JP3940938B2 - Pachinko game machine prize ball storage tank - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a prize ball storage tank in which a storage auxiliary member for preventing a pachinko ball from popping out is attached to a prize ball storage tank body installed on the back side of a pachinko game machine, and in particular, a structure for attaching a storage auxiliary member It is related with the prize ball storage tank characterized by.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Currently, various pachinko game machines are installed in amusement stores, but each pachinko game machine stores a pachinko ball for prize balls (hereinafter referred to as “prize ball”) on the back side of each unit. A prize ball storage tank (hereinafter simply referred to as “prize ball tank”) is provided. And, for each island where pachinko game machines are arranged, a supply basket for supplying prize balls to the prize ball tank of each pachinko game machine is provided. On the other hand, the prize ball tank is provided with a detection switch that operates based on the weight of the stored pachinko ball. When this detection switch detects a decrease in the prize ball, it is provided for each prize ball tank from the supply basket. The opening / closing means of the replenishing device is opened so that the prize ball falls from the discharge part into the prize ball tank.
[0003]
By the way, such a prize ball tank is located at the uppermost stage of the prize ball dispensing device arranged from the upper side to the lower side, and is thus fixed to the upper end portion of the substrate on which the prize ball dispensing device is formed. Accordingly, the prize ball tank is formed with a low opening end that opens upward so as not to collide with or interfere with the outer frame and the discharge portion of the replenishing device. On the other hand, conventionally, as the prize balls approach the full state in the prize ball tank, the prize balls collide with each other and jump to the outside beyond the open end. The scattered prize balls may interfere with the normal operation of the pachinko gaming machine by interfering with the mechanism configured in the pachinko gaming machine.
[0004]
In order to accommodate as many prize balls as possible in such a prize ball tank and prevent the prize balls from jumping out, a storage auxiliary member as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-19094 has been used. ing. The specific configuration will be described below with reference to the drawings. 7 and 8 are perspective views showing a conventional prize-ball tank published in the publication.
[0005]
The prize ball tank 50 is formed with mounting pieces 52, 52 extending in the vertical direction on both side wall surfaces of the prize ball tank main body 51 whose upper surface is open, and an inclined passage located below the prize ball tank main body 51 on the bottom surface. A communication hole 53 that can communicate with the communication hole 53 is formed. In addition, an inclined surface is formed on the bottom surface, and a detection switch 54 for confirming the presence of a prize ball is provided on the upstream side with respect to the communication hole 53 on the downstream side. In the prize ball tank body 51, a notch groove 55 is formed in the upper center of the front wall surface, and a plurality of projecting pins 56, 56... As engaging portions are formed along the upper end of the wall surface. The notch groove 55 is formed so that the lower end of the discharge portion (not shown) at the front end of the replenishing device does not collide with the upper end portion of the front wall surface of the prize ball tank body 51 when opening and closing the substrate.
[0006]
A storage auxiliary member 61 made of a soft synthetic resin material or rubber is prevented from being attached to the upper edge of the front wall surface of the prize ball tank body 51 so as to be detachable. The storage assisting member 61 includes a fixing portion 62 having a substantially U-shaped cross section that can be fitted to the upper end edge of the prize ball tank main body 51, and a protruding portion 63 having a comb-shaped portion 64 protruding upward from the fixing portion 62. It is configured. Further, the fixing portion 62 of the storage auxiliary member 61 is formed with concave grooves 65, 65... That engage with the projecting pins 56, 56... And is integrally fixed to the prize ball tank body 51 as shown in FIG. .
[0007]
Therefore, for example, when the discharge portion of the replenishing device for replenishing the prize ball is at a low position, the protruding portion 63 formed of a soft synthetic resin material or the like is elastically deformed even if the lower end portion contacts the storage auxiliary member 61. Just do it. On the other hand, when there is a discharge portion of the replenishing device at a high position where no contact is made, the fall of the prize ball is large, but the protrusion 63 of the storage auxiliary member 61 prevents the prize ball from jumping out. Further, even if the prize balls stored in the prize ball tank body 51 exceed the upper edge, the storage assisting member 61 does not spill out.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the prize ball tank 50 of such a conventional pachinko game machine, since the storage auxiliary member 61 is made detachable, a part called the storage auxiliary member 61 is necessary, and it is necessary to attach or remove it as necessary. It was time consuming. Further, when the storage auxiliary member 61 is attached or removed, it may be lost, and managing the storage auxiliary member 61 separately is troublesome. Further, from the viewpoint of the effect produced by attaching the storage auxiliary member 61 to the prize ball tank 50, the storage auxiliary member 61 is indispensable for the prize ball tank 50, but for each prize ball tank 50 of each pachinko game machine. It is troublesome to attach the storage auxiliary member 61, and the conventional storage auxiliary member 61 is not preferable from the viewpoint of workability.
[0009]
Therefore, in order to solve such problems, the present invention integrates a storage assisting member into a prize ball tank body, and can easily switch between a use state and a non-use state of the storage assisting member. It aims to provide a prize ball storage tank.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The prize ball storage tank of the pachinko game machine of the present invention is arranged at the uppermost stage of the prize ball payout device formed on the back side of the pachinko game machine, and receives and stores the prize ball falling from the discharge part of the replenishing device. The prize ball storage tank main body opened and a storage auxiliary member extending in the opening direction on the wall surface of the prize ball storage tank main body, wherein the storage auxiliary member of the prize ball storage tank main body has been rotatably supported on the wall portion, I der those engaging portion capable of engaging in a state of extending in the opening direction of the prize ball storage tank is formed, the The locking portion formed on the storage auxiliary member is inserted into the groove formed on the side end surface portion of the other storage auxiliary member with the protruding portion protruding from the side end surface portion of one storage auxiliary member of the adjacent wall surface portion. At the meshing part connected by the meshed And wherein the Rukoto. Here, the wall surface portion of the prize ball storage tank includes both the outer peripheral wall surface and the inner peripheral wall surface of the side wall surface .
[0011]
In addition, the prize ball storage tank of the pachinko game machine of the present invention is arranged at the uppermost stage of the prize ball payout device formed on the back side of the pachinko game machine, and receives and stores the prize balls falling from the discharge part of the replenishing device. The prize ball storage tank main body opened upward, and a storage auxiliary member extending in the opening direction on the wall surface of the prize ball storage tank main body, wherein the storage auxiliary member is the prize ball storage tank are those of the outer peripheral portion or inside of the main body slidably Kakari設, it der those engaging portion capable of engaging in a state of extending in the opening direction of the wall portion is formed The storage assisting member is loaded, the cover part formed on the wall surface part of the prize ball storage tank main body and opened upward, the lever part formed on the storage assisting member, and the storage assisting sliding inside the cover part Before the part The storage assisting member has a protruding portion formed on the wall surface portion with which the lever portion abuts, and an opening formed on the cover portion that allows the lever portion of the storage assisting member to move up and down. When the storage auxiliary member is changed from a non-use state to a use state, the lever is lifted while sliding the storage auxiliary member on the protruding portion, and the lever portion is engaged with the upper end of the protruding portion. When the storage auxiliary member is changed from the use state to the non-use state, the storage auxiliary member is protruded by pushing down the lever portion against the resistance in contact with the protrusion portion. slide the upper part, characterized in slide to Rukoto downward.
[0012]
The prize ball storage tank of the pachinko game machine of the present invention having such a configuration is arranged such that the prize ball is placed in the prize ball storage tank main body arranged at the uppermost stage of the prize ball payout device formed on the back side of the pachinko game machine. Pachinko balls that have fallen from the discharge section of the replenishing device to be replenished are stored as prize balls. At that time, the storage auxiliary member rotatably supported on the wall surface of the prize ball storage tank main body is rotated, or the storage auxiliary member supported so as to be slidable on the outer periphery or inside thereof is slid and engaged there. By engaging the portions, the storage auxiliary member is extended in the opening direction of the wall surface portion, and the prize balls are prevented from jumping out. Therefore, the storage auxiliary member can be integrated with the prize ball storage tank body so that the storage auxiliary member can be easily switched between the use state and the non-use state.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, an embodiment of a prize ball tank of a pachinko game machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The prize ball tank according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which a storage auxiliary member is attached to a prize ball tank main body to which prize balls are supplied from a replenishing device as in the conventional example. Prior to the description of the prize ball tank of the present embodiment, the configuration of the prize ball payout device including the prize ball tank will be briefly described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a prize ball payout device on the back side of a pachinko game machine provided with a prize ball storage tank according to the present embodiment.
[0014]
This prize ball payout device 1 pays out a predetermined amount of prize balls, and is formed on a mechanism set board 3 hinged to the frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. A prize ball tank 12 opened upward is fixed to the mechanism set board 3 at the top of the prize ball payout device 1. A replenishing device 4 is disposed immediately above the prize ball tank 12, and a discharge portion 4a is suspended. As will be described later, the prize ball tank 12 has a communication hole formed on the inclined bottom surface, and an inclined tank rail 5 that can flow out the prize balls is provided below the communication hole. Further, in the prize ball case 6, there is continuously provided a delivery basket 7 for further decompressing and delivering the prize balls downstream of the tank rail 5, and a confirmation switch for confirming the number of prize balls passing through the delivery basket 7; A payout solenoid or the like (both not shown) for adjusting the delivery of the prize ball is incorporated. A discharge portion is formed on the downstream side of the delivery basket 7, and a discharge passage 8b in which the discharge passage 8a and the lower tray full tank switch are installed is formed to open below the lower end portion.
[0015]
Next, a first embodiment of a prize ball tank in which a storage auxiliary member that characterizes the present invention is provided will be described. 2 and 3 are external perspective views showing the prize ball tank 12 of the present embodiment. The prize ball tank body 20 is a horizontally long box having an upper surface formed of a synthetic resin or the like. The prize ball tank body 20 is integrally formed with mounting pieces 11 and 11 projecting in the vertical direction at positions close to the mechanism set board 3 side on both side walls. Screw holes for fixing to the mechanism set board 3 are formed in the attachment pieces 11 and 11. A communication hole 13 communicating with the tank rail 5 is formed at the left end of the bottom surface of the prize ball tank body 20, and an inclined surface is formed with the communication hole 13 downstream. The inclined bottom surface of the prize ball tank main body 20 is constituted by an inclined bottom plate 14, and a detection switch 9 (FIG. 1) for detecting the supply state of the prize balls replenished in the prize ball tank 12 on the bottom plate 14. ) Is suspended.
[0016]
The detection switch 9 detects the weight of the prize ball applied to the bottom plate 14 in the prize ball tank 12 via the connecting rod 10 connected to the bottom plate 14. The detection switch 9 is provided with a detection circuit (not shown) so that the opening / closing valve of the replenishing device 4 is controlled by a detection signal from the detection switch 9. On the other hand, a storage auxiliary member 21 is rotatably supported on the front wall surface portion of the prize ball tank body 20. The storage auxiliary member 21 is formed of a rectangular plate material having a thickness of 7 to 8 mm made of vinyl chloride, acrylic rubber, or the like. The storage assisting member 21 has a comb-shaped portion 21a formed on one side in the longitudinal direction of the plate material. On the other hand, rotating shafts 21c and 21c extending from the sides in the longitudinal direction protrude from the fixing portion 21b on the base side of the comb-shaped portion 21a. Further, through holes 21d, 21d, and 21d that are penetrated are formed at three positions in the flat portion of the fixing portion 21b.
[0017]
On the other hand, on the front wall surface portion of the prize ball tank body 20 on which the storage assisting member 21 is pivotally supported, shaft rings 22 and 22 for supporting the rotation shafts 21c and 21c of the storage assisting member 21 are formed. Further, on the front wall portion, fitting projections 23, 23, 23 projecting perpendicularly to the wall portion along the upper edge are formed at three positions at intervals, and sandwich the axis connecting the shaft rings 22, 22. Thus, the fitting protrusions 24, 24, 24 are formed at three positions in the same line symmetrical positions as the fitting protrusions 23, 23, 23. When the storage auxiliary member 21 rotates up and down around the axis, the fitting hole 21 is configured to be fitted into the fitting protrusion 23 or the fitting protrusion 24.
[0018]
Therefore, the prize ball tank 12 of the present embodiment having such a configuration is used as follows. In the pachinko game machine, when used, the mechanism set board 3 is set on the back side of the game board, and in the prize ball tank 12, the storage auxiliary member 21 is rotated upward about the rotation shafts 21c and 21c, and the fixed portion 21b is fitted. The holes 21d are fitted into the upper fitting projections 23 and fixed as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the comb-shaped portion 21a of the storage assisting member 21 protrudes beyond the upper edge of the opening portion of the prize ball tank body 20, and a high wall is newly formed on the front wall surface portion of the prize ball tank body 20. It will be. Therefore, even if the prize ball discharged from the supply device 4 bounces back in the prize ball tank 12, the prize ball is prevented from jumping out.
[0019]
On the other hand, when opening and closing the mechanism set board 3 having the prize ball payout device together with the front frame of the pachinko game machine, the storage assisting member 21 is rotated downward to prevent interference with the discharge part 4a and the like. That is, as the storage auxiliary member 21 rotates downward about the rotation shafts 21c and 21c, the fitting holes 21d of the fixing portion 21b are fitted into the lower fitting protrusions 24 as shown in FIG. Fixed to. Therefore, by rotating the storage assisting member 21 disposed beyond the opening of the prize ball tank body 20 to a position lower than the opening, the storage assisting member 21 shifts to a position where it does not collide with the discharge portion 4a or the like. Will be.
[0020]
Therefore, when adjusting the lower end position of the discharge section 4a of the replenishing device 4 suspended from the prize ball tank 12, according to the prize ball tank of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the adjustment is performed very simply. be able to. That is, when the position of the discharge portion 4a is lowered too much in order to reduce the jumping of the discharged prize ball, the collision is avoided by rotating the storage auxiliary member 21 downward. On the other hand, when the position of the discharge part 4a is raised too much, the storage auxiliary member 21 prevents the prize ball from jumping out.
[0021]
In particular, according to the prize ball tank 12 of the present embodiment, the storage auxiliary member 21 is rotatably supported on the wall surface portion, so that the storage auxiliary member 21 is not removed from the prize ball tank body 20. Since it is integrated, it is very easy to handle, and management when not in use is unnecessary, eliminating the risk of loss. In addition, the handling of the storage auxiliary member 21 is merely rotated up and down with respect to the wall surface of the prize ball tank body 20, and the workability is greatly improved since it is very simple. Further, since the storage assisting member 21 of the present embodiment does not assume interference with the tip of the discharge unit 4a of the assisting device, it does not need to be firmly fixed to the prize ball tank as in the conventional example, and the fixing structure is also fitted. Since it is a very simple structure consisting of the fitting protrusions 23 and 24 fitted to the joint hole 21d, the number of processing steps is small, which contributes to cost reduction.
[0022]
Next, a second embodiment of the prize ball tank of the present invention will be briefly described. FIG. 4 is an external perspective view showing the prize ball tank of the present embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a front view showing the prize ball tank. The prize ball tank 31 is composed of a prize ball tank body 32 similar to that of the first embodiment, and the storage auxiliary member 33 is also a rectangle having a thickness of 7 to 8 mm made of vinyl chloride, acrylic rubber or the like. A comb-shaped portion 33a is formed on one side in the longitudinal direction of the plate material, and a lever portion 33b is formed at the base end of the comb-shaped portion 33a. On the other hand, a storage auxiliary member 33 is loaded on the front wall surface portion of the prize ball tank 32, and a cover portion 34 opened upward is formed. An opening 34 a is formed in the cover portion 34 so that the lever portion 33 b of the storage auxiliary member 33 can be moved up and down. Further, the front wall surface of the storage tank 32 is formed with a protruding portion 35 that is long in the lateral direction for installing the lever portion 33b at the upper end of the opening 34a.
[0023]
Therefore, the prize ball tank 12 of the present embodiment having such a configuration is used as follows. When the pachinko game machine is used, the mechanism set board 3 is first set as shown in FIG. Therefore, the storage assisting member 33 is lifted until it slides on the projection 35 until the lever 33b comes into contact with the upper end of the cover 34, and the lever 33b is hung on the upper end of the projection 35 as shown by the solid line in FIG. To lock. Accordingly, the comb-shaped portion 33a of the storage assisting member 33 protrudes beyond the upper edge of the opening of the prize ball tank body 32, and a high wall is newly formed on the front wall surface of the prize ball tank body 32. It will be. Therefore, even if the prize ball discharged directly from the supply device 4 bounces back in the prize ball tank 31, the prize ball is prevented from jumping out.
[0024]
On the other hand, when opening and closing the mechanism set board 3 in which the prize ball dispensing device 1 is configured, the storage assisting member 33 is slid downward to prevent interference. That is, by pushing down the lever portion 33b against the resistance abutting against the projecting portion 35, the storage auxiliary member 33 is slid downward again while sliding on the projecting portion 35, as shown in FIG. Place in the cover 34. Therefore, by moving the storage auxiliary member 33 protruding from the opening of the prize ball tank main body 32 to a position lower than the opening, the storage auxiliary member 33 does not interfere with the discharge portion 33a and the like. Therefore, the prize ball tank of the present embodiment having such a configuration has the same effect as that of the first embodiment.
[0025]
In addition, this invention is not necessarily limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning. For example, in the prize ball tank 12 of the first embodiment, only the storage auxiliary member 21 on the front surface is shown in FIG. 6, but the storage auxiliary members 41 and 42 can be rotated in the same manner on the side as shown in FIG. You may make it pivotally support. In this case, the storage auxiliary members 41, 42, 43 on the front and side wall portions may be locked with each other in a state of being extended from the prize ball tank body 44 by the connecting means. As the connecting means, it is conceivable to form meshing portions 45, 45 as shown in FIG.
[0026]
In the second embodiment as well, a storage auxiliary member may be provided on the side of the prize ball tank body 32. Further, for example, the storage auxiliary member 21 is positioned by fitting the fitting hole 21d of the storage auxiliary member 21 and the fitting protrusion of the prize ball tank body 20 into the prize ball tank of the first embodiment. A magic tape or the like may be used as the positioning member.
[0027]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention relates to a prize ball storage tank main body that receives and stores a prize ball on the back side of a pachinko game machine, and a storage auxiliary member that is extended to the prize ball storage tank main body. By forming a locking part that can be pivotally supported on the part and locked in a state of extending in the opening direction of the wall surface part, the storage auxiliary member is integrated with the prize ball tank body, It has become possible to provide a prize ball storage tank for a pachinko game machine that can easily switch between a use state and a non-use state of the storage auxiliary member. In addition, the present invention forms a locking portion that supports the storage auxiliary member slidably on the wall surface portion of the prize ball storage tank body and can be locked in a state of extending in the opening direction of the wall surface portion. Thus, it is possible to provide a prize ball storage tank for a pachinko game machine in which the storage auxiliary member is integrated with the prize ball tank body and the storage auxiliary member can be easily switched between the use state and the non-use state. It has become possible.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a prize ball payout device on the back side of a pachinko game machine equipped with a prize ball storage tank according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external perspective view showing the first embodiment of the prize ball storage tank when the storage auxiliary member is not used.
FIG. 3 is an external perspective view showing the first embodiment of the prize ball storage tank when the storage auxiliary member is used.
FIG. 4 is an external perspective view showing a second embodiment of a prize ball storage tank when a storage auxiliary member is not used.
FIG. 5 is an external perspective view showing the second embodiment of the prize ball storage tank when the storage auxiliary member is used.
FIG. 6 is an external perspective view of the prize ball storage tank according to an embodiment when the storage auxiliary member is used.
FIG. 7 is an external perspective view showing a conventional prize ball storage tank when the storage auxiliary member is not used.
FIG. 8 is an external perspective view of a conventional prize ball storage tank when using a storage auxiliary member.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Prize ball dispensing apparatus 2 Frame 3 Set board 4 Replenishment apparatus 4a Discharge part 5 Tank rail 6 Prize ball case 7 Delivery rod 8a, 8b Discharge path 9 Detection switch 10 Connecting rod 11 Attachment piece 12 Prize ball storage tank 13 Communication hole 14 Bottom plate 20 Prize ball tank main body 21 Storage auxiliary member 21a Comb-shaped portion 21b Fixed portion 21c Fixed shaft 21d Fitting hole 22 Shaft ring 23, 24 Fitting protrusion 31 Prize ball tank 32 Prize ball tank main body 33 Storage auxiliary member 33a Comb tooth Shape part 33b Lever part 34 Cover part 34a Opening part 35 Projection parts 41, 42, 43 Storage auxiliary member 44 Prize ball tank body 45 Interlocking part 50 Prize ball tank 51 Prize ball tank body 52 Mounting piece 53 Communication hole 54 Detection switch 55 Notch Groove 56 Projection pin 61 Storage auxiliary member 62 Fixing part 63 Projection part 64 Comb tooth 65 Concave part

Claims (2)

A prize ball storage tank body which is disposed at the uppermost stage of the prize ball payout device formed on the back side of the pachinko game machine and which opens upwards for receiving and storing the prize balls falling from the discharge portion of the replenishing device;
In the prize ball storage tank of the pachinko game machine having a storage auxiliary member extending in the opening direction on the wall surface of the prize ball storage tank body,
The storage auxiliary member is rotatably supported on the wall surface of the prize ball storage tank main body, and can be locked in a state of extending in the opening direction of the wall surface. It der ones but formed,
The locking part formed on the storage auxiliary member is a groove part formed on the side end surface part of the other storage auxiliary member, with the protruding part protruding from the side end surface part of one storage auxiliary member of the adjacent wall surface part. prize ball storage tank of the pachinko game machine according to claim jaw der Rukoto be connected by engagement is fitted. A prize ball storage tank body which is disposed at the uppermost stage of the prize ball payout device formed on the back side of the pachinko game machine and which opens upwards for receiving and storing the prize balls falling from the discharge portion of the replenishing device;
In the prize ball storage tank of the pachinko game machine having a storage auxiliary member extending in the opening direction on the wall surface of the prize ball storage tank body,
The storage assisting member is slidably attached to the wall surface portion of the prize ball storage tank main body, and can be locked in a state of extending in the opening direction of the wall surface portion. It der ones but formed,
A cover portion that is loaded with the storage auxiliary member and is formed on a wall surface portion of the prize ball storage tank main body and is open upward;
A lever portion formed on the storage auxiliary member;
A projecting portion formed on the wall surface portion with which the lever portion of the storage auxiliary member that slides within the cover portion abuts;
An opening formed in the cover portion and capable of vertically moving the lever portion of the storage auxiliary member;
Have
When the storage auxiliary member is changed from the non-use state to the use state, the lever portion is lifted while sliding the storage auxiliary member on the protruding portion, and the lever portion is placed on the upper end of the protruding portion. Lock it so that it hangs,
When the storage assisting member is changed from the use state to the non-use state, the storage assisting member is moved over the projecting portion by pushing down the lever portion against the resistance in contact with the projecting portion. A prize ball storage tank for a pachinko game machine that slides downward while sliding .

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