JP4115653B2 - Gaming machine lending machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an intermediary machine for renting out game media that is installed adjacent to a game machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine and performs a process for renting game media used for the machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, at game halls such as pachinko halls, for the convenience of the player, game media such as pachinko balls and medals are placed by the side of each gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or slot machine by inserting a card or cash. A lending machine is rented out. This type of machine is usually a main control board as a control means for controlling the lending process of game media, as disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-165635, and a currency discriminator, a card processing device, etc. It is separated into a main body unit and a mounting frame frame, and the mounting frame frame is fixed to the game island side, and the main body unit is fitted and attached to the mounting frame frame from the front side. In the case of repair or inspection, it is only necessary to take out only the main unit, and the work can be easily performed.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in such a machine, the machine has a machine number setting unit for setting a call number (also called a machine number or an address) given to each machine for management by a host computer or the like of the game hall. It is usually installed on the unit side, but repairs and inspections of those main unit are performed at once on many stand machines in the amusement hall, and each main unit is then attached to the mounting frame frame. There was a problem that the mounting frame frame of the inter-machine was erroneously mounted, and the call number had to be set again with the machine number setting unit of each inter-machine.
[0004]
In order to solve this problem, for example, as disclosed in JP-A-9-313722, a table number setting device is provided on the front side of the main unit so that it can be operated. It has been proposed to provide storage means for storing the calling number in the attachment frame frame. However, in this proposal, since the stand number setting device is operably provided on the front side of the main unit, there is a possibility that the calling number may be illegally changed due to mischief or the like. Since a storage means different from the storage portion such as a ROM attached to the control board is provided in the mounting frame frame, there is a problem that the cost is increased accordingly.
[0005]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the problem is that each of the inter-machines can be used at the time of repairing / inspecting the inter-machine, etc. Accordingly, there is provided a gaming medium lending machine that can eliminate the need for resetting the call number at the same time, can prevent unauthorized change of the call number due to mischief and the like, and can reduce costs.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a main unit having a control means with a storage unit for controlling lending processing of game media used for adjacent gaming machines, and is attached to the game island side. In the gaming machine rental interfacing machine composed of a mounting frame frame that detachably holds the main unit on the front side, a base number setting device for setting the calling number of the interfacing machine is provided on the mounting frame frame. The setting device is configured to be electrically connected to the control means when the main unit is mounted on the mounting frame, and to store the preset call number in the storage section of the control means. The control means determines whether or not the call number read from the base number setter when the main unit is mounted on the attachment frame frame matches the call number stored in the storage unit. When a rewrite command is received from the management device within a certain time after display, the calling number read from the unit number setting device is overwritten in the storage unit.
[0007]
In this configuration, after the main unit of the intermediary machine is pulled out from the mounting frame frame on the amusement island side for repair, inspection, etc., when the main unit is mounted on the mounting frame frame, the unit number setting unit on the mounting frame frame side Is electrically connected to the control unit on the main unit side, and the call number already set in the unit number setting unit is stored in the control unit of the control unit by communication between the two, so that the operator can set There is no need to reset the calling number with the number setter. Moreover, since the stand number setting device is provided on the mounting frame frame side, the calling number is not changed illegally due to mischief or the like. Further, there is no need for a storage means for storing the calling number other than the storage unit attached to the control means, and the cost can be reduced.
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, a connection board for connecting to an external device is attached to the mounting frame frame with its surface facing in the front-rear direction, and a connector for connection to the external device is provided on the rear surface side of the connection board. On the other hand, a connector for connection to the control means is provided on the front side, and when the main unit is mounted on the mounting frame frame, this connection and the connector on the control means side are fitted and connected. In this configuration, since the connector for connecting to the external device is provided on the rear surface side of the connection board attached to the mounting frame frame in the front-rear direction, the inter-machine and the external device can be easily connected. In addition, when the main unit is mounted on the mounting frame frame, the connection connector provided on the front side of the connection board fits and connects with the connector on the control means side of the main unit, making wiring connection easier. become.
[0009]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the table number setting device is connected to the connection board via a mounting plate perpendicular to the surface thereof, and the setting operation portion of the table number setting device corresponds to a game corresponding to the mounting frame frame. It is set as the structure provided so that it may face outside through the opening provided in the side surface by the side of a machine. In this configuration, when the gaming machine is a pachinko machine, the setting operation part of the stand number setting device faces the outside through the opening provided on the corresponding side surface of the mounting frame frame on the pachinko machine side. When setting the calling number with the number setting device, the front frame of the pachinko machine can be opened from the machine frame, and the setting operation unit can be easily operated through the machine frame.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 3 show a gaming machine lending machine A according to an embodiment of the present invention, which is arranged adjacent to the left side of a pachinko machine B as a gaming machine. Lending data is transmitted to the pachinko machine B to release a predetermined number of pachinko balls and has a card issuing function.
[0011]
That is, the inter-machine A includes an attachment frame frame 1 attached adjacent to the pachinko machine B within the game island, and a main body unit 2 fitted and attached to the attachment frame frame 1 from the front side. As shown in FIG. 4, the main unit 2 includes a bill validator 6, a card unit 7, a main control board 8, and a power source 9, and a front panel 2 a that constitutes the front side of the main unit 2 includes A bill insertion slot 11, a card insertion lamp 12, an operating display lamp 13, a card insertion / take-in slot 14, a card out lamp 15, a card full lamp 16 and a card insertion button 17 are provided in this order from the top. When a bill is inserted into the bill insertion slot 11, the bill discriminator 6 confirms that the inserted bill is authentic, and then the card unit 7 issues a card from the card insertion / intake port 14, and the card insertion button 17 When is pressed, the issued card is taken into the card unit 7 and the rental data is transmitted to the right pachinko machine B to release a predetermined number of pachinko balls. These controls and the lamps 12, 13, Control of lighting or blinking of 15 and 16 is performed by the main control board 8 as a control means.
[0012]
In addition to the first lending mode in which the machine A transmits lending data to the right pachinko machine B and lends pachinko balls, the intermediate portion in the height direction of the front panel 2a of the main unit 2 is provided. It is possible to use the second lending mode in which a nozzle is attached to the lens and a pachinko ball is lent from the nozzle. For this reason, the main unit 2 has a ball cutting device 18 for controlling the lending of pachinko balls supplied from a pachinko ball supply device (not shown) arranged in the amusement island. A cover member 19 is attached to the panel 2a so as to cover the attachment location of the nozzle.
[0013]
On the other hand, the mounting frame 1 is connected to a pair of upper and lower horizontal portions 1a and 1b each having a guide surface for guiding the main unit 2 in the front-rear direction, and the horizontal units 1a and 1b are connected to each other and the main unit 2 is mounted. The vertical portion 1c is in contact with the back surface of the pachinko ball in the state, and the vertical portion 1c is provided with a delivery portion 21 for transferring the pachinko ball supply from the pachinko ball supply device to the ball cutting device 18 of the main unit 2. And a connection board for electrical connection with internal devices such as a pachinko machine B on the right side as an external device and a management device C (see FIG. 7) such as a host computer or a dedicated terminal of a game arcade and a power source 9. 22 is provided.
[0014]
As shown in enlarged detail in FIGS. 5 and 6, the connection board 22 is attached with the board surface directed in the front-rear direction, and external devices B, C, or Connectors 23a, 23b, and 23c for connecting to internal devices are provided, and a connector 24 for connection to the main control board 8 is provided on the front side of the connection board 22. Corresponding to this connector 24, the connector 26 of the cable 25 connected to the main control board 8 is fixed in a state of protruding rearward from the back plate 2 b of the main unit 2. When the main unit 2 is mounted on the mounting frame 1, the connector 26 of the cable 25 and the connector 24 on the front side of the connection board 22 are fitted and connected to each other.
[0015]
An attachment plate 27 perpendicular to the substrate surface is connected to the upper portion of the connection substrate 22, and a stand number setting unit 28 for setting a four-digit calling number of the interframe machine A is attached to the attachment plate 27. . This unit number setting device 28 has a four-digit set value digitally displayed on the display units 28a, 28a,... And has four setting operation units 28b, 28b,... Adjacent to each display unit 28a. The display unit 28a and the setting operation unit 28b are made of a switch and face the outside through an opening 29 provided on the right side surface of the vertical portion 1c of the mounting frame 1.
[0016]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between the main control board 8 of the inter-machine A and the machine number setting unit 28 and the like. In this figure, the main control board 8 has a CPU 31 and a storage unit 32 such as a ROM. The calling number set by the unit number setting unit 28 is input to the main control board 8 via the connection board 22. At the same time, the management device C is also connected to the signal transmission / reception via the connection board 22.
[0017]
FIG. 8 shows a calling number reading routine by the main control board 8 (specifically, the CPU 31). First, after waiting for the main unit 2 to be attached to the mounting frame 1 in step S1, the preset call number is read from the unit number setting unit 28 in step S2. Since the main control board 8 on the main unit 2 side is turned on when the main unit 2 is mounted on the mounting frame 1, the call number reading routine by the main control board 8 is actually started after the mounting. The
[0018]
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the call number read in step S3 matches the call number stored in the storage unit 32. When the determination is YES, the control is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the determination is NO, an error is displayed by, for example, blinking the operating display lamp 13 in step S4, and after a rewrite command is received from the management device C in step S5, it is read first in step S6. The call number stored in the storage unit 32 is overwritten with the call number stored in the storage unit 32, and then the control is terminated.
[0019]
After displaying the error in step S4, if there is no rewrite command from the management device C in step S5, and if a certain time has passed in step S7, it is determined in step S8 that some trouble has occurred, and the process proceeds to error processing by a staff member. To do.
[0020]
Although the call number data is overwritten in step S6, the change data may be stored sequentially with time so that a history regarding the setting of the machine number may be left. In that case, by referring to the history It is possible to accurately check the past setting status associated with the table change for each table machine.
[0021]
Next, in order to explain the operation and effect of the above embodiment, after the main unit 2 of the intermediary machine A is pulled out from the mounting frame frame 1 on the game island side for repair and inspection, the main unit 2 is attached. When mounted on the frame frame 1, the unit number setting unit 28 on the mounting frame frame 1 side is connected to the main control board 8 on the main unit 2 side via the connection board 22, and the unit number is set by communication between the both units 28 and 8. A match between the call number already set in the setting device 28 and the call number stored in the storage unit 32 of the main control board 8 is confirmed. If there is a mismatch, the call number already set in the unit number setting device 28 is stored. Stored in the unit 32 by overwriting. For this reason, it is not necessary for the operator to reset the calling number with the machine number setting unit 28 as in the prior art, and workability can be improved. In addition, since no storage means or the like for storing the calling number of the intermediary machine A other than the storage unit 32 included in the main control board 8 is required, implementation can be facilitated from the viewpoint of cost and the like.
[0022]
In addition, the connection board 22 is attached to the attachment frame frame 1 in the front-rear direction, and the connectors 23a to 23c for connection with the external devices B and C are provided on the rear side thereof. A can be easily connected to the external devices B and C. In addition, when the main unit 2 is mounted on the mounting frame 1, the connector 24 provided on the front surface side of the connection board 22 and the connector 26 on the main unit 2 side are fitted to each other so as to be connected. Connection work can be made easier.
[0023]
Further, the display unit 28a and the setting operation unit 28b are provided on the right side surface of the vertical portion 1c of the mounting frame frame 1, that is, the corresponding side surface on the pachinko machine B side. In addition to preventing the calling number from being changed illegally, when the operator sets the machine number with the machine number setting unit 28, the front frame of the pachinko machine B is opened from the machine frame, and the setting operation unit 28b is passed through the machine frame. Can be easily operated and the set value can be confirmed on the display unit 28a, and the efficiency of the setting operation can be improved.
[0024]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various other form is included. For example, in the above embodiment, the case where a dial type rotary switch is used as the unit number setting device 28 has been described, but the present invention may use another multi-digit value setting device such as a dip switch instead. Of course.
[0025]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the stand number setting device 28 was provided in the perpendicular | vertical part 1c of the attachment frame frame 1 through the opening part 29 provided in the side surface, it faced outside, and the side of this side surface was installed in the game island. May be covered by pillars. In such a case, the present invention, as a next best measure, arranges a number setting device such as a knob type rotary switch or a dip switch in parallel in the vertical direction on the inner side of the mounting frame frame 1, that is, the front side of the vertical portion 1c. The setting operation may be performed by a fingertip or a driver with the main unit 2 extracted.
[0026]
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko ball lending machine as a gaming medium lending machine, which transmits lending data to the adjacent pachinko machine B to release a predetermined number of pachinko balls and has a card issuing function Although A is described, the present invention is an inter-machine for a cash machine that lends pachinko balls by inserting cash (banknotes or coins), and a card-type platform that lends pachinko balls by inserting magnetic cards and IC cards. In addition to the machine, the present invention can be similarly applied to a slot machine for a slot machine which is arranged on the side of the slot machine and which lends medals to be used for it or can record the rented medals with credit.
[0027]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the gaming machine lending machine of the present invention, when the main unit pulled out for repairing / inspecting the machine, etc. is mounted on the mounting frame frame, the machine number setting on the mounting frame frame side is set. The unit is electrically connected to the control unit on the main unit side, and the call number already set in the unit number setting unit is stored in the control unit of the control unit by communication between them. This can be omitted, and workability can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized change of the call number due to mischief and the like, and it is possible to easily implement from a cost aspect without requiring a storage means for storing the call number other than the storage unit attached to the control means. And has an effect of excellent practicality.
[0028]
In particular, in the invention according to claim 2, the connection between the intermediary machine and the external device can be facilitated, and the connector on the mounting frame frame side and the connector on the main body unit side are fitted when the main unit is mounted on the mounting frame frame. Since they are connected together, the wiring work can be facilitated.
[0029]
Further, in the invention according to claim 3, since the setting operation portion of the stand number setting device faces the outside through the opening provided on the corresponding side of the mounting frame frame on the gaming machine side, the gaming machine is particularly a pachinko machine. In this case, it is possible to easily operate the setting operation unit simply by opening the front frame from the machine frame, and it is possible to improve the efficiency of the setting operation.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a table machine and a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view of the inter-machine.
FIG. 3 is a side view showing a state in which the inter-machine is separated into a main unit and an attachment frame frame.
FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway side view showing the internal structure of the inter-machine.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the connection board in FIG. 4;
6 is a view as seen from an arrow X in FIG. 5;
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a connection relationship between the main control board of the inter-vehicle machine and a base number setting device.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a call number reading routine by the main control board.
[Explanation of symbols]
A Game machine lending machine B Pachinko machine (game machine)
C Management device (external device)
1 Mounting frame 2 Main unit 8 Main control board (control means)
22 Connection board 23a, 23b, 23c, 24, 26 Connector 27 Mounting plate 28 Number setting device 28b Setting operation part 29 Opening part 32 Storage part

Claims (3)

It comprises a main unit having a control means with a storage unit for controlling lending processing of game media used for adjacent gaming machines, and an attachment frame frame attached to the game island side and detachably holding the main unit on the front side. In an intermediary machine for gaming media rental,
The mounting frame frame is provided with a unit number setting unit for setting the calling number of the inter-frame machine. This unit number setting unit is electrically connected to the control means when the main unit is mounted on the mounting frame frame. The preset call number is stored in the storage unit of the control unit, and the control unit stores the call number read from the base number setter when the main unit is mounted on the mounting frame frame in the storage unit. It is determined whether or not it matches the stored call number, and if it does not match, an error message is displayed, and when a rewrite command is received from the management device within a certain time, the call number read from the serial number setter is An intermediary machine for renting out game media, characterized by being configured to overwrite the storage unit .   A connection board for connecting to an external device is attached to the mounting frame frame with its surface facing in the front-rear direction, and a connector for connection to the external device is provided on the rear side of the connection board. On the other hand, a connector for connection with the control means is provided on the front side, and when the main unit is mounted on the mounting frame frame, this connect and the connector on the control means side are fitted and connected. 1. A game machine lending machine according to 1.   The table number setting device is connected to the connection board via a mounting plate perpendicular to the surface, and this setting number setting device is provided on the side surface of the mounting frame frame corresponding to the gaming machine side. 3. The game machine lending machine according to claim 2, wherein the game machine lending machine is provided facing the outside through the opening.

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