WO2015059780A1 - ゲーム装置用の回転装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a rotation device for a game device.
- a roulette game is being enjoyed at amusement halls and other venues where players can bet where the ball will enter in multiple pockets formed on a roulette wheel (also called wheel, wheel, etc.).
- the roulette board has pockets with numbers “0”, “1” to “36”, and in some cases, pockets with “00”. Winning number.
- a new roulette game device of a multiplayer simultaneous participation type for example, a roulette game device comprising a large roulette lottery device and a plurality of station machines arranged in front of the roulette lottery device.
- the station machine is an apparatus that allows each player to perform a BET (bet) operation in the roulette game.
- BET bet
- a multi-player simultaneous roulette game device if the roulette lottery device can be seen from any station machine, a sense of unity is born as in a general roulette game, and a roulette-specific interest is created.
- a configuration in which the rotation surface of the roulette wheel is raised to make it easy to see can be considered.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a rotating device for a game device having a novel configuration.
- the present invention is a rotating device having an annular rail, a rotating member that rotates on the annular rail, and a drive source that rotates the rotating member,
- the rotating member is A plurality of moving bodies that move along the annular rail; A connecting body disposed between adjacent moving bodies and rotatably connected to the moving body; It is said that it is equipped.
- the annular rail is easily divided. That is, if an annular rail is configured by combining a plurality of members, it is likely to be disadvantageous to make a perfect circle.
- the annular rail may not be a perfect circle. Since it is easy, it is advantageous in terms of molding, storage and transportation.
- a rotation center axis is unnecessary, it is possible to arrange a non-rotating other member such as a monitor at the center of the rotation device.
- the annular rail may be configured by combining a plurality of arcuate fixing members. In this case, since the annular rail can be divided, it is easy to handle in terms of storage and transportation.
- the annular rail may be supported by a plurality of brackets. According to this configuration, the annular rail can be installed in a floating state.
- the plurality of brackets are preferably arranged at equal intervals with respect to the annular rail. In such a case, the annular rail can be evenly supported by the plurality of brackets.
- the bracket can adjust the radial position of the annular rail.
- the rail shape distortion can be absorbed, and individual differences between products can be accommodated. Further, when there is an error in the mounting position of the bracket itself, the mounting error can be absorbed.
- adjacent arc-shaped fixing members are connected by joints in a state where the end faces are abutted with each other.
- the rotating device further includes a correction member that automatically corrects the positional deviation between the end faces that are abutted. If it is possible to automatically correct the displacement of the positions of the end faces that are abutted with each other, the unevenness at the joint of the annular rail is eliminated, and the moving body can move smoothly thereon.
- the correction member comprises a semicircular cutout formed at the end of the arcuate fixing member, and a tapered adjustment screw having a warp corresponding to the size of the cutout. It may be. As the taper-shaped adjusting screw is tightened, the positional deviation of the end of the arcuate fixing member is corrected.
- connection body may be formed of an arc member.
- the rotating member can be formed to be circular as a whole.
- the arc-shaped member may be provided with a pin gear, and the rotating member may function as a pin gear wheel. If the pin gear and the pin gear wheel are used, the rotating member can be rotated without slipping. When there are a plurality of rotating members, the plurality of rotating members can be rotated at the same peripheral speed.
- the rotating device as described above may be used for the roulette body of the roulette lottery device.
- the rotating member constitutes a part of the rotating roulette body. It is also possible to have a structure with nothing in the center of the roulette body.
- the rotation surface of the roulette body may be raised so as to rotate about a virtual rotation center line that is horizontal or approximate thereto.
- FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a wheel rail joint portion denoted by reference numeral XVIII in FIG. 17. It is a figure explaining the effect
- FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a wheel rail joint portion denoted by reference numeral XVIII in FIG. 17. It is a figure explaining the effect
- FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a wheel
- FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view of the carriage and its surroundings along the line XXIII-XXIII in FIG. 22 for explaining the strain absorbing mechanism.
- It is a perspective view of a ball release device.
- It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a ball release apparatus.
- It is a perspective view of a ball reset device.
- It is a figure which shows the structure inside a ball reset apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a series of operation
- the game apparatus 100 includes a roulette lottery apparatus 1 that is a main lottery machine (main apparatus) and a plurality of station machines 200-N (N is 2 or more) in which each player performs a BET (bet) operation in the roulette game. Natural number) and a roulette lottery apparatus 1 and a master machine 300 that controls each station machine 200-N (see FIG. 1).
- the game apparatus 100 of this embodiment further includes a side monitor 500 (see FIG. 4 and the like).
- a large roulette lottery apparatus 1 is adopted, and a plurality of station machines 200-N are arranged in front of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 so that a plurality of players can play the same roulette game (single roulette game).
- a game with a new interest of simultaneously enjoying a game based on a lottery result by the lottery apparatus 1 is provided.
- the side where the player is located (the side on which the station machine 200-N is arranged) is referred to as the front, and the opposite side is referred to as the back to indicate the front-rear direction (see FIG. 8).
- the direction orthogonal to the front-rear direction (the direction connecting the front and the back) in the horizontal plane is the left-right direction.
- the roulette lottery apparatus 1 and the master machine 300, and the master machine 300 and each station machine 200-N are connected to a LAN (Local Area Network ), WAN (Wide Area Network), and the network 400 such as the Internet.
- LAN Local Area Network
- WAN Wide Area Network
- the network 400 such as the Internet.
- a player who participates in the roulette game can enjoy a game by betting (betting) on the station machine 200 (see FIG. 3 and the like).
- the station machine (sometimes called a satellite) 200 has an operation casing 201 for a player to input an operation (see FIG. 3 and the like).
- a plurality of operation cases 201 are arranged on the front side of the roulette lottery apparatus 1, and the movement and history of the roulette body 51 and the ball 59 in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 from any operation case 201.
- the display unit (display) 9 is arranged so as to be easily seen (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
- the player can select any game table displayed on the game table display unit 203.
- the game table display unit 203 is composed of a touch panel type liquid crystal display which is a display means for outputting a video image of the game field.
- command keys are appropriately displayed on the liquid crystal display as the game progresses, and various command signals are input to the game control circuit by the player directly touching the touch panel on the command keys.
- a betting table in the roulette game is displayed on the game table display unit 203 (see FIG. 3).
- the side monitor 500 displays game history and the like as appropriate.
- the roulette lottery device 1 is a main device in the game device 100 and performs a physical lottery in the roulette game.
- the roulette lottery apparatus 1 includes a plurality of, for example, large, medium, and small roulette bodies 51A, 51B, and 51C that are rotatably supported (see FIG. 4 and the like).
- These three roulette bodies (large roulette body, medium roulette body, and small roulette body) 51A, 51B, and 51C are annular rotators having different diameters, and rotate around a rotation center line Z that is the same virtual axis. Is provided.
- a description may be given simply with reference numeral 51.
- these three roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are rotated about a virtual rotation center line Z that is horizontal or approximated by a rotation surface (annular surface of the ball pocket 52 arranged in an annular shape). (See FIG. 8 and the like).
- a general roulette wheel is configured to rotate around a vertical axis while the surface of the disk is horizontal.
- the roulette lottery device 1 according to the present embodiment is virtual compared to a general device.
- the rotation center line Z which is a simple rotation axis, is raised by Y ° (about 80 ° as an example), and the surface (rotation surface) is similarly raised from the horizontal plane by Y ° (see FIG. 8). In this way, the roulette lottery device 1 configured to raise the surface of the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C gives a novel impression to all viewers including the players.
- the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are displaced along the rotation center line Z and are not located on the same plane.
- the roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C are arranged in a stepped shape, so to speak, and have a sense of depth.
- the state in which the bodies 51A, 51B, 51C rotate, the movement of the ball 59, the state in which the ball 59 falls in the ball pocket 52, and the outcome determined by the ball 59 falling (in the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52) (Numbers, etc.) are easy to see not only from the front position of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 but also from an oblique position (see FIG. 5 etc.) Therefore, in the game apparatus 100 of this embodiment, a plurality of The station machine 200 is easy to see the lottery pattern and details on the roulette body 51 from any position. Positioned easily (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
- the roulette lottery device 1 includes a support frame 10, a fixing member 20, a rotating member 30, a drive system 40, a roulette component member 50, a ball release device 60, a ball reset device 70, a control unit 80, and a storage unit 90. Furthermore, a base 2, a camera (indicated by reference numeral 5 in FIG. 2), a housing speaker 6, a central projector 7, a lighting device 8, and the like are provided. In addition, the control part 80 and the memory
- the support frame 10 functions as a support member that supports the fixing member 20.
- the support frame 10 of the present embodiment includes a vertical frame 11 extending in the vertical direction, a horizontal frame 12 extending in the left-right direction, a front-rear frame 13 extending in the front-rear direction, an inclined frame 14 slightly inclined from the vertical line, and the like ( (See FIGS. 7 and 8).
- the vertical frame 11 and the horizontal frame 12 are combined so as to have a gate shape when viewed from the front side (see FIG. 7).
- the inclined frame 14 of the present embodiment is supported by the front and rear frames 13 in a state where the inclined frame 14 is inclined 10 ° rearward from the vertical line (in other words, 80 ° raised from the horizontal surface to the front side) (see FIG. 8).
- the inclined frame 14 supports the fixing member 20 from the back side.
- the fixing member 20 is a member configured to rotatably hold a rotating member 30 made of a roulette body or the like.
- the fixing member 20 of the present embodiment includes a wheel rail base 21, a bracket 22, a wheel rail 23, a joint 24, and the like (see FIG. 17).
- the wheel rail base 21 is a portion that becomes the basis of the fixing member 20.
- the wheel rail base 21 of the present embodiment is configured by an annular steel plate (see FIG. 14 and the like).
- the ring here is an example, and it does not have to be a ring. In short, it may be suitable for attaching a plurality of brackets 22 in a circumferential shape.
- the wheel rail base 21 is fixed to the front side (side on which the player is located) of the support frame 10 described above (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
- the bracket 22 is a member that holds the wheel rail 23.
- a plurality of brackets 22 are annularly arranged on the wheel rail base 21, and the wheel rails 23 are held by the annularly arranged brackets 22. From the viewpoint of holding the wheel rails 23 evenly, the plurality of brackets 22 are preferably arranged at equal intervals.
- the radial position can be adjusted, for example, the bracket 22 is provided so as to be movable in the radial direction.
- the wheel rail 23 in the present embodiment is very unlikely to be a perfect circle, and there is a possibility that the shape of each product varies.
- any wheel rail 23 can be used. Even if it is held in such an orientation (in other words, even if a certain point on the wheel rail 23 is attached at any position), it can be dealt with by adjusting the individual positions. In short, it is only necessary that the position of the bracket 22 that holds the wheel rail 23 be displaceable in the radial direction.
- the bracket 22 of this embodiment can be stroked along the long hole by the length of the long hole. Further, the position can be fixed by tightening the bolt at an appropriate place in the stroke range.
- the wheel rail 23 is an annular member fixed to the wheel rail base 21 via the bracket 22, and constitutes an annular guide rail when the rotating member 30 rotates (see FIGS. 10, 16 and the like).
- the wheel rail 23 of the present embodiment is formed by annularly connecting six arcuate fixing members 23f having a central angle of 60 ° obtained by dividing an annular member into six parts via a total of six joints 24. (See FIG. 18, FIG. 20, etc.).
- each roulette body 51 can be rotated.
- Unusual problems may arise when trying to support the system. That is, If an attempt is made to support the roulette body 51, which is heavy, with a single central shaft (support shaft), a corresponding strength is required, which inevitably increases the size and weight. If a plurality of (for example, three) roulette bodies 51 are arranged on the same axis, such a problem becomes more apparent. If a plurality of roulette bodies 51 are rotatably held without using such a central axis (support shaft), as an example, a means for holding the roulette bodies 51 rotatably with an annular guide or the like There is.
- annular guide capable of holding an extremely large roulette body 51 is to be formed as described above, it is difficult to form a perfect circle and the forming cost increases. ⁇ Even if an integrated annular guide such as a perfect circle is formed, labor and cost are required for conveyance and assembly.
- the wheel rail 23 is formed by combining a plurality of arc-shaped fixing members 23f at the wheel rail joint portion.
- six arc-shaped fixing members 23f having a shape divided into six at a central angle of 60 ° are connected in an annular shape using the six joints 24 to form the wheel rails 23. ing.
- a plurality of arc-shaped fixing members 23f are annularly formed so that the end surfaces are brought into contact with each other, even if they are not perfect circles, there is little variation in the circumference of each product, and the same arc-shaped fixing members 23f are used. This is expected to be almost constant. Therefore, even if the shape is distorted, it is possible to form a wheel rail 23 that approximates a perfect circle and has a substantially constant circulation length.
- the wheel rail 23 is true.
- the fixing member 20 is configured on the assumption that it is not a circle.
- the rotating member 30 that rotates along the non-circular wheel rail 23 that is distorted as described above constitutes a strain absorbing mechanism, and the carriage 31 smoothly moves on the wheel rail 23 as described later. It is possible to go around.
- the roulette body 51 is configured to rotate along the annular rail, and the center rotation shaft (support shaft) is not required. As a result, in the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment, the roulette body rotates.
- a monitor for example, the central projector 7) or the like can be provided in the center of 51.
- the arc-shaped fixing member 23f of the present embodiment has a shape obtained by warping a strip-shaped member made of a thin plate in an arc shape, which is preferable in terms of weight reduction. Further, in the present embodiment, the carriage 31 moves so as to be sandwiched from both edges of the wheel rail 23 formed by the arc-shaped fixing member 23f, and it is easy to ensure the strength.
- FIG. 18 shows an enlarged view of the wheel rail joint indicated by reference numeral XVIII in FIG.
- the joint 24 is a member that connects the arc-shaped fixing members 23f.
- the joint 24 of the present embodiment connects these end portions from the inner peripheral side in a state where the end surfaces of the adjacent arc-shaped fixing members 23f are abutted with each other.
- a member that connects the arcuate fixing members 23f by inserting screws 25 into the through holes of the arcuate fixing member 23f from the outer peripheral side and screwing into the joint body on the inner peripheral side can be used.
- the joint 24 of the present embodiment has a shape and size that does not hinder the movement of the carriage 31 that circulates along the wheel rail 23.
- the joint 24 is more suitable as long as the joint 24 has a configuration in which, for example, a tapered adjusting screw 26 is screwed in so as to eliminate the relative deviation between the end faces while abutting the end faces.
- a semicircular hole is provided in each end face of the arc-shaped fixing member 23f, and a tapered adjustment screw 26 is screwed into the hole so that a circle is formed by a pair of semicircular holes.
- the deviation between both end faces in this case, the deviation in the front-rear direction of the roulette lottery device 1) can be corrected (see FIG. 19).
- the roulette lottery apparatus 1 includes three fixing members 20 configured as described above (see FIG. 10 and the like). These three fixing members 20 are configured to have different sizes corresponding to the large roulette body 51A, the medium roulette body 51B, and the small roulette body 51C.
- the output bearing member 27 is a member that functions as a bearing for the output shaft 41a of the roulette body drive motor 41 that is an output source.
- the output bearing member 27 of the present embodiment is attached to a part of the fixed member 20, for example, the wheel rail 23 described above, and functions as a bearing for the output shaft 41 a of the roulette body drive motor 41.
- the output bearing member 27 of the present embodiment is a pair of opposing plate-like members and is configured by a member provided with a hole through which the output shaft 41a passes (see FIG. 12 and the like). Of course, this is merely an example, and other configurations may be used.
- the rotating member 30 is a member that rotates along the fixed member 20 and rotates the roulette body 51.
- the rotating member 30 of this embodiment includes a carriage 31, an annular rotating body 32, a pin gear wheel 36, and the like (see FIG. 20 and the like).
- the carriage 31 is a member provided so as to be movable along the wheel rail (guide rail) 23 while supporting the annular rotating body 32.
- the carriage 31 of this embodiment includes a base 31a, a roller 31b, and the like, and is configured to move on the outer peripheral surface side of the wheel rail 23 (see FIG. 20 and the like).
- An annular rotating body 32 is attached to the carriage 31 in a relatively rotatable state (see FIG. 22 and the like).
- the base 31a is composed of a plate-like member.
- a total of four rollers 31b in two pairs are arranged at the four corners.
- Each roller 31b is formed with a V-shaped groove (see FIG. 23) so as not to be removed from the edge of the wheel rail 23.
- These rollers 31b are disposed so as to sandwich the both edges of the wheel rail 23 in a pair using V-shaped grooves. Further, since the carriage 31 is in a state in which the wheel rail 23 is sandwiched between two pairs of rollers 31b arranged in the traveling direction, the carriage 31 can travel while stabilizing the posture without causing yawing in the traveling direction. (See FIG. 20 etc.).
- the annular rotating body 32 is a member made of, for example, aluminum, which is arranged so as to be circular as a whole and constitutes the rotating member 30.
- the annular rotator 32 of the present embodiment is configured by six arcuate rotating members 32b having a central angle of 60 ° obtained by dividing an annular plate-like member into six equal parts (see FIG. 20 and the like).
- the arc-shaped rotating member 32b is held in a state where both ends thereof can be rotated by the carriage 31.
- An arcuate rotating member 32 b is attached to the base of the carriage 31 so as to be rotatable about the rotating shaft 33. More specifically, the pin 33a is passed through the through hole 32c provided in the arcuate rotating member 32b, and the tip of the pin 33a is inserted into the pin hole 31c of the base 31a. A washer 33b is interposed between the head of the pin 33a and the arcuate rotating member 32b. A sleeve 33c is fitted on the outer periphery of the pin 33a.
- the arcuate rotation member 32b is centered on the central axis of the pin 33a (that is, the rotation shaft 33) in the left-right direction (more specifically, the inner circumferential side or It can be rotated (or oscillated) in the direction of swinging toward the outer peripheral side (see FIGS. 21 and 22).
- the arcuate rotating member 32b is provided with another through hole 32d in the vicinity of the above-described through hole 32c, and a retaining pin 34 is passed through the through hole 32d (see FIG. 23). .
- the tip of the retaining pin 34 is fitted into another pin hole 31d provided in the arcuate rotating member 32b.
- the head diameter of the retaining pin 34 is larger than that of the through hole 32d, and the arc-shaped rotating member 32b is prevented from falling out of the carriage 31 even if the pin 33a may fall off during a rotating operation or the like.
- the through hole 32d is larger than the shaft portion of the retaining pin 34, and a gap (play) is formed between them.
- the retaining pin 34 and the through hole 32d do not prevent the arcuate rotation member 32b from rotating (swinging) relative to the carriage 31, but the size (length) of the through hole 32d is not limited. ) To limit the range of rotation (oscillation stroke).
- a lubricating member 35 is interposed between the base 31a of the carriage 31 and the arcuate rotating member 32b (see FIG. 23).
- the lubrication member 35 makes the relative rotation (oscillation) operation of the arcuate rotation member 32b with respect to the carriage 31 more lubricated, and is made of, for example, a porous member impregnated with lubricating oil.
- the washer 33b and the sleeve 33c described above also function as a lubricating member in that the relative rotation (oscillation) operation of the arc-shaped rotating member 32b with respect to the carriage 31 is lubricated (see FIG. 23). .
- the arcuate rotating member 32b is held in a state where it can rotate relative to the carriage 31, thereby constituting a mechanism (strain absorbing mechanism) that can absorb strain (see FIG. 21).
- the arcuate rotating member 32b is within a predetermined range with respect to the carriage 31 even if the position of the wheel rail 23 on the design (perfect circle) is displaced from the actual wheel rail 23 due to distortion caused by an attachment error. Since the relative rotation is possible, it is possible to follow the trajectory where the carriage 31 is displaced. In short, even if the trajectory of the carriage 31 is not a perfect circle, each arcuate rotating member 32b follows the movement of the carriage 31 as long as it is not extremely distorted, thereby eliminating the influence of distortion. According to such a strain absorbing mechanism, the carriage 31 is not prevented from smoothly rotating around the wheel rail 23.
- the rotating member 30 is provided with a driving force transmitted portion to which the driving force of the driving system 40 is transmitted.
- a driving force transmitted portion is formed by the pin gear wheel 36 provided on the inner peripheral side of the annular rotator 32 (see FIGS. 14 and 22).
- the pin gear wheel 36 includes, for example, a pair of rails and a plurality of pins arranged at equal intervals between the rails (see FIG. 22 and the like).
- such a pin gear wheel 36 is provided on the inner peripheral side of the annular rotator 32.
- the rotating member 30 configured as described above constitutes a roulette body 51 that rotates.
- the three types of roulette bodies 51A, 51B, and 51C having different diameters are coaxially arranged on the rotation center line Z, and It is comprised in the state shifted
- the drive system 40 includes a roulette body drive motor 41, a sprocket 42, an encoder 43, and the like.
- the roulette body drive motor 41 is a drive source that rotates the rotating member 30.
- the roulette body drive motor 41 of the present embodiment rotates the rotating member 30 via a sprocket 42 and a pin gear wheel 36 provided on the output shaft 41a.
- the sprocket 42 is provided on the output shaft 41 a of the roulette body drive motor 41, and transmits the driving force of the roulette body drive motor 41 to the pin gear wheel 36.
- the output shaft 41a is supported by an output bearing member 27 attached to the wheel rail 23 (see FIG. 12 and the like).
- the encoder 43 is a member that encodes the amount of rotation of the rotating member 30.
- an encoder 43 is provided on the rotation shaft of the roulette body drive motor 41, and the rotation amount of the rotary member 30 is detected through the rotation amount of the roulette body drive motor 41 (see FIG. 12 and the like).
- the driving force is transmitted to the annular rotator 32 through the sprocket (pin gear) 42 and the pin gear wheel 36, and the sprocket 42 and the pin are rotated. No slip occurs between the gear wheel 36 and the gear wheel 36.
- the rotation amount of the rotation shaft of the roulette body drive motor 41 that is, the rotation amount of the sprocket 42
- the rotation amount of the annular rotator 32 having a one-to-one relationship with the rotation amount of the sprocket 42 can be detected. It is possible.
- an encoder is provided in the annular rotating body 32, and the detection is directly performed using the encoder that rotates integrally with the annular rotating body 32.
- the rotation angle of the rotating member 30 is to be detected in detail, it is necessary to increase the number of encoders (for example, the number of protrusions and irregularities for encoding).
- the roulette lottery apparatus 1 it is possible to accurately detect the rotation amount of the annular rotating body 32 only by the encoder 43 provided on the output shaft 41a of the roulette body driving motor 41.
- the drive system 40 configured as described above is provided in the same number as the rotating member 30.
- there are a total of three drive systems 40 each for large, medium and small roulette bodies in FIG. 6 etc., the large roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51A, the middle roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51B, and the small roulette body is denoted by reference numeral 51C). Is provided.
- the above-described wheel rail (annular rail) 23, rotating member 30, roulette body driving motor (driving source) 41, and the like constitute a rotating device 600 (see FIGS. 14 to 16).
- the rotating device 600 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of carriages (moving bodies) 31 that move along the wheel rails 23 and an arcuate rotation that is arranged between adjacent carriages 31 and is rotatably connected to these carriages 31.
- a member (connector) 32b and the like are further provided.
- the large roulette body (large wheel) 51 ⁇ / b> A, the middle roulette body (medium wheel) 51 ⁇ / b> B, and the small roulette body (small wheel) 51 ⁇ / b> C are each configured by a roulette component 50.
- the large roulette body 51A, the medium roulette body 51B, and the small roulette body 51C have different sizes and attachment positions, the basic configuration of the roulette component member 50 in each roulette body (wheel) is the same. .
- the roulette component 50 will be described first. However, in the following description of the roulette component 50, it is necessary to distinguish between the large, medium, and small roulette bodies that are common to the large, medium, and small roulette bodies.
- the roulette member 50 includes a roulette body 51, a ball pocket 52, a ball sensor 58 (see FIG. 11), a number display section 53, a ball circling effect illumination 54 (see FIG. 7), a ball rail 55, an LED 56, and the like. Yes.
- the roulette body 51 is composed of a rotating annular member.
- the roulette body 51 in the present embodiment is configured by a wheel-shaped member attached to the front side of the rotating member 30.
- a ball pocket 52 and a number display portion 53 are formed in the roulette body 51 (see FIG. 11 and the like).
- the ball pocket 52 is formed by a plurality of spaces formed in the roulette body 51 so that the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 can fall (enter).
- the ball pocket 52 is formed by each space partitioned by the partition blade 52a.
- Each ball pocket 52 has a predetermined roulette outcome, and the outcome is determined depending on which ball pocket 52 the ball 59 has fallen into.
- the partition blade 52 a is provided on the outer periphery of the roulette body 51 so as to rotate together with the roulette body 51.
- the number of partition blades 52 a is equal to the number of ball pockets 52. Further, the shape, size, and installation interval of the partition blades 52a are all the same, and the probability that the ball 59 falls into each ball pocket 52 (in other words, the lottery probability of the outcome) is configured to be equal. ing.
- the ball sensor 58 is a sensor for detecting in which ball pocket 52 the ball 59 has dropped.
- the specific number and form of the ball sensor 58 are not particularly limited.
- one optical sensor is arranged in each ball pocket 52 so that the ball pocket 52 can be detected in which ball pocket 52 is detected depending on which sensor detects the ball 59. (See FIG. 11).
- the number display part 53 is a member (numerical board) for displaying the outcome in each roulette.
- the specific configuration example of the number display unit 53 is not particularly limited, the number display unit 53 of the present embodiment is formed on the inner peripheral side of the ball pocket 52 to imitate an actual roulette lottery device. And it is formed so that it may shine using the member which permeate
- the LED 56 is a light source that irradiates the number display unit 53 with light from the back side so that a predetermined number appears to shine.
- These LEDs 56 may be provided on the rotating member 30 so as to rotate together with the number display portion 53, but in this embodiment, they are provided not on the rotating member 30 but on the fixed member 20.
- the wiring of the LED 56 does not need to be rotated, so that a conductive member such as a rotor or a brush is unnecessary, and the wiring and configuration are simpler than when the LED 56 is rotated. . For this reason, it is suitable also from a viewpoint of durability or long life.
- a plurality of these LEDs 56 are arranged in a belt shape that circulates on the back side of the number display portion 53. Further, lighting of the plurality of LEDs 56 is controlled by the control unit 80. For example, if the LED 56 is turned on in synchronization with each number of the number display unit 53 that rotates together with the roulette body 51, only one number of the number display unit 53 can be seen to shine. In the roulette lottery apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, only the number (winning number) corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is made to shine. At this time, if the LED 56 is sequentially blinked and controlled so as to follow the rotating number, the viewer is as if there is a light source behind the winning number, and the light source is the number display unit 53. It is possible to give the impression that it is rotating together.
- the ball rail 55 is an annular guide for guiding the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60, or a conical (tapered) guide opened to the front side (front side).
- the ball rail 55 of the present embodiment has a slightly larger diameter than the roulette body 51 and is formed of a cylindrical member fixed to the fixing member 20 (see FIGS. 8 and 9).
- the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 swings left and right (pendulum motion) along the surface of the ball rail 55 while gradually reducing the swing width.
- a drop prevention guard 57 may be provided to prevent the ball 59 from dropping to the front side (front side) of the ball rail 55 (see FIG. 6 and the like).
- the size (diameter) of the ball rail 55 is formed with different curvatures according to the sizes of the roulette bodies 51A to 51C (see FIG. 9 and the like). For this reason, the period of the pendulum motion of the ball 59 is different for each of the large, medium and small roulette bodies 51A to 51C. In particular, in the large roulette body 51A, it seems that the ball 59A is large and the pendulum moves relatively slowly, so that it is possible to produce a lottery that looks profound, and among the three roulette bodies 51A to 51C. This is suitable as the last lottery to be implemented.
- the ball rail 55 is provided in a state of being inclined toward the back side of the roulette lottery device 1 as with the fixing member 20 (see FIG. 9 and the like). For this reason, the ball rail 55 always applies a force toward the ball pocket 52 to the ball 59 swinging on the ball rail 55, so that the ball 59 whose swing width is gradually narrowed is one of the ball pockets 52. Invite to fall into.
- the ball rail 55 has a conical shape (tapered shape) opened to the front side (front side), and the inclination angle of the portion that guides the ball 59 to the ball pocket 52 can be changed. From this time, the time until the ball 59 is guided to the ball pocket 52 and dropped can be adjusted.
- the ball release device 60 is a device that releases and launches the ball 59 in the standby state at the time of roulette lottery.
- the ball release device 60 of the present embodiment has a position suitable for releasing the held ball 59 toward the ball rail 55, for example, a position at 9 o'clock when viewed toward the roulette body 51 (standby position). In FIG. 13, it is fixed to the fixing member 20 via the ball release device fixing frame 28 (refer to FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 13, etc.).
- a configuration example of such a ball release device 60 will be described.
- the ball release device 60 of this embodiment includes members such as a solenoid 61, a solenoid sensor 62, a roller 63, a release sensor 64, a set sensor 65, a roller support lever 66a, a link 66c, a transmission lever 66d, and a coil spring 67. (See FIG. 25 and the like). These members are attached to a mounting plate 68 in which two plate-like members are combined at an angle, and a blind plate 69 disposed on the front side of the roulette lottery device 1 as viewed from the mounting plate 68. (See FIG. 13, FIG. 24, etc.). A passing space for the ball 59 is formed inside the mounting plate 68 and the blindfold plate 69 (see FIG. 25 and the like).
- a roller 63 that regulates the ball 59 is attached to the tip of a roller support lever 66a that can rotate around a fulcrum 66b.
- the roller support lever 66a is in a state (standby state) in which the base end side is pulled and urged by the coil spring 67 and the roller 63 protrudes into the passage space of the ball 59 (see FIG. 25).
- the roller support lever 66a is connected to the plunger 61a of the solenoid 61 via a link 66c and a transmission lever 66d. When the solenoid 61 is energized and the plunger 61a is pulled, the transmission lever 66d swings clockwise in FIG.
- roller support lever 66a to which the movement is transmitted swings clockwise in FIG. 25 about the fulcrum 66b, and retracts the roller 63 from the ball passage space.
- the roller 63 is retracted, the ball 59 in the standby state loses its support and falls.
- the solenoid sensor 62 is a sensor that detects the roller 63 or the roller support lever 66a that has been retracted from the ball passage space, and confirms that the roller 63 has performed a predetermined operation.
- the set sensor 65 confirms the presence or absence of the ball 59 at the standby position.
- the release sensor 64 is provided in the vicinity of the ball drop opening in the ball release device 60 and detects that the ball 59 has been released and dropped.
- the ball 59 released from the ball release device 60 swings left and right along the surface of the ball rail 55 and gradually drops from the ball rail 55 while narrowing the swing width. It enters the ball pocket 52 (see FIG. 6 etc.).
- the movement of the ball 59 at this time is based on various factors (the size and weight of the ball 59, the speed at the time of release, the size of the roulette body 51, the size of the ball pocket 52, the size and shape of the partition blade 52a, and the horizontal plane)
- the angle of inclination of the rotation center line Z of the roulette body 51 with respect to the back side of the roulette body 51 may vary, and it may enter the ball pocket 52 smoothly. There are also cases where it fluctuates.
- Such a movement of the ball 59 is greatly different from that in the conventional roulette game device, and can give a freshness and an interesting impression to the viewer.
- the roulette body 51 After that (for example, in all three roulette bodies 51A to 51C, after the ball 59 has entered the ball pocket 52 and the outcome is determined), the roulette body 51 is used to collect the ball 59 that has fallen into the ball pocket 52.
- the ball 59 rotates in the middle clockwise direction and moves to the position (collection position) immediately before the ball reset device 70.
- the ball reset device 70 is a device that pushes the ball 59 that has moved to the collection position to the front side of the roulette lottery device 1, moves it to the standby position, and resets it (returns to the standby state).
- the ball reset device 70 of the present embodiment is fixed via a ball reset device fixing frame 29 at a position suitable for pushing the ball 59 to the ball release device 60, for example, a position on the back side of the ball release device 60. It is fixed to the member 20 (see FIG. 13).
- a configuration example of such a ball reset device 70 will be described (see FIGS. 26 and 27).
- the ball reset device 70 includes members such as a ball reset motor 71, a gear train 72, a torque limiter 73, a ball screw 74, a change nut 75, a ball push rod 76, a sensor dog 76a, a home sensor 77, and a limit sensor 78. (See FIG. 27). These members are attached to a channel-shaped attachment frame member 79.
- the ball reset motor 71 transmits a driving force via the gear train 72 and rotates the ball screw 74.
- the ball screw 74 is rotatably supported by the mounting frame member 79, and moves the ball push rod 76 attached to the change nut 75 on the ball screw 74 in the front-rear direction (front direction or back direction of the roulette lottery device 1).
- the push rod 76 moves forward from the home position (initial position) to push the ball 59 toward the ball release device 60, and then moves backward in the rear direction to return to the home position.
- the forward / backward movement of the push rod 76 is determined by the rotation direction (forward or reverse) of the ball reset motor 71.
- the stop position of the ball push rod 76 when moving forward or backward is such that the sensor dog 76a attached to the ball push rod 76 passes either one of the home sensor 77 and limit sensor 78 provided on the mounting frame member 79. Is detected.
- the home sensor 77 detects that the ball push-out rod 76 has moved back to the home position.
- the limit sensor 78 detects that the ball push rod 76 has advanced to a predetermined ball push position (limit position).
- the torque limiter 73 is attached to the shaft of the ball screw 74, and protects the ball push rod 76 and the ball reset motor 71 when a problem such as overrun or overload occurs.
- a series of operations of the ball reset device 70 can be summarized as follows. First, the home sensor 77 is confirmed, and it is confirmed that the ball push rod 76 is at the home position. Next, the ball reset motor 71 is rotated to advance the ball push rod 76. When the limit sensor 78 detects the sensor dog 76a, it is determined that the ball push-out rod 76 has advanced to the limit position, and the ball reset motor 71 is stopped. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the ball reset motor 71 is reversed and the ball push rod 76 is moved backward. When the home sensor 77 detects the sensor dog 76a, it is determined that the ball push rod 76 has returned to the home position, and the ball reset motor 71 is stopped.
- the control unit 80 is configured by a CPU, a memory (ROM, RAM), and the like, and controls the entire game apparatus 100 by realizing various functions by executing the game program 91 in the storage unit 90.
- Functions realized in the control unit 80 include a game control unit 81, a drive system control unit 82, a roulette body control unit 83, a ball release control unit 84, a ball reset control unit 85, a display control unit 86, a sound control unit 87, There is an illumination controller 88 (see FIG. 2).
- the control unit 80 also has various configurations of the game apparatus 100, such as a camera 5, a housing speaker 6, a central projector 7, a lighting device 8, a history display unit 9, a roulette body drive motor 41, an LED 56, a solenoid 61, and a ball reset.
- Control of the motor 71, the game table display unit 203, the operation unit 205, the side monitor 500, etc. is performed (see FIG. 2).
- Detection signals such as 58 are transmitted to the control unit 80.
- the storage unit 90 also stores a game program 91, bet data 92, reference information 93, payout rate data 94, and the like (see FIG. 2).
- the game control unit 81 controls the roulette game by executing the game program 91 stored in the storage unit 90.
- the game control unit 81 stores bet data 92 associated with the progress of the game and reference information 93 representing the history of past game results, and accumulates payout rate data 94.
- the game control unit 81 also has functions as a setting unit 81a for executing the roulette game, a determination unit 81b, a payment unit 81c, and a calculation unit 81d.
- the setting unit 81a sets various values of the roulette game as the game progresses.
- the determination unit 81b determines the outcome (a number corresponding to the ball pocket 52 on which the ball 59 has been dropped) based on the detection signal from the ball sensor 58.
- the payment unit 81c pays for the prediction setting when the determination unit 81b determines that the prediction is successful.
- the payment unit 81c performs a payout process for the number of chips corresponding to the bet.
- the calculation unit 81d performs a predetermined calculation (for example, a calculation such as a payout rate or a probability that each output appears) according to the determined outcome, and further stores the calculated payout rate as the payout rate data 94 ( (See FIG. 2).
- the drive system control unit 82 controls the operation (rotation, rotation speed, stop) of the roulette body 51 by the roulette body drive motor 41.
- the ball release control unit 84 controls the ball release operation in the ball release device 60.
- the ball reset control unit 85 controls the ball reset operation in the ball reset device 70.
- the display control unit 86 controls display on the game table display unit 203, the central projector 7, and the history display unit 9 under the control unit 80.
- the sound control unit 87 controls the output of sound and various sound effects from the housing speaker 6 and the like as the game progresses.
- the illumination control unit 88 controls illumination in the illumination device 8 and the like.
- the storage unit 90 is configured by a hard disk device or the like, and stores various programs and data.
- the data stored in the storage unit 90 includes bet data 92 indicating the bet status set by the setting unit 81a, and reference information 93 (reference information 93) that can be used as a reference for a bet to be provided to the player during the betting time. History information of appearances, appearance rate of each eye of past games), payout rate data 94 indicating the current payout rate calculated by the calculation unit 81d, and the like.
- the large, medium, and small roulette bodies 51 are also referred to as a large wheel (51A), a middle wheel (51B), and a small wheel (51C), respectively.
- the control unit 80 After the settable betting time has elapsed while confirming synchronization between the roulette lottery apparatus 1 and the station machine 200 (steps SP1, 2, 201, 202), the control unit 80 connects the network 400 and the master machine 300.
- the lottery start command is received via the wheel, the ball firing timing in each wheel (roulette body 51) is determined (step SP3).
- step SP4 the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired on the small wheel (step SP4).
- step SP5 the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game table display section is recorded as history information. And displayed as a lottery result in the small wheel (step SP203).
- the small wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while sequentially flashing the LEDs 56 so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 appears to shine.
- the ball pocket 52 reaches just below (6 o'clock position)
- the small wheel is stopped and the state is maintained until all the roulette lotteries with the three wheels are completed. If the ball pocket 52 is held directly under the ball 59 (at the 6 o'clock position) in this way, the viewer can easily see the result until all the lotteries are completed (see FIG. 3 and the like).
- step SP6 the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired at the middle wheel.
- step SP7 the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game is recorded as history information. It is displayed on the table display unit 203 and produced as a lottery result in the middle wheel (step SP204).
- the middle wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while the LEDs 56 are sequentially blinked so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is visible.
- the middle wheel is stopped and the state is maintained until all the roulette lotteries by the three wheels are completed (see FIG. 3 and the like).
- step SP8 the ball 59 is released from the standby state and fired on the large wheel.
- step SP9 the result information is transmitted to each station machine 200, and the game is used as history information. It is displayed on the table display unit 203 and produced as a lottery result on the large wheel (step SP205).
- the large wheel is rotated about one turn clockwise while the LEDs 56 are sequentially blinked so that only the number display portion 53 corresponding to the ball pocket 52 where the ball 59 has fallen is visible.
- the ball pocket 52 reaches just below (6 o'clock position)
- the large wheel is stopped.
- the outcomes of the small wheel, the middle wheel, and the large wheel are aligned in an example (see FIG. 3 and the like).
- a jackpot JP, jackpot
- a jackpot effect is performed.
- Step SP207 if no jackpot is generated (No in Step SP206), the jackpot effect is not performed, the total result is determined and settled (Step SP208), and the game ends ( Step SP209).
- the roulette lottery apparatus 1 if a jackpot has occurred in any of the station machines 200 (Yes in step SP10), the roulette lottery apparatus 1 also performs a jackpot effect (step SP11), and the game ends.
- An example of a jackpot in the game apparatus 100 of the present embodiment is that all the large, medium and small roulette bodies 51A, 51B and 51C have the same outcome.
- the roulette lottery device 1 in the present embodiment is an unparalleled large-sized device for a roulette game and exhibits an overwhelming presence.
- the size of the roulette wheel and the ball is usually determined (within a certain range). From the current situation and background, it is considered that a general idea about the shape, type, size, etc. of the roulette lottery apparatus has been formed to some extent.
- the roulette lottery apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment has a large surface as well as a surface (rotating surface) for a viewer who is considered to have such a general idea. Since the roulette lottery is carried out using the plurality of large roulette bodies 51 in the state of being made, it is possible to give a completely different and novel strong impression from the conventional concept.
- the specific size of the roulette lottery apparatus 1 as described above is not particularly limited, but it is only an example, but if it is illustrated, the largest one among the plurality of roulette bodies 51A, 51B, 51C ( That is, the outer diameter X of the large roulette body 51A) can exceed 3 m (see FIG. 8).
- Such a roulette lottery device 1 is powerful, and the movement of the roulette body 51 and the ball 59 is easy to see even from a distance.
- a new interest and sense of unity in which a plurality of players simultaneously enjoy the same roulette game (game using the single roulette lottery apparatus 1). A game can be provided.
- the roulette lottery device 1 has a height and size that allows the players who are seated on the respective station machines 200 and those who are watching the game behind or around (the audience) to gather at the roulette body 51 and the ball 59. If this is realized, it is still preferable.
- a combination of a visual effect by various decoration devices including a flashing lightning device) that colors roulette lottery device 1 and a sound effect (acoustic effect) are usually used. It is possible to produce a more powerful and presence that is not available in the roulette lottery device.
- the above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.
- the coupling body (arc-shaped rotating member 32b) that couples the carriages 31 has an arc shape
- the annular rotating body 32 that includes a plurality of coupling bodies has a circular shape.
- the annular rotating body 32 may not be circular.
- the annular rotating body 32 is configured to be circular as in the present embodiment, it is suitable as a member that rotates together with a circular member (including an annular member) such as the roulette body 51.
- the rotation device 600 including the wheel rail (annular rail) 23, the rotation member 30, the roulette body drive motor (drive source) 41 and the like is applied to the roulette lottery device 1 of the game device 100.
- this is only a preferred example of the rotating device 600.
- the rotation device 600 according to the present invention is also applicable to other game devices including a rotation mechanism.
- the present invention is suitable for application to game devices such as a roulette lottery device for roulette games.
- roulette body large roulette body 51A, medium roulette body 51B, small roulette body 51C
- 52 ... ball pocket, 52a ... (ball pocket) partition blade, 53 ... number display section, 54 ... ball circulation Illumination for production, 55 ... ball rail, 56 ... LED, 57 ... guard for drop-off prevention, 58 ... ball sensor, 59 (59A 59B, 59C) ... ball (the ball for the large roulette body 51A, ball for medium roulette body 51B, the ball for the small roulette body 51C)
- 60 ball release device, 61 ... solenoid, 61a ... plunger, 62 ... solenoid sensor, 63 ... roller, 64 ... release sensor, 65 ... set sensor, 66a ...
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Description
回転部材は、
環状レールに沿って移動する複数の移動体と、
隣り合う移動体の間に配置されて移動体と回転可能に連結される連結体と、
を備えている、というものである。
支持フレーム10は、固定部材20を支持する支持部材として機能する。本実施形態の支持フレーム10は、鉛直方向に延びる縦フレーム11、左右方向に延びる横フレーム12、前後方向に延びる前後フレーム13、鉛直線から僅かに傾いた傾斜フレーム14等で構成されている(図7,図8参照)。縦フレーム11および横フレーム12は、正面側からみて門形となるように組み合わされている(図7参照)。また、本実施形態の傾斜フレーム14は、鉛直線から10°背面側に傾斜した状態(別言すれば、水平面から表面側に80°起き上がった状態)で前後フレーム13によって支持されている(図8参照)。この傾斜フレーム14は固定部材20を背面側から支持している。
固定部材20は、ルーレット体などからなる回転部材30を回転可能に保持するように構成された部材である。本実施形態の固定部材20は、ホイールレールベース21、ブラケット22、ホイールレール23、ジョイント24などで構成されている(図17参照)。
・重量の嵩むルーレット体51を1本の中心軸(支軸)で支えようとすれば相応の強度が必要となり、必然的に大型化と重量増大を招いてしまう。複数(例えば3つ)のルーレット体51を同軸上に配置しようとすれば、このような問題はさらに顕在化する。
・このような中心軸(支軸)を使わずに複数のルーレット体51を回転可能に保持するとすれば、一例として、環状のガイドのようなものでルーレット体51を回転可能に保持するという手段がある。ところが、上述のように極めて大型のルーレット体51を保持できる環状のガイドを成形しようとすると、真円にすることが難しく、成形コストが嵩む。
・仮に真円のような一体型の環状ガイドを成形したとしても、搬送や組立に労力とコストを要する。
回転部材30は、固定部材20に沿って回転し、ルーレット体51を回転させる部材である。本実施形態の回転部材30は、キャリッジ31、環状回転体32、ピンギアホイール36等を備えている(図20等参照)。
駆動系40は、ルーレット体駆動モーター41、スプロケット42、エンコーダー43等を備えている。
上述したホイールレール(環状レール)23、回転部材30、ルーレット体駆動モーター(駆動源)41等によって回転装置600が構成されている(図14~図16等参照)。本実施形態の回転装置600は、ホイールレール23に沿って移動する複数のキャリッジ(移動体)31と、隣り合うキャリッジ31の間に配置されてこれらキャリッジ31と回転可能に連結される円弧状回転部材(連結体)32b等をさらに備えている。
大ルーレット体(大ホイール)51A、中ルーレット体(中ホイール)51B、小ルーレット体(小ホイール)51Cは、それぞれルーレット構成部材50によって構成されている。なお、これら大ルーレット体51A、中ルーレット体51B、小ルーレット体51Cは、大きさや取り付け位置に違いはあるが、それぞれのルーレット体(ホイール)におけるルーレット構成部材50の基本的な構成は同様である。以下では、まず、このルーレット構成部材50について説明するが、当該ルーレット構成部材50に関する以下の説明において、大中小の各ルーレット体に共通の部分であって特に大中小のルーレット体を区別する必要のないものについては符号にAあるいはB、Cの枝番を付すことなく説明し、図中において大中小のルーレット体を区別したほうが見やすいものについては、適宜AあるいはB、Cの枝番を付して大あるいは中、小のルーレット体用であることを示しながら説明する(図11等参照)。
ボールリリース装置60は、ルーレット抽選時、スタンバイ状態のボール59をリリースして発射する装置である。本実施形態のボールリリース装置60は、保持しているボール59をボールレール55に向けてリリースするのに適した位置、例えばルーレット体51に向かって見た場合の9時あたりの位置(スタンバイ位置:図13において符号SBで示す)において、ボールリリース装置固定用フレーム28を介して固定部材20に固定されている(図7、図9、図13等参照)。以下、このようなボールリリース装置60の一構成例を説明する。
ボールリセット装置70は、回収位置まで移動したボール59をルーレット抽選装置1の正面側へ押し出し、スタンバイ位置まで移動させてリセットする(スタンバイ状態へ戻す)装置である。本実施形態のボールリセット装置70は、ボール59をボールリリース装置60へと押し出すのに適した位置、例えばボールリリース装置60の背面側となる位置に、ボールリセット装置固定用フレーム29を介して固定部材20に固定されている(図13参照)。以下、このようなボールリセット装置70の一構成例を説明する(図26、図27参照)。
制御部80は、CPUやメモリ(ROM、RAM)などで構成されており、記憶部90のゲームプログラム91を実行することにより各種機能を実現してゲーム装置100の全体を制御する。制御部80において実現される機能としては、ゲーム制御部81、駆動系制御部82、ルーレット体制御部83、ボールリリース制御部84、ボールリセット制御部85、表示制御部86、サウンド制御部87、照明制御部88がある(図2参照)。
続いて、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1における一連の動作を、ステーション機200における動作とともにフローを用いて説明する(図28参照)。なお、以下では、大中小のルーレット体51をそれぞれ、大ホイール(51A)、中ホイール(51B)、小ホイール(51C)ともいう。
図面に示したように、本実施形態におけるルーレット抽選装置1はルーレットゲーム用として比類なきほど大型の装置であり、圧倒的な存在感を示す。一般的なルーレット抽選装置は、ディーラーが手動でルーレット盤を回転させるものであることから、ルーレット盤やボールの大きさは自ずと決まってくる(ある範囲内の値になる)のが通常であって、そういった現状や背景から、ルーレット抽選装置の形状や型、大きさ等に対する一般的な観念はある程度のものが形成されていると考えられる。多くの場合このような一般的な観念を有していると考えられる看者に対し、本実施形態のルーレット抽選装置1は、装置自体が大型であることに加え、表面(回転面)が起こされた状態の複数の大型ルーレット体51を用いてルーレット抽選を実施するものであるため、これまでの観念からすればまったく異質で斬新な強い印象を与えることができる。
10…支持フレーム(支持部材)、11…縦フレーム、12…横フレーム、13…前後フレーム、14…傾斜フレーム
20…固定部材、21…ホイールレールベース、22…(複数の)ブラケット、23…ホイールレール(環状レール)、23f…(ホイールレールを形成する)円弧状固定部材、24…ジョイント(ホイールレール同士の接合部)、25…ネジ、26…調整用ネジ、27…出力軸受部材、28…ボールリリース装置固定用フレーム、29…ボールリセット装置固定用フレーム
30…回転部材、31…キャリッジ(移動体)、31a…ベース、31b…ローラー、31c…ピン孔、31d…別のピン孔、32…環状回転体、32b…円弧状回転部材(連結体)、32c…透孔、32d…別の透孔、33…回転軸、33a…ピン、33b…ワッシャー、33c…スリーブ、34…抜け止めピン、35…潤滑部材、36…ピンギアホイール
40…駆動系、41…ルーレット体駆動モーター(駆動源)、41a…出力軸、42…スプロケット(ピンギア)、43…エンコーダー
50…ルーレット構成部材、51(51A、51B、51C)…ルーレット体(大ルーレット体51A、中ルーレット体51B、小ルーレット体51C)、52…ボールポケット、52a…(ボールポケット)の仕切り羽根、53…番号表示部、54…ボール周回演出用照明、55…ボールレール、56…LED、57…脱落防止用ガード、58…ボールセンサー、59(59A、59B、59C)…ボール(大ルーレット体51A用のボール、中ルーレット体51B用のボール、小ルーレット体51C用のボール)
60…ボールリリース装置、61…ソレノイド、61a…プランジャー、62…ソレノイドセンサー、63…ローラー、64…リリースセンサー、65…セットセンサー、66a…ローラー支持レバー、66b…支点、66c…リンク、66d…伝達用レバー、66e…支点、67…コイルスプリング、68…取付用プレート、69…目隠しプレート
70…ボールリセット装置、71…ボールリセット用モーター、72…ギア列、73…トルクリミッター、74…ボールネジ、75…チェンジナット、76…ボール押出しロッド、76a…センサードグ、77…ホームセンサー、78…リミットセンサー、79…取付用フレーム部材
80…制御部、81…ゲーム制御部、81a…設定部、81b…判定部、81c…支払い部、81d…演算部
82…駆動系制御部、83…ルーレット体制御部、84…ボールリリース制御部、85…ボールリセット制御部、86…表示制御部、87…サウンド制御部、88…照明制御部
90…記憶部、91…ゲームプログラム、92…ベットデータ、93…参考情報、94…ペイアウト率データ
100…ゲーム装置、200-N…ステーション機、201…筐体、203…ゲームテーブル表示部、205…操作部、300…マスター機、400…ネットワーク、500…サイドモニター、600…回転装置、SB…スタンバイ位置
X…大ルーレット体51Aの外径、Y…ルーレット体を起こした角度(ルーレット体の回転面と水平面とがなす角度)、Z…回転中心線
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- 環状レールと、該環状レール上で回転する回転部材と、該回転部材を回転させる駆動源と、を有する回転装置であって、
前記回転部材は、
前記環状レールに沿って移動する複数の移動体と、
隣り合う前記移動体の間に配置されて前記移動体と回転可能に連結される連結体と、
を備えている、ゲーム装置用の回転装置。 - 前記環状レールは、複数の円弧状固定部材が組み合わされて構成されている、請求項1に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 前記環状レールは、複数のブラケットによって支持されている、請求項2に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 前記複数のブラケットは、前記環状レールに対して等間隔に配置されている、請求項3に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 前記ブラケットは、前記環状レールの径方向における位置が調整可能なものである、請求項3に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 隣り合う前記円弧状固定部材は、端面どうしを突き合わせた状態でジョイントによって接続されている、請求項2に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 突き合わされた前記端面どうしの位置ずれを自動的に矯正する矯正部材をさらに含む、請求項6に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 前記矯正部材は、前記円弧状固定部材の端部に形成された半円形状の切り欠きと、該切り欠きの大きさに応じた経をもつテーパー状の調整用ネジと、からなる、請求項7に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 前記連結体は円弧状部材で構成されている、請求項1に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 前記円弧状部材にはピンギアが設けられており、前記回転部材はピンギアホイールとして機能する、請求項9に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- ルーレット抽選装置のルーレット体に利用される、請求項1から10のいずれか一項に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
- 前記ルーレット体は、水平またはこれに近似した仮想の回転中心線を中心として回転するように回転面が起こされている、請求項11に記載のゲーム装置用の回転装置。
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