JP6469739B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a swivel type gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine such as a revolving type gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine, a model in which a display device for performing an effect by an image is provided is mainstream. In recent years, for the purpose of improving the appearance of a gaming machine and enabling various effects to be performed, etc., there are decorative members that exhibit decorative effects (including effect members that exhibit effects). There are also models that are arranged so as to overlap the front side of the display surface of the display device.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a decorative member (the effect button 123 with the game-related information display means 70 in FIG. 3 of the same document) is displayed on the display surface (image display device 115 in FIG. 1 of the same document). A gaming machine arranged so as to overlap the front side of the effect image display unit 115a) in the same figure has been proposed (Claim 2 and FIG. 1 of the same document).

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the game related information display means 70 displays game related information made up of characters, figures, etc., and the game related information to be visually recognized by the player according to the game state or the like. It can be switched (paragraph 0040 of the same document). Thereby, the novel effect which combined the image and the game related information displayed on the front surface of the decorative member (the effect button 123) is performed on the display surface (the effect image display unit 115a) of the display device (the image display device 115). (Paragraph 0009 and FIGS. 12 to 17 of the same document).

  Patent Document 1 discloses a sensor (detecting means 40 in FIG. 3 of the same document) for detecting that the effect button 123 is pressed down, and a light emitting diode (in FIG. 3) for causing the game-related information display body 70 to emit light. It also describes that electronic components such as a light source 73a) and a motor for rotating the game-related information display body 70 (paragraph 0046 of the same document) are attached to a decorative member (effect button 123).

JP, 2006-077664, A

  However, in a gaming machine in which a decorative member to which an electronic component is attached is placed on the front side of the display surface of the display device as in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the decorative member is viewed when viewed from the front. There is a problem that it is difficult to dispose the decorative member in a state where the entire surface of the display device is inside the display surface of the display device (the outer edge of the decorative member does not overlap the outer edge of the display surface of the display device).

  This is because the electronic component is usually connected to an electronic substrate disposed around the display surface of the display device via a cable. However, when the decorative member is disposed in a state where the entire decorative member is accommodated inside the display surface of the display device, the cable needs to be passed through a portion not covered with the decorative member on the front side of the display surface of the display device. For this reason, the cable becomes visible to the player, and the appearance of the gaming machine decreases.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and the decorative member to which the electronic component is attached is arranged on the front side of the display surface in a state where the decoration member is entirely inside the display surface of the display device. However, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the appearance quality by hiding a cable connected to an electronic component from a player.

The above issues
A gaming machine in which the display surface of the display device is provided on the front side of the housing,
A front decoration member having a size smaller than the display surface and arranged in a state of being overlapped with the front side of the display surface;
A transparent support member for supporting the front decorative member from the rear side in a state in which the entire front decorative member fits inside the display surface when viewed from the front;
An electronic component attached to the front decorative member;
An electronic substrate disposed at a position not overlapping the front side of the display surface;
A cable connecting the electronic component and the electronic substrate;
Between the transparent support member and the display surface, a rear decoration layer disposed in a state where a gap is spaced forward from the display surface;
With
The rear decoration layer
An impermeable region that covers the front side of the display surface and makes the display surface invisible;
A transmissive region for visually recognizing the display surface;
Consists of
The impermeable area of the rear decorative layer
A front decorative member connecting portion that is connected to the front decorative member when viewed from the front;
An outer region connecting portion that is connected to the outer region of the display surface when viewed from the front;
A connecting portion for connecting the front decorative member connecting portion and the outer region connecting portion;
And having
This is solved by providing a gaming machine in which the cable is passed through a portion overlapping the rear side of the connecting portion in the gap provided between the rear decorative layer and the display surface. The

  By adopting such a configuration, the cable passed through the portion not covered with the decorative member on the front side of the display surface of the display device is covered with the impermeable area of the rear decorative layer, and the cable is the player It can be hidden from the side. For this reason, it is possible to improve the appearance quality of the gaming machine and improve the appearance quality. The rear decorative layer that conceals the cable has a decorative effect and is not easily recognized as a blindfold, and is therefore suitable for concealing the cable in an inconspicuous state.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is preferable that a front decorative member overlapping portion that overlaps with the outer peripheral portion of the front decorative member when viewed from the front is provided in the front decorative member connecting portion in the impermeable region of the rear decorative layer.

  Because, in the gaming machine of the present invention, since the transparent support member is arranged between the rear surface of the front decorative member and the front surface of the rear decorative layer, the rear surface of the front decorative member and the front surface of the rear decorative layer are It will not be on the same plane. That is, the rear surface of the front decorative member and the front surface of the rear decorative layer are arranged with an interval equal to or greater than the front and rear thickness of the transparent support member. Therefore, when the front decorative member connection portion does not overlap with the front decorative member, when the display surface of the display device is viewed from a direction inclined with respect to the front-rear direction, the front decorative member connection portion and the front side The cable may be visible from the boundary with the decorative member. On the other hand, when the front decorative member connecting portion is provided with a portion that overlaps with the front decorative member (front decorative member overlapping portion), the display surface of the display device is viewed from a direction inclined with respect to the front-rear direction. Even if it exists, it is because it becomes possible to make it hard to see a cable from the boundary part periphery of a front side decoration member connection part and a front side decoration member.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the front decorative member overlapping portion is provided in the front decorative member connecting portion in the opaque region of the rear decorative layer, the overlapping width of the front decorative member overlapping portion with respect to the front decorative member is: It is preferable to be larger than the distance between the rear surface of the front decorative member and the front surface of the rear decorative layer.

  By adopting such a configuration, even when the display surface of the display device is viewed from a direction inclined with respect to the front-rear direction, the cable can be further seen from the periphery of the boundary between the front decorative member connecting portion and the front decorative member. It becomes possible to make it difficult. Here, the “overlap width of the front decorative member overlapping portion with respect to the front decorative member” means an end edge (on the rear side of the front decorative member) of the front decorative member overlapping portion that is opposite to the edge connected to the connecting portion. (The edge on the overlapping side) and the outer edge of the front decorative member (limited to the section overlapping the front decorative member overlapping portion in the front-rear direction) (the maximum value if the distance varies depending on the location). Say that.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is also preferable to provide a mark for instructing a location for fixing the cable on the rear surface of the connecting portion in the non-permeable region of the rear decorative layer.

  By adopting such a configuration, it becomes easy for an operator who performs the cable wiring to appropriately perform the cable wiring through a predetermined route. For this reason, the problem that a certain section of the cable is not hidden behind the connecting part (impervious area) of the rear decoration layer due to the cable not being properly routed in the prescribed route. Can be prevented in advance.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is also preferable that the impermeable area of the rear decorative layer is formed so as to be substantially symmetrical with respect to the front decorative member when viewed from the front.

  This is because, for example, if a connecting portion (non-transparent region) is formed only in the portion of the rear decorative layer that overlaps the cable, an unnatural impression is given to the player, It is easy for the player to notice that it is a blindfold for hiding the cable, but by forming the non-transparent area of the rear decoration layer as a target like this configuration, the unnatural impression does not occur It is because it becomes possible to make it.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the electronic component (electronic component attached to the front decorative member) is usually an input device, an output device, or a drive device. Examples of the input device include a photoelectric sensor, a proximity sensor, a limit switch, a touch panel, a microphone, a camera, and the like. Examples of the output device include light sources such as LEDs, display devices such as liquid crystal display devices and LED display devices, speakers, and the like. Furthermore, examples of the driving device include a motor such as a stepping motor.

  By adopting such a configuration, the front decoration member can be provided with various functions. For example, when the electronic component is a photoelectric sensor for detecting an operation of holding a hand by a player, a function as an effect button for switching the effect of the gaming machine can be given to the front decorative member. . Further, when the electronic component is an LED display device, it is possible to perform a light emission effect and a video effect with the front decorative member. Furthermore, when the electronic component is a stepping motor for driving a movable part provided on the front decorative member, it is possible to perform a movable body effect with the front decorative member.

It is the figure which looked at the rotating type game machine from the front. It is the figure which looked at the swivel type game machine in which the front door was opened from diagonally forward right. It is the figure which looked at the display unit which employ | adopted the structure which concerns on this invention from front diagonally upper right. It is the figure which looked at the state which decomposed | disassembled the display unit of FIG. 3 from the front diagonal upper right. It is the figure which cut | disconnected and enlarged the periphery of the front side decoration member in the display unit of FIG. 3 by the surface perpendicular | vertical to the left-right direction. It is the figure which looked at the display unit front side member which forms the front side of the display unit of FIG. 3 from the front. It is the figure which looked at the back side decoration layer of the display unit of FIG. 3 from back.

  A preferred embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. In the following description, for the sake of convenience of explanation, a swivel type gaming machine will be described as an example, but the configuration according to the gaming machine of the present invention can also be adopted in other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

  In addition, in each figure described later, an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis are shown. The directions of the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis coincide with each other even in different views (however, the front door 10b and the members attached thereto in FIG. 2 are in a state in which the front door 10b is closed). To match in the direction.) In the following, the x-axis positive side is “right”, the x-axis negative is “left”, the y-axis positive is “rear”, the y-axis negative is “front”, and the z-axis The positive side of the direction is sometimes referred to as the “upper” side, and the negative side of the x-axis direction is referred to as the “lower” side. The positional relationship is not limited.

1. FIG. 1 is a view of a rotating game machine 10 as viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 1, the rotating type gaming machine 10 has a medal insertion slot 11 for inserting medals, a medal payout opening 12 for paying out medals, and a pattern on its outer peripheral surface. Three drawn reels 13, 14, 15, a display device 16 for performing video effects, a light-emitting lamp (not shown) for performing illumination effects, a speaker 17 for performing audio effects, and the like As an operation unit, a maximum bet button 18 for betting the maximum number of medals per game (usually three) and a single bet for increasing the number of medals one by one A button 19, a start lever 20 for starting the rotation of the reels 13, 14, 15; three stop buttons 21, 22, 23 for stopping the rotation of the reels 13, 14, 15; The effect changeover switch 24 for switching the output, it has to have a refund button 25 or the like for refund credited medals.

  Among these operation units, the effect changeover switch 24 is arranged on the front side of the display surface of the display device 16 so as to be inside the display surface (arranged in a floating island shape on the front side of the display surface of the display device 16). It is in a state of being decorated by the switch cover decorative cover 26. In this embodiment, the effect changeover switch 24 and the effect changeover switch decorative cover 26 together with the display device 16 and the like constitute a display unit 32 (FIG. 2) to be described later.

When the start lever 20 is operated in a state where the credit number of medals exceeds a predetermined number, the spinning-type game machine 10 executes a lottery and the reels 13, 14, and 15 start rotating all at once. When the stop buttons 21, 22, and 23 are operated, the reels 13, 14, and 15 corresponding to the operated stop buttons 21, 22, and 23 stop rotating, and all the reels 13, 14, and 23 are stopped. If the 15 had become a combination of symbols displayed on effective lines of the reel windows 10b ₁ when stopped corresponding to winning combination is won by winning lottery (when winning), the number corresponding to the winning combination When the medal is paid out and the credit number of medals reaches the upper limit, the medal sent from the hopper unit 36 (see FIG. 2) passes through the medal payout opening 12. It will be paid out at the same time. The number of medal credits is increased when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 or when a medal is paid out by winning when the number of medal credits has not reached the upper limit.

  FIG. 2 is a view of the swivel type gaming machine 10 with the front door 10b opened as viewed from the front diagonally upper right. As shown in FIG. 2, the rotating type gaming machine 10 includes a box body 10 a having a box shape with the front opened, and a front door 10 b attached to the front side of the box body 10 a so as to be opened and closed. Various devices are housed inside the gaming machine housing. In this embodiment, a main control board unit 30, a sub control board unit 31, a display unit 32, a power supply unit 33, a connector unit 34, a reel unit 35, a hopper unit 36, and the like are housed inside the gaming machine housing. .

  The main control board unit 30 includes an electronic board (main control board) that performs basic control in the game such as winning lottery and winning determination. The sub-control board unit 31 includes an electronic board (sub-control board) that performs control related to effects in the game, such as effects using light emitting lamps and voice. The display unit 32 includes an electronic board (video board) that performs control related to effects produced by video displayed on the display device 16 (see FIG. 1) provided therein. The power supply unit 33 includes an electronic board (power supply board) that supplies electric power to each device in the swivel type gaming machine 10. The connector unit 34 includes an electronic board (mediation board) that mediates a cable connected to a specific device. The reel unit 35 includes an electronic board (reel control board) that independently controls the rotation of the reels 13, 14, and 15. The hopper unit 36 collects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 11 (see FIG. 1) and sends out medals to the medal payout opening 12 (see FIG. 1) based on a signal from the main control board unit 30. An electronic board (a hopper control board) that performs control is provided.

  Any of the various electronic boards provided in these units can be an object of unauthorized access. For example, an electronic board (main control board) provided in the main control board unit 30 is equipped with a storage device (ROM) in which a program for performing basic control in the rotary gaming machine 10 is recorded. However, there are those who try to tamper with the revolving type gaming machine 10 by exchanging the storage device with a forged one so that a specific operation during the game is sure to be a big hit. For this reason, in a gaming machine such as the swivel type gaming machine 10, these electronic boards are housed in a case (board case) and sealed. The substrate case that seals the electronic substrate is usually formed of a transparent resin in order to make it easy to detect internal changes from the outside.

  By the way, in the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 to be described later, the decoration member (front decoration member 111) to which the electronic component 113 is attached is entirely contained inside the display surface 121a of the display device 121. The cable connected to the electronic component 113 while being arranged on the front side of the display surface 121a (the front decoration member 111 to which the electronic component 113 is attached is arranged in a floating island shape on the front side of the display surface 121a of the display device 121). By making 114 invisible to the player, the appearance quality of the gaming machine is improved. Therefore, the configuration according to the present invention is a front side of a display surface of a display device (not limited to a liquid crystal display device but also a light emitting display device such as an LED display device) in a gaming machine such as a swivel type gaming machine 10. Moreover, it can employ | adopt in any part which arranges the decorative member with an electronic component in floating island shape.

  However, in the following, for convenience of explanation, a case where the configuration according to the present invention is adopted in the display unit 32 shown in FIG. 2 will be described as an example. In other words, the display unit 32 shown in FIG. 2 becomes the display unit 100 shown in FIG. 3, and the display device 16 shown in FIG. 1 becomes the display device 121 shown in FIG. The configuration according to the present invention is exemplified by the case where the changeover switch 24 becomes the electronic component 113 shown in FIG. 3 and the effect changeover switch decorative cover 26 shown in FIG. 1 becomes the front decorative member 111 shown in FIG. Will be explained. Hereinafter, the display unit 100 (display unit 32) employing the configuration according to the present invention will be described in detail.

2. Display Unit FIG. 3 is a view of the display unit 100 (the display unit 32 in FIG. 2) adopting the configuration according to the present invention as seen from the front diagonal upper right. 4 is a diagram of the disassembled state of the display unit 100 of FIG. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the periphery of the front decorative member 111 in the display unit 100 of FIG. 3 cut along a plane perpendicular to the left-right direction. FIG. 6 is a view of the display unit front side member 110 that forms the front side of the display unit 100 of FIG. 3 as viewed from the front. FIG. 7 is a view of the rear decorative layer 115 of the display unit 100 of FIG. 3 as viewed from the rear. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the display unit 100 of this embodiment is configured by assembling together a display unit front member 110 that forms the front side and a display unit rear member 120 that forms the rear side. It has been made.

2.1 Display Unit Rear Member As shown in FIG. 4, the display unit rear member 120 includes a display device 121 and a display device holder 122.

  The display device 121 includes, on a display surface 121a provided on the front side thereof, various video images related to the game such as various effect images and game states (not only still images but also moving images. In addition, not only images but also characters and the like are included. .) Is displayed on the display surface 121a. In this embodiment, the display device 121 is a liquid crystal display device, but is not limited thereto. The display device 121 can be replaced with various display devices having a display function such as an organic EL display device and an LED display device.

  On the other hand, the display device holder 122 is for holding the display device 121. In this embodiment, the display device holder 122 covers the outer peripheral portion and the rear surface portion of the display device 121. As already described, the display unit 100 is provided with a video substrate, and the video substrate is accommodated in a substrate case made of transparent resin or the like and sealed, and the video substrate is sealed. The substrate case is attached to the rear surface side of the display device holder 122.

  The display device holder 122 is also provided with a handle 122a, a screw-fastening portion 122b, and a locking portion 122c. The handle 122a is a part for grasping by hand when the display unit 100 is carried or attached. The screw fixing portion 122b and the locking portion 122 are portions for fixing the display unit front side member 110 to the display unit rear side member 120. Specifically, the screw fixing portion 122b is a portion fixed to the screw fixing portion 117b of the frame member 117 in the display unit front side member 110 by driving a screw (not shown) from the rear side. The locking portion 122 c is a portion that is inserted and locked from the rear side with respect to the locked portion 117 c of the frame member 117 in the display unit front side member 110. In addition, the display device holder 122 is also provided with a heat exhaust port (not shown) for releasing heat generated in the display device 100, a rib (not shown) for increasing the strength of the display device holder 122, and the like. Yes.

2.2 Display Unit Front Member As shown in FIG. 4, the display unit front member 110 includes a front decorative member 111, a transparent support member 112, an electronic component 113, a cable 114, a rear decorative layer 115, a rear The side decoration layer support member 116 and a frame member 117 are included. An electronic substrate 118 for performing control of the electronic component 113 and the like is provided at a location that does not overlap the front side of the display surface 121 a of the display device 121. The electronic board 118 is electrically connected to the electronic component 113 by the cable 114. In the present invention, the appearance quality of the gaming machine is improved by making the cable 114 invisible to the player.

2.2.1 Electronic Component In this embodiment, the electronic component 113 includes a light emitting unit that emits detection light forward and a light receiving unit that detects the reflected light (light reflected backward by the detection target). It is a photoelectric sensor with which the player holds his / her hand in a non-contact manner. As already described, this photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) is an effect changeover switch 24 (FIG. 1) for changing effects. However, the electronic component 113 is not limited to the photoelectric sensor, and may be another input device such as a proximity sensor, a limit switch, a touch panel, a microphone, or a camera. Further, the electronic component 113 is not limited to an input device such as an effect changeover switch 24, but can be a light source such as an LED, a display device such as an LED display, an output device such as a speaker, or a movable body. It can also be set as drive devices, such as a stepping motor, for driving the movable body which produces an effect.

2.2.2 Front Decoration Member The front decoration member 111 is an opaque member that is decorated at least on the front side. The front decoration member 111 has a size smaller than that of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 when viewed from the front, and is disposed so as to be inside the display surface 121a while overlapping the front side of the display surface 121a. . The photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) is attached to the rear side of the front decorative member 111. In the present embodiment, as already described, the effect changeover switch decoration cover 26 that decorates the effect changeover switch 24 (FIG. 1) serves as the front decoration member 111. As already mentioned, the electronic component 113, where is used a photoelectric sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, the front decorative member 111 is provided with a light transmitting portion 111a _1. Therefore, while the front side of the photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) is covered with the front decorative member 111, the detection light emitted from the light emitting portion of the photoelectric sensor and its reflected light are not blocked by the front decorative member 111.

  In the present embodiment, the front decorative member 111 is a cover member having a triangular shape in front view, but the form of the front decorative member 111 is not limited as long as it has a decorative effect. The front decorative member 111 may have a polygonal shape other than a triangular shape, such as a square shape, a five-stroke shape, a hexagonal shape, or a circular shape or an elliptical shape when viewed from the front. In addition, a combination of these may be used, or an indefinite shape that does not belong to any of them may be used. The front decoration member 111 may represent a character or a mark representing the manufacturer of the gaming machine or the model of the gaming machine.

The size of the front decoration member 111 is not particularly limited as long as it fits inside the display surface 121a of the display device 121 in the front view. Suitable dimensions of the front decoration member 111 also vary depending on the display surface 121 a of the display device 121. However, if the front decorative member 111 is too small, the front decorative member 111 is not easily noticeable and the decorative effect by the front decorative member 111 is hardly exhibited, and the front decorative member overlapping portion 115a ₁ described later on the rear decorative layer 115 is used. There is also a possibility that a part of the cable 114 is easily visible from the front side. For this reason, the front decoration member 111 has an area (an area when viewed from the front; hereinafter referred to as “S ₂ ”) with respect to the area of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 (hereinafter referred to as “S ₁ ”). The ratio S ₂ / S ₁ is preferably set to a dimension such that it is 0.01 or more. The ratio S ₂ / S ₁ is more preferably 0.03 or more, and further preferably 0.05 or more.

On the other hand, if the front decorative member 111 is too large, the distance between the outer edge of the front decorative member 111 and the outer edge of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 is inevitably close, and the cable 114 is passed through the close portion. As a result, the cable 114 may be less noticeable, and the significance of adopting the configuration according to the present invention may be reduced. For this reason, it is preferable that the front decoration member 111 is set to a dimension in which the ratio S ₂ / S ₁ of the area S ₂ of the front decoration member 111 to the area S ₁ of the display surface 121 a of the display device 121 is 0.5 or less. The ratio S ₂ / S ₁ is more preferably 0.4 or less, and further preferably 0.3 or less.

The distance between the outer edge of the front decorative member 111 and the outer edge of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 (distance L ₁ in FIG. 6 in this embodiment) is preferably 5 mm or more. More preferably, it is more preferably 20 mm or more. By adopting the configuration according to the present invention, it is also possible to further increase the distance L ₁ and 30mm or more and 40mm or more, near the center of the display surface 121a of the display device 121, the front decorative member relatively small dimensions Even if 111 is arranged, the cable 114 can be hidden so as not to be seen. The upper limit of the distance L ₁ is not particularly limited, considering the size of the liquid crystal display device or the like commonly used in game machines, is usually up to about 200 to 300 mm.

By the way, in the present embodiment, as described above, the front decorative member 111 is provided with the light transmitting portion 111a ₁ for transmitting the detection light of the photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) or the like. Some ideas are also applied to the structure 111 and its manufacturing method. Since this device will be described in detail in the section of “3. Manufacturing method of front decorative member (decorative member for gaming machine)” below, the description is omitted here.

2.2.3 Transparent Support Member As shown in FIG. 5, the transparent support member 112 is arranged so that the front decoration member 111 is arranged at a position spaced a predetermined distance forward from the display surface 121 a of the display device 121. It is a transparent member for supporting the decorative member 111 from the rear side. The front support member 111 is supported by the transparent support member 112 in a state in which the front decoration member 111 is entirely inside the display surface 121a of the display device 121 as viewed from the front, as shown in FIG. The method for fixing the front decorative member 111 to the transparent support member 112 is not particularly limited, and screws, adhesives, or the like may be used. In this embodiment, vibration welding is employed. As shown in FIG. 5, a ridge 112 a is provided at a location where the front decorative member 111 is fixed on the front surface of the transparent support member 112. For this reason, it is easy to position the front decoration member 111 with respect to the transparent support member 112.

  As long as the transparent support member 112 can support the front decoration member 111 from the rear side, the form thereof is not particularly limited, and the transparent support member 112 may cover only a part of the display surface 121 a of the display device 121. However, in this case, it becomes possible for the player to touch members disposed on the rear side of the transparent support member 112 such as the display surface 121a of the liquid crystal display device 121. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the transparent support member 112 is a plate-like member that covers substantially the entire display surface 121a of the display device 121, and the player is placed on a member disposed on the rear side of the transparent support member 112. I can't touch it.

  However, a cable insertion hole 112 b through which the cable 114 is passed is provided in a portion of the transparent support member 112 that is covered with the front decoration member 111. In this embodiment, the cable insertion hole 112b is provided with a dimension that allows the electronic component 113 to pass therethrough. For this reason, even after the front decorative member 111 is fixed to the front surface side of the transparent support member 112, the electronic component 113 is inserted from the rear side of the transparent support member 112 to the front side through the cable insertion hole 112b (front decorative member). 111 and the transparent support member 112), and the electronic component 113 can be easily assembled. The outer peripheral part of the transparent support member 112 is supported by the inner peripheral part of the frame member 117 (FIG. 4). Although the plate | board thickness of the transparent support member 112 is not specifically limited, Usually, it shall be about 0.5-10 mm, and is 4 mm in this embodiment.

2.2.4 Cable As shown in FIG. 4, the cable 114 is disposed at a location that does not overlap the electronic component 113 disposed on the front surface side of the transparent support member 112 and the front surface of the display surface 121 a of the display device 121. The electronic board 118 is electrically connected. In this embodiment, the cable 114 connected to the electronic component 113 includes a cable insertion hole 112b of the transparent support member 112, a cable insertion hole 116a formed in the rear decoration layer support member 116 described later, and a rear decoration layer. A cable formed in the frame member 117 is a portion that is passed through the cable insertion hole 115 c formed in 115, drawn to the rear surface side of the rear decoration layer 115, and drawn to the rear surface side of the rear decoration layer 115. Through the insertion hole 117e, it is connected to the electronic board 118 disposed outside the frame member 117.

  The type of the cable 114 varies depending on the type of the electronic component 113 and the like, and is not particularly limited. Usually, a power line (including a ground wire) that supplies power to the electronic component 113 or an electric signal is input to the electronic component 113. Or a signal output line for outputting an electrical signal from the electronic component 113, or a combination of these lines. In this embodiment, the cable 114 is a harness cable in which a power supply line that supplies power to the photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) and a signal output line that outputs a detection result of the photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) are combined. Yes. In addition to being opaque, this type of harness cable has a certain thickness, and is easily noticeable by the player when passed through a portion overlapping the front side of the display surface 121a of the display device 121. Then, by hiding the section of the cable 114 that passes through the portion overlapping the front side of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 with an impermeable area 115a of the rear decoration layer 115 described later, the cable 114 is prevented from being seen by the player. Yes.

2.2.5 Rear Decoration Layer The rear decoration layer 115 is decorated at least on the front side, and as shown in FIG. 4, the display surface of the transparent support member 112 and the display device 121. 121a and the display surface 121a in front of the display surface 121a with a gap α (FIG. 5). As already described, when the cable 114 is pulled out from the cable insertion hole 115 c to the rear surface side of the rear decoration layer 115, the cable 114 drawn to the rear surface side of the rear decoration layer 115 is connected to the rear decoration layer 115. A gap α between the rear surface and the display surface 121a of the display device 121 is led to reach a position that does not overlap the display surface 121a.

  The rear decorative layer 115 is visually recognizable from the front side to the non-transparent region 115a (the portion shown by hatching in FIG. 4) and the rear side from the front side. And a transmissive region 115b (a portion shown in white in FIG. 4). Of the video displayed on the display surface 121a of the display device 121, the video of the portion that overlaps the non-transparent region 115a cannot be viewed by the player, but the video of the portion that overlaps the transparent region 115b can be viewed by the player. it can.

  In this embodiment, the transmissive region 115b is provided in a substantially inverted triangular shape at the center of the rear decorative layer 115, and the upper left corner, upper right corner, left edge central and right edge of the rear decorative layer 115. Six in total, one provided in a rectangular shape at the center portion and one provided in a strip shape along the lower edge of the rear decoration layer 115 are provided, but the transmissive region 115b is not limited to this. The number, arrangement, and shape can be changed as appropriate. In this manner, by providing the plurality of transmissive regions 115b in a divided manner and dividing the video displayed on the display surface 121a of the display device 121, the effect of the display device 121 can be enhanced.

  In this case, the display content to be visually recognized by the player through one transparent region 115b and the display content to be visually recognized by the player through another transparent region 115b are integrated with each other (display device). 121 may be a part of one image displayed over the entire display surface 121a of 121, which is simply covered with a non-transparent region 115a), or a separate one (each of the display device 121). The display surface 121a may display a separate and independent image on a section that overlaps one transmissive area 115b and a section that overlaps the other transmissive area 115b.

  The decoration of the rear decoration layer 115 is performed by decoratively expressing the shape of the opaque region 115a and the transparent region 115b (for example, forming the opaque region 115a and the transparent region 115b in the shape of a character or character). Alternatively, it may be performed by representing characters, graphics, or the like in a state of overlapping with the opaque region 115a or the like, or of course, a combination thereof. The method of applying these decorations to the rear decoration layer 115 is not particularly limited, and printing or punching (such as punching an opaque sheet into a predetermined decoration shape to form a transparent region 115b of the decoration shape), etc. Various methods can be employed. In the present embodiment, the rear decorative layer 115 is formed by decoratively applying the impermeable region 115a by printing ink on a material made of a transparent resin sheet.

  Various colors can be adopted as the ink for printing the non-transmissive region 115a. In order to prevent light emitted from the portion of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 that overlaps the opaque region 115a from being transmitted forward, the opaque region 115a is a dark-colored ink (black or the like) having excellent light shielding properties. Can also be provided. However, when the opaque region 115a is represented by dark ink, the decorative effect produced by the rear decorative layer 115 is limited. On the other hand, when the opaque region 115a is represented by light-colored ink, light emitted from the portion of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 that overlaps the opaque region 115a is easily transmitted forward, and the cable 114 May be recognized by the player as a silhouette. For this reason, in the present embodiment, solid printing is performed on the rear surface side of the opaque region 115a with black (dark color) ink, and the front surface side of the opaque region 115a is printed with various types of ink including light color systems. The desired design is printed. This makes it possible to achieve both light shielding properties and decorative properties.

  The non-transparent region 115a and the transmissive region 115b can provide a decorative effect even with the shape itself. However, the non-transparent region 115a and the transmissive region 115b are substantially symmetric (line symmetric or rotationally symmetric) when viewed from the front. It is preferable to form so as to achieve this. This is because, as already described, the opaque region 115a is a portion for concealing the cable 114. If the opaque region 115a is provided only in the portion overlapping the cable 114, the player is unnatural. It may be easy to feel. In this regard, by providing the opaque region 115a as a target, the player can easily recognize that the opaque region 115a is for decoration, and the above-described unnaturalness can be made difficult to occur. It is. In this embodiment, the non-transmissive region 115a and the transmissive region 115b are provided so as to be line-symmetric with respect to a center line that bisects the rear decoration layer 115 to the left and right. Here, when a character, a figure, or the like is displayed in a state where it overlaps with the opaque region 115a (when a character, a figure, etc. is displayed in a color different from the basic color of the opaque region 115a in a portion overlapping with the opaque region 115a), There is no need to form the characters and figures.

As shown in FIG. 6, the non-transparent region 115a includes a front decorative member connecting portion 115a ₁ that is connected to the front decorative member 111 when viewed from the front, and a display device 121 ( an outer zone connecting portion 115a ₂ which is a state of being connected to the outer region of the display surface 121a of FIG. 4) are classified into a coupling portion 115a ₃ for connecting the front decorative member connecting portion 115a ₁ and the outer zone connecting portion 115a ₂ be able to. In the present embodiment, the front decorative member connecting portion 115a ₁ is provided at three locations corresponding to the apex of the front decorative member 111 having a triangular shape when viewed from the front, and the outer region connecting portion 115a ₂ is rectangular when viewed from the front. The rear decorative layer 115 having a shape is provided in a rectangular ring shape along the four sides. Further, the connecting portion 115a ₃ is a portion that does not correspond to either the front decorative member connecting portion 115a ₁ or the outer region connecting portion 115a _{2 in} the portion shown by hatching in FIG. 6 (the non-transparent region 115a). ing.

Although the present invention has been described several times so far that the section of the cable 114 that passes through the portion overlapping the front surface of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 is hidden by the opaque region 115a, In other words, using the “connecting portion 115a ₃ ”, the rear side of the connecting portion 115a ₃ in the gap α (FIG. 5) between the rear decorative layer 115 and the display surface 121a of the display device 121. By passing the cable 114 through the portion that overlaps, the cable 114 in the section can be hidden from view by the player.

For this reason, the width (the width when viewed from the front side) of the portion through which the cable 114 is passed on the rear side of the connecting portion 115a ₃ is at least as large as the width of the cable 114 (the width when viewed from the front side). Need to. When the player to consider the longitudinal direction (y-axis direction) that from the direction inclined by some cases visually recognize the display surface 121a of the display device 121 with respect to such, in the connecting portion 115a _3, the cable 114 is passed through the rear It is preferable that the width of the portion to be larger than the width of the cable 114. In other words, it is preferable to secure a certain distance L ₂ (FIG. 6) from the edge of the cable 114 to the transmission region 115b closest to the edge.

In this case, how much the distance L ₂ (FIG. 6) is specifically set is not particularly limited. However, it is preferable to make it larger than the thickness T ₁ (FIG. 5) of the cable 114 in the front-rear direction. Thereby, even if the player visually recognizes the display surface 121a of the display device 121 from a direction inclined by 45 ° with respect to the front-rear direction (y-axis direction), the cable 114 can be made invisible. To further obscure the cable 114, the distance L _2, and more preferably when at least twice the thickness T _1, further preferable to set 3 times or more. If the distance L ₂ is secured about 5 times the thickness T ₁ , it is practically impossible to visually recognize the cable 114. Here, the longitudinal direction of the thickness _{T 1} of the cable 114 is usually about 0.5 to 20 mm, in many cases, is about 1 to 10 mm. No particular upper limit to the distance _{L 2,} but is usually up to about 200 to 300 mm.

In the cable 114, the portion that is passed through the rear side of the connecting portion 115a ₃ is so as not to run off from the rear side of the connecting portion 115a _3, typically, it is fixed relative to the rear surface of the rear decorative layer 115. The method for fixing the cable 114 to the rear decoration layer 115 is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the cable 114 is fixed by attaching an adhesive tape to a predetermined portion of the rear decoration layer 115. . In this case, if the place where the adhesive tape is applied is left to the operator, the cable 114 may pass through a path that is off a predetermined path, and the cable 114 may be visible to the player. Further, the adhesive tape attached to the rear decoration layer 115 may be visible to the player.

For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a linear mark 115 d for indicating the route of the cable 114 is provided on the rear surface of the connecting portion 115 a ₁ in the non-permeable region 115 a of the rear decoration layer 115. A rectangular mark 115e is provided for instructing a location where the adhesive tape is applied. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the trouble that the cable 114 is seen from the player through the route deviated from the predetermined route, the trouble that the adhesive tape is seen from the player, and the like. The method of providing the marks 115d and 115e on the rear surface of the rear decorative layer 115 is not particularly limited, and may be provided by attaching a seal having such a shape. In this embodiment, the marks 115d and 115e are provided by printing. ing.

By the way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, since the transparent support member 112 and the rear decoration layer support member 116 are arranged between the front decoration member 111 and the rear decoration layer 115, the front decoration The rear surface of the member 111 and the front surface of the rear decorative layer 115 are not on the same plane. Therefore, when the player views the display surface 121a of the display device 121 from a direction inclined with respect to the front-rear direction (y-axis direction), the front decoration member connecting portion 115a ₁ (FIG. 6) and the front decoration member 111 There is a possibility that the cable 114 may be visible from the boundary portion. In this regard, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the front decorative member connecting portions 115a _1, the front decorative member overlapping portion 115a 4 overlapping the outer peripheral portion of the front decorative member 111 when viewed from the front _(FIG. 6 In FIG. 5, a portion indicated by fine hatching is provided. Thus, cable 114 is enabled to be less visible from the boundary neighborhood of the front decorative member connecting portion 115a ₁ and the front decorative member 111.

In this case, there is no particular limitation on how much the overlapping width W ₂ (FIG. 6) of the front decorative member overlapping portion 115a ₄ with respect to the front decorative member 111 is set. However, when the overlapping width W ₂ is too small, the angle at which the player has a greater inclination relative to the longitudinal direction (y-axis direction) when viewing the display surface 121a of the display device 121, the front decorative member connecting portion 115a There is a possibility that the cable 114 may be seen from the periphery of the boundary between the _first decorative member 111 and the front decorative member 111. Therefore, the width W ₂ overlap, preferably larger than the distance D ₁ of the the surface and the front surface of the rear decorative layer 115 after the front decorative member 111 _(FIG. 5). Thus, even if the player viewed from an oblique angle of about 45 ° with respect to the longitudinal direction (y-axis direction), the cable from the boundary neighborhood of the front decorative member connecting portion 115a ₁ and the front decorative member 111 114 can be made invisible. Width W ₂ overlap is more preferably be at least twice the distance D _1, further preferable to set 3 times or more. The upper limit of the overlap width _{W 2} is not particularly limited, is usually up to about 20 to 100 mm.

  The back decoration layer 115 is not particularly limited in its form as long as it has the above-described opaque region 115a and transparent region 115b (for example, a layer that overlaps only a part of the display surface 121a of the display device 121 (for example, opaque) The material may exist only in the region 115a and the transmission region 115b may be an opening). In the present embodiment, the rear decoration layer 115 is a sheet that covers substantially the entire display surface 121a of the display device 121 (printed on a transparent resin sheet). A cable insertion hole 115c (FIG. 4) for allowing the cable 114 to pass therethrough is provided at the same location as the cable insertion hole 112b in the transparent support member 112 at a location overlapping the front decoration member 111 in the rear decoration layer 115. Yes. Although the thickness of the back side decoration layer 115 is not specifically limited, Usually, it is about 0.1-2 mm, and is set to about 0.5 mm in this embodiment.

The width W ₁ (FIG. 5) of the gap α between the rear surface of the rear decorative layer 115 and the display surface 121a of the display device 121 is the thickness T ₁ in the front-rear direction of the cable 114 that passes through the gap α (FIG. 5). If it is larger than 5), it is not particularly limited. However, if the width W ₁ of the gap α is too small, or the like when the front decorative member 111 and the transparent supporting member 112 is hit by a player, the impact is transmitted to the display surface 121a of the display device 121, the display device 121 There is a risk of damage. Therefore, the width _{W 1} of the gap α is preferably When 1mm or more, more preferably when a 2mm or more, further preferable to set 3mm or more. On the other hand, if too large width W ₁ of the gap alpha, wide range located on the rear side of the non-transmission region 115a of the display surface in 121a, the rear decorative layer 115 of the display device 121 becomes more visible from the player . Therefore, the width _{W 1} of the gap α is preferably When 30mm or less, and more preferably when the 20mm or less, more preferably to 10mm or less. In this embodiment, the width W ₁ of the gap α is set to 4 mm.

2.2.6 Rear decorative layer support member The rear decorative layer support member 116 is for supporting the rear decorative layer 115. This is because, in the present embodiment, as already described, the rear decoration layer 115 is obtained by printing a transparent resin sheet, and the shape alone cannot be maintained. However, the rear decorative layer 115 made of the transparent resin sheet is supported by the rear decorative layer support member 116, thereby maintaining the form of the rear decorative layer 115. The rear decoration layer support member 116 may support the rear decoration layer 115 from the rear side, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the rear decoration layer 115 is supported from the front side. It is supposed to be. For this reason, the rear decoration layer support member 116 is formed of a transparent member so as not to hinder the visibility of the rear decoration layer 115.

  As long as the back decoration layer support member 116 can maintain the form of the back decoration layer 115, the form is not particularly limited, and may support only a part of the back decoration layer 115. . However, in this case, wrinkles or the like may be formed in a portion of the rear decoration layer 115 that is not supported by the rear decoration layer support member 116. For this reason, in this embodiment, the rear decoration layer support member 116 is a plate-like member that covers substantially the entire rear decoration layer 115. A cable insertion hole 116a (FIG. 4) for allowing the cable 114 to pass therethrough has a size and shape similar to that of the cable insertion hole 112b in the transparent support member 112 at a location overlapping the front decoration member 111 in the rear decoration layer support member 116. Provided. Although the plate | board thickness of the back side decoration layer support member 116 is not specifically limited, Usually, it shall be about 0.5-5 mm, and is 2 mm in this embodiment. A method for fixing the rear decoration layer 115 to the rear decoration layer support member 116 is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment, the rear decoration layer 115 is attached to the rear surface of the rear decoration layer support member 116. doing. The rear decorative layer support member 116 is supported at the outer peripheral portion thereof by the inner peripheral portion of the frame member 117 (FIG. 4).

  Incidentally, even when the rear decoration layer 115 is formed of a sheet as in this embodiment, the rear decoration layer support member 116 is not necessarily provided. For example, the rear decoration layer 115 is transparently supported. It can also be attached to the rear surface of the member 112. In other words, the transparent support member 112 may have a support function for the rear decoration layer 115. However, in this case, after the decorative front side decorative member 111 is vibration welded to the transparent support member 112, the rear decorative layer 115 is adhered to the transparent support member 112, or the rear decorative member For example, it is necessary to perform vibration welding or the like on the front decoration member 111 on which the decoration is applied to the transparent support member 112 to which 115 is adhered, which may reduce the yield. For this reason, it is preferable to support the rear decoration layer 115 with respect to the rear decoration layer support member 116 formed separately from the transparent support member 112 as in the present embodiment. As a result, the yield can be improved.

  As in this embodiment, when the rear decoration layer 115 is supported with respect to the rear decoration layer support member 116 that is a separate body from the transparent support member 112, the rear decoration layer support member 116 is on the front side thereof. You may distribute | arrange in the state closely_contact | adhered with respect to the transparent support member 112 distribute | arranged. However, when the rear decoration layer 116 is brought into close contact with the transparent support member 112, Newton rings are generated, and the visibility of the rear decoration layer 115 and the display surface 121 a of the display device 121 may be reduced. Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the electronic component 113 has a screwing portion 119a in the bracket 119 that holds the electronic component 113 arranged on the rear surface side of the transparent support member 112, and The electronic component 113 is fixed by driving the screw 130 from the rear side. When the rear decorative layer 116 is brought into close contact with the transparent support member 112, the screw fixing portion 119a and the screw 130 are accommodated. A space cannot be secured, and such a fixing structure cannot be employed. For this reason, it is preferable to provide a gap β (FIG. 5) between the front surface of the rear decorative layer support member 116 and the rear surface of the transparent support member 112.

In this case, there is no particular limitation on the width W ₃ (FIG. 5) of the gap β between the front surface of the rear decoration layer support member 116 and the rear surface of the transparent support member 112. However, too small a width W ₃ of the gap beta, there is a possibility that the above Newton's rings occur. For this reason, the width W _{3 of the} gap β is preferably 0.5 mm or more, more preferably 1 mm or more, and further preferably 1.5 mm or more. If the fit the screwing portion 119a and screw 130 into the gap β, the width _{W 3} of the gap β is 2 mm approximately it is necessary. In this embodiment, the width W ₃ of the gap β is set to be 2 mm. The upper limit of the width _{W 3} of the gap β is not particularly limited, is usually up to about 10 to 30 mm.

2.2.7 Frame member frame member 117, a transparent support member 112 and the rear decorative layer the support member 115, a width _{W 3,} etc. of the width _{W 1} and the gap β gap α while maintaining the above-mentioned values, This is a member for supporting the display surface 121a of the display device 121 on the front side. The form of the frame member 117 is not particularly limited as long as such a function can be exhibited. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the frame member 117 has a rectangular frame shape so that the inner periphery of the frame member 117 can hold the outer periphery of the transparent support member 112 and the outer periphery of the rear decorative layer support member 115. It is said. On the inner peripheral part of the frame member 117, a ridge 117a is provided in an inner flange shape. Further, in the outer peripheral portion of the frame member 117, there are a screw fixing portion 117 b at a location overlapping the screw fixing portion 122 b of the display device holder 122 and a location where the locking portion 122 c of the display device holder 122 is locked, respectively. And a locked portion 117c. Furthermore, a fixed portion 117d for fixing the display unit 100 including the display device 121 to a predetermined position on the front door 10b (FIG. 2) of the gaming machine housing is also provided on the outer peripheral portion of the frame member 117. Furthermore, a cable insertion hole 117e through which the cable 114 is passed is also provided in the frame-shaped portion of the frame member 117.

Incidentally, the longitudinal direction of the thickness of the convex strips 117a is the width W ₃ of the gap β between the rear surface of the front and the transparent support member of the rear decorative layer the support member is adapted to match. That is, the transparent support member 112 is fitted from the front side of the frame member 117, the rear surface of the transparent support member 112 is brought into contact with the front surface of the ridge 117 a, and the rear decoration layer support member 115 is fitted from the rear side of the frame member 117. They crowded in, in front of the rear decorative layer the support member 115 by merely brought into contact with the rear surface of the projections 117a, so that the width W ₃ of the gap β is the desired value. The transparent support member 112 fitted into the frame member 117 is locked at its outer peripheral portion by a locking claw (not shown) provided on the inner peripheral portion of the frame member 117, and the rear decorative layer fitted into the frame member 117. The support member 115 has its outer peripheral portion locked by a locking claw 117 f provided on the inner peripheral portion of the frame member 117.

3. Manufacturing method of front decorative member (decorative member for gaming machine) In the present embodiment, as described in the above section “2.2.2 Front decorative member”, the structure of the front decorative member 111 and the manufacturing method thereof are used. Has also been devised. Specifically, the front decorative member 111 is manufactured by the method for manufacturing a decorative member for gaming machines described below. Here, the “decorative member for gaming machine” is a cover member used for decorating the photoelectric sensor in the gaming machine, and a translucent part for transmitting the detection light emitted from the photoelectric sensor forward. Refers to those with The concept of “decorative member for gaming machine” includes the “front decorative member 111” described above.

That is,
A manufacturing method of a front decorative member 111 (decorative member for a gaming machine) provided with a translucent part 111a ₁ for transmitting the detection light emitted from a photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) forward,
As shown in FIG. 5, the front decorative member 111 (decorative member for gaming machine)
A main body member 111a in which an opening or a thin portion is formed in a portion to be the light transmitting portion 111a ₁ ;
A translucent portion reinforcing member 111b provided in the opening or the thin portion in the main body member 11a;
Composed by
In a state where the decorative sheet 111a ₂ made of one thermoplastic resin is arranged in a mold (not shown), another thermoplastic resin 111a ₃ having a melting point lower than that of the one thermoplastic resin is placed in the mold. injected, by insert molding to integrate the other thermoplastic resin 111a ₃ against decorative sheet 111a _2, it performs the shaping of the body member 111a,
The high melting point and a light transmittance than other thermoplastic resins 111a _3, by forming the different types of the thermoplastic resin and the other thermoplastic resin 111a _3, performs shaping of the light transmitting portion reinforcing member 111b The front decorative member 111 (decorative member for gaming machine) is manufactured by the manufacturing method of the decorative member for gaming machine characterized by the above.

This is because, as described above, when insert molding is performed in the mold in which the decorative sheet 111a ₂ is arranged, the front decorative member 111 (decorative member for gaming machines) can be easily decorated. There is. However, in this case, as decorative sheet 111a ₂ does would provide an melts when performing insert molding, said other thermoplastic resin 111a ₃ performing insert molding to form a decorative sheet 111a ₂ wherein There is a limitation that a resin having a lower melting point than that of one thermoplastic resin must be used. However, thermoplastic resins having a low melting point (for example, ABS resin) tend to have poor light transmittance such as infrared rays. Therefore, the entire body member 111a, the so-melting forms a low said other thermoplastic resin 111a _3, the light transmittance of the transparent portion 111a ₁ is deteriorated, the photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) is desired There is a risk that it will not be possible to detect this properly. In this regard, as mentioned above, by a portion that becomes the light transmitting unit 111a ₁ of the main body member 111a and the opening or the thin portion, preventing a decrease in the light transmittance of the transparent portion 111a _1, photoelectric sensor (electronic component This is because it is possible to cause 113) to perform desired detection appropriately.

However, when the portion that becomes the light transmitting portion 111a ₁ in the main body member 111a is an opening or a thin wall portion, it becomes difficult to maintain the strength of the light transmitting portion 111a ₁ , and the player can use the finger or the like to transmit the light transmitting portion 111a _1. When touching, the translucent part 111a ₁ may be damaged, and the photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113) located behind the translucent part 111a ₁ may be damaged. In this regard, as described above, the translucent part 111a ₁ is formed of the other thermoplastic resin having a higher melting point and higher light transmittance than the other thermoplastic resin 111a ₃ that performs insert molding. by reinforced with section reinforcing member 111b, it is also possible to prevent damage to the light transmitting portion 111a ₁ and the photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113).

Here, the one thermoplastic resin that forms the decorative sheet 111a ₂ , the other thermoplastic resin 111a ₃ that performs insert molding, and the other thermoplastic resin that forms the translucent portion reinforcing member 111b are: If melting | fusing point and light transmittance satisfy | fill said relationship, it will not specifically limit. The same thermoplastic resin may be used for the one thermoplastic resin and the another thermoplastic resin. In this embodiment, the one thermoplastic resin forming the decorative sheet 111a ₂ is polycarbonate (PC film) and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA film) (the decorative sheet 111a ₂ is made of a PC film and a PMMA film). By making the other thermoplastic resin for insert molding into an ABS resin and the other thermoplastic resin forming the light-transmitting portion reinforcing member 111b as a polycarbonate, the above relationship is achieved. To meet.

  Moreover, the fixing method of the translucent part reinforcement member 111b with respect to the main body member 111a is not specifically limited. In this embodiment, after the translucent portion reinforcing member 111b is fixed to the front end portion of the bracket 119 of the photoelectric sensor (electronic component 113), the translucent portion reinforcing member 111b is used as the translucent portion of the body member 111a after insert molding. It fits in the opening part or thin part (concave part) of the part 111a.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Rotating-type game machine 10a Body 10b Front door 10b ₁ reel window 11 Medal slot 12 Medal payout port 13 First reel (reel)
14 Second reel (reel)
15 3rd reel
16 Display device 17 Speaker 18 Max bet button 19 Single bet button 20 Start lever 21 First stop button (stop button)
22 Second stop button (stop button)
23 Third stop button (stop button)
24 effect changeover switch 25 payout button 26 effect changeover switch decorative cover 30 main control board unit 31 sub control board unit 32 display unit 33 power supply unit 34 connector unit 35 reel unit 36 hopper unit 100 display unit 110 display unit front member 111 front decoration Member (decorative member for gaming machine)
111a body member 111a ₁ translucent part 111a ₂ decorative sheet (one thermoplastic resin)
111a ₃ Other thermoplastic resin 111b Translucent portion reinforcing member (a different kind of thermoplastic resin from other thermoplastic resins)
112 transparent support member 112a ridge 112b cable insertion hole 113 electronic component 114 cable 115 rear decorative layer 115a non-transparent region 115a ₁ front decorative member connecting portion 115a ₂ outer region connecting portion 115a ₃ connecting portion 115a ₄ front decorative member overlapping portion 115b Transmission area 115c Cable insertion hole 115d Mark (for cable)
115e Mark (for adhesive tape)
116 Rear decoration layer support member 116a Cable insertion hole 117 Frame member 117a Projection strip 117b Screw fixing portion 117c Locked portion 117d Fixed portion 117e Cable insertion hole 117f Locking claw 118 Electronic board 119 Bracket 119a Screw fixing portion 120 Display unit Rear member 121 Display device 121a Display surface 122 Display device holder 122a Handle 122b Screw fixing portion 122c Locking portion 130 Screw D ₁ Distance between the rear surface of the front decorative member and the front surface of the rear decorative layer L ₁ Outer edge of the front decorative member from nearest become part of the distance L ₂ edge of the cable in the outer edge of the display surface of the display device, the distance T ₁ cable nearest transmission region to the edge of the front-rear direction of the thickness W ₁ rear decorative layer Previous to the width W ₂ front decorative member gap between the display surface of the rear display unit After clearance β between the display surface of the surface with the display device after the width α rear decorative layer of the gap between the rear surface of the front and the transparent support member of the decorative member overlapping portion of the overlapping width W ₃ rear decorative layer the support member Gap between the front surface of the side decorative layer support member and the rear surface of the transparent support member

Claims (6)

A gaming machine in which the display surface of the display device is provided on the front side of the housing,
A front decoration member having a size smaller than the display surface and arranged in a state of being overlapped with the front side of the display surface;
A transparent support member for supporting the front decorative member from the rear side in a state in which the entire front decorative member fits inside the display surface when viewed from the front;
An electronic component attached to the front decorative member;
An electronic substrate disposed at a position not overlapping the front side of the display surface;
A cable connecting the electronic component and the electronic substrate;
Between the transparent support member and the display surface, a rear decoration layer disposed in a state where a gap is spaced forward from the display surface;
With
The rear decoration layer
An impermeable region that covers the front side of the display surface and makes the display surface invisible;
A transmissive region for visually recognizing the display surface;
Consists of
The impermeable area of the rear decorative layer
A front decorative member connecting portion that is connected to the front decorative member when viewed from the front;
An outer region connecting portion that is connected to the outer region of the display surface when viewed from the front;
A connecting portion for connecting the front decorative member connecting portion and the outer region connecting portion;
And having
A gaming machine, wherein the cable is passed through a portion overlapping a rear side of the connecting portion in the gap provided between a rear decorative layer and the display surface.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the front decorative member connecting portion in the non-transparent region of the rear decorative layer has a front decorative member overlapping portion that overlaps with an outer peripheral portion of the front decorative member when viewed from the front.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the overlap width of the front decorative member overlapping portion with respect to the front decorative member is larger than the interval between the rear surface of the front decorative member and the front surface of the rear decorative layer.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a mark for instructing a location to fix the cable is provided on a rear surface of the connecting portion in the non-transparent region of the rear decorative layer.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an opaque region of the rear decorative layer when viewed from the front is substantially symmetric with respect to the front decorative member.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the electronic component is an input device, an output device, or a drive device.

Images