gaming machines

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 first 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 can at least occur. Accordingly, an interest in a game can be enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a pachinko machine. [Background technology]

[0002] Some gaming machines, such as pachinko machines, aim to increase the interest of the player in the game by suggesting to the player that the lottery result is winning according to the contents of the variable performance that is executed. be. [Prior art documents] [Patent document]

[0003] [Patent document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-345901 [Outline of the invention] [Problems to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the gaming machines as described above, there is a demand for further enhancement of the amusement of games.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises shooting means capable of shooting game balls into a game area, first ball entering means capable of entering the game balls shot by the shooting means, and Acquisition means capable of acquiring predetermined information when a first condition that can be established based on the entry of a game ball into the first ball entry means is satisfied, and the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means can be stored. storage means, and determination means capable of performing determination based on the predetermined information stored in the storage means when a first execution condition is satisfied, and the result of the determination by the determination means is Means capable of generating a specific game state based on a specific determination result, and a game ball fired by the shooting means can be entered, different from the first ball entering means A second ball entering means, a first position where a game ball can be entered into the second ball entering means, and a game ball entering the second ball entering means from the first position. a first displacement control for displacing the displacement means positioned at the second position to the first position; and a second displacement control for displacing the displacement means to the second position.

[0007] Then, the displacement control means executes the first displacement control based on the establishment of the first condition that can be established in the specific game state, and the displacement means is moved to the first position by the first displacement control. It is configured to execute the second displacement control based on the establishment of a second condition that can be established in the positional situation.

[0008] Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured such that a predetermined value is given to the player at least when a game ball enters the first ball entering means, At least a first mode based on the execution of the determination, a second mode based on the occurrence of the specific gaming state, and a third mode based on the predetermined ball entering the second ball entering means occur. configured to be able to

Effect of the invention

[0009] According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the shooting means capable of shooting a game ball to the game area, the first ball entering means capable of entering the game ball shot by the shooting means, and the first ball entering means Acquisition means capable of acquiring predetermined information when a first condition that can be established based on the entry of a game ball is satisfied; Storage means capable of storing the predetermined information obtained by the acquisition means; determination means capable of performing determination based on the predetermined information stored in the storage means when a first execution condition is satisfied, and the result of the determination by the determination means is a specific determination result. Means capable of generating a specific game state based on what happened, and second ball entering means different from the first ball entering means, wherein the game ball launched by the launching means can enter a first position where a game ball can enter the second ball entering means; and a second position where it is more difficult to enter a game ball into the second ball entering means than the first position. a displacement means capable of displacing between two positions; a first displacement control for displacing the displacement means positioned at the second position to the first position; and the displacement means positioned at the first position. to the second position; and displacement control means capable of executing at least a second displacement control.

[0010] Then, the displacement control means executes the first displacement control based on the establishment of the first condition that can be established in the specific game state, and the displacement means is moved to the first position by the first displacement control. It is configured to execute the second displacement control based on the establishment of a second condition that can be established in the positional situation.

[0011] Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured such that a predetermined value is given to the player at least when a game ball enters the first ball entering means, It is configured such that at least a first mode based on the execution of the determination can occur.

[0012] In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured so that at least the second mode based on the occurrence of the specific game state can occur.

[0013] In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured such that at least the third mode based on a predetermined ball entering the second ball entering means can occur.

[0014] Therefore, there is an effect that the amusement of the game can be improved. [Brief description of the drawing]

[0015]

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[0016] BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, Figures 1 to 4 4, as a first embodiment, the present invention is a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply "pachinko machine" ) 10 will be described. FIG. 1 shows the first embodiment. 2 is a front view of a game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. , FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer shell formed by wooden frames combined in a substantially rectangular shape. and an outer frame 11 that is formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 11 a rigidly supported inner frame 12; The outer frame 11 has a front face to support the inner frame 12. Visually (see Fig. 1), metal hinges 18 are attached to the upper and lower two locations on the left side, and the hinges 18 The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable toward the front side with the side on which is provided as an axis for opening and closing.

[0018] The inner frame 12 is provided with a game board 13 (see FIG. 2) having many nails, winning openings 63, 64, etc. on the back side. It is detachably attached from the side. By the ball (game ball) flowing down the front of this game board 13 A pinball game is played. In addition, the inner frame 12 is provided with a ball launcher that shoots a ball to the front area of ​​the game board 13. The shooting unit 112a (see FIG. 4) and the ball shot from the ball shooting unit 112a are played. A launch rail (not shown) or the like that leads to the front area of ​​the board 13 is attached.

[0019] On the front side of the inner frame 12, there are a front frame 14 covering the front upper side and a lower tray unit covering the lower side. 15 is provided. Front view ( (See Fig. 1) Metal hinges 19 are attached to the top and bottom of the left side, and the hinges 19 are installed. The front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 can be opened and closed toward the front side with the kicked side as the axis for opening and closing. Supported. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are performed by the keyhole of the cylinder lock 20. 21 can be unlocked by inserting a special key and performing a predetermined operation.

[0020] The front frame 14 is assembled with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, etc. is provided with a window portion 14c having a substantially elliptical opening. On the back side of the front frame 14 A glass unit 16 having two sheet glasses is arranged, and through the glass unit 16 The front of the game board 13 can be visually recognized on the front side of the pachinko machine 10. - 特許庁

[0021] On the front frame 14, an upper plate 17 for storing balls protrudes toward the front side and has a substantially box shape with an open upper surface. Prize balls, rental balls, and the like are discharged to this upper plate 17.例文帳に追加 The bottom of the upper plate 17 is the front As seen (see FIG. 1), it is formed with a downward slope on the right side, and the ball thrown into the upper tray 17 due to this slope is You are guided to the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). In addition, the upper surface of the upper plate 17 is provided with a frame A tongue 22 is provided. This frame button 22, for example, the third pattern display device 81 (Fig. 2 ), or changed the content of Super Reach. It is operated by the player when, for example,

[0022] Light-emitting means such as various lamps are provided around the front frame 14 (for example, corner portions). is These light-emitting means respond to changes in the game state at the time of a big hit or at the time of a predetermined reach. Accordingly, the light emission mode is changed and controlled by lighting or blinking, and the production effect during the game is enhanced. play a role in Illuminated parts 29 to 3 containing light-emitting means such as LEDs are mounted on the periphery of the window part 14c. 3 is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination parts 29-33 are the jackpot lathes. It functions as a production lamp such as a pump, and the built-in LED point is used during the jackpot or reach production. Each illumination part 29 to 33 is lit or blinked by lighting or blinking, indicating that the jackpot is in progress, or is notified that it is in reach one step before the jackpot. In addition, the front view of the front frame 14 (Fig. 1 Reference) At the upper left, a light emitting means such as an LED is built in to indicate when the prize ball is being dispensed and when an error occurs. A displayable indicator lamp 34 is provided.

[0023] In addition, on the lower side of the right electrical decoration part 32, the rear side of the front frame 14 is arranged from the rear side so that the rear side of the front frame 14 can be visually recognized. A small window 35 is formed by attaching transparent resin, and the pasting space K1 (see FIG. 2) on the front of the game board 13 A certificate stamp or the like affixed to the reference) can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko machine 10. Also patch In the Nko machine 10, in order to create more brilliance, the area around the illumination parts 29 to 33 A plated member 36 made of ABS resin with chrome plating applied to the region is attached.

[0024] A ball rental operation unit 40 is arranged below the window portion 14c. The ball rental operation unit 40 has a frequency A display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43 are provided. pachinko machine 1 Banknotes, cards, etc. When the ball rental operation unit 40 is operated with the . Specifically, the frequency display unit 41 is an area in which balance information of a card or the like is displayed, and is built in. The LED lights up and the remaining amount is displayed numerically as remaining amount information. Ball lend button 42 It is operated to obtain a rental ball based on the information recorded in the card, etc. (recording medium). , the loan balls are supplied to the upper tray 17 as long as there is a balance in the card or the like. return button 4 3 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. In addition, the car A pachinko machine in which balls are directly lent to the upper tray 17 from a ball lent device or the like without going through a do unit. The so-called cash machine does not require the ball rental operation unit 40, but in this case, the installation of the ball rental operation unit 40 A decorative seal or the like may be added to the part to make the parts configuration common. using the card unit It is possible to achieve commonality between the pachinko machine and the cash machine.

[0025] In the lower tray unit 15 positioned below the upper tray 17, the left part of the lower tray unit 15 has the upper tray 17 full storage. A bottom plate 50 for storing the missing balls is formed in a substantially box shape with an open top. lower plate 5 To the right of 0 is an operation group operated by the player to hit the ball into the front of the game board 13. A handle 51 is provided.

[0026] Inside the operation handle 51, there is a touch panel for permitting the driving of the ball launching unit 112a. A sensor 51a, and a firing stop switch 51 that stops firing the ball while it is being pressed b, and a variable sensor that detects the rotational operation amount (rotational position) of the operating handle 51 from changes 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 rotating operation is performed, the touch sensor 51a is turned on and the resistance value of the variable resistor changes according to the rotating operation. The ball is fired with a strength (fire intensity) that changes according to the amount of crop and the resistance value of the variable resistor. As a result, the ball is hit in front of the game board 13 with a flying amount corresponding to the player's operation. . In addition, when the operation handle 51 is not operated by the player, the touch sensor Sa 51a and firing stop switch 51b are off.

[0027] At the front lower part of the lower tray 50, there is a A ball extracting lever 52 is provided for the purpose. This ball extracting lever 52 is always biased to the right. The bottom surface of the lower plate 50 is shaped by sliding it to the left against the urging force. The formed bottom opening is opened, and the ball naturally falls and is discharged from the bottom opening. This ball drawer The operation of the bar 52 is normally performed by placing a box (a box) below the lower tray 50 to receive the balls ejected from the lower tray 50. It is generally done with a box called 'Senryo-bako' placed. On the right side of the lower plate 50 is the An operation handle 51 is arranged as shown, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left of the lower tray 50. ing.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 has a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, In addition to numerous nails (not shown) for ball guides and windmills (not shown), rails 61 and 62, general prizes Opening 63, 1st winning opening 64, 2nd winning opening 140, variable winning device 65, through gate 67, possible It is configured by assembling the variable display device unit 80 and the like, and its peripheral portion is the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). Mounted on the back side.

[0029] The base plate 60 is formed from a wooden plate member. General prize gate 63, 1st prize gate 64, 3rd 2 Winning port 140 and variable display device unit 80 are formed on base plate 60 by router processing and is fixed from the front side of the game board 13 by tapping screws or the like. be. Note that the base plate 60 may be made of a light-transmitting resin material. in this case its front Various structures arranged on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player from the side. Become.

[0030] The central portion of the front of the game board 13 is connected to the inner frame 12 through the window 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. can be seen from the front side. Below, mainly referring to FIG. 2, the configuration of the game board 13 explain about.

[0031] In front of the game board 13, an outer rail 62 is formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arc shape. is planted, and a strip-shaped metal plate is formed on the inner side of the outer rail 62 like the outer rail 62 An arcuate inner rail 61 is planted. A game is played by the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62. The outer periphery of the front of the board 13 is surrounded, and the front and back by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1) is surrounded, in front of the game board 13, a game area where a game is played by the behavior of the ball is formed. The game area is the front of the game board 13 and consists of two rails 61, 62 and a rail A region formed by partitioning with the resin outer edge member 73 connecting between area where the launched ball flows down).

[0032] The two rails 61, 62 support the ball launched from the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). It is provided for guiding to the upper part of the game board 13 . The tip of the inner rail 61 (Fig. 2 The upper left part of the game board 13) is attached with a return ball prevention member 68, and once guided to the upper part of the game board 13 This prevents the ball from returning to the ball guide passage again. Tip of outer rail 62 A return rubber 69 is attached to the part (upper right part of FIG. 2) at a position corresponding to the maximum flying part of the ball. The ball fired with more than a certain amount of momentum hits the return rubber 69, and the momentum is attenuated. Bounced back to the central side.

[0033] A plurality of LEDs and First pattern display devices 37A and 37B having a 7-segment display are provided. Fig. 1 The pattern display devices 37A and 37B correspond to each control performed by the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4). Display is made, and the game state of the pachinko machine 10 is mainly displayed. This embodiment In the state, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B indicate whether the ball has entered the first winning port 64 or the second It is configured to be used properly according to whether or not a prize has been won in the prize winning port 140. - 特許庁 in particular, When the ball enters the first winning hole 64, the first symbol display device 37A operates, while When the ball enters the second winning hole 140, the first symbol display device 37B is operated. It is configured.

[0034] In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is changing probability by LED. The lighting state indicates whether it is in time saving or normal, and whether it is fluctuating depends on the lighting state. or the stop pattern is the pattern corresponding to the probability variation jackpot or the pattern corresponding to the normal jackpot Indicating whether it is a pattern by the lighting state, showing the number of pending balls by the lighting state, and 7 sessions The segment display device displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and errors. In addition, multiple L The ED is configured so that each LED emits a different color (e.g. red, green, blue) and It is possible to suggest various game states of the pachinko machine 10 with a small number of LEDs by combining the emitted colors. can be

[0035] In addition, in this pachinko machine 10, there was a prize in the first prize winning port 64 and the second prize winning port 140 A lottery will be held on the occasion of The pachinko machine 10 determines whether the lottery is a big hit or not. In addition to judging the success or failure (jackpot lottery), if it is determined to be a jackpot, the type of the jackpot Also judge. As a jackpot type determined here, 15R probability variable jackpot, 4R probability variable large Hit, 15R normal jackpot is prepared. In the first pattern display devices 37A and 37B, Not only is it indicated whether the result of the lottery is a big hit or not as a stop symbol after the end of the fluctuation, In the case of a jackpot, a pattern corresponding to the jackpot type is displayed.

[0036] Here, "15R probability variable jackpot" means that the maximum number of rounds is 15 rounds after the jackpot It is a probability variable jackpot that shifts to a high probability state, and the “4R probability variable jackpot” is the maximum It is a variable jackpot where the number of rounds shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot of 4 rounds. . In addition, "15R normal jackpot" is the maximum number of rounds after the jackpot of 15 rounds, While transitioning to a low probability state, during a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations) It is a big hit that becomes a state.

[0037] In addition, the "high probability state" means that the probability of the subsequent jackpot is increased as an added value after the end of the jackpot. Up state, so-called probability fluctuation during (probability change), in other words, special game state It is a game state that is easy to shift to. High probability state (during probability variation) in this embodiment, after The state of the game in which the winning probability of the second symbol described above is increased and the ball is likely to enter the second winning port 140 including. "Low probability state" refers to the time when the probability is not constant, and the jackpot probability is normal, that is , refers to a state in which the probability of hitting the jackpot is lower than when the probability is variable. In addition, the time saving state of the "low probability state" (During short time) means that the jackpot probability is normal, and the jackpot probability remains the same. This is a game state in which only the winning probability of 2 symbols is increased and the ball can easily enter the second winning port 140. Say. On the other hand, when the pachinko machine 10 is in the normal state, it means that the game is in a game state ( It is a state where neither the jackpot probability nor the probability of hitting the second symbol is increased).

[0038] Not only does the probability of winning the 2nd pattern increase during the probability change and the time saving, but the 2nd winning port 14 The time when the feather member 945 (electric accessory) associated with 0 is opened is also changed, and it is longer than normal. time is set. When the wing member 945 is in an open state (open state), the wing Compared to when the member 945 is in a closed state (closed state), the ball enters the second winning port 140. It will be easy to win prizes. Therefore, it is easy for the ball to enter the second winning port 140 during the variable probability and the time saving. It will be in a bad state, and the number of times the jackpot lottery is performed can be increased.

[0039] In addition, the opening time of the feather member 945 attached to the second winning opening 140 during the probability change and the time saving , or in addition to changing its opening time, A change may be made to increase the number of times the feather member 945 is opened. Also, The probability of winning the second symbol does not change during the variable or the time saving, and it is attached to the second winning opening 140. The time that the wing member 945 is opened and the number of times the wing member 945 is opened per hit At least one of them may be changed. In addition, during the fixed change and the time saving, the second winning mouth The time when the feather member 945 attached to 140 is opened, and the feather member 945 is opened per hit Do not change the number of times to do, only change the probability of winning the 2nd pattern to increase compared to normal can be anything.

[0040] In the game area, 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls by winning balls. A plurality of general winning openings 63 are arranged. In addition, in the central part of the game area, a variable display device A unit 80 is provided. The variable display device unit 80 has a first winning port 64 and a 2 Winning to the winning opening 140 (start winning) as a trigger, the first symbol display devices 37A, 37B A liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as simply abbreviated as "display device") and the sphere of the through gate 67 The second pattern display device (Fig. (not shown) are provided. In addition, the variable display device unit 80, the third pattern display device A center frame 86 is arranged so as to surround the outer periphery of 81 .

[0041] The third pattern display device 81 is composed of a large 9-inch liquid crystal display. Yes, by controlling the display contents by the display control device 114 (see FIG. 4), Three rows of symbols are displayed: top, middle and bottom. Each symbol row is made up of multiple symbols (3rd symbol). These third patterns are horizontally scrolled for each pattern row and displayed on the surface of the third pattern display device 81. The third pattern is variably displayed on the display screen. Third pattern display device of the present embodiment In the device 81, the display of the game state accompanying the control of the main controller 110 (see FIG. 4) is the first symbol display. The display of the first pattern display devices 37A and 37B is performed by the devices 37A and 37B It is a decorative display according to the In addition, instead of the display device, for example, a reel or the like is used. You may make it comprise the 3rd pattern display apparatus 81 with it.

[0042] Each time the ball passes through the through gate 67, the second pattern display device displays the display pattern (second pattern (illustrated A variable display in which the “○” pattern and the “×” pattern are alternately lit for a predetermined period of time. It is something to do. In the pachinko machine 10, it is detected that the ball has passed through the through gate 67. Then, a lottery will be held. As a result of the winning lottery, if it is a hit, the second pattern display device In the second position, the symbol "○" is stopped and displayed after the second symbol is variably displayed. Also, winning lottery As a result, if it is out, in the second pattern display device, after the fluctuation display of the third pattern, the figure of "x" The pattern is stopped and displayed.

[0043] In the pachinko machine 10, the variable display on the second symbol display device is a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, When it stops at the "○" symbol), the feather member 945 attached to the second winning port 140 is placed. It is designed to be activated (released) for a certain period of time.

[0044] The time it takes for the variable display of the second symbol is longer than when the game state is normal. Short and medium are set to be shorter. As a result, during the variable and time saving, the second pattern Since the variable display is performed in a short time, winning lotteries can be performed more often than usual. Therefore, since the chance of winning in the winning lottery increases, the feather member of the second winning port 140 It is possible to give the player many opportunities for the 945 to be in an open state. Therefore, during the constant change and During the time saving, it is possible to put the ball in a state where it is easy for the ball to enter the second winning hole 140.例文帳に追加

[0045] In addition, during the variable or time saving, the feather part for one hit, which increases the probability of hitting Other methods, such as increasing the opening time or number of times the material 945 If the ball is in a state where it is easy for the ball to enter the second winning port 140 during the short term, the variable display of the second symbol It is also possible to make the time required for the constant regardless of the game state. On the other hand, the variable display of the second pattern If you set the time to be shorter than normal during variable or short time, hit probability may be constant regardless of the game state, and the feather member 945 for one hit The opening time and number of times of opening may be constant regardless of the game state.

[0046] The through gate 67 is assembled to the game board 13 in the left and right areas of the variable display unit 80. A portion of the ball that is found and launched to the game board 13 is configured to be able to pass through. through game When the ball passes through 67, a lottery will be held for the second symbol. After the winning lottery, the second design Variable display is performed on the display device, and if the result of the winning lottery is a hit, the variable display stop pattern As a symbol of "○" is displayed, and if the result of the winning lottery is out, it will be a stop symbol of the variable display. to display the “x” pattern.

[0047] The number of times the ball passes through the through gate 67 is suspended up to a total of 4 times, and the number of suspended balls increases. While being displayed by the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B described above, the second symbol holding lamp (Fig. not shown). The second pattern holding lamp is provided with four for the maximum holding number. It is arranged symmetrically below the third pattern display device 81.

[0048] It should be noted that the variable display of the second pattern, as in the present embodiment, in the second pattern display device a plurality of In addition to what is performed by switching the lighting and non-lighting of the lamp, the first pattern display device 37A, 37B and part of the third pattern display device 81 may be used. Similarly, the second The lighting of the design reservation lamp may be performed by a part of the third design display device 81. Also, The maximum number of balls held for passage of a rugate 67 ball is not limited to four, but may be three or more. It may be set to lower or 5 times or more (for example, 8 times). Also, through gate 67 is not limited to two, and may be one, for example. Also, The mounting position of the gate 67 is not limited to the left and right of the variable display unit 80. For example, it may be below the variable display device unit 80. Also, the first pattern display device 37A , Since the number of balls held is indicated by 37B, the lighting display is not performed by the second symbol holding lamp It can be a thing.

[0049] Below the variable display device unit 80, a first winning hole 64 through which balls can win is arranged. be. When the ball enters the first winning hole 64, the first winning hole slot provided on the back side of the game board 13 A switch (not shown) is turned on, and the main control unit 110 (see Fig. 4) draws a jackpot, and the display according to the drawing result is the first symbol table It is indicated by the display device 37A.

[0050] On the other hand, below the first prize winning port 64 in a front view, a second prize winning port 140 through which a ball can win a prize is arranged. ing. When the ball enters this second winning port 140, the second winning port provided on the back side of the game board 13 A prize mouth switch (not shown) is turned on, and the main control is caused by turning on the second prize mouth switch. A jackpot lottery is performed by the control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and the display corresponding to the lottery result is the first display. It is indicated by the pattern display device 37B.

[0051] In addition, the first prize winning port 64 and the second prize winning port 140 each receive five balls when the ball wins. Is also one of the winning openings that are paid out as prize balls. In addition, in this embodiment, The number of prize balls paid out when the ball enters the first prize opening 64 and the ball enters the second prize opening 140 Although the number of prize balls paid out in the case of and the number of prize balls paid out when the ball enters the second prize opening 140 different number, for example, the number of prize balls paid out when the ball enters the first prize opening 64 is 3 However, even if the number of prize balls paid out when the ball enters the second prize opening 140 is set to 5, good.

[0052] A feather member 945 is attached to the second prize winning port 140 . This feather member 945 can be opened and closed It is configured, and normally the feather member 945 is in a closed state (reduced state), and the ball is the second winning opening It is in a state where it is difficult to win 140. On the other hand, when the ball passed through the through gate 67, As a result of the variable display of the second pattern performed, the "○" pattern was displayed on the second pattern display device In this case, the feather member 945 will be in an open state (enlarged state), and the ball will easily enter the second winning port 140. state.

[0053] As mentioned above, during variable probability and short time, the probability of hitting the second symbol is higher than during normal, Also, since the time required for the variable display of the second symbol is short, "○" in the variable display of the second symbol The pattern of becomes easier to display, and the number of times the feather member 945 is in the open state (enlarged state) increases . Furthermore, the time during which the feather member 945 is opened is also longer than during normal . Therefore, during the probability change and the time saving, the ball is easier to enter the second winning port 140 than usual. state can be created.

[0054] Here, when the ball enters the first winning port 64 and when the ball enters the second winning port 140, So, the probability of winning the jackpot is the same in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state. but However, the type of jackpot selected in the event of a jackpot is a 15R variable jackpot. The probability that the ball will enter the 2nd winning port 140 is higher than the 1st winning port 64. set higher than the case. On the other hand, the first prize gate 64 is located in the second prize gate 140. It does not have a special feather member, and the ball is always in a state where it can win prizes.

[0055] Therefore, in normal times, when the feather member attached to the second winning opening 140 is in a closed state Because there are many, it is difficult to win the second prize opening 140, so toward the first prize opening 64 without feather members, Shoot the ball so that it passes through the left side of the variable display unit 80 (so-called "left hitting"), By winning the first prize gate 64, you can get many opportunities for the big win lottery and win big. Aiming is more advantageous for the player.

[0056] On the other hand, during the fixed variable and the time saving, by passing the ball through the through gate 67, the second winning opening 14 The feather member 945 associated with 0 is likely to be in an open state, and the state where the second winning port 140 is likely to win , so that the ball passes through the right side of the variable display device 80 toward the second winning hole 140. Fire the ball (so-called "right hit"), let it pass through the through gate 67 and open the wing member At the same time, those who aim to become a 15R definite variable jackpot by winning the 2nd prize mouth 140 is advantageous for the player.

[0057] In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the configuration of the game board 13 is bilaterally symmetrical. For this reason, you can aim for the first prize gate 64 with a “right hit” and aim for the second prize gate 140 with a “left hit”. I can do it. Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game state of the pachinko machine 10 (definite Depending on whether the It is possible to make it unnecessary to change the way to "left-handed" and "right-handed". Therefore, how to hit the ball It is possible to eliminate the annoyance of changing the

[0058] A variable winning device 65 (see FIG. 2) is arranged below the first winning port 64. A specific winning opening 65a is provided in the central portion. In the pachinko machine 10, the first winning slot 6 4 or when the jackpot lottery conducted due to winning in the second prize opening 140 becomes a jackpot, After a predetermined time (fluctuation time) has passed, the first design display device so as to become a jackpot stop design 37A or the first pattern display device 37B is lit, and a stop diagram corresponding to the jackpot The pattern is displayed on the third pattern display device 81 to show the occurrence of a big win. Then the ball wins The game state transitions to a special game state (jackpot) that is easy to play. As this special game state, normal Sometimes the closed specific winning opening 65a is closed for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed, or (or until 10 balls win).

[0059] This specific prize winning opening 65a is closed after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, and after that closing, the special winning opening 65a is opened again. The fixed winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time. The opening and closing operation of this specific winning port 65a is 15 times (15 rounds) can be repeated. The state in which this opening / closing operation is being performed is a form of special game state that is advantageous to the player, and the player has a value in the game (game A larger amount of prize balls than usual is paid out as a grant of skill value).

[0060] Incidentally, the special game state is not limited to the form described above. What is the special prize-winning entrance 65a? A large opening that can be opened and closed separately is provided in the game area, and a large opening is provided in the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B. When the LED corresponding to the hit is lit, the specific winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time, and the Triggered by the ball entering the specific winning opening 65a while the specific winning opening 65a is open A game state in which a large opening provided separately from the winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times is a special feature. You may make it form as another game state. In addition, the specific prize winning port 65a is limited to one Instead, one or two or more (for example, three) may be placed, and the placement position is also Not limited to the lower right side of the first winning opening 64 or the lower left side of the first winning opening 64, for example, a variable display device The left side of the placement unit 80 is also acceptable.

[0061] In the lower right corner of the game board 13, there is a sticking space for sticking a certificate stamp, an identification label, etc. A base K1 is provided, and certificate stamps, etc. affixed to the affixing space K1 can be seen through the small window 35 (Fig. 1).

[0062] The game board 13 is provided with an out port 71 . A ball flowing down the playing area, A ball that did not enter any of the winning openings 63, 64, 65a and 640 will pass through the out opening 71. is guided to a ball discharge passage (not shown). A pair of out ports 71 are provided on the left and right sides of the specific winning port 65a. is placed in

[0063] A large number of nails are planted on the game board 13 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the balls. In addition, various members (accessories) such as a windmill are arranged.

[0064] As shown in FIG. 3, on the rear side of the pachinko machine 10, control board units 90 and 91 and a rear A pack unit 94 is mainly provided. The control board unit 90 includes a main board (main control device 110), audio ramp control board (audio ramp control device 113), and display control board (display A control device 114) is mounted to form a unit. Control board unit 91 A control board (dispensing control device 111), a launch control board (launch control device 112), and a power supply board (electric A power source device 115) and a card unit connection board 116 are mounted to form a unit.

[0065] The back pack unit 94 includes a back pack 92 forming a protective cover and a dispensing unit 93. are unitized. In addition, each control board has a 1-chip microcomputer that controls each control. MPU, port for communication with various devices, random number generator used for various lotteries, time Equipped with a clock pulse generation circuit, etc., used for counting and synchronization, etc., as required It is

[0066] In addition, the main controller 110, the sound lamp controller 113 and the display controller 114, the payout system Control device 111, launch control device 112, power supply device 115, card unit connection board 116 are accommodated in board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. Substrate box 100~10 4 comprises a box base and a box cover covering the opening of the box base , the box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated. is delivered.

[0067] Also, the substrate box 100 (main controller 110) and the substrate box 102 (dispensing controller) The device 111 and the launch control device 112) are a unit that seals the box base and the box cover. It is unopenably connected (connected by caulking structure) by means of a torch (not shown). Also, At the joint between the box base and the box cover, A sealing sticker (not shown) is attached to each side. This sealing seal is composed of a brittle material. In order to open the board boxes 100 and 102, the user tries to peel off the seal, If you try to open the board boxes 100 and 102 forcibly, the box base side and the box Cover side and cut. Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or the sealing seal, the substrate It is possible to know whether the boxes 100, 102 have been opened.

[0068] The dispensing unit 93 is a tank positioned at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opened 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 vertically connected to the downstream side of the tank rail 131, and a case rail 132. Provided at the most downstream part of the srail 132, a predetermined electrical power supply for the dispensing motor 216 (see FIG. 4) It is provided with a payout device 133 that pays out balls according to the configuration. The tank 130 has a game horn The balls supplied from the island facility of the island are sequentially replenished, and the required number of balls are paid out by the payout device 133. Dispatch is done accordingly. Vibration is added to the tank rail 131 to the tank rail 131. A vibrator 134 is attached for

[0069] In addition, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, the firing control device 11 2 is provided with an operation knob 121 for a variable resistor, and the power supply device 115 is equipped with a RAM erase switch. Chi 122 is provided. The state return switch 120 is, for example, a dispensing motor 216 (Fig. 4) When a dispensing error occurs such as a ball clogging in the is operated for Operation knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. is made. The RAM erase switch 122 is turned on when you want to return the pachinko machine 10 to its initial state. Operated at power up.

[0070] Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 4 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the dick machine 10. FIG.

[0071] The main control unit 110 is equipped with an MPU 201 as a one-chip microcomputer, which is an arithmetic unit. It is Various control programs executed by the MPU 201 and a ROM 202 storing fixed value data, and a control program stored in the ROM 202 RAM 203, which is a memory for temporarily storing various data, etc. when executing the RAM In addition, various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in. be. In the main control device 110, the MPU 201 allows the jackpot lottery and the first symbol display device 3 7A, 37B and display settings in the third pattern display device 81, in the second pattern display device Main processing of the pachinko machine 10 such as lottery of display results is executed.

[0072] It should be noted that the payout control device 111 and the sound lamp control device 113 and other sub-control devices Various commands are sent from the main controller 110 to the sub-controller to instruct the operation. Such commands, transmitted by the receiving circuitry, are sent from the main controller 110 to the sub-controller. sent in one direction only.

[0073] RAM203 contains various areas, counters, flags, internal registers of MPU201 and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored. Tack area and work area where various flags, counters, and I / O values ​​are stored ( working area). It should be noted that the RAM 203 is stored after the pachinko machine 10 is powered off. data is retained (backed up) by supplying a backup voltage from the power supply All data stored in RAM 203 is backed up. be.

[0074] If the power supply is interrupted due to a power failure, etc., the ) and the values ​​of each register are stored in the RAM 203 . On the other hand, power At the time of power-on (including power-on due to power failure cancellation; the same shall apply hereinafter), 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 shutdown. to RAM203 is written to RAM 203 by the main process (not shown) when the power is turned off. Each written value is restored in a start-up process (not shown) when the power is turned on. na Also, the MPU201 NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) is It is configured so that the power failure signal SG1 from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 is input when the power supply is cut off. When the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 201, an NMI interrupt occurs as power failure processing. Processing (not shown) is performed immediately.

[0075] The MPU 201 of the main controller 110 has a bus composed of an address bus and a data bus. Input / output port 205 is connected via line 204 . Input / output port 205 has Payout control device 111, sound lamp control device 113, first symbol display devices 37A, 37B, second 2 pattern display device, 2nd pattern holding lamp, front with the lower side of the opening and closing plate of the specific winning port 65a as the axis A large opening solenoid for opening and closing to the side, a solenoid for driving the blade member, etc. A solenoid 209 is connected, and the MPU 201 receives this via an input / output port 205. It sends various commands and control signals to them.

[0076] Also, the input / output port 205 has a switch group and a slide position detection sensor (not shown). Various switches 208 consisting of a sensor group including S and rotational position detection sensor R, power supply device 1 15 is connected to a RAM erase switch circuit 253, which will be described later, and the MPU 201 can The signal output from the switch 208 and the R output from the RAM erase switch circuit 253 Various processes are executed based on the AM elimination signal SG2.

[0077] The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and rental balls. It is. The MPU 211, which is an arithmetic unit, is a control program executed by the MPU 211. ROM 212 that stores programs and fixed value data, etc., and is used as work memory, etc. RAM213 and has.

[0078] The RAM 213 of the payout control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, is M The contents of the internal register of the PU211 and the return of the control program executed by the MPU211 Stack area that stores destination addresses, various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. and a work area (work area) in which is stored. RAM213 is a pachinko machine 10 The backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 even after the power supply is cut off, and the data is preserved. All data stored in the RAM 213 can be backed up. backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main controller 110, the MPU 211 The NMI terminal also receives a power failure signal SG from the power failure monitoring circuit 252 when power is shut off due to a power failure, etc. 1 is configured to be input, and the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 211 Then, NMI interrupt processing (not shown) is immediately executed as power failure processing.

[0079] The MPU 211 of the payout control device 111 has a bus composed of an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 215 is connected via a line 214 . I / O port 215 has , the main controller 110, the dispensing motor 216, the launch control device 112, etc. are connected respectively there is Also, although not shown, the payout control device 111 has a A prize ball detection switch is connected for the purpose. In addition, the prize ball detection switch is the payout control device 1 11, but not connected to the main controller 110.

[0080] The launch controller 112 operates when the main controller 110 instructs to launch a ball. The ball launching unit 112 is adjusted so that the launching strength of the ball corresponds to the amount of rotation operation of the operation handle 51. It controls a. The sphere firing unit 112a includes a firing solenoid (not shown) and Equipped with an electromagnet, the firing solenoid and electromagnet will, under certain conditions, Driving is allowed. Specifically, the touch sensor indicates that the player is touching the operating handle 51. Detected by the sensor 51a, the firing stop switch 51b for stopping the firing of the ball is turned off ( It corresponds to the rotational operation amount (rotational position) of the operating handle 51 on the condition that it is not operated). The firing solenoid is energized, and the ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the amount of operation of the operation handle 51. .

[0081] The audio lamp control device 113 is connected to an audio output device (such as a speaker not shown) 226. sound output, lamp display device (electrical parts 29 to 33, display lamp 34, etc.) 227 Display control device 114 such as output of lighting and extinguishing, variable effect (variable display) and advance notice effect It controls the setting of the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 performed in. Arithmetic unit The MPU 221, which is the It has a ROM 222 that stores data, etc., and a RAM 223 that is used as a work memory, etc. ing.

[0082] The MPU 221 of the audio lamp controller 113 has an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 225 is connected via a bus line 224 connected to the bus. Input / output port 22 5 includes a main controller 110, a display controller 114, an audio output device 226, a lamp display device 227, other device 228, frame button 22, etc. are connected respectively. Other equipment 2 28 includes a drive motor MT1 and electromagnetic solenoids SOL1 and SOL2.

[0083] The audio ramp controller 113 receives various commands (fluctuation patterns) from the main controller 110. turn command, stop type command, etc.), the display mode of the third symbol display device 81 command (variation pattern command for display, stop type command for display) command, etc.) to notify the display control device 114. Also, the audio ramp controller 113 , monitor the input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, Change the stage displayed on the third pattern display device 81, and the contents of the production at the time of super reach to change the display control device 114. if the status changes , In order to display the rear image corresponding to the stage after the change on the third pattern display device 81, after the change to the display controller 114, including information about the stage of . Here, the back image is the third design that is the main image to be displayed on the third design display device 81. The image displayed on the back side of the The display controller 114 uses this audio ramp controller. Various images are displayed on the third pattern display device 81 in accordance with commands transmitted from the device 113. be.

[0084] In addition, the audio lamp control device 113, from the display control device 114 to the third symbol display device 81 Receives a command (display command) that indicates the display content. In the audio ramp controller 113, Based on the display command received from the display control device 114, within the display of the third pattern display device 81 According to the content, the audio corresponding to the display content is output from the audio output device 226, and The lighting and extinguishing of the lamp display device 227 are controlled in accordance with the display contents of .

[0085] The display control device 114 is connected to the sound lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81. Then, based on the command received from the sound lamp control device 113, the third symbol display device 81 It controls the display such as the variation effect of the third pattern in. Also, the display control device 11 4, the display command for notifying the display content of the third pattern display device 81 is appropriately sent to the voice lamp control device. Send to location 113. The audio lamp controller 113 is indicated by this display command By outputting sound from the sound output device 226 according to the display content, the third symbol display device 8 1 display and audio output from the audio output device 226 can be combined.

[0086] The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, A power failure monitoring circuit 252 that monitors power interruption due to electric power, etc., and a RAM erase switch 122 (Fig. 3 ), and a RAM erase switch circuit 253 provided with a . The power supply unit 251 is shown in Fig. Operating voltage required for each control device 110 to 114 etc. through a power supply path (not shown) It is a device that supplies As an overview, the power supply unit 251 is an alternating current 2 supplied from the outside. A voltage of 4 volts is taken in, various switches such as various switches 208, and solenoid 20 9 volts for solenoids, 12 volts for driving motors, etc., 5 volts for logic voltage, backup voltage for RAM backup, etc., and these 12 volt voltage, 5 volt voltage and backup voltage required for each controller 110-114 etc. supply a suitable voltage.

[0087] The power failure monitoring circuit 252 detects the MPU of the main controller 110 when power is cut off due to a power failure or the like. 201 and output the power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU211 of the payout control device 111 This circuit is for Power failure monitoring circuit 252 is the maximum voltage output from power supply unit 251. It monitors a stable 24 volt DC voltage on the ground, and if this voltage drops below 22 volts, a power outage ( power supply interruption, power interruption), the power failure signal SG1 is sent to the main controller 110 and the payout control Output to device 111 . By the output of the power failure signal SG1, the main controller 110 and the dispensing control Device 111 recognizes the occurrence of power failure and executes NMI interrupt processing. In addition, the power supply unit 251 , even after the DC stable 24 volt voltage drops below 22 volts, the NMI interrupt processing Maintain the 5 volt voltage output, which is the drive voltage for the control system, at a normal value for a time sufficient for execution. is configured as follows. Therefore, the main controller 110 and the payout controller 111, NMI Interrupt processing (not shown) can be executed and completed normally.

[0088] The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is activated when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. RAM erase signal for clearing backup data to main controller 110 This is the circuit for outputting signal SG2. The main controller 110 turns on the power of the pachinko machine 10. At times, when the RAM erase signal SG2 is input, the backup data is cleared and , a payout initialization command for clearing the backup data in the payout control device 111 command is sent to the payout control device 111.

[0089] Next, the structure of the game board 13 and the operation unit 300 will be explained. Figure 5 shows the game board 13 and an operation unit 300 are exploded front perspective views, and FIG. 3 is an exploded rear perspective view of the lit 300. FIG. 5 and 6, FIG. refer. Further, in FIG. 6, illustration of the third pattern display device 81 is omitted.

[0090] As described above, the game board 13 has a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape in a front view, and a ball planner. In addition to a large number of internal nails (not shown) and windmills (not shown), rails 61 and 62, general prize opening 6 3, 1st winning port 64, 2nd winning port 140, through gate 67, variable winning device 65, variable table The display device unit 80, the pair of left and right window movable units 150, and the ball ejected from the game area It is configured by assembling a spherical flow down unit 290 configured to be able to flow down, and its peripheral portion is an inner frame 12 (see Fig. 1).

[0091] The base plate 60 is formed from plywood plywood laminated with plywood, as described above. The various structures arranged on the back side of the base plate 60 should not be visually recognized by the player from the front side of the base plate 60. It is formed so that it can be shielded by the base plate 60.

[0092] As shown in FIG. 6, the base plate 60 holds the variable display device unit 80 at a substantially central position. In order to pass the electrical wiring connected to the through gate 67 in addition to the through hole drilled so as to be able to be arranged a plurality of (two in this embodiment) small through-holes 60a drilled in the front of the operation unit 300; A plurality of (three in the present embodiment) fitting recesses 60b recessed so as to be capable of recess-projection fitting with the end, and left and right fitting recesses 60b A plurality of (two in this embodiment) light transmission holes 60c are provided in the lower portion in the front-rear direction. I get it.

[0093] The light transmission hole 60c is formed at a position through which the light emitted from the operation unit 300 side can pass. The effect of the game board 13 is improved from the viewpoint of the lighting effect. about this I will explain in detail.

[0094] On the front side of the light passage hole 60c, a flow-down surface forming member 91 made of a light-transmitting resin material is provided. , 92 are provided, and the outer portions 94 of the flow-down surface forming members 91, 92 are the light passage holes 60c. The flow-down surface forming members 91 and 92 are fastened and fixed to the base plate 60 in such a manner as to cover the .

[0095] The left and right flow-down surface forming members 91 and 92 are provided with a covering plate FB on the front side of the right flow-down surface forming member 92. Since it is configured in a substantially bilaterally symmetrical shape except that the will be described in detail, and the description of the flow-down surface forming member 92 on the right side will be omitted.

[0096] As shown in FIG. 5, the flow-down surface forming member 91 is a plate disposed along the front surface of the base plate 60. The game area is defined by a strip-shaped portion 93 formed in a strip-shaped portion having a width equivalent to that of the inner rail 61. The belt-shaped part 93 and the game area defined by the belt-shaped part 93 A game area defined by an outer portion 94, which is an outer portion (front view outer portion), and a belt-like portion 93 and an inner portion 95 that is the inner portion (the inner portion in a front view).

[0097] Since the outer part 94 is outside the playing area as described above, it is a part that does not easily affect the flow of the ball. configured as Therefore, it is necessary to consider the influence on the sphere caused by the displacement of the outer plate portion 94. Since there is no wall, the thickness of the outer portion 94 can be designed to be thin.

[0098] As a result of designing the outer portion 94 to be thin, even if the thickness of the inner portion 95 is reduced, the inner Since the meat portion of the base plate 60 is disposed on the back side of the portion 95, the rigidity of the base plate 60 is utilized. can suppress displacement of the inner portion 95 in the front-rear direction (deformation in the thickness direction). Furthermore, outside By designing the thickness of the part 94 and the inner part 95 to be thin, the front and back width of the play area is sufficiently secured. can do.

[0099] In this way, the thickness of the outer portion 94 is designed to be thin without impairing the functions required of the inner portion 95. As a result, the light transmitting hole 60c illuminated from the operation unit 300 side Light passing through can be made more visible to the player through the outer portion 94 .

[0100] In this embodiment, since the base plate 60 is made of a wooden plate member, the light is emitted from the rear side. It is difficult for the player to visually recognize the reflected light through the thickness of the base plate 60 . On the one hand, the book A light transmission hole 60c (see FIG. 6) is formed as in the embodiment, and a light emitting means is arranged on the back side thereof. By doing so, while the base plate 60 is made up of a wooden plate member, it is visible through the base plate 60. brightness can be easily changed.

[0101] For example, a device that is visually recognized as being continuously connected to the outer portion 94 and other portions when viewed from the front. When forming a decorative pattern, it is arranged on the decorative substrate 777 arranged on the back side of the outer portion 94. By changing the light emission mode of the light emitting means 778 in a plurality of types to change the brightness of the outer part 94, , the appearance of the same decorative pattern can be changed into a plurality of types.

[0102] In addition, for example, a decorative member that changes the visible pattern by the light emitting mode of the light emitting means 778 may be attached to the outer portion 94. In this case, depending on the light emission mode of the light emission means 778 The appearance (image) of the game board 13 can be greatly changed.

[0103] In addition, the mode of the decorative member that changes the visible pattern depending on the light emission mode is not limited at all. nothing. For example, the angle at which light is applied, as typified by illumination plates It may be a member designed so that different patterns can be visually recognized. Also, for example, patterns with multiple colors On the premise that it is drawn and the color of the emitted light is prepared in multiple colors, by changing the emission color It may be a member designed to change the visually recognized pattern.

[0104] The inner part 95 is arranged inside the game area as described above. The inner portion 95 is displaced ( When deformed), there is a risk of affecting the ball flowing down the game area, but in this embodiment, the inner side Since the base plate 60 is configured so that the meat part of the base plate 60 is arranged on the back side of the part 95 (the light transmission hole (because 60c is configured to fit on the outer side portion 94 side with respect to the strip portion 93 in a front view) , the rigidity of the base plate 60 can be used to prevent displacement (deformation) of the inner portion 95 . As a result, the downflow of the ball can be stabilized.

[0105] A general winning opening 63 is arranged in the inner part 95, and the general winning opening 63 is processed by a router. Therefore, it is disposed in the through hole formed in the base plate 60, and the flow-down surface forming member 91 of the game board 13 It is fixed by being fixed with a tapping screw or the like from the front side.

[0106] The central portion of the front of the game board 13 is connected to the inner frame 12 through the window 14c (see FIG. 1) of the front frame 14. can be seen from the front side. Below, mainly referring to FIG. 2, the configuration of the game board 13 explain about.

[0107] As described above, the variable display device unit 80 has a A center frame 86 is arranged in this way, and the upper left and right sides of the center frame 86 A window movable unit 150 is arranged in the corner.

[0108] 7 is an exploded rear perspective view of the game board 13. FIG. In addition, in FIG. 7, the lower part of the game board 13 The illustration is omitted and the auxiliary device 160 is disassembled and shown in front perspective.

[0109] The window portion movable unit 150 is rotatably displaceable, and moves the window portion inside the center frame 86. A displacement member 151 that is configured to be visible to the player, and the back side of the displacement member 151 to generate a driving force to drive the displacement member 151, or to generate a driving force toward the displacement member 151 and an auxiliary device 160 for irradiating light.

[0110] The displacement member 151 is formed in a bifurcated shape when viewed in the front-rear direction, and is configured near the bent portion. A bifurcated portion 152 pivotally supported at the base end, and a rear surface provided at both distal ends of the bifurcated portion 152. A tip portion 153 formed in a box shape (bag shape, cup shape) with an open side and a base of a bifurcated portion 152. and an overhanging portion 154 that overhangs in the radial direction from the end portion.

[0111] The tip portion 153 is formed in a box shape (bag shape, cup shape) with the bottom side facing the front side, and is visible to the player. It is fastened and fixed to the direction part 153a arranged to be recognized and the opening part side of the direction part 153a It is a ring-shaped part, and the opposite side of the production part 153a narrows compared to the production part 153a side. and a shaped ring-shaped portion 153b.

[0112] The effect part 153a has a light diffusion shape (notched shape) formed on the inner surface, Since the light emitted to the inside of the open part can be diffused, the actual emitted light is narrow. For the player who visually recognizes the effect part 153a from the front side even if it is irradiated in a wide range can be visually recognized as if the whole of the effect section 153a is (faintly) shining.

[0113] The projecting portion 154 is rotated by a pair of claw portions 86a projecting from the center frame 86 side. A displaceable range is defined in both directions. That is, the displacement member 151 is arranged with the claw portion 86a. Rotational displacement at an angle (an angle less than 360 degrees) defined by the relationship between the position and the projecting portion 154 configured as possible.

[0114] 8 is an exploded front perspective view of the auxiliary device 160, and FIG. 9 is an exploded rear view of the auxiliary device 160. It is a perspective view. The auxiliary device 160 is arranged at a position where it can come into contact with the displacement member 151 (see FIG. 7). and one end (front side end) of the contact member 161 is connected to the contact member 161 so as not to be relatively rotatable. The transmission shaft rod portion 162 made of metal (made of brass in this embodiment), and the transmission shaft rod portion 162 A driven member 163 connected to the other end (back side end) of the A well-known E-ring 164 that is radially fitted to both ends of the transmission shaft rod portion 162 can be supported. and a support case 170 configured in a case shape as a whole, and the support case 170 It is provided with an illumination board 180 arranged inside.

[0115] The transmission shaft rod portion 162 has a cylindrical shape with a perfect circular outer shape when viewed in the axial direction (front-rear direction) of the midsection. A member that is cut in a plane from a predetermined radial direction at the ends on both sides so that the ends on both sides are cut off. It has an approximate D shape. The both side end portions are the insertion hole 161b of the contact member 161 and the insertion hole 161b. By fitting the insertion hole 163b of the drive member 163, the contact member 161 and the transmission shaft rod portion 16 2 and the driven member 163 are connected so as not to rotate relative to each other (integrally).

[0116] The contact member 161 is made of a resin material, and has a through hole through which the transmission shaft rod portion 162 is inserted. a base end portion 161a in which an insertion hole 161b, which is a hole and has a D-shaped cross section, is bored; An arm portion 161 extending outward from the base end portion 161a and configured in a substantially U-shape when viewed from the front. and c.

[0117] The driven member 163 is made of a resin material, and has a through hole through which the transmission shaft rod portion 162 is inserted. a base end portion 163a in which an insertion hole 163b, which is a through hole and has a D-shaped cross section, is bored; , extending straight outward from the base end 161a of the arm 1, which is configured in a substantially flat plate shape. 63c.

[0118] On the upper surface of the driven member 163, a metallic (magnetic) metal plate member MB1 is arranged. Book In the embodiment, the metal plate member MB1 is attached to the driven member 163 by engagement with the elastic claw 163d. Fixed.

[0119] More specifically, the metal plate member MB1 slides back and forth at both ends in the radial direction of the arm portion 163c. A rail is provided to guide the metal plate member MB1 from the front side. (only the front side is sufficiently open). along the rail Therefore, when the metal plate member MB1 is slid, the elastic claw 163d is pulled by the metal plate member MB1. It is pushed down, and if you slide the metal plate member MB1 as it is, the back side of the rail part When the metal plate member MB1 hits the wall, the slide is restricted, and at that position the metal plate part The pressing of the elastic claw 163d by the material MB1 is released (the side surface of the metal plate member MB1 and ), and the elastic claw 163d retracts to the front side of the metal plate member MB1. engage so as to regulate the

[0120] The method of fixing the metal plate member MB1 to the driven member 163 is not limited to this. stomach. For example, the metal plate member MB1 may be fastened and fixed to the driven member 163. It may be tied with a band or pasted with an adhesive tape or the like.

[0121] The support case 170 is arranged on the rear member 170B and on the front side of the rear member 170B for transmission. A middle member 170M formed with a support hole 174 through which the shaft portion 162 is inserted, and the middle member 17 Equipped with a front member 170F that is arranged on the front side of 0M and has a decorative shape (wave pattern) formed on the front side. A plurality of (three in this embodiment) plate-like members are stacked in front and behind and fastened and fixed. .

[0122] The illumination board 180 is formed in a plate shape that is substantially L-shaped when viewed from the front in accordance with the shape of the front member 170F. The lighting is composed of multiple LEDs, etc., arranged in positions designed with production in mind. Means 181, connector 182 arranged as a portion to which electrical wiring is connected, assembly A plurality of through-holes 183 are provided in the electrical board 180 for use.

[0123] The light emitting means 181 is a strong light emitting means 181a arranged inside the light transmission hole 177 in front view. , a weak light source arranged outside the light transmission hole 177 (arranged so as to face the back surface of the front member 170F) and an optical means 181b.

[0124] The through-hole 183 is formed in an elongated oval shape along the direction of inclination. This will Assembling of the through hole 183 to the protruding cylindrical portion 172 having a perfectly circular outer shape when viewed from the front can be facilitated.

[0125] That is, while the attitude of the electrical board 180 is inclined (see FIG. 10), the projecting cylindrical portion 172 is projected. The installation direction is not tilted (front and back direction), so compared to assembling in the same direction, Assembly failures (cannot be assembled or become loose) are likely to occur, but this embodiment Then, the through hole 183 is formed in an elongated oval shape along the direction in which the decorative substrate 180 is tilted. Therefore, it is possible to secure a large allowance for the through hole 183 along the direction of inclination, and the projecting Assembly of the through hole 183 to the cylindrical portion 172 can be facilitated.

[0126] The decorative board 180 is housed between the front member 170F and the middle member 170M. The illumination board 180 is oriented such that the front surface of the board faces obliquely downward (the normal line inclines downward to the front side). . This will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

[0127] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the window movable unit 150 taken along line XX of FIG. In addition, For ease of understanding, the illustration of the rear member 170B is omitted, and the outer shape of the displacement member 151 is imagined. Illustrated by lines. Note that the X-X line is arranged so as to pass through the center of the projecting cylindrical portion 172 on the upper side. be. 8 and 9 will be referred to as appropriate in the following description.

[0128] The middle member 170M has an upper wall-shaped portion 170MU and a lower wall-shaped portion. Differs from part 170MD. That is, the upper wall-shaped portion 170MU is non-inclined (the normal line is in the horizontal direction). ), and the lower wall-shaped portion 170MD is inclined (the normal line is downward on the front side). facing) is configured as a wall-like portion.

[0129] In contrast to the wall-shaped portion having different normals, the illumination board 180 has a lower wall-shaped portion 170 It is supported so that the posture along the MD (the posture in which the normal is inclined downward to the front side). namely In the standing state (see FIG. 2), the optical axis of the light emitted from the light emitting means 181 of the decorative board 180 direction is inclined downward on the front side.

[0130] The intermediate member 170M includes a projecting frame portion 171 projecting in a frame shape toward the front side, and the projecting frame portion A plurality of protruding cylindrical portions 172 protruding toward the front side in the form of small diameter columns on the inner side of the , and left and right outer sides ( Left side) Wiring through hole 173 drilled in the front-rear direction so as to surround the connector 182 at the corner and

[0131] The protruding frame portion 171 abuts on the outer frame portion of the front member 170F at the front and rear sides, so that the illumination board 180 Seal around the perimeter of the As a result, the illumination board 180 is connected to the front member 170F and the middle member 17. It is possible to avoid being visually recognized from between 0M and light leakage from a similar position can be prevented from occurring.

[0132] The protruding cylindrical portion 172 has a large-diameter seat portion and a small-diameter insertion portion further protruding from the seat portion. The illumination board 180 is assembled so that the insertion part is inserted into the through hole 183 of the illumination board 180. The plate back surface of the plate 180 is supported by the seat portion, and the arrangement of the electrical board 180 can be stabilized.

[0133] Here, compared to the seat portion of the projecting cylindrical portion 172 disposed on the lower wall portion 170MD, the upper wall portion The seat portion of the projecting cylindrical portion 172 disposed in the portion 170MU is raised. This allows It is possible to stably support the illumination board 180 assembled in an inclined posture of A gap can be secured between the side wall-shaped portion 170MU and the electrical board 180. As shown in FIG.

[0134] The protruding end of the seat portion of the protruding cylindrical portion 172 is an inclined surface (downward It is formed as an inclined surface configured such that the projecting length becomes shorter toward the edge. to this Therefore, the protruding cylindrical portion 172 not only has the function of stabilizing the arrangement of the illumination substrate 180, but also has the function of stabilizing the illumination base. A function of stabilizing the posture of the plate 180 can be imparted.

[0135] The wiring through hole 173 is for passing the electric wiring connected to the connector 182 of the decorative board 180. It is a through hole for A load applied to the illumination substrate 180 through the electric wiring causes the illumination substrate to Since the posture of the plate 180 can be maintained, the electrical board 180 can be The posture of the electrical board 180 can be stably supported.

[0136] The front member 170F is made of a colored (white in this embodiment) light-transmissive resin material with the rear side facing downward. It is formed in a shape that is substantially parallel to the side wall-shaped portion 170MD, and is drilled circularly in the front-rear direction. a number of light transmitting holes 177, and a plurality of projecting cylindrical portions 178 projecting toward the rear side in a thin cylindrical shape. and an L-shaped support portion 1 that is L-shaped in the left-right direction and connects between the back surface of the plate and the frame portion that forms the outer periphery 79 and.

[0137] The light transmitting hole 177 is arranged so as to surround any one of the LEDs constituting the light emitting means 181 when viewed from the front. It is formed. As a result, the light emitting means 181 arranged on the back side of the light transmission hole 177 and the light emitting means 181 The aspect of being visually recognized from the front side of the front member 170F changes with the light emitting means 181 other than the above. That is, the inner side of the light transmission hole 177 seems to emit light more intensely than the other portions. can be recognized.

[0138] A plurality of projecting cylindrical portions 178 are formed with substantially the same projecting length. This allows the front member The distance between the main body plate portion of 170F and the electrical board 180 is set over the entire arrangement range of the electrical board 180 Since the illumination board 180 in a tilted posture can be surface-supported at a plurality of positions while being uniform, While maintaining the degree of freedom of arrangement of the light means 181 and suppressing unevenness in the light emission mode, the illumination board 18 You can improve the stability of 0's support.

[0139] In other words, the illumination board 180 is inclined with the front side facing downward. In order to maintain it, it is preferable to support it from the front side, but a large area support is provided at one place. When the illumination board 180 is supported by the There was a tendency that the arrangement possible area of ​​the step 181 was likely to be restricted. Arrangement possible area of ​​the light emitting means 181 If the area of ​​the supporting portion is reduced with priority given to the area, the posture of the electrical board 180 collapses and the front member 170F The distance between the main body plate portion and the illumination board 180 tends to vary within the arrangement range of the illumination board 180. There is a possibility that unevenness in the form is likely to occur.

[0140] On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a plurality of projecting cylindrical portions 178 having a similar projecting height and a small diameter are provided, Is it configured so that the front surface of the illumination board 180 can be supported at a plurality of points at the same time? In addition, the decorative board 180 is supported at a plurality of small gaps between adjacent light emitting means 181. A plurality of projecting cylindrical portions 178 can be provided. This allows the arrangement of the light emitting means 181 While maintaining the degree of freedom and suppressing unevenness in the light emission mode, the sense of stability of supporting the decorative substrate 180 is achieved. can be improved.

[0141] The L-shaped support portion 179 is arranged to face the upper surface and the front surface of the illumination board 180 in the assembled state. It functions to suppress the displacement of the electrical board 180. As shown in FIG. That is, the illumination board 180 moves forward due to its own weight. The lower part of the L-shaped support part 179 arranged opposite to the front of the decorative board 180 is the lower support to prevent it from falling down. and prevent it.

[0142] In addition, the rear part of the L-shaped support portion 179 arranged facing the upper surface of the decorative board 180 and the decorative board 1 80 is usually arranged with a gap, and while loosely supporting the decorative board 180 , the vertical displacement of the electrical board 180 can be minimized.

[0143] A support portion having the same shape as the L-shaped support portion 179 is the lower wall portion 170M of the intermediate member 170M. It is also formed on the front side of D (formed at two positions on the left and right), and the lower surface of the decorative board 180 and the rear face, and functions to suppress the displacement of the electrical board 180. As shown in FIG. That is, this implementation In the form, the illumination substrate 180 is supported by the L-shaped support portions arranged above and below the illumination substrate 180. Displacement in the front-back direction and the up-down direction is configured to be able to be suppressed.

[0144] As described above, in this embodiment, the illumination board 180 is not directly fastened and fixed, It is stably supported by being sandwiched between and supported by the member 170F and the middle member 170M from the front and rear. ing. For example, the middle member 170M and the illumination board 180 are fastened and fixed to form a single rigid body. , the electrical board 180 vibrates under the influence of the vibration generated in the middle member 170M. This is a countermeasure that takes this into account.

[0145] That is, according to the present embodiment, the electrical board 180 is attached to both the middle member 170M and the front member 170F. Since it is not fastened and fixed, even if vibration occurs in the middle member 170M or the front member 170F, However, the arrangement of the electrical board 180 can be easily maintained independently of it.

[0146] Here, the vibration of the intermediate member 170M is likely to be caused by the is considered to be the electromagnetic solenoid SOL1 that is SOL1 is located on the opposite side of the electrical board 180 across a gap generated on the front side of the upper wall-shaped portion 170MU. side (rear side).

[0147] With this configuration, the vibration of the electromagnetic solenoid SOL1 is transmitted through the small-diameter protruding cylindrical portion 172. Since the vibration of the vibration solenoid SOL1 is transmitted to the decoration board 180, the vibration of the vibration solenoid SOL1 It can be relieved by the deformation of 172, and suppresses the transmission of vibration to the illumination board 180. be able to. Therefore, from the electromagnetic solenoid SOL1 as a vibration source, direct Direct transmission of vibration can be avoided.

[0148] The middle member 170M is drilled in the front-rear direction with a diameter slightly longer than the diameter of the transmission shaft rod portion 162. A support hole 174 configured to rotatably support the transmission shaft rod portion 162, and an electromagnetic solenoid S A lower regulation portion 175 arranged below OL1 and a support hole for electromagnetic solenoid SOL1 and an upper restricting portion 176 arranged on the opposite side of 174 .

[0149] The driven member 163 is normally tilted by its own weight (see FIG. 11(a)), but the electromagnetic solenoid Magnetic force (electromagnetic force) is generated by supplying electricity to de SOL1, and the magnetic force (electromagnetic force) The metal plate member MB1 is attracted and displaced upward. That is, in this embodiment, the metal plate member MB1 Ascended position as a result of rising by electromagnetic force The abutting member 161 and the driven member 163 rotate along with the displacement between the lowered position where the displace. The rotational displacement will be described below with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG.

[0150] 11(a) is a rear view of the window movable unit 150, and FIG. 11(b) is a window movable unit 150. FIG. 4 is a front view of unit 150. FIG. 12(a) shows the rear surface of the window movable unit 150. 12(b) is a front view of the window movable unit 150. FIG.

[0151] Note that in FIGS. 11(a) and 11(b), electricity is supplied to the electromagnetic solenoid SOL1. The state in which the driven member 163 is tilted by its own weight (the state in the lowered position) is shown in FIG. In 12(a) and 12(b), electricity is generated by supplying electricity to the electromagnetic solenoid SOL1. The state in which the metal plate member MB1 and the driven member 163 are raised by the magnetic force (state of the raised position) ) is illustrated.

[0152] In addition, in FIGS. 11(a) and 12(a), for ease of understanding, the rear member 170B is omitted, and in FIGS. 11(b) and 12(b), the outer shape of the displacement member 151 and the back side The shape of the opening of is shown in phantom lines.

[0153] As shown in FIGS. 11(a) and 12(a), the driven member 163 is in the lowered position. contacts the cushion portion 175a attached to the upper surface of the lower regulation portion 175 to regulate the downward displacement. The cushion portion 17 is restrained and is attached to the lower surface of the upper restricting portion 176 in the raised position. It abuts against 6a and restricts upward displacement.

[0154] The material of the cushion portions 175a and 176a is not limited at all. for example , general-purpose plastics such as polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, etc. engineering plastics, melamine resin, polyurethane, epoxy resin A thermosetting resin such as fat may be used, or a rubber material may be used. In addition, the cushion portion 175a, The material of 176a may be the same or may be different.

[0155] Here, the lower restricting portion 175 and the upper restricting portion 176 are arranged with the transmission shaft rod portion 162 as a reference. Although the positions (distances from the transmission shaft rod portion 162) are configured to be different, the Explain the effect.

[0156] First, the load applied to the lower regulating portion 175 through the driven member 163 is mainly Since the load is caused by the weight of the member 163 itself, supporting the center of gravity of the driven member 163 The driving member 163 can be stably supported. For this reason, the lower regulation part 175 It is arranged at the center of gravity of the driven member 163 (approximately at the center of the arm length).

[0157] On the other hand, the load applied to upper restricting portion 176 via driven member 163 is mainly electric. Since the load is due to the magnetic force (electromagnetic force) generated by the magnetic solenoid SOL1, the upper regulating member 176 There is little advantage in relating the arrangement of . In this embodiment, By arranging the control member 176 to face the rotating tip of the driven member 163, the driven member 163 reduces the load transmitted to the upper regulating member 176 via the

[0158] That is, when the moment of force of the same magnitude is generated, the rotation axis of the driven member 163 The position farther from the center (the position where the arm related to the moment is longer) is transmitted through the driven member 163. Since the applied load becomes smaller, the load transmitted to the upper regulating member 176 can be reduced. be.

[0159] In this way, load transmission to the upper regulating member 176 occurs at the rotating tip of the driven member 163. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width dimension (radial direction) of the cushion portion 176a width) is shortened (becomes shorter than the width dimension of the cushion portion 175a). This Avoiding load transmission at the intermediate part of the drive member 163, stably transmitting the load at the tip of rotation can be generated.

[0160] In addition, since the magnetic force (electromagnetic force) continues to be generated by the electromagnetic solenoid SOL1 at the raised position, , it is unlikely that the driven member 163 will rebound after colliding with the cushion portion 176a.

[0161] On the other hand, the width dimension (radial width) of the cushion portion 175a of the lower regulation portion 175 is increased (cushion width). 176a) to increase the area of ​​the surface that receives the load. pressure ( stress) can be reduced. As a result, the driven body after colliding with the cushion portion 175a Rebounding of the moving member 163 can be suppressed.

[0162] Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the driven member 163 is used during displacement in both vertical directions. While reducing the load transmitted to the cushion portions 175a and 176a, the driven member 163 Bounce can be suppressed.

[0163] Below the upper restricting portion 176, there is a protruding portion that protrudes in a curved shape toward the rear side of the middle member 170M. 176b is formed. The protruding portion 176b is arranged to face the rotating tip portion of the driven member 163. When the driven member 163 is displaced to the front side, contact with the driven member 163 is suppressed with a small area. It guides the rotation of the driven member 163 while holding it.

[0164] As shown in FIGS. 11(b) and 12(b), it is arranged inside the light transmission hole 177 when viewed from the front. A distal end portion 153 of the displacement member 151 is arranged on the front side of the strong light emitting means 181a. that Therefore, the light emitted from the strong light emitting means 181a is visually recognized by the player through the tip portion 153. .

[0165] As described above, depending on the internal shape of the rendering section 153a, the rendering section 153a can be seen from the front side. to allow the player who recognizes it to visually recognize that the whole of the production section 153a is shining (faintly) Therefore, the displacement member 151 changes while the actual arrangement of the strong light emitting means 181a does not change. Even in such a situation, it is possible to suppress the change in the light emission mode of the effect section 153a.

[0166] In other words, the light visually recognized through the effect portion 153a is synchronized with the displacement of the effect portion 153a. Since it is possible for the player to visually recognize the movement as if it were displaced by the Is a light-emitting means such as an LED disposed inside and displaced in synchronism with the displacement of the production section 153a? You can make an illusion like

[0167] On the other hand, since the weak light emitting means 181b can appear to emit light at a fixed position, , while adopting the illumination board 180 of which arrangement is fixed, the weak light-emitting hands arranged on the illumination board 180 The step 181b makes it look like it is emitting light at a fixed position, and is also arranged on the illumination board 180. The strong light emitting means 181a can be visually recognized as emitting light while being displaced.

[0168] As a result, multiple decorative boards are used, with the first board being fixed and the second board being displaceable. Lighting production, which tends to be realized by constructing it in a simple manner, can be achieved by using a single illumination board with a fixed layout. can be realized. As a result, the number of decorative boards has been reduced while providing the same effect. can be

[0169] Returning to FIG. 5, description will be made. The operation unit 300 is arranged on the back side of the game board 13, and various Light emitting means and various operation units are arranged inside.

[0170] 13 is an exploded front perspective view of the operation unit 300. FIG. The operating unit 300 has a bottom wall The front side is open from the portion 311 and the outer wall portion 312 erected from the outer edge of the bottom wall portion 311. and a back case 310 formed in a closed box shape.

[0171] A rectangular opening 311a is formed in the center of the bottom wall portion 311 of the rear case 310. , it is formed into a rectangular frame shape when viewed from the front. The opening 311a is the display area of ​​the third pattern display device 81. Corresponding to the outer shape (outer edge) of the area (that is, dividing the display area of ​​the third pattern display device 81 in front view possible).

[0172] The operation unit 300 is arranged in the inner space of the rear case 310 so that the movable device is above the opening 311a. The first operation unit 400 arranged to be displaceable along a path including the side and the left and right sides of the opening 311a. Left and right production units 600 that are arranged on the side and perform light emission production etc., and are arranged below the opening 311a and the second operation unit 700 are accommodated respectively, and configured as one unit. be

[0173] Specifically, the first operation unit 400 performs the second operation at a position above the opening 311a. The unit 700 is attached to the bottom wall of the rear case 310 below the opening 311a. It is arranged in the section 311 . Note that in FIG. 5, the first operation unit 400 and the second operation unit 700 is shown attached to rear case 310 .

[0174] The rear case 310 is attached to the front end of the outer wall 312 along the back of the game board 13 (for example, (arranged in parallel), and the game board 13 in the assembled state (see FIG. 2) A support plate portion 313 for surface support is provided.

[0175] The support plate portion 313 can be fitted with the fitting recess 60b formed in the base plate 60 of the game board 13. It is fastened to the positioning convex portion 313a projecting toward the front side in a similar shape and the base plate 60. It has a plurality of insertion holes 313b through which fastening screws can be inserted.

[0176] By fitting the positioning protrusion 313a into the fitting recess 60b (see FIG. 6), the base plate is Position the rear case 310 with respect to 60, insert the fastening screw through the insertion hole 313b, and By screwing into the base plate 60, the game board 13 and the operation unit 300 are integrally fixed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the rigidity of the game board 13 and the operation unit 300 as a whole. be able to.

[0177] In addition, the shape of the positioning convex portion 313a is not limited at all, and various aspects are exemplified. be done. For example, the inner shape of the fitting recess 60b (circular or oval in this embodiment) is smaller than the inner shape. A convex part with a small external shape is also acceptable, and considering the workability during assembly, the fitting gap should be large. The projection may have such a shape (smaller outer shape). In addition, the inner shape of the fitting recess 60b is rectangular. When formed, the shape of the positioning protrusion 313a should also be rectangular correspondingly. is naturally assumed.

[0178] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 13, in this embodiment, on the left side and the upper side of the rear case 310, Many support plate portions 313 are densely arranged, and less support plate portions 313 are formed on the right side and the lower side. However, this improves the rigidity of the game board 13 and the operation unit 300 as a whole and reduces the space This is the result of a design that takes into consideration the balance with space efficiency.

[0179] That is, as in the present embodiment, the base plate 60 of the game board 13 is made of plywood laminated with plywood. , the movable member arranged on the back side of the game board 13 is the meat part of the base plate 60 Since it becomes invisible through the eyes, it is used as an area for production where the movable members are arranged so that they can be seen. The entire back side of the area where an opening can be formed (recessed from the side) in the base plate 60 of the board 13 is effective. Become.

[0180] On the other hand, in the part where the support plate portion 313 is formed, when the support plate portion 313 is viewed from the front, Since the internal space of the rear case 310 is eroded inward by the area to be covered, Accordingly, the area in which the movable member can be arranged is narrowed. Therefore, the support plate portion 313 is omitted. However, if the problem of strength can be maintained while being solved, the support plate portion 313 can be omitted. This means that it is possible to avoid limiting the range of arrangement of the movable member.

[0181] In this embodiment, many support plate portions 313 are arranged on the left side and upper side of the rear case 310. It is related to the range of the area where the player can see the ball fired into the game area etc. . That is, the support plate portion 313 is formed at a location other than the range where the shot ball is visually recognized. I'm trying

[0182] More specifically, in this embodiment, ball launch unit 112a (FIG. 4) The shot ball passes between the inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 and passes through the return ball prevention member 68. It is configured to be introduced into the game area in such a manner as to flow down the game area thereafter. bullet In a ball game, the part that is considered to attract the most attention is the part through which the ball passes. (for example, the area opposite the third pattern display device 81 across the outer rail 62 or the inner rail 61) side area) is usually low in attention.

[0183] Therefore, the left convex circle formed by the outer rail 62 as a range that the sphere cannot reach Lower left and upper left relative to the arc and upper left and upper right relative to the convex arc It is conceivable that the player's attention to .

[0184] In addition, in this embodiment, the outer edge member 73 described above and the lower left and upper left portions of the outer rail 62 The surface facing the outer rail 62 in the front surface of the game board 13 is formed in a shape along the outer rail 62 The block-shaped member 74 disposed on the side is made of a light-impermeable resin material, and is used for playing games. In addition to the fact that the board 13 is made of a plywood board that is difficult to transmit light in the first place, the game board 13 The rear side of the game board 13 can be visually recognized from the front side through the outer edge member 73 and the block-shaped member 74. It is configured in such a way that it cannot be

[0185] In this embodiment, priority is given to places where attention is low and invisible places. A plate portion 313 is provided. In fact, the left side and the upper side where many support plate portions 313 are formed Also, the support plate portion 313 avoids the central portion as the protruding end portion of the outer rail 62, and the back surface It is formed near the corner of case 310 .

[0186] In other words, the portion where the space is eroded by forming the support plate portion 313 is By selecting from locations with low visibility (low performance ability), the operation unit 300 And while achieving the effect of ensuring the rigidity of the entire game board 13, the player who pays attention to the ball It is possible to ensure a high degree of freedom in designing the area within the field of vision.

[0187] From this point of view, the ball launched by the ball launching unit 112a along the outer rail 62 Since there is a common configuration in pachinko machines in which the ball is rolled by rolling and introduced into the game area, the ball flows down. It is possible to easily arrange the non-removable areas in the lower left, upper left and upper right parts.

[0188] Approximately the lower half of the outer wall 312 on the right side is notched toward the back side (a notch is formed). ) with a notch 312a. This notch portion 312a has a belt-like shape of the game board 13 when viewed from the front. It is notched below the portion 93 (see FIG. 5), and is in the assembled state (see FIG. 2). to form a gap with the game board 13.

[0189] By forming the notch 312a in this way, the following effects can be obtained. can be For example, the gap formed by the notch portion 312a may be inserted into the variable winning device 65. It functions as a wiring through which the connected electric wiring passes to the outside of the rear case 310. can be done. This allows the electrical wiring to be more less likely to interfere with

[0190] Also, the gap formed by the notch portion 312a is required for the variable winning device 65. It can be used as an arrangement space for new products. In addition, the structure required for the variable winning device 65 Components include, for example, a solenoid that generates a driving force, a flow path through which the ball flows, and a light-emitting production. Examples include a substrate that moves, a detection sensor that detects a ball, and other structures.

[0191] In addition, by arranging a light emitting means such as an LED near the notch 312a, the light emitting means It is possible to make it easy for the player to visually recognize the light emitted from the light as light with a blurred outline. In other words, when the entire circumference of the back case 310 is connected to the game board 13 (the game board 13 When the boundary of the light emitted from the rear side is formed along the shape of the rear case 310) In comparison, the boundaries of the light visually recognized through the game board 13 can be blurred. This makes , avoiding the dependence of the boundary of light visually recognized through the game board 13 on the shape of the rear case 310. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of lighting performance.

[0192] In addition, electric wiring connected to light emitting means such as LEDs is laid along the back surface of the game board 13. Compared to the case of arranging so as to protrude to the outside of the knit 300, through the notch 312a The configuration of the present embodiment, in which the electrical wiring is routed to the outside of the operation unit 300, reduces the electrical wiring. It is possible to reduce the possibility of blocking the light emitted from the LED.

[0193] In other words, the electric wiring can be routed outside the operating unit 300 without being routed to the front side of the LED. Eliminate the possibility that the electrical wiring will block the light emitted from the LED. can be removed. Therefore, the design of the performance by the light emitted from the light emitting means such as LED Flexibility can be improved.

[0194] Note that the formation length (length in the vertical direction) of the notch portion 312a is not limited at all. . For example, the cutout portion 312a extends over the entire area (vertical width) between the upper and lower support plate portions 313. You may make it form.

[0195] As described above, in the present embodiment, the game board 13 and the right side of the back case 310 Since fastening and fixing are omitted, when considering the rigidity of the right side of the game board 13, the motion unit You can't rely on the stiffness of Knit 300.

[0196] As a countermeasure, in this embodiment, the outer edge portion at the position corresponding to the right end portion of the game board 13 A metal plate-shaped member 75 made of metal is arranged at 73 . The metal plate member 75 will be described below. be.

[0197] FIG. 14 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board 13, the outer edge member 73 and the metal plate member 75, 15 is an exploded rear perspective view of the game board 13, the outer edge member 73 and the metal plate member 75. FIG. na 14 and 15, the game board 13 is shown alone for easy understanding. Illustration of other members arranged on the technical board 13 is omitted.

[0198] The outer edge member 73 is formed of a resin material, and has a circular shape that forms an upper portion and has an arc-shaped inner surface. An arc wall portion 73a and a vertical wall extending downward from the lower end portion of the arc wall portion 73a in a thin wall shape A portion 73b and an upper surface that slopes down toward the left from the lower end of the vertical wall portion 73b. and an inclined wall portion 73c. In this way, the outer edge member 73 is covered almost entirely in the vertical direction. By configuring with a single member covering the outer edge member 73 is formed from a plurality of vertically divided members Compared to the case where the outer edge member 73 is assembled to the game board 13, the man-hours can be reduced. can.

[0199] The vertical wall portion 73b has a plurality of plate-like projecting portions 73b1 projecting along the right surface portion toward the back side. and a plurality of bent portions 73b2 formed by bending the front side edge of the right side portion into a U-shape when viewed in the vertical direction. , the arc wall portion 73a and the slanted wall portion 73c. and a cylindrical projecting portion 73b3 that is attached to the cylindrical projecting portion 73b3 so that a fastening screw can be screwed into it. and a fastening portion 73b4.

[0200] The bent portion 73b2 is arranged at an intermediate position between the plate-like projecting portions 73b1. by this Therefore, in relation to the metal plate-like member 75 described later, the seam formed in the metal plate-like member 75 The metal plate member 75 is attached to the vertical wall portion 73b while suppressing the number of through portions 75c to be formed. It can improve holding power.

[0201] In other words, when the bending of the metal plate-like member 75 is resisted only by the three plate-like projections 73b1, Compared to the case, the metal plate-like member 75 is bent by the plate-like projecting portion 73b1 and the bent portion 73b2. It is possible to reduce the load generated in one place because it can generate resistance to can. In addition, the plate-like protrusions 73b1 and the bent portions 73b2 are arranged at regular intervals. , the load generated when the metal plate member 75 is bent can be evenly distributed. It is possible to prevent an excessive load from occurring in any one place.

[0202] The metal plate-shaped member 75 is folded back several times in the lateral direction, and has no creases in the longitudinal direction. and a main body plate portion 75a formed by bending the rear side edge of the main body plate portion 75a to the left. The bent portion 75b, the main body plate portion 75a, and the bent portion 75b are joined in the longitudinal direction. A plurality of seam penetration portions 75c formed and a plurality of joint penetration portions 75c penetrating in the front-rear direction at the upper and lower ends of the bent portions 75b. A through hole 75d to be formed and a step on the front side provided side by side with the plate portion in which the through hole 75d is formed and an insertion hole 75e through which a fastening screw can be inserted.

[0203] The metal plate-like member 75 has a bent portion 75b that is vertically bent in addition to the way the body plate portion 75a is folded. Since it is formed over all directions, it creates a particularly strong resistance to bending in the longitudinal direction. Therefore By arranging integrally with the vertical wall portion 73b, which tends to bend in the longitudinal direction, the vertical wall portion 73b can be efficiently can be reinforced to

[0204] The joint penetrating portion 75c is formed to have a size that allows the plate-like protruding portion 73b1 of the vertical wall portion 73b to pass through. be done. In this embodiment, by inserting the plate-like projecting portion 73b1 into the joint penetrating portion 75c, , the vertical wall portion 73b and the metal plate-like member 75 are formed to be integrated.

[0205] When the metal plate member 75 is assembled integrally with the vertical wall portion 73b, the main body plate portion 75a The front side edge is sandwiched between the bent portion 73b2 and the outer surface of the vertical wall portion 73b, forming a cylindrical projecting portion 73b3. is inserted through the through hole 75d. In this way, the metal plate-like member 75 and the vertical wall portion 73b are separated vertically. They are positioned relative to each other at multiple points across the direction. In this state, the fastener inserted through the insertion hole 75e By screwing a screw into the fastening portion 73b4, the outer edge member 73 and the metal plate member 75 are fastened and fixed. can do.

[0206] From the above configuration, the metal plate member 75 is arranged over and under the vertical wall portion 73b. The entire portion 73b can be reinforced. Here, the plate-like projecting portion 73b1 of the vertical wall portion 73b and the and the cylindrical projecting portion 73b3 pass through the metal plate-shaped member 75 and extend to the rear side. The ends engage the game board 13 . The engagement between the metal plate member 75 and the game board 13 will be described below. clarify.

[0207] The game board 13 has a plurality of recesses that are recessed on the right side edge of the front face so as to receive the plate-like projecting portion 73b1. The recessed portion 13e and the upper and lower sides of the recessed portion 13e receive the columnar protrusions 73b3. and a plurality of positioning holes 13f recessed as recesses that can be inserted.

[0208] When the outer edge member 73 and the metal plate-shaped member 75 are assembled to the game board 13 in an integrated state, , the plate-like protruding portion 73b1 in the concave portion 13e, the circular protruding portion 73b3 in the positioning hole 13f, and so on. respectively accepted and positioned. That is, the plate-like projecting portion 73b1 and the circular projecting portion 73b 3 is used not only for positioning with the metal plate member 75 but also for positioning with the game board 13. be. As a result, it is possible to reduce the number of pieces to be positioned.

[0209] In the present embodiment, as described above, the metal plate member 75 suppresses the bending of the vertical wall portion 73b. Since the vertical wall portion 73b does not need to be provided with sufficient rigidity by itself, the vertical wall portion 73b can be The portion 73b can be formed thin enough to be easily curved in the left-right direction by itself.

[0210] Furthermore, deformation of the game board 13 can be suppressed by the rigidity of the metal plate member 75 (the rigidity can be improved). ), so even if there is a gap between the game board 13 and the back case 310, the game board 13 shapes can be maintained.

[0211] Returning to FIG. 5 and FIG. 13, description will be made. Above the third pattern display device 81 of the operation unit 300 A first operation unit 400 is arranged in the . The first operating unit 400 is shown in FIGS. From the state shown in FIG. 13, the light emitting effect device that can be displaced to the position on the front side of the third pattern display device 81 It is equipped with a position LA1, and is controlled to be displaced in synchronization with the display of the third pattern display device 81. , by controlling to be displaced in synchronism with the operation of the frame button 22 operable by the player , is a device that visually entertains the player. Details of the first operating unit 400 are given below. I will explain the details.

[0212] 16 and 17 are partial front views of the operation unit 300. FIG. In Figure 16, the first operation A retracted state in which each component of the unit 400 retracts to the upper side of the third pattern display device 81 is illustrated. 17, each component of the first operation unit 400 is in the third pattern display device rather than in the retracted state. An overhanging state that overhangs (lowers) toward the place 81 side is illustrated.

[0213] As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the internal shape of the rear case 310 is made symmetrical. not present. In particular, for the upper wall (ceiling surface), the shape of the tank 130 of the dispensing unit 93 ( 3), the right side in front view is lower than the left side in front view. immediately That is, when the tank 130 is arranged on the upper right side of the operation unit 300, the arrangement area is In order to secure the upper side wall of the rear case 310, the right side is lower than the left side (arranged along the wall schematic line UL).

[0214] In this way, inside the rear case 310, the left side has a larger area than the right side. (There is room in the ceiling height), so in this embodiment, the drive motor MT1 and , coil spring SP1, etc. (not for the purpose of

[0215] As a result, a depression (gap portion) caused by the left-right asymmetrical shape of the upper wall of the rear case 310 can be used effectively to install the drive motor MT1 and coil spring SP1, and the first operation unit Since the lower edge of the tread 400 can be brought to the upper side as much as possible while making it a symmetrical shape, the It is possible to easily secure a large vertical dimension of the visual recognition area of ​​the display of the pattern display device 81 .

[0216] Further, in the present embodiment, according to the left-right asymmetrical shape of the upper wall of the rear case 310, the first moving Among the shapes of the feather members 460 (see FIG. 16) of the operation unit 400, the first operation unit 40 The shape of the side facing the upper wall of the rear case 310 in the retracted state of 0 is designed. Namely The left wing-shaped member 460 is positioned closer to the upper wall side of the rear case 310 than the right wing-shaped member 460. It is designed in a protruding shape.

[0217] Note that the feather-shaped member 460 changes its state from the retracted state of the first operation unit 400 to the extended state. It is configured so that it can be seen as an integral part of the body, and in this state it is a symmetrical shape. Since it is designed to be It can be made difficult for the technician to notice.

[0218] In the present embodiment, when the first operation unit 400 is in the retracted state, the wings 460 are unpaired. Since the nominal shape portion (the upper side that abuts when united) is hidden by the game board 13 (see FIG. 2), To make it difficult for the player to notice that the left and right feather members 460 are configured in an asymmetrical shape. can be

[0219] 18 and 19 are front perspective views of the first operation unit 400, and FIGS. 20 and 21. FIG. 4] is a rear perspective view of the first operation unit 400. [FIG. 18 and 20, the first motion unit The retracted state of the unit 400 is illustrated, and in FIGS. exit state is shown.

[0220] The first operation unit 400 is interposed between the drive motor MT1 and the drive motor MT1. The arm member 414 rotates through a plurality of gears that rotate, and the lifting plate moves in synchronization with the rotation. 430 goes up and down.

[0221] The elevating plate 430 is arranged approximately in the center of the left and right, and is made of a metal plate that can be expanded and contracted up and down. An auxiliary rail 405 and an auxiliary arm member 444 arranged on the left and right opposite sides of the arm member 414 supported by

[0222] The lifting plate 430 is relatively displaced in the vertical direction in synchronism with the posture change of the auxiliary arm member 444. In synchronism with the displacement of this relative displacement member 442, the left A plurality of feather-shaped members 460 rotationally displaced in right symmetry are displaced.

[0223] Therefore, the constituent members of the first motion unit 400 move up and down as the drive motor MT1 is driven. and rotation are combined to displace between the retracted state and the extended state. by this Therefore, although only a single drive motor MT1 is used, the components can be displaced in multiple directions. Therefore, the performance effect can be improved.

[0224] As shown in FIG. 20, in the retracted state of the first motion unit 400, the auxiliary arm member 4 The upper end portion of the arcuate upper gear portion 444b of 44 protrudes upward from the upper edge portion of the lifting plate 430. configured to In the retracted state of the first operation unit 400, the upper edge of the lifting plate 430 The part is shielded by the base plate 60 of the game board 13 (see FIG. 2), and is difficult to see. The player notices that the arc-shaped gear portion 444b protrudes from the upper edge portion of the descending plate 430. can be made difficult.

[0225] On the other hand, the elevator plate 430 is lowered from the retracted state of the first operation unit 400 toward the extended state. Since the auxiliary arm member 444 rotates in conjunction with the displacement, it can be raised and lowered in the retracted state. The arc-shaped gear portion 444b projecting upward from the upper edge of the plate 430 (see FIG. 27) It is displaced downward as the elevator plate 430 descends, and is hidden below the upper edge of the elevator plate 430. (See Figure 28).

[0226] In this way, the circle of the auxiliary arm member 444 is formed at the location shielded by the base plate 60 due to arrangement. Overhang (protrusion) from the lift plate 430 of the arcuate gear portion 444b is allowed, and the lift plate 430 is displaced to a position where it is not shielded by the base plate 60. By configuring the auxiliary arm member 444 to be displaced so as to hide the lifting plate 43 at all times Compared to the case where the auxiliary arm member 444 is hidden on the back side of 0, the auxiliary arm member The degree of freedom in designing 444 and lifting plate 430 can be improved.

[0227] For example, the top edge of the lift plate 430 can be positioned lower so that the lift plate 430 interference between the upper edge of the rear case 310 and the upper outer wall 312 of the rear case 310 can be easily avoided. (See Figure 16).

[0228] Further, by configuring the auxiliary arm member 444 to be rotationally displaced, the third symbol display device 81 A rack gear-shaped part (a part with gear teeth formed along a straight line) protrudes on the side While avoiding the situation where it is still maintained, the elevating plate 430 extends to the side of the third pattern display device 81 Sufficient length can be secured.

[0229] That is, a fixed rack gear-shaped portion is formed on the lifting plate 430 side of the main body plate portion 401, Even if it is configured to mesh with the arm 441, the lift plate 430 is displaced up and down so that the lift plate 430 does not move. In this case, the fixed rack gear It is necessary to always arrange the shaped portion along the position where the lift plate 430 is arranged. the Therefore, most of the lifting plate 430 is located at the lower edge of the main body plate portion 401 like the lifting plate 430 of this embodiment. If the configuration projecting downward from the main body plate portion 401 is used, the fixed rack gear-shaped portion can be It was necessary to form it so as to protrude from the edge toward the third pattern display device 81 side.

[0230] Therefore, when the third pattern display device 81 is shielded by the fixed rack gear-shaped portion, The problem that the visibility of the third pattern display device 81 is deteriorated, and the retracted state of the first operation unit 400 In order to hide the rack gear-shaped portion with the lifting plate 430, the design freedom of the lifting plate 430 is increased. There is a possibility that a problem such as a decrease in height may occur.

[0231] In contrast, according to this embodiment, instead of the fixed rack-gear-like portion, a variable auxiliary Since the arm member 444 is used, it moves to the rear side ( Auxiliary arm member 444 may be positioned (hidden). Therefore, the third pattern display device While avoiding the situation where the rack gear-shaped part is maintained overhanging on the side of the place 81, the lifting plate It is possible to sufficiently ensure the length (displacement amount) of projection of 430 toward the third pattern display device 81 side. Wear.

[0232] 22(a) and 23 are exploded front perspective views of the first operation unit 400, and FIG. (b) shows the wing-shaped member 460 and the auxiliary part showing the engagement state of the wing-shaped member 460 and the auxiliary member 470. FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are front perspective views of the material 470, and FIG. 24 and FIG. It is a perspective view.

[0233] As shown in FIGS. 22(a), 23, 24 and 25, the first operating unit 400 The bottom wall portion 3 of the rear case 310 (see FIG. 16) is formed in a plate shape elongated in the left and right direction from a resin material. A main body plate portion 401 fastened and fixed to 11, and a multiple body plate portion 401 rotatably pivotally supported on the main body plate portion 401. A transmission unit 410 composed of several members and an arm member 41 of the transmission unit 410 It consists of a plurality of plate-shaped parts arranged on the same plane, including a connecting plate part 421 connected to the tip of 4. and the rear plate 420 arranged on the front side of the rear plate 420 and the rear plate 4 Elevator plate 430 to which 20 is fastened and fixed, and housing plate part of the elevator plate 430 and the rear plate 420 425 and a synchronous operation unit 440 (see FIGS. 23 and 25) .

[0234] In addition, the first operation unit 400 includes a plate-like support plate portion 4 that is fastened and fixed to the lifting plate 430. 50 and its supporting plate portion 450 are rotatably supported, and are mounted on the front side of the synchronous operation unit 440. A set of left and right that are rotationally displaced by the load given by the displacement of the fixed transmission plate 490 that is fastened and fixed A wing-shaped member 460 and an auxiliary member 470 rotating synchronously with the wing-shaped member 460 are provided (FIG. 2). 2(a), Figures 22(b) and 24).

[0235] The main body plate portion 401 includes a shaft support portion 402 that supports a transmission gear 412 and a lower right portion thereof. The terminal support portion 403 that supports the terminal gear 413 and the columnar portion that supports the arm member 414 A certain arm support part 404 and the front side part arranged in the left and right center part can be vertically displaced A metal rail 405 to which the rear side is fixed, and a left side on the right side of the metal rail 405 A long hole portion 406 drilled as an elongated opening on the right and a plate-shaped portion made of a light-transmitting resin material. A lid portion 407 that covers the area in which the long hole portion 406 is formed from the back side, and a lid portion 407 for detecting the state. and a detection sensor SC1.

[0236] The end support portion 403 includes a shaft support portion 403a formed in the same shape as the shaft support portion 402, and its An annular projection 403b projecting along a circle centering on the shaft support 403a, and the annular projection 403b A stop that protrudes toward the front side in a fan shape at a position between the projecting portion 403b and the shaft support portion 403a. and a P part 403c. The stopper portion 403c is configured by general compression molding. , and the opposite side of the projecting portion is formed as a recessed portion.

[0237] Lid portion 407 closes the region where long hole portion 406 is formed. In this embodiment, , the wiring through hole 401a formed through the body plate portion 401 The electric wiring DH1, which has reached the rear side of the long hole portion 406 through the long hole portion 406, is passed through the long hole portion 406 to the front side. guided to the side. Therefore, in a situation where there is no lid part 407 and the back side is open, the electrical wiring DH1 protrudes toward the rear side, and the bottom wall portion 311 of the rear case 310 (see Fig. 13) is removed during assembly work. ) and the main body plate portion 401 . On the other hand, in this embodiment, Since the area where the electric wire DH1 is arranged is partitioned by the lid portion 407, the electric wire DH1 is placed on the bottom. Sandwiching between the wall portion 311 and the main body plate portion 401 can be prevented.

[0238] As a result, the first operation unit 400 can be placed on the back side without checking the arrangement of the electric wiring DH1. Since it can be assembled to the case 310, it is possible to improve the efficiency of assembly work.

[0239] The transmission unit 410 is a drive gear that is non-rotatably connected to the rotary shaft of the drive motor MT1. and a transmission gear 411 that meshes with the drive gear 411 and is rotatably supported on the shaft post portion 402 . The gear 412 is meshed with the transmission gear 412 and rotatably supported by the shaft support 403a. A terminating gear 413 and an arm supporting portion 404 whose posture can be changed as the terminating gear 413 rotates. and an arm member 414 pivotally supported on.

[0240] The terminating gear 413 has an annular shape with an inner diameter slightly longer than the outer diameter of the annular protrusion 403b. A gap is provided between the projecting annular protrusion 413a and the inner surface of the annular protrusion 413a. A stopper-receiving portion 413b protruding fan-shaped like the stopper portion 403c, and the shaft support portion 40 A cylindrical projecting portion 413c projecting in a cylindrical shape toward the front side at an eccentric position away from 3a, and a positive A detected portion 41 extending in a fan shape in the outer diameter direction from a flange portion formed in a flange shape on the surface side 3d and equipped.

[0241] The annular protrusion 413a is disposed so that the side surface on the shaft side faces the annular protrusion 403b, The annular projection 403b is sandwiched between the stopper-receiving portion 413b. That is, the annular protrusion 403b , serve as guide rails that guide the rotation of the terminal gear 413 .

[0242] The stopper-receiving portion 413b is formed by general compression molding, and is the reverse of the projecting portion. The contralateral side is formed as a recess. The portion to be stopped 413b is aligned with the stopper portion 4 in its rotational direction. Interfere with 03c. That is, in this embodiment, the rotation angle of the terminal gear 413 is 03c and the circumferential dimension of the stopped portion 413b. i.e. the end The end gear 413 is rotationally displaced by a rotation angle of less than 360 degrees.

[0243] When designing the shapes of the stopper portion 403c and the stopper-receiving portion 413b, the terminal gear Calculate the rotation angle required for the gear 413, and set the remaining angle (the rotation angle of the terminal gear 413 to 36). The stopper portion 403c and the stopper-receiving portion 41 All you have to do is design each shape of 3b. As a result, the stopper portion 403c and the stopper-receiving portion 403c Since it is possible to avoid weakening the strength of any one of the parts 413b, the first operation The useful life of the unit 400 can be extended.

[0244] The cylindrical projecting portion 413c is a metal rod made of brass, and is fitted and fixed to the terminal gear 413 made of resin. be The protruding tip has a ring-shaped collar C1 for reducing friction and a known E-ring E1. is arranged, and the arm member 414 is connected to and supported by the cylindrical projecting portion 413c so as not to fall off. .

[0245] The part to be detected 413d is formed with a thickness that allows it to pass through the detection gap of the detection sensor SC1. , the detected portion 413d is detected by the detection sensor SC1, so that the sound lamp control device 1 13 MPUs 221 can determine that the first operating unit 400 is in the retracted state .

[0246] The arm member 414 includes an annular portion 414a rotatably supported by the arm support portion 404, A plate-like portion 414b extending in the radial direction from the front side portion of the annular portion 414a, and the plate-like portion 414b It is arranged parallel to the rear side of the plate-like portion 414b and connected to the extended end of the plate-like portion 414b. and an intermediate plate portion 414c formed in the intermediate plate portion 414c, and an elongated hole portion 414d formed in the intermediate plate portion 414c. and the extended end of the intermediate plate portion 414c arranged parallel to the rear side with respect to the intermediate plate portion 414c A tip plate portion 414e connected to the portion, and a cylinder extending from the tip of the tip plate portion 414e to the front side. and a cylindrical projecting portion 414f projecting in a shape.

[0247] The elongated hole portion 414d is formed to have a size that allows the cylindrical projecting portion 413c of the terminal gear 413 to pass therethrough. The driving force of the driving motor MT1 is transmitted through the long hole portion 414d.

[0248] The cylindrical projecting portion 414f is a brass metal rod and is fitted and fixed to the resin tip plate portion 414e. be done. A ring-shaped collar C1 for reducing friction and a , and a known E-ring E1 are arranged so that the connecting plate portion 421 of the rear plate 420 does not come off. It is connected to and supported by the columnar projecting portion 414f.

[0249] 26 is a top view of the first operating unit 400. FIG. In FIG. 26, the first operating unit 4 A second intermediate position of 00 is shown and for ease of understanding the coil spring SP 1, the fixed pulley in which the coil spring SP1 is guided, the drive motor MT1 and its drive motor The illustration of the base plate to which the MT1 is fastened is omitted.

[0250] According to FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the shape of the arm member 414 is the right side of the arm member 414. It is designed so that a large surface area can be secured. Namely, the arm member 414 can be bent back and forth to functionally avoid interference with other members. be. This will be explained below.

[0251] In order to avoid interference with the detection sensor SC1, the plate-like portion 414b is positioned closer to the detection sensor SC1. are also placed on the front side. That is, the restriction on the front and rear positions of the plate-shaped portion 414b is different from that of the detection sensor SC1. Since it depends on the relationship, it is not related to the detection sensor SC1 (detection sensor SC1 is used as a reference). Then, at the rotating shaft (at the opposite side of the arm support portion 404), the front-rear position can be arbitrarily designed. can be

[0252] In this embodiment, the rotation axis (arm support portion 404) is opposite to the detection sensor SC1. The intermediate plate portion 414c arranged on the side portion is arranged on the back side compared to the plate-like portion 414b. be. As a result, the front-to-rear spacing between the plate front surface of the terminal gear 413 and the arm member 414 can be narrowed. and cause load transmission to the arm member 414 on the root side of the cylindrical overhanging portion 413c. Therefore, the load transmission efficiency is lowered due to deformation of the columnar projecting portion 413c during load transmission. You can avoid dropping.

[0253] Furthermore, since it depends on the relationship with the terminating gear 413 at the front and rear positions of the intermediate plate portion 414c, the terminating A location not related to the gear 413 (the rotation axis (the arm support part 404 ) on the opposite side of ), the front-rear position can be designed arbitrarily.

[0254] In this embodiment, the opposite side of the rotation shaft (arm support portion 404) with respect to the terminal gear 413 The tip plate portion 414e arranged at the position of is arranged on the back side compared to the intermediate plate portion 414c. be. As a result, a large space can be secured on the front side of the tip plate portion 414e. In addition, the back side provided at a position on the front side of the tip plate portion 414e and on the back side of the elevating plate 430 It is easy to ensure the front-to-rear dimensions of the constituent members such as the surface arrangement plate 420 and the synchronous operation unit 440. can be

[0255] Thus, in this embodiment, the shape of the arm member 414 can avoid interference with other members. Although it is set for the purpose of making it a simple shape, there are other structural effects. For example, By bending the arm member 414 step by step, the load generated in the arm member 414 is localized. (single point) concentration can be avoided (stress concentration can be relieved), The durability of the system member 414 can be improved.

[0256] Furthermore, by configuring the minimum necessary gap to avoid interference with other members, the gap A coherent gap may be provided on the opposite side of the arm member 414 with respect to the other members that provide the space. Therefore, the gap can be used for electrical wiring (electrical wiring different from the electrical wiring DH1). It is possible to make it crawl, or to arrange additional production members (electrical decoration board etc.).

[0257] Also, according to FIG. The electric wiring DH1, which is arranged so as to reach the , preventing it from being bitten by the gear teeth of the rotating gear 441 and the relative displacement member 442. configured as possible. This will be explained below. In this explanation, the figure See 25 accordingly.

[0258] The electric wiring DH1 first passes from the main body plate portion 401 side through the elongated hole portion 406 to the auxiliary arm member 44. You will be directed to 4. At this time, the electric wiring DH1 is inserted through the through hole 448a of the end side plate 448. It is passed inside the extended portion 444c by being pulled.

[0259] Inside the extended portion 444c, the electrical wiring DH1 is prevented from falling off by the retaining portion 444c1. It is guided to the base end side portion 444a while being stopped. The electrical wiring DH1 is then connected to the proximal side 44 A frame portion guided from 4a to the rear side of the housing plate portion 425 and projected to the rear side of the housing plate portion 425 and the blocking plate 428 to reach the through-hole 427 .

[0260] The frame protruding toward the rear side of the housing plate portion 425 has an approximately half circumference around the insertion hole 425a. It has an omission part 425b in which the protruding part is omitted. By omission 425b, electrical wiring DH The angle at which 1 is guided to the front side of the closing plate 428 can be set at 180 degrees. by this Therefore, when the auxiliary arm member 444 rotates, the electrical wiring DH1 is bent near the insertion hole 425a. can be less likely.

[0261] The electric wiring DH1 is passed through the through-hole 427 to the front side, so that the through-hole 427 and the front and back are connected. is guided to the front side of the lift plate 430 through the cylindrical portion 433 formed at the overlapping position, and the support plate While temporarily fastened to the fastening portion 451 of the portion 450 with a binding band or the like, the illumination base of the light emitting production device LA1 It is connected to a connector arranged on the board.

[0262] In this way, most of the route of the electrical wiring DH1 is provided by the constituent member (auxiliary arm member 444). and the rear plate 420), so electrical wiring can be done like a conventional pachinko machine. electrical wiring DH1 is exposed (exposed) in the majority of the path. It is possible to reduce the possibility of receiving a load by colliding with the moving member.

[0263] Further, in this embodiment, the guide path of the electric wiring DH1 and the relative displacement member that slides and displaces 442 is divided. That is, the electric wiring DH1 can be bent, curved, or otherwise deformed. is limited to the rotational displacement of the auxiliary arm member 444 (rotational displacement accompanied by sliding displacement of the rotary shaft). be

[0264] As a result, the displacement speed of the vertical displacement of the lift plate 430 and the displacement speed of the relative displacement member 442 are , the deformation of the electrical wiring DH1 and the relative displacement member 442 The load applied to the electric wiring DH1 increases by breaking the relationship with the displacement speed of and can be avoided.

[0265] Returning to FIG. 22(a), FIG. 23, FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, description will be made. The rear plate 420 is A plate-like connection that is connected to the columnar projecting portion 414f of the arm member 414 and is fastened and fixed to the lifting plate 430. When the connecting plate portion 421 and the connecting plate portion 421 are arranged on the right side of the connecting plate portion 421 and fastened and fixed to the lifting plate 430, An accommodation plate portion 425 to which the front side member of the metal rail 405 is fastened and fixed, and an accommodation plate portion 4 thereof 25 and an L-shaped plate-shaped blocking plate that partially blocks the rear side portion of the housing plate portion 425 428 and.

[0266] The connection plate portion 421 is bored in the main body plate portion in the shape of a long hole elongated in the left-right direction, and is formed into a cylindrical projecting portion 414f. and a long insertion hole 422 that allows the insertion of the and a support box portion 423 formed in a box shape with an open top.

[0267] The support box portion 423 is elongated downward with respect to the long insertion hole 422, thereby The box portion 423 can be used to reinforce the rigidity of the housing plate portion 425 . That is, the support box portion 42 3 is arranged to face the support wall portion 426 on the left and right, and the support wall portion 426 is greatly bent leftward. When deformed and comes into contact with the support box portion 423, the deformation is suppressed by the rigidity of the support box portion 423. be able to.

[0268] The housing plate portion 425 is provided on the left edge portion of the main body plate portion in a linear plate shape along the vertical direction so as to protrude toward the front side. and a through hole 427 drilled on the front side of the closing plate 428 .

[0269] In this embodiment, the electric wiring DH1 is inserted into the through hole 427. As shown in FIG. That is, the through hole 427 is , is formed with an inner diameter through which a connector disposed at the end of the electrical wiring DH1 can be inserted.

[0270] The blocking plate 428 has its front surface in contact with a frame portion projecting in a frame shape from the back side of the housing plate portion 425. and configured to partition the area between the housing plate portion 425 and the closure plate 428 . In this embodiment, only inside the frame portion of the housing plate portion 425 (front side of the blocking plate 428) It is configured so that the electric wiring DH1 is arranged. Therefore, the electrical wiring DH1 is Entry into the door 405 (to the left of the frame) can be prevented.

[0271] At a position closer to the through hole 427 than the omission part 425b, the A deformed hole 428a is formed in the blocking plate 428 so that a temporary retaining portion 425c can be visually recognized from the rear. Formed through.

[0272] The deformed hole 428a has a laterally elongated shape portion with a lateral width slightly longer than the lateral width of the temporary retaining portion 425c, and a binding A vertical shape that intersects with the horizontal shape to secure an area through which the band can be passed It is formed from a shape part.

[0273] The temporary fastening portion 425c serves as a fastening portion for the binding band. Electrical wiring D with cable ties By temporarily fixing H1, the arrangement of the electric wiring DH1 can be stabilized. in this case, By tightening the binding band, it is guided from the auxiliary arm member 444 to the blocking plate 428 side. Since the path of the electric wiring DH1 can be brought closer to the blocking plate 428 side, the housing plate portion 425 can be inserted. A gap is provided between the edge portion of the semicircular plate portion centered on the through hole 425a and the electrical wiring DH1. (See Figures 25 and 26). As a result, the electrical wiring DH1 is connected to the housing plate portion 42 It can avoid rubbing with the edge part of 5, so the service life of the electrical wiring DH1 can be extended can be extended.

[0274] Further, according to the present embodiment, the electrical wiring DH1 (see FIG. 26) guided between the omissions 425b ) can be exposed from the deformed hole 428a of the closing plate 428. Therefore, the binding band can be replaced or assembled without removing the closing plate 428. Wear.

[0275] As a result, the temporary fixing position of the electric wiring DH1 is positioned between the housing plate portion 425 and the closing plate 428. The position of the electric wiring DH1 with respect to the components of the first operation unit 400 is fixed. (that is, from the light emitting device LA1 to which one end of the electric wiring DH1 is connected to the electric wiring DH The first time that the electrical wiring DH1 is displaced with respect to the lifting plate 430 when following the path of 1. (the part overlapping with the path to the base end side part 444a of the auxiliary arm member 444) Replace the binding band without removing the blocking plate 428 while temporarily fixing the wiring DH1. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to improve the service life of the electric wiring DH1 and It is possible to improve the maintainability of the binding band associated with the electrical wiring DH1.

[0276] In this embodiment, the electric wiring DH1 extends along the front side of the closing plate 428 along the shape of the closing plate 428. Since the blocking plate 428 is L-shaped in rear view, the electric wiring DH1 is curved along a first plane perpendicular to the front-rear direction on the front side of the blocking plate 428, while penetrating It curves along a second plane perpendicular to the left-right direction (a plane perpendicular to the first plane) near the hole 427. will be Thereby, the electrical wiring DH1 is held by the closing plate 428 and the housing plate 425. The holding force can be improved, and the position of the electric wiring DH1 can be stabilized.

[0277] The lifting plate 430 is a fastening portion composed of a plurality of parts related to the fastening and fixing of the rear plate 420. 431 and a support part 432 composed of a plurality of parts related to the support of the synchronous operation unit 440 Then, the cylindrical portion 433 formed so that the electric wiring DH1 can be inserted, and the support plate portion 450 are fastened and fixed. A fastening portion 434 composed of a plurality of parts related to the main body plate to avoid interference between members A plurality of countermeasure parts 435 formed in the part and a decoration part in which a substantially symmetrical pattern is applied to the front surface of the plate 436 and.

[0278] The fastening portion 431 is arranged at least at the lower end of the elevating plate 430 and the relative displacement member 442 ( It has a pair of gourd-shaped protrusions 431a for supporting the vertical displacement of the slide rack). gourd shape The projecting portion 431a is a portion that supports the relative displacement member 442, and has a female screw extending from its tip. A fastening screw for fastening and fixing the housing plate portion 425 to the elevating plate 430 is screwed in. be done. That is, the portion related to the fastening and fixing of the rear plate 420 and the support of the synchronous operation unit 440 It is also used as a part related to holding.

[0279] The tubular portion 433 extends to the rear side through the gap between the constituent members of the synchronous operation unit 440. The back side end portion of the housing plate portion 425 abuts on the front surface of the housing plate portion 425, and in this abutting state, the through hole 427 and the The interior of the tubular portion 433 is continuously connected. Electrical wiring DH through this continuously connected section 1 is inserted back and forth.

[0280] As the countermeasure portion 435, for example, a connecting portion between the fixed transmission plate 490 and the relative displacement member 442 (In this embodiment, the main body to avoid interference with the raised fastening portion arranged vertically) A notch portion 435a that is notched upward from the lower edge of the plate portion, and an auxiliary arm member 444 The arc-shaped gear portion 444b is recessed in a wall portion formed in a wall shape so as to protect the axial upper side of the arc-shaped gear portion 444b. A concave portion 435b or the like formed to avoid interference with the shaped gear portion 444b is exemplified.

[0281] The decorative portion 436 is arranged on the back side of the wing-shaped member 460, and is expanded as the wing-shaped member 460 is displaced. It is configured so that a series of patterns can be visually recognized in cooperation with the shape member 460, but details will be described later.

[0282] Synchronous operation unit 440 includes a pair of rotating gears 441 that mesh with each other, and its rotating gear 441. A relative displacement member 442 meshing with one of the members 41 and formed to be displaceable in the vertical direction, and its relative displacement member 442. A pair of elongated holes 443 drilled in the position member 442 and the other of the rotary gear 441 mesh with each other. Auxiliary arm member 444 having rotating gear teeth that It is provided with an end side plate 448 that is fastened and fixed from the surface side.

[0283] A gourd-shaped protrusion 431a is inserted through the long hole 443. As shown in FIG. The longitudinal direction of the gourd shape and the long hole 44 By arranging the longitudinal direction of 3 substantially parallel, the posture of the relative displacement member 442 is stabilized. be able to.

[0284] In addition, compared to the case where the gourd-shaped protrusion 431a is formed in an oval shape, the contact with the long hole 443 is reduced. Since the area to be displaced can be reduced, the gourd-shaped projecting portion 431a and the relative displacement member 442 Frictional resistance generated between can be reduced.

[0285] The auxiliary arm member 444 is a ring-shaped base pivotally supported by the large-diameter protrusion 432a of the support portion 432. Gear teeth are formed concentrically with the ring shape of the end side portion 444a and the base end side portion 444a. A circular gear portion 444b and an extension portion 4 extending in the ring-shaped radial direction from the proximal side portion 444a. 44c and a portion formed in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape disposed at the extension tip of the extension portion 444c. A cylindrical member configured such that the open portion inside the cylinder is continuously connected to the open portion of the extension portion 444c. 444d and

[0286] The base end side portion 444a is inserted into the large-diameter protrusion 432a, and the large-diameter protrusion 432a A housing having an insertion hole 425a through which a fastening screw to be screwed into a female threaded portion formed at the tip is inserted. Movement to the rear side is restricted by the container plate portion 425 . That is, the base end side portion 444a is and the housing plate portion 425 from the front and the rear so as to be pivotally supported so as not to fall off.

[0287] The extension part 444c is formed in a box shape with an open rear side, and the rear side part has a short side. Extending from one direction to the other, the short direction dimension (width dimension) of the electrical wiring DH1 between the other side method) is provided with a retaining portion 444c1 formed with a slightly longer gap. This retaining The recessed portion 444c1 is extended by passing the electrical wiring DH1 between it and the other side of the extended portion 444c in the short direction. It has the role of preventing the electrical wiring DH1 arranged inside the portion 444c from coming off later.

[0288] Note that the form of the retaining portion 444c1 is not limited to this. For example, extension 4 The gap between 44c and retaining part 444c1 is the width dimension of electrical wiring DH1. It may be configured to be shorter than In this case, the extension portion 444c and the retainer portion 444c1 When the electrical wiring DH1 is assembled (inserted) into the gap between the Although it is necessary to widen the gap as can

[0289] As long as the electrical wiring DH1 is arranged inside the extension 444c, the first operation unit It is possible to minimize the expansion and contraction of the electrical wiring DH1 at a lifting displacement of 400, but the details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 27 to 30. FIG.

[0290] The cylindrical member 444d is designed such that its outer diameter is slightly shorter than the widthwise dimension of the elongated hole portion 406. , and by being inserted into the long hole portion 406, along the longitudinal direction (horizontal direction) of the long hole portion 406 The sliding movement of the auxiliary arm member 444 and the rotational movement of the auxiliary arm member 444 are possible. do.

[0291] The end side plate 448 is provided with a through hole 448a through which the electrical wiring DH1 can be inserted. The electric wiring DH1 inserted through the through hole 448a is connected to the cylindrical portion 4 inserted through the elongated hole portion 406. 44d, through the extended portion 444c, and guided to the rear side of the proximal side portion 444a. , and enters between the closing plate 428 and the accommodation plate portion 425 . Then, the through hole 427 and the cylindrical portion You will be guided to the front side through 433.

[0292] Since the electric wire DH1 is passed through in this way, the inner shape of the through-hole 448a is the same as that of the electric wire DH1. is formed larger than the external shape of the connector connected to the end of the In other words, through hole 448 a is formed in such a size that the connector can be inserted.

[0293] The through-hole 448a is formed not only in the central portion of the end side plate 448 but also in an eccentric area on the outside of the diameter. In particular, a large opening is formed on the extended portion 444c side. servant Therefore, regardless of the posture of the auxiliary arm member 444, the electrical wiring DH1 is brought closer to the extended portion 444c. Therefore, the electric wiring DH1 can be assisted as the posture of the auxiliary arm member 444 changes. It is possible to avoid a large change (randomness) in the arrangement with respect to the arm member 444 .

[0294] In addition, the through hole 448a is formed on the outer diameter side portion of the end side plate 448 so that the extending portion 444c side is the base. Semi-extended counterclockwise in rear view. Due to this extension, the first operation unit 400 Since the opening range of through-hole 448a in the retracted state can be expanded to the right, The lateral displacement width required for the line DH1 can be suppressed.

[0295] In this case, the end side plate 448 is displaced left and right when the elevating plate 430 is displaced up and down in this embodiment. Even in the configuration of the state, the lateral direction of the end side plate 448 can be changed by changing the direction of the through hole 448a. It can act to cushion the displacement. Therefore, compared to the displacement width of the end side plate 448 can shorten the displacement width required for the electrical wiring DH1. It is possible to shorten the extra length of the wiring that is set in consideration of the displacement, and the end side plate 44 8 can reduce the load applied to the electrical wiring DH1.

[0296] A fixed transmission plate 490 is fastened and fixed to the front side of the relative displacement member 442 . That is, the lifting plate 4 30 and the relative displacement member 442 are fastened and fixed to the elevating plate 430 in the same manner as the relative displacement member 442 is relatively displaced. The support plate portion 450 and the fixed transmission plate 490 fastened and fixed to the relative displacement member 442 are relatively displaceable. be.

[0297] The support plate portion 450 is formed in a disc shape and is used in the light emitting effect device LA having a light emitting substrate disposed on the back side. A plate-like member 1 is fastened and fixed on the front side, and a fastening screw inserted through the elevating plate 430 is screwed. A plurality of fastening portions 451 to be inserted and a tubular portion 461 of the feather member 460 are fitted inside, and the elevating plate 43 A pair of left and right fastening shaft support shared parts 452 into which fastening screws inserted through 0 are screwed, and the fastening shaft support A pair of through-holes 453 drilled on the lower side of the dual-use portion 452, and the light emitting device LA1 and a support portion 454 for hooking and supporting the upper projecting piece LA1b.

[0298] The lighting effect device LA1 has a lower part in which a fastening screw inserted through the support plate part 450 is screwed. Equipped with a pair of fastening portions LA1a, a pair of protrusions protruding from the upper portion so as to be inserted into the support portion 454 is provided. Equipped with a piece LA1b. In this way, while the lower part of the lighting effect device LA1 is supported by fastening, By supporting the upper part by engagement, while securing sufficient support strength, it is attached to the upper back side of the decorative board. It is possible to avoid the shadow of the fastening screw.

[0299] In front of the light-emitting effect device LA1, there is a three-dimensional or two-dimensional device that is visible to the player. A decorative pattern is applied. This decorative pattern is visible without being hidden by the feather member 460 or the auxiliary member 470. In a situation where the (See FIG. 34).

[0300] In addition, in the present embodiment, the shape of the feather-shaped member 460 and the auxiliary member 470 is a shellfish (for example, a scallop). The shape of the luminous production device LA1 placed in between is the shape of a pearl. It is formed in a generally circular shape that can be visually recognized as seen from the front. That is, the light emitting member LA1, the feather-shaped member By making 460 and auxiliary member 470 integrally visible, "the It is possible to compose an appearance that evokes a series of concepts of "pearl".

[0301] The feather-shaped member 460 is composed of a plurality of members supported by the fastening / shaft-supporting part 452, and can be fastened. A cylindrical portion 461 rotatably supported by the shaft-supporting portion 452, and a an arcuate gear 462 formed in an arcuate shape and meshing with each other, and an arcuate gear extending from the cylindrical portion 461 An extension portion 463 extending in a plate shape to the opposite side of 462 and an extension end side of the extension portion 463 are formed. Forming part 464L is configured to be able to reflect light strongly by applying plating to the front part of the plate. , 464R and along an arc with a smaller diameter than the arc-shaped gear 462 A downstream gear 465 formed on the side and a flange-like shape covering the rear side of the circular gear 462 and a flange portion 466 extending in the direction of the outer shape. It has a columnar projecting portion 467 that projects in a columnar shape toward the surface side.

[0302] The arc-shaped gear 462 is formed into an arc having the same diameter and meshing with the pair of cylindrical portions 461 at an intermediate position. are formed as gear teeth that are That is, a plurality of (left and right ) are the same (symmetrical).

[0303] The extension part 463 has a recessed part 463a that is recessed only on the right side. recessed part 4 63a avoids interference with the electrical wiring that passes through the cylindrical portion 433 and is guided to the front side of the lift plate 430. It is a shape part for making it easy to wear, but the details will be described later.

[0304] Forming portions 464L and 464R are united in the overhanging state of first operation unit 400 to form a single unit. It is configured as a series of substantially semicircular (substantially semielliptical) ornaments (see FIG. 17), while the first In the retracted state of the operation unit 400, the left and right are separated and their sizes are is left-right asymmetrical (see Fig. 16).

[0305] In detail, while the lower side is formed symmetrically, the shape of the upper side that abuts when combined is , the left forming portion 464L protrudes in the rotational direction compared to the right forming portion 464R. It is formed large by being formed. In other words, the extension of the first operation unit 400 In this state, the contact surfaces S1 of the forming portions 464L and 464R are arranged on the right side (Fig. 17 reference).

[0306] The shape of the upper ends of the feather members 464L and 464R, which are arranged to face each other, is It differs depending on the distance from the cylindrical portion 461. That is, the side closer to the cylindrical portion 461 (the side closer to the rotating shaft, the inner diameter side) can overlap each other in a front view when the feather members 464L and 464R are closest to each other. Interfering portion 4 arranged with displacement in the rotational axis direction of feather members 464L and 464R It has a shape with 64a.

[0307] In the present embodiment, the feather members 464L and 464R are closest to the tubular portion 461. It corresponds to a portion where a decorative pattern visually recognized as a series of patterns is formed. Interfering part mentioned above By 464a, when the feather members 464L and 464R are closest to each other, the feather members 464L and 464R Since it is possible to prevent the occurrence of cuts in the contact surface S1 of 464R, the decorative pattern It is possible to allow the player to visually recognize the image without a sense of incongruity.

[0308] On the other hand, on the side far from the cylindrical portion 461 (the side far from the rotating shaft, the outer diameter side), the feather member 464L , 464R so that the rotation of the feather members 464L, 464R can be stopped by abutment. The shape is such that the abutment surface is arranged at a position that coincides with the direction of the rotation axis of R.

[0309] Moment of force is defined as the portion where the load is generated by the contact when the feather members 464L and 464R stop. By providing it at the outermost diameter part where the arm length in the calculation of G is the longest, the feather member 46 4L, 464R load can be minimized.

[0310] In this way, the shapes of feather members 464L and 464R are changed according to the distance from cylindrical portion 461. By doing so, a series of decorative patterns formed when the feather members 464L and 464R are closest to each other can be visually recognized by the player without discomfort, and the pinnate members 464L and 464R It is possible to minimize the load that can occur on the feather members 464L, 464R when approaching.

[0311] The flange portion 466 suppresses the positional deviation of the arc-shaped gear 462 in the front-rear direction, It also serves as a partition between the shaped gear 462 and the fixed transmission plate 490 . This makes the arc In addition to optimizing the meshing state of the shaped gear 462, the circular gear 462 is attached to the fixed transmission plate 490. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of excessive resistance due to contact and catching.

[0312] The cylindrical protrusion 467 is inserted through the elongated hole 491 of the fixed transmission plate 490, and the tip of the protrusion is fitted with friction. A ring-shaped collar C1 for reducing friction is inserted. In addition, the overhang tip has an internal thread. A fastener that is made up of, is inserted through the collar C1 and has a head portion that is larger than the inner diameter of the collar C1 A screw is screwed in. As a result, the fixed transmission plate 490 is connected to the cylindrical projecting portion 467 so as not to fall off. be done.

[0313] The auxiliary member 470 is composed of a pair of left and right plate-shaped members that are rotatably supported, and has a cylindrical shape with a bottom. and a supported portion 471 formed in a non-rotatable portion which is passed through a through hole 453 and inserted into the supported portion 471. A metal inserting metal rod 472 that is flexibly fitted and an end of the inserting metal rod 472 that is non-rotatable. A gear portion 473 having gear teeth formed on an arc centered on a metal rod 472 that is fitted and inserted and

[0314] A female screw is formed in the radial direction on the front side portion of the insertion metal rod 472, and the supported portion 471 A through-hole is formed at the corresponding position of the female screw so that the threaded part of the fastening screw can be inserted. be. After inserting the insertion metal rod 472 through the supported portion 471, the fastening screw is inserted into the female thread through the through hole. It is possible to prevent the insertion metal rod 472 from falling off from the supported portion 471 by screwing in the screw. can be

[0315] As the metal rod 472 is supported by the through-hole 453, the gear portion 473 moves toward the through-hole 4. It is rotatably supported around 53. The gear portion 473 meshes with the downstream gear 465 ( 22(b)), it rotates in synchronism with the rotation angle of the vane member 460. As shown in FIG.

[0316] The fixed transmission plate 490 includes a plate-like portion fastened and fixed to the front side of the relative displacement member 442, and a plate-like portion A long hole 491 formed as a curved long hole in the shape and non-rotatably supported at the lower end of the plate-shaped part A metal rod 492 that is a metal rod-shaped member that is attached and protrudes to the front side, and the metal rod 492 A decorative portion 493 is non-rotatably fixed to the projecting tip.

[0317] The long hole portion 491 includes a vertical direction portion 491a formed along the vertical direction and a vertical direction portion 491a formed along the vertical direction. A curved change portion 491b formed by bending in the left-right direction from 1a. in this way , by partitioning the long hole portion 491, the vertical displacement of the fixed transmission plate 490 and the accompanying Rather than completely synchronizing with the rotational displacement of the feather member 460, providing a deviation in the synchronous mode The details are described later.

[0318] The metal rod 492 and the decorative portion 493 are connected and fixed by the above-described insertion metal rod 472 and the supported portion 47. It is the same as the connection mode with 1. As a result, the metal rod 492 falls off from the decorative portion 493. and can be prevented.

[0319] Next, the operation mode of the first operation unit 400 will be described. Fig.27, Fig.28, Fig.2 9 and 30 are rear views of the first operation unit 400. FIG. In Figures 27 to 30, drive 27 shows how each component is displaced as the motor MT1 rotates. 1 In FIG. 28, the retracted state of the operation unit 400 is not vertically aligned with the wall schematic line UL (see FIG. 16). The first operation unit 4 in which the lifting plate 430 descends from the retracted state by a distance slightly longer than the clearance dimension In the first intermediate state of 00, in FIG. 29, the longitudinal direction of the auxiliary arm member 444 faces the horizontal direction. The second intermediate state of the first operation unit 400 is the extended state of the first operation unit 400 in FIG. Each state is illustrated.

[0320] As shown in FIG. 27, in the retracted state of the first operation unit 400, the detected portion 413d is detected. The posture of the terminal gear 413 is determined by entering the detection gap of the output sensor SC1. truth In the embodiment, the state detected by the detection sensor SC1 is only the retracted state. The state (first intermediate state, second intermediate state, overhanging state) is a preset amount of displacement from the retracted state. This is the state after displacement by 100 degrees, and is not detected by the detection sensor SC1.

[0321] As shown in FIG. 27, in the retracted state of the first operating unit 400, the rotation of the terminal gear 413 A straight line connecting the shaft and the columnar projecting portion 413c and the longitudinal direction of the long hole portion 414d of the arm member 414 (radial direction of rotation of arm member 414) are orthogonal to each other. As a result, from the arm member 414 The load applied to terminal gear 413 occurs along a linear direction passing through the axis of rotation of terminal gear 413. Therefore, even when the power of the drive motor MT1 is cut off, the arm member 414 posture can be maintained (use of dead point).

[0322] The tip plate portion 414e of the arm member 414 terminates around the rotation axis of the arm member 414. It is arranged outside the circular arc MXS that circumscribes the disk portion of the gear 413 . This allows the arm member Avoid interference between the tip plate portion 414e and the terminal gear 413 during the rotational displacement of the 414. can

[0323] Auxiliary arm member 444 functions to prevent the right side of lift plate 430 from descending. be. Although the auxiliary arm member 444 is slidably supported in the long hole portion 406, It is not without resistance, and is generated between the cylindrical portion 444d (see FIG. 25) and the long hole portion 406. Motion resistance occurs due to contact friction. That is, due to the action of this movement resistance, the right side of the lifting section 430 The sides can be supported by auxiliary arm members 444 .

[0324] As shown in FIG. 28, the arm member 414 is rotationally displaced so that the elevating plate 430 is displaced downward. Then, with the rotation of the rotating gear 441 meshing with the auxiliary arm member 444 displaced accordingly, The relative displacement member 442 is displaced downward by a displacement amount exceeding the displacement amount of the elevating plate 430 .

[0325] Although it has a complicated shape, the drive from the auxiliary arm member 444 to the relative displacement member 442 Since the transmission of force is due to gear meshing, the displacement of the relative displacement member 442 with respect to the lift plate 430 is The position and the rotation angle of the auxiliary arm member 444 have a one-to-one correspondence.

[0326] As shown in FIG. 28, the arm member 414, the auxiliary arm member 444, the elevator plate as described above 430 and relative displacement member 442 are displaced, while feather member 460 is in the retracted state. Maintain the same posture as the

[0327] That is, according to this embodiment, the lift plate 430 is lowered from the retracted state of the first operation unit 400. There is a time lag between the timing when the feather member 460 starts to descend and the timing when the feather member 460 starts rotating. occur. The cause of this time lag will be described later.

[0328] Note that in this embodiment, the elevating plate 430 does not move from the wall until the feather member 460 starts rotating. Since it descends by the vertical dimension of the schematic line UL (see FIG. 16), the feather member 460 rotates. This makes it easier to prevent the occurrence of the problem of colliding with the upper wall of the rear case 310 when displacing. can.

[0329] In other words, the feather-like member 460 rotates after it descends by the vertical dimension of the wall schematic line UL. In this displacement mode, the upper wall portion of the rear case 310 is formed so that there is no deviation in height between the left and right sides. When the lifting plate 430 is lowered, the vane-shaped member 460 is rotated at the same time. position mode). Therefore, the operating conditions of the conventional displacement mode (gear ratio, displacement amount, etc.) parameters) to realize the operation of the first operation unit 400 of the present embodiment. can be Thereby, the cost required for design can be reduced.

[0330] As shown in FIG. 27, the arm member 4 hidden behind the lifting plate 430 in the retracted state 14 moves above the lift plate 430 as the lift plate 430 descends, as shown in FIG. Displaced so as to protrude.

[0331] On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the feather-like member 460 hides the arm member 414. It is configured to be displaceable with respect to 430 (see Figure 29). That is, the feather-shaped member 460 is on the surface side an effect means for executing an effect to liven up the game by allowing the player to visually recognize the decorative pattern formed in the A shield that hides the arm member 414 for drive transmission jointly with the lifting plate 430, not only as a shield It also works as a tool.

[0332] In particular, in the present embodiment, the arm member 414 having the function of transmitting the driving force is arranged. The forming portion 464L of the wing-like member 460 is compared to the forming portion 464R of the wing-like member 460 on the opposite side. Since the arm member 414 has a large shape, it should be easy to hide the arm member 414 from the player's field of view. can be done.

[0333] Similarly, the forming portion 464R is configured to hide the auxiliary arm member 444. (See Figure 30). In the present embodiment, due to its configuration, the arm member 4 is in the second intermediate state. 14 overhangs the lift plate 430, while the auxiliary arm member 444 remains It is hidden behind the lifting plate 430 . That is, the arm member 414 is above the lift plate 430 After extending, the auxiliary arm member 444 is configured to extend above the lift plate 430. (See Figure 30).

[0334] Therefore, the shape is smaller than the formation portion 464L (the top of the lift plate 430 at the same time). In the case of using the forming portion 464R that protrudes to the side smaller than the forming portion 464L, However, the auxiliary arm member 444 can be hidden from the player's view without any problem.

[0335] As shown in FIG. 29, the cylindrical projecting portion 414f extends farthest to the left from the rotation axis of the arm member 414. A state in which the auxiliary arm member 444 faces the left-right direction at a position slightly past the separated state. become a force. In a state where the columnar projecting portion 414f is farthest to the left from the rotation axis of the arm member 414, , the rightward load applied from the arm member 414 to the lifting plate 430 tends to increase, Opposite to this, the auxiliary arm member 444 applies a leftward load to the lift plate 430 at the same timing. , the displacement resistance of the lifting plate 430 increases.

[0336] On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the columnar projecting portion 414f extends from the rotation axis of the arm member 414 to the left. The position of the auxiliary arm member 444 is lowered at a position slightly past the farthest state, and the cylindrical portion 44 4d (see FIG. 25) is placed at the right end of the elongated hole 406 so that the auxiliary arm member 444 By configuring the lifting plate 430 so that a leftward load is applied to the lifting plate 430 by While suppressing the displacement resistance of the descending displacement, the lifting plate 4 is moved by the lateral load applied to the lifting plate 430. Displacement of 30 in the left-right direction can be suppressed.

[0337] Note that in the state shown in FIG. 29, the cylindrical projecting portion 413c of the terminal gear 413 is outside the arc MXS. , but the tip plate portion 414e has already gone too far below the columnar projecting portion 413c. Therefore, interference between the tip plate portion 414e and the terminal gear 413 can be avoided.

[0338] That is, the arc MXS is defined as a reference position only, and the terminal gear 41 The design of 3 and arm member 414 actually interlocks terminal gear 413 and arm member 414. This is done by dynamically examining whether or not interference will occur when the

[0339] As shown in FIG. 30, in the extended state of the first operation unit 400, the terminal gear 413 is pushed. The end point is the position where the topper portion 413b contacts the stopper portion 403c of the main body plate portion 401. End gear 413 rotates. As for control, the portion to be stopped 413b is controlled by the stopper portion 40. The drive motor M is rotated so that the terminal gear 413 stops slightly before the position where it abuts on 3c. I am trying to drive T1. As a result, the portion to be stopped 413b and the stopper portion 40 Structurally prevents terminating gear 413 from over-rotating while avoiding premature failure of 3c. can be prevented.

[0340] As shown in FIG. 30, in the extended state of the first operation unit 400, the rotation of the terminal gear 413 A straight line connecting the shaft and the columnar projecting portion 413c and the longitudinal direction of the long hole portion 414d of the arm member 414 (radial direction of rotation of arm member 414) are orthogonal to each other. As a result, from the arm member 414 The load applied to terminal gear 413 occurs along a linear direction passing through the axis of rotation of terminal gear 413. Therefore, even when the power of the drive motor MT1 is cut off, the arm member 414 posture can be maintained (use of dead point).

[0341] The posture is maintained in both directions along the rotation direction of arm member 414 . That is, gravity Not limited to directional displacement, the first operation unit 400 is upwardly displaced from the extended state to the ...

Claims

[Claim 1] a launching means capable of launching a game ball into a game area; a first ball entry means through which the game balls launched by the launching means can enter the ball slot; An acquisition means for acquiring predetermined information when a first condition that can be established based on a game ball entering the first ball entry means is established; a storage means capable of storing the predetermined information acquired by the acquisition means; a determination means for determining whether a game has been completed based on the predetermined information stored in the storage means when a first execution condition is met, means for generating a specific game state based on the result of the determination by the determination means being a specific determination result; A second ball entry means that can be entered by the game balls launched by the launching means and is different from the first ball entry means; a displacement means that can be displaced between a first position where it is possible to cause a game ball to enter the second ball entry means and a second position where it is more difficult to cause a game ball to enter the second ball entry means than from the first position; a displacement control means capable of at least performing a first displacement control for displacing the displacement means located at the second position to the first position, and a second displacement control for displacing the displacement means located at the first position to the second position; the displacement control means is configured to execute the first displacement control based on the establishment of a first condition that can be established in the specific gaming state, and to execute the second displacement control based on the establishment of a second condition that can be established in a situation where the displacement means is located at the first position by the first displacement control; The gaming machine includes: When a gaming ball enters at least the first ball entry means, a predetermined value is awarded to the player, A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be capable of at least generating a first mode based on the judgment being made by the judgment means, a second mode based on the occurrence of the specific gaming state, and a third mode based on a predetermined ball entering the second ball entry means.

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