JPS6371275A - Pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention improves the mounting position of a display device that displays the success of a game that opens a specific winning device attached to the game board of a pachinko machine. Regarding pachinko machines.

[Prior Art] In general, a Pachinko machine releases a certain number of prize balls to the player when the fired balls fly into the prize opening provided in the game section on the front of the game board, and if the balls do not fly into the prize opening. The game is designed so that the player can continue playing the game while there are prize balls to be released by guiding them to the invalid ball opening (out ball opening) provided at the bottom of the gaming section.

However, if there is always only a certain number of prize balls released when they fly into a winning hole, or if the winning hole is fixed and the conditions for the ball to land are fixed, the game itself will become monotonous, so it is not currently available. Pachinko machines are equipped with various winning devices that change winning conditions.

Some of the winning devices that change the winning conditions include those that change the winning conditions by electrically or mechanically changing the opening to widen or narrow, or when a ball enters a specific winning opening or ball receiving member. When it passes, it is detected and under certain conditions, the entrance of the winning device is opened for a certain period of time! It is known that the pitcher is made to have an I-centered pitch to make it easier for the ball to fly into the ball during this time.

Winning the latter? T21 has been attracting attention for the past few years, for example, Tokuko Sho Go-58983, Go-60-58984,
While specific proposals have been made in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 59-230578, etc., it has been widely put into practical use.

Although there are cases where this particular winning device is used alone, the game can be set up to perform combinations of multiple numbers or patterns based on a ball hitting a specific entry hole. A configuration in which the specific winning device is released when a certain combination is completed is currently in widespread use, and at this time, the combination is made visible to the player by a display device installed in the gaming section of the gaming board. Those designed to promote progress are becoming popular.

The pachinko machines described in the above-mentioned publications also belong to this category, and the game board is equipped with a display bag or special winning device for setting the game.

This conventional pachinko machine with a display device and a specific winning device has a display device placed in the center of the gaming section on the front of the game board, and a specific winning device in the lower part of the gaming section, as shown in the publication. In particular, by placing the display device in the center, it is easy for the player to see it and the game progresses quickly.

However, although providing this display device in the area extending from the center to the top of the gaming section is easy to see, it also obstructs the flow of the ball, and when the winning device set below is fired at the target, most of the There was a problem in that the images were blocked by the display device and scattered to the left and right.

In particular, in the case of a special winning device that combines this display device, it is configured so that it can receive a large number of hits by opening it once, and since this opening is normally set for a certain period of time and is left open, more balls can be hit within the time. The above-mentioned obstacles are extremely disadvantageous for the players.

In addition, the above display bag usually uses a digital display method and uses a light-emitting body to make it easy to see, so if it is placed in the center of the game area, playing for a long time will cause mouth fatigue and will have a negative impact on your health. There was a problem.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The present invention solves several problems in the conventional pachinko machines mentioned above, namely, the display device is located at the top of the gaming section, and the winning openings including the specific winning device are located below it. This was researched and developed in order to solve problems such as the problem of obstruction to the flow of the ball caused by being located in the middle of the field, eye fatigue, and the problem of losing concentration on the game due to the display device.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a display device that is equivalent to or similar to the winning slot installed in the area below the center of the gaming section on the front of the gaming board, particularly at the bottom. By installing it at a lower position, the flow of batted balls is not affected by the display device, which is completely unrelated to the winning of batted balls, and by installing it at the bottom of the gaming section, it is possible to prevent the flow of balls from being affected by the display device, which is completely unrelated to the winning of batted balls. The purpose is to avoid eye fatigue.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, illustrative embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail, and other features will also be explained.

[Example] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the game board removed and the door frame opened, and Figure 2 is an enlarged front view of the game board removed from the pachinko machine.

The pachinko machine shown here is a so-called detachable pachinko machine in which a game board 1 is removably housed in a box-shaped attachment part 3 of a machine frame main body 2, and is hinged to one side of the main body 2. By opening the door frame 4, the front part of the mounting part 3 is opened, and the game board can be removed.

The door frame 4 is shaped like a picture frame, and the open window has a glass frame 6 fitted with a glass 5 that covers the front of the game board 1, a prize ball tray on the front, and balls from the tray on the back. The front plates 9, which are guided to the supply device 7 and sent to the firing position M 8 a of the firing guide rail 8, are arranged vertically and hinged so that they can be opened and closed freely.

The mounting part 3 of the machine frame main body 2 has a pedestal 1G at the lower part, and the above-mentioned launch guide rail 8 on the front thereof, as well as a foul ball type 12 that receives a foul ball and drops it into a prize ball receiver @11 below.

A large 'pi13 opens at the back of the mounting part 3, and a shallow box is attached to close this window from behind to open the ball holding chamber 14.
A communication port 15 is opened at the lower end thereof to communicate with a winning ball detecting device (not shown).

In the figure, 16 is a through hole provided in the mounting part 3 to connect a connecting bridge 17 extending from the upper prize ball tray (not shown) to a prize ball discharge gutter provided on the back of the mounting part 3, and 18 is a hole provided in the mounting part 3. A speaker 19 is the handle of the batted ball launcher, which sounds when the ball is released.

Now, the game board 1 is detachably attached to the above-mentioned attachment part 3 from the front side, and a guide rail 20 is provided on this front part in continuation with the launch guide rail 8. A gaming section 21 is formed by surrounding the guide rail.

22 is the one installed in the center of the gaming section 21. In the winning device, 23 is a display device installed below the winning device.

Another prize opening 24 is arranged at the appropriate place in the gaming section 21,
Above the specific winning device 2122, there are three starting entry holes 25 spaced apart in a horizontal row to encourage the opening of this winning device.

The display device 23 is located directly above the out ball opening 28 provided at the lowest part of the game part 21, and is arranged to be almost on par with the two winning openings 24 arranged at the bottom as winning openings.

The specific winning device 2122 allows a large number of balls to enter the other winning holes 24, and here, it has a pair of flying holes 27 on the left and right sides, and a support shaft 28 between the two flying holes. The entry door 30 is equipped with a door 28 that can be pivoted freely to open and close using the fulcrum.
9 can be opened.

FIG. 3.4 is an enlarged view of the specific winning device 2i22. To explain this in more detail, the door 2θ is pivoted through the support shaft 28 to the entry hole 30 provided on the mounting board 32. This J
The receiving piece 33 provided on the 1v side of 7j29 is closed by being pressed by an operating piece 35 that swings about a support shaft 34. That is, the operating piece 35 is connected to the iron core 38 of the solenoid 31.
The swinging end is urged downward in response to the tip of the pulling member 37 connected to the opening, and the weight of the iron core 3B and the abutting member 37 is normally used to push up the receiving piece 33 and close the door 29. When a batted ball enters the starting entry port 25, the solenoid 31 detects the entry method using a switch provided at this entry port, and is energized upon receiving the signal.
Here, the open state is maintained for a certain period of time, and when a certain number of intrusions occur, it is demagnetized and the pulling of the iron core 36 is released.

It is assumed that the door 29 is closed.

In lA, 38 is a detection suite provided inside the entry port 30;
H is used to detect the number of incoming objects mentioned above, and 3
Reference numeral 3 denotes an illumination lamp that illuminates the inside of the entrance 30 when the door 23 is opened to indicate the open state. When the door 29 is opened, support pieces 40 provided on both sides of the front surface are brought into contact with the front surface of the base plate 32, and the door 29 is opened in an upwardly slanted state so that falling balls can easily enter the door 29. (See Figure 4).

On the other hand, FIG. 5 of the first drawing is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the display device 23. In the ninth drawing, reference numeral 41 is a mounting board, 42 is a cover, 43 is a digital display, and 44 is an illumination lamp.

Since the display device 23 is located at the bottom of the gaming section and is provided below the player's eye level, the display body 43 is sloped diagonally upward so that it can be easily viewed from above. In addition, this cover 42 has a portion 42a facing the upper illumination lamp 44 formed in a mountain shape so that the lower transparent Iy1
This is to prevent a falling ball from colliding with the portion 42b.

The display device 23 is mounted by fitting the display body 43 into a mounting hole 45 provided in the game board l, aligning the mounting board 41 to the front surface of the game board, and using screws.

The pachinko machine of the present invention is constructed as explained in connection with the above-mentioned embodiment, and the balls shot out by operating the handle 19 are guided from the launch guide rail 8 to the guide rail 20 of the game board 1 and sent to the game section 2. It falls, and in the middle of this fall, the prize opening 2
When the ball lands on the 4th ball, it becomes a winning ball and a predetermined number of balls are released.

Then, when the batted ball enters the starting entry hole 25.

This incoming ball is detected by the built-in switch, activates the solenoid 31, and as the iron core 36 is pulled up, the door 2G of the specific winning device is opened.

The door 2B remains open for a preset period of time when a batted ball enters the starting entry port 25, and during this time the door 2B accepts the incoming batted ball and the incoming ball is detected by the switch 38. When there is a preset number of intruders, the door 29 is closed regardless of the continuation of the opening.

Now, display 9'? 123 is activated when a batted ball enters the starting hole 25, and here three display bodies 43 arranged horizontally are activated.
When the number represented in is changed cyclically from θ to 9 at different speeds according to the player's will or when the number is stopped at a predetermined time, a preset number or pattern is displayed. Waiting for the combination of
The door 23 is operated to open. Then, when a certain period of time has elapsed, or when a preset number of balls have entered the door 23, the door 23 is closed and the door 23 is placed on standby until the opening conditions are met again.

[Effects of Ill] The present invention is constructed as explained in the above embodiment, and in the present invention, by installing the display device 23 below the gaming section 21, the display device 23 is moved away from the central position of the visual field, and the display is It is possible to effectively avoid eye fatigue because you are no longer bothered by changes, and the advantage is that it is located in a position that does not directly affect the fall of the ball that has a chance of flying into the winning hole, so it does not interfere with it. There is.

In particular, when this display bag is located in the center of the gaming area like in a conventional pachinko machine, it is necessary to select its installation and location, and the position of the obstacle needle in order to guide the batted ball to the specific winning device and other winning holes. Although there were many difficulties such as , angle adjustment, etc., all of these problems could be solved by installing the lower part.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine main body with the game board removed and the glass frame and front panel opened, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the game board. , Figure 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view along the ■-■ line in Figure 2. Figure 4 is an enlarged central *i side view of the specific winning device shown in Figure 2 with the door open. FIG. 3 is an enlarged central longitudinal side view of the display device. 1...Game board, 21...Game section, 23...Display?
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Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A pachinko machine that is equipped with a specific winning device that allows a large number of winning balls to fly into the game section on the front of the game board at a certain time, and a display device that displays the combination of opening conditions for this specific winning device. A Pachinko machine, characterized in that the display device is installed in an area that is equal to or below the position of the winning opening at the lowest part of the winning opening arranged in the gaming section.