JP3364742B2 - Ball entry equipment for pachinko game machines with a combination of symbols - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0001] TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a symbol combination type.
For more details on the ball entry device for pachinko machines,
1 using a constant number of pachinko balls for games (also called game balls)
Pachinko machine that can develop a symbol combination game for each time
In, through the specified number of game balls launched in the game surface
The present invention relates to a ball entry device that can be used. [0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Generally, an "arranged ball game machine" is also called.
In this type of gaming machine, each symbol on the gaming surface
In the combination game, the specified number of units (valid 16)
Using a ball, launch one ball at a time into the game
When the ball was detected by passing through each entrance, etc.
The symbol in the symbol display section (generally Arabic
(A number "1-16") Illumination display using the lighting of the lamp
Is done. Then, at the end of the current game,
Each of the shown symbols is set in advance as a "set of symbols.
Match), the winning for that combination will be
Once it is established, the corresponding reward (the set number of prize balls) is obtained
I am able to do it. That ’s why with this machine,
Separately from other balling and passing tools to be placed on the technical surface
A ball entry device is required to allow all game balls to pass through
It has been. [0003] Such a gaming machine has been used conventionally.
For the ball entry device that is used, the book attached to the game board
A basic structure in which a prescribed number of entrances are formed in a body in a horizontal row
In the formation, the entrance detection mechanism for all entrances
(A) a magnetic switch having a detection port for passing a ball
Is a type in which proximity switches are arranged according to each entrance
(B) a switch having a mechanical detection contact (for example,
Mitt switch type) and ball receiving lever in pairs
(C) Optics
Type switch (light emitting / receiving light sensor type) and ball receiver
A set of levers arranged in pairs inside each entrance
Are widely used. However, in any of these ball entry devices,
Rules that are configured for each unit and have an independent detection function
A few minutes of incoming ball detection mechanism
Since the type is arranged in a row, the entire length of the
(Size in the horizontal direction) becomes longer. Because of this
The ball entry device is located within the limited circular game surface of the game board.
Games that cannot be installed below
The game cannot be used effectively widely, and the game
There is a major problem that makes the design and configuration of the system difficult. Also,
In particular, in the ball entry devices of the types (b) and (c),
The number of parts of the ball detection mechanism in each unit has increased
The configuration of the entire device becomes complicated, and it takes more time to manufacture
In addition, there is a problem that the cost increases. [0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In combination type gaming machines, the conventional ball entry device described above
As a technology that tried to solve this problem, Jitsuhei 5-2
No. 5657, “Pachinko-type pattern combination
A ball entry device for gaming machines "has been proposed. This ball entry device
Then, below the specified number of entrances, a detection entrance for passing the entrance
Switches (proximity switches, etc.) with two rows of upper and lower two rows
And the side edges of the upper and lower switches are
It is installed in a staggered shape with top and bottom polymerization (wrap amount G)
The overall length of the device (lateral size)
Can be shortened by (specified number -1) x lap amount G
ing. However, on the other hand, switches are arranged in upper and lower two stages.
The height of the device (size in the vertical and vertical directions)
It will inevitably grow larger. For this reason such ball entry
Even with the device, it is still suitable for miniaturization of the entire device.
That it is difficult to use the game
there were. [0006] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention suitably solves the above-mentioned problems.
It is a proposal for
The length, overall height and thickness are newly configured
As well as the overall size, including
The structure is simple and easy to use
An object of the present invention is to provide an easy-to-operate ball entry device. [0007] [Means for solving the problems] To overcome the above-mentioned problems,
In order to achieve the intended purpose suitably, the present invention
You can develop a single symbol combination game using a ball
In the ball entry device installed on the gaming board inside the gaming machine
Mounting formed in the required position in the lower part of the game board
Fitted in the mouth, On the front side of a horizontally shaped strip
A large number of partition pieces are set forward at equal intervals in a predetermined column
Aligned and molded between each partitionCan enter and exit the game ball
Horizontal length with the prescribed number of entrances arranged in a row in a row at equal intervals
A frame-shaped body,A horizontally elongated strip smaller than the substrate of the main body.
And theScrewed on the back side of the main unit using the boss part
One horizontal strip-shaped substrate,At the same interval as the partition piece
A game ball is formed between each of the sections formed and aligned with the lower end.
Aligned with the lower surface of the entrance as the entry / exit area for
A substantially concave comb tooth is formed by forming a recessed entrance detection port
When it is arranged and arranged in a row in a single molded body
Together,Connected to the board at equal intervalsAnd saidEnter the entrance
TsuTo enter and exit the entrance detection portCan detect game balls
A specified number of detectors,SaidOn the boardIn a rowPlaced and connected
Is lit and displayed based on the detection signal of the detection unit at the position.
One ball entry unit is equipped with a specified number of lamps.
While being fixed to the front of the game board,
Exterior display body aligned with the front side of the knit body
On the surface of the display board in which
Formed horizontally in line with the lighting position of each lamp
It is characterized by. [0008] [Function] The ball entry device is a mounting port for the required part at the bottom of the game board.
Ball entry unit attached to and the front of this ball entry unit
And an exterior display body attached to the camera. Entering unit
Are allowed to pass through the game balls that are launched and fall
The main body is arranged with the entrances
The specified number of detectors that detect game balls that enter the entrance
And a specified number of lamps arranged and connected to the substrate.
You. A game ball launched into the game surface falls within the game surface
Into one of the entrances and enter the corresponding detector
Is detected and a lamp indicating the entry is displayed.
When it is turned on, the entry display section is illuminated from the inside. [0009] DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, a combination pachinko machine according to the present invention.
Regarding the ball entry device for gaming machines, given a preferred embodiment,
This will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that this embodiment
In the game board, all games detected by the ball entry device
After the ball is dropped out of the game surface (front) and dropped,
In the form of a common pachinko machine
Same configuration (equipped with various common game components
(T) design combination pachinko gaming machine (also simply called gaming machine)
Are mainly exemplified. The gaming machine of this embodiment has a basic
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
Before the opening and closing mounting frame is formed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 1 that forms the holding frame.
The frame 2 is assembled so as to be opened and closed and detachable. before this
Various common game components mounted on each part of the frame 2
Window frame 3 with a glass door 4 attached to the front
Opening / closing upper ball tray 5 with a ball feed cassette 6
, And a fixed lower bowl 7 are equipped respectively,
Equipped with a motorized ball launcher 8 around the lower right
ing. On the other hand, various game parts and the like are provided inside the front of the front frame 2.
And a collection of used game balls (also called finished balls)
The game board 9 having the opening 23 is set exchangeably.
The end ball and the prize ball are placed behind the front frame 2.
A mechanism set board 10 having a control section is detachably set.
ing. In such a gaming machine, the front frame 2
Fig. 3, Fig. 4 and Fig.
And as shown in FIG.
The holding frame 11 is formed into an inner / outer double frame form.
You. Then, a play formed integrally with the lower part of the holding frame 11 is formed.
In the technical assistance board 12, the firing rail 13 and the invalid game ball
Return ball (also called a foul ball) 14 and
Switch 15 and the sound effect generator 16
While each is installed, the socket 17 for the end ball and the prize
Outlet 18 for balls and recovery path for foul balls and spilled balls
19 are formed respectively. The ball feed cassette 6
Adjusts the timing to the ball operation of the ball launch device 8.
And accept the game balls from the upper ball plate 5 one by one and launch
And send it to the effective number (actual number of balls
(The number of ball balls = 16)
ing. In addition, the detection signal of the ball
Event signal is input to the game control circuit device 47.
Swelling. On the other hand, the hitting ball firing device 8 has an operation hand.
Touch condition, switch detection condition, and button
Ball feed operation and hitting ball described above based on the volume adjustment conditions
Performing the hitting operation of the operating portion 8B with the set timing,
The game ball at the launch position is hit by the hitting rod 20
You. In the game board 9, the circular rail 2
1 at the lowermost portion of the center of the game surface 22
Collecting outlet for the end ball to be notified to 7 (for pachinko machines)
23) is opened, and various play
In addition to the ball entry device M described below as a technical part, each ball entry
Tools 24, 25, accessories 26, 27, passage detection tools 28, 28,
A control circuit device for games in which a symbol display device 29 and the like are provided.
The input / output is controlled by 47, and the back side of the board
Are passed through the respective ball entry tools 24, 25 and
Guide gutters 30, 30 for the released game balls, and game control
The detection switches 31, 31 connected to the circuit device 47 are
The following shows an example of the arrangement. Note that the collective discharge port 23 is
The lower end surface is also opened and aligned with the upper surface of the opening of the receptacle 17.
An example is shown (see FIG. 5). In the mechanism set board 10, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.
The inside of the lower part of the main body 32 having the opening 3 is connected to the receiving port 17.
A discharge path 34 for the end ball to be entangled is formed, and
Each part of the main body 32 has a ball tank 35 for prize balls, a straightening gutter 36 and
And the discharge gutter 37 are connected in series, and the lower end of the discharge gutter 37 is
The prize ball payout device 38 of the electric detection type is installed in the vehicle.
Then, the discharge route of the prize balls paid out from the device 38 and
Then, it is communicated with the upper ball tray 5 through the outlet 18.
A main discharge passage 39 and a communication container 41 branched and connected therefrom.
Through the lower ball tray 7 and the collecting path 19
The sub discharge passage 40 is formed. However, this set board 10
Is the same as the mechanism set board used for pachinko machines.
) Type, the lower part of the main body 32
A discharge path 42 for a safe ball molded inside is used.
Are left untouched. According to this, the front frame 2 side
On the back surface of the receiving port 17, there is a lid for partitioning from the discharge path 42.
The plate 43 is attached (see FIGS. 4 and 5).
See also) on the way to the discharge path 42 for the safe ball.
Safe ball processing device 44, considering that it is not used
2 shows an example in which it is detached in case units.
reference). The mechanism set board 10 has a terminal board 4
5 and a control circuit device 46 for paying out prize balls are provided permanently.
In addition, the control circuit device 47 for the game is installed.
Swelling. In such a gaming machine of the present embodiment,
Incoming ball attached to the game board 9 using the installation port
Apparatus M is required in the vertical direction with reference to
It can be installed at any height within the range.
All game balls that have been detected
To the front side and drop it from the collecting outlet 23
It is a form that can be discharged to the side
(See FIGS. 3, 4 and 5). And this ball entry device M
As a basic configuration of the whole, as shown in FIGS.
In addition, a prescribed number (16) of the entrances 54 are formed in a horizontal row.
Main body 51 fitted and attached to game board 9
Of the specified number of ball detection units
A detection body 60 that matches the ball opening 54 and a set
Each lens part 72 is attached to all the entrances 54.
The lamp holder 69 to be faced and the specified number of lamps 73,
Then, one ball entry unit U including the collective board 74 is configured.
And a predetermined number of
Exterior display body 7 that also serves as a decoration in which ball entry display section 79 is formed and arranged.
7 can be assembled in alignment with the front side of the main body 51.
ing. Therefore, the ball entry device M is described in detail.
More specifically, the main body 51 is formed in a horizontally long band shape.
A large number of sheets (17 in FIG.
(Pieces) of the partitioning pieces 53 are aligned forward at predetermined regular intervals.
It is formed, and the entrance / exit area for the game ball is formed between the partition pieces 53.
With the minimum necessary longitudinal clearance (for example, 12 mm)
While the orifice 54 is aligned at the same height,
A horizontally long holding frame 55 for the detection object
Are integrally formed and open front and back between both 52 and 54.
The through-hole 56 is shaped like a horizontal slit.
A lens hole opened in the upper part of the substrate 52
57 is at the same height as the center of all entrances 54
It is arranged in the position. The left and right outer end partition pieces 53,
53 is also substantially an outer wall. Also, the substrate 5
2. A support seat for the lamp holder in the longitudinal direction of the back middle position
58 is formed, and the left and right sides of the lower front portion of the substrate 52 are formed.
The positioning pin 59 for the exterior display 77 is
It is protruded. In the detection body 60, the main body 5 described above is used.
One horizontal strip plate inserted and held in one set opening 56
The number of incoming ball detectors is arranged in a row in a row in the shell 61
Type, specifically a proximity switch type
As an example, FIG. 6, FIG. 7 and FIG.
In the section 61 formed in a substantially comb-shaped plane,
Molded at the same interval as the partition 53 and aligned with the lower end
Between each of the partition pieces 62, a front and back area for a game ball is provided.
A flat concave concave ball that is aligned and connected to the lower surface of the entry ball port 54
A detection port 63 is formed, and shown in FIGS.
As described above, in each concave seat 64 formed in the shell 61,
Detecting section 67 for game ball generating magnetic field and necessary circuit
The switch board 65 provided with the
The lid is protected by a lid piece 68 fitted using a
I have. The detector 60 is shown as a normal state.
9, FIG. 10, FIG. 11 and FIG.
Connection ends 6 of all switch boards 65 protruding to the rear end
6 is firmly fitted to the collective board 74 in an orthogonal state by using
It is connected and soldered, and
Can be attached to the main body 51 side. In addition, this
Of the detection body 60 of FIG.
Independently configuring each detection circuit on the switch board
Then, the specified number of the detection units 67 are moved to the required positions of the entrance detection port 63.
(Front end in the figure)
Good. The lamp holder 69 has a light transmitting property.
6, 7 and
As shown in FIG. 8, a specified number of
The lamp protection tube 71 is formed and arranged.
A circular lens part 72 is formed and arranged on the front side of 0.
This lamp holder 69 is shown in FIGS. 9, 10, 11 and
As shown in FIG. 12, the support plate 70 is supported by the main body 51.
Each lens part 72 is screwed against the seat 58.
Are fitted in the circular holes 57 and inserted into the respective protection cylinders 71.
The lens 73 can be irradiated by the inserted lamp 73.
ing. The lamp 73 is, for example, a light emitting diode
Are used and connected to the collective board 74 in a horizontal row.
You. Further, regarding the collective board 74, the
An example is a horizontally long band-like size smaller than the substrate 52,
Switch board 65 and lamp 73 of detector 60 described above.
Are arranged in upper and lower two stages, and the detection circuit and lamp circuit (both
(Not shown), one switch / lamp board
It can be handled as
It is designed to be screwed on the side using the boss 90
You. Incidentally, the collective board 74 is a double-sided printed circuit board.
It is preferable to use a plate, and a connector 7 for detection is provided at a required position.
5 and a lamp connector 76 (see FIG. 8).
See). With respect to the main body 51 described above, a lamp holder
69, detector 60 and lamp 73
By mounting the composite board 74 at each position, 1
A base entry unit U is configured. Such a Uniform
For the unit U, the above-described configuration of the detection body 60, that is,
The required number of entrance detection ports 63 for the specified number of game balls
Size and eliminates extra space and thickness.
The horizontal arrangement
Size and vertical size can be minimized, and
The size is 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. And collection
Using the connectors 75 and 76 of the composite board 74
It can be connected to the control circuit device 47. What
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;
Ridge 89b formed at the matching position of
It can be assembled and set accurately (Fig.
10, see FIG. 12). On the other hand, in combination with the above-mentioned ball entry unit U,
The external display body 77 has an external size, a decorative surface, etc.
Smell that the appropriate form is selected and used, including
And is aligned with the front side of the main body 51 to cover all the entrances 54.
Secured to the required position on the front of the game board 9 with screws etc.
It is supposed to be. Therefore, as a specific example, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.
Display panel with a substantially circular band shape with a curved edge along the bottom of the panel
At 78, various types of incoming ball detection positions are
Ball display section (Arabic numerals "1 to 16"
79 is adjusted to the irradiation position of the lamp 73.
7, 11, and 1.
As shown in 2, positioning of all partition pieces 53 on the back surface
Rims 80 having concave grooves 81 are formed at regular intervals in a column.
The guide portion 82 for entering the ball is formed between the support edges 80.
Have been. The support edge 80 and the guide portion 82
In each of the entrance 54 and the entrance detection 63 of the detection object 60
Located, game ball stable entry and static exit drop
It is configured to assist in the detection of suitable entry
You. In this exterior display 77, FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG.
Screw holes 84 are formed at required positions of the plate portions 83 on both right sides,
A guide slope wall 85 for game balls is formed on the back side of the same plate portion 83.
And a slit at the outer end of both
The resection adjusting part 86 is formed by using the 87. this
The overall length of the exterior display 77 (the lateral support of the display plate 78).
Is), with the excision adjusting parts 86 at both ends left
The length may be the maximum length, and the adjusting portion 86 may be cut off,
Minimum length with the connecting part 88 of the slit 87 cut off
And And based on such a choice of the total length,
Any position within a predetermined height range from the lowest position on the surface 22
It is possible to match. By the way, the display body 77
In any of the alignment positions of
The dropped game ball is the left end and the right end of the main body 51.
Guide to the entrance 54 (display numbers "1" and "16")
It has become. Then, the game board 9 described above is loaded with this embodiment.
As an additional structure when the ball device M is implemented,
4, as shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 11 and FIG.
The shaped back cover 91 is attached to the back of the game board 9. This back
The cover 91 is a mounting port formed on the game board 9 (router processing).
95 and the back opening of the collecting outlet 23.
A cover plate 92 of a size that can be covered is attached to the back of the board,
When each of the guide gutters 30 is arranged, a portion of each gutter 30
It can also serve as a separate lid. And lid plate 9
The ball receiving part 93 is integrally formed in the center of 2
The end ball that has passed through the inner gutter 30 is received and the collecting outlet 23 is received.
You can be guided to. Note that the cover plate 92 is
Specifically, it is aligned with the concave seat 96 formed on the back of the game board 9.
Have been one. Also, on the upper surface of the ball receiving portion 93,
Must be installed in the opening where the guide gutter 30
If necessary, a cover piece 94 formed (cut) to a predetermined size is suitable.
It can be attached in an oblique manner (see FIG. 15). Therefore, the present embodiment constructed as described above
The ball entry device M of the game board 9
Selection of game parts 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
According to the use and arrangement, etc., the collecting outlet 23 is used as a reference.
It can be suitably installed in the required position range without difficulty. That is
For the ball unit U, the whole is configured to the required minimum size
As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG.
The minimum required opening surface formed at the required position of the game board 9
Of the body 5 of the main body 51
By screwing 2 to the game surface 22, the backside assembly
The board 74 is set in a state where it is immersed in the mounting opening 95.
Can be placed. On the other hand, regarding the exterior display 77, the display plate 7
8 Select the conditions for the presence or absence of the resection adjustment unit 86 at both ends, and enter
Partition each supporting edge 80 against the main body 51 of the knit U
The ball 53 and the guide 82 are inserted into the entrance 54 and the entrance detection.
The main body 51 is set while being set to the mouth 63 respectively.
And the guide ramps 85 on both sides are positioned.
When the screw is put on the game surface 22,
Can be screwed into the game board 9 (see FIG. 3). In addition
In connection with the installation of the ball device M, each entrance 54
Game nails 99 are equally spaced in a row
(See FIG. 3). Thus, the ball entry device M in the game board 9
About the installation of the exterior display 77,
Can be installed at the lowest position for the collective outlet 23
(Refer to the position shown by the solid line in FIG. 3), and the resection adjustment part 85 remains.
Of the required height range for the collection outlet 23 under the specified conditions
(See the phantom line shown in FIG. 3).
See). And where the ball entry device M is installed
Even in the case, the back cover 91 attached to the back side of the game board 9
In the assembly work on the back of the game board,
At the stage before the inner gutter 30 is arranged, the mounting port 95 and the assembly
A concave seat 96 formed in accordance with the back opening surface of the discharge port 23
And the collecting board 74 of the ball entry unit U
The lid is protected. In addition, the collective substrate 74
Switch and rack connected to each connector 75, 76
Each wiring (not shown) for the pump is, for example,
Through the grooves 97 and 98,
Of the game control circuit device 47 installed on the back side of the
It is designed to be connected to the input / output unit. [0024] Next, the present embodiment constructed as described above will be described.
The operation of the example pachinko gaming machine will be described. Of this embodiment
Pachinko machines are stipulated for each symbol combination game
Uses a few units (effective 16 balls) of game balls,
In the same firing operation as in the case of
6 and the ball hitting operation by the ball launching device 8
1 at the base of the launch rail 13 based on the timing
Hitting the game balls sent by the ball with the hitting rod 20 to play the game
Drive into 22. And each ball entry tool illustrated in FIG.
24, 25 and accessories 26, 27, enter the ball entry device M described later
After each game ball was individually detected by the relevant detection unit,
The game board 9 goes out to the front side and the back side respectively, and finally ends.
Enters the collective discharge port 23 as a ball, and thereafter receives the front frame 2
17 through the discharge path 34 of the mechanism set board 10 and out of the machine
Is discharged. Then, each incoming ball during the game
According to the detection position / condition, etc.,
The lamp 73 is turned on and the entry display section 7 of the exterior display 77 is
9 in the result of being illuminated,
Pattern (number) combination formation conditions (Arabic numerals "1-1"
6), the mechanism set
A set number of prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout device 38 of the board 10.
And is discharged to the upper ball tray 5 through the main discharge path 39,
Each of them is discharged to the lower ball tray 7 via the exit 40.
ing. In the above-mentioned symbol combination game,
The ball entry device M of this embodiment implemented (equipped) on the game board 9
Is the effective specified number of all the game balls launched on the game surface 22.
Assuming that the ball can be detected, the appropriate detection of the ball
Labeling and suitable collective discharge can be achieved. Ie the gaming side
22, the ball entry tools 24, 25 and the accessory 26, 27
The game ball that has fallen without entering the
Accept at any of the prescribed number of entrances 54, and display the exterior
Utilizing the supporting edge 80 and the guide 82 of the body 77
Push the front side of the main body 51
Approach and statically enter the inside of the entrance detection port 63 of the detection body 60
And let it fall naturally. The exterior display 77
The game balls received on the guide ramps 85 on both sides are
To the left and right end entrances 54, 54, respectively.
And enter the entrance of the relevant site and
It passes through the entrance detection port 63 statically. Detected since
The game ball is centered along the inner rail 21 of the game board 9.
It is guided to the lowermost part, and it
Is passed out to. In such a situation of entering and exiting a ball,
A game ball that statically passes through the incoming ball detection port 63 is
Approaching or rolling contact with the front of the ball entry detection port 63 due to
Because it can be accurately detected by the detector 67 while holding the
In addition, detection failure can be suitably avoided. And this detection signal
Is input from the collective board 74 to the control circuit device 47 for the game.
In response to this, the output from the
The lamp 73 is lit at the position for a set time,
From the lens portion 72 of the holder 69 to the position of the exterior display 77
The illumination display section 79 can be illuminated from the inside.
You. On the other hand, during the game, the ball-inserting tool 24,
A game ball that was passed through to the back side of 25
Shows the inside of each guide gutter 30 illustrated in FIG. 4 and FIG.
It is discharged, detected by the detection switch 31 and discharged.
You. Finally, the ball is received in the ball receiving portion 93 of the back cover 91.
It is put in and goes out from the collecting outlet 23 to the receiving port 17.
Is done. The ball entry device M for the end ball of such back traffic
Now, based on the detection signal of the detection switch 31,
Run at the set position (any of “No. 1 to No. 16”)
The lamps 73 are individually lit, and the ball at the corresponding position
The display 79 is illuminated. However, the ball entry of the ball entry device M
In the detection display, lighting of each lamp 73 at the set position
Regarding the condition, the detection unit related to the game ball of the previous exit
What is the difference between 67 and the detection switch 31 related to the game ball passing through
Effective point based on earlier detection time (detection signal input time)
Light is held. [0028] [Modification] The combination pachinko game of the present invention
For the ball entry device M that is targeted for the technical machine,
It is not limited to the example, and other examples of the form are also preferably recommended.
You. For example, the detection object is
60 is arranged on the upper stage and lamps 73 are arranged on the lower stage.
You may make it connect to a board | substrate. And a specific example
First, as illustrated in FIG.
In the example where the piece and the entrance are omitted,
All 60 incoming detection ports 63 are arranged on the front side of the main body 51
It is also possible to use it as a form for the entry and exit area for game balls.
Instead of omitting the lamp holder,
The lamp 73 is inserted into each of the molded cylindrical portions 101 to form a base.
The illumination may be performed from the hole 102 of the plate 52. detection
The body 60 was composed of one (one) shell 61
In the embodiment, magnetic and mechanical contact
As a type that uses point, light emission and light reception respectively
Is also good. FIG. 17 shows another example of the shape.
As shown in FIG.
Detector 67 connected to switch board (shows mechanical contacts)
Are arranged at equal intervals in a horizontal line, and these detecting portions 67 are attached to the main body.
For the entrance 54 between the partition pieces 53 molded into 51
It may be of a type facing the required position. On the other hand, for the exterior display 77,
Size, design combination, display contents, decoration surface, etc.
Let it be selectable, as illustrated in FIG.
The display device 103 is appropriately disposed inside both ends of the display plate 78.
Or inside the guide box 104 formed inside the center
The display device 105 may be appropriately incorporated.
To be directly aligned with the incoming ball unit U
It may be a form that has been done. And the lamp lighting table of the ball entry device M
Regarding the indication control, each detection unit 67 of the detection body 60 and the game board
Detection switch attached to other ball-in tools and accessories in 9
31 according to the respective ball entry detection conditions.
Alternatively, it may be made to blink or switch. [0030] As described above, the pattern according to the present invention is used.
According to the ball entry device for combination pachinko gaming machines,
The prescribed number of entrances for the ball that can enter and exit the ball are arranged in a row.
This makes it possible to use the entire horizontal, vertical and thickness
The body size can be made as small as possible and placed at the bottom of the game board
As a result, a wide and effective utilization of the game can be achieved. Also,Entrance
When the detector detects a game ball that has passed through the
Lights up for a predetermined period of time and enters the ball at that position on the exterior display
Display from insideLighting displayIs done.

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 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 member 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. [Description of Signs ] 9 Gaming board 22 Gaming surface 51 Main body 52 Board 53 Partition piece 54 Entry port 61 Contour body 62 Partition piece 63 Entry detection port 67 Detector 73 Lamp 74 Assembly board (substrate) 77 Exterior display body 78 Display Board 79 Ball entry display section 90 Boss section 95 Mounting port U Ball entry unit

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] [Claim 1] A ball entry device mounted on a game board (9) in a gaming machine capable of developing a symbol combination game each time using a prescribed number of gaming balls. In the game board (9), it is fitted and attached to a mounting opening (95) formed at a required position in the lower part of the game surface (22) of the game board (9), and is formed into a horizontally long strip shape.
A large number of partition pieces (53) are specified on the upper front part of the substrate (52)
Of the partition (5
3) A horizontally long frame-shaped main body (51) in which a prescribed number of entrances (54) for allowing game balls to enter and exit in between are arranged in a horizontal line at equal intervals, and a substrate (51) of the main body (51). 52) Smaller, horizontally long strips
The main body (51) is formed on a rear side of the main body (51) with a horizontal strip-shaped substrate (74) to be screwed using a boss (90) at the same interval as the partition piece (53). Consistency
Between each section piece (62),
A flat concave shape that is aligned and connected to the lower surface of the entrance (54).
By forming the ball entrance detection port (63),
While being arranged and arranged in a row in a single piece of hull (61),
Are connected at equal intervals the substrate (74), said ball entrance port (54) to enter by the entering ball detection port (63) in the passage entrance exit provisions minutes detector capable of detecting a game ball to be (67 ) and the substrate (74) to be arranged connected in a horizontal row is in the position of the detection unit (67) of a prescribed number of which is lit and displayed on the basis of the detection signal lamp (73) one and a the ball entrance While the unit (U) is configured, the display on the exterior display body (77) fixed to the front of the game board (9) and aligned and assembled to the front side of the main body (51) of the ball entry unit (U) On the surface of the plate (78), a specified number of incoming ball display parts (79)
Are formed in a horizontal row in accordance with the lighting position of each of the lamps (73).