JP2958745B2 - Ball combination device for pachinko game machines with a combination of symbols - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball entry device for a symbol combination pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly, to a symbol for each game using a specified number of gaming pachinko balls (also called game balls). BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball entry device that allows a prescribed number of game balls launched in a gaming surface to pass through, in a pachinko game machine capable of developing a combination game.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In this type of gaming machine, which is also generally called an "arranged ball gaming machine", a predetermined number of effective (16 effective) game balls are used in each symbol combination game in the gaming surface. In response to the fact that each ball was launched into the game surface one by one, and each game ball was detected by passing through the respective entrance, etc., the corresponding symbol (generally Arabic numerals) in the symbol display section was displayed. “1 to 16”) are illuminated and displayed using the lighting of the lamp. Then, in the game end result of this time, when each of the displayed symbols matches the previously set “combination of symbols”, a prize relating to the combination is established and corresponding thereto. Rewards (a set number of prize balls) can be obtained. Therefore, in this gaming machine, a ball entry device for allowing all the specified number of game balls to pass is required separately from other ball entry tools and passing tools arranged on the game surface.

[0003] In such a gaming machine, a conventionally used ball entry device has a basic configuration in which a prescribed number of ball entrances are formed in a horizontal line in a main body attached to a game board. In (a) a magnetic switch or a proximity switch having a detection port for passing a ball is arranged in accordance with each ball entrance, as a ball detection mechanism for all the ball entrances, (b) mechanical (C) Optical switch (light-emitting / light-receiving light sensor type) In addition, a type in which the ball receiving levers are arranged in pairs and arranged inside each entrance of the ball, and the like are often used.

However, in any of these ball entry devices,
Since the specified number of incoming ball detection mechanisms configured for each unit and having an independent detection function are arranged in a row in line with all the entrances, the overall length of the device ( Left and right sides). For this reason, each ball entry device cannot be installed below the limited circular game surface of the game board, so that the game surface on which the device is installed cannot be widely and effectively used, and There was a major problem that made it difficult to design and configure the game surface. Also,
In particular, in the ball entry devices of the forms (b) and (c), the number of components of the ball entry detection mechanism unit for each set unit is increased, and the configuration of the entire device is complicated, and it takes time and effort to manufacture. There was a problem that the cost was high.

[0005]

Therefore, in such a symbol combination type gaming machine, Japanese Utility Model 5-2 discloses a technique for solving the above-mentioned problem relating to the conventional ball entry apparatus.
Japanese Patent No. 5657 discloses a "ball entry device for a pachinko-type symbol combination game machine". In this ball entry device, switches (proximity switches, etc.) having detection ports for entering the ball are arranged in two horizontal rows of upper and lower rows below the specified number of ball entrances. Since the side edges of the switches are installed in a staggered pattern with the top and bottom overlapped (wrap amount G), the overall length of the device (lateral size)
Can be shortened by (specified number -1) x wrap amount G. However, on the other hand, the total height (the size in the vertical and vertical directions) of the device is inevitably increased because the switches are arranged in the upper and lower stages. Therefore, even with such a ball entry device, there has been a problem that it is still difficult to suitably reduce the size of the entire device and widely and effectively utilize the game surface.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed to solve the above-mentioned problem suitably, and newly comprises a detector and a detector for a prescribed number of entrances to reduce the overall length and height. While minimizing the overall size including as much as possible,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball-entering device that is simple in structure and easy to manufacture so as to enable a wide and effective use of a game surface.

[0007]

[Means for solving the problems] To overcome the above-mentioned problems,
In order to suitably achieve the intended purpose, the present invention relates to a ball entry device provided on a gaming board in a gaming machine capable of developing a symbol combination game for each game using a specified number of gaming balls. A main body having a game ball insertion / exit area on the front side and a specified number of detection sections on the front end side, which are attached using a horizontally long mounting hole formed at a required position below the game board. Detectors arranged in a line at equal intervals, and combining the detectors in a horizontal direction at a required height position of the main body so that each detecting portion faces a predetermined position of the entrance / exit area of the main body. the Te through input and gaming balls configured to be detected by one ball, the body back and forth
On the front side of the board on which the opened set port is formed, the game
The specified number of entrances, which form a ball entry / exit area,
Partition into the required minimum opening size suitable for the diameter and equidistantly in a row
Arranged at an interval, and the detection object is inserted into a set opening of the main body.
At the front side of the held hull, the game ball entry / exit area
The number of incoming ball detection ports
When divided into small openings and arranged at equal intervals in a horizontal row
A predetermined number of detection units connected to a switch board as appropriate.
Are arranged at predetermined positions facing each of the ball entry detection ports .

[0008]

A ball input device is attached to a mounting port at a required portion below the game board, and a main body in which a plurality of ball input ports are arranged in a row so as to allow the passing of game balls that are hit and fall on the game surface. And a detection object in which entrance detection ports for allowing game balls to pass are partitioned in a horizontal row. By causing the detection object to face a required position of the main body, the corresponding entrances, which are the entrance detection ports, are aligned with each other, and a plurality of entrance / exit areas arranged in a horizontal row are formed. At each ball detection port, a detection unit connected to an appropriate switch board for detecting passage of a game ball is provided. Therefore, the game ball hit into the game surface falls on the game surface, enters one of these respective entrance / exit areas, and is detected by the detection unit provided in the entrance detection port. Is done.

[0009]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko game machine according to the present invention. In the present embodiment, a general pachinko machine is used in which all the game balls detected by the ball entry device in the game board are discharged to the game surface (front surface), dropped, and then discharged to the back side. (Same various game components are equipped)
A symbol combination pachinko gaming machine (also simply referred to as a gaming machine) is mainly exemplified.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine of this embodiment has an open / close mounting frame on the front side of an opening of an outer frame 1 serving as an outer holding frame, as schematically shown in FIGS. The front frame 2 to be formed is assembled so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As various common game components mounted on each part of the front frame 2, a window frame 3 with a glass door 4 mounted on the front side, and an openable / closed upper ball plate with an electric ball feed cassette 6 set inside. 5
, And a stationary lower ball tray 7, respectively, and an electric hit ball launching device 8 is provided in the front right lower portion of the front. On the other hand, various game parts and the like are arranged inside the front of the front frame 2 and a game board 9 having a collective discharge port 23 for used game balls (also referred to as end balls) opened is set to be exchangeable. On the back side of the front frame 2, a mechanism set board 10 having processing units for end balls and prize balls is detachably set.

In such a gaming machine, the front frame 2
As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, a holding frame 11 for a game board set is formed inside the front surface thereof, and is formed into an inner and outer double frame form. I have. Then, in a game auxiliary board 12 integrally formed below the holding frame 11, a shooting rail 13, a receiving ball 14 for a return ball (also referred to as a foul ball) which is regarded as an invalid game ball, and a detection switch 15 for the ball. And a sound effect generator 16, respectively, while a receiving port 17 for an end ball, a discharge port 18 for a prize ball, and a recovery path 19 for a foul ball or a falling ball are formed respectively. The ball feed cassette 6
The game ball is received from the upper ball tray 5 one by one and sent out to the firing rail 13 side at the same timing as the hitting operation of the hitting ball launching device 8 and the effective prescribed number (actual number of balls sent-number of foul balls = 16) can be detected. The foul ball detection signal and the ball feed count signal are input to the game control circuit device 47. On the other hand, the hitting ball launching device 8 performs the above-described ball feeding operation and the hitting operation of the hitting ball operating portion 8B at a set timing based on the touch condition, the switch detection condition, and the volume adjustment condition on the operation handle portion 8A,
The game ball at the firing position is hit by the hitting rod 20.

In the game board 9, the circular rail 2
1 at the lowermost portion of the center of the game surface 22
A collective discharge port (corresponding to an out port in the case of a pachinko machine) 23 for an end ball connected to 7 is opened, and in addition to a ball input device M described later as various game parts, each ball input device 24, 25, accessories 26, 27, passage detectors 28, 28, a symbol display device 29, etc., are arranged and input / output controlled by a game control circuit device 47. Are provided with guide troughs 30 and 30 for game balls passed through the respective ball-in tools 24 and 25 and the official objects 26 and 27, and detection switches 31 and 31 connected to the game control circuit device 47, respectively. Here is an example. In addition, the collective discharge port 23 shows an example in which the lower end surface of the board is also opened and aligned with the upper surface of the opening of the receptacle 17 (see FIG. 5).

In the mechanism set board 10, as shown schematically in FIGS. 2 and 5, a window 3 for inspecting the back of the game board is provided.
A discharge path 34 for an end ball which is communicated with the receiving port 17 is formed inside the lower part of the main body 32 having the opening 3, and a ball tank 35 for a prize ball, a straightening gutter 36, and a discharge gutter are provided in each part of the main body 32. 37 are connected in series, and an electric detection type prize ball payout device 38 is installed at the lower end of the delivery gutter 37.
As a discharge path of the prize balls paid out from the device 38, a main discharge path 39 connected to the upper ball tray 5 through the discharge port 18 and a communication container 41 branched and connected therefrom.
A sub-discharge passage 40 which is connected to the lower ball tray 7 and the recovery passage 19 through the auxiliary discharge passage 40 is formed. However, this set board 10
In this example, the safe ball discharge path 42 formed inside the lower portion of the main body 32 remains unused without being used, because it is of a common (shared) type with a mechanism set board used in a pachinko machine. At the same time, a cover plate 43 that separates from the discharge path 42 is attached to the back surface of the receptacle 17 on the front frame 2 side (FIGS. 4 and 5).
In addition, an example is shown in which the safe ball processing device 44 installed on the way of the discharge path 42 for safe balls is removed in case units in consideration of not being used (see the imaginary line in FIG. 2). . The mechanism set board 10 has a terminal board 4
5, a control circuit device 46 for paying out prize balls and the like are permanently provided, and a control circuit device 47 for the game is installed.

In such a gaming machine of this embodiment, the ball entry device M mounted on the gaming board 9 by using the mounting port has a required vertical range with respect to the collecting outlet 23. It is based on the premise that it can be selected and installed at an arbitrary height position within, and all the detected game balls (ending balls) are dropped out to the front side and dropped from the collective discharge port 23 It is a form that can be discharged to the back side
(See FIGS. 3, 4 and 5). And this ball entry device M
As a basic configuration of the whole, as shown in FIG. 6 to FIG. 12, a predetermined number (16) of entrance holes 54 are defined in a horizontal row and a main body 51 fitted and mounted on the game board 9. , This body 51
The detector 60 is assembled from the rear side of the main body 51 so as to match a specified number of ball entry detectors to all the entrances 54, and is attached to the back side of the main body 51 so that each lens 72 is attached to all the entrances 54. Lamp holder 69 and a prescribed number of lamps 73
One ball entry unit U is configured including the collective board 74, and a decorative / external display body 7 in which a prescribed number of ball entry display portions 79 are formed and arranged for the ball entry unit U.
7 is assembled in alignment with the front side of the main body 51.

Therefore, the ball entry device M will be described in detail in detail. In the main body 51, a large number of sheets (17 in FIG.
Pieces 53) are formed forward and aligned at predetermined regular intervals at equal intervals, and an entrance 54 having a minimum vertical path interval (e.g., 12 mm) between the partition pieces 53 as a passage area for game balls. Are aligned at the same height position, while a horizontally long holding frame 55
Are integrally formed, a set opening 56 opened front and rear between the two 52 and 54 is formed in a horizontal slit shape, and a lens circular hole 57 opened in the upper part of the substrate 52 is provided with all the holes. They are arranged at the same height position corresponding to the center of the entrance 54. The left and right outer end partition pieces 53,
53 is also substantially an outer wall. Also, the substrate 5
A support seat 58 for a lamp holder is formed in the longitudinal direction of the middle position on the rear surface of the second substrate 2, and pins 59 for positioning with respect to the exterior display body 77 are protruded at left and right positions on the lower front portion of the substrate 52.

In the detection body 60, the main body 5 described above is used.
It is a single type in which a predetermined number of incoming ball detection units are arranged and arranged in a row in a single horizontally long band plate-shaped shell 61 inserted and held in one set opening 56, and specifically, As shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, taking a proximity switch type as an example, in a section 61 formed in a substantially comb-shaped plane, the partition 61 is formed at the same interval as the partition piece 53 and is aligned with the lower end. 13 and 14, between each of the partition pieces 62, there is formed a flat concave ball detection port 63 which is aligned and connected to the lower surface of the ball entrance 54 as a game ball entry / exit area. As shown in the figure, in each concave seat 64 formed in the shell 61,
A detection board 67 for a game ball for generating a magnetic field and a switch board 65 provided with necessary circuits are incorporated, and are covered and protected by a cover piece 68 fitted to the concave seat 64 using a hook or the like. Then, as shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 11 and FIG.
Connection ends 6 of all switch boards 65 protruding to the rear end
6 is firmly connected (soldered) to the collective board 74 in an orthogonal state so that it can be handled in units of boards and can be mounted on the main body 51 side. It should be noted that, as for the detectors 60, a predetermined number of detectors 67 are provided for the ball entry detection port 63, based on the configuration in which individual detection circuits are independently formed on one switch board incorporated in the shell 61. Required position
(Front end in the figure).

The lamp holder 69 is formed of a resin material having a good light transmission property. As shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, a predetermined number of lamp holders 69 are provided on the back side of the horizontally long strip-shaped support plate 70. The protective tube 71 for the lamp is formed and arranged.
A circular lens part 72 is formed and arranged on the front side of 0.
As shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 11 and 12, the lamp holder 69 has its support plate 70 abutted in the support seat 58 of the main body 51 and is screwed into the lamp holder 69.
Are fitted in the circular holes 57 so that the lens portions 72 can be irradiated by the lamps 73 inserted into the respective protective cylinders 71. The lamps 73 are arranged and connected to the collective substrate 74 in a horizontal line, using a light emitting diode as an example. Further, as for the collective substrate 74, a substrate having a horizontally long band shape smaller than the substrate 52 of the main body 51 is exemplified.
Switch board 65 and lamp 73 of detector 60 described above.
Are arranged in upper and lower stages and are separately connected to a detection circuit and a lamp circuit (both not shown), so that they can be handled as one switch / lamp substrate, and a boss portion 90 is used on the back side of the main body 51. It is to be screwed on. Incidentally, the collective board 74 is preferably a double-sided printed circuit board, and a connector 7 for detection is provided at a required position.
5 and a lamp connector 76 (see FIG. 8).

The lamp holder 69, the detector 60, and the lamp 73 are assembled and integrated at the respective positions with respect to the main body 51 described above.
A base entry unit U is configured. In such a ball entry unit U, the above-described configuration of the detection body 60, that is, a predetermined number of ball entry detection ports 63 are formed in the minimum required size for the game ball, and the extra space and thickness are omitted to form one row. , The horizontal size and the vertical size can be minimized, and the front-rear size is made smaller than the thickness of the game board 9 (about 19 mm),
The whole can be configured to be small with a minimum outer size. The connectors 75 and 76 of the collective board 74 can be used to connect to the control circuit device 47 for games. When assembling the detection body 60 to the main body 51,
A concave groove 89a formed at an appropriate position of the holding frame 55;
The protrusions 89b formed at the matching positions can be accurately assembled and set as positioning means (see FIGS. 10 and 12).

On the other hand, the exterior display body 77 combined with the above-mentioned ball entry unit U is aligned with the front side of the main body 51 by appropriately selecting and using an appropriate form including an external size and a decorative surface. The game board 9 is fixed to a required position in front of the game board 9 with screws or the like in a state where all the entrances 54 are covered. Therefore, as a specific example, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG.
In the display plate 78 having a substantially circular band shape having a circular curved edge along the lower part of the front surface, a ball entry display portion (Arabic numerals "1 to 16") displaying various symbols at the ball entry detection position in the upper middle part of the surface
79 are formed in a horizontal row corresponding to the irradiation position of the lamp 73, and are shown in FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 2, supporting edges 80 having concave grooves 81 for positioning all partition pieces 53 on the back surface are formed at equal intervals in a row, and guide portions 82 for entering balls are formed between the supporting edges 80. . The support rim 80 and the guide portion 82 are located in the respective ball entrance 54 and the ball entrance detection port 63 of the detection body 60 to achieve a stable entry and a static exit and drop of the game ball. It is configured to assist in the detection of an incoming ball.

In this exterior display 77, FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, screw holes 84 are formed at required positions on the left and right plate portions 83 of the display plate 78,
A guide sloping wall 85 for a game ball is formed on the back side of the plate portion 83, and a cutout adjusting portion 86 is formed on the outer ends of the both 83, 85 using a slit 87. Thereby, the entire length of the exterior display body 77 (the lateral size of the display plate 78) can be set to the maximum length in a state where the cutout adjustment portions 86 at both ends are left, and the adjustment portion 86 is cut out, that is, the slit 87 is cut off. The connection portion 88 may be cut to the minimum length. Then, based on such selection of the total length, it can be adjusted to an arbitrary position within a predetermined height range from the lowest position on the game surface 22. By the way, the display body 77
In any of the alignment positions, the game balls that have fallen on the guide sloping wall 85 on each side are directed to the left and right end entrances 54 (display numbers "1" and "16") of the main body 51. You can be guided.

As an ancillary structure when the ball entry device M of this embodiment is implemented in the game board 9 as described above, as illustrated in FIGS. 4, 5, 11 and 12, resin molding is performed. The back cover 91 is attached to the back of the game board 9. The back cover 91 has a cover plate 92 of a size capable of covering the back opening surface of the mounting opening 95 and the back opening surface of the collective discharge port 23 formed on the game board 9 (router processing). When the respective guide gutters 30 are arranged, they can also serve as partial lids of the respective gutters 30. And lid plate 9
The ball receiving portion 93 is integrally formed at the center of the center 2, and receives the finished ball that has passed through each of the guide gutters 30 and receives the collective discharge port 23.
You can be guided to. The cover plate 92 is specifically aligned with a concave seat 96 formed on the back surface of the game board 9. On the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 93, a lid piece 94 formed (cut) to a predetermined size as required is attached obliquely to an opening surface portion where the individually disposed guide gutter 30 does not face. (See FIG. 15).

Therefore, the ball entry device M of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration is designed and configured for the game board 9 to selectively use various game components 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29. Depending on the arrangement and the arrangement, it can be installed without difficulty in a required position range based on the collecting outlet 23. That is, since the entire ball entry unit U is configured to have the required minimum size, as illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12, the mounting opening of the required minimum opening surface area formed at the required position of the game board 9 is provided. 95 into the main body 51 from the front side.
By screwing 2 to the game surface 22, the rear-side collective board 74 can be installed in a state of being immersed in the mounting opening 95. On the other hand, regarding the exterior display 77, the display plate 7
8 The conditions for the presence or absence of the excision adjusting portions 86 at both ends are selected, and the respective supporting edges 80 of the main body 51 of the ball entry unit U are used as the partition pieces 53, and the guide portions 82 are used as the ball entry port 54 and the ball entry detection port. 63 and the main body 51
Screws can be screwed into the game board 9 from the respective screw holes 84 and mounted with the guide sloping walls 85 on both sides against the game surface 22 (see FIG. 3). In connection with the installation of the ball entry device M, each ball entry port 54 is provided on the game surface 22.
Game nails 99 are arranged at equal intervals in a horizontal row as entrances to the game (see FIG. 3).

Thus, the ball entry device M in the game board 9
Can be installed at the lowest position with respect to the collective discharge port 23 under the condition that the cut-off adjustment section 85 of the exterior display body 77 is cut off.
(Refer to the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 3), and the resection adjusting portion 85 can be installed at an arbitrary position within a required height range with respect to the collecting and discharging port 23 under the remaining condition (refer to the position indicated by the imaginary line in FIG. 3). Regardless of the position where the ball entry device M is installed, the back gutter 91 attached to the back side of the game board 9 has the respective guide gutter 30 in the assembling operation on the back side of the game board. A concave seat 96 formed in accordance with the rear opening surface of the mounting port 95 and the collective discharge port 23 at a stage before being arranged.
To cover and cover the collective board 74 of the ball entry unit U. Further, respective wirings (not shown) for switches and lamps connected to the respective connectors 75 and 76 of the collective board 74 are passed, for example, into grooves 97 and 98 formed in the back of the game board 9 by the It is connected to an input / output unit of a control circuit device 47 for games installed on the back side of the mechanism set board 10.

[0024]

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. In the pachinko game machine of the present embodiment, a predetermined number unit (valid 16 balls) of game balls are used for each symbol combination game, and the ball feeding cassette 6 is used in a firing operation similar to that of a general pachinko machine. Based on the timing of the ball feeding operation and the hitting operation of the hitting ball firing device 8, one
The game balls sent by the ball are hit by the hitting rod 20 and hit into the game surface 22. Then, each of the ball-entering tools 24 and 25 and the accessories 26 and 27 illustrated in FIG. 1 and the respective game balls that have entered the ball-entering device M described later are individually detected by the detection unit, and thereafter, the game board. 9, and finally enters the collective discharge port 23 as an end ball, and thereafter discharges from the receptacle 17 of the front frame 2 through the discharge path 34 of the mechanism set board 10 to the outside of the machine. Is done. Then, the lamp 73 of the ball entry device M is turned on in response to the respective ball entry detection positions and conditions during the game, and the ball entry display section 7 of the exterior display body 77.
9 are illuminated and displayed, and the symbol (number) combination establishment condition (Arabic numerals “1-1”) set in advance is set.
6), a set number of prize balls are dispensed from the prize ball dispensing device 38 of the mechanism set board 10 to the upper ball tray 5 via the main discharge path 39, and Each is discharged to the lower ball tray 7 via the auxiliary discharge path 40.

In the symbol combination game as described above, the ball entry device M of this embodiment implemented (equipped) on the game board 9
In the premise, it is possible to perform an appropriate detection display of the entering ball and a suitable collective ejection on the premise that the entering ball can be detected for all of the effective prescribed number of game balls hit on the gaming surface 22. That is, in the game surface 22, the above-mentioned ball-inserting tools 24, 25 and the accessory 26, 27
The game ball that has fallen without entering the ball is received by a predetermined number of the ball entrances 54 in the ball entry unit U, and the passing ball is dropped using the support edge 80 and the guide portion 82 of the exterior display 77. Is pressed down to the front side of the main body 51 while suitably relaxing, and the inside of the ball detection port 63 of the detection body 60 is statically passed through and naturally falls as it is. The exterior display 77
The game balls received on the guide sloping walls 85 on both sides are guided mainly toward the left and right end ball entrances 54, 54 of the ball entry unit U, enter the ball entrances of the relevant portions, and are similar to the above. , And enters and exits the inside of the ball entrance detection port 63 statically. Thereafter, the detected game balls are guided along the inner rail 21 of the game board 9 to the lowermost portion of the center thereof, and are collected from the collecting discharge port 23 to the receiving port 17.
Is passed out to.

In such a ball entry / exit situation, a game ball that statically enters each of the ball entry detection ports 63 is guided to the guide section 82.
As a result, the detection unit 67 can accurately detect the ball while maintaining the state of approaching or rolling contact with the front surface of the entrance detection port 63, so that a detection failure can be suitably avoided. In response to the detection signal being input from the collective board 74 to the control circuit device 47 for the game, the output from the device 47 causes the lamp 73 to be turned on at the position for a set time, and the lamp holder 69 The entry display section 79 at that position of the exterior display body 77 can be illuminated and displayed from inside through the lens section 72.

On the other hand, during the game, the ball-inserting tool 24,
The game balls that have entered the 25 or the accessories 26 and 27 and exited to the backside pass through the respective guide gutters 30 illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 11 and are detected and discharged by the corresponding detection switch 31. . And finally, it is received in the ball receiving portion 93 of the back cover 91, and is discharged from the collecting outlet 23 to the receiving port 17. The ball entry device M for the end ball of such back traffic
In this case, the lamps 73 at positions set in advance (any of “No. 1 to No. 16”) based on the detection signal of the detection switch 31 are individually turned on, and the corresponding positions are entered. The sphere display 79 is illuminated. However, in the ball entry detection display of the ball entry device M, the lighting condition of each lamp 73 at the set position is determined by the detection unit 67 relating to the previously exiting game ball and the detection relating to the back exiting game ball. The light is effectively turned on and held based on the earlier detection point (detection signal input point) with the switch 31.

[0028]

[Modifications] The ball entry device M of the symbol combination type pachinko gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and other embodiments are preferably recommended. For example, the detection body 60 and the lamp 73 may be provided in the upper part and the lower part of the main body 51 of the ball entry unit U, respectively, and connected to each substrate. As one specific example, FIG.
As illustrated in FIG. 6, in a case where the partition piece and the entrance of the main body 51 are omitted, all the entrance detection ports 63 of the detection body 60 are arranged on the front side of the main body 51, and Alternatively, instead of omitting the lamp holder, the lamp 73 may be inserted into each of the cylindrical portions 101 formed in the main body 51 and the holes 102 of the substrate 52 may be formed.
It is good also as a form illuminated from. The detection body 60 may be of a type configured by one (one) shell 61, and may be of a type that uses magnetic, mechanical contact, light emission, and light reception for the detection unit for entering a ball. As another example of the shape, as illustrated in FIG. 17, detecting portions 67 (showing mechanical contacts) appropriately connected to a switch board are arranged in a horizontal line on the front end side of a shell 61 omitting a ball entrance detecting port. The detectors 67 may be arranged at regular intervals, and the detection units 67 may be arranged at required positions with respect to the entrance 54 between the partition pieces 53 formed on the main body 51.

On the other hand, the exterior display body 77 can be selected as appropriate, including the external size, the design combination display contents, the decorative surface, and the like. As shown in FIG.
The display device 103 may be appropriately disposed inside both ends of the display plate 78, or the display device 105 may be appropriately incorporated in the guide box portion 104 formed inside the central portion. A configuration may be employed in which the components are directly aligned and assembled. Then, regarding the lamp lighting display control of the ball entry device M, each ball entry detection condition of each detection unit 67 of the detection body 60 and the detection switch 31 attached to another ball entry tool or accessory in the game board 9. May be switched on or off or switched on or off according to.

[0030]

As described above, according to the ball entry device of the symbol combination type pachinko game machine according to the present invention, the entrance and entrance detection ports forming the entrance / exit area are suitable for the diameter of the game ball. By dividing the device into the required minimum opening size and arranging it in a horizontal line, the overall size of the device in the horizontal and vertical directions can be made as small as possible, and the device is arranged at the bottom of the game board and It can be used widely and effectively. Also, since the number of parts was reduced and the entire device could be simplified,
Manufacturing can be facilitated and cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a rear view schematically showing a symbol combination type pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention with a cover partially opened.

FIG. 3 is a front view schematically showing the inside of the front of the gaming machine and a part of the gaming board.

FIG. 4 is a rear view schematically showing the back side of the gaming machine and the back side of the gaming board.

FIG. 5 is a side sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part of the ball entry device.

FIG. 7 is an exploded plan view showing components of the ball entry device.

FIG. 8 is an exploded rear view showing components of the ball entry device.

FIG. 9 is a front view showing a main part of the ball entry device partially broken in an assembled state.

FIG. 10 is a rear view showing a main part of the ball entry device partially broken in an assembled state.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional plan view showing the installation state of the ball entry device, partially cut away.

FIG. 12 is a side sectional view showing a main part of the ball entry device.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a main part of a detection body.

FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a main part of a detection body.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a main part of a back cover used as an accessory of the ball entry device.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing a main part of a ball entry unit as another example of the ball entry device.

FIG. 17 is a front view showing a main part of a ball entry unit as another example of the ball entry device.

FIG. 18 is a rear view showing a main part of another example of the exterior display body.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 51 main body 52 substrate 54 entrance port 56 set port 60 detection body 61 section 63 entrance detection port 65 switch board 67 detection section 95 mounting port

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A ball entry device mounted on a game board in a gaming machine capable of developing a symbol combination game each time using a prescribed number of game balls, wherein the ball is located at a required position below the game board. Molded horizontally long mounting opening
A main body (51) attached using (95) and having an entrance / exit area for game balls on the front side, and a specified number of detection units (67) on the front end side
And a detection body (60) arranged at equal intervals in a horizontal line, and combining the detection bodies (60) in a horizontal direction at a required height position of the main body (51), and forming each detection unit ( 67) configured to be detected by one ball a so as to face a predetermined position passing off to gaming ball passing and out region of the body (51), said body (51) is opened in the front and rear set port (56 ) To form
On the front side of the board (52), a passage area for the game balls is formed.
The required number of entrances (54) for the game ball
The detection body (60) is inserted into a set opening (56) of the main body (51) by dividing it into a small opening size and arranging it in a horizontal line at equal intervals.
At the front side of the held hull body (61), a passage area for the game balls
The number of incoming ball detection ports (63) facing the
And arranged at equal intervals in a horizontal row
And the above-mentioned standard connected to the switch board (65) as appropriate.
Set the constant detection unit (67) to a predetermined position facing each incoming ball detection port (63).
A ball combination device for a symbol combination pachinko game machine, wherein the ball combination device is disposed at a position . The detection body (60) includes a predetermined number of detection units (67) appropriately connected to a switch board (65) on the front side of a single frame (61) formed in a horizontally long band plate shape. ) Are arranged in a horizontal line, and each of the detecting portions (67) is made to face a required position with respect to the entrance / exit area of the main body ( 51 ), and the ball is inserted into the symbol combination type pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1. apparatus.