JPH0255063B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a locking management device in a gaming hall where pinball gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and coin gaming machines are installed. A lock in an amusement arcade in which the opening of a locked door frame, including the frame or front frame, is performed electrically based on electrical processing instead of or in conjunction with using a mechanical lock and key. Regarding a management device.

[Prior Art] As is well known, in a pinball game machine such as a pachinko game machine or a coin game machine that uses pachinko balls for playing games, a front frame and a glass frame are attached to the front of the machine so that they can be opened and closed. There is. This glass frame can be opened during business hours, when a ball gets stuck on a nail formed on a game board, or when a game machine breaks down and needs to be repaired.
Furthermore, after closing, the glass frame is opened to adjust the nails. The front frame is constructed by attaching a glass frame that can be opened and closed and integrally supports the game board, and can be opened and closed to repair various mechanisms installed on the back of the game board when they break down. It is attached to the island frame attached to. In order to open and close such a glass frame and front frame, a keyhole has conventionally been formed in a part of the front frame. In connection with the keyhole, a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the front frame and a locking mechanism for locking or unlocking the glass frame were built-in. When opening the glass frame and front frame, insert a common key as a portable opening command means into the keyhole and rotate the key in different rotation directions or angles. Either one was opened.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] By the way, in an amusement park, in order to quickly deal with abnormal situations, such as when a ball gets caught on a nail or a machine malfunctions, it is necessary for the workers at the amusement park to be provided with keys. I carry it with me. However, if an employee loses the key and the key is recovered by a player, the player can use the key to illegally open the front frame or glass frame and forcefully use the key to his advantage. There were cases where illegal games were carried out, such as opening the nails or adjusting the nails.

Therefore, in order to prevent such illegal games, among all the pinball game machines in the game hall, the type of key is set differently for each pinball game machine on an island basis.
Even if you lose your key, there is a way to prevent you from knowing which machine it belongs to. However, in the case of this method, the number of types of keys to be managed in one gaming hall increases, and there may be cases where the keys cannot be managed sufficiently. Furthermore, if the player has to search for the key necessary for unlocking a certain pinball game machine from among a large number of keys, there will be an inconvenience that the player will feel irritated. As described above, in a game parlor where quick unlocking operations are required, it is not possible to have many types of keys, and one type of key must be used to open and unlock a large number of pinball game machines. On the other hand, if a player who finds a lost key finds out which machine the key is for, there is a risk of illegal gaming, so in order to completely prevent this risk, it is necessary to This method has the disadvantage that multiple keys corresponding to each key must be replaced, which is extremely expensive, and the work is troublesome and complicated.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to reduce the cost by eliminating the need to replace multiple pinball game machines that correspond to the key that allows the door frame to be opened even if the key that allows the door frame to be opened is lost. The purpose is to prevent illegal games by a simple and easy operation.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A locking management device for a game parlor according to the present invention includes: a game board; a glass frame that holds a glass plate on the front of the game board; the glass frame is attached so as to be freely openable; a front frame that can be opened and opened while integrally supporting the glass frame and the game board; a first locking mechanism that locks the glass frame; and a second locking mechanism that locks the front frame; first electrical opening enabling means that operates on the first locking mechanism by a first electrical drive source to switch the glass frame from a state in which it is impossible to open to a state in which it can be opened; second electrical opening enabling means that operates on the second locking mechanism by an electrical drive source of the front frame to switch the front frame from a state in which it is impossible to open to a state in which it can be opened. a gaming machine; and a selection operation means in which predetermined opening enabling information is set and for selecting which of the first electrical opening enabling means and the second electrical opening enabling means to operate. A locking management device in a game parlor, comprising: a portable opening enabling command means; and a management device for managing the locked state of a glass frame and a front frame of the pinball game machine, the pinball game machine comprising: The management device includes: an opening enabling information input section provided at a position related to the front surface of the pinball game machine and inputting opening enabling information from the opening enabling commanding means; a permissible information setting means for setting permissible information correlated to the set permissible information, and a comparison between the permissible information set in the permissible command means and the permissible information set by the permissible information setting means. information comparison means for determining the first information, based on a determination result by the information comparison means that the development enablement information and the permission information have a predetermined relationship, and based on the output of the selection means; electrically openable means or second
and arithmetic processing means for activating any one of the electrical opening enabling means.

[Operation] According to the present invention, the development enablement information set in the development enablement command means can be inputted from the development enablement information input section, and the input development enablement information and the information set in advance by the permission information setting means can be inputted. The information comparing means compares the permitted information on the management device side. Furthermore, by means of a selection operation means provided in the portable opening enabling command means, it is possible to select which of the front frame or the glass frame the electric opening enabling command means is to be activated. Then, either the glass frame or the front frame is in a state where it can be opened, based on the determination result by the information comparison means that the opening enablement information and the permission information are in a predetermined relationship and the output of the selection means. It is said that

In addition, even if the release enablement command means is lost, if the release enablement information is rewritable, the release enablement information and permission information are rewritten, and if the release enablement information is not rewritable, the release enablement information and permission information are rewritten. Illegal gaming can be easily prevented by rewriting only the permission information and preparing and using a new opening enabling command means having opening enabling information corresponding to the rewriting.

Furthermore, in the case of experienced personnel who are capable of not only unhooking balls on the game board but also repairing the machine by opening the front frame, it is necessary to open either the front frame or the glass frame. The selection operation can be easily performed by hand.

[Example] Next, a specific example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the following examples,
A case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine), which is an example of a pinball game machine.

FIG. 1 is an overall schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a lock management system in a game hall according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of one island showing a state in which a plurality of pachinko machines, which are an example of a pinball game machine, are arranged side by side.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, an outline of a gaming hall to which the present invention is applied and an overall outline of the lock management device of the present invention will be described.

In the pachinko game hall 10, a plurality of islands 20 are installed, and a prize exchange office (or counter) 11 is installed at a location away from each island 20. island 2
0, a plurality of pachinko machines 30 are arranged in one row or in two rows back to back. Further, a vertical ball rental machine 21 is installed between an appropriate number of pachinko machines 30. At the bottom of the back of each pachinko machine 30,
A collection gutter 221 for collecting the balls is provided to be inclined. At the end of the collecting gutter 221, there is a lift 2
3 is provided. A replenishment gutter 222 for replenishing collected balls is provided on the path from the top of the lift 23 to the top of each pachinko machine 30. A curtain plate 24 is formed at an upper position of each pachinko machine 30 in association with an island frame (not shown). On the surface of the curtain plate 24, a call button 25, a call display 26, a first connection member 27 as an example of an unlocking information input section, and displays 28 and 29 are arranged. This connecting member 27 has an electronic key unit 7, which is an example of unlocking command means, which will be described in detail in FIG.
A connecting terminal is formed for electrically connecting and attaching 0.

In this embodiment, the electronic key unit 70 is configured to be mechanically connected to the connecting member 27 and output unlocking information, but the electronic key unit 70 is otherwise configured without being mechanically connected to the connecting member 27. , or may be electrically connected by a remote control method that transmits unlocking information by emitting electromagnetic waves or the like.

Further, the installation location of the connection member 27 is not limited to the curtain plate 24 described above, but is also applicable to the front frame 3 of each pachinko machine 30.
It may be 2. The display 28 is used to display, when the electronic key unit 70 is used to open the glass frame, that opening is permitted. The display 29 is for displaying, when opening the front frame using the electronic key unit 70, that opening is permitted. Note that the indicators 28 and 29 may display that the glass frame and the front frame are open. The connection member 27 and indicators 28 and 29 provided for each pachinko machine 30 are connected to a management device 60, which will be described later, via connection lines, respectively. This management device 60 is installed in the prize exchange place 11, installed in a management room separate from the gaming hall 10, or installed in each pachinko machine island or for each pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a front view showing a state in which the glass frame of a pachinko machine to which the present invention is applied is opened. As is well known, the pachinko machine 30 includes a game board 31. This game board 31 is integrally attached to 32. The front frame 32 is attached to an island frame (not shown) or an inner frame of the pachinko machine 30 so as to be openable and closable. A glass frame 33 and a front decorative plate 34 are attached to the front frame 32 so as to be openable and closable. A locking mechanism 40, which will be described in detail in FIGS. 4A to 4C, is provided inside the vertical frame of the front frame 32 (in the illustration, the left vertical frame when viewed from the back of the Pachinko machine).

A front glass 331 is attached to the glass frame 33. An engagement piece 332 for engaging with a hook, which will be described later, is formed on the side surface of the open end of the glass frame 33. This glass frame 33 is opened to adjust the nails planted in the game board 31 after the game parlor is closed. In addition, the glass frame 33 is used to eliminate or remove balls that are stuck between the nails installed on the game board 31 when the machine installed on the game board 31 breaks down during business hours or when balls are stuck between the nails planted on the game board 31. It is opened for the purpose of

The front frame 32 is opened by a staff member to repair various mechanisms provided on the back side of the game board 31, such as a winning ball processing device or a prize ball dispensing mechanism, when the system malfunctions. This front frame 32 and the glass frame 33 constitute a door frame provided in the pachinko machine 30 so as to be openable and closable.

Figures 4A to 4C are detailed views showing the relationship between the front frame and the glass frame, the locking mechanism, and the electrical opening means; in particular, Figure 4A is a perspective view thereof, and Figure 4B is a glass frame. FIG. 4C is a side view showing the first locking mechanism in the unlocked state. FIG. 4C is a side view showing the first locking mechanism in the locked state. Next, the specific configuration of the locking mechanism and the electrical opening enabling means will be explained with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4C. The locking mechanism 40 includes a first locking mechanism 42 and a second locking mechanism 43. The first locking mechanism 42 is configured as follows.

That is, the fixture 421 is fixed to the inside of the vertical frame of the front frame 32. This fixture 421 has protrusions 422 formed at two locations in its longitudinal direction. Both protrusions 422 are fitted into guide grooves 424 of the sliding plate 423 to slidably support the sliding plate 423. Hooks 425 for engaging with the engaging pieces 332 are formed on the upper and lower sides of the sliding plate 423. This sliding plate 423 has an inclined portion 426 formed at an upper position of the hook 425 in order to push the glass frame 33 toward the front side by sliding the sliding plate 423 .
Further, the sliding plate 423 is connected to the fixing metal fitting 421 via a spring 427, and is always resiliently biased upward.

On the other hand, the first locking mechanism 42
In order to unlock the front frame 33 and make it possible to open the front frame 32, a first electric opening enabling means consisting of a solenoid 44 and a rod 442, which are an example of a first electric drive source, activates the front frame 32. It is fixed on the back. One end of a rod 442 is connected to the plunger 441 of the solenoid 44 . The other end of the rod 442 is connected to the sliding plate 423. With this configuration, when the solenoid 44 is electrically energized, the sliding plate 423 is slid downward to unlock the glass frame 33.
becomes available for development. In this state, the glass frame 33 is actually opened by a person in charge or the like applying a predetermined opening force such as pulling the glass frame 33 forward.

The second locking mechanism 43 is provided with hooks 431 at the top and bottom in association with a sliding plate (not shown) that slides up and down by a solenoid 45. Inner frame (or island frame) at the position corresponding to this hook 431
35 includes an engaging piece 43 that engages with the hook 431.
2 (the lower engaging piece is omitted in the illustration). Further, in order to unlock the second locking mechanism 43 and make the front frame 34 openable, the second locking mechanism 43 is opened.
A second electrical opening enabling means is provided which includes a solenoid 45, a hook 431, and a pin 433, which is an example of an electrical drive source. The solenoid 45 has a height such that the plunger 451 engages with a pin 433 formed on the hook 431, and is fixed to the inner frame 35 side. As a result, when the solenoid 45 is electrically energized, the plunger 451 is pushed upward, thereby pushing up the pin 433, thereby releasing the engaged state between the hook 431 and the engagement piece 432. . With this, the front frame 3
2 is in a state where it can be opened, and the staff etc. open the front frame 33.
The front frame 32 is actually opened by applying a predetermined opening force such as pulling it toward the front.

Note that the electric drive source is not limited to a solenoid, and the present invention can be implemented with any device that operates electrically to generate a drive force, such as an air cylinder controlled by a conventionally well-known electromagnetic valve. It is possible.

FIGS. 5A and 5B are longitudinal sectional views showing other examples of the locking mechanism and electrical opening enabling means.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 described above, the solenoid 4
By electrically energizing 4, the glass frame 33
The case has been described in which the first locking mechanism 42 of the front frame 32 is automatically unlocked and the second locking mechanism 43 of the front frame 32 is automatically unlocked by energizing the solenoid 45. In the embodiment, instead of immediately unlocking the locking mechanisms of the glass frame or the front frame by energizing the solenoid, each locking mechanism is activated so that it can be opened using a key. be.

More specifically, the keyhole 4 is connected to the front frame 32.
1 is provided. When the locking mechanism 40 inserts and rotates the key 51, the sliding plate 423 and the hook 4
It is configured to be able to slide on a sliding plate (not shown) formed with 31. A solenoid 54, which is an example of a first electric drive source, is provided in association with the rod 442 fixed to the sliding plate 423. When not electrically energized, the solenoid 54 projects the plunger and engages with the rod 442 to restrain downward movement of the sliding plate 423 (see FIG. 5A), and when electrically energized, the plunger is sucked to allow the downward movement of the sliding plate 423 (fifth
(See Figure B).

On the other hand, a solenoid 55, which is an example of a second electric drive source, is provided in association with the hook 431. When the solenoid 55 is not electrically energized, it operates to project the plunger relative to the locking mechanism, thereby restraining the upward movement of the hook 431 (see No. 5A).
(see figure), the hook 43 operates to attract the plunger to the locking mechanism in response to electrical bias.
1 is allowed to move upward (see Figure 5B).

With this configuration, the solenoid 54 or 55 is electrically energized to enable the glass frame or the front frame to be opened using the key 51.
Further, when both solenoids 54 and 55 are not energized, it is impossible to open the glass frame 33 and the front frame 32 even with the key 51, and this constitutes an inoperable state of the locking mechanism.

In this embodiment, control for opening both the glass frame and the front frame has been described, but it is also possible to open only the glass frame or only the front frame. Further, the electric drive source may be a motor in addition to a solenoid.

FIG. 6 is an external view of a management device 60 which is a feature of the present invention. In the figure, the management device 60 includes an operation panel 611 and a display panel 612 formed on the front side of a housing 61. A key cylinder switch (hereinafter referred to as a key switch) 62 is provided on the operation panel 611. The key switch 62 is
The OFF position selects a power-off state, the ON position selects a power-on state of the management device 60, and the LOCK position selects a state in which keyboard operations, which will be described later, are prohibited. On the operation panel 611, there are numeric keys 630 including keys 0, 1 to 9, and a reset key 63r.
and various keys 631 for switching operation modes.
A keyboard 63 including 636 is provided.

The write key 631 is used to issue a command to update the permission code when the numerical key 630 is operated to input a permission code, which is an example of permission information. The numeric key 630 and the write key 63
1 constitutes a permission information setting means for setting in the management device permission information correlated to the release enablement information set by the release enablement command means. The all-glass frame key 632 is used to remotely command the opening of all the glass frames installed in the game hall. A glass frame single key 633, which is an example of a first opening enablement command operating means, is used to issue a command to enable opening of the glass frame 33 of the unit number input by operating the numeric key 630. In addition, the numerical key 6
Reference numeral 30 also serves as machine number setting input means for setting and inputting the machine number.

The front frame all unit key 634 is used to issue a command to enable opening of the front frame 32 of all units. Front frame single key 635 as an example of second opening enablement command operating means
is used to issue a command to enable opening of the front frame of the machine number input by operating the numerical key 630. The glass frame single key 633 and the front frame single key 635 constitute an opening enabling command operating means for instructing opening of the door frame of the pinball game machine set by the machine number setting input means. . Read key 63
6 is used to instruct reading of the permission code after writing the permission code. Furthermore, display lamps 641 to 646 are provided on the operation panel 611 at positions corresponding to the keys 631 to 636 to display the operation status of each key. Furthermore, a plurality of fitting holes 65 are formed in the operation panel 611. A connecting terminal, that is, a connector (not shown) is formed inside the fitting hole 65 to make electrical contact with a terminal formed on the electronic key unit 70, which will be described later, when the electronic key unit 70 is fitted. be done. This connector and the fitting hole 65 constitute a second connection member.

A numerical value display 66 for displaying numerical information is provided on the display panel 612. The numerical display 66 includes, for example, a first numerical display 661 that displays a four-digit permission code, and a second numerical display 662 that displays a three-digit machine number. Further, on the display panel 612, a door frame open state display device 67 is provided. This door frame open state display device 67 has a display element (for example, a light emitting diode) that displays the open state of the glass frame and a display element that displays the open state of the front frame arranged in correspondence with the machine number of each pachinko machine. Set up

FIG. 7 is a detailed diagram of the electronic key unit 70 as an example of the activation enabling command means. The electronic key unit 70 has a rectangular parallelepiped housing 71 and a fitting protrusion 72.
It forms. This electronic key unit 70 has a built-in memory (not shown) in which data can be written or read, and a data input/output terminal 73 of the memory is located on the outer periphery of the fitting protrusion 72, and the electronic key unit 70 is connected to the connection member 27 or It is formed in the direction of insertion into the fitting hole 65. The memory built into the electronic key unit 70 is preferably a non-volatile memory such as P-ROM. Further, as another example of the memory, when a volatile memory such as a RAM is used, a battery may be built in and the circuit may be configured to prevent the storage contents of the RAM from being destroyed by the battery.

More preferably, a changeover switch 74, which is an example of a selection operation means, is provided to switch between opening the front frame 32 and opening the glass frame 33. Then, the number of terminals of the input/output terminals 73 is increased by one bit in addition to the number of bits of the permission code, which is an example of open enablement information consisting of multi-digit numerical information stored in the memory. This added 1 bit is used as a bit for commanding switching of the front frame or the glass frame based on switching of the changeover switch 74. For example, suppose that the front frame 32 is selected when the most significant bit of the bit parallel data derived from the input/output terminal 73 is logic "0", and the glass frame 33 is selected when the logic is "1". Also,
A push switch 75 is provided in a part of the housing 71. This push switch 75 has a housing 71.
When attached to the first connecting member 27 provided on the top of the pachinko machine, it is used to request data readout.

Although the electronic key unit 70 of this embodiment has been described as having rewritable activation information,
The object of the present invention can also be achieved by not rewriting the unlocking information of the electronic key unit 70, but by rewriting only the permission information on the management device side, and using a new electronic key unit 70 having a corresponding permission code.

The electronic key unit of the above embodiment is provided with a changeover switch 74 for switching between opening the glass frame and the front frame, and a push switch 74 for outputting opening enabling information. Or, I explained how to make the front frame openable, but in addition, a push switch for the glass frame and a push switch for the front frame are provided in advance, and each operation makes the glass frame or front frame openable. Good too.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a lock management device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the plurality of pachinko machines 30 include a connector 27 included in the first connection member, a drive circuit 36 that drives and controls the solenoids 44 and 45, and the indicators 28 and 29. These connectors 27, drive circuit 36, and displays 28 and 29 are connected to an interface 82 included in management device 60. Note that the drive circuit 36 may be provided on the management device 60 side.

The management device 60 is a CPU, which is an example of arithmetic processing means.
Contains 81. The CPU 81 includes the keyboard 6
3, a numerical display 66, a door frame open state display 67, and a second connection member (for example, a connector) 6
52 is connected. Further, an interface 82 is connected to the CPU 81, and a ROM 83 and a RAM 90, which store programs in advance, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, which will be described later.
are connected. In addition, if necessary, CPU8
A printer 84 is connected in connection with No. 1.

FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a memory map of the RAM 90. RAM 90 includes a plurality of register areas 91 to 96 and a flag area F. The numerical register 91 stores numerical information input by operating the numerical keys 630. The machine number register 92 stores the machine number of a pachinko machine whose glass frame or front frame is to be opened remotely. The machine number counter 93 is used for specifying machine numbers to determine whether there is an unlocking request from each pachinko machine in the machine number order. The permission code register 94 is used to store the same code as the permission code written in the memory included in the electronic key unit 70 that is permitted to enable opening of the glass frame or front frame.

The responsible person code register 95 stores a code specific to the responsible person, which is determined so as to be able to change the allowable code, for example, and transfers and stores the responsible person code, which is preset and stored in the ROM 83, when the power is turned on. do. This responsible person code is
Since it has a more important meaning than the permission code and requires stricter judgment, it is chosen to have a larger number of digits (for example, 7 digits) than the permission code (4 digits).
The machine number maximum value register 96 stores the maximum value of the machine numbers installed in the gaming hall. The maximum value of this machine number is usually constant at a single amusement park, so
The settings are stored in the ROM 83 in advance and transferred to and stored in the register 96 when the power is turned on. In addition,
If it is necessary to change the manager code and the maximum machine number, the manager code and the maximum machine number may be set by the manager at the time of opening the game hall without storing the settings in the ROM 83 in advance.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating operations for processing based on operations on the keyboard 63 of the management device 60.

Next, the operation before setting and inputting the permission code will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10.

When setting and inputting a permission code and controlling the electronic key unit 70 by writing the desired permission code,
After switching the key switch 62 to the ON position, the following operations are performed. That is, after first operating the numerical keys 630 to input numerical information representing a desired permission code, the write key 631 is pressed. Now, assume that a desired permission code is input by operating the numeric key 630. CPU81
is constantly determining whether any key input has been made. If the numeric key 630 is operated, it is determined that any key has been input.

Next, it is determined whether the key switch 62 has been switched to the LOCK position. This is because if the key switch 62 is switched to the LOLK position, input by operating the keyboard 63 is prohibited, and in that case, the following operations will not be performed. In this case, since the key switch 62 is set to the ON position, it is determined that the key operated first is the numeric key 630. Subsequently, the contents of the numerical value register are shifted by one digit, and the numerical information just inputted is written into the least significant digit. Subsequently, each flag included in flag area F is reset.
Thereafter, the process returns to the key input waiting step described above. In this way, each time the numeric key 630 is operated, the numeric value input by operating the numeric key 630 is stored in the numeric register 91. Note that the contents of the numerical register 91 are displayed on the numerical display 661 as necessary.

After that, when the write key 631 is pressed,
The CPU 81 uses the numerical register 91 as shown below.
Writes the numerical information (ie, the permission code) stored in the . That is, the CPU 81 receives any key input, and the key switch 62 is not in the LOCK position, the numeric key 630 is not in the LOCK position,
It is determined that it is the write key 631. and,
Logic "1" is written to flag F1. In response, the display lamp 641 is lit to indicate that the code is being written. Subsequently, the contents of the numerical value register 91 are transferred to the permissible code register 94 and stored therein. Permissible code register 94
Allowable codes stored in multiple connectors 65
2 is written into the memory of the electronic key unit 70 connected to the key unit 2.

Subsequently, the permission code stored in the permission code register 94 is displayed on the numerical display 661. This display may continue to be displayed during other operations, or may disappear after a certain period of time. Thereafter, after all the flags in flag area F have been reset, the process returns to the key input waiting step.

Note that when the display of the permission code is erased, if the user wishes to check it later, this is done by pressing the read key 636. That is, read key 636
When it is determined that the button is pressed, flag F6 is set. In response, the display lamp 646 is lit up. Thereafter, the contents stored in the allowable code register 94 are displayed on the numerical display 661.

Next, a case will be described in which the management device of the present invention is used to remotely open the front frame 32 or glass frame 33 of all pachinko machines or a specified machine number. For example, the glass frame 33 of all units
To open the system, the person in charge operates the numerical keys 630 to input the person in charge code, and then presses the glass frame all units key 632. That is, the person in charge code input by operating the numeric keys 630 is stored in the numeric register 91 in the same manner as in the case of inputting the numeric keys described above. Thereafter, when the all glass frame key 632 is pressed, the flag F2 is set. In response, the display lamp 642 is lit. Next, register 9
It is determined whether or not the responsible person code stored in advance in 5 matches the contents of the numerical register 91. If they match, the CPU 81 sends information to all pachinko machines 30 via the interface 82.
A signal for energizing the solenoid 44 is given to the drive circuit 36 of the solenoid 44 . In response, the drive circuit 36 of each pachinko machine energizes the solenoid 44. As a result, the glass frames 33 of all pachinko machines can be opened.

In addition, when opening the front frame 32 of all machines, this is done by operating the numeric keys 630 to input the responsible person code, and then pressing the front frame all machines key 634. Since the operation in this case is the same as the operation for enabling opening of all the glass frames 33, only a flowchart will be shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

That is, the arithmetic processing means is configured to perform an all-machine opening command that causes the door frame of each pinball game machine in all machines to be made openable by the electric drive source in response to the operation of the all-machines opening command operating means. Includes enabling control means.

Note that when all the glass frames 33 or front frames 32 are made to be openable, they may be made to be openable one by one, instead of being made all at once.

Next, the operation for opening the front frame of a pachinko machine with a desired machine number will be explained. A staff member (not limited to the person in charge) of the game parlor operates the numerical keys 630 to input the machine number. In response to this, the numerical information of the specified machine number is stored in the numerical register 91 in the same manner as the above-described operation. Thereafter, the staff member presses the front frame single key 635. In response, it is determined that the front frame single key 635 has been pressed. Subsequently, the flag F5 is set and the display lamp 64
5 is lit.

Subsequently, the machine number stored in the numerical value register 91 is transferred to the machine number register 92 and stored therein, and is also displayed on the numerical value display 662. Next, the CPU 81 is the interface 82
A signal is given to the drive circuit 36 of the pachinko machine whose machine number corresponds to the machine number stored in the machine number register 92 to open the front frame. Accordingly, the drive circuit 36 of the corresponding machine number is connected to the solenoid 45.
By controlling the bias, the front frame can be opened.

When opening a glass frame with a desired unit number, the operator operates the numerical keys 630 to input the unit number, and then presses the glass frame single key 633. The operation in this case is the same as the operation when the front frame of the desired machine number is made openable, so only a flowchart is shown and the explanation thereof will be omitted. That is, in response to the machine number being inputted by the operation of the machine number setting input means and the opening enabling command operation means being operated, the arithmetic processing means controls the pinball game machine corresponding to the machine number. The door frame of the door frame is made openable by the electric drive source according to the machine number.

In this manner, this embodiment has the advantage of being able to remotely control the front frame or glass frame of a desired machine number or all machines among a plurality of pachinko machines so that they can be opened.

FIG. 11 shows the front frame 32 or the glass frame 33 using the electronic key unit 70, which is a feature of the present invention.
This is a flowchart for explaining the operation when the system is enabled to open. Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11, operations that characterize the present invention will be described. The CPU 81 constantly performs an operation to determine whether or not there is any key input, but if there is no key input, the process proceeds to the unlock request processing mode shown in FIG. 11.

By the way, if the staff at the gaming parlor wants to unlock the glass frame 33 of a certain malfunctioning machine, he or she should switch the changeover switch 74 of the electronic key unit 70 to the glass frame side, and then insert the electronic key unit 70 into the connector 27 of the pachinko machine. After connecting, press the push switch 75 to request unlocking.

On the other hand, the CPU 81 determines whether or not there is a normal high-speed clock pulse φ, and waits for the input of the clock pulse φ. And CPU8
1 performs the following processing when the clock pulse φ is input. That is, the value 1 is added to the contents of the machine number counter 93. Subsequently, it is determined whether the contents of the machine number counter 93 are greater than the contents of the maximum machine number register 96. If the count value of the machine number counter 93 is smaller than the maximum machine number value, then it is determined whether or not there is an unlocking request from the pachinko machine with the machine number specified by the contents of the machine number counter 93. . This determination is made, for example, based on whether the electronic key unit 70 is connected to the connector 27 and the push switch 75 is pressed.

At this time, if the machine number specified by the count value of the machine number counter 93 does not match the machine number requested for unlocking, the process returns to the step of determining whether or not there is a key input. Then, by repeating the above-mentioned operation at high speed, it is determined whether or not there is an unlocking request for each machine, that is, polling processing is performed for each machine. Then, at the timing when the count value of the machine number counter 93 increments to the machine number for which unlocking is requested,
The CPU 81 determines that there is an unlocking request from the machine number specified by the counter 93, and performs the following operations.

That is, the CPU 81 reads the permission code written in the memory of the electronic key unit 70 via the connector 27 and the interface 82. Subsequently, it is determined whether the read permission code matches the permission code stored in the permission code register 94. This determination step constitutes an information comparison means that compares the development enablement information set in the development enablement command means and the permission information set by the permission information setting means. If they do not match, an error message is displayed, the machine number is displayed, and an alarm is issued to alert the staff. On the other hand, if they match, it is determined based on the logical state of the most significant bit added to the permission code read from the electronic key unit 70 whether or not the unlocking request target is the glass frame 33 (that is, whether the most significant bit is whether the logic is “1” or not).

When determining that the glass frame is 33, the CPU
81 supplies a glass frame opening enable command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine corresponding to the machine number designated by the count value of the counter 93, and energizes the solenoid 44. As a result, when the electronic key unit 70 matches the permission code of the electronic key unit, the glass frame 33 of the pachinko machine having the machine number to which the electronic key unit 70 is connected to the connector is enabled to be opened. On the other hand, when determining that the glass frame 33 is not the glass frame 33, the CPU 81 gives a front frame opening enable command signal to the drive circuit 36 included in the pachinko machine with the machine number corresponding to the count value of the machine number counter 93, and energizes the solenoid 45. let As a result, the front frame 32 of the corresponding unit number is made openable. That is, the arithmetic processing means includes a selective opening enabling control for operating the first or second electrical opening enabling means by the first or second electrical drive source according to the selection state of the selecting means. Includes means.

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention having the above-mentioned configuration allows the front panel to be displayed based on the comparison result of two types of information: the permission information set in advance in the management device and the development enablement information issued from the development enablement command means. In order to make the frame or glass frame openable, even if you lose the openable command means, the permission information and openable information that are the subject of judgment on whether or not to allow opening can be changed to the lost openable state. By a simple operation such as changing the information of the activation means to something other than the activation information, it is possible to prevent illegal gaming using the lost activation instruction means.

Moreover, by simply operating the selection operation means provided in the portable opening command means, one of the electrical opening enabling means for the glass frame and the front frame can be selectively activated. It is possible to reduce wasted movement due to operating only the necessary items, save energy, and avoid wear due to unnecessary movement of the device.

Furthermore, since the glass frame or front frame can be selected by hand, the portable opening command is easy to use for experienced personnel who have the ability to open the front frame to perform machine repair work. can provide means.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire locking management system in a game hall according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of an island showing a state in which a plurality of pachinko machines are arranged side by side. FIG. 3 is a detailed view showing the pachinko machine with the glass frame opened. Figure 4A to Figure 4
Figure C is a detailed diagram showing the relationship between the front frame, the glass frame, the locking mechanism, and the electric drive source. 5th A
Figures 5 and 5B are detailed views of other examples of locking mechanisms and electrical activation means. FIG. 6 is a detailed diagram of the management device. FIG. 7 is a detailed diagram of an electronic key unit as an example of the unlock command means. FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a lock management system in a game hall according to the present invention. FIG. 9 is an illustrative diagram of a RAM memory map. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing operations based on keyboard operations. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the unlock request processing mode. In the figure, 30 is a pachinko machine that is an example of a pinball game machine, 32 is a front frame, 33 is a glass frame, and 40
is a locking mechanism, 42 is a first locking mechanism, and 43 is a second locking mechanism.
44, 45, 54, 55 are solenoids, 60 is a management device, 63 is a keyboard, 70 is an electronic key unit as an example of an opening enabling command means,
27 is a first connection member of an example of the opening enabling information input section, 81 is a CPU, 82 is an interface,
83 is ROM, 90 is RAM, 630 is numerical key,
631 indicates a write key.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A game board, a glass frame that holds a glass plate on the front of the game board, and a state in which the glass frame is attached so as to be openable and the glass frame and the game board are integrally supported. a front frame that can be opened and opened; a first locking mechanism that locks the glass frame; a second locking mechanism that locks the front frame; a first electrical opening enabling means that operates on the locking mechanism to switch the glass frame from a state in which it cannot be opened to a state in which it can be opened; and a second electrical driving source that controls the second locking mechanism. a second electrical opening enabling means that operates to switch the front frame from a state in which it cannot be opened to a state in which it can be opened; and predetermined opening enabling information is set. portable opening enabling command means, which is equipped with a selection operation means for selecting which of the first electrical opening enabling means and the second electrical opening enabling means is to be activated; A locking management device for a game parlor equipped with a management device for managing the locked state of a glass frame and a front frame of a game machine, wherein the pinball game machine is provided at a position related to the front side of the pinball game machine. The management device includes a development enablement information input unit that inputs development enablement information from the development enablement command means, and the management device sets permission information that correlates with the development enablement information set by the development enablement command means. an information comparison means for comparing the development enablement information set in the development enablement command means with the permission information set by the permission information setting means; Based on the determination result that the enabling information and the allowable information have a predetermined relationship, and based on the output of the selecting means, the first electrically openable enabling means or the second
A locking management device in a gaming hall, comprising: arithmetic processing means for activating any one of the electrical opening enabling means. 2. A plurality of pinball game machines are installed, and a different machine number is determined for each machine, and the management device includes a machine number setting input means for setting and inputting the machine number through the operation of the management device; a first opening enabling command operating means for commanding opening of the glass frame of the pinball game machine set by the number setting input means; and a front frame of the pinball game machine set by the machine number setting input means. a second opening enabling command operating means for issuing an opening enabling command operation means, the calculation processing means receives a machine number by operating the machine number setting input means, and operates the first opening enabling command operation. the first electrical opening enabling means or the second electrical opening enabling means of the pinball game machine corresponding to the machine number in response to the operation of the means or the second opening enabling command operating means; 2. A locking management device in a gaming hall according to claim 1, comprising a machine number corresponding type unlocking means for activating a lock management device.