Gaming Machines

JP7647970B2Active Publication Date: 2025-03-18SANYO BUSSAN KK
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Application Number
JP2024054812
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2024-03-28
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2037-12-14

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Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: There is provided displacement means displaceable to a first position in which game balls can enter second ball entry means and a second position in which game balls cannot easily enter the second ball entry means. The displacement means is displaced from the second position to the first position on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined condition in a specific game state occurring on the basis that a result of determination by determination means is a specific determination result, and the displacement means is displaced from the first position to the second position on the basis of satisfaction of a second condition in a situation in which the displacement means is positioned in the first position by first displacement control. When game balls enter first ball entry means, a predetermined game value is granted to a player. A first mode based on execution of determination, a second mode based on occurrence of a specific game state, and a third mode based on predetermined entry of game balls into the second ball entry means may at least occur. Accordingly, an interest in a game can be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, Pachinko Machine etc. Gaming Machines in teeth, When the game ball enters the starting hole on the game board, a lottery is drawn to see whether the game will be a success or failure. The lottery result is a winner It has been proposed that if the above condition is met, a bonus game that is advantageous to the player is executed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2013-090780 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] child In gaming machines such as , play Increased interest in skills Required It is being done.

[0005] The present invention relates to This was made to solve the problems exemplified above, Increase the enjoyment of games vinegar The objective of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that do . [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises a discrimination means capable of executing discrimination, a display means capable of displaying identification information for indicating a result of the discrimination made by the discrimination means, a dynamic display means capable of dynamically displaying the identification information displayed on the display means, a dynamic display mode determination means capable of determining a dynamic display mode of the identification information dynamically displayed by the dynamic display means, and a bonus granting means capable of granting a bonus advantageous to a player when the identification information for indicating a specific result of the discrimination is displayed on the display means, and further comprises an operation means capable of shifting between a first state in which the operation means is located at an initial position and a second state in which the operation means is moved from the initial position to a predetermined position by an external operation, and an operation effect execution means capable of executing an operation effect, and the operation means shifted to the second state is configured to be shiftable to the first state in response to no operation, and the gaming machine is configured to be capable of executing an operation effect when at least the operation of the operation means is determined to be valid. a predetermined event that serves as a trigger for executing the operation performance while the operating means is in the first state occurs during a specific period when the predetermined event does not occur, and when the operating means is in the first state at a predetermined timing after the occurrence of the predetermined event and before the operation performance is executed, a first performance of a first operation mode corresponding to the operating means being in the first state is executed as the operation performance; if the predetermined event occurs during the specific period when the operating means is prevented from moving from the second state toward the first state and when the operating means is prevented from moving from the second state toward the first state at a predetermined timing after the occurrence of the predetermined event and before the operation performance is executed, a second performance of a second operation mode different from the first operation mode is executed as the operation performance; and if the operating means is displaced during the execution of the second performance, a performance corresponding to the displacement is not executed. The second performance is configured to be executed even if the operation of the operation means is prevented from changing from the second state to the first state at the predetermined timing, and the situation in which the operation of the operation means is prevented from changing from the second state to the first state is resolved during the period from the predetermined timing to the execution of the second performance. . Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is provided a discrimination means capable of executing discrimination, a display means capable of displaying identification information for indicating a discrimination result by the discrimination means, a dynamic display means capable of dynamically displaying the identification information displayed on the display means, a dynamic display mode determination means capable of determining a dynamic display mode of the identification information dynamically displayed by the dynamic display means, and a benefit granting means capable of granting a benefit advantageous to a player when the identification information for indicating a specific discrimination result is displayed on the display means, and the gaming machine has an operation means capable of changing between a first state in which the operation means is located at an initial position and a second state in which the operation means is moved from the initial position by an external operation, and an operation effect execution means capable of executing an operation effect, and the operation means changed to the second state is configured to be changed to the first state in response to no operation, and the gaming machine has a specific state in which the operation of the operation means is not determined to be valid at least. a predetermined event occurs during a period when the operating means is in the first state, and if the operating means is in the first state at a predetermined timing after the occurrence of the predetermined event and before the operating performance is executed, a first performance of a first operating mode corresponding to the operating means being in the first state is executed as the operating performance; if the predetermined event occurs during the specific period when the operating means is prevented from moving from the second state toward the first state and if the operating means is prevented from moving from the second state toward the first state at a predetermined timing after the occurrence of the predetermined event and before the operating performance is executed, a second performance of a second operating mode different from the first operating mode is executed as the operating performance; and if the operating means is displaced during the execution of the second performance, a performance corresponding to the displacement is not executed. The second performance is configured to be executed even if the operation of the operation means is prevented from changing from the second state to the first state at the predetermined timing, and the situation in which the operation of the operation means is prevented from changing from the second state to the first state is resolved during the period from the predetermined timing to the execution of the second performance. .

[0010] This has the effect of increasing the enjoyment of the game. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1]FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 6] 6(a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line VIb-VIb in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 7] 7(a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine, and (b) is a partial sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line VIIb-VIIb in FIG. 7(a). [Figure 8] 7 is a front perspective view of the operating device as seen in the direction of arrow VIII in FIG. 6. [Figure 9] 8 is a front perspective view of the operating device as seen in the direction of arrow IX in FIG. 7. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 11] FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 13] FIG. [Figure 14] 14(a) is a front view of the tilting device, (b) is a side view of the tilting device as viewed in the direction of arrow XIVb in FIG. 14(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the tilting device along line XIVc-XIVc in FIG. 14(a). [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a rear exploded perspective view of the lid of the tilting device. [Figure 17] 17(a) is a front view of the drive device, and (b) is a side view of the drive device as viewed in the direction of arrow XVIIb in FIG. 17(a). [Figure 18] FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. [Figure 20] 18. (a) is a side view of the left disc cam as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXa in FIG. 18, and (b) is a side view of the left disc cam as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXb in FIG. [Figure 21] 4(a) and (b) are front views of the release member and the rotating claw member. [Figure 22] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 23] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 24] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 25] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 26] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 27] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 28] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 29] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 30] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 31] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 32] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 33] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 34] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 35]7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 36] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 37] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 38] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 39] 39 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXXIX-XXXIX in FIG. 38. [Diagram 40] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 41] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 42] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 43] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 44] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Diagram 45] 13(a) is a side view of a sliding claw member in the second embodiment, (b) is a side view of a rotating plate member, and (c) is a side view of a release member. FIG. [Diagram 46] 13(a) and (b) are side views of the release member, the rotating plate member, and the sliding claw member. [Figure 47] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 48] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 49] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 50] FIG. 13 is a side view of a tilting device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 51]1A and 1B are side views of the operation device. [Figure 52] 1A and 1B are side views of the operation device. [Figure 53] FIG. 13 is a side view of a tilting device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 54] 1A and 1B are side views of the operation device. [Figure 55] 1A and 1B are side views of the operation device. [Figure 56] FIG. 13 is an exploded front perspective view of an operating device according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 57] FIG. [Figure 58] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the lower frame member and the vibration device. [Figure 59] 59(a) is a side view of the lower frame member, (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the lower frame member taken along line LIXb-LIXb in Figure 59(a), and (c) is a partial top view of the lower frame member taken in the direction of arrow LIXc in Figure 59(a). [Figure 60] 59(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the vibration device taken along line LXa-LXa in FIG. 59(a). [Figure 61] 59(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the transmission device 5410 and the accommodating member 5430 taken along the line LIXb-LIXb in FIG. 59(a). [Figure 62] FIG. [Figure 63] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of the right disc cam, and FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the right disc cam. [Figure 64] FIG. [Figure 65] 65(a) is a front view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of the arrow LXVa in FIG. 62, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam along the line LXVb-LXVb in FIG. 65(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam along the line LXVc-LXVc in FIG. 65(a). [Figure 66]66(a) is a front view of the right disc cam as seen in the direction of the arrow LXVa in FIG. 62, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam along the line LXVIb-LXVIb in FIG. 66(a). [Figure 67] 67(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a), and (b) is a partial rear view of the operating device as viewed in the direction of arrow LXVIIb in FIG. 67(a). [Figure 68] 68(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a), and (b) is a partial rear view of the operating device as viewed in the direction of arrow LXVIIIb in FIG. 68(a). [Figure 69] FIG. 13 is an exploded front perspective view of a drive device according to a sixth embodiment. [Figure 70] FIG. 4 is a front exploded perspective view of a disk member, a ring member, and a second transmission member of the left disk cam. [Figure 71] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 72] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 73] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 74] FIG. 13(a) is a front view of a right disc cam in the seventh embodiment, and (b) is a rear view of the right disc cam. [Figure 75] 74(a) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam taken along line LXXVa-LXXVa in FIG. 74(a), and FIG. 74(b) is a partial side view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVb in FIG. 74(a). [Figure 76] 76(a) is a front view of the ring member, (b) is a rear view of the ring member, and (c) is a side view of the ring member as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIc in FIG. 76(a). [Figure 77] 77(a) is a front view of the engaging member, and (b) is a side view of the engaging member as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIIb in FIG. 77(a). [Figure 78] 78(a) is a front view of the right disc cam, (b) is a side view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIIIb in Figure 78(a), (c) is a front view of the right disc cam, (d) is a side view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIIId in Figure 78(c), (e) is a front view of the right disc cam, and (f) is a side view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIIIf in Figure 78(e). [Figure 79] 7(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 80] 7(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 81] 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 82] 7(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 83] 7(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 84] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 85] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 86] FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an eighth embodiment. [Figure 87] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame opened (deployed) relative to the outer frame. [Figure 88] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the state (deployed) where the inner frame is open relative to the outer frame and the back pack is open relative to the inner frame. [Figure 89] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame closed against the outer frame and the front frame open (deployed). [Figure 90]This is a front view of the pachinko machine with the front frame removed. [Figure 91] 1 is an exploded rear perspective view of the front frame, showing the components arranged below the window portion of the front frame in an exploded view. FIG. [Figure 92] 1 is an exploded front perspective view of the front frame, showing the components arranged below the window portion of the front frame in an exploded view; FIG. [Figure 93] 1A is an exploded rear perspective view of the front frame, and FIG. 1B is a front perspective view of the binding movable member, showing the released state and the fixed state of the binding movable member side by side. [Figure 94] 94(a) is a partial rear view of the front frame showing the lower left corner of the front frame, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the front frame taken along line XCIVb-XCIVb in FIG. 94(a). [Figure 95] 95(a) is a partial rear view of the front frame showing the lower left corner of the front frame, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the front frame taken along line XCVb-XCVb in FIG. 95(a). [Figure 96] 96(a) is a schematic rear view showing the binding movable member and the harness, (b) is a schematic top view of Figure 96(a), (c) is a schematic rear view showing the binding movable member and the harness, and (d) is a schematic top view of Figure 96(c). [Figure 97] 13A and 13B are schematic top views of the front frame, inner frame, binding movable member and harness, which diagrammatically illustrate the binding movable member and harness. [Figure 98] FIG. [Figure 99] FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of the first bending region. [Figure 100] FIG. [Figure 101] This is an exploded rear perspective view of the front frame. [Figure 102] FIG. [Figure 103] FIG. [Figure 104] FIG. [Figure 105]FIG. [Fig. 106] FIG. [Figure 107] FIG. [Figure 108] FIG. [Figure 109] FIG. [Figure 110] FIG. [Figure 111] FIG. [Figure 112] 112(a) is a side view of the right panel unit, and (b) is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the right panel unit taken along line CXIIb-CXIIb in FIG. 112(a). [Figure 113] 113(a) is a side view of the right panel unit, and (b) is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the right panel unit taken along line CXIIIb-CXIIIb in FIG. 113(a). [Fig. 114] 1A is a side view of the right panel unit, FIG. 1B is a rear view of the right panel unit, and FIG. 1C is a side view of the right panel unit. [Figure 115] 115(a) is a schematic side view of the light-guiding member, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the light-guiding member taken along line CXVb-CXVb in FIG. 115(a). [Fig. 116] FIG. 4 is a partial rear view of the right panel unit. [Figure 117] FIG. [Figure 118] FIG. [Figure 119] FIG. [Figure 120] FIG. [Figure 121] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the speaker assembly. [Figure 122] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the speaker assembly. [Figure 123]1A is a rear view of the front assembly, and FIG. 1B is a front view of the rear assembly. [Figure 124] 124(a) is a rear view of the speaker assembly, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the speaker assembly taken along line CXXIVb-CXXIVb in FIG. 124(a), (c) is a top view of the speaker assembly taken along the direction of arrow CXXIVc in FIG. 124(a), and (d) is a partial bottom view of the speaker assembly taken along the direction of arrow CXXIVd in FIG. 124(a). [Fig. 125] 124(a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the front assembly, rear assembly, upper frame member, main body frame and upper edge plate member taken along line CXXVa-CXXVa in Figure 124(a), and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the front assembly, rear assembly, upper frame member, main body frame and upper edge plate member taken along line CXXVb-CXXVb in Figure 124(a). [Fig. 126] FIG. 2 is an exploded front oblique view of the game board and inner frame. [Figure 127] (a) is a rear view of the game board, and (b) is a front view of the inner frame. [Figure 128] 127(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the inner frame taken along line CXXVIIIa--CXXVIIIa in FIG. 127(b). [Figure 129] 1A and 1B are side views of a board support device and a game board, each showing the board support device and a game board in a schematic manner. [Fig. 130] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of the board surface support device, and FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the board surface support device. [Fig. 131] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of the board surface support device, and FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of the board surface support device. [Fig. 132] FIG. [Fig. 133] FIG. [Fig. 134] 1A and 1B are side views of the board surface support device. [Fig. 135] 1A and 1B are side views of the board surface support device. [Fig. 136]FIG. 87 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Fig. 137] FIG. 87 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Fig. 138] FIG. 87 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Figure 139] FIG. 87 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Fig. 140] FIG. [Fig. 141] FIG. [Fig. 142] 1A is a front perspective view of the ball launching unit, and FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the ball launching unit. [Fig. 143] 13A and 13B are exploded front perspective views of the ball launching unit. [Fig. 144] 1A to 1C are front views of the ball launching unit showing the state of balls being delivered by the ball delivery device in chronological order. [Fig. 145] FIG. [Fig. 146] 146(a) is a front view of the ball launching unit, and (b) is a partial top view of the ball launching unit as viewed in the direction of arrow CXLVIb in FIG. 146(a). [Fig. 147] 147(a) is a front view of the ball launching unit, and (b) is a front perspective view of the cutting metal member, showing the relationship between the thread and the cutting metal member in the state shown in FIG. 147(a). [Fig. 148] A partial front view of the ball launching unit, inner rail and outer rail after the ball is launched. [Figure 149] FIG. [Fig. 150] This is an exploded front oblique view of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 151] This is an exploded front oblique view of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 152] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the performance operation unit. [Fig. 153] FIG. [Fig. 154] 154 is a cross-sectional view of the petal action device taken along line CLIV-CLIV in FIG. 153. [Fig. 155] FIG. [Fig. 156] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the petal movement device. [Fig. 157] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of the petals, the flat plate member, and the slide member, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the petals, the flat plate member, and the slide member. [Fig. 158] FIG. [Fig. 159] FIG. [Fig. 160] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a slide member and a drive motor. [Fig. 161] 13A and 13B are rear perspective views of a slide member and a drive motor. [Fig. 162] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a central shaft rotation device and a loose fitting device. [Fig. 163] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the central shaft rotation device and the loose fitting device. [Fig. 164] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the petal operating device, the driving arm member, and the driven arm member. [Fig. 165] FIG. [Fig. 166] An exploded front oblique view of the back panel, side base material, and second performance member. [Fig. 167] An exploded front oblique view of the drive side arm member, slide plate, and second performance member. [Fig. 168] 1 is a front view of the petal movement device, the forward and backward movement unit, and the back panel. FIG. [Fig. 169] 13 is a rear view of the petal operating device and the forward / backward operating unit. FIG. [Fig. 170] 1 is a front view of the petal movement device, the forward and backward movement unit, and the back panel. FIG. [Fig. 171] 13 is a rear view of the petal operating device and the forward / backward operating unit. FIG. [Fig. 172]1 is a front view of the petal movement device, the forward and backward movement unit, and the back panel. FIG. [Fig. 173] 13 is a rear view of the petal operating device and the forward / backward operating unit. FIG. [Fig. 174] (a) is a front oblique view of the petal movement device, (b) is a front view of the petal movement device, (c) is a front view showing the petal movement device through the central shaft rotation device, and (d) is a front view of the slit member and rotating plate. [Fig. 175] (a) is a front view of the rotating plate, (b) is a rear view of the petal movement device, (c) is a rear view of the petals and flat plate member, and (d) is a rear oblique view of the petal movement device. [Fig. 176] (a) is a front oblique view of the petal movement device, (b) is a front view of the petal movement device, (c) is a front view showing the petal movement device through the central shaft rotation device, and (d) is a front view of the slit member and rotating plate. [Fig. 177] (a) is a front view of the rotating plate, (b) is a rear view of the petal movement device, (c) is a rear view of the petals and flat plate member, and (d) is a rear oblique view of the petal movement device. [Fig. 178] (a) is a front oblique view of the petal movement device, (b) is a front view of the petal movement device, (c) is a front view showing the petal movement device through the central shaft rotation device, and (d) is a front view of the slit member and rotating plate. [Fig. 179] (a) is a front view of the rotating plate, (b) is a rear view of the petal movement device, (c) is a rear view of the petals and flat plate member, and (d) is a rear oblique view of the petal movement device. [Fig. 180] FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of a passage formation unit in a ninth embodiment. [Fig. 181] FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the passage forming unit. [Fig. 182] A front view of the ball launching unit. [Fig. 183] A front view of the ball launching unit. [Fig. 184] FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of a passage formation unit in a tenth embodiment. [Fig. 185] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the passage forming unit. [Fig. 186] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the passage forming unit. [Fig. 187] A front view of the inner frame and dish passage forming member in the 11th embodiment. [Fig. 188] FIG. [Fig. 189] FIG. [Fig. 190] 13(a) and 13(b) are partial enlarged front views of the foul ball passage. [Fig. 191] A partial front enlarged view of the foul ball passage. [Fig. 192] FIG. 23 is a rear perspective view of the loose fitting device in the twelfth embodiment. [Fig. 193] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the petal movement device. [Fig. 194] 4(a) and (b) are partially enlarged front views of a slit member and a slide member. [Fig. 195] FIG. [Fig. 196] 13(a) and (b) are front views of the petal movement device. [Figure 197] FIG. [Figure 198] FIG. 23 is a partially enlarged front view of a slit member and a slide member in a modification of the twelfth embodiment. [Figure 199] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of a slit member and a slide member. [Figure 200] FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of an operating device according to a thirteenth embodiment. [Figure 201] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the operation device. [Fig. 202] 1A and 1B are front perspective views of the operation device. [Fig. 203](a) is a front view of the operating device, (b) is a side view of the operating device as viewed in the direction of arrow CCIIIb in Figure 203(a), (c) is a bottom view of the operating device, (d) is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along line CCIIId-CCIIId in Figure 203(a), and (e) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device along line CCIIIe-CCIIIe in Figure 203(a). [Fig. 204] 87(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the inner frame in the fourteenth embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Fig. 205] 15. (a) is a partial rear view of the front frame in the fifteenth embodiment, and (b) and (c) are rear views of the fraud detection device. [Fig. 206] 206(a) is a partial rear view of the right panel unit in the sixteenth embodiment, (b) is a partial enlarged oblique view of the light-guiding member, which is a schematic representation of an upwardly facing concave portion recessed in the light-guiding member in region CCVIb of Figure 206(a), (c) is a partial enlarged oblique view of the light-guiding member, which is a schematic representation of a downwardly facing concave portion recessed in the light-guiding member in region CCVIc of Figure 206(a), (d) is a partial enlarged oblique view of the light-guiding member, which is a schematic representation of a downwardly facing concave portion recessed in the light-guiding member in region CCVId of Figure 206(a), and (e) is a partial enlarged oblique view of the light-guiding member, which is a schematic representation of an upwardly facing concave portion recessed in the light-guiding member in region CCVIe of Figure 206(a). [Fig. 207] FIG. 23 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to the seventeenth embodiment. [Fig. 208] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 209] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 210] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 211] FIG. [Fig. 212] FIG. [Fig. 213] FIG. [Fig. 214] FIG. [Fig. 215] 207(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along line CCXVa-CCXVa in FIG. [Fig. 216] 207(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along line CCXVa-CCXVa in FIG. [Fig. 217] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the operation device. [Fig. 218] FIG. [Fig. 219] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the operation device. [Fig. 220] FIG. [Fig. 221] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the operation device. [Fig. 222] FIG. [Fig. 223] 4A is a front perspective view of the left and right front covers, and FIG. 4B is a rear perspective view of the left and right front covers. [Fig. 224] An exploded front oblique view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 225] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 226] An exploded front oblique view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 227] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 228] 4A is a schematic cross-sectional view of a right-side reinforcing rib, and FIG. 4B is a schematic cross-sectional view of a left-side reinforcing rib. [Fig. 229] (a) is a top view of the lower tray unit, and (b) is a front view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 230] (a) is a bottom view of the lower tray unit, and (b) is a rear view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 231] (a) is a right side view of the lower tray unit as viewed in the direction of arrow L, and (b) is a left side view of the lower tray unit as viewed in the direction of arrow R. [Fig. 232] A rear view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 233](a) is a cross-sectional view of the lower tray unit taken along line CCXXXIIIa-CCXXXIIIa in Figure 229(a), (b) is a cross-sectional view of the lower tray unit taken along line CCXXXIIIb-CCXXXIIIb in Figure 229(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the lower tray unit taken along line CCXXXIIIc-CCXXXIIIc in Figure 229(a). [Fig. 234] A cross-sectional view of the lower tray unit along line CCXXXIV-CCXXXIV in Figure 229(a). [Fig. 235] FIG. [Fig. 236] FIG. [Fig. 237] This is an exploded front oblique view of the upper performance device. [Fig. 238] This is an exploded rear perspective view of the upper performance device. [Fig. 239] This is an exploded front oblique view of the upper performance device. [Fig. 240] This is an exploded rear perspective view of the upper performance device. [Fig. 241] 1A is a front view of the rear unit, and FIG. 1B is a front view of the illumination board. [Fig. 242] FIG. [Fig. 243] FIG. [Fig. 244] 241, (a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the partition member, the illuminated board, the rear support member and the acoustic device taken along the line CCXLIVa-CCXLIVa in Figure 241, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the partition member, the illuminated board, the rear support member and the acoustic device taken along the line CCXLIVb-CCXLIVb in Figure 241. [Fig. 245] 241, (a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the partition member, the illuminated board, the rear support member and the acoustic device taken along the line CCXLVa-CCXLVa in Figure 241, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the partition member, the illuminated board, the rear support member and the acoustic device taken along the line CCXLVb-CCXLVb in Figure 241. [Fig. 246]241, (a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the partition member, the illuminated board, the rear support member and the acoustic device taken along the line CCXLVIa-CCXLVIa in Figure 241, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the partition member, the illuminated board, the rear support member and the acoustic device taken along the line CCXLVIb-CCXLVIb in Figure 241. [Fig. 247] FIG. 2 is a schematic side view of the upper performance device. [Fig. 248] A cross-sectional view of the rear unit taken along line CCXLVIII-CCXLVIII in Figure 241(a). [Fig. 249] FIG. [Fig. 250] FIG. [Fig. 251] FIG. 2A is a front view of a partition unit and a guided unit, and FIG. 2B is a rear view of the partition unit and the guided unit. [Fig. 252] FIG. 2(a) is a front view of the partition unit, and FIG. 2(b) is a rear view of the partition unit. [Fig. 253] FIG. 2A is a front view of the board guide unit, and FIG. 2B is a rear view of the board guide unit. [Fig. 254] (a) is a cross-sectional view of the partition unit and the guided unit taken along line CCLIVa-CCLIVa in Figure 251(b), (b) is a cross-sectional view of the partition unit and the guided unit taken along line CCLIVb-CCLIVb in Figure 251(b), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the partition unit and the guided unit taken along line CCLIVc-CCLIVc in Figure 251(b). [Figure 255] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a partition unit and a guided unit. [Fig. 256] FIG. 4 is an exploded rear perspective view of a partition unit and a guided unit. [Fig. 257] 1A is a front view of the optical transmission unit and the outer frame member, and FIG. 1B is a rear view of the optical transmission unit and the outer frame member. [Fig. 258] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of an optical transmission unit and an outer frame member, and FIG. 1B is an exploded rear perspective view of the optical transmission unit and the outer frame member. [Fig. 259] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the optical transmission unit. [Fig. 260] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the optical transmission unit. [Fig. 261] (a) is a front view of the transparent tubular member, (b) is a top view of the transparent tubular member, (c) is a bottom view of the transparent tubular member, (d) is a right side view of the transparent tubular member as viewed in the direction of arrow L, and (e) is a rear view of the transparent tubular member. [Fig. 262] (a) is a front view of the optical transmission unit, (b) is a top view of the optical transmission unit, (c) is a bottom view of the optical transmission unit, (d) is a right side view of the optical transmission unit as viewed in the direction of arrow L, and (e) is a rear view of the optical transmission unit. [Fig. 263] 243 is a partial cross-sectional view of the rear unit, the acoustic device, and the optical transmission unit taken along the line CCLXIII-CCLXIII in FIG. 241. [Fig. 264] 1A is a schematic front view showing the arrangement of a first illumination unit, and FIG. 1B is a schematic front view showing the arrangement of light visible through a light transmission unit. [Fig. 265] FIG. [Fig. 266] FIG. [Fig. 267] FIG. [Fig. 268] FIG. [Fig. 269] (a) is a front view of the base member and the illuminated board, (b) is a left side view of the base member, (c) is a right side view of the base member, (d) is a top view of the base member, (e) is a bottom view of the base member, and (f) is a cross-sectional view of the base member and the illuminated board taken along line CCLXIXf-CCLXIXf in Figure 269(a). [Fig. 270] FIG. [Fig. 271] FIG. [Fig. 272]1A is a front perspective view of a light-receiving member, FIG. 1B is a front view of the light-receiving member, and FIG. 1C is a front perspective view of the light-receiving member. [Fig. 273] 272(a) is a partial enlarged view of the light receiving member in the range CCLXXIIIa of FIG. 272(a), and (b) is a partial enlarged view of the light receiving member in the range CCLXXIIIb of FIG. 272(b). [Fig. 274] 1A is a rear perspective view of a light-receiving member, FIG. 1B is a rear view of the light-receiving member, and FIG. 1C is a rear perspective view of the light-receiving member. [Fig. 275] 274(b), (a) is a cross-sectional view of the horizontal production device along the line CCLXXVa-CCLXXVa in FIG. 274(b), and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the light receiving member along the line CCLXXVb-CCLXXVb in FIG. 274(b). [Fig. 276] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a flat plate member, a curved plate member, and a cover member. [Fig. 277] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a flat plate member, a curved plate member, and a cover member. [Fig. 278] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the flat plate member, the curved plate member, and the cover member. [Fig. 279] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the flat plate member, the curved plate member, and the cover member. [Fig. 280] 272(b), (b) is a cross-sectional view of the base member, illuminated board, and light-receiving member taken along line CCLXXXa-CCLXXXa in Figure 272(b), (b) is a cross-sectional view of the base member, illuminated board, and light-receiving member taken along line CCLXXXb-CCLXXXb in Figure 272(b), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the base member, illuminated board, and light-receiving member taken along line CCLXXXc-CCLXXXc in Figure 272(b). [Fig. 281] FIG. 280(a) is a schematic diagram showing the cross section of the base member, the illumination board, and the light receiving member. [Fig. 282] FIG. 23 is a front view of a pachinko machine in the 18th embodiment. [Fig. 283] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a pachinko machine. [Fig. 284]284(a) is a cross-sectional view of the performance device taken along line CCLXXXIVa-CCLXXXIVa in Figure 282, and (b) is a schematic diagram of the lighting board of the performance device as viewed in the direction of arrow CCLXXXIVb in Figure 284(a). [Fig. 285] FIG. 23 is a side view of the cover in the nineteenth embodiment. [Fig. 286] This is a cross-sectional view of the lower tray unit in the 20th embodiment along the line corresponding to line CCXXXIIIb-CCXXXIIIb in Figure 229. [Fig. 287] This is an exploded front oblique view of the front frame, operating device and lower tray unit in the 21st embodiment. [Fig. 288] An exploded front oblique view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 289] This is an exploded rear oblique view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 290] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the vibration device. [Fig. 291] FIG. [Fig. 292] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a vibration motor and a covering member. [Fig. 293] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the vibration motor and the covering member. [Fig. 294] FIG. [Fig. 295] FIG. [Fig. 296] (a) is a top view of the lower tray unit, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the lower tray unit along line CCXCVIb-CCXCVIb in Figure 296(a). [Fig. 297] A rear view of the lower tray unit. [Fig. 298] A cross-sectional view of the lower tray unit along line CCXCVIII-CCXCVIII in Figure 296(a). [Figure 299] (a) is a partial top view schematic diagram of the lower tray unit, and (b) is a partial side view schematic diagram of the lower tray unit as viewed in the direction of arrow CCXCIXb in Figure 299(a). [Figure 300](a) is a partial top view schematic diagram of the lower tray unit, and (b) is a partial side view schematic diagram of the lower tray unit as viewed in the direction of arrow CCCb in Figure 300(a). [Fig. 301] A partial top view schematic diagram of the lower tray unit, showing the lower tray unit. [Fig. 302] A front view of the game board of a pachinko machine in the 22nd embodiment. [Fig. 303] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the front frame opened (deployed) relative to the inner frame. [Fig. 304] This is a front oblique view of the pachinko machine with the front frame removed. [Fig. 305] 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board, the center frame, the lottery unit, and the operation unit. FIG. [Fig. 306] 1 is an exploded rear perspective view of a game board, a center frame, a lottery unit, and an operation unit. FIG. [Fig. 307] 307(a) is an enlarged front view of the game board in range A5a of FIG. 302, and FIG. 307(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the game board along line CCCVIIb-CCCVIIb of FIG. 307(a). [Fig. 308] 1 is an exploded front perspective view of a game board, an outer edge member, and a metal plate-shaped member. [Fig. 309] 1 is an exploded rear perspective view of a game board, an outer edge member, and a metal plate-shaped member. [Fig. 310] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the lottery unit. [Fig. 311] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the lottery unit. [Fig. 312] 312(a) is a side view of the engaging member viewed from the rotation axis direction, (b) is a front view of the engaging member viewed in the direction of arrow CCCXIIb in Figure 312(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the engaging member along line CCCXIIc-CCCXIIc in Figure 312(b). [Fig. 313] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the main body member, the engagement member and the drive unit. [Fig. 314]13(a) and (b) are side views of the electric accessory, the engaging member, and the electromagnetic solenoid. [Fig. 315] 312(a) and (b) are cross-sectional views of the lottery unit taken along a line corresponding to line CCCXIIc-CCCXIIc in FIG. 312(b). [Fig. 316] 302. (a) is a top view of the operational unit, and (b) is a side view of the operational unit as viewed in the direction of arrow L in FIG. [Fig. 317] A rear view of the game board and the operating unit. [Fig. 318] A partial cross-sectional view of the game board and operating unit taken along line CCCXVIII-CCCXVIII in Figure 302. [Fig. 319] FIG. [Fig. 320] FIG. [Fig. 321] FIG. [Fig. 322] FIG. [Figure 323] FIG. [Fig. 324] FIG. [Fig. 325] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a first operating unit. [Fig. 326] FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the first operating unit. [Fig. 327] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a first operating unit. [Fig. 328] FIG. 4 is an exploded rear perspective view of the first operating unit. [Fig. 329] FIG. [Fig. 330] FIG. [Fig. 331] 331(a) is a front view of the illuminated board and board fixing plate, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the illuminated board and board fixing plate taken along line CCCXXXIb-CCCXXXIb in FIG. 331(a). [Fig. 332]332(a) is a front view of the illuminated board and board fixing plate, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the illuminated board and board fixing plate taken along line CCCXXXIIb-CCCXXXIIb in FIG. 332(a). [Figure 333] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a front unit and a rear unit. [Fig. 334] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the front unit and the rear unit. [Fig. 335] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a front unit and a rear unit of the first operating unit; [Fig. 336] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of a front unit and a rear unit of the first operating unit. [Figure 337] FIG. 4 is an exploded front perspective view of a first displacement member; [Figure 338] FIG. 4 is an exploded rear perspective view of a first displacement member; [Figure 339] 319(a) is a front view of the front unit, (b) is a rear view of the front unit, and (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line CCCXXXIXc-CCCXXXIXc in FIG. [Fig. 340] 319(a) is a front view of the front unit, (b) is a rear view of the front unit, and (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line CCCXXXIXc-CCCXXXIXc in FIG. [Fig. 341] 319(a) is a front view of the front unit, (b) is a rear view of the front unit, and (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line CCCXXXIXc-CCCXXXIXc in FIG. [Fig. 342] 319(a) is a front view of the front unit, (b) is a rear view of the front unit, and (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line CCCXXXIXc-CCCXXXIXc in FIG. [Figure 343] 319(a) is a front view of the front unit, (b) is a rear view of the front unit, and (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line CCCXXXIXc-CCCXXXIXc in FIG. [Figure 344]319(a) is a front view of the front unit, (b) is a rear view of the front unit, and (c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line CCCXXXIXc-CCCXXXIXc in FIG. [Figure 345] FIG. [Fig. 346] 344(a) is a cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line CCCXLVIa-CCCXLVIa in FIG. 339(a), and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along line CCCXLVIb-CCCXLVIb in FIG. 344(a). [Figure 347] 13(a) and (b) are front views of a first operating unit. [Fig. 348] FIG. 4 is a front view of a first operating unit. [Fig. 349] 13(a) and (b) are front views of a first operating unit. [Fig. 350] 13(a) and (b) are front views of a first operating unit. [Fig. 351] 13(a) and (b) are front views of a first operating unit. [Fig. 352] 13(a) and (b) are front views of a first operating unit. [Figure 353] 1A is an exploded perspective view of the pin gear and the same phase member, and FIG. 1B is a front perspective view of the pin gear and the same phase member on the left side, and a rear perspective view of the pin gear and the same phase member on the right side. [Fig. 354] FIG. 4 is an exploded front perspective view of a second displacement member; [Figure 355] FIG. 4 is an exploded rear perspective view of a second displacement member. [Fig. 356] 13(a) and (b) are rear views of the rear unit. [Figure 357] 13(a) and (b) are rear views of the rear unit. [Figure 358] FIG. [Figure 359] A cross-sectional view of the rear unit taken along line CCCLIX-CCCLIX in Figure 356(a). [Figure 360]13 is a schematic diagram showing the rotation angles of a pin gear and a same phase member based on an initial angle. FIG. [Fig. 361] 11 is an exploded front perspective view of a second operating unit and a rear case. FIG. [Fig. 362] FIG. 4 is an exploded front perspective view of a second operating unit. [Figure 363] FIG. 13 is an exploded rear perspective view of the second operating unit. [Figure 364] A front exploded oblique view of the performance unit. [Figure 365] A rear exploded oblique view of the performance unit. [Fig. 366] An exploded front oblique view of the rotating body of the performance unit. [Figure 367] An exploded rear oblique view of the rotating body of the performance unit. [Figure 368] FIG. 4 is a rear view of the first rotating member. [Figure 369] 1A is an exploded front perspective view of a support portion, and FIG. 1B is an exploded front perspective view of a second support portion. [Figure 370] 1A is an exploded perspective rear view of a support portion, and FIG. 1B is an exploded perspective rear view of a second support portion. [Fig. 371] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the upper cover and the box-shaped portion. [Figure 372] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the upper cover and the box-shaped portion. [Fig. 373] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the box-shaped portion, the upper transmission mechanism, and the lower transmission mechanism. [Fig. 374] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the box-shaped portion, the upper transmission mechanism, and the lower transmission mechanism. [Figure 375] 1A is a top view of the upper cover portion, the box-shaped portion, the upper transmission mechanism, and the lower transmission mechanism, and FIG. 1B is a front view of the upper cover portion, the box-shaped portion, the upper transmission mechanism, and the lower transmission mechanism. [Figure 376] (a) is a front view of the first rotating member, (b) is a top view of the first rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 376(a), (c) is a front view of the first rotating member, and (d) is a top view of the first rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 376(c). [Figure 377] (a) is a front view of the first rotating member, (b) is a top view of the first rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 377(a), (c) is a front view of the first rotating member, and (d) is a top view of the first rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 377(c). [Figure 378] (a) is a front view of the first rotating member, (b) is a top view of the first rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 378(a), (c) is a front view of the first rotating member, and (d) is a top view of the first rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 378(c). [Figure 379] (a) is a front view of the first rotating member, (b) is a top view of the first rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 379(a), (c) is a front view of the first rotating member, and (d) is a top view of the first rotating member as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 379(c). [Figure 380] (a) is a front view of the performance unit, (b) is a top view of the performance unit as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 380(a), (c) is a front view of the performance unit, and (d) is a top view of the performance unit as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 380(c). [Figure 381] (a) is a front view of the performance unit, (b) is a top view of the performance unit as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 381(a), (c) is a front view of the performance unit, and (d) is a top view of the performance unit as viewed in the direction of arrow D in Figure 381(c). [Figure 382] FIG. 4 is a front view of the annular front cover and the rotating body. [Figure 383] FIG. 23 is a schematic top view showing a first rotating member in the twenty-third embodiment. [Figure 384] FIG. 24 is a rear view of the front unit in the twenty-fourth embodiment. [Figure 385] 344(a) is a cross-sectional view of the first operating unit in the 25th embodiment, taken along a line corresponding to line CCCXLVIa-CCCXLVIa in FIG. 339(a), and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the first operating unit taken along a line corresponding to line CCCXLVIb-CCCXLVIb in FIG. 344(a). [Figure 386] 26(a) and 26(b) are front views of a displacement device according to a twenty-sixth embodiment. [Figure 387] 27(a) and 27(b) are rear views of the rear unit in the twenty-seventh embodiment. [Figure 388] FIG. [Figure 389] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the display area of ​​the third pattern display device in the first control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing an example of the display mode displayed by the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Figure 390] 1(a) is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of a back mode having a low expectation of a special probability state among the back modes displayed by the third pattern display device in the first control example, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of a display mode of a back mode having a high expectation of a special probability state among the back modes displayed by the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Figure 391] This figure shows an example of the display mode of the rear mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example, in which the continuation of the special state is confirmed at least until all reserved balls at the start of the fluctuation are consumed. [Figure 392] A figure showing an example of a display mode at the start of a special probability continuation suggestion effect displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Figure 393] 1A is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of an attack pattern with a low expectation in the indication of a continuation of a special chance displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of an attack pattern with a high expectation in the indication of a continuation of a special chance displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Figure 394] 13A and 13B are diagrams showing a schematic diagram of the transition of the state after the end of a special jackpot in the first control example. [Figure 395](a) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode during execution of the press-to-stop effect displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode when the player performs the first operation (press) of the PUSH button during execution of the press-to-stop effect displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Figure 396] (a) is a figure showing an example of a display mode during execution of a chance charge prompting effect displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example, and (b) is a figure showing an example of a display mode during execution of a chance charge effect executed after the chance charge pattern stops on the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Figure 397] 1A is a diagram showing an example of the display mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example at the end of the chance charge performance, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of the display mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example when the spirit gauge is consumed. [Figure 398] 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrams showing schematic changes over time in the presentation state during execution of a variable display presentation in which a press-down stop presentation is set in the first control example. [Figure 399] 13(a) and (b) are figures showing an example of a display mode during execution of an interrupt rapid-fire effect displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Figure 400] (a) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the sound output while the PUSH button is being repeatedly tapped during execution of the interrupt rapid tap effect in the first control example, and (b) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the correspondence between the timing of the rapid tap operation and the number of the monster to be subtracted during execution of the interrupt rapid tap effect in the first control example. [Fig. 401] 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrams illustrating a change over time in the presentation state of a variable display presentation in which an interrupt rapid-hit presentation is set in the first control example. [Fig. 402] 13(a) and (b) are figures showing an example of the display mode of the pending batch change presentation displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Fig. 403] 13(a) and (b) are figures showing an example of the display mode when a player presses the PUSH button during the execution of the pending batch change effect displayed on the third pattern display device in the first control example. [Fig. 404] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine in a first control example. [Fig. 405] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of various counters in the first control example. [Fig. 406] FIG. 2A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the main control device in the first control example, and FIG. 2B is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 407] (a) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the rules for the special pattern jackpot random number table in the first control example, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the rules for the normal jackpot random number table in the first control example, and (c) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the rules for the drop-out lottery table in the first control example. [Fig. 408] (a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the jackpot type selection table set in the ROM of the main control device in the first control example, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the prescribed contents of the table for the special chart 1 jackpot in the first control example, and (c) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the prescribed contents of the table for the special chart 2 jackpot in the first control example. [Fig. 409] 1(a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the variation pattern selection table set in the ROM of the main control device in the first control example, and FIG. 1(b) is a schematic diagram showing the prescribed contents of the normal table that constitutes the variation pattern selection table in the first control example. [Fig. 410] A diagram showing a schematic diagram of the prescribed contents of the table for probability change and time reduction that constitutes the fluctuation pattern selection table in the first control example. [Fig. 411] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a state transition method in a first control example. [Fig. 412]1A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the first control example, and FIG. 1B is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 413] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a typical content of provisions in a rear view mode lottery table in the first control example. [Fig. 414] 1A is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the reserved change lottery table in the first control example, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the change point calculation table in the first control example. [Fig. 415] 13A is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the batch change lottery table in the first control example, and FIG. 13B is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the prescribed contents of the chance charge lottery table in the first control example. [Fig. 416] A diagram showing a schematic diagram of the prescribed contents of the continuation suggestion performance selection table in the first control example. [Fig. 417] 13 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the prescribed contents of the interruption rapid-hit lottery table in the first control example. FIG. [Fig. 418] 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a display control device in a first control example. FIG. [Fig. 419] 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrams illustrating images displayed when the power is turned on in a first control example. [Fig. 420] FIG. 13(a) is an explanatory diagram illustrating a rear surface A in the first control example, and FIG. 13(b) is an explanatory diagram illustrating rear surfaces B to D in the first control example. [Fig. 421] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display data table in the first control example. [Fig. 422] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a transfer data table in the first control example. [Fig. 423] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a drawing list in the first control example. [Fig. 424] 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the audio output device in a first control example. FIG. [Fig. 425]11 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 426] 13 is a flowchart showing the special pattern change processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 427] 13 is a flowchart showing the special pattern variation start processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 428] A flowchart showing the start winning processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 429] 13 is a flowchart showing a read-ahead process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 430] 13 is a flowchart showing the normal pattern change processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 431] 13 is a flowchart showing a through gate passing process executed by an MPU in a main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 432] 13 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 433] 13 is a flowchart showing the start-up process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 434] 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 435] 13 is a flowchart showing the big win control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 436] 13 is a flowchart showing the big win operation setting process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 437] 13 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 438]13 is a flowchart showing the winning processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 439] 13 is a flowchart showing an abnormality process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Fig. 440] 11 is a flowchart showing the start-up process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 441] 11 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 442] 11 is a flowchart showing the performance update processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 443] 11 is a flowchart showing the press stop performance processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 444] 11 is a flowchart showing the interrupt rapid-fire performance processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 445] 11 is a flowchart showing the batch change performance processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 446] 11 is a flowchart showing a charge consumption process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a first control example. [Figure 447] 11 is a flowchart showing a press detection process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 448] 11 is a flowchart showing a stop operation detection process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a first control example. [Figure 449] 11 is a flowchart showing a repeated tap operation detection process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 450] 11 is a flowchart showing a change operation detection process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 451]11 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a first control example. [Fig. 452] A flowchart showing the winning information command processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 453] 11 is a flowchart showing the pending notice lottery process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 454] 13 is a flowchart showing a hit-related command processing executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 455] 11 is a flowchart showing a variable display setting process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 456] A flowchart showing the variable performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 457] A flowchart showing the continuation suggestion performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 458] 11 is a flowchart showing a rear mode lottery process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 459] 11 is a flowchart showing the performance mode selection process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 460] 11 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 461] 13 is a flowchart showing a boot process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 462] 13A is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example, and FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing V interrupt processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 463]13 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 464] 1A is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example, and FIG. 1B is a flowchart showing the stop type command processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 465] 13 is a flowchart showing an interrupt command process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 466] 13(a) is a flowchart showing opening command processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example, and FIG. 13(b) is a flowchart showing number of rounds command processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 467] 13 is a flowchart showing an ending command process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 468] 13(a) is a flowchart showing the rear image change command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and FIG. 13(b) is a flowchart showing the error command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 469] 11 is a flowchart showing a display setting process executed by an MPU in the display device in the first control example. [Fig. 470] 1A is a flowchart showing the warning image setting process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and FIG. 1B is a flowchart showing the pointer update process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 471] 1A is a flowchart showing the transfer setting process executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example, and FIG. 1B is a flowchart showing the resident image transfer setting process executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 472] 13 is a flowchart showing a normal image transfer setting process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 473] 11 is a flowchart showing a drawing process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 474] (a) is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the audio output device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the command interrupt processing executed by the MPU in the audio output device in the first control example. [Fig. 475] 11 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in the audio output device in the first control example. [Fig. 476] 11 is a flowchart showing a repeated hit sound command process executed by an MPU in the audio output device in the first control example. [Fig. 477] 11 is a flowchart showing an interrupt command process executed by an MPU in the audio output device in the first control example. [Fig. 478] 11 is a flowchart showing an audio setting process executed by an MPU in the audio output device in the first control example. [Fig. 479] (a) is a figure showing an example of the display mode in temple search mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example, and (b) is a figure showing an example of the display mode when small prize A is won during temple search displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example. [Fig. 480] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example when a large jackpot during the special probability mode is won, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example when a small jackpot during the special probability mode A is won. [Figure 481](a) is a diagram showing an example of a display mode in a lost mode at a specified timing (99th spin after a jackpot) displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a display mode in a pattern in which a fall-down win occurs during lost mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example. [Figure 482] 13(a) and (b) are figures showing an example of a display mode during dialogue mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example. [Figure 483] 13(a) and (b) are figures showing an example of a display mode during dialogue mode displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example. [Figure 484] (a) is a figure showing an example of the display mode of a push-down effect among the variable operation effects displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example, and (b) is a figure showing an example of the display mode of a push-up effect among the variable operation effects displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example. [Figure 485] A figure showing an example of the display mode of a touch effect among the variable operation effects displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example. [Figure 486] (a) is a figure showing an example of a display mode during the pending change waiting performance displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example, and (b) is a figure showing an example of a display mode during the pending change waiting performance displayed on the third pattern display device in the second control example. [Figure 487] 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrams showing a schematic diagram of the change over time in the presentation mode of the variable presentation (the special winning pattern during the first period) in the second control example. [Figure 488] 13(a) to 13(c) are diagrams showing a schematic diagram of the change over time in the presentation mode of the variable presentation (the special winning pattern during the second period) in the second control example. [Figure 489] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a state transition method in a second control example. [Fig. 490] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of various counters in a second control example. [Figure 491]FIG. 13(a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the main control device in the second control example, and (b) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the main control device in the second control example. [Fig. 492] (a) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the jackpot type selection 2 table set in the ROM of the main control device in the second control example, (b) is a diagram showing the typical contents of the stipulated contents of the 2 table for the special chart 1 jackpot in the second control example, and (c) is a diagram showing the typical contents of the 2 table for the special chart 2 jackpot in the second control example. [Figure 493] (a) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the contents of the small prize random number 2 table in the second control example, (b) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the contents of the small prize type selection 2 table in the second control example, and (c) is a diagram showing a schematic representation of the contents of the time-saving end condition selection table in the second control example. [Figure 494] 13A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the second control example, and FIG. 13B is a block diagram showing the configuration of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Fig. 495] (a) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the corresponding relationship between each pattern in the second control example, (b) is a block diagram showing the configuration of the dialogue mode related table set in the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the second control example, and (c) is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the specified contents of the dialogue state setting table in the second control example. [Figure 496] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the prescribed contents of the character selection table in the second control example. [Figure 497] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the prescribed contents of the line selection table in the second control example. [Figure 498] A diagram showing a schematic diagram of the specified contents of the operation performance switching table in the second control example. [Figure 499] 13 is a flowchart showing special pattern variation start processing 2 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the second control example. [Figure 500]13 is a flowchart showing the off-time variation processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the second control example. [Fig. 501] 13 is a flowchart showing the big win end process 2 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the second control example. [Figure 502] 13 is a flowchart showing main processing 2 executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 503] 13 is a flowchart showing the performance update process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 504] 13 is a flowchart showing the variable operation performance processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 505] 13 is a flowchart showing a second period setting process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a second control example. [Figure 506] 13 is a flowchart showing a press detection process 2 executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 507] 13 is a flowchart showing a variable operation detection process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 508] A flowchart showing the variable performance management processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 509] 13 is a flowchart showing a variable operation means management process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Fig. 510] 13 is a flowchart showing the pending notice lottery process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 511] 13 is a flowchart showing an execution timing setting process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a second control example. [Figure 512] A flowchart showing the variable performance setting process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 513] A flowchart showing the normal performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 514] 13 is a flowchart showing a dialogue mode setting process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a second control example. [Figure 515] 13 is a flowchart showing rear mode lottery process 2 executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Fig. 516] 13 is a flowchart showing the rear mode setting process after time-saving ends, which is executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, as a first embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a "pachinko machine"). An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned (hereinafter referred to as "first embodiment") 10 will be described. FIG. 1 shows the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer shell formed by a wooden frame assembled into a substantially rectangular shape. The outer frame 11 is formed to have substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11 and is openable and closable relative to the outer frame 11. The outer frame 11 has a front surface for supporting the inner frame 12. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the top and bottom of the left side of the display (see Figure 1). The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be able to open and close toward the front side, with the side on which the opening and closing is provided as the axis of opening and closing.

[0018] The inner frame 12 has a game board 13 (see FIG. 2) on the back side, which has a number of nails and winning holes 63, 64, etc. The ball (game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13. The ball game is played by shooting the balls into the front area of ​​the game board 13. The shooting unit 112a (see FIG. 4) and the balls shot from the ball shooting unit 112a are used for playing. A launch rail (not shown) is attached to guide the launcher to the front area of ​​the board 13.

[0019] The front side of the inner frame 12 is provided with a front frame 14 which covers the upper side of the front side, and a lower plate unit which covers the lower side of the front frame. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15, (See Figure 1) Metal hinges 19 are attached to the top and bottom of the left side. The front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 can be opened and closed toward the front side with the cut side as the axis of opening and closing. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are performed by using the keyhole of the cylinder lock 20. Each can be unlocked by inserting a special key into 21 and performing the specified operation.

[0020] The front frame 14 is fitted with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, etc., and is The front frame 14 has a window 14c formed in a substantially elliptical shape. A glass unit 16 having two glass sheets is provided. The front of the game board 13 is visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

[0021] The front frame 14 has an upper tray 17 for storing balls that protrudes toward the front and is roughly box-shaped with an open top. The upper tray 17 is formed with a hole on the bottom, and prize balls and loan balls are discharged onto the upper tray 17. The ball is tilted downwards to the right as viewed from the outside (see Figure 1), and the ball dropped into the upper tray 17 is tilted downwards to the right as viewed from the outside (see Figure 1). The ball is guided to the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). The frame button 22 is provided with, for example, a third symbol display device 81 (FIG. 2 Changed the stage of the performance displayed in the "Super Reach" section, and changed the content of the Super Reach performance. It is operated by the player when, for example, playing a game.

[0022] The front frame 14 is provided with various light emitting means such as lamps around its periphery (for example, at the corners). These light emitting means emit light in response to changes in the game state, such as when a big win occurs or when a certain reach occurs. In response, the light emission state is changed and controlled by lighting or blinking, enhancing the presentation effect during the game. The window portion 14c is provided on its periphery with an illumination portion 29-3 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination units 29 to 33 are the jackpot lane. It functions as a special lamp for the jackpot, and the built-in LED lights up when the jackpot is hit or when a special effect occurs. Each of the illumination units 29 to 33 lights up or flashes to indicate that a jackpot has been won, or In addition, when viewed from the front of the front frame 14 (FIG. 1), the player is informed that the player is in a state of "reaching out" just before the big win. (See reference) The upper left corner has an LED or other light-emitting device built in to indicate when the prize balls are being paid out and when an error occurs. A visible indicator lamp 34 is provided.

[0023] In addition, below the right-side illumination unit 32, a light source 34 is provided so that the back side of the front frame 14 can be seen from the back side. A small window 35 is formed by attaching transparent resin, and the adhesive space K1 (see FIG. 2) on the front of the game board 13 is The stamps and other items affixed to the pachinko machine (reference) are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In the case of the machine 10, in order to create a more brilliant appearance, the area around the illumination parts 29 to 33 is A plated member 36 made of ABS resin and having a chrome plating is attached to the upper portion of the plated member 36.

[0024] Below the window portion 14c, a ball loan operation unit 40 is disposed. A display unit 41, a ball loan button 42, and a return button 43 are provided. The card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) located to the side of the ball lending unit 0 accepts bills, cards, etc. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated with the ball inserted, the ball is lent out according to the operation. Specifically, the point display section 41 is an area where the remaining balance information of the card, etc. is displayed, and The LED lights up and the remaining balance is displayed in numbers as remaining balance information. It is operated to obtain loan balls based on information recorded on a recording medium such as a As long as there is a balance on the card, the balls are supplied to the upper tray 17. 3 is operated when requesting the return of a card inserted in the card unit. A pachinko machine in which balls are directly dispensed from a ball dispenser or the like to the upper tray 17 without going through a hand unit. In a so-called cash machine, the ball dispensing operation unit 40 is not required, but in this case, the installation of the ball dispensing operation unit 40 The parts may be made common by adding decorative stickers to the parts. This will allow for commonality between pachinko machines and cash machines.

[0025] The lower tray unit 15 located below the upper tray 17 has a left side portion on which the upper tray 17 cannot store the waste. The lower tray 50 for storing the balls that have not been removed is formed in a box shape with an open top. To the right of the number 0 is a control wheel operated by the player to hit the ball into the front of the game board 13. The handle 51 and the operation device 300 are provided. This will be explained later.

[0026] Inside the operation handle 51, there is a touch switch for permitting the driving of the ball launching unit 112a. A sensor 51a and a launch stop switch 51 that stops the launch of the ball while the sensor 51a is being pressed. b, and a variable resistor that detects the rotation amount (rotation position) of the operation handle 51 based on a change in electrical resistance. A resistor (not shown) and the like are built in. The operation handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player. When the touch sensor 51a is turned on, the resistance value of the variable resistor is changed according to the rotation. The resistance of the variable resistor changes depending on the amount of light produced, and the ball is fired with a strength (firing intensity) that corresponds to the resistance value of the variable resistor. As a result, the ball is shot toward the front of the game board 13 at a distance corresponding to the player's operation. In addition, when the operating handle 51 is not being operated by the player, the touch sensor The launch switch 51a and launch stop switch 51b are turned off.

[0027] The lower front part of the lower tray 50 is provided with a handle for discharging the balls stored in the lower tray 50 downward. The ball removal lever 52 is always biased to the right. By sliding it leftward against the bias, the bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is The bottom opening is opened and the balls fall naturally from the bottom opening. The operation of the bar 52 is usually performed by placing a box (a The above-mentioned "Senryo Box" is placed on the right side of the lower plate 50. An operating handle 51 is disposed as shown in FIG. 1, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left of the lower tray 50. is.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is provided with a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. In addition to numerous nails (not shown) and windmills (not shown) for guiding the ball, rails 61 and 62, general prizes, 63, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, the variable winning device 330, the through gate 67, The display unit 80 is assembled to the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material, and is attached to the rear side of the base plate 60 from the front side. The base plate 60 is formed so that the players can visually recognize various structures arranged on the back side of the base plate 60. The general winning port 63, the first winning port 64, the second winning port 640, the variable display unit 8 0 is disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and is It is fixed from the surface side with tapping screws, etc.

[0029] The front central portion of the game board 13 is connected to the inner frame 12 through a window portion 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. The structure of the game board 13 will be described below with reference to FIG. We will explain about this.

[0030] On the front of the game board 13, there is an outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arcuate shape. The outer rail 62 is provided with a metal strip on its inner side. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 form a circular arc-shaped The front periphery of the board 13 is surrounded, and the front and rear are bounded by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). By surrounding the area, the front of the game board 13 is a game area where the game is played according to the movement of the ball. The play area is in front of the play board 13 and includes two rails 61 and 62. The area (where the prize winning slots and the like are located) is partitioned by the resin outer edge member 73 that connects the spaces. The area into which the launched ball flows.

[0031] The two rails 61 and 62 guide the balls launched from the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). The inner rail 61 is provided to guide the ball to the top of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the upper left corner of the game board 13, and the ball is guided to the upper part of the game board 13. This prevents the ball from returning back into the ball guide passage. A rubber band 69 is attached to the upper right part of the ball (upper right part of Fig. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flight part of the ball. The ball, which is launched with a certain amount of force or more, hits the return rubber 69 and the force is reduced. It bounces back towards the center.

[0032] In the lower left corner of the play area when viewed from the front (lower left corner of Figure 2), there are multiple LEDs and The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B each having a 7-segment display are provided. The pattern display devices 37A and 37B correspond to the respective controls performed by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4). The display is mainly for displaying the game status of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, the first symbol display device 37A, 37B indicates whether the ball has entered the first winning hole 64 or the second winning hole 65. The system is configured to be used depending on whether a prize is won at the prize slot 640. When the ball enters the first winning hole 64, the first symbol display device 37A is activated, while When the ball enters the second winning hole 640, the first symbol display device 37B is activated. It is composed.

[0033] In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B use LEDs to indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a special probability state or not. The lighting status indicates whether the time is reduced or normal, and whether the time is fluctuating. It shows whether the stopped pattern corresponds to a special jackpot or a normal jackpot. The lighting status indicates whether the pattern is a reserved ball or not, and the lighting status indicates the number of reserved balls. The segment display device displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and any errors. The ED is configured so that each LED emits a different color (e.g., red, green, blue). By combining different light colors, it is possible to indicate various game states of the pachinko machine 10 using a small number of LEDs. This can be done.

[0034] In addition, in this pachinko machine 10, the first winning slot 64 and the second winning slot 640 have won. The lottery is held based on the trigger. The pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the lottery is a jackpot. A win / loss determination (jackpot lottery) will be made, and if a win is determined, the type of jackpot will be The types of jackpots that are judged here are 15R jackpot, 4R jackpot, and so on. The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are equipped with a 15R regular jackpot. Not only will the stopping pattern after the change indicate whether the lottery result is a jackpot or not, In the case of a jackpot, a pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot is displayed.

[0035] Here, "15R jackpot" refers to a jackpot with a maximum of 15 rounds. A "4R jackpot" is a jackpot that transitions to a high probability state in the maximum rally. This is a jackpot where the number of rounds changes to a high probability state after a jackpot of four rounds. In addition, the "15R normal jackpot" is a jackpot with a maximum of 15 rounds, after which The game will transition to a low probability state and will remain in a time-saving state for a certain number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). This refers to a big hit that takes place in a positive manner.

[0036] In addition, the "high probability state" refers to a state in which the probability of a subsequent jackpot is increased as an added value after the jackpot has ended. This refers to the time when the probability is fluctuating (during the probability change), in other words, the special game state. In this embodiment, the high probability state (high probability state) is a game state in which the player is likely to transition to the high probability state. A game state in which the probability of hitting the second symbol described above increases and the ball is more likely to enter the second winning hole 640. "Low probability state" refers to the time when the probability of winning is not in a high probability state, i.e. This refers to a state in which the probability of winning is lower than during the "high probability state". (Time-saving) means that the probability of winning is normal and the probability of winning remains the same. This is a game state in which only the probability of winning the 2nd symbol increases and the ball is more likely to enter the 2nd winning hole 640. On the other hand, the normal state of the pachinko machine 10 refers to a state where the game is not in a special mode or a time-saving mode ( Neither the probability of winning the jackpot nor the probability of winning the second symbol has increased.

[0037] During the special rate and time-saving period, not only does the probability of hitting the second symbol increase, but the second winning slot 64 The time that the electric device 640a associated with 0 is opened has also been changed, and it will be opened for a longer time than usual. When the electric role 640a is in an open state, the electric role Compared to when the object 640a is in a closed state (closed state), the ball is Therefore, during the probability change or time reduction, the ball is likely to enter the second winning hole 640. This will increase the number of times the jackpot lottery will be held.

[0038] In addition, during the probability change or time reduction, the opening of the electric device 640a associated with the second winning port 640 Instead of changing the time, or in addition to changing the opening time, Alternatively, the number of times the electric role 640a opens may be increased from the normal number. In addition, during the probability of winning or the time limit, the probability of winning the second symbol does not change, and the second winning slot 640 The time that the electric device 640a associated with the At least one of the number of times to open may be changed. In addition, the time when the electric device 640a associated with the second winning port 640 is opened and the number of times a winning The number of times the electric device 640a is opened is not increased, but only the probability of winning the second symbol is increased compared to normal. The present invention may be modified so that the image is uploaded.

[0039] In the play area, 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls when the ball hits the play area. A plurality of general winning slots 63 are provided. In addition, a variable display device is provided in the center of the game area. The variable display unit 80 is provided with a first winning port 64 and The first symbol display device 37A, 37B is triggered by a winning (initial winning) in the second winning port 640. The LCD display (hereinafter referred to as the "LCD display") displays the third symbol while synchronizing with the display of the third symbol. The third pattern display device 81, which is composed of a ball of the through gate 67, The second symbol display device (Fig. The variable display unit 80 is also provided with a third pattern display device. A center frame 86 is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of 81 .

[0040] The third pattern display device 81 is composed of a large 9-inch liquid crystal display. The display control device 114 (see FIG. 4) controls the display contents, so that, for example, For example, three rows of symbols are displayed: top, middle, and bottom. Each row of symbols is made up of multiple symbols (third symbols). These third symbols are displayed on the third symbol display device 81 by scrolling horizontally for each symbol row. The third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen. The display of the game state according to the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) is the first symbol display. The display of the first pattern display device 37A, 37B is performed by the first pattern display device 37A, 37B. Instead of a display device, a reel or the like may be used. The third pattern display device 81 may be configured in this manner.

[0041] The second symbol display device displays a display symbol (second symbol (see FIG. A variable display that alternates between a "○" pattern and an "×" pattern for a specified period of time. In the pachinko machine 10, when the ball passes through the through gate 67, If the result of the lottery is a win, the second symbol display device In the setting, the "○" symbol is displayed after the second symbol changes. If the result is a miss, the second symbol display device displays the "X" symbol after the third symbol is displayed. The pattern is displayed frozen.

[0042] In the pachinko machine 10, the variable display in the second symbol display device is a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, When the ball stops on the "○" pattern, the electric device 640a attached to the second winning slot 640 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined period of time.

[0043] The time it takes for the second symbol to change is longer during a special or special bonus than during a normal bonus. The short and medium are set to be shorter. This means that during the special and time-saving modes, Since the varying display is performed in a short time, more winning draws can be held than usual. Therefore, the chances of winning in the winning lottery will increase, so the electric role of the second winning slot 640 This allows the player to have more opportunities to open the item 640a. During the time-saving period, the ball can be made more likely to enter the second winning port 640.

[0044] In addition, during the probability of winning or the time limit, the electric charge for one win that increases the probability of winning By increasing the opening time or number of times of the 640a, or other methods, If the ball is in a state where it is easy for the ball to enter the second winning hole 640 during the time reduction, the second pattern will change. The time required for display may be constant regardless of the game state. If the time required for the bonus is set shorter during the bonus period or the time-saving period than during normal play, The probability may be constant regardless of the game state, or the electric device for one win may be set to The opening time and number of openings of 640a may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

[0045] The through gate 67 is attached to the game board 13 in the left and right areas of the variable display unit 80. The ball is detected and a part of the ball shot to the game board 13 can pass through the game board. When the ball passes through the 67th symbol, a drawing for the second symbol is held. The display will display the changing pattern, and if the result of the lottery is a winning one, the stopping pattern of the changing display will If the winning lottery result is a miss, the stop symbol will be displayed as a floating symbol. and an "X" symbol will be displayed.

[0046] The number of times the ball passes through the through gate 67 is reserved up to a maximum of four times in total, and the number of reserved balls increases. The first symbol display device 37A, 37B is displayed and the second symbol reserved lamp ( The second symbol reservation lamp is provided with four lamps, the maximum number of reserved symbols. They are arranged symmetrically below the third pattern display device 81.

[0047] In addition, as in this embodiment, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by using a plurality of second symbol display devices. In addition to switching the lamp on and off, the first pattern display device 37A, 37B and a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. The lighting of the symbol reservation lamp may be performed by a part of the third symbol display device 81. The maximum number of reserved balls for the passage of the Rugate 67 ball is not limited to four, but may be three or more. The number of times may be set to 5 or more (for example, 8 times). The number of the assembled parts is not limited to two, and may be, for example, one. The mounting position of the gate 67 is not limited to the left or right of the variable display unit 80. For example, the first pattern display device 37A may be located below the variable display device unit 80. Since the number of reserved balls is indicated by 37B, the second reserved symbol lamp is not lit. It may also be possible to use the

[0048] A first winning hole 64 into which a ball can win is provided below the variable display unit 80. When a ball enters the first winning hole 64, the first winning hole slot provided on the back side of the game board 13 is opened. A switch (not shown) is turned on, and the first winning port switch is turned on to control the main control device. The jackpot is drawn at 110 (see Figure 4), and the display according to the result is the first symbol table. This is shown by display device 37A.

[0049] On the other hand, a second winning hole 640 into which a ball can win is disposed below the first winning hole 64 as viewed from the front. When a ball enters the second winning hole 640, the second winning hole 640 is opened. A prize port switch (not shown) is turned on, and the main control is started due to the second prize port switch being turned on. A lottery for a big win is conducted by the control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and a display according to the lottery result is displayed on the first screen. Shown on the pattern display device 37B.

[0050] In addition, the first winning hole 64 and the second winning hole 640 each give out five balls when a ball enters the hole. This is also one of the winning holes from which prize balls are paid out. The number of winning balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first winning slot 64 and the number of winning balls to be paid out when a ball enters the second winning slot 640 The number of winning balls paid out when the ball enters the first winning hole 64 is the same as the number of winning balls paid out when the ball enters the first winning hole 64. The number of winning balls paid out when the ball enters the second winning port 640 and the number of winning balls paid out when the ball enters the second winning port 640. For example, the number of winning balls paid out when a ball enters the first winning hole 64 is set to three. However, even if the number of winning balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning port 640 is set to 5, good.

[0051] The second winning slot 640 is provided with an electric device 640a. The electric device 640a is normally in a closed state (reduced state), and the ball On the other hand, the ball entering the through gate 67 is in a difficult state. As a result of the change in the second symbol displayed when the coin passes through, the second symbol display device displays the "○" symbol. When the electric device 640a is displayed as "0", the electric device 640a is opened (expanded), and the ball enters the second winning slot 6 This makes it easier to get into the 40s.

[0052] As mentioned above, during the special and time-limited modes, the probability of hitting the second symbol is higher than during normal modes. In addition, the time it takes for the second pattern to change is short, so the second pattern will change to "○". The pattern becomes easier to display, and the number of times that the electric role 640a is in the open state (expanded state) increases. In addition, during the probability change and time reduction, the time during which the electric device 640a is opened is longer than during normal times. Therefore, during the probability change and time reduction, the ball enters the second winning hole 640 more than during normal times. It can create an environment where it is easy to receive rewards.

[0053] Here, when the ball enters the first winning hole 64 and when the ball enters the second winning hole 640, The probability of winning the jackpot is the same whether you are in a low probability state or a high probability state. However, However, if a jackpot is hit, the type of jackpot selected will be a 15R jackpot. The probability of winning is higher when the ball enters the second winning slot 640 than when the ball enters the first winning slot 64. On the other hand, the first winning hole 64 is set higher than the second winning hole 640. There are no motorized devices, so the balls are always ready to win.

[0054] Therefore, during normal play, when the electric device associated with the second winning port 640 is in a closed state, Since there are many combinations and it is difficult to win at the second winning slot 640, we head to the first winning slot 64 which does not have an electric device. Then, the ball is shot so that it passes to the left of the variable display unit 80 (so-called "left shot"). ), by winning the first winning slot 64, you will have more chances to win the jackpot lottery, and you will win the jackpot. It will be more advantageous for the player to aim for this.

[0055] On the other hand, during the probability change or time reduction, by passing the ball through the through gate 67, the second winning port 64 The electric device 640a associated with the number 0 is likely to be in an open state, making it easier to win the second winning slot 640. Since the ball is in the non-movable state, it passes to the right of the variable display device 80 toward the second winning hole 640. The ball is shot in the direction of the arrow (so-called "right shot"), and the ball passes through the through gate 67, opening the electric device. The aim is to win the 15R jackpot by winning the second winning slot 640. It is more advantageous for the player to do so.

[0056] In addition, in the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the structure of the game board 13 is symmetrical. Therefore, you can aim for the first winning slot 64 by "right hand" or the second winning slot 640 by "left hand". Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment can also determine the game state (confirmation Depending on whether the game is in a special mode, time-saving mode, or normal mode, the player is given the option to shoot the ball. It is not necessary to change the way of hitting the ball between "left-handed" and "right-handed". This eliminates the need to change the

[0057] A variable winning device 330 (see FIG. 11) is provided below the first winning port 64. A specific winning hole 65a is provided in the approximate center portion. The jackpot lottery held due to a winning entry to the winning entry slot 64 or the second winning entry slot 640 will be the jackpot. After a certain time (variable time) has elapsed, the first symbol is displayed to become the jackpot symbol. The device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is lit up, and the stop corresponding to the jackpot is displayed. The stop symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of a big win. The game state transitions to a special game state (jackpot) where it is easier to win. The specific winning port 65a, which is normally closed, is closed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). , or until 10 balls win).

[0058] This specific winning port 65a is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closure, the specific winning port 65a is The fixed prize winning hole 65a is opened for a predetermined time. The opening and closing operation of the specific prize winning hole 65a is, at most, The opening and closing action can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds). is a form of special game state that is advantageous to the player, and the player is provided with a gaming value ( As a reward for the skill value, a larger number of prize balls than usual are paid out.

[0059] The special game state is not limited to the above-mentioned form. A large opening that can be opened and closed separately is provided in the game area, and the large opening is provided in the first symbol display device 37A, 37B. When the LED corresponding to the winning is lit, the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a while the specific winning hole 65a is open, the specific A game state in which a large opening provided separately from the winning opening 65a is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time is specified. It may be formed as a separate game state. Also, the specific winning hole 65a is limited to one. Instead, one or more than two (for example, three) may be arranged, and the arrangement position may be The display may be changed to any other display other than the lower right side of the first winning opening 64 or the lower left side of the first winning opening 64. It may be located to the left of the mounting unit 80.

[0060] The right corner of the lower side of the game board 13 is provided with a space for attaching a certificate or an identification label. The stamp or the like pasted in the pasting space K1 is passed through a small window 35 (see FIG. It can be seen through the

[0061] The game board 13 is provided with an outlet 71. Any ball that does not enter any of the winning holes 63, 64, 65a, 640 passes through the out hole 71. The balls are guided to a ball discharge passage (not shown). are arranged.

[0062] A number of nails are set on the game board 13 to appropriately distribute and adjust the falling direction of the balls. In addition, various components (accessories) such as windmills are installed.

[0063] As shown in FIG. 3, the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 includes control board units 90 and 91 and a rear The control board unit 90 is mainly equipped with a pack unit 94. device 110), a voice lamp control board (voice lamp control device 113), and a display control board (display The control board unit 91 is a unit equipped with a dispenser control device 114. A control board (dispensing control device 111), a launch control board (launch control device 112), and a power supply board (power The power supply device 115 and the card unit connection board 116 are mounted on the card unit 112 to form a unit.

[0064] The back pack unit 94 is composed of a back pack 92 forming a protective cover and a dispensing unit 93. Each control board has a single-chip microcomputer that controls each part. MPU, ports for communicating with various devices, random number generators used in various lotteries, time Clock pulse generation circuits, etc., used for counting and synchronization, are installed as necessary. It has been done.

[0065] In addition, the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113, the display control device 114, the payout control device control device 111, launch control device 112, power supply device 115, card unit connection board 116 are housed in the board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. 4 includes a box base and a box cover that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other to accommodate the control devices and the boards. It will be delivered.

[0066] In addition, the board box 100 (main control device 110) and the board box 102 (dispensing control device The box base and the box cover are sealed together by a sealing unit. The box is connected by a bolt (not shown) so that it cannot be opened (connected by a crimping structure). The joint between the box base and the box cover is made of a material that extends from the box base to the box cover. A seal (not shown) is attached to the inside of the container. This seal is made of a brittle material. In order to open the board boxes 100 and 102, it is necessary to remove the seals. If you try to forcefully open the board boxes 100 and 102, the box base side and the box Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the seal, It is possible to know whether the boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

[0067] The dispensing unit 93 is a tank located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opens upward. 130, and a tank rail connected to the bottom of the tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side. 131, a case rail 132 connected vertically to the downstream side of the tank rail 131, and a case The discharge motor 216 (see FIG. 4) is provided at the downstream end of the discharge rail 132. The tank 130 is provided with a dispenser 133 for dispensing balls. Balls are supplied from the island equipment in the ball park, and the required number of balls are dispensed by the dispenser 133. The tank rail 131 is subjected to vibration. A vibrator 134 is attached for this purpose.

[0068] In addition, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, and the launch control device 11 2 is provided with a variable resistor control knob 121, and the power supply unit 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch. The state return switch 120 is provided with a switch 122. The state return switch 120 is provided with a switch 122 for turning on the dispensing motor 216 (see FIG. (See 4) When a dispensing error occurs due to ball clogging in the The operating knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is turned on when the pachinko machine 10 is to be returned to its initial state. This is operated when the power is turned on.

[0069] Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the penis machine 10. FIG.

[0070] The main control device 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer that is a calculation device. The MPU 201 stores various control programs that are executed by the MPU 201. A ROM 202 that stores the control program and fixed value data. RAM 203, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the RAM is executed. In addition, various circuits such as interrupt circuits, timer circuits, and data transmission / reception circuits are built in. In the main control device 110, the MPU 201 controls the big win lottery and the first symbol display device 3. 7A, 37B and the setting of the display in the third pattern display device 81, the second pattern display device It executes the main processing of the pachinko machine 10, such as drawing the display results.

[0071] In addition, the sub-controllers such as the dispensing control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113 are operated. In order to instruct the operation, various command data is sent from the main control device 110 to the sub-control device. Such commands are transmitted by the receiving circuit from the main control unit 110 to the sub-control unit. It is sent in only one direction:

[0072] The RAM 203 contains various areas, counters, flags, and the internal registers of the MPU 201. The contents of the program and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored in the The tack area and the work area ( The RAM 203 has a work area and a write area. Even if the power supply is turned off, the power supply 115 supplies a backup voltage to maintain data (backup). All data stored in the RAM 203 is backed up. do.

[0073] When the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or other reason, The stack pointer (for example, 1000 MHz or 1000 MHz) and the values ​​of each register are stored in the RAM 203. When the power is turned on (including when the power is turned on after a power outage is resolved, the same applies below), the information stored in the RAM 203 Based on the information, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off. The writing is performed by the main process (not shown) when the power is turned off, and is written to the RAM 203. The values ​​written in the memory are restored during the startup process (not shown) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU201 is used to receive power from power failures, etc. When the power is cut off, a power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. When the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 201, an NMI interrupt is generated as power failure processing. Processing (not shown) is performed immediately.

[0074] The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 has a bus consisting of an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 205 is connected via a line 204. The input / output port 205 includes: A payout control device 111, a voice lamp control device 113, a first symbol display device 37A, 37B, 2. The front of the second symbol display device, the second symbol reservation lamp, and the lower edge of the opening and closing plate of the specific winning port 65a as the axis Solenoids for driving the large opening and closing on the side and solenoids for driving the electric parts The MPU 201 is connected to the solenoid 209 via the input / output port 205. It transmits various commands and control signals to them.

[0075] The input / output port 205 also includes a group of switches and a slide position detection sensor (not shown). various switches 208 including a sensor group including a rotational position detection sensor R, a power supply device 1 15 is connected to a RAM erase switch circuit 253 described later, and the MPU 201 The signal output from the switch 208 and the R Various processes are carried out based on the AM erase signal SG2.

[0076] The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and loan balls. The MPU 211, which is a calculation device, executes a control program. ROM 212 that stores programs and fixed value data, etc., and is used as a work memory, etc. The RAM 213 is also included.

[0077] The RAM 213 of the dispensing control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, The contents of the internal registers of the PU211 and the return value of the control program executed by the MPU211 A stack area that stores the destination address, various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. The RAM 213 has a work area in which the following is stored: Even after the power supply is cut off, the power supply unit 115 supplies a backup voltage to maintain data. The data stored in the RAM 213 can be backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the MPU 211 When the power is cut off due to a power outage, the power outage monitor circuit 252 also outputs the power outage signal SG 1 is input, and the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 211. Then, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) is immediately executed as a process to be performed in the event of a power failure.

[0078] The MPU 211 of the dispensing control device 111 has a bus consisting of an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 215 is connected via a line 214. , a main control device 110, a payout motor 216, a launch control device 112, etc. are connected to the In addition, although not shown in the figure, the payout control device 111 has a sensor for detecting the paid-out winning balls. A prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 1. 11 but not to the main controller 110.

[0079] The launch control device 112 controls the operation when the main control device 110 issues an instruction to launch the ball. The ball launch unit 112 is configured to launch the ball with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operating handle 51. The ball launching unit 112a controls a launch solenoid and The launch solenoid and the electromagnet are activated when certain conditions are met. Specifically, the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the operating handle 51. The sensor 51a detects the ball and the launch stop switch 51b for stopping the launch of the ball is turned off ( The operating handle 51 is rotated (rotated position) under the condition that the operating handle 51 is not rotated. The launch solenoid is excited, and the ball is launched with a strength according to the amount of operation of the operating handle 51. .

[0080] The voice lamp control device 113 controls the voice output device (such as a speaker not shown) 226. The output of the sound, the lamp display device (illumination unit 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227 A display control device 114 for outputting the lighting and turning off of the lights, the variable performance (variable display) and the notice performance The third symbol display device 81 is controlled to set the display mode of the third symbol display device 81. The MPU 221 is a microcomputer that controls the control program and the fixed value data executed by the MPU 221. The ROM 222 stores data and RAM 223 is used as a work memory. is.

[0081] The MPU 221 of the voice and lamp control device 113 is configured with an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 225 is connected via a bus line 224. 5 includes a main control device 110, a display control device 114, a voice output device 226, and a lamp display device. 227, other devices 228, frame button 22, etc. are connected to the other devices 2. 28 includes a drive motor 342 and a voice coil motor 352 .

[0082] The voice lamp control device 113 receives various commands (variable parameters) from the main control device 110. The display mode of the third pattern display device 81 is changed based on the turn command, stop type command, etc. The display mode is determined and the determined display mode is sent as a command (display fluctuation pattern command, display stop type command). The display control device 114 is notified by a command, etc. , monitors input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, The stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed, and the contents of the performance during the super reach can be changed. When the stage is changed, the display control device 114 is instructed to change the In order to display the rear image corresponding to the changed stage on the third pattern display device 81, A rear image change command including information about the stage is sent to the display control device 114. Here, the back image is the third pattern which is the main image to be displayed on the third pattern display device 81. The display control device 114 is the image displayed on the back side of the voice and lamp control device. According to the command transmitted from the device 113, various images are displayed on the third pattern display device 81. do.

[0083] In addition, the voice lamp control device 113 controls the display control device 114 to control the third pattern display device 81. The voice lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) indicating the display content. Based on the display command received from the display control device 114, the display of the third pattern display device 81 is In accordance with the content of the display, a sound corresponding to the display content is output from the sound output device 226. The lamp display device 227 is controlled to be turned on and off in accordance with the display content.

[0084] The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third pattern display device 81. Based on the command received from the voice and lamp control device 113, the third pattern display device 81 The display control device 11 controls the display of the third symbol variation effect in the game. 4 is a display command for notifying the display contents of the third pattern display device 81 to a voice lamp control device appropriately. The voice lamp control device 113 transmits the display command to the voice lamp control device 113. By outputting a sound from the sound output device 226 in accordance with the display content, the third pattern display device 8 1 can be synchronized with the audio output from the audio output device 226.

[0085] The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10 and a power supply unit 252 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. A power failure monitoring circuit 252 monitors power interruptions due to power failures or the like, and a RAM erase switch 122 (FIG. 3 The power supply unit 251 has a RAM erase switch circuit 253 provided with a power supply voltage Vcc (see FIG. The control devices 110 to 114 are supplied with the necessary operating voltages via power supply paths (not shown). In summary, the power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies AC 2 It takes in a voltage of 4 volts and supplies it to various switches such as the various switches 208 and the solenoid 20 9. 12 volts for driving solenoids, motors, etc., 5 volts for logic The 12 volts are generated for the power supply, the RAM backup voltage, etc. Voltage, 5 volt voltage and backup voltage are required for each control device 110 to 114, etc. Supply a sufficient voltage.

[0086] The power failure monitoring circuit 252 detects the power failure of the MPU of the main control device 110 when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. 201 and the dispensing control device 111 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 211. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for detecting the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251. It monitors the stable 24 volt DC voltage and prevents a power outage ( The power failure signal SG1 is sent to the main control device 110 and the payout control device The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. The device 111 recognizes the occurrence of a power outage and executes an NMI interrupt process. Even after the voltage of the 24V DC stabilized supply falls below 22V, the NMI interrupt process continues. Maintain the output of the 5 volt control system drive voltage at a normal value for a sufficient period of time to execute the program. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the dispensing control device 111 are configured to Interrupt processing (not shown) can be executed and completed normally.

[0087] The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is configured to erase the RAM when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When this occurs, a RAM clear signal is sent to the main control device 110 to clear the backup data. The main control device 110 is a circuit for outputting a signal SG2. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input, the backup data is cleared and A payout initialization frame for clearing backup data in the payout control device 111 The command is sent to the dispensing control device 111.

[0088] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in FIG. 00 is the center of the inner frame 12 in the left-right direction when viewed from the front (i.e., the center of the pachinko machine 10 in the left-right direction). It is located in the center.

[0089] The operation device 300 is configured to be tiltable by being pushed in by a player. The upper tray 17 is provided with a tilting device 310 and is provided with a storage recess 17a recessed in the front-rear direction along the outer frame of the upper tray 17. The player tilts (rotates) the tilting device 310. A signal is input to the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1) by this.

[0090] Between the tilting device 310 and the accommodation recess 17a, there is a space large enough for at least a finger to fit comfortably. This allows the player to place his / her fingertips on the inner side of the upper surface of the tilting device 310. In this manner, the tilting device 310 can be prepared for operation (see FIG. 7).

[0091] In addition, since the player holds the operating handle 51 with his right hand, the tilting device 310 is operated with his left hand. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that the player operates the tilt device 310 with the left hand. The explanation will be given on the assumption that the

[0092] FIG. 6(a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6(b) is a partial front view of the VI of FIG. FIG. 7(a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 10 taken along the line b-VIb. 7(b) is a partial front view of the cross section taken along line VIIb-VIIb in FIG. 7(a). FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the machine 10.

[0093] 6 and 7, the vicinity of the operation device 300 of the pachinko machine 10 is partially illustrated. In FIG. 6, the tilt device 310 is in a first state (in this embodiment) in which the operation surface 312a1 faces the up-down direction. In FIG. 7, the tilting device 310 is in the first position (initial position in the embodiment), and in FIG. The second state is when the operation surface 312a1 faces upward and backward by rising up around the shaft portion 314 from the first state. In FIG. 7, the tilt device 310 is operated by a player. An example of a person's hand is shown in phantom.

[0094] The tilt device 310 is automatically moved between the first state and the second state by the driving force of the driving device 340. The driving device 340 will be described in detail later.

[0095] An example of the operation of the tilt device 310 will be described. The operation of the tilt device 310 is, for example, 3. Display a specific message (e.g., "Press the button") on the pattern display device 81 (see FIG. 2). This is what the player does when appears.

[0096] Here, for example, as in the case of pressing a button that moves up and down, if the hand is pressed downward with force, When the tilt device 310 is pressed in a downward motion, the operation surface changes depending on the degree of tilt. The position of 312a1 is shifted toward the front side, and the palm of the hand and the operation surface 312a1 are easily rubbed against each other. This can give the player a sense of discomfort, and the player may be tempted to move his / her hand downwards too quickly. It is possible to suppress a pressing operation by dropping the button.

[0097] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the fingertip is placed near the shaft portion 314 of the tilting device 310. Then, the palm of the hand is lowered downward with the fingertips as a fulcrum, so that the palm of the hand is integrated with the operation surface 312a1. The user can comfortably push and operate the tilting device 310 while keeping the tilting device in the tilted position.

[0098] Therefore, in order to prevent the hand from dropping forcefully downward, the palm should be supported with the fingertips as the fulcrum. The player can be guided to operate the device by lowering the device downward. The degree of impact applied to the tilting device 310 by the operation of the user is reduced, and the tilting device 310 is prevented from being damaged. This can reduce the possibility of injury.

[0099] With reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the difference in appearance of the tilting device 310 from the player's viewpoint will be described. 8 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300 as viewed in the direction of the arrow VIII in FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300 as viewed in the direction of the arrow IX in FIG. 8 and 9, the shape of the pachinko machine 10 is partially illustrated by imaginary lines. In FIG. 9, an example of a player's hand pushing in the tilt device 310 is shown in phantom lines. .

[0100] As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the operation surface 312a1 of the tilt device 310 is, from the player's viewpoint, In the first state, the area is visible, while in the second state, the area is reduced to the extent that it is not visible. The operation surface 312a1 is reduced in size (the operation surface 312a1 is directed toward the outside of the player's viewpoint). This allows the tilting device 310 to look significantly different between the first and second states.

[0101] In this embodiment, in the process of changing from the first state to the second state, the protective lens member 31 The area of ​​the operation device 300 is gradually increased. The amount of light from the LED device 341f (see FIG. 12) arranged in the direction of the arrow gradually increases. The difference in the amount of light visible to the player between the first state and the second state (degree of brightness) becomes large. This allows the tilting device 310 to look significantly different between the first state and the second state.

[0102] An example of the operation of the tilting device 310 will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Place the outer side of your little finger near the shaft 314 of the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 7). By lowering the palm of the hand downward using the side of the hand as a fulcrum (rotating the wrist as an axis), Therefore, the user can comfortably press the tilt device 310 while keeping the palm of the hand integrated with the operation surface 312a1. Only the user can operate the device.

[0103] Therefore, to prevent the hand from dropping forcefully downward, the outer side of the little finger is supported. The player may be guided to perform the operation by lowering the palm downward as a point. This reduces the degree of impact applied to the tilting device 310 by the player's operation, This can reduce the possibility of the toppling device 310 being damaged.

[0104] Next, the operation device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in FIG. 10, the operation device 300 has a tilting device 310 disposed at the rear end. The shaft 314 is supported so as to be rotatable about the shaft 314 .

[0105] Also, as shown in FIG. 11, a voice coil that applies a shock in a straight direction to the tilting device 310 is used. A push-in motor 352 and a detection sensor 324L, 324L for detecting a push-in operation from the first state 4R is disposed outside the lower frame member 320 that surrounds the tilting device 310 from below.

[0106] In this way, the sensor that detects the position of the tilt device 310 and the voice coil that provides the driving force are By arranging the motor and the like on the outside of the lower frame member 320, the area inside the lower frame member 320 The tilting device 310 can be accommodated in the lower frame member 320. A large amount of movement of the tilting device 310 can be ensured.

[0107] FIG. 12 is an exploded front perspective view of the operation device 300, and FIG. 12 and 13, the operation device 300 is The ring members BR1 are provided at the left and right ends of the front end (the rear end of the paper in FIG. 12). A tilting device 310 that can tilt the ring member BR1 of the tilting device 310 from below. A lower frame member 320 having a bearing portion 323 and defining the pushing end of the tilting device 310; The ring member BR1 of the tilting device 310 is supported from above and is aligned with the lower frame member 320. It is a member having a recessed portion in which the lower frame member 320 is placed and a large opening in the center. The tilting member 310 is fastened and fixed to the lower frame member 320 in a manner that the tilting device 3 The upper frame member 330 determines the arrangement of the second state of the 10, and the lower frame member 320 is fastened to the lower side. The tilting device 310 and the tilting mechanism 320 are connected to each other via an arm member 345 that constitutes a link mechanism. A driving device 340 that transmits a driving force to the device 310 and is fastened to the driving device 340. The protective cover device 3 protects the drive unit 340 by covering it from three sides, the left and right directions and the rear. 50 and mainly equipped with.

[0108] The lower frame member 320 is configured such that the left and right portions of the bottom surface are inclined downward toward the front side. The cup-shaped member has a bottom plate portion 321 that slopes downward toward the front side. The horizontal portion 3 is made of a plate-like member that is horizontally arranged at the top end of the bottom plate portion 321 on the back side. 22 and a semicircular receiving portion that is open upward near the rear end of the horizontal portion 322. The lower bearing portion 323 receives the shaft portion 314 of the tilting device 310 from below, and the bottom plate portion 321 A pair of left detection sensor 324L and right detection sensor 324R are arranged on the lower side. Then, the portion of the bottom plate portion 321 that is located below the horizontal portion 322 at the center position in the left-right direction is cut off. and an opening 325 that is opened by inserting the opening 325 into the opening 325 .

[0109] The bottom plate portion 321 determines the movement end of the tilting device 310 by abutting against the tilting device 310. The tilting device 310 is inserted into the bottom plate 3 through a plurality of openings. 21 can pass through.

[0110] The bottom plate portion 321 has a transmission hole 321a formed in the center of the front side and detection sensors on the left and right. A detection hole 321b is formed along the detection groove of the sensor 324L, 324R, and an opening 325 and insertion holes 321c formed symmetrically on the left and right sides of the support 321.

[0111] The transmission hole 321a is located in front of the voice coil motor 352 of the protective cover device 350. The tilting device 310 is arranged in such a manner that the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 310 can pass through the protruding protrusion 311j. When the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 310 protrudes below the bottom plate portion 321, By driving the voice coil motor 352 with the It can give you power.

[0112] The detection hole 321b is provided with detection pieces 311gL and 311L protruding from the lower surface of the tilting device 310. gR can be inserted through the detection hole 321b. The 1gL and 311gR are disposed in the detection grooves of the detection sensors 324L and 324R, The posture of the device 310 is detectable.

[0113] The insertion hole 321c is provided for receiving the shaft portion 311c and the driving device 311a that are provided on the flange of the tilting device 310. The arm member 345 of the driving device 340 can be inserted therethrough. The through hole is formed at a position where interference with the arm member 345 can be avoided when the arm member 345 is operated. do.

[0114] The horizontal portion 322 constitutes a plane for fastening and fixing the lower frame member 320 and the driving device 340. Both are extended upward from the top surface and have a U-shaped cross section with an opening on the front side. The locking portion 322a is configured as a locking portion 322b.

[0115] The locking portion 322a prevents one end of the torsion spring 315 of the tilting device 310 from moving backward. The locking portion 322a locks the torsion spring 315, The biasing force of the spring 322a acts in a direction to move the tilting device 310 to the second state.

[0116] The detection sensors 324L and 324R are photocoupler type sensors that detect the position of the tilt device 310. The detection sensors 324L and 324R are located at the bottom plate portion 32 of the lower frame member 320. The left and right detection grooves are positioned so that the distance from 1 (the position of the detection groove) is equal.

[0117] A photocoupler type sensor is a sensor that consists of a light-emitting part that emits light and a The sensor is provided with a light receiving portion that receives light and a gap (slit, detection groove) into which the part to be detected can be inserted. This refers to sensors arranged in an approximately U-shape.

[0118] The opening 325 is for allowing the LED device 341f, the rotary claw member 347, etc. of the driving device 340 to be mounted on the lower frame portion. The through hole is for allowing the insertion of the material 320 into the inside. It is made larger than the left-right width of the rolling claw member 347.

[0119] On the other hand, in terms of the vertical width, the driving device 340 causes the LED device 341f to protrude upward and forward. 17(b) , the LED device 341f is disposed in the opening 325. After passing through the LED device 341, the driving device 340 is pushed upward. f can be disposed above the opening 325, and the LED device 341f can be rotated from the rotating claw member 34 The vertical width of the opening 325 can be made shorter than the vertical width including the first and second openings 11 to 7.

[0120] The upper frame member 330 has an extension portion 311h extending from the lower end surface of the tilting device 310 to the front side. The opening 331 is an opening of a size large enough to catch the lower frame member 320 and is matched with the lower receiving portion 323 of the lower frame member 320. The ring member of the tilting device 310 is arranged facing the center of the and an upper bearing portion 332 that supports BR1.

[0121] The protective cover device 350 is configured to be separable in the vertical direction and covers three sides except the front side. and a main body cover 351 fastened and fixed to the lower end of the driving device 340. The vibration sensor 351 is supported on the bottom plate of the main body cover 351 and is disposed on the front side and vibrates in an obliquely upward forward direction. The voice coil motor 352 has a detection groove on the upper side of the bottom plate of the main body cover 351. The left detection sensor 353L and the right detection sensor 353R are mainly detection sensors having the same structure. Prepare.

[0122] In FIG. 12, the right sensor 353L is disposed on the opposite side of the left sensor 353L with respect to the center. The body cover 351 is partially broken to make the side detection sensor 353R visible. is illustrated.

[0123] In the assembled state (see FIG. 10), the voice coil motor 352 has a vibration surface that faces the lower frame member 3. 20. The tilting device 310 is disposed in a position substantially parallel to the bottom plate portion 321 of the tilting device 310. When the protruding protrusion 311j is extended downward through the communication hole 321a, the voice coil motor By driving 352, the driving force can be efficiently transmitted to the tilting device 310.

[0124] The detection sensors 353L and 353R detect the positions of the disk cams 344L and 344R of the driving device 340. The photocoupler type sensor detects the phase. The detection sensors 353L and 353R are disposed in such a manner that the detection sensors 44R are disposed inside the detection grooves of the detection sensors 353L and 353R. The detection holes 344eL, 344eR of the disc cams 344L, 344R are connected to the detection sensors 353L, 353R. 53R, and the disc cams 344L and 344R are in a specific phase. It can be detected that the sensor is placed in the

[0125] In this embodiment, the left and right disk cams 344L and 344R of the driving device 340 are Since the holes 344eL and 344eR are provided at different phases, the detection sensors 353L and 35 There are two specific phases that can be detected by 3R.

[0126] Next, the tilting device 310 will be described with reference to Figs. 14(b) is a front view of the tilting device 310, and FIG. 14(a) is a front view of the tilting device 310 in the direction of the arrow XIVb in FIG. FIG. 14(c) is a side view of the tilting device 310 in the forward-looking view; 15 is a cross-sectional view of the tilting device 310 taken along line -XIVc. 16 is an exploded perspective rear view of the lid 312 of the tilting device 310. FIG.

[0127] As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the tilting device 310 is a box having a sector-shaped side and openings at the top and bottom. A case body 311 is formed of a shaped body, and a lid is placed on the upper opening of the case body 311. A cover 312 is fastened to the case body 311 in the above manner, and a fastener is fastened to the front end of the cover 312. A spherical lens member 313 is fixed and hangs down, a case body 311 and a cover 312. The shaft portion 314 is disposed in a manner of being sandwiched at the rear end of the A torsion spring 315 is attached to the rear end of the case body 311 and the cover 312. and a ring member BR1 that inseparably fixes the cover 312 to the cover 311. .

[0128] In the first state, the case body 311 is inclined downward from the back side to the front side. The bottom plate portion 311a is connected to the bottom plate portion 311a, and an opening portion 311b is opened at the center of the bottom plate portion 311a. The flanges extend downward along the left and right edges of the opening 311b, and extend toward the center in the left and right direction. The cylindrical shaft portion 311c is provided at the rear end thereof, and the shaft portion 314 is supported at the rear end thereof by a semicircular cross section. The recess 311d is located at a position where both arms 315a of the torsion spring 315 can be inserted. The groove 311e is a groove in which the torsion spring 315 is inserted. The hook-shaped portion 311f that engages the center portion 315b and the pair of hooks that extend downward from the bottom plate portion 311a are The left detection piece 311gL and the right detection piece 311gR (see FIG. 15) are disposed on the bottom plate 311a. An extension portion 311h is provided extending forward a predetermined distance from the front end portion of the bottom plate portion 311a. The light-transmitting material is a light-transmitting material. The protective lens member 311i is made of a material having a front end on the left and right sides of the bottom plate portion 311a. and a protruding protrusion 311j protruding downward from the center in the lateral direction.

[0129] When the tilting device 310 is pushed downward by a player, the bottom plate portion 311a is pushed by the lower frame member 3. This is the portion that comes into surface contact with the bottom plate portion 321 of the support 20 .

[0130] The opening 311b is for receiving the LED device 341f of the driving device 340 and the arm of the driving device 340. It is configured as an opening through which member 345 can be inserted.

[0131] The shaft portion 311c is guided through a guide hole 3 of an arm member 345 (see FIG. 17(b)) of the driving device 340. 45b, which is a cylindrical member that transmits driving force between the drive unit 340 and the drive unit 340. It has a role as a

[0132] The left detection piece 311gL and the right detection piece 311gR are respectively located on the left side of the lower frame member 320. The portion to be inserted into the detection groove of the detection sensor 324L and the right detection sensor 324R (see FIG. 15) The left detection piece 311gL has a longer protruding length than the right detection piece 311gR. To be rotten.

[0133] In this embodiment, the tip of the right detection piece 311gR is connected to the tip of the left detection piece 311gL. The angle from the first state (see FIG. 22) to the end of the shaft 314 is about 3°. The left side detection unit 310 is rotated to the end of the left side detection unit 310 (see FIG. 23). The protruding piece 311gL protrudes further than the right detection piece 311gR.

[0134] The extension portion 311h is a portion that protrudes from the lower end portion of the protective lens member 311i toward the front side. In the assembled state (see FIG. 10), the upper frame member 330 is engaged with the opening 331. It is configured in such a way that it extends to the position.

[0135] The protective lens member 311i is configured to have a curved shape when viewed from above (FIG. 14(a)). (see Fig. 14(c)) and is curved when viewed from the left and right. This structure allows the load generated when the player presses the tilting device 310 to be easily released (dissipated). This can improve the durability of the tilting device 310.

[0136] The protruding portion 311j is provided at a right angle on the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 311a and is a lower frame member The cross-sectional shape is smaller than the transmission hole 321a of the tilt device 310. When the tip is pushed in (see FIG. 29), it is inserted into the transmission hole 321a and the tip It extends downward from the lower frame member 320.

[0137] As shown in FIG. 16, the cover 312 includes a top plate member 312a having an operation surface 312a1 and An intermediate plate member 312b is fastened to the lower surface of the top plate member 312a. 2b is fixed to the top plate member 312a and the LED device 34 is fixed to the top plate member 312a in the first state (see FIG. 6). and a cylindrical member 312c having a cylindrical shape large enough to surround 1f.

[0138] The cylindrical member 312c improves the strength of the lid 312 by its axial rigidity while maintaining the lid 312 in the first state. (See FIG. 6) In this case, due to the positional relationship, the LED device 341f is directed toward the tilting device 310. While the light irradiated from the cylindrical member 312c is kept inside the cylindrical member 312c, in the second state (see FIG. 7), In this case, the present invention is to remove such a limitation and to enable the light from the LED device 341f to be irradiated over a wide area. The equipment will be arranged in the following manner.

[0139] The lens member 313 is made of a light-transmitting material, and has upper and lower ends that extend forward in a flange shape. The extended end of the protective lens member 311i is configured to have a shape that matches the curved shape of the protective lens member 311i. The central portion of the cylindrical member 313 is formed in a spherical shell shape.

[0140] The torsion spring 315 is wound around the shaft 314 at a pair of left and right twisted portions. The arm portions 315a extend rearward from the left and right outer ends of the portion, and connect the pair of twisted portions. and a central portion 315b.

[0141] Next, the drive device 340 will be described with reference to Fig. 17 and Fig. 18. Fig. 17(a) is a front view of the drive device 340, Fig. 17(b) is a side view of the drive device 340 as viewed in the direction of arrow XVIIb in Fig. 17(a), and Fig. 18 is an exploded front perspective view of the drive device 340.

[0142] As shown in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, the driving device 340 is a device for bending a plate-shaped sheet metal member. The main body member 341 that constitutes the framework is fastened and fixed to the main body member 341. A drive motor 342 that generates a drive force, and a transmission shaft that transmits the drive force of the drive motor 342 A pair of disk cams 344 ( A left disc cam 344L, a right disc cam 344R, and a connecting pin 344d of the disc cam 344 and an arm member 345 which is supported by a shaft portion 341c of the main body member 341 and which is also supported by a shaft portion 341c of the main body member 341. A release lever is abutted against the first protruding portion 344c1 or the second protruding portion 344c3 of the plate cam 344 in the rotation direction. The release member 346 is supported coaxially with the release member 346 and rotates relative to the release member 346. The rotating claw member 347 in operation and the biasing force in the direction of tilting the rotating claw member 347 downward A first spring SP1 which is a coil spring-like spring member generating a A torsion spring-like spring generates a biasing force between the rotary claw member 347 and the rotary claw member 347 in a direction away from each other. and a second spring SP2 which is a spring member.

[0143] The main body member 341 is bent backwards at the left and right sides to form a motor housing portion 3 having a U-shape when viewed from above. 41a and the plate portion of the motor housing portion 341a that faces the motor housing portion 341a are drilled at the same position. The shaft support hole 341b supports the disk cam 344, and the shaft is parallel to the shaft support hole 341b. The shaft portion is provided in a left-right direction at a position shifted toward the front side from the shaft support hole 341b. 341c, and an extension extending from the motor housing portion 341a below the shaft portion 341c. The motor housing portion 341a is provided with a light support portion 341d extending in a front upward direction from the motor housing portion 341a. e, and an LED light source is disposed inside the upper end of the lighting support portion 341e. The LED device 341f is mainly provided with a light source 341c.

[0144] The LED device 341f has a triangular member on its upper surface that refracts light ( This allows the light from the LED device 341f to be directed upward and forward. It is possible to irradiate the area evenly.

[0145] The drive motor 342 is disposed inside the motor housing portion 341a in the U-shape. 1a is provided with a fixing member 342a which is fastened and fixed to the

[0146] The fixed member 342a supports the rotation gear of the drive motor 342 and is connected to the rotation gear. The transmission shaft rod 343 is supported in a manner that the transmission gear 343b meshes with the transmission shaft rod 343.

[0147] The arm member 345 is provided at one end with a perfect circle shape and is connected to the disk cam 344. A pivot hole 345a is provided at the other end of the pin 344d, and a rectangular hole is provided at the other end of the pin 344d. and a guide hole 345b through which the shaft portion 311c (see FIG. 15) of the tilting device 310 is inserted. can.

[0148] The guide hole 345b is provided at an end opposite to the shaft support hole 345a when the tilting device 310 is in the first state. The opposite end of the shaft 311c is formed at a position where the disk cam 344 rotates once. The groove is formed in a position sufficient to allow rotation therethrough.

[0149] The transmission shaft rod 343 will be described with reference to FIG. 19. FIG. 19 shows the positive and negative ends of the transmission shaft rod 343. The transmission shaft rod 343 has disk cams 344 (see FIG. 18) fixed to both ends. A cylindrical member 343a is supported by the cylindrical member 343a and a drive motor 342 is supported by the cylindrical member 343a. A transmission gear 343b that meshes with the rotary gear of the transmission gear 343b and a cylindrical member 343a. a movable clutch 343c capable of switching between transmitting and not transmitting a driving force by moving in the axial direction; A coil spring 343d presses the movable clutch 343c against the transmission gear 343b. Prepare for the Lord.

[0150] The cylindrical member 343a has fixing portions 3 each having a D-shaped cross section for fixing a disk cam 344 at both ends. The right fixing part 343a2 is longer than the left fixing part 343a1. The fixed portion 343a2 is formed longer toward the center than the movable clutch 343a. When the coil spring 343c moves against the biasing force of the coil spring 343d, it interferes with the transmission gear 343b. It is formed to a length that allows it to move to a position where it is not in contact with the ground.

[0151] The transmission gear 343b has a circular insertion hole 343b1 through which the cylindrical member 343a is inserted, From the surface facing the movable clutch 343c, at a circumferential position of the shaft center, along the axial direction and a clutch portion 343b2 on which projections and recesses are formed.

[0152] Since the through hole 343b1 is a perfect circle, the force is transmitted even when the cylindrical member 343a is fixed. The gear 343b can rotate (freely rotate) relative to the cylindrical member 343a.

[0153] The movable clutch 343c has an angle fixing hole 3 having a D-shaped cross section through which the cylindrical member 343a is inserted. 43c1, and the transmission gear 343b are arranged in the axial direction at a circumferential position of the shaft center from the surface arranged to face the transmission gear 343b. The clutch portion 343b2 is configured to be engageable with the clutch portion 343b3. and a switch portion 343c2.

[0154] In this embodiment, the clutch portions 343b2 and 343c2 have a top angle of about 100. It is composed of a mountain-shaped convex portion and a concave portion of 90°.

[0155] The angle fixing hole 343c1 is formed in a D-shape in cross section, so that the cylindrical portion of the movable clutch 343c Since the relative rotation with respect to the member 343a is disabled, the clutch portion 343b of the transmission gear 343b 2 and the clutch portion 343c2 of the movable clutch 343c, the drive motor 342 The driving force transmitted from the transmission gear 343b to the cylindrical member 34 via the movable clutch 343c is 3a. By rotating the drive motor 342, the disc cam 3 44 (see FIG. 18) can be rotated.

[0156] The movable clutch 343c is normally biased by the force of the coil spring 343d. 43b, and the engagement relationship between the clutch portions 343b2 and 343c2 is maintained. On the other hand, when an axial load is applied to the movable clutch 343c, the fixed part 3 43a2 and is configured to be movable away from the transmission gear 343b along 43a2.

[0157] The disk cam 344 will be described with reference to Figure 20. The disk cam 344 is a left disk cam. The right and left disc cams 344L and 344R are roughly mirror images of each other, and the only difference is that the detection hole 3 Since only the positions of 44eL and 344eR are shown, only the left disc cam 344L will be explained, and the right disc cam The explanation of M344R will be omitted.

[0158] FIG. 20(a) is a side view of the left disc cam 344L as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXa in FIG. FIG. 20(b) is a side view of the left disc cam 344L as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXb in FIG. In addition, in FIG. 20(a) and FIG. 20(b), the driving device 340 is as shown in FIG. A first initial state is shown.

[0159] As shown in FIG. 20(a) and FIG. 20(b), the left disc cam 344L is a disc having a perfect circular shape. A member having a protruding portion on both sides of the disk, and a circular groove extending inward at the center of the disk. A central shaft portion 344a is provided in a protruding cylindrical shape, and a ring shape is formed around the central shaft portion 344a. The circular rib 344b is provided on the outside of the circular rib 344b. The rib 344b is lower in height than the circular rib 344b and protrudes inward. The engagement rib 344c has a portion that protrudes radially outward at a certain point, and the circular rib 344b and the engaging rib 344c, and is provided in a cylindrical shape and protrudes outwardly between the arm member 3 18, and a detection pin 344d is provided near the outer periphery. The main portion has a hole 344eL.

[0160] The right disk cam 344R has a detection hole 344eR that is at an angle of 60° with the detection hole 344eL. The only difference is that it is located in the same position as the left disc cam 344L. It is composed of the following shapes.

[0161] The central shaft portion 344a has an inner periphery that is engaged with both ends of the cylindrical member 343a (see FIG. 19). The outer periphery of the shaft is fitted into the shaft support hole 341b (see FIG. 18). That is, the disk cam 344 is rotatably supported in the support hole 341b.

[0162] The circular rib 344b is provided to rotate the motor when the disk cam 344 is supported by the support hole 341b. The motor housing portion 341a (see FIG. 18) is provided with a protruding portion at a position where it can abut on the left and right walls of the motor housing portion 341a. As a result, the disc cam 344 can be prevented from becoming misaligned.

[0163] In the first initial state, the engagement rib 344c is located at a position where the detection hole 344eL is disposed. At a position shifted 80° in the backward rotation direction (clockwise in Figure 20(a)), it is extended radially outward. The first protruding portion 344c1 is disposed at an angle θ1 (in this embodiment, angle A first recessed portion 344c2 recessed radially inward at a position shifted from the first recessed portion 344c by an angle θ1=50°, and a second recessed portion 344c3 recessed radially inward at a position shifted from the first recessed portion 344c by an angle θ1=50°. At a position shifted by an angle θ2 (in this embodiment, the angle θ2=150°) from the first protruding portion 344c1, The second protruding portion 344c3 protrudes outward in the radial direction again, and the second protruding portion 344c At a position shifted from 3 by an angle θ3 (in this embodiment, the angle θ3 = 20°), and a second retraction portion 344c4 into which the second retraction portion 344c is inserted.

[0164] In the first initial state of the drive unit 340, the connecting pin 344d is It is disposed at a position where the distance from the shaft portion 311e of the device 310 is the longest (see FIG. 22). , on the opposite side of the shaft portion 311e of the tilting device 310 in the first state with respect to the central shaft portion 344a. A connecting pin 344d is provided.

[0165] The release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 will be described with reference to FIG. The removal member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 are arranged in a pair on the left and right, and their configurations are the same on the left and right. So, only one of them will be explained.

[0166] 21(a) and 21(b) are front views of the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347. In FIG. 21(a), the rotating claw member 347 is a second spring with respect to the release member 346. FIG. 21(b) shows the large angle state where the spring SP2 has rotated to the end position of the biasing direction. The rotating claw member 347 is moved to the terminal position against the biasing force of the second spring SP2 with respect to the removal member 346. 4 shows a small angle state in which the lens has been rotated to the small angle position.

[0167] The state in which the release member 346 rotates by contacting the disk cam 344 is determined by the angle In a state between the large angle state and the small angle state (when the protruding pin 346b is disposed at the middle position of the guide slot 347b), (see FIG. 35).

[0168] As shown in FIG. 21(a) and FIG. 21(b), the release member 346 is a substantially rectangular plate member. The shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18) is supported by a shaft support hole 346a. A protruding pin 346b is provided in a circular arc shape centered on the central axis of the 346a and protrudes in the plate thickness direction. The end of the second spring SP2 is inserted through a through hole 346c, and the maximum diameter of the shaft support hole 346a is and an engagement portion 346d configured as a protruding portion.

[0169] The engaging portion 346d is engaged with the engaging rib 34 of the disc cam 344 in the assembled state (see FIG. 10). 4c (see FIG. 20). The outer periphery of d is curved, so that the abutment with the engaging rib 344 can be performed smoothly. can be done.

[0170] The rotary claw member 347 is formed of a plate member having a substantially rectangular shape, and has a shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18). ) and a shaft support hole 347a that is supported by the shaft support hole 347a, and a circular arc shape with the center axis of the shaft support hole 347a as the center The protruding pin 346b of the release member 346 is drilled so as to be able to be guided along the protruding pin 346b. The guide elongated hole 347b is formed to include the moving path inside, and the second spring SP2 The end of the shaft is inserted through a through hole 347c, and the end of the shaft is hooked downward at the opposite end of the shaft support hole 347a. The hook-shaped portion 347d is provided in a protruding shape and is provided with a hole so that the end of the first spring (see FIG. 18) can be inserted therethrough. and a pull-down hole 347e provided in the lower portion of the support 347.

[0171] In this embodiment, in the large angle state shown in FIG. 21(a), the release member 346 is in the rotating claw portion The member 347 is disposed at the end position in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 21(a)). Therefore, when a load is applied to the engagement portion 346d in the downward direction in the large angle state, the engagement portion 346d is released. The member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 rotate together in the backward direction, while in the large angle state. When a load is applied to the engagement portion 346d in the upward direction, the engagement portion 346d is rotated to the angle shown in FIG. Until the small state is reached, only the release member 346 is rotated to maintain the position of the rotary claw member 347. This can be done.

[0172] Next, an example of the operation of the operation device will be described. First, referring to Figs. 22 to 24, When the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the player performs a push operation. In the following description of the operation example, in order to facilitate understanding, In addition, the illustration of the lid 312 is simplified.

[0173] 22 to 24 are diagrams showing the operation device 300 taken along the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). 22 is a cross-sectional view of the tilting device 310. Note that FIG. 22 illustrates a state in which the tilting device 310 is in the first state. In FIG. 23, the player pushes the tilting device 310 to the end position from the state shown in FIG. 23. In FIG. 24, the tilting device 310 is restored from the state of FIG. 23 to the first state. The state after the return operation is shown. Also, in FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, the tilting device 310 An example of a player's hand performing a rapid-fire operation is shown.

[0174] As shown in FIG. 22, the tilting device 310 is rotated in the backward direction (as shown in FIG. 22) by a torsion spring 315. At the same time, the bottom plate portion 311a is subjected to a biasing force of the hook portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347. As a result, the tilting device 310 is maintained in the first state. In the first state, a biasing force in the backward rotation direction (clockwise in FIG. 22) always acts on the tilting device 310. is.

[0175] In the state shown in FIG. 22, the left detection piece 311gL is in the detection groove of the left detection sensor 324L. On the other hand, the right detection piece 311gR is inserted into the right detection sensor 32 It is placed in front of the detection groove of 4R (OFF state, see Figure 11).

[0176] As shown in FIG. 23, when the player pushes in the tilt device 310, the tilt device 31 0 rotates forward (counterclockwise in Figure 23) by approximately 3°. In this state, the left detection piece 3 11gL is inserted into the detection groove of the left detection sensor 324L (ON state), and similarly, The side detection piece 311gR is inserted into the detection groove of the right-side detection sensor 324R (ON state).

[0177] Therefore, the change in the detection state of the left detection sensor 324L and the right detection sensor 324R is determined. By this, it is determined that the tilt device 310 has been pushed in from the first state by the player. It is possible.

[0178] Here, when the tilting device 310 is repeatedly operated, the state shown in FIG. 22 and the state shown in FIG. However, depending on the time interval between successive hits by the player, the torsion spring 31 The tilting device 310 may not be able to return to its original position in time, and the pushing operation may be performed at an intermediate position. This may cause the player to feel uncomfortable.

[0179] Conventionally, this could be addressed by increasing the spring constant of the torsion spring 315. In this embodiment, when the spring constant of the torsion spring 315 is increased, the force of the torsion spring 315 is resisted. Increasing the driving force of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) that pushes down the tilt device 310 This requires a larger drive motor 342. There were problems with the height increase and the inability to save space.

[0180] In contrast, in this embodiment, when the tilting device 310 is in a pressed-in state, the tilting A voice that can be produced by vibration is provided at a position facing the protruding protrusion 311j of the downfall device 310. A coil motor 352 is provided.

[0181] As shown in FIG. 24, the voice coil motor 352 is extended from the state shown in FIG. By driving the torsion spring 315 in the opposite direction, the tilting device 31 can be moved without increasing the spring constant of the torsion spring 315. The return to 0 operation can be performed quickly.

[0182] When the tilt device 310 is pushed in, the voice coil motor 352 is always driven. In this case, for example, when the player presses and holds the tilt device 310, the voice coil motor 352 will be driven, which will cause unnecessary stress to the player, and the player will feel uncomfortable. There is a risk of remembering.

[0183] In contrast, in this embodiment, when the left side detection sensor 324L is in the ON state, The number of times the right detection sensor 324R switches between the ON state and the OFF state is calculated, and the number When the value of the voice coil motor 352 is equal to or greater than the threshold value, the player can perform a continuous tapping operation by driving the voice coil motor 352. This allows the load for returning the tilting device 310 to its original position to be increased only when the tilting device 310 is in a tilted position. The player can operate the tilt device 310 comfortably.

[0184] Next, referring to FIG. 25 to FIG. 30, the tilting device 310 moves up and down from the first state. A case where a movement (a tilting movement) is started (first movement mode) will be described. XXII-XXII is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG.

[0185] In addition, FIG. 25 illustrates a state in which the tilting device 310 is in the first state, and FIG. 26 illustrates a state in which the tilting device 310 is in the first state. When the disk cam 344 rotates forward by a predetermined amount from the state shown in FIG. 27 shows a state where the attitude has been changed. In FIG. 27, the disk cam 344 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 28 shows a state in which the rotating claw member 347 has rotated forward by a certain amount and returned to its original position. The state in which the tilting device 310 rotates back and forth is shown. In FIG. 29, the tilting device 310 moves from the state shown in FIG. 29. In FIG. 30, the user pushes the tilting device 310 to the end position. When the disk cam 344 rotates forward by a predetermined amount from the state in which the engagement rib 34 In the second initial state, the second protruding portion 344c3 of the release member 346 abuts against the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. 28 shows the state where the tilting device 3 in the state shown in FIG. 29, the position of the tilting device 310 is shown in phantom lines. An example of a technician's hand is shown in phantom.

[0186] As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the cylindrical member 31 of the lid 312 The upper end (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is accommodated inside 2c. The amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is restricted by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c. On the other hand, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be secured to be large. The cylindrical member 312c serves as a rib for improving the strength of the cover 312 and is also effective for reducing the weight of the tilting device 310. In one state, the light irradiation intensity of the LED device 341f can be adjusted. do.

[0187] As shown in FIG. 26, the tilting device 310 is in the first state, and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state. From the initial state shown in FIG. 25, the disk cam 344 is rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 26). When the disk cam 344 is rotated in the forward direction, the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disk cam 344 contacts the engagement portion of the release member 346. By pushing down 346d, the release member 346 rotates in the backward direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). , and the rotation claw member 347 is disengaged from the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310. Rotate backwards until

[0188] The change in the position of the release member 346 is caused by the first retraction portion 344c2 of the engagement rib 344c and the engagement portion 34 6d and the disk cam 344 rotates until they face each other. The tilting device 310 rises due to the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 (rotates clockwise in FIG. 26).

[0189] At this time, in the state shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 is One end position of the guide hole 345b of the member 345 (the end on the side farther from the rotation axis of the disc cam 344) The tilting device 310 is disposed at the end position, and the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the arm member 345. Therefore, the upward movement of the tilting device 310 corresponds to the rotation angle of the disc cam 344. It becomes.

[0190] As shown in FIG. 27, the disk cam 344 rotates in the forward direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 27). When the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disk cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, The release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 are rotated forward by the biasing force of the first spring SP1. 27) so that the rotating claw member 347 can be engaged with the tilting device 310. 25. At this time, the gap between the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 The angle of the second spring SP2 (the upper angle in FIG. 27) is increased. Due to the action of the biasing force, the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 are in the state shown in FIG. The rotation continues while maintaining the maximum angle (maximum).

[0191] In this state, the cover 312 is retracted above the LED device 341f, and the protective lens is The area of ​​the tilting device 311i that is visible from the player's viewpoint when the tilting device 311i is in the first state is Since this value is increased compared to 0, the light of the LED device 341f is directed in the front direction (toward the player). Therefore, by changing the position of the tilt device 310, the LED device 3 The direction of the light emitted from 41f can be changed, improving the lighting effect. It is possible.

[0192] In this state, the right detection sensor 353R of the protective cover device 350 is turned on. , the starting point of the up and down reciprocating motion can be detected.

[0193] As shown in FIG. 28, the disk cam 344 is rotated forward (in FIG. 28 counterclockwise), and then the disk cam 344 is rotated backwards (FIG. 2 8 clockwise) is repeated to obtain an angle D1 The tilt device 310 can be repeatedly moved up and down within the range of 100 mm to 150 mm. The appearance of the tilting device 310 relative to the operating device 300 can be changed. This can increase the attention of players.

[0194] In addition, the tilt device 310 repeatedly moves up and down within the range of angle D1. Therefore, the area of ​​the portion of the protective lens member 313 that protrudes upward from the upper frame member 331 changes. Therefore, only part of the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be seen through the protective lens member 313. The amount of light that can be received can be changed in response to the operation of the tilt device 310. The brightness of the falling device 310 can be changed, and the player's attention to the operation device 300 can be adjusted. The visibility can be improved.

[0195] In the state shown in FIG. 28, the spherical shell portion 313a of the lens member 313 is 28. The LED device 341f is disposed in front of the LED device 341f (left side in FIG. 28). The irradiation range of the light source is expanded not only in the forward / backward and upward / downward directions, but also in the left / right direction (perpendicular to the paper surface in Figure 28). It can be done.

[0196] According to this embodiment, as described above, when the tilting device 310 is placed in the first state, The light from the LED device 341f travels upward, and the illumination range is limited to the cylindrical member 312c. In response to this, the tilting device 310 was moved upward from the first state. When the player operates the LED device 341f, the light is also emitted in the direction toward the player (front direction). The illumination range is expanded by the lens member 313.

[0197] That is, according to this embodiment, the light irradiation direction is changed in accordance with the change in the attitude of the tilting device 310. This not only changes the light intensity but also changes the range of light irradiation. , the attention of the tilting device 310 can be increased.

[0198] As shown in FIG. 29, in the state in which the tilting device 310 in FIG. 28 is moving up and down, The user can push and operate the tilting device 310. In the state shown in FIG. The load applied from the arm member 345 to the tilting device 310 is in the direction of lowering the tilting device 310. (Even if the arm member 345 moves in the upward direction, the shaft portion 311c does not move upward.) (It simply moves through guide hole 345b of arm member 345, and no load is generated.)

[0199] Therefore, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310 in the state shown in FIG. 18. In order to prevent the load caused by the driving force of the driving motor 342 (see FIG. 18) from being applied to the At this time, the player is only subjected to the load of the torsion spring 315. This provides a large impact to the player when the player pushes in the tilting device 310. Since the occurrence of a burden on the player is suppressed, the player can comfortably operate the operation device 300. This can be done.

[0200] As shown in FIG. 29, when the tilting device 310 is pushed from the state shown in FIG. 28 to the end of its pushing operation, During this process, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 engages with the hook portion 347d of the rotating claw member 347. By pushing forward, the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 29), Then, the tilting device 310 is pushed in, so that the bottom plate portion 311a is in contact with the hook portion 347d. When the rotating claw member 347 passes the position, it returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the tilting device 310 is restricted from moving upward by the rotating claw member 347. .

[0201] Therefore, when the player moves the tilt device 310 up and down as shown in FIG. If the player releases the button after pressing the button 0, the tilt device 310 is kept in the first state. It can be held.

[0202] In the state shown in FIG. 29, the voice coil motor 352 performs a vibration operation (movement in the extension direction). This causes the tilt device 310 to be pushed in and out. After pushing the tilt device 310 to the end, the player who is still placing his / her hand on the tilt device 310 is asked to shake the tilt device 310. It is possible to create a performance that conveys movement.

[0203] That is, the voice coil motor 352 is caused to generate a driving force that assists in raising the tilt device 310. 24, and to vibrate the tilting device 310 disposed at the end of the pushing operation. This can be used to create vibration effects.

[0204] As shown in FIG. 30, when the player releases the tilt device 310, the tilt device 310 When the tilting device 310 is returned to the first state, the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 310 is The contact with the voice coil motor 352 is released. is only valid when the player has pushed the tilt device 310 to its limit.

[0205] Therefore, compared to a gaming machine in which the operation button simply vibrates, the tilting device 310 is pushed in to operate the game machine. When the pressing end is pressed, whether or not vibration occurs due to the voice coil motor 352 is checked. Only the player who pressed the tilt device 310 can understand this.

[0206] Here, whether or not the lottery is a big win depends on the pushing operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, there is a possibility that some players may not operate the tilting device 310 at all. In this case, the tilting device 310 becomes less valuable as an operating means.

[0207] In contrast, in this embodiment, the voice can be heard only by pushing the tilting device 310. The coil motor 352 is configured in such a way that the player can feel the vibration.

[0208] Here, for example, when a big win is confirmed, the voice coil motor 352 produces a vibration effect. By controlling in this way, the player feels more excited when pushing in the tilt device 310. This can improve the value of the tilt device 310 as a read-ahead means. This makes it easier for the player to operate the tilt device 310, and the operation of the tilt device 310 can be This can increase the value of the work as a creative tool.

[0209] As shown in FIG. 30, the disk cam 344 is moved from the state shown in FIG. 29 to the second protruding portion 344c1. The disk cam 344 is rotated forward (reverse rotation in FIG. 29) until it abuts against the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346. By rotating the driving device 340 in a predetermined direction (clockwise), the driving device 340 is set to the second initial state. This can be done.

[0210] In the second initial state, the engaging rib 344c and the release member 346 rotate in the same manner as in the first initial state. In the first initial state, the first protruding portion 344c1 comes into contact with the engaging rib 344c. On the other hand, in the second initial state, the second protruding portion 344c3 and the engaging rib 344c abut against each other. do.

[0211] From the state shown in FIG. 29, the disk cam 344 is rotated backward (clockwise in FIG. 29). After the first protruding portion 344c1 of the engaging rib 344c passes the engaging portion 346d, the engaging rib 344c is rotated in the reverse direction. 29 to the first initial state shown in FIG. 25. In this case, a load in the direction of pushing up the release member 346 is applied to the release member 346. Then, while maintaining the position of the rotary claw member 347, only the release member 346 is rotated forward (see FIG. 29). It can be rotated in a counterclockwise direction.

[0212] Next, referring to FIG. 31 to FIG. 34, the tilting device 310 is set to the first state, and the driving device The tilting device 310 is moved up and down (tilted) from the state in which the tilting device 340 is in the second initial state. In this case, the tilting device 310 is in the second state. After that, it starts to move back and forth up and down (tilting motion).

[0213] 31 to 34 are diagrams showing the operation device 300 taken along the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). In FIG. 31, the disc cam 344 is rotated forward (FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. 31) to rotate the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 in the backward direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 31). 31. In FIG. 32, the disk cam 344 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 33 shows the state where the tilting device 310 has rotated a predetermined amount and reached the second state. 34 shows the state in which the disk cam 344 rotates back and forth from the state shown in FIG. 3 shows a state in which the player has pushed the tilting device 310 to the end position. In addition, in FIG. 33, the position of the tilting device 310 in the state of FIG. 32 is illustrated by an imaginary line. In FIG. 34, an example of a player's hand pushing in the tilting device 310 is shown by an imaginary line. can be.

[0214] As shown in FIG. 31, the disk cam 344 is rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. When the rotating claw member 347 is rotated in the opposite direction, the engagement between the rotating claw member 347 and the tilting device 310 is released, and the tilting device The station 310 moves in the upward direction.

[0215] At this time, the guide hole of the arm member 345 is aligned in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves. Since 345b is extended (has a space), the tilting device 310 can tilt the arm member 345. The tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disk cam 344 through the The tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. can be done.

[0216] As shown in FIG. 32, in the state shown in FIG. 31 (the engagement between the tilting device 310 and the rotary claw member 347), By rotating the disk cam 344 by about 10 degrees from the inclined state (the inclined state), the attitude of the disk cam 344 is changed to the inclined state. The tilting device 310 is placed in a position that allows it to be placed in a second state (the disk cam 344 is rotated 180° from the first initial state). Therefore, the tilting device 310 can rise at a high speed. 30 to the second state in a short period of time, The disk cam 344 interferes with the change in state (the disk cam 344 rotates slowly through a certain angle). This can prevent the tilt device 310 from taking a long time to reach the second state. do.

[0217] As shown in FIG. 33, the disk cam 344 is rotated forward (in FIG. 32 counterclockwise), and then the disk cam 344 is rotated backwards (FIG. 3 2 clockwise) is repeated to obtain an angle D2 The tilt device 310 can be repeatedly moved up and down within the range of 100 mm to 150 mm. The appearance of the tilting device 310 relative to the operating device 300 can be changed. This can increase the attention of players.

[0218] In addition, the tilt device 310 repeatedly moves up and down within the range of angle D2. Therefore, the area of ​​the portion of the protective lens member 313 that protrudes upward from the upper frame member 331 changes. Therefore, only part of the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be seen through the protective lens member 313. The amount of light that can be received can be changed in response to the operation of the tilt device 310. The brightness of the falling device 310 can be changed, and the player's attention to the operation device 300 can be adjusted. The visibility can be improved.

[0219] In the state shown in FIG. 33, the spherical shell portion 313a of the lens member 313 is 33. Therefore, the light emitted from the LED device 341f is The irradiation range of the lamp is expanded not only in the forward / backward and upward / downward directions, but also in the left / right direction (perpendicular to the paper surface in Figure 33). It can be done.

[0220] That is, according to this embodiment, the light irradiation direction is changed in accordance with the change in the attitude of the tilting device 310. This not only changes the light intensity but also changes the range of light irradiation. , the attention of the tilting device 310 can be increased.

[0221] The range of angle D2 shown in FIG. 33 is different from the range of angle D1 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the tilting device 310 can be moved up and down as shown in FIG. The two types of up and down movements (tilting movements) shown in FIG. 33 are tilted by the rotating claw member 347. This can be done immediately after the restriction on the upward movement of the toppling device 310 is released. Create two types of operation modes of the tilt device 310 in one state by the driving force of the drive motor 342. It is possible.

[0222] As a result, the operating mode of the operating member 310 can be varied as compared to when the operating member 310 performs the same operation every time. The tilt device 310 can have a different meaning (for example, a different expectation of a big win). This can increase the player's attention to the game.

[0223] As shown in FIG. 33, in the state where the tilting device 310 in FIG. 32 is moving up and down, The user can push and operate the tilting device 310. In the state shown in FIG. The load applied to the tilting device 310 by the arm member 345 pulls the tilting device 310 downward. The load is only in the direction of lifting the arm member 345 (even if the arm member 345 moves in the upward direction, the shaft portion 311 c moves only through the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345, and the shaft (There is no load lifting the portion 311c.)

[0224] Therefore, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310 in the state shown in FIG. 18. In order to prevent the load caused by the driving force of the driving motor 342 (see FIG. 18) from being applied to the At this time, the player is only subjected to the load of the torsion spring 315. This provides a large impact to the player when the player pushes in the tilting device 310. Since the occurrence of a burden on the player is suppressed, the player can comfortably operate the operation device 300. This can be done.

[0225] As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of pushing in the tilting device 310, The bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotating claw member 347, As a result, the rotating claw member 347 rotates in the backward direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and the tilting device When the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook portion 347d by pushing the 310, The rotation claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotation direction). Thus, the tilting device 310 is restricted in its upward movement by the rotating claw member 347 .

[0226] Therefore, when the player moves the tilt device 310 up and down as shown in FIG. After pressing down the 0 (see FIG. 34), if the player releases his / her hand, the tilt device 310 can be maintained in a first state.

[0227] Next, referring to FIG. 35 to FIG. 37, after the player performs the pushing operation, the rotating claw member 3 47 without releasing the restriction of the tilting device 310, the disc cam 344 is brought into the second initial state. This method allows the tilt device 310 to perform two types of up and down movements (tilting and It is possible to alternate between the two movements or perform one after the other.

[0228] 35 to 37 are diagrams showing the operation device 300 taken along the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). In FIG. 35, the disc cam 344 is rotated backward (FIG. 35) from the state shown in FIG. 35) and the release member 346 is rotated in the forward direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 35). 36, the rotating cam 344 is rotated in the backward direction (as shown in FIG. 35) more than in the state shown in FIG. After the disk cam 344 rotates in the counterclockwise direction, the disk cam 344 comes into contact with the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346. In FIG. 37, the state in which the motor is rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 35) to the position shown in FIG. From the state shown in FIG. 36, the disk cam 344 rotates forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 36) and the protective cover device 3 35 shows a state in which the left side detection sensor 353L of the sensor 50 is in the ON state. In FIG. 37, an example of a player's hand swinging over the tilt device 310 is shown in phantom lines. .

[0229] As shown in FIG. 35, the disk cam 344 is rotated backward (clockwise in FIG. 34) from the state shown in FIG. When the engaging rib 344c is rotated in the opposite direction, the second recess 344c4 of the engaging rib 344c engages the releasing member 346. In this case, the engaging rib 344c pushes up the release member 346. The attitude of the release member 346 changes due to the rotation of the release member 346. The rotary claw member 347 only moves in the space of the guide slot 347b of the member 347. The position shown in FIG. 5 is maintained.

[0230] That is, the disk cam 344 is rotated further backward (clockwise in FIG. 35) from the state shown in FIG. In the process of releasing the engagement between the engagement rib 344c and the release member 346, the rotary claw member The restriction of the lift of the tilting device 310 by 347 can be maintained.

[0231] From the state shown in FIG. 35, the disk cam 344 is further rotated in the backward direction (clockwise in FIG. 35). 35. Then, the rotating cam 344 is rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 35), as shown in FIG. As shown, the actuator 340 may be in a second initial state.

[0232] In this embodiment, since there is no sensor for detecting the second initial state, the state shown in FIG. It is difficult to stop the disk cam 344 accurately, but it is possible to stop it via the second initial state shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to operate the disk cam 344 from the state shown in FIG. As a result, as described above, the vertical movement (tilt) from the second initial state in the range of the angle D2 It is possible to perform the operation.

[0233] Here, the player who presses the tilt device 310 is required to press the tilt device 310 until a special display such as "long press" is displayed. Even if the hand is not pressed down, the user may keep his / her hand on the tilt device 310 after pressing the device. There are things that can be done.

[0234] This is because, for example, the user is so focused on the performance that they press the tilt device 310 and release the hand that was operating it. This is an action that occurs due to forgetting, but in this case, the restriction by the rotating claw member 347 is released. Since the tilting device 310 does not rise even if the tilting device 310 is pulled up, the disc cam 344 tilts the tilting device 310 at an angle D2. Even if a reciprocating motion (forward / reverse switching motion) is performed to move up and down (tilt motion) within the range, The attitude of the tilt device 310 cannot be changed. In this case, the rotation of the drive motor 342 If the rotation can be eliminated, the life of the drive motor 342 can be extended. This can be done.

[0235] In this embodiment, the disk cam 344 is rotated forward (reverse rotation in FIG. 36) from the state shown in FIG. In the state where the lower frame member 320 is rotated in a clockwise direction, the left detection sensor 324L (FIG. 1 5) is maintained in the ON state (while the tilting device 310 is tilted to the first state or lower), The plate cam 344 is not rotated in the reverse direction, and the protective cover device 350 is rotated as shown in FIG. A first initial state of the driving device 340 in which the left detection sensor 353L (see FIG. 14) is in the ON state. In this state, the rotation of the disk cam 344 is stopped (the driving of the drive motor 342 is stopped). is controlled by.

[0236] In the state shown in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, the player's hand is placed on the upper side of the tilting device 310. 36 to the state shown in FIG. 3 The change to the state shown in FIG. 7 is caused by rotating the drive motor 342 in one direction.

[0237] Therefore, as shown in FIG. 35 to FIG. 37, when the player's hand is placed on the upper side of the tilting device 310, The drive motor 342 is kept turned on until the tilt device 310 cannot be moved up or down. This avoids the reciprocating motion (forward and reverse switching motion) of the drive motor 342. This reduces the load on the motor and extends its lifespan.

[0238] In addition, when the disk cam 344 is rotated a predetermined amount (to the state shown in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. When the left side detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 15) is kept in the ON state, Instead of rotating the disk cam 344 as is, it is immediately rotated in the reverse direction to return to the state shown in FIG. This allows the driving device 340 to return to the second initial state early. This can prevent unnecessary load from being applied to the driving device 340, and therefore the driving motor 342 (see FIG. 18) can be This can extend the motor life of the motor (see reference).

[0239] With reference to Figures 38 and 39, a method for preventing damage to the driving device 340 will be described. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 39 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operation device 300 taken along the line XXXIX-XXXIX in FIG. In addition, in FIG. 38, the tilting device 310 is in the second state. The hands of the player grabbing and holding the game machine are shown in phantom lines, and in FIG. The components are not shown in the figure.

[0240] As shown in FIG. 38, when a player grasps and fixes the tilt device 310, the arm member 34 Since the movement of the disk cam 344 is restricted, the disk cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts rotating, A high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) The light may malfunction.

[0241] In contrast, in this embodiment, the transmission gear 343b is fixed to the transmission shaft rod 343b. Since the drive motor 342 is configured to be able to rotate freely relative to the drive motor 343a, the drive motor 342 is prevented from breaking down. It is possible.

[0242] That is, as shown in FIG. 39, the drive motor 342 is driven with the disk cam 344 fixed. The transmission gear 343b starts to rotate, and the clutch portion 343b 2, 343c2, and the movable clutch 343c transfers the power from the transmission gear 343b to the As a result, the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c are disengaged. This releases the engagement of the drive motor 343b and allows the transmission gear 343b to rotate freely. This can prevent the device 42 from failing.

[0243] In addition, if the player is not holding the tilting device 310, due to the configuration of the operation device 300, When the plate cam 344 is rotated once, the tilting device 310 passes through the first state. In this embodiment, the lower frame member 3 is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 360°) while the drive motor 342 is rotated. When the left side detection sensor 324L of the left side sensor 20 is not in the ON state (when the tilting device 310 is in the first state), In the case where the tilting device 310 is not tilted, the player intentionally performs an unnecessary operation of holding and fixing the tilting device 310. When the user judges that the gripping action is being performed, the third pattern display device 81 is instructed to stop the gripping action, for example. The display notifies the user, and the rotation of the drive motor 342 is stopped.

[0244] This allows you to select the case where the player is intentionally performing an incorrect operation, and only then, It is possible to notify the user to stop the operation and to stop the drive motor 342 early. Failures can be prevented.

[0245] In addition, when the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c are separated from each other and a phase shift occurs, The initial phase of the drive motor and the initial phase of the disk cam 344, which has the same phase as the movable clutch 343c, Therefore, the state before the phase shift occurs continues (number of steps, etc.) When the drive motor 342 is controlled, the disk cam 344 cannot be operated accurately. (phase shift cannot be corrected).

[0246] In contrast, in this embodiment, the left detection sensor 353L of the protective cover member 350 is turned ON. By detecting that the driving device 340 has entered the first initial state, Since the position can be specified, the control of the drive motor 352 is resumed with the specified state as the initial position. (resetting the initial phase of the drive motor 342), the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch Even after a phase shift occurs between the latch 343c and the phase of the drive motor 342 and the disk Control can be performed with the phase of the cam 344 again aligned.

[0247] In this way, when the tilt device 310 is operated to perform a performance, the drive motor 342 The operation to be performed by the tilting device 310 through the rotation control of the tilting device 310 and the operation actually performed by the tilting device 310 are Therefore, the occurrence of a misalignment between the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch is prevented. Even after a phase shift occurs between the tilt device 310 and the switch 343c, the tilt device 310 can be operated properly. You can perform the performance.

[0248] As shown in FIG. 39, the movable clutch 343c rotates in the direction of rotation of the transmission gear 343b. Regardless of the shape, the transmission gear 343b is configured to rotate freely. These are explained below.

[0249] Figures 40, 41, 42 and 43 show the operation of the line XXII-XXII in Figure 6(a). 40 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 300. Note that in FIG. 40, the disc cam 3 44 is shown rotated 180 degrees in the forward direction (in the CCW direction of the arrow), and in FIG. 40, the disk cam 344 is further rotated in the CCW direction as indicated by the arrow. 42, the disk cam 344 rotates backward (in the direction of the arrow CW) from the state shown in FIG. In FIG. 43, the disk cam is rotated 180 degrees from the state shown in FIG. The state in which 344 has rotated in the direction of the arrow CW is shown in the figure.

[0250] As shown in FIG. 41, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the CCW direction, the tilting device 31 40, and moves to the second state. As shown in FIG. 3, when the disk cam 344 rotates in the direction of the arrow CW, the tilting device 310 42 and is configured to maintain the first state.

[0251] This is because, as the state shown in FIG. 42 changes to the state shown in FIG. The reason is not only that the disc cam 344 moves away from the release member 346, but also that the disc cam 344 When the engaging rib 344c rotates in the direction of the arrow CW, the engaging rib 344c abuts against the release member 346. This is because the locking by the claw member 347 is not released. When rotating in the CW direction, the engaging rib 344c comes into contact with the release member 346 from below. In this case, the release member 346 is lifted up by the engagement rib 344c, and the rotary claw member 3 Therefore, the load in the direction of pushing up the rotary claw member 347 is not generated. It will never be.

[0252] Here, when the operation of the tilting device 310 is viewed from the player's viewpoint, FIG. Up to the first state shown in the figure, both appear to behave in the same way, but after the first state, the behavior The operation will be different from that shown in FIG. 41 or FIG.

[0253] For example, the difference in the operation after the tilting device 310 reaches the first state is calculated by the driving motor 342. (see FIG. 39), but it may be generated by changing the rotation speed of the drive motor 342. The player notices the type of control being performed by the difference in the change in the driving sound, and There is a risk that the player will be aware of the effects and lose interest in the game. When the operation of suddenly stopping the drive motor 342 is performed by suddenly stopping the drive motor 342, The load placed on the drive motor 342 will increase, and the durability of the drive motor 342 may decrease.

[0254] In contrast, according to this embodiment, the tilting device 310 is moved from the state shown in FIG. 3, and the subsequent operation of the tilting device 310 is changed, the driving motor 342 The only difference between the rotations is the direction, so the rotation is determined by the driving mode (vibration, sound, etc.). It is therefore difficult for the player to grasp the direction of the ball. The tilting device 310 is raised from the first state or the tilting device 310 is maintained in the first state. When the expectation of the output changes, the expectation is changed while the tilt device 310 is moving toward the first state. This prevents the player from noticing the change in the tilt device. It is possible to improve attention to the action of 310.

[0255] On the other hand, the tilting device 310 reaches the first state and the drive motor 342 rotates further. By checking whether the tilt device 310 rises or maintains the first state, Since the player can grasp the change in the expectation level of the performance, the tilt device 310 When the drive motor 342 moves the second state (see FIG. 38) toward the first state, , the user can be directed to watch the movement of the tilt device 310.

[0256] That is, when the tilt device 310 is in the second state, the player holds the tilt device 310. This can prevent the player from operating the drive motor 342 erroneously. This can prevent the tilting device 310 and the driving device 340 from being overloaded. do.

[0257] In order to perform the effect of suddenly stopping the tilt device 310, a drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) Therefore, when the drive motor 342 is stopped suddenly, the drive motor 3 The load on the drive motor 342 can be eliminated, and the durability of the drive motor 342 can be improved. can be done.

[0258] Next, referring to FIG. 44, when the player pushes down the tilting device 310, Even if the tilting device 310 moves up and down without being restricted by the rotating claw member 347 (third The operation mode will be explained below.

[0259] FIG. 44 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). In addition, in FIG. 44, the disk cam 340 is in the first initial state (see FIG. 25). 44 is shown rotated a predetermined amount in the forward direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 44), and the first The disc cam 344 is rotated at an angle such that the protruding portion 344c1 does not pass through the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. The outline of the tilting device 310 after rotating it backward (clockwise in FIG. 44) is shown by imaginary lines. As shown in the figure.

[0260] As shown in FIG. 44, the release member 346 is In the pressed-down state, the first protruding portion 344c1 and the first retracting portion 344c2 are a release portion. The disk cam 344 rotates back and forth while maintaining a positional relationship in which the disk cam 344 does not pass through the engaging portion 346d of the member 346. 3, the tilting device 310 is moved up and down while maintaining the position of the release member 346. It can be made to work.

[0261] In this case, the attitude of the rotary claw member 347 rotates backward ( 44) clockwise, the tilting device 31 is maintained in the state shown in FIG. When the tilting device 310 moves up and down, even if the player pushes in the tilting device 310, the tilting device When the player releases the hand, the tilting device 310 is disengaged from the rotating claw member 347. When the rotating claw member 347 engages with the tilting device 310, the tilting device 310 is raised. The vertical movement is continued while moving upward from the position where the vertical movement is restricted. It is possible.

[0262] For example, the tilting device 310 may be operated in the first or second manner. By providing a difference in the presentation between the operation mode shown in FIG. 2 and the operation mode shown in FIG. 44, The operation of the device 300 can be given a different meaning from the conventional one. According to the method, when a player pushes in the tilt device 310 and then releases the tilt device 310, Only then will it be apparent that the tilt device 310 is moving up and down in the first or second operating mode. It is possible to know whether the movable member 1 is moving vertically in the first operation mode or in the second operation mode.

[0263] As a difference in the performance, the tilt device 310 moves up and down in the first and second operation modes. When the tilt device 310 is pressed and then released, the tilt device 310 returns to the first state. In the third operation mode, the tilting device 310 moves up and down (when the tilting device 310 is kept in the up and down position) is more stable than in the third operation mode. If the tilt device 310 continues to move up and down even after you release your hand after pushing the device 310 in, If the player tilts the device, the expectation of a big win is higher than in the other two cases. Whether or not the jackpot is generated not only when the tilt device 310 is pushed in but also when the hand is released from the tilt device 310 Since the player can recognize the degree of expectation of whether or not the game will be successful, the player can pay attention to the operation device 300. This allows more opportunities for users to see the operation device 300. can be improved.

[0264] Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 45 to 49. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the state of the rotary claw member 347 is maintained when the release member 346 is pushed up. As described above, the operating device 2300 in the second embodiment has a sliding mechanism. When the release member 2346 is pushed up, the slide claw member 23 The same parts as those in the above-mentioned embodiments are configured in such a way that the slide mechanism 48 slides. The same reference numerals are used and the description thereof will be omitted. First, referring to FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, The differences from the embodiment will be described.

[0265] FIG. 45(a) is a side view of the slide claw member 2348 in the second embodiment. FIG. 45(b) is a side view of the rotating plate member 2347, and FIG. 45(c) is a side view of the release member 2346. FIG.

[0266] FIG. 46(a) and FIG. 46(b) show a release member 2346, a rotating plate member 2347 and a slide. A release member 2346, a rotating plate member 2347, and a sliding claw member, which are interlocked with a claw member 2348. This is a side view of 2348.

[0267] In FIG. 46(a), the rotating plate member 2347 is connected to the second spring S The large angle state where the actuator P2 has rotated to the end position of the biasing direction is shown in FIG. 46(b). The rotating plate member 2347 is moved to the terminal position against the biasing force of the second spring SP2 with respect to the member 2346. In addition, when the disk cam 344 abuts against the disk cam 344, The state in which the release member 2346 rotates is a state between the large angle state and the small angle state (the protruding pin 3 46b is disposed at the center position of the elongated guide hole 347b (see FIG. 48).

[0268] As shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, the driving device 2340 (see FIG. 47) includes a shaft portion 341c ( As functional members pivotally supported on the support 2342 (see FIG. 47), a release member 2346 and a rotary plate member 2347 are provided. The rotating plate member 2347 is disposed on the opposite side of the release member 2346 and is tiltable. The slide mechanism 2310 (see FIG. 47) is configured to slide along a circular arc around the rotation axis of the slide mechanism 2310. The release member 2346 and the rotating plate portion The member 2347 and the slide claw member 2348 have the same functions as those in the first embodiment. The same reference numerals are used for the components, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0269] As shown in FIG. 45(a), the sliding claw member 2348 slides on the rail portion 2347f. A curved portion 2348a formed from a curved shape in a manner that the curved portion can be inserted into the curved portion. At the upper end of 2348a, a hook-shaped portion 2348b is provided so as to protrude forward (to the left in FIG. 45) in a hook-like shape. The thickness direction of the curved portion 2348a and the hook-shaped portion 2348b (the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 47(a)) ) and is formed in a curved plate shape wider than the curved portion 2348a. A reinforcing portion 2348c is provided at the lower end of the reinforcing portion 2348c, and the reinforcing portion 2348c is provided at the lower end of the reinforcing portion 2348c. and a cylindrical protruding pin 2348d protruding from the protruding portion 2348.

[0270] The width of the curved portion 2348a is slightly shorter than the separation width of the rail portion 2347f. Therefore, the curved portion 2348a of the slide claw member 2348 is set to the rail portion 2 347f, the rotary plate member 2347 is configured to be slidable relative to the rotary plate member 2347. It is done.

[0271] The hook portion 2348b has a shape similar to that of the hook portion 347d of the first embodiment, and its lower surface The magnetic material is disposed on the bottom plate 2311 of the tilting device 2310 described later. It is a magnetic material that generates a magnetic force that attracts a.

[0272] The reinforcing portion 2348c is a part of the rotating plate member 2347 that is supported by the reinforcing portion 2348c. This is a portion facing the surface opposite to the surface facing the claw member 2348, and is curved from the curved portion 2348a. The width of the slide claw member 2348 is also made wider, thereby reinforcing the slide claw member 2348.

[0273] The protruding pin 2348d is a cylindrical member inserted into the functional slot 2346e of the release member 2346. The release member 234 is made of a metal rod that is inserted and fixed to the main body plate portion 2348e. 6 rotates relative to the rotary plate member 2347, so that the protruding pin 2348d is inserted into the functional slot 23 The slide claw member 2348 slides when pressed by the side surface of 46e.

[0274] The rotating plate member 2347 has a shaft support hole 347a, a guide elongated hole 347b, and an insertion hole 347c. In addition to the pull-down hole 347e, a rail for guiding the sliding movement of the slide claw member 2348 is provided. The support elongated hole through which the protruding pin 2348d of the slide claw member 2348 is inserted. It weighs 2,347g.

[0275] The rail portion 2347f is made up of a pair of plate-shaped portions extending from the upper end of the rotating plate member 2347. The side surfaces of the pair of plate-shaped parts that are arranged opposite to each other are formed such that the rotating plate member 2347 rotates in the forward direction. When the shaft portion 314 (see FIG. 47) is disposed at the end position (counterclockwise in FIG. 46), It is formed from a curved shape along a circular arc centered at .

[0276] The support elongated hole 2347g is formed to have a shaft portion 314 (see FIG. 47) therethrough, similar to the rail portion 2347f. The curved shape is formed along a circular arc with the center being the center. When the slide claw member 2348 is slid in a state where the slide claw portion 2348 is inserted, The member 2348 can be supported by the rail portion 2347f and the support elongated hole 2347g. This can prevent the door claw member 2348 from wobbling.

[0277] The release member 2346 includes a shaft support hole 346a, a protruding pin 346b, and an insertion hole 346c. In addition to the joint portion 346d, the functional slot 2346e is a slot drilled in the thickness direction. do.

[0278] The functional slot 2346e is smaller in diameter than the protruding pin 2348d of the slide claw member 2348. It is configured as a wide long hole, and has a curved shape along an arc centered on the shaft support hole 346a. A first long hole portion 2346e1 is configured, and a support is provided from one end of the first long hole portion 2346e. A second long hole portion 2346e2 extending in a direction inclined toward the opposite direction of the hole 346a; Provide for the Lord.

[0279] As shown in FIG. 46, the release member 2346 rotates relative to the rotary plate member 2347 and the angle becomes large. When the state is changed between the small angle state and the small angle state, the slide claw member 2348 slides against the rail portion 234 It slides along the curved shape of 7f.

[0280] The functional slot 2346e is configured as a slot slightly wider than the diameter of the protruding pin 2348d. Therefore, the movement speed of the release member 2346 is constant without any time delay with respect to the movement of the release member 2346. The degree is directly reflected in the moving speed of the protruding pin 2348d.

[0281] That is, if the release member 2346 is rotated quickly, the sliding claw member 2348 slides quickly. While the sliding action of the release member 2346 is performed, the speed at which the release member 2346 is rotated is slowed down, so that the sliding claw member The operating speed of 2348 will also become slower.

[0282] As shown in FIG. 46(a), in the large angle state, the sliding claw member 2348 is in the sliding direction. Even if the first arcuate portion 2346e1 is pulled toward the shaft support hole 346a, the first arcuate portion 2346e1 will move in an arc centered on the shaft support hole 346a. Since the shape is made to conform to the shape of the protruding pin 2348d, the load applied to the functional slot 2346e from the protruding pin 2348d The shaft support hole 346a is oriented in a straight line. Therefore, no force is generated, and the sliding claw member 2348 can be prevented from sliding. do.

[0283] That is, in this embodiment, the release member 2346 rotates to slide the slide claw member 2 Even if the slide claw member 347 slides, when the angle is large, the slide claw member 2347 The sliding claw member 2347 does not slide when pulled. As in the first embodiment, when the tilting device 2310 is placed in the first state, the slide The claw member 2348 is engaged with the tilt device 2310 to raise the tilt device 2310. It can be regulated.

[0284] 47 to 49 are diagrams illustrating the change in the posture of the tilting device 2310 in time series. , a cross section of the operation device 2300 taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. In FIG. 47, the second retraction portion 344c4 of the disk cam 344 is in contact with the release member 234. 47. In FIG. 48, the state in which the lock lever 341 is disposed under the engagement portion 346d of the lock lever 341 is shown. Then, the disk cam 344 is rotated in the backward direction (clockwise in FIG. 47) to engage the release member 2346. 48. In FIG. 49, the state in which the disk cam 346d is pushed up is shown. 344 is rotated in the rearward direction (clockwise in FIG. 48) so that the release member 2346 releases the second spring SP 2 shows the state in which the spring 2 has been returned to its original position by the biasing force of the spring 2.

[0285] In this embodiment, the bottom plate portion 2311a of the tilting device 2310 is disposed at the lower edge of the opening 311b. A magnet portion 2311a1 made of a magnetic material and fixed to the upper side surface near the Prepare.

[0286] In the state shown in FIG. 47, the magnet portion 2311a1 and the hook portion 2348b are attracted to each other by magnetic force. When the player pushes in the tilt device 2310 from this state, the tilt device 23 10 changes its posture, the magnet portion 2311a1 and the hook portion 2348b are no longer attracted to each other, so the tilt No large load is applied to the slide claw member 2348 from the tilting device 2310.

[0287] As shown in FIG. 48, when the release member 2346 is pushed up, the slide The idling claw member 2348 slides upward. At this time, the magnet portion 2311a1 and the hook Since the release member 2346 is attracted to the ridge 2348b by magnetic force, when the release member 2346 is quickly operated, , the operation of the tilt device 2310 also becomes faster.

[0288] Therefore, the speed at which the tilting device 2310 rotates in the upward direction due to the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 is By sliding the slide claw member 2348 at a speed different from that of the slide claw member 2348, the slide The claw member 2348 is rotated in the backward direction (clockwise in FIG. 48) to move the tilting device 2310 upward. The tilting device 2310 is moved upward at a speed different from that of the lifting speed when the restriction is released. In other words, the speed at which the tilting device 2310 moves in the upward direction can be changed (fourth operation mode). It can be made into a

[0289] As shown in FIG. 49, when the engagement between the disk cam 344 and the release member 2346 is released, The removal member 2346 rotates in the rearward direction (clockwise in FIG. 48) due to the biasing force of the second spring SP2. This causes the sliding claw member 2348 to return to the first state.

[0290] By enabling the operation modes shown in FIG. 47 to FIG. 49, the third embodiment described in the first embodiment can be realized. The tilting device 2310 can be operated in four operating modes in combination with the first to third operating modes. As the number of operation modes increases, the expectation of a big win can be associated with each operation mode. This makes it easier for players to use the operation device 2300 as a means of reading ahead. This can increase the attention of the operation device 2300 to the player.

[0291] According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, the slide claw member 2348 rises. When the tilting device 2310 is raised by the above, the hook-shaped portion 234 of the slide claw member 2348 8b and the magnet portion 2311a1 of the tilting device 2310. Therefore, by ensuring a large magnetic force, the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 can be increased. The load applied to the tilt device 2310 is smaller than that when the tilt device 2310 is raised by force. can be increased.

[0292] That is, normally, when the player places his / her hand on the top of the tilt device 2310, the slide When the restriction by the claw member 2348 is released, the tilting device 2310 rises due to the weight of the hand. Even if the force of the torsion spring 315 is prevented from lifting the weight of the hand, If the magnetic force is large enough to lift the weight of the hand, even if it is not large enough, In the state shown in FIG. 1, the tilt device 2310 is raised in a manner that lifts the player's hand. can be done.

[0293] As a result, when the tilting device 2310 is raised, the load in the upward direction (downward load) is It is possible to provide a difference in the force that tries to maintain the position of the tilting device 2310 relative to the load. Therefore, before pushing the tilt device 2310, place your hand on the top of the tilt device 2310. Players who play in different ways can feel the difference in the load.

[0294] For example, by associating the difference in load with the expectation of a big win, This makes it easier for players to use the operation device 2300 as a means of reading ahead, This can increase the attention of the operation device 2300.

[0295] Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 50 to 52. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a sensor is used to detect whether the tilt device 310 is in the first state or in the state where it is pressed by the player. The case where the operation device 324L and 324R can detect the position is described. The tilting device 3310 is in an intermediate state between the first state and a state where it is pushed in by the player. The detection sensors 324L and 324R can detect whether the lock is in the locked position or is being pushed in by the player. The same parts as those in the above-mentioned embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals. Therefore, the description will be omitted.

[0296] FIG. 50 is a side view of the tilting device 3310 in the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. The tilting device 3310 is a right-hand tilting device that extends downward from the bottom plate portion 311a of the case body 3311. The left detection piece 311gR is located at the same position as the left detection piece 311gL in the first embodiment (when tilted). A plane perpendicular to the rotation axis of the device 3310 and located at the center of the rotation axis direction is a left detection piece 3311gL extending from the left detection piece 3311gR (opposite the left detection piece 3311gR); The left detection piece 3311gL is longer in extension than the right detection piece 311gR. Compared to the left detection piece 311gL in the first embodiment, the extension length is made shorter.

[0297] 51(a) and 51(b) are side views of the operation device 3300. In FIG. 51(a), the tilting device 3310 is in a first state, and in FIG. 51(b), the tilting device 331 The state in which 0 is being pressed is shown. Also, FIG. 51(a) and FIG. 51(b) In order to facilitate understanding, the lower frame member 320, the upper frame member 330 and the protective cover device The outer shape of the device 350 is shown in phantom lines, while the detection sensors 324L, 324R and the voice The coil motor 352 is shown by a solid line, and the detection sensors 324L, 324R and The overlapping portion of the detection pieces 3311gL and 311gR is shown diagrammatically.

[0298] As shown in FIG. 51(a), when the tilting device 3310 is in the first state, the left detection piece 3 311gL is not inserted into the left detection sensor 324L, and the right detection piece 311gR is The right detection sensor 324R is not inserted (the left detection sensor 324L is OFF and The right detection sensor 324R is in the OFF state.

[0299] As shown in FIG. 51(b), the tilting device 3310 is pushed from the first state to the pushing end. When the left detection piece 3311gL is in the middle of being operated, the left detection sensor 324L The right detection piece 311gR is inserted into the right detection sensor 324R. (The left detection sensor 324L is ON and the right detection sensor 324R is OFF.) .

[0300] By detecting the change in the state of each of the detection sensors 324L and 324R, the tilting device When 3310 is in an intermediate state between the first state and the state where it is pushed to the end of the push, It is possible to detect whether the button is in the middle of being pressed in or in the middle of being released.

[0301] That is, when the left detection sensor 324L is in the ON state and the right detection sensor 324R is in the OFF state, If there is one, the tilting device 3310 may be in an intermediate state between the first state and the state where the tilting device 3310 is pushed to the end of the pushing operation. However, this is because the left detection sensor 324L is in the OFF state and the right detection sensor 324 By detecting that R has changed from the OFF state, the tilt device 3310 It can be determined that the input operation is in progress.

[0302] 52(a) and 52(b) are side views of the operation device 3300. 2(a) shows a state in which the tilting device 3310 is pushed to the end of the pushing motion, and FIG. 2(b) shows the state in which the tilting device 3310 is moving from the pushing end to the first state. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding, in Fig. 51(a) and Fig. 51(b), The outlines of member 320, upper frame member 330 and protective cover device 350 are shown in phantom lines. The detection sensors 324L, 324R and the voice coil motor 352 are shown in solid lines. At the same time, the detection sensors 324L and 324R overlap with the detection pieces 3311gL and 311gR. The relevant parts are shown diagrammatically.

[0303] As shown in FIG. 52(a), when the tilting device 3310 is pushed to the end of the pushing motion, The left detection piece 3311gL is inserted into the left detection sensor 324L, and the right detection piece 3 11gR is inserted into the right detection sensor 324R (if the left detection sensor 324L is in the ON state) (The right detection sensor 324R is in the ON state.)

[0304] As shown in FIG. 52(b), the tilting device 3310 is disposed in the first state and at the pushing end. When the state is between the above states, the left detection piece 3311gL is inserted into the left detection sensor 324L. On the other hand, the right detection piece 311gR is not inserted into the right detection sensor 324R. (The left detection sensor 324L is in the ON state and the right detection sensor 324R is in the OFF state).

[0305] If the left detection sensor 324L is ON and the right detection sensor 324R is OFF, The tilting device 3310 is in an intermediate state between the first state and the state where it is pushed to the end of the pushing. However, when the left detection sensor 324L is ON and the right detection sensor 324R is ON, By detecting that the state has changed from the first state, the tilt device 3310 returns to the first state. It can be determined that the process is in progress.

[0306] Here, the driving force of the voice coil motor 352 is transmitted to the tilting device 3310. When an auxiliary load is applied to raise the tilt device 3310, the ball is moved downward while the tilt device 3310 is lowered. Rather than colliding the chair coil motor 352 with the tilt device 3310, the tilt device 3310 is raised. It is more effective to collide the voice coil motor 352 with the tilt device 3310 during the lifting operation. A load can be applied to lift the tilt device 3310.

[0307] Therefore, as shown in FIG. 52(b), from the detection history of each of the detection sensors 324L and 324R, The tilting device 3310 is judged to be in the middle of ascending and the ... By driving the voice coil motor 352 when the state has not yet reached 1, The driving force of the chair coil motor 352 can be effectively transmitted to the tilt device 3310, The lifting speed of the toppling device 3310 can be improved.

[0308] Here, in order to suppress the driving force of the driving motor 342 (see FIG. 18), the torsion spring 315 When the biasing force is suppressed, the tilting device 3310 is pushed in from the first state. In this case, if the player repeatedly taps the tilt device 3310, However, the upward movement of the tilting device 3310 does not follow the movement of the player's hand, making it comfortable to perform repeated tapping operations. It is not possible to do so.

[0309] In contrast, according to the present embodiment, the driving force of the voice coil motor 352 is effectively used. By doing so, the tilting device 3310 can be raised more quickly than when it is raised only by the biasing force of the torsion spring 315. Therefore, the speed at which the tilting device 3310 rises can be improved. This allows for comfortable rapid-fire operations.

[0310] Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 53 to 55. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a sensor is used to detect whether the tilt device 310 is in the first state or in the state where it is pressed by the player. The case where the detection is possible by the operation devices 324L and 324R has been described. The sensor 4300 detects the speed of the tilt device 4310 while it is changing from the second state to the first state. The driving method of the voice coil motor 352 is changed according to the detection result. In addition, the same parts as those in the above-mentioned embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. do.

[0311] FIG. 53 is a side view of a tilting device 4310 in the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. The tilting device 4310 is provided in a plate-like shape from the front side of the protruding protrusion 311j of the case body 4311. It is provided with a protruding front detection piece 4311k.

[0312] The front detection piece 4311k is an upper detection sensor disposed on the bottom plate portion 4321 of the lower frame member 4320. The lower detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e (see Figure 54) pass through the detection groove (slit). The tilt setting is performed according to the detection timing of each of the detection sensors 4321d and 4321e. This is a part for determining the operating speed of the device 4310.

[0313] 54(a) and 54(b) are diagrams showing a time series of pressing operations of the operating device 4300. 54(a) is a side view of the operating device 4300 shown in FIG. 54(b), the tilting device 4310 is in the second state from the state shown in FIG. When the front detection piece 4311k is pushed in, it passes through the lower detection sensor 4321e downward. In addition, in Fig. 54(a) and Fig. 54(b), In order to do so, the outer shapes of the lower frame member 4320, the upper frame member 330, and the protective cover device 350 can be imagined. While being illustrated by lines, each of the detection sensors 324L, 324R, 4321d, 4321e and A voice coil motor 352 is shown in solid lines.

[0314] As shown in FIG. 54(a) and FIG. 54(b), the lower frame member 4320 has a bottom plate portion 4321. The front side portion is provided with an upper detection sensor 4321d and a lower detection sensor 4321e. The side detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e are photocoupler type sensors. Therefore, the front detection piece 4311k is disposed in a position facing a direction in which the detection groove can pass through. In this embodiment, the upper detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e are the tilting device. They are arranged at 20° intervals on an arcuate orbit centered on the rotation axis of 4310.

[0315] From the state shown in FIG. 54(a), the player pushes in the tilting device 4310 to When the state changes to that shown in FIG. 54(b), the front detection piece 4311k contacts the upper detection sensor 4311. The sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e pass through each other in this order. By detecting this, it is possible to judge the speed of the tilt device 4310. Based on the judgment, it is determined whether or not to drive the voice coil motor 352.

[0316] Here, when the tilting device 4310 is pushed in from the second position, the pushing length is Since the pressing length is long (the period during which acceleration is applied is long), The upper limit of the operating speed of the tilting device 4310 is higher than that of the tilting device 4310. If the player does not hold the device from the side, a tilt mechanism is provided as a safety measure in case the player pushes the device with full force. The tilting device 4310 needs to be made sturdy, and tends to be heavy. Challenges arise.

[0317] In addition, the tilt device 4310 is only activated when the tilt device 4310 is positioned near the end of the push-in. A spring is built in to apply a biasing force, and the tilting device 4310 is decelerated by the biasing force of the spring. However, in this case, players with weak strength or who push the buttons gently may be For players who have decided to push the button, the fact that the reaction force is always large near the push position is a good sign. This places a burden on the user when operating the tilt device 4310, and the user is likely to feel fatigued. There is a risk that you will not be able to work comfortably.

[0318] In contrast, in this embodiment, the upper detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e The interval between the ON and OFF states determines the voice control. By determining whether to drive the wheel motor 352, the tilting mechanism is prevented from being tilted even when it is not necessary. This can prevent a strong reaction force from being applied to the device 4310.

[0319] That is, for example, the upper detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e are The interval between switching between the ON and OFF states is shorter than a specified period (for example, 1 second). If the delay time is longer than the above, the voice coil motor 352 is not driven, while the delay time is longer than the above. If the interval is shorter than a predetermined period, the voice coil motor 352 is controlled to be driven. .

[0320] In this way, if the operation speed of the tilting device 4310 is slow, the player The reaction force felt from the tilting device 4310 is only the biasing force generated by the torsion spring 315, and is a weak force. However, the tilting device 4310 can be easily pushed and operated.

[0321] Furthermore, when the operation speed of the tilt device 4310 is fast, the tilt device 4310 As a reaction force against the In this case, the driving force generated by the voice coil motor 352 can be applied. Therefore, the operation speed of the tilting device 4310 can be suppressed.

[0322] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54(b), the protruding protrusion 3 of the tilting device 4310 Before the 11j extends downward from the lower frame member 4320, the voice coil motor 352 is driven. The movable member of the voice coil motor 352 is preliminarily moved to the side adjacent to the tilting device 4310. The control is performed in such a manner that the ink is pushed outward.

[0323] As a result, the tilting device 4310 compared to the case where the tilt device 4310 collides with the voice coil motor 352. This can suppress the impact.

[0324] 55(a) and 55(b) are side views of the operation device 4300. 5(a), the tilting device 4310 is in the middle of being pushed from the first state to the pushing end. FIG. 55(b) shows a state where the tilting device 4310 has reached the end of the pushing operation. As shown.

[0325] In addition, in order to facilitate understanding, in FIG. 55(a) and FIG. 55(b), the lower frame member 4 320, upper frame member 330 and protective cover device 350 are shown in phantom lines. The detection sensors 324L, 324R, 4321d, 4321e and the voice coil motor 35 2 is illustrated by a solid line.

[0326] As shown in FIG. 55(a), the tilting device 4310 is pushed in at high speed from the second state. In this case, when the tilting device 4310 is in a state where it is in the middle of reaching the pushing end from the first state, The protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 4310 and the voice coil motor 352 are brought into contact with each other.

[0327] By pushing the tilting device 4310, the protruding protrusion 311j The direction in which the motor 352 is moved is along the extension direction D41 of the voice coil motor 352. Therefore, the voice coil motor 352 is moved in the contraction direction to perform a push-in operation. Therefore, the movement of the tilting device 4310 continues, but the voice Applying a load in the direction of pushing up the tilt device 4310 with the driving force of the coil motor 352 , and the tilt device 4310 can be decelerated.

[0328] At this time, the voice coil motor 352 applies a load by friction like a disk brake. Since the load is applied by electromagnetic force rather than by a mechanical structure, damage to components is suppressed and durability is improved. can be secured.

[0329] In the state shown in FIG. 55(a), the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 4310 and the voice Since the coil motor 352 is already in contact with the left detection sensor 351, the state shown in FIG. The current flowing through the voice coil motor 352 is gradually increased from the ON state of the capacitor 324L. As a result, the reaction force applied to the tilt device 4310 from the voice coil motor 352 is gradually can be increased.

[0330] Therefore, the projection 311j of the tilting device 4310 and the voice coil motor 352 come into contact with each other. The reaction force felt by the player at the time of contact is suppressed while the tilt device 4310 is in the first state. This improves the deceleration effect on the way from the pushing end to the pushing end.

[0331] As shown in FIG. 55(b), when the tilting device 4310 is placed at the push-in end position, In this state, the tilting device 4310 is in the lower frame portion The voice coil motor 352 then contacts the material 4320 in the rotation direction and stops descending. This eliminates the need to decelerate the tilt device 4310.

[0332] In this embodiment, the voice coil motor 352 vibrates in the state shown in FIG. This causes the image to move in the direction of expansion and contraction repeatedly. After pushing the tilt device 4310 to the end, place your hand on the tilt device 4310. It is possible to provide an effect in which vibrations are transmitted to players who continue playing.

[0333] That is, the voice coil motor 352 is operated to reduce the speed of the pushing operation of the tilt device 4310. The tilting device 4310 arranged at the end position of the pushing is vibrated to vibrate the It can be used for the purpose of creating dynamic presentations.

[0334] Next, referring to FIG. 56 to FIG. 68, the operation device 5300 in the fifth embodiment We will explain about this.

[0335] In the first embodiment, the tilting device 31 is driven by vibrating the voice coil motor 352. The case where vibration is transmitted to the player who presses 0 has been described, but the fifth embodiment The operating device 5300 is provided with a lower frame member 5320 and a weight member 531 disposed at a position where the center of gravity is eccentric. The drive motor 5411 rotates the drive unit 412. The vibration is transmitted to the player who touches the lower frame member 5320. The same parts as those in the respective embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. 57, differences in configuration from the first embodiment will be described.

[0336] FIG. 56 is an exploded front perspective view of an operating device 5300 according to the fifth embodiment. 7 is an exploded rear perspective view of the operating device 5300.

[0337] As shown in FIG. 56 and FIG. 57, the operation device 5300 is the same as the operation device in the first embodiment. Compared with the device 300, the lower frame member 320 is replaced with a lower frame member 5320, and the driving device 340 The voice coil motor 35 is connected to the protective cover member 350. 2 is omitted. The tilting device 310 and the upper frame member 330 are configured similarly to those in the first embodiment. can be.

[0338] A vibration device 5400 having a drive motor 5411 is disposed on the lower frame member 5320. The drive unit 5340 is provided with a disk cam 5344 that is fixed to the transmission shaft rod 5343 with one touch. First, the vibration device 5400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 to 61, and then Next, the disk cam 5344 will be described.

[0339] FIG. 58 is an exploded front perspective view of the lower frame member 5320 and the vibration device 5400. As shown, the vibration device 5400 includes a transmission device 5412 that rotates a fan-shaped weight member 5412. 410, a transmission device 5410, and a drive motor 5411 for the transmission device 5410. The flexible member 5420 is made of a flexible material and has an open top and a bottomed dish shape. The weight member 5412 and the flexible member 5420 are housed in separate compartments, and the lower frame member 53 and a storage member 5430 fastened and fixed to the bottom plate portion 5321 of the storage unit 20.

[0340] The transmission device 5410 includes a drive motor 5411 formed of a rotary drive electric motor and an external The shape is fan-shaped, and the part corresponding to the core of the fan is supported on the rotating shaft of the drive motor 5411. and a weight member 5412 attached to the weight member 5412.

[0341] The drive motors 5411 are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the side from which the shafts protrude, and are made of metal. The fixing portion 5411a is formed in a flange shape from a material.

[0342] The weight member 5412 has a radius Ra and is eccentric to the rotation shaft of the drive motor 5411. Therefore, when the driving motor 5411 is driven to rotate, the weight member 5412 The center of gravity position fluctuates, and the drive motor 5411 is configured in such a way that it can vibrate.

[0343] The flexible member 5420 has a drive motor 5411 inserted in the axial direction. A main body 5421 is formed in a cylindrical container shape having a bottom on the opposite side to the side where the liquid is inserted, and In this embodiment, a pair of rib-shaped protruding members are provided on the left and right sides and the lower side of the main body 5421 in the radial direction. and rib-like legs 5422 protruding from the left and right sides of the open portion of the main body 5421. A posture maintaining portion 5423 which connects the legs 5422 and into which the fixing portion 5411a is embedded. A pair of protruding leg portions 5424 are provided in a columnar shape protruding upward from the upper surface of the main body portion 5421. , are mainly provided.

[0344] The main body 5421 has a container-shaped depth that is the same as the axial length of the drive motor 5411. Therefore, when the drive motor 5411 is fully inserted into the main body 5421, The end face of the shaft side of the drive motor 5411 and the end face of the opening side of the main body 5421 are formed on the same plane. In this state, the fixing portion 5411a is embedded in the position maintaining portion 5423. can be.

[0345] The rib-like leg portions 5422 are formed on the left and right sides and the lower side of the main body portion 5421. The left and right rib-like legs 5422 are spaced apart from the lower ribs by the amount of the posture maintaining portion 5423. The deformation resistance is greater than that of the leg portion 5422.

[0346] Since the protruding leg portion 5424 is protruding like a column, when it comes into contact with the tilting device 310 described later, Therefore, the load can be easily concentrated at one point. When the tilting device 310 is tilted to deform the flexible member 54, the tilting angle of the tilting device 310 is changed. The resolution of the deformation degree can be finer than 20.

[0347] In the assembled state, the housing member 5430 includes a drive motor 5411 and a flexible member 5420. A first receiving portion 5431 in which the weight member 5 is received and a weight member 5 The second storage section 5432 in which the first storage section 5431 and the second storage section 5432 are stored is also included. 432 and a recessed groove 5433 recessed downward from the upper surface on the connection surface of the .

[0348] The depth of the first storage portion 5431 is set so that the lower rib-like leg portion 5422 touches the bottom of the flexible member 54 When the load applied during insertion is released (assembly load released state), The depth from which the protruding leg portion 5424 protrudes is set.

[0349] The depth of the second accommodating portion 5432 is set to be smaller than the rotation trajectory of the weight member 5412 in the assembled load-released state. The depth is such that the player exerts a load on the protruding leg portion 5424, while the flexible portion is recessed outward. When the member 5420 is deformed (in an assembly load state), it interferes with the rotation trajectory of the weight member 5412. The depth is said to be

[0350] The width of the groove 5433 is slightly larger than the diameter of the rotating shaft of the drive motor 5411. The depth dimension is slightly lower than the rotation axis of the drive motor 5411 in the assembled loaded state. This is considered to be the extended dimension.

[0351] FIG. 59(a) is a side view of the lower frame member 5320, and FIG. 59(b) is a side view of the lower frame member 5320 of FIG. FIG. 59(c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the lower frame member 5320 taken along the line LIXb-LIXb. 59(a) is a partial top view of the lower frame member 5320 as viewed in the direction of the arrow LIXc. In FIG. 59(a), a portion corresponding to the vibration device 5400 is partially shown in cross section. In FIG. 59(a), when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the tilting device 310 occupies The first region S51 is a region that is pushed in by the player three times from the first state, and the pushing A terminal region S52 which is a region occupied by the tilting device 310 when placed at the terminal position; Shown in phantom lines.

[0352] As shown in FIG. 59(a), the central axis of the arc of the lower bearing portion 323 is formed as the rotation axis. The protruding leg portion 5424 is provided in a protruding direction along the circular orbit. (See FIG. 56) to maximize the deformation of the protruding leg portion 5424 in response to the change in the angle. can.

[0353] As shown in FIG. 59(b), the protruding leg 5424 is not loaded, and the assembled load state is shown in FIG. In the removed state, the weight member 5412 is separated from the second receiving portion 5432 .

[0354] As shown in FIG. 59(c), the protruding leg portion 5424 is, when viewed in the extending direction, 5320. Therefore, the tilting device 310 Since the protruding legs 5424 can be pushed in evenly on the left and right sides at the bottom surface, the flexible member 5420 can be prevented from tilting to the left or right (tilting to the left or right on the paper surface of FIG. 59(b)). 59(b), the protruding leg portion 5424 can be pushed in while maintaining the position shown in FIG.

[0355] As shown in FIG. 59(c), the bottom plate portion 5321 of the lower frame member 5320 is provided with a protruding leg portion 5424. The through holes 5321d are formed on the left and right sides. Since the width of the protruding leg 5424 is slightly larger than the diameter of the protruding leg 5424, The tilting device 310 is pushed in by the player, and the lower surface of the tilting device 310 contacts the protruding leg portion 5424. When pressed, deformation of the protruding leg portion 5424 in the left-right direction can be suppressed. Therefore, deformation of the shape of the protruding leg portion 5424 is suppressed, and the protruding leg portion 5424 and the main body portion 5421 are can be easily translated downward (downward in FIG. 59(b)).

[0356] Fig. 60(a) and Fig. 60(b) show the vibration device in the LXa-LXa line of Fig. 59(a). 60(a) is a cross-sectional view of the 5400. Note that FIG. 60(a) illustrates the assembled load-released state, and FIG. In the state shown in FIG. 59(b), the tilting device 310 occupies the terminal region S52 (see FIG. 59(a)). In the assembly load after the protruding leg portion 5424 is pushed into the first receiving portion 5431, The outer shapes of the second receiving portion 5432 and the weight member 5412 are shown by imaginary lines. will be done.

[0357] As shown in FIG. 60(a) and FIG. 60(b), from the assembled load-released state, the vibration device 540 When a load is applied to the lower rib-like leg 5424 and the lower rib-like leg 5425, the load is applied to the lower rib-like leg 5425. As the actuator 422 is deformed, the drive motor 5411 and the weight member 5412 are displaced downward.

[0358] In the assembled load state, as shown in FIG. 60(b), the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 57) is pressed. The elastic recovery force of this deformation is The force acts to push back the tilting device 310 when the tilting device 310 approaches the flexible member 5420. Therefore, when the tilt device 310 is pushed to the end position, This can reduce the impact when 310 collides with the lower frame member 5320 (see FIG. 57). In addition, since the load is due to elastic restoring force, there is no time delay even when the tilting device 310 moves at high speed. This allows the load to be generated without any problem.

[0359] Here, in order to suppress the driving force of the driving motor 342 (see FIG. 57), the torsion spring 315 When the biasing force is suppressed, the tilting device 310 is in the first state (a state in which the tilting device 310 is disposed at the upper end, see FIG. 38 ). ) the lifting speed of the tilting device 310 after the tilting device 310 is pushed in becomes slower. In this case, even if the player repeatedly taps the tilt device 310, the tilt device 310 will not rise. It does not follow the player's hand movements, making it difficult to perform rapid-fire operations comfortably.

[0360] In contrast, according to the present embodiment, the elastic recovery force of the flexible member 5420 is effectively used. As a result, the tilting force is increased compared to when the tilting device 310 is raised only by the biasing force of the torsion spring 315. Since the speed at which the tilting device 310 rises can be improved, the repeated tapping operation of the tilting device 310 can be This can be done comfortably.

[0361] As shown in FIG. 60(a), in the assembled load-released state, the weight member 5412 has the following posture: Regardless of the above, the drive shaft 5431 does not come into contact with the inner wall of the second receiving portion 5432. Even if the driving motor 5411 starts to be driven, the weight member 5412 and the second receiving portion 5432 come into contact with each other. No vibration is caused by this.

[0362] In addition, the drive motor 5411 itself vibrates, and the center of gravity of the weight member 5412 moves, causing the drive motor The micro vibrations occurring in 5411 are absorbed by the flexibility of the flexible member 5420, and the housing member 543 0 is prevented. This allows the player to set the timing for starting the drive motor 5411. This can make it difficult to understand the

[0363] As shown in FIG. 60(b), in the assembled load state, the main body portion 542 of the flexible member 5420 1, the upper protruding leg portion 5424 and the lower rib-shaped leg portion 5422 are deformed, so that the It is constructed in such a way that displacement is permitted.

[0364] When the flexible member 5420 moves downward, the rib-like leg portion disposed on the lower side of the main body portion 5421 The state of 5422 changes to a more vertically compressed state, and the ribbed legs 5422 become slightly stiffer. Therefore, the vibration damping effect of the rib-like leg portion 5422 can be weakened, and the vibration The vibrations generated by the device 5400 can be easily transmitted to the player.

[0365] The main body 5421 of the flexible member 5420 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the lower rib-like leg portion 54 22 is extended along the axial direction of the cylinder of the main body 5421 and is uniformly spaced from the central axis to the left and right. Since the flexible member 5420 is disposed in a pair on the left and right sides at a distance, the ribs The radially outer ends of the rib-shaped legs 5422 are arranged outwardly to the left and right (between the main body 5421 and the rib-shaped legs 5422). The deformation occurs in such a way that the resistance moves to the side where the resistance is smaller at the connection position (see FIG. 60(b)). In this case, the protruding direction of the rib-like leg portion 5422 arranged on the lower side of the main body portion 5421 is the left-right direction. Since the elasticity of the rib-like leg portion 5422 is increased, the elasticity of the rib-like leg portion 5422 can be increased in the left and right directions. Therefore, in the assembled load state, the weight member 5421 and the second housing portion 5432 collide with each other. The load in the left and right direction that may occur when the main body 5421 is attached is borne by the rib-like legs 54 The elastic force of the drive motor 5411 can partially absorb the force. It is possible to suppress positional deviation in the left-right direction.

[0366] Figures 61(a) and 61(b) show the transmission along the LIXb-LIXb line in Figure 59(a). 5 is a cross-sectional view of the device 5410 and the containing member 5430. FIG.

[0367] In Fig. 61(a) and Fig. 61(b), the assembled load state is illustrated. In Fig. 61(a), The state in which the center of gravity of the member 5412 is disposed above the rotation axis is illustrated. 6, the center of gravity of the weight member 5412 is disposed below the rotation axis. In FIG. 61(a) and FIG. 61(b), the tilting device 310 is pushed by the player and reaches the end region S52. 5 shows the vibration device 5400 in an occupying state.

[0368] The operation of the transmission device 5410 based on the rotation of the weight member 5412 will be described. In this embodiment, when the center of gravity of the weight member 5412 is located on the upper side in the assembled load state, the second collection The rotation shaft of the drive motor 5411 is disposed at a position where the distance from the lower bottom of the container 5432 is a distance Q1. In this embodiment, the distance Q1 is equal to the radius Ra of the weight member 5412. The correct distance is then determined (Q1=Ra).

[0369] That is, when the weight member 5412 rotates in the assembled load state, the outer peripheral side surface of the weight member 5412 comes into contact with the second receiving portion 543. Therefore, the rotation of the weight member 5412 is smaller than that in the assembly load-released state. The vibrations produced by the rotation can vary, allowing different types of vibrations to be conveyed to the player.

[0370] When the weight member 5412 comes into contact with the second housing portion 5432, a repulsive force is generated. A force is generated that moves the weight member 5412 upward (upward in FIG. 61(b)). The second receiving portion 5432 moves toward and away from the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 57) in the moving direction. Therefore, the direction of the repulsive force can be easily directed in the direction along the moving direction of the tilting device 310 (upward). This repulsive force causes the flexible member 5412 to move together with the driving motor 5411 supporting the weight member 5412. 420 moves upward, and the flexible member 5420 moves toward the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 57). ) in the direction along the movement direction of the tilting device 310. Cut.

[0371] In this way, the force pushing the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 57) upward is generated by the flexible member 542. The force generated as the elastic recovery force of 0 and the contact between the weight member 5412 and the second housing portion 5432 The tilting device 310 is configured by a combination of separately generated forces. The pushing force can be adjusted.

[0372] That is, the tilting device 310 starts to abut against the protruding leg portion 5424 and then the end region S52 (FIG. 59 The elastic restoring force of the flexible member 5420 pushes the tilting device 310 until the tilting device 310 moves toward the tilting direction (see (a)). After the tilting device 310 reaches the end region S52, the weight member 5412 The repulsive force between the second receiving portion 5432 and the tilting device 310 is added to the force pushing back the tilting device 310. As a result, the force pushing back the tilting device 310 is particularly increased near the end region S52. Therefore, the tilting device 310 can be easily operated and the impact caused by the pushing operation can be reduced. This adjustment can be performed while maintaining the rotation of the drive motor 5411. This makes it possible to eliminate the need for complex control.

[0373] In this embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the length of the left detection piece 311gL and the length of the right detection piece The length of the 311gR is different (see Figure 57), and the tilt mounting is performed due to the difference in detection timing. Whether the operating speed of the device 310 (see FIG. 57) is greater than a certain speed (e.g., 40 km / h) The position of the weight member 5412 is changed depending on the determined operating speed. is.

[0374] For example, if it is determined that the operating speed of the tilt device 310 is greater than a certain speed, the tilt device In order to cushion the impact when the device 310 hits the lower frame member 5320, a flexible member 5420 is provided. It is desired to increase the load applied to the tilting device 310. If it is determined that the operating speed of the tilting device 310 is greater than a specific speed, the weight member 5412 is operated so that it faces downward (see FIG. 61(b)).

[0375] As a result, the end of the downward movement of the drive motor 5411 is reached when its rotation shaft reaches the second storage section 543. The lower end of the inner wall of 2 can be raised to a position that is a radius Ra above the upper end. When the weight member 5432 is disposed facing upward (see FIG. 61(a)), The upper side of the drive motor 5411 is more flexible than in the state where the drive motor 5411 can be lowered downward from the The movable area of ​​the member 5420 can be narrowed in the vertical direction.

[0376] That is, when the protruding leg portion 5424 is pushed down by the tilting device 310 by the same amount, Increasing the compressed dimension of the portion of the material 5420 above the drive motor 5411. Therefore, the repulsive force applied from the flexible member 5420 to the tilting device 310 can be increased. Therefore, the load for braking the tilting device 310 can be increased.

[0377] Although not described in this embodiment, the drive motor 5411 may be rotated upward while stopped. (See FIG. 61(a)). By doing so, the force pushing back the tilting device 310 is The force is generated by the elastic recovery force, and the force is generated by the contact between the weight member 5412 and the second housing portion 5432. You can also prevent this from happening.

[0378] Here, the abutment of the members is performed by the transmission device 5410 and the receiving portion fastened and fixed to the lower frame member 5320. The force is generated between the member 5430 and the tilting device 310. Therefore, the vibration transmitted to the player's hand when pushing the tilting device 310 is changed, and the vibration The transmission range can be expanded. That is, the transmission range can be expanded to the area other than the area touching the tilting device 310, e.g. Vibrations can also be transmitted to the parts of the penis machine 10 that are in contact with the frame.

[0379] That is, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310, the vibration is transmitted to the lower frame member 5320. Since the lower frame member 5320 can be pushed in, the palm of the hand is placed on the lower frame member 5320 as a fulcrum for pushing. Vibrations can be transmitted to the player through the side of the hand or the hand. This makes it possible to avoid a situation in which vibration is not transmitted to the

[0380] As shown in FIG. 61(a) and FIG. 61(b), a player tilts the tilt device 310 (see FIG. 56) Only when the vibration device 5400 forms an assembled load state by pressing the weight member 5 When 412 and the containing member 5430 come into contact with each other, vibration is generated.

[0381] Therefore, even if the drive motor 5411 is rotated in advance, the vibration is transmitted to the player. The timing at which the tilting device 310 is reached can be limited to the timing at which the tilting device 310 is pressed. Therefore, compared to when vibration is generated after detecting the player's pressing operation, This makes it easier to communicate the movement to the player.

[0382] That is, the player pushes in the tilting device 310 and then releases it immediately (pulse-like push). When the tilting device 310 detects that the tilting device 310 has been pushed in, If vibrations were generated from the moment the player released the device, the vibrations would not be generated before the player released the device. There is a risk that the vibration will not start in time, and the player will not be able to experience the vibration effects. In contrast, in this embodiment, the driving motor is set in advance before the tilting device 310 is pushed in. The motor 5411 is rotating and is ready to generate vibration, so the tilt device 310 is pushed in and At the same time, vibrations can be transmitted. This allows players to experience the effects of vibrations. It is possible.

[0383] In addition, due to the flexibility of the flexible member 5420, the vibration of the main body of the driving motor 5411 is prevented from being transmitted to the first housing 5411. Therefore, the torque can be prevented from being transmitted to the drive motor 5411 in advance. Even if the tilting device 310 is driven, vibrations are transmitted to the player before the tilting device 310 is pushed in. This can prevent the above from happening.

[0384] Therefore, the state where the vibration is transmitted by pushing the tilting device 310 is called the driving mode. This can be achieved by driving the actuator 5411 in advance before the tilting device 310 is pressed. can be done.

[0385] Next, the driving device 5340 will be described. In the first embodiment of the driving device 5340, The difference between this drive unit and the drive unit 340 is the disk cam 5344 and the transmission shaft rod 5343. The rest of the configuration is the same as the drive device 340 of the first embodiment, so the same reference numerals are used and the description is omitted. .

[0386] 62 is an exploded front perspective view of the drive unit 5340. As shown in FIG. The center of a pair of disc cams 5344 consisting of right disc cam 5344L and right disc cam 5344R In the end, a long hole recess C1 is formed.

[0387] FIG. 63(a) is a front perspective view of the right disc cam 5344R, and FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of the right disc cam 5344R. Since the right disc cam 5344R and the left disc cam 5344R are symmetrical, only the right disc cam 5344R will be explained. A description of the disk cam 5344L will be omitted.

[0388] The right disc cam 5344R is different from the right disc cam 344R in the first embodiment in that A pair of clamping arms A1 are disposed at the connecting portion with the transmission shaft rod 5343 to clamp the transmission shaft rod 5343. This is what is done.

[0389] That is, the right disc cam 5344R is connected at its center position to the circular rib 344 from the disc portion. A support cylinder portion P1 is provided extending in a cylindrical shape toward the side where b is provided, and a support cylinder portion P1 is provided along the axial direction of the support cylinder portion P1. The recessed portion is recessed from the disk portion in an axially symmetrical long hole shape to a position about half the extension distance. C1, and the axial end of the support cylinder portion P1 recessed by the long hole recess C1 and a pair of clamping arms A1 extending along the circumference of the support member 11 toward the disk portion.

[0390] The inner diameter of the support cylinder portion P1 is equal to the diameter of the cylindrical member 5343a of the transmission shaft rod 5343. The support cylinder portion P1 is a portion that supports the cylindrical member 5343a by being inserted into the support cylinder portion P1. The area is the same in axial arrangement as the area recessed in the long hole recess C1. The deformed portion P1a remains undeformed.

[0391] The deformed portion P1a is a pair of connecting rod portions arranged on either side of the long hole recess C1, and is When the cam 5344R is deformed by axial inclination with respect to the transmission shaft rod 5343 (see FIG. 62), the cam 5344R is deformed elastically. It is configured as part of the

[0392] The elongated recess C1 has a cross-sectional shape with a width dimension slightly longer than the width dimension of the clamping arm A1. Therefore, the clamping arm A1 is configured to be in a direction perpendicular to the width direction of the cross section of the long hole recess C1 ( The movable member is configured to be displaceable in a longitudinal direction.

[0393] In addition, the opposing surface of the long hole recess C1 is a D-shaped portion of the fixing portion 5343a1 of the cylindrical member 5343a. It is made up of a shape that fits into a shape. That is, one side is made of a flat surface and the other side is made of a is formed in an arc shape that follows the outer shape of the cylindrical member 5343a. 343a can be prevented from rotating relative to the disc cam 5344.

[0394] The clamping arm A1 is formed in a pair of arms, and the surfaces of the arms facing each other are as follows: The engaging protrusion A1a is provided so as to protrude in a direction approaching the arm of the other side. When the transmission shaft rod 5343 is connected, the cylindrical member 5343a engages with the tip of the cylindrical member 5343a. The member 5343 a is prevented from coming off the disk cam 5344 .

[0395] The shape of the tip of the engaging protrusion A1a is the same as that of the engaging groove 5343a of the cylindrical member 5343a (see FIG. 64). It is composed of a shape that matches the arc shape of 4. This allows the tip shape to be flat or In comparison with the case where the center is a convex curved surface, the engaging protrusion A1a fits into the engaging groove 5343a4. Ensure that the radial overlap length (left-right length in Figure 65(b)) is long when engaged. It is possible.

[0396] The engaging protrusion A1a has a side surface adjacent to the connecting pin 344d in the axial direction. A concave surface portion C2 (long hole concave portion) is provided on the side surface of the cylinder 5344R near the axis and along the axis. The side surface of the opening of the portion C1 is disposed in a position where the side surface of the opening of the portion C1 is flush with the opening of the portion C2.

[0397] As a result, the engagement between the cylindrical member 5343a and the engagement protrusion A1a is supported by the recessed surface C2. The process can be completed on the side of the barrel P1 (the lower side in FIG. 63(b)) (see FIG. 65(b)). Therefore, the e-ring is attached to the cylindrical member 5343a on the outside of the recessed surface portion C2 (upper side in FIG. 63(b)). The length of the cylindrical member 5343a protruding from the recessed surface portion C2 is set to be, It can be shortened by the thickness of the e-ring (see Figure 65(b)).

[0398] Also, there is a space for fitting the e-ring (to place the e-ring on the surface and slide it). The space required for the right disc cam 5344R must be secured in the direction of its extension (parallel to the surface). Since this is not necessary, the recessed area (radial area) of the recessed surface portion C2 can be made small. This improves the degree of freedom in designing the shape of the right disc cam 5344R.

[0399] The transmission shaft rod 5343 will be described with reference to FIG. 64. FIG. 1 is a front exploded perspective view of a transmission shaft rod 5343 and a transmission shaft rod 353 in the first embodiment. The difference is the cylindrical member 5343a.

[0400] The cylindrical member 5343a has a D-shaped cross section that fixes the disk cam 5344 formed at both ends. The fixing portion 5343a1 on the left side in front view is fitted into the fitting groove 5343a3. The clutch actuator 5343 has a D-shaped cross section formed with the same cross section as the fixed portion 5343a1. The working portion 5343a2 is a groove into which the e-ring is fitted, and the e-ring is used to form the disk cam 534 4 in the axial direction, and a fitting groove 5343a3 that fits into the fitting groove 5343a3. When the disk cam 5344 is inserted until it reaches the e-ring, the clamping arm A1 The engaging protrusion A1a engages with the engaging groove 5343a4. 5343a3 is a pair of plates in which the shaft support holes 341b are formed in an assembled state. is placed to the side.

[0401] The clutch operating portion 5343a2 is inserted into the angle fixing hole 343c1 of the movable clutch 343c. In the assembled state, the movable clutch is biased by the biasing force of the coil spring 343d. The switch 343c is the part that performs the sliding movement.

[0402] By fitting the e-ring into the fitting groove 5343a3 later, the diameter of the cylindrical member 5343a is changed. The mechanism that forms the part that becomes larger by the e-ring is adopted, so the e-ring Before being fitted, the diameter of the columnar member 5343a can be made uniform.

[0403] With the diameter being uniform, the cylindrical member 5343a is inserted into the shaft support hole 341b (see FIG. 62) in a predetermined position. Then, the e-ring is inserted, so that the e-ring fits the shaft support hole 341b. The cylindrical member 5343a is prevented from being displaced in the axial direction, and furthermore, the e-ring is used to hold the cylindrical member 5343a in place. This makes it possible to prevent the plate cam 5344 from being displaced in the axial direction.

[0404] Due to the above-mentioned configuration of the disc cam 5344 and the transmission shaft rod 5343, the disc cam 5344 The disc cam 5344 can be attached to the transmission shaft rod 5343 with a single touch. When assembling the transmission shaft rod 5343, the cylindrical member 5343a is supported by the support of the disc cam 5344. The engaging groove 5 is formed on the end of the holding cylinder P1 opposite to the end on which the engaging protrusion A1a is disposed. The engaging protrusion A1a is inserted into the engaging groove 5343a4. Before the engaging protrusion A1a is inserted into the cylindrical member 5343a, the tip of the cylindrical member 5343a is engaged. By getting between the protrusions A1a, the pair of engaging protrusions A1a are pushed apart from each other. The clamping arm A1 is elastically deformed in such a manner that the tip of the cylindrical member 5343a contacts the engaging protrusion 5343b. When the engaging protrusion A1a passes the engaging groove 5343a4, the engaging protrusion A1a and the engaging groove 5343a4 are disposed opposite each other. As the clamping arm A1a fits into the engagement groove 5343a4, the clamping arm A1 elastically recovers and returns to its original shape. The plate cam 5344 and the transmission shaft rod 5343 are assembled (see FIG. 65(b)).

[0405] On the other hand, the configuration of the disk cam 5344 and the transmission shaft rod 5343 is not simply a one-touch assembly. In this embodiment, it also functions as a structure for preventing destruction. The following description will be given with reference to FIG.

[0406] FIG. 65(a) is a front view of the right disc cam 5344R as viewed in the direction of the arrow LXVa in FIG. FIG. 65(b) shows the right disc cam 53 along the line LXVb-LXVb in FIG. 65(a). 65(c) is a cross-sectional view of the 44R, taken along the line LXVc-LXVc in FIG. 65(a). FIG. 66(a) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam 5344R. FIG. 66(b) is a front view of the right disc cam 5344R in the forward direction, and FIG. 66(a) is a front view of the right disc cam 5344R in the forward direction. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam 5344R taken along line XVIb-LXVIb. FIG.

[0407] In FIG. 66, the right disc cam 5344R in the unloaded state shown in FIG. The right disc cam 5344R is shown after deformation when an engineer applies an overload.

[0408] As shown in FIG. 65 and FIG. 66, in this embodiment, the cylindrical member 5343a is a right disc The cam 5344R is supported by the extended tip end portion of the support cylinder portion P1 at a position separated from the disk portion of the cam 5344R. In the vicinity of the disk portion, only the engaging protrusion A1a engages with the engaging groove 5343a4. Therefore, when an overload is applied to the cylindrical member 5343a or the right disc cam 5344R, The member 5343a is in a state in which it can be tilted about its axis, using the extended tip portion of the supporting tube portion P1 as an axis.

[0409] As shown in FIG. 65(b), in the direction in which the pair of clamping arms A1 face each other, there is a slotted recess C1. Since the space is provided, the resistance to the axial tilt displacement of the columnar member 5343a is small. As shown in FIG. 65(c), in the direction in which the support cylinder portion P1 and the connecting pin 344d are connected, The cylindrical member 5343a and the right disc cam 5344R are disposed in the axial direction of the right disc cam 5344R. Since the cylindrical member 5343a comes into contact with the support 5343, the resistance to the axial tilt displacement of the cylindrical member 5343a increases.

[0410] Therefore, if the player forcibly holds down (pulls up) the tilt device 310, When a load is applied to the right disc cam 5344R (through the arm member 345 (see FIG. 62) When a load is applied to restrict the displacement of the connecting pin 344d, the cylindrical member 5343a This makes it possible to restrict the direction in which the right disc cam 5344R deforms.

[0411] That is, the right disc cam 5344R is deformed in the direction of the smallest resistance, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 66(a) and FIG. 66(b), when an overload is applied to the right disc cam 5344R, A support that connects the connecting pin 344d and the center of the support cylinder portion P1 on a plane parallel to the surface of the disk portion. The disk portion is deformed by tilting around the axis r1. The position is, compared to the position shown in FIG. 65(a), along the circumferential direction of the right disc cam 5344R, Displacement.

[0412] FIG. 67(a) shows an operating device on a line corresponding to the line XXII-XXII in FIG. FIG. 67(b) is a cross-sectional view of the gas 5300 as viewed in the direction of the arrow LXVIIb in FIG. 67(a). 67(b) is a partial rear view of the operation device 5300 in the embodiment. The device 350 is not shown in the figure, and the disk cam 5344, the arm member 345 and the release portion In FIG. 67(a), only the right disc 346 is shown for ease of understanding. The external shape of the cam 5344R when it is inserted perpendicularly into the transmission shaft 5343 is shown in solid lines. The outline of the shaft when overloaded and tilted is shown in phantom lines.

[0413] FIG. 67(a) illustrates the second state of the tilt device 310 and the tilt device 310. The hand of the player holding the ball is shown, and the state around the connecting pin 344d is shown in an enlarged manner. will be done.

[0414] In the state shown in FIG. 67(a), when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 62) starts to operate, The left disc cam 5344L is about to start rotating, but the player is asked to control the displacement of the tilt device 310. Therefore, the arm member 345 will try to stay in place and try to rotate. A load is generated between the left disc cam 5344L and the connecting pin 344d of the left disc cam 5344L. Since the right disc cam 5344R can undergo the above-mentioned axial tilt deformation, the load is reduced. It is possible to achieve harmony.

[0415] In FIG. 67(a), the outer shape of the right disc cam 5344R after the shaft tilt deformation is shown by imaginary lines. The change in the connection state with the arm member 345 due to the shaft tilt deformation is shown in the enlarged view. He explains.

[0416] In FIG. 67(a), the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 62) starts to operate. When the outer circumference of the disk cam 5344R rotates clockwise by the dimension Rd, The shaft support hole 345a of the arm member 345 and the connecting pin 344d are misaligned, In order to absorb this, the right disc cam 5344R is caused to deform due to axial inclination.

[0417] Due to the shaft inclination deformation, the connecting pin 344d inclines in the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. Therefore, the center Pb of the base side of the connecting pin 344d and the center Pt of the protruding tip side are aligned to the right. The position of the right disc cam 5344R is shifted in the circumferential direction. The positional deviation between the connecting pin 344d and the arm member 345 due to the rotation of the dimension Rd of 4R is partially corrected. Therefore, while the tilt device 310 is being held, the drive motor 342 ( 62) is driven, the load applied to the drive motor 342 can be reduced. can.

[0418] As shown in FIG. 67(b), the disk cam 5344 is deformed by axial inclination. 5344 and the release member 346 come into contact with each other. The driving force of the drive motor 342 is consumed by the frictional force generated between the drive motor 342 and the cam 5344. When the player drives the drive motor 342 while holding the tilt device 310, In this case, the disc cam 5344 and the tilting device 310 are connected to the arm member 345. The load can be reduced.

[0419] As shown in FIG. 67(a), the disk cam 5344 rotates in the backward direction (arrow CW direction). In this case, the release member 346 is pushed upward by frictional force, but the release member 346 is pushed upward by the first The elastic force of the second spring SP2 acts on the disk cam 5344 via the release member 346. In this case, the rotation claw member 347 is prevented from moving by the bottom plate portion 5321 and stops. The state of the first spring SP1 does not change (the elastic force does not change).

[0420] On the other hand, when the disc cam 5344 rotates in the forward direction (the CCW direction of the arrow, see FIG. 68), The release member 346 is pushed downward by frictional force, but the first spring is pushed downward in a direction that repels the frictional force. The elastic force of the ring SP1 is applied to the disc cam 5344 via the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347. In this case, the relative positional relationship between the rotary claw member 347 and the release member 346 changes. Therefore, the state of the second spring SP2 does not change (the elastic force does not change).

[0421] Therefore, the release member 346 and the disk cam 5344 come into contact with each other, and the operating direction of the disk cam 5344 When the release member 346 operates along the first axis, the first rotation of the disc cam 5344 is not affected by the rotation direction of the disc cam 5344. The elastic force of either the spring SP1 or the second spring SP2, the disk cam 5344 This can increase the elastic force acting on the disc cam 5344 in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the disc cam 5344. This allows the load applied by the release member 346 to the disk cam 5344 to be increased. Since the consumption of the driving force of the driving motor 342 can be increased, the arm member 34 The load applied to the disk cam 5344 can be reduced regardless of the direction of rotation of the disk cam 5344.

[0422] In this embodiment, the right disc cam 5344R passes through the connecting pin 344d and the center point. Since the shape is formed in line symmetry with respect to the line (a line passing through the connecting pin 344d and the center point) Since the long hole recess C1 extends in the vertical direction, the right disc cam 5344R rotates in the same direction regardless of the direction of rotation. Regardless of the direction of the misalignment of the connecting pin 344d with respect to the arm member 345, the right disc The cam 5344R can be deformed by axial tilting with a similar deformation resistance.

[0423] FIG. 68(a) shows an operating device on a line corresponding to the line XXII-XXII in FIG. FIG. 68(b) is a cross-sectional view of the gas 5300 as viewed in the direction of the arrow LXVIIIb in FIG. 68(a). 68(b) is a partial rear view of the operating device 5300 in FIG. In order to facilitate understanding, the device 350 is not shown in FIG. The outer shape of the right disc cam 5344R when it is inserted perpendicularly into the transmission shaft 5343 is shown in solid lines. The outer shape of the shaft when overloaded is shown in phantom lines.

[0424] In FIG. 68(a), the tilting device 310 is in the second state and is driven by the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 62). 3, the drive motor 342 is driven to tilt the camera downward by an angle D2. A player's hand is shown gripping the tilt device 310 midway through.

[0425] As shown in FIG. 68(a), when the player tilts the tilt device 310 during the operation of the tilt device 310, When gripping, regardless of whether the tilting device 310 is in the second state or not, the right disk cam 5344 The tip of the connecting pin 344d is displaced in the circumferential direction of the right disc cam 5344R due to the inclination of the shaft of R. This allows the force generated between the arm member 345 and the right disc cam 5344R to be This reduces the load on the drive motor 342. can be done.

[0426] The matters described for the right disc cam 5344R also apply to the left disc cam 5344L. This is an applicable item.

[0427] As shown in FIG. 67(b) and FIG. 68(b), according to this embodiment, the tilting device 310 When the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 62) operates while the player is holding it, and an overload occurs, The right disc cam 5344R tilts in the axial direction.

[0428] Therefore, by detecting the degree of tilting in the axial direction, it is possible to prevent overload. That is, for example, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, the driving motor 34 2 is driven for a period during which the right disc cam 344R rotates once, the detection hole 3 of the right disc cam 344R 44eR passes through the right detection sensor 353R, but the player is not holding the tilt device 310. When the right disc cam 344R is rotated, the right disc cam 344R does not rotate even if the drive motor 342 is rotated. The detection hole 344eR does not pass through the right detection sensor 353R, and the entrance to the right detection sensor 353R An overload is detected because the force does not change.

[0429] In this case, the right disc cam 3 is rotated in a state where no overload occurs before the occurrence of the overload is detected. Since it takes time for the 44R to rotate a certain angle, overload detection is delayed. There was a problem.

[0430] In contrast, according to the present embodiment, an overload occurs in the right disc cam 5344R. When the 5344R tilts in the axial direction (see Figure 66(b)), the occurrence of an overload is detected. Therefore, the occurrence of an overload can be detected at an early stage. As a method, for example, the engaging rib 344 is inserted between the support tube portion P1 and the engaging rib 344c. 4c (shown in phantom lines in FIG. 66(a)). .

[0431] The notification device E1 is a detection device that outputs a signal when an object touches an input unit. Therefore, a pair of the clamping arms A1 are arranged at a position where the straight line connecting the clamping arms A1 and the engaging rib 344c intersect. In addition, the input portion is disposed in a manner that protrudes toward the support cylinder portion P1. In the overload state, the alarm device E1 and the support cylinder portion P1 are separated from each other (see FIG. 65(b)). The notification device E1 and the support cylinder portion P1 are formed in contact with each other (see FIG. 66(b)). As a result, by judging the output from the alarm device E1, it is possible to determine whether an overload has occurred in the disc cam 5344. This makes it possible to quickly determine whether or not

[0432] Next, referring to FIG. 69 to FIG. 73, the operation device 6300 in the sixth embod...

Claims

[Claim 1] A discrimination means capable of executing discrimination; a display means capable of displaying identification information for indicating a result of the determination by the determination means; a dynamic display means capable of dynamically displaying the identification information displayed on the display means; a dynamic display mode determining means for determining a dynamic display mode of the identification information to be dynamically displayed by the dynamic display means; and a bonus awarding means for awarding a bonus advantageous to a player when the identification information for indicating a specific determination result is displayed on the display means, an operating means that is displaceable between a first state in which the operating means is located at an initial position and a second state in which the operating means is operated from outside and is located at a predetermined position moved from the initial position; and an operation performance execution means capable of executing an operation performance, The operating means displaced to the second state is configured to be displaceable to the first state in response to no operation of the operating means, The gaming machine includes: A predetermined event occurs which triggers the execution of the operation performance under a situation in which the operation means is in the first state during at least a specific period in which the operation of the operation means is not determined to be valid, and when the operation means is in the first state at a predetermined timing from the occurrence of the predetermined event to the execution of the operation performance, a first performance of a first operation mode corresponding to the operation means being in the first state is executed as the operation performance; a second performance of a second operation mode different from the first operation mode may be executed as the operation performance when the predetermined event occurs under a situation in which the operation means is prevented from changing from the second state to the first state during the specific period, and the operation means is prevented from changing from the second state to the first state at a predetermined timing from the occurrence of the predetermined event to a predetermined timing before the operation performance is executed; When the operation means is displaced during execution of the second performance, a performance corresponding to the displacement is not executed; A gaming machine characterized in that the second presentation is executed even if the operation means is prevented from moving from the second state toward the first state at the specified timing, and the situation in which the operation means is prevented from moving from the second state toward the first state is resolved during the period from the specified timing to the execution of the second presentation.

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