JP3587771B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a slot machine which has been subjected to a fraud prevention process related to a control board that controls a game control of the gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of slot machine is generally constituted by a housing whose front surface is freely openable. Inside the housing, the operation of various devices and a coin as a game medium having a predetermined value are provided. There is provided a control board on which a control device (CPU) or the like that controls a game related to a game, such as payout, is mounted.
[0003]
In recent years, illegal processing has been performed on the control board on which the control device for controlling the game is mounted as described above, or the control device has been improperly modified. Misconduct such as getting
[0004]
If such misconduct occurs frequently, the store side suffers a great deal of loss, so in order to make it difficult to perform unauthorized processing on the control board, the control board is covered with a storage case, and this storage case is To be attached to.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since it is sometimes necessary to maintain the control board on the store side, such a storage case is often configured to be openable. There is a risk that it will be released in the attached state and subjected to unauthorized processing. In addition, if this storage case is attached to the housing in a state where it can be easily attached and detached, the storage case in which the control board is built may be replaced.
[0006]
And even if the storage case is once opened to perform illegal processing by opening the storage case, it is assumed that the storage case is closed in a state close to the original state or removed from the housing to replace the entire storage case. However, if it is installed in a state close to the original state, it is very difficult to visually judge that the storage case has been opened and closed and that the control board has been replaced, and It is difficult to discover that the information may have been committed, and there was a risk of repeated misconduct over a long period of time.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and makes it difficult to perform unauthorized processing on the control board and to replace each control board, and to make it possible that the unauthorized use may be performed. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine which can be easily identified.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the slot machine of the present invention derives and displays a display result on a variable display device whose display state can be changed, and the display result of the variable display device has a predetermined specific display mode. In the case where the control board mounted with the control device for controlling game control such as giving a predetermined value to the player in the case whereBodyThe slot machine provided in,
The storage caseA first sealing portion used to fix the storage case so that it cannot be opened and to be irremovably attached to the main body; And a second sealing portion used for fixing the storage case so that the storage case cannot be opened when transported from the storage case to the manufacturer, and further provided on the other end side of the storage case with a mounting provided on the main body. There is a locking part that can be disengaged from the member,
The storage case is configured such that the first sealing portion and a fixing portion provided on the main body are fixed by fixing means in a state where the locking portion is locked to the mounting member when the storage case is mounted on the main body, At the time of transport from the manufacturer to the store and at the time of transport from the store to the manufacturer, the second sealing portion is fixed by fixing means.It is configured to
By fixing meansThe first sealing portion and the fixing portionAfter fixationOf the storage caseOpen, andThe main body of the storage caseWhen removing fromDestruction of the fixed first sealing portionIs accompanied byAt the same time, when the storage case is opened after the fixing of the second sealing portion by the fixing means, the fixed second sealing portion is broken.It is characterized by:
According to this feature, when the control board is covered by the storage case,BodyBy fixing the storage case, it is possible to make it difficult for the control device, etc.And bodyIf the storage case is permanently attached to theBodyWhen removing fromPart of the storage case was destroyedSince the trace is reliably left due to the mechanical deformation, it is possible to immediately discover from the outside that there is a possibility that the fraud has been performed, and it is possible to effectively suppress the fraud.In addition, since the storage case can be fixed to the housing only by locking the locking portion of the storage case and fixing the first sealing portion and the fixing portion by the fixing means, the workability of the mounting can be improved. Is improved. Further, for example, the storage case can be made unopenable at the time of shipment from the manufacturer to the store or at the time of return from the store to the manufacturer, so even if the slot machine body and the storage case are sent separately, The board can be safely transported in a state of being stored in the storage case.
[0009]
The slot machine of the present inventionThe second sealing portion includes a second sealing portion for shipping used when transporting from the manufacturer to the store, and a second sealing portion for return used when transporting from the store to the manufacturer. Become
One of the second sealing portion for shipping and the second sealing portion for return is provided at the uppermost portion on one end side of the storage case, and the other is provided at the lowermost portion on one end side of the storage case. Have beenIs preferred.
[0010]
The slot machine of the present inventionThe storage case includes an upper case and a lower case,
The first sealing portion and the second sealing portion are both formed of sealing pieces projecting outward from the upper case,
The sealing piece constituting the second sealing part, wherein the fixing part provided on the main body is located below the sealing piece constituting the first sealing part. It is configured such that a sealing piece projecting outward from the lower case is located below the lower case.Is preferred.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 shows a front view of a slot machine 1 to which the present invention is applied. A display window 2 is provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the slot machine 1. Inside the display window 2, identification information such as symbols variably displayed by a variable display device 3 (see FIG. 2) is displayed by the player. The left variable display portion 5L, the middle variable display portion 5C, and the right variable display portion 5R for visually recognizing the image are each configured to be able to variably display a symbol in three upper and lower stages.
[0017]
When a player plays a game, first, coins as an example of valuable value are inserted through the coin insertion slot 4 or accumulated by inserting a predetermined number or more of coins, and are displayed on the credit display 6. The bet amount in the game is set by using the credit. In the case of using a credit, the bet amount is set by pressing the credit operation button 7, and the credit display 6 subtracts and displays the bet amount.
[0018]
When one or more coins are inserted, the start lamp 8 is turned on, indicating that the start lever 9 is in a start state in which the start lever 9 can be pressed, and a predetermined effective line in the variable display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is activated according to the number of coins inserted (the number of bets), the activated line display lamp 10 is lit, and the player is notified that the line is valid.
[0019]
When the start lever 9 is pressed, the game is started by rotating each reel described later by the variable display device 3, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed on the variable display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the player presses a desired stop button 11L, 11C, 11R, the reel corresponding to the button is stopped. 12L, 12C, and 12R are a left operation enable lamp, a middle operation enable lamp, and a right operation enable lamp, respectively, which indicate that the pressing operation of the corresponding stop buttons 11L, 11C, and 11R is effectively received. The display is turned on or blinks, and is turned off in response to the pressing operation of the stop buttons 11L, 11C, and 11R. The order in which the stop buttons 11L, 11C, 11R are pressed is indefinite, and can be arbitrarily selected by the player.
[0020]
When the variable display device 3 is stopped, that is, when all reels are stopped, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped on a predetermined effective line in each of the variable display units 5L, 5C, and 5R, and a predetermined identification is performed. Is displayed, a value of a predetermined size can be given according to the display mode. For example, a predetermined number of coins are paid out and credits are added. In addition, in the case of a predetermined special display mode, coin payout is performed, and a so-called big bonus game or a regular bonus game in which a larger profit is obtained than in a normal game is started. It has become.
[0021]
Reference numeral 13 denotes a settlement button for operating when the credited value is refunded to the player. When the settlement button 13 is pressed, the number of coins displayed on the credit display 6 is reduced to a game value. To be returned to the person. A number-of-games indicator 14 displays the value of a big bonus game counter or a bonus game counter, which will be described later, and is configured to be able to switch and display the number of currently executed big bonus games and bonus games. Reference numeral 15 denotes a number-of-payouts display for displaying the number of coins to be awarded when a winning is achieved.
[0022]
Next, the structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The housing of the slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 1a having an open front, and a front panel 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the main body 1a. By inserting and rotating clockwise, the lock is released and the front panel 1b can be opened.
[0023]
A plurality of game effect lamps 17 are provided around the variable display section 5, and are lit or blinked when a big bonus game or a bonus game occurs. Reference numeral 18 denotes a game over lamp, which is lit or flashed when the slot machine is stopped (game over).
[0024]
A variable display device 3 having a plurality of (three in this embodiment) reels 19L, 19C, and 19R made of sheet members is provided at a substantially central portion in the main body 1a. The reels 19L, 19C, and 19R are configured to rotate and stop independently by reel driving motors 20L, 20C, and 20R, each of which is provided with a corresponding stepping motor. On the outer periphery of each of the reels 19L, 19C, 19R, identification information composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn, and these symbols are variably displayed in the respective variable display windows 5L, 5C, 5R constituting a variable display area. Is configured. Reference numerals 21L, 21C and 21R denote reel position detection sensors for detecting the reference positions of the respective reels. The stop positions of predetermined symbols can be derived by the reel position detection sensors 21L, 21C and 21R.
[0025]
Below the variable display device 3, a coin storage tank 22 for storing coins inserted from the coin insertion slot 4 is drawn forward through a guide rail 23 fixed to the upper surface of a lower plate constituting the main body 1a. It is arranged as possible. A coin payout motor 24 is provided at a lower portion of the coin storage tank 22. By rotating the coin payout motor 24, coins in the coin storage tank 22 are moved from the coin payout opening 25 to a lower front part of the front panel 1 b. The coin is discharged into the provided coin storage tray 26. The discharged coins are detected by a payout coin sensor 27 provided near the coin payout exit 25, and when a predetermined number of payout coins are detected, the coin payout motor 24 is stopped and controlled.
[0026]
On the side of the coin storage tank 22, there is a probability setting switch 28, a power switch 29, which can change the winning probability on the front, and the game can be continued again at the end of the big bonus game, when an error occurs during the game, or the like. A power supply unit 31 provided with a reset switch 30 for resetting to a normal state is provided. Each of these switches can be operated by inserting a specific key possessed by the manager of the game arcade into a key slot 32 provided at the upper front of the power supply unit 31 and performing a predetermined key operation. Is configured.
[0027]
Above the variable display device 3 in the main body 1a, a storage case containing a control board 40 on which a control device (not shown) for controlling various devices as described above is mounted is attached by a method described later. Have been.
[0028]
The control board 40 has a function of controlling various operations of the slot machine 1 in detail, and among them, although not shown in detail, the control operation can be performed in a predetermined procedure. CPU, ROM for storing an operation program of the CPU, RAM for writing and reading necessary data, game control relating to the game, and data with a management computer installed in the hall via a communication cable (not shown) and the like. A communication unit or the like for performing communication is provided, and exchange of an abnormal signal, game information, and the like can be performed with the management computer.
[0029]
Next, the configuration of the storage case 50 for storing the control board 40 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0030]
First, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the storage case 50 is formed slightly larger than the control board 40 formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape in a plan view, and has a substantially box-shaped upper case 51 having an open lower surface. And a lower case 52 having a substantially box shape with an open upper surface. The upper case 51 and the lower case 52 are each formed of a transparent resin material.
[0031]
At the four corners of the upper surface of the bottom plate 52a of the lower case 52, columns 53 are projected, respectively, and are formed at the four lower corners of the upper case 51 when the opening of the upper case 51 and the opening of the lower case 52 are brought into contact with each other. The downward concave portion 58 is fitted to the tip of the support column 53, so that the displacement between the upper case 51 and the lower case 52 is prevented.
[0032]
Holes 54 formed at the four corners of the control board 40 are inserted into these columns 53, respectively, and a predetermined height of the outer periphery is adjacent to the holes 54 on the lower surface of the control board 40. Is formed, and the control board 40 can be supported at a predetermined height position in the lower case 52. A plurality of ribs 55 are formed on the inner surface of the side plate 52b of the lower case 52. The ribs 55 extend in the vertical direction. It is designed to be supported by the upper end of the.
[0033]
Protruding members 56, 56 'each having an opening 57 formed on the upper surface are protruded outward from both longitudinal ends of the short side plates 52c, 52c' in the lower case 52, respectively. On the outer surface of the convex member 56 on the left side in FIG. 3, locking pins 59 that can be locked to a mounting member of the main body 1a described later project in the vertical direction in the figure. On the outer side surface of the convex member 56 'on the right side in FIG. 3, an engagement piece 60 having a substantially U-shape in a side view, which is detachable from a mounting member of the main body portion 1a described later, faces rightward in the figure. It is protruded. The engagement piece 60 is configured to be elastically deformable, and has an engagement protrusion 60a that engages with the mounting member at a predetermined location on the outer surface.
[0034]
Further, between the convex members 56, 56 and the convex members 56 ', 56' in the side plates 52c, 52c ', respectively, the upper case 51 and the lower case 52 cannot be opened as shown in FIGS. A one-way screw 61 which also serves as a fixing means for fixing in a proper state and an attaching means for irremovably attaching to the main body portion 1a as described later is formed with a screw hole 62 which is screwed so as to penetrate vertically. (In the present embodiment, six on each of the left and right sides in the figure) and a plurality of through-holes 64 through which the one-way screw 61 is inserted so as to penetrate in the up-down direction. In the present embodiment, six holding pieces 65 are provided on the left and right sides in the figure, each of which is protruded alternately so as to project outward from the side plates 52c and 52c '.
[0035]
The one-way screw 61 is a conventionally known one. Although not shown in detail, the one-way screw 61 can be screwed only in one direction, that is, once screwed, it cannot be removed by turning in the opposite direction. Have been.
[0036]
At both ends in the longitudinal direction of the short side plates 51c and 51c 'in the upper case 51, a downward L-shaped engaging piece 66 having an outward engaging claw 66a formed at the end is formed. The locking piece 66 is formed so as to be elastically deformable. As shown in FIG. 4, when the upper case 51 and the lower case 52 are closed so that their openings abut each other, the tip thereof is elastically deformed. The locking claws 66a are locked to the lower surfaces of the edges of the openings 57 of the convex members 56 and 56 '. By this locking action, the upper case 51 and the lower case 52 are held in a closed state.
[0037]
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a recess 67 capable of accommodating the head of the one-way screw 61 and a through hole allowing the threaded portion to be inserted between the locking pieces 66, 66 of the side plates 51 c, 51 c ′, respectively. The sealing piece 69 in which the hole 68 is formed is provided so as to be located above each sealing piece 63 when the storage case 50 is closed. In addition, between the plurality of sealing pieces 69, a restricting piece 70 for restricting the upward deviation of the one-way screw 61 inserted from above the through hole 64 of the holding piece 65 when the storage case 50 is closed. It is located above each holding piece 65 and is provided such that its lower surface is separated from the upper surface of the holding piece 65.
[0038]
An opening 72 through which a connector 71 mounted on the control board 40 can be inserted is formed at a predetermined location on the left and right sides in FIG. 3 so that the connector 71 is closed when the storage case 50 is closed. Of the upper case 51 is projected above the upper surface of the upper case 51. The upper case 51 and the lower case 52 have a plurality of holes 73 for heat radiation at predetermined locations.
[0039]
Next, a method of storing the control board 40 in the storage case 50 thus configured and attaching the control board 40 to the main body 1a will be described.
[0040]
Here, in the present embodiment, the one-way screw 61 is inserted into the through holes 64 of all the holding pieces 65 at the time of shipment from the manufacturer, and the control board 40 is stored in the lower case 52 as described above. Then, for example, the one-way screw 61 is screwed into the sealing pieces 69 and 63 at the upper left and lower right portions of the storage case 50 in FIG. 3 as described later, and the upper case 51 and the lower case 52 are fixed so that they cannot be opened. Since the sealing pieces 69 and 63 into which the one-way screws 61 are screwed are cut and the storage case 50 is opened, the fixing method will be described below.
[0041]
First, as will be described later, the one-way screw 61 necessary for fixing the left and right predetermined portions of the storage case 50 one by one is inserted into the through hole 64 of the holding piece 65 adjacent to the cut sealing pieces 69 and 63. Beforehand. The one-way screw 61 inserted into the through hole 64 of the upper rightmost holding piece and the lowermost left holding piece 65 of the storage case 50 in FIG. 3 is used, for example, at the time of returning to a maker. At the time of attachment and fixation, the one-way screw 61 inserted into the other through hole 64 is used.
[0042]
Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the upper case 51 and the lower case 52 are closed so that their openings abut each other. At the time of this closing, the tips of the columns 58 projecting above the control board 40 provided in the lower case 52 are fitted into the recesses 58, and the tips of the locking pieces 66 are placed in the openings 57. The upper case 51 and the lower case 52 are held in a closed state by being inserted and the locking claws 66a being elastically locked to the edge of the opening 57. Here, if the locking piece 66 is deformed to release the locking between the locking claw 66a and the edge of the opening 57, the storage case 50 can be opened again.
[0043]
In this state, the screw hole 62 of the sealing piece 63 is aligned with the through hole 68 of the sealing piece 69, and the restriction piece 70 is positioned above the one-way screw 61 held by the holding piece 65. Is regulated.
[0044]
4 and 5, a one-way screw 61 is inserted from above a predetermined sealing piece 69 on the left side of the upper case 51 (here, a sealing piece corresponding to the holding piece 65 into which the one-way screw 61 was not inserted). 68 and screwed into the screw hole 62.
[0045]
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7A and 7B, mounting members 75 and 76 for mounting the storage case 50 are fixed to the upper portion of the back plate 74 of the main body 1a, respectively. The storage case 50 can be attached to the members 75 and 76.
[0046]
As shown in FIG. 7A, the attachment member 75 has an attachment piece 75a having a substantially L-shaped notch groove 77 formed at the front end thereof, through which the locking pin 59 of the storage case 50 can be inserted. The substrate 75b is irremovably fixed to the front surface of the back plate 74 via rivets 78.
[0047]
As shown in FIG. 7B, the mounting member 76 has a vertically extending mounting hole 79 in which a locking claw 66a of the locking piece 66 of the storage case 50 can be engaged. The base plate 76b is fixed to the front surface of the back plate 74 via rivets 78 so as not to be removable. As shown in FIGS. 7B and 8, the substrate 76 b is provided with a substantially L-shaped screw hole 80 that matches the screw hole 62 of each sealing piece 63 when the storage case 50 is attached. A plurality of letter-shaped fixing pieces 81 are formed.
[0048]
As described above, the uppermost and lowermost sealing pieces 69 and 63 on the left and right sides of the storage case 50 in FIG. 3 are set so as to be used only for closing the upper case 51 and the lower case 52. Therefore, the fixing pieces 81 are provided only for the four sealing pieces 69 and 63 from the center except for the uppermost and lowermost sealing pieces 69 and 63 on the right side of the storage case 50. .
[0049]
In order to fix the storage case 50 via the attachment members 75 and 76 fixed to the back plate 74, first, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper and lower locking pins 59 are inserted into the cutout grooves 77 from the front. After being inserted, it is pushed into the mounting member 75 by rotating the right side of the storage case 50 in FIG. Then, the locking claws 66 a of the locking pieces 66 are elastically engaged with the engaging holes 79, and the storage case 50 is held in the mounted state by the mounting members 75 and 76.
[0050]
In this state, as shown in FIG. 8 in particular, the upper surface of each fixing piece 81 of the mounting member 76 and the lower surface of each sealing piece 63 abut, and the screw holes 62 and the screw holes 80 are aligned with each other. As shown in FIG. 6, a predetermined sealing piece 69 on the right side of the storage case 50 from the front of the main body 1a (corresponding to the holding piece 65 in which the one-way screw 61 is not inserted here) as shown in FIG. A one-way screw 61 is inserted into the through hole 68 from above the sealing piece) and screwed into the screw hole 80 via the screw hole 62.
[0051]
As described above, the one-way screw 61 serving as the fixing means also serving as the fixing means is inserted into the through hole 68 and screwed into the screw hole 62, so that the upper case 51 and the lower case 52 are fixed in a closed state and cannot be opened. At the same time, the one-way screw 61 is further screwed into the screw hole 80, so that the one-way screw 61 is irremovably attached to the attachment member 76 fixed to the main body 1a. In this state, on the left side of the storage case 50, the locking pin 59 is inserted to the depth of the substantially L-shaped notch groove 77, and it is impossible to deviate from the notch groove 77. In addition, it is irremovably fixed to the back plate 74 of the main body 1a via the mounting members 75 and 76.
[0052]
When the storage case 50 is to be opened in this state, or when the storage case 50 is to be removed from the mounting members 75 and 76, it is difficult to remove the one-way screws 61. Since it is difficult to remove the sealing pieces 69 and 63 that have been inserted unless they are broken, such as by cutting them off, it is possible to effectively suppress fraud, and even if they are removed, Since the sealing pieces 69, 63, etc. are configured to be mechanically deformed due to destruction due to separation or the like, traces thereof are surely left. Can be easily determined from the above.
[0053]
Further, in this embodiment, one end of the storage case 50 is locked to the mounting member 75 in a state where it is fixed so as not to be opened by the one-way screw 61 as a fixing means, and the other end is used as the mounting means in this state. If the storage case 50 cannot be detached from the main body 1a if it cannot be opened with the single one-way screw 61 and cannot be detached from the fixing piece 81 of the attachment member 76, a plurality of the one-way screws 61 can be used. Installation can be done with simple work without mounting any parts.
[0054]
Further, the fixing means for fixing the storage case 50 in a state where the storage case 50 cannot be opened and the attaching means for fixing the storage case 50 to the main body 1a so as not to be detachable are constituted by the same one-way screw 61. In addition to being able to easily close the case and attach it to the main body 1a, the storage case 50 is configured so that it can not be opened at the same time as it is attached to the main body 1a with the one-way screw 61. , Workability is improved.
[0055]
Also, the storage case 50 is provided with a plurality of sealing pieces 69 and 63 on each side for fixing the upper case 51 and the lower case 52 so that they cannot be opened by the fixing means. Even when it becomes necessary to open the storage case 50 or to remove the storage case 50 from the main body 1a, the storage case 50 can be fixed to the main body 1a so as not to be openable again.
[0056]
Further, as in the present embodiment, the closing of the storage case 50 by the one-way screw 61 as the fixing means is opposed to each other across the substantially central portions of both ends of the storage case 50 (for example, the left side in FIG. 3). It is preferable that the sealing is performed by the sealing piece 69 one lower from the uppermost part and the sealing piece 69 one uppermost from the lowermost part on the right side in FIG. By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult to open the gap when trying to open the storage case 50 closed by the one-way screw 61 as the fixing means.
[0057]
Furthermore, since these sealing pieces 63 and 69 are formed so as to protrude from the sides of the upper case 51 and the lower case 52, an important portion that covers the control board 40 when it needs to be removed or opened. Can be removed and opened by separating the sealing pieces 69 and 63 without breaking the sealing case, so that the storage case 50 can be used repeatedly.
[0058]
Further, such fixing means and attaching means are not limited to the fixing method using the one-way screw 61 as described above, and can be variously modified. For example, as shown in FIGS. A known blind rivet may be used. The rivet 90 is made of aluminum, and has a through passage 91 formed therein. A pull pin 92 can be inserted into the through passage 91. At one end of the pull pin 92, an enlarged diameter portion 92a having a diameter larger than the inner diameter of the through-passage 91 is formed, and a bent portion having a diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the through-passage 91 is formed at the base of the enlarged diameter portion 92a. A portion 92b is formed.
[0059]
When the pull pin 92 is pulled in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 9B using a predetermined tool from the state of FIG. 9A, the drawn-in enlarged diameter portion 92a is locked to the lower end of the rivet 90, and the rivet 90 is The end of 90 is deformed. Further, at the time when the movement of the retracted enlarged diameter portion 92 a is restricted at the lower position in the through passage 91, the sealing piece 69 and the sealing piece 63 are formed by the deformed end of the rivet 90 and the head of the rivet 90. Is pinched, and the pulling pin 92 is further strongly pulled, whereby the distal end portion is separated from the bent portion 92b by being separated and fixed in a state in which it cannot be removed.
[0060]
Even in the method using the rivets 90 by such fixing means, the same operation and effect as the fixing using the one-way screw 61 can be obtained.
[0061]
Each element in each of the above embodiments corresponds to the present invention as follows.
[0062]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the display result of the variable display device (3) whose display state can be changed is derived and displayed, and the display result of the variable display device (3) has a predetermined specific display mode. In a case, a control board (40) on which a control device for controlling game control such as giving a predetermined value to a player is mounted is housed in an openable storage case (50). 1a) is provided in the slot machine (1), which can be fixed so that it cannot be opened by fixing means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90), and is fixed to the housing by a fixing means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90). The fixing means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90) is opened after being fixed by the fixing means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90), and the mounting means (one. Eineji 61, upon removal from the housing after mounting by rivets 90), at least a part is adapted to involve recognizable mechanical deformation from outside.
[0063]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the storage case (50) is fixed to the housing (main body portion 1a) by the mounting means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90). It has become so.
[0064]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the storage case (50) is closed by the fixing means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90), and the housing (body part 1a) is fixed to the housing by the mounting means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90). It can be mounted multiple times.
[0065]
Claim 4 of the present invention is that the storage case is closed by the fixing means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90) and the housing (main body part 1a) of the storage case (50) by the mounting means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90). At least the first and last attachments are only the closure of the storage case (50) by the fixing means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90).
[0066]
Claim 5 of the present invention is a position where at least the closing of the storage case (50) by the fixing means (the one-way screw 61, the rivet 90) is opposed to each other across the substantially central portions at both ends of the storage case (50). It is done in.
[0067]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, one end of the storage case (50) is fixed so as not to be opened by the fixing means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90), and the other end is fixed to the mounting means (one-way screw 61, The rivet 90) cannot be opened and cannot be removed at a predetermined position of the housing (main body 1a).
[0068]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the storage case (50) is capable of engaging and disengaging with a locking groove (a notch groove 77) formed at one end of the housing (the main body portion 1a) at a predetermined position. It has a locking portion (locking pin 59), the other end of which cannot be opened by the mounting means (one-way screw 61, rivet 90) and cannot be removed at a predetermined position of the housing (main body portion 1a). , The locking portion (locking pin 59) cannot deviate from the locking groove (notch groove 77), and cannot be removed from the housing (main body portion 1a). I have.
[0069]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the fixing means and the attaching means are screws (one-way screws 61) that can rotate only in one direction.
[0070]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. It is.
[0071]
For example, although the storage case 50 in the above embodiment is fixed to a predetermined upper portion of the main body 1a, the mounting portion or the like is arbitrary. Good.
[0072]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, one one-way screw 61 has a function as a fixing unit and a mounting unit, but may be configured by different members.
[0073]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention has the following effects.
[0074]
(A) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the control board is covered with the storage case.BodyBy fixing the storage case, it is possible to make it difficult for the control device, etc.And bodyIf the storage case is permanently attached to theBodyWhen removing fromPart of the storage case was destroyedSince the trace is reliably left due to the mechanical deformation, it is possible to immediately discover from the outside that there is a possibility that the fraud has been performed, and it is possible to effectively suppress the fraud.In addition, since the storage case can be fixed to the housing only by locking the locking portion of the storage case and fixing the first sealing portion and the fixing portion by the fixing means, the workability of the mounting can be improved. Is improved. Further, for example, the storage case can be made unopenable at the time of shipment from the manufacturer to the store or at the time of return from the store to the manufacturer, so even if the slot machine body and the storage case are sent separately, The board can be safely transported in a state of being stored in the storage case.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a slot machine to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the internal structure of the housing of the slot machine of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a front view and a plan view showing a storage case.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a fixed state of the upper case and the lower case by a fixing means.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state where the storage case is attached to the housing.
FIGS. 7A and 7B are perspective views showing a mounting member of a storage case fixed to a housing.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a fixed state of the attachment member and the storage case.
FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing another example of the fixing means and the attaching means.
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1 slot machine
1a Main body
1b Front panel
2 Display window
3 Variable display device
4 coin slot
5 Variable display section
5L left variable display
5C medium variable display
5R Right variable display
6 Credit Indicator
7 Credit operation button
8 Start lamp
9 Start lever
10 Active line indicator lamp
11L stop button
11C Stop button
11R Stop button
12L Left operation valid lamp
12C middle operation valid lamp
12R Right operation valid lamp
13 Settlement button
14 Game times indicator
15 Payout number display
16 Locking device
17 Game effect lamp
18 Game Overlamp
19L reel
19C reel
19R reel
20L reel drive motor
20C Reel drive motor
20R reel drive motor
21L Reel position detection sensor
21C Reel position detection sensor
21R Reel position detection sensor
22 coin storage tank
23 Guide rail
24 coin payout motor
25 Coin payout exit
26 coin storage tray
27 Coin sensor
28 Probability setting switch
29 Power switch
30 Reset switch
31 Power supply unit
32 key slot
40 control board
50 storage case
51 Upper case
51a bottom plate
51c, 51c 'side plate
52 Lower case
52a bottom plate
52c, 52c 'side plate
53 props
53a step
54 holes
55 ribs
56, 56 'convex member
57 opening
58 recess
59 Lock pin
60 engagement piece
60a engaging projection
61 one way screw
62 screw hole
63 sealing piece
64 through hole
65 holding piece
66 Locking piece
66a locking claw
67 recess
68 Through hole
69 sealing piece
70 Regulation piece
71 Connector
72 opening
73 hole
74 back plate
75 Mounting member
75a mounting piece
75b substrate
76 Mounting member
76a Mounting piece
76b substrate
77 Notch groove
78 rivets
79 Engagement hole
80 screw hole
81 Fixing piece
90 rivets
91 Penetration
92 pins
92a Large diameter part
92b bending part

Claims (3)

Deriving and displaying the display result on the variable display device whose display state can be changed, and giving a predetermined value to the player when the display result of the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode, etc. A control board mounted with a control device that controls game control, a slot machine provided in the main body in a state stored in an openable storage case,
A first sealing portion that is fixed to one end of the storage case so that the storage case cannot be opened and is irremovably attached to the main body; and transports the storage case from a maker to a store. And a second sealing portion used to fix the storage case so that it cannot be opened at the time of transportation from the store to the manufacturer, and further provided on the body at the other end of the storage case. A locking portion is provided that can be disengaged from the attached mounting member,
The storage case is configured such that the first sealing portion and a fixing portion provided on the main body are fixed by fixing means in a state where the locking portion is locked to the mounting member when the storage case is mounted on the main body, Manufacturer and been configured to fixed by the second sealing portion fixing means during transport from the transport time and the store to the store to manufacturers from
When the storage case is opened and the storage case is removed from the main body after the first sealing portion and the fixing portion are fixed by the fixing means , the fixed first sealing portion is broken. When the storage case is opened after the fixing of the second sealing portion by the fixing means, the fixed second sealing portion is destroyed. A slot machine characterized by that: The second sealing portion includes a second sealing portion for shipping used when transporting from the manufacturer to the store, and a second sealing portion for return used when transporting from the store to the manufacturer. Become
One of the second sealing portion for shipping and the second sealing portion for return is provided at the uppermost portion on one end side of the storage case, and the other is provided at the lowermost portion on one end side of the storage case. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein The storage case includes an upper case and a lower case,
The first sealing portion and the second sealing portion are both formed of sealing pieces projecting outward from the upper case,
The sealing piece constituting the second sealing part, wherein the fixing part provided on the main body is located below the sealing piece constituting the first sealing part. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a sealing piece projecting outward from the lower case is positioned below the lower case. 4.

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