JP2659009B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine capable of changing the number of prize balls discharged according to the type of a prize hole.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a pachinko machine is provided with a plurality of winning ports on a game board so that a certain number of prize balls such as 13 or 15 are discharged by one winning. I have.
However, the number of prize balls is always constant irrespective of the winning opening, so there is a problem that the pachinko game becomes monotonous. Therefore, there has been devised one in which the number of prize balls is changed according to the type of the winning prize, so that a variety of games can be enjoyed. For example, a prize hole in which seven prize balls are discharged when a prize is won and a prize hole in which thirteen prize balls are discharged are arranged on a game board, and a prize ball case for measuring the number of prize balls to be discharged. Are separately provided for seven and thirteen, and a prize ball processing device for discharging the prize ball and operating the prize ball case is also provided separately for the seven and thirteen, thereby discharging the prize ball. A pachinko machine has been devised in which the processing is configured in two systems so that the number of prize balls changes according to the type of the winning port.

[0003]

However, this kind of pachinko machine has a problem that the production cost is increased due to an increase in the number of parts because the prize ball discharge processing system has two systems as described above. In addition, it is difficult to improve the pachinko machine that has been used in the past and that is composed of one system (for example, by adding new components) to have the above function. I was Further
In this kind of pachinko machine, various electronic components
If the cable is disconnected or short-circuited due to
There is also a problem of performing an operation or an illegal operation.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and its object is to provide a game machine according to the type of a prize hole that has been awarded without making significant changes to a conventionally used pachinko machine. the structure is simplified while providing a pachinko machine prize ball number is changed, further various electronic
Has a function to monitor whether parts can operate normally
It is in providing pachinko machines .

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above problems, the means taken by the present invention comprises a plurality of types of prize balls in which different numbers of prize balls (12) are discharged at the time of winning a pachinko ball. Pachinko machine (1) with mouths (3) and (4) arranged on gaming board (5)
All the winning balls (18) that have won the winning ports (3) and (4) are collected in a winning ball collecting section (16) below the mechanical plate (10), and are separated one by one by an electric drive source. Control the prize ball processing device (200) to be discharged outside the machine,
Switch (5) for storing the number of winning balls won in (3)
And the first prize port according to the stored number of prize balls.
(3) a prize ball processing device (300) comprising a microcomputer which performs a prize ball discharge process at the time of winning a prize to another winning port (4) in preference to a prize ball discharge process at the time of winning a prize to another winning port (4) The prize ball processing apparatus (300) has a function of monitoring whether or not various electronic components including the switch (5) can normally operate, and the gist of the present invention is a pachinko machine (1). It is.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the number of winning balls is stored according to the type of winning opening at the time of winning, and the first winning opening (3) is stored by one kind of prize ball discharge processing system in accordance with the stored data.
The prize ball discharge processing when winning a prize is processed in preference to the prize ball discharging processing when winning a prize to another winning opening (4), the number of prize balls discharged is changed, and various electronic components are normally Can work
It monitors whether or not the operation is correct, and acts to prevent malfunction or unauthorized operation .

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to specific examples shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention. In this figure, (1) is a pachinko machine main body, and (2) is a game board detachably attached to the pachinko machine main body (1). On the game board (2), there are a first winning opening (3) for seven prize balls to be discharged when a pachinko ball is won and another for thirteen for which 13 prize balls are discharged. A plurality of winning ports (4) are provided.
A first switch (not shown) for detecting the winning of the pachinko ball and starting the accessory (6) and a prize ball processing device (300) to be described later are provided in the first winning port (3) for seven balls. A winning switch (5) for sending a winning signal is attached. Also, game board
(2) Obstacles used for general pachinko machines such as windmills (7) and nails are arranged above.

As shown in FIG. 2, a mechanism plate (10) is mounted on the back of the pachinko machine (1) so as to be openable and closable. A premium ball tank (11) is provided above the mechanism plate (10), and an outlet gutter (13) for guiding the premium balls (12) stored in the tank in two rows is provided at an angle. ing. A vertical gutter (14) is connected to the inclined lower end of the outlet gutter (13) via a corner portion, and a prize ball case (100) is connected to a lower end of the vertical gutter (14). (15) is a prize ball discharge gutter for guiding the prize ball discharged from the prize ball case (100) to the saucer (8) on the front of the pachinko machine (1), and (200) is a first prize ball discharge gutter. Pachinko machine (1) one winning ball (18) collected from the winning opening (3) or another winning opening (4) and collected in the winning ball collecting section (16) inside the mechanism board (10) It is a winning ball processing device that discharges to the outside. Above the winning ball processing device (200), there is a first winning port for seven balls.
(3) The number of the winning prize balls stored in (3) is stored, and the prize acts to discharge the prize ball in preference to the winning prize ball winning in the other winning port (13) for thirteen according to the stored number. Ball processing equipment (30
0) is installed.

The prize ball case (100) is shown in FIGS.
As shown in the figure, a fixed case part (110) in which a fixed number of prize balls (12) are stored, and a discharge mechanism part (120) for discharging the stored prize balls (12) to a prize ball discharge gutter (15). ) And a prize ball control unit (130) for changing the number of prize balls to be discharged. The prize ball case (100) is connected to the downspout (1).
The fan-shaped locking plate (17) pivotally supported at the corner of (4) is detachably attached to the mechanism plate (10) by rotating.

An upper end and a lower end of the fixed case portion (110) are opened, and a prize ball (12) is arranged in a single row in a vertical ball reservoir (11).
3) are formed in a vertical cylindrical shape with front and rear sides, and the upper end opening (111) is connected to the ball passage of the vertical gutter (14), respectively, and the lower end opening (112) is connected to the prize ball discharge gutter (15). ). A locking opening (114), into which a locking piece (135) of a prize ball control unit (130) described later advances and retreats, is provided below the fixed case portion (110) on the side of the straight ball pool rear row (113b). Has been cut out.

The discharge mechanism section (120) is provided with the fixed case section (1).
10) An upper valve (121) and a lower valve (122) rotatably supported so as to face upper and lower openings (111) and (112).
A discharge operating body (124) movably provided to open and close the lower valve (122) and the lower valve (122) alternately;
And a rotatable operating lever (127) pivotally supported at the base end so that the distal end faces the engaging concave portion (125). Upper valve
As shown by the solid line in FIG. 4, the rear end of (121) is normally pushed down by the forked engaging portion (126) of the release actuator (124) to open the upper end opening (111) of the fixed case portion (110). ,
The lower valve (122) has its upper end in contact with the engaging recess (125) of the discharge operating body (124) to close the lower end opening (112). In addition, as shown in FIG.
When the lower end opening (112) of the
A lower valve is provided so that six prize balls (12) are stored in 13a) and seven prize balls (12) are stored in the rear row (113b) of the straight sphere pool.
Locking protrusions (123a) and (123b) are formed at the lower end of (122), respectively.

The premium ball control unit (130) includes a fixed case unit (11).
0) Electromagnet (131) fixed to the side and spring (133)
The electromagnet (131) frame (13
2), a locking piece (135) pivotally supported at the tip of the rotating piece (134), and a locking piece (135). Guide member (1) leading to the locking opening (114)
36). The electromagnet (131) is operated by an operation signal from a prize ball processing device (300) described later, and the locking piece (135) is inserted into the locking port (114) and stored above the locking piece (135). Prize ball in the back row (113b)
When the electromagnet (131) is not operated, the locking piece (135) is pulled out from the locking opening (114), and the fixed case (12) is prevented from being discharged. Department (1
10) It functions to discharge all the prize balls (12) accumulated in the inside.

At the lower right corner of the mechanism plate (10), FIGS.
As shown in the drawing, the winning ball discharge passage (210) and the winning ball processing device
Each component constituting (200) is provided. In the middle of the winning ball discharge passage (210), there is provided an opening (213) formed by cutting both sides of a partition wall constituting the passage (210), and a winning ball is provided on the left side of the opening (213). (18) Waiting department (21
1) is provided. The right side of the opening (213) communicates with a lower passage (210b) located at a position offset from the upper passage (210a) above the standby portion (211). Lower passage (210b)
Is provided with a discharge switch (212). When a winning ball (18) is discharged, a discharge signal is sent to a prize ball processing device (300) to be described later.

The winning ball processing device (200) includes a processing motor (22)
0), a plate cam (221) having an uneven cam surface fixed to the rotating shaft of the processing motor (220), and a substantially "T" -shaped control lever ( 230) and a substantially “H” -shaped control lever (24
0), a substantially inverted "te" shaped restraining lever (250) pivotally supported at the center, and a substantially inverted "L" shaped detection pivotably supported at the lower end. And a lever (260).

The control lever (230) has a trochanter (23) at its upper end.
1) and the feed arm (232) are integrally provided, and the trochanter (231) is always brought into contact with the uneven surface of the plate cam (221) by the spring (233), and the feed arm (232) Is the winning ball discharge passage (2
It is arranged so as to face the opening (213) of (10). The operating lever (240) has one end connected to the operating lever (127) via a link (241), and a lower corner (242) facing the opening (213) of the winning ball discharge passage (210). An engagement projection (243) projecting upward at the center is formed, and a control pin (244) is provided upright at the other end. One end of the restraining lever (250) faces the opening (213) of the winning ball discharge passage (210), and a step (251) formed at the other end has an engaging protrusion (243) of the operating lever (240). Is arranged so as to engage with the device to control the illegal operation. The detecting lever (260) has a sliding rod (261), one end of which abuts a control pin (244) of the operating lever (240), and a proximal end that pivotally supports the other end of the sliding rod (261) at the distal end. And a link mechanism comprising a rotating rod (262) pivotally supported by the mechanism plate (10). A pressing plate (263) is provided near the left center of the rotating rod (262), and the pressing plate (263) is a lever switch fixed on the mechanism plate (10).
The sensing projection (265) of (264) is formed so as to be pressed in a normal state. The lever switch (264) transmits a return signal indicating that the operation lever (240) is in the return position to the prize ball processing device (300) described later when the sensing protrusion (265) is pressed. It works. The winning ball processing device (200) thus configured operates as follows. That is, when the control lever (230) swings along the uneven surface of the plate cam (221) due to the rotation of the processing motor (220), and the rotator (231) comes into contact with the projection of the plate cam (221). Feed arm
(232) rushes into the opening (213) and pushes out the winning ball (18) on the waiting section (211). The pushed prize ball (18) rotates the restraining lever (250) to disengage the operating lever (240) from the step (251), and simultaneously rotates the operating lever (240). Link (241) when operating lever (240) rotates
The prize ball (12) is ejected to the prize ball discharge gutter (15) by pushing up the operation lever (127) and disengaging the prize ball case (100). When the operation lever (240) rotates, the control pin (244) also moves to the right, so that the detection lever (260) rotates and the lever switch (264) detects the control pin (244). The projection (265) is restored, and the return signal to the premium ball processing device (300) is cut off. When the prize ball (12) is discharged to the prize ball discharge gutter (15) and the prize ball (18) falls to the lower passage (210b), the discharge switch (212) outputs a discharge signal to the prize ball processing device (300). ) Sent to. At about the same time, the operation lever (240) and the discharge lever are rotated by their own weights, and the prize ball case (100) returns to its original position under its own weight, and performs a series of operations of filling the prize ball (12) again.
When the operating lever (240) rotates to the return position, the detection lever (260) also swings, and the return signal is again sent to the prize ball processing device (300) by the lever switch (264).

As shown in FIG. 8, the prize ball processing device (300) includes a CPU (310), a RAM (320), a ROM (330), and a CL.
OCK (340), Interface (350), Flip
It consists of a flop (360), an electromagnetic driver (361), an LED driver (370), and a relay driver (380). A program for controlling the CPU (310) is written in the ROM (330), and the CPU (310) executes the prize switch (5) and the lever switch (2) according to the program.
64) and the eject switch (212) from the interface (3
50) to get the required external data,
Alternatively, arithmetic processing is performed while exchanging data with the RAM (320), and the processed data is output to the flip-flop (360), the LED driver (370), and the relay driver (380) as necessary. I do. RAM (320)
Works to store the number of winning balls won in the first winning opening (3) for seven or to temporarily store data when performing arithmetic processing, and to prevent the stored data from being lost even in the event of a power failure. The power is backed up. The flip-flop (360) is set by a set pulse from the CPU (310), and the electromagnetic driver (3
61) to excite the electromagnet (131),
5) into the lock opening (114) of the fixed case (110). Also, when a discharge signal from the discharge switch (212) is sent to the CPU (310) via the interface (350), the CPU (310) waits for a predetermined period of time before the flip-flop.
A reset pulse is sent to (360), the operation of the electromagnet (131) is stopped, and the locking piece (135) is removed from the locking port (114). The LED driver (370) stores the current number of unprocessed winning balls in the first winning opening (3) for seven RAMs (320).
Through the CPU (310) to display on the 7-segment LED (371) provided at the upper right corner of the game board, and when the 7 prize balls are discharged, the 7-segment LED (371) is turned off. The 7-unit indicator lamps (3
72) Turn on. The relay driver (380) is connected to the various limit switches (5) (212) (264) and the electromagnet (13
1) If the wire breaks or shorts, the relay (38
1) Activate (382), launch motor for pachinko ball (383)
And the processing motor (220) of the winning ball processing device (200) is stopped.

FIGS. 9 and 10 show flowcharts of the programs written in the ROM (330). The operation of the pachinko machine (1) will be described below with reference to these figures. When the main program of FIG. 9 starts, the CPU (310) stores a CT value as a variable for storing the number of winning balls that have won the first winning opening (3) for seven in the RAM (320). Set to 0 and set its value to 7 segment LE
Indicated by D (371).

Next, an interrupt routine shown in FIG. 10 starts. This interrupt routine is of the clock synchronous type, and always checks whether or not the first winning opening (3) for seven is won, and if the first winning opening (3) for seven is won, C
One is added to the T value and stored, and the process returns to the main routine. 7
If the first prize port (3) has not been won, the process returns to the main routine without any processing. As described above, this interrupt routine operates so as to constantly monitor whether or not the first winning port (3) for seven wins. In the present embodiment, up to 99 winning numbers can be stored.

Returning to the main program, the explanation is added. After setting the CT value to 0, the process proceeds to the monitoring operation step. In this step, it is checked whether the various limit switches (5), (212), (264), the electromagnets (131) and the like can operate normally. If limit switch (5)
(212) If the (264) or electromagnet (131) is disconnected or short-circuited, stop the pachinko ball firing motor (383) and the processing motor (220) of the winning ball processing device (200). Prevent erroneous or unauthorized operation. If the CPU 310 can operate normally, the CPU 310 sets the 7-segment LED 371 to CT.
Display the value. Thereafter, it is checked whether or not the CT value is 0. If the CT value is 0, that is, if no one has won the first winning port (3) for seven, the process returns to the monitoring work step. At this time, if there is a winning ball which has not been won in the first winning port (3) for seven but has been won in another winning port (4) for thirteen, the winning ball processing is performed as described above. All the prize balls (13 pieces) in the fixed case part (110) are discharged to the prize ball discharge gutter (15) by the mechanical action of the device (200), and the pan on the front of the pachinko machine (1).
(8). If the CT value is not 0, whether or not the operation lever (240) of the winning ball processing device (200) is at the return position is checked by the return signal of the lever switch (264). When not in the return position, that is, when the operation lever (2
When (40) is rotating, the process returns to the monitoring operation step and waits until the operation lever (240) is returned to the return position. If it is in the return position, the CPU (310) sends a set pulse to the flip-flop (360) to send an electromagnetic driver (3).
61) is operated to excite the electromagnet (131) of the prize ball control unit (130) to insert the locking piece (135) into the fixed case part (110). In this state, the prize ball processing device (200) is operated, whereby the fixed case portion (110) in the front row (113a) of the straight ball pool (113a).
A total of seven prize balls (12), including one prize ball (12) and one prize ball (12) in the rear row of straight ball pools (113b), are discharged to the prize ball discharge gutter (15). Incidentally, if the insertion position of the locking piece (135) is further raised, the number of ejected prize balls (12) can be increased to eight or nine. Flip flop (3
After sending the set pulse to step 60), the program proceeds to the step of checking whether the winning ball (18) has been ejected from the winning ball processing device (200). In this step, it is determined whether or not the winning ball (18) has been discharged based on whether or not the discharge signal from the discharge switch (212) has been sent. When the discharge signal is sent to the CPU (310) via the interface (350), the CPU (310) outputs seven lamps (372).
At the same time, sends a reset pulse to the flip-flop (360) to stop the operation of the electromagnet driver (361), returns the electromagnet (131) to the non-excited state, and
5) Pull out from the fixed case (110). After sending a reset pulse to the flip-flop (360), the CPU (3
10) subtracts 1 from the CT value and reduces the number of winning prizes by one,
Returning to the monitoring operation step, the above steps are repeated. Thus, the pachinko machine (1) according to the present embodiment stores the number of winning balls that have won the first winning port (3) for seven pachinko machines,
The prize ball case (100) is operated while moving the locking piece (135) a number of times corresponding to the number of winning balls, and the first winning hole (7) for seven or another winning hole for thirteen. (4) Even if a prize is disturbed, the prize is processed with priority given to the first prize port (3) for seven and the prize ball (12) is discharged.

In the present embodiment constructed as described above, a prize ball case (100) provided with a prize ball control section (130).
Is formed detachably from the mechanism plate (10), and is interchangeable with the prize ball case of the conventionally used pachinko machine.Also, various limit switches (5) (212) (26)
4) Because the existing hole position is used for mounting
It is possible to provide the same function as the pachinko machine (1) according to the present embodiment by adding parts to the conventionally used pachinko machine, and to remove the parts to obtain the same function as the conventional one. It can be restored to a functional pachinko machine.

In the present embodiment, the first 7
The winning switch (5) is smaller than the other winning ports (4) for 13 pieces, so the winning switch (5) is set to the first winning port for 7 pieces.
Only in (3), the processing of 7 pieces is given priority over the processing of 13 pieces. However, if there are fewer other winning ports (4) for 13 pieces, A prize switch (5) may be provided only in the other prize holes (4) so as to give priority to the processing of outgoing thirteen. In addition, several first prize holes (3) for detecting a prize are provided, and a prize ball case (1) is provided.
By providing a plurality of premium ball control units (130) of (00),
For example, several types of prize ball discharge patterns, such as five, nine, and thirteen, can be used.

Further, in this embodiment, the prize ball case (100)
In this example, the prize ball case (100) does not swing, but the prize ball case (100) itself oscillates to discharge the prize ball (1).
00), the prize ball control section (130) can be easily applied by being configured to swing. Further, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned various functions are constituted by so-called soft logic, but may be constituted by hardware logic such as an AND / OR circuit. Although it is provided on another board, it goes without saying that it may be provided on a main board for controlling the pachinko machine itself.

[0023]

As described above, in the pachinko machine according to the present invention, the number of winning balls is stored according to the type of winning opening at the time of winning, and one kind of prize ball discharging processing system is used in accordance with the stored data. The prize ball discharging process at the time of winning the first winning opening is processed prior to the prize ball discharging process at the time of winning at another winning opening, and the number of the prize balls discharged is changed.
In addition, monitor whether various electronic components can operate normally
It also has the function of performing Therefore, the pachinko machine according to the present invention
According to the machine, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine in which the number of prize balls changes according to the type of the winning opening, without making a major change to the conventionally used pachinko machine. Further, since the structure is simple, the manufacturing cost can be reduced. In addition, various electronic components operate normally
Monitoring for possible malfunctions to prevent malfunctions and malfunctions
be able to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a pachinko machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the embodiment shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a premium ball case in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional view of a premium ball case.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the premium ball case.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the winning ball processing device in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a front view showing the inside of the winning ball processing device in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a circuit block diagram of a prize ball processing device in the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a program.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an interrupt program.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 First winning opening 4 Other winning opening 12 Premium ball 100 Premium ball case 200 Prize ball processing device 300 Premium ball treatment device

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A pachinko machine in which a plurality of types of prize holes from which different numbers of prize balls are discharged at the time of prize winning of a pachinko ball are arranged on a game board, and all the prize balls which have won the respective prize holes are provided. It controls a prize ball processing device that collects the prize balls at a lower portion of the mechanism plate, separates them one by one by an electric drive source, and discharges them to the outside of the machine, and stores the number of prize balls that have won the first prize port. A switch is provided, and the first
A prize ball processing device comprising a microcomputer which performs a prize ball discharge process at the time of winning a prize port to another prize port prior to a prize ball discharge process at the time of winning a prize port to another prize port. A pachinko machine having a function of monitoring whether various electronic components including the switch can operate normally.