JPS63315086A - Winning ball feed-out apparatus in pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Application of the Invention] The present invention relates to a prize ball feeding device in a pachinko machine, and more specifically, in addition to the normal safe balls that can win multiple prize balls, This invention relates to a prize ball dispensing device that dispenses a predetermined number of prize balls as a reward for specific safe balls that can be won.

[Technical background]

As is well known, in pachinko machines, the maximum number of prize balls that can be won is 15 for each safe ball generated by each winning device on the game board.
For this reason, the number of winning balls is generally set at 10 to 10 for each safe ball, with all winning devices having the same prize ball acquisition condition.
It is considered appropriate to dispense a fixed number of balls within a range of 15, and prize ball dispensing devices are exclusively designed for multiple balls. Against this background, we have developed a pachinko machine that can win a small number of prize balls (for example, 5 to 7 balls) for each safe ball that occurs at a specific location, as a new model with innovative game content. If this is the case, a prize ball feeding technology that is compatible with this will be required.

[Problem-solving techniques]

The present invention has been newly proposed in view of the above-mentioned technical background, and is applicable to a pachinko machine which has different prize ball acquisition conditions and which can generate specific safe balls separately, outside the exit of the prize ball delivery path. The ball case has a ball case supported so as to be tiltable, an electromagnetic operating tool for operating the ball case into a ball insertion position and a ball release position, and an ejection path for prize balls ejected from the ball case, and the ball case has: It is formed into an approximately L-shaped rectangular tube shape and has a tilting fulcrum at the lower center, and the front end of the storage path for a certain number of prize balls is used as an entrance and exit, and the rear end is used exclusively for the exit. The electromagnetic operating tool is set to be in alignment and communication with the delivery path so that the prize ball can be ejected from the front end port and the rear end port at the ball release position, and the electromagnetic operating tool is configured to appropriately connect its movable member to the ball case to operate the special safe ball. Set to be activated every time the detection means detects the detection means,
This is a prize ball feeding device for a small number of balls, in which a stopper piece is arranged below the rear end opening of the ball case to stop the prize balls in the accommodation path when the ball case is in the ball insertion position.

[Purpose of the invention]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a prize ball dispensing device capable of accurately dispensing a number of prize balls corresponding to a specific safe ball generated at a specific position on a game surface.

〔Example〕

A preferred embodiment of the prize ball feeding device according to the present invention will be described. Before explaining the device of this example, the pachinko machine side will be briefly explained. In Game@P, as shown schematically in FIG.
4, a known electrical variable pattern display device 5, and a big winning device 7 are provided. The first prize winning tool 3 can generate a normal number of normal safe balls (for example, a fixed number of 10 to 15 balls), and the second prize winning tool 4 can generate a small number of winning balls (for example, a fixed number of 10 to 15 balls). It is possible to generate specific safe balls that meet the conditions for winning prize balls (any fixed number of 7 to 7), and three are shown in the figure. The above-mentioned variable symbol display device 5 is a second winning device 4.
In response to a starting input obtained each time a specific safe ball is detected, numbers can be digitally displayed in a continuously variable and fixed manner in each display window 6.6. In addition, the big prize device 7 is
The display device f
When the respective symbols fixedly displayed on each display window 6 of 5 match a preset "combination", they are opened to generate a normal safe ball. Note that the control technology related to both devices 5 and 7 is not a technical requirement of the present invention, so a description thereof will be omitted.

9 indicates the out port.

On the back side of the game board P, passages 10.11 are formed as shown schematically in FIG.
Each safe ball S, , S, generated in is discharged and guided.

Collection path 12 connected to path 11 for specific safe balls S
A detection switch 13 is installed on the entrance side. This switch 13 is set so that each time it detects (turns on) one specific safe ball, it can perform an activation function for the prize ball feeding device of this example, which will be described later, and a starting function for the variable pattern display device 5. ing. A display 14 is installed above the game board P to digitally display the number of detections of the switch I3, that is, the number of safe balls S8 generated.

On the other hand, in the mechanism board M installed on the back side of the game board P, as shown schematically in FIGS. A guide gutter 16 that receives and guides the ball to the processing mechanism section 19, a discharge path 17 that communicates with the exit of the out port 9, and a prize ball feed path 18 that communicates with the ball dish side are sectioned and covered. , and a processing mechanism section 19 that processes normal safe balls one by one and discharges them out of the machine, and a multi-ball prize ball feeding section 24 that feeds prize balls from a penetrating ball storage section 20. The storage section 20, which is shown in FIG. In addition, the prize ball feeding section 24 sends out prize balls from the return gutter 23 in units of a certain number of balls (10
A container 25 that stores balls (in the range of ~15 balls) is installed vertically, and each time a normal safe ball is processed one by one by the operation of the processing mechanism section 19, the prizes in the container 25 are Balls are dispensed and stored. Note that the container 25 and the like are covered with a lid 26 in which a passage 27 is formed.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the prize ball feeding device of this example has a second feeding gutter 46 on the main body 31 which is detachably attached to the outside of the storage section 20, as shown in the entirety in FIG. A ball case 39 that communicates with the ball case 39 and an electromagnetic solenoid 50 that operates the ball case 39 are assembled. The main body 31 includes a case cover 33 screwed to a base plate 32 which also serves as a cover for the folded gutter 23 of the storage section 20. A lower passage 35 is provided inside the case cover 33 by an oblique guide wall 34.
A lower passage 36 is formed into sections and communicates with one discharge passage 37, and a ball stopper piece 38 is protrudingly provided to stop and guide the prize balls in a ball case 39, which will be described later.

The ball case 39 is formed into a substantially L-shaped rectangular tube shape having a storage path 40 for a certain number (six shown) of prize balls, and is supported by a fulcrum in the center between the base plate 31 and the case cover 32. The lower center portion of the bottle 41 is inserted into and supported by the bottle 41, and a ball holder extending to the lower surface of the inlet locks the piece 42 to the outlet of the second delivery gutter 46 and the guide wall 34 inside the case cover 33, respectively. This makes it possible to change the tilt between the ball-in position and the ball-out position. However, the ball case 39 is normally held stationary horizontally at the ball insertion position, and the front end opening 43 of the storage path 40 serves as an exit and entrance for prize balls, and the rear end opening 44 is used exclusively for the exit. An opening/closing piece 45 for the outlet of the second delivery gutter 46 is formed on the lower surface of the front end port 43. The second delivery gutter 46 is attached with screws or the like along the outside of the delivery gutter 22 of the storage section 20 to align a row of passages 47 with the accommodation path 40 of the ball case 39, and along the way, is provided with an inauthentication lever 48 and a confirmation switch 49 for confirming the presence or absence of prize balls.

The electromagnetic solenoid 50 is connected to the case cover 3.
The ball case 39 is attached to the outer surface of the ball case 39, and the ball case 39 is switched to each position via the linking means by the vertical movement of the spring-loaded rod 51. The connection means is the case cover 33.
A lever 54 supported by a bracket 52 and a support pin 53 at the lower part thereof, a connecting rod 55 connected to one end of the lever 54 and the lower end of the loft 51, and a connection between the other end of the lever 54 and the ball case 39. It is equipped with a lifting link 56.

The electromagnetic solenoid 50 receives input from the detection switch 13 and confirmation switch 49 and is controlled by a control board C as schematically illustrated in FIG. In other words, the same solenoid 5
0 means that the confirmation switch 49 detects that there is a prize ball (ON)
Each time the detection switch 13 detects (turns on) a specific safe ball one by one, the detection switch 13 detects the specific safe ball one by one through the input circuit 57, the addition/subtraction calculation circuit 58, the memory circuit 59, the drive circuit 60, etc. It is energized and energized once at a time, and is then stopped, and can be operated for as long as the memory circuit 59 stores the number of detections of the detection switch 13. However, display 14
Here, the number of times the detection switch 13 is detected and the number of times the solenoid 50 is activated are displayed in an addition/subtraction format. It is also possible to integrate the control board C with the control system related to the variable symbol display device 5 and the big winning device 7.

In this example pachinko machine, each game ball hit into the game surface 2 wins a prize! 3.4 If the ball lands, it is considered a safe ball, and all other balls enter the out hole 9 and are considered out balls. The normal safe balls S generated in each of the first prize winning devices 3 are introduced into the processing mechanism section 19 through the passage lO and discharged outside the machine one by one. Depart 2
4 is operated once at a time, and a large number of prize balls are dispensed from the container 25.

On the other hand, the specific safe balls S2 generated in each of the second winning implements 4 are discharged from the passage 11 to the upper ball tray (not shown) through the collection path 12 as part of the winning balls.

Then, the detection switch 13 detects the safe bulb S2 (ON)
Each time, the variable symbol display device 5 receives a start input and operates to display variable symbols, while the device of this embodiment receives an input and operates. That is, in this device, as shown in FIG. 5 before operation, the ball case 39 is held at the ball receiving position and accommodates the prize ball. Therefore, as the electromagnetic solenoid 50 is energized and energized and moves up the loft 51, the ball case 39
As shown in FIG. 6, the ball case 39 is tilted to the ball-putting position to release the prize ball in the storage path 40, and then the solenoid 50 is demagnetized and the loft 51 returns to its lowered position, and the ball case 39 returns to its original ball-loading position. The ball is held and the next prize ball is received from the second sending gutter 46. Thereafter, a small number of prize balls are ejected by switching the ball case 39 in the same manner.

The ball case 39 is in the sixth position when changing to the ball release position.
As shown in the figure, it is tilted counterclockwise, and its front end opening 43 is tilted downward and communicated with the ball passage 35, while its rear end opening 44 is displaced upward away from the ball stopper piece 38 and communicated with the ball passage 36. communicated. As a result, the prize balls in the ball case 39 are synchronously discharged from the front end port 43 and the rear end port 44, pass through the passages 35 and 36 and the discharge path 37, and then exit from the passage 27 of the prize ball supply section 24. It is discharged to the supply path 18.

In particular, in the device of this example, since the confirmation switch 49 prevents the electromagnetic solenoid 50 from operating idly, errors in feeding out prize balls can be prevented. Moreover, since the solenoid 50 is equipped with a memory function, the second delivery gutter 46
The number of safe ball detections of the detection switch 13 can be stored even when the confirmation switch 49 is turned OFF due to a shortage of prize balls within the game.
Then, the confirmation switch 49 is turned ON again due to the new supply of prize balls.
When the state is set to N, the solenoid 50 can be activated for the number of times it has not been activated and can feed out the prize balls corresponding to the number of times that the solenoid 50 has not been activated. Since the number of specific safe balls generated and the number of activations of the solenoid 50 are always displayed on the display 14, misunderstandings and troubles by the players can be avoided, and trust from the players can be gained.

[Example of change]

The prize ball dispensing device to which the present invention is directed is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but may include a ball case 39 as shown in FIG. 9 as another embodiment.
On the other hand, a type in which the rotary disks 51 of the rotary solenoid 50 mounted on the case cover 32 are connected via a connecting rod 56 is also effectively recommended. Regardless of the type, the ball case 39 may be selected to accommodate an appropriate number of prize balls, and although not shown, a hole may be arranged at a predetermined position on the rear end opening 44 side of the ball case 39 to restrict the number of prize balls. It may also be of a type in which the number of prize balls accommodated can be changed by making the pins replaceable.

(Effects of the Invention) As can be understood from the above-described embodiments, the present invention is a small number of machines that can be suitably implemented in pachinko machines that have different winning conditions for winning prize balls, and in which specific safe balls can be generated separately. This is a personal prize ball feeding device, and can feed a certain number of prize balls to each of the above-mentioned specific safe balls.

In particular, with this device, regarding the ball case that can accommodate the prize balls from the prize ball delivery path, the front end of the storage path is used as the entrance and the rear end is used exclusively for the exit, so that when the tilt changes to the ball delivery position, the front end The prize ball can be released from both the and rear end ports and discharged into the respective passages, thereby ensuring instantaneous release of the prize ball and eliminating delays in hitting the ball. Furthermore, by forming the spherical case into an almost L-shape, it is possible to make the entire device more compact compared to a linear case. For example, it can be easily installed at a desired position on an existing mechanical panel equipped with a prize ball delivery device for multiple prize balls in contrast to the normal safe balls, making it easy to implement.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The figures show an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 1 and 2 are front and rear views schematically showing the game board of a pachinko machine, and FIG.
The figure is a rear view schematically showing the mechanism panel on the back side of the game board, Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the ball feeding device of this example, Figures 5 and 6
The figure is a partially cutaway rear view showing the device in this example before and after operation, FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of the same device, FIG. 8 is a block diagram schematically showing the electrical system, and FIG. FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway rear view showing a separate ball feeding device. P, game board 4. Second winning tool 13, detection switch M1 mechanism board 19, processing mechanism section 20. Prize ball storage section 24, prize ball supply section 310 main body 37, discharge path 381 ball stopper piece 39, ball case 40. Accommodation path 43, front end opening 44. Rear end port 46, second delivery gutter 50. Electromagnetic solenoid 51, rod 56. Lifting lever patent applicant Toyomaru Sangyo Co., Ltd. Figure 3

Claims (1)

[Claims] A ball case that is tiltably supported outside the exit of a prize ball delivery path in a pachinko machine that can generate special safe balls for a small number of prize balls in addition to normal safe balls for a large number of prize balls in terms of gaming. and an electromagnetic operating tool for operating the ball case into a ball entry position and a ball ejection position, and an ejection path for the prize balls ejected from the ball case, and the ball case is formed into a substantially L-shaped prismatic tube shape. It has a tilting fulcrum at the lower center thereof, and uses the front end of the accommodation path for a certain number of prize balls as an entrance and exit, and the rear end as an exit.At the ball insertion position, the front end is aligned and communicated with the prize ball delivery path, and the ball At the delivery position, the prize ball can be ejected from the front end port and the rear end port,
The electromagnetic operating tool is set so that its movable member is appropriately connected to the ball case so as to be activated every time the detection means for the specific safe ball is detected, and the ball case is connected below the rear end opening of the ball case. A prize ball feeding device for a pachinko machine, characterized in that a stopper piece is arranged to stop the prize balls in the accommodation path when the ball is in the ball receiving position.