JP4791438B2 - Medals supply device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a medal replenishing device that replenishes medals used in games to medal gaming machines or medal lending machines.

  In the conventional medal replenishing device, a long medal supply line is arranged above a plurality of medal gaming machines and medal lending machines constituting an island, and a take-in device for taking in a medal on the medal supply line is used as a medal gaming machine and medal. Attach to the position directly above the lending machine, connect the supply path to each take-in device, hang down to the back position of the medal game machine and the medal lending machine, and place the medal in the medal gaming machine and the medal lending machine at the end of the supply path A structure in which an elbow chute to be taken into the hopper is connected so as to be detachable is generally used, and when a device is replaced or a clogged medal is eliminated, the supply path is removed from the chute.

By the way, you may forget to connect the replenishment path to the chute after replacing the equipment or clogging the medals, in which case the medals will fall from the replenishment path and will not be replenished to the medal hopper, the equipment will stop due to insufficient medals, There was a problem that the dropped medal entered into the power transformer or other electrical equipment and short-circuited to cause a fire, or the operator could get an electric shock while removing the spilled medal on the amusement machine island. .
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-236783

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to solve these conventional problems and provide a medal replenishing device capable of preventing forgetting to connect the replenishment path removed from the chute when replacing equipment or remedying a medal. It is in.

The configuration of the present invention that solves this problem is as follows.
1) A replenishment path is provided for supplying medals from an external medal supply line to a medal gaming machine or medal lending machine, and a chute for taking the medals replenished at the end of the replenishment path into a medal gaming machine or a medal hopper in the medal lending machine. In a medal replenishing device that is connected so as to be removable, and that is provided with medal replenishment control means for controlling so that a medal in a medal supply line is replenished through a replenishment path and a chute when the medal in the medal hopper falls below a predetermined amount. A detachable connecting portion between the end portion and the chute is provided on the rear surface of the medal game machine or the medal lending machine, and a detector for detecting the fall of the medal caused by the detachment of the replenishment path is provided below the replenishment path. And an alarm means for alarming when the detector detects the fall of the medal , and the detector is paired in a container for storing the dropped medal. The medal replenishment device 2) is configured to detect the fall of the medal when the dropped medal comes into contact with the pair of electrode plates and the electrode plates are connected to each other. A supply path for supplying medals to a medal gaming machine or a medal lending machine is provided, and a medal hopper is removably connected to a shoot for taking the medals supplied to the end of the supply path into the medal gaming machine or the medal hopper in the medal lending machine. In a medal replenishment device provided with a medal replenishment control means for controlling the medal on the medal supply line to be replenished through a replenishment path and a chute when the number of medals within a predetermined amount or less, the end of the replenishment path and the chute can be freely attached and detached. And a medal caused by a detachment of the supply path at a position below the supply path. A detector for detecting the fall of the medal, an alarm means for alarming when the detector detects the fall of the medal, and the detector has a mounting plate for placing the medal in the container for storing the dropped medal. The medal replenishing device 3 is configured to attach a switch operated by a medal load at a position between the container and the mounting plate so that the fall of the medal can be detected when the switch is operated. ) A supply path for supplying medals from an external medal supply line to a medal gaming machine or medal lending machine is provided, and a shoot for taking the medals supplied to the end of the supply path into the medal gaming machine or the medal hopper in the medal renting machine is removed. Connect so that the medals in the medal hopper can be replenished through the replenishment path and the chute when the medal in the medal hopper falls below a predetermined amount. In the medal replenishment device provided with the medal replenishment control means, the detachable connecting portion between the end portion of the replenishment path and the chute is on the rear surface of the medal gaming machine or the medal lending machine, and is positioned below the replenishment path. A detector is provided for detecting the fall of the medal caused by the detachment of the replenishment path, an alarm means is provided for alarming when the detector detects the fall of the medal, and the detector is a projector in a container for storing the dropped medal. A medal replenishing device 4) external medal supply line , which is mounted so as to oppose the light receiving device for receiving the light of the projector and to detect the fall of the medal when the light receiving device senses the light blocking of the projector. A supply path for supplying medals to a medal gaming machine or medal lending machine is provided, and the medals replenished at the end of the supply path are taken into the medal gaming machine or the medal hopper in the medal lending machine In the medal replenishing device, the medal replenishment control means for controlling the replenishment of the medal in the medal supply line through the replenishment path and the chute when the medal in the medal hopper is less than a predetermined amount is connected. Detection that detects the fall of the medal caused by the detachment of the replenishment path at the lower position of the replenishment path, where the end of the replenishment path and the detachable connection part of the chute are on the rear side of the medal game machine or the medal lending machine And a warning means for alarming when the detector detects the fall of a medal, and when the detector detects a magnetism by attaching a magnetic sensor in a container that holds the dropped medal, the fall of the medal The medal replenishment device 5) that detects the fall of the medal and controls the medal to stop the medal replenishment. The medal replenishing device according to any one of 1) to 4) provided in the replenishment control means .

  According to the present invention, when the medal replenishment control means tries to replenish the medal in a state where the replenishment path is off the chute, the medal taken into the replenishment path falls to the detector below without shifting to the chute, A detector detects the fall of the medal and alarm means alerts. The administrator can quickly detect the alarm when the supply path is disconnected and prevent short-circuits caused by medals entering into the power transformer and other electrical equipment, and electric shocks when removing spilled medals. .

  In the present invention, the medal replenishment control means is provided with a control for stopping the take-in device when the detector detects a state where the replenishment path is disconnected, and the trouble until the medal is stopped immediately and the replenishment path is connected is expanded. To prevent. As another form of the detector, a container for storing a dropped medal may be placed on a load cell (weight measuring device), and the load cell may be able to detect the fall of the medal when measuring a weight value equal to or greater than the weight of the container. The detector may be permanently installed behind the medal gaming machine and the medal lending machine, or may be installed only at the time of work. When a medal gaming machine and a medal lending machine are installed next to each other, a wide detector that can be installed integrally at a lower position of each supply path may be used. Embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

  1 to 6 is an example in which a detector provided with a pair of electrode plates is used. FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the medal gaming machine of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the medal lending machine of the first embodiment, and FIG. 3 shows an installation state of the detector of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the detector of the first embodiment, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the medal replenishment control unit of the first embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the first embodiment.

  In the figure, 10 is a medal game machine, 10a is an opening, 11 is a medal slot, 12 is a controller, 13 is a medal hopper, 14 is a touch sensor, 15 is a tray, 16 is a discharge path, 20 is a medal lending machine, 20a is an opening, 21 is a money slot, 22 is a controller, 23 is a medal hopper, 24 is a touch sensor, 25 is a payout port, 30 is a medal supply line, 31 is a medal collection line, 32 is a take-in device, and 33 is Supply path, 34 is a chute, 34a is a mounting piece, 35 is a detector, 35a is a container, 35b is an electrode plate, 40 is a medal supply control unit, 40a is a CPU, 40b is a RAM, 40c is a ROM, 40d is an interface, 41 Is a signal line, 42 is an alarm device, and m is a medal.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the medal gaming machine 10 includes a medal insertion slot 11 into which a medal m is inserted, and a controller 12 that performs payout control of the number of medals m according to the progress of the game by the inserted medal m and the game result. A medal hopper 13 for storing a large number of medals m until the payout time, a touch sensor 14 for detecting a predetermined amount or less of the medals m in the medal hopper 13, and a tray for receiving the medals m paid out from the medal hopper 13 15 and a delivery path 16 for discharging surplus medals m from the medal hopper 13 to the medal collection line 31.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the medal lending machine 20 includes a money insertion slot 21 into which money is inserted, a controller 22 that controls the payout of the number of medals m according to the amount inserted, and a large number of medals m inside. A medal hopper 23 that accumulates until the time of payout, a touch sensor 24 that detects a predetermined amount or less of the medal m in the medal hopper 23, and a payout outlet 25 that accommodates the medal m paid out from the medal hopper 23 are configured.

  Immediately above the medal gaming machine 10 and the medal lending machine 20, a take-in device 32 for taking in the medal m of the medal supply line 30 is attached, and a replenishment path 33 is connected to each take-in device 32 to connect the medal game machine 10 and the medal lending. It hangs down to the back position of the machine 20. Opening portions 10a and 20a are formed on the back of the medal gaming machine 10 and the medal lending machine 20, and elbow-shaped chutes 34 are provided in the opening portions 10a and 20a so as to be detachable by screws or the like. The attachment and supply path 33 is detachably connected to the chute 34.

  As shown in FIG. 3, detectors 35 for detecting the dropped medal m are installed at positions below the back of the medal gaming machine 10 and the medal lending machine 20, respectively. As shown in FIG. 4 (a), the detector 35 is attached with a pair of electrode plates 35b inclined at opposing positions in the container 35a for storing the medal m, and a signal line 41 is connected to each electrode plate 35b. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the medal replenishment control unit 40 includes a CPU 40a, a RAM 40b, a ROM 40c, and an interface 40d. The medal replenishment control unit 40 includes an alarm device 42 that includes an alarm lamp and a speaker that emits an alarm sound. Plug-in device 32 and detector 35. The program in the ROM 40c controls the capture device 32 to operate when the medal m is separated from the touch sensors 14 and 24, and continues the operation of the capture device 32 until the medal m contacts the touch sensors 14 and 24. When the electrode plate 35b of the detector 35 is not conductive, the state where the supply path 33 is connected is recognized, and when the electrode plate 35b of the detector 35 is connected, the supply path 33 is disconnected. It recognizes and operates alarm device 42, and it is constituted so that acquisition device 32 may be stopped.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the medal m of the medal hoppers 13 and 23 moves away from the touch sensors 14 and 24, the medal replenishment control unit 40 operates the take-in device 32 to operate the medal m of the medal supply line 30. Is taken into the replenishment path 33 and replenished to the medal hoppers 13 and 23 through the chute 34. When the medal m is stacked and contacts the touch sensors 14 and 24, the take-in device 32 is stopped. In this case, since the replenishment path 33 is already connected to the chute 34, the electrode plates 35b are not electrically connected, and the medal replenishment control unit 40 recognizes that the replenishment path 33 is connected and the medal m is To be replenished.

  If the replenishment path 33 is temporarily removed to replace the equipment or the clogging of the medal m is performed, and the operation is performed in a state where the connection has been forgotten, the medal m taken in the replenishment path 33 falls from the end of the road and the container immediately below 35a. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the medal m comes into contact with the pair of electrode plates 35b, the electrode plates 35b are electrically connected, and the medal replenishment control unit 40 recognizes the state where the replenishment path 33 is disconnected and operates the alarm device 42. And the capture device 32 is immediately stopped. The administrator notices forgetting to connect the replenishment path 33 by the alarm and can deal with it quickly. Thereafter, when the medal m is removed from the container 35a, the electrode plate 35b becomes non-conductive, the take-in device 32 is activated, and the replenishment of the medal m is resumed. As described above, it is possible to prevent the device from being stopped due to the shortage of medals m, a short circuit due to mixing of the medals m into the power transformer and other electric devices, and the electric shock at the time of removing the spilled medals m.

  Example 2 shown in FIG. 7 is an example in which a detector provided with a switch on which a medal is placed and a switch that operates with the load of the medal that has dropped on the rest plate is used. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the detector of the second embodiment. In the figure, 35c is a mounting plate, 35d is a spring, and 35e is a switch. In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7A, a mounting plate 35c is attached to the inside of the container 35a by urging the bottom surface of the container 35a with a spring 35d, and is placed at a position between the container 35a and the mounting plate 35c. A contact-type switch 35e is attached, and the medal replenishment control unit 40 recognizes the state in which the replenishment path 33 is disconnected when the switch 35e is ON. Accordingly, when the replenishment path 33 is connected, the medal m does not fall, so that the switch 35e is turned OFF by the urging of the spring 35d and the medal m is replenished. As shown, the switch 35e is turned on by the load of the dropped medal m and an alarm is given. In other respects, the reference numeral, configuration, and operational effects are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  Example 3 shown in FIG. 8 is an example in which a detector provided with a light projector and a light receiver that receives light from the light projector is used. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of the detector of the third embodiment. In the figure, 35f is a projector, and 35g is a light receiver. In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, a projector 35f and a light receiver 35g (not shown in FIG. 8A) are mounted in the container 35 so as to face each other. When the light blocking of the light projector 35f is detected, the state where the supply path 33 is disconnected is recognized. Accordingly, since the medal m does not fall when the replenishment path 33 is connected, the light receiver 35g receives the light from the projector 35f to replenish the medal m, and when the replenishment path 33 is disconnected, the state shown in FIG. As shown, the light from the projector 35f is blocked by the medal m, and the light receiver 35g detects the light blocking and issues an alarm. In other respects, the reference numeral, configuration, and operational effects are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  Example 4 shown in FIG. 9 is an example in which a detector provided with a magnetic sensor is used. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of the detector of the fourth embodiment. In the figure, reference numeral 35h denotes a magnetic sensor. In the fourth embodiment, a magnetic sensor 35h is attached to the bottom surface of the container 35, and the medal replenishment control unit 40 recognizes the state where the replenishment path 33 is disconnected when the magnetic sensor 35h senses magnetism. Therefore, since the medal m does not fall when the replenishment path 33 is connected, the magnetic sensor 35h replenishes the medal m without sensing magnetism, and when the replenishment path 33 is removed, it falls as shown in FIG. The magnetic sensor 35h senses the magnetism of the medal m and gives an alarm. In other respects, the reference numeral, configuration, and operational effects are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  The medal supply device of the present invention can be used for a pachinko machine as well as a throttle board.

1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a medal gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a medal lending machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the installation state of the detector of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the detector of Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the medal supply control part of Example 1. FIG. 3 is a flow of Example 1. It is explanatory drawing of the detector of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the detector of Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the detector of Example 4. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Medal gaming machine 10a Opening part 11 Medal insertion slot 12 Controller 13 Medal hopper 14 Touch sensor 15 Receptacle 16 Discharge path 20 Medal lending machine 20a Opening part 21 Money insertion slot 22 Controller 23 Medal hopper 24 Touch sensor 25 Discharge outlet 30 Medal supply Line 31 Medal recovery line 32 Take-in device 33 Replenishment path 34 Chute 34a Mounting piece 35 Detector 35a Container 35b Electrode plate 35c Mounting plate 35d Spring 35e Switch 35f Light projector 35g Light receiver 35h Magnetic sensor 40 Medal replenishment control unit 40a CPU
40b RAM
40c ROM
40d interface 41 signal line 42 alarm device m medal

Claims (5)

A supply path for supplying medals from an external medal supply line to a medal gaming machine or medal lending machine is provided, and a shoot for taking the medals supplied to the end of the supply path into the medal gaming machine or the medal hopper in the medal lending machine can be removed. In the medal replenishment device provided with medal replenishment control means for controlling so that the medals in the medal supply line are replenished through the replenishment path and the chute when the medal in the medal hopper becomes a predetermined amount or less. A detachable connection between the shoot and the chute is provided on the rear side of the medal gaming machine or the medal lending machine, and a detector is provided at a position below the replenishment path for detecting the fall of the medal caused by the detachment of the replenishment path. a warning means for the detector to alarm when detecting a fall of medals provided, moreover detector, a pair of electrodes into the vessel housing the fallen medal Mounting opposite, in which the fallen medal is able to detect the fall of medals when conduction contact with the electrode plates and the pair of electrode plates, medal supply device. A supply path for supplying medals from an external medal supply line to a medal gaming machine or medal lending machine is provided, and a shoot for taking the medals supplied to the end of the supply path into the medal gaming machine or the medal hopper in the medal lending machine can be removed. In the medal replenishment device provided with medal replenishment control means for controlling so that the medals in the medal supply line are replenished through the replenishment path and the chute when the medal in the medal hopper becomes a predetermined amount or less. A detachable connection between the shoot and the chute is provided on the rear side of the medal gaming machine or the medal lending machine, and a detector is provided at a position below the replenishment path for detecting the fall of the medal caused by the detachment of the replenishment path. An alarm means is provided for alarming when the detector detects the fall of the medal, and the detector places the medal in a container for storing the dropped medal. The mounting plate is urged and attached to the bottom of the container, and a switch that operates with the load of the medal is attached between the container and the mounting plate, and when the switch is activated, the fall of the medal can be detected. Is a medal supply device. A supply path for supplying medals from an external medal supply line to a medal gaming machine or medal lending machine is provided, and a shoot for taking the medals supplied to the end of the supply path into the medal gaming machine or the medal hopper in the medal lending machine can be removed. In the medal replenishment device provided with medal replenishment control means for controlling so that the medals in the medal supply line are replenished through the replenishment path and the chute when the medal in the medal hopper becomes a predetermined amount or less. A detachable connection between the shoot and the chute is provided on the rear side of the medal gaming machine or the medal lending machine, and a detector is provided at a position below the replenishment path for detecting the fall of the medal caused by the detachment of the replenishment path. An alarm means is provided for alarming when the detector detects the fall of a medal, and the detector is placed in the same container as the projector in a container for storing the dropped medal. Mounting opposite the light receiver for receiving light of the light unit, and a light receiver is able to detect the fall of medals upon sensing a light shielding projectors light, medal supply device. A supply path for supplying medals from an external medal supply line to a medal gaming machine or medal lending machine is provided, and a shoot for taking the medals supplied to the end of the supply path into the medal gaming machine or the medal hopper in the medal lending machine can be removed. In the medal replenishment device provided with medal replenishment control means for controlling so that the medals in the medal supply line are replenished through the replenishment path and the chute when the medal in the medal hopper becomes a predetermined amount or less. A detachable connection between the shoot and the chute is provided on the rear side of the medal gaming machine or the medal lending machine, and a detector is provided at a position below the replenishment path for detecting the fall of the medal caused by the detachment of the replenishment path. An alarm means for alarming when the detector detects the fall of a medal is provided, and the detector is a magnetic sensor in a container for storing the dropped medal. The attachment, in which the magnetic sensor is able to detect the fall of medals upon sensing magnetic, medal supply device. The medal replenishing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the medal replenishment control means includes a control for stopping the replenishment of medals when the detector detects a fall of the medal.

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