JP7121243B2 - Decoration device for game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a decoration device for game machines. In particular, the present invention relates to a decoration device capable of expressing a three-dimensional effect in the depth direction of a game machine.

For example, as described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2002-200013, there is known a decoration device capable of expressing a three-dimensional effect in the depth direction (front-rear direction). The decoration device of Patent Document 1 includes a pair of front and rear mirrors. The first mirror arranged on the front side (player side) is a half mirror. That is, the first mirror transmits part of the light incident on the rear surface to the front surface, and reflects part of the light incident on the rear surface, excluding the light transmitted to the front surface. The second mirror, which is placed behind the first mirror, is a normal mirror and reflects light incident on its front surface. The pair of front and rear mirrors are fitted in the frame member. A plurality of light emitters (light bulbs) are arranged on the inner peripheral surface of the frame member. Light emitted from these light emitters is repeatedly reflected between a pair of front and rear mirrors. However, as described above, part of the light incident on the rear surface of the first mirror passes through the first mirror and reaches the player's viewpoint. From the front of the decoration device of Patent Literature 1 configured in this way, it looks as if a plurality of light dot sequences are infinitely lined up behind. In other words, the space appears to spread behind the second mirror.

Japanese Patent No. 5405376

For example, a light emitting diode and a surface emitting cover (lens) can be used to form a light emitter having a specific shape (for example, an arrow shape). If such a luminous body is applied to the decoration device of Patent Document 1, the images of the luminous body having the specific shape appear to be infinitely arranged in the depth direction. However, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the forward and backward images appear to alternate. In other words, it is not possible to set the orientation of the images of all the light emitters to be the same.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, when trying to express how light flows in the depth direction (animation) by causing the first light emitter, the second light emitter, and the third light emitter to emit light in order. poses the following problems: Here, the first light emitter extends rearward from a position close to the rear surface of the first mirror. The second light emitter extends rightward from the rear end of the first light emitter. The third light emitter extends rearward from the right end of the second light emitter. The rear end of the third light emitter is adjacent to the front surface of the second mirror. In this case, the first light emitter, the second light emitter and the third light emitter emit light in this order. Only one light emitter is illuminated, the other two light emitters are extinguished. According to this, first, as shown in FIG. 13, the images of the first light emitters are arranged in the depth direction. Next, as shown in FIG. 14, the images of the second light emitters are arranged in the depth direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 15, the images of the third light emitters are arranged in the depth direction. In the transition from FIG. 13 to FIG. 14, all the second light emitter images (FIG. 14(B)) connected to the front and rear ends of each first light emitter image (FIG. 13(B)) are visible. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether the image of the first light emitter has moved to the image of the second light emitter on the front side or the image of the second light emitter on the rear side. Also, in the transition from FIG. 14 to FIG. 15, all the third light emitter images (FIG. 15(B)) connected to the right end of each second light emitter image (FIG. 14(B)) can be seen. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether the images of the third light emitters have moved from the images of the second light emitters on the front side or from the images of the second light emitters on the rear side. In other words, the flow (movement) of light (image) in the depth direction cannot be expressed appropriately.

As described above, the decoration device of Patent Document 1 lacks expressiveness.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a decoration device for a game machine with improved power of expression. In addition, in the description of each constituent element of the present invention below, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the symbols corresponding to the embodiments are described in parentheses, but each constituent element of the present invention is It should not be construed as being limited to the configurations of the corresponding portions indicated by the reference numerals in the embodiment.

In order to achieve the above object, a feature of the present invention is to provide a light that is arranged to face a player and transmits a part of light incident on a surface on the opposite side of the player to the surface on the player side, a first mirror (10) for reflecting a part of the light incident on the surface opposite to the player, excluding the light transmitted to the surface facing the player, to the opposite side to the player; a second mirror (20) arranged parallel to the first mirror on the side opposite to the player when viewed from the mirror, and reflecting the light incident on the player side surface to the player side; , a first light emitter (S2) and a second light emitter (S4) having the same shape provided between the first mirror and the second mirror; and the first light emitter and the second light emitter (S4). is provided between the illuminant and the illuminant to regulate direct incidence of light from the first illuminant onto the second mirror, and direct light from the second illuminant onto the first mirror a display device for a gaming machine, comprising: regulation members (411, 411a, 411b) for regulating incidence, wherein the first light emitter and the second light emitter have a shape having directivity; The display device for a game machine is such that they are directed in opposite directions and the first light emitter and the second light emitter emit light at the same time.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention is arranged facing a player and transmits part of the light incident on the surface on the opposite side of the player to the surface on the player side, a first mirror (10) for reflecting part of the light incident on the surface opposite to the player, excluding the light transmitted to the surface facing the player, to the opposite side to the player; A second mirror ( 20 ), a first light emitter (S1) and a second light emitter (S2) having the same shape provided between the first mirror and the second mirror, and the first light emitter and the provided between a second light emitter and restricting direct incidence of light from the first light emitter onto the second mirror and direct light from the second light emitter onto the first mirror; and a regulating member (411, 411a, 411b) for regulating incidence of light, wherein the first luminous body and the second luminous body have a directional shape. The first and second light emitters are oriented in the same direction, and the first light emitter and the second light emitter alternately emit light.

Also, in this case, the regulating member may be a plate-like portion parallel to the first mirror and the second mirror.

Also, in this case, it is preferable that the luminous body shows a predetermined pattern directed toward the player side or the side opposite to the player side.

Further, in this case, the light emitter preferably includes light emitting diodes (D2, D4) and covers (C2, C4) for diffusing the light emitted from the light emitting diodes and emitting planar light.

According to this, the light (direct light) emitted from the light emitter is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror and the second mirror. Part of the light incident on the first mirror passes through the first mirror and reaches the player's viewpoint. As a result, the images of the plurality of light emitters appear to be arranged rearward. In the present invention, since the regulating member is provided, there is no light from the light emitter that directly enters the first mirror or the second mirror. Therefore, the light emitted from the light emitter is reflected odd or even times by the first mirror and the second mirror before passing through the first mirror and reaching the player's viewpoint. For example, when the direct incidence of light from the light emitter to the second mirror is restricted, the light emitted from the light emitter passes through the first mirror and reaches the player's viewpoint. The light is reflected only an even number of times by the first mirror and the second mirror. In this case, there is no light that reaches the player's viewpoint after being reflected an odd number of times by the first mirror and the second mirror. Therefore, the orientation of the multiple images formed by these lights is the same as the orientation of the light emitter. On the other hand, when the direct incidence of light from the light emitter to the first mirror is restricted, the light emitted from the light emitter passes through the first mirror and reaches the player's viewpoint. The first and second mirrors reflect only an odd number of times. In this case, there is no light that reaches the player's viewpoint after being reflected an even number of times by the first mirror and the second mirror. The orientation of the images constructed by these lights is therefore opposite to the orientation of the light emitters. Thus, according to the game machine decoration device of the present invention, the directions of the images of the light emitters can be set to be the same. Further, in a game machine decoration device provided with a plurality of light emitters, direct incidence of light from some of the light emitters to the first mirror or the second mirror is restricted, and light from other light emitters is prevented from entering the first mirror or the second mirror. A higher degree of expression is also possible by setting the mirror to allow direct incidence of light. For example, it is possible to realize an animation in which light flows in the depth direction of the game machine. Thus, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a decoration device for a game machine with improved power of expression.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a pachinko machine to which a game machine decoration device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied; FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a decoration device for a game machine; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an electronic circuit board; FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the cross section of a bottom wall part. FIG. 4A is a side view showing the path of light emitted from a first segment and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the first segment; FIG. 8A is a side view showing the path of light emitted from a second segment and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the second segment; FIG. 10A is a side view showing the path of light emitted from a third segment, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the third segment; FIG. 10A is a side view showing the path of light emitted from a fourth segment, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the fourth segment; FIG. 9A is a side view showing paths of light emitted from the light emitters of the decoration device for the gaming machine according to the first modification of the present invention, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the light emitters. FIG. 10A is a side view showing a path of light emitted from a first segment of a decoration device for a gaming machine according to a second modification of the present invention, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the first segment; FIG. 10A is a side view showing the path of light emitted from a second segment of a decoration device for a gaming machine according to a second modification of the present invention, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the second segment; FIG. 10 is a side view showing paths of light emitted from light emitters of a conventional decoration device for a game machine, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the light emitters; FIG. 10 is a side view showing the path of light emitted from a first light emitter of a conventional decoration device for a game machine, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the first light emitter; FIG. 10A is a side view showing the path of light emitted from a second light emitter of a conventional decoration device for a game machine, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the second light emitter. FIG. 10 is a side view showing the path of light emitted from a third light emitter of a conventional decoration device for a game machine, and a plan view showing a plurality of images of the third light emitter;

A decoration device 1 for a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, an outline of a pachinko machine PM as a game machine to which the decoration device 1 for a game machine is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine PM is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped device extending vertically. In the following description, the height direction (vertical direction) of the pachinko machine PM is referred to as the vertical direction. Also, the width direction of the pachinko machine PM is called the left-right direction, and the depth direction of the pachinko machine PM is called the front-back direction.

The pachinko machine PM includes a game ball launcher BS, a game board PB, and the like, as shown in the figure. The game ball shooting device BS shoots game balls (not shown) one by one toward the game board PB. The game board PB is arranged above the game ball launcher BS. The game board PB is a substantially rectangular plate member extending in the vertical direction. The game board PB is arranged to face the player. That is, the board thickness direction of the game board PB coincides with the front-rear direction.

For example, the game machine decoration device 1 is attached to the periphery of the front surface of the game board PB. The game machine decoration device 1 attached to the lower edge of the front surface of the game board PB will be described below.

Next, the configuration of the game machine decoration device 1 will be described. The game machine decoration device 1 includes a first mirror 10, a second mirror 20, an electronic circuit board 30, and a base 40, as shown in FIG.

The first mirror 10 is a rectangular plate-like member and is arranged parallel to the game board PB. The first mirror 10 is a half mirror. That is, part of the light incident on the rear surface 10R of the first mirror 10 is transmitted to the front surface 10F, and part of the light incident on the rear surface 10R, excluding the light transmitted to the front surface 10F, is reflected backward.

The second mirror 20 has substantially the same shape as the first mirror 10 . The second mirror 20 is arranged behind the first mirror. The second mirror 20 is arranged parallel to the game board PB. The second mirror 20 is a normal mirror and reflects forward the light incident on its front surface 20F.

As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic circuit board 30 includes a printed wiring board 31 and a pair of left and right light emitting portions LP, LP. The printed wiring board 31 is arranged such that its thickness direction coincides with the vertical direction. The printed wiring board 31 has a rectangular shape extending in the horizontal direction in plan view. Wiring patterns are formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the printed wiring board 31 with copper foil. These wiring patterns are power supply lines to the light emitting units LP, LP, which will be described below.

The light emitting parts LP, LP are mounted on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31 . The left light emitting part LP is mounted on the left half of the printed wiring board 31 , and the right light emitting part LP is mounted on the right half of the printed wiring board 31 . Since the configuration of the left light emitting unit LP and the right light emitting unit LP are the same, the left light emitting unit LP will be described below.

The light emitting part LP comprises a first segment S1, a second segment S2, a third segment S3 and a fourth segment S4. The first segment S1 extends in the front-rear direction at the front half of the left end of the printed wiring board 31 . The first segment S1 comprises a light emitting diode D1 and a cover C1 (see FIG. 2). The light-emitting diode D1 is soldered to a predetermined land provided on the wiring pattern on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. As shown in FIG. The cover C1 covers the light emitting diode D1. The cover C1 extends rearward from the front end of the printed wiring board 31 . The rear end of the cover C1 is positioned slightly forward of the central portion of the printed wiring board 31 in the front-rear direction. The width (dimension in the left-right direction) of the cover C1 excluding the rear end portion is constant. A rear end portion of the cover C1 is formed in a sharp shape. That is, the width of the rear end of the cover C1 gradually decreases toward the rear.

The second segment S2 extends in the left-right direction slightly behind and to the right of the first segment S1. The second segment S2 comprises a light emitting diode D2 and a cover C2. The light-emitting diode D2 is soldered to a predetermined land provided in the wiring pattern on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. FIG. The cover C2 covers the light emitting diode D2. The cover C2 extends in the left-right direction at substantially the center of the left half of the printed wiring board 31 . The width (dimension in the front-rear direction) of the cover C2 except for the left and right ends is constant. The left and right ends of the cover C2 are sharpened. That is, at the left end of the cover C2, the width gradually decreases toward the left. Also, the width of the right end of the cover C2 gradually decreases toward the right.

The third segment S3 extends in the front-rear direction behind the right end of the second segment S2. The third segment S3 comprises a light emitting diode D3 and a cover C3. The light-emitting diode D3 is soldered to a predetermined land provided on the wiring pattern on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. As shown in FIG. The cover C3 covers the light emitting diode D3. The cover C3 extends forward from the rear end of the printed wiring board 31 . The front end of the cover C3 is positioned slightly forward of the central portion of the printed wiring board 31 in the front-rear direction. The width (dimension in the left-right direction) of the cover C3 except for the front end is constant. The front end of the cover C3 is sharpened. That is, the width of the front end of the cover C3 gradually decreases toward the front.

The fourth segment S4 extends in the left-right direction behind the second segment S2. The fourth segment S4 comprises a light emitting diode D4 and a cover C4. The light-emitting diode D4 is soldered to a predetermined land provided on the wiring pattern on the upper surface of the printed wiring board 31. As shown in FIG. The cover C4 covers the light emitting diode D4. The cover C4 extends in the left-right direction behind the cover C2. The width (dimension in the front-rear direction) of the cover C4 except for the left and right ends is constant. The left and right ends of the cover C4 are sharpened. That is, at the left end of the cover C4, the width gradually decreases toward the left. Also, the width of the right end of the cover C4 gradually decreases toward the right.

The cover C1 diffuses the light from the light emitting diode D1 and converts the point-like light emitter into a planar light emitter. That is, when the light emitting diode D1 emits light, the cover C1 emits light as a whole, and the first segment S1 looks like a light emitter extending in the front-rear direction. Covers C2, C3 and C4 also have the same function as cover C1. In this embodiment, the cover C1 and the cover C4 are integrally formed, and the cover C2 and the cover C3 are integrally formed. That is, the cover C1 and the cover C4 are connected. Also, the cover C2 and the cover C3 are connected. However, the covers C1, C2, C3 and C4 may be formed individually, or the covers C1, C2, C3 and C4 may be formed integrally.

The base 40 is integrally formed using a synthetic resin material. The base 40 has a bottom wall portion 41 , a right wall portion 42 and a left wall portion 43 . The bottom wall portion 41 is a wall portion perpendicular to the vertical direction. In a plan view of the base 40, the bottom wall portion 41 has a substantially rectangular shape extending in the left-right direction. The electronic circuit board 30 is attached to the lower surface of the bottom wall portion 41 . Through holes TH1, TH2, TH3, and TH4 into which the covers C1, C2, C3, and C4 of the light emitting portions LP are respectively inserted are formed in the bottom wall portion 41. As shown in FIG. Further, peripheral wall portions are formed extending along peripheral edge portions of the through holes TH1, TH2, TH3, and TH4. The shape of the through holes TH1, TH2, TH3, TH4 is substantially the same as the outer shape of the covers C1, C2, C3, C4.

As shown in FIG. 4, a partition wall 411 is formed between the through hole TH2 and the through hole TH4. The partition wall 411 is a thin plate portion perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The upper end of the partition wall 411 is positioned slightly above the upper surfaces of the adjacent covers C2 and C4. At the upper end of the partition wall 411, eaves 411a and 411b protrude above the rear half of the cover C2 and the front half of the cover C4, respectively.

The right wall portion 42 and the left wall portion 43 are walls extending upward from the right end portion and the left end portion of the bottom wall portion 41, respectively. The right wall portion 42 and the left wall portion 43 face each other. The wall thicknesses (dimensions in the horizontal direction) of the right wall portion 42 and the left wall portion 43 are set larger than the wall thicknesses (dimensions in the vertical direction) of the bottom wall portion 41 . Groove portions 421 and 422 extending in the vertical direction are formed in the front end portion and the rear end portion of the inner surface (left surface) of the right wall portion 42 (see FIG. 2). Groove portions 431 and 432 extending in the vertical direction are formed in the front end portion and the rear end portion of the inner surface (right surface) of the left wall portion 43 . The lower ends of the left and right edges of the first mirror 10 are inserted into and supported by the grooves 421 and 431 , respectively. The lower ends of the left and right edges of the second mirror 20 are inserted into and supported by the grooves 422 and 432 , respectively.

The electronic circuit board 30 of the game machine decoration device 1 configured as described above and a control device (not shown) are connected via a cable (wire harness). This control device is attached to the rear surface of the game board PB or a case or the like arranged behind the game board PB. The control device comprises a computing device comprising an arithmetic unit, memory, timer and the like. The control device also includes a power supply circuit that controls power supplied to the light emitting diodes D1 to D4. This power supply circuit is controlled by a computer device, and power is supplied to the light emitting diodes D1 to D4 via cables. Thereby, lighting and extinguishing of the light emitting diodes D1 to D4 are controlled.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the control device first turns on the light emitting diode D1 and turns off the light emitting diodes D2 to D4. After a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) has passed since this state is set, the control device turns on the light-emitting diode D2 (see FIG. 6) and turns off the light-emitting diodes D1, D3, and D4. . After a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) has passed since this state was set, the control device turns on the light-emitting diode D3 (see FIG. 7) and turns off the light-emitting diodes D1, D2, and D4. . After a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) has passed since this state was set, the control device turns on the light-emitting diode D4 (see FIG. 8) and turns off the light-emitting diodes D1, D2, and D3. . Thus, the control device causes the first segment S1, the second segment S2, the third segment S3, and the fourth segment S4 to emit light in this order. The control device repeatedly executes this series of light emission control. That is, the control device cyclically illuminates the first segment S1, the second segment S2, the third segment S3, and the fourth segment S4.

Next, the path of light emitted from the first segment S1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, light (direct light) emitted from the first segment S1 is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 . Part of the light incident on the first mirror 10 passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. The number of times the light is reflected by the second mirror 20 and the first mirror 10 before reaching the viewpoint of the player differs depending on the angle of incidence of the direct light on the second mirror 20 .

For example, the direct light R1- _S1 in FIG. 5A is reflected by the front surface of the second mirror 20, passes through the first mirror 10, and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20 . In other words, the first segment S1 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. FIG. The image M1- _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image of the direct light R1- _S1 reflected by the second mirror 20 once. Therefore, the front-rear direction appears to be opposite to that of the first segment S1 (real image). That is, as shown in FIG. 5(B), the sharp portion appears to be directed forward.

Further, for example, the direct light R3 _S1 in FIG. 5(A) is reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, then passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. . This light appears to be emitted from behind the image _M1S1 . That is, the first segment S1 appears to be behind the image M1- _S1 . The image M3 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image of the direct light R3 _S1 reflected three times by the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the front-rear direction appears to be opposite to that of the first segment S1 (real image). That is, the sharp point appears to be directed forward.

Further, for example, the direct light R5 _S1 in FIG. 5A is reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, and then the first mirror 10 through to reach the player's point of view. This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M3 _S1 . That is, the first segment S1 appears to be behind the image M3 _S1 . The image M5 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image of the direct light R3 _S1 reflected five times by the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the front-rear direction appears to be opposite to that of the first segment S1 (real image). That is, the sharp point appears to be directed forward.

As described above, after being reflected an odd number of times by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20, the light that passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint creates the images M1 _S1 , M3 _S1 , M5 _S1 , . . . appear to be arranged backward. The orientation of these images M1 _S1 , M3 _S1 , M5 _S1 , . . . is opposite to the first segment S1 (real image).

Also, for example, the direct light R2 _S1 in FIG. 5A is reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in that order, then passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20 . In other words, the first segment S1 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. FIG. The image M2 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image of the direct light R2 _S1 reflected twice by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the first segment S1 (real image) appears to have the same orientation in the front-rear direction. That is, the sharp point appears to be directed backwards.

Further, for example, the direct light R4 _S1 in FIG. 5A is the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10 . After being reflected in order by the second mirror 20, it passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M2 _S1 . That is, the first segment S1 appears to be behind the image M1- _S1 . The image M4 _S1 of the first segment S1 is an image of the direct light R4 _S1 reflected four times by the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the first segment S1 (real image) appears to have the same orientation in the front-rear direction. That is, the sharp point appears to be directed backwards.

As described above, the images M2 _S1 , M4 _S1 , . appear to be arranged backwards. The orientations of these images M2 _S1 , M4 _S1 , . . . are the same as those of the first segment S1 (real image).

Here, the base end portion of the first segment S1 (the end portion opposite to the sharp portion) is in contact with the first mirror 10 . Therefore, an image M12 _S1 can be seen in which the base end of the image M1 _S1 and the base end of the image M2 _S1 are continuous. Also, images M34 _S1 , M56 _S1 , . . . , _which are continuous images M3 _S1 , .

Next, the path of light emitted from the second segment S2 will be described. The partition wall 411 and the eaves portion 411a block the light traveling from the second segment S2 to the rear (toward the second mirror 20). That is, there is no light (direct light) that directly enters the front surface of the second mirror 20 from the second segment S2.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6A, the forward light (direct light) emitted from the second segment S2 is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 . Part of the light incident on the first mirror 10 passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. The number of times the light is reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 before reaching the player's viewpoint differs depending on the angle of incidence of the direct light on the first mirror 20 .

For example, the direct light R2- _S2 in FIG. 6A is reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in order, then passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20 . In other words, the second segment S2 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. FIG. The image M2- _S2 of the second segment S2 is an image of the direct light R2- _S2 reflected twice by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6B, the second segment S2 (real image) appears to have the same orientation in the front-rear direction.

Further, for example, the direct light R4 _S2 in FIG. 6A is reflected in the order of the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, and then passes through the first mirror 10 to play the game. reach a person's point of view. This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M2 _S2 . That is, the second segment _S2 appears to exist behind the image M2S2. The image M4 _S2 of the second segment S2 is an image of the direct light R4 _S2 reflected four times by the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the front-rear direction appears to be the same as that of the second segment S2 (real image).

Similar to the direct light R2 _S2 and R4 _S2 , after being reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 an even number of times, the light that passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint creates images M2 _S2 and R4 S2. M4 _S2 , . . . appear to be aligned backwards. These images M2 _S2 , M4 _S2 , . . . appear to extend rightward from the rear ends of the images M12 _S1 , M34 _S1 , . In addition, as described above, there is no light that is emitted from the second segment S2 and directly enters the second mirror 20 . Therefore, there is no image extending rightward from the front ends of the images M12 _S1 , M34 _S1 , . . . Therefore, after the first segment S1 is illuminated, the first segment _S1 is extinguished and the second segment _S2 is illuminated, so that the images M12 _S1 , M34 _S1 , .・It seems to have moved to

Next, the path of light emitted from the third segment S3 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7 , light (direct light) emitted from the third segment S3 is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 . Part of the light incident on the first mirror 10 passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. The number of times the light is reflected by the second mirror 20 and the first mirror 10 before reaching the viewpoint of the player differs depending on the angle of incidence of the direct light on the second mirror 20 .

For example, the direct light R1- _S3 in FIG. 7A is reflected by the front surface of the second mirror 20, passes through the first mirror 10, and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20 . In other words, the third segment S3 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. FIG. The image M1- _S3 of the third segment S3 is an image of the direct light R1- _S3 reflected by the second mirror 20 once. Therefore, the front-rear direction appears to be opposite to that of the third segment S3 (real image). That is, as shown in FIG. 7(B), the sharp portion appears to be directed forward.

Also, for example, the direct light R3- _S3 in FIG. 7A is reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, then passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. . This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M1- _S3 . That is, it appears that the third segment S3 exists behind the image M1- _S3 . The image M3- _S3 of the third segment S3 is an image in which the direct light R3- _S3 is reflected three times by the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the front-rear direction appears to be opposite to that of the third segment S3 (real image). That is, the sharp point appears to be directed backwards.

Similar to the direct light beams R1 _S3 and R3 _S3 , after being reflected an odd number of times by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20, the light beams passing through the first mirror 10 and reaching the player's point of view form the images M1 _S3 and R3 S3. M3 _S3 , M5 _S3 , . . . appear to be arranged backward. The orientation of these images M1 _S3 , M3 _S3 , M5 _S3 , . . . is opposite to the first segment S1 (real image).

Also, for example, the direct light R2 _S1 in FIG. 7A is reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in order, then passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20 . In other words, the third segment S3 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. FIG. The image M2- _S3 of the third segment S3 is an image of the direct light R2- _S3 reflected twice by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the third segment S3 (real image) appears to have the same orientation in the front-rear direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 7(B), the sharp portion appears to be directed forward.

Also, for example, the direct light R4 to _S3 in FIG. After being reflected in order by the second mirror 20, it passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M2- _S3 . That is, it appears that the third segment S3 exists behind the image M2- _S3 . The image M4- _S3 of the third segment S3 is an image of the direct light R4- _S3 reflected four times by the first mirror 10, the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the third segment S3 (real image) appears to have the same orientation in the front-rear direction. That is, the sharp point appears to be directed forward.

Similar to the direct lights R2 _S3 and R4 _S3 , after being reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 an even number of times, the light that passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint creates images M2 _S3 and R4 S3. M4 _S3 , . . . appear to be aligned backwards. The orientations of these images M2 _S3 , M4 _S3 , . . . are the same as those of the third segment S3 (real image).

Here, the base end portion of the third segment S3 (the end portion opposite to the sharp portion) is in contact with the second mirror 20 . Therefore, an image M23- _S3 can be seen in which the base end of the image M2- _S3 and the base end of the image M3- _S3 are continuous. Also, an image M45 _S3 can be seen in which the base end of the image M4 _S3 and the base end of the image M5 _S3 are continuous. These images M23 _S3 , M45 _S3 , . . . appear to extend backward from the right end of the images M2 _S2 , M4 _S2 , . Therefore, after the second segment S2 is illuminated, the second segment _S2 is extinguished and the third segment _S3 is illuminated so that the images M2 _S2 , M4 _S2 , .・It seems to have moved to

Next, the path of light emitted from the fourth segment S4 will be described. The partition wall 411 and the eaves portion 411b block light from the fourth segment S4 toward the front (toward the first mirror 10). In other words, there is no light (direct light) that directly enters the rear surface of the first mirror 10 from the fourth segment S4.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8A, the light (direct light) emitted from the fourth segment S4 and traveling backward is repeatedly reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 . Part of the light incident on the first mirror 10 passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. The number of times the light is reflected by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20 before reaching the player's viewpoint differs depending on the angle of incidence of the direct light on the first mirror 10 .

For example, the direct light R1- _S4 in FIG. 8A is reflected by the second mirror 20, passes through the first mirror 10, and reaches the player's viewpoint. This light appears to be emitted from behind the second mirror 20 . In other words, the fourth segment S4 appears to exist behind the second mirror 20. FIG. The image M1- _S4 of the fourth segment S4 is an image of the direct light R1- _S4 reflected by the second mirror 20 once. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8B, the front-rear direction appears to be opposite to the fourth segment S4 (real image).

Also, for example, the direct light R3- _S4 in FIG. 8A is reflected in the order of the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20, then passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint. . This light appears to be emitted from behind the image M1- _S4 . That is, it appears that the fourth segment S4 exists behind the image M1- _S4 . The image M3- _S4 of the fourth segment S4 is an image in which the direct light R3- _S4 is reflected three times by the second mirror 20, the first mirror 10, and the second mirror 20 in this order. Therefore, the front-rear direction appears to be opposite to the fourth segment S4 (real image).

Similar to the direct lights R1 ₄₃ and R3 _S4 , after being reflected an odd number of times by the first mirror 10 and the second mirror 20, the light that passes through the first mirror 10 and reaches the player's viewpoint creates the images M1 _S4 and R3 S4. M3 _S4 , M5 _S4 , . . . appear to be arranged backward. The orientation of these images M1 _S4 , M3 _S4 , M5 _S4 , . . . is opposite to the fourth segment S4 (real image). These images _{M1 S4} , _{M3 S4} , _{M5 S4} , . In addition, as described above, there is no light that is emitted from the fourth segment S4 and directly enters the first mirror 10 . Therefore, there is no image extending leftward from the front end of the images M23 _S3 , M45 _S3 , . . . Therefore, after illuminating the third segment S3, by extinguishing the third segment _S3 and illuminating the fourth segment _S4 , the images M1 _S3 , M23 _S3 , M45 _S3 , . . . , M5 _S4 , .

As described above, according to the game machine decoration device 1, by cyclically emitting light from the first segment S1 to the fourth segment S4, the rod-shaped light emitter flows backward (backward of the pachinko tree PM). You can express such animations.

Furthermore, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from the object of the present invention.

For example, the shape of the light emitter in the above embodiments may be changed to an arrow shape as shown in FIGS. 9 to 11. FIG. In the example of FIG. 9, the first segment S1 has an arrow shape directed forward, and the second segment S2 has an arrow shape directed backward. The first segment S<b>1 is arranged on the front side of the partition wall 411 and the second segment S<b>2 is arranged on the rear side of the partition wall 411 . This restricts the direct light from the first segment S1 from entering the second mirror 20 and restricts the direct light from the second segment S2 from entering the first mirror 10 .

As shown in FIG. 9A, the direct lights R2 _S1 , R4 _S1 , . Reach the player's point of view. As a result, the images M2 _S1 , M4 _S1 , . . . appear to be arranged rearward. The orientations of these images M2 _S1 , M4 _S1 , . . . are the same as those of the first segment S1 (real image), as shown in FIG. 9B.

Also, the direct lights R1 _S2 , R3 _S2 , . As a result, the images M1 _S2 , M3 _S2 , . . . appear to be arranged rearward. The orientation of these images M1 _S2 , M3 _S2 , . . . is opposite to the second segment S2 (real image). As described above, the directions of the first segment S1 and the second segment S2 are set in opposite directions. Therefore, they are identical. The orientation of the images M1 _S2 , M3 _S2 , . . . is the same as the orientation of the images M2 _S1 , M4 _S1 , .

As described above, in this modified example, by causing the first segment S1 and the second segment S2 to emit light at the same time, all images can be oriented in the same direction.

Alternatively, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the first segment S1 may be shaped like an arrow directed forward, and the second segment S2 may be shaped like an arrow directed forward . Also in this case, the first segment S1 is arranged on the front side of the partition wall 411 and the second segment S2 is arranged on the rear side of the partition wall 411 . This restricts the direct light from the first segment S1 from entering the second mirror 20 and restricts the direct light from the second segment S2 from entering the first mirror 10 .

The path of the light emitted from the first segment S1 is the same as the example of FIG. 9A, as shown in FIG. 10A. Therefore, the images M2 _S1 , M4 _S1 , . . . shown in FIG. 10B are also the same as the example in FIG. 9B. On the other hand, the path of light emitted from the second segment S2 shown in FIG. 11A is also the same as the example shown in FIG. Since it is opposite to the example, the orientations of the images M1 _S2 , M3 _S2 , M5 _S2 , . . . shown in FIG. 11B are opposite to the example of FIG. According to this, by switching between a state in which only the first segment S1 is illuminated and a state in which only the second segment S2 is illuminated, a state in which forward arrow shapes are arranged and a rearward arrow shape are arranged. You can switch between the lined up state.

As shown in the above embodiment and its modification, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game machine decoration device with improved expressive power compared to the above-described conventional game machine decoration device.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Decoration apparatus for game machines 10... 1st mirror 20... 2nd mirror 30... Electronic circuit board 411... Partition wall 411a, 411b... Eaves part, BS... game ball launcher, C1, C2, C3, C4... cover, D1, D2, D3, D4... light emitting diode, LP... light emitting unit, PB... game board, PM Pachinko machine, PM: game machine, S1: first segment, S2: second segment, S3: third segment, S4: fourth segment

Claims (4)

It is arranged to face the player and transmits part of the light incident on the surface on the opposite side of the player to the surface on the player side, and out of the light incident on the surface on the opposite side of the player, the a first mirror that reflects part of the light other than the light transmitted to the player side surface to the side opposite to the player side;
a second mirror arranged parallel to the first mirror on the side opposite to the player when viewed from the first mirror, and reflecting light incident on the player side surface to the player side; ,
a first light emitter and a second light emitter having the same shape provided between the first mirror and the second mirror;
provided between the first light emitter and the second light emitter to regulate direct incidence of light from the first light emitter to the second mirror and to prevent light from entering the first mirror; a regulating member for regulating direct incidence of light from the second light emitter;
A display device for a game machine, comprising:
wherein the first light emitter and the second light emitter exhibit directional shapes and are oriented in opposite directions;
A display device for a game machine, wherein the first light emitter and the second light emitter emit light simultaneously. It is arranged to face the player and transmits part of the light incident on the surface on the opposite side of the player to the surface on the player side, and out of the light incident on the surface on the opposite side of the player, the a first mirror that reflects part of the light other than the light transmitted to the player side surface to the side opposite to the player side;
a second mirror arranged parallel to the first mirror on the side opposite to the player when viewed from the first mirror, and reflecting light incident on the player side surface to the player side; ,
a first light emitter and a second light emitter having the same shape provided between the first mirror and the second mirror;
provided between the first light emitter and the second light emitter to regulate direct incidence of light from the first light emitter to the second mirror and to prevent light from entering the first mirror; a regulating member for regulating direct incidence of light from the second light emitter;
A display device for a game machine, comprising:
wherein the first light emitter and the second light emitter have directional shapes and are oriented in the same direction,
A display device for a game machine, wherein the first light emitter and the second light emitter alternately emit light. The game machine display device according to claim 1 or 2,
The display device for a game machine, wherein the regulating member is a plate-like portion parallel to the first mirror and the second mirror. The game machine display device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A display device for a game machine, wherein the light emitter includes a light-emitting diode, and a cover that diffuses the light emitted from the light-emitting diode and emits a planar light.

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