JP3985940B2 - Crane game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a crane game machine that competes for a prize placed in a play field room.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The crane game machine is configured to grab the prizes that can be seen by the player on the play field in the housing with a prize catcher that can be operated by the player, and drop it to the prize slot. Widely enjoyed in entertainment facilities.
[0003]
A prize catcher in a conventional crane game machine can be moved in two horizontal axes (XY directions) by a crane mechanism provided on the ceiling of the play field room, and vertically (Z axis) by an extendable boom. Further, it is usually configured to be rotatable about the vertical axis of the telescopic boom.
[0004]
However, the movement of the conventional prize catcher has the following problems.
(1) Move the prize catcher in two horizontal axes and position it so that it is directly above the prize, and then grab the prize with the prize catcher, from the top to the bottom with the catcher open. Simply descend vertically and close the catcher when you reach the prize. Therefore, the direction in which the prize is grabbed is limited to one direction from above, and only the uppermost prize among the prizes stacked on the play field can be grasped, and there is a problem that it is not interesting and is easily bored.
(2) Since the prize can only be grasped from above, the way of placing the prize is also restricted, and the space inside the housing cannot be used effectively.
(3) Since the prize is caught by the two or three open / close arms provided in the prize catcher, the method for holding or moving the prize is limited.
(4) As shown in FIG. 14, a dead space DS that does not reach the prize catcher occurs at both sides of the play field or near the back wall, and even if there is a prize, it cannot be grasped, and There is a problem that a large amount of dissatisfaction remains for players who paid a game fee for the purpose of acquisition.
(5) There is a mechanical part at the top of the case for operating the crane mechanism provided on the ceiling, and the title plate of the game machine must be provided at the top of the case to hide the mechanical part. There was no degree of freedom in the external shape, and every crane game machine had a similar shape.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems of the conventional crane game machine, and its purpose is to greatly expand the direction in which the prize catcher can grasp the prize. As a result, the space inside the housing can be used effectively, and the degree of freedom of arrangement of the prizes can be increased, thereby improving the fun of the game and increasing the degree of freedom of the shape of the housing. The object is to provide an exciting crane game machine that is possible and never bored.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The above purpose is
A prize catcher having an open / close arm that can grasp a prize placed in a play field room, and based on an output from a prize catcher control device that operates based on a player's operation, the prize catcher grasps a desired prize, In a crane game machine transported to a prize outlet;
The prize catcher is attached to the tip of the telescopic boom
The base end portion of the telescopic boom is supported so as to be swingable around a horizontal axis held at a desired position in the play field room, and
The prize catcher control device controls at least the swing angle of the telescopic boom around the horizontal axis, the telescopic movement of the telescopic boom, and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing arm of the prize catcher based on the operation of the player. Being configured to obtain,
This can be achieved by the above-described crane game machine.
[0007]
In order to allow the telescopic boom to be further directed in various directions, the horizontal axis is configured to be rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the horizontal axis, and the prize catcher control device includes: Based on the player's operation, it is recommended to be configured to be able to control the rotation angle of the horizontal axis around the axis.
The vertical axis intersecting the horizontal axis is the vertical axis when the horizontal axis support is provided on the ceiling or floor of the play field room, and the horizontal axis support is the play axis. In the case where it is provided on the wall surface on both sides of the field chamber or the back wall at the back, it is common to adopt a horizontal axis.
[0008]
The horizontal axis is configured to be held at a fixed position on the ceiling of the play field room, or the horizontal axis is supported by an overhead traveling crane that moves the horizontal axis in two horizontal directions. It is also possible for the device to be configured to control the position of the horizontal axis in the horizontal biaxial direction by the overhead traveling crane based on the operation of the player.
Furthermore, the horizontal axis is supported by a turning arm that can turn around a vertical axis that is separated from the horizontal axis, and the prize catcher control device controls the turning angle of the turning arm based on the operation of the player. It is also recommended that it be configured.
Further, the horizontal axis is configured to be supported by a support provided on the floor surface of the playfield chamber, or is configured to be supported by a support provided on the back wall of the playfield chamber. Is also possible.
[0009]
In addition, it is also recommended that the prize catcher attached to the tip of the telescopic boom is configured to be exchangeable with another type of instrument capable of transferring prizes.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
1 is a trihedral view showing a first embodiment of a crane game machine according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a trihedral view showing a second embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a trihedral view showing a third embodiment. Is a front view showing the fourth embodiment, FIG. 5 is a side view showing the fifth embodiment, and FIGS. 6 to 13 are diagrams showing different aspects of the prize acquisition method by the crane game machine according to the present invention. FIG.
[0011]
First, the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 will be described.
1A is a front view of a first embodiment of a crane game machine according to the present invention, FIG. 1B is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 1C is a top view thereof (mainly to the ceiling of a telescopic boom). Shows the mounting state.
In FIG. 1, 1 is a game machine housing, 2 is a game fee input unit, 3 is an operation unit, 4 is a prize payout port, 5 is a play field room, 6 is a prize catcher, 7 is a telescopic boom, and 8 is a telescopic boom. A horizontal axis 10 for swingably supporting 7 and 10 is a prize.
A lockable door made of a tempered glass plate is attached to the front surface of the housing 1, and through this glass plate, the player plays a game while watching the prize 10 in the play field room 5 or the movement of the prize catcher 6. It has become.
[0012]
In this embodiment, two sets of prize catchers 6 are provided so that two players can play with one game machine, and each prize catcher is attached to the tip of the telescopic boom 7. The base end portion of the telescopic boom 7 can be rotated around the horizontal axis 8 [indicated by R2 in FIG. ] Is supported by the horizontal shaft 8 and can be rotated by a drive mechanism not shown in the figure.
In this embodiment, the horizontal axis 8 is mounted at a fixed position on the ceiling of the play field chamber 5, and an axis v1 perpendicular to the horizontal axis 8 by the drive mechanism (not shown in the figure) (in the embodiment of FIG. 1). In this case, it can be rotated around a vertical axis v1) (indicated by R1 in FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C). It is configured as follows.
The telescopic boom 7 can be driven to extend and contract in the axial direction L.
The open / close arm 61 provided in the prize catcher 6 can be opened / closed by a driving mechanism provided in the prize catcher 6 to hold the prize 10.
Various movements for moving the prize catcher 6 close to the desired prize 10 and gripping the prize, that is, the swing angle of the telescopic boom 7 around the horizontal axis 8 and the vertical axis v1 as the center. The rotation angle of the horizontal shaft 8 to be expanded, the expansion and contraction operation of the telescopic boom 7, and the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing arm 61 of the prize catcher are omitted in the figure by the player operating the button switch or the like of the operation unit 3. It is controlled via a catcher control device.
[0013]
Accordingly, by appropriately changing the swing angle of the telescopic boom 7 around the horizontal axis 8 and the pivot angle of the horizontal axis 8 around the vertical axis v1, the telescopic boom 7 can be moved only in the downward direction. However, it can be directed from an almost lateral direction to an arbitrary oblique downward direction, and by extending and retracting the telescopic boom 7 in that direction, all prizes placed at positions lower than the horizontal axis 8 in the play field chamber 5 are obtained. Is something that can be done. Also, as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 to 13, various acquisition methods that are impossible with a conventional crane game machine are possible.
[0014]
Next, the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 will be described.
2A is a front view of a second embodiment of the crane game machine according to the present invention, FIG. 2B is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 2C is a top view thereof (mainly to the ceiling of the telescopic boom). Shows the state of attachment by the crane mechanism.
2, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 denote the same or equivalent components as those in FIG.
In this embodiment, the horizontal shaft 8 that supports the base end of the telescopic boom 7 in a swingable manner is provided in the horizontal biaxial direction (X−) by the crane mechanism 9 provided on the ceiling of the play field chamber 5 of the housing 1. It is configured to be movable in the Y-axis direction). The position control of the horizontal axis 8 in the horizontal biaxial direction by the crane mechanism 9 is controlled by a player operating a button switch or the like of the operation unit 3 via a prize catcher control device not shown in the figure. ing.
The configurations and functions of other components are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIG.
Therefore, the position of the horizontal axis 8 in the horizontal two-axis direction by the crane mechanism 9, the swing angle of the telescopic boom 7 about the horizontal axis 8, and the rotation angle of the horizontal axis 8 about the vertical axis v1 The telescopic boom 7 and the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing arm 61 of the prize catcher are controlled by operating a button switch or the like of the operation unit 3 so as to be lower than the horizontal axis 8 in the play field chamber 5. All placed prizes can be earned.
[0015]
Next, the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 will be described.
3A is a front view of a third embodiment of the crane game machine according to the present invention, FIG. 3B is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 3C is a top view thereof (mainly a turning state of the swing arm). Is shown).
3, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 denote the same or equivalent components as those in FIG.
In this embodiment, the vertical column 12 is attached so as to extend horizontally from the top of the column 12 by rotating (indicated as R3 in FIGS. 3A and 3B) about the central axis v2. The swivel arm 11 swivels around the axis v2 (indicated by R3 in FIG. 3C). That is, the horizontal shaft 8 that pivotably supports the base end portion of the telescopic boom 7 is configured to be turned around a vertical axis v2 that is spaced from the horizontal shaft 8. The turning angle of the turning arm 11 is controlled by a player operating a button switch or the like of the operation unit 3 via a prize catcher control device (not shown).
The configurations and functions of other components are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIG.
Therefore, the turning angle of the turning arm 11 around the vertical axis v2, the swing angle of the telescopic boom 7 around the horizontal axis 8, the telescopic movement of the telescopic boom 7, and the opening / closing of the open / close arm 61 of the prize catcher By controlling the operation by operating a button switch or the like of the operation unit 3, all prizes placed at a position lower than the horizontal axis 8 in the play field room 5 can be acquired.
In addition, in this embodiment, since it is not necessary to provide a crane mechanism on the ceiling of the housing, there are few restrictions on the shape of the housing, and a unique external shape different from the conventional crane game machine can be adopted. There are advantages.
The swivel arm 11 does not necessarily have to be a horizontal arm attached to the vertical support column 12, and may be an arm that curves and rises, for example, in an arch shape from the floor surface of the play field room. In short, the vertical axis v2 The shape may be arbitrary as long as the structure can be rotated around the center.
[0016]
Next, the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 will be described.
4, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 denote the same or equivalent components as those in FIG.
In this embodiment, a horizontal shaft 8 that supports the telescopic boom 7 in a swingable manner is supported by a support 13 provided on the floor surface side of the play field chamber 5. The horizontal axis 8 is configured to be rotatable (indicated by R1 in FIG. 4) about an axis v1 (vertical axis v1 in the case of the embodiment of FIG. 4) perpendicularly intersecting the horizontal axis 8.
By providing the support 13 on the floor surface side, it is not necessary to provide the drive mechanism or the like on the upper portion of the housing 1 and the degree of freedom of the shape of the housing can be increased.
As shown in the figure, by holding the horizontal shaft 8 at a substantially central position of the play field chamber 5 having a three-dimensional extension, the telescopic boom 7 can be moved in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the front-rear direction, and the intermediate direction therebetween. It can be directed in any direction, and can be configured as an omnidirectional crane game machine.
Therefore, for example, tailoring the play field room to the jungle, extending the telescopic boom 7 diagonally upward, grabbing the stuffed monkey hanging on the tree branch, or extending the telescopic boom laterally, Grab the koala stuffed toy, or extend the telescopic boom diagonally downwards to grab the lizard stuffed toy near the ground, etc. It is possible to acquire. Therefore, the fun of the game is remarkably improved as compared with the conventional crane game machine that can only grab the prize from above.
In addition, the external appearance of the telescopic boom 7 and the prize catcher 6 is not exposed as in the illustrated embodiment, but is disguised like a dinosaur neck and head or an elephant nose, for example. The game's interest is further enhanced by capturing the stuffed animals. The conventional telescopic boom that is only facing from the top to the bottom lacks reality, and there are limits to the types of disguise.
[0017]
Next, the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 will be described.
5, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 1 denote the same or equivalent components as those in FIG.
In this embodiment, a horizontal shaft 8 that supports the telescopic boom 7 so as to be swingable is supported by a support 14 provided on the back wall of the play field chamber 5. The horizontal shaft 8 is configured to be rotatable (indicated by R1 in FIG. 5) about an axis h1 (vertical axis h1 in the case of the embodiment of FIG. 5) perpendicularly intersecting the horizontal shaft 8.
By providing the support 14 on the back wall side, it is not necessary to provide the drive mechanism or the like on the upper portion of the housing 1 and the degree of freedom of the shape of the housing can be increased.
Also in this embodiment, since the horizontal shaft 8 is held at a substantially central position of the play field chamber 5, the telescopic boom 7 can be directed in any of the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the front-rear direction, and the intermediate direction thereof. In other words, it can be configured as an omnidirectional crane game machine.
[0018]
Next, several modes for acquiring a prize by the crane game machine according to the present invention having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, as shown in FIG. 6A, the prize acquisition method shown in FIG. 6 shows a method of acquiring a prize 10 placed at a corner near the wall surface of the play field room. When using a conventional crane game machine, the prize at such a position is placed in the dead space DS shown in FIG. 14 and cannot be obtained because the prize catcher does not reach the area. .
On the other hand, when the crane game machine according to the present invention is used, as shown in FIG. 6A, the telescopic boom 7 is swung around the horizontal shaft 8 so as to be inclined downward, and the open / close arm 61 The telescopic boom 7 can be extended to the position of the prize 10 with the opening opened, and the prize can be gripped by closing the open / close arm 61.
Next, as shown in (B), the telescopic boom 7 is appropriately reduced and the position of the horizontal axis 8 in the two horizontal directions is adjusted by the crane mechanism 9 while holding the prize 10, or The turning angle is adjusted, the swing angle of the telescopic boom 7 around the horizontal axis 8 is adjusted, and the turning angle of the horizontal axis 8 around the axis v1 or h1 perpendicularly intersecting the horizontal axis 8 If the prize catcher 6 is moved to a position just above the prize slot on the play field by adjusting the position, the opening / closing arm 61 is opened at that position and the prize 10 is dropped into the prize slot. Is led to the prize payout opening 4 and can be obtained by the player.
[0019]
Next, the prize acquisition method shown in FIG. 7 shows a method for acquiring another prize 10b placed under the prize 10a.
As shown in FIG. 7A, the telescopic boom 7 is swung around the horizontal shaft 8 to be in an obliquely downward state, and the telescopic boom 7 is extended while the open / close arm 61 is opened, thereby opening and closing the arm 61. Can be easily brought close to the prize 10b under the prize 10a. Next, as shown in (B), the opening / closing arm 61 is closed to hold the prize 10b, and as shown in (C), the telescopic boom 7 is appropriately reduced, whereby the prize 10b can be pulled out from under the prize 10a. it can.
Thereafter, if the same operation as described above is performed to drop the prize 10b into the prize slot, the prize is guided to the prize outlet 4, and the player can obtain it.
[0020]
Next, the prize acquisition method shown in FIG. 8 shows a method for acquiring a prize by rolling the prize 10 and dropping it into the prize slot.
That is, when the prize opening is opened near the position where the prize 10 is placed, the prize catcher 6 is placed with the telescopic boom 7 kept at an appropriate angle as shown in FIG. When the telescopic boom 7 is swung around the horizontal axis 8 as shown in FIG. 10B, the prize is rolled and falls into a nearby prize inlet, and is led to the prize outlet 4. The player can obtain it.
Alternatively, an operation as shown in FIG. 8 can be performed to push away a disturbing prize and make it easy to grasp a desired prize nearby.
[0021]
In the prize acquisition method shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the prize is obtained by the crane game machine according to the present invention provided with a device in which the opening / closing arm 61 is configured to be rotatable with respect to the body 6 of the prize catcher. Shows how.
That is, in the prize acquisition method shown in FIG. 9, as shown in FIG. 9A, the telescopic boom 7 is swung around the horizontal axis 8 with the opening / closing arm 61 of the prize catcher opened, and the diagonally downward state. As shown in FIG. 6B, the opening / closing arm 61 is rotated clockwise in the drawing, and then the opening / closing arm 61 is closed to hold the prize 10.
[0022]
In the prize acquisition method shown in FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 10A, with the open / close arm 61 of the prize catcher 6 closed, the telescopic boom 7 is swung around the horizontal shaft 8 to be in an obliquely downward state. Close to the prize 10. Next, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the open / close arm 61 is kept closed and the open / close arm 61 is rotated clockwise while the telescopic boom 7 is extended, a prize is placed on the closed open / close arm 61. Scooped.
While the scooped prize 10 is placed on the opening / closing arm 61, the prize catcher is moved to the position just above the prize slot, and the opening / closing arm 61 is opened at that position, or the tip of the opening / closing arm faces downward. If the opening / closing arm 61 is rotated as described above, the prize is dropped into the prize slot and guided to the prize outlet 4, so that the player can obtain it.
[0023]
The prize acquisition method shown in FIG. 11 shows a method of acquiring a prize by rolling the prize 10 and dropping it into the prize slot, as in the case shown in FIG.
However, instead of swinging and rolling the telescopic boom 7 as in the case of FIG. 8, the opening / closing arm 61 is rotated to roll the prize.
That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (A), with the open / close arm 61 of the prize catcher closed, the telescopic boom 7 is swung around the horizontal axis 8 so as to be obliquely downward and close to the prize 10. Next, as shown in (B), the prize 10 is rolled by rotating the open / close arm 61 in the clockwise direction in the drawing.
[0024]
In the prize acquisition method shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a disk member 151 such as a table tennis racket is rotatably attached instead of the prize catcher 6 having the opening / closing arm 61 in the previous embodiments. The method of acquiring prizes by an embodiment in which the instrument 15 is attached to the tip of the telescopic boom 7 is shown.
First, in the prize acquisition method shown in FIG. 12, as shown in (A), the telescopic boom 7 is centered on the horizontal axis 8 with the disc member 151 of the instrument 15 straightly extended in the axial direction of the telescopic boom 7. To the prize 10 in an obliquely downward state. Next, as shown in (B), when the disc member 151 is inserted to the bottom of the prize 10 while further extending the telescopic boom 7, when the disc member 151 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the drawing, it is shown in (C). As such, the prize is scooped up on the disk member 151.
While the scooped prize 10 is placed on the disk member 151, the instrument 15 is moved to a position just above the prize input port, and the disk member 151 is arranged so that the tip of the disk member 151 faces downward. , The prize is dropped into the prize slot and guided to the prize outlet 4 so that the player can obtain it.
[0025]
The prize acquisition method shown in FIG. 13 shows a method of acquiring a prize by rolling the prize 10 and dropping it into the prize slot as in the case shown in FIG.
That is, as shown in FIG. 13A, in a state where the disc member 151 of the instrument 15 is straightly extended in the axial direction of the telescopic boom 7, the telescopic boom 7 is swung around the horizontal axis 8 and inclined downward. In the state of FIG. Next, as shown in (B), when the disk member 151 is rotated in the clockwise direction in the drawing, the prize 10 is rolled. As shown in (C) below, the same operation is repeated several times to move the prize 10 to the prize input port.
[0026]
In addition, this invention is not limited to said Example, The attachment position of the horizontal axis | shaft 8, the form of the prize catcher 6, the form of the telescopic boom 7 or the turning arm 11, the telescopic boom 7 centering on the horizontal axis 8 The design range of the swing range of the present invention, the form of the gift transfer device 15 and the like can be appropriately changed. An example is included.
[0027]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention is configured as described above, according to the present invention, the direction in which the prize catcher can grip the prize is greatly expanded as compared with the conventional case, so that the space inside the housing can be used effectively. At the same time, the degree of freedom of arrangement of prizes is increased, and the degree of freedom of the shape of the casing is also increased, so that an exciting crane game machine that is never bored is provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a three-side view showing a first embodiment of a crane game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a trihedral view showing a second embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a trihedral view showing a third embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a fourth embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a side view showing a fifth embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a first mode of a prize acquisition method using a crane game machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the second mode.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the third mode.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the fourth mode.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing the fifth mode.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the sixth mode;
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the seventh mode.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the eighth mode.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing a problem of a prize catcher of a conventional crane game machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 housing
2 Game fee input part
3 Operation unit
4 Premium outlet
5 Playfield room
6 Freebie Catcher
7 Telescopic boom
8 Horizontal axis
9 Crane mechanism
10 giveaways
11 Swivel arm
12 props
13 Support
14 Support
15 Gift Transfer Equipment
151 disc

Claims (8)

Based on the output from the prize catcher control device comprising a prize catcher (6) having an open / close arm (61) capable of gripping a prize placed in the play field room (5), which operates based on the player's operation, In a crane game machine in which a prize catcher (6) grips a desired prize (10) and transports it to a prize outlet;
The prize catcher (6) is attached to the tip of a telescopic boom (7) that is telescopic,
The base end portion of the telescopic boom (7) is supported so as to be swingable about a horizontal axis (8) held at a desired position in the play field chamber (5), and
The prize catcher control device, based on the player's operation, at least the swing angle of the telescopic boom (7) about the horizontal axis (8), the telescopic movement of the telescopic boom (7), and the opening / closing of the prize catcher Being configured to be able to control the opening and closing operation of the arm (61),
A crane game machine as described above. The horizontal axis (8) is configured to be rotatable about axes (v1, h1) perpendicular to the horizontal axis (8),
The prize catcher control device is configured to control the rotation angle of the horizontal axis (8) around the axis (v1, h1) based on the player's operation,
The crane game machine according to claim 1. The crane game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the horizontal axis (8) is held at a fixed position on the ceiling of the playfield chamber (5). The horizontal axis (8) is supported by an overhead traveling crane (9) that moves the horizontal axis (8) in two horizontal directions.
The prize catcher control device is configured to control the position of the horizontal axis (8) of the horizontal axis (8) by the overhead traveling crane based on the operation of the player,
The crane game machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. The horizontal axis (8) is supported by a swivel arm (11) capable of swiveling around a vertical axis (v2) spaced from the horizontal axis (8),
The prize catcher control device is configured to control the turning angle of the turning arm (11) based on a player's operation,
The crane game machine of Claim 1 or 2 characterized by these. The crane game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the horizontal axis (8) is supported by a support body (13) provided on a floor surface of a play field chamber. The crane game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the horizontal axis (8) is supported by a support body (14) provided on a back wall of the play field chamber. The prize catcher (6) attached to the tip of the telescopic boom (7) is configured to be exchangeable with another type of instrument (15) capable of transferring prizes. The crane game machine as described in any one of.

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