). It is formed to pass a pachinko ball at the center. The falling part 82 is formed in a passage cross section larger than the flow regulating part 81 so that the pachinko ball from the flow regulating part 81 falls quickly.

The discharge stopper mechanisms 73a and 73b are arranged from above the flow control portions 81 of the flow control gutters 72a and 72b.
Locking pawls 86a and 86b which enter into the inside and prevent the pachinko balls from flowing down, and solenoids (discharge solenoids) 87 as driving means for the locking pawls 86a and 86b, respectively.
a, 87b are provided. The locking claws 86a and 86b are formed of fan-shaped members, and are swingably supported by a support shaft 88 protruding from the unit substrate 70 on the downstream side of the flow regulating portion 81.
A fan-shaped outer peripheral portion serving as a ball blocking portion is formed so as to coincide with the swing locus, and discharge solenoids 87 a and 87 b are pin-connected to a rear center via a link 89. Locking claws 86a, 8
A slit is provided on the side wall of the flow adjusting portion 81 corresponding to 6b, and two pachinko balls which are prevented from flowing down into the flow adjusting portion 81 when the locking claws 86a and 86b enter the flow adjusting portion 81. The positions of the locking claws 86a and 86b, the slits, and the like are set such that the. The discharge solenoids 87a and 87b are fitted over a fitting frame 90 provided on the unit substrate 70 above the support shaft 88.
And bolted to a mounting piece 91 erected from the fitting frame 90. Note that the support shaft 88, the fitting frame 90, the mounting piece 9
1 are provided on both surfaces of the unit substrate 70, of course.

In the non-energized state of the discharge solenoids 87a and 87b, the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 86a and 86b have entered the flow adjusting portion 81 by a predetermined amount as shown in FIG. The pachinko balls in 81 are locking pawls 86a, 86
The flow-down is prevented by the ball blocking portion b. Then, when the discharge solenoids 87a and 87b are energized from this non-energized state, as shown in FIG.
6a and 86b rotate upward and the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 86a and 86b recede into the slits, so that the pachinko balls in the flow regulating portion 81 are released from the locking claws 86a and 86b, Fall to 82. And the discharge solenoid 87a,
When the power supply to 87b is cut off, the locking claws 86a and 86b return to the original position in FIG. 17 by the urging force of the return spring, and the ball blocking portion prevents the pachinko balls in the flow regulating portion 81 from flowing down.

Since the locking claws 86a and 86b are swingably supported on the support shaft 88 and each ball blocking portion is formed in a fan shape which coincides with the swing locus, each ball blocking portion is always tangential to the pachinko ball. In the direction of the flow control part 81, so that the pachinko ball in the flow control part 81 is not chewed when entering the flow control part 81, and there is no resistance due to the ball pressure of the pachinko ball that prevented the flow down when retreating. The locking claws 86a and 86b operate smoothly according to the on / off state of the discharge solenoids 87a and 87b.

The discharge sensors 74a and 74b are formed of proximity switches having through holes through which pachinko balls pass.
In the state where the flow of the pachinko ball is prevented from flowing down, the flow control gutter 7 is provided at substantially the center of the second pachinko ball following the head.
It is installed in a storage part 92 provided in the flow regulating part 81 of 2a, 72b. When the pachinko ball is inside the discharge sensors 74a and 74b including when the pachinko ball is passing through the discharge sensors 74a and 74b, the discharge sensors 74a and 74b output an ON signal. When there is no pachinko ball, the discharge sensors 74a and 74b output an OFF signal. Output.

The discharge lock mechanism 71 is connected to the inflow gutter 6
Locking claws 93a and 93b, which are fan-shaped members that can enter the inclined portion 75 through slits provided in the upper wall of the downstream portion of the inclined portion 75 of 8a and 68b, and drive means for the locking claws 93a and 93b. A solenoid (lock solenoid) 94 is provided. The locking claws 93a and 93b are swingably and integrally attached via a common support shaft 96 inserted through a bearing portion 95 provided on the unit substrate 70 above the downstream portion of the inclined portion 75 to prevent the ball. The fan-shaped outer peripheral portion is formed so as to coincide with the swing locus, and a lock solenoid 94 is pin-connected to the locking claw 93b via a link 97. The lock solenoid 94 is fitted over a fitting frame 98 provided on the surface side of the unit board 70 above the locking claw 93b, and is bolted to a mounting piece 99 erected from the fitting frame 98.

When the lock solenoid 94 is energized, the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 93a, 93b retreat into the slits,
When the energization of the lock solenoid 94 is cut off, the locking claws 93a and 93b rotate downward by the urging force of the spring as shown in FIG. Prevents pachinko balls from flowing down. Locking claw 93
Since the ball blocking portions a and 93b coincide with the swinging locus, the ball solenoid does not bite the pachinko ball when entering the inclined portion 75 and does not receive resistance due to the ball pressure of the pachinko ball when retreating, so that the lock solenoid 94 is turned on. , The locking claws 93a, 9 with the turning off
3b operates smoothly.

The movement of the pachinko balls in the discharging mechanisms 42a and 42b will be described.
In a state where the locking claws 86a and 86b of b enter the flow adjusting portions 81 of the flow adjusting gutters 72a and 72b to prevent the pachinko balls from flowing down (the discharge lock mechanism 71 is turned on), the locking is performed. With the pachinko balls abutting on the claws 86a and 86b, the pachinko balls are aligned without any gap in the flow control gutters 72a and 72b and the inflow gutters 68a and 68b, and are stationary. At this time, the ball pressure from the pachinko ball on the guide gutter 41 side is reduced to the inflow gutters 68a, 68.
b is reduced by the first bent portion 76 and the second bent portion 78, and does not reach the flow control gutters 72a, 72b. Also, the locking claws 86a of the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a, 73b,
The ball pressure applied to 86b is controlled by the flow control section 8 of the flow control gutters 72a and 72b.
Only the pachinko balls within 1 and the guiding portion 80 are provided.

Then, the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a, 73b
Discharge solenoids 87a, 87b are turned on and the locking claw 86
When the a and 86b are retracted from the flow regulating section 81, the flow regulating section 8
1, the leading pachinko ball in 1 and the rectifying section 81 following the leading,
The pachinko ball in the guiding portion 80 starts flowing down quickly, and subsequently the pachinko ball in the vertical portion 79 flows into the guiding portion 80, and the speed and interval are adjusted by the upper wall 85 of the guiding portion 80 to guide the ball. It falls in the part 80 and flows down quickly in the flow regulating part 81. Further, subsequently, the pachinko balls in the second bent portions 78 of the inflow gutters 68a and 68b quickly flow into the vertical portions 79, and the pachinko balls in the inclined portions 77 move into the second bent portions 78.
The pachinko ball in the first bent portion 76 flows into the inclined portion 77 and the pachinko ball in the inclined portion 75 flows into the first bent portion 76 quickly. At this time, the locking claws 86a, 86
Due to the retreat of b, the head pachinko ball and the pachinko ball in the flow control part 81 following the head flow down in the flow control part 81 while almost contacting each other, and the pachinko ball from the guiding part 80 flows at an angle of approximately 45 degrees. Since the portion 81 continues, the pachinko ball from the vertical portion 79 flows down in the flow regulating portion 81 while gradually changing the direction and gradually separating from the front pachinko ball, and the speed and interval of the pachinko ball from the vertical portion 79 are adjusted by the upper wall 85 of the guiding portion 80. Therefore, the air flows down the flow adjusting section 81 at a predetermined separation distance. In addition, the flow control section 8
1. Guiding part 80, vertical part 79, bent part 78, inclined part 77
Since the ball pressure at each part is small, the pachinko ball flows down smoothly.

Then, the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a, 73b
Discharge solenoids 87a, 87b are turned off and the locking claw 86
When the a and 86b enter the flow adjusting section 81, the flow adjusting section 81
The pachinko ball that is flowing down the inside collides with the locking claws 86a and 86b and is prevented from flowing down. Subsequently, the flow regulating section 81, the guide section 80, the vertical section 79, the bent section 78, the inclined section 77, the bent section. 76, the pachinko balls in the inclined portion 75 are also prevented from flowing down, and return to the original stationary state. Since the ball blocking portions of the locking claws 86a and 86b coincide with the swing trajectory, the impact force due to the collision of the pachinko ball can be received by the support shaft 88, the durability is improved, and the ball blocking portion is attached to the pachinko ball. In contrast, even when the pawls 86a and 86b collide with the pachinko balls when entering the flow adjusting portion 81, the pawls 86a and 86b smoothly enter without biting the pachinko balls.

As described above, the discharging mechanism 4 following the guiding gutter 41
The two bent portions 7 are provided at the inflow gutters 68a and 68b of the 2a and 42b.
6 and 78, a vertical portion 79 is provided following the bent portion 78, and the lower side wall 84 of the vertical portion 79 is protruded so that the upper wall 8 faces the opposite side.
5 is provided, and a flow regulating portion 81 inclined approximately 45 degrees is provided below the guiding portion 80, and discharge stopper mechanisms 73a and 73b are provided in the flow regulating portion 81, so that the discharge solenoid 87a is provided. , 87b is turned on, the pachinko ball flows down smoothly and the discharge solenoid 87
The ball pressure applied to the locking claws 86a, 86b and the like when the a and 87b are turned off can be sufficiently reduced, and the reliability is greatly improved. Further, since the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b have a unit structure, the units can be easily replaced when each component is broken or the like.
In addition, since the solenoids are arranged vertically, it is possible to prevent dust from entering the inside and the loss of rods and the like.

In FIG. 16, reference numeral 100 denotes a switch (ball removal sensor) that can be turned on and off by inserting a device such as a pin or a wire through an operation hole formed on the front surface of the base 2. This is for operating the extraction gate. Reference numeral 101 denotes a cover of the discharge mechanism 42b attached to the front side of the unit substrate 70.

The prize ball discharge gutter 43 following the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b is composed of one system as shown in FIG. 2, and both drop portions 82 of the flow control gutters 72a and 72b of the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b.
And a ball discharge unit 104 provided with a downflow gutter 103 connected to a pachinko ball supply plate on the front surface of the base 2.
And the two drop portions 82 of the flow control gutters 72a and 72b.
Down the gutter while hitting the pachinko balls flowing from
03 and discharged to the supply pan. The distribution gutter 44 is connected to a tray at the lower part of the front surface of the base 2, and discharges the pachinko balls overflowing from the downflow gutter 103 to the tray when the supply tray is full of pachinko balls. The distribution gutter 44 has a downflow gutter 103.
A detection piece 105 also serving as a gutter wall immediately below the
Switch (overflow switch) 10 linked to 5
When the inside of the distribution gutter 44 becomes full of pachinko balls and the detection piece 105 is pressed by the pressing force, the overflow switch 106 outputs an ON signal.

The ball drain gutter 45 branching from the middle of the prize ball discharge gutter 43 is provided with a plate-shaped ball drain gate 107 at a branch portion via a support shaft 108 so as to be freely rotatable, as shown in FIGS. And a crank 109 fixed to the support shaft 108 outside the gutter wall.
Is engaged with the lever 110, and the ball removing gate 107 is connected to the rear end of the lever 110 by closing the ball removing gutter 45 (the winning ball discharge gutter 4).
3 is opened), a spring 111 for urging the lever 11 is engaged.
A ball-pulling solenoid 113 that drives the ball-pulling gate 107 via a link 112 is connected to the opposite side of the spring 111 from the spring 111.

When the ball-pulling solenoid 113 is energized,
The upward movement of the link 112 causes the ball-extraction gate 107 to rotate against the spring 111 to a position where the ball-extraction gutter 45 is opened and the winning ball discharge gutter 43 is closed. By 111, the ball removing gate 107 is returned to the closed position of the ball removing gutter 45.

The downstream side of the ball drain gutter 45 is located on the game board 1.
2 is connected to an out-ball lead-out gutter 117 for guiding the out-ball collected from the out port 116 (FIG. 2), and further connected to a collection gutter (not shown) behind the pachinko machine.

The ball supply mechanism of the hit ball launching device 14 is shown in FIG.
1. As shown in FIG. 22, the pachinko balls put in the supply plate 118 on the front surface of the base 2 are supplied with the ball supply port 119, the ball flow passage 120,
The shutters 123 and 123 are supplied one by one onto the firing rail via a U-shaped ball feed lever 121, and are incorporated in a panel 122 on which a supply plate 118 is mounted, and which can enter the spherical downflow path 120. And a shutter solenoid 124 for driving the shutter.

When the shutter solenoid 124 is not energized, the shutter 123 is held above the ball flow path 120 as shown in FIG. 23, and when the hit ball firing device 14 is operated in this state, the pachinko balls in the supply tray 118 are discharged. With the driving of the motor 13, the pachinko balls are supplied one by one onto the firing rail via the ball supply port 119, the ball flow path 120, and the ball feed lever 121, and the supplied pachinko balls are played by the firing rod 12 linked to the motor 13. Fired at the gaming section of the board 1. When the shutter solenoid 124 is energized, the shutter 123 enters the ball downflow path 120 as shown in FIG. 24, and in this state, the pachinko ball is prevented from flowing down from the ball downflow path 120 to the ball feed lever 121. The supply of the pachinko ball to the firing rail is stopped, and the firing of the pachinko ball is stopped.

Numeral 125 denotes a slider of a ball removing mechanism for discharging the pachinko balls in the supply tray 118 to the tray below the supply tray 118 when the game is stopped or the like, which also serves as the ball down flow path 120. When the ball pulling lever provided on the front surface is pressed, the slider 125 retreats, drops the pachinko ball from the ball supply port 119 into the ball pulling gutter 126, and discharges it to the receiving tray.

FIG. 25 shows a control device 20 for controlling the winning ball processing device 15, the winning ball discharging device 16, the hit ball launching device 14, and the like.
Indicates 0.

The control device 200 has a ROM and a RAM inside.
(Microcomputer) 201 with CP, CP
An interface 202 for processing input / output of the U201;
Each of the input / output terminals 203 to 210, the timer transmission circuit 211,
A program to be executed and various data are set in the ROM of the CPU 201.
The AM provides a work area and a timer area for the CPU 201. Each input / output terminal 203 to 210 of the control device 200
The ball removal sensor 100 of the prize ball discharging device 16 and the discharging mechanism 4
2a and 42b, discharge sensors 74a and 74b (discharge sensors 1 and 2), discharge solenoids 87a and 87b (discharge Sol
1, 2), lock solenoid 94 (lock Sol), overflow switch 1 of distribution gutter 44 of winning ball discharge gutter 43
06 (overflow SW), a ball-pulling solenoid 113 (ball-pulling Sol) for driving the ball-pulling gate 107 of the ball-pulling gutter 45, a shutter solenoid 124 (shutter Sol) of the ball supply mechanism of the ball launching device 14, the winning ball processing device 1
5 safe sensors 21a and 21b (safe sensors 1 and 2).
2), Safe solenoids 35a, 35b (Safe Sol
1, 2), supply sensor 5 provided in upper tank 40 of prize ball
3. The launching motor 13 of the hit ball launching device 14, the odd sensor 60 provided on the guiding gutter 41, and the like are connected.
Based on the OM program data and the signals from the sensors, switches, etc., the discharge Sol1,2, lock So
1, Sol without ball, Shutter Sol, Safe Sol1,
2. Control the launch motor and so on.

The completion lamp is located on the upper front of the base 2.
Safe lamps (prize ball lamps) 1 and 2 are provided on the left and right upper portions of the game board 1, a touch sensor and a firing stop SW are provided on an operation handle of the hit ball firing device 14, and a completion lamp is provided when the supply sensor is turned on or stopped. The safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned on when the corresponding safe sensors 1 and 2 are turned on or when an error occurs (described later).

The control device 200 is also provided with a prize ball number setting device 213 for setting the number of prize balls by the two winning ball processing devices 15. The number-of-prize-ball setting device 213 includes a pattern type, a reflection sensor type, and the like. In this case, two groups (four each) of dip switches are provided corresponding to the two systems of the winning ball processing device 15. Connected to CPU 201. In other words, the number of prize balls for each prize ball processing device 15, that is, the number of prize balls due to the prize on the safe sensor 1 side and the prize ball number on the safe sensor 2 side is a combination of ON and OFF of four corresponding dip switches. Is selected according to

The CPU 201 writes the number of prize balls selected according to the combination of on / off of the dip switch into a predetermined RAM, and periodically reads the number of prize balls selected according to the combination to read out the RAM. And the number of award ball discharges is controlled based on the number of award balls stored in the RAM.

Next, the control contents of the control device 200 are shown in FIG.
A description will be given based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing the main flow, including "initialization processing" for turning on the power, "constant monitoring processing" for each sensor, etc., "ejection means selection processing" for prize ball ejection, and "ejection start condition confirmation processing". , “Discharge process”, “discharge device improper monitoring process”, “ball removal process”, and the like.

First, when the power is turned on, the CPU 201
RAM is initialized, the output to each device is reset (off state), and then the prize ball number on the safe sensor 1 side and the safe sensor 2 set by the prize ball number setting device 213 are set.
The number of prize balls on the side is read, and these prize ball numbers are stored in the RAM (0.01, 0.02).

The prize balls on the safe sensors 1 and 2 can be freely and easily selected by operating the corresponding dip switches of the prize ball number setting device 213 by turning on and off the dip switches. Can be easily changed. For this reason, it is possible to set the number of prize balls suitable for the model of the game board 1, and it is possible to easily cope with a case where the number of prize balls needs to be changed by exchanging the game board 1. Further, since the number of prize balls can be freely set, the degree of freedom in developing a gaming machine is increased, and it is possible to develop a gaming machine utilizing the characteristics of a game such as a variable winning device. In this case, the number of prize balls is selected to a value of 1 to 15, but can be selected to a larger value by increasing the number of dip switches.

After storing the number of prize balls, the discharging mechanism 42
When only the lock Sol of the a and 42b is turned on, the wait timer (2 seconds) is set, and when the wait timer times out, the processing shifts to each processing such as the continuous monitoring processing that is repeatedly executed thereafter (0.03-0. 05,0.07
０．２0.20).

After turning on the power to each process such as the constant monitoring process,
Because it shifts after the wait timer (2 seconds) has elapsed,
When shifting to each process, a stable signal from each sensor is
It is sent to PU201. CPU2 as control power supply
Although 5V is used for 01 and 12V is used for each sensor,
As shown in FIG. 59, there is a time difference between when the power is turned on and when the voltage rises to the specified voltage between 5 V and 12 V.
01 starts normal operation before reaching 5 V, but each sensor may be in an unstable state at a voltage in the course of rising to 12 V and generate an erroneous signal. By entering each process such as the constant monitoring process after a sufficient time has elapsed, the CPU 201 can be prevented from reading an erroneous signal, and a malfunction can be prevented.

FIG. 27 shows an interrupt process, which is executed at a fixed cycle (every 1 msec), "input process for discharge sensor 1",
The process includes “discharge sensor 2 input processing”, “ball sensor input processing”, and “supply sensor input processing”.

The discharge sensor 1 input processing and the discharge sensor 2 input processing performed in the interrupt processing are performed by the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b.
For accurately detecting pachinko balls flowing down the flow control section 81 of the flow control gutters 72a and 72b by the discharge sensors 1 and 2 upstream of the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a and 73b. As shown in FIG.
2 is read, and detection (rising detection) is performed based on the signal read last time and the signal read this time. That is, when the signals of the discharge sensors 1 and 2 change from off to on, "1" is set to the discharge 1 and change flag. (2) The rising flag is set to "1" to determine that there is a ball, that is, that the pachinko ball has risen into the ejection sensors 1 and 2 (11.06-
11.09, 11.01-11.04, 12.06-1
2.09, 12.01 to 12.04). On the other hand, when the signals from the discharge sensors 1 and 2 are off, the discharge 1 and 2L level flags are set to "1". Is not in the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (11.10, 11.1).
1,11.06,11.07,12.10,12.1.
1, 12.06, 12.07).

FIGS. 60 and 61 show an example of the input processing of the discharge sensors 1 and 2. In the case of the frame 2 or 10, the signal of the sensor changes from off to on and then off again. On is regarded as noise and invalidated.
In the case of frame 5 or 13, after the signal of the sensor changes from off to on, the signal also turns on this time.
It is determined that the signal has risen (there is a ball) when the current signal is input. In the case of frames 6 and 7, the rise has already been determined. In the case of frame 9, since the signal of the sensor changes from on to off and then the signal is also turned off this time, it is determined that the signal has fallen (there is no ball) when the current signal is input. This discharge sensor 1,
By the two-input process, the flow control sections 81 of the flow control gutters 72a and 72b are formed.
Can accurately detect pachinko spheres flowing down, and can count pachinko spheres flowing down.

The ball-pull sensor input processing is for detecting whether or not the ball-pull sensor has been turned on by the operation of the instrument inserted through the operation hole on the front surface of the base 2 and has a period of 1 ms as shown in FIG. Reads the signal of the ball removal sensor, sets the ball removal sensor change flag to "1" when the signal of the ball removal sensor changes from off to on, and then removes the ball if the signal of the current ball removal sensor is on. The start flag is set to “1” and it is determined whether or not the ball removal sensor is ON (13.09 to 13.1).
2, 13.04 to 13.07). On the other hand, when the signal of the ball-pull sensor is off, "1" is set to the ball-pull sensor L level flag. Next, when the signal of the ball-pull sensor is off, it is determined that the ball-pull sensor is off (13). .1
3, 13.14, 13.09, 13.10). When the discharge processing flag indicating that the prize ball is being discharged by the prize ball discharge device 16 is "1" (by the discharge processing in FIGS. 44 and 45), ON / OFF detection of the ball removal sensor is not performed (13. 0
1-13.03).

In the ball input sensor input processing, in the case of the frame 2 or 10 as in the example of FIGS. 60 and 61, the signal on of the sensor is regarded as noise and is invalid except during the prize ball discharging device 16 discharging the prize ball. And frame 5 or 13
In the case of, the sensor is determined to be on at the time of the current signal input, in frames 6 and 7, the sensor has been determined to be on, and in the case of frame 9, the sensor is determined to be off at the time of the current signal input. By this ball-pulling sensor input processing, there is no fear that the prize-ball discharging device 16 discharges a prize-ball and the ball-pulling-out operation described later overlaps, and the ON of the ball-pulling sensor by the operation of the instrument inserted through the operation hole is accurately detected. be able to.

The replenishment sensor input processing is performed by the prize ball discharging device 16.
The presence or absence of a prize ball in the upper tank 40 is detected by the operation of the tread plate 54 provided in the upper tank 40. The supply L level flag is set to "1" and it is determined that there is a prize ball in the upper tank 40 (14.01, 14.1).
4, 14.06). When the signal of the replenishment sensor changes from off to on, "1" is set in the replenishment start-up change flag (14.01, 14.23 to 14.25). For example, the replenishment sensor start flag is set to "1", the replenishment H level flag is set to "1", and it is determined that there is no prize ball in the upper tank 40 (14.15-
14.19). When the signal of the replenishment sensor changes from the on state to the off state, "1" is set to the replenishment fall change flag (14.01, 14.10 to 14.12), and then the signal of the replenishment sensor is turned off. For example, the supply sensor fall flag is set to "1", the supply L level flag is set to "1", and it is determined that there is a prize ball in the upper tank 40 (14.02 to 1).
4.06).

The replenishment sensor input processing is also performed by the discharge sensors 1 and 2.
In the same manner as the input processing and the ball input sensor input processing, when the sensor signal is ON or OFF only once, the signal is invalidated. When the previous signal and the current signal of the sensor are OFF, the upper tank 40 is invalid.
It is determined that there is a prize ball in the upper tank 40, and when the previous signal and the current signal of the sensor are on, there is no prize ball in the upper tank 40. By this replenishment sensor input processing, the presence or absence of a prize ball in the upper tank 40 can be accurately detected.

As described above, by the input processing of the discharge sensors 1 and 2, the ball removal sensor and the replenishment sensor, the pachinko balls flowing down by the discharge sensors 1 and 2, the ball removal sensor is turned on, and the prize balls in the upper tank 40 are removed. Presence / absence can be accurately detected, and the influence of noise can be prevented. That is, the pachinko ball circulates and moves inside the pachinko island. At this time, the pachinko ball tends to be charged with static electricity due to friction with each of the downflow paths, such as the upper tank 40, the prize ball discharge gutter 43, and the supply dish, and the static electricity generates noise. However, since the sensor signal is read at a fixed period (1 ms) and the previous signal is compared with the current signal and detected,
The sensor signal and the noise can be distinguished from each other, so that malfunction of the control device 200 due to the noise can be reliably prevented, and high reliability is ensured. In addition, this makes it possible to reliably prevent fraudulent acts such as malfunctioning the prize ball discharge device 16 or the like by discharging noise to a metal portion such as a metal frame of a pachinko machine by using an electronic writer or the like and generating noise.

The constant monitoring process includes “safe sensor 1 input process”, “safe sensor 2 input process”,
“Ejection sensor 1 level input processing”, “Ejection sensor 2 level input processing”, “Overflow SW input processing”, “Some odd sensor input processing”, “Launch motor control processing”, “Replenishment processing”, and “Reading the number of award balls” Consists of

The safe sensor 1 input processing and the safe sensor 2 input processing in the constant monitoring processing are performed by the prize ball processing device 15.
That accurately detects the presence or absence of pachinko balls (winning balls) by the safe sensors 1 and 2 between the two ball blocking portions of the stopper mechanisms 20a and 20b provided in the flow adjusting portions 29 of the flow adjusting gutters 18a and 18b. Then, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, the signals of the safe sensors 1 and 2 are read in a predetermined cycle (depending on the time required for the repetitive processing), and the pachinko ball is detected based on the state of the signals in a certain time. That is, when the signals of the safe sensors 1 and 2 change from off to on, the safe 1 and 2 ball existence timer (10 ms) is set (21.21, 21.07 to 2).
1.09, 22.01, 22.07 to 22.09) Then, if the signals from the safe sensors 1 and 2 are on when the safe 1 and 2 ball present timer times out, it is determined that there is a ball and the safe "1" is set to the 1 and 2 pitch flag (2
1.01, 21.03 to 21.06, 22.02,
2.03-22.06). On the other hand, when the signals of the safe sensors 1 and 2 are off (21.01 and 21.01), the signals of the safe sensors 1 and 2 are turned off with the time of the safe 1 and 2-ball no-timer (4 msec) expired. If so, it is determined that there is no ball, and "1" is set in the safe 1 and 2 ball no flags (21.15 to 21.17, 21.11 to 21.14,
22.15 to 22.17, 22.11 to 22.14).

In the safe sensor 1 and 2 input processing, when the signal of the sensor continues to be on or off for a certain period of time by the safe 1 or 2 ball timer or the safe 1 or 2 ball no timer, it is determined that there is a ball or no ball. Even if the signal of the sensor changes during the counting of the timer or after the time-up, if the change of the signal is temporary, it is regarded as noise and invalidated. Also, when the sensor signal is on from the initial stage of power-on, after entering the safe sensor 1 and 2 input processing, it is determined that there is a ball 10 ms later, and the safe 1 and 2 ball present flag is set to "1". . With the safe sensor 1 and 2 input processing, the safe sensors 1 and 2 can accurately detect the presence or absence of a winning ball between the two ball blocking portions of the stopper mechanisms 20a and 20b. The flow control gutters 18a, 18
The winning sphere entering the flow adjusting section 29 of b is the stopper mechanism 20a,
Since the flow is once stopped by 20b, safe 1, 2
The detection time of the presence of a sphere by the sphere timer is sufficient for 10 msec.

As described above, the presence or absence of a ball is detected when the signals of the safe sensors 1 and 2 are continuously turned on and off for a certain period of time.
As with the discharge sensor 1 and 2 input processing, the influence of noise can be prevented, and the malfunction of the control device 200 can be reliably prevented.

The discharge sensor 1 level input processing and the discharge sensor 2 level input processing are performed by detecting the presence or absence of pachinko balls by the discharge sensors 1 and 2 in the flow control sections 81 of the flow control gutters 72a and 72b of the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b. It indicates the discharge start condition (the discharge start condition confirmation processing in FIG. 43) and the like. When the signals of the discharge sensors 1 and 2 read in a predetermined cycle as shown in FIGS. Discharge when it becomes 1,
Set the two-ball timer (50 ms) and the discharge 1, 2 error timer (2 seconds) (23.06, 23.07, 2
3.12, 23.13, 24.06, 24.07, 2
4.12, 24.13), "1" is set to the discharge sensor 1 and 2 ball presence flags when the discharge 1 and 2 ball presence timer times out, and then discharge when the discharge 1 and 2 error timer times out. 1 and 1 are set to the error release flag (23.03 to 23.05, 23.09 to 2
3.11, 24.03 to 24.05, 24.09 to 2
4.11). When the signals from the discharge sensors 1 and 2 are turned off, the output 0 and 1 are set to the discharge 1 and 2 bulb presence flag, the discharge sensor 1 and 2 bulb presence flag, the discharge 1 and 2 error monitoring flag, and the discharge 1 and 2 error release flag. Is set (23.14-2
3.17, 24.14 to 24.17). The signals of the ejection sensors 1 and 2 are on for 50 msec, and the ejection sensor 1 and the ball presence flag = "1", that is, the ejection stopper mechanism 73
A state in which the pachinko balls are present upstream of the a and 73b and are stationary (flow down is prevented by the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a and 73b) is one of the discharge start conditions described later. Further, the signals of the ejection sensors 1 and 2 continue to be on for 2 seconds, and the ejection 1 and 2 error release flag = "1" is the return time after the error processing described later. Note that the discharge stopper mechanism 73a,
In a state where the downflow of the pachinko ball is prevented by 73b, the discharge sensors 1 and 2 detect the second pachinko ball following the head.

The overflow SW input process detects the overflow state of the distribution gutter 44 based on the signal of the overflow SW provided in the distribution gutter 44 of the prize ball discharge gutter 43. The overflow read at a predetermined period as shown in FIG. When the SW signal is OFF (25.01), if the overflow SW signal is OFF while the overflow ball no timer (2 seconds) has expired, the overflow ball no flag is set to "1". It is determined that there is no overflow (25.15 to 25.17, 25.11 to 2
5.14). On the other hand, when the signal of the overflow SW is turned on, the overflow sphere timer (2 seconds) is set (25.01, 25.07 to 25.09), and then when the overflow sphere timer times out, the overflow SW is reset. If the signal is on, "1" is set to the overflow sphere flag, and it is determined that an overflow state has occurred (25.01, 25.03 to 25.06).

An overflow state is determined when the signal of the overflow SW continues to be turned on for 2 seconds, and if the signal of the overflow SW is temporarily changed from off to on, it is invalidated. Thereby, the base 2
When the overflow SW is turned on when the pachinko balls overflowing from the downspout gutter 10 connected to the supply tray hit the detection piece 105 when flowing down the distribution gutter 44, erroneous detection can be prevented.
The overflow condition can be accurately detected.

The odd sensor input processing is performed by the discharge mechanism 42a,
The presence / absence of a pachinko ball in the guiding gutter 41 is detected by the signal of the odd sensor provided in the guiding gutter 41 upstream of 42b. Is (26.01), if the signal of the odd sensor is off with the odd ball timer (2 seconds) time-up, the odd sensor sphere flag is set to "1" to determine that there is a ball (26) .07-26.09). On the other hand, when the signal of the odd sensor is turned on, the odd ball no-timer (2 seconds) is set (26.01, 26.15-26.
17) Then, if the signal of the odd sensor is ON when the odd-ball sensor timer expires, the odd-sensor sensor no flag is set to "1" to determine that there is no ball (26.01,
26.11 to 26.14).

When the signal of the odd sensor continues to be on for two seconds, it is determined that there is no ball. Even if the signal of the odd sensor changes from off to on, if the change of the signal is temporary, it is invalidated. FIG. 62 shows a timing chart of the odd sensor input processing. Thereby, the presence or absence of the pachinko ball in the guiding gutter 41 can be accurately detected.

In the launching motor control process, when the touch sensor provided on the operation handle of the hit ball launching device 14 is turned on as shown in FIG. 39 and the overflow ball absence flag = "1" by the overflow SW input process (see FIG. 37). ,
The motor control relay 225 (see FIG. 25) is turned on to drive the firing motor 13, and when the touch sensor is turned off or the overflow ball absence flag ≠ “1”, the motor control relay 225 is turned off to stop the firing motor 13. (27.
01-27.04).

That is, when the player does not hold the operation handle of the hit ball firing device 14 or when the distribution gutter 44 of the prize ball discharge gutter 43 is overflowing with pachinko balls, the firing of the hit ball is stopped. FIG. 63 shows a timing chart of the firing motor control process.
When the signal of the overflow SW is changed from off to on by the W input process, the motor control relay 225 is turned off two seconds after the signal is turned on, and the motor control relay 225 is turned on two seconds after the signal is changed from on to off.

In the replenishment process, as shown in FIG. 40, the replenishment sensor start flag =
When the value becomes "1", the completion lamp on the front upper portion of the base 2, the shutter Sol provided in the ball supply mechanism of the hit ball launching device 14, and the external information relay 226 (see FIG. 25) are turned on (2).
8.01 to 28.05), supply sensor fall flag =
When it becomes "1", the completion lamp, the shutter Sol, and the external information relay 226 are turned off (28.06 to 28.1).
0).

That is, when the upper tank 40 of the prize ball discharging device 16 is emptied and the signal of the replenishment sensor is turned on, completion is indicated, and the shutter 123 is operated by the shutter Sol to move the ball to the firing rail of the hit ball firing device 14. Shut off supply. FIG. 64 shows a timing chart of the supply process. The external information relay 226 is for instructing the supply of the prize ball to the upper tank 40 and for notifying the centralized control device of completion information.

In the constant monitoring process, the number of awarded balls on the safe sensor 1 and the number of awarded balls on the safe sensor 2 set by the award ball number setting device 213 are read in the same manner as when the power is turned on. The number of balls is rewritten in the RAM.
The rewriting of the number of award balls is periodically performed by a constant monitoring process. In this case, a timer for reading the number of award balls (10 msec) that sets a cycle so that rewriting is performed at an appropriate cycle is set, and the timer times out. Rewriting is performed later (Fig. 3
2, 20.09 to 20.11).

As described above, the number of prize balls set by the prize ball number setting device 213 is periodically rewritten in the RAM. Even if the data of the number of prize balls stored in the RAM may be destroyed, the number of prize balls can be immediately reset in the RAM. For this reason, RA
When discharging prize balls based on the memorized value of the number of prize balls in M, the number of prize balls does not become insufficient or excessive due to a mistake in the control system. And high reliability is ensured.

In FIG. 26, following the continuous monitoring process, when the safe 1 ball presence flag is set to "1" by the safe sensor 1 and 2 input process, "0" indicating the winning of the safe sensor 1 is set in the safe flag. Set, safe 2 sphere flag =
If it is "1", the safe flag is set to "1" indicating a winning on the safe sensor 2 side, and the discharge means selection processing, discharge start condition confirmation processing, and discharge processing are started (0.08 to 0.12).
0.13-0.17).

The discharging means selecting process selects the number of prize balls set in the RAM depending on whether the prize is on the safe sensor 1 side or the safe sensor 2 side, and selects a discharging method suitable for the selected prize ball number. 41, the number of awarded balls on the safe sensor 1 side if the safe sensor 1 side wins, and the number of award balls on the safe sensor 2 side if the safe sensor 2 side wins, as shown in FIG. Is set in the discharge register 0 (30.10-30.02), and when the set number of prize balls is "1", the one discharge flag is set to "1" and the alternate discharge flag is set to "0" (30 .04-30.0
6) When the number of prize balls is "2" to "8", the one discharge flag is set to "0", the alternate discharge flag is set to "1", and the number of prize balls is set in the discharge register 1 (30.07). ~ 30.1
0). When the number of prize balls is “9” or more, the number of prize balls is divided by the discharge number division processing of FIG. 42, and when the number of prize balls is “9”, “5” is set to the discharge register 1 and the discharge register 2 , "5" in the discharge registers 1 and 2 when "10", "6" in the discharge register 1 when "11", "5" in the discharge register 2, In the case of "15", "8" is set in the discharge register 1 and "7" is set in the discharge register 2 (31.01 to 31.20), and the single discharge flag and the alternate discharge flag are set to "0" (30 .11-3
0.13).

The discharge start condition confirmation processing is for determining whether or not the discharge start is OK. After the continuous monitoring processing and the discharge apparatus unauthorized monitoring processing, the odd sensor input processing (see FIG. 38) as shown in FIG. The ball presence flag, the discharge sensor 1, 2 ball presence flag by the discharge sensor 1, 2 level input process (see FIGS. 35 and 36), and the overflow ball absence flag by the overflow SW input process (see FIG. 37) are all " If the value is "1", the process directly proceeds to the discharge process (40.
03-40.08). That is, there is a pachinko ball downstream of the guiding gutter 41, and the flow control gutter 72 of the discharging mechanisms 42a and 42b.
If there is a pachinko ball that has been prevented from flowing down by the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a and 73b and the distribution trough 44 is not in the overflow state, the process proceeds to the discharge process. Then, the process proceeds to the discharge device fraud monitoring process, and enters a standby state.

That is, if there is a pachinko ball to the downstream of the guiding gutter 41, even if the upper tank 40 is empty or replenished at the time of discharging the prize ball, an odd number of prize balls will not be discharged, and a predetermined prize ball will not be discharged. Emission is possible. If there is no pachinko ball in the guiding gutter 41 or the regulating gutters 72a and 72b, the supply waits. If the distribution gutter 44 is in the overflow state,
If the player removes the ball in the saucer and releases the overflow state, the prize ball can be discharged. Therefore, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the discharge start is OK based on these conditions.

When the discharge process is started with the discharge start OK, as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the discharge processing flag is set to "1" indicating that processing is in progress, and the discharge illegality monitoring counters 1 and 2 described later are set to "0". In accordance with the one discharge flag and the alternate discharge flag set in the discharge means selection processing (FIGS. 41 and 42), one discharge processing, alternate discharge processing, or combined discharge processing is performed (50.01 to 50.07).

The one-piece discharging process (the number of prize balls "1") is to discharge one prize ball from one of the two discharging mechanisms 42a and 42b. First, as shown in FIG. 53), one of the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a, 73b of the discharge mechanisms 42a, 42b is selected. Then, while setting a single discharge timer (35 msec),
The discharge Sol 1 or 2 of the discharge stopper mechanism 73a or 73b on the selected side is turned on (51.01 to 51.0).
5) When the one discharging timer times out, the discharging Sol 1 or 2 is turned off (51.09 to 51.1).
3). At the same time, the safe lamps 1 and 2 at the upper left and right sides of the game board 1 corresponding to the safe sensors 1 and 2 are turned on by the safe flag while the discharge Sol 1 or 2 is on (51.06).
-51.08, 51.14-51.16).

FIG. 65 shows a timing chart of the one-piece discharging process. The discharging start condition is confirmed by the discharging start condition confirmation processing (FIG. 43).
The discharge Sol1 is turned on, the discharge Sol1 is turned off after 35 msec, and the discharge Sol is started again when one discharge is to be performed. For example, the discharge Sol2 of the discharge stopper mechanism 73b is turned on.
After 35 msec, the discharge Sol2 is turned off. The discharge sensors 1 and 2 are turned off once and then turned on in response to the turning on and off of the discharge Sols 1 and 2.

When the discharging Sol 1 or Sol 2 of the discharging stopper mechanism 73a or 73b is turned on, the locking claw 86a or 86b retreats from the corresponding flow regulating portion 81 and is locked.
The pachinko ball that has been prevented from flowing down by a or 86b is released, and by this release, the first ball in the corresponding flow adjusting portion 81 falls to the prize ball discharge gutter 43, and then the second and subsequent balls are released. Although it begins to flow down, its discharge S after 35 ms
When the ol 1 or 2 is turned off, immediately after the second ball starts to flow down, the locking claw 86a or 86b moves to the corresponding flow regulating portion 8
1 and the second and subsequent balls are locked claw 86a or 8
The flow is prevented by 6b (see FIGS. 17 and 18).
As a result, one prize ball is discharged.

In the case of one discharge, if the discharge Sols 1 and 2 (selected side) are turned on and then the discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned off by detecting the rise of the discharge sensors 1 and 2, the discharge sensors 1 and 2 may be detected. Two spheres are ejected in relation to the position (the second sphere following the head is detected in a state where the flow is stopped), so that it is impossible to eject one sphere. If the discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned off upon detection of a descent, the discharge Sols 1 and 2 will be turned off unless the inclination of the flow regulating section 81 is made slow and the falling speed of the sphere is slowed, so that one discharge is impossible. However, as shown in FIG.
By turning on 1 and 2 for a specified time, that is, by performing time control, one prize ball can be properly discharged. In addition, if the inclination of the flow control section 81 is made gentle and the flow speed of the ball is reduced, the discharge time and the processing time in the alternate discharge process or the combined discharge process with a large number of prize balls become longer, which is not suitable.

Alternate discharge processing (prize balls "2" to "8")
Is for discharging prize balls corresponding to the number of prize balls "2" to "8" from either of the two discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b. First, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the number of prize balls is set. Discharge register 0 (by discharge means selection processing in FIG. 41)
, Set the discharge error timer (3 seconds),
Ejection mechanisms 42a, 4a in accordance with the inversion flag processing (FIG. 53)
Either of the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a and 73b of 2b is selected (52.01 to 52.07). When the ejection stopper mechanism 73b is selected, the ejection Sol 2 is turned on, and every time the ejection sensor 2 rising flag is set to "1" by the ejection sensor 2 input process (see FIG. 29), that is, the ejection sensor 2 Every time the rising edge of the signal is detected, the value of the discharge register 0 is decremented by one, and the value of the discharge register 0 becomes "0".
, The discharge Sol2 is turned off after 5 ms (5
2.08-52.13). Also, the discharge stopper mechanism 73
When a is selected, the discharge Sol 1 is turned on, and the discharge sensor 1 is input through the discharge sensor 1 input process (see FIG. 28).
Every time the rising flag becomes “1”, that is, the discharge sensor 1
Decrements the value of the discharge register 0 every time the rising of the pachinko ball is detected, and when the value of the discharge register becomes “0”, 5 m
After 2 seconds, the discharge Sol1 is turned off (52.25-5).
2.30). At the same time, the safe lamps 1 and 2 at the upper left and right sides of the game board 1 corresponding to the safe sensors 1 and 2 are turned on by the safe flag while the discharge Sol 2 or 1 is on (52.03 to 52.05, 52.14. 52.16,
52.31 to 52.33).

FIG. 66 shows a timing chart of the alternate discharge processing (when the number of prize balls is four). When the discharge start is OK in the discharge start condition confirmation processing (FIG. 43), for example, the discharge Sol1 of the discharge stopper mechanism 73a is reset. When the pachinko ball is turned on, the pawls 86a retreat and the pachinko ball starts flowing down from the corresponding flow regulating portion 81, and the discharge sensor 1 detects the rising of the pachinko ball flowing down, and the rising is performed a predetermined number of times. When the number of prize balls is detected, the discharge So is performed 5 ms after the detection.
Turn off l1. When alternate discharge is performed next time, the discharge Sol 2 of the discharge stopper mechanism 73b is turned on again when the discharge is started OK, and similarly, the pachinko ball starts flowing down from the corresponding flow regulating section 81, and the discharge sensor 2 flows down. The rising of the pachinko ball is detected, and the rising is performed a predetermined number of times (the number of award balls−
1) Upon detection, the discharge Sol2 is turned off 5 ms after the detection.

That is, the discharge stopper mechanism 73a or 73
When the Sol 1 or 2 is discharged, the locking claw 86a is turned on.
Alternatively, the head pachinko ball 86b is retracted and the leading pachinko ball from the corresponding rectifying section 81 is subsequently moved upstream of the rectifying section 81 and the guiding section 80.
The following balls start flowing down from the side, and these balls fall into the prize ball discharge gutter 43 in order from the head ball, and the pachinko balls flowing down from the pachinko ball rising detection by the discharge sensor 1 or 2 are counted accordingly. I do. At this time, depending on the positions of the discharge sensors 1 and 2,
The third sphere is not counted and is counted from the third sphere. Then, when a predetermined number of pachinko balls are counted and the discharge Sol 1 or 2 is turned off after 5 ms, the previously counted balls are discharged before the corresponding engaging claws 86 a or 86 b enter the flow regulating section 81. The ball at the time of the current count and its subsequent ball fall into the gutter 43 and are prevented from flowing down by the corresponding locking claw 86a or 86b that has entered the flow regulating portion 81 (see FIGS. 17 and 18). As a result, the number of prize balls obtained by adding +1 to the counted number is discharged together with the first ball and the second ball. In the case of FIG. 66, four prize balls are discharged with the count number being three.

As described above, in the alternate discharge processing, first, the number of award balls set in the discharge register 0 is decremented by one (5 in FIG. 47).
2.01), by counting the number of pachinko balls by -1 and turning off the discharge Sol, the prize balls corresponding to the number of prize balls can be discharged properly. In addition, while the discharge Sols 1 and 2 (on the selected side) are on, the first ball and the second ball of the flow control unit 81 flow down the flow control unit 81 while almost touching each other, and the third and subsequent balls from the guiding unit 80 Since the flow control portion 81 continues at an angle of approximately 45 degrees, it gradually flows away from the front ball while changing its direction, flows down the flow control portion 81, and the subsequent ball from the vertical portion 79 is the upper wall of the guiding portion 80. Since the speed and the interval are adjusted by 85, they flow down the flow adjusting section 81 at a predetermined separation distance. For this reason, when the discharge Sols 11 and 12 are turned off, the greater the number of prize balls, the easier it is for the locking claws 86a and 86b to enter the flow adjusting portion 81, but even when the number of prize balls is two, The stopping claws 86a and 86b can easily enter.

In the one-piece discharge processing and the alternate discharge processing, each time the processing is started, the reversal flag processing (FIG. 53) selects which of the two systems of discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b to discharge the prize ball. ing. That is, in the case where one piece is continuously discharged according to the winning ball, for example, the first winning is performed on the discharging mechanism 42a side, and the next winning is performed on the discharging mechanism 42b side. Discharge is performed (Fig. 6
5). Similarly, when alternate discharge is performed continuously, for example, the discharge is performed on the discharge mechanism 42a side for the first prize, and the discharge is performed on the discharge mechanism 42b side for the next prize (FIG. 66). In the case where one discharge and alternate discharge are continuous, for example, one discharge is first performed by the discharge mechanism 42.
When the discharge is performed on the side a, the next alternate discharge is performed on the side of the discharge mechanism 42b. As described above, the two discharge mechanisms 42a,
Since the prize balls are discharged alternately by using the 42b, it is possible to prevent the flow of the balls from being biased in the guide gutter 41 or the like to cause clogging or the like, and to keep the prize balls discharged smoothly. In addition, even when only one or one of the discharges is used depending on the setting of the number of award balls, the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b are used alternately by the reversal flag process.

The combined discharge processing (the number of prize balls “9” or more) discharges the prize balls corresponding to the prize ball numbers “9” to “15” from both discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b. First, the value of the discharge registers 1 and 2 (by the discharge number dividing process in FIG. 42) in which the number of award balls is divided and set as shown in FIG.
Then, set the discharge error timer (3 seconds) (53.0)
1-53.05). Then, both discharge stopper mechanisms 73
a, 73b are turned on and (5)
3.09, 53.10), the values of the discharge registers 1 and 2 corresponding to each time the discharge sensors 1 and 2 respectively detect the rising of the pachinko ball by the input processing of the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (see FIGS. 28 and 29). When the value of the discharge register 1 becomes "0", the corresponding discharge Sol1 is turned off after 5 ms,
The discharge 1 end flag is set to "1" indicating the end (53.1).
When the value of the discharge register 2 becomes "0", the discharge Sol 2 is turned off after 5 ms, and the discharge 2 end flag is set to "1" indicating the end (53.18 to 5).
3.24). At the same time, the safe lamps 1 and 2 at the upper left and right sides of the game board 1 corresponding to the safe sensors 1 and 2 are turned on by the safe flag while the discharge Sols 1 and 2 are on (53.
06-53.08, 53.28-53.30, etc.).

FIG. 67 shows a timing chart of the combined ejection processing (in the case where the number of prize balls is 9 and the case where the number of awarded balls is 15).
Discharge Sol1,2 of both discharge stopper mechanisms 73a, 73b
Are turned on, the pawls 86a, 86b recede due to these ONs, and the pachinko balls start flowing down from the two flow regulating portions 81, and the discharge sensors 1, 2 detect the rising of the pachinko balls flowing down. Then, the discharge sensors 1 and 2 rise each time a predetermined number of times (set value of discharge registers 1 and 2 -1).
In this case, when the number of prize balls is 9, in this case, when the discharge sensor 2 detects rising three times by the set value of the discharge register 2 = 4, and when the discharge sensor 1 detects the rising four times by the set value of the discharge register 1 = 5. 5 ms after the detection, the corresponding discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned off. When the number of prize balls is 15, the discharge sensor 2 is set according to the set value of the discharge register 2 = 7.
Is detected six times and the discharge sensor 1 detects rising seven times based on the set value of the discharge register 1 = 8, and the corresponding discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned off 5 ms after the detection.

That is, both discharge stopper mechanisms 73a, 73b
Of the locking claws 86a, 86 by turning on the discharging Sols 1, 2
b retreats, the leading pachinko ball from the flow regulating part 81, and subsequently, these subsequent balls begin to flow down, and these balls fall from the leading ball to the prize ball discharge gutter 43 in order. Pachinko balls flowing down the flow regulating unit 81 are counted by a predetermined number obtained by subtracting -1 from the set values of the corresponding discharge registers 1 and 2 from the detection of the rise of the pachinko balls by the discharge sensors 1 and 2, and the corresponding discharge is performed 5 ms after counting. Sol
By turning off 1 and 2, the flow regulating section 8 on the discharge mechanism 42a side is set.
The prize ball corresponding to the set value of the discharge register 1 is discharged from the discharge register 42, and the prize ball corresponding to the set value of the discharge register 2 is discharged from the flow adjusting unit 81 on the discharge mechanism 42b side. At this time, the first ball and the second ball of the flow regulating unit 81 are not counted depending on the positions of the ejection sensors 1 and 2, but the third ball is counted from the third ball. The flow down is prevented by turning off the discharge Sols 1 and 2. Thus, when the number of prize balls is nine as shown in FIG. 67, five prize balls are provided from the flow control part 81 on the discharge mechanism 42a side, and four prize balls are provided from the flow control part 81 on the discharge mechanism 42b side. When the number of prize balls is 15 and the prize ball number is 15, eight prize balls are discharged from the flow adjusting portion 81 on the discharging mechanism 42a side and seven prize balls are discharged from the flow adjusting portion 81 on the discharging mechanism 42b side.

As described above, in the combined discharge processing, the value set in the discharge registers 1 and 2 is decremented by 1 (53.0 in FIG. 49).
3, 53.04), and counting the number of pachinko balls by -1 respectively and turning off the discharge Sols 1 and 2 enables the prize balls corresponding to the number of prize balls to be discharged properly. In the combined discharge process, when the number of prize balls is large, the prize balls are discharged using both the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b, so that the discharge time can be reduced. In the case of the combined discharge processing, the spheres from the vertical portion 79 and subsequent to the guiding portion 80 flow down the flow regulating portion 81, and when the interval between the spheres is large, the discharge Sol1,
2 is turned off, so that the engaging claws 86a and 86b can easily enter the flow adjusting portion 81.

In these discharge processes, if the discharge Sols 1, 2 or the discharge sensors 1, 2, etc. fail,
An ejection error may occur. On the other hand, if the discharge error timer (3 seconds) times out before the values of the corresponding discharge registers 0, 1, and 2 become "0" in the alternate discharge process and the combined discharge process, a discharge error is generated.
The corresponding discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned off and the discharge error process is started (52.17 to 52.23 and 52.3 in FIGS. 47 and 48).
4 to 52.40, 53.31 to 53.38 in FIG. 50).

That is, due to the failure of the discharge Sol 1 or Sol 2 or the like,
Even if these are turned on, the locking claws 86a and 86b will not
If the ball does not retreat, the prize ball will not be ejected,
In the case where the locking claws 86a and 86b enter the flow regulating section 81 during the discharging process even though the discharging Sols 1 and 2 are turned on, a specified number of prize balls are not discharged. Means that the number of prize balls counted by the corresponding discharge sensors 1 and 2 becomes insufficient. In addition, discharge sensors 1 and 2
If the sensor signal remains on or off due to a failure such as a prize ball, the prize ball will not be counted even if the prize ball is ejected by the ejection process. There is a shortage. Therefore,
For each discharge error, the discharge error can be accurately detected from the values of the corresponding discharge registers 0, 1, and 2 when a predetermined time has elapsed by the discharge error timer.

When the discharge error processing starts due to a discharge error, first, as shown in FIG. 51, the discharge error flag is set to "1" indicating that processing is in progress, the safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, and (54.01 to 54.03). ), The above-described constant monitoring process is repeated, and a standby state is established until a normal operation is restored (54.09, 54.12, 54.14). In this standby state, a staff member discharges Sol 1 and 2 and discharge sensors 1 and 2.
The restoration of a failure point such as is performed. And when it recovers,
The discharge sensors 1 and 2 are kept on for two seconds by the level input processing of the discharge sensors 1 and 2 (FIGS. 35 and 36), and when the discharge 1 and 2 error release flags = “1”, the return is made and the discharge is performed. Return to the discharge start condition confirmation process before the process (5
4.06, 54.08, 54.11, 54.14, 5
4.15 to 54.18). After the error processing, the number of award balls before the error is reset in the corresponding discharge registers 0, 1, 2 (52.24, 52.41 in FIGS. 47 and 48, FIG. 5).
0 53.39).

FIG. 68 shows a timing chart after the discharge error processing and recovery (when the number of award balls is 9 due to the combined discharge processing), the discharge error timer (3 seconds) starts at the same time that the discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned on. When, for example, the discharge sensor 2 side counts a specified number of pachinko balls, the discharge Sol is discharged.
2 is turned off, but if the discharge error timer times out before the discharge sensor 1 counts a predetermined number of pachinko balls, it is determined that a discharge error has occurred and the discharge Sol1 is turned off at the same time as the time-out and waits for recovery. . When the recovery is completed, the discharge start condition is determined when the corresponding sensor 1 is kept on for 2 seconds, and if OK, the discharge processing is performed again with the same award ball number. In particular, even if such an error occurs, by performing the discharging process again with the same number of prize balls after recovery, a predetermined prize ball is always discharged for winning, so that the player using the prize ball Trouble can be prevented.

Note that, regardless of before or during the discharge processing, the locking claws 86a or 8d due to failure of the discharge Sols 1 or 2 or the like.
When the prize ball is ejected due to the state in which the prize ball 6b is retracted from the flow adjusting unit 81, an error process is performed in the ejection device improper monitoring process. If the discharge sensors 1 and 2 fail in the off state, the discharge start condition is not satisfied before the discharge processing. Therefore, the discharge sensor does not enter the discharge processing and enters a standby state for recovery (see FIG. 43). Can be determined.

When the above-described discharging process is completed, the process returns to the processes of FIGS. 44 and 45, and if the discharging process is a winning of the safe sensor 1 according to the safe flag,
The safe Sol1 of the stopper mechanism 20a is turned on, and if it is based on the safe sensor 2, the safe Sol2 of the stopper mechanism 20b is turned on, and at the same time, the discharge wait timer (400 msec) and the safe ball payout error timer (200 m
Second) is set (50.08 to 50.12). When the corresponding safe Sols 1 and 2 are turned on, the corresponding winning sphere in the flow adjusting section 29 of the corresponding flow adjusting gutter 18a or 18b is released and discharged to the outlet gutter 19a or 19b side. 33 and 34), the safe ball payout wait timer (100 ms) is set when the corresponding safe (1 or 2) ball absent flag becomes “1”, and the safe ball payout wait timer expires. Turn off Safe Sol1,2 (50.13 ~
50.21).

FIG. 69 shows a timing chart of the safe ball payout processing. When the safe sensor 1 side performs the discharging processing, the safe Sol1 of the stopper mechanism 20a is turned on at the same time when the discharging processing is completed. When the locking claw 33a retreats and the winning ball is discharged from the corresponding flow regulating portion 29 to the outlet gutter 19a, the discharge of the winning ball is confirmed by the safe sensor 1 being turned off for 4 msec.
After m seconds, the safe Sol1 is turned off. In addition, if the safe sensor 1 side wins after the safe sensor 1 side wins, the safe sensor 1 side wins and the discharge process ends.
When the discharge weight timer (400 ms) has expired, the safe sensor 2 side performs a prize discharging process,
Simultaneously with the end of the discharging process, the safe Sol2 of the stopper mechanism 20b is turned on. When the locking claw 33b is retracted and the winning ball is discharged from the corresponding flow regulating portion 29 to the outlet gutter 19b, the discharging of the winning ball is safe. It is confirmed that the sensor 2 is turned off for 4 msec, and after 100 msec, the safe Sol2 is turned off.

Since the safe ball is paid out at the end of the discharging process, if a predetermined prize ball is not discharged due to the above-described error or the like during the discharging process, the corresponding winning ball is prevented from flowing down by the corresponding locking claw 33a or 33b. As a result, it is not discharged to the outlet gutter 19a or 19b side. The locking claws 33a and 33b are retracted by turning on the safe Sols 1 and 2, while the locking claws 3 on the upstream side are retracted.
When the safe Sols 1 and 2 are turned off, the locking claws 34a and 34b retreat, while the locking claws 33a and 33b move into the corresponding flow adjusting section 29 when the safe Sols 1 and 2 are turned off.
(See FIGS. 3 and 4). Therefore, the flow control unit 2
When there is a subsequent winning ball in 9, the succeeding winning ball replaces the previous winning ball by turning off the safe Sol1,2.
Flow-down is prevented by the corresponding locking claws 33a and 33b.

Further, in the set state of the discharge weight timer, the safe ball payout error timer, and the safe ball payout wait timer, the discharge device illegal monitoring process and the continuous monitoring process are performed (50.26 to 50.29, 50.37, 50). .3
8). The discharge weight timer is used to set the interval of the discharge processing when a prize is continued regardless of the sensor 1 side or the 2 side, and is determined by the time required for the safe ball payout processing. If the winning continues, the discharge weight timer ensures that the discharge processing and the safe ball payout processing are completed before starting the next discharge processing, and stable control can be obtained.

On the other hand, after the corresponding safe Sol1,2 is turned on,
If the safe ball payout error timer (200 msec) times out before the corresponding safe (1 or 2) ball absence flag does not become "1", it is determined that a payout error has occurred and the safe ball payout error process is started (50.24. 50.25). When the locking claws 33a and 33b do not retreat from the flow regulating portion 29 due to a failure of the safe Sol 1 or 2, the safe sensor 1
A payout error occurs when a failure occurs in the ON state or the ON state, and these can be detected by a corresponding safe (1 or 2) ball absence flag when a predetermined time has elapsed by a safe ball payout error timer.

When the safe ball payout error process starts, the safe ball payout error flag is set to "1" indicating an error as shown in FIG. 52, and the lock Sol of the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b is turned off (55.01, 55.02), while the corresponding safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, the discharge device illegal monitoring process and the continuous monitoring process are performed until the corresponding safe sensors 1 and 2 detect the absence of a ball, and the system enters a standby state (55.03).
~ 55.11). In this standby state, the safe
Restoration of a fault location such as l1, 2 or the safe sensors 1, 2 is performed. When the safe sensors 1 and 2 detect the absence of a ball after recovery, the process returns to FIGS. 44 and 45. After the safe ball payout wait timer times out, the lock Sol is turned on and the safes Sol 1 and 2 are turned off ( 50.30
50.36).

FIG. 70 shows a timing chart of the safe ball payout error process. The safe ball payout error timer (200 msec) is started at the same time as turning on the corresponding safe Sol1, 2 and the corresponding safe sensor 1, 1 is provided until the time is up. If the ball 2 is on without detecting the absence of a ball, it is determined that a payout error has occurred, the lock Sol is turned off, and the recovery waits.
If the safe sensors 1 and 2 detect that there is no ball, the lock Sol is turned on and the corresponding safe Sol is turned on.
The error processing is terminated by turning off 1 and 2. At this time, if there is a subsequent winning ball in the flow control section 29, the subsequent winning ball is turned off by the corresponding safe Sol 1 and 2, and the corresponding locking claw 33 is turned off.
It flows down to the position of a, 33b and stops.

In other words, the payout error can be detected accurately, and a standby state is set at the time of the payout error. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the safe sensors 1 and 2 from malfunctioning and starting the discharge process with the payout error.

Discharge start condition confirmation processing (FIG. 43), discharge processing (FIGS. 44 and 45), safe ball payout error processing (FIG. 5)
2) and the discharge device fraud monitoring process performed in the main flow (FIG. 26) is performed before or during the discharge process, after the discharge process, and when there is no winning ball.
When the process is started, the discharge sensors 1 and 2 are set to "1" by the discharge sensor 1 and 2 input process (FIGS. 28 and 29) as shown in FIG. Each time it becomes ", the corresponding emission fraud monitoring counter 1,
When the value of the corresponding counter 1 or 2 is equal to or more than "3", the discharge illegal flag is set to "1", and the lock Sol of the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b is turned off. Is turned on (60.01 to 60.12).

That is, when a prize ball is ejected due to some abnormality in the absence of a winning ball or in the ejection start condition confirmation processing, the rising of the pachinko ball is detected three times by the ejection sensors 1 and 2 and the corresponding ejection fraud monitoring. When the values of the counters 1 and 2 become "3" or more, it is determined that the discharge is incorrect (abnormal), the lock Sol is turned off, the safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, and a standby state is set. Also, if the prize ball is ejected to a specified number or more due to some abnormality in the ejection process, the rising sensor of pachinko is similarly detected by the ejection sensors 1 and 2 after the completion of the single ejection process, the alternate ejection process, and the combined ejection process. If the value of the counters for monitoring illegal discharges 1 and 2 becomes "3" or more, it is determined that the discharge is illegal (abnormal), the lock Sol is turned off, the safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, and the standby state is set. Become. If the prize ball is ejected due to some abnormality during the safe ball payout error processing, the rising of the pachinko ball is also detected by the ejection sensors 1 and 2 and the value of the corresponding ejection irregularity monitoring counters 1 and 2 is set to “3”. When the above is reached, it is determined that there is an illegal (abnormal) discharge, and the lock So
1 is turned off, both safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, and a standby state is set.

In the case of illegal ejection, the ejection stopper mechanism 73a
Of the locking claws 86a and 86b are retracted from the flow regulating portion 81 due to failure of the discharge Sols 1 and 2, or the locking claws 86a and 86b are forcibly moved to the retracted position due to illegal acts. The prize ball may be ejected as a result, but since the prize ball is constantly being ejected, if the ejection is fraudulent, the improper operation is immediately detected. Is turned off, the prize ball on the upstream side of the lock Sol is prevented from flowing down, and the discharge of the prize ball is immediately stopped.

Then, in the standby state, the staff member recovers from a malfunction or an improper operation in the standby state. When the recovery switch (see FIG. 25) is turned on after the recovery, the safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and the lock Sol is turned on. The discharge impropriety monitoring counters 1 and 2 and the discharge improper flag are set to “0” (60.13 to
60.19).

FIG. 71 shows a timing chart of the discharge device illegality monitoring process. When the discharge process is not being performed, for example, when the movement of the ball is detected by the discharge sensor 1, every time the rising of the ball is detected, the discharge illegality monitoring counter 1 is displayed. At the same time as the counter 1 becomes "3", the lock Sol is turned off, the safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, and the recovery waits.
When the recovery is completed and the recovery switch is turned on, the counter 1 is cleared, the lock Sol is turned on, the safe lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and the process ends.

As described above, it is possible to accurately detect the improper discharge due to the failure of the discharge Sols 1 and 2 and the improper operation, and at the time of improper discharge of the prize ball is immediately stopped by the lock Sol to enter a standby state. Can sufficiently respond to the prevention of wrongdoing.

FIGS. 55 to 58 show the ball-pulling process. The ball-pulling process is performed when the game machine is stopped, when the game store is closed, and when each device breaks down or is inspected. The ball removal process is not possible when there is a winning ball, during the discharge of a winning ball, or during each error process (0.20 in FIG. 26).

An instrument such as a pin is inserted from the operation hole on the front surface of the base 2 to turn on the ball removal sensor, and a ball removal start flag =
When it becomes "1" (by the ball-pulling sensor input processing in FIG. 30), the ball-pulling start flag is set to "0", the ball-pulling start timer (1 second) is set, and the ball-pulling Sol is turned on (70.
01 to 70.03). Then, when the ball release start timer times out, both the discharge Sols 1 and 2 of the discharge stopper mechanisms 73a and 73b are turned on (70.04 to 70.0).
8).

That is, when the ball-pulling start flag = “1”, the ball-pulling Sol is turned on to open the ball-pulling gate 107 provided at the branch of the ball-pulling gutter 45, and the ball is discharged while the ball-pulling gate 107 is being opened. In order not to perform this operation, the discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned on after the evacuation start timer (1 second) has elapsed, and the locking claws 86a and 86b are retracted from the flow regulating section 81. As a result, the prize balls remaining in the upper tank 40 of the prize ball discharge device 16 and the prize balls in the guiding gutter 41 and the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b flow down from the prize ball discharge gutter 43 to the ball pulling gutter 45, and the pachinko machine. It is discharged and collected by a collecting gutter (not shown) at the rear.

Then, the prize balls in the upper tank 40, the guide gutter 41, and the discharge mechanisms 42a and 42b are discharged to the collection gutter, and when the discharge sensors 1 and 2 are turned off, the discharge 1 and 2 balls no timer (3 seconds) Is set, and after this timer elapses, the discharge Sol
Turn off 1, 2 and then turn off Sol without ball (7
0.11 to 70.30, 70.32 to 70.36). At this time, even if the discharge sensors 1 and 2 are once turned off, if the remaining balls that have not flowed out of the upper tank 40 or the like flow down with a delay and the discharge sensors 1 and 2 are turned on, the corresponding discharge 2
The ballless timer is reset, and after this timer has elapsed, the discharge So
Turn off Sol without balls 1 and 2 (70.14-7
0.17, 70.23 to 70.26).

As a result, all the prize balls are discharged and collected, and after the discharge sensors 1 and 2 have been kept off for 3 seconds, the locking claws 86a and 86b return to the flow regulating section 81.
The ball removal gate 107 returns to the closed position of the ball removal gutter 45 (the prize ball discharge gutter 43 is open), and the process ends automatically. It should be noted that, after the start of the ball removing process, until the discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned on,
A discharge device fraud monitoring process is performed so as to monitor the illegal discharge of the prize ball (70.10).

FIG. 72 shows a timing chart of the ball-pulling process.
Is turned on, and after one second, the discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned on, thereby starting ball removal. Then, when the ball removal is completed, when the discharge sensors 1 and 2 are turned off for 3 seconds, the discharge Sols 1 and 2 and the ball removal Sol are turned off, and the process ends.

As described above, the ball can be removed by turning on the ball removal sensor, and all the prize balls are discharged and collected.
2. The locking claws 86a, 86b by turning off the ballless Sol,
Since the ball removing gate 107 returns to the original position and is automatically terminated, no confirmation or operation is required at the time when the ball removing is completed, and the work is easy.

When it is desired to forcibly stop the ball removal during the ball removal process, a device such as a pin is inserted again through the operation hole of the base 2 and the ball removal sensor is turned on again. The extraction is forcibly terminated.

That is, when the ball release sensor is turned on after the ball release Sol is turned on, the ball release start flag is set to "1" again. ), And after the ball removal end timer (3 seconds) has elapsed, the ball removal Sol is turned off (70.04 → 70.41).
７70.44, 70.57 to 70.61). Also, if the discharge Sols 1 and 2 have been turned on, that is, if the prize balls are being collected, the discharge sensors 1 and 2 detect the rising of the balls and the discharge sensors 1 and 2 rising flags become "1" ( FIG.
8, the discharge Sols 1 and 2 corresponding to the discharge sensors 1 and 2 of FIG. 29 are turned off, and the ball release Sol is turned off after the ball release end timer has elapsed (70.11 → 70.37-
70.61). If the collection of the prize balls has been completed, the corresponding discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned off at that time (70.3).
8, 70.40).

As a result, the locking claws 86a and 86b return to the flow regulating section 81, the ball-pulling gate 107 returns to the closed position of the ball-pulling gutter 45, and the forced termination is completed. In addition, after turning off the discharge Sols 1 and 2 at the time of forced termination, the discharge device illegal monitoring process is performed so as to monitor the illegal discharge of the prize balls until the ball release Sol is turned off (70.63).

FIG. 73 shows a timing chart of the forcible termination of the ball-pulling process (when a prize ball is being collected). When the rising of the ball is detected, the corresponding discharge Sols 1 and 2 are turned off, and 3 seconds after that, the ball removing Sol is turned off.

In this forced termination, the balls whose rising is detected and the following balls during the collection of the prize balls are prevented from flowing down without difficulty by the locking claws 86a, 86b returning to the flow adjusting portion 81.

[0141]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a winning ball detecting means for detecting a winning ball, a winning ball number selecting means for selecting the number of winning balls, and the selected number of winning balls are stored. The number of prize balls storage means and the memory holding means for periodically rewriting the selected number of prize balls in the number of prize balls storage means, and the prize balls corresponding to the stored values of the number of prize balls storage means are discharged according to the winning balls. With the discharge mechanism, even if the memorized value of the number of prize balls may be destroyed by noise etc., it can be reset immediately, so that the prize ball can always be properly discharged, and the electronic control type High reliability as a gaming machine can be secured.

Further, in the second aspect of the present invention, the discharge mechanism is further formed in a plurality of systems, and alternate discharge control means for selectively discharging prize balls from the plurality of discharge mechanisms in accordance with the number of prize balls; Since the mechanism is provided with a combined discharge control means for discharging the prize balls separately from the mechanism, it is possible to discharge the prize balls easily even when the number of prize balls is small, while ensuring a high speed of discharging the prize balls. A high degree of freedom of selection and good emission control are obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.

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

FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory view of a stopper mechanism of the winning ball processing device.

FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory view of a stopper mechanism of the winning ball processing device.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an upper tank.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a guide gutter.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 6;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a ball stopping device.

FIG. 11 is an operation explanatory view of the ball stopping device.

FIG. 12 is an operation explanatory view of the ball stopping device.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a gutter joining portion.

FIG. 14 is a front view of a gutter joint portion.

FIG. 15 is a front view of a discharge mechanism.

FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a discharge mechanism.

FIG. 17 is an operation explanatory view of a discharge stopper mechanism.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a discharge stopper mechanism.

FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of a ball emptying portion.

FIG. 20 is a partially exploded view of a ball-ball portion.

FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view of the ball supply mechanism.

FIG. 22 is a partial perspective view of a ball supply mechanism.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the ball supply mechanism.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the ball supply mechanism.

FIG. 25 is a circuit configuration diagram of a control device.

FIG. 26 is a main flowchart of control.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing error processing.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing error processing.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing an error process.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a fraud monitoring process.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a ball removing process.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a ball removing process.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a ball removing process.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a ball removing process.

FIG. 59 is a power rise characteristic diagram.

FIG. 60 is a characteristic diagram of a sensor input process.

FIG. 61 is a table showing characteristics of sensor input processing;

FIG. 62 is a timing chart.

FIG. 63 is a timing chart.

FIG. 64 is a timing chart.

FIG. 65 is a timing chart.

FIG. 66 is a timing chart.

FIG. 67 is a timing chart.

FIG. 68 is a timing chart.

FIG. 69 is a timing chart.

FIG. 70 is a timing chart.

FIG. 71 is a timing chart.

FIG. 72 is a timing chart.

FIG. 73 is a timing chart.

FIG. 74 is a sectional view showing an example of a flow control gutter.

FIG. 75 is a configuration diagram of the first invention.

FIG. 76 is a configuration diagram of the second invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 base 3 frame 10a, 10b collecting gutter 14 hitting ball launching device 15 winning ball processing device 16 prize ball discharging device 17a, 17b guide gutter 18a, 18b regulating gutter 20a, 20b stopper mechanism 21a, 21b safe sensor 33a, 33b, 34a, 34b Locking claw 35a, 35b Safe solenoid 40 Upper tank 41 Guide gutter 42a, 42b Discharge mechanism 43 Prize ball discharge gutter 45 Ball drain gutter 53 Replenishment sensor 54 Tread plate 57a, 57b Passage 58 Dividing wall 59 Ball stopper 60 Half-end sensor 65a, 65b Tread plate 68a, 68b Inflow gutter 70 Unit substrate 71 Ejection lock mechanism 72a, 72b Adjustment gutter 73a, 73b Ejection stopper mechanism 74a, 74b Ejection sensor 75, 77 Inclined portion 76, 78 Bent portion 79 Vertical portion 80 Induction portion 81 Part 82 Falling part 83 Bottom wall 84 Wall surface 85 Upper wall 86a, 86b Locking claw 87a, 87b Discharge solenoid 93a, 93b Locking claw 94 Lock solenoid 100 Ball removal sensor 103 Downflow gutter 105 Detecting piece 106 Overflow switch 107 Ball removal gate 113 Ball removal solenoid 123 Shutter 124 Shutter Solenoid 200 control device 213 prize ball number setting device

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] March 2, 1999

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Name of invention

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Title of the Invention] Gaming machine

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Claims]

[Procedure amendment 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0001

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electric drive source.
Ball discharge device capable of discharging a required number of balls by use
The discharge detected to count the balls discharged from the discharge device
Out detection means and the ball based on a predetermined ball discharge command signal.
A gaming machine having a discharge control circuit for controlling a discharge device .

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0002

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Pachinko machines as recent gaming machines have been
Special game modes with a high winning rate are generated depending on the skill conditions
Has a floating prize device that gives the player many prize balls.
Those who do are the mainstream.

[Procedure amendment 5]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0003

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0003] This kind of pachinko machine has a special game mode.
When it is born, winning balls are generated one after another, and continuous according to this winning ball
As a result, a large amount of prize balls are discharged. So, a lot
As a device to process prize balls and prize balls at high speed,
Electronically controlled alternatives have been proposed to replace traditional mechanical
ing.

[Procedure amendment 6]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0004

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

For example, in order to speed up the prize ball processing,
Detects winning balls and prize balls using electrical sensors
Along with the winning ball processing passage and the prize ball discharging passage.
Downflow prevention member (stopper member) that can enter each passage
And its electric drive source, and based on the detection of the sensor,
Prize ball processing is performed by entering and retracting the lower blocking member
It is thought that.

[Procedure amendment 7]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0005

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0005] Such an electronically controlled type is for discharging a prize ball.
Outgoing speed is fast, and of course,
The structure is simpler than the mechanical type using weight etc.
In addition, there is an advantage that the number of award balls can be easily controlled.

[Procedure amendment 8]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0006

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0006]

However, such an electric power
The ball control device of the child control type has a simple mechanism and is easy to control.
Detection of winning balls and prize balls using surfaces and sensors
Therefore, its accuracy is required. In addition, the electric drive source
Is used to discharge the prize balls.
It is also required to take measures to control the electric drive source with respect to normal.

[Procedure amendment 9]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0007

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

In particular, in the case of a prize ball, the player
More prize ball detection accuracy for fairness
Is required.

[Procedure amendment 10]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0008

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

However, in an electronically controlled ball discharge device,
Means that the prize ball discharge speed is fast,
An illegal signal is generated due to noise generated by movement, etc.
It is easy to produce, and fails to detect the prize ball,
And the emission control circuit may malfunction.
Operation, resulting in malfunction of the ball discharge device.
There is also a fear that the prize ball will not be ejected accurately.
You.

[Procedure amendment 11]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0009

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

A high-voltage pulse generator such as an electronic writer
To discharge the metal parts of the pachinko machine using
Fraud that causes the ball discharge device to malfunction by generating noise
The action is being performed by some unfamiliar players
There is fear.

[Procedure amendment 12]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0010

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems.
And for the purpose.

[Procedure amendment 13]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0011

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides an electric drive
A ball discharge device capable of discharging a required number of balls by the action of a source (e.g.,
For example, the prize ball discharging device 16) and the ball discharging device
Discharge detection means (e.g.,
For example, discharge sensors 74a and 74b) and a predetermined ball discharge command signal
Discharge control circuit that controls the ball discharge device based on the signal
(For example, a control device 200)
The discharge control circuit, when the ball discharge device is activated,
Each detection signal sequentially received from the discharge detection means
Different predetermined level state (for example, FIG.
A reference signal (eg, “H” state) generated at predetermined intervals
For example, multiple determinations based on “input frame” in FIG. 60)
And the results of the determinations made a plurality of times are at the same predetermined level.
Is determined as a normal detection signal on condition that
In connection with the operation of the ball discharge device,
If these detection signals are not input for a predetermined period,
State and stop the operation related to the ball discharging device.
It was configured so that:

[Procedure amendment 14]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0012

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0012]

According to the present invention, the discharge control circuit is used to detect the discharge.
Predetermined for each detection signal sequentially received from the stage
A given level condition is based on a reference signal occurring at given intervals.
Multiple times, and the results of the multiple times
Only when the signal is in the same level,
Otherwise, it is recognized as a legitimate detection signal.
This increases the accuracy of the emission control. Also a sphere
The detection signal from the discharge detection means
If the signal is not input for a predetermined period, the discharge control circuit
Is determined to be abnormal, and operation related to the ball discharge device is stopped.
Is done. Therefore, the ball is ejected due to failure of the ejection detection means, etc.
Even if an abnormal discharge condition occurs in the discharge device, the ball discharge
Since the operation of the device stops, the reliability of the ball discharge device is ensured
Is done.

[Procedure amendment 15]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0013

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a gaming machine will be described below.
The state will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Procedure amendment 16]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0014

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

As shown in FIG . 1, 1 is a game of a pachinko machine.
The board 2 mounts the game board 1 in the frame 3 from the front side.
A base (also called a front frame) 4 is a cover for covering the front of the game board 1.
The bar glass 5 is a machine frame that supports the base 2.

[Procedure amendment 17]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0015

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0015] The game board 1 is formed on a base by locking members 6a and 6b.
The cover glass 4 can be freely attached to and detached from the frame 3
The base 2 is attached to the base 2 via a frame 7 so as to be openable and closable.
Is rotatably mounted on the machine frame 5 by hinges 8a and 8b.
It is. 9a and 9b are locking hooks of the base 2.

[Procedure amendment 18]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0016

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Various prize ports are provided in the game section on the surface of the game board 1.
And a number of game nails are arranged, and a game board 1
On the back of is a gutter that guides the winning balls that have won each winning opening
10a and 10b are formed. A floating prize device on a game board
With recent pachinko machines, general prize
In addition to the mouth, there is a special winning opening for starting the variable winning device etc.
However, these general winning openings and specific winning openings
Behind the game board 1 so that the number of prize balls can be changed by winning
The collecting gutter 10a connected to the general winning opening in two systems is
On the side, the collecting gutter 10b connected to the specific winning opening is on the near side
It is formed. The collecting gutter 10b and the specific winning opening are the collecting gutter 1
Oa are connected by a flow path (not shown) passing through
The lower portions of the collecting gutters 10a and 10b are opened.

[Procedure amendment 19]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0017

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

At the rear of the frame of the base 2, the back of the game board 1
A predetermined opening is formed according to the structure of the
An opening / closing cover 11 that covers the back of the game board 1 is attached to the
You.

[Procedure amendment 20]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0018

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

The foundation 2 spheres supply mechanism in FIG lower left, firing rod 12, hitting the firing device 14 consisting of the motor 13 or the like is arranged, also the winning ball processing apparatus 15 to the lower portion to the frame rear surface of the base 2 A prize ball discharging device 16 is provided from the upper part to the right part and the lower part.

[Procedure amendment 21]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name]

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0141]

As described above , according to the present invention, the electric drive
Ball discharge device that can discharge the required number of balls by the action of the power source
And to count the balls discharged from the ball discharge device
Discharge detection means for detecting, based on a predetermined ball discharge command signal
And a discharge control circuit for controlling the ball discharge device.
In the above gaming machine, the discharge control circuit includes the ball discharge device.
When the device was activated, it was sequentially received from the discharge detection means
A predetermined level state related to each detection signal
Is determined multiple times based on a reference signal generated at predetermined intervals.
And the results of the determinations made a plurality of times are at the same predetermined level.
Is determined as a legitimate detection signal on condition that
The prize ball without being affected by erroneous signals such as noise.
Accurate detection and accurate prize ball ejection
it can. Also, use a high-voltage pulse generator such as an electronic lighter.
Noise in the metal parts of pachinko machines
Cause the emission control circuit to malfunction
It is also possible to prevent fraudulent activities by players
Fairness can be guaranteed.

[Procedure amendment 22]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name]

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Further, in connection with the operation of the ball discharging device,
The detection signal from the discharge detection means is not input for a predetermined period
In this case, it is determined that the state is abnormal, and
Operation is stopped.
An abnormal discharge state has occurred in the ball discharge device due to obstacles etc.
Even if the operation of the ball discharge device is stopped, the ball discharge device
The reliability of the device is ensured.

[Procedure amendment 23]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Brief description of drawings

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a pachinko machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.

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

FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory view of a stopper mechanism of the winning ball processing device.

FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory view of a stopper mechanism of the winning ball processing device.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an upper tank.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a guide gutter.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG. 6;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a ball stopping device.

FIG. 11 is an operation explanatory view of the ball stopping device.

FIG. 12 is an operation explanatory view of the ball stopping device.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a gutter joining portion.

FIG. 14 is a front view of a gutter joint portion.

FIG. 15 is a front view of a discharge mechanism.

FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a discharge mechanism.

FIG. 17 is an operation explanatory view of a discharge stopper mechanism.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the operation of a discharge stopper mechanism.

FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective view of a ball emptying portion.

FIG. 20 is a partially exploded view of a ball-ball portion.

FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view of the ball supply mechanism.

FIG. 22 is a partial perspective view of a ball supply mechanism.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the ball supply mechanism.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the ball supply mechanism.

FIG. 25 is a circuit configuration diagram of a control device.

FIG. 26 is a main flowchart of control.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an interrupt process.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a constant monitoring process.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing error processing.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing error processing.

FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a discharging process.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a fraud monitoring process.

FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing a ball removing process.

FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a ball removing process.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing a ball removing process.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing a ball removing process.

FIG. 59 is a power rise characteristic diagram.

FIG. 60 is a characteristic diagram of a sensor input process.

FIG. 61 is a table showing characteristics of sensor input processing;

FIG. 62 is a timing chart.

FIG. 63 is a timing chart.

FIG. 64 is a timing chart.

FIG. 65 is a timing chart.

FIG. 66 is a timing chart.

FIG. 67 is a timing chart.

FIG. 68 is a timing chart.

FIG. 69 is a timing chart.

FIG. 70 is a timing chart.

FIG. 71 is a timing chart.

FIG. 72 is a timing chart.

FIG. 73 is a timing chart.

FIG. 74 is a sectional view showing an example of a flow control gutter.

[Description of Signs] 2 Base 3 Frame 10a, 10b Collecting gutter 14 Hitting ball launching device 15 Winning ball processing device 16 Prize ball discharging device (ball discharging device) 17a, 17b Guide gutter 18a, 18b Flow controlling gutter 20a, 20b Stopper mechanism 21a , 21b Safe sensor 33a, 33b, 34a, 34b Locking claw 35a, 35b Safe solenoid 40 Upper tank 41 Guide gutter 42a, 42b Discharge mechanism 43 Prize ball discharge gutter 45 Ball drain gutter 53 Replenishment sensor 54 Tread plate 57a, 57b Passage 58 Branch flow Wall 59 Ball stopper 60 Half-end sensor 65a, 65b Tread plate 68a, 68b Inflow gutter 70 Unit substrate 71 Ejection lock mechanism 72a, 72b Regulating gutter 73a, 73b Ejection stopper mechanism 74a, 74b Ejection sensor (ejection detection means) 75, 77 Inclined Part 76, 78 Bent part 79 Vertical part 8 Guiding part 81 Flow regulating part 82 Falling part 83 Bottom wall 84 Wall surface 85 Top wall 86a, 86b Locking claw 87a, 87b Discharge solenoid 93a, 93b Locking claw 94 Lock solenoid 100 Ball removal sensor 103 Downflow gutter 105 Detecting piece 106 Overflow switch 107 Ball-pulling gate 113 Ball-pulling solenoid 123 Shutter 124 Shutter solenoid 200 Control device (discharge control circuit) 213 Prize ball number setting device

[Procedure amendment 24]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] Fig. 75

[Correction method] Deleted

[Procedure amendment 25]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] FIG. 76

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Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A prize ball detecting means for detecting a prize ball, a prize ball number selecting means for selecting a prize ball number, a prize ball number storage means for storing the selected prize ball number, and a selected prize ball number is periodically stored. A pachinko machine comprising: a memory holding means for rewriting to a prize ball number storage means; and a discharge mechanism for discharging a prize ball corresponding to a stored value of the prize ball number storage means in accordance with a winning ball. Prize ball equipment. 2. A discharge mechanism is formed in a plurality of systems.
An alternate discharge control means for selectively discharging prize balls from a plurality of discharge mechanisms according to the number of prize balls, and a combined discharge control means for dividing and discharging prize balls from the plurality of discharge mechanisms are provided. Item 3. A prize ball device for a pachinko machine according to Item 1.