JP4707889B2 - Effective line display structure of symbol display device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a see-through plate body in which a symbol combination line of symbols that can be displayed by symbols in a plurality of rows and stages that are stopped and displayed on a symbol display portion is arranged substantially vertically on the front side of the symbol display portion. It is related with the effective line display structure of the symbol display apparatus made to display with the effective line provided in FIG.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, slot machines or pachinko slot machines, it is a right to develop a combination game based on variable control conditions including starting and stopping each time that occurs during a game, and to have a special game state right. Various types of symbol display devices such as a drum-type symbol display device, a belt-type symbol display device, and a liquid crystal-type symbol display device are suitably employed as game devices capable of establishing and displaying the symbol combination conditions. For example, FIG. 13 illustrates a game board 10 of a pachinko machine equipped with a belt-type symbol display device, and the belt-type symbol display device 20 installed on the game board 10 has a basic configuration as shown in FIG. As one example, a plurality of symbol display units 22 (generally, three in the left column, the middle column, and the right column) are accommodated and set in parallel in one main body case 21. Each symbol display unit 22 is stretched and mounted on a rotation drive means 24 provided on a set plate 23 that also serves as a drive board, and pulleys 25a, 25b, and 25c constituting the rotation drive means 24, and is divided into colors on the outer surface of the film. A single unit including an endless symbol belt 26 provided with various symbols 27 such as numerals, alphabet letters, other figures and marks, positioning detection means 28, illumination means 29, and the like. Yes. In the main body case 21 in which the three symbol display units 22 are accommodated and set in parallel, the symbol belt 26 in each symbol display unit 22 faces side by side in the symbol display portion 30 opened to the front side of the case 21. It is out.
[0003]
The symbol display device 20 configured as described above has an opening formed in the large decorative member 11 by being installed and fixed so as to be aligned with the back side of the large decorative member 11 assembled in the front center of the game board 10. The symbol display portion 30 is aligned with the see-through window portion 12, and the front side belt portion 26 a of each of the symbol belts 26 faces the see-through window portion 12. In the symbol display device 20, as shown in FIG. 15, the symbols 27 for three frames are set to face the fluoroscopic window portion 12 for each symbol belt 26. Nine (3 rows × 3 rows) symbols 27 are stopped and displayed. Here, the symbol combination lines appearing with a total of 9 symbols 27 in 3 rows × 3 rows stopped and displayed in the fluoroscopic window section 12 are: (1) each symbol stopped in the upper row of each row, (2) Symbols stopped in the middle row of each row, (3) Symbols stopped in the lower row of each row, (4) Symbols stopped in the upper left row, middle row, middle row, lower right row, (5) There are a total of five types of symbols stopped at the lower left column, middle middle column, and upper right column.
[0004]
Therefore, in order to display each of the symbol combination lines (1) to (5) described above, each symbol combination line is placed on the see-through plate body 13 attached to the see-through window portion 12 of the large decorative member 11. Corresponding first to fifth effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are formed.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, the conventional effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 formed on the see-through plate body 13 are applied to the surface of the see-through plate body 13 with a paint having an appropriate color tone, or a seal or the like is pasted thereon. Generally, it is formed by deposition or vapor deposition. However, in a pachinko machine, a slot machine, or a pachinko slot machine, a large number of decorative lamps 14 and decorative members painted in colorful colors are provided in the vicinity of the large decorative member 11 for the purpose of improving gaming effects and decorative effects. Since 15 and the like are arranged, the effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are difficult to see and the visibility is low. For this reason, in pachinko machines, there is a problem that the symbol arrangement of the symbol combination line is difficult to understand when a reach occurs during symbol fluctuations, and in slot machines and pachinko slot machines, as a game machine use rights medium There is a problem that the symbol arrangement of the symbol combination line set according to the number of coins or pachinko balls inserted is difficult to understand.
[0006]
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
The present invention has been proposed in view of the above-mentioned problems inherent in the prior art described above, and has been proposed to suitably solve this problem. Irradiation light from a light source disposed in the vicinity of the fluoroscopic plate is received by the fluoroscopic plate. The symbol display device which improves the visibility of the effective line by reflecting the reflective surface of the linear portion provided on the transparent plate constituting the body and displaying the effective line by the bright linear portion. It is an object to provide an effective line display structure.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to overcome the above-described problems and achieve the intended purpose suitably, the present invention provides:
  Effectively provided on the see-through plate body, which is arranged opposite to the front side of the symbol display unit, is a symbol combination line of symbols that can be displayed by symbols in multiple rows and multiple stages that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit. It is an effective line display structure of a symbol display device designed to display with lines,
  The see-through plate body is configured by stacking a first transparent plate and a second transparent plate in front and back,
  It is formed on the outer surface of the first transparent plate and laterally along the symbol combination line that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display section.LinearlyMultiple, horizontally spaced, extended and composed of opaque or translucent reflective surfacesgrooveAnd
  It is formed on the outer surface of the second transparent plate and descends to the right along the combination line of the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display section.LinearlyA right-slope that consists of an extended, opaque or translucent reflective surfacegrooveAnd
  It is formed on the outer surface of the second transparent plate and descends to the left along the symbol combination line that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display section.LinearlyExtend to the right slopegrooveLeft slope composed of an opaque or translucent reflective surfacegrooveAnd
  Each horizontal in the transparent plategroovePart and each said inclinationgrooveIn the position adjacent to the end face part where the end of the part faces,grooveA light source that is arranged corresponding to the part and is controlled to be turned on / off according to the game mode,
  Each of the horizontal groove portion, the right inclined groove portion and the left inclined groove portion is formed so as to be shallow at an end portion in the vicinity of the corresponding light source and gradually deepen as the distance from the corresponding light source is increased.
  When the light source is controlled to turn on, the light emitted from the light source isgroovePart, right tiltgrooveSection and left tiltgrooveReflected by the reflecting surface of the portion, and thereby brightened on the surface of the fluoroscopic plate bodygrooveThe portion is displayed as the effective line.
  In addition, in order to overcome the above-described problems and achieve the intended purpose suitably, another invention of the present application is:
  Effectively provided on the see-through plate body, which is arranged opposite to the front side of the symbol display unit, is a symbol combination line of symbols that can be displayed by symbols in multiple rows and multiple stages that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit. It is an effective line display structure of a symbol display device designed to display with lines,
  The see-through plate body is configured by overlapping the first transparent plate, the third transparent plate, and the fourth transparent plate in the front-rear direction,
  It is formed on the outer surface of the first transparent plate and laterally along the symbol combination line that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display section.LinearlyMultiple horizontal planes that extend and are made up of opaque or translucent reflective surfaces, spaced verticallygrooveAnd
  It is formed on the outer surface of the third transparent plate, and descends to the right along the combination line of the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display section.LinearlyA right-slope that consists of an extended, opaque or translucent reflective surfacegrooveAnd
  It is formed on the outer surface of the fourth transparent plate and descends to the left along the symbol combination line that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display section.LinearlyA left-tilt that consists of an extended, opaque or translucent reflective surfacegrooveAnd
  Each horizontal in the transparent plategroovePart and each said inclinationgrooveIn the position adjacent to the end face part where the end of the part faces,grooveA light source that is arranged corresponding to the part and is controlled to be turned on / off according to the game mode,
  Each of the horizontal groove portion, the right inclined groove portion and the left inclined groove portion is formed so as to be shallow at an end portion in the vicinity of the corresponding light source and gradually deepen as the distance from the corresponding light source is increased.
  When the light source is controlled to turn on, the light emitted from the light source isgroovePart, right tiltgrooveSection and left tiltgrooveReflected by the reflecting surface of the portion, and thereby brightened on the surface of the fluoroscopic plate bodygrooveThe portion is displayed as the effective line.
[0008]
[Action]
  Irradiation light from a light source disposed in the vicinity of the see-through plate body constitutes the see-through plate body.eachProvided on a transparent plategrooveReflected by the reflecting surface of the part,grooveSince the effective line is displayed in the part, the effective line is clearly displayed and the visibility is improved.
  And the said see-through plate body is a plurality of horizontal extending in the lateral direction.grooveFirst transparent plate provided with a portion and a right slope extending downwardly to the rightgrooveLeft slope extending to the lower part and leftgrooveWhen the second transparent plate is provided with a portion, it is possible to display all the effective lines with only two transparent plates, and the fluoroscopic plate as compared with the case where one effective line is provided for each transparent plate. Body thickness can be significantly reduced.
  Further, the fluoroscopic plate is arranged in a plurality of horizontal directions extending in the lateral direction.grooveFirst transparent plate provided with a portion and a right slope extending downwardly to the rightgrooveA third transparent plate provided with a portion and a left slope extending downwardly to the leftgrooveIf the fourth transparent plate is provided with a portion, it is possible to display all the effective lines with three transparent plates, and the fluoroscopic plate body as compared with the case where one effective line is provided for each transparent plate. Can be considerably reduced in thickness. Moreover, it tilts to the rightgroovePart and left slopegrooveAre formed on separate transparent plates and do not cross and irradiate with separate light sources.grooveThe effective line corresponding to the part is brilliantly brilliant.
  And if a plurality of the light sources are disposed at every required vertical interval with respect to the left end surface and / or the right end surface of the transparent plate, the irradiation light from these light sources isgrooveThe reflective surface of the portion is irradiated obliquely, and the irradiated light is suitably reflected by the reflective surface, so that the effective line is clearly displayed.
  If the light sources are individually controlled to be turned on / off or set to different emission colors, the display modes of each effective line can be diversified and diversified. Then, such a light source is automatically selected and controlled to be turned on according to the number of game machine usage rights media inserted, whereby the number of display of each active line is appropriately selected.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, preferred embodiments of the effective line display structure of the symbol display device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and demonstrated about the member and site | part same as the member and site | part illustrated in FIGS.
[0010]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display structure of a symbol display device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The effective line display structure of the embodiment extends along the combination line of the symbols 27 that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 30 on the outer surfaces of transparent plates 33 (33A to 33D) to be described later constituting the see-through plate body 31. A linear portion 35 (35A to 35E) formed by an opaque or semi-transparent reflecting surface and a position adjacent to the end surface portion of the fluoroscopic plate 31 in a posture facing the fluoroscopic plate 31 The light source 32 is controlled to be turned on / off according to the game mode. That is, in the effective line display structure of the embodiment, the irradiation light of the LED lamp 32 or the like as the light source applied to the end face of the see-through plate 31 made of, for example, an acrylic plate or a glass plate goes straight through the inside of the see-through plate 31. In other words, a so-called “edge light effect” is used in which the light is totally reflected at the interface between the see-through plate 31 and the air and finally comes out from the facing surface facing the end surface.
[0011]
The see-through plate body 31 is formed by superposing a plurality of transparent plates 33 (33A to 33D) formed in a rectangular shape of the same size. The see-through window of the large decorative member 11 shown in FIG. The size of the unit 12 is such that it can be mounted vertically. In the symbol display device 20 that stops and displays a total of nine symbols 27 on a symbol display unit 30 in a plurality of rows and a plurality of rows, specifically, 3 rows × 3 rows, as described above, the combination of symbols is established. Since there are five types of lines in total, the linear portions 35 (35A to 35E) corresponding to the first to fifth effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 on the transparent plate 33 (33A to 33D). ), The effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 can be displayed on the see-through plate body 31.
[0012]
(Transparent plate)
As the transparent plate 33, an existing acrylic plate or glass plate excellent in transparency, light diffusibility, etc. is adopted, and its thickness H is about 3 mm (FIG. 5). The linear portion 35 described above is formed on a certain back surface 36. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, horizontal linear portions 35A, 35B, and 35C corresponding to the upper first effective line L1, the middle second effective line L2, and the lower third effective line L3 are formed, respectively. Transparent plate 33 (33A) (FIG. 4A), transparent plate 33 (33B) formed with right inclined linear portion 35D and left inclined linear portion 35E corresponding to the fourth and fifth effective lines L4 and L5 (FIG. 4 (b)), transparent plate 33 (33C) (FIG. 4 (c)) having a right inclined linear portion 35D corresponding to the fourth effective line L4 extending to the lower right, extending to the lower left. A transparent plate 33 (33D) (FIG. 4 (d)) or the like in which the left inclined linear portion 35E corresponding to the fifth effective line L5 is formed can be implemented. Therefore, based on the transparent plate 33A (referred to as the first transparent plate) shown in FIG. 4A, the transparent plate shown in FIG. 4B is added to (A) the first transparent plate 33A. 33B (referred to as a second transparent plate) is superimposed on the front and back, (B) the transparent plate 33C (referred to as a third transparent plate) shown in FIG. The see-through plate body capable of displaying the five effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 by overlapping the transparent plate 33D (referred to as the fourth transparent plate) shown in FIG. 31 can be configured.
[0013]
(Linear part)
  Each of the linear portions 35A to 35E is, for example, a V-shaped groove extending linearly as shown in FIG. 5 and is opposed to the deepest portion from the back surface 36 of the transparent plates 33A to 33D. The reflecting surfaces 38 and 38 are inclined. These reflecting surfaces 38 and 38 are processed into a so-called polished glass shape, and are macroscopically opaque or semi-transparent, but microscopically have a concavo-convex shape in which a large number of microscopic surfaces are connected. ing. The horizontal linear portions 35A, 35B, and 35C, the right inclined linear portion 35D, and the left inclined linear portion 35E are not constant in depth, and are in the vicinity of the LED lamp 32 as shown in FIG. Is set so as to become deeper as the distance from the LED lamp 32 increases.ShineThe incident light is set so as to reach the reflection surfaces 38, 38 at a required angle and be reflected. Here, in the case of the irradiation form in which the LED lamps 32 and 32 are disposed adjacent to both the left end surface 39 and the right end surface 40 of the transparent plate 35, the linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E are in the center. The portion is set to be deepest and gradually becomes shallower toward the left end surface 39 and the right end surface 40. That is, the irradiation light from each LED lamp 32 is reflected by the minute surfaces of the reflecting surfaces 38 and 38 in the corresponding linear portions 35A to 35E and is emitted to the surface 37 side of the transparent plates 33A to 33D. The linear portions 35A to 35E are brightly displayed.
[0014]
On the other hand, the opacity of the reflecting surfaces 38, 38 in each of the linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E is not uniform over the entire length, and the opacity is small in the vicinity of the LED lamp 32 as will be described later. It is set so that the opacity gradually increases as the distance from the LED lamp 32 (close to transparency) increases. Specifically, as schematically shown in FIG. 6B, the LED lamp 32 is disposed adjacent to the left end surface 39 and the right end surface 40 of the transparent plate 33 (33A to 33D), respectively. In the case of the irradiation mode, the opacity of the reflecting surfaces 38, 38 of the linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E is set so as to gradually increase from the side surfaces 39, 40 toward the center. To do. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of an irradiation form in which the LED lamp 32 is disposed adjacent to either the left end face 39 or the right end face 40 of the see-through plate body 31 (FIG. 7 (a), (b)) The opacity of the reflecting surfaces 38, 38 of the linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E is set to the side end surface opposite to the side end surface 39/40 on which the LED lamp 32 is disposed. It is set so as to gradually increase toward the 40/39 side. As a result, when the LED lamp 32 is controlled to be lit, the entire linear portions 35A to 35E shine uniformly and brightly by the irradiation light from the LED lamp 32.
[0015]
(light source)
As described above, the light source 32 is preferably a known LED lamp having a diameter approximately equal to the thickness of each of the transparent plates 33A to 33D and emitting irradiation light with high forward directivity. Also, the reflecting surfaces 38, 38 of the respective linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E can be suitably irradiated. A plurality of LED lamps 32 as light sources are arranged at a required vertical interval with respect to the left end surface 39 and / or the right end surface 40 of the see-through plate 31, and the corresponding linear portions 35A to 35E are extended. The angle is adjusted in a direction along the current direction, and the irradiation light from these LED lamps 32 is set so as to reach the reflection surface 38 of each linear portion 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E at a required angle. ing. Each LED lamp 32 can be individually controlled to be turned on / off by a lamp control unit (not shown). Furthermore, the LED lamp 32 can employ various emission colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, white, and orange.
[0016]
Next, the effective line display structure of the symbol display device according to the embodiment including the above-described components will be described based on a specific form example.
[0017]
[First embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display structure of the symbol display device according to the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. The first transparent plate 33A shown in FIG. 4 and the second transparent plate 33B shown in FIG. 4B are overlapped on the front and rear, and the transparent plate body 31 is configured by two transparent plates 33A and 33B. . As described above, the first transparent plate 33A is formed with the horizontal linear portions 35A, 35B, and 35C corresponding to the first, second, and third effective lines L1, L2, and L3. Since the second transparent plate 33B is provided with the right inclined linear portion 35D and the left inclined linear portion 35E corresponding to the fourth and fifth effective lines L4 and L5, the two transparent plates 33A and 33B are formed. Is simply superimposed on the front and rear to form a see-through plate 31 having five linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E corresponding to the five effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5. Is done.
[0018]
Further, the LED lamps 32 (32a to 32j) in a posture in which the transparent plates 33A and 33B are directed to the portions adjacent to the left end surface 39 and the right end surface 40 of the first transparent plate 33A and the second transparent plate 33B. ) Are arranged at every required vertical interval. Specifically, in the first transparent plate 33A, the LED lamps 32a and 32b arranged horizontally in the upper left and right stages are aligned with the horizontal linear portion 35A corresponding to the first effective line L1, and the linear portion 35A. The LED lamps 32c and 32d arranged horizontally in the left and right middle stages are aligned with the horizontal linear part 35B corresponding to the second effective line L2, and irradiate the linear part 35B. The LED lamps 32e and 32f arranged horizontally irradiate the linear portion 35C in alignment with the horizontal linear portion 35C corresponding to the third effective line L3. On the other hand, in the second transparent plate 33B, the LED lamp 32g arranged in a lower right slope in the upper left stage and the LED lamp 32h arranged in a left upper slope in the lower right stage correspond to the fourth effective line L4. The LED lamp 32i that irradiates the right-inclined linear portion 35D and is arranged in a left-down inclination at the upper right stage and the LED lamp 32j that is arranged in a right-up inclination at the lower left stage correspond to the fifth effective line L5. The left inclined linear portion 35E is irradiated. Note that the LED lamps 32 (32a to 32j) are disposed on the left and right sides of the transparent plates 33A and 33B, and as shown in FIG. 6 and as described above, the linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, and 35D. , 35E, the opacity of the reflecting surfaces 38, 38 is set so as to gradually increase from the side surfaces 39, 40 toward the center as shown in FIG. 6 (b).
[0019]
In the effective line display structure of the symbol display device according to the first embodiment configured as described above, a lamp control unit (not shown) according to a game mode such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine on which the symbol display device 20 is mounted. The LED lamps 32 (32a to 32j) are individually controlled to be turned on / off, and when the LED lamps 32a to 32j are controlled to be turned on, the irradiation light from the LED lamps 32a to 32j corresponds to the corresponding linear portion. The linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E reflected by the reflecting surfaces 38 and 38 of 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E and brightened by the reflection surfaces 38 and 38 are effective lines L1 and L on the surface 37 of the see-through plate 31. Displayed as L2, L3, L4, L5. For example, when the LED lamps 32a and 32b are controlled to be lit, the horizontal linear portion 35A is bright and the first effective line L1 is clearly displayed, and when the LED lamps 32c and 32d are controlled to be lit, When the LED lamps 32e and 32f are controlled to be lit, the horizontal linear part 35C is bright and the third effective line L3 is clear. Is displayed. When the LED lamps 32g and 32h are controlled to be lit, the right inclined linear portion 35D is bright and the fourth effective line L4 is clearly displayed. When the LED lamps 32i and 32j are controlled to be lit, the left The inclined linear portion 35E is bright and the fifth effective line L5 is clearly displayed.
[0020]
In the effective line display structure of the first embodiment, a total of five effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are obtained by superimposing the first and second transparent plates 33A and 33B. Can be displayed. Therefore, the thickness of the see-through plate body 31 is significantly smaller than when one effective line is provided for each transparent plate (when five effective lines L1 to L5 are provided, five transparent plates 33 are required). Since it can be suppressed (FIG. 3), there is no problem of seeing-through such as the symbols 27 that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 30 appear to be distorted, and there is also an increase in cost associated with an increase in the number of members. Absent. In addition, since the entire linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E are uniformly bright, the corresponding effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are clearly displayed.
[0021]
[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing the effective line display structure of the symbol display device according to the second embodiment. In this second embodiment, as shown in FIG. The illustrated first transparent plate 33A, the third transparent plate 33C shown in FIG. 4C, and the fourth transparent plate 33D shown in FIG. This is a type in which the see-through plate body 31 is constituted by transparent plates 33A, 33C, 33D. As described above, the first transparent plate 33A is formed with the horizontal linear portions 35A, 35B, and 35C corresponding to the first, second, and third effective lines L1, L2, and L3. The third transparent plate 33C has a right inclined linear portion 35D corresponding to the fourth effective line L4, and the fourth transparent plate 33D has a left inclined linear portion corresponding to the fifth effective line L5. Since 35E is formed, five linear lines corresponding to each of the five effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 can be obtained by simply superimposing the three transparent plates 33A, 33C, and 33D on the front and back. The see-through plate body 31 provided with the portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E is formed.
[0022]
In addition, the LEDs in a posture in which the transparent plates 33A, 33C, and 33D are directed to the portions adjacent to the left end surface 39 and the right end surface 40 of the first, third, and fourth transparent plates 33A, 33C, and 33D. The lamps 32 (32a to 33j) are arranged at every required vertical interval. Specifically, in the first transparent plate 33A, the LED lamps 32a and 32b arranged horizontally in the upper left and right stages are aligned with the horizontal linear portion 35A corresponding to the first effective line L1, and the linear portion 35A. The LED lamps 32c and 32d arranged horizontally in the left and right middle stages are aligned with the horizontal linear part 35B corresponding to the second effective line L2, and irradiate the linear part 35B. The LED lamps 32e and 32f arranged horizontally irradiate the linear portion 35C in alignment with the horizontal linear portion 35C corresponding to the third effective line L3. On the other hand, in the third transparent plate 33C, the LED lamp 32g disposed in the upper left lower slope and the LED lamp 32h disposed in the lower right lower slope correspond to the fourth effective line L4. The right inclined linear portion 35D is irradiated, and in the fourth transparent plate 33D, an LED lamp 32i arranged in a lower left inclined shape on the upper right stage and an LED lamp 32j arranged in an upper right inclined direction on the lower left stage. However, the left inclined linear portion 35E corresponding to the fifth effective line L5 is irradiated. As shown in FIG. 6 and as described above, the linear portions 35A, 35B, 35B, 35B, 32D are arranged on the left and right sides of the transparent plates 33A, 33C, 33D. The opacity of the reflecting surfaces 38 and 38 at 35C, 35D and 35E is set so as to gradually increase from the side surfaces 39 and 40 toward the center as shown in FIG. 6B.
[0023]
In the effective line display structure of the symbol display device according to the second embodiment configured as described above, a lamp control unit (not shown) according to a game mode such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine on which the symbol display device 20 is mounted. The LED lamps 32 (32a to 32j) are individually controlled to be turned on / off, and when the LED lamps 32a to 32j are controlled to be turned on, the irradiation light from the LED lamps 32a to 32j corresponds to the corresponding linear portion. The linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E reflected by the reflecting surfaces 38 and 38 of 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E and brightened by the reflection surfaces 38 and 38 are effective lines L1 and L on the surface 37 of the see-through plate 31. Displayed as L2, L3, L4, L5. For example, when the LED lamps 32a and 32b are controlled to be lit, the horizontal linear portion 35A is bright and the first effective line L1 is clearly displayed, and when the LED lamps 32c and 32d are controlled to be lit, When the LED lamps 32e and 32f are controlled to be lit, the horizontal linear part 35C is bright and the third effective line L3 is clear. Is displayed. When the LED lamps 32g and 32h are controlled to be lit, the right inclined linear portion 35D is bright and the fourth effective line L4 is clearly displayed. When the LED lamps 32i and 32j are controlled to be lit, the left The inclined linear portion 35E is bright and the fifth effective line L5 is clearly displayed.
[0024]
In the effective line display structure of the second embodiment, a total of five effective lines L1, L2,... Are combined by superimposing the first, third, and fourth transparent plates 33A, 33C, 33D. L3, L4, and L5 can be displayed. Therefore, compared with the case where one effective line is provided for each transparent plate (when five effective lines L1 to L5 are provided, five transparent plates 33 are required), the thickness of the see-through plate body 31 is considerably reduced. Therefore, there is no perspective trouble such as the symbols 27 that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display section 30 appear to be distorted, and the cost is not increased due to an increase in the number of members. Furthermore, the right inclined linear portion 35D and the left inclined linear portion 35E are formed separately on the third transparent plate 33C and the fourth transparent plate 33D, do not cross, and are irradiated by separate LED lamps 32, respectively. Is clearly brightened, and the fourth effective line L4 and the fifth effective line L5 are displayed properly and clearly. In addition, since the entire linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E are uniformly bright, the corresponding effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are clearly displayed.
[0025]
[Example of change]
In addition, the aspect which irradiates each linear part 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E corresponding to the said effective lines L1-L5 with the LED lamp 32 is what was shown to the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment. It is not limited. For example, FIG. 10 shows a modified example of the first embodiment. Each transparent plate is disposed at a portion adjacent to the left end surface 39 and the right end surface 40 in the first transparent plate 33A and the second transparent plate 33B. The LED lamps 32 (32a to 32l) in a posture directed to 33A and 33B are arranged in three stages at every required vertical distance. Specifically, in the first transparent plate 33A, the LED lamps 32a and 32b arranged horizontally in the upper left and right stages are aligned with the horizontal linear portion 35A corresponding to the first effective line L1, and the linear portion 35A. The LED lamps 32c and 32d arranged horizontally in the left and right middle stages are aligned with the horizontal linear part 35B corresponding to the second effective line L2, and irradiate the linear part 35B. The LED lamps 32e and 32f arranged horizontally irradiate the linear portion 35C in alignment with the horizontal linear portion 35C corresponding to the third effective line L3. On the other hand, in the second transparent plate 33B, the LED lamp 32g arranged horizontally in the upper left stage, the LED lamp 32i arranged horizontally in the middle left stage, and the LED lamp arranged horizontally in the lower right stage. 32l irradiates the right inclined linear portion 35D corresponding to the fourth effective line L4, the LED lamp 32h disposed horizontally in the upper right stage, the LED lamp 32j disposed horizontally in the middle right stage, and the left The LED lamp 32k disposed horizontally in the lower stage irradiates the left inclined linear portion 35E corresponding to the fifth effective line L5.
[0026]
On the other hand, FIG. 11 shows a modified example of the second embodiment. In the first, third, and fourth transparent plates 33A, 33C, 33D, the portions adjacent to the left end surface 39 and the right end surface 40 are shown. The LED lamps 32 (32a to 33r) oriented to the respective transparent plates 33A, 33C, and 33D are arranged in three stages at every required vertical distance. Specifically, in the first transparent plate 33A, the LED lamps 32a and 32b arranged horizontally in the upper left and right stages are aligned with the horizontal linear portion 35A corresponding to the first effective line L1, and the linear portion 35A. The LED lamps 32c and 32d arranged horizontally in the left and right middle stages are aligned with the horizontal linear part 35B corresponding to the second effective line L2, and irradiate the linear part 35B. The LED lamps 32e and 32f arranged horizontally irradiate the linear portion 35C in alignment with the horizontal linear portion 35C corresponding to the third effective line L3. On the other hand, in the third transparent plate 33C, the LED lamps 32g, 32h, 32i, 32j, 32k, and 32l arranged horizontally in the left and right upper stage, the left and right middle stage, and the left and right lower stage respectively correspond to the fourth effective line L4. The right inclined linear portion 35D is irradiated, and further, in the fourth transparent plate 33D, the LED lamps 32m, 32n, 32o, 32p, 32q, and 32r arranged horizontally in the left and right upper stage, the left and right middle stage, and the left and right lower stage, respectively. However, the left inclined linear portion 35E corresponding to the fifth effective line L5 is irradiated.
[0027]
The timing and mode of displaying the first to fifth effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 by irradiating the corresponding linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E with the LED lamps 32. Etc. depend on the game mode of the pachinko machine, slot machine, or pachinko slot machine, and are different for each game machine. For example, in a pachinko machine, when a reach state is reached during a symbol variation game, a specific symbol combination may be established by automatically selecting and lighting the plurality of LED lamps 32. The arrangement can be suitably displayed by the effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5. Further, in the slot machine or the pachinko type slot machine, the plurality of LED lamps 32 are automatically selected according to the number of coins and pachinko balls that are game machine use right media and are controlled to be displayed. The number of active lines L1, L2, L3, L4, L5 can be selected.
[0028]
Further, in each of the effective line display structures in the first embodiment example, the second embodiment example, and the respective modified examples, a plurality of LED lamps 32 (32a to 32j / 32a to 32l / 32a to 32r) are used. The effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are displayed, so that by changing the lighting timing and lighting time of the respective LED lamps 32, for example, the light is transmitted to the effective lines L1, L2, L3, Various line displays such as making it appear as if it moves on L4 and L5, or making it appear to blink are possible. Further, if the LED lamps 32 set to a plurality of different emission colors are used, the color display of the effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 is also possible.
[0029]
In the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the respective modifications, the LED lamps 32 are arranged in the vicinity of the left end surface 39 and the right end surface 40 of each transparent plate 33 (33A, 33B, 33C, 33D). Although the case where it is provided has been illustrated, as described above, the LED lamp 32 may be disposed on either the left end face 39 or the right end face 40.
[0030]
Furthermore, in the first embodiment example, the second embodiment example, and the respective modifications, the LED lamps 32 (32a to 32f) for irradiating the horizontal linear portions 35A, 35B, and 35C on the first transparent plate 33A are provided. Illustrated is the case where the irradiation is performed by arranging horizontally corresponding to the corresponding horizontal linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the corresponding horizontal linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C are vertically Alternatively, the LED lamp 32 may be additionally provided in an inclined state at a position offset by a required amount. When each LED lamp 32 is additionally provided in this way, the irradiation light from the added LED lamp 32 reaches the reflecting surface 38 of the corresponding horizontal linear portion 35A, 35B, 35C at a required angle. Even in this case, the linear portions 35A, 35B, and 35C can be appropriately brightened.
[0031]
And each said linear part 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E is not limited to the V-shaped groove | channel shown in the Example, If the irradiation light from LED lamp 32 can be reflected appropriately, for example, A U-shaped groove or a U-shaped groove may be used.
[0032]
Further, the linear portions 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, and 35E are projecting pieces having a V-shaped cross section that project outward from the back surface 36 of the transparent plate 33 (33A, 33B, 33C, 33D). It is good also as a part.
[0033]
In the embodiment described above, it is assumed that the fluoroscopic plate 31 is provided with five effective lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5. However, the fluoroscopic plate 31 has four or less or six or more effective lines. It is also possible to provide a line. In any case, all the effective lines can be suitably displayed by using a smaller number of transparent plates than the number of effective lines.
[0034]
Moreover, in the said Example, although the belt type symbol display apparatus was illustrated, the symbol type display apparatus which the effective line display structure of this application makes object includes the drum type symbol display apparatus mentioned above, a liquid crystal type symbol display apparatus, etc. Of course.
[0035]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to the effective line display structure of the symbol display device according to the present invention, the irradiation light from the light source disposed in the vicinity of the see-through plate is provided on each transparent plate constituting the see-through plate.grooveReflected by the reflecting surface of the part,grooveSince the effective line is displayed in the part, there is an advantage that the effective line is clearly displayed and the visibility is improved.
  And the said see-through plate body is a plurality of horizontal extending in the lateral direction.grooveFirst transparent plate provided with a portion and a right slope extending downwardly to the rightgrooveLeft slope extending to the lower part and leftgrooveIf it comprises the 2nd transparent board which provided the part, all the effective lines can be displayed only with two transparent boards, and compared with the case where one effective line is provided for each transparent board, the said fluoroscopy board Since the thickness of the body can be remarkably reduced, it is possible to display the symbol appropriately, and there is no cost increase.
  Further, the fluoroscopic plate is arranged in a plurality of horizontal directions extending in the lateral direction.grooveFirst transparent plate provided with a portion and a right slope extending downwardly to the rightgrooveA third transparent plate provided with a portion and a left slope extending downwardly to the leftgrooveIf it comprises the 4th transparent plate which provided the part, it becomes possible to display all the effective lines with three transparent plates, and compared with the case where one effective line is provided for each transparent plate, the said transparent plate body Since the thickness of the pattern can be considerably reduced, it is possible to display the symbol appropriately, and the cost is not increased. Moreover, it tilts to the rightgroovePart and left slopegrooveAre formed on separate transparent plates and do not cross and irradiate with separate light sources.grooveThe effective line corresponding to the part is clearly displayed.
  And if a plurality of the light sources are disposed at every required vertical interval with respect to the left end surface and / or the right end surface of the transparent plate, the irradiation light from these light sources isgrooveThe reflective surface of the portion is irradiated obliquely, and the irradiated light is suitably reflected by the reflective surface, so that the effective line is clearly displayed.
  If the light sources are individually controlled to be turned on / off or set to different emission colors, the display modes of each effective line can be diversified and diversified. Then, by automatically selecting and controlling lighting of such a light source in accordance with the amount of game machine usage rights medium inserted, the number of display of each active line can be selected.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display structure of a symbol display device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the see-through plate body shown in FIG. 1 is formed by superimposing a first transparent plate and a second transparent plate on the front and back.
3 is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which the symbol display device in which the effective line display structure shown in FIG. 1 is implemented is mounted on the back side of a game board to which large decorative parts are attached.
FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing the form of each transparent plate constituting the see-through plate body, wherein (a) illustrates the first transparent plate formed with three horizontal linear portions, (b) The second transparent plate formed with the right inclined linear portion and the left inclined linear portion is illustrated, (c) illustrates the third transparent plate formed with the right inclined linear portion, and (d) is the left inclined linear shape. The 4th transparent plate which formed the part is illustrated.
FIG. 5 shows that the light emitted from the LED lamps disposed on both end faces of the transparent plate is reflected by the reflecting surface forming the linear portion and is emitted to the surface side of the transparent plate, so that the linear portion becomes bright. It is explanatory sectional drawing which shows the aspect which displays an effective line.
FIG. 6A is a diagram showing a case where LED lamps are respectively disposed adjacent to the left end surface and the right end surface of the transparent plate, and the horizontal linear portion gradually becomes deeper from the both end surface sides toward the center portion. By setting as described above, it is an explanatory cross-sectional view showing that the irradiation light from the LED lamp reaches the reflection surface at a required angle and is easily reflected,
(b) shows the opacity of the reflecting surface forming the linear portion gradually from the side of the both end surfaces toward the center when the LED lamps are respectively disposed adjacent to the left end surface and the right end surface of the transparent plate. It is explanatory sectional drawing which shows that the whole linear part is uniformly brightened by setting so that it may increase to.
FIG. 7 shows that when an LED lamp is disposed on either the left end surface or the right end surface of a transparent plate, the opacity of the reflecting surface forming the linear portion is opposite from the side end surface side where the LED lamp is disposed. It is explanatory sectional drawing which shows that the whole linear part is uniformly brightened by setting so that it may increase gradually toward the side end surface side of the side, (a) is a transparent plate The case where it arrange | positions adjacent to the left end surface of No. 1 is illustrated, (b) has illustrated the case where the LED lamp is arrange | positioned adjacent to the right end surface of a transparent plate.
FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display structure of a symbol display device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view showing a state in which the see-through plate body shown in FIG. 8 is formed by superimposing the first transparent plate, the third transparent plate, and the fourth transparent plate in the front-rear direction.
FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display structure of a symbol display device according to a modification of the first embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view showing an effective line display structure of a symbol display device according to a modification of the second embodiment.
FIG. 12 shows an irradiation mode in which the LED lamp is arranged at a position offset vertically with respect to the linear portion so that the irradiation light from the LED lamp reaches the linear portion at a required angle. It is a schematic perspective view which shows.
FIG. 13 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine having a symbol display device installed on the back side.
14 is a side cross-sectional view of the game board shown in FIG. 13 cut away at the site where the symbol display device is installed. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a perspective window portion of a large decorative part for an effective line in which a specific symbol combination can be established in the case of a symbol display device that stops and displays a total of nine symbols in three rows × three rows. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state formed in the see-through | perspective board body arrange | positioned in.
[Explanation of symbols]
  27 designs
  30 Symbol display
  31 fluoroscopic plates
  32 (32a-32r) LED lamp (light source)
  33A First transparent plate
  33B Second transparent plate
  33C Third transparent plate
  33D Fourth transparent plate
  35A Horizontal linear part(Horizontal groove)
  35B Horizontal linear part(Horizontal groove)
  35C Horizontal linear part(Horizontal groove)
  35D right inclined linear part(Right inclined groove)
  35E Left inclined linear part(Left groove)
  38 Reflective surface
  39 Left side edge
  40 Right side end face
  L1 first effective line
  L2 Second effective line
  L3 third effective line
  L4 4th effective line
  L5 5th effective line

Claims (6)

The symbol combination lines of the symbols more can be revealing in each drawing pattern a plurality of rows, a plurality of stages that are stopped on the symbol display unit, provided in the transparent plate member which is disposed opposite to the front side of the symbol display section a valid line display structure of the symbol display device to display a valid line was,
The fluoroscopic plate body is composed of the first transparent plate contact and the second transparent plate are superposed back and forth,
It said first formed on the outer surface of the transparent plate, extending laterally in a straight line along the combination of the symbol display section in FIG handle being stopped display line, an opaque or translucent reflective surface A plurality of configured horizontal grooves spaced apart in the vertical direction;
Wherein formed on the second outer surface of the transparent plate extends linearly in the right downward along the line combination of the symbol display section in FIG handle stopped and displayed, an opaque or translucent reflective surface A right inclined groove portion configured; and
Formed on the outer surface of the second transparent plate, the cross right inclined groove portion extends linearly in the left-side down along the line combination of FIG handle stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit, A left inclined groove formed of an opaque or translucent reflective surface ;
Wherein a portion adjacent to the end face facing the end portion of the transparent plates to definitive each horizontal groove Contact and each inclined groove portion is disposed in correspondence with said grooves each a directional posture the transparent plate, game and a light source that is turned on and off controlled in accordance with the embodiment,
Each of the horizontal groove portion, the right inclined groove portion and the left inclined groove portion is formed so as to be shallow at an end portion in the vicinity of the corresponding light source and gradually deepen as the distance from the corresponding light source is increased.
Light source or al of the irradiation light when the light source is a lighting control is the horizontal groove, reflected by the right inclined groove Contact and reflecting surface of the left slope groove, thereby to AkiraTeru the surface of the transparent plate member effective line display structure of the symbol display device, characterized in that said groove is configured to be displayed as the effective line. The symbol combination lines of the symbols more can be revealing in each drawing pattern a plurality of rows, a plurality of stages that are stopped on the symbol display unit, provided in the transparent plate member which is disposed opposite to the front side of the symbol display section a valid line display structure of the symbol display device to display a valid line was,
The fluoroscopic plate body, a first transparent plate, is constituted by a third transparent plate contact and the fourth transparent plate superimposed on the front and rear respectively,
It said first formed on the outer surface of the transparent plate, extending laterally in a straight line along the combination of the symbol display section in FIG handle being stopped display line, an opaque or translucent reflective surface A plurality of horizontal grooves configured and spaced apart in the vertical direction;
The third is formed on the outer surface of the transparent plate extends linearly in the right downward along the line combination of the symbol display section in FIG handle stopped and displayed, an opaque or translucent reflective surface A right inclined groove portion configured; and
The fourth is formed in the outer surface of the transparent plate extends linearly in a left-side down along the line combination of the symbol display section in FIG handle stopped and displayed, an opaque or translucent reflective surface A left inclined groove portion configured; and
Wherein a portion adjacent to the end face facing the end portion of the transparent plates to definitive each horizontal groove Contact and each inclined groove portion is disposed in correspondence with said grooves each a directional posture the transparent plate, game and a light source that is turned on and off controlled in accordance with the embodiment,
Each of the horizontal groove portion, the right inclined groove portion and the left inclined groove portion is formed so as to be shallow at an end portion in the vicinity of the corresponding light source and gradually deepen as the distance from the corresponding light source is increased.
Light source or al of the irradiation light when the light source is a lighting control is the horizontal groove, reflected by the right inclined groove Contact and reflecting surface of the left slope groove, thereby to AkiraTeru the surface of the transparent plate member effective line display structure of the symbol display device, characterized in that said groove is configured to be displayed as the effective line. Said light sources corresponding to the horizontal groove portion, a light source disposed horizontally just beside the horizontal groove for the left end face contact and the right end face those of the first transparent plate, a horizontal-like light source vertically disposed spaced apart predetermined intervals, the effective line display structure pattern display apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein is composed of a light source for irradiating light from an oblique against the reflection surface of the horizontal groove. Said light source, said definitive left end Menma other on the first transparent plate and a light source disposed horizontally just beside the horizontal groove for the right edge, the horizontal shape of the light source corresponding to the horizontal groove effective line display structure of the required spacing is apart from disposed, pattern display apparatus as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein is composed of a light source for irradiating light from an oblique against the reflection surface of the horizontal groove in the vertical from. Source said that corresponds to each groove varies along with set to emission color, the effective symbol display device according to any one of claim 1 to 4, the light source of each is individually turned on and off control Line display structure. By automatically lighting control by selecting the plurality of light sources in accordance with the charged quantity of the gaming machine using right medium, any of claims 1 to 5 which is configured to be selected the number of valid line to be displayed An effective line display structure of the symbol display device according to claim 1.

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