JPS5998290A - Thin ball lending machine system for game yard - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a thin ball lending machine system in a game hall,
In particular, it relates to an improved thin ball lending machine that can lend out drumsticks (2311 g, lower balls) using a plurality of types of coins.

As is well known, in pachinko parlors, multiple pachinko machines are lined up back to back to form an island.
There are multiple islands. Each of the multiple pachinko machines on the eight islands is equipped with a thin ball rental machine for renting out balls. Conventional thin ball lending machines can only use a single coin (for example, a 100 yen coin), and if the player only has other coins (for example, a 500 yen coin), the coin will be depleted unless exchanged. I was unable to borrow balls using the ball rental machine. The reason why conventional thin ball lending machines can only use a single coin is because a large number of coins are installed between several centimeters between pachinko machines, so there is a need to make them smaller and cheaper. be. However, with the spread of 500 yen coins, there is a demand for the ball rental 11Q that allows balls to be lent using not only 100 yen coins but also 500 yen coins.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a thin ball lending machine system in a gaming hall that allows balls to be lent out with coins of different denominations.

By the way, some players do not wish to borrow balls worth 500 yen using 500 yen coins, but may borrow balls worth less than that amount. Therefore, a thin ball lending machine is desired that can lend out the number of balls for the player's desired amount, regardless of the amount of coins inserted. In that case, it is necessary to release change, but when change is insufficient, change must be replenished. However, since thin ball lending machines are installed between pachinko machines, the front frame cannot be opened to expose the back side like a pachinko machine, making it difficult to replenish change. is expected.

Accordingly, another object of the present invention is to provide a thin ball lending machine system in a gaming hall that can lend out balls for an amount smaller than the amount of coins inserted.

In summary, the present invention provides a means for sorting inserted coins, detecting whether the coins are of a first amount or a second amount, and sums up the amount of money inserted according to the detection output. The system is structured so that the amount is calculated and balls can be released within the range of the cumulative amount.

Preferably, a means for selecting the number of rental balls is provided, so that when a relatively large amount of coins is inserted, the number of rental balls corresponding to the amount selected by the player can be released.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1A is a front view of a thin ball lending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is an external view of the island showing the thin ball lending machine installed between the tables of a pachinko machine.

In the figure, the thin ball lending machine 101 of this embodiment includes a front panel 11. 1 on the front panel 11, out of ball indicator lamp 12. Coin slot 13. Selection switch group 14 as an example of a means for selecting the number of rental balls. Coin return port 15, ball rental port 16.
A change outlet 17 and a return button 18 are provided. Here, the coin slot 13 is the thin coin slot [10] of this embodiment.
Multiple types of coins (for example, 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins)
It is formed so that the largest diameter of the two types of yen coins can be inserted. The selection switch group 14 is for 100 yen,
Multiple selection switches 141-1 for selecting the number of balls worth 200 yen, 300 yen, 400 yen, or 500 yen
Contains 45. The selection switches 141 to 145 are preferably illuminated switches, and the one corresponding to the amount of money inserted is displayed by lighting. As a result, the selection switch is used both for displaying the input amount, that is, for selecting the number of balls that can be lent out (the number of balls for each side) and for selecting the number of balls that the player desires to lend. By the way, in the illustration, an illuminated switch is shown as an example of means for selecting the number of balls to be rented, but instead of this, segment displays are provided to display the amount of money inserted, and numeric keys are provided to select the number of balls to be rented. It's okay. In addition, when releasing the paid balls by the amount of money that has been inserted (that is, when the paid ball amount cannot be selected), each selection switch 141 to 1
45 becomes unnecessary.

The coin return port 15 is for returning defective coins. The ball rental opening 16 releases balls when the elevating part 16a is pushed up by hand, similar to the conventional thin ball rental machine. The return button 18 is operated when the user wants to return the inserted coins.

The thin ball lending machine 10 as described above is installed between a plurality of pachinko machines arranged on the island stand 1.

In addition, in Figure 1B, 1 pachinko lfMP is used for each pachinko lfMP.
The figure shows a case where one thin ball lending machine 10 is installed, but if necessary, one thin ball lending machine 1 can be installed for each of multiple pachinko machines aP.
0 may be set. In this way, an island is constructed by arranging a plurality of pachinko machines P and three-power ball rental machines 10 in the longitudinal direction. In a pachinko game hall, multiple islands like this are arranged, and if necessary, multiple pachinko machines P and thin ball lending machines are arranged in two rows back to back; be.

On the back side of the pachinko laP and the thin ball rental 110, each thin ball rental 1110 is provided on the part related to the island stand 1.
The first amount of money (for example, 100 yen) inserted into (7)l
i! In order to collect and collect coins (hereinafter referred to as 100 yen coins) and coins of a second denomination (for example, 500 yen) (hereinafter referred to as 500 yen coins), a collection and collection passage 2 is formed along the longitudinal direction of the island platform 1. be done.

A collected coin storage means 50 is provided at one end of the collective collection passage 2.
is provided. Details of this collected coin storage means 5° are shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later.

Furthermore, if necessary, 100 yen coin storage mechanism (not shown) included in the collected coin storage means 50 may be added.
In order to supply zero yen coins as change to each thin ball lending machine 10, a lift 3 and a supply passage 4 are provided. lift 3
The machine raises and lowers a 100 yen coin to the upper position of the thin ball lending machine 10, and uses, for example, a method similar to the conventionally known method of returning pachinko balls to each machine. The relationship between the supply passage 4 and each thin ball lending machine 10 will be explained with reference to FIG. 6, which will be described later.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are sectional views showing the details of the internal structure of the thin ball lending machine, which is a feature of the present invention. Especially the second
Figure A shows the details of the input coin collection passage, the change discharge mechanism, and the payable ball discharge mechanism, and Figure 2B shows the relationship between the change supply passage and the change storage tank.

In FIGS. 2A and 2B, the coin slot 13
A guide 211 is provided on the back side of the coin selector 30 (see FIG. 3), which is an example of coin sorting means. Below the coin selector 30, there is a passage 212 for collecting or guiding 100 yen coins, and a passage 212 for collecting or guiding 100 yen coins.
A collection path 2'13 is provided for collecting yen coins. The passage 212 is branched into a change replenishment passage 214 for guiding 100 yen coins to a change storage tube 23, which is an example of a change storage means, and a collection passage 215 for recovering 100 yen coins that have overflowed in the change storage tube 23. The collecting passages 213 and 215 are joined at their terminal ends by a joining passage 216. In order to detect the collected 100 yen coin, a detection switch 22a, which is an example of a first coin detection means, is provided in the collection path 215. Collection passage 2
13, in order to detect the 500 yen coin to be collected,
A detection switch 22b, which is an example of second coin detection means, is provided.

An out-of-change detection switch 23a is provided at the lower side of the change storage cylinder 23. At the upper side of the change storage cylinder 23,
The detection switch 23b' is set to $HIJ.

This detection switch 23b detects that more than a predetermined amount of change has been stored when replenishing by the change replenishment mechanism 60 described later, and detects that an inserted coin (100 yen coin) has been replenished as change at other times. do. A change release mechanism 24 is provided in the lower portion of the change storage cylinder 23. Change release mechanism 24 includes a solenoid 241. Solenoid 24
A connecting rod 243 is fixed to the first plunger 242 .

A lower end portion of the connecting rod 243 is engaged with the push-out plate 244 . The extrusion plate 244 is supported so as to be slidable in the lateral direction, and is resiliently biased in the extrusion direction by a spring 245. When the push-out plate 244 is slid in the direction opposite to the push-out direction by the urging of the solenoid 241 against the elastic force of the spring 245, the change (100
The lowest one of the circular hardness m> is lowered to the sliding surface of the extrusion plate 244, and when the extrusion plate 244 is pulled by the spring 245 due to the deenergization of the solenoid 241, it is pushed out by the tip of the extrusion plate 244, and the change discharge opening is pushed out. Released to 17. If necessary, a detection switch 24a is provided to detect that one piece of change has been dispensed.

1 storage part 16b is ff1G on the back side of ball rental outlet] 6.
be pulled. A rental ball release mechanism 25 is provided at the top of this one storage section 16b. The ball rental mechanism 25 includes a ball introduction passage 251. The upper end of the ball introduction passage 251 is connected to a supply passage for supplying prize balls to the pachinko machine P.

A ball release/stop valve 252 is provided at the end of the ball introduction passage 251.
is provided.

Between the ball release/stop valve 252 and the 1 storage section 16b, there is a 1
A ball storage passage 253 is provided for storing a certain number of balls released in response to insertion of a 00 yen coin. A stopper 254 is opposed to the terminal end of the ball storage passage 253. The stopper 254 is fixed to one end of the rod 255 and is guided so as to be movable up and down. A substantially central portion of the Urad 255 is fixed to a plunger of a solenoid 256. The other end of the rod 255 is connected to the ball release/stop valve 252 via a connecting rod 257.

In the normal state, the solenoid 256 is deenergized, so the stopper 254 closes the outlet of the ball storage passage 253 and stores rental balls in the ball storage passage 253. In this state, the ball release/stop valve 252 is in an open state,
Balls flow from the ball introduction passage 251 into the ball storage passage 253 and are stored in a certain amount. On the other hand, when a coin of the minimum amount (for example, 100 yen) required to release a rental ball is inserted, the solenoid 256 is energized, so the stopper 254
rises. Therefore, the balls stored in the ball storage passage 253 and a part of the ball release/stop valve 252 are released to the 1 storage section 16b as rental balls.

At the same time, the connecting rod 257 rises due to the energization of the solenoid 256, so the ball discharge/stop valve 252 rotates and closes the outlet of the ball introduction passage 251, preventing the balls in the ball introduction passage 251 from falling. prevent.

After a certain amount of time required to release a certain number of balls, solenoid 256 is deenergized. Accordingly, the collar 254 descends to close the outlet of the ball storage passage 253.

At the same time, the connecting rod 257 moves downward, rotates the ball discharge/stop valve 252 in the opposite direction, opens the outlet of the ball introduction passage 251 again, and transfers the balls from the ball introduction passage 251 to the ball storage passage. Supply to 253.

In addition, in order to detect ball breakage and stop the operation, a ball breakage detection switch 25atf is installed in a part of the ball introduction passage 251.
i will be provided. The output of this out-of-ball detection switch 25a is used as a signal to display the out-of-ball indicator lamp 12 and to instruct to prohibit the ball release operation regardless of whether coins are inserted. In addition, for the purpose of detecting that a rented ball has been released, the detection switch 25b is connected to the rv of the connecting rod 257.
! Provided at a position where motion can be detected.

More preferably, a coin supply passage 26 is provided in the upper part of the change storage cylinder 23. The upper end of the coin supply passage 26 is connected to the supply passage 4.

FIG. 3 is a detailed diagram of the coin selector. FIG. 4 is a detailed diagram of the flow path switching mechanism included in the coin selector.

Next, details of the coin selector 30 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

Coin selector 30 includes a box 31.

An arc-shaped guide rail 321 is fixed to an upper portion inside the box 31 . A guide 211 shown in FIG. 2A faces the upper portion of this guide rail 321. A guide rail 322 is provided at a lower portion of the guide rail 321 in an inclined manner. A plurality of types of detectors 34a to 34.0 are provided on a wall slightly above the guide rail 321. Here, the detector 34a detects the material of the inserted coin, for example, gold contained in the coin.
Those that change the oscillation state depending on the content of metal materials are used. The detector 34b detects the thickness of the coin, and detects whether the coin has a predetermined thickness.

The detector 34G detects the diameter of the coin. Based on the combination of the detection outputs of these detectors 348 to 34C, the type of coin inserted and the authenticity of the coin are determined. Since the specific means for determining the type of coin and the authenticity thereof is the same as that of a conventionally known coin selector included in a vending machine, the details thereof will be omitted. A shock absorbing plate 33 is rotatably mounted at a position slightly apart from the end of the guide rail 322.

When this shock absorbing plate 33 is hit by a falling coin, it rotates with the momentum of the coin, stops the momentum of the coin, and guides the coin to the channel switching mechanism 40 shown in FIG. 4. .

. The flow path switching groove 40 includes a passage 41 for guiding coins. A partition plate 411 is formed below the passage 41,
It is divided into a passage 412 for guiding 100 yen coins and a passage 413 for guiding 500 yen coins. Also, passage 41
An opening 414 for taking out defective coins is formed in the upper part of the coin.

An opening 415 is formed on the wall surface facing the opening 4111. Associated with opening 415 is a defective coin return mechanism 42 . The defective coin return mechanism 42 is constructed by fixing a switching valve 423 to a plunger 422 of a solenoid 421. When it is determined that the coin is defective based on the detection outputs of the detectors 348 to 34C, the solenoid 421 is energized and the switching valve 423 is moved from the opening 415 into the passage 41 as shown by the two-dot chain line. pushed out. Therefore, the defective coin hits the switching valve 423 and is taken out from the opening 414, and is brought to the coin return port 15 via the defective coin collection passage 351.

An opening 416 is formed in the wall below the opening 415 . In connection with the opening 416, a coin type switching mode #f43 is provided. This coin type switching mechanism 43 has a rod 433 connected to a plunger 432 of a solenoid 431.
is fixed to the rod 433, and a switching valve 434 is engaged with the tip of the rod 433. A lower end portion of the switching valve 434 is rotatably supported by an upper end portion of the partition plate 411. When it is determined that the coin is a 100 yen coin based on the outputs of the detectors 348 to 34c, the solenoid 431 is energized.
The rod 433 is pushed out as shown by the dashed line. Therefore, the switching valve 434 is rotated counterclockwise to close the passage 413 and listen to the passage 412. As a result, the inserted coin (100 yen) is brought to the passage 352 via the passage 412.

The end of this passageway 352 is connected to the passageway 212 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B. On the other hand, the detectors 34a to 34
When it is determined from the output of C that a 500 yen coin has been inserted, the solenoid 431 remains deenergized.

Therefore, the switching valve 434 remains rotated to the right, closing the passage 412 and opening the passage 413. As a result, the inserted 500 yen coin is brought to the collection passage 213 via the passage 413 and the passage 353 connected thereto.

FIG. 5 is a detailed view of the coin collection passage and the collected coin storage means included in the collection means. The collecting and collecting passage 2 shown in FIG. 1B is constructed by covering the peripheral portion of a belt conveyor 2a, which is an example of a transfer means, with a duct 2b. One side of the belt 2a is hung on a pulley 2C, and the other side is hung on a pulley 2d.

The pulley 2d is rotationally driven by a motor 2e.

The duct 2b is the upper surface portion of each thin ball rental*io
A hole into which the terminal end portion of the merging passage 216 can be inserted is formed at a portion corresponding to the arrangement position. And in this hole,
The terminal end portion of the merging passage 216 of each thin ball rental m10 is inserted. As a result, the coins (
100 yen coins and 500 yen coins) are brought to the belt conveyor 2a, but cannot be taken out from the outside, which prevents fraud by employees and the like.

A collected coin storage means 50 is provided at the end of the belt conveyor 2a in the transport direction. The collected coin storage means 50 includes a coin sorting passage 52 within the cover 51. Coin sorting passage 52
is installed at an angle, and the belt conveyor 2
It faces the terminal part of a. A hole 52a slightly larger than the diameter of a 100 yen coin and smaller than the diameter of a 500 yen coin is bored in the bottom portion of the sorting passage 52. Hole 52
A first recovery passage 53 is provided in the lower part of a.

A 100 yen coin storage box 54, which is an example of a first collected coin storage means, is provided at the end of the collection path 53.

The 100 yen coin storage box 54 has a belt conveyor 2.
The 100 yen coin transferred in step a is guided through the hole 52a and the collection passage 53 and is stored therein. A detection switch 53a is provided in the collection path 53 to detect the number of 100 yen coins stored in the 100 yen coin box 54.

Although not shown in FIG. 51, a beat 71-3 shown in FIG. 1B is provided in connection with the 1.0 yen coin storage box 54. A second recovery passage 55 is provided at the end portion of the sorting oil passage 52. A 500 yen coin storage box 56, which is an example of second collected coin storage means, is provided at the end of the collection path 55. This hox 56
The coins collected by the belt conveyor 2a are
The 500 yen coins that do not enter the hole 52a are collected and stored. A detection switch 55 for detecting a 500 yen coin stored in a box 56 in connection with the collection path 55
a is provided.

By the way, in the above-mentioned FIGS. 1B, 2A, 2B, and 5, as an example of the collecting means, each thin ball loan is transferred to the collected coin storage means 50 provided at a location away from the thin ball loan R10. We have described the case where coins inserted into machine 1o are collected and recovered. This has the advantage of simplifying the configuration and eliminating the need for manpower to collect the inserted coins, resulting in labor savings. However, the collection means is not limited to this, and various modifications can be considered. For example, if you don't mind the trouble of collecting the inserted coins, then the collection passages 213 and 2
500 p:l hard on each end of 15! J, 100
The configuration 1 may be such that a box for collecting yen coins is provided individually and the inserted coins are collected for each thin ball lending machine. Also, if you do not need to sort 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins, and you want to sort different types of coins after collecting them all at once, you can store 500 yen coins and 100 yen coins in one box. It may be configured as follows.

FIG. 6 is a detailed view of the change supply mechanism. In the figure, change introduction holes 4a are punched in the bottom of the supply passage 4 at each location where each thin ball lending machine 10 is disposed.

A coin supply passage 26 faces below the change introduction hole 4a. In relation to the change introduction hole 4a and the coin supply passage 26,
Change supply machine! 60 are provided. The change supply mechanism 60 is
The plunger 6 of the solenoid 61 includes a solenoid 61.
A stopper 63 is fixed to one end of 2. This stopper 63 is moved by energizing or deenergizing the solenoid 61, and serves to selectively open or close the change introduction hole 4a. Note that, if necessary, a detection switch 26a for detecting replenished coins is provided in relation to the coin supply passage 26.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a thin ball lending machine system according to an embodiment of the present invention. A microprocessor 70 is provided in connection with the thin ball rental eiio. microprocessor 7
0 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPtJ) 71. C.P.
An input/output interface 72 is connected to U71.

The input/output interface 72 includes each detection section (detection switches 22a, 22b,
23a, 24a, 25a) and the outputs of a plurality of selection switches 141-145. The input/output interface 72 also includes a solenoid 241 .included in the change release mechanism 24 . Solenoid 256 included in the ball rental mechanism 25. And a solenoid 61 included in the change supply mechanism 60 is connected. In general, an output device 80 is connected to the input/output interface 72 . Output device 80
For example, the printer 811 display 82 and alarm! 183 etc. are included.

CPLI 71 includes internal storage. The internal storage area is made up of, for example, a plurality of registers, and each register is used as counters CT1 to CT4. Here, the counter CTI is used to count the cumulative amount of input money. The counter CT2 is used to count the number of 100 yen coins inserted. The counter CT3 is used to count the number of 500 yen coins inserted. counter C
T4 is used to count and store the amount of change. A plurality of memories 73 to 76 are connected to this CPU 71. The memory 73 stores a program 41! shown in FIG. 8, which will be described later. For example, a ROM is used. The memory 74 stores ball rental data.

The memory 75 stores change data. The memory 76 stores coin data, such as the number of 500 yen coins collected among the inserted coins, the number of 100 yen coins collected, the number of 100 yen coins replenished, and the number of 100 yen coins inserted. The number of 100 yen coins supplied as change is stored. These memories 74-7
For example, RAM is used for 6.

In addition, in the illustration, one microb['' processor 70 has one
This shows a state in which three thin ball lending machines 10 are connected, but if the processing speed of the microprocessor 70 is fast, one
A plurality of thin ball lending machines may be connected to one microprocessor 70 for centralized management. In that case, a ball rental number is determined for each thin ball rental mark 10, and each Japanese ball rental number is recorded in the memories 74 to 76.
! M,f! Includes 4 areas. And in the memory 73,
In addition to the program shown in FIG. 8, which will be described later, a program for sequentially collecting ball links and data for each ball rental machine number will be added.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the microprocessor 70 for controlling the lending of balls in the thin ball lending machine of the present invention.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1A to 8, the specific operation of this embodiment will be explained along the flowchart in FIG. 8.

■ Operation when there are no coins inserted Normally, the CPU 71 repeats steps 4 to 4 when there are a number of coins inserted. This judgment is made based on the determination result based on the outputs of the detectors 34a to 34C that it is a 100 yen coin, or the presence of either the detection switch 22a or 23b.Insert a 100 yen coin. If it is determined that no 500 yen coin has been inserted, in step 2 it is determined whether or not a 500 yen coin has been inserted.
This is done depending on whether the determination result based on the output of 4C is a 500 yen coin or there is an output from the detection switch 22b. When it is determined that 500 yen & coins have not been inserted, it is determined in step 3 whether or not defective coins have been inserted.

Here, the defective coins mean coins VR other than 100 yen coins and 500 yen coins (for example, 50 yen coins), counterfeit coins, and the like. When it is determined that no defective coins have been inserted, it is determined in step 4 whether or not the return lever 18 has been pressed.

If it is determined that the return lever 18 is not pressed, the process returns to step 1.

■ Operation when a 100 yen coin is inserted When a 100 yen coin is inserted into the coin slot 13, the detectors 34a to 34
0 etc., and based on the output, it is determined that it is a 100 yen coin. Accordingly, step 1
It was determined that a 100 yen coin had been inserted,
Proceed to step 5. In step 5, counter CT
100 is added to the contents of I, and 1 is added to the contents of counter CT2. As a result, the counter CT1 counts the cumulative amount of coins (100 yen) that have been inserted, and the counter
T2 counts the number of inserted 100 yen coins (1 coin). In step 6, it is determined that the content (count value) of the counter CTI is 100, and the process proceeds to step 7. In step 7, select switch 1 to display that the number of rental balls worth 100 yen can be released.
411=Built-in lamp is displayed lit. and,
In step 8, it is determined whether the selection switch 141 has been pressed. If the selection switch 141 is not pressed immediately, it is determined that the selection switch 141 has not been pressed, and the process proceeds to step 8a. In step 8a, it is determined that no coins have been inserted, and the process returns to step 6. Then, the selection switch 141
The operations of steps 6-8.8a are repeated until is pressed.

In this state 83, the player who has inserted a 100 yen coin presses the selection switch 141 in order to borrow a ball with the inserted amount (100 yen), and this is determined and the process proceeds to step 9. In step 9, the solenoid 256 is activated only once in order to release the 100 yen worth of rental balls. At this time, based on the output of the detection switch 25b, data (
ball rental data) is written to a predetermined storage area of the memory 74. Furthermore, the amount of change is obtained by subtracting 100 from the contents of counter CT1, and the amount of change is stored in counter CT4.
is set to Subsequently, in step 10, it is determined whether the content of the counter CT4 is 100 or more. In this case, since 100 yen worth of balls were released in response to the insertion of a 100 yen coin, the amount of change is O, so it is determined that the amount is not more than 100 yen, and the process proceeds to step 11. In step 11, in this ball lending operation, the counter C
The number of inserted 100 yen coins counted by T2 (1) and the number of inserted 500 yen coins counted by counter CT3 (0) are cumulatively added to the storage area of the memory 76 for each type of coin. written. In step 12, the counters 0-1 to CT4 are reset, and the series of ball lending operations is completed.

(2) Operation when coins with an amount of 200 yen or more and 400 yen or less are inserted The operation when, for example, four 100 yen coins are inserted will be explained. First, when the first 100 yen coin is inserted, the operations of steps 1.5 to 8.8a described above are performed. Then, before the selection switch 141 is pressed,
When the second 100 yen coin is inserted, it is determined in step 8a that any coin has been inserted, and in step 1 it is determined that it is a 100 yen coin, and the process proceeds to step 5. In step 5, 100 is added to the contents of counter CT1, and counter CT2
1 is added to the contents of . As a result, the counter CTI counts 200 and the counter CT2 counts 2. In step 6, it is determined that the count value of counter CT1 is not 100, and the process proceeds to step 13. Step 1
At step 3, it is determined that the count value of counter CT2 is 2, and the process proceeds to step 14. In step 14, the respective lamps included in the selection switches 141 and 142 are lit. In step 15 it is determined that the selection switch 142 is not pressed, in step 8 it is determined that the selection switch 141 is not pressed, in step 8a it is determined that no coin has been inserted, and in step Return to 6.

and the operations of steps 6.13-15, 8, 8a are repeated.

In this state, when the third 100 yen coin is inserted, it is determined again in step 1 and the process proceeds to step 5. When the operation of step 5 is performed, counter CTI will count 300 and C70 will count 3. Therefore, in step 13, the counter C
It is determined that the count value of T1 is not 200, and in step 16 it is determined that it is 300, and the process proceeds to step 17. In step 17, the selection switch 14
．． 1. The lamps included in 142 and 143 are displayed lit. In step 18, it is determined whether or not the selection switch 141 has been pressed. If it is determined that the selection switch 141 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step 15. If it is determined in step 15 that the selection switch 142 is not pressed, and if it is determined in step 8 that the selection switch 141 is not pressed, the process advances to step 8a. Then, if it is determined that no coin has been inserted, the process returns to step 6, and step 6 '13.16 to '18.1
5. Operations 86 and 8a are repeated.

When the fourth coin is inserted, it is determined in step 8a that any coin has been inserted, and the process returns to step 1. In step 1, it is determined that a 100 yen coin has been inserted, and the process proceeds to step 5. Step 5
When the same operation as described above is performed in , the count value of the counter CTI becomes 400 and the count value of the counter CT2 becomes 4. Therefore, in step 16, it is determined that the count value of the counter CT1 is not 300, and the process proceeds to step 19. In step 19, it is determined that the count value of the counter CTI is 400, and the process proceeds to step 20. In step 20, the lamps included in the selection switches 141, 142, 143, and 144 are lit. In step 21, it is determined that the selection switch 144 is not pressed, and the process proceeds to step 18. And step 18.15.8゜8
The operations of a, 6.13, 16.19-21 are repeated.

While repeating the above actions, the player has 40
In order to specify the number of balls that can be borrowed within the range of 0 yen, one of the selection switches 141 to 144 is pressed. Now, assuming that the selection switch 144 is pressed, this is determined in step 21 and the process proceeds to step 22.

In step 22, the solenoid 256 is intermittently energized four times, and a ball worth 400 yen is released. In addition, ball rental data (data indicating that the number of rental balls worth 100 yen has been released four times, that is, data on the number of balls equivalent to 400 yen) is written to a predetermined area of the memory 74. Further, 400 is subtracted from the count value of the counter CT1, and the subtracted value is set in the counter CT4. Subsequently, after the operations in steps 10 to 12 are performed, the series of operations ends.

Furthermore, even though the player inserts four 100 yen coins, the selection switch (142 or 143) corresponding to a smaller number than the number of balls that can be borrowed for 400 yen (for example, 200 yen or 300 yen) is pressed. When pressed, the following actions occur.

For example, when the selection switch 142 is pressed, it is determined in step 15 and the process proceeds to step 23. In step 23, the solenoid 256 is intermittently energized twice to release the 200 yen worth of balls.

Further, ball rental data (data on the number of balls worth 200 yen) is written to the memory 74. Furthermore, the contents of counter CTI (4
200 is subtracted from 00) and the change amount is (20,0)
is set in counter C-[4. Next, step 1
0, the count value of counter CT4 is 100j,I.

It is determined that the above is the case, and the process proceeds to step 24.

In step 24, the solenoid 241
is intermittently energized, and change corresponding to the value counted by the counter CT4 is dispensed. At the same time, change data (200 yen) is written into the memory 75.

Thereafter, operations 711.12 are performed. Further, if the selection switch 143 is pressed, step 1
This is determined in step 8, and the process proceeds to step 25.

In step 25, 300 yen worth of rental balls are released, the rental ball data (the number of balls equivalent to 300 yen) is written into the memory 74, and the value obtained by subtracting 300 from the value of the counter CT1 is set in the counter CT4. Ru. The other operations are the same as when the selection switch 142 is pressed, except that the amount of change is different, so a description thereof will be omitted.

■ Operation when a 500 yen coin is inserted When a 500 yen coin is inserted, it is determined in step 2 and the process proceeds to step 26. In step 26, 500 is added to the count value of counter CT1, and counter CT3
1 is added to the count value. In this case, counter CT
Since the count value of 1 is 500, step 6.13.1
In step 6.19, it is determined that the values are not the respective predetermined values, and the process proceeds to step 27. In step 27, it is determined that the count value of the counter CTI is 500 or more, and the process proceeds to step 28.

In step 28, the lamps included in each of the selection switches 141 to 145 are displayed as being lit. In step 2, it is determined whether or not the selection switch 145 has been pressed, and if it is determined that the selection switch 145 has not been pressed, the process proceeds to step 21. Then, step 21, 18, 15.8.8a until any selection switch is pressed.
, 6.13° 16.19. The operations from 27 to 29 are repeated. In this state, if any of the selection switches 141 to 144 is pressed, step 9 described above
．． 23. In the same way as the operations in 25 or 22, the amount of paid balls corresponding to the selected switch is released, the paid ball data is written to the memory 74, and change is calculated.

On the other hand, when the selection switch 145 is pressed, step 2
This is determined in step 9 and the process proceeds to step 30. In step 30, the solenoid 256 is intermittently energized five times to release a 500 yen worth of balls. At the same time, ball rental data (data on the number of balls equivalent to 500 yen) is written into the memory 74. Also, counter CTI
500 is subtracted from the counted value of , and the amount of change is determined and set in the counter CT4. Then step 10
-12 operations are performed.

■ If another malfunctioning coin is inserted, it is determined in step 3 and the process proceeds to step 31. In step 31 , the solenoid 421 is energized and the switching valve 423 is inserted into the passage 41 to guide the defective coins through the opening 4 14 to the defective coin collection passage 351 and return them to the return port 15 .

Even though coins have been inserted, if the user wishes to return the inserted coins, the return lever 18 is pressed. Accordingly, it is determined in step 4 that step 3
2/\Proceed. In step 32, coins of an amount corresponding to the count value of the counter CT1 are returned. In such an operation for returning inserted coins, normally the inserted coins are not stored until the end of the coin lending operation (they are collected immediately. Therefore, in this embodiment, the hundreds digit of the counter CT1 is The solenoid 241 is intermittently energized a number of times corresponding to the value, and the change stored in the change storage cylinder 23 is released as a returned coin.However, in this case, the returned amount is subtracted from the cumulative amount inserted.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the ball lending operation can be performed using either 100 yen coins or 500 yen coins, and the man-hours equivalent to the amount of 500 yen or less can be performed using 500 yen coins. It has the advantage that change can be given out when borrowing a game, and the player can select the number of balls to be rented for the desired amount. Further, even if a plurality of thin ball lending machines are installed, coins can be collected all at once to the collected coin storage means 50 provided on one island, which has the advantage of saving the size of the game hall.

By the way, in the case where the selection switches 141 to 145 are not provided and the number of balls corresponding to the inserted amount is directly paid out, the judgment operations of steps 8.8a, 15, 18.21 and 29 are unnecessary, and steps 9, 22, 23.25
In steps 30 and 30, calculation of change is not necessary, and the operations in steps 10 and 20 are also not necessary.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the case of 100 yen coin and 500 yen coin was explained as an example of coins of the first denomination and the second denomination, but coins of larger denominations may appear in the future. If more than one type of coins are used, the technical concept of the present invention may be partially improved to accommodate such a case. Therefore, the types of coins that can lend balls with the thin ball lending machine of this invention [,
It is not limited to t12 types.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a thin ball lending machine system that can lend out balls with a plurality of types of coins having different values. As a result, players can borrow balls from a thin ball lending machine, even with coins of large value, without having to go to a large ball lending machine located far away from the pachinko machine or asking for money exchange. This provides unique effects such as being able to eliminate disadvantages caused by interrupting the game due to running out of balls or the like during the game.

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FIG. 1A is a front view of a thin ball rental machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 118 is an external view of an island showing a state in which the thin ball rental machine is installed between pachinko machines. FIGS. 2A and 2B are vertical sectional views showing internal details of the thin ball lending machine. FIG. 3 is a detailed diagram of the coin selector. FIG. 4 is a detailed diagram of the flow path switching mechanism. FIG. 5 is a detailed view of the coin collection passage and the collected coin storage means included in the collection means. The sixth factor is a detailed diagram of the change supply mechanism. FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a thin ball lending machine system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the microprocessor for controlling the lending of soil in the thin ball lending machine of the present invention. In the figure, 10 is a thin ball lending machine, 13 is a coin slot, 1
4 is a ball rental number selection means, 141 to 145 are selection switches,
16 is a payload outlet, 17 is a change outlet, 21 is a collection passage, 22a, 22b is a detection switch, 23 is a change storage cylinder,
24 is a change discharge mechanism, 25 is a pay ball discharge gl@, 30 is a coin selector, 40 is a channel switching mechanism, 50 is a collected coin storage means, 60 is a change supply mechanism, 70 is a microprocessor, and 80 is an output device. . Patent Applicant: Sankyo Co., Ltd. Procedural Amendment February 10, 1980 Dear Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office 1. Indication of the Case 1988 Patent Application No. 208079 2. Title of Invention Thin Ball Rental Machine System in Amusement Halls 3. Relationship with the case of the person making the amendment Patent applicant address: 6-460 Sakaino-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma Prefecture Sankyo Name: Sankyo Busujimakunio Co., Ltd. Representative Kunio Busujima 4 Agent address: 2-3-9 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka No. Yachiyo Daiichi Building Telephone Osaka (06) 351-6239 (Main) 6,
Column 7 of Detailed Description of the Invention in the Specification Subject to Amendment, Contents of Amendment (1) The phrase "may be formed." in the 9th line, 17th line of the specification is selected as the possible pore diameter of 1 degree. ” is corrected. (2) "Minimum unit" on page 16, line 4 of the specification is corrected to "minimum unit." (3) "Material of the coin" on page 18, line 5 of the specification is corrected to "material of the coin (indicated by ON in the illustration)". (4) Change the “base of 52” on page 22, line 8 of the specification to “5
Corrected to ``bottom part in the middle of 2''. (5) Change “storage of coins” on page 24, line 10 of the specification to “
Corrected to ``Store the coins''. (6) "r25a)" on page 25, line 13 of the specification
5a, 26a). (7) Add the following sentence between the first and second lines of page 41 of the specification. π2 Also, when a 500 yen effect is inserted, if you want to lend out 100 yen worth of balls and pay out the remaining 400 yen as change, the program is configured to perform step 26 and then proceed directly to step 9. All you have to do is change. that's all

Claims (8)

[Claims] (1) Coins of at least two types of coins, a relatively small first denomination and a relatively large second denomination, installed between a number of pachinko machines in a game parlor where a plurality of pachinko machines are installed side by side. In a thin ball lending machine that releases rental balls in response to the insertion of any coin, the front panel of the thin ball lending machine includes at least a coin insertion slot and a rental ball for discharging rental balls. and a ball release port is provided inside the thin ball rental machine, and a ball rental mechanism that releases a number of rental balls that is an integral multiple of the unit amount that can be rented at least at the first amount to the ball rental port. a coin sorting means for sorting the type of coin inserted into the coin input slot; a first coin detection means for detecting a first amount of coins sorted by the coin sorting means; a second coin detection means for detecting coins of a second denomination sorted by the sorting means; A collecting means is provided for collecting coins of a second amount, and the calculating means adds the first amount to the output of the second coin detecting means in response to the output of the first coin detecting means. The investment is made by adding the second amount in response.
It includes at least a cumulative amount calculation means for calculating a cumulative amount of deposited amounts, and the control means drives the ball rental mechanism to
A thin ball lending machine system in a gaming hall, which includes at least a ball release side/pushing means for releasing the number of rental balls corresponding to an amount within the range of the cumulative amount calculated by the own cumulative amount calculation means. (2) The front panel is further provided with a number of balls to be rented selection means for selecting a number of balls to be rented that is a desired integral multiple of the unit amount that can be rented for the first amount, and the inside of the thin ball rental machine is The apparatus further includes a change storage means for storing change, and a change discharge mechanism for discharging the change stored in the change storage means, and the calculation means calculates the number of balls to be paid by the number of balls to be paid from the cumulative amount. The control means further includes change amount calculating means for subtracting the selected amount to obtain a change amount, and the control means drives the change discharging means to release the coins of the change amount determined by the change amount calculating means. The thin ball lending machine system in a gaming hall according to claim 1, further comprising change release control means for releasing change to an exit. (3) The collection means includes: a collected coin storage means for storing collected coins; and a collection passageway that guides the coins sorted by the coin sorting means to the collected coin storage means. Thin ball lending machine system at the gaming hall described in Section 2. (4) The collected coin storage means includes: a first coin storage means for storing the first amount of coins; and a second collected coin storage means for storing the second amount of coins; The collection path includes a first collection path that guides the first amount of coins to the first collected coin storage means, and a second collection path that leads the second amount of coins to the second collected coin storage means. 4. A thin ball lending machine system in a gaming hall according to claim 3, comprising a collection path. (5) The plurality of pachinko machines are arranged horizontally to form an island, a plurality of the thin ball lending machines are provided on one island, and the collected coin storage means is arranged along the length of the island. Claim 3, wherein the collection passage is provided in all directions, and the collection passage is provided in association with the island on the back surface of each pachinko machine leading from each thin ball lending machine to the collected coin storage means. Thin ball lending machine system at the game arcade described above. (6) The collected coin storage means (including: a first collected coin storage means for storing coins of the first amount; and a second collected coin storage means for storing coins of the second amount) , the collection path is provided in common with the plurality of thin ball lending machines, and includes a transfer means for transferring coins in the longitudinal direction of the island; and a first amount of coins transferred by the transfer means. a first collection passage for sorting and guiding coins of a second amount to the first collection coin storage means; and a second recovery path leading to the recovered coin storage means.
Thin ball lending machine system at the gaming hall described in Section 2. (7) The thin-shaped coin in the game parlor according to claim 3, wherein the collection path includes a change supply path that guides coins of a first amount sorted by the coin sorting means to the change storage means. Machine rental system. (8) The number of rental balls selection means includes a plurality of illuminated switches, and each illuminated switch is determined to correspond to a number of rental balls that is an integral multiple of the unit amount that can be rented at the first amount. 2. The thin ball rental machine system in a gaming hall according to claim 2, wherein the illuminated switch illuminates and displays the items that can be rented out with the cumulative amount of the input amount.