JP2523084B2 - Ball feed detection control device in pachinko type combination game machine - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a specified number of pachinko balls.
In a pachinko-type combination gaming machine that can play a symbol combination game every time using (also called a game ball), under the proper ball-hit game operation, the specified number of game balls are detected one by one. The present invention relates to a ball feed detection control device for sending a ball to a firing position.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this kind of pachinko-type combination gaming machine, which is generally called "arrange ball gaming machine", a considerable amount of pachinko balls (gaming balls) are thrown in (stored) in a bowl. Then, when the player starts a proper ball-hit game operation, the ball-striking ball operation by the related cooperation between the ball-sending device and the ball-striking device causes the specified number (16) required for each pattern combination game. The individual game balls are sent to the launch position one by one and are launched into the game board, and are detected by entering any one of the symbol number positions "1 to 16" on the game surface. And after the game of this time is detected by the specified number of game ball launch detection, by the combination result of each symbol number position in which the game ball entered, the prize related to the preset combination is established , A certain number of pachinko balls (prize balls)
Are to be paid out.

In such a game machine, when the number of game balls required for each game is less than the specified number, the ball feeder operates as it is even after using the game balls ( I will perform a blank feed). Therefore, in the conventional ball feed detection technology, in addition to the detection means for counting and detecting the game balls sent to the launch position one by one, the number of game balls supplied (used) on the ball plate side is the specified number. Another detection means for confirming the existence is attached, and when the detection means is not detected, that is, when the specified number of game balls is no longer detected and detected, the game is not started, and the ball The idling operation of the feeding device is prevented in advance.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional ball-sending detection technology in the pachinko-type combination gaming machine, the counting detection means and the confirmation detection means for the game balls are provided, and the respective detection means are provided. Since the supply upstream side of the game ball (ball dish side) and the ball feeding position side are separately provided, the structure of the entire ball feeding device becomes complicated and the cost becomes high, and the failure occurrence state in the detection system increases. There was a problem such as.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in order to suitably solve the above-mentioned problems.
Incorporate one detection means that can confirm and count each sphere
While aiming at downsizing and cost reduction of the entire ball feeder,
Together may eliminate unnecessary sphere feed operation in the game ball insufficiency, etc., and to provide a ball feed detection control device to obtain achieving a reduction in failure in the detection system.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] Overcoming the above-mentioned drawbacks,
In order to achieve the intended purpose, the present invention, under the detection conditions of the operation detection means by the appropriate game operation, based on the ball feed hitting ball operation by the associated cooperation of the ball feed device and the launching device, each time the design Send a prescribed number of game balls required for combination games from the ball plate to the launch position one by one and launch them into the game board, and perform a pattern combination game based on the result of entering each entrance. In the pachinko-type combination gaming machine that is to be obtained, in the case set inside the outlet portion of the ball dish, a guide path that directly receives the game ball from the ball dish and can be led out to the launch position side is formed. On the other hand, a ball feeding member that is supported at a position facing this guide path and can perform a ball feeding operation including stop, acceptance, and delivery for each game ball, and a ball based on the excitation / demagnetization control operation by the appropriate control means. Soleno for operating the feed member each time And de position facing the outlet portion of the guide path
Straight in the game balls to be sent to the originating morphism position side every ball feeding operation of the ball feeding member based on the control operation of the solenoid, one ball
Contact count detected by incorporating a hitting detection means for inputting a detection signal to said control means and constitutes the ball feeder <br/> by the case, application of the operation detection means
For each pattern combination game performed under positive detection conditions
There are, relative to said solenoid to perform a normal control operation based on the control process of the control means, defined minutes
When the game ball detection signal from the hitting ball detection means is not input to the control means during the game ball transmission of , the solenoid completes the control operation of the set times based on the control judgment such as the ball shortage.
Set to stop once at the time, and after eliminating the shortage of balls etc.
The feature is that the normal control operation of the solenoid can be restarted .

[0007]

The ball feeding member, the solenoid controlled by the control means, and the hitting detection means are incorporated in the case where the guide path for the game ball is formed, and the entire ball feeding device is downsized on a case-by-case basis. Handling and installation are simplified.
In such a ball feeding device, at the time of ball feeding in each symbol combination game, under the condition that a proper hitting ball game operation by the player is detected and held, the timing is adjusted to the ball hitting operation of the hitting ball launching device. Based on the fact that the ball feed detection operation including the operation of the ball feed member by each solenoid control operation and the confirmation / count detection for each ball by the hitting ball detection means is performed, one game ball of the specified number of game balls is provided. Each is sent to the firing position.

On the other hand, it is carried out under proper game operation detection conditions.
In each symbol combination game, the control process of the control means
Reasonably, the solenoid can perform normal control operation.
On the other hand, when the game ball detection signal from the hitting ball detection means is not input to the control means during the delivery of the predetermined number of game balls , the solenoid is set based on the control judgment such as lack of balls.
Set to stop once the regular control operation ends.
By doing so, unnecessary operation of the solenoid
Motion is avoided. And in such a situation, for example
If under which supplemented with new game ball sphere shortage re <br/> beauty hitting game operation after being eliminated is detected holding, solenoid Ru is restored to be again normal control operation. Thus, thereafter it is resumed sphere changing detection operation described above, Figure of the times
The remaining balls for the specified number related to the pattern combination game are sent out one by one.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the surface of a pachinko-type combination gaming machine of this embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows the back side of the gaming machine partially omitted. As shown in these figures, a game board 2 is provided inside the front of the front frame 1, and a guide rail 6 having a substantially circular shape is provided.
On the game surface in A, a symbol display device 30 and a special ball entrance 3 are installed, and 16 ball entrances 4 are provided on the lower side of the game surface.
Are lined up on the left and right. In addition, each entrance 4 is provided with a display lamp 5 for displaying the entry of a hit ball, and symbol numbers "1 to 16" are attached although not shown.

Upper and lower ball plates 7 and 8 are installed on the front side of the front frame 1, and a start switch 9 for starting a game is provided on the upper left of the upper ball plate 7. Lower ball plate 8
On the right side of, is provided an operation handle 11 of a hitting ball launching device 19 having a touch sensor 10 as an operation detection means, and this touch sensor 10 is adapted to detect the contact of the player with the operation handle 11. . An adjusting switch using a variable resistor is incorporated in the operation handle 11 as a means for adjusting the strength of the hitting ball firing force according to the amount of turning operation.
Is additionally described as the operation switch 11a.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 2, each entrance 3, 4
Ball sensor 12, for detecting each game ball entered
13 are provided. Further, a launch rail 6 is installed on the front surface below the game board 2, and a ball feeding device 14 is installed at the starting end, that is, the launch position side.

FIG. 3 shows the front of the ball feeding device 14, and FIG.
Shows a section taken along line XX of FIG. As shown in these figures, the ball feeding device 14 constitutes a ball feeding substance part in the ball feeding detection control device of the present embodiment, and is constituted by one case unit and the outlet part of the upper ball dish 7 is formed. It is set with a screw or the like inside, and a crank-shaped guide path 15 is formed in the center of the case 14A. The inlet of the upstream end of the guide path 15 communicates with the outlet of the upper bowl 7 and the downstream end. The exit of is facing the firing position of the firing rail 6. In addition, a ball feed lever 16 having a magnetically attached portion made of metal is rotatably mounted in the case 14A, and the ball feed lever 16 in the normal state is rotated clockwise by its own weight so that the tip thereof is guided to a guide path. It is made to project in 15. As a result , the game ball B that has passed from the upper ball plate 7 into the guide path 15 is prevented from being delivered to the launch rail 6.

A solenoid 17 as a ball feed driving means is installed in the upper portion of the case 14A. When the solenoid 17 is excited, the magnetic force acting on the core 17a causes the ball feed lever 16 to move the magnetically attached portion. It is magnetically attached and rotates counterclockwise, and the tip of the lever 16 is once withdrawn from the guide path 15. Then, the solenoid 17 is demagnetized, so that the lever 16 is returned to its original position. As a result , the ball is fed into the guideway 15
Game ball B which is temporarily stopped at the bar 16, once accepted by condensate during ball feeding operation that is the rotation of the lever <br/> over 16
It will be supplied to the launch rail 6 side after returning . Further illustrated in Figure 3
As described above, the detection sensor 18 as the hitting ball detection means is provided at a position facing the exit of the guideway 15 (in the figure, a proximity switch is used as an example
Shown) is installed, the detection sensor 18, as described above
In addition, the game balls B sent from the guide path 15 to the launch rail 6 side are directly checked one by one and detected by counting.

On the other hand, a hitting ball launching device 19 is installed below the ball feeding device 14, and a hitting rod 20 provided in this launching device 19 is provided with a shaft 22 by a launching solenoid 21 (shown in the block diagram of FIG. 5). With the center as the center, the game ball B on the launch rail 6 is flipped by being momentarily rotated clockwise from the front position of the hit ball shown in FIG. Then, the played game ball B travels on the launch rail 6 and is then hit on the game surface along the guide rail 6A of the game board 2 to enter either of the ball entrances 3 and 4.

The foul mouth opened between the lower end of the guide rail 6A and the upper end of the firing rail 6 is connected to the lower ball plate 8 through a return path (not shown), and the firing force of the ball striking rod 20 is weak. The game ball B (called a foul ball) that could not reach the game board 2 is returned to the lower ball plate 8. Further, a foul ball detecting sensor 23 is provided on this return path.
(Shown in FIG. 5) is installed to detect a foul ball.

Next, FIG. 5 shows the electrical construction of the pachinko-type combination gaming machine and ball feed detection control device of this embodiment.
Follow the instructions below.

On the input side of a central processing unit 24 (hereinafter, referred to as CPU) as a control means for ball-striking a ball, the start switch 9, touch sensor 10, ball-in sensor 12,
13, the detection sensor 18, the foul ball detection sensor 23, and the operation switch 11a are connected, and on the output side,
The display lamp 5, the solenoid 17, the firing solenoid 21, and the ball cutting device 25 are connected. The ball cutting device 25 is adapted to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls to the ball plates 7 and 8 in accordance with the result of the symbol combination game.

Further, a read-only memory 26 (hereinafter referred to as ROM) and a random access memory 27 (hereinafter referred to as RAM)) are connected to the CPU 24. Various programs for operating the CPU 24 are stored in the ROM 26. That is, the operation handle 1
Program for changing strength of the firing force of the ball onset elevation device 19 according to the first operation amount, the combination of the combination of the ball entrance opening 3,4 that contains the hit ball when the game is finished predetermined (Combination of symbol number positions from "1 to 16")
And a program for activating the ball-slicing device 25 and paying out a predetermined number of prize balls when the winning corresponding to the combination is established.
Further, the RAM 27 is adapted to temporarily store processing data performed by the CPU 24.

Next, regarding the electrical operation in the pachinko-type combination gaming machine, the processing executed by the CPU 24 is shown in FIG.
It will be described according to the flowchart of

First, a case where 16 or more game balls B are loaded in the upper ball plate 7 will be described. The CPU 24 waits for the operation of the start switch 9 in step 1 (indicated by "S" in the following drawings), and when the start switch 9 is operated, waits for the touch sensor 10 to be turned on in step 2.
When the touch sensor 10 is turned on, the player operates the operation handle 1
It is determined that the game is started by properly grasping 1 and the game is started.

Next, in step 3, the CPU 24 RAM
The counters A and B built in 27 are cleared (= 0), and in step 4, the solenoid 17 is excited at a predetermined time interval for a set time (0.1 second). As a result, ball feed lever 1
By the ball feeding operation of 6, only one game ball B, which is inserted into the guide path 15 from the upper ball plate 7, is supplied onto the launch rail 6. Further, the CPU 24 determines in step 5 whether the detection sensor 18 is turned on. At this time, the sensor 18 detects the check count of the game ball B supplied to the launch rail 6 and turns it on, so that the process proceeds to step 6.

Next, the CPU 24 increments the counter A in step 6 to turn on the firing solenoid 21. As a result, the game ball B on the launch rail 6 is flipped by the batting rod 20 and runs on the launch rail 6. Then CP
U24 determines whether or not the foul ball sensor 23 is turned on in step 8, and if not turned on, it is determined that the game ball B has been normally launched into the game board 2 and the process proceeds to step 9. Then, in step 9, the CPU 24 determines whether or not the start switch 9 has been operated, and if not operated, in step 10, it is determined whether or not the count value of the counter A is "16" as the prescribed number of hit balls. If the count value has not reached "16" yet, the CPU 24 executes the above step 4
Then, the process from step 4 to step 10 is repeated again.

Based on the processing from step 4 to step 10 described above, the game balls B from the upper ball plate 7 are individually fired by the solenoid 17 of the ball feeding device 14 to the launch rails 6 one by one.
In the course of hitting a ball that is supplied to the game board 2 by the hitting ball launching device 19, the CPU 24 increments the counter A by "1" each time the detection sensor 18 is turned on (ball detection),
When the count value reaches “16” in step 10, it is determined that the ball hitting game of the specified number of hits has ended, and the process proceeds from step 10 to step 11 to set time.
(2 seconds) After waiting, return to step 2 to prepare for the next game.

As described above, the game ball hit in the game board 2 enters any one of the ball entrances 4. And the CPU 24
Identifies the symbol number position of the entrance 4 into which the game ball entered based on the detection signal from the entrance sensor 13 of each entrance 4,
It is determined whether the combination corresponds to a predetermined combination. In addition, when applicable to that combination, CP
The U 24 judges that the winning has been established, and the ball cutting device 25 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper bowl plate 7. It should be noted that the game ball B shot on the game board 2 enters the special entrance 3 and enters the entrance sensor 1
When it is detected in 2, the CPU 24 has hit balls in a plurality of the normal entrances 4, in other words, each special entrance 3
On the other hand, it is regarded as a value condition that the player has entered a predetermined number of symbol number positions of the entrance 4 of the entrance. Therefore, in this case, the probability of winning a winning combination is high.

Further, when the foul ball detection sensor 23 is turned on in step 8, the CPU 24 does not reach the game board 2 with the game ball B hit by the hitting rod 20 and returns to the game board 2 as a foul ball and goes down the ball. When it is determined that the dish 8 is guided, the counter A is decremented by "1" in step 12, and the process returns to step 4. Accordingly, at this time, the hitting operation by the hitting rod 20 and the foul ball are invalidated, and a new game ball B for the number of times the foul ball detecting sensor 23 is turned on is re-hit, so that the counter A detects the detecting sensor 18
The effective game ball B that has reached on the game board 2 based on the turning on of
Only will count. As a result, the specified number (1
Six (6) game balls B are surely launched onto the game board 2.

Further, when the start switch 9 is turned on in step 9, the CPU 24 returns to step 2 to determine whether or not the touch sensor 10 is turned on, and when it is turned on, the counters A and B are turned on in step 3. Clear
(= 0) and the above-mentioned processing is repeated again. Therefore, when the player does not feel the progress of the game, he or she can operate the start switch 9 to invalidate (abandon) the game and restart the game anew.

Next, the case where there are less than 16 game balls B loaded (accommodated) in the upper ball plate 7 will be described. That is,
As described above, according to the appropriate ball feeding operation and hitting operation based on the turning on of the touch sensor 10, the game ball B of the upper ball plate 7
Until the CPU is used up, the CPU 24 performs the processing from step 1 to step 12 in the same manner as described above, so that all the game balls B are shot on the game board 2.

When the game ball B is used up, the game ball B is not supplied on the firing rail 6 even if the solenoid 17 is excited, so the detection sensor 18 detects the supplied game ball B in step 5. Without turning off. Therefore, C
The PU 24 shifts from step 5 to step 13 to increment the counter B by "1", and in step 14 determines whether or not the count value is "3" as the solenoid setting operation number. If the count value has not reached "3", the CPU 24 returns to step 4 to re-energize the solenoid 17. Then, the CPU 24 executes steps 4, 5, 13, 14
When the count value of the counter B reaches "3" in step 14, the detection sensor 18 does not turn on in response to the excitation operation of the solenoid 17 three times. That is, the game ball B is in the upper ball plate 7. When it is determined that there is no remaining portion, the exciting operation of the solenoid 17 is immediately stopped, and the state in which the subsequent ball feeding operation (idle feeding) is not performed is maintained.

As described above, the reason why the solenoid 17 is excited three times to perform the ball feeding operation is that the solenoid 17 is normally operated in addition to the insufficient state of the game ball B, and the ball feeding lever is provided. The situation in which the sensor 18 may remain in the off state (no ball detection) in connection with a malfunction of 16 or a poor delivery of the game ball B, and further a ball flow failure in the upper ball dish 7 This is due to the fact that it is possible to deal with this by assuming it.

Then, as described above, if the detection sensor 18 does not turn on even after repeating the ball feeding three times, the CPU 24
Waits for the touch sensor 10 to turn on in step 15. This is because, if there is no game ball B on the upper ball plate 7, the player may leave the game table or move to another game table in search of a new game ball B. Therefore, the CPU 24 does not excite the solenoid 17 (step 4) until the touch sensor 10 is turned on, that is, until the proper ball hitting operation is restarted.

Then, with the new game ball B being replenished in the upper ball plate 7, the operation handle 11 is gripped and the touch sensor 10 is turned on, so that a proper game can be resumed. On the other hand, the CPU 24 executes the step 1
In step 5, the touch sensor 10 is judged to be on, the process proceeds to step 16, the counter B is cleared, the process returns to step 4, and the solenoid 17 can be excited. And after that, the game will be restarted based on each processing of steps 4 to 10 in the same manner as described above, and the remaining shortage balls (unused balls) for the specified number "16" are sent one ball at a time. Detecting and launching, when the count value of the counter A reaches "16" in step 10, it is determined that the game of the number of times of the specified number of hits is finished, the process proceeds to step 11, and the set time is set.
(2 seconds) After waiting, return to step 2.

By the way, in the judgment of the step 15, the touch sensor 10 without replenishing a new game ball B
When is turned on again, as can be seen from FIG.
U24 is the step 1 after the touch sensor is determined to be ON.
6, 4, 5, 13, 14, and 15 are sequentially performed, and as a result, the solenoid 17 is kept in a stopped state after the above-described three excitation operations are finished, and unnecessary ball feeding operation is avoided. It

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment. For example, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when the ball feeding failure occurs three times in a row (step 14), the exciting operation of the solenoid 17 is stopped. Then, it is determined whether or not the touch sensor 10 is turned on (step 15). However, when one ball feeding failure occurs, the solenoid 17 is stopped and the on / off state of the touch sensor 10 is determined. You may do it.

[0035]

As described above in detail, the ball feed detection control device in the pachinko type combination gaming machine of the present invention is a ball hitting launching device under the condition that a proper ball hitting game operation by the player is detected and held. Based on the ball feed detection operation including the control operation of the solenoid and the check count detection of the hit ball detection means, which are synchronized with the hit ball operation, the specified number of game balls required for each game are sent to the launch position one by one. If the game ball detection signal from the hitting ball detection means is not input to the control means in response to the normal control operation of the solenoid, the subsequent operation of the solenoid is performed based on the control processing of the control means. Stop. Then, after the new game ball is replenished, the ball-hit game operation is detected and held again,
The solenoid can be returned to the controllable state again to restart the ball feed detection operation, and the remaining balls for the specified number can be delivered one by one.

In such a ball feeding detection control device of the present invention, the guide path is formed in the case set inside the outlet of the ball dish, and the ball feeding member, the solenoid controlled by the control means, and the By incorporating hitting ball detection means,
Since the ball feeding entity can be made compact in case units, the handling and installation can be simplified and the cost can be reduced. Also, in the ball feeding operation, when the input stop of the detection signal from the hitting ball detection means occurs due to the insufficient state of the game balls to be sent to the launch position, the subsequent useless ball feeding operation is stopped. As a result, it is possible to omit an extra control operation of the solenoid, so that it is possible to prevent deterioration of durability of the solenoid.
Moreover, the presence or absence of the game ball supplied to the launch position can be confirmed and detected by one hitting ball detecting means that counts and detects the specified number of game balls, so that the number of the game balls in the ball dish can be confirmed and detected. It is not necessary to additionally provide another detecting means, and it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a failure in the detection system by eliminating the need for a plurality of sphere detecting means.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine with a part thereof omitted.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a ball feeding device in the gaming machine.

4 is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 game board 3,4 ball entrance 6 launch rail as a firing position 7 upper ball plate 10 touch sensor as operation detecting means 11 operation handle 14 ball feeding device 14A case 15 guideway 16 ball feeding lever as a ball feeding member 17 Solenoid for ball feeding 18 Detection sensor as hitting ball detection means 19 Hitting ball launching device 24 CPU B as control means for ball feeding hitting ball Game ball

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. An operation detecting means (1) by an appropriate game operation.
Under the detection condition of 0), based on the ball feeding hitting operation by the associated cooperation of the ball feeding device (14) and the launching device (19), a prescribed number of games required for each symbol combination game. The balls are sent from the ball plate (7) to the launch position (6) one by one, and are launched into the game board (2), and a symbol combination game based on the result of entering each entrance (3, 4) In a pachinko-type combination gaming machine adapted to perform a game, a case (1) set inside the outlet of the ball dish (7).
4A) forms a guide path (15) that can directly receive the game ball (B) from the ball plate (7) and lead it to the launch position (6) side, while facing the guide path (15). A game ball (B) supported by a ball feeding member (16) capable of performing a ball feeding operation including stop, acceptance and delivery for each ball, and a ball based on an excitation / demagnetization control operation by a control means (24) as appropriate. A solenoid (17) for operating the feeding member (16) each time, and a ball feeding member ( based on the control operation of the solenoid (17) at a position facing the exit of the guideway (15) ( 16)
Hitting detection means for then the ball feeding operation every outgoing morphism position (6) side game balls to be sent to (B) direct count detection by one ball and inputs a detection signal to said control means (24) (18) and incorporate, along with constituting the ball feeding apparatus (14) by the case, carried out under appropriate detection conditions of the operation detection means (10)
In each symbol combination game, the control means (2
Based on the control process of 4), the solenoid (17) is set to positive.
A certain number of games for performing regular control operations
When the game ball detection signal from the hitting ball detection means (18) is not input to the control means (24) during ball delivery , the solenoid (17) is set based on the control judgment such as lack of balls.
Set to be stopped once at the end of control operation
However, the solenoid (17) is normally controlled after the lack of balls is resolved.
A ball feed detection control device in a pachinko-type combination game machine, which is capable of resuming control operation .