JP5483545B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a connector unit that electrically connects a plurality of electronic components.

  In a pachinko machine, a ball that has been shot down flows down a game area (an area formed on or near the game board surface for realizing a game or production by the flow of the ball). During the flow-down process, the ball rolls while colliding with game nails (also called gauges) and windmills in the game area, and the flow-down direction changes. As a result, if a ball wins various winning holes arranged on the game area, a predetermined prize ball is paid out. On the other hand, if a ball flows into the out port without winning any prize hole, no prize ball is paid out. . The player enjoys the game by demonstrating his / her skill in the ball or using the chance of the ball flowing down and expecting to win a prize and give away a prize ball.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine is provided with a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine. The control board includes a CPU as an arithmetic processing means, a ROM (Read Only Memory) as a storage element, a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like. It controls the operation of the gaming machine, such as operation control, image control of the display device, special game win / fail lottery.

  The control of the gaming machine by the control means includes not only the control for realizing the game by the gaming machine, but also the operation control of the effect member for entertaining the player, the display control of the image display means for displaying the image, and the speaker. There is output control of audio output means such as. Such control is executed in a state in which the electronic component is energized, but the control is executed in a state in which the harness that electrically connects the electronic component is disconnected and the energization of the electronic component is released. Can not be. In order to solve such a problem, Patent Document 1 describes a disconnection detection device that can detect disconnection of an output terminal of an electronic component.

JP 2002-306808 A

  The disconnection detecting device described in Patent Literature 1 includes a first input terminal and a second input terminal to which a first output terminal and a second output terminal of an electronic device are connected, one terminal connected to a power source, and the other terminal. Is connected to a reference potential, a charge storage circuit connected to one terminal of the charge storage circuit, a discharge circuit for discharging the charge stored in the charge storage circuit, and a charge storage circuit for storing the charge And a charging circuit. The first input terminal is connected to one terminal of the charge storage circuit, the second input terminal is connected to the reference potential, and the determination means discharges the charge of the charge storage circuit by the discharge circuit and then stores the charge by the charge circuit The disconnection of the output terminal can be detected based on the detection time from when the charging of the circuit is started until the voltage of the charge storage circuit becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage.

  In recent years, gaming machines have been provided in which electrical components such as speakers are arranged on an outer frame covering the outer periphery of the gaming machine. As described above, in a gaming machine having an electric component on the outer frame, power supply means for supplying electric power to the electric component is often arranged apart from the electric component. For example, in a gaming machine in which a power supply means is provided in a front frame provided to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, the front frame and the outer frame are separated while being electrically connected by a harness or the like, Harness disconnection or hot-plugging may occur.

  According to the gaming machine provided with the disconnection detecting device described in Patent Document 1, disconnection of the output terminal can be detected, but hot-line insertion / extraction cannot be prevented, and there is a problem with the electrical components connected by the harness. Etc. may occur.

  This invention is made | formed in view of said situation, and makes it an exemplary subject to prevent hot-plugging in a game machine provided with the connector unit which electrically connects an electronic component.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine as an exemplary aspect of the present invention opens and closes between a closed position that closes an opening provided in an outer frame of the gaming machine and an open position that opens the opening. A first electronic component provided on one of the front frame, the outer frame and the front frame; a second electronic component provided on the other of the outer frame and the front frame; a first electronic component and a second electronic; A first connector member provided on one of the components, and a second connector member provided on the other and fitted with the first connector member, wherein the first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected A connector unit connected to the first connector member, detection means for detecting a fitting state of the first connector member and the second connector member, and control means for controlling energization to the first electronic component, wherein the front frame is in the closed position. In this state, the first connector member and the second connector member are fitted, and the first electronic component and the first connector member The electronic component is in a first state where it is electrically connected, and the front frame moves from the first state toward the open position, whereby the fitting between the first connector member and the second connector member is released, and The first electronic component and the second electronic component are in a second state in which the first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected, and the front frame moves from the second state toward the open position. It is configured to be in the third state where the electrical connection is released, and the detection means is configured to detect that the state has changed from the first state to the second state, and the control means is configured to detect The first electronic component is de-energized with the detection of the second state by the means.

  The first electronic component and the second electronic component are provided in the outer frame and the front frame, respectively, and are configured such that the relative positions thereof change when the front frame opens and closes with respect to the outer frame. . The first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected by the first connector member and the second connector member. The detection means is configured to detect the fitting state of the first connector member and the second connector member.

  In the closed position where the front frame closes the opening of the outer frame, the first connector member and the second connector member are fitted, and the first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected. The first state is entered. In the first state, the first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected, and the first electronic component and the second electronic component can be controlled by the control means.

  When the front frame moves from the first state toward the open position, the fitting between the first connector member and the second connector member is released, and the first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected. It will be in the 2nd state. The state in which the first connector member and the second connector member are disengaged is, for example, a state in which the first connector member and the second connector member are disengaged, but are disposed close to each other. It is.

  Specifically, in the case where the first connector member and the second connector member are electrically connected by the terminal, the terminal is not detached, but the first connector member and the second connector member are in the fitted state. It is in a state where the terminal is likely to come off slightly apart. When the front frame further moves from this state toward the open position, it is expected that the electrical connection is released due to the separation of the first connector member and the second connector member. If the first connector member and the second connector member are separated from each other in an electrically connected state, there is a possibility that a hot wire is inserted and removed and a problem occurs. Therefore, the control means releases the energization of the first electronic component when the first state is changed to the second state.

  Although the first connector member and the second connector member are physically connected by controlling the control means to release the energization to the first electronic component, the first electronic component and the second electronic component are connected. Is not energized, and it is possible to prevent hot-line insertion / extraction.

  When the front frame moves further toward the open position than in the second state, the third state is reached in which the electrical connection between the first electronic component and the second electronic component is released. Since the control means has already released the energization of the first electronic component in response to the change from the first state to the second state, the first electronic component when the state changes from the second state to the third state. It is possible to prevent hot-line insertion / extraction in advance.

  The outer frame has an opening that is opened and closed by a front frame. For example, in a pachinko machine, the outer frame is an outer frame (housing frame) that constitutes an upper surface, a lower surface, a left side surface, and a right side surface of the pachinko machine. In a slot machine, a cabinet having a box shape and having an opening formed on the front surface can be exemplified. In addition, the front frame is a member that opens and closes with respect to the opening of the outer frame, and in a pachinko machine, a front frame that holds a game board (machine frame) and a glass frame that holds glass (decorative frame), In the slot machine, a front mask that covers the front surface of the cabinet can be exemplified.

  The first connector member has a protruding portion protruding toward the second connector member, the second connector member has an insertion portion into which the protruding portion is inserted, and the protruding portion includes the first protruding portion and the first protruding portion. A second protrusion that is shorter than the protrusion. In the first state, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are inserted into the insertion part. In the second state, the first protrusion is the insertion part. In the third state, and in the third state, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are removed from the insertion part. It may be configured to detect the change from the first state to the second state based on the removal from the insertion portion.

  The first connector member is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion having different lengths, and the second connector member is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion. 2 Realizes the first state where the protruding part is inserted into the insertion part, the second state where only the first protruding part is inserted into the insertion part, and the third state where the first protruding part and the second protruding part are removed from the insertion part can do. And it can detect that it was in the 2nd state based on the insertion state of the 1st projection part and the 2nd projection part to the insertion part.

  Specifically, a connection terminal as a first protrusion that electrically connects the first electronic component and the second electronic component, a detection terminal as a second protrusion that detects the fitting state of the connector unit, Is provided. In the first state, the connection terminal and the detection terminal are inserted into the insertion portion, and the first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected, and the fitting state is determined by the detection member.

  When the first connector member and the second connector member are separated from the first state, only the detection terminal is removed from the insertion portion, and the detection terminal is turned off. At this time, since the first protruding portion remains inserted in the insertion portion, the first electronic component and the second electronic component can be maintained in electrical connection.

  However, the electrical connection between the first electronic component and the second electronic component is released by the control means releasing the energization of the first electronic component when the detection terminal is turned off. Can do. When the first connector member and the second connector member are further separated from the second state, the connection terminal comes out of the insertion portion. However, since the first electronic component is de-energized before entering the third state, the connection terminal comes out of the insertion portion in a state where the first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected. (Hot line insertion / extraction) can be prevented.

  The front frame is configured to open and close about a rotation shaft disposed along one side surface of the outer frame, and the second protrusion is disposed farther from the rotation shaft than the first protrusion. When the front frame moves from the closed position toward the open position, the front frame may be configured to come out of the insertion portion before the first protruding portion.

  Because the front frame opens and closes around the rotation axis arranged along one side of the outer frame, and the second projection shorter than the first projection is arranged away from the rotation axis The first state in which the first projecting portion and the second projecting portion are inserted into the insertion portion by moving the front frame from the closed position toward the open position, and the second state in which only the first projecting portion is inserted into the insertion portion. The state and the third state in which the first protrusion and the second protrusion are removed from the insertion part can be realized. And it can detect that it was in the 2nd state based on the insertion state of the 1st projection part and the 2nd projection part to the insertion part.

  In this way, by arranging the second protrusion shorter than the first protrusion away from the rotation shaft, the first protrusion is positioned at the timing at which the second protrusion is removed from the insertion portion depending on the rotation angle of the front frame. It can be made earlier than the timing of removal from the insertion portion. Therefore, it is possible to reliably cancel the energization before the first projecting portion comes out of the insertion portion, thereby preventing hot-line insertion / extraction.

  Further, at least one of the first connector member and the second connector member may include a misalignment absorbing portion that absorbs misalignment of the relative position at the time of fitting. By providing the misalignment absorbing portion, even if misalignment occurs between the first connector member and the second connector member when the front frame opens and closes with respect to the outer frame, the first connector absorbs the misalignment. The member and the second connector member can be fitted together, or the fitting can be released.

  For example, when the relative position shift occurs when the first connector member and the second connector member are moved away from the fitted state, the connector members are not smoothly separated from each other and are connected to the connector member. There is a risk of disconnection of the harness. On the other hand, if the relative position shift occurs when the first connector member and the second connector member move from the separated state in the fitting direction, the connector members do not fit smoothly, and the fitted state becomes There is a possibility that it cannot be realized reliably. However, by providing the misalignment absorbing portion, it is possible to prevent misalignment of the relative position and to prevent problems such as disconnection of the harness connected to the connector member.

  The misalignment absorbing portion only needs to be able to absorb misalignment between the first connector member and the second connector member. Specific connectors including the misalignment absorbing portion include a drawer connector and a floating connector. Etc. can be illustrated.

  Further objects and other features of the present invention will become apparent from the preferred embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  Since the gaming machine according to the present invention controls to release the energization to the first electronic component triggered by the release of the fitted state between the first connector member and the second connector member, the first connector member and the second connector Before the electrical connection with the connector member is physically released, the energization of the first electronic component and the second electronic component can be released to prevent hot-plugging.

  Further, at least one of the first connector member and the second connector member is provided with a misalignment absorbing portion that absorbs a misalignment at the time of fitting, so that the first frame is opened and closed when the front frame opens and closes with respect to the outer frame. Even if a positional shift between the first connector member and the second connector member occurs, the first connector member and the second connector member are fitted to each other or the fitting is released while absorbing the positional shift. This makes it possible to prevent problems such as disconnection of the harness connected to the connector member.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of the state where the front frame of the pachinko machine was opened. It is a block diagram of a curtain plate speaker unit and a connector unit. It is the figure which showed the 1st connector member. It is the figure which showed the 2nd connector member. It is the figure which showed typically the connection part of the connector unit of a 1st state. It is the figure which showed typically the connection part of the connector unit of a 2nd state. It is the figure which showed typically the connection part of the connector unit of a 3rd state. It is the figure which showed typically the connection part of the connector unit which concerns on a modification.

  Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 2 as a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 2 shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 2 includes a gaming machine frame 3, a gaming board unit 5, a glass 10, a launch unit (not shown), and a ball tray 14. The launch units can launch the game balls 23 one by one toward the game area 16 configured in the game board unit 5.

  In the pachinko machine 2, when a player operates a launcher handle 15 described later, a game ball is launched by the launch unit toward the game area 16, and a game is realized by the flow of the game ball. In addition to the pachinko machine 2, the gaming machine can be an arcade machine such as a pachinko slot machine or a coin game machine, and various game machines. In short, a gaming area that realizes a game by the flow of gaming media. Any gaming machine you have is included. In addition, in the pachinko machine, any pachinko machine such as a combination pachinko machine such as an arrangement ball machine or a sparrow ball machine, a so-called digipachi type (one type) or a honey mono type (two types) pachinko machine can be conceptualized. In the first embodiment, a so-called one-type pachinko machine that realizes a digipachi game (also referred to as a one-type game or a symbol variation game) will be described as an example. The symbol variation game will be described later.

  The gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko machine 2 is for holding a gaming board unit 5 to be described later, and is configured to surround the peripheral side surface of the pachinko machine 2 and the front side or the rear side in addition thereto. In addition to the game board unit 5, various mechanism parts such as various control boards and paths for game media, which are described later, are arranged on the inner side of the gaming machine frame 3. Unauthorized access to the inside of the pachinko machine 2 from behind is prevented.

  The gaming machine frame 3 is provided on the upper surface, the lower surface, the left side surface, and the right side surface of the pachinko machine 2, and is arranged in the outer frame 4 that constitutes the outer periphery of the pachinko machine 2 and the opening 4 a of the outer frame 4. A front frame 9 that holds the glass 10 and a glass frame 12 that is swingably supported by a hinge 22 so as to be openable and closable in front of the front frame 9 and that holds the glass 10 and a decorative member 32 that decorates the periphery thereof . The front frame 9 is openable and closable with respect to the opening 4a of the outer frame 4 with hinges 22 arranged at the upper and lower ends of the right side surface of the pachinko machine 2 as rotation axes.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front frame 9 is opened with respect to the opening 4 a of the outer frame 4. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, the game board unit 5 attached to the front frame 9 is omitted. Below the outer frame 4, a curtain plate 40 and a curtain plate speaker unit 41 are provided. The curtain plate 40 and the curtain plate speaker unit 41 are fixed to the outer frame 4, and the curtain plate speaker unit 41 is disposed behind the curtain plate 40. An opening 40a for outputting sound is formed in the curtain plate 40, and the sound output from the curtain plate speaker unit 41 is output forward through the opening 40a.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the curtain plate speaker unit 41 and the connector unit. The curtain speaker unit 41 houses a speaker 41a having a diaphragm on the front side that generates sound based on vibration, an amplifier (first electronic component) 41b for outputting sound from the speaker 41a, and the speaker 41a and amplifier 41b. Housing portion 41c. In addition, a first connector member 42 connected to the amplifier 41b and the harness 41d is disposed on the upper portion of the housing portion 41c.

  The first connector member 42 constitutes a connector unit together with the second connector member 43 provided on the front frame 9. The front frame 9 is provided with an effect control board 46 (second electronic component) that controls the sound output of the speaker 41a. The effect control board 46 is connected to the second connector member 43 and the harness 45. The arrangement and the like of the effect control board 46 will be described in detail later.

  By fitting the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43, the amplifier 41 b provided in the outer frame 4 and the effect control board 46 provided in the front frame 9 are electrically connected. It is configured as follows. The fitting manner of the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 and the control process of the speaker 41a will be described in detail later.

  Further, the glass 10 attached to the glass frame 12 is a transparent member for allowing the player to visually recognize the game board 6 held inside the gaming machine frame 3 from the front. The glass 10 is a transparent plate that is spaced apart from the game board 6 by a certain distance or more. The glass 10 is formed of two transparent flat glasses and is held on the back side of the glass frame 12, and has a function of forming a flowing-down space for the game ball 23 to flow between the game board 6 and the player through the glass 10. The function of ensuring visibility so that the game board 6 can be visually recognized and the function of preventing unauthorized access that prevents the player from illegally accessing (contacting) the game board 6 are exhibited.

  The ball tray 14 is a dish member disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to store the player's ball, and in the present embodiment, has an upper ball tray 14a and a lower ball tray 14b. Yes. The upper ball tray 14a has a ball punching member 14c and is disposed below the game board 6, that is, a lower portion of the glass frame 12, and the lower ball tray 14b is disposed further below the upper ball tray 14a. .

  The launch unit launches (balls) the game ball 23 sent from the upper ball tray 14a as a part of the ball tray 14 to the launch position by the ball feeder (not shown) toward the upper part of the game area 16. belongs to. The launch unit includes, for example, a launcher for projecting the game ball 23 at the launch position, a launch motor for driving the launcher, a launch spring for energizing the launcher to generate a ball force, and the like. It is attached to the front frame 9. In order to launch a ball by the launch unit, a launcher handle 15 is provided below the front surface of the pachinko machine 2 to realize on / off of the launch of the ball and adjustment of its launch intensity based on the player's operation.

  The game board unit 5 has a game board 6 in which a center object 7 as a game object is arranged at substantially the center on the game board surface 6a side, and a number of game nails 27 are also arranged on the game board surface 6a. ing.

  The game board 6 is a board-like member for constituting a game area 16 for realizing a game by the flow of the game ball 23 on the surface side thereof, so that the game board 6 can be visually recognized from the front by the player. It is held in the gaming machine frame 3 (in the present embodiment, the front frame 9 as a part of the gaming machine frame 3). A rail ornament 26 is attached to the surface of the game board 6 in a substantially circular shape so as to surround the periphery, and an outer rail 26a of the rail ornament 26 is arranged so as to stand on the game board. The game area 16 is a substantially circular area defined by the outer rail 26a of the rail decoration 26 and facing the outer rail 26a.

  The game nails 27 are flow-down changing members that collide with the game balls 23 flowing down the game area 16 and change the flow-down direction thereof, and many of them are arranged in the game area 16. Further, in the game area 16, a ball winning member such as a normal winning port 28, a starting winning port 29, a big winning port 31, and the out port 30 are arranged. Further, the game area 16 is provided with a gate 33, a windmill 25, and the like, and the game balls 23 that flow down flow into each ball entry member, pass through the gate 33, and rotate the windmill 25. Thus, it is possible to enjoy the down-flow game by the game ball 23.

  The center accessory 7 is configured to cover the periphery of the effect display device 7a, and realizes a symbol variation game (one type game). A first symbol (special symbol) display device 17 as a symbol display means is disposed on the center accessory 7, and an effect display device 7 a is disposed in the center of the center accessory 7.

  The first symbol (special symbol) display device 17 displays the variation of the first symbol, which is the lottery result of the lottery means. The first symbol is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery executed when the game ball 23 enters the start winning opening 29. A big hit as a first special game occurs when the variable display of the first symbol is stopped in a predetermined winning manner.

  The effect display device 7a is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, an organic EL display, an LED, and the like, and is arranged so that the player can see from the game board surface 6a side, and displays an image on the display unit 7b. It is. The display unit 7b of the effect display device 7a displays a first decorative symbol that is linked to the first symbol. The first decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing the lottery result of the first lottery means, and corresponds to the first game. Further, for example, an effect image as a story tailoring image by a character or the like is also displayed on the display unit 7b. An effect control board as a game control means is electrically connected to the effect display device 7a via a relay board, and image display is controlled by the effect control board.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the game board 6, a main control board case 35 containing a main control board (not shown) as game control means for controlling the entire pachinko machine 2, and an effect display device An effect control board case 36 containing an effect control board 46 for controlling effects such as image display 7a and sound output control of the speaker 41a, and a payout control board (not shown) for controlling the payout of prize balls. A dispense control board case 37 and a power board case 38 containing a power board (not shown) are arranged. A game is realized by each control board accommodated in each control board case. Furthermore, an external output terminal plate 39 for outputting game information such as the gaming state of the pachinko machine 2 to the outside is provided on the back side of the game board 6.

  When the game ball 23 is launched by a ball launcher (not shown), the game ball 23 travels along the outer rail 26 a of the rail decoration 26 and reaches the upper part in the game area 16. Thereafter, the game ball 23 moves along a plurality of passing trajectories, some moves to the right along the outer rail 26 a of the rail decoration 26, and some moves in the game area 16 while colliding with the game nail 27. A certain thing flows down to a normal winning opening 28 and triggers a payout of a certain number of winning balls, and some things do not flow into any of the pitching devices and are out at the bottom in the game area 16 It flows into the mouth 30 and is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 2 as an out ball.

  When the game ball 23 flows into the start winning opening 29 during the symbol variation game, the display symbol 7c of the effect display device 7a starts rotating display (the first special game lottery) due to the inflow. If 7c is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol (for example, “7, 7, 7”), a big hit (first special game; hereinafter referred to as symbol fluctuation big hit) occurs in the symbol variable game. Then, the special winning opening 31 is opened to accept a large amount of winning balls, and a large amount of winning balls are paid out to the ball tray 14.

  Next, the fitting mode of the connector unit and the sound output control of the speaker 41a will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the up / down and front / rear / left / right directions are defined based on the direction of the player when viewing the pachinko machine 2 and are appropriately illustrated in the figure.

  The connector unit includes a first connector member 42 connected to the amplifier 41b and a second connector member 43 connected to the effect control board 46, and electrically connects the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46. To do. FIG. 5 is a view showing the first connector member 42, and FIG. 6 is a view showing the second connector member 43. (A) in FIG.5 and FIG.6 is a front view, (b) is a bottom view, (c) is a side view. The 1st connector member 42 and the 2nd connector member 43 are arrange | positioned so that the bottom face may mutually oppose.

  On the bottom surface of the first connector member 42, a connection terminal 42a as a first protrusion and a detection terminal 42b as a second protrusion shorter than the first protrusion are provided. Two connection terminals 42a and two detection terminals 42b are arranged. In addition, on the bottom surface of the second connector member 43, four insertion portions 43a into which the two connection terminals 42a and the two detection terminals 42b are respectively inserted are provided.

  The connection terminal 42a is a terminal for electrically connecting the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46, and the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46 are electrically connected by being inserted into the insertion portion 43a. The detection terminal 42b is a terminal for detecting the fitting state of the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43, and the fitting state is detected by being inserted into the insertion portion 43a.

  The effect control board 46 is configured to detect the insertion of the detection terminal 42b into the insertion portion 43a, and the first connector member 42 is detected by detecting that the detection terminal 42b is inserted into the insertion portion 43a. It is determined that the second connector member 43 is fitted. Further, the effect control board 46 detects that the detection terminal 42b has been removed from the insertion portion 43a, thereby determining that it is moving from the fitted state toward the separated state, and cuts off the power supply to the amplifier 41b. It is configured as follows. That is, the effect control board 46 has a function as a control means and a function as a detection means.

  Next, the connector unit fitting mode and the sound output control by the effect control board 46 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 shows a first state in which the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 are fitted. In this first state, both the connection terminal 42a and the detection terminal 42b are inserted into the insertion portion 43a. The effect control board 46 detects that the detection terminal 42b is inserted in the insertion portion 43a (ON state), and controls the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46 to be energized. Therefore, the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46 are electrically connected via the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43, and sound output by the speaker 41a is possible.

  When the front frame 9 rotates about the hinge 22 from the first state toward the open position, the second state shown in FIG. 8 is obtained. In this second state, the detection terminal 42b is removed from the insertion portion 43a, and only the connection terminal 42a is inserted into the insertion portion 43a. It is expected that the detection terminal 42b shorter than the connection terminal 42a is detached, the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 are moved away from each other, and then the connection terminal 42a is detached from the insertion portion 43a. For example, if the connection terminal 42a is removed from the insertion portion 43a in a state where the effect control board 46 and the amplifier 41b are electrically connected, there is a risk that a hot wire is inserted and removed and a problem occurs.

  Therefore, the effect control board 46 performs control so as to release the energization to the amplifier 41b triggered by the detection of the OFF state of the detection terminal 42b. Therefore, although the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 are physically connected, the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46 are not energized, and hot plugging / unplugging can be prevented in advance. It becomes possible.

  When the front frame 9 further rotates from the second state toward the open position around the hinge 22, the third state shown in FIG. 9 is obtained. In this third state, both the connection terminal 42a and the detection terminal 42b are removed from the insertion portion 43a. Before entering the third state, the power supply to the connection terminal 42a is released. Therefore, the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 can be separated while preventing hot-line insertion / extraction.

  The insertion portion 43a of the second connector member 43 is formed larger than the connection terminal 42a and the detection terminal 42b of the first connector member 42, and the relative position between the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 is set. Even if it is slightly deviated, the position deviation can be absorbed. In other words, the insertion portion 43a has a function as a misalignment absorbing portion, absorbs misalignment between the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43, and realizes smooth fitting and separation of the connector unit. It is possible to prevent disconnection of the harness connected to the connector unit.

  In the present embodiment, the function as the misalignment absorbing portion is provided in the insertion portion 43a of the second connector member 43. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 A damper or an elastic member may be provided on either one to absorb the mutual displacement.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 2 according to the present embodiment, the fitting state between the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 is detected, and the first connector member 42 and the second connector member 43 are detected. Since the electrical connection between the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46 is released before the physical separation, it is possible to prevent hot-line insertion / extraction and to suppress the occurrence of problems due to hot-line insertion / extraction.

  As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary. For example, in the embodiment, it is configured to detect the fitting state of the connector unit based on the insertion state of the detection terminal 42b into the insertion portion 43a. However, the detection unit may be provided separately from the connector unit. Good.

  Next, a connector unit and detection means according to a modification will be described in detail based on FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically showing a connection portion of the connector unit. FIG. 10A shows the first state, FIG. 10B shows the second state, and FIG. 10C shows the third state. In addition, about the structure similar to embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted using a same sign. The connector unit according to the modified example includes a first connector member 142 and a second connector member 143 that are fitted together. On the side of the connector unit, a pressing switch 144 that detects the fitting state of the first connector member 142 and the second connector member 143 is provided. Unlike the embodiment, the first connector member 142 is provided with only the connection terminal 142a.

  The pressing switch 144 includes a protruding portion 144a that slides in the front-rear direction, a base portion 144b that is disposed behind the protruding portion 144a, a spring portion 144c that is disposed between the protruding portion 144a and the base portion 144b, Have In a state in which the first connector member 142 and the second connector member 143 are fitted, the protruding portion 144a is pressed backward by the front frame 9, and the protruding portion 144a and the base portion 144b come into contact with each other. The press switch 144 is configured to detect a contact state (ON state) between the protruding portion 144a and the base portion 144b, and when the effect control board 46 detects the ON state of the press switch 144, the press switch 144 And control to energize.

  Further, when the front frame 9 moves toward the open position and is separated from the protruding portion 144a, the protruding portion 144a is pressed forward by the spring portion 144c, and the protruding portion 144a and the base portion 144b are brought into a non-contact state. When the effect control board 46 detects that the push switch 144 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state, the effect control board 46 performs control so as to release the power supply to the amplifier 41b.

  (A) is the 1st state which the 1st connector member 142 and the 2nd connector member 143 fitted, the connection terminal 142a is inserted in the insertion part, and the protrusion part 144a and the base part 144b of the press switch 144 are shown. And are in contact. The effect control board 46 detects the ON state of the push switch 144 and controls the amplifier 41b to be energized. Therefore, the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46 are electrically connected via the first connector member 142 and the second connector member 143.

  When the front frame 9 rotates about the hinge 22 from the first state toward the open position, the second state shown in FIG. In this second state, the front frame 9 is separated from the protruding portion 144a of the pressing switch 144, and the connection terminal 142a is inserted into the insertion portion. The effect control board 46 detects the OFF state of the push switch 144 and performs control to release the power supply to the amplifier 41b. Therefore, although the first connector member 142 and the second connector member 143 are physically connected, the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46 are not energized, and it is possible to prevent hot plugging in advance. It becomes.

  Then, when the front frame 9 further rotates around the hinge 22 toward the open position from the second state, the third state shown in (c) is obtained. In the third state, both the connection terminals 142a are removed from the insertion portion. Before entering the third state, the power supply to the amplifier 41b is released, and the first connector member 142 and the second connector member 143 can be separated while preventing hot-plugging.

  As described above, even with the pachinko machine according to the modification, the fitting state between the first connector member 142 and the second connector member 143 is detected, and the first connector member 142 and the second connector member 143 are physically separated. Before the electrical connection between the amplifier 41b and the effect control board 46 is released, it is possible to prevent hot-line insertion / extraction, and it is possible to prevent problems caused by hot-line insertion / extraction.

2: Pachinko machine (game machine)
3: gaming machine frame 4: outer frame 4a: opening 5: gaming board unit 6: gaming board 6a: gaming board surface 7: center role 7a: effect display device 7b: display 7c: display pattern 7d: display opening 9 : Front frame 10: Glass 12: Glass frame 14: Ball tray 14 a: Upper ball tray 14 b: Lower ball tray 14 c: Ball release member 15: Launcher handle 16: Game area 17: First symbol (special symbol) display device 22 : Hinge 23: Game ball 25: Windmill 26: Rail decoration 26a: Outer rail 27: Game nail 28: Ordinary winning opening 29: Start winning opening 30: Out opening 31: Large winning opening 32: Decoration member 33: Gate 35: Main Control board case 36: production control board case 37: payout control board case 38: power supply board case 39: external output terminal board 40: curtain board 40a: opening 41: curtain board speaker unit 41a: speaker 41b: amplifier (first) 1 electronic component)
41c: accommodating portion 41d: harness 42: first connector member 42a: connection terminal (first projecting portion)
42b: detection terminal (second protrusion)
43: 2nd connector member 43a: Insertion part 45: Harness 46: Production control board (2nd electronic component)
142: First connector member 142a: Connection terminal 143: Second connector member 144: Press switch 144a: Protruding portion 144b: Base portion 144c: Spring portion

Claims (1)

A front frame that opens and closes between a closed position that closes an opening provided in an outer frame of the gaming machine and an open position that opens the opening;
A first electronic component provided on one of the outer frame and the front frame;
A second electronic component provided on the other of the outer frame and the front frame;
A first connector member provided on one of the first electronic component and the second electronic component; a second connector member provided on the other and fitted with the first connector member; A connector unit for electrically connecting one electronic component and the second electronic component;
Detecting means for detecting a fitting state between the first connector member and the second connector member;
E Bei and control means for controlling the energization of the first electronic component, a,
In the state where the front frame is in the closed position, the first connector member and the second connector member are fitted together, and the first electronic component and the second electronic component are electrically connected. And
When the front frame moves from the first state toward the open position, the fitting between the first connector member and the second connector member is released, and the first electronic component and the second electronic In a second state where the parts are electrically connected,
When the front frame moves from the second state toward the open position, the electric connection between the first electronic component and the second electronic component is released to a third state. And
The detection means is configured to detect that the first state is changed to the second state,
The control means is configured to release energization of the first electronic component triggered by the detection of the second state by the detection means ,
The first connector member has a protruding portion protruding toward the second connector member side,
The second connector member has an insertion portion into which the protruding portion is inserted,
The protrusion has a first protrusion and a second protrusion that is shorter than the first protrusion,
In the first state, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are inserted into the insertion part,
In the second state, the first protrusion is inserted into the insertion portion, and the second protrusion is removed from the insertion portion,
In the third state, the first projecting portion and the second projecting portion are configured to be removed from the insertion portion,
The detection means is configured to detect that the second state has changed from the first state to the second state based on the fact that the second protruding portion has come out of the insertion portion,
The front frame is configured to open and close around a rotation axis disposed along one side surface of the outer frame,
The second projecting portion is disposed farther from the rotation shaft than the first projecting portion, and when the front frame moves from the closed position toward the open position, the second projecting portion precedes the first projecting portion. Configured to be removed from the insertion portion,
At least one of the first connector member and the second connector member includes a misalignment absorbing portion that absorbs misalignment of the relative position during fitting,
The first protrusion and the second protrusion are sequentially disposed along a radial direction orthogonal to the rotation axis,
The misalignment absorbing portion is configured to have a protrusion protruding from one of the first connector member or the second connector member toward the other,
The protrusion is
The projecting length is shorter than the projecting length of the first projecting part and is substantially the same as the projecting length of the second projecting part, and
A gaming machine that is located on a side farther than the first protrusion and the second protrusion in a radial direction orthogonal to the rotation axis.

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