JP6804097B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a slot machine installed in a game hall such as a pachinko parlor.

Slot machines are widely known as game machines installed in amusement parks such as pachinko parlors. In slot machines, heat measures are taken in consideration of heat generation of heat-generating parts such as light sources. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, a rack that moves by rotating a pinion and an opening for intake and exhaust are provided in a case containing heat-generating parts, and intake and exhaust are performed from the opening as the rack moves. It is configured to be used.

JP 2012-210331

However, Patent Document 1 is premised on heat countermeasures for a fixed case fixed to the game machine main body, and heat countermeasures for a movable case (moving member) provided so as to be movable with respect to the game machine main body. It is hard to say that it is appropriate. That is, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is necessary to provide a pinion for moving the rack, a motor for rotating the pinion, and the like, and there is a problem that if these are mounted on a mobile case, the size becomes large.

The present invention has been made in view of the above background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of more effective heat countermeasures without increasing the size of the moving member.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine having a moving member provided so as to be movable between a closed position and an open position.
The moving member
A light source substrate on which a light source is arranged, a front cover that covers the light source substrate from the front side, and a back cover that covers the light source substrate from the back side are provided.
The back cover
It is characterized in that it is provided with a heat radiating hole for releasing heat from the light source substrate.

The heat radiating hole may be formed long in the moving direction of the moving member.

The heat radiation hole comprises a first heat radiation hole provided on one side of the moving member in the moving direction and a second heat radiation hole provided on the other side of the moving member.
The first heat radiating hole and the second heat radiating hole may be arranged at different positions in a direction orthogonal to the moving direction.

The heat radiating hole may be formed on a surface that can be visually recognized when the back cover is observed from the moving direction of the moving member.

In the present invention, since the heat dissipation hole is provided on the back cover of the moving member, effective heat countermeasures can be taken, that is, the heat intake and exhaust can be efficiently performed from the heat dissipation hole as the moving member moves.

Further, if the heat radiating hole is formed long in the moving direction, intake and exhaust can be performed more efficiently.

Further, the first heat radiating hole provided on one side of the moving member in the moving direction and the second heat radiating hole provided on the other side in the moving direction are arranged at different positions in the direction orthogonal to the moving direction. Compared with the case where the arrangement position in the direction orthogonal to the moving direction is the same, the length of the line segment connecting the first heat radiation hole and the second heat radiation hole is longer, and the strength of the back cover is improved. Contributes to preventing damage to the back cover.

Further, if a heat radiating hole is provided on the surface of the moving member that can be visually recognized when observed from the moving direction, it is possible to more efficiently perform intake and exhaust as the moving member moves.

It is an external view of a slot machine. It is an external view of the shutter at an open position. It is an external view of the shutter at a closed position. It is an exploded view of a shutter. It is explanatory drawing which shows the region which functions as a half mirror and the region which functions as a light-shielding part. It is a rear view of a shutter. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state that intake and exhaust are performed from a heat radiation hole with the movement of a shutter. It is an external view of the illumination unit. It is an exploded view of an illumination unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine (game machine) 10 includes a storage box 11 and a front door 12, and the game machine main body is composed of these. In the storage box 11, a reel unit in which a plurality of reels are unitized, a hopper device for paying out medals, and a slot machine 10 are changed in settings (changes in settings related to advantages and disadvantages for the player). It houses a main board with buttons and setting change keys (or keyholes for inserting setting change keys). The front door 12 is divided into an upper door 12a and a lower door 12b, and the upper door 12a and the lower door 12b are respectively pivotally attached to the storage box 11 and supported so as to be openable and closable.

The upper door 12a is provided with a liquid crystal display 15 for displaying various images and a transparent window 16 for visually recognizing the reels on the front surface thereof. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel, and when the reels are stopped, three symbols are displayed for each reel through the transparent window 16.

The lower door 12b has a medal insertion slot 22 for inserting medals, a bet button 23 (operating member) operated when betting a credited medal, and a start lever 24 (operating member) operated when starting a game. ), Stop buttons 26a to 26c (operation member) for stopping the rotating reel, medal tray 28 for receiving medals paid out from the hopper device, and clearing button 29 (operation) for clearing credited medals. Members) are provided.

In the slot machine 10, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 22 or a medal is bet by operating the bet button 23, the start lever 24 is activated, and when the activated start lever 24 is operated, the game is started. Will be done. When the game is started, a winning combination lottery is executed to determine one of a plurality of types of winning combinations or a loss, and the reels start rotating. When the rotation speed of the reel reaches a constant speed and becomes steady rotation, the operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is enabled, and when the activated stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop button is stopped. Can be made to. Then, when all the reels are stopped, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery is displayed, this winning combination becomes a prize, and the process corresponding to the winning combination (winning process). Is executed.
<Mechanical performance of operation buttons>
In the slot machine 10, the mechanical performance of each operation member such as an operation button and an operation lever is determined in consideration of an application, an arrangement position, and the like. In the present embodiment, the operation resistance force (operation (pressing)) of the bet button 23 is determined. ) Is set to be larger than the operating resistance of the stop buttons 26a to 26c.

The bet buttons 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operating members that are operated as the game progresses and is executed. The bet button 23 is operated almost every game, and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are operated every game, that is, , The operation frequency of the bet button 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c is about the same.

On the other hand, since the operation unit (operation surface) of the bet button 23 is directed upward and is operated by hitting it from above, not only is it easy for the player to apply force, but also the weight of the operation unit is the weight of the operation unit. Since it is added to the operation direction, there is a high possibility that a malfunction will occur.

On the other hand, with respect to the stop buttons 26a to 26c, the operation unit faces forward (horizontal direction, sideways) and is operated by pushing from the front side (horizontal direction, sideways), so that the player has a force. Not only is it difficult to add, but the possibility of malfunction due to the weight of the operation unit is low. Further, the stop buttons 26a to 26c are required to be easy to operate and accurate in order to stop the reel at a target position.

In consideration of such circumstances, in the present embodiment, the operating resistance of the bet button 23 is set to be larger than the operating resistance of the stop buttons 26a to 26c. In other words, the operating resistance of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is set to be smaller than the operating resistance of the bet button 23.

Specifically, the operating resistance of the bet button 23 is set to about 1.0N, and the operating resistance of the stop buttons 26a to 26c is set to about 0.7N.

By increasing the operating resistance of the bet button 23, it is possible to obtain an effect such as prevention of malfunction. Further, by reducing the operation resistance of the stop buttons 26a to 26c, the force required for the operation of the stop buttons 26a to 26c can be reduced, so that the player's fatigue can be reduced. In particular, the fatigue reduction effect is great when the player plays a game for a long time.

In the present embodiment, the bet button 23 has a larger operation surface area than the stop buttons 26a to 26c.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation detection distances of the bet button 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c (distance indicating when the operation unit is moved from the initial position to detect that the operation is detected) are set to 1 mm. There is. However, due to variations in component dimensions and the like, this operation detection distance may have an error of, for example, about ± 0.2 mm.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation strokes of the bet button 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c (distance indicating how much the operation unit can be moved from the initial position) are both set to 2 mm.

Further, in the present embodiment, the bet button 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c have a double amplitude of 1.5 mm, a vibration frequency of 10 to 15 Hz, a vibration cycle of 3 to 5 minutes, and 10 minutes with respect to the operation direction of the operation unit. The malfunction (time when it was detected that the operation was performed even though it was not operated) when the vibration of the above was applied is 1 ms or less.

Further, in the present embodiment, the bet button 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c are used so that the malfunction when the impact of 70 m / s ² is applied three times in the operation direction of the operation unit is 1 ms or less. There is.

In the present embodiment, the operation resistance of the bet button 23 is set to be larger than the operation resistance of the stop buttons 26a to 26c. However, the operation resistance of the bet button 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c has been described. The bet button 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c may be configured to have the same operating resistance, such as 0.7N or 1.0N. By doing so, it is possible to prevent giving a feeling of strangeness when operating. In particular, the above-mentioned effect becomes remarkable when the player plays a game for a short time.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation resistance of the bet button 23 and the stop buttons 26a to 26c has been described as an example. However, the operation member for which the operation resistance is specified includes the above-mentioned bet button 23 and the operation member. Not only the operation members operated with the progress and execution of the game such as the stop buttons 26a to 26c, but also the operation members (effect buttons) operated with the progress and execution of the effect, and the setting of the volume and the amount of light. It includes various operation members such as an operation member operated by the operation and the setting change button described above.

Further, in general, an effect button whose operation unit faces upward (operated from above) is often repeatedly hit as compared with an effect button whose operation unit faces forward (horizontal direction, sideways). For this reason, for the effect button (or the effect button to be repeatedly hit) with the operation unit facing upward, the operation resistance is set to, for example, one of the range of 0.6N to 0.8N. It is preferable that the operation resistance is smaller than that of the effect button or the bet button 23 facing forward (horizontal direction, sideways) to improve the operability.

On the other hand, for the effect buttons whose operation unit faces forward (horizontal direction, sideways), there are relatively few cases where they are repeatedly hit. For example, it is notified that the right to shift to an advantageous gaming state has been acquired by operating the button. It is relatively often operated when it is operated in a single shot (only once), such as when it is performed, and when it becomes an opportunity for the player to improve his / her interest. Therefore, there is also a problem that if the operation resistance is small and the operation feeling is weak, it is not possible to sufficiently excite the interest. For this reason, regarding the effect buttons with the operation unit facing forward (horizontal direction, sideways) (or the effect buttons that do not allow repeated hits, or the effect buttons that are operated when the player's interest is improved). It is preferable that the operation resistance is increased to be larger than that of the effect button or the bet button 23 in which the operation unit faces upward, for example, to increase the operation resistance to about 5N to improve the operation feeling.

In addition, the larger the area of the operation surface of the operation unit, the higher the expectation of the scene (the scene that notifies the transition to the particularly advantageous gaming state among the advantageous gaming states, and the transition to the advantageous gaming state. It tends to be operated in situations where it is notified with a high probability. Therefore, the operation resistance of the effect button is determined according to the size of the operation surface of the operation unit, that is, it is preferable that the operation resistance increases as the area of the operation surface increases.

Of course, regardless of the type of the effect button, the operation resistance of the effect button may be set uniformly larger than that of other operation members (for example, the bet button 23).

Further, if the operation resistance of the setting change button is small, for example, a piano wire or the like may be inserted through a gap to operate the button, or an illegal act may be performed. Therefore, when the operating member is a setting change button, it is preferable to set the operating resistance force to be larger than that of other operating members (for example, the bet button 23) (for example, set to about 1.5N).

If the area of the operation surface of the setting change button is large, there is a high possibility that the above-mentioned fraudulent activity will be performed. Therefore, the area of the operation surface is set to another operation member (for example, the bet button 23 or the stop button 26a). It is set smaller than ~ 26c) (when the operation surface is circular, the diameter is about 10 mm).

As described above, the operating resistance of each operating member takes into consideration the orientation of the operating unit, the purpose of the operating member (what kind of situation and purpose it is operated), the area of the operating surface of the operating unit, and the like. It is preferable to determine.

Of course, in addition to (or instead of) the operation resistance, the operation detection distance and operation stroke of each operation member also take into consideration the orientation of the operation unit, the application of the operation member, the area of the operation surface of the operation unit, and the like. , It is preferable to determine.
<Shutter>
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the slot machine 10 is provided with a pair of shutters 30 (moving members) on the left and right sides. The shape of the shutter 30 is substantially symmetrical, and the functions of the respective parts are common to the left and right. Therefore, each part of the shutter 30 and the shutter 30 is designated by a common reference numeral on the left and right to standardize the description.

As shown in FIG. 1, the shutter 30 is arranged in front of the liquid crystal display 15, and as shown in FIG. 2, the opening positions of the end portions 32 (end portions, facing portions) are separated from each other, and FIGS. As shown in 3, the end portions 32 are provided so as to be slidable (movable) with the closed position where the end portions 32 face each other (closely or in contact with each other). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the shutter 30 is closed, the end portion 32 of the shutter 30 on one side (one side) approaches or comes into contact with the end portion 32 of the shutter 30 on the other side (opposite side). That is, in the present embodiment, the end portion 32 of one shutter 30 functions as the end portion of the present invention, and the end portion 32 of the other shutter 30 functions as the facing portion of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the shutter 30 includes an outer panel 34 (exterior body, front cover), a back cover 36, a light source substrate 38, and an inner panel 40 (design member). The outer panel 34 is formed in a box shape with an opening facing the back side, and constitutes an exterior on the front side of the shutter 30. The back cover 36 is formed in a plate shape and is arranged behind the outer panel 34 so as to close the opening on the back side of the outer panel 34.

The light source substrate 38 and the inner panel 40 are housed in a space formed between the outer panel 34 and the back cover 36. A plurality of LEDs 42 (light sources) are arranged on the front surface of the light source substrate 38. Further, the inner panel 40 is formed so as to cover the light source substrate 38 from the front side, and is illuminated from the back side by the LED 42.

In the shutter 30, the inner panel 40 and the outer panel 34 are made of a light-transmitting material, and the outer panel 34 is a half that transmits light from the inside to the outside and reflects light from the outside. It is configured to function as a mirror (semi-transmissive part).

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the outer panel 34 forms a vapor-deposited layer (light-shielding layer) by depositing aluminum on the surface of a substrate formed of a translucent material, and then dots on the light-shielding layer. It is formed by applying a laser peeling treatment. The dot laser peeling process repeats a process of irradiating a minute point-like area with laser light to peel off the light-shielding layer at this position while changing the peeling position (laser light irradiation destination). It is a process.

With such a configuration, when the LED 42 is lit, the light from the inner panel 40 illuminated by the LED 42 is transmitted through the outer panel 34, so that the inner panel 40 is transmitted through the outer panel 34. It becomes visible (easy to see). On the other hand, when the LED 42 is turned off, only the outer panel 34 illuminated by the outside light is visible (the inner panel 40 is invisible (difficult to see)). In this way, the design can be improved by switching which of the outer panel 34 and the inner panel 40 is visually recognized.
<Integral design of inner panel>
Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 10, when the shutter 30 is closed, the left and right inner panels 40 form one design (the face of the character in the present embodiment). I am designing the panel 40. That is, the left and right inner panels 40 are designed so that when the LED 42 is turned on with the shutter 30 closed, it is visually recognized as one design (face). In this way, the design can be further improved by expressing the integrated design with the left and right inner panels 40 in the state where the shutter 30 is closed.

As described above, in order to express an integrated design by the left and right inner panels 40, it is preferable that the left and right inner panels 40 are as close as possible to each other with the shutter 30 closed. However, even when the shutter 30 is closed, the end portion 32 (outer panel 34) exists between the left and right inner panels 40, and a gap corresponding to this thickness is generated. It is also possible to cut out the exterior of the end portion 32 so that the left and right inner panels 40 are closer to each other when the shutter 30 is closed. In this case, the end portion 32 is cut off when the shutter 30 is opened. It is not realistic because the inner panel 40 is exposed from the notch and the design is deteriorated.

For this reason, in the slot machine 10, the outer panel 34 is provided with a region that does not function as the above-mentioned half mirror but functions as a light-shielding portion having a light-shielding property.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, the region that functions as the light-shielding portion is a region that includes the end portion 32 and is recognized as a gap between the left and right inner panels 40 when observed by the player. .. Then, in this region, the above-mentioned laser light irradiation is not performed (the light-shielding layer is not peeled off). By doing so, this area, that is, the area recognized as the gap between the left and right inner panels 40 becomes a light-shielding portion in which the light-shielding layer is left, and the back side (left and right inner panels) regardless of whether the LED 42 is lit or not. The gap of 40) becomes invisible.

As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the LED 42 is turned on with the shutter 30 closed, the left and right inner panels 40 express an integrated design without visually recognizing the gap between the left and right inner panels 40. it can.

In the above embodiment, the shutter that opens and closes to the left and right has been described as an example, but the opening and closing direction of the shutter can be freely set. Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the shutter is openable on both sides has been described, but only one shutter is provided, and the shutter has an end facing the opposite portion (for example, from the side edge portion of the liquid crystal display to the front). It may be a one-sided opening / closing type, such as opening / closing between a closing position that abuts on an erected side wall portion and an opening position that separates an end portion from an opposing portion. Of course, the position where the shutter is provided is not limited to the front of the liquid crystal display and can be freely set.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example of forming a region to function as a half mirror (semi-transmissive portion) by irradiating a light-shielding layer formed by vapor deposition with laser light has been described, but other methods (for example, a sheet) have been described. A region that functions as a half mirror may be formed by pasting (pasting, applying paint, etc.). Of course, the example of forming a region that functions as a light-shielding portion by not irradiating the light-shielding layer with laser light has been described, but a region that functions as a light-shielding portion may be formed by another method.
<Shutter heat dissipation structure>
Returning to FIG. 4, as described above, the shutter 30 includes a light source substrate 38 on which the LED 42 is arranged, and the light source substrate 38 is arranged between the outer panel 34 and the back cover 36. Therefore, the heat from the light source substrate 38 (LED 42) tends to be trapped inside the shutter 30 (the space between the outer panel 34 and the back cover 36).

Therefore, in the slot machine 10, a heat radiating hole 44 is provided in the back cover 36. As a result, as the shutter 30 moves, intake air is taken into the shutter 30 and exhaust air is exhausted to the outside of the shutter 30 from the heat radiation hole 44, and the heat inside the shutter 30 can be released to the outside of the shutter 30.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the heat radiating holes 44 are formed in a long hole shape that is long on the left and right, that is, in the moving direction of the shutter 30. By doing so, the heat inside the shutter 30 can be released more efficiently as the shutter 30 moves.

Further, in the present embodiment, the heat radiation holes 44 are provided on one side and the other side of the back cover 36 in the moving direction of the shutter 30, and the heat radiation holes 44 (first heat radiation holes) are provided on one side. , The heat radiating holes 44 (second heat radiating holes) provided on the other side are arranged alternately. In other words, the first heat radiation hole and the second heat radiation hole are arranged at different positions in the height direction (direction orthogonal to the moving direction of the shutter 30) (the first heat radiation hole and the second heat radiation hole are shutters). The arrangement positions in the directions orthogonal to the moving direction of 30 are different from each other). By doing so, as compared with the case where the first heat radiation hole and the second heat radiation hole are arranged at the same height (the same arrangement position in the height direction), between the first heat radiation hole and the second heat radiation hole. Since the distance between the two can be increased, the strength of the back cover 36 is improved, and the back cover 36 can be prevented from being damaged.

Further, in the present embodiment, heat dissipation holes 44 are provided on the left and right side wall portions (side surfaces) of the back cover 36 (see FIG. 7). In other words, the heat radiating hole 44 is formed so as to include a surface (side surface) that is visible when the back cover 36 is observed from the moving direction of the shutter 30. By doing so, intake and exhaust can be performed more efficiently through the heat radiation hole 44.

That is, the vicinity of the heat radiating hole 44 on the tip side in the moving direction of the shutter 30 becomes a positive pressure (pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure) due to the wind pressure accompanying the movement of the shutter 30, and the air intake can be efficiently performed from the radiating hole 44. Further, since the heat radiating hole 44 on the rear end side in the moving direction of the shutter 30 becomes a negative pressure (pressure lower than the atmospheric pressure) as the shutter 30 moves, exhaust can be efficiently performed from the heat radiating hole 44. (See FIG. 7).

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the left and right side surfaces of the back cover 36 are tilted so as to be located in the center of the back cover 36 toward the back side (liquid crystal display 15 side). There is. As a result, intake and exhaust can be performed more efficiently from the heat radiation hole 44.

That is, with respect to the tip side in the moving direction of the shutter 30, the outside air is guided to the liquid crystal display 15 side by the side surface of the back cover 36 (the outside air is guided so as to be pushed between the liquid crystal display 15 and the side surface of the back cover 36). It is possible to efficiently make the vicinity of the heat radiation hole 44 a positive pressure, and the intake efficiency is improved.

Further, with respect to the rear end side in the moving direction of the shutter 30, as the shutter 30 moves, the air passage of gas (outside air) passing between the back cover 36 and the liquid crystal display 15 increases, and the side surface of the back cover 36 becomes larger. By fulfilling the same function as a component called a diffuser provided on the lower surface of the rear end portion of the automobile, it is possible to efficiently create a negative pressure in the vicinity of the heat radiation hole 44, and the exhaust efficiency is improved.

The heat dissipation holes provided in the back cover 36 may be provided so as to increase the heat dissipation efficiency (intake / exhaust efficiency) within a range in which the strength of the back cover 36 is maintained and the light from the LED 42 does not leak. Therefore, the detailed configuration is not limited to the above embodiment and can be changed as appropriate.

For example, in the above embodiment, the example in which the heat radiating hole having a long shape is provided in the moving direction of the shutter 30 has been described, but the shape of the heat radiating hole can be freely set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first heat radiation hole (the heat radiation hole provided on one end side in the moving direction of the shutter) and the second heat radiation hole heat radiation hole (the heat radiation hole provided on the other end side in the movement direction of the shutter) are located at different height positions. Although the example of arranging them in a staggered manner has been described above, the first heat radiating holes and the second heat radiating holes may be arranged side by side at the same height position.

Further, since the position and number of the heat radiating holes can be freely set, they may be appropriately added to the parts requiring heat radiating, for example, the heat radiating holes 46 shown in FIGS. 4 and 6. In FIGS. 4 and 6, an IC chip (drive circuit) (not shown) for driving and controlling the LED 42 is provided on the back surface of the light source substrate 38, and the heat radiation hole 46 is located on the back surface of the back cover 36. It is formed at a position corresponding to the IC chip in the flat surface portion. Then, the heat of the IC chip is released from the heat radiating hole 46.
<Heat dissipation hole that also functions as a relief part>
In the slot machine 10, the heat radiating holes 44 and the heat radiating holes 46 described above also function as escape portions.

Here, the relief portion is a space provided so that the protruding portion protruding from the mounting member mounted on the front side of the back cover 36 toward the back cover 36 does not interfere (contact) with the back cover 36. Is shown.

Further, the mounting member is the light source substrate 38 (see FIG. 4) in the present embodiment.

Further, as the protruding portion, a screw (or a part of the screw) used when the inner panel 40 (see FIG. 4) is attached to the light source substrate 38 can be mentioned.

Specifically, in FIG. 4, a through hole for passing a screw is formed in the inner panel 40, a screw hole for screwing the screw is formed in the light source substrate 38, and the inner panel 40 is inserted from the front side of the light source substrate 38. When screwing (when the screw head is located on the front side of the inner panel 40), a screw that penetrates the screw hole formed in the light source board 38 and protrudes to the back side (back cover 36 side) of the light source board 38. The tip of the screw becomes a protruding part.

Further, in FIG. 4, when a through hole is formed in the light source substrate 38 and a screw hole is formed in the inner panel 40, and the inner panel 40 is screwed from the back side of the light source board 38 (the head of the screw is on the back side of the light source board 38). If it is located), the head of the screw located on the back surface side of the light source substrate 38 becomes the protruding portion.

Then, heat is generated so as to avoid interference with such a protruding portion (tip or head of the screw) and also have a heat radiating function which is the original function of the heat radiating hole (because the contact with the protruding portion or the gap is small). The position, shape, and size of the heat dissipation holes 44 and 46, or the position, shape, and size of the protrusions (screw position, screw type, size, etc.) are determined so as not to impair the escape function). Has been done. That is, the size of the heat radiating hole 44 (or heat radiating hole 46) provided at the position corresponding to the protruding portion is such that a heat escape path is formed between the protruding portion and the heat radiating hole 44 (or heat radiating hole 46). In addition, it is formed to be one size larger than the size of the protruding portion. By doing so, the heat radiating hole 44 and the heat radiating hole 46 not only have a heat radiating function but also function as a relief portion.

In the above example, the mounting member is the light source substrate 38, but the mounting member is not limited to this. For example, in FIG. 4, a plate-shaped intermediate member (hereinafter referred to as sheet metal) formed of metal or the like is arranged between the back cover 36 and the light source substrate 38, and the sheet metal is attached to the back cover 36. Further, when the light source substrate 38 is attached to the sheet metal, the sheet metal is a mounting member. Further, in this case, a portion protruding from the mounting member (sheet metal) toward the back surface (back cover 36), such as a tip portion or a head of a screw used when mounting the light source substrate 38 on the mounting member (sheet metal), is a protruding portion.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, the protruding portion is a part (tip or head) of the screw, but the protruding portion is not limited to this. For example, in FIG. 4, the electronic component provided on the back side of the light source substrate 38 and the tip of the foot of the electronic component protruding toward the back side of the light source substrate 38 (the electronic component provided on the front side of the light source substrate 38). The tip portion of the foot, which penetrates the light source substrate 38 and projects toward the back surface of the light source substrate 38) or the like may be the protruding portion. In this case, the position, shape, size, or position and shape of the heat radiation hole 44 and the heat radiation hole 46, or the position and shape of the protrusion so as to function as a relief part for such a protrusion (electronic component, foot of the electronic component, etc.). And the size (position, shape, size of electronic parts and legs of electronic parts) may be determined.

Further, in the above example, the heat radiation hole 44 and the heat radiation hole 46 provided in the back cover 36 of the mobile storage member (shutter 30 in this embodiment) in which the light source substrate 38 is housed are made to function as escape portions. As described above, the heat dissipation hole provided in the back cover of the fixed storage member (a storage member that does not move like a shutter such as a fixed case) in which the light source substrate 38 is housed may function as an escape portion. .. Further, the heat radiation hole provided in the back cover of the fixed (or mobile) storage member containing the heat generating components other than the light source substrate 38 may function as a relief portion.

As described above, the heat radiating hole is provided in the back cover constituting the back surface of the storage member containing the heat generating component, and has a function of releasing heat from the heat generating component to the outside of the storage member and the front side of the back cover. It has a function as a relief portion for avoiding contact with a protruding portion protruding from the mounting member mounted (inside the storage member) toward the back cover.

By having two functions of one member (radiation hole) in this way, space efficiency is improved, space saving and miniaturization are achieved as compared with the case where the two functions are realized by different members. It is possible.

<Illuminations unit>
Returning to FIG. 1, in addition to the shutter 30 described above, the slot machine 10 is provided with an illumination unit 50 at the center of the upper end of the upper door 12a. As shown in FIG. 8, the illumination unit 50 includes a front cover 52, and the front end portion of the front cover 52 is a design portion 54. The design portion 54 is composed of a light-shielding portion 56 (having a light-shielding property) shaded by a thin-film deposition layer (light-shielding layer) and a transparent (translucent) light-transmitting portion 58 from which the light-shielding layer has been peeled off. ..

The front cover 52 is formed by depositing aluminum on the surface (front side) of a base material such as transparent plastic to form a vapor-deposited layer (light-shielding layer), and then irradiating a region corresponding to the light transmitting portion 58 with laser light. It is formed by peeling the light-shielding layer from the base material. That is, in the design portion 54, the region irradiated with the laser beam becomes the light transmitting portion 58, and the region where the light shielding layer is left without being irradiated with the laser light becomes the light shielding portion 56.

In the present embodiment, the substantially rectangular frame-shaped region is left as the light-shielding portion 56 (without irradiating the laser beam), and the inside of the frame-shaped region is irradiated with the laser beam to peel off the light-shielding layer. Although the transmitting portion 58 is formed, the shape of the region to be the light transmitting portion 58 (the shape of the region to be irradiated with the laser beam) can be freely set. For example, the region corresponding to the shape of the character or the pattern may be the light transmitting portion 58.

As described above, the design portion 54 (light transmitting portion 58) is formed by irradiating the laser beam. Therefore, if the design portion 54 has a protrusion, the design portion 54 is obstructed by the protrusion to form a region where the laser beam is intended. There is a problem that it cannot be irradiated and the design is deteriorated. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the front surface (the surface forming the light transmitting portion) of the design portion 54 is a flat surface. The flat surface refers to a flat (smooth) surface in which the height of the protrusion is limited to 0.5 mm or less, more preferably 0.1 mm or less.

By doing so, the laser beam can be irradiated in the intended range without being hindered by the protrusion, and the design can be improved. Even if the front surface of the design portion 54 is a flat surface as described above, if a part or all of the front surface of the design portion 54 is curved, the laser beam is intended to be hindered by such a curved structure. It may not be possible to irradiate the area. Therefore, the design portion 54 is set so that the angle formed by the normals at any two points (2 points) (excluding the step and the side wall of the groove) on the front surface is 20 ° or less, more preferably 10 ° or less (). It is preferable that it is designed).

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the illumination unit 50 is provided with a rear cover 60 behind the front cover 52 described above, and a light source substrate 62, a reflector 64, and the like are provided between the front cover 52 and the rear cover 60. The inner lens 66 is housed in it. A plurality of LEDs 68 (light sources) are arranged on the front surface of the light source substrate 62, and are fixed to the rear cover 60. The reflector 64 is formed in a tubular shape connecting the light source substrate 62 and the design portion 54, and guides the illumination light from the light source substrate 62 (LED68) to the back surface of the design portion 54.

The inner lens 66 is formed in a plate shape and is attached to the tip of the reflector 64.

The inner lens 66 has a lens cut on the front side (a plurality of light refracting surfaces are formed), and refracts and scatters the illumination light from the light source substrate 62. By illuminating through the lens cut in this way, for example, it is possible to reproduce an illumination mode in which an infinite number of light sources are visually recognized as if they are scattered, and the design can be improved.

Also, in slot machine 10. A lens cut is also applied to the back side of the inner lens 66. By doing so, it is possible to reproduce a more complicated refraction mode of the illumination light as compared with the case where the lens is cut on only one side, and the design can be further improved.

Further, in the slot machine 10, the mode of lens cutting (size, shape, orientation, etc. of each light refraction surface) is different between the front side and the back side of the inner lens 66. By doing so, it becomes possible to reproduce a more complicated refraction mode of the illumination light, and it is possible to further improve the design.

It is also conceivable that the lens cut is applied to the back side of the front cover 52 (design portion 54). However, in the slot machine 10, since the inner lens 66 provided separately from the front cover 52 is lens-cut, it is not necessary to perform the lens cut on the back side of the design portion 54. Further, as described above, the design portion 54 (light transmitting portion 58) is formed by irradiating the laser beam to peel off the light-shielding layer. Therefore, when a lens cut is applied to the back surface side of the design portion 54, the laser is used. When the light exits the design portion 54, it may be refracted by the lens cut and irradiated to an unintended portion.

Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the lens is not cut on the back side of the design portion 54. Further, in order to limit the refraction angle of the laser beam on the back surface of the design portion 54, a flat surface substantially parallel to the front surface of the design portion 54 (the height of the protrusion is limited to the same extent as the front surface of the design portion 54). Flat surface). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the problem that the laser beam emitted from the design portion 54 is irradiated to an unintended portion.

In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which not only the protrusion is not provided on the front surface of the design portion 54 but also the recess is not provided, but the light-shielding portion 56 may be entirely or partially recessed (as a recess). May be good). That is, if the light-shielding portion 56 has a protrusion, there is a problem that the laser beam is blocked by the protrusion, and if the light transmitting portion 58 has a recess, the laser light is refracted by the recess. There is a problem that the unintended part is irradiated. On the other hand, with respect to the light-shielding portion 56 that is not irradiated with the laser beam, the above-mentioned problem is unlikely to occur even if the recess is present. Therefore, the light-shielding portion 56 may be entirely or partially made into a recess.

Further, in the above embodiment, the example in which the inner lens 66 is arranged immediately after the front cover 52 (design portion) has been described, but the model has light transmission between the front cover 52 and the inner lens 66. A print sheet on which a name or a character pattern is printed may be arranged.

Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention has been described as an example of applying the present invention to a slot machine as a gaming machine, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine other than a slot machine, such as a pachinko machine.

It should be noted that the above embodiment includes the following technical ideas regarding the operating resistance of the operating member [Appendix 1].
In a game machine equipped with multiple operating members
As the operation member, a bet button operated when betting a game medium used for a game and a stop button operated when the reel is stopped are provided.
A gaming machine characterized in that the operating resistance force required for operating the bet button is set to be larger than the operating resistance force required for operating the stop button.
[Appendix 2]
In a game machine equipped with multiple operating members
As the operation member, a bet button operated when betting a game medium used for a game and a stop button operated when the reel is stopped are provided.
A gaming machine characterized in that the operation resistance force required for operating the stop button is set to be smaller than the operation resistance force required for operating the bet button.
[Appendix 3]
The gaming machine according to Appendix 1 or 2, wherein the bet button is arranged so that the operation surface faces upward.
[Appendix 4]
The gaming machine according to any one of Items 1 to 3, wherein the stop button is arranged so that the operation surface faces forward.
[Appendix 5]
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Items 1 to 4, wherein the area of the operation surface of the bet button is larger than the area of the operation surface of the stop button.
[Appendix 6]
The gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Items 1 to 4, wherein the area of the operation surface of the stop button is smaller than the area of the operation surface of the bet button.

10 slot machine (game machine)
12 Front door 12a Upper door 12b Lower door 15 Liquid crystal display 23 Bet button (operation member)
24 Start lever (operation member)
26a-26c Stop button (operation member)

30 shutter (moving member)
32 End (end, facing)
34 Outer panel (exterior body, front cover)
36 Back cover 38 Light source board 40 Inner panel (design member)
42 LED (light source)
44, 46 Heat dissipation holes (heat dissipation holes, first heat dissipation holes, second heat dissipation holes)

50 Illumination unit 52 Front cover 54 Design part 56 Shading part 58 Light transmitting part 60 Rear cover 62 Light source board 64 Reflector 66 Inner lens 68 LED (light source)

Claims (1)

In a game machine equipped with a production button, a bet button, and a stop button,
The force required to move the operation unit of the effect button is larger than the force required to move the operation unit of the bet button, and the force required to move the operation unit of the bet button is the stop. It is set larger than the force required to move the operation part of the button,
The movement distance required to move the operation unit of the stop button from the initial position to the detection position where the operation is detected is necessary to move the operation unit of the bet button from the initial position to the movable limit position. A gaming machine characterized in that it is set smaller than the moving distance .

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