JP5050916B2 - 7-segment display device for gaming machines - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a 7-segment display device for a gaming machine, and more particularly to a 7-segment display device for a gaming machine that determines a game result such as a big hit and displays the game result by effect.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that determines a game result such as a big hit and displays the determined game result has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a 7-segment variable display device (7-segment display device for gaming machines) composed of 7 segments arranged in an 8-shape. If the gaming result is a big hit, this 7-segment display device for gaming machines displays the gaming result accurately, for example, by displaying a number “7”. Furthermore, this 7-segment display device for gaming machines includes a cover body in which a lens portion is formed corresponding to each segment, and this cover body is vibrated to enhance the visual effect given to the player.
JP 2000-14879 A

  By the way, in the 7-segment display device for gaming machines of Patent Document 1 above, all of the plurality of lens portions provided corresponding to each segment are formed in one cover body, and this cover body vibrates. Visually, a number symbol appears as being moved while maintaining its shape. Therefore, in this 7-segment display device for gaming machines, there are few dynamic changes with respect to the number symbols, and it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the player in the game.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a 7-segment display device for gaming machines that can improve the interest of the player in games.

  In order to achieve the above object, a 7-segment display device for gaming machines according to the present invention includes a plurality of light-transmitting decorative bodies arranged in an 8-shape, and a light source for irradiating the plurality of decorative bodies with light. A seven-segment display device for a gaming machine that displays a game result, wherein the plurality of decorative bodies are connected to each other in a rotatable state, the first movable decorative body and the second movable decorative body, A third movable decorative body connected to the first movable decorative body in a rotatable state, and a fourth movable decorative body connected to the second movable decorative body and the third movable decorative body in a rotatable state. And the first movable decorative body, the second movable decorative body, the third movable decorative body, and the fourth movable decorative body are configured to form sides of a quadrangle whose shape changes by rotation. The 7-segment display device for gaming machines is disposed on the first movable decorative body Characterized in that it has a driving device for moving.

  Accordingly, since the two movable decorative bodies are connected in a rotatable state, the positional relationship between the two movable decorative bodies is changed by the rotation as one movable decorative body is moved by the driving unit. Therefore, the layout of the segment constituted by the movable decorative body is deformed and the shape of the symbols such as numerals changes, so that the player's interest in the game can be sufficiently improved.

  Here, each of the second movable decorative body and the third movable decorative body is a bar-shaped vertical movable decorative body extending in the vertical direction, and each of the first movable decorative body and the fourth movable decorative body is in the horizontal direction. The plurality of decorative bodies includes a fixed decorative body that is positioned side by side with the vertically movable decorative body in the horizontal direction and that is positioned side by side with the laterally movable decorative body in the vertical direction. The vertical movable decorative body has a rotation axis at the center of the vertical length, and the light source includes the first movable decorative body, the second movable decorative body, the third movable decorative body, Each of the four movable decorative bodies and the fixed decorative body may be provided separately to each other, and may include a plurality of light sources that supply light to the corresponding decorative bodies.

  As a result, when the layout of the segment is deformed, the vertically movable decorative body rotates about the center of the length in the vertical direction as a rotation axis, and thus the range of movement of the horizontally movable decorative body by this rotation is minimized. Therefore, even when the layout of the segment is deformed, light can be supplied to the vertically movable decorative body and the horizontally movable decorative body without changing the configuration of the optical system of the light source.

  The drive means may be a solenoid having a plunger connected to the first movable decorative body.

  Accordingly, the segment layout can be changed with a simple configuration, and an inexpensive gaming machine can be realized.

  The 7-segment display device for gaming machines of the present invention has the effect of improving the interest of the player in games.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is configured as a pachinko machine, and is a game covered by the outer frame 11, the front frame 12, the window frame 13, and the window frame 13. It has a board.

  Further, on the back of the gaming machine 10, as shown in FIG. 1 (b), a display sub-base 21 for performing display control of a liquid crystal display, a sound sub-base 22 for controlling output of various game sounds, Supplying power to the main base (main control device) 23 for controlling the main operations of the gaming machine 10 including the operation of the gaming machine 10, the payout base 24 for controlling the payout operation of pachinko balls (game balls), and the like Various bases such as the power base 25 are attached in a state of being housed in a transparent case, for example.

  The outer frame 11 is installed on the Taijima island of the pachinko hall, and as shown in FIG. 1, the outer frame 11 is formed in a rectangular tube shape so that the front and rear surfaces are open. The front frame 12 is attached to the front end surface of the outer frame 11 by a hinge so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis on the left side. A lower plate 14 having an upper surface opened and an upper plate 15 having an upper surface opened are fixed to the front lower portion of the front frame 12. The upper plate 15 is a part for holding the paid-out prize balls (game balls) and supplying the game balls to the hitting ball for launching the game balls into the game area. The lower plate 14 is a part for holding an overflowing prize ball when the upper plate 15 is filled with the prize ball.

  A handle base 16 is fixed around the right end of the lower plate 14, and a firing handle 19 is rotatably attached to the handle base 16. A firing motor is fixed to the rear of the firing handle 19, and a hitting ball is connected to the rotation shaft of the firing motor. This firing motor corresponds to a driving source of the hitting ball, and when the shooting handle 19 is rotated, a driving power is supplied to the shooting motor and supplied from the upper plate 15 based on the driving of the hitting ball. The game ball is played in the game area.

  The window frame 13 is attached to the front surface of the front frame 12. This window frame 13 has a circular hole-shaped window portion 17, and a transparent glass window 17 a is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the window portion 17. Speakers 18 for outputting game sounds are fixed to the back surfaces of the upper left corner and upper right corner of the window frame 13. A plurality of decorative LEDs are fixed to the window frame 13.

  Next, a description will be given of a game board attached to the back of the window frame 13 through a glass window 17a so as to be visible.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.

  The game board 30 is mounted on the rear surface of the front frame 12 as described above, and is covered with the glass window 17a of the window frame 13 from the front.

  The game board 30 includes a game board 31, a rail set 32, a start opening 33, a big winning opening 34, a door 34 a, a general winning opening 35, a variable display (display device) 37, and a holding lamp 38.

  The game board 31 is a board for fixing each constituent member of the game board 30.

  The rail set 32 is fixed to the front surface of the game board 31 to form a pachinko ball launch passage 31a and a game area 31b on the game board 31. A plurality of obstacle nails 39 are driven into the game area 31b.

  The pachinko ball played by the hitting ball basket is released into the game area 31b through the launch passage 31a. Then, the pachinko balls released into the game area 31 b fall within the game area 31 b while hitting the obstacle nail 39.

  The start port 33 is fixed in the game area 31b, and is formed in a pocket shape whose upper surface is open. In addition, a start port switch as a sensor is fixed in the start port 33, and the start port switch detects that a pachinko ball has won in the start port 33. Further, a pair of pieces 33a are rotatably attached to the start port 33. The pair of pieces 33a are mechanically coupled to the plunger of the start-up solenoid, and rotate so that the distal ends of the pair move away or approach according to the operation of the plunger. That is, the pair of pieces 33 a opens and closes the start opening 33, and when it is opened, the pachinko balls are likely to win the start opening 33, and when closed, the pachinko balls are difficult to win the start opening 33.

  The general winning opening 35 is formed in a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, like the start opening 33. A general winning opening switch as a sensor is fixed in the general winning opening 35, and the general winning opening switch detects that a pachinko ball has won in the general winning opening 35.

  The big prize opening 34 is formed in the game area 31b so that the front surface is opened. The door 34a is mounted so as to open and close the special winning opening 34. The door 34a is mechanically connected to a plunger of a large winning opening solenoid, and opens and closes the large winning opening 34 according to the operation of the plunger. In addition, a big prize opening switch as a sensor is fixed in the big prize opening 34, and the big prize opening switch detects that the pachinko ball has won the big prize opening 34.

  Four hold lamps 38 are fixed in the game area 31b. These four hold lamps 38 notify the waiting state of the determination process of the pachinko ball that has won the start opening 33 according to the number of lighting.

  The variable display device (7-segment display device for gaming machine) 37 is composed of two 7-segment display devices composed of 7 segments arranged in an 8-character shape, and performs the display of game results. At the same time, the game result is informed to the player as an effect by changing and stopping the two numbers and displaying them.

  Next, the variable display 37 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the variable display 37, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the variable display 37. 3 and 4 show only one of the two displays that constitute the variable display 37 and have the same structure.

  The variable display 37 is a display provided with five light-transmitting decorative bodies (lenses) arranged in a figure 8 shape and a light source for irradiating the decorative body with light. The variable display 37 includes an LED substrate 41, a fixed lens 42, two longitudinally movable lenses 43, two laterally movable lenses 45, and a driving device 49. The two vertically movable lenses 43 and the two horizontally movable lenses 45 are connected so as to be rotatable, and are arranged so as to constitute square sides whose shapes change by the rotation.

  The LED substrate 41 is a substrate on which a plurality of full-color LEDs 41a are provided. The plurality of LEDs 41 a are light sources that are separately disposed rearward corresponding to the fixed lens 42, the two vertically movable lenses 43, and the two horizontally movable lenses 45, and emit light to these lenses.

  The fixed lens 42 is an example of a fixed decorative body of the present invention. The fixed lens 42 is a light-transmitting plate-shaped decorative body made of a translucent milky white resin or glass, and is provided in front of the LED substrate 41. On the front surface of the fixed lens 42, a polygonal columnar convex portion 42a protruding forward is formed. This convex part 42a comprises the center segment arrange | positioned among six segments. The front surface of the fixed lens 42 is painted with an opaque color such as black so that portions other than the convex portions 42a do not emit light from the LED 41a. However, the portion located behind the longitudinally movable lens 43 and the laterally movable lens 45 on the front surface of the fixed lens 42 is opaque so that the light from the LED 41a is supplied to the longitudinally movable lens 43 and the laterally movable lens 45. It is not painted. In the LED substrate 41, the LEDs 41a are arranged so that the two LEDs 41a are positioned in the horizontal direction (the b direction in FIG. 3) behind the convex portion 42a.

  The vertically movable lens 43 is an example of the vertically movable decorative body of the present invention, and is positioned side by side with the convex portion 42a of the fixed lens 42 in the horizontal direction. The longitudinally movable lens 43 is a light-transmitting rod-shaped decorative body made of translucent milky white resin or glass and extending in the vertical direction (direction a in FIG. 3), and is provided in front of the fixed lens 42. . On the front surface of the longitudinally movable lens 43, a polygonal columnar first convex portion 43a and a second convex portion 43b that protrude toward the front are formed side by side in the vertical direction. The first convex portion 43a and the second convex portion 43b constitute two segments arranged side by side in the vertical direction. On the front surface of the longitudinally movable lens 43, a portion other than the first convex portion 43a and the second convex portion 43b is painted with an opaque color such as black so that light from the LED 41a is not emitted. On the LED substrate 41, the LEDs 41a are arranged so that the two LEDs 41a are positioned in the horizontal direction behind the first convex portion 43a, and the two LEDs 41a are positioned in the horizontal direction behind the second convex portion 43b. Has been.

  Cylindrical convex portions 62 projecting forward are provided on both sides of the convex portion 42a in the horizontal direction of the front surface of the fixed lens 42, and at the center of the front surface of the longitudinally movable lens 43 from the front surface toward the rear surface. A columnar through-hole 63 that penetrates is provided. The fixed lens 42 and the longitudinally movable lens 43 are connected in a rotatable state when the convex portion 62 is fitted into the through hole 63. The through hole 63 is positioned at the center of the vertical length of the longitudinally movable lens 43, and the longitudinally movable lens 43 rotates around the convex part 62 fitted to the through hole 63 as a rotational axis.

  The laterally movable lens 45 is an example of the laterally movable decorative body of the present invention, and is positioned side by side in the vertical direction with the convex portion 42 a of the fixed lens 42. The laterally movable lens 45 is a light-transmitting rod-shaped decorative body that is made of translucent milky white resin or glass and extends in the horizontal direction, and is provided in front of the fixed lens 42 and the longitudinally movable lens 43. On the front surface of the laterally movable lens 45, a polygonal columnar convex portion 45a protruding forward is formed extending in the horizontal direction. On the front surface of the laterally movable lens 45, a coating such as black which is an opaque color is applied so that portions other than the convex portion 45a do not emit light by the light from the LED 41a. In the LED substrate 41, the LEDs 41a are arranged so that the two LEDs 41a are positioned in the horizontal direction behind the convex portion 45a.

  Cylindrical through holes 60 penetrating from the front surface to the rear surface are provided at both ends of the laterally movable lens 45, and cylindrical projections protruding forward are formed at both ends of the front surface of the vertically movable lens 43. A portion 61 is provided. The laterally movable lens 45 and the longitudinally movable lens 43 are connected in a rotatable state when the convex portion 61 is fitted into the through hole 60.

  In the fixed lens 42, the vertically movable lens 43, and the laterally movable lens 45, the fixed lens 42 is configured so that only the convex portions constituting the segment shine by changing the colors of the convex portions and other portions by two-color molding. The longitudinally movable lens 43 and the laterally movable lens 45 may be configured. In this case, for example, the convex portion is made of a translucent milky white resin, and the portion other than the convex portion is made of an opaque color such as black.

  The driving device 49 includes a solenoid 50 and a link member 53, and moves the longitudinally movable lens 43 and the laterally movable lens 45.

  The solenoid 50 includes a plunger 51 that can be freely moved in and out of the solenoid 50, and an elastic body 52 that is attached around the plunger 51. The solenoid 50 advances and retracts the plunger 51 in the horizontal direction. The elastic body 52 is a spring or the like, and applies a force in one direction (a direction in which the plunger 51 is released) to the plunger 51 by its biasing force.

  The link member 53 is connected to one end of the plunger 51. The link member 53 is provided with a cylindrical through-hole 64 that penetrates from the front surface toward the rear surface thereof, and a cylindrical convex portion 65 that protrudes rearward at one end of the rear surface of the vertical movable lens 43. Is provided. The link member 53 and the vertically movable lens 43 are connected when the convex portion 65 is fitted to the through hole 64. Therefore, the longitudinally movable lens 43 rotates according to the operation of the plunger 51.

  FIGS. 5A and 5B are top views of the variable display 37 for explaining the layout change of the segments. 5A and 5B show only one of the two displays constituting the variable display 37. FIG.

  In the variable indicator 37, when the coil of the solenoid 50 is not energized, the plunger 51 is pushed out to a predetermined position by the elastic body 52 as shown in FIG. At this time, the length of the link member 53 and the plunger 51 in the horizontal direction, the horizontal position of the through-hole 64 in the link member 53, the solenoid so that the segment has an 8-shaped layout when the plunger 51 is pushed out. The horizontal position of 50 and the elastic force of the elastic body 52 are adjusted. Accordingly, when the coil of the solenoid 50 is not energized, the positions of the vertically movable lens 43 and the horizontally movable lens 45 are fixed so as to maintain the 8-shaped layout of the segments.

  On the other hand, when the coil of the solenoid 50 is energized, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the plunger 51 is pulled, so that one end of the longitudinally movable lens 43 is pulled in the horizontal direction. The longitudinally movable lens 43 is rotated by the pulling of the plunger 51, and the laterally movable lens 45 is moved in the horizontal direction by this rotation. As a result, the layout of the six segments excluding the segment constituted by the fixed lens 42 is deformed, so that the 8-shaped layout of the segment is deformed. As a result, there appear visually changes in the shape of the symbols such as numbers “0” to “9”.

  When the segment layout is deformed, the vertical movable lens 43 rotates about the convex portion 62 positioned at the center of the length in the vertical direction as a rotation axis. Therefore, the movement range of the two horizontally movable lenses 45 by this rotation is as follows. Minimal. Therefore, even when the layout of the segment is deformed, each LED 41a is located behind the convex portion of the lens constituting each segment, so that the light from the LED 41a can be reliably supplied to each segment.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the plurality of movable lenses are connected in a rotatable state, the plurality of movable lenses are rotated by the driving device 49 and rotated. The positional relationship of the movable lens changes. Therefore, since the layout of the segment constituted by the movable lens is deformed and the shape of the symbols such as numbers changes, the dynamic change of the symbols can be increased, and the interest of the player in the game can be sufficiently improved.

  As described above, the 7-segment display device for gaming machines of the present invention has been described based on the embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention includes various modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the vertical movable lens 43 is provided with a through hole, and the convex portion of the fixed lens 42 is fitted to the horizontal movable lens 45 and the vertical movable lens 43 to be fixed to the fixed lens 42. . However, a through-hole is provided in the laterally movable lens 45 instead of the longitudinally movable lens 43, and the convex part of the fixed lens 42 is fitted to this to fix the laterally movable lens 45 and the longitudinally movable lens 43 to the fixed lens 42. Also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the fixed lens 42 is provided with the convex portion constituting the central segment. However, the fixed lens 42 may not be provided with a convex portion, or may be provided with a convex portion constituting a segment other than the central segment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the fixed lens 42 is not provided with a convex portion, and one lateral movable lens 100 constituting a central segment may be newly added. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the fixed lens 42 is provided with a convex portion 200 that constitutes a segment other than the central segment, and even if one lateral movable lens 100 that constitutes the central segment is newly added. Good.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, if the vertical movable lens 43 and the horizontal movable lens 45 can be moved, it will not be restricted to this, The drive device 49 may be a permanent magnet.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the longitudinally movable lens 43 can be moved. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, two vertically movable lenses that are connected in a rotatable state and are arranged in the vertical direction, each having one convex portion, may be provided.

The perspective view of the gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. The front view of a game board same as the above. The disassembled perspective view of the variable display same as the above. The perspective view of a variable display same as the above. The top view of a variable display same as the above. The disassembled perspective view of the modification of a variable display same as the above. The disassembled perspective view of the modification of a variable display same as the above.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game machine, 37 ... Variable display, 41 ... LED board, 41a ... LED, 42 ... Fixed lens, 43 ... Vertically movable lens, 45 ... Horizontally movable lens, 49 ... Drive apparatus

Claims (2)

A 7-segment display device for a gaming machine having a plurality of light-transmitting decorative bodies arranged in a figure 8 shape and a light source for irradiating the plurality of decorative bodies with light, and displaying a game result,
The plurality of decorative bodies are a first movable decorative body and a second movable decorative body that are connected to each other in a rotatable state, and a third movable decorative body that is connected to the first movable decorative body in a rotatable state. And a fourth movable decorative body connected to the second movable decorative body and the third movable decorative body in a rotatable state.
The first movable decorative body, the second movable decorative body, the third movable decorative body, and the fourth movable decorative body are arranged so as to constitute each side of a quadrangle whose shape changes by rotation,
The 7-segment display device for gaming machines has a drive device that moves the first movable decorative body. 7-segment display device for gaming machines. Each of the second movable decorative body and the third movable decorative body is a bar-shaped vertical movable decorative body extending in the vertical direction.
Each of the first movable decorative body and the fourth movable decorative body is a lateral movable decorative body extending in the horizontal direction,
The plurality of decorative bodies include a fixed decorative body that is positioned side by side with the vertically movable decorative body in the horizontal direction and that is positioned side by side with the laterally movable decorative body in the vertical direction,
The vertically movable decorative body has a rotation axis at the center of the vertical length,
The light source is provided separately for each of the first movable decorative body, the second movable decorative body, the third movable decorative body, the fourth movable decorative body, and the fixed decorative body. The 7-segment display device for gaming machines according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of light sources for supplying light to the decorative body.

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