JP3787488B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to an arrangement of a prize ball discharge passage and improvement of a material.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, for example, game machines using steel game balls, such as pachinko machines and arrange ball type game machines (arepachi), are used as shells to attach the game machine to a game machine installation island (hereinafter simply referred to as an island). Also used for the outer frame, the front frame attached to the outer frame via a hinge, placed on the back side of the game board, winning ball, out ball and award ball passage, prize ball payout device, to perform various controls A back mechanism plate provided with a control base, a glass frame attached to the front frame via a metal frame, a plate door having an upper plate, a lower plate fixed to the front frame, and the like.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional gaming machine, the path of winning balls, out balls and winning balls is arranged on the back side of the back mechanism plate, so that, for example, when a failure such as clogging occurs in the path for discharging the winning balls In order to identify the obstacle, it was necessary to open the entire body including the back mechanism plate. In such work, the player has to be asked to leave the table temporarily, which may impair the fun of the game.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  Claim 1 for solving the above-mentioned problemPachislot machines
  An inner side including the lower edge and the side edge, having a lower edge part for supporting the game board and a side edge part that contacts or approaches the side surface of the game board and restricts the lateral movement of the game board. The game board is stored inside the frame.DoPlastic storage frameWhen,
  A glass frame that is mounted on the front surface of the storage frame so as to be openable and closable and holds a transparent plate that covers the game board;
  A dish door that has an upper plate for storing game balls and is openable and closable with respect to the storage frame below the glass frame;
  A lower plate member having a lower plate for storing game balls and fixed to the storage frame below the tray door;
  A prize ball which is attached to the back side of the storage frame and discharges a set number of game balls as a prize ball when a winning is achieved by the behavior of the game balls released to the game area formed on the front side of the game board A dispensing device;
  In a gaming machine comprising a prize ball discharge passage provided in the storage frame and guiding a prize ball discharged from the prize ball payout device,
  Prize ball discharge passageIn addition,A transverse portion that is arranged outside the side edge portion and guides the prize balls discharged from the prize ball payout device from the back side to the front side of the storage frameAnd passed through the guide part in an inverted L shape consisting of a guide part that is connected to the transverse part and descends along the side edge part and is formed of a transparent material on the front side, and a leg part and an arm part. And a distribution room where prize balls flow in,
  Provided on the dish door, having a bottom surface and three side surfaces, with an upper portion and one side surface being opened, and communicating with an upper plate outlet serving as an outlet of a game ball to the upper plate at the opening of the side surface; In a closed state, the upper opening reaches the inside of the arm part, passes through the guide part, and receives a prize ball that flows into the distribution chamber;
  When a large amount of game balls are stored in the upper plate and the inside of the ball receiving member is filled with the game balls, the prize ball is released from the guide portion into the distribution chamber, but fills the ball receiving member. A lower tray discharge path for allowing the award ball that has been prevented from entering the ball receiving member and dropped to the leg portion to flow out of the leg portion,
  An inclined surface provided in the storage frame located below the lower dish discharge path;
  A lower plate guide path that communicates with a lower plate outlet serving as an outlet of a game ball to the lower plate and into which a prize ball that has rolled on the inclined surface flows,
  The distribution chamber, the inclined surface, and the lower plate guide path are provided on the front side of the storage frame.
It is characterized by that.
[0005]
  Claim 2Game machineAccording to claim 1Game machineThe winning ball collecting passage for collecting the game balls discharged from the back side of the gaming board through the winning opening provided in the gaming board is arranged on the front side of the storage frame.
  Further, according to claim 3Game machineAccording to claim 2Game machineIn addition, at least below the lower edge portion, the front surface of the winning ball collection passage is made of a transparent material so that the inside of the winning ball collection passage can be viewed from the front side of the storage frame. To do.
[0006]
  Claim 4Game machineIs any one of claims 1 to 3.Game machineAnd an out ball collection passage for collecting out balls from an out hole provided in a lower end portion of the game board is arranged on the front side of the storage frame.
  Claim 5Game machineAccording to claim 4Game machineIn addition, at least below the lower edge portion, the front surface of the out sphere collection passage is made of a transparent material so that the inside of the out sphere collection passage can be viewed from the front side of the storage frame. To do.
[0007]
  The gaming machine according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the crossing portion is connected to the crossing portion and descends along the side edge portion, and the front side is formed of a transparent material. The guided portion, the winning ball collection passage, and the out ball collection passage are integrally formed on the front side of the storage frame except for the transparent material.It is characterized by being.
[0008]
[Action]
  Claim 1Game machineIs
  An inner side including the lower edge and the side edge, having a lower edge part for supporting the game board and a side edge part that contacts or approaches the side surface of the game board and restricts the lateral movement of the game board. The game board is stored inside the frame.DoPlastic storage frameAnd a glass frame that is mounted on the front surface of the storage frame so as to be openable and closable and holds a transparent plate that covers the game board, and an upper plate that stores game balls, with respect to the storage frame below the glass frame. An openable and closable tray door; a lower plate member having a lower plate for storing game balls; and a lower plate member fixed to the storage frame below the tray door; and the game board mounted on the back side of the storage frame A prize ball payout device for discharging a set number of game balls as a prize ball when a winning is achieved by the behavior of the game balls released to the game area formed on the front side of the game, and provided in the storage frame for the prize In a gaming machine comprising a prize ball discharge passage for guiding a prize ball discharged from a ball payout device,
  Prize ball discharge passageIn addition,A transverse portion that is arranged outside the side edge portion and guides the prize balls discharged from the prize ball payout device from the back side to the front side of the storage frameAnd a guide part that is connected to the transverse part and descends along the side edge part and is formed of a transparent material on the front side, so that the inside of the guide part can be viewed from the front side of the storage frame. . For this reason, for example, it is possible to see the inside of the guide part simply by opening the glass frame.If a transparent hole is provided in the transparent material, the obstacle can be easily removed through these holes.
[0009]
  Claim 2Game machineSince the winning ball collecting passage for collecting the game balls discharged from the back side of the gaming board through the winning opening provided in the gaming board is arranged on the front side of the storage frame, Transparent material on the front side of the winning ball collection passageIf so, transparent materialYou can see the inside of the winning ball collection passage. Therefore, if there is a clogged ball in this area, you can easily find the fault without opening the entire aircraft.Also for transparent materialsIn the case where a prickly hole or a pecking groove is provided, the obstacle can be easily removed through these holes.
[0010]
  Claim 4Game machineSince the out ball collecting passage for collecting the out ball from the out hole provided in the lower end portion of the game board is arranged on the front side of the storage frame, the front side of the out ball collecting passage is arranged as described in claim 5. Transparent materialIf so, transparent materialYou can see the inside of the winning ball collection passage. Therefore, if there is a clogged ball in this area, you can easily find the fault without opening the entire aircraft.Also for transparent materialsIn the case where a prickly hole or a pecking groove is provided, the obstacle can be easily removed through these holes.
[0011]
  Claim 6Game machineIs the crossing,Induction part,Since the winning ball collection passage and the out ball collection passage are integrally formed on the front side of the storage frame except for the transparent material, each passage can be completed only by mounting the transparent material. For this reason, the conventional back mechanism plate can be eliminated, and the steps and man-hours required for installing the game ball passage can be reduced. In addition, since a storage frame in which each passage is integrally formed is incorporated in an outer frame and a game board is mounted on the outer frame, the steps and man-hours required for assembling the gaming machine can be reduced.
[0012]
  The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,A part of the crossing portion is formed to protrude in the vicinity of the prize ball payout device on the back side of the storage frame, and the upper end thereof is an entrance of the prize ball discharged from the prize ball payout device, and the prize ball discharge passage Is not arranged on the back side of the storage frame except for the protruding portionIf you doThe degree of freedom in arranging components such as the control board is improved. In addition, it is not necessary to route around the path for discharging the prize ball, and wiring using a flat cable can be adopted over a wide range, so that processes and man-hours required for wiring work can be reduced.
[0014]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below.
[Example]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10 as a gaming machine of the present invention. A variable symbol display device 12, a start winning port 14 for starting the variable symbol display device 12, a big winning port 16 opened at the time of a big hit, a normal winning a prize. A well-known game board 22 having a mouth 18, a windmill 20, an out hole 21 for discharging an out ball, and the like is provided. The front side of the game board 22 is almost entirely covered with a double transparent plate 26 held by a plastic glass frame 24, and a game area 28 is formed between the game board 22 and the transparent board 26. ing. The glass frame 24 is entirely attached to a plastic storage frame 30 so that it can be opened and closed. A big hit lamp 32 that is turned on when a so-called big hit state occurs is assembled to the upper portion of the storage frame 30. The storage frame 30 is attached to an outer frame 34 having an upper side 34a made of wood and the other three sides made of plastic via hinges 36, 36, and can be opened and closed by operating a lock 38. It can be opened and closed with 36 as an axis.
[0015]
A tray door 42 having an upper tray 40 is attached to the storage frame 30 below the glass frame 24 through a hinge (not shown). An upper dish outlet 44 serving as an outlet for game balls discharged from the pachinko machine 10 is opened in the upper dish 40. During normal use, the dish door 42 is locked on the right back side and held in a closed state, and the upper side portion is pressed and prevented from being opened by the glass frame 24. Therefore, in order to open the tray door 42, it is necessary to open the glass frame 24 and unlock the right back side.
[0016]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 which is a perspective view of the storage frame 30 with details omitted, the storage frame 30 has a lower pan 46 below a tray door 42 (not shown in FIG. 2). A dish member 48 is fixed, and a lower dish outlet 50 serving as an outlet for game balls discharged from the pachinko machine 10 is opened in the lower dish 46.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 1, a slide plate 52 is provided on the bottom of the lower plate 46, and the slide plate 52 can be slid to open a discharge hole (not shown) to discharge the game ball. The lower plate member 48 is provided with a speaker surface 54 composed of a plurality of small holes, and a speaker 136 (not shown in FIG. 1) that emits sound according to the gaming state is attached to the back side of the speaker surface 54. Yes.
[0018]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower plate member 48 has a firing solenoid 96 (not shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) for firing game balls supplied from the upper plate 40 into the game area 28. A firing handle 56 for operating is installed.
Next, the structure of the storage frame 30 will be described.
[0019]
As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 10, a substantially rectangular window 58 is provided in the central portion of the storage frame 30, and along the outer periphery of the window 58 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. An inner frame portion 60 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 10, a prize ball tank 62 integrally formed with the storage frame 30 is provided along the upper side of the storage frame 30. This is a structure in which game balls for prize balls are supplied via a game ball supply path from the island that does not. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 to 6, the storage frame 30 is formed with an outer frame portion 64 for storing and holding the glass frame 24 and the dish door 42 shown in FIG. 1. The lower side of the outer frame portion 64 is formed by inclined surfaces 66 and 68 toward the center, and communicates with the lower dish outlet 50 (see FIGS. 1, 2, and 6) between the inclined surfaces 66 and 68. A lower dish guide path 70 is provided.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 3, the left edge 60 a of the inner frame portion 60 is provided with semi-cylindrical protrusions 72 and 72. Although not shown, the right edge 60b facing the left edge 60a is also provided with protrusions similar to the protrusions 72 and 72.
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, a step 74 is provided between the window 58 and the left edge 60a, and between the window 58 and the right edge 60b as shown in FIGS. A step 76 similar to the step 74 is provided.
[0021]
As shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, a front wall 78 substantially orthogonal to the lower side 58 a is provided on the front side of the lower side 58 a of the window 58. As shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 7, the front wall 78 is opposite to the first inclined portion 80 and the first inclined portion 80 that are inclined from the left edge 60 a side toward the right edge 60 b side. An inclined second inclined portion 82 is provided. A collecting passage 84 through which game balls can pass is formed between the lower curved surface 80a of the first inclined portion 80 and the second inclined portion 82, and the lower portion of the collecting passage 84 is shown in FIG. Thus, a storage chamber 88 for storing the winning ball counting device 86 is formed.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 9, the winning ball counting device 86 includes a cylindrical upper end portion 203 having an inlet 201 that opens to the collecting passage 84 side, and a cylindrical lower end portion 205 similarly connected to a side wall portion 207. A passage 208 is provided. A pair of openings 209 and 211 facing each other is provided at the center of the side wall 207, and a proximity switch 213 is installed over these openings 209 and 211. In addition, a swing member 221 including a pair of plate portions 215 and 217 that are pivotally supported by the upper end portion 203 and a ball receiving portion 219 provided at the tip of the plate portions 215 and 217 is installed in the ball passage 208. ing. The swing member 221 is driven by a solenoid 225 connected via a wedge member 223 and can swing in the ball passage 208. A spring 227 for returning the solenoid 225 is attached to the wedge member 223.
[0023]
With such a configuration, the game balls guided from the collecting passage 84 to the winning ball counting device 86 fall in the ball passage 208 and are temporarily stopped by the ball receiving portion 219. Here, the proximity switch 213 is turned on. The signal of the proximity switch 213 is input to the main control board 134, for example, and used for a predetermined control operation such as operating the prize ball payout device 120. Next, when the swing member 221 is swung in the direction of arrow B by the operation of the solenoid 225, the game ball passes through a gap formed between the ball receiving portion 219 and the ball passage 208 and falls. At this time, if there is a next game ball, the game ball is prevented from falling by the wedge member 223. Further, when the wedge member 223 moves backward with the return of the solenoid 225, the game ball falls and stops on the ball receiving portion 219, and the proximity switch 213 operates as described above. In this way, the winning game balls are accurately counted and discharged one by one.
[0024]
As shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 7, a collection port 89 is opened below the storage chamber 88 in which the winning ball counting device 86 is arranged, and this collection port 89 is installed on the island. Connected to a recovery path (not shown). For this reason, the game balls counted by the winning ball counting device 86 are collected to the island.
[0025]
A lower portion of the second inclined portion 82 further protrudes forward to form a rail attachment portion 90. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, a portion of the rail attachment portion 90 is provided with a recess 92. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a launch rail 94 is attached to the rail attachment portion 90, and as shown in FIG. 5, a game ball placed on the end of the launch rail 94 is placed in the recessed portion 92. A firing solenoid 96 for hitting is mounted. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the firing solenoid 96 is covered with a cover box 98.
[0026]
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 3, 5, 7, and 8, an out ball discharge path 100 through which a game ball can pass is provided between the rail attachment portion 90 and the accommodation chamber 88. As shown in FIG. 8, a proximity switch 102 is installed in the out-ball discharge path 100, and the game balls passing through the out-ball discharge path 100 can be counted by an output signal of the proximity switch 102. Further, the outlet side of the out ball discharge path 100 is opened above the recovery port 89, and the game ball that has passed through the out ball discharge path 100 is discharged from the recovery port 89 to the recovery path.
[0027]
Thus, in this pachinko machine 10, the proximity switch 102 is installed in the out-ball discharge path 100. Conventionally, sensors such as proximity switches for counting out balls have been provided in a recovery path installed on the island, but according to the pachinko machine 10, such sensors are installed in the recovery path. There is no need. Conventionally, in order to accurately detect the out ball with such sensors, there have been various restrictions on the connection structure between the island and the pachinko machine, the structure and dimensions of the recovery path, and the like. Therefore, since there is no such restriction, the degree of freedom of the structure of the recovery path itself, the structure of the island, and the like can be improved, and these structures can be simplified.
[0028]
As shown in FIG. 8, connecting members 101 a and 101 b that connect the out-ball discharge path 100 and the out-ball drop opening 140 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) above the out-ball discharge path 100 are the partition plate 152. The game balls flowing out from the out hole 21 of the game board 22 to the out ball dropping port 140 can be guided to the out ball discharge path 100 described above.
[0029]
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 3, 5, 6, and 8, an inverted L-shaped distribution composed of a leg portion 104 a and an arm portion 104 b on the opposite side of the out-ball discharge path 100 across the accommodation chamber 88. A chamber 104 is provided. A ball outlet passage 106 connected to the recovery port 89 as an L-shaped groove is provided from the lower side to the side of the distribution chamber 104. A vertical passage 108 that communicates with the ball removal passage 106 is provided along the left edge 60 a of the inner frame portion 60. The vertical passage 108 communicates with the distribution chamber 104, and as shown in FIGS. 6 and 8, the distribution chamber 104 (see FIG. 6) or the ball removal passage 106 (see FIG. 8) is selected by switching the damper 110. Alternatively.
[0030]
As shown in FIG. 6, the vertical passage 108 communicates with a transverse passage 112 that passes outside the left edge 60 a of the storage frame 30 and extends from the front side to the back side. As shown in FIG. 10, the transverse passage 112 is opened at an inlet 114 that projects to the back side of the storage frame 30.
[0031]
  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, a prize ball outlet 116 through which a game ball can flow out is provided at the lower part of the prize ball tank 62. The prize ball outlet 116 allows the game ball to flow down while being aligned. It is connected to a prize ball payout device 120 via a plastic prize ball guide rod 118. As described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-42248, for example, the prize ball dispensing device 120 is rotated by a flight screw driven by a stepping motor.Prize ball guide 樋The game balls introduced from 118 can be discharged to the entrance 114 (not shown in FIG. 11).
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 11, the control unit 12 a of the variable symbol display device 12 is arranged on the back side of the game board 22 located in the window 58, and a big prize opening is provided below the game board 22. A winning ball collecting basket 122 for assembling 16 other winning balls is mounted.
[0033]
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the storage frame 30 includes a power supply board 124 connected to an AC 24 V power supply, a sub-control board 128 connected to the power supply board 124 via a flat cable 126, and a sub-control board 128. A main control board 134 connected via the flat cable 130 and connected via the control unit 12a and the flat cables 132a and 132b is mounted, and these control the electrical components of the pachinko machine 10. Yes. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a speaker 136 is mounted at a position corresponding to the speaker surface 54 shown in FIG.
[0034]
Here, returning to the description of the front side of the storage frame 30, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, a pair of nail plates is provided below the left edge 60a and the right edge 60b of the inner frame 60. 138a and 138b are provided, and a transparent plastic lower edge portion 60c is horizontally provided between the claw plates 138a and 138b. The lower edge portion 60c constitutes the inner frame portion 60 together with the left edge portion 60a and the right edge portion 60b. The inner frame portion 60 configured as described above has a shape that substantially matches the outer peripheral shape of the game board 22, and can accommodate and hold the game board 22 in the inner frame portion 60. Further, the game board 22 accommodated in the inner frame portion 60 is supported by the lower edge portion 60c, is restricted from moving in the left-right direction by the left edge portion 60a and the right edge portion 60b, and is moved forward by the nail plates 138a and 138b. Restricted to move. Further, rearward movement is restricted by steps 74 and 76 provided between the window 58 and the inner frame portion 60. Therefore, the game board 22 is restricted from moving in each direction by the inner frame portion 60, the claw plates 138a and 138b, and the steps 74 and 76, and is held at a predetermined position. At this time, the protrusions 72 and 72 provided on the left edge 60a and the protrusion on the right edge 60b act to increase the frictional force between the left edge 60a and right edge 60b and the game board 22. .
[0035]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 8, an out-sphere dropping port 140 is opened near the center of the lower edge portion 60 c of the inner frame portion 60.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the lower edge portion 60 c is integrally formed with a transparent plastic cover 142 that is suspended below the lower edge portion 60 c, and the cover 142 is detachable from the storage frame 30. . The cover 142 is provided with a rectangular upper tray outlet 144, a roof-shaped lower tray outlet 146 having lateral and downward openings 146a and 146b (see FIG. 5), and an inspection port 148 (see FIG. 5). In addition, a transparent plastic lid 150 is attached to the inspection port 148 so as to be freely opened and closed. If the inspection port 150 is opened, the winning ball counting device 86 and clogged balls in the vicinity thereof can be removed with a plucking stick or the like.
[0036]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, a partition plate 152 is mounted on the storage frame 30 across the steps 74, 76 substantially perpendicular to the lower edge portion 60 c, and the partition plate 152 and the front wall 78 are mounted. A gap 154 through which a game ball can pass is formed. In this gap 154, an outlet of the winning ball collecting basket 122 shown in FIG. 11 is arranged, and the game balls collected in the winning ball collecting basket 122 fall into the gap 154.
[0037]
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the front side of the vertical passage 108 is covered with a transparent plastic passage cover 156 to prevent the game ball from flowing out of the vertical passage 108.
As shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, the distribution chamber 104 is covered with a cover 142, but the upper plate discharge port 144 is located at a position corresponding to the arm portion 104 b of the distribution chamber 104, and the lower plate discharge path 146. The lateral opening 146 a is a position corresponding to the leg 104 a of the distribution chamber 104. As shown in FIG. 6, the ball receiving member 160 provided on the dish door 42 penetrates the upper dish discharge port 144 and reaches the arm portion 104b. The ball receiving member 160 is a member having a bottom surface and three side surfaces, and an upper portion and one side surface are opened, and communicates with the upper plate outlet 44 of the upper plate 40 on the opened side surface side.
[0038]
On the other hand, a lateral opening 146a of a lower tray discharge path 146 is connected to the leg 104a. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, an inclined surface 66 of the storage frame 30 is provided below the lower tray discharge path 146. Is located.
As described above, the prize ball discharge passage 180 for guiding the game balls discharged from the prize ball payout device 120 includes the transverse passage 112, the vertical passage 108, the damper 110, and the distribution chamber 104 including the inlet 114. The vertical passage 108 is covered with a passage cover 156, and the distribution chamber 104 is covered with a transparent plastic cover 142. Although not shown, the passage cover 156 and the cover 142 corresponding to the portion from the vertical passage 108 to the distribution chamber 104 are provided with pecking grooves having a width of about 2 mm along the prize ball discharge passage 180. Since a pricking rod made of wire or the like can be inserted into the prize ball discharge passage 180 through this pecking groove, even if the prize ball discharge passage 180 is clogged, it can be quickly removed using a plucking stick or the like. . In addition, since the operation can be performed only on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, it is extremely simple.
[0039]
With such a configuration of the prize ball discharge passage 180 (see FIG. 6), the game balls discharged from the prize ball payout device 120 reach the front side of the storage frame 30 from the entrance 114 through the transverse passage 112 and reach the vertical passage 108. , The course is bent in a substantially horizontal direction at the curved portion including the damper 110, and discharged into the ball receiving member 160 disposed in the arm portion 104 b of the distribution chamber 104. Further, the game ball is discharged from the ball receiving member 160 to the upper plate 40 through the upper plate outlet 44. Further, when a large amount of game balls are stored in the upper plate 40 and the ball receiving member 160 is filled with the game balls, the game balls dropped in the vertical passage 108 and released into the distribution chamber 104 are received by the ball receiving member. Since the game ball that satisfies 160 is prevented from entering the ball receiving member 160, it falls to the leg 104a.
[0040]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the game balls that have fallen into the gap 154 between the front wall 78 of the storage frame 30 and the partition plate 152 through the winning ball collecting cage 122 provided on the back side of the gaming board 22 due to winning. It rolls on the first inclined portion 80 and the second inclined portion 82 and falls from the collecting passage 84 to the winning ball counting device 86. The game balls that have fallen to the winning ball counting device 86 are counted as described above and discharged one by one. The discharged game balls are discharged from the collection port 89 to the collection path.
[0041]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, the game ball that is out in the game area 28 is guided to the out ball discharge path 100 from the out hole 21 → the out ball drop port 140 → the connecting members 101a and 101b, and is moved by the proximity switch 102. After being counted, it is discharged from the collection port 89 to the collection path. Although not shown, the cover 142 corresponding to the portion from the out-ball drop port 140 to the recovery port 89 is provided with a pricking groove having a width of about 2 mm along the path of the game ball. A pricking rod made of wire or the like can be inserted into the path of the game ball through the pitting groove, so even if there is a clog in the path from the out ball drop port 140 to the recovery port 89, it can be quickly used Can be removed. In addition, since the operation can be performed only on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, it is extremely simple.
[0042]
Further, when the game balls stored in the prize ball tank 62 are discharged when the pachinko machine 10 is replaced, when a ball extraction switch (not shown) is turned on, the damper 110 is driven by a solenoid (not shown), and FIG. The state is displaced from the state shown in FIG. 8 to the state shown in FIG. At the same time, the prize ball payout device 120 operates to discharge the game balls from the prize ball tank 62. The discharged game balls are discharged from the recovery port 89 to the recovery path through the traverse path 112 and the vertical path 108 through the ball extraction path 106. Although not shown, the cover 142 corresponding to the beading passage 106 is provided with a pricking groove having a width of about 2 mm along the beading passage 106. Since the plucking stick can be inserted into the ball removal passage 106, even if there is a clogging in the ball removal passage 106, it can be quickly removed using a plucking stick or the like. In addition, since the operation can be performed only on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, it is extremely simple.
[0043]
These passages for discharging the game balls to the upper plate 40, the lower plate 46 or the collection path are arranged on the front side of the storage frame 30 except for the prize ball tank 62 to the crossing passage 112. Therefore, even if these passages 106, 108, 100, 101a, 101b, the distribution chamber 104, the storage chamber 88, the winning ball counting device 86, etc. have any trouble such as clogging, for example, the inspection work and the recovery work. Can be performed on the front side of the storage frame 30, and it is not necessary to open the entire pachinko machine 10 in order to inspect and restore the back side of the storage frame 30 as in the past.
[0044]
In addition, the front surfaces of these passages 106, 108, 100, 101a, 101b, distribution chamber 104, storage chamber 88, etc. are covered with a member made of transparent plastic, and the ball passage 208, etc. of the winning ball counting device 86 is also transparent plastic. It is made. Accordingly, even if these passages 106, 108, 100, 101a, 101b, the distribution chamber 104, the storage chamber 88, the winning ball counting device 86, etc. have any obstacles such as clogging, such places are visually recognized. Can be quickly discovered, and inspection work and recovery work can be performed quickly. Further, a pricking rod or the like can be inserted through a cover 142 corresponding to the passages 106, 108, 100, 101 a, 101 b, the distribution chamber 104, or a pecking groove provided in the passage cover 156. Open the inspection port 148 so that a stick can be inserted, so even if these passages 106, 108, 100, 101a, 101b, the distribution chamber 104, the storage chamber 88, the winning ball counting device 86, etc. are clogged. It can be removed quickly using a pecking stick or the like. In addition, since the operation can be performed only on the front side of the pachinko machine 10, it is extremely simple.
[0045]
Each passage 106, 108, 100, 101 a, 101 b, distribution chamber 104, storage chamber 88 and the like are integrally formed in the storage frame 30 in a groove shape or a concave shape, and the passage cover 156 and the cover 142 are provided in the storage frame 30. These passages and the like can be completed simply by mounting. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the steps and man-hours required for installing the passages 106, 108, 100, 101a, 101b, the distribution chamber 104, the storage chamber 88, and the like. Further, since the path of the game ball and the like are integrated with the storage frame 30 in this way, the steps and man-hours required for assembling the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced. Moreover, as is apparent from the above description and illustration, the pachinko machine 10 does not require a member corresponding to the conventional back mechanism plate, and therefore, processes and man-hours required for manufacturing and assembling the parts of the pachinko machine 10. The reduction effect is extremely large.
[0046]
Further, as is apparent from FIG. 11, a path for game balls is not arranged on the back side of the pachinko machine 10 except for the vicinity of the prize ball payout device 120. For this reason, the freedom degree of component arrangement | positioning, such as a control board in the back side of the pachinko machine 10, is improving. Moreover, since there is no path for game balls, there is no need to route such a path and wiring by flat cables can be widely used. For this reason, the process and man-hour required for wiring work can be reduced.
[0047]
As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated according to the Example, this invention is not limited to such an Example, It cannot be overemphasized that it can implement variously in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
[0048]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, the claim 1Since the inside of the guiding part of the prize ball discharge passage is visible from the front side of the storage frame, the gaming machine can see the inside of the guiding part simply by opening the glass frame. If there is a problem, you can easily find the fault without opening the entire aircraft.
[0049]
  Claim 2Pachislot machinesThe winning ball collecting passage for collecting the game balls discharged from the back side of the gaming board through the winning opening provided in the gaming board is arranged on the front side of the storage frame. Transparent material on the front side of the ball collection passageIf so, transparent materialYou can see the inside of the winning ball collection passage. Therefore, if there is a clogged ball in this part, you can easily find the trouble without opening the entire aircraft.it can.
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  Claim 4Game machineSince the out ball collection passage for collecting the out ball from the out hole provided in the lower end portion of the game board is arranged on the front side of the storage frame, the front side of the out ball collection passage is transparent as in claim 5. MaterialIf so, transparent materialYou can see the inside of the winning ball collection passage. Therefore, if there is a clogged ball in this part, you can easily find the trouble without opening the entire aircraft.it can.
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  Claim 6Game machineIs the crossing,Induction part,Since the winning ball collection passage and the out ball collection passage are integrally formed on the front side of the storage frame except for the transparent material, each passage can be completed only by mounting the transparent material. For this reason, the conventional back mechanism plate can be eliminated, and the steps and man-hours required for installing the game ball passage can be reduced. In addition, since a storage frame in which each passage is integrally formed is incorporated in an outer frame and a game board is mounted on the outer frame, the steps and man-hours required for assembling the gaming machine can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a storage frame mounted on the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a storage frame mounted on the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the lower part of the storage frame in the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view corresponding to FIG. 5;
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a prize ball discharge route in the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of winning ball collection paths in the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a ball removal path and an out ball collection path in the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged explanatory view of the vicinity of the winning ball counting device mounted on the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view illustrating components mounted on the back side of the storage frame in the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a rear view of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 21 ... Out hole, 22 ... Game board, 24 ... Glass frame, 26 ... Transparent plate, 28 ... Game area, 30 ... Storage frame, 34 ... outer frame, 40 ... upper plate, 42 ... plate door, 44 ... upper plate outlet, 46 ... lower plate, 48 ... lower plate member, 50 ... Lower plate outlet, 58 ... window, 60 ... inner frame, 60a ... left side edge (side edge), 60b ... right side edge (side edge), 60c ... bottom Edge, 62 ... Prize ball tank, 70 ... Lower dish guide path, 78 ... Front wall (winning ball collection passage), 80 ... First inclined part (winning ball collection passage), 82 ..Second inclined part (winning ball collecting passage), 84... Collecting passage (winning ball collecting passage), 86... Winning ball counting device (winning ball counting mechanism), 88. (Recovery passage), 89 ..Recovery port, 100 ... out ball discharge passage (out ball collection passage), 101a, 101b ... connecting member (out ball collection passage), 102 ... proximity switch, 104 ... distribution chamber (prize) Sphere discharge passage), 104a... Leg (prize ball discharge passage), 104b... Arm portion (prize ball discharge passage), 106. 110) damper (prize ball discharge passage), 112 ... traverse passage (prize ball discharge passage, cross section), 114 ... entrance (prize ball discharge passage), 116 ... award Ball outlet, 118 ... Prize ball guide rod, 120 ... Prize ball dispensing device (prize ball dispensing device), 122 ... Winning ball assembly cage, 140 ... Out ball drop port, 142 ... Cover (transparent material), 144... Upper plate discharge port, 146... Lower plate discharge path, 152.・ Partition plate (transparent material), 154... Gap (winning ball collecting passage), 156... Passage cover (transparent material), 160. ..Ball passage (game ball passage area, transparent material).

Claims (6)

An inner side including the lower edge and the side edge, having a lower edge part for supporting the game board and a side edge part that contacts or approaches the side surface of the game board and restricts the lateral movement of the game board. A plastic storage frame for storing the game board inside the frame portion;
A glass frame that is mounted on the front surface of the storage frame so as to be openable and closable and holds a transparent plate that covers the game board;
A dish door that has an upper plate for storing game balls and is openable and closable with respect to the storage frame below the glass frame;
A lower plate member having a lower plate for storing game balls and fixed to the storage frame below the tray door;
A prize ball which is attached to the back side of the storage frame and discharges a set number of game balls as a prize ball when a winning is achieved by the behavior of the game balls released to the game area formed on the front side of the game board A dispensing device;
In a gaming machine comprising a prize ball discharge passage provided in the storage frame and guiding a prize ball discharged from the prize ball payout device,
The prize ball discharge passage is connected to the transverse part, and a transverse part that is arranged outside the side edge part and guides the prize ball discharged from the prize ball dispensing device from the back side to the front side of the storage frame. A guide part that descends along the side edge part and is formed of a transparent material on the front side, and a distribution chamber into which an award ball that passes through the guide part flows in an inverted L-shape consisting of a leg part and an arm part; Provided,
Provided on the dish door, having a bottom surface and three side surfaces, with an upper portion and one side surface being opened, and communicating with an upper plate outlet serving as an outlet of a game ball to the upper plate at the opening of the side surface; In a closed state, the upper opening reaches the inside of the arm part, passes through the guide part, and receives a prize ball that flows into the distribution chamber;
When a large amount of game balls are stored in the upper plate and the inside of the ball receiving member is filled with the game balls, the prize ball is released from the guide portion into the distribution chamber, but fills the ball receiving member. A lower tray discharge path for allowing the award ball that has been prevented from entering the ball receiving member and dropped to the leg portion to flow out of the leg portion,
An inclined surface provided in the storage frame located below the lower dish discharge path;
A lower plate guide path that communicates with a lower plate outlet serving as an outlet of a game ball to the lower plate and into which a prize ball that has rolled on the inclined surface flows,
The gaming machine, wherein the distribution chamber, the inclined surface, and the lower tray guide path are provided on the front side of the storage frame. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine characterized in that a winning ball collection passage for collecting gaming balls discharged from the back side of the gaming board through a winning opening provided in the gaming board is arranged on the front side of the storage frame. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
By making the front surface of the winning ball collection passage transparent at least below the lower edge portion,
A gaming machine, wherein the inside of the winning ball collection passage is visible from the front side of the storage frame. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A gaming machine, wherein an out ball collection passage for collecting out balls from an out hole provided in a lower end portion of the game board is arranged on a front side of the storage frame. The gaming machine according to claim 4,
At least below the lower edge portion, by making the front surface of the out ball collection passage a transparent material,
A gaming machine characterized in that the inside of the out ball collection passage is visible from the front side of the storage frame. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The gaming machine, wherein the crossing portion, the guide portion, the winning ball collection passage and the out ball collection passage are integrally formed on the front side of the storage frame except for the transparent material.

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