JP3283638B2 - Gaming 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 game machine provided with a game medium lending device, and more particularly, to display valuable data obtained from a card inserted into the game medium lending device at a visible position. It relates to a gaming machine that has been used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there has been known a game machine, for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, having a structure in which a game medium lending device for renting a game ball as a game medium is provided.

[0003] As an example of a method of lending game balls in the game medium lending apparatus, a method using an information recording medium (hereinafter, referred to as a card) in which valuable data such as a prepaid card is recorded is adopted.

[0004] That is, by inserting the card into the game medium lending device and operating a predetermined lending button provided on the gaming machine, the game medium lending device can move the card within the valuable data range (balance of the card). (Within the range), a control signal is output to the game ball discharging device of the gaming machine based on the operation signal, and ball lending control for discharging the game ball as a lending ball is performed.

[0005] With this configuration, the player can not only borrow a game medium without leaving the gaming machine, but also, once the card is inserted into the game medium lending apparatus, the valuable data of the card is deleted. Since the game media can be continuously borrowed within the range, only the operation of the lend button is required when borrowing, so that there is an advantage that the game is not interrupted and the player can concentrate on the game. .

[0006]

By the way, in a game machine provided with the game medium lending device having the above-described structure, in which a game medium is borrowed with a card, a player can easily check the balance of valuable data. In order to facilitate operations such as borrowing operation and card discharging operation, a display for displaying the balance of valuable data and buttons for various operations are provided on the front side of the gaming machine. Thus, it is installed on an openable and closable panel unit having a saucer provided below a glass plate covering the game area.

[0007] The display and the various operation buttons are provided on a back side of the game machine for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the game medium lending device and for supplying power for operation. Connected via a cable.

However, with such a configuration, at the time of assembly, after assembling the cables on the pivot side of the opening and closing panel unit, the cables are guided to the back side of the gaming machine through a gap in the vicinity thereof and connected to the repeater. As a result, there arises a problem that the assembling work becomes complicated.

In addition, each time the opening and closing panel unit is opened and closed, a repeated bending force acts on the cable, which may cause a break in the cable.

On the other hand, in order to solve such a problem, a connector is interposed in the middle of the cable, and one of the connectors is fixed to the game machine main body and the other is fixed to the open / close panel unit. It is conceivable that the connector is connected when the unit is opened, and the connector is connected when the open / close panel unit is closed.

However, even in such a structure, when the open / close panel unit is opened, the open / close panel unit is electrically cut off, so that the display on the display is temporarily deleted. Becomes
There remains a problem that the player is anxious.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and simplifies the assembling work, and opens and closes the open / close panel unit provided with a valuable data display unit. It is an object of the present invention to be able to hold display of valuable data on a display unit even when a unit is electrically disconnected from a game machine main body.

[0013]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an invention according to a first aspect of the present invention provides a game medium lending apparatus for controlling a game medium lending within a range of valuable data read by a card reader, and a game machine. An openable and closable panel unit provided with a tray for storing game media,
A display attached to the open / close panel unit for displaying information of the valuable data, a driving unit for operating the display, and a cable for transmitting a control signal from the game medium lending device to the driving unit are provided. In the middle of the cable, a connector is provided which is disconnected in a state where the open / close panel unit is open, and is connected in a state where the open / close panel unit is closed. A solar cell for supplying electric power to the driving means is provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the card reader reads the
Lending control of game media within the range of valuable data
Game media lending device and a game machine
Opening and closing panel unit with a saucer for storing game media
And the front panel attached to this opening and closing panel unit.
A display for displaying information of the storage data, and the display
From the driving means to operate and the game medium lending device
A cable for transmitting a control signal to the driving means,
The opening / closing panel unit opens in the middle of this cable.
It is separated in the released state, while the open / close panel
The connector to be connected when the knit is closed
The opening and closing panel unit is provided with the display and the display.
Rechargeable battery that supplies power to the
A solar cell is provided, and the storage battery is charged by the solar cell.
It characterized in that it is adapted to be.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the card reader reads the
Lending control of game media within the range of valuable data
Game media lending device and a game machine
Opening and closing panel unit with a saucer for storing game media
And the front panel attached to this opening and closing panel unit.
A display for displaying information of the storage data, and the display
From the driving means to operate and the game medium lending device
A cable for transmitting a control signal to the driving means,
The opening / closing panel unit opens in the middle of this cable.
It is separated in the released state, while the open / close panel
The connector to be connected when the knit is closed
The opening and closing panel unit is provided with the display and the display.
And a rechargeable storage battery that supplies power to the driving means.
And the storage battery is connected to the power supplied through the cable.
You <br/> wherein that are adapted to be charged by the force.

[0016]

[0017]

In accordance with the invention 請 Motomeko 1, by a closed-off panel unit, connectors are made into a connected state, the indicator or a signal between the drive means and the game media lending apparatus Can be delivered and provided to the opening and closing panel unit to the driving means and the display
Electric power is supplied from the solar cell, thereby, the display device
The information of the game data is displayed .

When the open / close panel unit is open, the cable is cut off at the connector, so that the opening of the game machine main body is largely opened, and various operations on the internal mechanism are performed smoothly.

[0019] Even when the open / close panel unit is open, the driving means and the display unit can receive solar power.
Since power is supplied from the pond , the display on the display device is maintained as it was before opening. Also open and close
Supply power to the display unit and the driving means to the panel unit
Solar cells are installed, which can be obtained from lighting in the store.
Indicator can be activated by the energy
Wear.

[0020]

[0021]

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the open / close panel
By closing the unit, the connector
Connected to the display and its driving means and the game media lending.
Signals can be transferred to and from the
One, open and close panel unit to drive means and display
Power is supplied from rechargeable storage batteries and solar cells
As a result, the information of the game data is displayed on the display.
It is. And the open / close panel unit is open
In this state, the storage means that can charge the drive
Since power is supplied from the battery,
Is maintained as it was before opening. Also open
Power is supplied to the display and drive means for the closed panel unit
A rechargeable storage battery and a solar cell,
Battery is charged by the solar cell and stable from storage battery
Supplying the power to the display and the driving means.
Can be. According to the invention described in claim 3, the opening and closing panel unit is provided.
The connector is connected by closing the knit.
State, the display and its driving means and game media lending
Delivery of signals to and from the delivery device, and
Driving means and display are provided on the open / close panel unit
Power is displayed from a rechargeable storage battery via a cable.
And the driving means, and displays the valuable data information on the display.
Information is displayed. And the opening and closing panel unit is opened
The drive means and indicator
Power is supplied from a rechargeable storage battery and
The display is kept as it was before the release. Also,
After the power supplied via the cable in the closed state of the open / close panel unit is stored in the storage battery, the power is supplied to the driving means and the display, and is used for these operations,
Even when the open / close panel unit is opened and the cable is disconnected, the operation of the driving means and the display is ensured by the electric power stored in the storage battery.

[0023]

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

First, the general configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be outlined as follows.

In FIG. 1, a gaming machine denoted by reference numeral 1 is a pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment, and includes a rear frame 2 as a machine frame assembled in a rectangular shape, and a hinge 3 attached to the rear frame 2.
A front frame 4 as a front frame having a game board (not shown) mounted therein, a glass storage frame 5 openably and closably mounted on the front frame 4, and a glass storage A glass plate 6 held by a frame 5 and covering the game board at a predetermined interval; and a game medium supply as an openable / closable panel unit attached to the front frame 4 below the glass storage frame 5 so as to be openable and closable. Unit 7 and the front frame 4 below the game medium supply unit 7.
And a lower plate 8 on which game media overflowing from the game medium supply unit 7 are collected, and provided on a side portion of the lower plate 8 to adjust the firing force of the firing device 9 (see FIG. 2). It is schematically constituted by an operation dial 10 and a game medium lending device 11 provided alongside the rear frame 2 for lending game media.

Next, the game medium supply unit 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. And this front panel 1
2 and a supply tray 13 as a receiving tray attached to the front surface.

As shown in FIG. 3, the front panel 12 has hinges 14 connected to the front frame 4 above and below one end in the width direction, and has a front surface at the other end. An engagement member 15 for holding the panel 12 in the closed position with respect to the front frame 4 is provided.

In the upper part near the hinge 14, an outflow hole 16a through which the game medium flows out to the supply tray 13 is provided.
A guide member 16 for forming the front panel 12 is mounted from the back side of the front panel 12, and a locking plate 17 disposed on the front side of the front panel 12 is connected, whereby the front face is The panel 12 is fixed so as to sandwich it.

Further, on the upper part of the guide member 16,
As shown in FIG. 3, the protective cover 18 is attached.

On the other hand, on the rear surface of the front panel 12, near the engaging member 15, a feed unit 19 for feeding game media flowing down from the supply tray 13 to the firing position of the firing device 9 one by one is mounted. In addition, a through hole 20 is formed at a substantially central portion of the front panel 12, and one connector 21 described later is inserted into the through hole 20 from the front side as shown in FIGS. Thus, it is fixed in a state of protruding a predetermined length from the back surface side.

The mounting position of the one connector 21 is a position at which the one connector 21 is opposed to the other connector 22 fixed inside the front frame 4 when the front panel 12 is closed.

The right side portion of the supply tray 13 is
As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 4, an operation unit 23 for performing an operation related to the lending of the game medium is formed. The operation unit 23 includes an opening 24 that is directed substantially upward and an opening 25 that is directed substantially forward. Is formed.

As shown in FIG. 4, a transparent protective plate 26 is attached to the opening 24 from the inside so as to be closed, and a solar cell 27 is provided on the back side of the protective plate 26. , The light receiving portion 27 a is connected to the opening 24.
It is designed to be installed with facing.

As shown in FIG. 4, an operation panel 28 is mounted on the back side of the other opening 25, and when the operation panel 28 is The opening 25 is closed by the operation panel 28 as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the operation panel 28 has an opening 30 in which a transparent protective plate 29 is mounted.
An opening 32 in which a lending button 31 is mounted, an opening 34 in which a card return button 33 is mounted, and an LED 3 as a display lamp for displaying a lending possible state.
An opening 36 in which the position 5 is located is formed, and further, an operation board 37 disposed opposite to the back surface side of the protection plate 29, the lending button 31, and the card return button 33 is attached.

The operation panel 37 includes the operation panel 2
8, a liquid crystal cell (LCD) 38 as a display which can be viewed from the surface of the supply tray 13 through the protection plate 29, and a lending switch 39 disposed opposite to the lending button 31. , A card return switch 40 disposed opposite to the card return button 33
And the LED 35 are integrally provided, and a driving unit 41 for controlling the driving of the liquid crystal cell 38 is mounted.

The driving means 41, as shown in FIG.
Driver unit 42 connected to the liquid crystal cell 38
And a photocoupler 44 to which the one connector 21 is connected via a cable 43 and sends a control signal transmitted by the cable 43 to a driver unit 42. 27 and constitutes a power supply means 45, and is chargeable by the solar cell 27;
And a secondary battery 4 for supplying power to the liquid crystal cell 38, the driver unit 42, and the photocoupler 44.
6 are connected.

On the other hand, the lending switch 39 and the card return switch 4 are connected to the one connector 21.
0 is connected, and when the game medium supply unit 7 is located at the closed position, the one connector 21
Is connected to the other connector 22 fixed to the front frame 4 as shown by an arrow in FIG. 2, so that the lending switch 39 and the card return switch 40 are connected together with the driver unit 42 to the game medium. The lending device 11 is electrically connected to a lending control unit or a card reader / writer control unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game medium lending device 11 has a card insertion / ejection hole 47 formed on the front surface thereof, and a card reader / writer (not shown) provided inside the game medium lending device 11. ) Has been contacted.

On the front of the game medium lending device 11, a lending valid lamp 48 indicating that the gaming medium lending device 11 is ready to be lent, and a card insertion lamp indicating that a card is inserted. 49 are provided.

Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment thus configured will be described as follows.

First, in a normal playable state,
When the game medium supply unit 7 is positioned at the closed position as shown in FIG. 1, the two connectors 21 and 22 provided on the cable 43 are connected.

In the operation section 23 of the gaming machine 1, the light energy from the lighting in the game store
After being collected by a solar cell 27 and converted into electric energy, the electric energy is supplied to and stored in a secondary battery 46. Further, the electric energy stored in the secondary battery 46 The driving power is supplied to the cell 38, the driver unit 42, and the photocoupler 44, so that various operations in the operation unit 23 are enabled.

Here, since the light receiving portion 27a of the solar cell 27 is mounted substantially upward,
The illumination is hardly interrupted by a player or the like, and reliable light reception is performed.

The gaming machine 1 and the game medium lending device 1
In the case of 1, when the main power is turned on, initialization processing and error checking of various control means related to the game are performed, and the game medium lending device 11 is in a state in which the game medium lending is possible. Then, the effective lamp 48 provided on the front face is turned on.

When a card on which valuable data is written is inserted into the card insertion / ejection hole 47 of the game medium lending apparatus 11, the card reader / writer control means detects that the card has been inserted, and The lamp 49 is turned on during the card insertion based on the information.

In this way, when the card is inserted,
The valuable data recorded on the card is read by the card reader / writer, and a control signal is output from the lending control means to the driver unit 42 provided in the operation unit 23 via the cable 43 based on the information. Is done.

The control signal sent to the driver unit 42 is subjected to noise removal by the photocoupler 44 during transmission, and a drive signal is output from the driver unit 42 to the liquid crystal cell 38 based on the control signal. The display corresponding to the valuable data is displayed in the liquid crystal cell 38, and when the valuable data is equal to or more than the lending unit of the game medium, the display unit 23 displays a state in which the lending of the game medium is possible. LED 35 is turned on.

When the player operates the lend button 31 with the LED 35 turned on in this way, an operation signal is output to the lending control means of the game medium lending device 11, and the game medium lending device 11 The rental number data is sent to a discharge control device (not shown) of the gaming machine that performs payout control, and the number of game media corresponding to the operation signal is supplied to the supply tray 13.

When the supply operation of such a game medium is completed, the valuable data of the card is rewritten by the card reader / writer, and a value corresponding to the lending amount is subtracted from the lending control means. A control signal based on the valuable data is output to the driver unit 42, and the display of the liquid crystal cell 38 is changed to the content after the subtraction.

On the other hand, when the game medium supply unit 7 is opened due to clogging of the game medium or the like, both connectors 21 and 22 are disconnected as the front panel 12 rotates.

As a result, the operation unit 23 is electrically disconnected from the game medium lending device 11.
Similarly, since the power is constantly supplied to the liquid crystal cell 38 and the driver unit 42 from the secondary battery 46 integrated with the game medium supply unit 7,
The display on the liquid crystal cell 38 is maintained at the content immediately before the separation.

In this embodiment, since the secondary battery 46 is continuously charged by the solar cell 27, the display holding function described above is lost even if the opening time of the game medium supply unit 7 is prolonged. I can't.

When the card return button 33 is operated, the card reader / writer control means activates the card reader / writer in response to the signal, and the card insertion / ejection provided on the front of the game medium lending apparatus 11 is performed. The card is ejected from the hole 47, the lamp 49 and the LED 35 are turned off while the card is being inserted, and the display of the liquid crystal cell 38 is turned off.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the wiring between the game medium supply unit 7 and the gaming machine 1 main body is separated by the connectors 21 and 22 in the middle of the cable 43. During the assembling operation, the game medium supply unit 7 and the main body of the gaming machine 1 are independently assembled.

Therefore, the work of wiring the cable 43 is simplified, and the work of assembling the gaming machine 1 is facilitated.

Further, since the cable 43 itself is cut off at the two connectors 21 and 22 when the game medium supply unit 7 is opened, the cable 43 does not bend when the game medium supply unit 7 is opened and closed. As a result, damage to the cable 43 is suppressed.

The various shapes, dimensions, and the like of the components shown in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be variously changed based on design requirements and the like.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration is shown in which the secondary battery 46 is provided in the power supply means 45 and the secondary battery 46 is charged by the solar battery 27. However, the secondary battery 46 is omitted. Alternatively, power may be supplied directly from the solar cell 27.

The rechargeable battery 46 is charged by electric power (for example, electric power supplied from the game medium lending device 11) supplied from the main body of the gaming machine 1 via the cable 43, and the solar cell 27 is omitted. It is also possible.

In this case, when the game medium supply unit 7 is located at the closed position and the two connectors 21 are connected, charging is performed in a normal state, and when the game medium supply unit 7 is opened, only the secondary battery 46 is charged. Power supply.

Further, instead of the liquid crystal cell 38, a segment type display may be used.

However, in this case, since it is assumed that the power consumption becomes large, a storage battery having a large capacity is used for the power supply means 45, and this storage battery is used as the power from the game machine main body side (for example, a game medium lending device). 11 is supplied.

[0064]

As described above, the book according to claim 1 is described.
According to the invention , a display of valuable data, a driving means for operating the display, and a solar cell for supplying power to the display are attached to an openable / closable panel unit provided in the game machine so as to be openable and closable. The following excellent effects are provided by the configuration in which the connection is made via a connector that is connected and disconnected in accordance with the opening and closing operation of the panel unit.

The wiring on the main body of the gaming machine and the wiring on the open / close panel unit are separated by a connector, thereby enabling independent assembling and turning the open / close panel unit to the closed position. Only by connecting the two wires, the assembling work in the gaming machine can be simplified.

Further, it is possible to prevent the wiring from being formed with a bent portion which is bent in accordance with the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing panel unit, thereby preventing the wiring from being damaged.

Even when the open / close panel unit is opened and the display and driving means provided in the open / close panel unit are electrically disconnected from the main body of the game machine, they are also provided in the open / close panel unit. By supplying power to the solar cell , the display on the display can be maintained. In addition, the opening and closing panel unit
Obtained from lighting inside the store, etc. by providing a positive battery
The indicator can be activated by energy,
When it is possible to suppress an increase in power consumption in technical machines
This has the effect.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 can be opened and closed with the gaming machine.
Table of valuable data is stored in the open / close panel unit
Indicator, the driving means for operating the indicator, and
Install rechargeable storage batteries and solar cells to supply power
These in response to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing panel unit.
Connected via connectors that are connected and disconnected
The following excellent effects
To play. Wiring and open / close panel unit on the gaming machine body
And the wiring in the socket are separated by a connector.
Therefore, each can be assembled independently.
Not only rotate the open / close panel unit to the closed position
So that both wires can be connected,
Can be simplified. In addition,
Wiring may be bent when opening and closing the open / close panel unit.
To prevent the formation of bent parts,
Can be prevented. Open the open / close panel unit
The indicator provided on this open / close panel unit
When the drive means is electrically disconnected from the game machine
However, these are not provided with the open / close panel unit.
Power from a rechargeable battery
Thus, the display on the display can be maintained.

[0069] Also, the display and the opening and closing panel unit
A rechargeable storage battery and a solar cell for supplying electric power to the driving means are provided, and the storage battery is charged by the solar cell provided on the open / close panel unit, thereby providing stable power to the display. This has the effect that it can be performed.

The gaming machine according to claim 3 can be opened and closed with the gaming machine.
Table of valuable data is stored in the open / close panel unit
Indicator, the driving means for operating the indicator, and
A chargeable storage battery for supplying power is provided, and the storage battery is
To be charged by the power supplied through the cable
And opening and closing the opening and closing panel unit.
Connectors that connect and disconnect in response to closing operation
By connecting via, the following
It has excellent effects. Wiring and opening and closing on the gaming machine body
Separate the wiring in the panel unit from the connector
This makes it possible to assemble each one independently
As well as pivoting the open / close panel unit to the closed position
Can be connected to both wires.
It is possible to simplify the assembling work in the technical machine.
In addition, the wiring is attached to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing panel unit.
To prevent the formation of bent portions
Wire damage can be prevented. Open / close panel unit
To open and close the panel unit
Indicators and drive means are electrically disconnected from the gaming machine
Even in the state, these are provided on the open / close panel unit.
Supplied by a charged rechargeable battery
Thus, the display on the display can be held.
In addition, since the storage battery is charged by the power supplied through the cable, it is possible to mount the storage battery having a large capacity, and it is possible to supply a large power to the display and the driving unit. At the same time, it is possible to employ a display device that consumes a large amount of power, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in design.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a gaming machine showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing a state in which a glass frame and a game medium supply unit are opened in the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the front panel viewed from the back side, showing one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a game medium supply tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a device attached to the game medium supply unit of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 gaming machine 7 game medium supply unit (open / close panel unit) 11 game medium lending device 12 front panel 13 supply tray (sink tray) 14 hinge 20 through hole 21 (one) connector 22 (other) connector 23 operation unit 27 solar cell 37 Operation board 38 Liquid crystal cell (display) 41 Driving means 42 Driver unit 43 Cable 44 Photocoupler 45 Power supply means 46 Secondary battery (storage battery)

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A game media lending device for controlling the lending of game media within a range of valuable data read by a card reader, and an opening / closing panel provided in the game machine so as to be openable and closable and provided with a tray for storing game media. A display unit attached to the open / close panel unit for displaying information of the valuable data; a drive unit for operating the display unit; and a cable for transmitting a control signal from the game medium lending device to the drive unit. In the middle of the cable, a connector is provided which is disconnected in a state where the open / close panel unit is open, and is connected in a state where the open / close panel unit is closed. A game machine provided with a solar cell for supplying power to a display and driving means. 2. The range of valuable data read by a card reader.
Game media lending device that controls lending of game media within the enclosure
And a receiving device that is provided to be openable and closable on the gaming machine and stores game media.
An opening / closing panel unit having a plate, and the valuable data attached to the opening / closing panel unit.
A display for displaying data information, a driving means for operating the display, and a control signal from the game medium lending device to the driving means.
And a cable for transmitting the signal in the middle of the cable when the open / close panel unit is open.
While the open / close panel unit is closed.
The open / close panel unit is chargeable to supply power to the display and the driving means.
A storage battery and a solar battery are provided, and the storage battery is charged by the solar battery.
Yu Technical machine shall be the feature that it is. 3. The range of valuable data read by a card reader.
Game media lending device that controls lending of game media within the enclosure
And a receiving device that is provided to be openable and closable on the gaming machine and stores game media.
An opening / closing panel unit having a plate, and the valuable data attached to the opening / closing panel unit.
A display for displaying data information, a driving means for operating the display, and a control signal from the game medium lending device to the driving means.
And a cable for transmitting the signal in the middle of the cable when the open / close panel unit is open.
While the open / close panel unit is closed.
The open / close panel unit is chargeable to supply power to the display and the driving means.
A storage battery is provided, and the storage battery converts power supplied through the cable.
Therefore characterized in that it is adapted to be charged
Yu technique machine.