JP4091483B2 - Mounting structure of electrical parts for gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a game board in which a game area and a non-game area are defined on the front side of the base, a front frame having a game board housing portion for housing and holding the game board from the rear, and a front of the non-game area. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electrical component mounting structure as described above.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball machines, and the like are widely known as game machines having the above game board and front frame. In a pachinko machine that is a typical example of this type of gaming machine, a gaming area and a non-gaming area are partitioned on the front side of the gaming board surrounded by inner and outer guide rails. The game area is equipped with a number of game nails and game development parts such as windmills, various prize-winning tools, and image display devices. A game ball is launched into the game area and rolled and dropped into the prize-winning equipment. It is configured to play a game upon receiving a prize ball according to the situation. In the non-game area outside the guide rail, an electric decoration part called a rail decoration or an electric decoration unit is arranged, and a light-emitting element such as a built-in lamp or light-emitting diode blinks according to the progress of the game. , Is configured to excite the game development.
[0003]
Here, since the electric decoration component is provided in a non-game area outside the rail adjacent to the outer rail, it is generally attached to the front surface of the game board. The electric decoration part is composed of a lamp board on which the light emitting element and the connector are mounted, a base member that supports the lamp board, a lens member that covers the front surface of the lamp board and is attached to the base member, and the like. After being assembled in consideration, it is fixed to the front side of the decorative board which becomes the base of the game board with screws or the like. The base member and the decorative board are formed with a cable insertion hole through which a connector cable guided from a lamp control base disposed behind the game board is inserted into the interior of the electric decoration part. The connector cable is passed through the cable insertion hole. Each light-emitting element is electrically connected to the lamp control base by fitting and connecting the tip connector to the lamp base connector, and the blinking operation of the light-emitting element is controlled (for example, (See Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2003-117199 A (page 7, FIGS. 2 to 5)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
A light-emitting element used for an electric decoration part may cause a ball breakage or a defective light emission due to a long-time operation. In such a case, the base of the lamp base or the assembly of the electric decoration part is replaced. These replacement operations can be performed from the front side of the pachinko machine by opening the glass door covering the front of the game board, but the connector cable is connected to the lamp base, and the connector is temporarily disengaged. The connector cable must be removed and replaced.
[0006]
However, when the connector cable is removed and replaced, the connector cable may fall off the back of the game board due to bending of the cable or gravity. In such a case, open the front frame and back set board to find the dropped connector cable, lead it out to the front side of the game board through the cable insertion hole, bend the tip of the cable into the cable insertion hole. Hook or stick the cable tip to the front side of the game board using adhesive tape, close the back set board and the front frame while paying attention to this state, etc. There is a problem that the incidental man-hour generated secondarily is larger than the replacement man-hour.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides an electrical component mounting structure capable of easily and surely replacing electrical components disposed in front of a non-game area. With the goal.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  To achieve the above purpose,The present inventionIs a game board in which a game area and a non-game area are partitioned and formed on the front side, a side frame part that stands up rearward according to the outer dimensions of the game board and surrounds the outer periphery of the game board, and a side frame part A game board housing portion (for example, the housing frame 20 in the embodiment) including a front frame portion (for example, the rail decoration mounting portion 22 in the embodiment) that extends inward and supports the front surface of the non-game area, A front frame that houses the board from the rear and faces the game area forward, an electrical component that is detachably attached to the front side of the front frame (for example, the rail decoration 40 in the embodiment), and a rear part of the game board Connected to the control device for operating the electrical component, the cable-side connector member (for example, the first and second plug connectors 56c and 57c in the embodiment) provided at the end of the cable, and the component-side connector provided in the electrical component. A connector cable in which one end is detachably connected to an electrical component by fitting with a member (for example, the first and second receptacle connectors 46c and 47c in the embodiment) and the other end is electrically connected to a control device. In the gaming machine, a cable insertion hole having a width and height larger than the long side dimension in the cross-sectional view of the cable-side connector member is formed in the front frame through the front and rear, and the inner wall surface of the cable insertion hole A base portion projecting inward from the base and an arm portion extending along the inner wall surface at an interval smaller than a short side dimension in a cross-sectional view of the cable side connector member and sandwiched between the inner wall surface and the arm portion A hook is formed to insert the cable in front of and behind the cable insertion hole, and the cable-side connector member is pulled out in front of the cable insertion hole to hang the cable. Attaching electrical parts for gaming machines so that when the connector cable moves backward while being pinched by the hook, the cable-side connector member engages with the hook and the connector cable is prevented from falling backward. Structure is constructed.
[0009]
  The present inventionIn the electrical component mounting structure according to the present invention, the front frame is provided with a front frame portion that is positioned in front of the non-game area and supports the front surface of the non-game area and to which the electrical components can be detachably attached. A cable insertion hole that is larger in width and height than the long side dimension of the cable side connector member and through which the cable side connector member can be freely inserted is formed through the front and rear and formed inward from the inner wall surface of the cable insertion hole. A hook that protrudes and has an arm portion that extends along the inner wall surface at an interval smaller than the short side dimension of the cable side connector member is formed, and the cable side connector member is formed in front of the cable insertion hole. When the connector cable moves backward with the cable pulled out and clamped by the latch hook, the cable side connector member engages with the latch hook and connects Falling out of the rear of the cable is configured to be regulated. For this reason, even if the connector cable moves backward due to its own weight with the cable-side connector member pulled out to the front side of the front frame portion, the cable-side connector member is caught by the latching hook, and the rearward falling off is restricted. The Therefore, the connector cable does not fall off the back of the game board during the replacement work of the electrical parts, and the operator can perform the replacement work of the electrical parts with peace of mind. In addition, as an electric component attached to the front side of the front frame portion, in addition to the electric decorative component including the light emitting element described above, for example, various devices driven by a small speaker, a display device, a solenoid or an electric motor, etc. An electrical component including
[0010]
Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an electrical component mounting structure that can easily and reliably perform the electrical component replacement operation without generating secondary incidental manpower such as searching for connector cables.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As an example of a gaming machine to which the wiring structure according to the present invention is applied, FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate a pachinko machine PM. First, an overview of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to these drawings. Here, FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine PM and the game board in a state where the game board is removed and the glass door and the upper ball tray are opened, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the front frame and the game board in a state where the game board is removed. is there. In both figures, the description of the back set board is omitted to avoid complication of the drawings. Further, for the convenience of explanation, directions such as front / rear / left / right are basically referred to as front / rear / right / left when the pachinko machine PM is viewed from the front (direction shown in FIG. 1).
[0012]
The pachinko machine PM has a front frame 2 for opening and closing a square frame size matched to the front opening surface area of the outer frame 1 on the front side of the outer frame 1 for fixing and holding that is configured to have an outer rectangular frame size. The front frame hinge mechanism 3 (3U, 3L) disposed above and below the left edge of each other in a front view is attached to the front so that it can be opened and closed laterally and attached and detached, and the locking device 4 provided on the right side of the front is used. , It is always kept in a closed state engaged with the outer frame 1.
[0013]
A rectangular glass door 5 and an upper ball tray 6 that fit the front side area of the front frame 2 are attached to the front upper part of the front frame 2 so as to be opened and closed laterally and detachable, and a game ball is stored below the glass frame 5. A lower ball tray 7 to be played and a launching handle 8 for performing a launching operation of the game ball are attached. On the other hand, on the upper rear surface of the front frame 2 is formed a storage frame 20 that is located behind the glass door 5 and that detachably stores and holds the game board 30, and below that is based on the turning operation of the firing handle 8. A game ball launching device 9 for launching game balls is provided.
[0014]
The game board 30 is configured on the basis of a decorative board 31 having cells attached to the front side of the laminated plywood. On the front side of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area PA is surrounded by an inner rail 32A and an outer rail 32B, and a non-game area PO is formed outside thereof. In the game area PA, a large number of game nails and a windmill, various winning devices 33, an image display device 34, a side lamp 35, and the like are arranged based on a predetermined gauge setting. Is provided on the back side of the decorative plate 31. On the rear side of the game board 30, a ball gathering cover 39 that guides the game balls dropped into the winning device 33 and discharged to the back side of the decorative board 31, and a display control board 64 that controls the operation of the image display device 34. A first lamp control board 66 and a second lamp control board 67 for controlling the operation of the light emitting elements incorporated in the side lamp 35 and the rail decoration 40 are attached.
[0015]
On the rear side of the front frame 2, a back set board is disposed so as to be openable / closable and detachable laterally, located behind the game board 30 set and held in the storage frame 20. Although detailed illustration of the back set board is omitted, a ball storage tank for storing game balls, a ball payout device for paying out game balls guided from the ball storage tank based on a predetermined winning state, a payout from the ball payout device A ball payout passage that guides the played game balls to the upper and lower ball trays 6 and 7, a game ball discharge passage that allows the out balls and safe balls discharged on the back side of the game board to flow down to the collection bucket on the game facility side, etc. It has been. Various circuit boards such as a power supply board, a main control board, and a payout control board are attached to the rear side of the back set board, and the back set board is closed to the front frame 2 so as to cover the rear face of the game board 30. The game operation is set to be possible by wiring connection between each circuit board and the electric / electronic component.
[0016]
Now, in the pachinko machine PM schematically configured as described above, the storage frame 20 includes a side frame portion 21 erected rearward in accordance with the shape and size of the decorative plate 31, and an opening from the surrounding frame portion. The rail decoration mounting portion 22 that has a function as a front frame portion that projects inward and supports the front surface of the decorative plate 31 is configured as a main body, and is molded integrally with the front frame 2.
[0017]
The opening shape of the rail ornament mounting portion 22 is formed so as to be slightly larger than the contour of the guide rail 32 (the inner rail 32A and the outer rail 32B) except for the lower left corner of the front face. Tapered positioning pins 20p are formed to protrude rearward from the front support surface at two locations on the upper and lower sides of the housing frame 20 including the rail decoration mounting portion 22, and penetrate the front and rear to the alignment position of the decorative plate 31. The game board 30 can be positioned at predetermined positions on the top, bottom, left, and right by fitting with the drilled pin holes 30p. The left and right side frame portions 21 are provided with a plurality of closing clamps 29 for removably engaging the rear surface of the decorative plate 31 accommodated in the accommodation frame 20 and fixing the game board.
[0018]
For this reason, when the game board 30 is housed in the housing frame 20 from the rear of the front frame 2, the side frame portion 21 first supports the lower surface and the left and right side surfaces of the decorative plate 31 to roughly align the decorative plate 31 vertically and horizontally. The guide is guided so that the region inside the guide rail 32 exits forward through the opening of the rail decoration mounting portion 22. Next, the upper and lower positioning pins 20p are engaged with the pin holes 30p, and the game board 30 is positioned at predetermined positions on the upper, lower, left and right as the decorative plate 31 moves forward. When the front surface of the decorative board 31 comes into contact with the rear surface of the rail decoration mounting portion 22, the game board 30 is also positioned in the front-rear direction. In this state, the game board 30 is moved up and down by rotating the closing clamp 29 to the closed position. It is positioned in the left and right and front and back and is set and held in the storage frame 20.
[0019]
Accordingly, the game area PA of the game board 30 is disposed on the inner peripheral side of the rail decoration mounting portion 22 and is disposed so as to be visible from the front of the front frame 2. On the other hand, on the outside of the game area PA on the game board 30, that is, in the non-game area PO, the rail decoration mounting portion 22 is disposed in front of the game board 30 except for the lower left corner.
[0020]
The rail decoration 40 is attached to the front side of the rail decoration attachment portion 22. The rail decoration 40 is roughly composed of a first rail decoration 40A on the upper left of the front, a second rail decoration 40B on the upper right, and a third rail decoration 40C on the lower right. In this embodiment, the rail decoration 40 is arranged on the lower left of the game board 30. An example in which a certificate paper base 40D is provided is shown. Hereinafter, the rail decoration 40 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 13.
[0021]
3 to 13 will be described briefly in advance. FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 are front views of the first, second, and third rail decorations 40A, 40B, and 40C, respectively. 7, 8, and 9 are plan sectional views of the first, second, and third rail decorations 40A, 40B, and 40C and the certificate base 40D, respectively, and FIG. 10 is a first view in the direction of arrow X in FIG. FIG. 11 is a side sectional view of the second rail decoration 40B viewed in the direction of arrow XI in FIG. 4, and FIG. 12 is a third rail viewed in the direction of arrow XII in FIG. FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of the decoration 40C, and FIG. 13 is a side sectional view of the certificate base 40D viewed in the direction of the arrow XIII in FIG.
[0022]
40 A of 1st rail decorations are comprised mainly by the 1st lamp member 46 assembled | attached to the back surface of this 1st lens member 41 and the 1st lens member 41 of a front view substantially triangle. The first lens member 41 has a front lens body 41a and a rib-shaped peripheral wall portion 41b that surrounds the periphery of the front lens body 41a and extends rearward. The first lens member 41 has a dish shape with an open rear surface, and is formed by injection molding a colored transparent resin material. It is formed. A boss (see FIG. 11, boss 42d) for supporting the first lamp substrate 46 is projected rearward on the back side of the lens body 41a, and the first lens member 41 is screwed near the periphery of the lens body. For this purpose, a plurality of screw hole 41e in the form of a flat hole is formed.
[0023]
The first lamp substrate 46 has a substantially triangular first substrate 46a with wiring patterns printed on the front and rear surfaces as a base, a plurality of light emitting elements 46b such as light emitting diodes and resistors, and a rear surface on the front side of the first substrate 46a. A first receptacle connector 46c having a fitting axis in the direction orthogonal to the board is mounted on the side. The first lamp substrate 46 is assembled and assembled to the first lens member 41 by supporting the front surface side of the first substrate 46a toward the lens body 41a by a boss and screwing and fastening the screw from the rear.
[0024]
The second rail ornament 40B and the third rail ornament 40C are attached to the lower portion of the second lens member 42 formed in an arch shape, the second lamp substrate 47 attached to the upper portion of the second lens member 42, and the lower portion. The third lamp board 48, the second lamp board 47, and the third connector cable 58 for connecting the third lamp board 48 are mainly used. The second lens member 42 has a front lens body 42a, a rib-like peripheral wall portion 42b extending rearwardly, and a receiving portion 42c of a return rubber 42g, and has a connecting dish shape with an open rear surface. The same resin material is formed by injection molding.
[0025]
On the back side of the lens body 42a, a boss 42d that supports the second lamp substrate 47 and a boss that supports the third lamp base are protruded rearward, and a second lens member 42 is provided at each peripheral portion of the lens body 42a. A plurality of screw insertion holes in the form of flat holes for screwing are formed. A part of the peripheral wall portion below the return rubber 42g also functions as a wall surface connecting the inner rail 32A and the outer rail 32B to partition the game area PA. Further, a No. 1 certificate paper pasting portion 42f for sticking the No. 1 certificate paper is formed on the front surface of the third rail decoration 40C. The first and second lens members 41 and 42 may be formed by combining a plurality of members (for example, a plurality of lens bodies having different colors).
[0026]
The second lamp substrate 47 has a substantially triangular second substrate 47a printed with a wiring pattern as a base, and a plurality of light emitting elements 47b, resistors, and a direction along the substrate surface are fitted to the front side of the second substrate 47a. A third receptacle connector having a shaft, a second receptacle connector 47c having a fitting shaft in a direction orthogonal to the board on the rear surface side, and the like are mounted. The third lamp substrate 48 includes an elongated trapezoidal third substrate 48a on which a wiring pattern is printed, a plurality of light emitting elements 48b mounted on the front side of the third substrate 48a, resistors, and a direction along the substrate surface. The third receptacle connector 48d having a fitting shaft and the like are fixed to the boss formed at the lower back of the lens body 42a with screws.
[0027]
The second lamp substrate 47 and the third lamp substrate 48 are assembled to the second lens member 42 by supporting the front side of each substrate with the boss toward the lens body 42a and screwing and fastening screws from the rear. The third receptacle connectors 47 and 48 are connected by the third connector cable 58 to be assembled as a unit.
[0028]
On the other hand, on the rail decoration mounting portion 22, a screw boss 23 that is aligned with the screw insertion holes formed in the first lens member 41 and the second lens member 42 and abuts and supports the rear surface of the lens body of each lens member is forward. The upper screw boss 23 is protruded and can support the peripheral wall portions 41b and 42b of the first and second lens members. Therefore, when the assembled first rail ornament 40A, second and third rail ornaments 40B, 40C are attached, the peripheral wall portions 41b, 42b are hooked on the upper screw boss 23 to temporarily support the lens members 41, 42. The rail decorations 40A, 40B, and 40C can be easily attached to the rail decoration attachment portion 22 by screwing the flat head screw 49 from the front side in the temporarily supported state.
[0029]
In addition, the rail decoration mounting portion 22 is attached in accordance with the position of the first receptacle connector 46c when the first rail decoration 40A and the second and third rail decorations 40B and 40C are attached as described above. A first cable insertion hole 26 penetrating front and rear through the wall surface of the part is formed, and a second cable insertion hole 27 is formed in accordance with the arrangement position of the second receptacle connector 47c. Further, the game board 30 accommodated and held behind the rail decoration mounting portion 22 also has a first cable insertion hole 36 that is aligned with the first cable insertion hole 26 and penetrates the decorative board 31 forward and backward, and a second cable. A second cable insertion hole 37 is formed which is aligned with the insertion hole 27 and penetrates the decorative plate 31 in the front-rear direction. Each cable insertion hole has a size that allows the plug connector to be pointed out, and the cable insertion hole on the decorative plate side has a larger opening than the cable insertion hole of the rail attachment portion.
[0030]
For this reason, when the rail decorations 40A, 40B, and 40C are attached to the front side of the rail decoration attachment portion 22, and the game board 30 is accommodated and held in the accommodation frame 20 on the rear side of the rail decoration attachment portion 22, the first receptacle connector 46c is Positioned in the center of the first cable insertion holes 26 and 36 so as to be detachable from the back side of the decorative plate 31, the second receptacle connector 47 c is positioned in the center of the second cable insertion holes 27 and 37. It arrange | positions so that fitting / detaching operation is possible from the back surface side of the decorative board 31. FIG.
[0031]
The first lamp board 46 has a first plug connector 56c that is detachable from the first receptacle connector 46c at one end, and the other end connected to the first lamp control board 66 via the first cable 56a. By connecting the cable 56 with a connector, the first lamp control board 66 is electrically connected. The second lamp board 47 has a second plug connector 57c that is detachable from the second receptacle connector 47c at one end, and the second lamp board 47 is connected to the second lamp control board 67 via the second cable 57a. By connecting the two-connector cable 57 with a connector, the second lamp control board 67 is electrically connected. The third lamp substrate 48 is electrically connected to the second lamp substrate 47 by a third connector cable 58 that connects the second lamp substrate 47 and the third lamp substrate 48. By connecting the two-connector cable 57 to the connector, the second lamp control board 67 is electrically connected via the circuit formed on the second board 47 a and the second connector cable 57.
[0032]
For this reason, when the game board 30 is mounted on the storage frame 20, the game board 30 is first stored in the storage frame 20 from behind the front frame 2, and the game board 30 is stored and held by the closing clamp 29. The first plug connector 56c is picked and fitted and connected to the first receptacle connector 46c disposed in the first cable insertion holes 36 and 26, and the second plug connector 57c is picked and inserted into the second cable insertion holes 37 and 27. The second receptacle connector 47c may be fitted and connected (see FIGS. 6, 7, 10 (b), and 11).
[0033]
When the game board 30 is removed from the housing frame 20, the first plug connector 56c is picked to release the fitting with the first receptacle connector 46c, and the second plug connector 57c is picked to pick up the second receptacle connector 47c. Is released, the closing clamp 29 is released, and the game board 30 is removed rearward (same as above).
[0034]
On the other hand, the assembly replacement of the first rail decoration 40A or the replacement of the first lamp board 46 is performed from the front of the front frame 2. When removing the first rail decoration 40A, first, the flat head screw fixing the first lens member 41 is loosened, and the assembled first rail decoration 40A is pulled forward. At this time, the first plug connector 56c is fitted and connected to the first receptacle connector 46c, and the first connector cable 56 passes through the first cable insertion holes 26 and 36 in accordance with the margin of the cable length. It is pulled out forward (see FIG. 10B). Therefore, the first plug connector 56c is picked to release the fitting with the first receptacle connector 46c, and the first rail decoration 40A is removed.
[0035]
Here, if the first connector cable 56 is left as it is in order to prepare a new first rail decoration or replace the removed first lamp board 46 of the first rail decoration, the first connector cable 56 is connected to the cable. There is a risk of falling off the back of the game board 30 through the first cable insertion holes 26 and 36 due to its own weight or bending. This also applies to the second connector cable 57 when the second and third rail decorations 40B and 40C are integrally replaced or each board is replaced in the same procedure as the replacement of the first rail decoration 40A or the board replacement. is there.
[0036]
Accordingly, in the pachinko machine PM, the rail decoration mounting portion 22 is provided with a temporary fixing structure 100 for temporarily fixing the first connector cable 56 or the second connector cable 57 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “connector cable”). Yes. The temporary fixing structure 100 includes connector cables 56 and 57 led out to the front side of the rail ornament mounting portion 22 through the first cable insertion hole 26 or the second cable insertion hole 27 (also referred to as “cable insertion hole”). The connector cables 56 and 57 are temporarily fixed so that they do not fall behind the game board 30 through the cable insertion holes 26 and 27.
[0037]
Specific examples 101 to 104 of the temporary fixing structure 100 are shown in FIG. 14, and each example of the temporary fixing structure will be described below with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, (1), (2), and (3) show the configuration of the temporary fixing structure, and (A) and (B) are applied when applied to the first rail decoration 40A and the second rail decoration 40B, respectively. An example is shown. In each drawing, the plug connector locked by the temporary fixing structure and the plug connector fitted and connected to the receptacle connector are shown together.
[0038]
The temporary fixing structure 101 shown in FIG. 14 (1) is a configuration example of a form in which a hook 110 that protrudes inward and opens upward is integrally formed in the hole portions of the cable insertion holes 26 and 27. The hook 110 includes a base portion 111 projecting inward from the side surfaces of the cable insertion holes 26 and 27, an arm portion 112 extending upward from the base portion and elastically movable left and right, and a wedge shape formed at the upper end of the arm portion. The cable 56a, 57a is inserted into the hook from the upper opening so that the cable is supported by the base 111, and the cable is sandwiched between the arm 112 and the flange 113 and hooked. Further, when the connector cables 56 and 57 are pulled rearward, the plug connectors 56c and 57c engage with the front end surface of the latching hook 110, thereby restricting the connector cables 56 and 57 from falling backward.
[0039]
The temporary fixing structure 102 shown in FIG. 14 (2) is an example of a configuration in which a hooking hook 120 that projects forward and opens upward is formed integrally with the side portions of the cable insertion holes 26 and 27. The latch hook 120 is located on the side of the cable insertion holes 26 and 27 and protrudes forward from the side surface of the rail ornament mounting portion 22. The arm portion 122 extends upward from the base portion and can be elastically moved back and forth. And a wedge-shaped hook part formed at the upper end of the arm part, and by inserting the cables 56a and 57a into the hook from the upper opening, the cable is supported by the base part 121 and the cable by the arm part 122 and the hook part. And pinch. Further, when the connector cables 56 and 57 are pulled rearward, the plug connectors 56c and 57c engage with the side end surface of the latching hook 120, thereby restricting the connector cables 56 and 57 from falling backward. As apparent from FIGS. 14 (2) (a) and 14 (b), in each temporary fixing structure including the temporary fixing structure 102, the number of cable wires and the number of poles of the plug connector are increased or decreased within a certain range. However, it is configured in a shape and dimension that can be hooked.
[0040]
14 (3) (a) is a configuration example of a form in which a connector introduction hole 130 for hooking a plug connector 56 (57) of a connector cable is formed in the cable insertion hole 26. FIG. The connector introduction hole 130 is formed in a cross slit shape in accordance with the position and cross-sectional shape of the receptacle connector, and the slit width is set equal to or slightly larger than the width of the receptacle connector 46c (47c). In addition, the structure around the receptacle connector is supported with the rail decoration attached to increase the resistance against excessive pulling and twisting.
[0041]
Once the plug connector 56c (57c) is led out to the front side of the rail decoration mounting portion 22, the azimuth angle direction of the plug connector coincides with the slit direction of the connector introduction hole and the fitting axis of the plug connector is left or right or Only when passing through the center of the connector introduction hole 130 without tilting up and down, the connector introduction hole 130 can pass through the rear. For this reason, generally, unless the plug connector 56c is artificially passed through the connector introduction hole 130, the introduction hole cannot be moved back and forth, and the connector cable 56c is connected to the front surface of the rail decoration mounting portion 22. When the cable 56a is pulled out to the side, for example, even if the cable 56a moves to the rear of the rail decoration mounting portion 22 by its own weight, the plug connector 56c is caught in the connector introduction hole 130, and the entire connector cable 56 is prevented from falling out.
[0042]
The temporary fixing structure 104 shown in FIGS. 14 (3) and 14 (b) is a configuration example in which a cable slit 140 that sandwiches the cable 57a (56a) of the connector cable is formed on the side surface of the hole portion of the cable insertion hole 27. The slit width and depth of the cable slit 140 are formed in accordance with the outer dimensions of the cable 57a (56a) of the connector cable 57 passing through the cable insertion hole 27. For example, the second cable 57a is formed from four stranded wires. In this case, the slit width is set to be the same as or slightly smaller than the outer shape of each stranded wire, and the depth is set to be larger than the total size when four stranded wires are arranged. For this reason, when the cable 57a is sandwiched and hooked by inserting the cable into the cable slit 140, and the connector cable 57 is pulled backward, the plug connector 57c engages with the front end surface of the cable slit 140, and the connector Falling out of the cable 57 to the rear is restricted.
[0043]
Therefore, as described above, when the first rail decoration 40A is removed, the first connector cable 56 is pulled out in front of the rail decoration mounting portion 22, and the connector connection of the first receptacle connector 46c is released, the removed first connector is removed. The cable 56 can be hooked by using the temporary fixing structure 100 (101 to 104) described above (see, for example, the connector cable 56 indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 10A), and thereby the first connector. The cable 56 does not fall behind the game board 30. Therefore, the operator can prepare a new first rail decoration 40A with peace of mind or can replace the first lamp board 46.
[0044]
Then, when a new first rail decoration 40A or a first rail decoration 40A for which board replacement has been completed is prepared, the first connector cable 56 is released and the first plug connector 56c is connected to the first receptacle connector 46c. The first lens member 41 is temporarily supported by the screw boss 23, and the flat head screw 49 is screwed into the screw insertion hole 41e, so that the replacement work of the first rail decoration 40A or the first lamp board 46 can be performed. The replacement work can be completed (see FIG. 10B).
[0045]
The assembly replacement of the second and third rail decorations 40B and 40C, or the replacement work of the second lamp board 47 or the third lamp board 48 can be performed in the same manner as in the case of the first rail decoration 40A. By hooking the connector cable 57 to the temporary fixing mechanism 100, it is possible to prevent the second connector cable 57 from falling off the back of the game board 30, and the operator can perform the rail decoration replacement work with peace of mind. Can do.
[0046]
Therefore, according to the pachinko machine PM provided with the temporary fixing structure 100 as described above, it is possible to generate secondary incidental man-hours such as cable search work accompanying the rear drop of the connector cable when the rail decoration 40 is replaced. Therefore, it is possible to easily and reliably replace the rail decoration. Moreover, since the rail decoration mounting portion 22 is integrally formed with the front frame 2 and also has the function of a support frame that supports the front surface of the game board 30, the configuration of each portion is simplified to reduce the member cost and the number of assembly steps. , Production costs can be reduced.
[0047]
Further, in recent years, there are many replacement forms called “board change” in which a game board and a main control board are exchanged and updated to a new model while diverting the main body of the gaming machine. When changing the board, the structure of the game board including the decorative board is usually changed greatly, but generally the rail decoration is a common part regardless of the model, and its form is rarely changed. is there. According to the rail decoration mounting structure such as this pachinko machine, the rail decorations 40A to 40C, which are common parts, can be used as they are even for multiple panel changes, reducing the cost required for the panel change and using it. Possible resources can be used effectively.
[0048]
By the way, in the case of a gaming machine that is installed with a predetermined permission and authorization, such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, the gaming machine is specified so that the gaming machine is not subjected to cheating. A certificate is attached to each gaming machine and is strictly managed until the gaming machine is discarded. In a gaming machine in which a game board is configured to be detachable like a pachinko machine, a first certificate paper that identifies the main body of the pachinko machine and a second certificate paper that identifies the game board are affixed at the time of shipment from the factory. The game machines are managed by the certificate.
[0049]
Here, it is preferable to attach the first certificate identifying the gaming machine body to the front frame 2 which is the base of the pachinko machine, but on the front side of the pachinko machine, there are a glass door 5 and upper and lower ball dishes 6 and 7. Since it is disposed, it is difficult to secure a space for providing the certificate stand, and it is generally attached to the lower part on the rear side of the front frame 2. However, since the first certificate paper affixed at such a position cannot be viewed from the front of the pachinko machine PM, the front frame 2 must be opened in order to confirm, and inevitably a game There was a problem that confirmation work could not be done during the business hours of the facility.
[0050]
Therefore, the present pachinko machine is configured such that the No. 1 certificate sticking portion 42f is provided on the front side of the third rail decoration 40C fixed to the front frame 2, and the No. 1 certificate stamp 43 is attached thereto. In addition, a certificate base 40D is provided in the lower left portion of the game board 30, and a second certificate paper 44 is attached thereto (see FIG. 1). Like the first lens member 41 described above, the stamp paper base 40D has a lens body and a peripheral wall surface, and is formed in a substantially triangular plate shape. Through the screw boss formed on the certificate paper base 40D, a small screw is provided. Is fastened to the lower left part of the decorative plate 31 along the outer rail 32 </ b> B.
[0051]
Thus, the first certificate paper 43 pasted on the front frame 2 side and the second certificate paper 44 stuck on the game board 30 side are located behind the glass plate when the glass door 5 is closed, Both are visible from the front of the pachinko machine PM even in the game provision state. For this reason, it is not necessary to open the front frame 2 and the glass door 5 one by one in order to confirm the first certificate 43 and the second certificate 44, and the confirmation work can be performed at a glance even during the game facility business hours. It can be carried out.
[0052]
In the above, an example in which the rail decoration 40 is divided into left and right parts and the second rail decoration 40B and the third rail decoration 40C are formed as an integrated assembly has been shown. The one-rail ornament 40A and the second rail ornament 40B may be formed as an integral assembly, or the first, second, and third rail ornaments 40A, 40B, and 40C may be formed as an integral assembly. FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 show a configuration example of the lens member 45 in such a rail decoration as a front view and a side sectional view of the central upper part.
[0053]
This lens member 45 has a front lens body 45a and a rib-shaped peripheral wall portion 45b that surrounds the periphery and extends rearward. The peripheral wall portion 45b in the upper center is engaged with and disengaged from the screw boss 23 of the rail ornament mounting portion 22. A freely semicircular arc-shaped boss engaging portion 45c is formed. Further, the front lens body 45a protrudes inward from the peripheral wall portion 45b to form a rib-shaped flange portion 45d.
[0054]
For this reason, the lens member 45 can be temporarily supported with good balance while being positioned in the left-right direction by hooking the boss engaging portion 45c on the screw boss 23, and can be simply screwed with the flat head screw 49. . Further, since the collar portion 45d is provided to project inward of the game area PA in front of the outer rail 32B (inner rail 32A), the design effect can be improved by covering the rail end surface, and the game ball launching device 9 It is possible to reduce the frequency with which the game balls launched by the above are guided in the board surface direction in the game area PA and directly collide with the glass plate.
[0055]
In each of the embodiments described above, the first and second lamp control boards 66 and 67 are provided on the rear surface of the game board 30, and the lamp control board and the first and second lamp boards 46 and 47 are connected to the connector cable. Although the example directly connected by 56,57 was shown, the lamp control board may be provided in the back set board 30, for example, and the form connected to the lamp board 46,47 via a relay board or a relay connector may be sufficient. . In the embodiment, an example in which the receptacle connector is mounted on the lamp substrate side is shown, but the arrangement relationship between the plug connector and the receptacle connector may be reversed. Furthermore, although the rail decoration 40 is shown as an example of the electrical component provided in front of the non-game area, the electrical component is not limited to such an electrical decoration component. For example, a small speaker, a display device, a solenoid, or an electric motor It may be a variety of devices driven by.
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
  As explained above,The present inventionCan be attached to and detached from the front frame that accommodates and holds the game board with the game area and the non-game area formed on the front side from the rear so that the game area faces forward, and the front frame that covers the front of the non-game area Fit of an electrical component to be arranged, a control device for operating the electrical component provided behind the game board, a cable-side connector member provided at the end of the cable, and a component-side connector member provided in the electrical component In a game machine having a connector cable having one end connected to an electrical component and the other end electrically connected to a control device, the cable side connector member can be freely inserted through the front frame portion. The insertion hole is formed as an opening, and has an arm portion that protrudes inward from the inner wall surface of the cable insertion hole and extends along the inner wall surface at an interval smaller than the short side dimension of the cable side connector member. A latch hook to be inserted later is formed, and when the cable side connector member is pulled out to the front of the cable insertion hole and the cable is clamped by the latch hook, the cable side connector member is latched. Configure an electrical component mounting structure for gaming machines so that the connector cable is engaged with the stop hook to prevent the connector cable from falling backward..
[0057]
  For this reason, even if the connector cable pulled forward when moving the electrical part moves backward due to its own weight, the cable-side connector member is caught by the latching hook or the connector insertion hole, and the rearward drop-out is restricted. . Therefore, the connector cable does not fall off the back of the game board during the replacement work of the electrical parts, and the operator can perform the replacement work of the electrical parts with peace of mind. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an electrical component mounting structure that can easily and reliably replace electrical components without generating secondary incidental man-hours such as searching for connector cables..
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine shown as an example of a gaming machine provided with an electric component mounting structure according to the present invention, in a state in which the gaming board is removed and a glass door and an upper ball tray are opened; It is a front view of a game board.
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the front frame and the game board with the game board removed.
FIG. 3 is a front view of a first rail decoration.
FIG. 4 is a front view of a second rail decoration.
FIG. 5 is a front view of a third rail decoration.
FIG. 6 is a plan sectional view of the first rail decoration.
FIG. 7 is a plan sectional view of a second rail decoration.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional plan view of a third rail ornament.
FIG. 9 is a plan cross-sectional view of a certificate paper base.
10 is a side cross-sectional view of the first rail decoration as viewed in the direction of the arrow X in FIG. 3;
11 is a side cross-sectional view of the second rail decoration as seen in the direction of the arrow XI in FIG. 4;
12 is a side sectional view of the third rail ornament as seen in the direction of the arrow XII in FIG.
13 is a side sectional view of the certificate paper base 40D viewed in the direction of the arrow XIII in FIG.
FIG. 14 is a front view showing a configuration example of a temporary fixing structure.
FIG. 15 is a front view of the upper center portion showing another configuration example of the lens member.
FIG. 16 is a side cross-sectional view of the upper center portion showing another configuration example of the lens member.
[Explanation of symbols]
PA game area
PO Non-game area
PM Pachinko machine
1 outer frame
2 Front frame
3 (3U, 3L) Front frame hinge mechanism
4 Locking device
5 Glass door
6 Upper ball dish
7 Lower ball dish
8 Launch handle
9 game ball launcher
20 Housing frame (20p positioning pin)
21 Side frame
22 Rail decoration mounting part
23 Screw boss
26 1st cable insertion hole
27 Second cable insertion hole
29 Closure clamp
30 game board (30p pin hole)
31 decorative panel
32 guide rails (32A inner rail, 32B outer rail)
33 prizes
34 Image display device
35 Side lamp
36 1st cable insertion hole
37 Second cable insertion hole
38 Out mouth
39 Ball cover
40 rail decoration
(40A 1st rail decoration, 40B 2nd rail decoration, 40C 3rd rail decoration, 40D certificate paper base)
41 First lens member
(41a lens body, 41b peripheral wall, 41e screw insertion hole)
42 Second lens member
(42a lens body, 42b peripheral wall portion, 42c housing portion, 42d boss,
42f No.1 stamp paper pasting part, 42g return rubber)
43 1st stamp
44 Second certificate stamp
45 Lens members
(45a lens body, 45b peripheral wall part, 45c boss engaging part, 45d collar part)
46 First lamp substrate
(46a 1st board | substrate, 46b light emitting element, 46c 1st receptacle connector) 47 2nd lamp board | substrate
(47a second substrate, 47b light emitting element, 47c second receptacle connector) 48 third lamp substrate
(48a third substrate, 48b light emitting element, 48d third receptacle connector) 49 Sarah machine screw
56 First connector cable
(56a first cable, 56c first plug connector)
57 Second connector cable
(57a second cable, 57c second plug connector)
58 Third connector cable
64 Display control board
66 First lamp control board
67 Second lamp control board
100 (101, 102, 103, 104) Temporary fixing structure
110 Hook (111 base, 112 arm, 113 heel)
120 hooks (121 base, 122 arms)
130 Connector introduction hole
140 Cable slit

Claims (1)

A game board in which a game area and a non-game area are partitioned on the front side;
From a side frame portion standing rearward according to the outer dimensions of the game board and surrounding the outer periphery of the game board, and a front frame section projecting inwardly from the side frame portion and supporting the front surface of the non-game area A front frame for accommodating the gaming board from the rear and facing the gaming area forward,
An electrical component detachably attached to the front side of the front frame portion;
A control device provided behind the game board to operate the electrical component;
One end of the cable-side connector member provided at the end of the cable and the component-side connector member provided in the electrical component are connected to the electrical component so that the other end can be detachably connected to the control device. In a gaming machine with a connector cable to be electrically connected,
In the front frame portion, a cable insertion hole having a width and height larger than the long side dimension in a cross-sectional view of the cable side connector member is formed through the front and rear, and is formed from the inner wall surface of the cable insertion hole. A base portion projecting in the direction of the cable, and an arm portion connected to the base portion and extending along the inner wall surface at an interval smaller than a short side dimension in a cross-sectional view of the cable-side connector member, and the inner wall surface and the arm portion A hook is formed to insert the cable sandwiched between the cable insertion holes before and after the cable insertion hole,
When the cable-side connector member is pulled out to the front of the cable insertion hole and the connector cable is moved backward in a state where the cable is sandwiched between the hooks, the cable-side connector member is connected to the hooks. A structure for mounting an electrical component for a gaming machine, wherein the connector cable is configured to be engaged and to prevent the connector cable from falling backward.

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