Prize acquisition game device

Abstract

To provide a prize acquisition game device capable of suppressing deformation or damage of prizes, etc. caused by the prize acquisition part applying excessive pressure to the prizes, etc., and easily realizing movement of the prize acquisition part corresponding to prizes with various characteristics. [Solution] The prize acquisition game device includes a prize display unit that displays prizes in the game space, a prize support unit that supports prizes within the game space, a main body that is movably provided within the game space, a prize acquisition unit that has an arm that moves with the movement of the main body and is provided so that it can move relative to the main body, and a control unit that controls the movement of the main body and the movement of the arm that accompanies the movement of the main body and relative to the main body. When the arm comes into contact with the prize or the prize support portion and moves relative to the main body portion by more than a predetermined threshold, the ongoing movement of the main body portion is stopped.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a prize acquisition game device. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a prize storage section, a prize acquisition section, a hanging member for suspending the prize acquisition section, and a lifting means for lifting the prize capturing section, a lifting biasing means for biasing the prize capturing section in a lifting direction, and a lifting biasing means for biasing the prize capturing section in a lifting direction. a lifting biasing force changing means for changing the biasing force of the biasing means; and a prize capturing section for moving the prize capturing section in the horizontal direction. a control means for controlling the horizontal movement and elevation of the prize capture unit; An operating means for operating the horizontal movement of the prize capturing unit, and a descent stopping means for stopping the descent of the prize capturing unit. The lifting biasing force changing means has a driving means, and is driven by an external operation command. There is known a prize acquisition game machine that operates the biasing member to change the biasing force of the biasing member in a stepless manner (for example, For example, see Patent Document 1. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6307721 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the conventional prize acquisition game device disclosed in Patent Document 1, the prize acquisition unit When the prize capture unit moves in the direction of approaching the prize, the bottom of the main body of the prize capture unit comes into contact with the prize. In such a case, the arm of the prize capturing part may press the prize (or the prize support part) too hard. Even if such a situation occurs, the bottom of the main body of the prize capture part does not come into contact with the prize. As a result, the prize capture unit was unable to stop its approaching movement unless The arms of the prize capture unit apply strong pressure to the prize before the bottom of the main body of the This could have resulted in the prizes being deformed or damaged.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to prevent the prize capture unit from applying excessive pressure to the prize, etc. It can prevent deformation or damage of prizes etc. caused by giving them, and also has various features. To provide a prize acquisition game device that can easily realize movement of a prize acquisition section corresponding to a prize held by the player. The purpose is to [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a prize acquisition game device having a game space, a prize display unit that stores and displays prizes in the game space; and a prize support unit that supports the prizes in the game space. a holding part, a main body part that is provided so as to be movable within the game space, and a a prize capture unit having an arm that is provided so as to be movable relative to the main body unit; The movement of the main body, the movement of the arm accompanying the movement of the main body, and the movement of the arm relative to the main body are controlled. and a control unit that controls the arm when the main body is moved, and the control unit controls the arm when the arm is moved. When the prize support part comes into contact with the main body part and moves beyond a predetermined threshold, It is configured to stop a movement in progress.

[0007] By adopting such a configuration, the prize capturing section can prevent excessive pressure from being applied to the prize, etc. It is possible to prevent deformation and damage to prizes, etc., and to accommodate prizes with various features. The movement of the acquisition unit can be easily realized. Specifically, by adopting such a configuration, the prize Even before the bottom of the main body of the prize capturing unit abuts against the prize, the movement of the arm of the prize capturing unit is When the threshold value is reached, the movement of the main body can be stopped. Compared to when the movement is not stopped, the arm of the prize capture section applies excessive pressure to the prize, etc. This can prevent the prize from being deformed or damaged due to excessive pressure. At the same time, when the movement of the arm of the prize capture unit exceeds a predetermined threshold, the movement of the main body unit The prize will be automatically stopped, so every time you change the prize, it will be replaced with a prize with a different size, material, etc. There is no need to change the settings for the movement of the prize acquisition unit. Simplification can be achieved.

[0008] In the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention, the ongoing movement of the main body is The approach movement is along the approach direction, the number of arms is plural, and the control unit and moving the arms so as to open by the smallest set movement amount before starting approach movement. By the approaching movement, at least one of the arms is brought into contact with the prize or the prize support portion. When the movement exceeds a predetermined threshold, the approach movement is stopped. Then, the arms are moved to close, and the main body moves in the direction away from the main body. and initiating a distal movement along

[0009] By adopting such a configuration, excessive pressure is not applied to the prizes, etc., while the prize capturing section is moving toward the prize capturing section. This can prevent this from happening.

[0010] In the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention, the control unit controls the approaching direction of the main body unit to the prize. When the robot moves toward the prize, the bottom of the main body comes into contact with the prize and presses it with a predetermined pressure. When attached, it stops approaching movement, and after stopping the approaching movement, it moves in the opposite direction to the approaching direction. moving the body a first distance along a certain distance direction and then stopping the body. It may be configured as follows.

[0011] By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the main body from exerting excessive pressure on the prize.

[0012] In the prize acquisition game device according to the present invention, the control unit controls the bottom and the top depending on the type of prize. The first distance is adjusted to reduce the pressure exerted by the main body on the prize to a predetermined value while maintaining contact with the prize. The device may be configured to determine the distance.

[0013] By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to apply an appropriate pressure depending on the characteristics of the prize, such as its size. can.

[0014] The prize acquisition game device according to the present invention has a game space, and prizes are stored in the game space. A prize display section for displaying prizes, a prize support section for supporting prizes in the game space, and a prize display section for moving prizes into the game space. A movable main body and a device that moves with the movement of the main body and is opened to acquire a prize. A prize acquisition unit having a closable arm, and a movement of the main body unit and the arm. and a control unit for controlling the pressure applied to the prize by the bottom of the main body. The bottom sensor is equipped with a function that can detect when the main body is moving. The bottom sensor detects that the bottom of the main body has come into contact with the prize and pressed the prize with a predetermined pressure. This causes the ongoing movement of the main body to stop.

[0015] By adopting such a configuration, the main body of the prize capturing unit can prevent excessive pressure from being applied to the prize using a simple configuration. It can suppress the application of force. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, deformation of a prize or the like caused by the prize capturing section applying excessive pressure to the prize or the like is prevented. It is possible to prevent deformation and damage, and the prize acquisition part can accommodate prizes with various features. It is possible to provide a prize acquisition game device that can be easily moved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a prize acquisition game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of part A in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the control panel of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a side view showing a modified example of the control panel of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display unit of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of an administrator key identification unit of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rotating part of the prize support part of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment is housed. FIG. [Figure 11]10 is a perspective view showing the prize support part of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment with the rotating part of the prize support part protruding. FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a prize support section of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a main body of a prize support unit of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 14] 1 is a plan view showing the configuration of a first support portion of a prize support portion of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 15] 2 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a first support part of the prize support part of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 16] 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a rotation part of a prize support part of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of part B in FIG. [Figure 18] 10 is a diagram showing the connection between the prize support parts of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 19] 1 is a perspective view showing the prize capture unit and drive unit of the prize capture game device according to the present embodiment as viewed from above. FIG. [Figure 20] 1 is a perspective view showing the prize capture unit and drive unit of the prize capture game device according to the present embodiment as viewed from below. FIG. [Figure 21] 2 is a diagram showing a partial configuration of a prize acquisition section of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 22] 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a prize acquisition unit and a third drive unit of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 23] 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of a support part for a third drive part of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 24] 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of a main body of a third drive unit of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 25] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the main body of the third drive unit approaches the prize when the biasing force applied by the biasing force adjustment unit of the prize acquisition game device according to this embodiment is in a weak spring state. FIG. [Figure 26] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the main body of the third drive unit abuts against a prize when the biasing force of the biasing force adjustment unit of the prize acquisition game device according to this embodiment is in a weak spring state. FIG. [Figure 27] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the main body of the third drive unit approaches the prize when the biasing force applied by the biasing force adjustment unit of the prize acquisition game device according to this embodiment is in a strong spring state. FIG. [Figure 28] 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the main body of the third drive unit abuts against a prize when the biasing force of the biasing force adjustment unit of the prize acquisition game device according to this embodiment is in a strong spring state. FIG. [Figure 29] 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a control unit of a prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 30] 10 is a flowchart for explaining the use mode setting process control by the control unit of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 31] 10 is a flowchart for explaining main processing control of a prize acquisition game by a control unit of the prize acquisition game device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 32] 32 is a flowchart for explaining the details of step S10 in FIG. 31. [Figure 33] 32 is a flowchart for explaining the details of step S20 in FIG. 31. [Figure 34] 32 is a flowchart for explaining the details of step S30 in FIG. 31. [Figure 35] 32 is a flowchart for explaining the details of step S50 in FIG. 31. [Figure 36] FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating the details of step S56 in FIG. 35. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the positional relationship is based on the positional relationship shown in the drawings. The dimensional ratios are not limited to those shown in the drawings. This is an example for explaining the present invention, and it is not intended to limit the present invention to this embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the gist of the invention.

[0019] <Outline of Prize Acquisition Game Device 1> First, an overview of the prize acquisition game device 1 according to this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the prize acquisition game device 1. As shown in FIG.

[0020] The prize acquisition game device 1 according to this embodiment is a game in which a player holds and acquires a prize. As shown in FIG. 1, the prize acquisition game device 1 is an example of a device that can The acquisition game device 1 has a main body 2 provided at the bottom thereof and a game space provided above the main body 2. A prize display section 3 having a space S, a prize support plate 4 for supporting prizes in the game space S, and A prize drop opening 5 is provided to connect the body portion 2 and the prize display portion 3 and through which the prizes are dropped; A prize acquisition unit 6 is provided in the game space S so as to be movable, and a and a drive unit 7 that drives the prize capture unit 6, which is provided above the space S.

[0021] Here, the game space S exhibits prizes and allows the prize acquisition unit 6 to acquire the prizes. The prize may be anything that can be grasped by the prize capturing section 6, for example. For example, toys such as stuffed toys and dolls (including toys in boxes). The prize is placed on a support plate 4 and displayed in the prize display section 3.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the prize acquisition game device 1 is configured so that two players can simultaneously acquire prizes. This is a two-player game device for playing a game. Therefore, the above-mentioned configuration of the prize acquisition game device 1 is , except for the display unit 9 of the main body 2 described later, There is one set on the right side. In the following, unless otherwise specified, The explanation will focus on the set.

[0023] <Details of the prize acquisition game device 1> Next, referring to FIGS. 1 to 28, the components of the prize acquisition game device 1, i.e., the main body Details of the prize display section 3, prize support plate 4, prize drop hole 5, prize capture section 6, and drive section 7 1 to 9 are diagrams showing the main body 2 and the prize display section 3 in detail. 10 to 18 are diagrams showing the details of the prize support plate 4. FIGS. 19 to 28 are diagrams showing the drive unit 7. FIG.

[0024] In the following, the width direction, depth direction, and top and bottom direction of the prize acquisition game device 1 and the game space S are The directions are sometimes called the "X direction," the "Y direction," and the "Z direction," respectively. Unless otherwise specified, the "user" in the following description is the person who manages the prize acquisition game device 1. an administrator, a player who plays a prize acquisition game using a prize acquisition game device 1, Includes both.

[0025] [Main body 2] First, the main body 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, the main body 2 has an operation unit 8 provided on the front side thereof and a game console. a display unit 9 for displaying play information related to the game and for initial setting of game conditions, etc.; A coin slot 10 for receiving a game fee, a prize storage section 11 connected to the prize drop opening 5, The prize storage section 11 has a prize payout outlet 12 which is an opening facing the outside. 2 is a functional configuration housed therein, and is a data storage device used for implementing a prize acquisition game. a storage unit 13 for storing data and programs; a timer 14 for acquiring the current time; and a control unit 15 for controlling various operations of the game device 1.

[0027] (Operation Unit 8) The operation unit 8 is configured to perform various operations related to the prize acquisition game. The unit 8 includes a housing 81, a control panel 82 provided on the top surface of the housing 81, and a An operation unit 83 that is operated by the user and provided on a control panel 82, and a and a speaker (not shown) provided therein.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 4, the control panel 82 is a display panel 36 of the prize display unit 3, which will be described later. It is arranged on the front side of the placement part 36 so as to cover the ridge part 363. The arrangement of the panel 82 will be explained in detail later in conjunction with the explanation of the placement section 36 of the prize display section 3.

[0029] The operation unit 83 is a component for operating the prize acquisition unit 6. Specifically, the operation unit 83 is A movement request corresponding to the operation of the prize acquisition unit 6 related to the user's operation is received. Here, the movement request is made by the user to move to a predetermined surface 6 in the game space S. In 01, a request to move the prize capture unit 6 along the X direction and / or the Y direction is be.

[0030] The operation unit 83 also includes a first input for receiving a request to move the prize capture unit 6 in the X direction. button 831 and a second button for accepting a request to move the prize capture unit 6 in the Y direction. The operation unit 83 may have a configuration other than buttons. For example, The operation unit 83 may be a joystick, a lever, or the like. In addition to the button 831 and the second button 832, a request to move the prize capture unit 6 in the Z direction is received. 5. The device may have a third button (see third button 833 in the example shown in FIG. 5) for receiving the message.

[0031] The speaker is configured to output game sounds such as background music and alarm sounds. The speaker outputs game sounds such as background music. When the device receives a certain shock, the speaker can output an alarm sound.

[0032] (Display Unit 9) The display unit 9 displays the sets on the right and left of the prize acquisition game device 1. The display unit 9 is configured to display and operate the respective items. In the width direction, the operation unit 8 of the set on the right side and the operation unit 9 of the set on the left side are The display unit 9 is provided between the display units 8. Two display operation panels 91 provided on the upper side of the unit 9, and two display operation panels 91 The panel protector 92 is provided on the top of the display unit 9, and the administrator key identifier is provided on the bottom of the display unit 9. A separate portion 93.

[0033] The two display operation panels 91 are located on the right side of the corresponding prize acquisition game devices 1. A table of play information for prize-winning games played in the set or the set on the left A panel for displaying the initial settings of the game, setting up the initial settings, and displaying the set initial settings information. Here, the play information includes movement information of the prize acquisition unit 6, a play history of each play, The initial setting information includes the respective components of the prize acquisition unit 6 (i.e., the main body unit 60 and the Setting information for the prize acquisition unit regarding the movement and stopping of the game machine 61) and the type of audio played on the speaker audio setting information relating to the type and volume of the prizes, and lighting setting information for the prize display section 3; Includes:

[0034] The panel protection section 92 prevents a user from sitting on the display / operation panel 91 or from touching the display with their palm. Do not apply excessive pressure to the display / operation panel 91 by pressing the operation panel 91. This is a configuration for preventing damage to the display / operation panel 91 due to the above. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the 92 is composed of a main body 921 and two plates provided on the main body 921. A window 922 for exposing the display operation panel 91 and a cover 923 surrounding the entire periphery of the window 922 are provided. and a protrusion 923 formed thereon.

[0035] In the thickness direction of the display / operation panel 91, the main body 921 and the protrusion 923 are The protrusion 923 is formed above the panel 91. As shown in FIG. The protrusion 923 is formed in a substantially triangular shape. The base portion 925 is tapered toward the tip portion 927 located on the side away from the display / operation panel 91. The tip 927 of the protrusion 923 is raised so as to 91 rises higher than the upper surface of the main body portion 921 in the thickness direction.

[0036] According to the panel protection part 92 having such a protrusion 923, the protrusion 923 is provided. Compared with the case where the protrusion 923 is not provided, the distance from the tip 927 of the protrusion 923 to the top surface of the display / operation panel 91 is Therefore, if the user is facing the display operation panel 91, the distance between the Even if you sit on the panel protection part 92 or press it hard with your palm, the protrusion Since there is a certain distance between the tip 927 of the display / operation panel 923 and the top surface of the display / operation panel 91, This reduces the pressure on the display / operation panel 91 caused by the above action of the user. Since the tip 927 of the raised portion 923 is thin, the user can easily operate the display / operation panel 91. If you sit on the panel protection part 92 or press it hard with your palm, it may hurt a little. Therefore, the presence of the tip 927 of the protrusion 923 makes it possible for the user to perform the above action. As a result, the adoption of the protrusion 923 can reduce the user's motivation to This can prevent damage to the panel protection part 92 caused by the heat generated ... It is possible.

[0037] In the example shown in FIG. 7, the protrusion 923 is provided so as to surround the entire periphery of the window 922. The protrusion 923 is formed on a part of the entire periphery of the window 922, for example, For example, they may be formed on a pair of sides of the window 922 in the width direction.

[0038] The administrator key identification unit 93 is configured to identify the “ID” of the administrator key K for the administrator to activate the administration mode. " and the administrator key K is connected to the set on the right side of the prize acquisition game device 1 and the set on the left side. A configuration for identifying whether the card is inserted into an insertion slot corresponding to one of the slots. Here, the management mode is, for example, a mode in which an administrator performs maintenance of the prize acquisition game device 1. This is the usage mode for configuring the settings. Note that the management mode may also include other management content. As shown in FIG. 9, the administrator key identification unit 93 has a left insertion slot 941 and a right insertion slot 942. and a reading board 95 for identifying the ID of the administrator key K, and an insertion detection sensor 96. do.

[0039] The left insertion slot 941 is used by the administrator to set the management mode of the set on the left side of the prize acquisition game device 1. When starting up the system, it is an insertion slot for inserting the administrator key K. The right insertion slot 942 is When the administrator wants to activate the management mode of the set on the right side of the prize acquisition game device 1, It is an insertion slot for inserting the user key K.

[0040] One reading board 95 reads the "ID" of the administrator key K inserted from the left insertion slot 941 and the "ID" of the right This configuration allows any “ID” of the administrator key K inserted through the insertion slot 942 to be identified. When one reading board 95 identifies the ID of the administrator key K, it sends the information to the control unit 15. On the other hand, one reading board 95 is inserted into the left insertion slot 941 and the right insertion slot 942. It is not possible to distinguish "insertion" from either of the 42.

[0041] The insertion detection sensor 96 detects whether the administrator key K is inserted into the insertion slot. The insertion detection sensor 96 is provided, for example, above the left insertion opening 941. The insertion detection sensor 96 detects that the administrator key K is inserted into the left insertion slot 941. If so, the information is transmitted to the control unit 15. On the other hand, the insertion detection sensor 96 detects whether the left insertion slot 9 If it is not possible to detect that the administrator key K is inserted in the key 41, the information is transmitted to the control unit 15. No.

[0042] In this way, the control unit 15 receives the information from both the reading board 95 and the insertion detection sensor 96. If a message is received, it is determined that the administrator key K is inserted into the left insertion slot 941, and the prize is acquired. The management mode of the set on the left side of the game device 1 is started. When only the transmission from the reading board 95 is received (i.e., the transmission from the insertion detection sensor 96 If the administrator key K has not been received, it is determined that the administrator key K is inserted into the right insertion slot 942. The management mode of the set on the right side of the item acquisition game device 1 is activated.

[0043] In the example shown in FIG. 9, the insertion detection sensor 96 is provided above the left insertion opening 941. The insertion detection sensor 96 is located above the right insertion opening 942. In this case, the control unit 15 may be configured to detect whether or not a signal is transmitted from the insertion detection sensor 96. Based on the information, the insertion slot into which the administrator key K is inserted is determined, and the corresponding prize acquisition game device is Activates the management mode for the set to the left or right of position 1.

[0044] Generally, the administrator key K is different from the administrator key identification unit having different insertion slots. To identify which slot it is inserted into, two cards are provided for each slot. In contrast, the above-mentioned insertion detection sensor 96 is used. In this case, even if only one reading board 95 is used, the administrator key K can be easily inserted into the left insertion slot 941. It can be identified whether the card is inserted into the right insertion slot 942 or the left insertion slot 943. By combining such an insertion detection sensor 96 and one reading board 95, two reading Compared to the case where the substrate 95 is used, the identification process of the control unit 15 can be simplified. Furthermore, the manufacturing cost of the administrator key identification unit 93 can be reduced.

[0045] (Prize storage section 11) The prize container 11 is a device for a prize acquisition game in which prizes dropped from the prize drop hole 5 are placed by a user. This structure is for temporarily storing prizes that have fallen out of the device 1 before they are taken out. The prize container 11 is provided below the prize drop opening 5.

[0046] (Prize payout outlet 12) The prize payout outlet 12 is provided on the front of the main body 2 so as to communicate with the prize storage section 11. The prize payout outlet 12 is fitted with an openable door 121. Then, the prize dispensing opening 12 is closed to prevent the prize from flying out and to prevent foreign objects from entering the prize. Entry into the prize acquisition game device 1 through the payout opening 12 (including theft of prizes) On the other hand, when the door 121 is opened, the prize payout opening 12 is opened, and the prize storage The prizes stored in the section 11 can be taken out to the outside.

[0047] (Control unit 15) The control unit 15 is a component for controlling the overall operation of the prize acquisition game device 1. The unit 15 receives a movement request from the operation unit 83 and the display unit 9 and a movement request from the timer 14. and the time information, and then performs the operation based on the data and program stored in the storage unit 13. The movement of the prize acquisition unit 6 in the game space S, the output of the speaker, and the lighting of the prize display unit 3 are controlled. The control unit 15 controls the lighting and other functions to execute the prize acquisition game. will be discussed later.

[0048] [Prize Exhibition Section 3] Next, the prize display section 3 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 6 is a diagram showing a modified example of the cover of the mounting portion 36.

[0049] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the prize display section 3 comprises a housing section 30 and a front, left and right sides of the housing section 30. A front panel 31, a side panel 32, and a rear panel 33 are provided on both sides and the rear, respectively, and a housing A support portion 34 for supporting the driving portion 7 formed on the upper side of the portion 30, and a front surface above the support portion 34 The illumination unit 35 provided on the side and the front panel 31 formed on the lower side of the housing unit 30 are placed on the and a placement portion 36.

[0050] (Front panel 31, side panel 32, and rear panel 33) The front panel 31, the side panels 32, and the back panel 33 are components for defining the game space S. The front panel 31, the side panels 32, and the rear panel 33 are made of a light-transmittable material, for example, It is made of transparent acrylic resin or glass. A game space S is configured that can be seen from the front, both sides, and the back of the game device 1. The back plate 33 may be formed of a plate member such as a metal.

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front plate 31 is a first front plate 3 that is slidable in the width direction. The first front plate 311 is located behind the second front plate 312. The first front plate 311 and the second front plate 312 are slidable in the width direction. This is an example of a door that allows the game space S to be opened and closed. The administrator of the prize acquisition game device 1 opens the first front panel 311 and the second front panel 312. The game space S is opened to operate and maintain the prize acquisition unit 6, and to replenish prizes, etc. In addition, except when the administrator is performing the work, the first front panel 311 and The second front panel 312 is closed to close the game space S.

[0052] (Placement section 36) The mounting portion 36 is configured to movably support the first front plate 311 and the second front plate 312. The surface of the mounting portion 36 is painted, similar to the other portions of the housing portion 30. This can improve the appearance of the visible portion of the placement portion 36.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 4, the placement portion 36 includes an upper surface portion 361, a front surface portion 362, and a The ridge portion 363 formed by the front surface portion 362 and the first front surface portion formed on the top surface portion 361. a sash 37 that supports the plate 311 and the second front plate 312 so that they can slide from below; Here, the sash 37 has a first front panel 311 and a second front panel 312. This is an example of a support part that supports the door so that it can be opened and closed from below. Note that the support part may be a structure other than the sash, For example, the first front plate 311 and the second front plate 312 may be rotated to open and close the door. may be.

[0054] The sash 37 is attached to the upper surface portion 361. The sash 37 is also attached to the upper surface portion 361 as shown in FIG. In this way, the first front plate 311 and the second front plate 312 are provided behind the ridge 363 of the upper surface portion 361. A first portion 371 that supports the face plate 312 and a ridge portion 3 and a second portion 372 that covers the upper surface of the sash 37. 372 functions as a part of the cover part that covers the upper surface part of the ridge part 363 of the mounting part 36. Although the sash 37 has been described as being formed separately from the upper surface portion 361, The sash 37 may be formed integrally with the top surface portion 361.

[0055] Next, the positional relationship between the control panel 82 of the operation unit 8 and the placement section 36 is The control panel 82 is inclined relative to the front surface 362 of the placement unit 36. More specifically, the control panel 82 is arranged as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the upper end 821 located near the front surface 362 is positioned above the upper surface 361 of the mounting portion 36. It is arranged on the front surface 362 side of the placement portion 36 so that it is positioned as high as possible. The upper end 821 is disposed so as to cover the front side portion of the ridge 363. The upper end 821 of the trawl panel 82 is a cover that covers the front portion of the ridge 363 of the mounting portion 36. It can function as part of another department.

[0056] Thus, the second portion 372 of the sash 37 and the upper end 821 of the control panel 82 The cover portion covers the edge portion 363 of the mounting portion 36 to protect the edge portion 363. With such a cover portion, the first front plate 311 and the second front plate 312 can be opened and closed easily. By creating scratches on the ridge 363 by this operation, the occurrence of paint peeling on the ridge 363 can be avoided. As a result, the appearance of the mounting portion 36 can be improved and the durability of the mounting portion 36 can be increased. The durability can be improved.

[0057] The arrangement of the control panel 82 is not limited to the above-described method. For example, the control panel 82 has an upper end 821 that is flush with the upper surface 361 of the placement unit 36. The control panel 82 may be arranged to belong to the As shown, the control panel 82 may have a cover portion 820 that is integrally formed with the control panel 82. The cover portion 820 is provided so as to extend from the upper end portion 821 of the control panel 82. 5 and 6, the cover portion 820 is an extension portion of the ridge portion 363. The cover part 820 is provided to cover the side part and the upper part. The cover portion 820 may be formed separately from the door panel 82 and the sash 37. The three parts, the trawl panel 82 and the sash 37, may be constructed as a single unit.

[0058] (Support part 34) The support portion 34 movably supports the drive portion 7 and also supports a part of the drive portion 7 (a first drive portion to be described later). The support portion 34 is configured to accommodate the first drive portion 71 and the second drive portion 72. The drive unit 7 has a rail 341 provided on its inner circumferential surface for movably supporting the drive unit 7. The details of the attachment of the support part 34 to the drive part 7 will be explained together with the explanation of the drive part 7.

[0059] (Illumination Section 35) The illumination unit 35 is configured to emit light to the outside of the prize display unit 3. The illumination unit 35 is As shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting device includes a light guide member 351 and a plurality of light emitting diodes 352 as light emitting elements. The light guide member 351 is a transparent flat plate made of acrylic resin, and has a front light exit surface. The light-emitting diodes 352 are disposed on the rear side of the light-guiding member 351. It is provided.

[0060] The light emitted by the plurality of light emitting diodes 352 is guided from the rear end of the light guide member 351. The light is incident on the light guide member 351, reflected inside the light guide member 351, and guided to the front side. The light is emitted from the light exit surface on the front side. In a normal state, the illumination unit 35 is lit. This can improve the appearance of the game device 1. On the other hand, when the prize acquisition game device 1 is When an impact is received, the illumination unit 35 flashes. Therefore, the illumination unit 35 sends an alarm signal to the surrounding area. can be obtained.

[0061] [Prize Support Board 4] Next, the prize support plate 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 and 10 to 18. and explain.

[0062] The prize support plate 4 is a plate-shaped plate formed between the main body 2 and the prize display section 3 in the vertical direction. As shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the prize support plate 4 has a front plate 31, side plates 32, a back plate 33, and a The base plate 33 and the support portion 34 define the game space S. The prize support plate 4 has a thickness of It has a prize support surface 401 on the upper side in the reading direction for placing prizes.

[0063] 1 and 2, the prize support plate 4 has a plurality of prize support portions 40. As shown in FIG. The prize support portion 40 is, for example, a plate member made of synthetic resin. The prize support plate 4 is formed by connecting the prize support parts 40 to each other. 40 can be freely combined to form prize support plates 4 having different shapes. Therefore, the prize support plate 4 can be adjusted to suit the type of prize and game rules. The shape and size of the holding surface 401 can be easily changed.

[0064] As shown in FIGS. 10 to 14, the prize support portion 40 directly or indirectly supports the prize. The main body 41 and the prize support parts 40 are connected to each other by a plurality of connecting members provided on the periphery of the main body 41. and a connecting portion 42.

[0065] As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the main body 41 is a frame-shaped member having an outer peripheral surface 4 The main body 41 has an inner peripheral surface 411 and an inner peripheral surface 412. The upper surface of the main body 41 is provided with a prize (not shown). A plate member is provided for placement.

[0066] As shown in FIG. 12, the connecting portion 42 is a rotating portion that is rotatably provided with respect to the main body portion 41. 43, and the rotating part 43 is guided to rotate from both sides in the thickness direction of the rotating part 43. In the following description, the rotating part 43 is attached to the supporting part 44. Therefore, the state in which the part is rotatably attached to the main body 41 is sometimes referred to as the "assembled state." do.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 12, the support portion 44 includes a first support portion 45 that can be attached to the main body portion 41. The first support portion 45 and the second support portion 46 are part of the main body portion 41. 11 and 12, a storage space S2 is formed between the first and second electrodes 46. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the space S2 is an opening that opens to the outer circumferential surface 411 of the main body 41. 47, and a second opening provided on the inner circumferential surface 412 of the main body 41 and facing the opening 47. The rotating portion 43 includes an opening 48. As shown in FIGS. The opening 47 is disposed in the storage space S2 so that the user can enter and exit the storage space S2. .

[0068] In the above description, the main body 41 has been described as a single component. The container may be divided into two parts, one above the other, with the mouth 47 as the boundary. Any of the main body portions 41 may include the support portion 44. In other words, the support portion 44 1 corresponds to one of the upper and lower divided main body parts 41. The main body part 41 is fitted with the rotating part 43 so as to sandwich the rotating part 43, thereby forming the prize support part 40. The slits may be formed as follows.

[0069] The configuration of the rotating part 43 and the first support part 45 will be described in more detail. As shown, the device has a main body 430 and a knob 437 for rotating the main body 430. The main body 430 is a plate member having a substantially semicircular shape in a plan view. The first surface 431 is located on one side in the thickness direction, and the first recess 432 is located on the first surface 431. The rotating part 43 has a first surface 431 that intersects with the outer circumferential surface 411 and a rotating part 432. The opening 47 is provided so that the storage space S2 can be accessed through the opening 47.

[0070] The first portion 432 is a groove having a substantially semicircular ring shape in a plan view. 17, the first side surface 4321 and the third side surface 4322 facing the first side surface 4321 are 322 and a bottom surface 4323 connecting the first side surface 4321 and the third side surface 4322. As shown in FIG. 17, the first side surface 4321 is a portion that comes into contact with the first support portion 45. The shape of one side surface 4321 in plan view is an arc shape.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 16, the bottom surface 4323 of the first portion 432 has a first bottom surface stopper, which is a convex portion. The third side surface 4322 is provided with two first side surface stoppers 435, and the third side surface 4322 is provided with a first side surface stopper 436, which is a protrusion. The first bottom stopper 435 and the first side stopper 436 are provided. This is an example of Pa.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 16, the knob 437 is provided to extend from the periphery of the main body 430. In the assembled state, the knob 437 is inserted through the second opening 48 as shown in FIG. and extends to the outside of the accommodation space S2 and rotates to expose both ends of the second opening 48 (i.e., The first end 4571 and the second end 4572 of the first support portion 45 are arranged to be in contact with each other. It is set up in.

[0073] As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the first support portion 45 is rotatable in an assembled state with the main body portion 450. a second surface 451 facing the first surface 431 of the first portion 432; and a cylindrical first end portion provided at both ends of the second surface 451. 4571 and a second end 4572.

[0074] The second portion 452 is a protrusion that can be inserted into the first portion 432 and has a substantially semicircular ring shape in a plan view. 14 and 15, the second portion 452 has a second side surface 4521 and a second side surface 4522. A fourth side surface 4522 facing the second side surface 4521 is connected to the fourth side surface 4522. The second side surface 4521 has a bottom surface 4523 that faces the first portion 43 as shown in FIG. The second side surface 4521 is in contact with the first side surface 4321 of the second substrate 4321. The second side surface 4521 has an arcuate shape in plan view. The curvature of the shape of the second side surface 4521 in plan view is equal to the curvature of the shape of the first side surface 4321 in plan view. The curvature of the shape of the second side surface 4521 in plan view is the same as that of the first side surface 4321. The curvature may be slightly larger than the planar shape.

[0075] 14 and 15, the bottom surface 4523 of the second portion 452 has a protrusion Two second bottom surface stoppers 455 are provided, and the fourth side surface 4522 has a second side surface 4523 as a convex portion. A second bottom surface stopper 455 and a second side surface stopper 456 are provided. 6 is an example of a second stopper.

[0076] In an assembled state, the first portion 432 and the second portion 452 are configured to rotatably mate with each other. Specifically, the first portion 432 has a first side surface 4321 aligned along the second side surface 4521. The second part 452 is provided so as to be rotatable relative to the first part 452 by smoothly sliding on the first part 452. There are.

[0077] Next, the characteristics of the connecting portion 42 of the prize support portions will be described in detail using an example of the connection between the prize support portions. In the following description, in order to distinguish between the two prize support portions 40, one of the prize support portions 40 will be referred to as the "prize support portion 40." The holding portion 40 is referred to as a prize support portion 40a, and the other prize support portion 40 is referred to as a prize support portion 40b. The opening 47a of the connecting portion 42a of one prize support portion 40a is connected to the connecting portion 42a of another prize support portion 40b. When the connecting portion 4 is arranged to communicate with the opening 47b of the connecting portion 42b, as shown in FIG. The planar shape of the second side surface 4521a of the second part 452a of the connecting portion 42b and the second part 452a of the connecting portion 42b are The planar shape of the second side surface 4521b of the second side surface 4521b of the second side surface 4521b is configured to be located on one circumference. Similarly, in this case, the first side surface 4321a of the first portion 432a of the connecting portion 42a The planar shape of the first side surface 4321b of the first part 432b of the connecting portion 42b is also They are configured to be located on one circumference.

[0078] With the above-described configuration, when the prize support portion 40a and the prize support portion 40b are connected, The first portion 432a of the connecting portion 42a is connected to the second side surface 4521a of the connecting portion 42a and the first side surface 4521b of the connecting portion 42b. The prize holder 40b smoothly rotates along the two side surfaces 4521b and smoothly moves into the accommodation space of the other prize holder 40b. S2b and can fit into the second part 452b of the connecting part 42b. A first portion 432a of the connecting portion 42a maintains a fitting relationship with a second portion 452a of the connecting portion 42a. However, the other part is configured to fit into the second part 452b of the connecting part 42b. Similarly, a part of the first part 432b of the connecting part 42b is connected to the second part 452b of the connecting part 42b. The fitting is maintained, and the other part is configured to fit with the second part 452b of the connecting part 42b. As a result, one prize support part 40a is connected by the connecting part 42a and the connecting part 42b. and the other prize support portion 40b can be securely connected.

[0079] Furthermore, by rotating the first part 432a of the connecting part 42a, the knob 437a moves in the second opening 48. a) can abut against the first end 4571a or the second end 4572a that constitute both ends of a When the knob 437a abuts against the first end 4571a, the main body 430a of the connecting portion 42a As shown in FIGS. 10 and 18, the entire main body 430a is accommodated in the accommodation space S2a. On the other hand, when the knob 437a abuts against the second end 4572a, the main body of the connecting portion 42a As shown in FIGS. 11 and 18, half of the first portion 430a maintains its engagement with the second portion 452a. The other half is configured to fit into the second part 452b of another prize support part 40b. The same applies to the main body 430b of the connecting portion 42b. The stability of the connection between one prize support portion 40a and another prize support portion 40b can be improved. do.

[0080] When the knob 437a abuts against the second end 4572a, that is, when the When the halves of the connecting portion 42a and the connecting portion 42b are fitted together, The stoppers on each of the 42b come into contact with the corresponding stoppers. In this case, although not shown, the stopper of the connecting portion 42a is The first bottom stopper 435a comes into contact with the second bottom stopper 455a, and the other end of the connecting portion 42a The first bottom stopper 435a comes into contact with the second bottom stopper 455b, and the first bottom stopper 435a of the connecting portion 42a comes into contact with the second bottom stopper 455b. The side stopper 436a contacts the first side stopper 436a and the second side stopper 436b. The same applies to the stopper of the connecting portion 42b. The contact between the bars stops the rotation of the first portion 432 relative to the second portion 452. , the rotation of the rotating part 43 can be locked.

[0081] [Prize Drop Hole 5] Next, the prize drop opening 5 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

[0082] The prize drop opening 5 is configured to connect the game space S and the prize container 11. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first drop opening 5 is formed on the front side of the prize support plate 4. 1, and the first drop opening 51 and the prize support plate 4 formed on the lower side thereof. and a second drop port 52 communicating with the storage section 11.

[0083] The first drop opening 51 can be adjusted to a large size by changing the combination of the prize support parts 40 of the prize support plate 4. The size of the prize can be changed. As shown in FIG. 3, the second drop opening 52 has a detection hole for detecting the drop of the prize. A fall detection sensor 53 is provided to detect the fall of the user. This makes it possible to correctly detect whether or not the user has acquired a prize.

[0084] [Prize Collection Section 6] Next, the prize acquisition unit 6 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 19 to 21. do.

[0085] The prize capturing unit 6 moves within the game space S and grasps the prize placed on the prize support plate 4. The prize capture unit 6 is suspended from a drive unit 7 in the game space S. As shown in FIG. 19, the prize acquisition unit 6 is provided in the game space S a main body portion 60 provided movably within the main body portion 60; and a pair of arms 61 that are provided so as to be movable relative to the The pair of arms 61 are an example of arms for obtaining prizes. The number is not limited to two. For example, the arms may be provided to hang prizes. It may be a single arm attached to the robot, or it may be three or more arms attached to the robot that are designed to grab a prize. The main body 60 is connected to the driving unit 7, and the pair of arms 61 are The arms 61 extend downward from the main body 60. In the following description, the main body 60 and the pair of arms 61 The accompanying movement is sometimes called "movement of the prize capture unit 6."

[0086] As shown in FIGS. 19 to 21, the main body 60 includes a housing 66 and a The prize capture unit 6 is attached to the drive unit 7 through a mounting portion 62 and a pair of arms 61. and an arm driving unit 63 for driving the closing movement. is an example of arm movement, and the pair of arms 61 move apart and open. and the pair of arms 61 moving toward each other so as to close. The pair of arms 61 may perform movements other than opening and closing movements.

[0087] The arm driving unit 63 is attached to the mounting unit 62 and is powered by a cable 64. The bottom of the housing 66 constitutes the bottom 67 of the main body 60, as shown in FIG. The bottom 67 has a pressure sensor (not shown) for detecting the pressure that the bottom 67 of the main body 60 applies to the prize. The bottom sensor is equipped with a bottom sensor that can measure the pressure of the bottom surface of the device. The main body 60 includes a sensor, a contact sensor, a distance measuring sensor, etc. The display section 65 is formed on the front of the housing 66 and is used to display design sheets and the like. By displaying the design sheet, the appearance of the main body 60 can be improved. .

[0088] As shown in FIG. 21, the arm driving unit 63 is fixed to the mounting unit 62 and rotates the arm 61. a rotating shaft 631 that rotatably supports the gripping force; and a gripping force operating gear that is rotatably attached to the rotating shaft 631. A spring 633 wound around the rotation shaft 631 and the rotation of the gripping force operating gear 632 and an opening sensor 635 that detects the opening degree of the arm 61. .

[0089] The motor 634 has an output shaft to which a pinion gear (not shown) is fitted. The operating gear 632 is a disk-shaped gear that meshes with the pinion gear on the motor 634 side. The force operating gear 632 has an arc-shaped slot 6321 of a predetermined length provided on its periphery, and The coil spring 633 has a boss portion 6322 provided on one main surface in the thickness direction. One end (not shown) is inserted into the elongated hole 6321 so as to be freely movable, and the other end 6332 is connected to the arm 61 The gripping force operating gear 632 and the arm 61 are attached to the gripping force operating gear 632 so as to be fixed to the gripping force operating gear 632. The gripping force operating gear 632 and the arm 61 can be linked by the helical spring 633. It is composed of:

[0090] The arm driving unit 63 drives the pair of arms 61 to open and close in order to grip or release the prize. Specifically, the motor 634 generates a rotational force in a predetermined direction under the control of the control unit 15. The rotational force is transmitted to the gripping force operating gear 632 via the output shaft and pinion gear. The rotation of the gripping force operating gear 632 rotates the winding force. The force is transmitted to the arm 61 via the spring 633, causing the arm 61 to rotate and open. When the rotation of the gripping force operating gear 632 stops, the arm 633 is rotated by the spring force of the helical spring 633. 61 continues to rotate and stops after coming into contact with the boss portion 6322. 63 is an output shaft, a pinion gear, a gripping force operating gear 632, under the operation of a motor 634. The pair of arms 61 can be opened at a preset opening degree via the coil spring 633. Here, the set opening is an example of a set movement amount.

[0091] On the other hand, when the pair of arms 61 are closed, the motor 634 is driven based on the control of the control unit 15. , and outputs a rotational force in the opposite direction to the predetermined direction. Under the reverse action of the output shaft, pinion gear, gripping force operating gear 632, and wound spring 633 The pair of arms 61 can be closed via the

[0092] The opening sensor 635 detects the rotation angle of the gripping force operating gear 632, and The opening sensor 635 is a sensor that detects the opening of the arm 61. When the information is received, the control unit 15 transmits the information to the control unit 15. The control unit 15 receives the information from the opening sensor 635. When it is detected that the opening information of the arm 61 reaches the set opening, the gripping force operating gear 632 In this way, the opening degree of the pair of arms 61 can be maintained at the set opening degree. In addition, the control unit 15 receives the opening information of the arm 61 transmitted from the opening sensor 635. When it is detected that the movement exceeds a predetermined threshold, the movement of the main body 60 is stopped. In this way, the movement of the pair of arms 61 along with the main body 60 can be stopped.

[0093] Here, the above-mentioned set opening degree and the predetermined threshold value related to the opening degree are both the initial values ​​stored in the storage unit 13. The predetermined threshold value for the opening degree is greater than the set opening degree. The predetermined threshold value for the angle is 90 degrees, and the set opening angle may be an angle smaller than 90 degrees. The set opening and the predetermined threshold value related to the opening can be changed by setting. do.

[0094] The set opening degree is set to the value at which the approach movement of the main body 60 starts along the approach direction toward the prize. When the main body 60 is stopped at the approach start point described later, the control unit 15 When the pair of arms 61 are opened from a closed state to an open state for obtaining a prize, Under the control of the control unit 15, the pair of arms 61 are driven by the driving force of the arm driving unit 63. When a chisel is received, the pair of arms 61 will not open beyond the set opening degree.

[0095] On the other hand, as the approaching movement of the main body 60 progresses, one or both of the pair of arms 61 may come into contact with the prize or the prize support plate 4, resulting in movement exceeding a predetermined threshold. When contact occurs, if the main body 60 continues to move closer, the arm 61 will The reaction force from the product support plate 4 causes it to abut against the side of the housing 66, and the prize or In this case, the arm 61 and the main body 60 apply a large pressure to the prize support plate 4. The pressure applied to the product support plate 4 is the weight of the arm 61 and at least a part of the weight of the main body 60. On the other hand, when such a collision occurs, the moving weight of the main body 60 is When the movement is stopped, the pressure acting on the prize or the prize support plate 4 is only due to the weight of the arm 61. In comparison with the case where the approaching movement of the main body part 60 is not stopped, the prize capturing part 6 is more likely to catch the prize or the prize. The pressure acting on the product support plate 4 can be reduced.

[0096] The prize capture unit 6 moves in the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction within the game space S. Here, the Z direction is the downward direction (hereinafter referred to as the "Z direction downward direction"). The Z direction includes the direction toward the top (hereinafter referred to as the "Z direction upwards") and the direction toward the bottom (hereinafter referred to as the "Z direction upwards"). The Z-direction is an example of the approach direction to the prize, and the Z-direction upward direction is the opposite direction of the approach direction. This is an example of the farther direction. In the following, movement along the Z direction downward is called "approaching movement," and Z Movement along the upward direction is called "far movement." When there is no distinction between the two, we refer to them together. This is sometimes called "Z-direction movement." Also, the movement of the prize capture unit 6 in the X direction and / or the Y direction When there is no distinction between the two movements, they are sometimes called "plane movements." The position where the prize capture unit 6 stops before the prize capture unit 6 starts moving is called the "standby position." The position of the prize capture unit 6 after the above and before the approach movement is called the "approach start point." This sometimes happens.

[0097] The prize capture unit 6 is configured to, for example, move in the plane and then move in the Z direction. Furthermore, the movement of the prize capture unit 6 is based on the user's will. The movement of the prize capture unit 6 in the Z direction is performed based on the initial setting regardless of the user's intention. The operation unit 83 includes a third button 833 for movement in the Z direction. In this case (see the example shown in FIG. 5), the movement of the prize capture unit 6 in the Z direction is determined by the user's will, i.e., This can be done based on the operation of the third button 833 by the user.

[0098] The movement of the prize capture unit 6 will be described in more detail. Movement of the prize capture unit 6 in the X and Y directions The first step is for the administrator of the prize acquisition game device 1 to manually move the prize acquisition unit 6 in the management mode. The method or the control unit 15 controls the prize acquisition game device 1 in the management mode or the player mode. In the player mode, the first button 831 and the second button 832 of the operation unit 83 are operated. The second method is realized by moving the prize capture unit 6 based on the movement request input by It has been done.

[0099] The first method is used to determine the waiting position, movement range, and prize insertion position of the prize capture unit 6. Here, the waiting position of the prize capturing unit 6 is, for example, a position where the prize capturing unit 6 can move. This is the origin of the coordinate space (XYZ space). The origin can be different from the standby position. The movement range is the range in which the prize capture unit 6 can move on the XY plane of the coordinate space. The prize insertion position is such that the prize capture unit 6 is positioned above the prize drop opening 5 in order to insert the prize into the prize drop opening 5. In addition, after the prize capture unit 6 is moved to the standby position by the first method, The coordinates of the point corresponding to the position of the product acquisition unit 6 are obtained by the position sensor and encoder of the drive unit 7 (i.e., That is, the X-direction origin sensor 715, the X-direction position sensor 714, and / or the Y-direction origin sensor 715 will be described later. The point sensor 725, the Y-direction position sensor 724, the first encoder 713, and the second encoder 723) are automatically acquired. In addition, the movement range and the point corresponding to the prize insertion position are automatically acquired. The same applies to obtaining the coordinates of the origin, standby position, The movement range and prize insertion position can be easily obtained and changed.

[0100] The second method is a method used by the prize acquisition unit 6 to acquire a prize. In this case, under the control of the control unit 15, the drive unit 7 moves the prize capture unit 6 in the X direction and / or The prize capture unit 6 is driven to move in the Y direction by the second method, as in the first method. After that, the coordinates of the point corresponding to the position of the prize capture unit 6 are input to the position sensor and the endoscope of the drive unit 7. By this second method, the administrator and the player can The prize capture unit 6 can be freely moved, and the prize capture unit 6 can be freely moved along the movement path of the prize capture unit. The coordinates of the point can be obtained.

[0101] In addition, when using either the first method or the second method, the prize capture unit 6 is The vehicle is moved along rails 7 (first rail 711 and / or second rail 721, which will be described later). The rail of the drive unit 7 is provided so that the longitudinal direction is parallel to the prize support surface 401. Therefore, the prize capturing unit 6 has its center of gravity on a predetermined surface 601 (see FIG. 1) can be moved.

[0102] The approach movement of the prize capturing unit 6 involves a predetermined planar movement in order to approach the prize and grasp it. After being picked up, the prize is automatically moved downward in the Z direction. The approach movement is driven by the driving unit 7 under the control of the control unit 15. Specifically, after the surface movement of the prize capture unit 6 is performed, that is, after the predetermined surface 60 of the prize capture unit 6 is After the arm stops at the approach start point at 1, under the control of the control unit 15, the arm driving unit 63 After the integrated arm 61 is opened to the set opening degree, the drive unit 7 starts the prize acquisition based on the initial setting. Then, when the arm 61 of the prize capture unit 6 moves by more than a predetermined threshold, In this case, the bottom 67 of the main body 60 of the prize capturing section 6 presses the prize with a predetermined pressure. When the bottom sensor detects this, the approaching movement of the main body 60 is stopped. 15, the first adjusting the pressure applied to the prize or the prize support part 40 by the arm 61. The pressure adjustment or the second pressure adjustment is performed to adjust the pressure applied to the prize by the main body portion 60.

[0103] Here, the first pressure adjustment is performed when the arm 61 of the prize capturing unit 6 moves beyond a predetermined threshold. By stopping the approaching movement of the main body 60, the prize or the prize support part 4 by the arm 61 is The second pressure adjustment is to reduce the pressure on the bottom 67 of the main body 60 and the prize. Specifically, the bottom 67 of the main body 60 is adjusted with a predetermined pressure. When the bottom sensor detects that the prize has been pressed, the main body 60 stops moving toward the prize. After that, the main body 60 is moved a first distance along the away direction and then stopped. This adjustment is made to reduce the pressure exerted by the body 60 on the prize.

[0104] The first distance related to the second pressure adjustment is set to a distance sufficient to maintain contact between the bottom 67 of the main body 60 and the prize. At the same time, the distance is such that the pressure applied by the main body 60 to the prize can be reduced to a predetermined value, for example, several millimeters. The first distance is set by the control unit 15 depending on the type of prize. and the prize while maintaining contact with the prize, so as to reduce the pressure that the main body 60 exerts on the prize to a predetermined value. Such a first distance reduces the pressure on the prize by the main body 60. It is possible to maintain the posture of the main body 60 relative to the prize almost unchanged while realizing a reduction in the number of times the prize is thrown. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the influence of the second pressure adjustment on the prize acquisition operation. The bottom sensor, which includes a contact sensor and a distance sensor mounted on the bottom 67, detects the pressure on the prize. Before applying force, the pressure applied by the arm 61 to the prize or the prize support portion 40 is reduced. That's fine.

[0105] The opening and closing movement of the pair of arms 61 is controlled by the control unit 15, and the position of the prize capture unit 6 is changed. Specifically, when the prize capturing unit 6 is in the standby position, the pair of arms 61 The prize capture unit 6 moves to the approach start point via a surface movement and then opens at the set opening. The prize capturing unit 6 moves toward the prize capturing unit 6 and stops, then closes the prize capturing unit 6 to capture the prize. After the prize acquisition unit 6 moves to the prize insertion position through the far movement, the grasped prize is released. Then, the prize capture unit 6 opens and closes again with the pair of arms 61 still closed. In this state, the motor returns to the standby position.

[0106] [Drive unit 7] Next, the drive unit 7 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 1 and FIGS.

[0107] The drive unit 7 supports the prize capture unit 6 so that it is suspended from the drive unit 7, and the control unit 15 Based on the control, the prize capture unit 6 is driven on a predetermined surface 601 of the game space S. The drive unit 7 includes a first drive unit 71 that drives the prize capture unit 6 to move in the X direction, and a second drive unit 72 that drives the prize capture unit 6 to move in the X direction. A second drive unit 72 drives the prize capture unit 6 to move in the Y direction, and a second drive unit 73 drives the prize capture unit 6 to move in the Z direction. The driving unit 7 is configured to be able to communicate with the control unit 15. , the control unit 15 and the first drive unit 71, the second drive unit 72, and the third drive unit 73. It has a control board 70 for controlling the electrical configuration.

[0108] The first driving unit 71 is made up of a first rail 711 and a first The motor 712, the first encoder 713, and the first rail 711 are arranged along the longitudinal direction thereof. The X-direction origin sensor 715 and three X-direction position sensors 714 are mounted on the first rail 711. Dogs 716 are provided at both ends of the first rail 711, and the first rail 711 is provided at both ends of the first rail 711. and a mounting structure 717 for mounting the sensor 11 to the support 34.

[0109] The first rail 711 is used for attaching the roller of the first driving unit 71 and the rail 341 of the support unit 34. Therefore, the support portion 34 is provided so as to be movable along the width direction. The longitudinal direction of the first rail 711 is set parallel to the prize support surface 401. The longitudinal direction of the first rail 711 corresponds to the X direction of movement of the prize capturing unit 6.

[0110] The first motor 712 drives the second driving unit 72 and the third driving unit 73 along the first rail 711 (i.e., That is, by moving the prize capture unit 6 attached to the third drive unit 73 along the X direction, The first encoder 713 is configured to realize the X-direction movement of the first motor 712. By detecting the state (for example, the rotational movement amount and angle of the first motor 712), the prize can be acquired. The first encoder 713 is configured to detect the distance that the sensor 6 has moved in the X direction. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect the distance that the prize capturing unit 6 has moved in the X direction using a simple configuration. can.

[0111] The X-direction origin sensor 715 and the three X-direction position sensors 714 detect the position of the prize capture unit 6, That is, it is an example of a position sensor that detects the coordinates of a predetermined point on the movement path of the prize capture unit 6. The X-direction origin sensor 715, together with the Y-direction origin sensor 725 described later, The sensor detects the standby position of the prize capture unit 6 as the origin. The coordinate space (XYZ space) in which the prize capture unit 6 is located can be determined. The prize capture unit 6 is located above the front end of the game space S. The manager of the prize acquisition game device 1 manually moves the prize acquisition unit 6 to a designated position. It is a location.

[0112] The three X-direction position sensors 714 detect the X coordinates of points on the movement path of the prize capture unit 6. The two dogs 716 are provided at both ends of the movement range of the prize capture unit 6 in the X direction. The two dogs 716 allow the prize capturing unit 6 to move within a range of movement in the X direction. You can move inside.

[0113] The second driving unit 72 is made up of a second rail 721 and a second a second encoder 723 for detecting the rotational state of the motor 722 and the second motor 722; A Y-direction origin sensor 725 and three Y-direction position sensors are provided along the longitudinal direction of the rail 721. The second rail 721 has a position sensor 724 and dogs 726 provided on both ends of the second rail 721. The second driving unit 72 is connected to the rails 342 of the support unit 34, which are provided at both ends of the second rail 721. and a roller 727 for movably mounting the first rail 711. and a mounting portion 728 for mounting the mounting portion.

[0114] The second rail 721 is provided with rollers 727 and a rail 342 of the support portion 34, and the mounting portion 7 28 and the first rail 711, the support portion 34 and the first drive The second rail 721 is provided so as to be movable relative to the movable portion 71. Since the second rail 721 is provided parallel to the prize support surface 401, the longitudinal direction of the second rail 721 The longitudinal direction of the second rail 721 corresponds to the Y direction of movement of the prize capturing unit 6.

[0115] The second motor 722 drives the third driving unit 73 and the first driving unit 71 along the second rail 721 (i.e., The prize capture unit 6 attached to the third drive unit 73 is moved along the Y direction. The second encoder 723 is configured to realize the Y-direction movement of the second motor 722. By detecting the state (for example, the amount of rotation and angle of the second motor 722), the prize can be acquired. The second encoder 723 is configured to detect the distance that the unit 6 has moved in the Y direction. Therefore, it is possible to accurately detect the distance that the prize capturing unit 6 has moved in the Y direction using a simple configuration. can.

[0116] The Y-direction origin sensor 725 and the three Y-direction position sensors 724 detect the position of the prize capture unit 6, That is, it is an example of a position sensor that detects the coordinates of a predetermined point on the movement path of the prize capture unit 6. The Y-direction origin sensor 725, together with the X-direction origin sensor 715, The three Y-direction position sensors 724 are sensors that detect the position of the prize capture unit. The sensor detects the Y coordinate of a point on the movement path of the prize acquisition unit 6. The two dogs 726 are detection pieces provided at both ends of the Y-direction movement range of the dog 726. Thus, the prize capturing unit 6 can move within the movement range in the Y direction.

[0117] The third driving unit 73 includes a main body 730 and a support 731 that supports the prize capturing unit 6 so that the prize capturing unit 6 can be raised and lowered. and,

[0118] As shown in FIG. 23, the support portion 731 is made up of four pipes 7311, each having a diameter that gradually decreases. This is an expansion pipe formed by fitting 7312, 7313, and 7314 together in a nested manner so that they can slide freely. The pipes 7311, 7312, 7313, and 7314 are provided with a strip The engagement between the clamp 7315 and the groove 7316 prevents the clamp from rotating and falling out. The support portion 731 is formed by an upper end portion 733 provided above the pipe 7311. 0 and a lower end portion 7350 provided below the pipe 7314. , the upper end 7330 and the housing of the main body 730 are connected, and the lower end 7350 and the prize capture unit 6 are connected. The prize capturing unit 6 is attached to the third drive unit 73 via the connection with the attachment unit 62 .

[0119] When the prize capture unit 6 is located on the predetermined surface 601, the pipes 7311, 7312, and 7313 , 7314 weight is applied to the prize capture unit 6. On the other hand, the progress of the approach movement of the prize capture unit 6 As a result, the stopper 7315 of the pipe 7312 reaches the lower end of the groove 7316 of the pipe 7311. By doing so, the weight of pipe 7312 is supported by pipe 7311, and then pipe 73 The weight of pipe 7313 is supported by pipe 7312, and then the weight of pipe 7314 is supported by pipe 7314. It is supported by pipe 7313.

[0120] As shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, the main body 730 is provided inside the housing of the main body 730. The prize receiving section 6 is attached to a winding / unwinding section 732, and the prize receiving section 6 is wound by the winding / unwinding section 732. and a stripped wire 734.

[0121] As shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, the winding / unwinding unit 732 includes a third motor 733 and a a reduction gear unit, a wire take-up pulley 735, a Z-direction movement stop unit 737, and a biasing The third motor 733 is connected to a wire through a reduction gear unit. By rotating the winding pulley 735 forward or backward, the wire 734 is unwound or wound. By unwinding or winding the wire 734, the wire 734 is secured to the wire 734. The prize capture unit 6 can move closer or further away in the Z direction. As the length of the wire 734 changes due to unwinding or winding, the support portion 731 moves in the Z direction. It stretches to.

[0122] The Z-direction movement stopper 737 is provided to stop the bottom 67 of the main body 60 from approaching the main body 60. When the prize is pressed against the main body 60 with a predetermined pressure, the main body 60 moves in the Z direction, i.e., The Z-direction movement stopper 737 is a component for stopping the approaching movement or the upward movement. a dog rotation shaft 7371, and a swing arm 7372 that can swing around the dog rotation shaft 7371; A Z-direction dog is provided at one end of the swing arm 7372 and swings together with the swing arm 7372. 7373, a tension pulley 7374 rotatably supported on the swing arm 7372, The prize capture unit 6 is suspended by pressing the tension pulley 7374 against the wire 734. A coil spring 7375 biases the swing arm 7372 in the upward direction, and a coil spring 7375 biases the swing arm 7372 in the Z direction. The approach stop sensor 7376 stops the downward movement in the Z direction, and the approach stop sensor 7377 stops the upward movement in the Z direction. and a lift stop sensor for detecting the lift stop.

[0123] One end of the wire 734 is wound around a wire winding pulley 735 of the winding / unwinding section 732. The other end is unwound from the tension pulley 7374 of the Z-direction movement stopper 737. and pass through the inside of the pipes 7311, 7312, 7313, and 7314 of the support part 731. 23, the other end of the wire 734 is connected to a pipe 7314. A cylindrical connecting portion 738 that can move up and down is provided inside the connecting portion 738. 8 to the attachment portion 62 of the prize capturing portion 6. In this way, the prize capturing portion 6 , and is suspended by wire 734.

[0124] As shown in FIGS. 22 and 24, the biasing force adjusting portion 739 is suspended by a coil spring 7375. The biasing force adjusting portion 739 is configured to change the biasing force in the lifting direction. A member 7391, an adjustment knob 7392, and a knob support member that supports the adjustment knob 7392. 7394 and has.

[0125] The movable holding plate member 7391 is a plate-shaped member rotatably attached to the dog rotation shaft 7371. It is a member, and is arranged so that the end of the coil spring 7375 abuts against it. The spring 7375 has one end hooked to the swing arm 7372 and fixed thereto, and the other end Therefore, the dog rotation shaft 7371 is hooked on the plate member 7391. When the plate member 7391 is rotated, the biasing force of the coil spring 7375, i.e., The tension pulley 7374 is pressed against the wire 734 to open the prize capture unit 6. The strength of the biasing force when biasing the swing arm 7372 in the lifting direction changes.

[0126] The adjustment knob 7392 is a member for changing the angle of the movable holding plate member 7391. The tip 7393 has a screw portion that displaces the position of the tip 7393 according to the amount of rotation. , it abuts against the outer surface of the movable pressing plate member 7391 and is pressed against the repulsive force of the coil spring 7375. It is designed to be attached.

[0127] The adjustment knob 7392 is attached to a knob support member 7392 mounted on the housing of the main body 730. 394, and is rotatably supported at two points. Since the mummy portion is located on the outside of the housing of the main body 730, the administrator can The adjustment knob 7392 can be operated by grasping the knob from the outside, so the biasing force can be changed. In addition, the adjustment knob 7392, which is made of a screw mechanism, allows the coil spring 7375 The biasing force can be changed in a stepless manner.

[0128] When the adjustment knob 7392 is rotated forward to move the tip portion 7393 forward, the movable pressing plate member 73 91 is pushed in as shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, and the biasing force of the coil spring 7375 increases. Therefore, the swing arm 737 moves in the direction of lifting up the prize capturing unit 6. As a result, the biasing force of the coil spring 7375 biasing the swing arm 737 increases. 2 and the wire 734, the biasing force acting on the prize capturing section 6 itself in the lifting direction also increases. This will be done.

[0129] On the other hand, when the adjustment knob 7392 is rotated in the reverse direction to move the tip 7393 back, the movable retaining plate The material 7391 returns to the adjustment knob 7392 as shown in Figures 25 and 26, and the coil spring The biasing force of the spring 7375 is reduced and the state becomes "weak spring". The biasing force of the coil spring 7375 that biases the swing arm 7372 in the lifting direction is reduced. As a result, the prize capturing unit 6 itself is acted on via the swing arm 7372 and the wire 734. The force acting in the lifting direction is also reduced.

[0130] In addition, as a prize acquisition game device, it is possible to change the shape and size of the prize, change the layout, and The size and number of arms 61 can be freely changed according to the position of the product drop port 5, etc. If the size and number of the arms 61 are changed, the weight of the prize capture unit 6 changes. When the weight of the receiving portion 6 changes, the biasing force of the coil spring 7375 can be appropriately changed. In this way, the pushing force acting on the prize from the prize capturing section 6 can be adjusted.

[0131] The approach stop sensor 7376 detects the Z direction dog 737 when the main body 60 is moving toward the 3, a sensor capable of transmitting a request to the control unit 15 to stop the approach movement of the main body unit 60. Specifically, the main body 60 moves toward the target object and the bottom 67 of the main body 60 moves toward the target object. When the wire 734 is not in contact with the product, the force acting on the wire 734 in the Z direction downward is In this case, the downward force in the Z direction acting on the wire 734 is larger than the upward force in the Z direction acting on the wire 734. The force in the direction is the weight of the main body 60 and one of the pipes 7311, 7312, 7313, and 7314. The total weight is the weight of the wire 7. The upward force in the Z direction acting on 34 is urged in the lifting direction by the coil spring 7375. Therefore, the wire 734 is in a pulled state as shown in FIG. 25 or FIG. In this case, the Z-direction dog 7373 is in the state shown in FIGS. , is located on the rear side of the approach stop sensor 7376. Therefore, the approach stop sensor 7376 is Since the direction dog 7373 can be detected, the control unit 15 can stop the approaching movement of the main body unit 60. As a result, under the control of the control unit 15, the third motor 733 stops the rotation. As the drive to the tire winding pulley 735 continues, the main body 60 continues to move closer.

[0132] On the other hand, when the bottom 67 of the main body 60 comes into contact with the prize and presses the prize with a predetermined pressure, The downward force in the Z direction acting on the wire 734 is In this case, the force acting on the wire 734 in the Z direction downward is smaller than the force acting on the main body part 734 in the Z direction downward. The weight of 60 and the weight of part or all of pipes 7311, 7312, 7313, and 7314 , and some of the weight of the cable 64. On the other hand, the weight acting on the wire 734 is The upward force in the Z direction is the result of the biasing force of the coil spring 7375 in the lifting direction and the force of the This is the resultant force consisting of the reaction force to the total weight due to the force generated by the wire 734. As shown in Figure 6 or Figure 28, the applied tension is loosened. Due to the action of the spring 7375, the Z-direction dog 7373 moves upward together with the swing arm 7372. Therefore, the approach stop sensor 7376 cannot detect the Z-direction dog 7373. As a result, the control unit 15 transmits a request to stop the approaching movement of the main body unit 60. Under this control, the driving of the wire take-up pulley 735 by the third motor 733 is stopped. Therefore, the approaching movement of the main body 60 stops. Then, under the control of the control unit 15, the third motor 733 drives the wire take-up pulley 735. The drive is resumed, and the main body 60 moves while maintaining contact between the bottom of the main body 60 and the prize. The prize is moved a first distance along the direction away from the prize so as to reduce the pressure applied to the prize to a predetermined value. and then stop.

[0133] The lift stop sensor detects when the main body 60 is at a predetermined point above in the Z direction (for example, the approach start point or is a sensor for detecting whether the object has returned to a predetermined point on the surface 601. When it detects that 60 has returned to a predetermined point above in the Z direction, the lift stop sensor releases the control A request to stop the upward movement of the main body 60 is sent to the control unit 15. As a result, Therefore, the driving of the wire take-up pulley 735 by the third motor 733 is stopped, The upward movement of the main body 60 stops. Meanwhile, the main body 60 returns to a predetermined point above in the Z direction. When the lift stop sensor does not detect that the main body 60 has approached the lift stop sensor, the control unit 15 As a result, under the control of the control unit 15, the third motor 733 does not transmit a stop request. Since the drive to the wire take-up pulley 735 continues, the main body 60 continues to move upward. do.

[0134] In the following description, the X-direction origin sensor 715 of the drive unit 7, the three X-direction position sensors 714 , the Y-direction origin sensor 725, and the three Y-direction position sensors 724 are collectively referred to as "position sensors." The first motor 712, the second motor 722, and the third motor are collectively referred to as "motors." The encoder 713 and the second encoder 723 may be collectively referred to as the "encoder."

[0135] <Details of control unit 15> Next, the control unit 15 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 29 to 36. 30 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the control unit 15. FIG. 30 shows the use mode setting by the control unit 15. 31 is a flowchart of the process control. 32 to 35 are flowcharts of the process control. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the details of steps S20, S30, and S50. FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the details of step S56 in FIG.

[0136] (Functional configuration of control unit 15) As shown in FIG. 29, the control unit 15 includes a storage unit 13, a timer 14, an operation unit 8, a display The unit 9, the prize capture unit 6, the illumination unit 35, the control board 70 of the drive unit 7, and the fall detection sensor 53. The control unit 15 also controls the prize acquisition via the connection with the control board 70. The sensors in the drive unit 6 are connected to the position sensors, the motors, and the encoders in the drive unit 7. In this way, the control unit 15 controls the coin slot 10 to receive a predetermined amount of coins. When it detects that money has been inserted or the ID of the administrator key K has been identified, Start control of.

[0137] Specifically, the control unit 15 controls the operation unit 8 when the user presses the first button 831 and the second button 832 of the operation unit 8. A movement request input via the timer 832 or the display operation panel 91 of the display unit 9 14 receives the acquired time information and the data and program stored in the storage unit 13. Based on the RAM, the motors of the arm driving unit 63 and the driving unit 7 of the prize capturing unit 6 are driven, and the prize The movement (plane movement and Z direction movement) of the main body 60 of the product acquisition unit 6 and the opening and closing movement of the pair of arms 61 Here, the movement of the main body 60 is controlled by the control unit 1. For example, the control unit 15 causes the object to move in the plane and then moves in the Z direction. The lighting unit 35 and speaker unit 36 ​​are used to output lighting effects and sound effects according to the progress of the prize acquisition game. Executes output control of the bell, etc.

[0138] The control unit 15 also controls the position sensors of the drive unit 7, the fall detection sensor 53, and the arm drive unit 6. 3, an opening sensor 635, an insertion detection sensor 96 of the administrator key identification unit 93 of the display unit 9, and a plurality of prizes of the prize acquisition unit 6 moved by the second method transmitted from the timer 14. Receive each play information of (a) or movement information of the prize acquisition unit 6 moved by the first method. and can be stored in the storage unit 13.

[0139] Here, the play information includes movement information and a play history corresponding to each play. are obtained by the position sensors and encoders of the driving unit 7, and are calculated by the first method and the second method. and information on past movement in the game space S of the prize acquisition unit 6 moved by the second method. The play history includes the time when each play was performed, acquired by the timer 14, the time when the fall detection sensor Whether or not a prize is obtained for each play obtained by the 53, and one prize is obtained This includes the number of consecutive plays made to win the game, and the number of prizes won through consecutive plays.

[0140] In addition, the control unit 15 determines whether the prize capturing unit 6 is in contact with the prize or the prize support unit 40. a first pressure adjustment for adjusting the pressure applied to the prize or the prize support portion 40 by the arm 61; The control unit 15 can perform a second pressure adjustment to adjust the pressure on the prize by the control unit 60. When the arm 61 of the prize capturing unit 6 moves by a predetermined threshold or more, a first pressure adjustment is performed. In addition, the control unit 15 controls the body 60 to press the prize with a predetermined pressure. The first pressure adjustment is performed by stopping the approaching movement of the main body 60. The second pressure adjustment is an adjustment to reduce the pressure on the prize or the prize support portion 40 caused by the After stopping the approaching movement of the body part 60, the body part 60 is moved a first distance along the receding direction. This adjustment is to reduce the pressure on the prize by the main body 60. .

[0141] The control unit 15 also controls the bottom 67 of the main body 60 to maintain contact with the prize depending on the type of prize. The first distance is determined so that the pressure exerted by the main body 60 on the prize is reduced to a predetermined value while maintaining the pressure. It is possible.

[0142] (Control by control unit 15) Next, referring to FIG. 1 and FIGS. 30 to 36, the control unit 15 controls the prize acquisition game. An example of control for different scenes will be described in detail. It is possible to control the prize acquisition game.

[0143] The control unit 15 performs a use mode setting process (i.e., setting of the management mode or the player mode). ) and then execute the prize acquisition game in the set usage mode. Execute the process.

[0144] First, the use mode setting process by the control unit 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0145] In the use mode setting process, the control unit 15 first reads the reading board of the administrator key identification unit 93. Based on whether or not a transmission is made from 95, it is determined whether or not the ID of the administrator key has been identified (step Step S1). If it is determined that the administrator key ID has been identified (YES in step S1), The control unit 15 determines whether or not there is a transmission from the insertion detection sensor 96 of the administrator key identification unit 93. (Step S2). When it is determined that there is a transmission from the insertion detection sensor 96 (Step S 2), the control unit 15 starts the setting process of the left set of the prize acquisition game device 1. Then, the control unit 15 determines whether or not the management mode is set (step S3). (Step S5). If it is determined that the management mode has been set (YES in step S5), The control unit 15 starts the management mode (step S6) and ends the use mode setting process. do.

[0146] On the other hand, if it is determined that the ID of the administrator key has not been identified (NO in step S1), The control unit 15 returns the process to step S1. If so (NO in step S2), the control unit 15 If it is determined that the management mode is not set, the setting process is started (step S4). (NO in step S5), the control unit 15 activates the player mode (step S7), The use mode setting process ends.

[0147] Next, the main processing by the control unit 15 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0148] (Step S10) First, the control unit 15 performs an initialization process (step S10).

[0149] In step S10, the control unit 15 firstly controls the prize acquisition unit 6 as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the origin position has been set (step S11). If it is determined that the prize has been set (YES in step S11), the control unit 15 It is determined whether the movement range of the prize capture unit 6 is set (step S13). If it is determined that the prize has been set (YES in step S13), the control unit 15 It is determined whether or not the prize insertion position has been set (step S15). When it is determined that the input position has been set (YES in step S15), the control unit 15 End the process.

[0150] On the other hand, if it is determined that the origin position of the prize capture unit 6 has not been set (step S11 NO), the control unit 15 displays an instruction to set the origin on the display operation panel 91 (step S1 2) In this case, the administrator manually selects the prizes using the first method based on the setting instructions of the origin. When the prize capturing unit 6 stops at the standby position, the drive The X-direction origin sensor 715 and the Y-direction origin sensor 725 of the movement unit 7 are The control unit 15 then acquires the coordinates of the standby position and transmits them to the control unit 15. Then, the control unit 15 calculates the standby position as the origin. The information is stored in the storage unit 13, and the process proceeds to step S13.

[0151] Similarly, if it is determined that the movement range of the prize capture unit 6 is not set (step S13 If the answer is NO, the control unit 15 displays an instruction to set the movement range on the display operation panel 91 (step In this case, the administrator performs the procedure by the first method based on the setting instruction of the movement range. The prize capture unit 6 can be moved along a desired range of movement by the drive unit 7. The X-direction position sensor 714, the Y-direction position sensor 724, the first encoder 713, and the second The encoder 723 acquires the coordinates of points on the movement path and transmits them to the control unit 15. The control unit 15 stores the movement range information in the storage unit 13, and then the process proceeds to step S15. .

[0152] Also, if it is determined that the prize insertion position of the prize capture unit 6 has not been set (step S1 5 NO), the control unit 15 displays a prize insertion position setting instruction on the display operation panel 91 ( In this case, the administrator selects the first prize insertion position based on the prize insertion position setting instruction. The prize capture unit 6 can be manually moved to a desired prize insertion position by the method. , the X-direction position sensor 714 of the driving unit 7, the Y-direction position sensor 724, and the first encoder 713 , and the second encoder 723 acquires the coordinates of points on the movement path and transmits them to the control unit 15. Then, the control unit 15 stores the prize insertion position information in the storage unit 13, and then performs initialization processing. Terminate.

[0153] (Step S20) Returning to the explanation of Figure 31, when the play mode is selected in the use mode setting process, The control unit 15 performs a process of determining whether the two people are the same person (step S20).

[0154] In step S20, the control unit 15 first starts the current play, as shown in FIG. The play information regarding the start time is acquired and stored in the storage unit 13 (step S21). The time interval between the start time of the current play and the end time of the previous play stored in the storage unit 13 The play information relating to the interval is calculated and stored in the storage unit 13 (step S22). The control unit 15 determines whether the acquired time interval is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time interval (for example, 60 seconds). If it is determined that the time interval is equal to or less than the predetermined time interval (step S23), 23 YES), the control unit 15 determines that both plays are by the same person and play information linked to the play information of the previous play or the play information of the previous play, The person ID is linked to the person ID (step S24), and the same person determination process is terminated.

[0155] On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time interval has elapsed (NO in step S23), the control unit 15 If both plays are judged to be played by different people, the play information of the previous play or the previous play The play information linked to Ray's play information is not linked to the same player (step Step S25), the same person determination process is terminated.

[0156] (Step S30) Returning to the explanation of FIG. 31, the control unit 15 then performs a surface movement process of the prize capture unit 6 (step (PuS30).

[0157] In step S30, the control unit 15 firstly controls the prize acquisition unit 6 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the control unit 15 controls the player to press the first button 831. It is determined whether the first button 831 has been pressed (step S31). If it is determined that the first button 831 is pressed (YES in step S31), the control unit 15 Based on the operation signal, the first motor 712 is operated to move the motor 712 from the standby position (origin). The prize capturing unit 6 starts moving in the X direction (step S32). Based on the movement limit detection signal from the X-direction dog 716, the prize capture unit 6 determines the movement range in the X-direction. It is determined whether the prize capture unit 6 has moved to the limit position of the range (step S33). If it is determined that the sensor has not moved to the limit position of the moving range in the direction (NO in step S33), The control unit 15 determines whether the player has released the first button 831. (Step S34) When it is determined that the player has released the first button 831, If the result of step S34 is YES, the control unit 15 stops the movement of the prize capturing unit 6 in the X direction. (Step S35). After step S35 is performed, the prize capture unit 6 stops the movement in the X direction. The control unit 15 then detects the position of the drive unit 7 and the direction change point. and obtain the play information sent by the encoder, i.e., the coordinate information of the direction change point. , and stored in the storage unit 13 (step S36).

[0158] Next, the control unit 15 moves the prize capture unit 6 in the Y direction. The processor 5 determines whether or not the player has pressed the second button 832 (step S37). If it is determined that the second button 832 has been pressed by the layer (YES in step S37), The control unit 15 operates the second motor 722 based on the operation signal from the second button 832. Then, the prize capturing unit 6 at the direction change point starts to move in the Y direction (step S38). Next, the control unit 15 determines whether or not the prize is to be moved based on the movement limit detection signal from the Y-direction dog 726. It is determined whether the acquisition unit 6 has moved to the limit position of the movement range in the Y direction (step S3 9) When it is determined that the prize capture unit 6 has not moved to the limit position of the movement range in the Y direction. (NO in step S39), the control unit 15 releases the player from pressing the second button 832. It is determined whether the second button 832 has been released (step S40). When it is determined that the prize acquisition has been cancelled (YES in step S40), the control unit 15 After step S41 is performed, the movement of the robot in the Y direction is stopped (step S41). The control unit 6 is positioned at the stop position of the Y direction movement, that is, the approach start point. , play information transmitted by the position sensor and encoder of the driving unit 7, i.e., approach The coordinate information of the starting point is acquired and stored in the storage unit 13 (step S42), and the plane movement processing is completed. Complete.

[0159] On the other hand, in the above-mentioned plane movement processing, it is determined that the first button 831 has not been pressed by the player. If so (NO in step S31), the control unit 15 proceeds to step S37. When it is determined that the acquisition unit 6 has moved to the limit position of the movement range in the X direction (step S33 If the determination is YES, the control unit 15 advances the process to step S35. If it is determined that the pressing of 31 has not been released (NO in step S34), the control unit 15 If it is determined that the second button 832 has not been pressed by the player, the process returns to step S33. If so (NO in step S37), the control unit 15 ends the plane movement process. When it is determined that the 6 has moved to the limit position of the movement range in the Y direction (YES in step S39), If the player presses the second button 832, the control unit 15 advances the process to step S41. If it is determined that the pressing has not been released (NO in step S40), the control unit 15 Return to step S39.

[0160] (Step S50) Returning to the explanation of Fig. 31, after the surface movement process of the prize acquisition unit 6 is completed, the control unit 15 The prize acquisition process of the acquisition unit 6 is carried out (step S50).

[0161] In step S50, the control unit 15 firstly performs the process of The control unit 15 controls the arm 61 to move closer to the target object, open and close the target object, and adjust the pressure. The arm driving unit of the prize capturing unit 6 is operated to move the pair of arms of the prize capturing unit 6 at the approach start point. Then, the control unit 15 controls the third motor 61 to open at the set opening degree (step S51). 733 is activated to start the movement of the prize capture unit 6 downward in the Z direction, i.e., the approach movement. Next, the control unit 15 detects the arm position from the opening sensor 635 (step S52). 61 detects that it has moved by more than a predetermined threshold value due to contact with the prize or the prize support part 40. When the opening sensor 635 detects the opening, it is determined whether or not there is a detection signal (step S53). When it is determined that there is a signal (YES in step S53), the control unit 15 A first pressure adjustment is performed to reduce the pressure on the prize or the prize support portion 40 (step S5 5) In step S55, the control unit 15 stops the approaching movement of the prize capturing unit 6. Then, the control unit 15 activates the arm driving unit of the prize capturing unit 6 to move the pair of arms 61. By closing the door, the prize is grasped (step S57).

[0162] Next, the control unit 15 moves the prize capture unit 6 to the prize insertion position. After closing the pair of arms 61, the control unit 15 activates the third motor 733, The prize capture unit 6 starts moving upward in the Z direction, i.e., moving away (step S58). Next, the control unit 15 determines whether or not there is a request to stop the upward movement from the upward stop sensor. , it is determined whether the prize capturing unit 6 has moved to the limit position of the movement range in the Z direction (step S59). If it is determined that there is a request to stop the upward movement from the upward stop sensor (step S 59 YES), the control unit 15 stops the upward movement of the prize capturing unit 6 in the Z direction (movement away). Next, the control unit 15 controls the second motor 722 and the first motor 7 12 are sequentially operated to move the prize capture unit 6 toward the prize insertion position (step S61 In step S61, the control unit 15 controls the movement of the prize capture unit 6 in the Y direction and the X direction. Next, the control unit 15 determines whether the prize capture unit 6 has reached the prize insertion position. When it is determined that the prize capture unit 6 has reached the prize insertion position (step S62), If the answer is YES in step S62, the control unit 15 activates the arm driving unit of the prize capturing unit 6. The pair of arms 61 are opened and then closed (step S63).

[0163] Here, if the pair of arms 61 grasps the prize in step S57, step S At 63, the pair of arms 61 opens, and the prize falls into the first drop hole 51. When a prize falls, the prize passes through the second drop opening 52 and is temporarily stored in the prize storage section 11. In addition, when the prize passes through the second drop opening 52, it is detected by a drop detection sensor 53. Therefore, it is possible to detect whether or not a prize has been obtained in each play. The control unit 15 receives the information on whether or not the prize has been acquired from the drop detection sensor 53. The information is acquired and stored in the storage unit 13 (step S64), and the prize acquisition process is terminated. In this way, the control unit 15 ends the main processing.

[0164] On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no detection signal from the opening sensor 635 (NO in step S53), ), the control unit 15 receives a signal from the approach stop sensor 7376 indicating that the bottom 67 of the main body 60 has come into contact with the prize. When it detects that the prize is being pressed with a predetermined pressure, it judges whether or not there is a detection signal ( Step S54). When it is determined that there is a detection signal from the approach stop sensor 7376 (Step If the answer to step S54 is YES, the control unit 15 performs the third operation to reduce the pressure on the prize caused by the main body unit 60. 2 pressure adjustment (step S56). In step S56, the control unit 15 performs the As shown in FIG. 1, the approaching movement of the main body 60 is stopped (step S561), and then the main body 6 Next, the control unit 15 starts the main body unit 60 It is determined whether the object has moved a first distance in the far direction (step S563). In step S563, the control unit 15 connects the bottom 67 of the main body 60 and the prize according to the type of prize. The first pressure is reduced to a predetermined value by the main body 60 while maintaining contact with the prize. When it is determined that the main body 60 has moved a first distance in the moving away direction (step (YES in step S563), the control unit 15 stops the moving away of the main body unit 60 (step At step S564, the second pressure adjustment is ended. Meanwhile, the main body 60 is moved in the direction away from the first distance. If it is determined that the distance has not been moved (NO in step S563), the control unit 15 stops the process. Return to step S563.

[0165] Also, if it is determined that there is no request to stop the upward movement from the upward stop sensor (step S5 If the prize acquisition unit 6 is in the prize insertion position (NO in step S59), the control unit 15 returns the process to step S59. If it is determined that the time has not been reached (NO in step S62), the control unit 15 returns to step S62. Return to step S62.

[0166] (Steps S70, 90, 110) Returning to the explanation of Fig. 31, after the prize acquisition process of the prize acquisition unit 6 is completed, the control unit 15 The prize acquisition unit 6 is moved to the standby position (step S70). It is determined whether the prize acquisition unit 6 has arrived at the standby position (step S90). When it is determined that the position has been reached (YES in step S90), the control unit 15 The completion time is acquired and stored in the storage unit 13 (step S110), and the main process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prize capture unit 6 has not arrived at the standby position (step S90), If NO, the control unit 15 returns the process to step S90.

[0167] The prize acquisition game device 1 according to the embodiment described above has a game space S, A prize display unit 3 that stores and displays prizes in the game space S, and a prize display unit 4 that supports the prizes in the game space S. a prize support unit 40, a main body unit 60 that is movably provided within the game space S, and The arm is provided so as to be movable with the movement of the main body 60 and to be movable relative to the main body 60. The prize capturing unit 6 has a pair of arms 61, which are an example of a mechanism, and a main body 60 moves. Controlling the movement of the pair of arms 61 in accordance with the movement of the main body 60 and their movement relative to the main body 60 The control unit 15 controls the pair of arms when the main body 60 is moved. At least one of the arms 61 is attached to the prize or the prize support portion 40 by abutting against the prize or the prize support portion 40. When the movement of the main body 60 exceeds a predetermined threshold, the ongoing movement of the main body 60 is stopped. As a result, the prize capturing unit 6 is stopped by the prize or the prize supporting unit 40. Applying excessive pressure can prevent deformation or damage to the prize or the prize support portion 40. At the same time, movement of the prize capturing unit 6 corresponding to prizes with various features can be easily realized. Specifically, when this configuration is adopted, the bottom 67 of the main body 60 of the prize capture unit 6 during movement Even before the prize is contacted, if the movement of the arm 61 of the prize capturing unit 6 exceeds a predetermined threshold value, When the movement of the main body 60 is stopped, the movement of the main body 60 can be stopped. In comparison with when the prize capturing unit 6 is not attached, the arm 61 of the prize capturing unit 6 is excessively attached to the prize or the prize supporting unit 40. Since the application of pressure can be avoided, deformation of the prize or the prize support portion 40 due to excessive pressure can be prevented. At the same time, the movement of the arm 61 of the prize capturing unit 6 can be prevented. When the threshold value is exceeded, the movement of the main body 60 is automatically stopped, so that it is possible to change the size and material of the Whenever the prize having the characteristics such as material is changed, it is necessary to change the setting regarding the movement of the prize capturing unit 6. Therefore, the movement setting of the prize capture unit 6 can be simplified.

[0168] In the prize acquisition game device 1 according to the embodiment described above, the control unit 15 The pair of arms 61 are opened at a set opening degree, which is an example of a set movement amount smaller than a predetermined threshold value. The pair of arms 61 are moved and then start moving toward each other. At least one of the arms 61 contacts the prize or the prize support portion 40 to a predetermined threshold. When the movement exceeds the value, the approach movement is stopped, and after the approach movement is stopped, the pair of arms The arm 61 is moved to close, and the arm 61 is moved in the direction away from the main body 60, which is the opposite direction to the approach direction. As a result, the prize acquisition unit 6 is moved toward the prize or the prize support part 40. This can be done.

[0169] In the prize acquisition game device 1 according to the embodiment described above, the control unit 15 When the prize of the main body 60 is approached in the approach direction, the bottom of the main body 60 When the 67 comes into contact with the prize and presses the prize with a predetermined pressure, the approaching movement is stopped. After stopping the approaching movement, the main body 60 is moved to a first distance in a direction away from the approaching direction, which is the opposite direction to the approaching direction. The prize may be moved away from the ball and then stopped. This prevents the main body 60 of the acquisition unit 6 from applying excessive pressure to the prize.

[0170] In the prize acquisition game device 1 according to the embodiment described above, the control unit 15 Depending on the type of prize, the main body 60 may be moved while maintaining contact between the bottom 67 of the main body 60 and the prize. and determining the first distance so as to reduce the pressure applied to the prize to a predetermined value. As a result, it is possible to apply an appropriate pressure depending on the size and other characteristics of the prize. Cut.

[0171] The prize acquisition game device 1 according to the embodiment described above has a game space S, A prize display unit 3 that stores and displays prizes in the game space S, and a prize display unit 4 that supports the prizes in the game space S. a prize support unit 40, a main body unit 60 that is movably provided within the game space S, and This is an example of an arm that moves with the movement of the robot and is openable and closable to acquire prizes. A prize capturing unit 6 has a pair of arms 61, and a main body 60 moves and the pair of arms 6 The control unit 15 controls the movement of the main body 60. The bottom 67 of the main body 60 is provided with a A bottom sensor is mounted on the control unit 67 to detect the pressure applied to the prize. 15, when the main body 60 is moved, the bottom sensor detects that the bottom 67 of the main body 60 is a prize. When it is detected that the prize has been pressed with a predetermined pressure, the ongoing movement of the main body 60 is stopped. As a result, the main body of the prize capture unit 6 can be easily stopped using a simple configuration. This can prevent the unit 60 from exerting excessive pressure on the prize.

[0172] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that the above-described embodiment is not limitative of the present invention. However, even if the design is appropriately modified, it is included within the scope of the present invention as long as it has the characteristics of the present invention. That is, each element included in the above-described embodiment and its arrangement, material, condition, shape, size, etc. The size etc. are not limited to those exemplified and can be changed as appropriate. The elements of the embodiments described above can be combined to the extent technically possible. Combinations of these are also included within the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0173] 1...Prize acquisition game device 3...Prize Exhibition Section 4...Prize support board 6...Prize Collection Section 15...Control unit 40…Prize Support Department 60...Main body 61...Arm

Claims

1. a prize display unit having a game space and accommodating and displaying prizes in the game space; a prize support unit that supports prizes within the game space; a main body provided movably within the game space; and an arm provided so as to be movable relative to the main body. Tokube and Movement of the main body, movement of the arm accompanying the movement of the main body, and movement of the arm relative to the main body a control unit that controls the movement of the Equipped with The control unit is configured to control the arm to move the prize or the prize support when the main body is moved. When the contact with the holding portion causes the movement of the main body portion to exceed a predetermined threshold, the main body portion configured to stop ongoing movement of A prize-winning game device.

2. The ongoing movement of the main body is an approach movement along an approach direction approaching the prize, the number of the arms is plural, The control unit The arm is moved to open by a set movement amount smaller than the predetermined threshold value, and then Initiating the approach movement; The approaching movement causes at least one of the arms to approach the prize or the prize support. When the movement exceeds the predetermined threshold value due to contact with the part, the approach movement is stopped. and, After the approaching movement is stopped, the arms are moved to close, and the front of the main body is starting an away movement along a away direction that is opposite to the approach direction; configured to: The prize acquisition game device according to claim 1.

3. The control unit When the main body portion is moved in an approaching direction toward the prize, the bottom of the main body portion When the part comes into contact with the prize and presses the prize with a predetermined pressure, the approaching movement is stopped. 、 After the approaching movement is stopped, the main body is moved in a direction away from the object, which is the opposite direction to the approaching direction. moving the body a first distance and then stopping it; configured to: The prize acquisition game device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The control unit controls the main body while maintaining contact between the bottom and the prize according to the type of prize. The first distance is determined so as to reduce the pressure applied by the part to the prize to a predetermined value. It is composed as follows: The prize acquisition game device according to claim 3.

5. a prize display unit having a game space and accommodating and displaying prizes in the game space; a prize support unit that supports prizes within the game space; a main body provided movably within the game space; and a device that moves in accordance with the movement of the main body; a prize capturing section having an arm that can be opened and closed to capture a prize; a control unit that controls the movement of the main body unit and the movement of the arm; Equipped with The bottom of the main body is provided with a pressure sensor that can detect the pressure that the bottom of the main body applies to the prize. It is equipped with a bottom sensor that can The control unit is configured to: When it is detected that the bottom part has come into contact with the prize and pressed the prize with a predetermined pressure, the main body part configured to stop movement in the line; A prize-winning game device.

Images