Storage device for gaming machines

Abstract

The present invention provides a storage device for a gaming machine that does not interfere with components located inside adjacent parts adjacent to the gaming machine when opening or closing the lid. [Solution] The present disclosure relates to a storage device 10 for a gaming machine, comprising: a storage body 20 having an opening 21 that opens forward, partitioning a storage space 25 extending rearward from the opening 21, and fixed to a sandwich 2 between machines; a lid body 31 that is tiltably supported at the lower end of the storage body 20 on the opening 21 side, about a rotation axis CL extending in the width direction, and capable of opening and closing the opening 21 of the storage body 20; and a side plate 32 provided on one side in the width direction of the lid body 31, and the lid body 30 is capable of being in a closed state that closes the opening 21 and an open state that opens the opening 21, wherein the side plate 32 of the lid body 30 stands upright on one side in the width direction of the lid body 31 in the open state, and extends rearward from the lid body 31 and is positioned within the storage space 25 of the storage body 20 in the closed state.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a storage device for a gaming machine.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a storage device for a gaming machine that is attached to a panel covering the gap between adjacent gaming machine bases. This storage device for a gaming machine includes a main body member that is inserted and attached into an opening provided in a panel covering the gap between adjacent gaming machines, and a lid member that is attached to the main body member so as to rotate about the lower end portion. The main body member has an opening formed in the front surface and a box-shaped storage portion formed continuously rearward from the opening. The lid member has a front panel that can close the opening of the main body member, a pair of side panels formed on the side of the front panel, and a front end panel that rises from the tip of the front panel. A pair of slits into which the pair of side panels of the lid member can be inserted are formed in the opening of the main body member. The pair of slits are formed outside the side of the storage portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the gaming machine storage device described in Patent Document 1, a pair of slits into which a pair of side plates of the lid member (lid body) can be inserted are formed on the lateral outer side of the storage section of the opening of the main body member. Therefore, when the lid member is closed, the pair of side plates of the lid member are exposed to the inside of the panel between gaming machine units (the inside of the adjacent section adjacent to the gaming machine). When opening and closing the lid member, the pair of side plates of the lid member tilt while exposed to the inside of the panel between gaming machine units. Since cables and other equipment for various devices are arranged inside the panel between gaming machine units, there is a risk that the pair of side plates of the lid member may interfere with the cables and other equipment inside the panel when opening and closing the lid member, potentially damaging them.

[0005] Therefore, the present disclosure aims to provide a storage device for a gaming machine that does not interfere with components located inside adjacent parts adjacent to the gaming machine when the lid is opened or closed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention is a storage device for a gaming machine provided in an adjacent part adjacent to a gaming machine, comprising: a storage body having an opening that opens forward, partitioning a storage space extending rearward from the opening, and fixed to the adjacent part; a lid body tiltably supported at the lower end of the opening side of the storage body about a rotating shaft extending in the width direction, and capable of opening and closing the opening of the storage body; and a side plate provided on one side in the width direction of the lid body, wherein the lid body can be in a closed state in which it extends upward from the rotating shaft side to close the opening of the storage body, and an open state in which it extends forward from the rotating shaft side to open the opening of the storage body, wherein the side plate of the lid body stands upright on one side in the width direction of the lid body in the open state, and extends rearward from the lid body and is positioned within the storage space of the storage body in the closed state.

[0007] A second aspect of the present invention is a storage device for a gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the side plate of the lid has a stopper portion that is locked to the storage body in the open state, and the stopper portion of the side plate restricts the tilting of the lid in the opening direction when locked to the storage body.

[0008] A third aspect of the present invention is a storage device for a gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the rotating shaft is located in front of the opening of the storage body.

[0009] A fourth aspect of the present invention is a storage device for a gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the lid has an auxiliary plate portion that can expand the mounting surface, including the upper surface of the lid body in the open state, forward or to the side, and the auxiliary plate portion is supported on the lid body so as to be movable between a storage position in which the mounting surface is not expanded and an expanded position in which the mounting surface is expanded.

[0010] A fifth aspect of the present invention is a storage device for a gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the lid body of the lid has an auxiliary part mounting portion on its upper surface in the open state, from which auxiliary parts can be attached and detached.

[0011] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a storage device for a gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the lid body of the lid has an internal space through which a thin plate-like member can be inserted and removed, and the front surface of the lid body in the closed state is formed of a transparent panel that allows the internal space to be seen from the front.

[0012] A seventh aspect of the present invention is a storage device for a gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the upper surface of the lid in the open state is arranged substantially on the same plane as the upper surface of the bottom plate portion that partitions the lower part of the storage space of the storage body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide a storage device for a gaming machine that does not interfere with components located inside adjacent parts adjacent to the gaming machine when the lid is opened or closed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing an example of a game arcade layout. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the closed state of a storage device for a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the open state of the storage device for the gaming machine. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in Figure 3. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram of the stopper section. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing a storage device for a gaming machine according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view showing a storage device for a gaming machine according to the third embodiment. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view showing a storage device for a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0015] The following describes one embodiment of the present invention based on the drawings. In each drawing, UP indicates the upper side, FR indicates the front side, and IN indicates the inner side in the width direction. In the following description, "front-rear direction" refers to the front-rear direction when the front side (player side) of the gaming machine is considered the front and the rear side is considered the rear. "Width direction" refers to the direction that intersects (is perpendicular to) both the up-down direction and the front-rear direction. "Left-right direction" refers to the left-right direction when facing the front of the gaming machine. In the following description, "rotation axis" does not refer to a physical axis, but rather to the center of rotation (axis).

[0016] FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing an example of the layout of a game arcade. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a storage device for a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention in a closed state. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the storage device for a gaming machine of FIG. 2 in an open state. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along the arrow IV-IV of FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view of a stopper portion. In FIG. 1, illustration of a chair arranged in front of the gaming machine is omitted. Further, in FIGS. 2 and 3, illustration of the gaming machine is omitted, and a state where the inside of the base sand is visible is illustrated.

[0017] <First Embodiment> As shown in FIG. 1, a storage device 10 for a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention is provided in a base sand (adjacent portion) 2 adjacent to a gaming machine 1 such as a pachinko machine or a pachislot machine. In FIG. 1, a pachislot machine is illustrated as the gaming machine 1, but a pachinko machine may also be used.

[0018] (Base sand) As shown in FIG. 1, the base sand 2 is formed in a thin box shape in the width direction and is arranged at a position adjacent to the gaming machine 1. In FIG. 1, the base sand 2 is adjacent to the left side of the corresponding gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1, when a plurality of gaming machines 1 are arranged on an island, the base sand 2 is located between the gaming machines 1 and is thus called "base sand". However, in the gaming machine 1 located at the end of the island, it may not be arranged between the gaming machines 1. Examples of the base sand 2 include those disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-176554 and the like. A panel opening 2b (see FIG. 4) for attaching the storage device 10 for a gaming machine is formed in the front panel 2a of the base sand 2 of the present embodiment. In addition to the storage device 10 for a gaming machine, a partition board 3 may be provided in the base sand 2. Note that other devices (information guidance units that provide information, rechargeable USB sockets, etc.) other than the storage device 10 for a gaming machine and the partition board 3 may be provided in the base sand 2. Further, in the present embodiment, the base sand 2 is applied as an adjacent portion adjacent to the gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any portion adjacent to the gaming machine 1 in the width direction may be used.

[0019] (Partition board) As shown in Figure 1, the partition board 3 is a board for separating adjacent gaming machines 1 and is formed in a plate shape that intersects the width direction. The partition board 3 can create a space isolated from the adjacent player and can prevent the intrusion of cigarette smoke. The partition board 3 may be supported by the inter-machine sandwich 2 so as to be slidable in the front-to-back direction, or it may be possible to store it in the inter-machine sandwich 2 by sliding it backward. The gaming machine storage device 10 is positioned inside the partition board 3 in the width direction (towards the corresponding gaming machine 1).

[0020] (Storage device for amusement machines) As shown in Figure 1, the gaming machine storage device 10 according to this embodiment is a table and storage device that can store small items such as cigarettes, lighters, and mobile phones (including smartphones), and as will be described later, can place small items on the open lid 30. As shown in Figure 1, the gaming machine storage device 10 of this embodiment is attached to the lower end of the front panel 2a of the inter-machine sandwich 2. Note that the position where the gaming machine storage device 10 is attached is not limited to the lower end of the front panel 2a of the inter-machine sandwich 2, but may be attached, for example, to the middle part of the front panel 2a in the vertical direction.

[0021] As shown in Figures 2 to 5, the storage device 10 for the gaming machine comprises a storage body 20 capable of storing small items and a lid 30 that is tiltably supported by the storage body 20.

[0022] (Storage unit) As shown in Figures 2 to 5, the storage body 20 has a box-shaped section 22 having a rectangular opening 21 that opens forward, upper and lower contact sections 23a and 23b provided on the upper and lower ends of the front part of the box-shaped section 22, and a lid support section 24 that tiltably supports the lid 30.

[0023] (box-shaped part) The box-shaped section 22 has a top plate section 22a, a bottom plate section 22b, side plate sections 22c and 22d on both sides in the width direction, and a rear plate section 22e, and partitions the storage space 25 extending rearward from the opening 21. The top plate section 22a partitions the area above the storage space 25, the bottom plate section 22b partitions the area below the storage space 25, the side plate sections 22c and 22d partition both sides in the width direction of the storage space 25, and the rear plate section 22e partitions the area behind the storage space 25. In other words, the storage body 20 has an opening 21 that opens forward and partitions the storage space 25 extending rearward from the opening 21.

[0024] (Upper and lower contact points) The upper and lower contact portions 23a and 23b extend from the upper and lower edges of the front end of the box-shaped portion 22 to both the upper and lower sides. Preferably, the widthwise length of the upper and lower contact portions 23a and 23b is set to be less than or equal to the widthwise length of the sandwich 2 between the tables. The storage body 20 is fixed to the sandwich 2 between the tables by inserting the box-shaped portion 22 from the front into the panel opening 2b (see Figure 4) of the front panel 2a of the sandwich 2 between the tables, with the upper and lower contact portions 23a and 23b in contact with the front surface of the front panel 2a. The upper and lower contact portions 23a and 23b of the storage body 20 fixed to the sandwich 2 between the tables are in contact with the front surface of the front panel 2a, restricting the rearward movement of the storage body 20 relative to the sandwich 2 between the tables. In this embodiment, upper and lower contact portions 23a and 23b are provided, but they do not need to be provided.

[0025] (Lid support part) The lid support portion 24 is provided at the lower end of the front (opening 21 side) of the storage body 20. As shown in Figure 3, it is preferable that the lid support portion 24 is positioned in front of the opening 21. That is, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, it is preferable that the axis of rotation CL when the lid 30 tilts is located in front of the opening 21 of the storage body 20.

[0026] (Lid) As shown in Figures 2 to 5, the lid 30 has a lid body 31 that can open and close the opening 21 of the storage body 20, and a side plate 32 provided on one side in the width direction of the lid body 31.

[0027] (lid body) The lid body 31 is formed in a substantially plate shape and is tiltably supported at the lower end of the storage body 20 on the opening 21 side (the lid support portion 24 in this embodiment) about a rotation axis CL that extends in the width direction. By tilting about the rotation axis CL, the lid body 30 can be set to a closed state in which the lid body 31 closes the opening 21 of the storage body 20 (see Figure 2) and to an open state in which the lid body 31 opens the opening 21 of the storage body 20 (see Figure 3).

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, in the closed state, the lid body 31 extends upward from the rotation axis CL side to close the opening 21 of the storage body 20. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, the lid body 31 is formed to be large enough to close the entire opening 21 of the storage body 20, but it is not limited to this, and may be formed to be large enough to close a part of the opening 21 of the storage body 20 in the closed state. In other words, the closed state is not limited to a state in which the lid body 31 closes the entire opening 21 of the storage body 20, but also includes a state in which a part of the opening 21 (for example, the bottom 90% of the opening 21) is closed.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, in the open state, the lid body 31 extends forward from the rotation axis CL side to open the opening 21 of the storage body 20. As described above, the storage device 10 for gaming machines in this embodiment is a table and storage device, so the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31 in the open state functions as a mounting surface 33 on which small items can be placed. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in the open state, it is preferable that the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31 is positioned substantially on the same plane as the upper surface 27 of the bottom plate portion 22b of the box-shaped portion 22 of the storage body 20. Note that "substantially on the same plane" includes not only being on the same plane, but also a state in which it is slightly tilted upward (for example, within 2 degrees) from the rotation axis CL side relative to the upper surface 27 of the bottom plate portion 22b, taking into account deflection when a load is applied.

[0030] (Side panel) As shown in Figures 3 to 5, the side plate 32 is formed in a plate shape that intersects the width direction and is provided on the outside (one side) in the width direction of the lid body 31. The side plate 32 restricts the movement of small objects placed on the upper surface 31a (placement surface 33) of the lid body 31 outward in the width direction to the side plate 32. In this embodiment, the side plate 32 is formed in a fan shape centered on the rotation axis CL side and stands upright along the side edge on the outside (one side) in the width direction of the lid body 31 when it is in the closed state. The width direction position of the side plate 32 relative to the lid body 31 is set so that when it is in the closed state the side plate 32 is positioned within the storage space 25 of the storage body 20. That is, when it is in the open state the side plate 32 stands upright on one side in the width direction of the lid body 31 and when it is in the closed state it extends rearward from the lid body 31 and is positioned within the storage space 25 of the storage body 20.

[0031] (Stopper section) As shown in Figure 5, the side plate 32 has a stopper portion 34 that locks onto the storage body 20 when it is open. The stopper portion 34, when locked onto the storage body 20, restricts the tilting of the lid 30 in the opening direction. In this embodiment, the stopper portion 34 is provided on the rear upper end of the side plate 32 when it is open and protrudes upward. In the open state, the stopper portion 34 locks onto a locking portion 26 provided on the upper edge of the opening 21 of the storage body 20 (contact portion 23a in this embodiment), restricting the tilting of the lid 30 in the opening direction.

[0032] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the stopper portion 34 protrudes slightly rearward from the rear edge of the side plate 32 when it is in the open state. This reduces the amount of forward protrusion of the locking portion 26 provided on the upper edge of the opening 21 of the storage body 20. In addition, a recess 28 is provided at the rear end of the upper surface 27 of the bottom plate portion 22b of the box-shaped portion 22 of the storage body 20 to avoid interference between the stopper portion 34 and the upper surface 27 of the bottom plate portion 22b when it is in the closed state.

[0033] In the gaming machine storage device 10 configured as described above, the lid 30 has a lid body 31 that can open and close the opening 21 of the storage body 20, and a side plate 32 provided on one side in the width direction of the lid body 31. That is, when the lid 30 is opened and closed, the lid body 31 and the side plate 32 tilt. When the lid 30 is closed, the side plate 32 extends rearward from the lid body 31 and is positioned within the storage space 25 of the storage body 20. Therefore, when the lid 30 is opened and closed, the side plate 32 tilts within the storage space 25 of the box-shaped part 22 of the storage body 20 in the area rearward from the front panel 2a of the inter-machine sandwich 2, and does not interfere with any members positioned inside the inter-machine sandwich 2.

[0034] Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine storage device 10 that does not interfere with members positioned inside the adjacent part (inter-machine sandwich 2) adjacent to the gaming machine 1 when the lid 30 is opened or closed.

[0035] <Second Embodiment> Next, a storage device 10A for a gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. The storage device 10A for a gaming machine according to this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the lid 30A has an auxiliary plate portion 35. Components similar to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted. In the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise specified, directions relating to the lid 30A refer to the direction in the open state.

[0036] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a storage device for a gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

[0037] (Lid) As shown in Figure 6, the lid 30A of the gaming machine storage device 10A has an auxiliary plate portion 35 that can expand the mounting surface 33 of the lid body 31 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "mounting surface 33") forward or to the side when it is open. As described above, the mounting surface 33 includes the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31 when it is open.

[0038] (Auxiliary plate part) The auxiliary plate portion 35 is formed in a plate shape and is supported by the lid body 31 so as to be movable between a storage position that does not enlarge the mounting surface 33 (not shown) and an enlarged position that enlarges the mounting surface 33 (the position of the auxiliary plate portion 35 shown in Figure 6). Enlargement of the mounting surface 33 means that the mounting surface 33 is larger than the area of ​​the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31.

[0039] For example, as shown by the white arrow X1 in Figure 6(a), the auxiliary plate portion 35 may be supported on the lid body 31 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. In this case, the lid body 31 partitions a storage space inside that can accommodate the auxiliary plate portion 35 and supports the auxiliary plate portion 35 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. In the storage position, it is preferable that the entire area of ​​the auxiliary plate portion 35 is stored in the storage space of the lid body 31. As shown in Figure 6(a), in the enlarged position, when the auxiliary plate portion 35 is slid forward from the storage position, the upper surface 35a of the auxiliary plate portion 35 functions as a mounting surface 33. That is, in the enlarged position, the auxiliary plate portion 35 expands the mounting surface 33 further forward from the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31. Note that in Figure 6(a), the lid body 31 supports the auxiliary plate portion 35 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction, but this is not limited to this, and for example, the auxiliary plate portion 35 may be supported so as to be slidable in the width direction. In this case, when the auxiliary plate portion 35 slides inward in the width direction from the storage position to the enlarged position, the auxiliary plate portion 35 further enlarges the mounting surface 33 inward in the width direction from the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown by the white arrow X2 in Figure 6(b), the auxiliary plate portion 35 may be supported so as to be tiltable about a rotation axis CL1 that extends vertically in the lid body 31. In this case, the lid body 31 partitions a storage space inside in which the auxiliary plate portion 35 can be housed, and supports the auxiliary plate portion 35 so as to be tiltable about the rotation axis CL1 at the inner end in the width direction of the rear end of the lid body 31. In the storage position, it is preferable that the entire area of ​​the auxiliary plate portion 35 is housed in the storage space of the lid body 31. As shown in Figure 6(b), in the enlarged position, where the front end of the auxiliary plate portion 35 is tilted inward in the width direction from the storage position, the upper surface 35a of the auxiliary plate portion 35 functions as a mounting surface 33. That is, in the enlarged position, the auxiliary plate portion 35 expands the mounting surface 33 further inward in the width direction from the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31. In Figure 6(b), the rotation axis CL1 is provided at the inner end in the width direction of the rear end of the lid body 31, but it is not limited to this, and may also be provided at the inner end in the width direction of the front end of the lid body 31.

[0041] Furthermore, as shown by the white arrow X3 in Figure 6(b), the auxiliary plate portion 35 may be supported so as to be tiltable about a rotation axis CL2 extending in the front-rear direction on the lid body 31. In this case, the lid body 31 supports the auxiliary plate portion 35 so as to be tiltable about the rotation axis CL2 at the inner end of the lid body 31 in the width direction. In the storage position, it is preferable that the entire area of ​​the auxiliary plate portion 35 overlaps the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31. As shown in Figure 6(c), in the enlarged position, where the tip of the auxiliary plate portion 35 is tilted inward in the width direction from the storage position, the upper surface 35a of the auxiliary plate portion 35 functions as a mounting surface 33. That is, in the enlarged position, the auxiliary plate portion 35 expands the mounting surface 33 further inward in the width direction from the upper surface 31a of the lid body 31.

[0042] In the gaming machine storage device 10A configured as described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine storage device 10A that does not interfere with members positioned inside the adjacent part (inter-machine sandwich 2) adjacent to the gaming machine 1 when opening and closing the lid 30, similar to the first embodiment.

[0043] Furthermore, even if the widthwise length of the lid body 31 of the lid 30A is adjusted to correspond to the shorter widthwise length of the sandwich 2 between the bases, a wide mounting surface 33 can still be secured when the lid is open.

[0044] <Second Embodiment> Next, a storage device 10B for a gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. The storage device 10B for a gaming machine in this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the lid 30B has an auxiliary parts mounting portion 36. Components similar to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted. In the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise specified, directions relating to the lid 30B refer to the direction in the open state.

[0045] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a storage device for a gaming machine according to the third embodiment. Note that in Figure 7(a), the auxiliary parts mounting section 36 is not visible. Also, in Figures 7(b) and 7(c), the front auxiliary parts mounting section 36 is not visible.

[0046] (Lid) As shown in Figure 7, the lid body 31 of the lid 30B of the gaming machine storage device 10B has an auxiliary part mounting portion 36 on its upper surface 31a when open, which allows for the attachment and detachment of auxiliary parts P. The auxiliary part mounting portion 36 is not particularly limited as long as it allows for the attachment and detachment of auxiliary parts P, but in this embodiment, a locking hole 36a is provided as the auxiliary part mounting portion 36.

[0047] The auxiliary part P may be, for example, a form holder P1 on which a portable device can be placed, or a bottle holder P2 on which a beverage container such as a can or PET bottle can be placed, as shown in Figure 7(a). The lower surface of these auxiliary parts P may be provided with a locking claw portion (not shown) that can be detachably locked into the auxiliary part mounting portion 36 (locking hole 36a). When attaching the auxiliary part P to the lid body 31, the locking claw portion of the auxiliary part P is pressed against the auxiliary part mounting portion 36 of the lid body 31 from above, as shown by the white arrow X4 in Figure 7(b). On the other hand, when removing the auxiliary part P from the lid body 31, the locking claw portion is removed from the auxiliary part mounting portion 36 by pulling the auxiliary part P upward from the lid body 31, as shown by the white arrow X5 in Figure 7(b). Furthermore, the auxiliary part P may be rotatable around a rotation axis CL3 that extends vertically relative to the lid body 31 when attached to the lid body 31, as shown by the white arrow X6 in Figure 7(c).

[0048] In the gaming machine storage device 10B configured as described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine storage device 10B that does not interfere with members positioned inside the adjacent part (inter-machine sandwich 2) adjacent to the gaming machine 1 when opening and closing the lid 30, similar to the first embodiment.

[0049] Furthermore, various auxiliary parts P can be attached to the mounting surface 33 of the lid body 31, improving usability.

[0050] Furthermore, since the auxiliary parts P are detachable from the lid body 31, it is easy to change the mounting position of the various auxiliary parts P.

[0051] Furthermore, the storage device 10B for the gaming machine in this embodiment may be provided with the auxiliary plate portion 35 of the second embodiment described above.

[0052] <Fourth Embodiment> Next, a storage device 10C for a gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. The storage device 10C for a gaming machine according to this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that an advertisement 40 or the like can be inserted into the lid 30C. Components similar to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted. In the description of this embodiment, unless otherwise specified, directions relating to the lid 30C refer to the direction in the closed state.

[0053] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing a storage device for a gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.

[0054] As shown in Figure 8, the lid body 31 of the lid 30C of the gaming machine storage device 10C has an internal space 37 through which an advertisement (thin plate-like member) 40 can be inserted and removed. The front surface of the lid body 31 is formed by a transparent panel 38 that allows the internal space 37 to be seen from the front. The advertisement 40 is a thin plate-like member made of, for example, paper, plastic sheet, etc. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 8, the internal space 37 of the lid body 31 is open to the side (inward in the width direction in this embodiment), allowing the advertisement 40 to be inserted and removed from the side. In this embodiment, the advertisement 40 can be inserted and removed from the side (inward in the width direction) of the internal space 37 of the lid body 31, but this is not the only way. For example, the advertisement 40 may be inserted and removed from above, or a door-type panel 38 that can be opened and closed forward may be provided, allowing the advertisement 40 to be inserted and removed by opening and closing the panel 38.

[0055] In the gaming machine storage device 10C configured as described above, it is possible to provide a gaming machine storage device 10C that does not interfere with members positioned inside the adjacent part (inter-machine sandwich 2) adjacent to the gaming machine 1 when opening and closing the lid 30, similar to the first embodiment.

[0056] Furthermore, the lid body 31 has an internal space 37 through which an advertisement (thin plate-like member) 40 can be inserted and removed, and the front surface of the lid body 31 is formed of a transparent panel 38 that allows the internal space 37 to be seen from the front. Therefore, by placing the thin plate-like advertisement 40 in the internal space 37 of the lid body 31, the advertisement 40 can be seen from the front of the closed lid body 31, thus making effective use of the closed lid body 31.

[0057] Furthermore, the gaming machine storage device 10C of this embodiment may be provided with at least one of the auxiliary plate portion 35 of the second embodiment and the auxiliary parts mounting portion 36 of the third embodiment.

[0058] Although the present invention has been described above based on the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and can naturally be modified as appropriate without departing from the present invention. In other words, all other embodiments, examples, and operational techniques made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are of course included in the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 1: Gaming machine 2: Sandwich between machines (adjacent area) 10, 10A, 10B, 10C: Storage devices for gaming machines 20: Storage unit 21:Aperture 25: Storage space 30,30A,30B,30C: Lid body 31: Lid body 31a:Top surface 32: Side panel 33: Mounting surface 34: Stopper Department 35: Auxiliary plate part 36: Auxiliary parts mounting section 37: Interior space 38: Panel 40: Advertisement (thin plate-like material)

Claims

1. A storage device for a gaming machine, installed in an adjacent area next to the gaming machine, A storage body having an opening that opens forward, partitioning a storage space extending rearward from the opening, and fixed to the adjacent part, The storage body comprises a lid body that is tiltably supported at the lower end of the opening side of the storage body with respect to a rotating axis extending in the width direction and capable of opening and closing the opening of the storage body, and a side plate provided on one side of the lid body in the width direction, and a lid body that can be in a closed state in which the lid body extends upward from the rotating axis side to close the opening of the storage body, and an open state in which the lid body extends forward from the rotating axis side to open the opening of the storage body, In the open state, the side plate of the lid stands upright on one side in the width direction of the lid body, and in the closed state, it extends rearward from the lid body and is positioned within the storage space of the storage body. A storage device for amusement machines characterized by the following features.

2. The side plate of the lid has a stopper portion that locks into the storage body when it is open. The stopper portion of the side plate, while locked to the storage body, restricts the tilting of the lid in the opening direction. The storage device for a gaming machine according to feature 1.

3. The rotation axis is located in front of the opening of the storage body. A storage device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The lid has an auxiliary plate portion that can expand the mounting surface, including the upper surface of the lid body in the open state, forward or to the side. The auxiliary plate portion is supported by the lid body so as to be movable between a storage position that does not enlarge the aforementioned surface and an enlarged position that enlarges the aforementioned surface. A storage device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The lid body of the lid has an auxiliary part mounting portion on its upper surface in the open state, from which auxiliary parts can be attached and detached. A storage device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The lid body of the lid has an internal space through which a thin plate-like member can be inserted and removed. In the closed state, the front surface of the lid body is formed of a transparent panel that allows the internal space to be seen from the front. A storage device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

7. In the open state, the upper surface of the lid body is positioned substantially on the same plane as the upper surface of the bottom plate portion that demarcates the lower part of the storage space of the storage body. A storage device for a gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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