Partition for the gaming machine island

Abstract

To provide a partition for a game machine island, the partition allowing a player's easy action for approaching to / leaving from a chair.SOLUTION: A partition 10 partitioning the lower portion of a player in a game machine island 1 includes partitioning bodies 11 that are fixed on both front sides of a game machine 2 from a top plate 3 on the game machine island 1 side toward a floor surface A. The shortest distance in a planar view between the most front end of the partitioning body 11 and a movable range of a chair 6 disposed on a front position of the front side of the game machine 2 is set equal to or greater than the distance in a planar view between the front end of the top plate 3 disposed on a front position from the front side of the game machine island 1 and the top end of the seating face of the chair 6.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition that is provided on a gaming machine island to separate the area under players' feet. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, gaming parlors have constructed gaming machine islands in which multiple gaming machines, such as pachinko machines, are arranged side by side. At the front of each gaming machine island, chairs are provided for players to sit and play on. In addition, partitions are sometimes installed between the gaming machines on the gaming machine island so that players can concentrate on their games without worrying about the players next to them. There are various types of partitions, but one type known is one that separates the space below the gaming machine island from the top panel extending in front of the gaming machines to the floor, preventing players sitting in chairs from touching each other's feet (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 and 2).

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a partition board that stands between adjacent chairs from the floor to the underside of the tabletop. Part of the upper end of the partition board protrudes above the surface on the tabletop where the gaming machines are installed, and an armrest is provided. Patent Document 2 discloses a partition board that stands between adjacent chairs and extends from the floor to the front of the tabletop. The upper end of the partition board extends above the surface on the tabletop where the gaming machines are installed, but the space along the front of the lower part of the gaming machine island located directly below the tabletop is not partitioned in any way.

[0004] In both of the partition plates described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when retrofitting existing gaming machine islands, the work is usually carried out after closing time so as not to affect the business of the amusement parlor. However, if the installation of each partition plate takes time, it may not be possible to complete the work after closing time in order to install a large number of machines (hundreds of machines). In such cases, the work may take several days, and a method that allows for easier installation work has been desired. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3033505 [Patent Document 2] Registered Utility Model No. 3136432 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, the conventional partition boards described above have the problem that the installation process is complicated and time-consuming, especially when aligning the bottom of the partition board to the floor. For example, marking the bottom of the partition board to the floor requires the use of a laser level or a plumb bob (carpenter's tool). Furthermore, each partition board requires alignment using a laser level or the like.

[0007] Furthermore, when replacing a gaming machine in a situation where a partition board has already been installed on the gaming machine island, if the partition board protrudes above the top board (especially when there is an armrest), the gaming machine is likely to hit the upper end of the partition board. Therefore, there was a problem that the partition board interfered with the work of replacing the gaming machine.

[0008] Furthermore, if the rear edge of the partition board facing the front of the gaming machine island is in contact with or close to the lower panel that forms the front of the gaming machine island, there is a problem that it interferes with the maintenance and inspection work of the related equipment located below the gaming machine island. In other words, the partition board located in front of the lower panel makes it difficult to open and close the maintenance door on the lower panel, and in some cases, it requires the time and effort of removing the partition board.

[0009] The present invention was made in response to the problems inherent in the conventional technology described above, and aims to provide a partition for an amusement machine island that can significantly reduce the construction time required for installation work on the amusement machine island and that does not interfere with the work of replacing amusement machines or the work of maintaining and inspecting the area below the amusement machine island. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a partition (10) that is provided on an amusement machine island (1) on which a gaming machine (2) is installed, for separating the area under the player's feet, and that is provided with a partition body (11) that is fixed from an attachment point on the gaming machine island (1) side toward the floor surface in front of both sides of the gaming machine (2), and the shortest distance in a plan view between the front end of the partition body (11) and the range of motion of a chair (6) placed in front of the front of the gaming machine (2) is set to be equal to or greater than the distance in a plan view between the front end of the attachment point that is placed forward of the front of the gaming machine island (1) and the tip of the seat of the chair (6). [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall perspective view showing a state in which a partition is attached to the front between adjacent gaming machines on a gaming machine island according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which a partition body is temporarily placed on the gaming machine island according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper portion of a partition body temporarily placed on an amusement machine island according to a first embodiment of the present invention is fixed by a first fixing device. FIG. [Figure 4] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a first fixing device is fixed to the underside of the top plate of the gaming machine island according to the first embodiment of the present invention, as viewed from below. FIG. [Figure 5] 10 is a perspective view showing a state in which a lower part of a partition body temporarily placed on the gaming machine island according to the first embodiment of the present invention is in the process of being fixed by a second fixing device. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the base and one angle of the second fixing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention are combined. [Figure 7] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the partition body has been completely installed on the gaming machine island according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the partition body has been removed, leaving behind the first fixing device and the second fixing device (part thereof) in the gaming machine island according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 9] 1A is a perspective view of a partition according to a first embodiment of the present invention as seen from behind, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the partition according to the first embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. [Figure 10] 1A is a left side view, FIG. 1B is a plan view, FIG. 1C is a front view, and FIG. 1D is a rear view of a partition according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 1A is a perspective view of a first fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as seen obliquely from above, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a first fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as seen obliquely from below. [Figure 12] 1A is a front view, FIG. 1B is a bottom view, and FIG. 1C is a right side view of a first fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] 1A is a perspective view of a base of a second fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as seen obliquely from above, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a base of a second fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as seen obliquely from below. [Figure 14] 3A is a front view, FIG. 3B is a plan view, and FIG. 3C is a right side view of a base of a second fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] 1A is a perspective view of an angle of a second fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as seen from one side, and FIG. 1B is a perspective view of an angle of a second fixing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the other side. [Figure 16] 1A is a front view, FIG. 1B is a plan view, FIG. 1C is a right side view, and FIG. 1D is a left side view of the angle of the second fixing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view schematically showing a gaming machine island according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view schematically showing the positional relationship between a part of the gaming machine island, the chair, and the seated person, in order to explain the leg movements of a player seated in a chair on the gaming machine island in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19]This is a vertical cross-sectional view schematically showing the positional relationship between a part of the gaming machine island, a chair, and a seated person, to explain the sitting action when a player sits in a chair on the gaming machine island in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] This is a chart showing part of the human body size database published by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. [Figure 21] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the partitions, chairs (players), and the table top in the gaming machine island according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the actions of players entering and exiting chairs in a conventional gaming machine island and in a gaming machine island according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 23] 10A is a perspective view of a partition according to a second embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view of a partition according to a second embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. [Figure 24] 10A is a left side view, FIG. 10B is a plan view, FIG. 10C is a front view, and FIG. 10D is a rear view of a partition according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 25] 10A is a perspective view showing a partition body according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view showing a state in which an upper surface installation tool has been removed. [Figure 26] 10A is a perspective view of a partition according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear, and FIG. 10B is a perspective view of a partition according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. [Figure 27] 10A is a left side view, FIG. 10B is a plan view, FIG. 10C is a front view, and FIG. 10D is a rear view of a partition according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 28] FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of a gaming machine island according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a partition according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 30] FIG. 13 is a plan view schematically showing attachment locations of partition bodies in a gaming machine island according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 31] 30. A cross-sectional view (a) of the top plate of the gaming machine island according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention taken from a direction perpendicular to the arrow G in FIG. 30, and a cross-sectional view (b) of the top plate taken from a direction perpendicular to the arrow F in FIG. [Figure 32] FIG. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view schematically showing a part of a gaming machine island according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 33] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a partition according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 34] FIG. 13 is a plan view schematically showing attachment locations of partition bodies in a gaming machine island according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 35] 35 is a cross-sectional view of the top plate of the gaming machine island according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, taken in a direction perpendicular to the arrow H in FIG. 34. FIG. [Figure 36] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which an upper fixing member of a partition according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is fitted into a long fitting groove in a top plate. [Figure 37] 10A is a front view, FIG. 10B is a plan view, and FIG. 10C is a right side view of an upper fixing device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 38] 1A is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a carpet covering a floor surface in an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is an enlarged view showing the roof pile of the carpet, and FIG. 1C is an enlarged view showing the cut pile of the carpet. [Figure 39] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a second fixing device is placed on a carpet covering a floor surface in the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 40] 1A is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a portion of a carpet covering a floor surface has been cut in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a second fixing device has been fixed to the cut portion. [Figure 41] 1A is a schematic diagram showing a part of a modified example 1 of a lower fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the modified example 1 is fixed onto a carpet covering the floor surface, and FIG. 1C is an enlarged partial view thereof. [Figure 42] 1A is a schematic diagram showing a part of a modified example 2 of a lower fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the modified example 2 is fixed onto a carpet covering the floor surface, and FIG. 1C is a partially enlarged view of the same. [Figure 43]1A is a schematic diagram showing a part of a modified example 3 of a lower fixing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the modified example 3 is fixed on a carpet covering a floor surface; FIG. 1C is a partially enlarged view of the modified example 3; and FIG. 1D is a perspective view of the modified example 3. [Figure 44] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a part of a fourth modified example of a lower fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 45] 10(a) is a schematic diagram showing a part of a fifth modified example of a lower fixing tool in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10(b) is a perspective view showing an elastic body of the fifth modified example. [Figure 46] 10A is a schematic diagram showing a part of a sixth modified example of a lower fixing tool according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10B is a perspective view showing a structure of the sixth modified example, and FIG. 10C is a partially enlarged view thereof. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Various embodiments representative of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 22 show a first embodiment of the present invention. The partition 10 of the gaming machine island 1 according to this embodiment is provided on the gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, and separates the area under the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2.

[0013] <Overview of Gaming Machine Island 1> First, an overview of the gaming machine island 1 will be explained. As shown in Figure 1, the gaming machine island 1 is constructed by arranging multiple gaming machines 2 side by side in the middle of the island frame. The gaming machines here are, for example, pachinko machines, which shoot gaming balls onto a board inside the glass surface that forms the front. In the gaming machine island 1, the gaming machines 2 are generally arranged back to back in two rows, one in front and one in back (see Figure 17), but there are also configurations where the gaming machines 2 are arranged in only one row on one side. Figure 1 shows only one row of the gaming machines 2 on one side of the two rows. Note that multiple gaming machine islands 1 are usually constructed in an amusement parlor.

[0014] The gaming machine island 1 is provided with a top plate 3 located forward of the front of the gaming machine island. The top plate 3 is a portion for arranging the gaming machines 2 side by side (longitudinal direction of the island). The upper surface of the top plate 3 extending forward from the front of the gaming machines 2 provides a space for placing ball boxes and the like for holding gaming balls. In the gaming machine island 1 according to this embodiment, the gaming machine installation surface on which the gaming machines 2 are installed is not the upper surface of the top plate 3 itself. Instead, a step-like installation base 3a is fixed to the upper surface of the top plate 3 near the rear end of the island, which is the innermost part of the island. The upper surface of this installation base 3a serves as the gaming machine installation surface. In other words, the gaming machine installation surface is one step higher than the upper surface of the top plate 3. In addition, a protrusion 3b is provided along the upper front end of the top plate 3 to prevent gaming balls that have spilled onto the top plate 3 from falling.

[0015] In the gaming machine island 1, the lower part of the gaming machine island, located below the top plate 3, is provided with related equipment such as a collection trough for collecting gaming balls discharged from the gaming machines 2 and a tank for storing gaming balls, although these are not shown. The front of this lower part of the gaming machine island is covered by a waist board 4. Part of the waist board 4 is configured as a maintenance door that can be opened and closed when performing maintenance and inspection work on related equipment. Note that the front of the gaming machine island refers to the front (glass surface) of the gaming machine 2 above the top plate 3, and to the front of the waist board 4 at the lower part of the gaming machine island located below the top plate 3. Generally, the front of the gaming machine 2 and the front of the waist board 4 are aligned on approximately the same plane, but there may be some difference between them.

[0016] Between each gaming machine 2, an inter-machine ball dispensing machine 5 is disposed, which dispenses gaming balls upon insertion of a card or bill. The width of the inter-machine ball dispensing machine 5 is dimensioned to fit between adjacent gaming machines, but an inter-machine dimension may be set in addition to the width of the inter-machine ball dispensing machine 5 to increase the spacing between gaming machines 2. Here, studs 9 are disposed in the inter-machine dimension in areas other than the inter-machine ball dispensing machine 5. Partitions 10, which are the core of the present invention, are provided between the gaming machines 2 on the gaming machine island 1 so that players can concentrate on their game without worrying about the players next to them. The partitions 10 will be described in detail later.

[0017] In addition, a chair 6 is provided in front of each gaming machine 2, where a player sits to play a game. As shown in FIG. 17, the chair 6 is supported by a rotation shaft 7 so as to be rotatable horizontally relative to the floor A. In this embodiment, the chair 6 has a backrest 6b fixed to the rear end of the seat surface of the seat portion 6a, but the seat portion 6a may be configured to slide forward and backward from the rotation shaft 7, or the backrest 6b may be configured to be reclined within a predetermined range.

[0018] The position of the chairs 6 relative to the gaming machine island 1 is generally determined in advance to a specific dimension, such as 110 mm, from the front end of the table top 3 located at the forefront of the gaming machine island 1 to the front end of the seat 6a of the chair 6, so that players can easily enter and exit based on ergonomics, etc. Note that only some of the chairs 6 are shown in Figure 1.

[0019] <Configuration of Partition 10> Next, the partition 10, which is the core of the present invention, will be described. As shown in Figure 1, the partition 10 prevents contact between the feet of players seated in the chairs 6 of adjacent gaming machines 2 on the gaming machine island 1. The partition 10 is provided with a partition body 11 that is fixed from the top plate 3, which is the mounting point on the gaming machine island 1 side, toward the floor surface A, in front of the space between the adjacent gaming machines 2.

[0020] Here, "fixed toward floor surface A" does not mean that the partition body 11 is limited to being fixed to floor surface A as well, but means that the partition body 11 is fixed to at least the mounting location (top plate 3) on the gaming machine island side in a state where it extends toward floor surface A. Therefore, it includes not only the case where the partition body 11 is fixed to both the mounting location (top plate 3) on the gaming machine island side and floor surface A, but also the case where it is fixed only to at least the mounting location (top plate 3) on the gaming machine island side.

[0021] Partition body 11 according to this embodiment is configured so that upper portion 12 is fixed to top plate 3 and lower portion 13 is fixed to floor surface A. Here, when partition body 11 is fixed to top plate 3, it can be temporarily fixed in a state in which it hangs down from top plate 3. Specifically, partition body 11 is configured so that by temporarily placing upper portion 12 on top plate 3, lower portion 13 of partition body 11 hangs down vertically above floor surface A due to its own weight.

[0022] 9 and 10, partition 11 is formed into the illustrated shape from a board of a predetermined thickness, and wood is a suitable material for this purpose. More specifically, partition 11 extends linearly so that rear edge 14 is disposed vertically along wainscoting 4, and upper portion 12 has its upper edge 121 extending horizontally from front to back, and lower portion 13 has its lower edge 131 extending horizontally from front to back. Upper portion 12 has a notch 122 below its upper edge 121 that is recessed forward (toward the player) from rear edge 14.

[0023] At least the upper inner edge of the notch 122 extends parallel to the upper edge 121, and the portion including the upper edge 121 located above the notch 122 forms an arm-shaped portion 123. This arm portion 123 is the portion of the upper portion 12 that is temporarily fixed so as to be placed on the tabletop 3. At the uppermost back side of the notch 122, which forms the base end of the arm portion 123, there is provided an upward-facing recess 122a that engages with the protrusion 3b on the upper front end of the tabletop 3.

[0024] Furthermore, at the innermost part of the cutout 122 and below the recess 122a, a groove slightly larger than the thickness of the top plate 3 is formed, and a jaw 122b is provided for fitting the front end of the top plate 3 between it and the underside of the arm 123. The cutout 122, except for the innermost part where the recess 122a and jaw 122b are located, is expanded into a roughly rectangular shape whose vertical width is greater than the thickness of the top plate 3, in order to ensure an attachment space for the first fixing device 20 (described later) and to avoid the cigarette butt collection pipe 8 (see FIG. 17) and the like that are disposed on the underside of the top plate 3.

[0025] The vertical width (thickness) of the arm 123 itself is set so that it is equal to or less than the height of the installation base 3a when placed on the top plate 3. In other words, the height of the upper edge 121, which is the uppermost end of the partition body 11, is equal to or less than the height of the gaming machine installation surface. Furthermore, by forming a boundary on the top plate 3 while it is placed thereon, gaming balls that have spilled onto the top plate 3 are prevented from rolling to the adjacent gaming machine 2. In addition, the above-mentioned protrusion 3b is also provided on the upper front end of the top plate 3, which also prevents gaming balls from falling from the top plate 3.

[0026] As shown in Figure 18, the rear edge 14 of the partition 11 is disposed with a predetermined gap B between it and the waist board 4, which is the front of the gaming machine island. The predetermined gap B is determined within a range that does not interfere with maintenance and inspection work below the gaming machine island, such as the thickness of a maintenance door that can be opened and closed as part of the waist board 4, or a size (e.g., 10 to 30 mm) large enough for a person's fingertips to fit through. Note that the predetermined gap B does not have to be a uniform size across the top and bottom of the partition 11, and will vary depending on the specific configuration of the lower part of the gaming machine.

[0027] Here, the tip of the arm 123 protrudes rearward (toward the gaming machine) from the rear edge 14 by a predetermined gap B. Therefore, by positioning the tip of the arm 123 so that it abuts the edge of the installation table 3a of the top board 3, the predetermined gap B can be easily secured between the rear edge 14 of the partition body 11 and the front of the waist board 4. In addition, below the waist board 4 at the bottom of the gaming machine island, a rear wall 4a is formed that is recessed one step further from the front of the waist board 4, ensuring space for the player's toes.

[0028] The overall shape of the partition body 11 is not simply rectangular, but rather the upper portion 12 and the lower portion 13 have different amounts of protrusion forward (toward the player) using the rear edge 14, which is parallel to the waistboard 4 of the gaming machine island 1, as the reference point in the front-to-rear direction. In this embodiment, the partition body 11 is formed so that the protrusion amount increases toward the upper portion 12 and decreases toward the lower portion 13. Therefore, the front edge 15 of the partition body 11 approaches the front of the gaming machine island from the front end of the upper portion 12 toward the front end of the lower portion 13, that is, it is inclined or curved so that the distance to the rear edge 14 becomes shorter.

[0029] Furthermore, the height dimension of the entire partition 10 corresponds to the distance from the underside of the top plate 3 to the floor surface A in the gaming machine island 1. However, the shape of the gaming machine island 1 is not fixed and varies depending on the manufacturer, and even within the same manufacturer, the shape of the waist panel 4, the length of the top plate 3, the height of the gaming machine installation surface, etc. may vary, making it virtually impossible to manufacture a foot partition board that fits tightly to the island using a molded product, etc.

[0030] Therefore, in the partition 10 of the present invention, the height dimension of the partition body 11 is formed to be shorter than the distance from the underside of the top plate 3 to the floor surface A in a typical gaming machine island 1, and the height of the entire partition 10 is adjusted by the second fixing device 30 described later. This makes it possible to match the height dimension of the entire partition 10 to the distance from the underside of the top plate 3 to the floor surface A, which actually varies, each time the partition body 11 is fixed.

[0031] <Means for fixing the partition body 11> As shown in Figures 3 to 8, partition 11 can be temporarily fixed to tabletop 3 using only its own configuration, but as fixing means for finally fixing it to tabletop 3 or floor surface A, it is equipped with a first fixing device 20 that fixes upper portion 12 of partition 11 to tabletop 3 and a second fixing device 30 that fixes lower portion 13 of partition 11 to floor surface A. The attachment positions of first fixing device 20 and second fixing device 30 relative to partition 11 are not strictly defined, and because partition 11 is made of a material that can be screwed (for example, wood), it can be screwed to any position, allowing a certain degree of freedom in the attachment position.

[0032] As shown in Figures 11 and 12, the first fixture 20 consists of a single bracket that is screwed to the underside of the tabletop 3 near its front end. The first fixture 20 has a U-shaped cross section, extends vertically, and opens forward. It also has a horizontal portion 22 that extends from the upper end of the vertical portion 21 at right angles to the left and right. The vertical portion 21 has two side walls 212, 212 bent forward at right angles from both ends of the rear wall 211. The horizontal portion 22 has two separate top walls 221 that are bent laterally at right angles from the upper ends of the side walls 212, 212. The first fixture 20 is formed by bending a single metal plate. The side walls 212, 212 and the pair of top walls 221, 221 each have a screw hole. The installation of the first fixture 20 will be described in detail later.

[0033] 13 to 16, the second fixing device 30 is made up of three bracket fittings: a base 31 placed on the floor A, and a pair of angles 32, 32 that are combined on the base 31 and screwed to the lower part 13 of the partition body 11. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the base 31 has a U-shaped cross section that extends in the front-to-rear direction and is open upward, with both side walls 312, 312 bent upward at right angles from both side ends of the bottom wall 311.

[0034] Each angle 32 is made of the same material. As shown in Figures 15 and 16, the angle 32 is formed by bending a rectangular metal plate into an L-shape, with one end of the side wall 321 bent at a right angle to form an end wall 322, and the tip side of the end wall 322 is further bent at a right angle to form a folded wall 323 that faces parallel to the side wall 321 and has a predetermined width. Screw holes are provided at the top and bottom of the side wall 321 and the end wall 322. The attachment of the second fixing device 30 will be described in detail later.

[0035] <Installation of Partition 10> Next, the installation of the partition 10 will be described. As shown in Figure 1, in the gaming machine island 1, the partition 10 is fixed from the top plate 3 toward the floor A at the front between adjacent gaming machines 2. When fixed to the top plate 3 on the gaming machine island 1 side, the partition body 11, which is the main part of the partition 10, can be temporarily fixed in a state in which it hangs down from the top plate 3.

[0036] 2, when the arms 123 at the upper part 12 of the partition body 11 are temporarily placed on the tabletop 3, the lower part 13 of the partition body 11 hangs down vertically above the floor surface A due to its own weight. In this way, when the partition body 11 is temporarily placed suspended from the tabletop 3, the lower ends of the arms 123 abut against the upper surface of the tabletop 3, and further, within the notch 122 below the arms 123, the front end of the tabletop 3 fits between the jaws 122b and the recesses 122a that engage with the protrusions 3b, thereby temporarily fixing the tabletop 3. Here, the jaws 122b may abut against the underside of the front end of the tabletop 3, or may simply face each other in close proximity.

[0037] During this temporary fastening, the lower end of the lower portion 13 of the partition body 11 is close to the floor surface A, so positioning for fixing the lower portion 13 on the floor surface A can be easily performed. In other words, when positioning the second fixing device 30 on the floor surface A, there is no need for the tedious marking work using, for example, a laser level or plumb bob (carpentry tool), as is required in the installation work of conventional foot partition boards. Therefore, the work of fixing the partition body 11 to the gaming machine island 1 can be performed easily and quickly, and the installation work time can be significantly reduced.

[0038] After the partition 11 is temporarily fixed, the upper portion 12 of the partition 11 is fixed to the tabletop 3 by the first fixing device 20. The lower portion 13 of the partition 11 is fixed to the floor surface A by the second fixing device 30. This firmly fixes the partition 11 so that it does not come off while extending from the underside of the tabletop 3 toward the floor surface A. As shown in FIG. 8, if the partition 11 is removed, leaving only the first fixing device 20, the base 31 of the second fixing device 30, and one of the angles 32, it can be easily replaced with a partition 11 of a different shape.

[0039] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first fixing device 20 is placed in the notch 122 of the temporarily fixed partition 11, and with the edge of the notch 122 fitted inside the vertical portion 21, the side walls 212, 212 are screwed to the partition 11. In addition, the pair of top walls 221, 221 forming the horizontal portion 22 are abutted against the underside of the top plate 3 near the front end and screwed. By this first fixing device 20, the upper portion 12 of the partition 11 is firmly fixed to the top plate 3. Note that screws are omitted from Figures 3, 4, 5, 7, etc.

[0040] The attachment position of first fixing device 20 relative to partition 11 or tabletop 3 is not strictly defined, and since partition 11 and tabletop 3 are made of a material (e.g., wood) that can be screwed, first fixing device 20 can be screwed to any position. In this way, there is a certain degree of freedom in the attachment position of first fixing device 20. Note that first fixing device 20 is not limited to the specific configuration shown in the figure, and other configurations may be used, with or without screws, as long as they can fix upper portion 12 of partition 11 to tabletop 3.

[0041] As shown in Fig. 6, the second fixing device 30 is first assembled by combining the base 31 and one of the angles 32. Although not shown in Fig. 6, the lower side of the side wall 321 of the angle 32 is screwed to one side wall 312 of the base 31, and the lower side of the folded wall 323 of the angle 32 is also screwed to the rear side of the other side wall 312 of the base 31. Therefore, the base 31 and one of the angles 32 can be treated as a single component.

[0042] The base 31 and one of the angles 32 are positioned so as to cover the rear of one side of the lower part 13 that hangs down above the floor A with the partition body 11 temporarily fixed. At this time, misalignment can be prevented by fastening the base 31 to the floor A with, for example, double-sided tape. Note that although screws protrude from the inside of both side walls 312, 312 of the base 31, the lower edge 131 of the lower part 13 of the partition body 11 is normally located above these screws and therefore does not interfere.

[0043] Next, the other angle 32 is combined with the base 31 and one of the angle 32 on floor surface A so as to cover the other side of the lower part 13 of the partition 11 from the front. Here, the other angle 32 is combined by screwing the lower side of the side wall 321 to the other side wall 312 of the base 31, with the base 31 and the lower part 13 of the partition 11 housed inside its side wall 321, end wall 322, and folded wall 323. The folded wall 323 of the other angle 32 is fitted between the other side wall 312 of the base 31 and the folded wall 323 of the one of the angle 32.

[0044] The second fixing device 30, which is thus a combination of three bracket metal fittings, can adjust the height of its attachment position relative to the lower part 13 of the partition body 11. That is, depending on the distance from the lowest end of the lower part 13 of the partition body 11 to the floor surface A, the upper sides of the side walls 321 of the pair of angles 32, 32 are screwed to the lower part 13 of the partition body 11 at a height position where the second fixing device 30 just abuts against the floor surface A. Note that screws are omitted from Figures 7, 8, etc.

[0045] The attachment positions of the bracket metal fittings of second fixing device 30 relative to partition 11 are not strictly defined, and partition 11 can be screwed to any position by being made of a material that can be screwed (for example, wood). Since lower portion 13 of partition 11 engages with floor surface A via second fixing device 30, partition 11 engages vertically between top plate 3 and floor surface A from top to bottom like a brace.

[0046] This allows sufficient attachment strength to be maintained without directly screwing the second fixing device 30 to the floor surface A. Therefore, even if an impact is applied, such as when a player's foot hits the partition body 11, the partition body 11 will not easily come off or shift position. Note that the second fixing device 30 is not limited to the specific configuration shown in the figure, and other configurations may be used, with or without screws, as long as they can firmly fix the lower part 13 of the partition body 11 to the floor surface A.

[0047] According to the above-described installation work of the partition 10, positioning when fixing to the floor surface A can be easily performed compared to conventional installation methods, improving workability and significantly reducing installation time. By installing the partition 10 on the gaming machine island 1, it is possible to separate the feet of players at adjacent gaming machines 2, thereby ensuring a highly personal gaming space that surrounds the feet of each player. Furthermore, when players enter or exit the facility, by pulling their toes in as shown in Figure 18, they will not collide with the bottom of the partition 10, making it easier for them to enter or exit. Pulling the toes in slightly beyond knee level like this is a common everyday movement.

[0048] <Other distinctive features of Partition 10> In the partition 10 of this embodiment, the height of the upper edge 121 of the uppermost part 12 (arm part 123) of the partition body 11 fixed to the top plate 3 is set to be equal to or lower than the height of the installation stand 3a that forms the gaming machine installation surface on the top plate 3. As a result, when replacing a gaming machine on the gaming machine island 1, even if the gaming machine 2, which is a heavy object, is removed by pulling it out of the island, the gaming machine 2 itself and its accessories do not interfere with the partition body 11, and the gaming machine 2 can be easily replaced.

[0049] On the other hand, on the top plate 3, the arm 123 of the partition 11 forms a boundary that separates the gaming machines 2, as described above. This prevents gaming balls that have spilled onto the top plate 3 from rolling over to the adjacent gaming machine 2. In addition, a protrusion 3b is provided on the upper front end of the top plate 3, which also prevents gaming balls from falling off the top plate 3. Here, the upper part 12 (arm 123) of the partition 11 is positioned on the top plate 3 at the front between the adjacent gaming machines 2, but it is preferable to position it so as to avoid being in front of the inter-machine ball dispensing machine 5. This prevents the partition 11 from getting in the way when performing maintenance, inspection, or replacement of the inter-machine ball dispensing machine 5.

[0050] Furthermore, according to the partition 10 of this embodiment, as shown in Figure 18, the rear edge 14 of the partition body 11 facing the front of the gaming machine island is positioned with a predetermined gap B between it and the front of the gaming machine island. Here, the predetermined gap B is determined within a range that does not interfere with maintenance and inspection work on the lower part of the gaming machine island, as described above. As a result, even if maintenance and inspection of related equipment located inside the waist panel 4 becomes necessary, the maintenance door of the waist panel 4 can be opened, closed, or removed, eliminating the need for the additional work of temporarily removing the partition body 11.

[0051] Furthermore, in the partition 10 of this embodiment, the overall shape of the partition body 11 is not simply rectangular, but the amount of protrusion forward (toward the player) using the rear edge 14, which is parallel to the waistboard 4 of the gaming machine island 1, as the reference point in the front-to-rear direction is greater at the upper part 12 and smaller at the lower part 13. This ensures more space for players to enter and exit the chairs 6, especially below the partition 10. Therefore, the partition body 11 can provide both a separating function and ease of entry and exit.

[0052] <Characteristics of Partition 10 from another perspective> However, as described in the aforementioned Patent Document 2, when the foot partition board is of a type that protrudes significantly forward from the front end of the table top 3, there is a problem that it is difficult for players to enter and exit the chair 6. In order to make it easier for players to enter and exit, it is necessary to increase the spacing (dimension E) between the gaming machines 2 as shown in Figure 22(a). However, if the spacing between the gaming machines 2 is increased, a new problem arises in that the number of gaming machines 2 that can be installed on the gaming machine island 1 decreases.

[0053] Thus, as a condition for installing the partition 11 (especially the type that protrudes forward from the top plate 3), the distance between the partition 11 and the chair 6 requires space for players to enter and exit the chair 6 (for example, the distance between the gaming machines 2). This installation condition tends to be more severe the more the partition 11 protrudes from the front end of the top plate 3. This has led to the problem that the gaming machine islands 1 on which the partition 10 can be installed are limited. For example, a partition board is especially necessary for players on a gaming machine island 1 where the gaming machines 2 are closely spaced, but it has been difficult to accommodate this.

[0054] Therefore, the inventors conducted extensive research to solve these problems, and as a result, the following fact was discovered: In order for a player to sit on a chair 6, the player must squeeze in between the chairs 6, and in order to sit on a chair 6, the player must move in front of the gaming machine 2 with their knees bent, as shown in Figure 19. The reason why the gaming machine 2 and the chair 6 are positioned in such a somewhat cramped position is because of the desire to bring the player as close as possible to the gaming machine 2 (to be able to better see the game situation, and it is difficult to operate if the player is too far from the handle), and the result of searching for a position that would allow the player to sit on the chair 6 somehow.

[0055] Analyzing this positional relationship reveals that the player's knees fit between the upper surface of the seat 6a of the chair 6 and the underside of the top board 3. Furthermore, referring to the "Human Body Dimensions Database" published by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, it can be seen that the dimensions that must be secured for a player to sit on the chair 6 of the gaming machine island 1 are the largest around the upper surface of the seat, in terms of knee thickness. In other words, the dimensions that the player's knees can fit into are the basis for determining the fitment between the player and the island equipment.

[0056] To give some specific numerical values, as shown in Figure 20, when referring to knee thickness in the "Human Body Dimension Database" for young adults, the 50th percentile (0-50%) is 116.0 mm, the 75th percentile is 121.0 mm, and the 97.5th percentile is 129.0 mm. If there is some margin on these values, the positional relationship between the periphery of the seat of chair 6 and the front edge of table top 3 can be determined to be such that it does not interfere with the sitting motion. The same can be said for the clearance dimension with partition 10. In reality, the player's knees will be on the island below table top 3, so a dimension slightly smaller than the clearance dimension for knee thickness will suffice.

[0057] Taking these dimensions into consideration, we conducted an investigation to determine the optimal dimensional relationship for the partition 10, and found that by not having the front end of the partition 10 (partition body 11) protrude further forward (towards the player) than the tip of the seat of the chair 6, it becomes extremely easy for players to enter and exit the chair 6. However, if the front end of the partition 10 protrudes too far from the gaming machine island 1 as in the past, there will be a part of the movement route that does not enter the gaming machine island 1, so it becomes necessary to ensure a dimension of "knee thickness + α".

[0058] Based on the above verification results, the following inventive concept is derived. A partition 10 is provided on a gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, for separating the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2. A partition body 11 is provided in front of the space between adjacent gaming machines 2, and is fixed from an attachment point on the gaming machine island 1 side toward the floor surface A, The partition 10 of the gaming machine island 1 is characterized in that the front end of the partition body 11 is located closer to the front of the gaming machines in a plan view than the tip of the seat of the chair 6 arranged in front of each gaming machine.

[0059] Here, the "foremost end" of the partition body 11 refers to the portion of the partition body 11 that protrudes furthest forward (toward the player) among the vertically connected front edges 15. Therefore, it refers to the front end of the upper part 12 of the partition body 11, not the lower part 13. The "seat tip" of the chair 6, whose positional relationship with the foremost end of the partition body is defined, is the seat tip on the seat portion 6a of the chair 6 when normally seated, and is not the position when the chair 6 is rotated so that the seat tip does not face the front of the gaming machine, or when the seat portion 6a is slid backward, for example.

[0060] According to this inventive concept, as shown in Figure 22, the front end of the partition 10 (partition body 11) does not protrude forward (towards the player) beyond the tip of the seat of the chair 6, making it extremely easy for players to get in and out of the chair 6. In this way, even in the limited space on the gaming machine island 1, the partition can be installed without any problems, without increasing the spacing between the gaming machines 2 and reducing the number of gaming machines 2 installed, and space can be secured for players to easily get in and out of the chair 6.

[0061] The above-mentioned concept of the invention focuses on the dimensional relationship in the front-to-back direction perpendicular to the front of the gaming machine. In addition, we also examined the optimal dimensional relationship between the partition 10 and the chairs 6 in the left-to-right direction parallel to the front of the gaming machine island. We found that by specifying the positional relationship between the partition 10 (partition body 11), the table top 3, and the chairs 6, players can enter and exit the chairs 6 more easily.

[0062] Based on the above verification results, the following inventive concept is derived. A partition 10 is provided on a gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, for separating the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2. A partition body 11 is provided in front of the space between adjacent gaming machines 2, and is fixed from an attachment point on the gaming machine island 1 side toward the floor surface A, A partition 10 for a gaming machine island 1, characterized in that the shortest distance in a plan view between the front end of the partition body 11 and the range of movement of the chair 6 arranged in front of the front of each gaming machine is set to be greater than the distance in a plan view between the front end of the mounting point arranged forward (toward the player) from the front of the gaming machine island and the tip of the seat of the chair 6.

[0063] Here, the "front end" of partition body 11 and the "seat tip" of chair 6 are as described above. Also, the "movable range" of chair 6 corresponds to the inside of the rotation trajectory of the parts located outermost from the center of rotation of chair 6 (both corners of the seat tip of seat portion 6a), as shown in FIG. 21. Chair 6 in this embodiment is supported rotatably, and does not include the movable range of sliding, reclining, etc. However, in the case of a chair that is capable of displacement other than rotation, it is advisable to determine the movable range to include all movements such as sliding and reclining.

[0064] The "shortest distance" between the movable range of the chair 6 and the front end of the partition 11 corresponds to the distance C (see Figure 21) at which the chair 6 is closest to the front end of the partition 11 in a plan view within the entire movable range of the chair 6. Here, the partitions 11 are attached to correspond to each gaming machine 2, and as a result, both sides of the chair 6 are partitioned by the partition 11 corresponding to the gaming machine 2 in front of the chair 6 and the partition 11 corresponding to the gaming machine 2 adjacent to that.

[0065] Of these partitions 11 on both sides, a larger space for players to enter and exit is generally secured between the partitions 11 corresponding to each gaming machine 2. Therefore, the "partitions 11" in the above inventive concept correspond to each gaming machine 2, not to an adjacent gaming machine 2. However, the inventive concept may also be applied to the dimensions secured between the partitions 11 corresponding to the adjacent gaming machine 2.

[0066] In addition, the "mounting location" on the gaming machine island 1 side is the table top 3 in this embodiment. Therefore, the distance in a plan view between the front end of the mounting location located forward of the front of the gaming machine island and the front edge of the seat of the chair 6 corresponds to the distance D (see Figure 21) between the front end of the table top 3 and the front edge of the seat of the seat portion 6a of the chair 6 in this embodiment. Note that the mounting location of the partition body 11 is not necessarily limited to the table top 3, and may be any island-side structure other than the table top 3 as long as it is located forward of the front of the gaming machine island and serves as the mounting location of the partition body 11.

[0067] According to this other inventive concept, the positional relationship between the partition 10 (partition body 11), the table top 3, and the chair 6 actively ensures space for players to easily enter and exit the chair 6 not only in the front-to-back direction perpendicular to the front of the gaming machine, but also in the left-to-right direction parallel to the front of the gaming machine island. This makes it even easier for players to enter and exit the chair 6. Alternatively, the distance between the front end of the lower part 13 of the partition body 11 and the axis of the rotation shaft 7 of the chair 6 may be set to be approximately the same as the distance between the front of the gaming machine (glass surface) and the axis of the rotation shaft 7 of the chair 6.

[0068] Furthermore, chairs 6 in amusement parks generally have the ability to rotate, but conventional protruding foot partitions have not been able to fully utilize this rotation function. That is, as shown in Figure 22(a), even if a player tries to exit the chair 6 while rotating it, his feet hit the partition 11, so he has to change the posture or position of his feet at that point before exiting the chair 6 again. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 22(b), with the partition 10 according to the two inventive concepts described above, the player can more effectively utilize the rotation function of the chair 6 to enter and exit the chair 6.

[0069] <Partition 10A according to the second embodiment> 23 and 24 show a second embodiment of the present invention. The partition 10A according to this embodiment has the same basic configuration as the partition 10 according to the first embodiment described above, but the shape of the partition body 11A is slightly different. Note that the same parts as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0070] In the second embodiment, the arm 123 in the upper part 12 of the partition body 11A and the front edge 15 extending from the front end of the upper part 12 to the front end of the lower part 13 have the same shape as those of the partition body 11, but the cutout 122A below the arm 123 is not a substantially rectangular shape with a vertical width. That is, in the partition body 11A, the inner edge of the cutout 122A is formed to extend while curving as it is as the rear edge 14A of the partition body 11A from the jaw 122b at the innermost part of the cutout 122A to the rear end of the lower part 13.

[0071] As a result, in the partition body 11A of the second embodiment, the predetermined gap between the waist board 4, which is the front of the gaming machine island, is not uniform from top to bottom, but the width of the gap increases from the lower part 13 to the upper part 12. Therefore, when maintenance and inspection of related equipment inside the waist board 4 becomes necessary, the wider the gap, the easier it is to open, close, or remove the maintenance door of the waist board 4. Furthermore, even at the upper part 12, which is the widest of the predetermined gap, it is preferable that the width be such that a player's knees cannot fit inside.

[0072] <Partition 10B according to the third embodiment> FIG. 25 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. The partition 10B of this embodiment has the same basic configuration as the partition 10 of the first embodiment described above, but the arm portion of the upper part 12 of the partition body 11B is configured as an upper surface installation device 123A separately from the partition body 11B.

[0073] The shape of the partition 11B itself is also slightly different from that of the partition 11. That is, the shape of the partition 11B is such that the lower side of the inner edge of the notch 122B is not parallel to the upper surface installation fixture 123A but is inclined downward. Such slight differences in the shape of the partition 11B are a design matter that can be made as appropriate. Note that the same reference numerals are used for parts similar to those in the first embodiment, and duplicate explanations will be omitted.

[0074] The top surface installation fixture 123A is a metal member that extends like an arm, has a U-shaped cross section that extends in the front-to-rear direction and opens downward, and its base end is fastened with screws or the like while covering the upper part 12 of the partition body 11B. Other possible methods for fastening the top surface installation fixture 123A to the partition body 11B include, for example, fastening by fitting multiple dowels or the like together, or fastening by inserting a pin provided on one side into the other, so that the partition body 11B hangs down under its own weight. Regardless of the fastening method, by placing the top surface installation fixture 123A on the top plate 3, the partition body 11B can be temporarily fixed in a hanging state.

[0075] When installing the partition 10, it is necessary to temporarily fasten the entire partition body 11 to set the position, which makes it difficult to carry. Therefore, if only the top-surface installation fixture 123A of the third embodiment is carried, the work becomes easier. Also, if the partition body 11B is damaged and needs to be replaced, or if a partition body with a different shape needs to be installed, the replacement work can be performed by removing only the main body of the partition body 11B and leaving the top-surface installation fixture 123A in place, and since the positioning work for the partition body 11B is already completed, the replacement work can be easily performed.

[0076] Another effect of the third embodiment is that when replacing a gaming machine, the gaming machine 2 and the upper surface installation device 123A come into contact and rub against each other, so if the upper surface installation device 123A is damaged, it is possible to replace only the upper surface installation device 123A. Furthermore, when it is considered better to remove the upper surface installation device 123A for gaming machine replacement or maintenance, it can also be removed. Therefore, the gaming machine manager of the gaming parlor does not need to worry about replacement or maintenance, regardless of what kind of gaming machine island 1 is installed with what kind of partition body 11B.

[0077] Furthermore, if the underside of the upper surface installation tool 123A is attached to the upper surface of the top plate 3 with double-sided tape or the like, the partition body 11B will not shift out of position even during construction work on the partition body 11B (including replacement of the partition body 11, etc.). This also applies to the other partition bodies 11, 11A described above. Furthermore, it is desirable that the height of the upper surface installation tool 123A be set to be equal to or lower than the height of the gaming machine installation surface (the upper surface of the installation table 3a), just like the height of the top ends of the other partition bodies 11, 11A.

[0078] <Partition 10C according to the fourth embodiment> 26 and 27 show a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The partitions 10, 10A, 10B of the first to third embodiments described above can all be temporarily fixed in a state in which the lower edge 131 of the lower portion 13 of the partition body 11, 11A, 11B is close to the floor surface A. In contrast, the partition 10C of the fourth embodiment is configured such that the vertical length of the partition body 11C is short.

[0079] The partition body 11C of the fourth embodiment is formed by cutting the lower half of the partition body 11, etc., so that its vertical length is approximately half. Here, the lower end position of the lower part 13C of the partition body 11C is set so that it separates only the knee position of a player seated in a chair 6. In addition, the partition body 11C is formed in an overall rounded shape from the rear end edge 14C to the lower end edge 131 of the lower part 13C, and from the lower end edge 131 to the front end edge 15C. Note that the same reference numerals are used for parts similar to those of the first embodiment, and duplicated explanations will be omitted.

[0080] Even such a partition body 11C can be temporarily fixed in a state in which it hangs down from the top plate 3 when it is fixed to the top plate 3, which is the mounting location on the gaming machine island 1 side. In other words, when the arm portion 123 on the upper portion 12 of the partition body 11C is temporarily placed on the top plate 3, the lower portion 13C of the partition body 11C hangs down vertically above the floor surface A due to its own weight. At this time, the upper portion 12 of the partition body 11C can be fixed to the top plate 3 by the first fixing device 20 described above.

[0081] The lower portion 13C of the partition body 11C hangs down toward the floor surface A, but is spaced above the floor surface A and is not fixed to the floor surface A, so positioning on the floor surface A is not necessary. In addition, the installation work using the second fixing device 30 is also not required, and the installation work can be carried out with simpler construction. Furthermore, because the partition body 11C is short overall, the configuration can be simplified, and sufficient installation strength can be maintained even by fixing only the upper portion 12.

[0082] <Partition 10D according to the fifth embodiment> 28 to 31 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the partitions 10, 10A, 10B, 10C of the first to fourth embodiments described above, the partition bodies 11, 11A, 11B, 11C all have arms 123, 123A at the upper portions 12, and can be temporarily fixed in a hanging state by temporarily placing the arms 123, 123A on the top plate 3. In contrast, the partition 10D of the fifth embodiment also has a partition body 11D that is fixed from an attachment point on the gaming machine island 1 side toward the floor surface A, but the partition body 11D is characterized in that it can be positioned with respect to the attachment point (for example, the top plate 3) when fixed to the attachment point.

[0083] In the fifth embodiment, the upper part 12 of the partition body 11D and the underside of the top plate 3, where the upper part 12 is attached, are provided with a mating portion and a mated portion that can be fitted to each other so as to be positionable. As shown in FIG. 29, the mating portion is an upper protrusion 124 that protrudes upward from the upper edge 121 of the upper part 12 of the partition body 11D. On the other hand, the mated portion is a mating groove 3c that is recessed on the underside of the top plate 3 and into which the upper protrusion 124 fits. The upper protrusion 124 is protruded in a convex shape that is one step higher than the upper edge 121 at a position toward the rear of the upper part 12 (toward the gaming machine island 1). As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the mated portion is a mating groove 3c that is recessed in a shape that fits the upper protrusion 124 at the attachment position on the underside of the top plate 3.

[0084] Here, the upper protrusion 124 is set to fit tightly into the fitting groove 3c, and if the frictional force of the fitted state between the upper protrusion 124 and the fitting groove 3c overcomes gravity, the partition 11D can be temporarily fixed in a state where it hangs down from the top plate 3. However, in the fifth embodiment, the partition 11D is not necessarily limited to being able to be temporarily fixed in a hanging down state, and it is sufficient that the fitting between the upper protrusion 124 and the fitting groove 3c is a configuration that is simply used for positioning. In the partition 11D, the arm portion 123 is not necessary, and therefore the notch 122 is not provided. Note that the same reference numerals are used to designate parts that are the same as those in the first embodiment, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0085] To attach the partition 10D to the gaming machine island 1, first, the upper protrusion 124 on the partition body 11D is inserted into the fitting groove 3c on the underside of the top plate 3 to fit and position it. In this state, the lower part 13 of the partition body 11D is close to the floor surface A, and as with the partition body 11 of the first embodiment, the lower part 13 can be fixed to the floor surface A with the second fixing device 30 without any troublesome positioning. In this way, the upper part 12 of the partition body 11D does not need to be fixed using the first fixing device 20 or the like, and the installation work can be carried out extremely easily.

[0086] From the fifth embodiment, in addition to the aforementioned fact that "the partition body 11D can be positioned relative to the mounting location when fixed to the mounting location," the inventive concept that "processing to assist in the installation of the partition 10D is performed on the gaming machine island 1" can be derived. Here, "assisting processing" means, for example, providing a fitted portion (or fitting portion) used to position the partition body 11D. Therefore, as mentioned above, when the partition body 11D of the partition 10D is fixed to the mounting location (top plate 3, etc.) of the gaming machine island 1, it does not matter whether it can be temporarily fixed in a state where it hangs down from the mounting location.

[0087] The aforementioned engaging portion and engaged portion are not limited to the illustrated upper protrusion 124 and engaging groove 3c, and may have other structures as long as they can be engaged with each other to enable positioning. In the fifth embodiment, the engaging portion is provided on the partition body 11D, while the engaged portion is provided on the top plate 3, which is the mounting location on the gaming machine island 1 side. However, in the reversed embodiment, the engaged portion may be provided on the partition body 11D, while the engaging portion may be provided on the top plate 3.

[0088] <Partition 10E according to the sixth embodiment> 32 to 37 show a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The partition 10E of this embodiment shares the same technical concept as the partition 10D of the fifth embodiment described above, and is characterized in that the partition body 11E can be positioned relative to the mounting location (e.g., the top plate 3) on the gaming machine island 1 side when fixed to the mounting location.

[0089] In the sixth embodiment, the upper part 12 of the partition body 11E and the underside of the top plate 3, where the partition body 11E is attached, are provided with a mating portion and a mated portion for mating with each other so that they can be positioned relative to each other. Here, the mating portion consists of an upper fixing device 40 attached to the upper part 12 of the partition body 11E. The upper fixing device 40 consists of a single bracket metal fitting attached to the upper part 12 of the partition body 11E. As shown in Figure 37, the upper fixing device 40 consists of a horizontal part 41 with a U-shaped cross section that extends in the left-right direction and opens downward, and a flat vertical part 42 that extends vertically and continues downward from the lower center end of the horizontal part 41.

[0090] The horizontal portion 41 is a portion that movably fits into a fitting portion, which will be described later. More specifically, as shown in Fig. 37, the horizontal portion 41 is made up of a rear wall 411 from which the vertical portion 42 extends downward from the lower center end, a front wall 413 that faces the rear wall 411 in the front-rear direction, and a top wall 412 that connects at a right angle between the upper edges of the rear wall 411 and the front wall 413. The top wall 412 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 412a for later screwing to a top plate 3 on which a fitting portion, which will be described later, is located.

[0091] Vertical portion 42 is a portion that is screwed to the vertical end surface of notch 122 provided on the rear end side of upper portion 12 of partition body 11E. Vertical portion 42 is provided with a plurality of mounting holes 421 for screwing. Note that upper fixing device 40 is attached to partition body 11E in advance, but it may of course be attached to partition body 11E at the construction site of the amusement park.

[0092] On the other hand, the fitted portion is a long fitting groove 3d recessed on the underside of the table top 3 and into which the horizontal portion 41 of the upper fixing device 40 fits. As shown in FIGS. 34 to 36, the long fitting groove 3d is recessed on the underside of the table top 3 at the front-to-rear position where the upper fixing device 40 is attached, so as to extend in the left-to-right direction (the island longitudinal direction) with a cross-sectional shape that exactly matches the horizontal portion 41. Here, the upper fixing device 40 (the horizontal portion 41) is set to fit tightly into the long fitting groove 3d, and if the frictional force in the fitted state between the upper fixing device 40 and the long fitting groove 3d overcomes gravity, the partition body 11E can be temporarily fixed in a state where it hangs down from the table top 3, as in the fifth embodiment described above.

[0093] To attach the partition 10E according to the sixth embodiment to the gaming machine island 1, first, the upper fixing device 40 attached to the partition body 11E is fitted into the long fitting groove 3d, and then the lower part 13 is fixed to the floor surface A by the second fixing device 30. This attachment method is the same as that of the fifth embodiment, but the attachment of the partition body 11E according to the sixth embodiment has the following unique advantages. First, the underside of the top plate 3 can be easily processed to form the long fitting groove 3d.

[0094] Furthermore, since the upper fixing device 40 can be moved relative to the longitudinally extending long fitting groove 3d before being screwed, the partition body 11E can be positioned at any desired position. Furthermore, even when the arrangement of the gaming machines 2 (for example, the distance between the gaming machines 2) is changed, the attachment position of the partition body 11E can be easily adjusted. Note that in the upper fixing device 40, the horizontal portion 41 that fits into the long fitting groove 3d extends laterally beyond the width of the upper end of the vertical portion 42. This is to ensure that the partition body 11E has the strength to not tip over even if a strong lateral force is applied to it after it has been fixed and installed.

[0095] <Modifications of the second fixing member 30 (fixing means) of the partition body 11> Regarding installation of the partitions 10, 10A, 10B, 10D, and 10E of the first to third and fifth and sixth embodiments described above, when fixing the lower part 13 of each partition body 11, 11A, 11B, 11D, and 11E to the floor surface A, if the floor surface A is, for example, a flat surface made of a hard material, the second fixing device 30 can be pressed against the floor surface and fixed without installing an anchor.

[0096] Such second fixing devices 30 prevent the partitions 11, 11A, 11B, 11D, and 11E from shifting out of position because they are stretched from the underside of the tabletop 3 to the floor A. Hereinafter, when referring to the partitions 10, 10A, 10B, 10D, and 10E collectively, they will be referred to as partition 10. Furthermore, when referring to the partitions 11, 11A, 11B, 11D, and 11E collectively, they will be referred to as partition 11.

[0097] Incidentally, floor surface A is not limited to a flat surface made of a hard material, and may be covered with a soft material such as carpet B, as shown in Figure 38(a), for example. Carpet B is generally formed by laminating, from the bottom, a backing material, a base fabric 2, a rubber material, and a base fabric 1, with pile yarn woven into the upper layer of base fabric 1 and rubber material. The bottom layer of backing material is, for example, a soundproofing or heat insulating material such as rubber, and the rubber material between the upper and lower base fabrics 1 and 2 is suitably made of, for example, natural rubber (latex).

[0098] The pile yarns that make up the surface of carpet B are generally of two types: loop pile and cut pile. As shown in Figure 38(b), loop pile is a raised pile with numerous rings woven normally on the surface of the base fabric 1, which easily catches hooks and the like. On the other hand, as shown in Figure 38(c), cut pile is cut pile that has been sheared (cut) from the normal raised rings. With either type of carpet B, as shown in Figure 39, when second fixing device 30 is pressed against carpet B on floor surface A to fix it, there is a risk that it may become displaced if subjected to an impact, because the installation surface of carpet B is soft and smooth.

[0099] To solve this problem, it is possible to prevent misalignment by fixing the base 31, which forms the second fixing device 30, with anchors or concrete screws using holes (see Figure 6) in the bottom wall 311 of the base 31, but this creates the following problems.

[0100] First, as a first problem, if the second fixing device 30 is fixed directly onto the carpet B, the pile yarns may overlap unevenly, making it difficult to install the second fixing device 30 vertically. To address this, one method is to cut a portion of the carpet B where the second fixing device 30 will be installed, as shown in Figure 40(a), but this is a very time-consuming process.

[0101] Next, as a second issue, if the floor surface A on which carpet B is laid is made of mortar or the like, as shown in Figure 40(b), even if anchors or concrete screws are used to secure the carpet, sufficient fixing strength cannot be ensured, and there is a risk that the carpet may shift out of position if subjected to an impact.

[0102] Therefore, in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, the following modified examples of second fixing device 30 are conceivable.

[0103] <<Second Fixing Device 30A According to Modification Example 1>> FIG. 41 shows a second fixing device 30A according to the first modification. In this first modified example, the second fixing device 30A has the same basic structure as the second fixing device 30 (see Figures 5 to 7) described above, and is made up of three bracket fittings: a base 31 that is brought into contact with the carpet B, and a pair of angles 32, 32 that are combined on the base 31. Here, the base 31 is provided with spikes 313 that protrude downward from the bottom wall 311 thereof.

[0104] The spikes 313 are nail-like protrusions that protrude downward, for example, by being inserted through holes in the bottom wall 311. The spikes 313 are preferably long enough to penetrate from the upper base fabric 1 of the carpet B to the lower backing material. The number of holes in the bottom wall 311 of the base 31 (see FIG. 6) is not limited to two, and the number of holes may be increased to three or more spikes 313. The heads of the spikes 313 may be flattened and attached to the underside of the bottom wall 311, regardless of the holes in the bottom wall 311 of the base 31.

[0105] This second fixing device 30A allows the lower portion 13 of the partition 11 to be firmly fixed to the carpet B on the floor surface A. However, one issue with the second fixing device 30A is that if the partition 11 is subjected to repeated impacts, the holes in the carpet B where the spikes 313 were inserted may become larger, causing the carpet B to become loose. In addition, since the carpet B has a laminated structure in which fabric and rubber or the like are bonded together, it will deform when subjected to impact. Therefore, in situations where impacts are applied, it may be difficult to keep the carpet B fixed without shifting for a long period of time.

[0106] The following inventive concept is derived from the configuration of the first modified example described above. A partition 10 is provided on a gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, for separating the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2. A partition body 11 is provided, which is fixed from a mounting point on the gaming machine island 1 side to a floor surface A in front of the space between adjacent gaming machines 2, The lower portion 13 of the partition body 11 is fixed to the floor surface A via a fixing device 30A. The fixing device 30A is characterized by having spikes 313 that are inserted into the floor surface A side. The floor surface A to which this modification 1 is applied is not necessarily limited to a surface on which carpet B is laid, and it is sufficient if the installation surface on the floor surface A side is made of a material that can be fixed by inserting spikes 313.

[0107] <<Second Fixing Device 30B According to Modification Example 2>> FIG. 42 shows a second fixing device 30B according to the second modification. In this second modification, the second fixing device 30B has the same basic structure as the second fixing device 30 (see Figures 5 to 7) described above, and is made up of a total of three bracket metal parts: a base 31 that is brought into contact with the carpet B, and a pair of angles 32, 32 that are combined on the base 31. Here, the base 31 is provided with a number of hooks 314 that form a hook-and-loop fastener on the underside of its bottom wall 311.

[0108] The hooks 314 are a group of protrusions that can be attached to and detached from the loop pile on the surface of the carpet B. A large number of the hooks 314 are provided on one side of, for example, a sheet-like substrate, and the other side of the substrate is adhered to the underside of the bottom wall 311. Note that the specific shape of each hook 314 is not limited to the hook-like protrusions shown in the figure, and there are other variations such as a click type with mushroom-shaped protrusions and a shark bite type with saw-tooth protrusions.

[0109] This second fixing device 30B can firmly fix the lower part 13 of the partition 11 to the carpet B on the floor surface A. One issue with the second fixing device 30B is that its compatibility with the surface of the carpet B depends on its type. That is, it can firmly fix the carpet B if the surface of the carpet B has loop pile pile yarns (see FIG. 38(b)), but it is not suitable for cut pile carpets (see FIG. 38(b)). Also, because the hooks 314 are firmly attached to the pile yarns, they may shift slightly when pressure is applied. However, the shift returns to its original state when the pressure is removed.

[0110] The following inventive concept is derived from the configuration of the second modified example described above. A partition 10 is provided on a gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, for separating the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2. A partition body 11 is provided, which is fixed from a mounting point on the gaming machine island 1 side to a floor surface A in front of the space between adjacent gaming machines 2, The lower portion 13 of the partition body 11 is fixed to the floor surface A via a fixing device 30B. The fixture 30B is characterized by having a hook-and-loop fastener (hook 314) that is fixed to a carpet B on a floor surface A.

[0111] <<Second Fixing Device 30C According to Modification Example 3>> FIG. 43 shows a second fixing device 30C according to the third modification. In this third modified example, the second fixing device 30C has the same basic structure as the second fixing device 30 (see Figures 5 to 7) described above, and is made up of a total of three bracket fittings: a base 31 that is brought into contact with the carpet B, and a pair of angles 32, 32 that are assembled on the base 31. However, the base 31 is assembled upside down.

[0112] 43(a) and 43(d), the base 31 of the second fixing device 30C is combined with a pair of angles 32, 32 so that the bottom wall 311 is positioned on the upper side and both side walls 312, 312 face downward. Here, the downward-facing edges of both side walls 312, 312 of the base 31 are set to be positioned higher than the tips 324 of the outer peripheral wall, which is made up of the side walls 321, end walls 322, and folded-back walls 323 of each angle 32. Therefore, in the second fixing device 30C, the tips 324 of the rectangular outer peripheral wall abut against the floor surface A.

[0113] Such second fixing device 30C allows the lower portion 13 of the partition 11 to be firmly fixed to the carpet B on the floor surface A, and the partition 11 is less likely to shift even when subjected to an impact. Furthermore, even when repeated impacts are applied to the partition 11, the wall tip 324 does not penetrate into the rubber layer of the carpet B (only to the extent of causing a dent), so the base material of the carpet B is not damaged or deformed.

[0114] 43(b) and (c), the wall tip 324 of the second fixing device 30C is inserted linearly between the pile yarns on the surface of the carpet B, so the pile yarns themselves function to prevent slippage. Here, the wall tip 324 is rectangular, but is longer in the front-to-back direction, so it is very resistant to slippage in the left-to-right direction. Generally, the impact applied to the partition 11 from the player's knees and feet is from the left-to-right direction, so this makes it even more resistant to slippage.

[0115] The following inventive concept is derived from the configuration of the third modified example described above. A partition 10 is provided on a gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, for separating the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2. A partition body 11 is provided, which is fixed from a mounting point on the gaming machine island 1 side to a floor surface A in front of the space between adjacent gaming machines 2, The lower portion 13 of the partition body 11 is fixed to the floor surface A via a fixing device 30C. The fixture 30C is characterized by having a peripheral wall tip 324 that abuts against a carpet B on a floor surface A.

[0116] <<Second Fixing Device 30D According to Modification Example 4>> FIG. 44 shows a second fixing device 30D according to the fourth modification. In this fourth modification, the second fixing device 30D has the same basic configuration as the third modification (see Figure 43) described above, but differs from the configuration of the third modification in that a protrusion 325 is provided along the tip 324 of the outer wall of the second fixing device 30D.

[0117] The protrusions 325 on the wall tip 324 of the second fixing device 30D may be arranged, for example, as a plurality of equally spaced rows. The height of the protrusions 325 is preferably such that they dig into the surface of the carpet B but do not reach, for example, the rubber layer. The specific shape and number of the protrusions 325 are design factors that can be determined as appropriate. This second fixing device 30D allows the lower portion 13 of the partition 11 to be fixed to the carpet B on the floor surface A more firmly than the third modification described above.

[0118] The following inventive concept is derived from the configuration of the fourth modified example described above. A partition 10 is provided on a gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, for separating the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2. A partition body 11 is provided, which is fixed from a mounting point on the gaming machine island 1 side to a floor surface A in front of the space between adjacent gaming machines 2, The lower portion 13 of the partition body 11 is fixed to the floor surface A via a fixing device 30D. The fixture 30D has a peripheral wall tip 324 that abuts against the carpet B on the floor surface A, and is characterized in that protrusions 325 that dig into the surface side of the carpet B are provided along the wall tip 324.

[0119] <<Second Fixing Device 30E According to Modification 5>> FIG. 45 shows a second fixing device 30E according to the fifth modification. In this variant 5, the second fixing device 30E has the same basic configuration as the previously described variant 3 (see Figure 43), but as shown in Figure 45(a), a high-friction elastic body 315 is provided inside the base 31 that constitutes the second fixing device 30E.

[0120] Elastic body 315 is made of a material with high friction, such as vibration-isolating rubber or vibration-isolating gel. As shown in Figure 45(b), elastic body 315 is shaped to fit into the inside of base 31 from below. The bottom surface of elastic body 315, which comes into contact with carpet B together with wall tip 324 on the periphery of second fixing device 30E, is set to be at the same height as wall tip 324, for example.

[0121] With such second fixing device 30E, not only does wall tip 324 bite into carpet B on floor surface A, but elastic body 315 also abuts with high friction, so that lower part 13 of partition body 11 can be more firmly fixed to carpet B on floor surface A. Note that elastic body 315 is not limited to second fixing device 30C according to the above-mentioned third modification, but may also be combined with second fixing device 30D according to the above-mentioned fourth modification.

[0122] The following inventive concept is derived from the configuration of the fifth modified example described above. A partition 10 is provided on a gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, for separating the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2. A partition body 11 is provided, which is fixed from a mounting point on the gaming machine island 1 side to a floor surface A in front of the space between adjacent gaming machines 2, The lower portion 13 of the partition body 11 is fixed to the floor surface A via a fixing device 30E. The fixture 30E is characterized by including an elastic body 315 that contacts the floor surface A side and applies frictional force. The floor surface A to which this variant 5 is applied does not necessarily have to be covered with carpet B, but it is sufficient if the installation surface on the floor surface A side generates frictional force when it comes into contact with the elastic body 315.

[0123] <<Second Fixing Device 30F According to Modification Example 6>> FIG. 46 shows a second fixing device 30F according to the sixth modification. In this sixth modification, the second fixing device 30F has the same basic configuration as the second fixing device 30 (see Figures 5 to 7) described above, and is made up of a total of three bracket fittings: a base 31 that abuts against the carpet B, and a pair of angles 32, 32 that are combined on the base 31. However, the bottom wall 311 of the base 31 is located above the outer wall tips 324 of each angle 32, and a structure 316 that abuts against the carpet B is provided in the inner space between the bottom wall 311 and the wall tips 324.

[0124] The structure 316 is formed, for example, by combining thin narrow plates in a dense grid pattern. As shown in Figure 46(b), the structure 316 is shaped to be fitted into the inside of the bottom surface of the second fixing device 30F so as to fit along the bottom wall 311 of the base 31. The bottom surface of the structure 316, which abuts the carpet B together with the peripheral wall tip 324 of the second fixing device 30F, is set to be at the same height as the wall tip 324, for example.

[0125] When the lower portion 13 of the partition 11 is brought into contact with the carpet B on the floor surface A via this second fixing device 30F, the lattice-shaped lower wall of the structure 316 fits between the pile yarns, thereby enabling the partition 11 to be more firmly fixed to the carpet B on the floor surface A. Note that instead of the structure 316, the elastic body 315 of the fifth modified example described above may be provided in the space inside the bottom surface of the second fixing device 30F, with the height dimension adjusted accordingly.

[0126] The following inventive concept is derived from the configuration of the sixth modification example described above. A partition 10 is provided on a gaming machine island 1 where gaming machines 2 are arranged side by side, for separating the feet of players of adjacent gaming machines 2. A partition body 11 is provided, which is fixed from a mounting point on the gaming machine island 1 side to a floor surface A in front of the space between adjacent gaming machines 2, The lower portion 13 of the partition body 11 is fixed to the floor surface A via a fixing device 30F. The fixture 30F is characterized by having a structure 316 that contacts and bites into a carpet B on a floor surface A. In addition, the structure 316 in this variant example 6 is not necessarily limited to a lattice shape, and other structures can be adopted, such as a pinholder-like structure with numerous pins, as long as it has a structure that can come into contact with and dig into the carpet B.

[0127] Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions that do not deviate from the gist of the present invention are also included in the present invention. For example, the number of gaming machines 2 installed on the gaming machine island 1 does not need to be large as shown in Figure 1, and a small gaming island with only a few gaming machines arranged on one side, front or back, or on both sides, can also be used. The gaming machines are not limited to pachinko machines, and can be, for example, slot machines that use medals as gaming media.

[0128] Furthermore, when fixing the partitions 11, 11A, etc. to the mounting locations, if the partitions 11, 11A, etc. can be held hanging down even temporarily, it is considered "temporarily fixed," and if the mounting position can be regulated even if the partitions 11, 11A, etc. cannot be held down, it is considered "positioning," but the specific configuration is not limited to the various embodiments described above. For example, in the case of a type that is temporarily fixed or positioned on the underside of the top plate 3 as in the fifth and sixth embodiments, rather than a type that is temporarily fixed by being placed on the top surface of the top plate 3 as in the first to fourth embodiments, the fitting relationship between the fitting portion and the fitted portion described above is not limited, and other configurations such as the following are also possible.

[0129] That is, for example, a metal material such as an iron plate that is attracted to magnetic force may be provided at a predetermined position on the underside of the top plate 3, and a magnet or magnetic sheet may be provided on the upper end side of the upper portion 12 of the partition body 11, 11A. In addition to the method using magnetic force, temporary fixing or positioning using adhesive tape, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc. may also be used as a surface contact method.

[0130] Furthermore, when the second fasteners 30 (including their respective modifications) are installed and the partitions 10, 10A, etc. are in a vertically tensioned state, the first fasteners 20 are not necessarily required as long as the method for temporarily fastening the upper portions 12 of the partition bodies 11, 11A, etc. is relatively strong or does not cause misalignment. For example, in the fifth embodiment described above, a fastener for screwing the upper portion 12 of the partition body 11D is not required. Furthermore, in the sixth embodiment, the upper fasteners 40 are screwed to the top plate 3, but if they fit snugly, the structure is such that they are less likely to shift left and right, so screwing to the top plate 3 is not necessary.

[0131] Furthermore, the partitions 11, 11A, etc. that make up the partitions 10, 10A, etc. do not necessarily have to be made of flat plate material, but may also be made by combining rods into a frame-like panel, for example. Also, above the partitions 11, 11A, etc., an upper partition extending above the top board 3 may be added as needed to block cigarette smoke, noise, etc. from adjacent players.

[0132] Furthermore, wood is suitable as a material for the partitions 11, 11A, etc., as it can be fastened with screws. In particular, when wood is used as the material, not only is it easy to process and fasten with screws, but the surface is also easy to paint, and it is also easy to process to attach other components. However, the material for the partitions 11, 11A, etc. is not limited to wood, and it may be made of a material that is easy to process, such as synthetic resin, as long as it can be fastened with screws.

[0133] Additionally, it is advisable to attach a protective sheet or cover made of an elastic material to the areas around the partitions 11, 11A, etc. that the player will come into contact with (particularly the upper edge 121 and the front edge 15, etc.). This will eliminate safety issues even if the player makes strong contact with the partitions 11, 11A, etc. A suitable protective sheet or cover here is, for example, an elastic tape that is attached along the edge surfaces of the upper edge 121 and the front edge 15, with an elastic material layer between a smooth surface and an adhesive surface.

[0134] Furthermore, the upper portion 12 of the partition body 11, 11A, etc. may be configured to allow various accessories, such as hand rests (armrests), cup holders, mobile device holders, accessory compartments, advertising boards, displays, and partitions that separate the upper portion of the top plate 3, to be attached as options. Here, various accessories can be easily and detachably attached by, for example, forming a dovetail groove along the upper edge 121 of the upper portion 12 and providing attachment portions that fit into the dovetail groove on the underside of the various accessories. Of course, various accessories may also be fixed to the upper portion 12 with screws or the like. Furthermore, in the case of the third embodiment described above, instead of attaching various accessories to the upper portion 12 of the partition body 11B as options, it is also possible to remove the upper surface installation fixture 123A and attach an upper surface installation fixture 123A equipped with the various accessories.

[0135] Furthermore, in addition to the various accessories described above, hooks or notches for hanging players' bags, carrier bags, umbrellas, etc. may be provided at appropriate locations such as the front edge 15 of the upper part 12 of the partitions 11, 11A, etc., either as part of the structure itself or as an option to be added later. Here, it is advisable to orient and position the hooks etc. so that the bag or other item hanging on them does not encroach on the space of the neighboring player, for example, by pointing it toward the player who will use it, so that the bag or other item hanging on it does not get in the way of the neighboring player. [Industrial Applicability]

[0136] The gaming machine island partition according to the present invention can be widely applied as ancillary equipment to various types of gaming machine islands where gaming machines are installed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0137] 1...Amusement Machine Island 2...Amusement machines 3...Tabletop 4…Waistboard 5…Inter-table ball rental machine 6...Chair 10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E...Dividers 11, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E...Partition body 12...Top 13...Lower 14...Rear edge 15...Front edge 20...First fixture 30,30A,30B,30C,30D,30E,30F…Second fixture 40...Top fixture

Claims

[Claim 1] A partition installed on an arena where gaming machines are installed to separate the area under players' feet, A partition body is provided, which is fixed to the floor surface from a top plate on the gaming machine island side that extends forward from under the front of the gaming machine at the front of both sides of the gaming machine, and whose front end protrudes forward from the front end of the top plate, A partition for a gaming machine island, characterized in that the shortest distance in a planar view between the front end of the partition located to the left of the chair placed in front of the gaming machine and the range of motion of the chair is set to be greater than the distance in a planar view between the front end of the table top located in front of the gaming machine island and the tip of the seat of the chair.

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