Gaming machine fixing device

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine fixing device capable of improving work efficiency when changing a gaming machine installed in island equipment.SOLUTION: A gaming machine fixing device 1 capable of fixing a gaming machine in an installation area of island equipment D includes a holding member 2 capable of holding a gaming machine, and a fixing member 3 that is fixed to the island equipment D and allows the holding member 2 to slide in an up-down direction. The holding member 2 is fixable to the fixing member 3 at a height corresponding to the gaming machine to be held. The holding member 2 is fixed at an upper position relative to the fixing member 3 when holding a pachinko gaming machine P, and is fixed at a lower position relative to the fixing member 3 when holding a slot machine S.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine fixing device capable of fixing a gaming machine to an island facility. [Background technology]

[0002] A conventional gaming machine fixing device for fixing gaming machines such as pachinko machines or slot machines to an installation area of ​​island equipment is proposed, for example, in Patent Document 1. The gaming machine fixing device described in Patent Document 1 is equipped with a holding member that can be attached to the island equipment, and by flipping the holding member upside down, it is possible to hold pachinko machines and slot machines installed at different heights. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2024-017684 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the conventional gaming machine fixing device described above was able to hold pachinko gaming machines and slot machines by flipping the holding member upside down, so when changing the gaming machine installed on the island equipment, it was necessary to first remove the holding member from the island equipment, which posed a problem of poor work efficiency.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a gaming machine fixing device that can improve work efficiency when changing gaming machines installed on island equipment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention described in claim 1 is a gaming machine fixing device capable of fixing a gaming machine in an installation area of ​​island equipment, characterized in that it comprises a holding member capable of holding the gaming machine, and a fixing member that is fixed to the island equipment and allows the holding member to slide in the vertical direction, and the holding member can be fixed to the fixing member at a height corresponding to the gaming machine to be held.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine fixing device described in claim 1, the fixing member is provided with columnar members into which the left and right side frames of the holding member are respectively inserted to guide sliding in the vertical direction.

[0008] The invention of claim 3 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine fixing device of claim 1, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and is selectively attached to the holding member, and the holding member is equipped with angle adjustment means that can adjust the tilt angle of the pachinko gaming machine when it is held.

[0009] The invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine fixing device described in claim 1, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and is selectively attached to the holding member, and when the holding member holds the slot machine, a spacer is attached to the gap between the holding member and the side of the slot machine.

[0010] The invention described in claim 5 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine fixing device described in claim 1, the holding member is equipped with a locking operation means that locks the holding member at a predetermined height relative to the fixing member and releases the lock to allow the holding member to slide relative to the fixing member.

[0011] The invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine fixing device described in claim 5, the locking operation means has an operation unit that can be operated by an operator, and by operating the operation unit, the locking of the holding member to the fixing member can be released.

[0012] The invention of claim 7 is characterized in that in the gaming machine fixing device of claim 1, the holding member is provided with a positioning member that can abut against a rear position of the gaming machine to position the gaming machine.

[0013] The invention described in claim 8 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine fixing device described in claim 7, the positioning member rotates according to the gaming machine to be positioned, adjusting the contact position, and can be positioned by contacting the rear position of the gaming machine.

[0014] The invention described in claim 9 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine fixing device described in claim 1, when the fixing member is placed on a mounting member of the island equipment, the fixing member is capable of supporting an upper member that constitutes the upper part of the island equipment. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, the holding member can be slid up and down relative to the fixing member fixed to the island equipment, allowing it to be fixed at any height, thereby improving work efficiency when changing the gaming machines installed on the island equipment. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view showing an island facility to which a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) is fixed by a gaming machine fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a front view showing an island facility to which a gaming machine (slot machine) is fixed by a gaming machine fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a gaming machine fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a front view showing the fixing device of the gaming machine; [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the fixing device of the gaming machine. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an internal configuration of a holding member in the gaming machine fixing device. [Figure 7]FIG. 10 is a front view showing the internal configuration of the holding member in the gaming machine fixing device; [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a contact member provided on a holding member in the gaming machine fixing device; [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a fixing member in the fixing device of the gaming machine. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing an operating member in the fixing device of the gaming machine. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a front view showing the operation of the operating member in the fixing device of the gaming machine; [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation member of the fixing device of the gaming machine (during the tightening operation). [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation member of the fixing device of the gaming machine (when the fastening release operation is performed). [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the angle adjustment means in the fixing device of the gaming machine (before adjusting the tilt angle); [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the angle adjustment means in the fixing device of the gaming machine (after adjusting the tilt angle). [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding member is fixed to an upper position and a lower position of the fixing member in the fixing device of the gaming machine; [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding member slides up and down relative to the fixing member in the fixing device of the gaming machine. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the gaming machine and the base part are attached to the holding member in the gaming machine fixing device. [Figure 19] Schematic diagram showing the attachment of the tray when a pachinko game machine is attached to the holding member in the game machine fixing device. [Figure 20] FIG. 10 is an overall perspective view showing a gaming machine fixing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 21] FIG. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the device body of the gaming machine fixing device. [Figure 23] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a fixing member and a holding member of the fixing device of the gaming machine; [Figure 24] FIG. 10 is a front view showing a state in which a holding member is attached to the fixing member of the gaming machine fixing device. [Figure 25] Cross section of line XXV-XXV in Figure 24 [Figure 26] XXVI-XXVI line cross section in Figure 24 [Figure 27] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the operation portion of the operation locking means in the fixing device of the gaming machine is swung. [Figure 28] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation portion of the operation locking means (before operation); [Figure 29] 4A and 4B are cross-sectional views showing the operation portion of the operation locking means (during and after operation); [Figure 30] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a spacer in the fixing device of the gaming machine; [Figure 31] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a spacer and a spacer holding means in the fixing device of the gaming machine; [Figure 32] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a game ball supply device and a game ball discharge device are attached to the holding member of the game machine fixing device. [Figure 33] A schematic diagram of the gaming machine fixing device installed on the island equipment, seen from the side [Figure 34] A schematic diagram of the gaming machine fixing device installed on the island equipment, seen from above. [Figure 35] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine fixing device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 36] FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the fixing device of the gaming machine. [Figure 37] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding member of the gaming machine fixing device is fixed to a position above the fixing member. [Figure 38] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding member of the gaming machine fixing device is fixed to a position below the fixing member. [Figure 39] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the locking operation means of the gaming machine fixing device. [Figure 40] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the rear side of the gaming machine fixing device. [Figure 41] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a spacer of the gaming machine fixing device. [Figure 42] Schematic diagram showing how to attach the spacer of the gaming machine fixing device [Figure 43]FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state in which a fixing member of a gaming machine fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on an island equipment. [Figure 44] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a holding member of a gaming machine fixing device according to another embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 45] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a holding member is attached to a fixing member of the gaming machine fixing device. [Figure 46] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which the holding member is slid onto the fixing member of the gaming machine fixing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The gaming machine fixing device according to the first embodiment is capable of fixing gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines P and slot machines S (gaming machines known as "pachislot") in the installation area of ​​the island equipment D. When a pachinko gaming machine P is installed in the island equipment D, as shown in Fig. 1, a space-between-machine device Y1 consisting of a ball lending machine is attached adjacent to the left side of the gaming machine, and when a slot machine S is installed, as shown in Fig. 2, a space-between-machine device Y2 consisting of a sand is attached adjacent to the right side of the gaming machine.

[0018] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the island equipment D applicable to the present invention has an installation area Z for the gaming machines formed between a mounting member D1 on which a gaming machine (a pachinko gaming machine P or a slot machine S) can be placed and an upper member D2 extending above the gaming machine. Furthermore, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the island equipment D according to this embodiment is comprised of a single island equipped with a sidewall member D3 extending in the vertical direction, and a panel M that can be opened and closed at will by an operator is attached to the upper member D2 or above it. Various other devices (not shown), such as data lamps and a supply device, are arranged on the surface or inside of the panel M.

[0019] The gaming machine fixing device 1 of this embodiment is for fixing a gaming machine in the installation area of ​​the island equipment D, and as shown in Figures 3 to 15, it comprises a holding member 2 capable of holding a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine P or slot machine S), a fixing member 3 capable of fixing the holding member 2 at a predetermined height, a strip-shaped member 4 attached to the holding member 2, and an operating member 5 attached to the fixing member 3.

[0020] 5 to 7, the holding member 2 is made of a rectangular frame-shaped member with a holding space R formed inside for holding the gaming machine, and is configured with a pair of left and right side frames 2a extending in the vertical direction, a bottom frame 2b connecting the lower parts of the side frames 2a, and an upper frame 2c connecting the upper parts of the side frames 2a. The holding member 2 according to this embodiment is equipped with a belt-shaped member 4, an operating member 5, a contact member 10, and an angle adjustment means 11.

[0021] The belt-shaped member 4 is attached along the frame shape of the holding member 2 and extends along the outer circumferential surface of the gaming machine (the outer contour of the holding space R), and is made of a flexible belt-like member. As shown in Fig. 6, the belt-shaped member 4 is bent into a rectangular shape and connected at the top by a connecting member h, thereby forming an endless member, and an operating member 5 and a contact member 10 are attached to it.

[0022] The operating member 5 generates a tightening force on the belt-shaped member 4 through a tightening operation, and this tightening force can fix the gaming machine to the holding member 2, and as shown in Figures 10 to 13, it comprises a metal frame f attached to the columnar member 3a of the fixing member 3, a winding portion 6 around which the belt-shaped member 4 can be wound, and a ratchet mechanism comprising a rotating teeth portion 7 and a locking portion 8. Furthermore, because the operating member 5 is attached to the fixing member 3, the position of the operating member 5 does not move when changing gaming machines, providing excellent operability.

[0023] The winding part 6 is made up of an axial member rotatably attached to the frame f, and has a head 6a at its tip into which a tool can be fitted, and an insertion hole 6b on its side into which the belt-shaped member 4 can be inserted. The winding part 6 can be tightened by fitting a tool into the head 6a and rotating it, and is configured so that the tightening operation causes the winding part 6 to rotate around the axis and wind the belt-shaped member 4, thereby displacing the belt-shaped member 4 toward the inner holding space R and generating a tightening force on the gaming machine.

[0024] As shown in Figures 11 to 13, the ratchet mechanism has the function of allowing rotation of the winding portion 6 in the winding direction α while restricting and fixing rotation in the opposite direction β to the winding direction α.It has multiple teeth formed around the outer periphery and is equipped with a rotating tooth portion 7 formed on the winding portion 6 so that it can rotate integrally with the winding portion 6, and a locking portion 8 that locks onto the teeth of the rotating tooth portion 7 to restrict rotation of the winding portion 6 in the opposite direction.

[0025] The locking portion 8 is configured to include a tip portion 8a that can be locked onto the teeth of the rotary teeth portion 7, a swing shaft portion 8b that swings the locking portion 8, and a spring 8c that biases the tip portion 8a in a direction in which it locks onto the teeth of the rotary teeth portion 7. When a tool is attached to the head portion 6a of the winding portion 6 and the winding portion 6 is rotated in the winding direction α to perform a tightening operation, the rotary teeth portion 7 rotates integrally with the winding portion 6, as shown in FIG.

[0026] In this embodiment, during the process of rotating the rotating tooth portion 7 by rotating the winding portion 6, as shown in Figure 11(a), the tip 8a of one of the locking portions 8 (the lower locking portion 8 in Figure 11) locks onto the teeth of the rotating tooth portion 7, while the other locking portion 8 (the upper locking portion 8 in Figure 11) is in a state of swinging around the swing shaft portion 8b, and the tip 8a is not locked onto the teeth of the rotating tooth portion 7.

[0027] As the rotating tooth portion 7 continues to rotate, as shown in Figure 11(b), one locking portion 8 and the other locking portion 8 become oscillating around the oscillating shaft portion 8b, and neither tip portion 8a engages with the teeth of the rotating tooth portion 7.As the rotating tooth portion 7 continues to rotate, as shown in Figure 11(c), the tip portion 8a of the other locking portion 8 (the upper locking portion 8 in Figure 11) engages with the teeth of the rotating tooth portion 7, while one locking portion 8 (the lower locking portion 8 in Figure 11) becomes oscillating around the oscillating shaft portion 8b, and its tip portion 8a does not engage with the teeth of the rotating tooth portion 7.

[0028] Thereafter, when the tightening operation is completed and the rotation of the winding portion 6 in the winding direction α is stopped and the tool is removed from the head 6a, the tip 8a of the other locking portion 8 locks with the teeth of the rotating teeth portion 7, as shown in Figure 11(c), thereby restricting rotation of the winding portion 6 in the reverse direction β. In this way, a plurality of locking portions 8 according to this embodiment (two in this embodiment) are arranged on the frame f, and during the process of rotating the winding portion 6 in the winding direction α to perform the tightening operation, the two locking portions 8 (one locking portion 8 and the other locking portion 8 in this embodiment) can be alternately locked with the teeth of the rotating teeth portion 7.

[0029] Furthermore, in the operating member 5 according to this embodiment, a biasing member 9 is attached to the base end of the winding portion 6 (the end opposite the head portion 6a). As shown in Fig. 13, when the winding portion 6 is pressed in the axial direction, the winding portion 6 moves in the axial direction against the biasing force of the biasing member 9, and the rotating teeth portion 7 moves away from the tip end 8a of the locking portion 8. This releases the lock of the tip end 8a with the teeth of the rotating teeth portion 7, allowing the winding portion 6 to rotate in the reverse direction β, thereby loosening the tightening force of the belt-shaped member 4 on the gaming machine.

[0030] The abutment members 10 are attached to the belt-shaped member 4 and are made up of a plurality of (four in this embodiment) block-shaped members that abut against predetermined positions on the gaming machine (corners of the gaming machine in this embodiment). As shown in Fig. 7, the abutment members 10 are attached by inserting the belt-shaped member 4 into the four corners of the holding space R, and when the belt-shaped member 4 is tightened, the abutment members 10 can be displaced together with the belt-shaped member 4 toward the inner holding space R.

[0031] 8, the abutment member 10 is formed with an L-shaped abutment surface 10a, and is connected to a biasing spring m, so that it is biased in a direction away from the gaming machine (retaining space R), and is positioned by interfering with a stopper p. After the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine P or slot machine S) is positioned in the retaining space R of the retaining member 2, when the tightening operation of the operating member 5 (rotation of the winding portion 6 in the winding direction α) is performed, the abutment members 10 move inward against the biasing force of the biasing spring m and come into contact with the four corners of the gaming machine, respectively. When further tightening operation is then performed, the tightening force of the belt-shaped member 4 is applied to the corners of the gaming machine via the abutment members 10, thereby firmly fixing the gaming machine.

[0032] When a pachinko gaming machine P is selectively attached to the holding member 2, the angle adjustment means 11 is capable of adjusting the tilt angle of the pachinko gaming machine P with respect to the horizontal direction while holding the pachinko gaming machine P. Specifically, as shown in Figures 6, 14, and 15, the angle adjustment means 11 has a holding frame 12 attached within the upper frame 2c of the holding member 2, and an adjustment bolt 13 extending across the width of the holding frame 12 and having a threaded portion that is screwed into the holding frame 12.

[0033] The holding frame 12 is set to be narrower than the upper frame 2c and is movable in the width direction of the upper frame 2c. The adjustment bolt 13 has a head 13a at its tip that can be fitted with a tool. When rotated in the α direction (see FIG. 4) with the tool, the holding frame 12 moves forward (left side in the figure) as shown in FIG. 15(b). When rotated in the β direction (see FIG. 4) with the tool, the holding frame 12 moves backward (right side in the figure) as shown in FIG. 15(a). Note that an opening n2 is formed at the position where the adjustment bolt 13 is disposed in the upper frame 2c, as shown in FIG. 3, and the head 13a of the adjustment bolt 13 faces the outside through the opening n2.

[0034] Furthermore, two abutment members 10 are attached to both ends of the holding frame 12, and the abutment members 10 (the two upper abutment members 10 of the four abutment members 10) can move together with the holding frame 12 in the width direction of the upper frame 2c. As a result, when the adjustment bolt 13 is rotated in the α direction or the β direction to move the holding frame 12 in the width direction of the upper frame 2c, the upper end side of the gaming machine held by the abutment members 10 moves forward or backward, and the gaming machine can be tilted at a predetermined angle.

[0035] The fixed member 3 is fixed to the island equipment D and allows the holding member 2 to slide in the vertical direction. As shown in Figure 9, the fixed member 3 is a rectangular frame-shaped member having a pair of left and right columnar members 3a extending in the vertical direction, a lower connecting member 3b connecting the lower parts of the columnar members 3a, and an upper connecting member 3c connecting the upper parts of the columnar members 3a.

[0036] The pillar-shaped member 3a of the fixing member 3 according to this embodiment has U-shaped fitting portions 3aa formed therein for fitting the left and right side frames 2a of the holding member 2, respectively, and by fitting the left and right side frames 2a of the holding member 2 into the fitting portions 3aa and assembling them, it is possible to guide the sliding of the holding member 2 in the up and down direction, as shown in Fig. 17. Here, the holding member 2 slides in the up and down direction while being guided by the pillar-shaped member 3a, and can be fixed to the fixing member 3 at a height according to the gaming machine to be held. Note that, as shown in Fig. 3, the pillar-shaped member 3a has an opening n1 formed therein, and the head portion 6a of the wrapping portion 6 is exposed to the outside through the opening n1.

[0037] In this embodiment, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine P or a slot machine S, and is configured to be selectively attached to the holding member 2, so that when the holding member 2 holds a pachinko gaming machine P, it is fixed in an upper position relative to the fixing member 3 as shown in Fig. 16(a), and when it holds a slot machine S, it is fixed in a lower position relative to the fixing member 3 as shown in Fig. 16(b). The holding member 2 is fixed to the fixing member 3 with a fixing bolt B as shown in Fig. 5.

[0038] 16(a) and 18(a), when the holding member 2 holds a pachinko gaming machine P, a lower space A1 is formed between the bottom frame 2b of the holding member 2 and the lower connecting member 3b of the fixing member 3. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine P is attached to the holding space R of the holding member 2 and fixed by the fastening force of the belt-shaped member 4, and the shelf part T is attached to the lower space A1.

[0039] However, when the holding member 2 holds a pachinko gaming machine P, as shown in Fig. 19, a tray E can be attached to the bottom frame 2b of the holding member 2. Such a tray E has a protruding mounting bracket d with a screw hole formed therein, and the mounting bracket d can be inserted into a notch g formed in a mounting plate G. After the mounting plate G is fixed to the bottom frame 2b of the holding member 2, the mounting bracket d is inserted into the notch g of the mounting plate G to assemble the tray E, and then the mounting bracket d is fastened to the mounting plate G with fastening means such as a screw b, thereby forming a protruding tray E.

[0040] On the other hand, when the holding member 2 holds the slot machine S, as shown in Figures 16(b) and 18(b), an upper space A2 is formed between the upper frame 2c of the holding member 2 and the upper connecting member 3c of the fixing member 3. As a result, the slot machine S is attached to the holding space R of the holding member 2 and fixed by the fastening force of the belt-shaped member 4, and the shelf part T is attached to the upper space A2.

[0041] However, in this embodiment, the width dimension of the slot machine S is set smaller than that of the pachinko game machine P, so when the holding member 2 holds the slot machine S, a spacer W is attached to the gap between the holding member 2 and the side of the slot machine S, as shown in Figure 18(b).

[0042] The gaming machine fixing device 1 of this embodiment is equipped with a holding member 2 capable of holding a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine P or slot machine S), a strip-shaped member 4 attached to the holding member 2 and extending along the outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine, and an operating member 5 that generates a tightening force on the strip-shaped member 4 through a tightening operation, and can fix the gaming machine to the holding member 2 by using this tightening force, so that appropriate fixing can be performed according to the type or size of the gaming machine.

[0043] In other words, according to the gaming machine fixing device 1 of this embodiment, the flexible strip-shaped member 4 can be extended around the outer periphery of the gaming machine, so that multiple abutment members 10 can be attached at any position on the strip-shaped member 4, allowing for appropriate fixing according to the type or size of the gaming machine.

[0044] Furthermore, the belt-shaped member 4 according to this embodiment is fitted with a plurality of contact members 10 that come into contact with predetermined positions on the gaming machine, and when the operating member 5 is tightened, the tightening force of the belt-shaped member 4 is applied to the gaming machine via the contact members 10, so that a tightening force is generated in the belt-shaped member 4 in response to the tightening operation of the operating member 5, and the gaming machine can be fixed from various directions via the plurality of contact members 10. Additionally, by providing the belt-shaped member 4 and the plurality of contact members 10, it is possible to press against the gaming machine from multiple directions, and the gaming machine can be fixed more stably.

[0045] Furthermore, since the abutment member 10 according to this embodiment is capable of abutting against each of the four corners of the gaming machine, the fastening force generated in the belt-shaped member 4 can be applied to the four corners of the gaming machine, and the gaming machine can be firmly fixed. Note that the abutment member 10 may abut only against a pair of opposing corners of the gaming machine, or may abut against other parts of the gaming machine to fix the gaming machine.

[0046] Furthermore, since the abutment member 10 is biased in a direction away from the gaming machine, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from interfering with the abutment member 10 when the gaming machine is held in the holding space R of the holding member 2, thereby improving the workability when fixing the gaming machine to the holding member 2. In this embodiment, the abutment member 10 is biased by the biasing spring m, but it may also be biased by other biasing means.

[0047] In addition, the operating member 5 of this embodiment is equipped with a winding portion 6 that rotates through a tightening operation to wrap the belt-shaped member 4 around it, thereby generating a tightening force, and a ratchet mechanism that allows rotation of the winding portion 6 in the winding direction α while restricting and fixing rotation in the direction β opposite to the winding direction α, thereby enabling the belt-shaped member 4 to smoothly generate a tightening force with a simple configuration.

[0048] The ratchet mechanism according to this embodiment is equipped with a rotary teeth section 7 that has multiple teeth formed around the outer periphery and is formed on the winding section 6 so as to be able to rotate integrally therewith, and a locking section 8 that locks with the teeth of the rotary teeth section 7 to restrict reverse rotation of the winding section 6, and since multiple locking sections 8 are provided so that they can be alternately locked with the teeth of the rotary teeth section 7, a tightening force can be generated seamlessly. Note that although two locking sections 8 are provided in this embodiment, three or more may be provided.

[0049] Furthermore, the gaming machine applied to this embodiment consists of a pachinko gaming machine P or a slot machine S, which is selectively attached to the holding member 2, and the holding member 2 is equipped with angle adjustment means 11 that can adjust the tilt angle of the pachinko gaming machine P when it is holding the pachinko gaming machine P, so that the pachinko gaming machine P fixed to the holding member 2 by the strip-shaped member 4 can be tilted to any angle.

[0050] Furthermore, when the holding member 2 holds the slot machine S, a spacer W is attached to the gap between the holding member 2 and the side surface of the slot machine S, so that the slot machine S, which has a smaller width dimension than the pachinko gaming machine P, can be held by the holding member 2. Note that the spacer W according to this embodiment is attached to both the left and right side surfaces of the slot machine S, but it may also be attached to either the left or right side surface of the slot machine S.

[0051] Furthermore, the gaming machine fixing device 1 according to this embodiment is equipped with a holding member 2 capable of holding a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine P or slot machine S), and a fixing member 3 that is fixed to the island equipment D and allows the holding member 2 to slide up and down, and the holding member 2 can be fixed to the fixing member 3 at a height that corresponds to the gaming machine to be held, thereby improving work efficiency when changing the gaming machine installed on the island equipment D.

[0052] In other words, according to the gaming machine fixing device 1 of this embodiment, the holding member 2 can be fixed by sliding it vertically relative to the fixing member 3 fixed to the island equipment D, so that the gaming machine can be replaced without removing the holding member 2, thereby improving work efficiency when changing the gaming machine installed on the island equipment D.

[0053] Furthermore, the fixing member 3 according to this embodiment is provided with pillar-like members 3a that fit into the left and right side frames 2a of the holding member 2 and guide the vertical sliding, thereby enabling smooth vertical sliding of the holding member 2 relative to the fixing member 3. Note that, to further smoothen the vertical sliding of the holding member 2 relative to the fixing member 3, rollers or the like may be disposed between the side frames 2a of the fixing member 3 and the pillar-like members 3a.

[0054] Furthermore, the gaming machine applied to this embodiment consists of a pachinko gaming machine P or a slot machine S, and is selectively attached to the holding member 2, and when the holding member 2 holds the pachinko gaming machine P, it is fixed in an upper position relative to the fixing member 3, and when the holding member 2 holds the slot machine S, it is fixed in a lower position relative to the fixing member 3, so that the pachinko gaming machine P and the slot machine S can be set to a conventional, general-purpose height.

[0055] Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine fixing device 16 according to this embodiment, like the first embodiment, is capable of fixing gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines P and slot machines S (gaming machines known as "pachislot") to an island equipment D (see Figs. 1 and 2), and as shown in Figs. 20 to 24, is configured to include a device main body 17 accommodating a pressing means 18, a fixing member 19 fixed to the island equipment D and allowing the holding member 20 to slide up and down, and the holding member 20 capable of holding the gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines P and slot machines S). Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0056] Here, the device main body 17 according to this embodiment is formed on the upper frame 20a of the holding member 20, and as shown in Fig. 22, is provided with a pressing means 18, an extension member 23, a front claw portion 23b and a rear claw portion 23c as locking means, a holding frame 21 to which the pressing means 18 is attached, and an angle adjustment means 22 that can adjust the tilt angle of the pachinko gaming machine P in the front-to-rear direction when the holding member 20 holds the pachinko gaming machine P. The angle adjustment means 22 has an adjustment bolt 22a (see Fig. 22) and has the same configuration as in the first embodiment.

[0057] The pressing means 18 is capable of pressing the outer peripheral surface (top surface in this embodiment) of a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine P or slot machine S) installed in the installation area Z via an extension member 23. As shown in FIG. 22 , the pressing means 18 is configured to have a pressing portion i made of resin or rubber and an operating means a that moves the pressing portion i toward the gaming machine, and the pressing portion i is assembled in contact with the extension member 23. An opening j is formed in the upper frame 20a at the position where the operating means a is installed, and the operating means a faces the outside through the opening j. When the operating means a is rotated with a tool, the pressing portion i moves downward by a cam action, and can press the outer peripheral surface (top surface) of the gaming machine via the extension member 23.

[0058] The extension member 23 extends over a predetermined distance along the outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine (the upper surface in this embodiment), and is formed with an abutting portion 23a that can abut against the outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine, and is pressed by the downward movement of the pressing portion i of the pressing means 18, so that a pressing force can be transmitted to the outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine. Furthermore, in this embodiment, a plurality of pressing means 18 (two in this embodiment) are provided, and the extension member 23 extends across the plurality of pressing means 18.

[0059] Furthermore, the extension member 23 according to this embodiment has abutment portions 23a formed on both sides thereof, and a front claw portion 23b and a rear claw portion 23c serving as locking means are formed between these abutment portions 23a. The front claw portion 23b and the rear claw portion 23c are formed in positions that are approximately parallel to each other, and the top surface of the gaming machine can fit into the space between them. The rear claw portion 23c is movable toward or away from the front claw portion 23b, and can be fixed by screws or the like at a position that corresponds to the dimensions of the top surface of the gaming machine (particularly a pachinko gaming machine P).

[0060] Specifically, the front claw portion 23b in this embodiment is composed of a claw portion capable of locking the gaming machine at a front position, and the rear claw portion 23c is composed of a claw portion formed at a rear position spaced a predetermined distance from the front claw portion 23b, so that the gaming machine can be locked at a rear position. As a result, the extension member 23 to which the pressing force of the pressing means 18 is transmitted presses the gaming machine, and the gaming machine can be locked at a front position and a rear position on the outer peripheral surface (the upper surface of the pachinko gaming machine P in this embodiment). The claw portion is composed of a flat plate, a round bar, or other shape, and refers to a portion that can be locked to the outer frame of the gaming machine. The slot machine S is designed such that its outer frame is larger in the front-to-rear dimension (depth dimension) than the outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine P, and therefore it is often unable to be locked by the front claw-shaped portions 23b and the rear claw-shaped portions 23c, so that when attaching the slot machine S, the front claw-shaped portions 23b and the rear claw-shaped portions 23c are removed and only pressing is performed. Also, even when attaching the pachinko gaming machine P, the front claw-shaped portions 23b and the rear claw-shaped portions 23c may be removed as necessary so that only pressing is performed.

[0061] Furthermore, in this embodiment, in addition to the locking means consisting of the front claw-shaped portion 23b and the rear claw-shaped portion 23c, another locking means is provided, which is a front position locking portion 24. The front position locking portion 24 is formed on the bottom frame 20b of the holding member 20, and as shown in Figures 24 and 25, comprises a locking portion 24a that can advance and retreat toward the front position of the gaming machine, and a holding portion 24b that maintains the locking portion 24a locked at the front position of the gaming machine.

[0062] 25, the locking portion 24a is configured with a claw-shaped portion 24aa that can be engaged by abutting against a front position on the outer periphery of the gaming machine (particularly a pachinko gaming machine P) and an arm portion 24ab extended from the claw-shaped portion 24aa, and a locking shape 24ac is formed on the arm portion 24ab over a predetermined dimension. The locking shape 24ac is made up of a plurality of concave and convex shapes and can be engaged with the locking claw 24ba of the holding portion 24b.

[0063] The holding portion 24b is swingable around a swing shaft 24bb, and has a locking claw 24ba at its tip. The holding portion 24b has a ratchet mechanism that allows the locking portion 24a to move forward toward the front position of the gaming machine (movement to the right in FIG. 25) and restricts the locking portion 24a from moving backward from the front position of the gaming machine (movement to the left in FIG. 25).

[0064] That is, as shown in Figure 25(a), after placing a pachinko gaming machine P on the bottom frame 20b of the holding member 20, when the locking portion 24a is advanced toward the pachinko gaming machine P, the holding portion 24b repeatedly swings, causing the locking claw 24ba to sequentially overcome the unevenness of the locking shape 24ac, and the locking portion 24a can be moved until the claw-shaped portion 24aa abuts and locks at the front position of the gaming machine.

[0065] 25(a) from the solid line position (separated position) to the two-dot chain line position (contact position), the claw-shaped portion 24aa can be locked at the front position on the lower edge of the gaming machine, and the ratchet mechanism prevents the claw-shaped portion 24aa from moving back from the contact position to the separated position. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25(b), when the holding portion 24b is operated upward to swing around the swing shaft 24bb, the locking claw 24ba moves away from the locking shape 24ac, and the locking portion 24a can be moved back to the separated position, thereby releasing the lock on the front position of the pachinko gaming machine P.

[0066] Furthermore, the gaming machine fixing device 16 according to this embodiment is provided with a positioning member 25 that can abut against the rear position (lower edge of the back surface) of the pachinko gaming machine P to position the pachinko gaming machine P. The positioning member 25 rotates to adjust the abutment position according to the gaming machine to be positioned (specifically, the pachinko gaming machine P), and can abut against the rear position of the gaming machine to position it, and as shown in Fig. 26, is configured to have a first abutment surface 25b, a second abutment surface 25c, a third abutment surface 25d, and a fourth abutment surface 25e.

[0067] Specifically, the positioning member 25 is made of a piece-shaped member that is rectangular (quadrilateral) in a plan view and can rotate around a rotation axis 25a, and the first abutment surface 25b, the second abutment surface 25c, the third abutment surface 25d, and the fourth abutment surface 25e are made of side surfaces that are different in dimension from the rotation axis 25a. Then, by rotating the positioning member 25, the following pachinko game machines P can be positioned respectively.

[0068] By adjusting the first contact surface 25b so that it contacts the rear surface of the gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine P having a depth dimension t1 can be positioned (FIG. 26(a)). By adjusting the second contact surface 25c so that it contacts the rear surface of the gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine P having a depth dimension t2 can be positioned (FIG. 26(b)). By adjusting the third contact surface 25d so that it contacts the rear surface of the gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine P having a depth dimension t3 can be positioned (FIG. 26(c)). By adjusting the fourth contact surface 25e so that it contacts the rear surface of the gaming machine, the pachinko gaming machine P having a depth dimension t4 can be positioned (FIG. 26(d)).

[0069] Although the positioning member 25 according to this embodiment has a quadrangle shape in plan view and has the first to fourth contact surfaces 25b to 25e, the contact surfaces may be formed as a triangle or a polygon with pentagons or more sides in plan view. In this embodiment, the positioning member 25 is detachable, and is removed when the slot machine S is placed thereon.

[0070] Furthermore, the holding member 20 according to this embodiment is equipped with locking operation means 26 that locks the holding member 20 to the fixed member 19 at a predetermined height and releases the lock to allow the holding member 20 to slide relative to the fixed member 19. As shown in Figures 27 to 29, the locking operation means 26 has an operation part 26a that can be grasped and operated by an operator, and by swinging the operation part 26a, the locking of the holding member 20 to the fixed member 19 can be released.

[0071] Specifically, the operation portions 26a are attached to a pair of left and right bottom frames 20b of the holding member 20 on which the gaming machine is placed, and are movable (swinging around the swinging shaft portion 26b) between a position recessed into the placement surface F of the bottom frame 20b (see FIG. 28) and a position protruding from the placement surface F (see FIG. 29). The locking operation means 26 according to this embodiment also has a locking member 26c that can advance and retreat in response to swinging operation of the operation portions 26a, and a spring 26d that urges the locking member 26c toward the locking position.

[0072] Locking member 26c is configured to have locking portion 26ca that can be locked to locked portion 19aa or locked portion 19ab (see FIG. 23) formed on columnar member 19a of fixed member 19, and operating portion 26cb that receives the biasing force of spring 26d and the operating force of operating portion 26a, respectively. When not in operation, operating portion 26a is located within opening k formed in bottom frame 20b as shown in FIG. 28, and is recessed into placement surface F of bottom frame 20b, with locking portion 26ca of locking member 26c locked to locked portion 19aa or locked portion 19ab of fixed member 19.

[0073] This prevents the operating part 26a from interfering with the bottom surface of the gaming machine when the gaming machine is placed on the placement surface F of the bottom frame 20b, and allows the holding member 20 to be locked and fixed at a predetermined height to the fixed member 19. The locked parts 19aa and 19ab are formed as a pair at the top and bottom of the columnar member 19a of the fixed member 19, and allow the holding member 20 to be locked and fixed to the fixed member 19 at the upper and lower positions, respectively.

[0074] When the height of the holding member 20 is changed by releasing the engagement with the fixed member 19, the operating portion 26a is pulled upward, causing it to swing about the swing shaft portion 26b as the center, as shown in Fig. 29(a), so that it protrudes from the mounting surface F of the bottom frame 20b. When the operating portion 26a is further swung, as shown in Fig. 29(b), the operating portion 26a interferes with the actuating portion 26cb of the locking member 26c, and presses the locking member 26c to the right in the figure against the biasing force of the spring 26d.

[0075] As a result, locking portion 26ca of locking member 26c moves away from locked portion 19aa (or locked portion 19ab) and the lock is released, so that holding member 20 can be slid to an upper or lower position by moving holding member 20 relative to fixed member 19 while maintaining grip of operating portion 26a. Thereafter, when operating portion 26a is returned to its original position (a position recessed into placement surface F of bottom frame 20b), locking member 26c moves to the locking position by the biasing force of spring 26d, and locking portion 26ca locks to locked portion 19aa or locked portion 19ab.

[0076] Furthermore, when the holding member 20 according to this embodiment holds the slot machine S, a spacer 27 is attached to the gap between the holding member 20 and the side surface of the slot machine S. As shown in Fig. 30, the spacer 27 is attached so as to be swingable between an open position (see Fig. 30(a)) in which it protrudes from the side portion (side frame 20c) of the holding member 20 into the holding space R, and a closed position (see Fig. 30(b)) in which it is covered by the side portion (side frame 20c) of the holding member 20.

[0077] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 30, the spacer 27 is formed with a gap covering portion 27a, and as shown in Figure 30(b), when a pachinko game machine P is attached to the holding member 20, the spacer 27 is in a closed position so that the gap covering portion 27a does not protrude into the holding space R, and as shown in Figure 30(a), when a slot machine S is attached to the holding member 20, the spacer 27 is in an open position so that the gaps on the left and right sides of the slot machine S are covered by the gap covering portion 27a.

[0078] That is, since the slot machine S is usually smaller in width than the pachinko gaming machine P, if the holding space R of the holding member 20 is set to match the width of the pachinko gaming machine P, when the slot machine S is held in the holding space R, a gap will occur between the holding member 20 and the side of the slot machine S. The spacer 27 according to this embodiment can cover up the gap that occurs between the holding member 20 and the side of the slot machine S.

[0079] Furthermore, the spacer 27 is biased toward the open position by the biasing force of the torsion spring s, and when the slot machine S is attached to the holding member 20, the biasing force of the torsion spring s causes the spacer 27, which is in the closed position, to swing to the open position, so that the gap cover portion 27a reaches the gap on the side of the slot machine S. Note that means for locking the spacer 27 in the closed position and the open position may be formed separately.

[0080] In this way, the spacer 27 is biased toward the open position by the biasing force of the torsion spring s, so when installing the pachinko gaming machine P, the outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine P can push the spacer 27 to the closed position while resisting the biasing force of the torsion spring s, improving the workability when installing the pachinko gaming machine P. Furthermore, when changing from the pachinko gaming machine P to a slot machine S, once the pachinko gaming machine P is removed, the biasing force of the torsion spring s can move the spacer 27 to the open position, improving the workability when installing the slot machine S.

[0081] The holding member 20 according to this embodiment is formed with spacer holding means 28 that holds the spacer 27 in the open position. As shown in Fig. 31, the spacer holding means 28 is made up of a part attached to the side frame 20c of the holding member 20, and is rotatable about a central axis 28a. When the spacer 27 is in the open position, as shown in Fig. 31(a), the spacer holding means 28 is rotated about the central axis 28a, and the abutment surface 28b is brought into contact with the spacer 27, thereby holding the spacer 27 in the open position.

[0082] 31(b), when the spacer 27 is to be placed in the closed position, the spacer holding means 28 is rotated about the central axis 28a, so that the abutment surface 28b of the spacer holding means 28 moves away from the spacer 27, allowing the spacer 27 to swing to the closed position against the biasing force of the torsion spring s.

[0083] 32, the gaming machine fixing device 16 according to this embodiment may have a gaming ball supply device Q1 attached to the upper frame 20a of the holding member 20 and a gaming ball discharge device Q2 attached to the bottom frame 20b. In this case, gaming balls are supplied from the island equipment D to the gaming ball supply device Q1, and gaming balls are discharged from the gaming ball discharge device Q2 to the island equipment D.

[0084] Furthermore, the fixing member 19 in this embodiment consists of a frame-shaped member having a columnar member 19a that extends in the vertical direction and fits into the left and right side frames 20c of the holding member 20 to guide vertical sliding, and an upper connecting member 19b and a lower connecting member 19c that connect the upper and lower parts of the columnar member 19a, respectively, and as shown in Figures 33 and 34, when the fixing member 19 is placed on the mounting member D1 of the island equipment D, the columnar member 19a can support the upper member D2 that constitutes the upper part of the island equipment D.

[0085] That is, when the fixing member 19 is fixed to the island equipment D, the lower end of the columnar member 19a constituting the fixing member 19 abuts on the mounting portion D1a of the mounting member D1 in the island equipment D, and the upper end of the columnar member 19a abuts on the support surface D2a of the upper member D2 in the island equipment D, so that the support of the upper member D2 by the columnar member D4 is reinforced, and the upper member D2 can be supported by the fixing member 19. The upper member D2 is configured to have, for example, a back panel, a top panel, a lamp panel, etc., and the columnar member D4 is extended to a position offset rearward from the fixing position of the fixing member 19.

[0086] However, as long as the frame-shaped member has a frame-shaped member capable of holding gaming machines (a frame-shaped member composed of the fixing members 19 and the holding members 20 in this embodiment) and is capable of supporting the upper member D2 that constitutes the upper part of the island equipment D when the frame-shaped member is placed on the mounting member D1 of the island equipment D, the frame-shaped member is not limited to being composed of the fixing members 19 and the holding members 20, but may be composed of an integrated frame-shaped member. This allows the frame-shaped member that holds the gaming machines to be used to support the upper member D2 of the island equipment D.

[0087] The gaming machine fixing device 16 of this embodiment is equipped with a holding member 20 capable of holding a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine P or slot machine S), and a fixing member 19 that is fixed to the island equipment D and allows the holding member 20 to slide up and down, and the holding member 20 can be fixed to the fixing member 19 at a height that corresponds to the gaming machine to be held, thereby improving work efficiency when changing the gaming machine installed on the island equipment D.

[0088] Furthermore, according to the gaming machine fixing device 16 of this embodiment, the gaming machines (pachinko gaming machines P and slot machines S) can be fixed and prevented from coming off by pressing with the pressing means 18 and locking with the locking means (front claw-shaped portion 23b and rear claw-shaped portion 23c), so that the gaming machines can be prevented from shifting in the front-to-rear direction and the gaming machines can be suitably fixed to the island equipment D.

[0089] In addition, the pressing means 18 is provided with an extension member 23 that extends a predetermined distance along the outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine and has an abutment portion 23a formed thereon that can abut against the outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine, making it possible to press the outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine through the extension member 23, and the locking means (front claw portion 23b and rear claw portion 23c) are formed on the extension member 23, so that the dimensions of the front claw portion 23b and rear claw portion 23c can be set relatively long, making it possible to prevent the gaming machine from coming loose in a stable state.

[0090] Furthermore, according to the gaming machine fixing device 16 of this embodiment, a plurality of pressing means 18 (two in this embodiment) are provided, and the extension member 23 extends across the plurality of pressing means 18, so that the extension dimension of the extension member 23 can be set relatively long, and the gaming machine can be pressed in a stable state. Note that three or more pressing means 18 may be provided, and the extension member 23 may be extended across the three or more pressing means 18.

[0091] Furthermore, the locking means according to this embodiment has a front position locking part 24 that includes a locking part 24a that can advance and retreat toward the front position of the gaming machine and a holding part 24b that maintains the locking part 24a locked at the front position of the gaming machine, thereby assisting in preventing the gaming machine from coming off. Furthermore, the holding part 24b has a ratchet mechanism that allows the locking part 24a to move forward toward the front position of the gaming machine and restricts the locking part 24a from moving backward from the front position of the gaming machine, thereby improving the operability of the front position locking part 24.

[0092] However, the holding member 20 according to this embodiment is equipped with a locking operation means 26 that locks the holding member 20 at a predetermined height relative to the fixed member 19 and releases the lock to allow the holding member 20 to slide relative to the fixed member 19, thereby facilitating operation when changing the height of the holding member 20 relative to the fixed member 19. The locking operation means 26 has an operation portion 26a that can be held and operated by an operator, and the locking of the holding member 20 to the fixed member 19 can be released by operating the operation portion 26a, thereby facilitating the release operation of the locking operation by the locking operation means 26. Furthermore, the operation portion 26a is attached to the bottom frame 20b of the holding member 20 on which the gaming machine is placed, and is movable between a position recessed into the placement surface F of the bottom frame 20b and a position protruding from the placement surface F, thereby facilitating the release operation of the locking operation means 26 while preventing interference with the gaming machine when not in operation.

[0093] Furthermore, the gaming machine fixing device 16 according to this embodiment is provided with a positioning member 25 capable of positioning the gaming machine by contacting the rear position of the gaming machine, so that the gaming machine can be pressed by the pressing means 18 and locked by the locking means with the gaming machine positioned in a predetermined position, and the gaming machine can be fixed in an accurate position. Also, the positioning member 25 rotates to adjust the contact position according to the gaming machine to be positioned, and can be positioned by contacting the rear position of the gaming machine, so that positioning according to the gaming machine can be easily performed.

[0094] Furthermore, the gaming machine is composed of a pachinko gaming machine P or a slot machine S, and is selectively attached to a holding member 20, and when the holding member 20 is holding the slot machine S, a spacer 27 is attached to the holding member 20, which is positioned in the gap between the holding member 20 and the side of the slot machine S, so that the gap that occurs between the holding member 20 and the side of the slot machine S can be covered and hidden.

[0095] In particular, the spacer 27 is attached so as to be swingable between an open position in which it protrudes from the side of the holding member 20 and a closed position in which it is covered by the side of the holding member 20, and is set to the closed position when a pachinko gaming machine P is attached to the holding member 20, and is set to the open position when a slot machine S is attached to the holding member 20, so that the spacer 27 can be smoothly moved between the closed position and the open position in accordance with the gaming machine held by the holding member 20. Furthermore, the holding member 20 is formed with spacer holding means 28 that holds the spacer 27 in the open position, so that the spacer 27 can maintain a state in which it covers and conceals the gap between the holding member 20 and the side of the slot machine S.

[0096] In addition, when the fixing member 19 is placed on the mounting member D1 of the island equipment D, the pillar-shaped member 19a can support the upper member D2 that constitutes the upper part of the island equipment D, so the pillar-shaped member 19a that constitutes the fixing member 19 can also be used as a member that supports the upper member D2 of the island equipment D. Furthermore, the pillar-shaped member 19a according to this embodiment can serve both as a member that receives the sliding action of the holding member 20 and as a member that supports the upper member D2. Furthermore, since a gaming machine can be installed at a position where the fixing member 19 is fixed, the gaming machine can be installed at any predetermined position regardless of the position where the pillar member D4 of the island equipment D is formed.

[0097] However, according to this embodiment, the columnar members 19a support the upper member D2 that constitutes the upper part of the island equipment D separately from the column members D4, and therefore the load from the upper member D2 can be received when changing the gaming machines installed on the island equipment D, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity. In particular, since the ancillary equipment such as data lamps installed on the upper member D2 of gaming machines is becoming larger and the total weight of the upper member D2 is also on the rise, improving the load-bearing capacity in this embodiment is effective.

[0098] Furthermore, by arranging and fixing a plurality of fixing members 19 at predetermined intervals on the mounting member D1 of the island equipment D, a space R1 can be formed adjacent to the holding space R of the gaming machine (i.e., the space between adjacent fixing members 19), as shown in Fig. 43. Then, in the space R1 adjacent to the holding space R in which the pachinko gaming machine P is held, an inter-machine device Y1 consisting of a ball lending machine is disposed, and in the space R1 adjacent to the holding space R in which the slot machine S is held, an inter-machine device Y2 consisting of sand is disposed.

[0099] Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The gaming machine fixing device 16 according to this embodiment, like the first and second embodiments, is capable of fixing gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines P and slot machines S (gaming machines known as "pachislot") to an island equipment D, and as shown in Figures 35 to 42, is configured to include a device main body 17 accommodating a pressing means 18, a fixing member 19 that is fixed to the island equipment D and allows the holding member 20 to slide up and down, and the holding member 20 that can hold the gaming machines (pachinko gaming machine P and slot machine S). Note that the same components as those in the first and second embodiments are given the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0100] In this embodiment, when the holding member 20 is in the upper position, a front cover member N1 is attached to the front side of the lower space A1, and a front cover member N2 is attached to the front side of the upper frame 20a, as shown in Fig. 37. When the holding member 20 is in the lower position, a front cover member N4 is attached to the front sides of the upper space A2 and the upper frame 20a, and a front cover member N3 is attached to the front side of the bottom frame 20b, as shown in Fig. 38.

[0101] That is, mounting stays 19ac are formed at the top and bottom of the columnar members 19a of the fixing member 19, and predetermined front cover members N1 to N4 can be attached to the mounting stays 19ac according to the height position of the holding member 20, and then fixed with screws n3. This makes it possible to cover the upper space A2, the lower space A1, the upper frame 20a, and the bottom frame 20b according to the height position of the fixing member 19.

[0102] Here, the front position locking portion 24' according to this embodiment is formed on the bottom frame 20b of the holding member 20, similar to the front position locking portion 24 according to the second embodiment, and includes a locking portion 24'a that can advance and retreat toward the front position of the gaming machine, and a holding portion 24'b that maintains the locking portion 24'a locked at the front position of the gaming machine, as shown in Figures 37 and 38. The locking portions 24'a are formed as a pair on the left and right sides of the bottom frame 20b of the holding member 20, and are movable by swinging about the holding portion 24'b between a locked position (see Figure 37) where they protrude above the placing surface F and lock at the front position of the gaming machine, and a non-locked position (see Figure 38) where they are located below the placing surface F and retracted from the front position of the gaming machine.

[0103] The holding portion 24'b in this embodiment has a pivot function that rotates the locking portion 24'a and a locking function that restricts the rotation of the locking portion 24'a. An operator can rotate the holding portion 24'b in a predetermined direction to loosen it, allowing the locking portion 24'a to rotate, and can rotate it in the opposite direction to tighten it, restricting the rotation of the locking portion 24'a and locking it. Therefore, after rotating the locking portion 24'a to the locking position, the front position of the gaming machine can be locked by tightening the holding portion 24'b at that position to lock the locking portion 24'a.

[0104] The locking operation means 26' of this embodiment, like the locking operation means 26 of the second embodiment, locks the holding member 20 at a predetermined height relative to the fixed member 19 and releases the lock to allow the holding member 20 to slide relative to the fixed member 19, and has an operation part 26'a that can be swung by an operator, and a swing axis part 26'b that serves as the swing axis of the operation part 26'a.

[0105] Specifically, the operating units 26'a in this embodiment are attached to a pair of left and right sides of the bottom frame 20b on which the gaming machine is placed in the holding member 20, and are capable of moving (swinging around the swinging shaft 26'b) between an unlocked position (see Figure 39(a)) inclined from the bottom frame 20b toward the lower connecting member 19c of the fixed member 19, and an locked position (see Figure 39(b)) in which the operating units 26'aa protrude from the bottom frame 20b and are locked by abutting the end portion 26'aa against the locked portion 19ad formed on the columnar member 19a.

[0106] As a result, as shown in Fig. 37, when the holding member 20 is fixed in an upper position to hold a pachinko gaming machine P, the holding member 20 can be fixed in the upper position by swinging the operation unit 26'a to the locking position to support the holding member 20 as shown in Fig. 39(b). Also, as shown in Fig. 38, when the holding member 20 is fixed in a lower position to hold a slot machine S, the holding member 20 can be fixed in the lower position by swinging the operation unit 26'a to the unlocking position to release support for the holding member 20 as shown in Fig. 39(a).

[0107] The spacer 27' according to this embodiment, like the spacer 27 according to the second embodiment, is attached to the gap between the holding member 20 and the side surface of the slot machine S when the holding member 20 holds the slot machine S, and is formed with a gap covering portion 27'a and a notch portion 27'b as shown in Figures 36 and 40 to 42. The spacer 27' according to this embodiment can be attached to and detached from the holding member 20 by fitting (see Figures 40, 41(a), 42(a) and 42(b)) or removing (see Figure 41(b)) the notch portion 27'b onto a locking bolt 20ca formed on the side frame 20c of the holding member 20.

[0108] However, when the slot machine S is attached to the holding member 20, the notch portions 27'b of the spacer 27' can be fitted into the locking bolts 20ca, thereby covering the gaps on the left and right sides of the slot machine S with the gap covering portions 27'a. Also, a magnet (not shown) is attached to the spacer 27', and when the pachinko game machine P is attached to the holding member 20, the spacer 27' is attracted to a predetermined portion of the holding member 20 by the magnetic force of the magnet.

[0109] Although this embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the holding member 2 in the first embodiment is not limited to one that fixes the gaming machine by the fastening force of the belt-shaped member 4, but may be one in which a pressing means 18 (similar to the pressing means 18 in the second embodiment) having a pressing portion i that can appear and disappear into the holding space R is formed on the holding member 14, as shown in Figures 44 to 46. The pressing portion i of such pressing means 18 is attached to the main body H, as shown in Figure 44, and can protrude from the side of the gaming machine by the action of a cam or link when the operating means a is rotated, and can press against the side of the gaming machine located in the holding space R to fix it.

[0110] As shown in Fig. 45, the holding member 14 having such pressing means 18 is assembled to the fixed member 3 fixed to the island equipment D, and the side frame is fitted into the fitting portion 3aa of the pillar-shaped member 3a, and as shown in Fig. 46, it is guided by the pillar-shaped member 3a and slides up and down to be fixed at a height according to the gaming machine. Also, the holding members 2, 14 are fixed at any height to the fixed member 3 with fixing bolts B, but they may be fixed by other types of fixing means. Note that the operating members 5 are attached to the left and right positions of the holding member 2, respectively, but they may be attached to only one of the left and right positions (for example, to either the left or right pillar-shaped member 3a of the fixed member 3) or to another position.

[0111] Furthermore, in the second and third embodiments, the pressing by the pressing means 18 and the locking by the locking means (front claw-shaped portion 23b and rear claw-shaped portion 23c) are not limited to the upper surface of the outer periphery of the gaming machine, and they may be pressed against and locked to the bottom or side surface of the gaming machine. Also, while the present embodiment is provided with the pressing means 18, the front claw-shaped portion 23b, the rear claw-shaped portion 23c, and the front position locking portion 24, these pressing means and locking means may not be provided. Note that it is sufficient for the pressing means to act in the direction of pressing the outer periphery of the gaming machine, and only locking by the locking means may be performed. [Industrial Applicability]

[0112] Other forms of gaming machine fixing devices may be used as long as they have the same gist as the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0113] 1 Gaming machine fixing device 2. Retaining member 2a Side frame 2b Bottom frame 2c Upper frame 3 Fixing member 3a Columnar member 3b Lower connecting member 3c Upper connecting member 4. Belt-shaped member 5 Operating member 6 Winding section 6a head 6b Insertion hole 7 Rotating tooth section 8 Locking part 8a Tip 8b Swing shaft 8c spring 9. Pressurizing member 10. Contact member 10a Contact surface 11 Angle adjustment means 12 Retaining Frame 13 Adjustment bolt 13a head 14 Retaining member 15 Pressing means 16 Gaming machine fixing device 17 Device body 18 Pressing means 19 Fixing member 19a Columnar member 19aa Locked part 19ab Locked part 19ac mounting stay 19ad Locked part 19b Upper connecting member 19c Lower connecting member 20 Retaining member 20a upper frame 20b Bottom frame 20c Side Frame 20ca locking bolt 21 Retaining Frame 22 Angle adjustment means 22a Adjustment bolt 23 Extension member 23a Contact part 23b Front claw-shaped part (locking means) 23c Rear claw-like part (locking means) 24, 24' Front position locking part (locking means) 24a, 24'a locking part 24aa claw 24ab arm part 24ac locking shape 24b, 24'b holding part 24ba locking claw 24bb swing axis 25 Positioning member 25a Rotating shaft 25b 1st contact surface 25c 2nd contact surface 25d 3rd contact surface 25e 4th contact surface 26, 26' Locking operation means 26a, 26'a Operation section 26'aa tip 26b, 26'b Swing shaft 26c Locking member 26ca locking part 26cb operating part 26d spring 27, 27' spacer 27a, 27'a Gap cover 27'b Notch 28 Spacer holding means 28a Center axis 28b Contact surface D island equipment D1 Mounting member D2 upper member D3 Side wall member D4 Column member B Fixing bolt h Connecting member m bias spring p stopper n1, n2 aperture R holding space A1 Lower space A2 Upper space W spacer T shelf P Pachinko machine (gaming machine) S Slot Machine (Amusement Machine) E. Meal plate a Operating means i Pressing part j aperture F Placement surface s Torsion spring Q1 Game ball supply device Q2 Game ball ejection device N1~N4 Front cover parts

Claims

1. A gaming machine fixing device capable of fixing a gaming machine in an installation area of ​​an island facility, a holding member capable of holding the gaming machine; a fixing member fixed to the island equipment and allowing the holding member to slide in the up and down direction; wherein the holding member is capable of being fixed to the fixing member at a height according to the gaming machine to be held.

2. 2. The gaming machine fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member comprises pillar-shaped members that fit into the left and right side frames of the holding member, respectively, to guide the vertical sliding movement.

3. The gaming machine fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and is selectively attached to the holding member, and the holding member is equipped with angle adjustment means that can adjust the tilt angle of the pachinko gaming machine when it is held by the holding member.

4. The gaming machine fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and is selectively attached to the holding member, and when the holding member holds the slot machine, a spacer is attached to the gap between the holding member and the side of the slot machine.

5. The gaming machine fixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding member is provided with a locking operation means for locking the holding member at a predetermined height relative to the fixing member and releasing the lock to allow the holding member to slide relative to the fixing member.

6. The gaming machine fixing device according to claim 5, characterized in that the locking operation means has an operating portion that can be operated by an operator, and by operating the operating portion, the locking of the holding member to the fixing member can be released.

7. 2. The gaming machine fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the holding member is provided with a positioning member that can abut against a rear position of the gaming machine to position the gaming machine.

8. 8. The gaming machine fixing device according to claim 7, wherein the positioning member is rotated to adjust the contact position according to the gaming machine to be positioned, and can be positioned by contacting the rear position of the gaming machine.

9. 2. The gaming machine fixing device according to claim 1, wherein the fixing member is capable of supporting an upper member that constitutes the upper part of the island equipment when the fixing member is placed on a mounting member of the island equipment.

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