gaming machines

Abstract

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

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Pachinko machines have been known in the past that hold a lottery when a game ball enters a starting slot, and display variable effects and jackpot effects on a liquid crystal screen according to the lottery results. These effects include various patterns of effects that create a sense of anticipation in the player and effects that increase the player's motivation to participate in the game, thereby increasing the player's interest in the game. In this type of pachinko machine, etc., a gaming machine has been proposed in which the volume of sound effects and voices output as effects can be varied and set according to the player's operation or the settings of the gaming parlor. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-200511 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, there has been a demand for a gaming machine of this type that allows for more suitable volume control. .

[0005] The present invention provides This was made to solve the problems exemplified above, and allows for suitable volume control. The purpose is to provide gaming machines. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine of the present invention comprises a determination means capable of executing determination, a performance execution means capable of executing performance, a display means capable of dynamically displaying identification information indicating the determination result by the determination means and then statically displaying the identification information in a manner indicating the determination result;The gaming machine has, as part of the effect executed by the effect execution means, an audio output means capable of outputting audio, a volume setting means capable of setting the volume output by the audio output means based on an operation from outside the gaming machine, an output control means for switching between a first state in which audio is output from the audio output means based on the volume set by the volume setting means and a second state in which audio is output from the audio output means at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume set by the volume setting means, and an initial setting means for setting the second state when the gaming machine goes from a power-off state in which power for operating the gaming machine is not supplied to a restored state in which power supply to the gaming machine is started, wherein in the second state, a specific volume that is lower than the lowest volume set by the volume setting means can be set, and after the second state ends, if the volume has not been set based on the operation, a first state in which a predetermined volume is set can be set, and during the period in the second state, a predetermined display mode can be displayed, and the first state is not set based on the operation being performed during the period in the second state. The determination means is configured to be able to perform determination even during the period in which the second state is set. . [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a determination means capable of executing determination, a performance execution means capable of executing performance, a display means capable of dynamically displaying identification information indicating the determination result by the determination means and then statically displaying the identification information in a manner indicating the determination result;The gaming machine has, as part of the effect executed by the effect execution means, an audio output means capable of outputting audio, a volume setting means capable of setting the volume output by the audio output means based on an operation from outside the gaming machine, an output control means for switching between a first state in which audio is output from the audio output means based on the volume set by the volume setting means and a second state in which audio is output from the audio output means at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume set by the volume setting means, and an initial setting means for setting the second state when the gaming machine goes from a power-off state in which power for operating the gaming machine is not supplied to a restored state in which power supply to the gaming machine is started, wherein in the second state, a specific volume that is lower than the lowest volume set by the volume setting means can be set, and after the second state ends, if the volume has not been set based on the operation, a first state in which a predetermined volume is set can be set, and during the period in the second state, a predetermined display mode can be displayed, and the first state is not set based on the operation being performed during the period in the second state. The determination means is configured to be able to perform determination even during the period in which the second state is set. .

[0008] Therefore, Good volume control This has the effect of making it possible to do the following. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 6] 6(a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 6(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line VIb-VIb in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 7]7(a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine, and FIG. 7(b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line VIIb-VIIb in FIG. 7(a). [Figure 8] 7 is a front perspective view of the operating device as seen in the direction of arrow VIII in FIG. 6. [Figure 9] 8 is a front perspective view of the operating device as seen in the direction of arrow IX in FIG. 7. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 14] (a) is a front view of the tilting device, (b) is a side view of the tilting device as viewed in the direction of arrow XIVb in Figure 14(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the tilting device along line XIVc-XIVc in Figure 14(a). [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is an exploded rear perspective view of the lid of the tilting device. [Figure 17] 17(a) is a front view of the drive device, and (b) is a side view of the drive device as viewed in the direction of arrow XVIIb in FIG. 17(a). [Figure 18] FIG. [Figure 19] FIG. [Figure 20] 18. (a) is a side view of the left disc cam as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXa in FIG. 18, and (b) is a side view of the left disc cam as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXb in FIG. [Figure 21] 10(a) and 10(b) are front views of the release member and the rotary pawl member. [Figure 22] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 23] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 24] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 25] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 26] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 27] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 28] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 29] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 30] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 31] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 32] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 33] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 34] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 35] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 36] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 37] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 38] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 39] 39 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXXIX-XXXIX in FIG. 38. [Figure 40]FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 41] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 42] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 43] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 44] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 45] 10(a) is a side view of a slide claw member in the second embodiment, (b) is a side view of a rotary plate member, and (c) is a side view of a release member. [Figure 46] 10(a) and 10(b) are side views of the release member, the rotary plate member, and the slide claw member. [Figure 47] 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 48] 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 49] 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 50] FIG. 10 is a side view of a tilting device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 51] 10(a) and 10(b) are side views of the operation device. [Figure 52] 10(a) and 10(b) are side views of the operation device. [Figure 53] FIG. 10 is a side view of a tilting device according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 54] 10(a) and 10(b) are side views of the operation device. [Figure 55] 10(a) and 10(b) are side views of the operation device. [Figure 56] FIG. 11 is an exploded front perspective view of an operating device according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 57]FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 58] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the lower frame member and the vibration device. [Figure 59] (a) is a side view of the lower frame member, (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the lower frame member along line LIXb-LIXb in Figure 59(a), and (c) is a partial top view of the lower frame member as viewed in the direction of arrow LIXc in Figure 59(a). [Figure 60] 59(a) and 59(b) are cross-sectional views of the vibration device taken along line LXa-LXa in FIG. 59(a). [Figure 61] 59(a) and 59(b) are cross-sectional views of the transmission device 5410 and the accommodating member 5430 taken along the line LIXb-LIXb in FIG. 59(a). [Figure 62] FIG. [Figure 63] FIG. 2(a) is a front perspective view of the right disc cam, and FIG. 2(b) is a rear perspective view of the right disc cam. [Figure 64] FIG. [Figure 65] (a) is a front view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of the arrow LXVa in Figure 62, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam along the line LXVb-LXVb in Figure 65(a), and (c) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam along the line LXVc-LXVc in Figure 65(a). [Figure 66] 66(a) is a front view of the right disc cam as seen in the direction of the arrow LXVa in FIG. 62, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam along the line LXVIb-LXVIb in FIG. 66(a). [Figure 67] 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a), and FIG. 6(b) is a partial rear view of the operating device as viewed in the direction of arrow LXVIIb in FIG. 67(a). [Figure 68] 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a), and (b) is a partial rear view of the operating device as viewed in the direction of arrow LXVIIIb in FIG. 68(a). [Figure 69]FIG. 13 is an exploded front perspective view of a drive device according to a sixth embodiment. [Figure 70] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a disk member, a ring member, and a second transmission member of the left disk cam. [Figure 71] 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 72] 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 73] 6(a) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). [Figure 74] FIG. 13(a) is a front view of a right disc cam in the seventh embodiment, and FIG. [Figure 75] 74(a) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam taken along line LXXVa-LXXVa in FIG. 74(a), and FIG. 74(b) is a partial side view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVb in FIG. 74(a). [Figure 76] 76(a) is a front view of the ring member, (b) is a rear view of the ring member, and (c) is a side view of the ring member as seen in the direction of arrow LXXVIc in FIG. 76(a). [Figure 77] 77(a) is a front view of the engaging member, and (b) is a side view of the engaging member as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIIb in FIG. 77(a). [Figure 78] (a) is a front view of the right disc cam, (b) is a side view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIIIb in Figure 78(a), (c) is a front view of the right disc cam, (d) is a side view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIIId in Figure 78(c), (e) is a front view of the right disc cam, and (f) is a side view of the right disc cam as viewed in the direction of arrow LXXVIIIf in Figure 78(e). [Figure 79] 7(a) and 7(b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 80]7(a) and 7(b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 81] 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 82] 7(a) and 7(b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 83] 7(a) and 7(b) are partial cross-sectional views of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 84] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 85] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6. [Figure 86] FIG. 13 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an eighth embodiment. [Figure 87] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame opened (deployed) relative to the outer frame. [Figure 88] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the state (deployed) in which the inner frame is open relative to the outer frame and the back pack is open relative to the inner frame. [Figure 89] This is a front oblique view of a pachinko machine showing the inner frame closed relative to the outer frame and the front frame open (deployed). [Figure 90] This is a front view of the pachinko machine with the front frame removed. [Figure 91] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the front frame, showing the components arranged below the window portion of the front frame in exploded view. [Figure 92] This is an exploded front perspective view of the front frame, showing the components arranged below the window portion of the front frame in an exploded view. [Figure 93] 1A is an exploded rear perspective view of the front frame, and FIG. 1B is a front perspective view of the binding movable member, showing the released state and the fixed state of the binding movable member side by side. [Figure 94]94(a) is a partial rear view of the front frame showing the lower left corner of the front frame, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the front frame taken along line XCIVb-XCIVb in FIG. 94(a). [Figure 95] 95(a) is a partial rear view of the front frame showing the lower left corner of the front frame, and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the front frame taken along line XCVb-XCVb in FIG. 95(a). [Figure 96] (a) is a schematic rear view showing the binding movable member and the harness, (b) is a schematic top view of Figure 96(a), (c) is a schematic rear view showing the binding movable member and the harness, and (d) is a schematic top view of Figure 96(c). [Figure 97] 10A and 10B are schematic top views of the front frame, inner frame, binding movable members, and harness, which schematically illustrate the binding movable members and harness. [Figure 98] FIG. [Figure 99] FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of the first bending region. [Figure 100] FIG. [Figure 101] This is an exploded rear perspective view of the front frame. [Figure 102] FIG. [Figure 103] FIG. [Figure 104] FIG. [Figure 105] FIG. [Figure 106] FIG. [Figure 107] FIG. [Figure 108] FIG. [Figure 109] FIG. [Figure 110] FIG. [Figure 111] FIG. [Figure 112] 112(a) is a side view of the right panel unit, and (b) is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the right panel unit taken along line CXIIb-CXIIb in FIG. 112(a). [Figure 113] 113(a) is a side view of the right panel unit, and (b) is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of the right panel unit taken along line CXIIIb-CXIIIb in FIG. 113(a). [Figure 114] 1A is a side view of the right panel unit, FIG. 1B is a rear view of the right panel unit, and FIG. 1C is a side view of the right panel unit. [Figure 115] 115(a) is a schematic side view of the light-guiding member, and (b) is a cross-sectional view of the light-guiding member taken along line CXVb-CXVb in FIG. 115(a). [Figure 116] FIG. [Figure 117] FIG. [Figure 118] FIG. [Figure 119] FIG. [Figure 120] FIG. [Figure 121] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the speaker assembly. [Figure 122] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the speaker assembly. [Figure 123] 1(a) is a rear view of the front assembly, and FIG. 1(b) is a front view of the rear assembly. [Figure 124] (a) is a rear view of the speaker assembly, (b) is a cross-sectional view of the speaker assembly along line CXXIVb-CXXIVb in Figure 124(a), (c) is a top view of the speaker assembly as viewed in the direction of arrow CXXIVc in Figure 124(a), and (d) is a partial bottom view of the speaker assembly as viewed in the direction of arrow CXXIVd in Figure 124(a). [Figure 125](a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the front assembly, rear assembly, upper frame member, main body frame and upper edge plate member taken along line CXXVa-CXXVa in Figure 124(a), and (b) is a partial cross-sectional view of the front assembly, rear assembly, upper frame member, main body frame and upper edge plate member taken along line CXXVb-CXXVb in Figure 124(a). [Figure 126] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of the game board and inner frame. [Figure 127] (a) is a rear view of the game board, and (b) is a front view of the inner frame. [Figure 128] 127(a) and 127(b) are cross-sectional views of the inner frame taken along the line CXXVIIIa-CXXVIIIa in FIG. 127(b). [Figure 129] 1(a) and 1(b) are side views of a board support device and a game board, each showing the board support device and the game board in a schematic manner. [Figure 130] FIG. 2(a) is a front perspective view of the board surface support device, and FIG. 2(b) is a rear perspective view of the board surface support device. [Figure 131] FIG. 2(a) is a front perspective view of the board surface support device, and FIG. 2(b) is a rear perspective view of the board surface support device. [Figure 132] FIG. [Figure 133] FIG. [Figure 134] 1(a) and 1(b) are side views of the board surface support device. [Figure 135] 1(a) and 1(b) are side views of the board surface support device. [Figure 136] FIG. 87 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Figure 137] FIG. 87 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Figure 138] FIG. 87 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Figure 139] FIG. 87 is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine taken along line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Figure 140]FIG. [Figure 141] FIG. [Figure 142] 1A is a front perspective view of the ball launching unit, and FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of the ball launching unit. [Figure 143] 10(a) and 10(b) are exploded front perspective views of the ball launching unit. [Figure 144] 10A to 10C are front views of the ball launching unit showing the ball delivery status by the ball delivery device in chronological order. [Figure 145] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the cutting metal member. [Figure 146] (a) is a front view of the ball launching unit, and (b) is a partial top view of the ball launching unit as viewed in the direction of arrow CXLVIb in Figure 146(a). [Figure 147] 147(a) is a front view of the ball launching unit, and FIG. 147(b) is a front perspective view of the cutting metal member, showing the relationship between the thread and the cutting metal member in the state of FIG. 147(a). [Figure 148] FIG. 10 is a partial front view of the ball launch unit, inner rail, and outer rail after the ball is launched. [Figure 149] FIG. [Figure 150] This is an exploded front oblique view of the performance operation unit. [Figure 151] This is an exploded front oblique view of the performance operation unit. [Figure 152] This is an exploded rear perspective view of the performance operation unit. [Figure 153] FIG. 2 is a front view of the petal movement device. [Fig. 154] 154 is a cross-sectional view of the petal movement device taken along the line CLIV-CLIV in FIG. 153. [Figure 155] FIG. [Figure 156] FIG. [Figure 157]1(a) is an exploded front perspective view of the petals, the flat plate member, and the slide member, and FIG. 1(b) is an exploded rear perspective view of the petals, the flat plate member, and the slide member. [Figure 158] FIG. [Figure 159] FIG. [Figure 160] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a slide member and a drive motor. [Figure 161] 10(a) and 10(b) are rear perspective views of a slide member and a drive motor. [Figure 162] FIG. 2 is an exploded front perspective view of a central shaft rotation device and a loose fitting device. [Figure 163] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the central shaft rotation device and the loose fitting device. [Fig. 164] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the petal operating device, the driving arm member, and the driven arm member. [Figure 165] FIG. [Figure 166] This is an exploded front oblique view of the back panel, side base material, and second performance member. [Figure 167] FIG. 10 is an exploded front perspective view of a drive-side arm member, a slide plate, and a second performance member. [Figure 168] FIG. 2 is a front view of the petal operating device, the forward / backward operating unit, and the back panel. [Figure 169] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the petal operating device and the forward / backward operating unit. [Figure 170] FIG. 2 is a front view of the petal operating device, the forward / backward operating unit, and the back panel. [Figure 171] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the petal operating device and the forward / backward operating unit. [Fig. 172] FIG. 2 is a front view of the petal operating device, the forward / backward operating unit, and the back panel. [Fig. 173] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the petal operating device and the forward / backward operating unit. [Fig. 174](a) is a front oblique view of the petal movement device, (b) is a front view of the petal movement device, (c) is a front view of the petal movement device with the central axis rotation device omitted and (d) is a front view of the slit member and rotating plate. [Figure 175] (a) is a front view of the rotating plate, (b) is a rear view of the petal movement device, (c) is a rear view of the petals and flat plate member, and (d) is a rear oblique view of the petal movement device. [Figure 176] (a) is a front oblique view of the petal movement device, (b) is a front view of the petal movement device, (c) is a front view of the petal movement device with the central axis rotation device omitted and (d) is a front view of the slit member and rotating plate. [Figure 177] (a) is a front view of the rotating plate, (b) is a rear view of the petal movement device, (c) is a rear view of the petals and flat plate member, and (d) is a rear oblique view of the petal movement device. [Figure 178] (a) is a front oblique view of the petal movement device, (b) is a front view of the petal movement device, (c) is a front view of the petal movement device with the central axis rotation device omitted and (d) is a front view of the slit member and rotating plate. [Figure 179] (a) is a front view of the rotating plate, (b) is a rear view of the petal movement device, (c) is a rear view of the petals and flat plate member, and (d) is a rear oblique view of the petal movement device. [Figure 180] FIG. 13 is a front perspective view of a passage forming unit according to a ninth embodiment. [Figure 181] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the passage forming unit. [Figure 182] FIG. 2 is a front view of the ball launching unit. [Figure 183] FIG. 2 is a front view of the ball launching unit. [Figure 184] FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of a passage forming unit according to a tenth embodiment. [Figure 185] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the passage forming unit. [Figure 186] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the passage forming unit. [Figure 187] A front view of the inner frame and tray passage forming member in the 11th embodiment. [Figure 188] FIG. [Figure 189] FIG. [Figure 190] (a) and (b) are enlarged partial front views of the foul ball passage. [Figure 191] This is an enlarged front view of a portion of the foul ball passage. [Figure 192] FIG. 23 is a rear perspective view of the loose fitting device according to the twelfth embodiment. [Figure 193] 1(a) and 1(b) are front views of the petal movement device. [Figure 194] 10(a) and 10(b) are partially enlarged front views of a slit member and a slide member. [Figure 195] FIG. 2 is a front view of the petal movement device. [Figure 196] 1(a) and 1(b) are front views of the petal movement device. [Figure 197] FIG. 2 is a front view of the petal movement device. [Figure 198] FIG. 23 is a partially enlarged front view of a slit member and a slide member in another example of the twelfth embodiment. [Figure 199] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged front view of a slit member and a slide member. [Figure 200] FIG. 23 is a front perspective view of an operation device according to a thirteenth embodiment. [Figure 201] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the operation device. [Figure 202] 1A and 1B are front perspective views of the operation device. [Figure 203] (a) is a front view of the operating device, (b) is a side view of the operating device as viewed in the direction of arrow CCIIIb in Figure 203(a), (c) is a bottom view of the operating device, (d) is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device along line CCIIId-CCIIId in Figure 203(a), and (e) is a cross-sectional view of the operating device along line CCIIIe-CCIIIe in Figure 203(a). [Figure 204] 87(a) and (b) are partial cross-sectional views of the inner frame in the fourteenth embodiment taken along a line corresponding to line CXXXVI-CXXXVI in FIG. 86. [Figure 205] FIG. 20(a) is a partial rear view of the front frame in the fifteenth embodiment, and (b) and (c) are rear views of the fraud detection device. [Figure 206] (a) is a partial rear view of the right panel unit in the 16th embodiment, (b) is a partial enlarged oblique view of the light-guiding member, schematically showing an upwardly facing concave portion recessed in the light-guiding member in region CCVIb of Figure 206(a), (c) is a partial enlarged oblique view of the light-guiding member, schematically showing a downwardly facing concave portion recessed in the light-guiding member in region CCVIc of Figure 206(a), (d) is a partial enlarged oblique view of the light-guiding member, schematically showing a downwardly facing concave portion recessed in the light-guiding member in region CCVId of Figure 206(a), and (e) is a partial enlarged oblique view of the light-guiding member, schematically showing an upwardly facing concave portion recessed in the light-guiding member in region CCVIe of Figure 206(a). [Figure 207] FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine in a first control example. [Figure 208] FIG. [Figure 209] 1A is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of area division settings and effective line settings on a display screen, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of an actual display screen. [Figure 210] (a) is a diagram showing a display mode in which three reserved balls are set while the third pattern is changing, and (b) is a diagram showing a display mode in which four reserved balls are set while the third pattern is changing and character J0 appears from display area C. [Figure 211] (a) is a diagram showing the display state when four reserved balls are set during the change of the third pattern and there are no empty balls and the recommended value does not increase, and (b) is a diagram showing the display state when the number of reserved balls increases further from the state in Figure 6(a) and exceeds the recommended value. [Figure 212](a) is a diagram showing the display state when the number of reserved balls increases in a short period of time, and (b) is a diagram showing the display state when character J0 in display area C indicates the optimal number of reserved balls according to the situation. [Figure 213] (a) is a diagram showing the display mode when character J1 is displayed in display area C while the third pattern is changing, and (b) is a diagram showing the display mode when there is a change in the reserved ball while the third pattern is changing and character J2 is displayed in display area C. [Figure 214] (a) is a diagram showing the display state when the number of reserved balls reaches the maximum number, and (b) is a diagram showing the display state in which the character displayed in display area C changes when an over-winning win occurs. [Figure 215] (a) is a diagram showing the display mode when the player is allowed to accumulate up to six reserved balls during a reach, and (b) is a diagram showing the display mode when the number of reserved balls has accumulated to six and the pattern arrangement has changed. [Figure 216] (a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the lucky display for the previous jackpot pending, and (b) is a diagram showing the display mode when the player presses the button after the number of pending balls has accumulated to 6. [Figure 217] (a) is a diagram showing the display mode of the long opening effect, and (b) is a diagram showing the display mode of the variable effect when the long opening wins. [Figure 218] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine in a first control example. [Figure 219] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an overview of various counters in the first control example. [Figure 220] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the main control device in the first control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 221](a) is a schematic diagram showing the special pattern jackpot random number table in the first control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the variable pattern selection table in the first control example, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the normal jackpot random number table in the first control example. [Figure 222] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the jackpot type selection table in the first control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the special chart 1 jackpot type selection table in the first control example, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the special chart 2 jackpot type selection table in the first control example. [Figure 223] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a normal fluctuation pattern selection table, which is part of the fluctuation pattern selection table in the first control example. [Figure 224] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a time-saving fluctuation pattern selection table, which is part of the fluctuation pattern selection table in the first control example. [Figure 225] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a winning command table in the first control example. [Figure 226] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the first control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 227] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a hold change selection table in the first control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a hold presentation mode selection table in the first control example. [Figure 228] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the reserved lid range selection table in the first control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the normal reserved lid range selection table in the first control example, (c) is a schematic diagram showing the advance notice A mode reserved lid range selection table in the first control example, and (d) is a schematic diagram showing the advance notice B mode reserved lid range selection table in the first control example. [Figure 229](a) is a schematic diagram showing the reserve lid range selection table when a short-term winning occurs in the first control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the reserve lid range selection table during a reach performance in the first control example. [Figure 230] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a reserved lid command selection table in the first control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a reserved lid color change selection table in the first control example. [Figure 231] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a lucky reserved command table in the first control example. [Figure 232] 10A is a schematic diagram showing a background mode selection table in the first control example, and FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram showing a reserved character selection table in the first control example. [Figure 233] This is a schematic diagram showing the reserved character change table in the first control example. [Figure 234] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the speech bubble selection table in the first control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the normal speech bubble selection table in the first control example, (c) is a schematic diagram showing the preview A speech bubble selection table in the first control example, and (d) is a schematic diagram showing the preview B speech bubble selection table in the first control example. [Figure 235] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a balloon table for short-term winning in the first control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a balloon table during reach performance in the first control example. [Figure 236] This is a schematic diagram showing a lucky hold speech bubble selection table in the first control example. [Figure 237] (a) is a schematic diagram showing the lottery table for the in-reach performance in the first control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the lottery table for the start of the reach in the first control example, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the lottery table for the lucky hold in the first control example. [Figure 238]FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a display control device in a first control example. [Figure 239] 10(a) to 10(c) are explanatory diagrams illustrating images displayed when the power is turned on. [Figure 240] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a display data table in the first control example. [Figure 241] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a transfer data table in the first control example. [Figure 242] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a drawing list in the first control example. [Figure 243] 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 244] 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 245] 10 is a flowchart showing the variation execution determination process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 246] 10 is a flowchart showing the special pattern 1 variation start processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 247] 10 is a flowchart showing the special pattern 2 variation start processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 248] This is a flowchart showing the start-up winning processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 249] 10 is a flowchart showing a read-ahead process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 250] 10 is a flowchart showing the normal pattern change processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 251] This is a flowchart showing the normal pattern change start processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 252]10 is a flowchart showing a through gate passing process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 253] 10 is a flowchart showing an NMI interrupt process executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 254] 10 is a flowchart showing the start-up process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 255] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 256] 10 is a flowchart showing the big win control process executed by the MPU in the main control device in the first control example. [Figure 257] 10 is a flowchart showing the startup process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 258] 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 259] 10 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a first control example. [Figure 260] 10 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern receiving process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 261] 10 is a flowchart showing a lucky display determination process executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 262] 10 is a flowchart showing the reach-in-hold effect setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 263] 10 is a flowchart showing the reservation lid setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 264] 10 is a flowchart showing the reserved character setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 265] 10 is a flowchart showing the bubble lid setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 266] A flowchart showing the winning command receiving process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 267] A flowchart showing the short-term winning determination process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 268] 10 is a flowchart showing the lucky hold storage process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 269] 10 is a flowchart showing the variable display setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Figure 270] A flowchart showing the short-term winning management processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 271] A flowchart showing the reach-in-hold performance management processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 272] 10 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 273] 10 is a flowchart showing the sensor input processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the first control example. [Fig. 274] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 275] 10 is a flowchart showing a boot process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 276](a) is a flowchart showing command interrupt processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing V interrupt processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in the first control example. [Figure 277] 10 is a flowchart showing a command determination process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 278] (a) is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the stop type command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 279] (a) is a flowchart showing the preview display processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the mode switching processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 280] (a) is a flowchart showing the reserved lid command processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the reserved character display processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 281] 10 is a flowchart showing a balloon display process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 282] 10 is a flowchart showing an error command process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 283] 10 is a flowchart showing a display setting process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Fig. 284] (a) is a flowchart showing the warning image setting process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the pointer update process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 285](a) is a flowchart showing the transfer setting process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the resident image transfer setting process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 286] 10 is a flowchart showing a normal image transfer setting process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 287] 10 is a flowchart showing a drawing process executed by an MPU in the display control device in the first control example. [Figure 288] FIG. 10 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the second control example. [Figure 289] A schematic diagram showing the flow of special pattern changes and continuous performances in the second control example. [Figure 290] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the relationship between continuous effects and background display in a second control example. [Figure 291] 10(a) is a display mode showing the display screen during a continuous effect in the second control example, and FIG. 10(b) is a display mode showing the display screen during a special effect in the second control example. [Figure 292] 10 is a display mode showing background changes during continuous performances in the second control example. [Figure 293] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the second control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Fig. 294] 10 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process 2 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the second control example. [Figure 295] 10 is a flowchart showing the special pattern variation start process 2 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the second control example. [Figure 296] This is a flowchart showing the start winning process 2 executed by the MPU in the main control device in the second control example. [Figure 297]10 is a flowchart showing a read-ahead process 2 executed by an MPU in the main control device in the second control example. [Figure 298] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing 2 executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 299] 10 is a flowchart showing command determination processing 2 executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a second control example. [Figure 300] A flowchart showing the winning information related processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 301] 10 is a flowchart showing the stop command processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 302] A flowchart showing the time-saving processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 303] A flowchart showing variable display setting process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 304] 10 is a flowchart showing the performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 305] 10 is a flowchart showing the continuous performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 306] 10 is a flowchart showing the special effect setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 307] 10 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 308] A flowchart showing the performance return processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the second control example. [Figure 309] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing part of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the third control example. [Figure 310] 10 is a flowchart showing the performance setting process 3 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the third control example. [Figure 311] A flowchart showing the continuous performance return processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the third control example. [Figure 312] 10 is a flowchart showing the special effect setting process 3 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the third control example. [Figure 313] FIG. 10 is a front view of a pachinko machine in a fourth control example. [Figure 314] 10(a) is a diagram showing a display screen when the power is turned on in the fourth control example, and FIG. 10(b) is a diagram showing a customer waiting screen when the power is turned on in the fourth control example. [Figure 315] 10A is a diagram showing a customer waiting screen after power-on in the fourth control example, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a variable game screen on the first spin after power-on in the fourth control example. [Figure 316] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine in a fourth control example. [Figure 317] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 318] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a volume table in a fourth control example. [Figure 319] 10 is a flowchart showing start-up process 4 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 320] 10 is a flowchart showing the initial volume setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 321] 10 is a flowchart showing main processing 4 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 322]10 is a flowchart showing the volume setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 323] 10 is a flowchart showing stop command processing 4 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fourth control example. [Figure 324] 10 is a flowchart showing volume-related processing executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a fourth control example. [Figure 325] 10(a) is a diagram showing a storage error A screen when the power is turned on in the fifth control example, and FIG. 10(b) is a diagram showing a storage error B screen during game operation in the fifth control example. [Figure 326] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine in a fifth control example. [Figure 327] 10 is a timing chart for when a retry operation is performed in the tilting device. [Figure 328] 10 is a timing chart showing a case where a touch sensor is detected in the tilting device. [Figure 329] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a pachinko machine in a fifth control example. [Figure 330] A schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 331] A schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 332] 10(a) is a schematic diagram showing an operation performance selection table in the fifth control example, and FIG. 10(b) is a schematic diagram showing a tilting action scenario table in the fifth control example. [Figure 333] 10(a) is a schematic diagram showing a tilting operation scenario A table in the fifth control example, and FIG. 10(b) is a schematic diagram showing a tilting operation scenario B table in the fifth control example. [Figure 334](a) is a schematic diagram showing the origin detection operation A table in the fifth control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the origin detection B table in the fifth control example, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the tilt initial operation table in the fifth control example. [Figure 335] 10 is a flowchart showing the startup process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 336] 10 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 337] 10 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance process 3 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 338] 10 is a flowchart showing sensor input processing 2 executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 339] 10 is a flowchart showing a retry process during touch input executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a fifth control example. [Figure 340] 10 is a flowchart showing the tilting device control process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 341] 10 is a flowchart showing the operation performance setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 342] 10 is a flowchart showing the tilt initial operation processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 343] A flowchart showing the processing during operation performance executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 344] A flowchart showing the performance return operation processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 345]10 is a flowchart showing the retry operation processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the fifth control example. [Figure 346] (a) is a diagram showing the display state when the reserved ball changes to jackpot A and the third pattern is changing, and (b) is a diagram showing the display state when one more reserved ball is consumed from the state of Figure 346(a) and becomes jackpot A. [Figure 347] (a) is a diagram showing the display state during super time when one more reserved ball is consumed from the state of Figure 346(b), and (b) is a diagram showing the display state when one more reserved ball is consumed from the state of Figure 347(a) and a jackpot is achieved with this change. [Figure 348] (a) is a diagram showing the display mode during a chance, and (b) is a diagram showing the display mode during a probability change. [Figure 349] 10A is a diagram showing the display mode when a big win starts, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing the display mode of the effects of the first round of the big win. [Figure 350] (a) is a diagram showing the display mode when informing the player that there is a button effect during a jackpot, and (b) is a diagram showing the display mode when informing the player that a special jackpot has been awarded by pressing a button from the state of Figure 350(a). [Figure 351] (a) is a diagram showing the display state when the jackpot ends, and (b) is a diagram showing the display state when the jackpot ends and the game enters a probability mode. [Figure 352] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a promotion lottery table in the sixth control example. [Figure 353] A schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 354] 13 is a flowchart showing a big win control process 2 executed by an MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 355]13 is a flowchart showing command determination processing 3 executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a sixth control example. [Figure 356] 10 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern receiving process 2 executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a sixth control example. [Figure 357] 13 is a flowchart showing the stopped symbol switching process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 358] A flowchart showing the winning command receiving process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 359] 13 is a flowchart showing the stopped symbol change process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 360] 10 is a flowchart showing the jackpot-related command reception processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 361] 10 is a flowchart showing the opening process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 362] A flowchart showing the big prize ball entry processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 363] 13 is a flowchart showing the round processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 364] 10 is a flowchart showing the ending processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 365] A flowchart showing variable display setting process 2 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 366] 10 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance process 4 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 367]13 is a flowchart showing a command determination process 2 executed by an MPU in the display control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 368] (a) is a flowchart showing the stopping pattern replacement process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the sixth control example, and (b) is a flowchart showing the game status setting process executed by the MPU in the display control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 369] 13 is a flowchart showing the big win related display processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 370] 10 is a flowchart showing the big prize processing executed by the MPU in the display control device in the sixth control example. [Figure 371] FIG. 13 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the seventh control example. [Figure 372] (a) is a diagram showing the display mode during the performance when a long opening is won in the seventh control example, and (b) is a diagram showing the display mode during the long opening performance in the seventh control example. [Figure 373] A figure showing the display mode during long opening effect restriction in the seventh control example. [Figure 374] A schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 375] A flowchart showing the normal pattern change processing executed by the MPU in the main control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 376] 13 is a flowchart showing the command determination process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 377] A flowchart showing the long opening effect processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 378] 13 is a flowchart showing a command determination process 3 executed by an MPU in the display control device in the seventh control example. [Figure 379]13 is a flowchart showing long release-related processing executed by an MPU in a display control device in a seventh control example. [Figure 380] FIG. 13 is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine in the eighth control example. [Figure 381] 13A is a diagram showing a schematic diagram of the area division setting and the effective line setting of the display screen in the eighth control example, and FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an example of the actual display screen. [Figure 382] 13 is a timing chart showing the flow of the display screen and background music when the power is turned off in the eighth control example. [Figure 383] 10A is a diagram showing the display mode when the power is turned on, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the display mode of the return fluctuation after the initial setting is completed. [Figure 384] This is a timing chart that schematically shows the flow of background change according to the timing of the background change operation during special chart change. [Figure 385] (a) is a diagram showing the display state when a background change operation is performed during a slow change of the special chart, and (b) is a diagram showing the display state when the background is changed in the next change. [Figure 386] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode when the 8-item hold effect is executed, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode for the first change after the 8-item hold effect is executed. [Figure 387] (a) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode when a new winning occurs after the eight-piece hold effect is executed, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the display mode for the first change after the eight-piece hold effect is executed and the new winning occurs. [Figure 388] A figure showing an example of the display mode for the end of the 8-item hold effect. [Figure 389] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 390](a) is a schematic diagram showing the contents of the special effect selection table in the eighth control example, (b) is a schematic diagram showing the vibration pattern data in the eighth control example, and (c) is a schematic diagram showing the 8-item reserved lottery table in the eighth control example. [Figure 391] FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of a display control device in an eighth control example. [Figure 392] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing an eight-effect scenario selection table in the eighth control example. [Figure 393] 13 is a flowchart showing the startup process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 394] 13 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 395] 13 is a flowchart showing command determination processing 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 396] 13 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern receiving process 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 397] 13 is a flowchart showing the fluctuation stop processing 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 398] A flowchart showing the hold number control process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 399] A flowchart showing the variable display setting process 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 400] 13 is a flowchart showing the pending number display update process 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 401] 13 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance processing 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 402]A flowchart showing the SW performance processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 403] 13 is a flowchart showing the background change processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 404] 13 is a flowchart showing the sensor input processing 8 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 405] 13 is a flowchart showing the mode identification process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 406] 13 is a flowchart showing the lamp setting process executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 407] 13 is a flowchart showing a command determination process 8 executed by an MPU in the display control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 408] 13 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command process 8 executed by an MPU in the display control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 409] 13 is a flowchart showing eight-item display setting processing executed by an MPU in the display control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 410] 13 is a flowchart showing a hold display process executed by an MPU in a display control device in an eighth control example. [Figure 411] 13 is a flowchart showing a resident image transfer setting process 8 executed by an MPU in the display control device in the eighth control example. [Figure 412] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Figure 413] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a background preview selection table in the ninth control example. [Figure 414]10A is a diagram showing the display mode when a silhouette effect is executed in sea mode, and FIG. 10B is a diagram showing an example of the display mode when a silhouette effect is executed in mountain mode. [Figure 415] 13 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Figure 416] 13 is a flowchart showing background change processing 9 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the ninth control example. [Figure 417] 13 is a flowchart showing the fluctuation stop processing 9 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 9th control example. [Figure 418] 13 is a flowchart showing a customer waiting setting process executed by an MPU in a voice lamp control device in a ninth control example. [Fig. 419] 13 is a flowchart showing customer waiting effect processing 9 executed by an MPU in a voice and lamp control device in a ninth control example. [Figure 420] (a) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the ROM of the voice lamp control device in the 10th control example, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the contents of the RAM of the voice lamp control device in the 10th control example. [Figure 421] A schematic diagram showing a crack effect selection table in the tenth control example. [Figure 422] 13 is a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 10th control example. [Figure 423] 13 is a flowchart showing the command determination process 10 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the tenth control example. [Figure 424] 13 is a flowchart showing the frame button input monitoring and performance processing 10 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 10th control example. [Figure 425] A flowchart showing the crack effect termination processing executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the 10th control example. [Figure 426] 13 is a flowchart showing the SW performance processing 10 executed by the MPU in the voice lamp control device in the tenth control example. [Figure 427] 13 is a flowchart showing a stop type command process 10 executed by an MPU in the display control device in a tenth control example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, FIGS. 1 to 4 4, as a first embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine"). An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to the above-mentioned 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 13 of the pachinko machine 10. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer shell formed by wooden frames assembled in a substantially rectangular shape. and an outer frame 11 formed in substantially the same outer shape as the outer frame 11, which can be opened and closed relative to the outer frame 11. The outer frame 11 has a front surface for supporting the inner frame 12. Metal hinges 18 are attached to the top and bottom of the left side of the camera (see Figure 1). The inner frame 12 is supported so as to be able to open and close toward the front side, with the side on which the arrow is provided as the axis of opening and closing.

[0012] The inner frame 12 has a game board 13 (see FIG. 2) on the back side, which has a number of nails and winning holes 63, 64, etc. The ball (game ball) flows down the front of the game board 13. The inner frame 12 is provided with a ball launcher that launches balls into the front area of ​​the game board 13. The balls shot from the shooting unit 112a (see FIG. 4) and the balls shot from the ball shooting unit 112a are used for playing. A launch rail (not shown) or the like is attached to guide the launcher to the front area of ​​the board 13.

[0013] On the front side of the inner frame 12, there is a front frame 14 that covers the upper front side, and a lower tray unit that covers the lower side. In order to support the front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15, (See Figure 1) Metal hinges 19 are attached to the top and bottom of the left side. The front frame 14 and the lower tray unit 15 can be opened and closed toward the front side with the cut side as the axis of opening and closing. The locking of the inner frame 12 and the locking of the front frame 14 are performed by using the keyhole of the cylinder lock 20. Each can be unlocked by inserting a special key into 21 and performing the specified operation.

[0014] The front frame 14 is fitted with decorative resin parts, electrical parts, etc., and is The front frame 14 has a window 14c formed as an approximately oval opening. A glass unit 16 having two glass panes is provided. The front of the game board 13 is visible from the front side of the pachinko machine 10.

[0015] The front frame 14 has an upper tray 17 for storing balls that protrudes to the front side and has an open top, roughly box-like shape. The top tray 17 is formed with a hole, and prize balls and loan balls are discharged onto this top tray 17. The bottom of the top tray 17 is The balls dropped into the upper tray 17 are tilted downwards to the right as viewed from the outside (see Figure 1). The balls are guided to the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). The frame button 22 is provided with, for example, a third symbol display device 81 (see FIG. 2 Changed the stage of the performance displayed in the "Super Reach" section and changed the performance content of the "Super Reach" section. It is operated by the player when, for example, playing a game.

[0016] The front frame 14 is provided with various light emitting means such as lamps around its periphery (for example, at the corners). These light emitting means emit light in response to changes in the game state, such as when a jackpot occurs or when a predetermined reach is reached. In response, the light emission mode is changed and controlled by lighting up or blinking, enhancing the presentation effect during play. The periphery of the window portion 14c is provided with an illumination portion 29-3 which incorporates a light emitting means such as an LED. In the pachinko machine 10, these illumination parts 29 to 33 are used to indicate the jackpot lane. It functions as a performance lamp for the jackpot and reach performance, and the built-in LED lights up when the jackpot is hit or when a reach performance is performed. The illumination units 29 to 33 light up or flash to indicate that a jackpot has been won, or In addition, when the front frame 14 is viewed from the front (see FIG. 1), it is notified that the player is in a reach state just before the big win. (See reference) The upper left corner has built-in LEDs and other light emitting devices to indicate when prize balls are being dispensed and when an error occurs. A visible indicator lamp 34 is provided.

[0017] In addition, on the lower side of the right-side illumination part 32, there is a A small window 35 is formed by attaching a transparent resin, and the adhesive space K1 (see FIG. 2) on the front of the game board 13 is The stamps and the like affixed to the pachinko machine (reference) are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10. In the case of the machine 10, in order to create a more brilliant appearance, the area around the illumination parts 29 to 33 A plated member 36 made of chrome-plated ABS resin is attached to the area.

[0018] Below the window 14c, a ball dispensing operation unit 40 is arranged. A display unit 41, a ball lending button 42, and a return button 43 are provided. A card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) is placed to the side of the ball lending unit. When the ball lending operation unit 40 is operated with the ball inserted, the ball is lent out in accordance with the operation. Specifically, the point display section 41 is an area where the remaining balance information of the card etc. is displayed, and The LED lights up and the remaining balance is displayed in numbers as remaining balance information. It is operated to obtain loan balls based on information recorded on a recording medium, etc. As long as there is a balance on the card, the loaned balls will be supplied to the upper tray 17. Return button 4 3 is operated when requesting the return of a card inserted in the card unit. Pachinko machines in which balls are directly dispensed from a ball dispenser or the like to the upper tray 17 without going through a hand unit, In a so-called cash machine, the ball dispensing operation unit 40 is not required. In this case, the installation of the ball dispensing operation unit 40 Decorative stickers or other items may be added to the card unit to make the parts configuration common. This will enable standardization between pachinko machines and cash machines.

[0019] The lower tray unit 15 located below the upper tray 17 has a left side portion on which the upper tray 17 cannot store the remaining amount of food. The lower tray 50 for storing the balls that have not been removed is formed in a roughly box-like shape with an open top. To the right of the 0 is an operation hand operated by the player to hit the ball into the front of the game board 13. The handle 51 and the operation device 300 are provided. This will be discussed later.

[0020] Inside the operating handle 51, there is a touch panel for allowing the ball launching unit 112a to be driven. A sensor 51a and a launch stop switch 51 that stops the launch of the ball while the sensor 51a is being pressed. b, and a variable resistor that detects the rotational operation amount (rotational position) of the operating handle 51 based on a change in electrical resistance. A resistor (not shown) and other components are built in. When the operating handle 51 is rotated clockwise by the player, When the touch sensor 51a is turned on, the resistance value of the variable resistor is changed according to the rotation. The resistance of the variable resistor changes depending on the amount of heat produced, and the ball is fired with a strength (firing intensity) that corresponds to the resistance value of the variable resistor. As a result, the ball is shot to the front of the game board 13 at a distance corresponding to the player's operation. In addition, when the operating handle 51 is not being operated by the player, the touch sensor The launch stop switch 51a and the launch stop switch 51b are turned off.

[0021] At the lower front portion of the lower tray 50, there is a lever for operating when discharging the balls stored in the lower tray 50 downward. The ball ejection lever 52 is always biased to the right. By sliding it leftward against the biasing force, the bottom surface of the lower tray 50 is The bottom opening is opened and the balls fall naturally through the opening. The operation of the bar 52 is usually performed by placing a box (a The above-mentioned box is placed on the right side of the lower tray 50. An operating handle 51 is provided as shown in FIG. 1, and an ashtray (not shown) is attached to the left of the lower tray 50. are.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 13 is made up of a base plate 60 cut into a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, In addition to numerous nails (not shown) and windmills (not shown) for guiding the ball, rails 61, 62, general prizes, Entry 63, first winning entry 64, second winning entry 640, variable winning device 330, through gate 67, The display unit 80 is assembled to the inner frame 12 (see FIG. 1). The base plate 60 is made of a light-transmitting resin material, and is attached to the rear side of the base plate 60 from the front side. The various structures arranged on the back side of the base plate 60 can be visually recognized by the player. The general winning opening 63, the first winning opening 64, the second winning opening 640, the variable display unit 8 0 is disposed in a through hole formed in the base plate 60 by router processing, and is It is fixed from the surface side with tapping screws, etc.

[0023] The central front portion of the game board 13 is accessible through the window portion 14c of the front frame 14 (see FIG. 1). The structure of the game board 13 will be described below with reference to FIG. We will explain about this.

[0024] On the front of the game board 13, there is an outer rail 62 formed by bending a strip-shaped metal plate into a substantially arcuate shape. The outer rail 62 is made of a metal strip at the inner position of the outer rail 62. The inner rail 61 and the outer rail 62 form a circular arc. The front periphery of the board 13 is enclosed, and the front and rear are separated by the game board 13 and the glass unit 16 (see FIG. 1). The area in front of the game board 13 is a game area where the game is played depending on the behavior of the ball. The play area is in front of the game board 13 and includes two rails 61 and 62 and a rail The area (where the prize slots and the like are located) is partitioned by the resin outer edge member 73 that connects the spaces. The area into which the launched ball flows.

[0025] The two rails 61 and 62 guide the balls launched from the ball launching unit 112a (see FIG. 4). The inner rail 61 is provided to guide the ball to the top of the game board 13. A return ball prevention member 68 is attached to the upper left part of the game board 13, and the ball is once guided to the upper part of the game board 13. This prevents the ball from returning to the ball guide passage. A return rubber 69 is attached to the part (upper right part of Figure 2) corresponding to the maximum flight part of the ball. The ball, which is launched with a force greater than a predetermined force, hits the return rubber 69 and the force is reduced. It bounces back towards the center.

[0026] In the lower left corner of the play area when viewed from the front (lower left corner of Figure 2), there are multiple LEDs and First symbol display devices 37A and 37B equipped with 7-segment displays are provided. The pattern display devices 37A and 37B are controlled by the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4). The display is mainly for displaying the gaming status of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B detect whether the ball has entered the first winning hole 64 or the second winning hole 65. It is configured to be used depending on whether a prize is won at the prize slot 640. When the ball enters the first winning slot 64, the first symbol display device 37A is activated, while When the ball enters the second winning hole 640, the first symbol display device 37B is activated. It is composed of:

[0027] In addition, the first symbol display devices 37A and 37B use LEDs to indicate whether the pachinko machine 10 is in a probability variation state or not. The lighting status indicates whether the time is reduced or normal, and whether the time is fluctuating or not. It shows whether the stopped pattern corresponds to a special jackpot or a regular jackpot. The lighting status indicates whether the pattern is a symbol or not, and the number of reserved balls is also indicated by the lighting status. The segment display device displays the number of rounds during the jackpot and any errors. The ED is configured so that each LED emits a different color (e.g., red, green, blue). By combining light emitting colors, it is possible to indicate various game states of the pachinko machine 10 using a small number of LEDs. This can be done.

[0028] In addition, in this pachinko machine 10, there was a win in the first winning slot 64 and the second winning slot 640. The pachinko machine 10 determines whether or not the lottery results in a jackpot. A win / loss determination (jackpot lottery) will be made, and if a jackpot is determined, the type of jackpot will be The types of jackpots that are judged here are 15R chance jackpot, 4R chance jackpot, The first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are equipped with: Not only will the stopping pattern after the change be displayed to indicate whether the lottery result is a jackpot or not, In the case of a jackpot, a symbol corresponding to the type of jackpot is displayed.

[0029] Here, "15R probability jackpot" means that the maximum number of rounds is 15 after the jackpot. A "4R probability jackpot" is a jackpot that transitions to a high probability state in the maximum number of rounds. It is a jackpot where the number of rounds changes to a high probability state after a jackpot of 4 rounds. In addition, the "15R normal jackpot" is a jackpot with a maximum of 15 rounds, The game transitions to a low probability state and enters a time-saving state for a specified number of fluctuations (for example, 100 fluctuations). It is a big hit that becomes a big hit.

[0030] In addition, "high probability state" means that the probability of a subsequent jackpot is increased as an added value after the jackpot ends. This refers to the state where the probability is fluctuating (during a special probability change), in other words, the special game state. In this embodiment, the high probability state (during the probability change) is a game state in which the player is likely to transition to the A game state in which the probability of winning the second symbol described above increases and the ball is more likely to enter the second winning slot 640. "Low probability state" refers to the time when there is no probability change, and the probability of winning is in the normal state, i.e. This refers to a state in which the probability of winning is lower than during the "high probability state." (During time reduction) means that the probability of winning is normal and the probability of winning remains the same. This is a game state in which only the probability of winning the second symbol increases and the ball is more likely to enter the second winning slot 640. On the other hand, the normal state of the pachinko machine 10 is a state of play that is neither in a probability change nor in a time-saving state ( Neither the probability of winning the jackpot nor the probability of winning the second symbol has increased.

[0031] During the probability change and time reduction, not only does the probability of winning the second symbol increase, but the second winning slot 64 The time that the electric device 640a attached to 0 is opened has also been changed, and it is now longer than usual. When the electric role 640a is in an open state (open state), the electric role Compared to when the object 640a is in a closed state (closed state), the ball is Therefore, during the probability variation or the time reduction, the ball is likely to enter the second winning slot 640. This will increase the number of times the jackpot lottery will be held.

[0032] In addition, during the probability change or the time reduction, the opening of the electric device 640a attached to the second winning port 640 Instead of changing the time, or in addition to changing the opening time, In this case, the number of times that the electric accessory 640a opens may be increased compared to normal. In addition, during the probability change or time reduction, the probability of winning the second symbol does not change, and the second winning slot 640 The time when the electric accessory 640a attached to the At least one of the number of times to open may be changed. In addition, the time when the electric device 640a attached to the second winning port 640 is opened, and the number of times a single win occurs, The number of times to open the electric device 640a is not increased, but only the probability of winning the second symbol is increased compared to normal. The change may be made so that the image is uploaded.

[0033] When a ball lands in the game area, 5 to 15 balls are paid out as prize balls. A plurality of general winning slots 63 are arranged. In addition, a variable display device is provided in the center of the game area. The variable display unit 80 is provided with a first winning slot 64 and The first symbol display device 37A, 37B is triggered by the winning of the second winning slot 640 (start winning). The LCD display (hereinafter referred to as The third symbol display device 81 is composed of a ball of the through gate 67. The second symbol display device (Fig. The variable display unit 80 is also provided with a third pattern display device. A center frame 86 is disposed so as to surround the outer periphery of 81.

[0034] The third pattern display device 81 is composed of a large 9-inch liquid crystal display. The display control device 114 (see FIG. 4) controls the display contents, so that, for example, For example, three rows of symbols are displayed: top, middle, and bottom. Each row of symbols is made up of multiple symbols (third symbols). These third symbols are displayed on the third symbol display device 81 by scrolling horizontally for each symbol row. The third symbol is variably displayed on the display screen. The display of the game state according to the control of the main control device 110 (see FIG. 4) is the first symbol display. The display of the first pattern display device 37A, 37B is performed by the device 37A, 37B. Instead of a display device, a reel or the like may be used. The third pattern display device 81 may be configured in this manner.

[0035] The second symbol display device displays a display symbol (second symbol (as shown)) every time the ball passes through the through gate 67. A variable display that alternately lights up the "○" pattern and the "×" pattern for a predetermined period of time without In the pachinko machine 10, when the ball passes through the through gate 67, If the result of the lottery is a win, the second symbol display device In the place, after the second pattern is displayed, the "○" pattern is displayed. If the result is a miss, the second symbol display device will display the "x" symbol after the third symbol changes. The pattern is displayed frozen.

[0036] In the pachinko machine 10, the variable display on the second symbol display device is a predetermined symbol (in this embodiment, When the ball stops on the "○" pattern, the electric device 640a attached to the second winning slot 640 is configured to be in an activated state (opened) for a predetermined period of time.

[0037] The time it takes for the second symbol to change and display is longer during a special or time-varying game than during a normal game. The shorter the time, the shorter the time. Since the variable display is performed in a short time, more winning lotteries can be held than usual. Therefore, the chances of winning in the lottery increase, so the electric role of the second winning slot 640 Therefore, during the probability variation, During the time-saving period, the ball can be made to easily enter the second winning hole 640.

[0038] In addition, during the probability change or time reduction, the electric power for one win increases the probability of winning. By increasing the opening time or number of times of the 640a, etc., it is possible to increase the chance of winning during or after the probability of winning. If the ball is in a state where it is easy to enter the second winning slot 640 during the time reduction, the second symbol will change. The time required for display may be constant regardless of the game state. If the time required for the bonus is set shorter during the bonus or time-saving period than during normal play, The probability may be constant regardless of the game state, or the electric device for one win may be The opening time and number of times of opening of 640a may be constant regardless of the gaming state.

[0039] The through gate 67 is attached to the game board 13 in the left and right areas of the variable display unit 80. The ball is found and shot onto the game board 13 so that part of the ball can pass through. When the ball passes through To67, a drawing for the second symbol is held. After the drawing, The display device will display a fluctuating pattern, and if the result of the lottery is a win, the fluctuating pattern will stop. If the winning lottery result is a miss, the variable display will stop and and an "X" symbol will be displayed.

[0040] The number of times a ball passes through the through gate 67 can be reserved up to a maximum of four times in total, and the number of reserved balls increases. The above-mentioned first symbol display devices 37A and 37B are displayed, and the second symbol reserved lamp ( The second symbol reserve lamp is set to four, the maximum number of reserved symbols. They are arranged symmetrically below the third pattern display device 81.

[0041] In addition, as in this embodiment, the variable display of the second symbol is performed by using a plurality of second symbol display devices. In addition to switching the lamp on and off, the first pattern display device 37A, 37B and a part of the third symbol display device 81 may be used. The lighting of the symbol reservation lamp may be performed by a part of the third symbol display device 81. The maximum number of reserved balls for passing the Rugate 67 ball is not limited to four, but may be three or more. The number of times may be set to 5 or more (for example, 8 times). The number of the assembled parts is not limited to two, but may be one, for example. The mounting position of the gate 67 is not limited to the left or right of the variable display unit 80. For example, it may be located below the variable display unit 80. ,37B indicates the number of reserved balls, so the second reserved lamp will not light up. It may also be something.

[0042] Below the variable display unit 80, a first winning hole 64 into which a ball can enter is provided. When a ball enters the first winning hole 64, a first winning hole slot provided on the back side of the game board 13 is opened. A switch (not shown) is turned on, and the first winning slot switch is turned on, causing the main control device The jackpot is drawn at 110 (see Figure 4), and the display according to the result is the first symbol table. This is shown by display device 37A.

[0043] On the other hand, a second winning hole 640 into which a ball can enter is disposed below the first winning hole 64 as viewed from the front. When a ball enters the second winning hole 640, the second winning hole 640 is opened. The prize port switch (not shown) is turned on, and the main control is triggered by the turning on of the second prize port switch. A lottery for a big win is conducted by the control device 110 (see FIG. 4), and a display according to the lottery result is displayed on the first screen. It is shown on the pattern display device 37B.

[0044] In addition, the first winning slot 64 and the second winning slot 640 each award five balls when a ball enters the slot. This is also one of the winning holes from which prize balls are paid out. The number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the first prize slot 64 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when a ball enters the second prize slot 640 The number of winning balls paid out when the ball enters the first winning slot 64 is the same as the number of winning balls paid out when the ball enters the first winning slot 64. The number of prize balls to be paid out when the ball enters the second winning port 640 and the number of prize balls to be paid out when the ball enters the second winning port 640. For example, if the ball enters the first winning slot 64, the number of prize balls to be paid out is set to 3. However, even if the number of prize balls paid out when a ball enters the second winning port 640 is set to five, good.

[0045] The second winning slot 640 is provided with an electric device 640a. It is configured to be closable, and normally the electric accessory 640a is in a closed state (reduced state), and the ball On the other hand, the ball entering the through gate 67 is in a state where it is difficult for the ball to enter the second winning hole 640. As a result of the change in the second symbol displayed when the ball passes through, the "○" symbol appears on the second symbol display device. When the electric accessory 640a is displayed as This makes it easier to win 40.

[0046] As mentioned above, during the probability of winning and the time-saving mode, the probability of winning the second symbol is higher than during normal mode. In addition, the time it takes for the second symbol to change is short, so the second symbol will change to "○". The pattern becomes easier to display, and the number of times that the electric accessory 640a is in the open state (expanded state) increases. Furthermore, during the probability change and time reduction, the time that the electric device 640a is opened is also longer than during normal times. Therefore, during the probability variation and time reduction, the ball enters the second winning slot 640 more frequently than during normal times. It can create an environment that makes it easier to receive rewards.

[0047] Here, when the ball enters the first winning slot 64 and when the ball enters the second winning slot 640, The probability of winning the jackpot is the same whether it is in a low probability state or a high probability state. However, if a jackpot is selected, it will be a 15R jackpot. The probability of the ball entering the second winning slot 640 is higher than the probability of the ball entering the first winning slot 64. On the other hand, the first winning slot 64 is set higher than the second winning slot 640. There are no electric devices, and the balls are always ready to win.

[0048] Therefore, during normal operation, when the electric device associated with the second winning port 640 is in a closed state, Since there are many combinations and it is difficult to win at the second winning slot 640, it is recommended to head to the first winning slot 64 which does not have an electric device. Then, the ball is shot so that it passes to the left of the variable display unit 80 (a so-called "left shot"). ), by winning the first winning slot 64, you will have more chances to win the jackpot lottery, and you will win the jackpot. It is more advantageous for the player to aim for this.

[0049] On the other hand, during the probability variation or the time reduction, by passing the ball through the through gate 67, the second winning port 64 The electric device 640a attached to the number 0 is likely to be in an open state, making it easier to win the second winning slot 640. Since the ball is in a normal state, it passes to the right of the variable display device 80 toward the second winning hole 640. The ball is shot in the right direction (the so-called "right shot"), and the ball passes through the through gate 67, and the electric device is opened. In addition, the aim is to win the 15R chance jackpot by winning the second winning slot 640. It is more advantageous for the player to do so.

[0050] In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, the game board 13 is configured symmetrically. Therefore, you can aim for the first winning slot 64 by "hitting from the right" or the second winning slot 640 by "hitting from the left". Therefore, the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment can also be used to determine the game status (confirmation) of the pachinko machine 10. Depending on whether the game is in a special mode, a time-saving mode, or a normal mode, the player is given the option to shoot the ball. It is not necessary to change the way of hitting the ball between "left-handed" and "right-handed". This eliminates the hassle of changing the

[0051] A variable winning device 330 (see FIG. 11) is disposed below the first winning opening 64. A specific winning hole 65a is provided in the approximate center portion. The jackpot lottery held due to winning at slot 64 or second winning slot 640 will be the jackpot. After a predetermined time (variable time) has elapsed, the first symbol will be displayed to become the jackpot symbol. The device 37A or the first symbol display device 37B is turned on, and the stop corresponding to the jackpot is displayed. The stop symbol is displayed on the third symbol display device 81 to indicate the occurrence of a jackpot. The game state transitions to a special game state (jackpot) where it is easier to win. The specific winning port 65a, which is normally closed, is closed for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have elapsed). , or until 10 balls win).

[0052] This special winning port 65a is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and after the closure, the special winning port 65a is closed again. The fixed prize winning opening 65a is opened for a predetermined time. This opening and closing action can be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds). is a form of special game state that is advantageous to the player, and the player has a gaming value ( As a reward for skill value, a larger number of prize balls than usual are paid out.

[0053] The special game state is not limited to the above-mentioned form. A large opening that can be opened and closed separately is provided in the game area, and the large opening is provided in the first symbol display device 37A, 37B. When the LED corresponding to the win is lit, the specific winning port 65a is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball enters the specific winning hole 65a while the specific winning hole 65a is open, the specific A game state in which a large opening provided separately from the winning opening 65a is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time is specified. It may be formed as a separate game state. Also, the specific winning hole 65a is limited to one. Instead, one or more than two (for example, three) may be arranged, and the arrangement position may also be The display area is not limited to the lower right side of the first winning opening 64 or the lower left side of the first winning opening 64, but may be, for example, a variable display device. It may also be located to the left of the mounting unit 80.

[0054] At the right corner of the lower side of the game board 13, there is a space for attaching a certificate stamp, an identification label, etc. The stamp or the like pasted in the pasting space K1 is passed through a small window 35 (see Fig. 1).

[0055] The game board 13 is provided with an outlet 71. Balls that do not enter any of the winning holes 63, 64, 65a, 640 will pass through the out hole 71. The balls are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown). are arranged in the

[0056] A large number of nails are planted on the game board 13 to appropriately distribute and adjust the direction in which the balls fall. In addition, various components (accessories) such as windmills are installed.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 3, the rear side of the pachinko machine 10 is provided with control board units 90 and 91, and a back The control board unit 90 is mainly equipped with a pack unit 94. device 110), a voice lamp control board (voice lamp control device 113), and a display control board (display The control board unit 91 is a unit equipped with a dispenser control device 114. Control board (dispensing control device 111), launch control board (launch control device 112), and power supply board (power The power supply device 115 and the card unit connection board 116 are mounted as a unit.

[0058] The back pack unit 94 is made up of a back pack 92 and a dispensing unit 93 that form a protective cover part. Each control board has a single-chip microcomputer that controls each part. MPU, ports for communicating with various devices, random number generators used in various lotteries, time Clock pulse generation circuits, etc., used for counting and synchronization are installed as needed. It has been done.

[0059] In addition, the main control device 110, the voice lamp control device 113, the display control device 114, the payout control device control device 111, launch control device 112, power supply device 115, card unit connection board 116 are housed in board boxes 100 to 104, respectively. 4 includes a box base and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are connected to each other, and each control device and each board are accommodated. It will be delivered.

[0060] In addition, the board box 100 (main control device 110) and the board box 102 (dispensing control device The box base and the box cover are sealed together by a sealing unit. The box is connected by a bolt (not shown) so that it cannot be opened (connected by a crimping structure). The joint between the box base and the box cover is A seal (not shown) is attached to the container. This seal is made of a brittle material. Do not attempt to remove the seal to open the board boxes 100 and 102. If you try to forcefully open the board boxes 100 and 102, the box base and the box Therefore, by checking the sealing unit or seal, it is possible to check the board It is possible to know whether the boxes 100 and 102 have been opened.

[0061] The dispensing unit 93 is a tank located at the top of the back pack unit 94 and opening upward. 130, and a tank rail connected to the bottom of the tank 130 and gently inclined toward the downstream side. 131, a case rail 132 connected vertically to the downstream side of the tank rail 131, and a case The discharge motor 216 (see FIG. 4) is provided at the most downstream portion of the side rail 132. The tank 130 is provided with a dispenser 133 for dispensing balls. Balls are supplied from the island equipment in the ball machine, and the required number of balls are dispensed by the dispenser 133. The tank rail 131 is subjected to vibration. A vibrator 134 is attached to the casing.

[0062] In addition, the payout control device 111 is provided with a state return switch 120, and the launch control device 11 2 is provided with a variable resistor control knob 121, and the power supply unit 115 is provided with a RAM erase switch. The state restoration switch 120 is provided with a switch 122. For example, the state restoration switch 120 is provided with a dispensing motor 216 (see FIG. (See 4) When a dispensing error occurs, such as a ball jam in the The operating knob 121 is operated to adjust the firing force of the firing solenoid. The RAM erase switch 122 is turned on when the pachinko machine 10 is to be returned to its initial state. It is operated when the power is turned on.

[0063] Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the penis machine 10. FIG.

[0064] The main control unit 110 is equipped with an MPU 201, which is a one-chip microcomputer that is a calculation unit. The MPU 201 stores various control programs that are executed by the MPU 201. ROM 202 that stores data such as fixed values, and a control program stored in the ROM 202. RAM 203 is a memory for temporarily storing various data when the RAM is executed. In addition, various circuits such as interrupt circuits, timer circuits, and data transmission / reception circuits are built in. In the main control device 110, the MPU 201 controls the big win lottery and the first symbol display device 3. 7A, 37B and the display setting in the third pattern display device 81, It executes the main processing of the pachinko machine 10, such as drawing the display results.

[0065] In addition, the sub-controllers such as the dispensing control device 111 and the voice lamp control device 113 are operated. In order to instruct the operation, various commands are sent as data from the main control device 110 to the sub-control devices. Such commands are transmitted by the receiving circuit from the main control unit 110 to the sub-control unit. It is sent in only one direction.

[0066] RAM203 contains various areas, counters, flags, and the internal registers of MPU201. The contents of the program and the return address of the control program executed by the MPU 201 are stored. Tack area and work area (where various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. are stored) The RAM 203 is a memory area that is used for storing data after the power supply to the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. Even if the power is off, the power supply 115 supplies a backup voltage to maintain data (backup). All data stored in RAM 203 is backed up. do.

[0067] When the power supply is cut off due to a power outage or other reason, The stack pointer (similar to the above) and the values ​​of each register are stored in the RAM 203. When power is turned on (including when power is turned on after a power outage is resolved, the same applies below), the information stored in the RAM 203 Based on the information, the state of the pachinko machine 10 is restored to the state before the power was cut off. This is written to RAM203 by the main process (Fig. 255) when the power is turned off. The values ​​written are restored during the startup process (Fig. 254) when the power is turned on. The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the MPU201 is used for power outages and other such reasons. When the power is cut off, a power failure signal SG1 is input from the power failure monitoring circuit 252. When the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU201, an NMI interrupt is generated as a processing step during a power failure. The process (Figure 253) is executed immediately.

[0068] The MPU 201 of the main control device 110 has a bus consisting of an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 205 is connected via a line 204. The input / output port 205 has: Dispensing control device 111, voice lamp control device 113, first symbol display device 37A, 37B, 2. The front of the second symbol display device, the second symbol reservation lamp, and the specific winning port 65a with the lower edge of the opening and closing plate as the axis. Solenoids for driving the large opening and closing of the side doors, and solenoids for driving the electric accessories. The MPU 201 receives this signal via the input / output port 205. It sends various commands and control signals to these.

[0069] The input / output port 205 also includes a group of switches and a slide position detection sensor (not shown). various switches 208 including a group of sensors including a rotation position detection sensor R, a power supply device 1 15 is connected to a RAM erasure switch circuit 253, which will be described later, and the MPU 201 The signal output from the switch 208 and the R output from the RAM erasure switch circuit 253 Various processes are performed based on the AM erase signal SG2.

[0070] The payout control device 111 drives the payout motor 216 to control the payout of prize balls and loan balls. The MPU 211, which is a calculation device, executes a control program. ROM 212 stores programs and fixed value data, and is used as a work memory, etc. It has a RAM 213.

[0071] The RAM 213 of the dispensing control device 111, like the RAM 203 of the main control device 110, The contents of the internal registers of the PU211 and the return value of the control program executed by the MPU211 The stack area stores the destination address, various flags, counters, I / O values, etc. The RAM 213 has a work area (working area) in which the following is stored: Even after the power supply is cut off, the backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 115 to maintain the data. The data stored in RAM 213 can be backed up. As with the MPU 201 of the main control device 110, the MPU 211 When the power is cut off due to a power outage or other reason, the power outage monitoring circuit 252 also outputs the power outage signal SG 1 is input, and the power failure signal SG1 is input to the MPU 211. Then, an NMI interrupt process (not shown) is immediately executed as a process to be performed in the event of a power failure.

[0072] The MPU 211 of the dispensing control device 111 has a bus consisting of an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 215 is connected via a line 214. , a main control unit 110, a payout motor 216, a launch control unit 112, etc. are connected to the Although not shown, the payout control device 111 has a detector for detecting the paid-out winning balls. A prize ball detection switch is connected to the payout control device 1. 11 but not to the main controller 110.

[0073] The launch control device 112 controls the operation when the main control device 110 issues an instruction to launch the ball. The ball launch unit 112 is configured to launch the ball with a force corresponding to the rotational amount of the handle 51. The ball launching unit 112a controls a launch solenoid and The launch solenoid and electromagnet are activated when a predetermined condition is met. Specifically, the touch sensor detects that the player is touching the operating handle 51. The sensor 51a detects the ball and turns off the launch stop switch 51b to stop the ball from being launched. The operating handle 51 is rotated (not being operated) under the condition that the The launch solenoid is excited, and the ball is launched with a strength according to the amount of operation of the operating handle 51. .

[0074] The voice lamp control device 113 controls the voice output device (such as a speaker not shown) 226. output of the sound, the lamp display device (illumination part 29 to 33, indicator lamp 34, etc.) 227 The display control device 114 outputs the lighting and turning off of the lights, the variable performance (variable display) and the notice performance. The calculation device controls the setting of the display mode of the third pattern display device 81. The MPU 221 is a processor that processes control programs and fixed value data. The ROM 222 stores data and RAM 223 is used as a work memory. are.

[0075] The MPU 221 of the voice and lamp control device 113 is configured with an address bus and a data bus. An input / output port 225 is connected via a bus line 224. 5 includes a main control device 110, a display control device 114, an audio output device 226, and a lamp display device. 227, other devices 228, frame button 22, etc. are connected to the other devices 2. 28 includes a drive motor 342 and a voice coil motor 352.

[0076] The voice and lamp control device 113 receives various commands (variable parameters) from the main control device 110. The display mode of the third pattern display device 81 is changed based on the turn command, stop type command, etc. The display mode is determined and the determined display mode is sent as a command (display fluctuation pattern command, display stop type command). The display control device 114 is notified by a command or the like. , monitors input from the frame button 22, and when the frame button 22 is operated by the player, The stage displayed on the third symbol display device 81 can be changed, and the contents of the performance at the time of the super reach can be changed. When the stage is changed, the display control device 114 is instructed to change the In order to display the rear image corresponding to the changed stage on the third pattern display device 81, A rear image change command including information about the stage is sent to the display control device 114. Here, the back image is the third pattern which is the main image to be displayed on the third pattern display device 81. The display control device 114 controls the voice and lamp control device. In accordance with the command transmitted from the device 113, various images are displayed on the third pattern display device 81. do.

[0077] In addition, the voice lamp control device 113 controls the display control device 114 to control the third symbol display device 81. The voice and lamp control device 113 receives a command (display command) indicating the display content. Based on the display command received from the display control device 114, the display of the third pattern display device 81 is In accordance with the content of the display, a sound corresponding to the content of the display is output from the sound output device 226. The lamp display device 227 is controlled to turn on and off in accordance with the display contents.

[0078] The display control device 114 is connected to the voice lamp control device 113 and the third symbol display device 81. Based on the command received from the voice and lamp control device 113, the third pattern display device 81 The display control device 11 controls the display of the third symbol variation effect in the game. 4 is a display command that notifies the display contents of the third pattern display device 81 to the appropriate voice lamp control device. The voice and lamp control device 113 transmits the display command to the voice and lamp control device 113. By outputting sound from the sound output device 226 in accordance with the display content, the third pattern display device 8 1 and the audio output from the audio output device 226 can be synchronized.

[0079] The power supply device 115 includes a power supply unit 251 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10, and a power supply unit 252 for supplying power to each unit of the pachinko machine 10. A power outage monitoring circuit 252 monitors power interruptions due to power outages, etc., and a RAM erasure switch 122 (see FIG. 3 The power supply unit 251 has a RAM erasure switch circuit 253 provided with a power supply (see FIG. The operating voltage required for each of the control devices 110 to 114 is supplied through a power supply path (not shown). The power supply unit 251 is a device that supplies AC 2 It takes in a voltage of 4 volts and controls various switches such as the various switches 208 and the solenoid 20 9V, 12V for driving solenoids, motors, etc., and 5V for logic. The 12-volt power supply generates the power supply voltage, the backup voltage for RAM backup, etc. Voltage, 5 volt voltage and backup voltage are required for each control device 110 to 114 etc. supply a sufficient voltage.

[0080] When the power is cut off due to a power outage or the like, the power outage monitoring circuit 252 monitors the MPU of the main control device 110. 201 and the dispensing control device 111 to output a power failure signal SG1 to each NMI terminal of the MPU 211. The power failure monitoring circuit 252 is a circuit for detecting the maximum voltage output from the power supply unit 251. It monitors the 24 volt DC stabilized voltage and if this voltage falls below 22 volts, a power outage ( When a power outage occurs, the power outage signal SG1 is sent to the main control unit 110 and the payout control unit The power failure signal SG1 is output to the main control device 110 and the payout control device 111. The device 111 recognizes the occurrence of a power outage and executes an NMI interrupt process. Even after the voltage of the 24V DC stabilized power supply falls below 22V, the NMI interrupt processing continues. Maintain the output voltage of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value for a sufficient time for execution. Therefore, the main control device 110 and the dispensing control device 111 are configured to Interrupt processing (not shown) can be executed and completed normally.

[0081] The RAM erase switch circuit 253 is configured to erase the RAM when the RAM erase switch 122 (see FIG. 3) is pressed. When this occurs, a RAM clear signal is sent to the main control device 110 to clear the backup data. The main control device 110 is a circuit for outputting the signal SG2. When the RAM erase signal SG2 is input, the backup data is cleared and A payout initialization frame for clearing backup data in the payout control device 111 The command is sent to the dispensing control device 111.

[0082] 5 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in FIG. 00 is the center of the inner frame 12 in the left-right direction when viewed from the front (i.e., the center of the pachinko machine 10 in the left-right direction). It is located in the center.

[0083] The operation device 300 is configured to be tiltable by being pushed by a player. The tray is provided with a tilting device 310, and is provided with a storage recess 17a recessed in the front-rear direction along the outer frame of the upper tray 17. The tilting device 310 is tilted (rotated) by the player. A signal is input to the pachinko machine 10 (see FIG. 1) by this.

[0084] The space between the tilting device 310 and the accommodation recess 17a is large enough for at least a finger to fit comfortably. This allows the player to place his / her fingertips on the inner side of the top surface of the tilting device 310. In this manner, the tilting device 310 can be prepared for operation (see FIG. 7).

[0085] In addition, since the player holds the operating handle 51 with his right hand, the tilting device 310 is operated with his left hand. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that the player operates the tilting device 310 with his left hand. The explanation will be given on the assumption that you will be creating a

[0086] FIG. 6(a) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 6(b) is a partial front view of the pachinko machine 10 shown in FIG. 6(a). 7(a) is a partial cross-sectional view of the pachinko machine 10 taken along the line b-VIb. 7(b) is a partial front view of the cross section taken along line VIIb-VIIb in FIG. 7(a). FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the machine 10.

[0087] 6 and 7 partially illustrate the vicinity of the operation device 300 of the pachinko machine 10. 6, the tilting device 310 is in the first state (in this embodiment) in which the operation surface 312a1 faces up and down. 7 shows the state in which the tilting device 310 is positioned in the first position (initial state in the embodiment), and in FIG. The operation surface 312a1 faces upward and rearward by rising from the first state around the axis portion 314. 7 shows the state where the tilting device 310 is placed in two positions. An example of a person's hand is shown in phantom.

[0088] The tilting device 310 is automatically moved between the first state and the second state by the driving force of the driving device 340. The driving device 340 will be described in detail later.

[0089] An example of the operation of the tilting device 310 will be described. The operation of the tilting device 310 is, for example, 3. A specific display (for example, "Press the button") is displayed on the pattern display device 81 (see FIG. 2). This is what the player does when appears.

[0090] Here, for example, when pressing a button that moves up and down, if the hand is pressed downward with force, When the tilting device 310 is pressed down in a manner that often drops it, the operation surface changes depending on the degree of tilt. The position of 312a1 is shifted toward the front side, and the palm of the hand and the operation surface 312a1 are likely to rub against each other. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of discomfort, and the player may be tempted to move their hand downwards too quickly. This can prevent the pressing operation from being performed by dropping the button.

[0091] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the fingertip is placed near the shaft 314 of the tilting device 310. By lowering the palm of the hand downward using the fingertips as a fulcrum, the palm of the hand is integrated with the operation surface 312a1. The tilting device 310 can be comfortably pushed and operated while the tilting device 310 is in the tilted position.

[0092] Therefore, to prevent the hand from dropping forcefully downward, use the fingertips as a fulcrum and hold the palm of the hand. This allows the player to operate the machine by lowering it downwards. The degree of impact applied to the tilting device 310 by the operation of the user is reduced, and the tilting device 310 is prevented from being damaged. This can reduce the possibility of injury.

[0093] 8 and 9, the difference in appearance of the tilting device 310 from the player's viewpoint will be explained. 8 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300 as viewed in the direction of arrow VIII in FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300 as viewed in the direction of arrow IX in FIG. 8 and 9, the shape of the pachinko machine 10 is partially illustrated by imaginary lines. In FIG. 9, an example of a player's hand pressing and operating the tilting device 310 is shown in imaginary lines. .

[0094] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the operation surface 312a1 of the tilting device 310 is, from the player's viewpoint, In the first state, the area is visible, while in the second state, the area is reduced to the extent that it is not visible. (The operation surface 312a1 is directed outward from the player's viewpoint). The appearance of the tilting device 310 can be significantly changed between the first state and the second state.

[0095] In this embodiment, in the process of changing from the first state to the second state, the protective lens member 31 The area of ​​the operation device 300 is gradually increased. The light intensity of the LED device 341f (see FIG. 12) arranged in the direction of the arrow gradually increases. The difference in the amount of light visible to the player between the first and second states (degree of brightness) becomes large. This allows the tilting device 310 to look very different between the first state and the second state.

[0096] An example of the operation of the tilting device 310 will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Place the outer side of your little finger near the shaft 314 of the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 7). By lowering the palm of your hand downward using the side of the hand as a fulcrum (by rotating the wrist as an axis), Therefore, the user can comfortably press the tilting device 310 while keeping the palm of the hand integrated with the operation surface 312a1. It can only be operated.

[0097] Therefore, to prevent the hand from dropping forcefully downward, support the outer side of the little finger. The player can be guided to perform the operation by lowering the palm of the hand downward as a point. This reduces the degree of impact applied to the tilting device 310 by the player's operation, This can reduce the possibility of the fall device 310 being damaged.

[0098] Next, the operation device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 11 is a front perspective view of the operation device 300, and FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view of the operation device 300. As shown in FIG. 10, the operation device 300 has a tilting device 310 disposed at the rear end. The shaft 314 is rotatably supported around the shaft 314 .

[0099] Also, as shown in FIG. 11, a voice coil that applies a shock in a straight direction to the tilting device 310 is used. The push-in motor 352 and the detection sensor 324L, 324L detect the push-in operation from the first state. 4R is disposed outside the lower frame member 320 that surrounds the tilting device 310 from below.

[0100] In this way, the sensor for detecting the position of the tilting device 310 and the voice coil for providing the driving force are By arranging the motor and the like outside the lower frame member 320, the area inside the lower frame member 320 The tilting device 310 can be accommodated in the lower frame member 320. A large amount of movement of the tilting device 310 can be ensured.

[0101] FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective front view of the operation device 300, and FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective front view of the operation device 300. 12 and 13, the operation device 300 is The front end (the rear end of the paper in FIG. 12) is provided with ring members BR1 disposed at the left and right ends. A tilting device 310 that can tilt the ring member BR1 of the tilting device 310 from below. a lower frame member 320 having a bearing portion 323 and defining the pushing end of the tilting device 310; The ring member BR1 of the tilting device 310 is supported from above and faces the lower frame member 320. It is a member having a recessed portion in which the lower frame member 320 is to be placed and a large opening in the center. The tilting member 310 is fastened and fixed to the lower frame member 320 in a manner that the tilting device 3 The upper frame member 330 determines the position of the frame 10 in the second state, and the lower frame member 320 is fastened to the lower side. The tilting device 310 is fixed to the tilting device 310 via an arm member 345 which constitutes a link mechanism. a drive unit 340 that transmits a driving force to the device 310, and a drive unit 340 that is fastened and fixed to the drive unit 340; The protective cover device 3 protects the drive unit 340 by covering it from three sides, left and right and from the rear. 50 and are primarily equipped with.

[0102] The bottom frame member 320 is configured such that the left and right portions of the bottom surface are inclined downward toward the front. The cup-shaped member has a bottom plate portion 321 that slopes downward toward the front side, and The horizontal portion 3 is made up of a plate-like member that is horizontally arranged at the top end of the bottom plate portion 321 on the far side. 22 and a semicircular receiving portion that is open upward near the rear end of the horizontal portion 322. The lower bearing portion 323 receives the shaft portion 314 of the tilting device 310 from below, and the bottom plate portion 321 A pair of left and right detection sensors 324L and 324R are arranged on the lower side. Then, the portion of the bottom plate portion 321 that is located below the horizontal portion 322 at the center position in the left-right direction is removed. and an opening 325 that is opened by the opening being opened.

[0103] The bottom plate portion 321 abuts against the tilting device 310 to determine the movement end of the tilting device 310. The tilting device 310 is inserted into the bottom plate 3 through a plurality of openings. 21 can pass through.

[0104] The bottom plate 321 has a transmission hole 321a drilled in the center of the front side and left and right detection sensors. The detection holes 321b are formed along the detection grooves of the sensors 324L and 324R, and the openings 325 and insertion holes 321c formed symmetrically on the left and right sides of the holder 321.

[0105] The transmission hole 321a is located in front of the voice coil motor 352 of the protective cover device 350. The tilting device 310 is arranged in a position such that the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 310 can pass through the protruding protrusion 311j. When the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 310 protrudes below the bottom plate portion 321, By driving the voice coil motor 352 with the It can give you power.

[0106] The detection hole 321b is provided with detection pieces 311gL and 311gL projecting from the bottom surface of the tilting device 310. The detection piece 31 protruding from the detection hole 321b is a through hole configured to allow the insertion of the detection piece 31gR. The detection sensors 324L and 324R are disposed in the detection grooves of the detection sensors 324L and 324R. The apparatus 310 is configured to be able to detect the attitude of the apparatus 310 .

[0107] The insertion hole 321c is provided for the shaft portion 311c disposed on the flange of the tilting device 310 and the drive device The arm member 345 of the drive unit 340 can be inserted therethrough, and the arm member 345 is configured to operate the drive unit 340. The through hole is formed up to a position where interference with the arm member 345 can be avoided when the arm member 345 is operated. do.

[0108] The horizontal portion 322 forms a plane that fastens and fixes the lower frame member 320 and the drive unit 340. Both extend upward from the top surface and have a U-shaped cross section with an open part on the front side. The locking portion 322a is configured as follows.

[0109] The locking portion 322a prevents one end of the torsion spring 315 of the tilting device 310 from moving backward. The locking portion 322a locks the torsion spring 315, The biasing force of the spring 322a acts in a direction to move the tilting device 310 to the second state.

[0110] The detection sensors 324L and 324R are photocouplers that detect the position of the tilting device 310. The detection sensors 324L and 324R are sensors located at the bottom plate portion 32 of the lower frame member 320. The left and right detectors are positioned so that the distance from 1 (the position of the detection groove) is equal.

[0111] In addition, a photocoupler type sensor consists of a light-emitting part that emits light and a It has a light receiving part that receives light and a gap (slit, detection groove) into which the part to be detected can be inserted. This refers to sensors arranged in a roughly U-shape.

[0112] The opening 325 allows the LED device 341f of the driving device 340, the rotary claw member 347, etc., to be mounted on the lower frame portion. The through hole is for allowing the insertion of the material 320 into the inside. It is made larger than the left and right width of the rotating claw member 347.

[0113] On the other hand, in terms of the vertical width, the driving device 340 causes the LED device 341f to protrude upward and forward. 17(b) , the LED device 341f is disposed in the opening 325. After passing through the LED device 341, the driving device 340 is pushed upward. f can be placed above the opening 325, and the LED device 341f can be rotated from the rotating claw member 34 The vertical width of the opening 325 can be made shorter than the vertical width including the first and second openings 1 to 7.

[0114] The upper frame member 330 has an extension portion 311h extending from the lower end surface of the tilting device 310 to the front side. The opening 331 is an opening of a size that allows the hook to be caught, and the lower receiving portion 323 of the lower frame member 320 is matched. The tilting device 310 has a semicircular shape that is open at the bottom and is arranged facing the and an upper bearing portion 332 that supports BR1.

[0115] The protective cover device 350 is configured to be separable in the vertical direction and covers three sides except the front side. and a main body cover 351 fastened and fixed to the lower end of the driving device 340. , which is supported by the bottom plate of the main body cover 351 and is disposed on the front side, and vibrates obliquely upward and forward. The voice coil motor 352 has a detection groove on the top of the bottom plate of the main body cover 351. The left detection sensor 353L and the right detection sensor 353R are mainly detection sensors having Prepare.

[0116] In FIG. 12, the right sensor 353L is located on the opposite side of the left-right center. The body cover 351 is partially broken to make the side detection sensor 353R visible. is illustrated.

[0117] In the assembled state (see FIG. 10), the voice coil motor 352 has a vibration surface facing the lower frame member 3. 20. The tilting device 310 is disposed in a position substantially parallel to the bottom plate portion 321 of the When the protruding protrusion 311j protrudes downward through the access hole 321a, the voice coil motor By driving 352, the driving force can be efficiently transmitted to the tilting device 310.

[0118] The detection sensors 353L and 353R detect the positions of the disc cams 344L and 344R of the driving device 340. The photocoupler type sensor detects the phase. 44R is disposed inside the detection grooves of the detection sensors 353L and 353R. The detection holes 344eL and 344eR of the disc cams 344L and 344R are connected to the detection sensors 353L and 353R. 53R, and the disc cams 344L and 344R are in a specific phase. It can detect that it has been placed in

[0119] In this embodiment, the left and right disc cams 344L and 344R of the driving device 340 are Since the holes 344eL and 344eR are provided at different phases, the detection sensors 353L and 353R There are two specific phases that can be detected by 3R.

[0120] Next, the tilting device 310 will be described with reference to Figures 14 to 16. 14(b) is a front view of the tilting device 310, and FIG. 14(a) is a view of the tilting device 310 in the direction of arrow XIVb. 14(c) is a side view of the tilting device 310 in the forward view; 15 is a cross-sectional view of the tilting device 310 taken along line XIVc. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the rear of the lid 312 of the tilting device 310. FIG.

[0121] As shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the tilting device 310 is a box with fan-shaped sides and openings at the top and bottom. The case body 311 is made of a shaped body, and a lid is placed on the upper opening of the case body 311. The cover 312 is fastened to the case body 311 in this manner, and the fastener is fastened to the front end of the cover 312. A spherical lens member 313 that is fixed and hangs down, a case body 311, and a lid 312. a shaft portion 314 disposed in a manner sandwiched at the rear end of the The torsion spring 315 is connected to the rear end of the case body 311 and the cover 312. and a ring-shaped ring member BR1 that inseparably fixes the cover 312 to the cover 311. .

[0122] In the first state, the case body 311 is inclined downward from the back side to the front side. a bottom plate portion 311a, an opening portion 311b formed in the center of the bottom plate portion 311a, and The flanges extend downward along the left and right edges of the opening 311b and extend to the center in the left-right direction. The cylindrical shaft portion 311c is provided at the rear end thereof, and the cross section of the semicircular shaft portion 314 is supported at the rear end thereof. The recess 311d is positioned so that both arms 315a of the torsion spring 315 can be inserted therethrough. The insertion groove 311e is a groove in which the torsion spring 315 is disposed, and the insertion groove 311e is formed in a hook shape. The hook-shaped portion 311f that engages the central portion 315b and the pair of left and right hooks that extend downward from the bottom plate portion 311a are The left and right detection pieces 311gL and 311gR (see FIG. 15) are located on the bottom plate 311a. An extension portion 311h is provided extending from the front end portion toward the front by a predetermined distance, and the front end of the bottom plate portion 311a The shaft 314 is disposed above the shaft 314 and has a shape along an arc centered on the shaft 314. The shaft 314 is made of a light-transmitting material. The protective lens member 311i is made of a material, and the left and right portions of the front end of the bottom plate portion 311a are and a protruding protrusion 311j that protrudes downward from the center of the frame.

[0123] When the tilting device 310 is pushed downward by a player, the bottom plate portion 311a is This is the portion that comes into surface contact with the bottom plate portion 321 of the cover 20.

[0124] The opening 311b is for allowing the LED device 341f of the driving device 340 and the arm of the driving device 340 to be It is configured as an opening through which the member 345 can be inserted.

[0125] The shaft portion 311c is inserted into the guide hole 3 of the arm member 345 of the driving device 340 (see FIG. 17(b)). 45b, which is a cylindrical member that transmits driving force between the drive unit 340 and the drive unit 340. It has the role of

[0126] The left detection piece 311gL and the right detection piece 311gR are respectively located on the left side of the lower frame member 320. The part to be inserted into the detection groove of the detection sensor 324L and the right detection sensor 324R (see FIG. 15) The left detection piece 311gL has a longer extension length than the right detection piece 311gR. To be rotten.

[0127] In this embodiment, the distance from the tip of the right detection piece 311gR to the tip of the left detection piece 311gL is The angle from the first state (see FIG. 22) to the end of the shaft 314 is approximately 3° (when the shaft 314 is pushed from the first state). The left detection unit 310 is rotated to the end of the loading position (see FIG. 23). The protruding piece 311gL protrudes compared to the right detection piece 311gR.

[0128] The extension portion 311h is a portion that protrudes from the lower end portion of the protective lens member 311i toward the front side. In the assembled state (see FIG. 10), the upper frame member 330 is fitted in the opening 331. It is configured in such a way that it extends to the position.

[0129] The protective lens member 311i is configured to have a curved shape when viewed from above (FIG. 14(a)). (See Fig. 14(c)) and is configured in a curved shape when viewed from the left and right. This configuration allows the load generated when the player presses the tilting device 310 to be easily released (dissipated). This improves the durability of the tilting device 310.

[0130] The protruding portion 311j is protruded at a right angle from the lower surface of the bottom plate portion 311a and is The cross section of the tilting device 310 is smaller than the transmission hole 321a of the tilting device 310. When the pin is pushed in (see FIG. 29), it is inserted into the transmission hole 321a and the tip It extends downward from the lower frame member 320.

[0131] As shown in FIG. 16, the cover 312 includes a top panel member 312a having an operation surface 312a1 and An intermediate plate member 312b is fastened and fixed to the lower surface of the top plate member 312a. 2b is fixed to the top plate member 312a, and in the first state (see FIG. 6), the LED device 34 and a cylindrical member 312c having a cylindrical shape large enough to surround 1f.

[0132] The cylindrical member 312c improves the strength of the lid 312 by its axial rigidity while maintaining the lid 312 in the first state. (See FIG. 6) In this case, due to the positional relationship, the LED device 341f is directed to the tilting device 310. In the second state (see FIG. 7), the light irradiated from the cylindrical member 312c is kept inside the cylindrical member 312c. In this case, the present invention is to remove such limitations and make it possible to irradiate light from the LED device 341f over a wide area. They will be arranged in various ways.

[0133] The lens member 313 is made of a light-transmitting material, and has upper and lower ends that extend forward in a flange-like shape. The extended end of the protective lens member 311i is configured to have a shape that matches the curved shape of the protective lens member 311i. The central portion of the spherical shell 313a is formed in a spherical shell shape.

[0134] The torsion spring 315 is wound around the shaft 314 at a pair of left and right twisted portions. The arm portions 315a extend rearward from the left and right outer ends of the portion, and connect the pair of twisted portions. and a central portion 315b.

[0135] Next, the driving device 340 will be described with reference to Figures 17 and 18. 17(b) is a front view of the driving device 340, and FIG. 17(b) is a front view of the driving device 340 in the direction of the arrow XVIIb in FIG. 17(a). 18 is a side view of the drive unit 340 from the perspective of the driver, and FIG. 19 is an exploded front perspective view of the drive unit 340. is.

[0136] As shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the driving device 340 is a device for bending a plate-shaped sheet metal member. The main body member 341 that constitutes the framework is fastened and fixed to the main body member 341. A drive motor 342 that generates a drive force, and a transmission shaft that transmits the drive force of the drive motor 342 A pair of disc cams 344 ( Left disc cam 344L, right disc cam 344R) and the connecting pin 344d of the disc cam 344 and an arm member 345 pivotally supported by a shaft portion 341c of the main body member 341 and a circular A release lever abuts against the first protruding portion 344c1 or the second protruding portion 344c3 of the plate cam 344 in the rotation direction. The release member 346 is supported coaxially with the release member 346 and rotates relative to the release member 346. The rotating claw member 347 that operates and the biasing force that causes the rotating claw member 347 to fall downward. a first spring SP1 which is a coil spring-like spring member that generates a 6 and the rotary claw member 347 in a direction that moves them apart from each other. The second spring SP2 is a spring member.

[0137] The main body member 341 is bent backward on both sides to form a motor housing portion 33 having a U-shape when viewed from above. 41a and the plate portion of the motor housing portion 341a that is arranged opposite to the motor housing portion 341a are drilled at the same position. Both of them have a shaft support hole 341b that supports the disk cam 344, and an axis that is parallel to the axis of the shaft support hole 341b. The shaft portion is provided in a left-right direction at a position shifted from the shaft support hole 341b toward the front side. 341c, and an extension extending from the motor accommodating portion 341a below the shaft portion 341c. and a lighting support portion 341d extending from the motor housing portion 341a toward the front and upper direction. e, and an LED light source is disposed inside the upper end of the lighting support portion 341e. and an LED device 341f.

[0138] The LED device 341f has a triangular member on its upper surface that refracts light ( This allows the light from the LED device 341f to be directed upward and forward. It is possible to irradiate the area evenly.

[0139] The drive motor 342 is mounted inside the U-shaped motor housing portion 341a. The fixing member 342a is fastened and fixed to the fixing member 1a.

[0140] The fixed member 342a supports the rotary gear of the drive motor 342 and also supports the rotary gear. The transmission shaft 343 is supported in a manner that the transmission gear 343b meshes with it.

[0141] The arm member 345 is provided at one end with a circular hole and is connected to the disc cam 344. A pivot hole 345a is provided on the other end of the pin 344d, and a rectangular hole is provided on the other end of the pin 344d. and a guide hole 345b through which the shaft 311c (see FIG. 15) of the tilting device 310 is inserted. can.

[0142] The guide hole 345b is provided at an end opposite to the shaft support hole 345a when the tilting device 310 is in the first state. The end of the disk cam 344 is formed at a position where it comes into contact with the shaft portion 311c. The position is sufficient to allow rotation.

[0143] The transmission shaft 343 will be described with reference to Fig. 19. Fig. 19 shows the positive and negative ends of the transmission shaft 343. The transmission shaft 343 has disk cams 344 (see FIG. 18) fixed to both ends thereof. a cylindrical member 343a pivotally supported by the cylindrical member 343a and a drive motor 342 a transmission gear 343b that meshes with the rotary gear, and a cylindrical member 343a. a movable clutch 343c that can switch whether or not to transmit driving force between the a coil spring 343d that presses the movable clutch 343c against the transmission gear 343b; Prepare for the Lord.

[0144] The cylindrical member 343a has fixing portions 3 with a D-shaped cross section for fixing the disc cam 344 at both ends thereof. The right fixing part 343a2 is larger than the left fixing part 343a1. The fixed portion 343a2 is formed longer toward the center than the movable clutch 343a. When the gear 43c moves against the biasing force of the coil spring 343d, it interferes with the transmission gear 343b. It is formed to a length that allows it to move to a position where it is not there.

[0145] The transmission gear 343b has a circular insertion hole 343b1 through which the cylindrical member 343a is inserted, From the surface facing the movable clutch 343c, the and a clutch portion 343b2 on which recesses and protrusions are formed.

[0146] Since the insertion hole 343b1 is a perfect circle, even when the columnar member 343a is fixed, the transmission The gear 343b can rotate (freely rotate) relative to the cylindrical member 343a.

[0147] The movable clutch 343c has an angle fixing hole 3 having a D-shaped cross section through which the cylindrical member 343a is inserted. 43c1, and the transmission gear 343b are arranged in the axial direction at a circumferential position of the shaft center from the surface arranged opposite to the transmission gear 343b. The clutch portion 343b1 is configured to be engageable with the clutch portion 343b2. and a switch 343c2.

[0148] In this embodiment, the clutch portions 343b2 and 343c2 have a top angle of about 100°. It consists of a mountain-shaped convex portion and a concave portion.

[0149] The angle fixing hole 343c1 has a D-shaped cross section, so that the cylindrical portion of the movable clutch 343c Since the relative rotation with respect to the member 343a is disabled, the clutch portion 343b of the transmission gear 343b 2 and the clutch portion 343c2 of the movable clutch 343c, the drive motor 342 The driving force transmitted from the transmission gear 343b to the cylindrical member 34 via the movable clutch 343c. 3a. By rotating the drive motor 342, the disc cam 3 44 (see FIG. 18) can be rotated.

[0150] The movable clutch 343c is normally biased by the force of the coil spring 343d. 43b, and the engagement relationship between the clutch portions 343b2 and 343c2 is maintained. On the other hand, when an axial load is applied to the movable clutch 343c, the fixed part 3 43a2 and is configured to be movable along 43a2 in a manner to move away from the transmission gear 343b.

[0151] The disc cam 344 will be described with reference to Figure 20. The disc cam 344 is a left-handed The plate cam 344L and the right disc cam 344R are roughly mirror images of each other, and the only difference is that the detection hole 3 Since only the positions of 44eL and 344eR are shown, only the left disc cam 344L will be explained, and the right disc cam The explanation of M344R will be omitted.

[0152] FIG. 20(a) is a side view of the left disc cam 344L as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXa in FIG. 20(b) is a side view of the left disc cam 344L as viewed in the direction of the arrow XXb in FIG. 18. 20(a) and 20(b), the driving device 340 is as shown in FIG. The first initial state is shown.

[0153] As shown in FIGS. 20(a) and 20(b), the left disc cam 344L is a circular disc. A member having a protruding portion on both sides of the disc, which is formed inward at the center of the disc. A central shaft portion 344a is provided in a protruding cylindrical shape, and a ring-shaped portion is provided around the central shaft portion 344a. The circular rib 344b is provided on the outside of the circular rib 344b. The circular rib 344b is formed in the center of the rib 344a and is lower in height than the circular rib 344b. The engagement rib 344c has a portion that protrudes radially outward at a certain point, and the circular rib 344b and the engaging rib 344c, and is provided in a cylindrical shape and protrudes outward between the arm member 3 45 (see FIG. 18) and a detection pin 344d drilled near the outer periphery. The main components are holes 344eL.

[0154] The right disc cam 344R has a detection hole 344eR that forms an angle of 60° with the detection hole 344eL. The only difference is that it is located in the same position as the left disc cam 344L. It consists of the following shapes.

[0155] The central shaft portion 344a has an inner periphery having a cross section D 1 that engages with both ends of the cylindrical member 343a (see FIG. 19). The outer periphery of the shaft is fitted into the shaft support hole 341b (see FIG. 18). That is, the disk cam 344 is rotatably supported in the support hole 341b.

[0156] The circular rib 344b is formed to support the disk cam 344 in the shaft support hole 341b. The motor housing portion 341a (see FIG. 18) is provided with a protruding portion at a position where it can come into contact with the left and right wall surfaces. As a result, misalignment of the disc cam 344 can be suppressed.

[0157] In the first initial state, the engagement rib 344c is positioned from the position where the detection hole 344eL is disposed. The rotor is extended radially outward at a position shifted 80° in the backward rotation direction (clockwise in Figure 20(a)). and a first protruding portion 344c1 at an angle θ1 (in this embodiment, angle a first recessed portion 344c2 that recesses radially inward at a position shifted from the first recessed portion 344c by an angle θ1=50°; At a position offset from the first protruding portion 344c1 by an angle θ2 (in this embodiment, the angle θ2=150°), The second protruding portion 344c3 protrudes outward again in the radial direction. At a position shifted from 3 by an angle θ3 (in this embodiment, the angle θ3=20°), and a second retraction portion 344c4 into which the second retraction portion 344c is inserted.

[0158] In the first initial state of the drive unit 340, the connecting pin 344d is It is placed at a position where it is separated from the shaft portion 311e of the device 310 by the longest distance (see FIG. 22). , on the opposite side of the central shaft portion 344a to the shaft portion 311e of the tilting device 310 in the first state. A connecting pin 344d is provided.

[0159] The release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 will be described with reference to FIG. The removal member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 are arranged in a pair on the left and right, and their configurations are the same on the left and right. So, only one will be explained.

[0160] 21(a) and 21(b) are front views of the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347. In FIG. 21(a), the rotary claw member 347 is connected to the second spring with respect to the release member 346. 21(b) shows the large angle state where the spring SP2 has rotated to the end position of the biasing direction. The rotary claw member 347 is moved to the terminal position against the biasing force of the second spring SP2 with respect to the removal member 346. The small angle state in which the lens is rotated to the position shown in FIG.

[0161] The state in which the release member 346 rotates by contacting with the disc cam 344 is determined by the angle In a state between the large angle state and the small angle state (when the protruding pin 346b is disposed at the intermediate position of the guide slot 347b), (See FIG. 35).

[0162] As shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b), the release member 346 is a substantially rectangular plate member. and a shaft support hole 346a which is supported by the shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18). A protruding pin 346b is provided in the thickness direction of the plate in an arc shape centered on the central axis of the 346a, and The end of the spring SP2 is inserted through the insertion hole 346c, and the end of the spring SP2 is inserted through the shaft support hole 346a. and an engaging portion 346d configured as a protruding portion.

[0163] The engaging portion 346d is engaged with the engaging rib 34 of the disc cam 344 in the assembled state (see FIG. 10). 4c (see FIG. 20). The outer periphery of d is curved, so that the abutment with the engaging rib 344 can be performed smoothly. can be done.

[0164] The rotary claw member 347 is formed of a plate member having a substantially rectangular shape, and has a shaft portion 341c (see FIG. 18). ) and a shaft support hole 347a that is supported by the shaft support hole 347a, and a circular arc shape that is centered on the central axis of the shaft support hole 347a. The protruding pin 346b of the release member 346 is drilled so as to be able to be guided along the protruding pin 346b. The guide slot 347b is formed to a size that includes the movement path inside, and the second spring SP2 The end of the shaft is inserted through a through hole 347c, and the end of the shaft is connected to a hook at the bottom of the end opposite to the shaft support hole 347a. The hook-shaped portion 347d is provided in a protruding shape and is perforated so that the end of the first spring (see FIG. 18) can be inserted therethrough. and a pull-down hole 347e provided therein.

[0165] In this embodiment, in the large angle state shown in FIG. 21(a), the release member 346 is It is placed at the end position in the backward rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 21(a)) relative to the member 347. Therefore, when a load is applied to the engagement portion 346d in the downward direction in the large angle state, the engagement portion 346d is released. The member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 rotate together in the backward direction, while in the large angle state. When a load is applied to the engagement portion 346d in the pushing-up direction, the angle shown in FIG. 21(b) Until the small state is reached, only the release member 346 is rotated to maintain the position of the rotary claw member 347. This can be done.

[0166] Next, an example of the operation of the operation device will be described. First, referring to FIGS. 22 to 24, When the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the player performs a pushing operation. In the following description of the operation example, for ease of understanding, The illustration of the lid 312 is simplified.

[0167] 22 to 24 are views of the operation device 300 taken along the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). 22 is a cross-sectional view of the tilting device 310. Note that FIG. 22 shows the tilting device 310 in the first state. 23, the player pushes the tilting device 310 from the state shown in FIG. 22 to the end position. 24 shows the tilting device 310 returning from the state of FIG. 23 to the first state. 22 to 24, the tilting device 310 is shown in a state after the return operation. An example of a player's hand performing a rapid-fire operation is shown.

[0168] As shown in FIG. 22, the tilting device 310 is tilted in the backward direction (as shown in FIG. 22) by a torsion spring 315. The bottom plate portion 311a receives the biasing force of the hook portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347. As a result, the tilting device 310 is maintained in the first state. In the first state, a biasing force in the backward direction (clockwise in FIG. 22) always acts on the tilting device 310. are.

[0169] In the state shown in FIG. 22, the left detection piece 311gL is in the detection groove of the left detection sensor 324L. On the other hand, the right detection piece 311gR is inserted into the right detection sensor 32 It is placed in front of the detection groove of 4R (OFF state, see Figure 11).

[0170] As shown in FIG. 23, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310, the tilting device 31 0 rotates forward (counterclockwise in Figure 23) by approximately 3°. 11gL is inserted into the detection groove of the left detection sensor 324L (ON state), and similarly, The side detection piece 311gR is inserted into the detection groove of the right detection sensor 324R (ON state).

[0171] Therefore, the change in the detection state of the left detection sensor 324L and the right detection sensor 324R is determined. By doing so, it is determined that the tilting device 310 has been pushed in by the player from the first state. It is possible.

[0172] Here, when the tilting device 310 is repeatedly operated, the state shown in FIG. 22 and the state shown in FIG. 23 are changed. The torsion spring 31 may be rotated depending on the time interval between successive hits by the player. 5, the tilting device 310 is not returned in time, and the pushing operation is performed at an intermediate position. This may cause the player to feel uncomfortable.

[0173] Conventionally, this could be addressed by increasing the spring constant of the torsion spring 315. In this embodiment, when the spring constant of the torsion spring 315 is increased, the force of the torsion spring 315 is increased. Increasing the driving force of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) that pushes down the tilting device 310 Therefore, it is necessary to increase the size of the drive motor 342. There were problems such as the unit rising and space saving becoming impossible.

[0174] In contrast, in this embodiment, when the tilting device 310 is pressed, A voice that can be produced by vibration action is provided at a position facing the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 310. A coil motor 352 is provided.

[0175] As shown in FIG. 24, the voice coil motor 352 is extended from the state shown in FIG. By driving the tilting device 31 in the direction of the torsion spring 315, the spring constant of the torsion spring 315 can be increased without increasing the tilting device 31 The return to 0 operation can be performed quickly.

[0176] When the tilting device 310 is pressed, the voice coil motor 352 is always driven. In this case, for example, when the player presses and holds the tilting device 310, the voice coil motor 352 will be driven, which will cause unnecessary strain on the player, and the player will feel uncomfortable. There is a risk of remembering.

[0177] In contrast, in this embodiment, when the left detection sensor 324L is in the ON state, The number of times the right detection sensor 324R switches between the ON state and the OFF state is calculated, and the number of times is When the value is equal to or greater than the threshold, the voice coil motor 352 is driven to activate the button. This allows the load for restoring the tilting device 310 to be increased only when the tilting device 310 is in a The player can operate the tilting device 310 comfortably.

[0178] Next, referring to FIGS. 25 to 30, the tilting device 310 moves up and down from the first state. The case where the movement (tilting movement) is started (first movement mode) will be described. 6A is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6A.

[0179] 25 shows the tilting device 310 in the first state, and FIG. 26 shows the tilting device 310 in the second state. From the state shown in FIG. 25, the disc cam 344 rotates forward by a predetermined amount, and the rotary claw member 347 27 shows the state where the attitude has changed, and in FIG. 27, the disc cam 344 has moved from the state shown in FIG. 26 to a predetermined position. 28 shows a state in which the rotation claw member 347 has rotated forward by the amount of rotation and returned to its original position. The tilting device 310 is shown rotating back and forth, and in FIG. 29, the tilting device 310 is moved from the state shown in FIG. 29. In FIG. 30, the user pushes the tilting device 310 to the end position. When the disc cam 344 rotates forward by a predetermined amount from the state where the engagement rib 34 In the second initial state, the second protruding portion 344c3 of the release member 346 abuts against the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. 28 shows the tilting device 3 in the state shown in FIG. 29, the position of the tilting device 310 is shown in phantom lines. An example of a technician's hand is shown in phantom.

[0180] As shown in FIG. 25, when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the cylindrical member 31 of the lid 312 The upper end (prism portion) of the LED device 341f is housed inside 2c. The amount of light irradiated in the radial direction of the cylindrical member 312c is limited by the thickness of the cylindrical member 312c. On the other hand, the amount of light irradiated in the axial direction can be increased. The cylindrical member 312c has the effect of improving the strength of the lid 312 as a rib and the effect of improving the tilting device 310. In this state, the light irradiation intensity of the LED device 341f can be adjusted. do.

[0181] As shown in FIG. 26, the tilting device 310 is in the first state, and the driving device 340 is in the first initial state. From the initial state shown in FIG. 25, the disc cam 344 is rotated in the forward direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 26). When the disc cam 344 is rotated in the forward direction, the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disc cam 344 contacts the engaging portion of the release member 346. By pushing down 346d, the release member 346 rotates in the backward direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 26). , and the rotary claw member 347 is disengaged from the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310. Rotate backward until

[0182] The change in the posture of the release member 346 is caused by the first retraction portion 344c2 of the engagement rib 344c and the engagement portion 34 6d and the disc cam 344 rotates until they face each other. The tilting device 310 is raised by the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 (rotating clockwise in FIG. 26).

[0183] At this time, in the state shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the shaft 311c of the tilting device 310 is One end position of the guide hole 345b of the member 345 (the end farther from the rotation axis of the disc cam 344) The tilting device 310 is disposed at the end position, and the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is restricted by the arm member 345. Therefore, the tilting device 310 moves upward in a manner corresponding to the rotation angle of the disc cam 344. This becomes:

[0184] As shown in FIG. 27, the disc cam 344 rotates forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 27), When the first retraction portion 344c2 of the disc cam 344 passes through the engagement portion 346d of the release member 346, The release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 are rotated forward by the biasing force of the first spring SP1. 27) so that the rotary claw member 347 can be engaged with the tilting device 310. 25. At this time, the gap between the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 of the second spring SP2 in the direction to increase the angle (the upper angle in Figure 27). As a result of the action of the biasing force, the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 are in the state shown in FIG. It rotates while maintaining the maximum rotation speed.

[0185] In this state, the cover 312 is retracted above the LED device 341f, and the protective lens The area of ​​the tilting device 311i that can be seen from the player's viewpoint when the tilting device 311i is in the first state is Since this value is increased compared to 0, the light of the LED device 341f is directed in the front direction (toward the player). Therefore, by changing the posture of the tilting device 310, the LED device 3 The direction of the light emitted from 41f can be changed, improving the lighting effect. It is possible.

[0186] In this state, the right detection sensor 353R of the protective cover device 350 is turned on. , the starting point of the up and down reciprocating motion can be detected.

[0187] As shown in FIG. 28, the disc cam 344 is rotated forward (in the direction of rotation) by a predetermined amount from the state shown in FIG. 28 counterclockwise), and then rotate the disc cam 344 backward by the same amount (FIG. 2 8 clockwise) is repeated until the angle D1 shown in FIG. The tilting device 310 can be repeatedly moved up and down within the range of The appearance of the tilting device 310 relative to the operating device 300 can be changed. This can attract more attention from players.

[0188] In addition, the tilting device 310 repeatedly moves up and down within the range of angle D1. The area of ​​the portion of the protective lens member 313 that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 changes. Therefore, only part of the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be seen through the protective lens member 313. The amount of light that can be received can be changed in response to the operation of the tilting device 310. The brightness of the tilt device 310 can be changed, and the player's attention to the operation device 300 can be adjusted. The visibility can be improved.

[0189] In the state shown in FIG. 28, the spherical shell portion 313a of the lens member 313 is 28. The LED device 341f is disposed on the front side (left side in FIG. 28) of the LED device 341f. The irradiation range is expanded not only in the front-back and up-down directions but also in the left-right direction (perpendicular to the paper surface in Figure 28). It can be done.

[0190] According to this embodiment, as described above, when the tilting device 310 is placed in the first state, The light from the LED device 341f travels upward, and the irradiation range is limited to the cylindrical member 312c. In contrast, the tilting device 310 was moved upward from the first state. When the LED device 341f is activated, the light from the LED device 341f is also emitted in the direction toward the player (front direction), The illumination range is widened by the lens member 313.

[0191] That is, according to this embodiment, the light irradiation direction is changed in accordance with the change in the posture of the tilting device 310. This not only changes the brightness of the light, but also changes the range of light irradiation. , the tilting device 310 can be made more noticeable.

[0192] As shown in FIG. 29, in the state in which the tilting device 310 is moving up and down in FIG. 28, The user can push and operate the tilting device 310. In the state of FIG. The load applied to the tilting device 310 from the arm member 345 is in the direction of lowering the tilting device 310. (Even if the arm member 345 moves in the upward direction, the shaft portion 311c moves upward.) (The guide hole 345b of the arm member 345 moves only, and no load is generated.)

[0193] Therefore, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310 in the state shown in FIG. 18) is prevented from being subjected to a load due to the driving force of the driving motor 342. At this time, the player is only subjected to the load of the torsion spring 315. This provides a large impact to the player when the player presses the tilting device 310. Since the occurrence of unnecessary load is suppressed, the player can comfortably operate the operation device 300. This can be done.

[0194] As shown in FIG. 29, the tilting device 310 is pushed from the state shown in FIG. 28 to the end of its pushing. During this process, the bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 engages with the hook portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347. By pushing forward, the rotary claw member 347 rotates in the backward direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 29), Then, by pushing the tilting device 310, the bottom plate portion 311a is moved to the hook portion 347d. , the rotary claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (in the forward rotation direction). Therefore, the tilting device 310 is restricted from moving upward by the rotary claw member 347. .

[0195] Therefore, when the player moves the tilting device 310 up and down as shown in FIG. If the player releases the button after pressing the button 0, the tilting device 310 will remain in the first state. It can be held.

[0196] In the state shown in FIG. 29, the voice coil motor 352 performs a vibration operation (movement in the extension direction). This causes the tilting device 310 to be pushed in and out. After pushing the tilting device 310 to the end, the player who keeps his / her hand on the tilting device 310 is shaken. It is possible to create a performance that conveys movement.

[0197] That is, the voice coil motor 352 generates a driving force that assists the tilting device 310 in rising. 24, and to vibrate the tilting device 310 disposed at the end of the pushing. This can be used to create vibration effects.

[0198] As shown in FIG. 30, when the player releases the tilting device 310, the tilting device 310 When the tilting device 310 is returned to the first state, the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 310 is The vibration is released from the bottom surface of the voice coil motor 352. is only valid when the player has pushed the tilting device 310 to the end of the push-in position.

[0199] Therefore, compared to gaming machines in which the operation button simply vibrates, the tilting device 310 is operated by pressing it. When the push-in end is pressed, whether or not vibration occurs due to the voice coil motor 352 is checked. Only the player who pressed the tilting device 310 can understand this.

[0200] Here, whether or not the lottery results in a big win depends on the pushing operation of the tilting device 310. Therefore, there is a risk that some players will not operate the tilting device 310 at all. In this case, the tilting device 310 becomes less valuable as an operating means.

[0201] In contrast to this, in this embodiment, the voice is not heard until the tilting device 310 is pressed. It is configured in such a way that the player can feel the vibration of the coil motor 352.

[0202] Here, for example, when a big win is confirmed, the voice coil motor 352 produces a vibration effect. By controlling the tilting device 310 in this way, the player feels a greater sense of anticipation when pressing the tilting device 310. This can improve the value of the tilting device 310 as a read-ahead means. This makes it easier for the player to operate the tilting device 310, and the operation of the tilting device 310 This can increase its value as a creative tool.

[0203] As shown in FIG. 30, when the disc cam 344 is moved from the state shown in FIG. 29 to the second protruding portion 344c1 The disc cam 344 is rotated forward (reverse rotation in FIG. 29) until it abuts against the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. By rotating the drive unit 340 by a predetermined amount in a clockwise direction, the drive unit 340 is brought into the second initial state. This can be done.

[0204] In the second initial state, the engaging rib 344c and the release member 346 are rotated in the same manner as in the first initial state. In the first initial state, the first protruding portion 344c1 abuts against the engaging rib 344c. In the second initial state, the second protruding portion 344c3 and the engaging rib 344c abut against each other. do.

[0205] 29, the disc cam 344 is rotated backward (clockwise in FIG. 29). After the first protruding portion 344c1 of the engaging rib 344c passes through the engaging portion 346d, the engaging rib 344c is rotated in the reverse direction. 29 to the first initial state shown in FIG. 25. In this case, a load in the direction of pushing up the release member 346 is applied to the release member 346. Then, while maintaining the position of the rotary claw member 347, only the release member 346 is rotated forward (see FIG. 29). It can be rotated counterclockwise.

[0206] Next, referring to FIGS. 31 to 34, the tilting device 310 is set to the first state, and the driving device The tilting device 310 is moved up and down (tilted) from the state where the tilting device 340 is in the second initial state. In this case, the tilting device 310 is in the second state. After that, it starts moving back and forth up and down (tilting motion).

[0207] 31 to 34 are views of the operation device 300 taken along the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). In FIG. 31, the disc cam 344 is rotated forward (FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. 31) to rotate the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347 in the backward direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 31). 32 shows the state in which the disc cam 344 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 33 shows the state in which the tilting device 310 has rotated a predetermined amount and reached the second state. 34 shows the state in which the disc cam 344 rotates back and forth from the state shown in FIG. 3 shows the state in which the player has pushed the tilting device 310 to the end position. 33, the position of the tilting device 310 in the state of FIG. 32 is shown by imaginary lines. In FIG. 34, an example of a player's hand pushing in the tilting device 310 is shown by imaginary lines. can be.

[0208] As shown in FIG. 31, the disc cam 344 is rotated forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 31) from the state shown in FIG. When the rotary claw member 347 is rotated in the opposite direction, the engagement between the rotary claw member 347 and the tilting device 310 is released, and the tilting device The device 310 moves upward.

[0209] At this time, the guide hole of the arm member 345 is in the direction in which the shaft portion 311c of the tilting device 310 moves. 345b is extended (has a space), so that the tilting device 310 can tilt the arm member 345 The tilting device 310 is not pulled by the disc cam 344 through the The tilting device 310 can be changed from the first state to the second state in a short time. can be done.

[0210] As shown in FIG. 32, in the state shown in FIG. 31 (the engagement between the tilting device 310 and the rotary claw member 347), By rotating the disc cam 344 by about 10 degrees from the tilted state (released state), the attitude of the disc cam 344 is changed to the tilted state. The tilting device 310 is in a position where it can be placed in the second state (the disc cam 344 is rotated 180° from the first initial state). Therefore, the tilting device 310 can be raised at a high speed. 30 to the second state in a short period of time. The disc cam 344 interferes with the change in state (the disc cam 344 rotates slowly through a predetermined angle). This can prevent the tilting device 310 from taking a long time to reach the second state. do.

[0211] As shown in FIG. 33, the disc cam 344 is rotated forward (in the direction of rotation) by a predetermined amount from the state shown in FIG. 32 counterclockwise), and then the disc cam 344 is rotated backward by the same amount (FIG. 3 2 clockwise) is repeated to rotate the The tilting device 310 can be repeatedly moved up and down within the range of The appearance of the tilting device 310 relative to the operating device 300 can be changed. This can attract more attention from players.

[0212] In addition, the tilting device 310 repeatedly moves up and down within the range of angle D2. The area of ​​the portion of the protective lens member 313 that protrudes above the upper frame member 331 changes. Therefore, only part of the light emitted from the LED device 341f can be seen through the protective lens member 313. The amount of light that can be received can be changed in response to the operation of the tilting device 310. The brightness of the tilt device 310 can be changed, and the player's attention to the operation device 300 can be adjusted. The visibility can be improved.

[0213] In the state shown in FIG. 33, the spherical shell portion 313a of the lens member 313 is 33. Therefore, the light emitted from the LED device 341f is The irradiation range is expanded not only in the front-back and up-down directions but also in the left-right direction (perpendicular to the paper surface in Figure 33). It can be done.

[0214] That is, according to this embodiment, the light irradiation direction is changed in accordance with the change in the posture of the tilting device 310. This not only changes the brightness of the light, but also changes the range of light irradiation. , the tilting device 310 can be made more noticeable.

[0215] The range of angle D2 shown in FIG. 33 is different from the range of angle D1 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the tilting device 310 can move up and down as shown in FIG. 28 . The two types of up and down movements (tilting movements) shown in FIG. 33 are performed by tilting the rotary claw member 347. This can be done immediately after the restriction on the upward movement of the tilting device 310 is released. Two types of modes are created for operating the tilting device 310 in one state by the driving force of the drive motor 342. It is possible.

[0216] This allows the operating member 310 to operate in a different manner than when it operates in the same manner every time. The tilting device 310 can have a different meaning (for example, a different expectation of a big win). This can increase the attention of players to the game.

[0217] As shown in FIG. 33, in the state where the tilting device 310 is moving up and down in FIG. The user can push and operate the tilting device 310. In the state of FIG. The load applied to the tilting device 310 by the arm member 345 pulls the tilting device 310 downward. The load is only in the direction of lifting (even if the arm member 345 moves in the upward direction, the shaft portion 311 c moves only through the guide hole 345b of the arm member 345, and the shaft (No load is generated to lift the portion 311c.)

[0218] Therefore, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310 in the state shown in FIG. 18) is prevented from being subjected to a load due to the driving force of the driving motor 342. At this time, the player is only subjected to the load of the torsion spring 315. This provides a large impact to the player when the player presses the tilting device 310. Since the occurrence of unnecessary load is suppressed, the player can comfortably operate the operation device 300. This can be done.

[0219] As shown in FIG. 34, in the process of pushing in the tilting device 310, The bottom plate portion 311a of the tilting device 310 pushes the hook-shaped portion 347d of the rotary claw member 347, The rotating claw member 347 rotates in the backward direction (clockwise direction in FIG. 34), and the tilting device By pushing the 310, the bottom plate portion 311a passes through the hook portion 347d. The rotating claw member 347 returns to a position where it can engage with the tilting device 310 (rotates in the forward rotating direction). Thus, the tilting device 310 is restricted from moving upward by the rotary claw member 347 .

[0220] Therefore, when the player moves the tilting device 310 up and down as shown in FIG. After pressing down the 0 (see FIG. 34), if the player releases his / her hand, the tilting device 310 can be maintained in the first state.

[0221] Next, referring to FIGS. 35 to 37, after the player performs the pushing operation, the rotary claw member 3 47 without releasing the restriction of the tilting device 310, the disc cam 344 is set to the second initial state. This method allows the tilting device 310 to perform two types of up and down movements (tilting and tilting). It is possible to alternate between the two movements or perform one of them consecutively.

[0222] 35 to 37 are views of the operation device 300 taken along the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). In FIG. 35, the disc cam 344 is rotated backward (FIG. 35) from the state shown in FIG. 35) and the release member 346 is rotated in the forward direction (counterclockwise in FIG. 35). 36, the rotation cam 344 is rotated further backward (as shown in FIG. 35) than in the state shown in FIG. After rotating counterclockwise, the disc cam 344 comes into contact with the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. In Figure 37, the state in which the cam shaft is rotated forward (counterclockwise in Figure 35) is shown. From the state shown in FIG. 36, the disc cam 344 rotates forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 36) and the protective cover device 3 35 shows a state in which the left detection sensor 353L of the left side of the vehicle 50 is in the ON state. In FIG. 37, an example of a player's hand swinging from above onto the tilting device 310 is shown in phantom lines. .

[0223] As shown in FIG. 35, the disc cam 344 is rotated backward (clockwise in FIG. 34) from the state shown in FIG. When the engaging rib 344c is rotated in the opposite direction, the second retracting portion 344c4 of the engaging rib 344c engages the releasing member 346. In this case, the engaging rib 344c pushes up the release member 346. The attitude of the release member 346 changes due to the rotation of the release member 346. The rotary claw member 347 only moves in the space of the guide slot 347b of the member 347. The posture shown in 5 is maintained.

[0224] That is, the disc cam 344 is rotated further backward (clockwise in FIG. 35) from the state shown in FIG. In the process of releasing the engagement between the engagement rib 344c and the release member 346, The restriction of the lift of the tilting device 310 by 347 can be maintained.

[0225] From the state shown in FIG. 35, the disc cam 344 is further rotated in the backward direction (clockwise in FIG. 35). 35. Then, by rotating the rotary cam 344 forward (counterclockwise in FIG. 35), As shown, the drive unit 340 can be in a second initial state.

[0226] In this embodiment, since there is no sensor for detecting the second initial state, the state shown in FIG. It is difficult to stop the disc cam 344 accurately, but it is possible to stop it via the second initial state shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to operate the disc cam 344 from the state shown in FIG. As described above, the vertical movement (tilt) from the second initial state in the range of angle D2 This allows the user to perform the following actions:

[0227] Here, the player who presses the tilting device 310 is required to press the tilting device 310 until a special message such as "long press" is displayed. Even if the tilting device 310 is not pressed down, the user may still place their hand on the tilting device 310 after pressing it down. There are times when this is done.

[0228] This is because, for example, the user may be so focused on the performance that they forget to release the hand that pressed down the tilting device 310. This is an action that occurs when you forget to do so, but in this case, the restriction by the rotating claw member 347 is released. Since the tilting device 310 does not rise even if the tilting device 310 is pulled up, the disc cam 344 moves the tilting device 310 to the angle D2. Even if you perform a reciprocating motion (forward / reverse switching motion) to move up and down (tilt motion) within the range, In this case, the tilting device 310 cannot change its position. If the rotation can be eliminated, the life of the drive motor 342 can be extended. This can be done.

[0229] Therefore, in this embodiment, the disc cam 344 is rotated forward (reverse rotation in FIG. 36) from the state shown in FIG. In the state where the left side detection sensor 324L of the lower frame member 320 is rotated clockwise, 5) is maintained in the ON state (while the tilting device 310 is tilted to the first state or lower), The plate cam 344 is not rotated in the reverse direction, but the protective cover device 350 is rotated as shown in FIG. The first initial state of the drive device 340 in which the left detection sensor 353L (see FIG. 14) is in the ON state. In this state, the rotation of the disk cam 344 is stopped (the driving of the drive motor 342 is stopped). is controlled by.

[0230] In the state shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the player's hand is placed on the upper side of the tilting device 310. 36. Therefore, the tilting device 310 does not move upward. In this case, the tilting device 310 moves from the state shown in FIG. The change to the state shown in 7 occurs when the drive motor 342 is rotated in one direction.

[0231] Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 35 to 37, when the player's hands are placed on the upper side of the tilting device 310, The drive motor 342 continues to operate until the tilting device 310 cannot be moved up or down. This avoids the need for reciprocating motion (forward / reverse switching), and the amount of torque applied to the drive motor 342 is This reduces the load on the motor and extends its lifespan.

[0232] 36. From the state shown in FIG. 36, the disc cam 344 is rotated by a predetermined amount (to the state shown in FIG. 31). When the left detection sensor 324L (see FIG. 15) is kept in the ON state, Instead of rotating the disc cam 344 as it is, it is immediately rotated in the reverse direction to return to the state shown in FIG. This allows the drive unit 340 to return to the second initial state early. This prevents unnecessary load from being applied to the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18). This can extend the motor life (see reference).

[0233] 38 and 39, a method for preventing damage to the drive unit 340 will be described. 38 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). 39 is a partial cross-sectional view of the operating device 300 taken along line XXXIX-XXXIX in FIG. 38. 38 shows the tilting device 310 in the second state. The player's hands are shown in imaginary lines, and in FIG. 39, the upper side of the main body cover 351 The components are not shown.

[0234] As shown in FIG. 38, when a player grasps and fixes the tilting device 310, the arm member 34 Since the movement of the disc cam 344 is restricted, the disc cam 344 cannot be rotated from the state shown in FIG. Therefore, when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) starts to rotate, the drive motor 342 A high load is generated between the drive motor 342 and the transmission gear 343b, and if left unattended, the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 18) The light may malfunction.

[0235] In contrast to this, in this embodiment, the transmission gear 343b is fixed to the transmission shaft rod 343b. 343a, the drive motor 342 is configured to be able to rotate freely, preventing the drive motor 342 from breaking down. It is possible.

[0236] That is, as shown in FIG. 39, the drive motor 342 is driven with the disc cam 344 fixed. The transmission gear 343b starts to rotate, and the clutch portion 343b is biased in the rotation direction. 2, 343c2, and the movable clutch 343c is As a result, the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c are disengaged. This releases the engagement and allows the transmission gear 343b to rotate freely. 42 can be prevented from breaking down.

[0237] If the player is not holding the tilting device 310, the operation device 300 may not rotate in a circular motion. When the plate cam 344 is rotated once, the tilting device 310 passes through the first state. In this embodiment, the lower frame member 3 is rotated while the drive motor 342 is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 360°). When the left side detection sensor 324L of the tilting device 310 is not in the ON state (when the tilting device 310 is in the first state), If the player intentionally performs an unnecessary operation of grasping and fixing the tilting device 310, The third pattern display device 81, for example, determines that the user is holding the object and stops the holding operation. The display notifies the user, and the rotation of the drive motor 342 is stopped.

[0238] This allows you to select when a player is intentionally making a mistake, and only then can you It is possible to notify the operator to stop the operation, and to stop the drive motor 342 early. Failures can be prevented.

[0239] In addition, when the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch 343c are separated from each other and a phase shift occurs, The initial phase of the drive motor and the initial phase of the disk cam 344, which has the same phase as the movable clutch 343c, Therefore, the state before the phase shift occurs continues (number of steps, etc.). Therefore, when the drive motor 342 is controlled, the disc cam 344 cannot be operated accurately. (phase shift cannot be corrected).

[0240] In contrast, in this embodiment, the left detection sensor 353L of the protective cover member 350 is turned ON. By detecting that the driving device 340 has entered the first initial state, Since the position can be identified, the control of the drive motor 352 is resumed with the identified state as the initial position. (resetting the initial phase of the drive motor 342), the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch Even after a phase shift occurs between the latch 343c and the drive motor 342, the phase of the disk Control can be performed with the phase of the cam 344 again adjusted.

[0241] As a result, when the tilting device 310 is operated to perform a performance, the drive motor 342 The operation that the tilting device 310 is to perform by the rotation control of the tilting device 310 and the operation that the tilting device 310 actually performs are Therefore, the occurrence of a misalignment between the transmission gear 343b and the movable clutch is prevented. Even after a phase shift occurs between the tilting device 310 and the switch 343c, the tilting device 310 can be operated properly. You can perform the performance.

[0242] As shown in FIG. 39, the movable clutch 343c rotates in the direction of rotation of the transmission gear 343b. Regardless of the shape, the transmission gear 343b is configured to rotate freely. These are explained below.

[0243] Figures 40, 41, 42 and 43 show the operation along the line XXII-XXII in Figure 6(a). 40 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 300. Note that in FIG. 40, the disc cam 3 44 is shown rotated 180 degrees in the forward direction (arrow CCW direction), and in FIG. 40, the disc cam 344 is further rotated in the CCW direction as indicated by the arrow. 42, the disc cam 344 is rotated backward (in the direction of the arrow CW) from the state shown in FIG. 42, and in FIG. 43, the disk cam is rotated 180 degrees. The state in which 344 is rotated in the direction of the arrow CW is shown.

[0244] As shown in FIG. 41, when the disc cam 344 rotates in the CCW direction, the tilting device 31 40. The robot moves from the first state shown in FIG. 40 to the second state. As shown in FIG. 3, when the disc cam 344 rotates in the direction of the arrow CW, the tilting device 310 42 and maintains the first state.

[0245] This is because the engagement rib 344c moves from the state shown in FIG. 42 to the state shown in FIG. The reason is not only that the disc cam 344 operates in a manner to move away from the release member 346, but also that the disc cam 344 When the engaging rib 344c rotates in the direction of the arrow CW, the engaging rib 344c abuts against the release member 346. This is because the fixation by the claw member 347 is not released. When rotating in the CW direction, the engaging rib 344c comes into contact with the release member 346 from below. In this case, the release member 346 is lifted up by the engagement rib 344c, and the rotary pawl member 3 Therefore, the fixing by the rotary claw member 347 is released. It will never happen.

[0246] Here, when the operation of the tilting device 310 is viewed from the player's viewpoint, the operation of the tilting device 310 is as shown in FIGS. 38 to 40 and 42. Up until the first state shown in Figure 1, both appear to behave similarly, but after reaching the first state, the behavior The operation will be different from either FIG. 41 or FIG.

[0247] For example, the difference in the operation after the tilting device 310 reaches the first state is calculated by the drive motor 342. (See FIG. 39) may be generated by controlling the rotation speed of the drive motor 342. The player notices the type of control being performed and the difference in the change in the driving sound that is being produced. The player may be aware of the effect, which may reduce the player's interest. When the sudden stop of the drive motor 342 is performed to stop the drive motor 342, The load on the drive motor 342 increases, and the durability of the drive motor 342 may decrease.

[0248] In contrast, according to this embodiment, the tilting device 310 is moved from the state shown in FIG. When the tilting device 310 moves toward the target position and the subsequent operation of the tilting device 310 is changed, the drive motor 342 The rotation of a motor differs only in its direction, so the driving mode (vibration, sound, etc.) Therefore, for example, from the first state to the second state, The tilting device 310 is raised from the first state or the tilting device 310 is maintained in the first state. When the expectation of the output changes, the expectation changes while the tilting device 310 is moving toward the first state. This prevents the player from noticing the change in the tilting device. It can improve attention to the 310 action.

[0249] On the other hand, the tilting device 310 reaches the first state, and the drive motor 342 rotates further. By checking whether the tilting device 310 rises or remains in the first state, The player can grasp the change in the expectation of the performance, so the tilting device 310 When the drive motor 342 moves the second state (see FIG. 38) toward the first state, , can be directed to watch the movement of the tilting device 310.

[0250] That is, when the tilting device 310 is in the second state, the player holds the tilting device 310. Therefore, the player can prevent erroneous operation when the drive motor 342 is driven. This can prevent overload from being applied to the tilting device 310 and the driving device 340. do.

[0251] In addition, in order to perform the effect of suddenly stopping the tilting device 310, a drive motor 342 (see FIG. 39) Therefore, when the drive motor 342 is suddenly stopped, the drive motor 343 is 42, thereby improving the durability of the drive motor 342. can be done.

[0252] Next, referring to FIG. 44, when the player presses down the tilting device 310, Even if the tilting device 310 moves up and down without being restricted by the rotary claw member 347 (third The operation mode will be explained below.

[0253] FIG. 44 is a cross-sectional view of the operating device 300 taken along line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). 44, the drive unit 340 is in the first initial state (see FIG. 25) and the disk cam 3 44 is shown rotated forward by a predetermined amount (counterclockwise in FIG. 44), and the first The disc cam 344 is rotated at an angle such that the protruding portion 344c1 does not pass through the engaging portion 346d of the release member 346. The outline of the tilting device 310 after rotating it backward (clockwise in FIG. 44) is shown by an imaginary line. Illustrated.

[0254] As shown in FIG. 44, the first protruding portion 344c1 of the disc cam 344 causes the release member 346 to In the pressed-down state, the first protruding portion 344c1 and the first retracting portion 344c2 function as a release portion. The disk cam 344 rotates back and forth while maintaining a positional relationship that does not pass through the engaging portion 346d of the member 346. By doing so, the tilting device 310 moves up and down while maintaining the position of the release member 346. It can be made to work.

[0255] In this case, the posture of the rotary claw member 347 rotates backward ( 44) is maintained in the rotated state, so that the tilting device 31 can be rotated in the manner shown in FIG. When the tilting device 310 moves up and down, even if the player pushes in the tilting device 310, the tilting device When the player releases his / her hand, the tilting device 310 does not engage with the rotary claw member 347. The first state (when the rotary claw member 347 engages with the tilting device 310, the tilting device 310 rises) The vertical movement is continued while moving upwards above the position where the vertical movement is restricted. It is possible.

[0256] Therefore, for example, the tilting device 310 may be operated in the first operating mode or the second operating mode. By providing a difference in the presentation between the operation mode 2 and the operation mode 3 shown in FIG. The operation of the device 300 can be given a different meaning from the conventional one. According to the Only then will it be apparent that the tilting device 310 is moving up and down in the first operating mode or the second operating mode. It is possible to know whether the object was moving up and down in the third operating mode.

[0257] As a difference in the performance, the tilting device 310 moves up and down in the first and second operation modes. When the tilting device 310 is pressed and then released, the tilting device 310 returns to the first state. When the tilting device 310 moves up and down in the third operation mode (when the tilting device 310 is maintained in the third operation mode), If the tilting device 310 continues to move up and down even after you release your hand after pushing the device 310 in, If the player tilts the device, the expectation of a big win is higher than in the case of Not only when pushing the 310 in, but also when releasing the tilting device 310, will it hit the jackpot? Therefore, the player can easily recognize the degree of expectation of whether or not the operation device 300 is working. This allows for more opportunities to attract attention to the operation device 300. can be improved.

[0258] Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 45 to 49. When the release member 346 is pushed up, the state of the rotary claw member 347 is maintained. As explained above, the operating device 2300 in the second embodiment has a driving device 2340 that slides. When the release member 2346 is pushed up, the slide claw member 23 48 is configured to slide. The same reference numerals are used and the description thereof will be omitted. First, referring to FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, The differences from the embodiment will be described.

[0259] FIG. 45(a) is a side view of the slide claw member 2348 in the second embodiment, and FIG. 45(b) is a side view of the rotary plate member 2347, and FIG. 45(c) is a side view of the release member 2346. FIG.

[0260] 46(a) and 46(b) show a release member 2346, a rotary plate member 2347 and a slide. A release member 2346, a rotary plate member 2347, and a slide claw member, which are interlocked with the claw member 2348. This is a side view of 2348.

[0261] In FIG. 46(a), the rotary plate member 2347 is connected to the release member 2346 by the second spring S The large angle state where the P2 has been rotated to the end position of the biasing direction is shown in FIG. 46(b). The rotary plate member 2347 is moved to the terminal position against the biasing force of the second spring SP2. In addition, when the disc cam 344 is brought into contact with the disc cam 344, The state in which the release member 2346 rotates is a state between the large angle state and the small angle state (the protruding pin 3 46b is disposed at the middle position of the elongated guide hole 347b (see FIG. 48).

[0262] As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the driving device 2340 (see FIG. 47) has a shaft portion 341c ( As functional members pivotally supported on the rotary plate 2342 (see FIG. 47), a release member 2346 and a rotary plate member 2347 are provided. The rotary plate member 2347 is disposed on the opposite side of the release member 2346 and is tiltable. The structure is such that it can slide along an arcuate path centered on the rotation axis of the device 2310 (see FIG. 47). The release member 2346 and the rotary plate portion The sliding claw member 2347 and the sliding claw member 2348 have the same functions as those in the first embodiment. The same components are denoted by the same reference numerals and their explanations are omitted.

[0263] As shown in FIG. 45(a), the slide claw member 2348 slides on the rail portion 2347f. A curved portion 2348a formed from a curved shape in a manner that can be inserted inside, and the curved portion A hook-shaped portion 2348b is provided at the upper end of the hook-shaped portion 2348a so as to protrude forward (to the left in FIG. 45). , the thickness direction of the curved portion 2348a and the hook-shaped portion 2348b (the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 47(a)) ) and is formed from a curved plate shape wider than the curved portion 2348a. and a reinforcing portion 2348c at the lower end of the reinforcing portion 2348c facing the release member 2346. and a cylindrical protruding pin 2348d.

[0264] The width of the curved portion 2348a is slightly shorter than the separation width of the rail portions 2347f. Therefore, the curved portion 2348a of the slide claw member 2348 is set to the rail portion 2 347f, the rotary plate member 2347 is configured to be slidable relative to the rotary plate member 2347. It is done.

[0265] The hook portion 2348b has a shape similar to that of the hook portion 347d of the first embodiment, and its lower surface The magnetic material is disposed on the bottom plate 2311 of the tilting device 2310, which will be described later. It is a magnetic material that generates a magnetic force that attracts a.

[0266] The reinforcing portion 2348c is provided to support the sliding of the rotary plate member 2347 in the assembled state (see FIG. 46). This is the portion facing the surface opposite to the surface facing the claw member 2348, and is formed from the curved portion 2348a. The width of the slide claw member 2348 is also increased to reinforce the slide claw member 2348.

[0267] The protruding pin 2348d is a cylindrical member inserted into the functional slot 2346e of the release member 2346. The release member 234 is made of a metal rod that is inserted into and fixed to the main body plate portion 2348e. 6 rotates relative to the rotary plate member 2347, the protruding pin 2348d moves into the functional slot 23 The slide claw member 2348 slides when pressed by the side surface of 46e.

[0268] The rotary plate member 2347 has a shaft support hole 347a, a guide elongated hole 347b, an insertion hole 347c, In addition to the pull-down hole 347e, a rail for guiding the sliding movement of the slide claw member 2348 is provided. The support slot 2347f and the protruding pin 2348d of the slide claw member 2348 are inserted through the support slot 2347f. It weighs 2347g.

[0269] The rail portion 2347f is made up of a pair of plate-shaped portions extending from the upper end of the rotating plate member 2347. The opposing side surfaces of the pair of plate-shaped parts are formed such that the rotating plate member 2347 rotates in the forward direction. When the shaft 314 (see FIG. 47) is positioned at the end position (counterclockwise in FIG. 46), It is formed from a curved shape along an arc centered at .

[0270] The support elongated hole 2347g is formed to have the shaft portion 314 (see FIG. 47) at the center, similar to the rail portion 2347f. The support slot 2347g is formed in a curved shape along a circular arc with the center of curvature. When the slide claw member 2348 is slid while the slide claw portion 2348 is inserted, The member 2348 can be supported by the rail portion 2347f and the support slot 2347g. This can prevent the door claw member 2348 from wobbling.

[0271] The release member 2346 has a shaft support hole 346a, a protruding pin 346b, and an insertion hole 346c. In addition to the joint portion 346d, a functional slot 2346e is provided which is a slot drilled in the thickness direction. do.

[0272] The functional elongated hole 2346e has a diameter smaller than the diameter of the protruding pin 2348d of the slide claw member 2348. It is configured as a wide elongated hole, and has a curved shape along an arc centered on the shaft support hole 346a. A first elongated hole portion 2346e1 is configured, and a pivot support is provided from one end of the first elongated hole portion 2346e. a second elongated hole portion 2346e2 extending in a direction inclined toward the opposite direction of the hole 346a; Mainly provide for.

[0273] As shown in FIG. 46, the release member 2346 rotates relative to the rotary plate member 2347, and the angle becomes large. When the state changes between the small angle state and the small angle state, the slide claw member 2348 slides against the rail portion 234 It slides along the curved shape of 7f.

[0274] The functional slot 2346e is configured as a slot slightly wider than the diameter of the protruding pin 2348d. Therefore, the movement speed of the release member 2346 is adjusted without any time delay relative to the movement of the release member 2346. The degree is directly reflected in the moving speed of the protruding pin 2348d.

[0275] That is, if the release member 2346 is rotated quickly, the sliding claw member 2348 slides quickly. While the sliding action is performed, if the speed at which the release member 2346 is rotated is slowed down, the sliding claw member The operating speed of 2348 will also be slower.

[0276] As shown in FIG. 46(a), in the large angle state, the sliding claw member 2348 is in the sliding direction. Even if the first arcuate portion 2346e1 is pulled, it will not move along an arc centered on the shaft support hole 346a. Since the shape is along the length of the protruding pin 2348d, the load applied to the functional slot 2346e The release member 2346 is rotated in a straight line passing through the shaft support hole 346a. Therefore, no force is generated, and the sliding claw member 2348 can be prevented from sliding. do.

[0277] That is, in this embodiment, the release member 2346 rotates to slide the slide claw member 2 Although the slide claw member 347 may slide, when the angle is large, The sliding claw member 2347 does not slide when pulled. As in the first embodiment, when the tilting device 2310 is placed in the first state, the slide By engaging the claw member 2348 with the tilting device 2310, the tilting device 2310 is raised. It can be regulated.

[0278] 47 to 49 are diagrams illustrating the change in the posture of the tilting device 2310 in time series. 6A is a cross section of the operation device 2300 taken along a line corresponding to line XXII-XXII in FIG. 47, the second retraction portion 344c4 of the disc cam 344 is in contact with the release member 234. 47. In FIG. 48, the state in which the locking member 346 is disposed below the engaging portion 346d of the locking member 346 is shown. Then, the disc cam 344 is rotated in the backward direction (clockwise in FIG. 47) and the engaging portion of the release member 2346 48. In FIG. 49, the state in which the disc cam 346d is pushed up is shown. 344 is rotated in the backward direction (clockwise in FIG. 48), and the release member 2346 releases the second spring SP The figure shows the state where the spring is returned to its original position by the biasing force of 2.

[0279] In this embodiment, the bottom plate portion 2311a of the tilting device 2310 is A magnet portion 2311a1 made of a magnetic material is fixed to the upper side surface near the Prepare.

[0280] In the state shown in FIG. 47, the magnet portion 2311a1 and the hook portion 2348b are attracted to each other by magnetic force. When the player pushes in the tilting device 2310 from this state, the tilting device 23 The change in the posture of the magnet 2311a1 and the hook 2348b is released, and the tilt No large load is applied to the sliding claw member 2348 from the tilting device 2310.

[0281] As shown in FIG. 48, when the release member 2346 is pushed up, the slide The idling claw member 2348 slides upward. At this time, the magnet portion 2311a1 and the hook Since the release member 2346 is attracted to the shaped portion 2348b by magnetic force, when the release member 2346 is quickly operated, , the tilting device 2310 also operates more quickly.

[0282] Therefore, the speed at which the tilting device 2310 rotates in the upward direction due to the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 is By sliding the slide claw member 2348 at a speed different from that of the slide claw member 2348, the slide claw member 2348 is The claw member 2348 is rotated in the backward direction (clockwise in FIG. 48) to move the tilting device 2310 upward. The tilting device 2310 is moved upward at a speed different from that of the upward movement when the restriction is released. That is, the speed at which the tilting device 2310 moves upward can be changed (fourth operation mode). It can be made into

[0283] As shown in FIG. 49, when the engagement between the disc cam 344 and the release member 2346 is released, The removal member 2346 rotates in the rearward direction (clockwise in FIG. 48) due to the biasing force of the second spring SP2. This causes the sliding claw member 2348 to return to the first state.

[0284] By enabling the operation modes shown in FIGS. 47 to 49, the third embodiment described in the first embodiment can be realized. The tilting device 2310 can be operated in four operating modes in combination with the first to third operating modes. As the number of operation modes increases, the degree of expectation of a jackpot can be correlated with the operation mode. This makes it easier for players to use the operation device 2300 as a means of reading ahead. This can increase the attention of the player to the operation device 2300.

[0285] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, the slide claw member 2348 rises. When the tilting device 2310 is raised by this, the hook-shaped portion 234 of the slide claw member 2348 8b and the magnet part 2311a1 of the tilting device 2310. Therefore, by ensuring a large magnetic force, the biasing force of the torsion spring 315 The load applied to the tilting device 2310 is smaller than when the tilting device 2310 is raised by force. can be increased.

[0286] That is, normally, when the player places his / her hand on the top of the tilting device 2310, the slide When the restriction by the claw member 2348 is released, the tilting device 2310 rises due to the weight of the hand. Even if the force of the torsion spring 315 is prevented from lifting the weight of the hand, If the magnetic force is large enough to lift the weight of the hand, even if it is not very large, then In the state shown in FIG. 1, the tilting device 2310 is raised in a manner that lifts the player's hand. can be done.

[0287] As a result, when the tilting device 2310 is raised, the load in the upward direction (downward load) is It is possible to provide a difference in the force that tries to maintain the position of the tilting device 2310 relative to the load. Therefore, before pushing the tilting device 2310, place your hand on the top of the tilting device 2310. Players who play in different ways can feel the difference in the load.

[0288] For example, by associating the difference in load with the expectation of a jackpot, This makes it easier for players to use the operation device 2300 as a means of reading ahead, This can increase the attention that the operation device 2300 receives.

[0289] Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 50 to 52. Then, a sensor is used to detect whether the tilting device 310 is in the first state or in the state where it is pushed by the player. Although the case where the detection is possible by the operation devices 324L and 324R has been described, The tilting device 3310 is in an intermediate state between the first state and the state where it is pushed in by the player. The detection sensors 324L and 324R can detect whether the lock is in the locked position or is being pushed in by the player. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are designated by the same reference numerals. Therefore, the explanation will be omitted.

[0290] FIG. 50 is a side view of the tilting device 3310 in the third embodiment. The tilting device 3310 is provided on the right side of the case body 3311, which extends downward from the bottom plate 311a of the case body 3311. The left detection piece 311gR is located at the same position as the left detection piece 311gL in the first embodiment (when tilted). The plane perpendicular to the rotation axis of the device 3310 and located at the center of the rotation axis direction is right-handed. a left detection piece 3311gL extending from the other end of the detection piece 3311gR (opposite the other end of the detection piece 3311gR); The left detection piece 3311gL has a longer extension length than the right detection piece 311gR, The extension length is shorter than that of the left detection piece 311gL in the first embodiment.

[0291] 51(a) and 51(b) are side views of the operation device 3300. In FIG. 51(a), the tilting device 3310 is in the first state, and in FIG. 51(b), the tilting device 331 The figure shows the state in which "0" is being pressed. Also, Figures 51(a) and 51(b) For ease of understanding, the lower frame member 320, the upper frame member 330 and the protective cover device The outer shape of the device 350 is shown in phantom lines, while the detection sensors 324L, 324R and voice coils 324L, 324R are shown in phantom lines. The coil motor 352 is shown by a solid line, and the detection sensors 324L, 324R and The overlapping portion of the detection pieces 3311gL and 311gR is shown schematically.

[0292] As shown in FIG. 51(a), when the tilting device 3310 is in the first state, the left detection piece 3 311gL is not inserted into the left detection sensor 324L, and the right detection piece 311gR The right detection sensor 324R is not inserted (the left detection sensor 324L is OFF and Right detection sensor 324R is OFF.

[0293] As shown in FIG. 51(b), the tilting device 3310 is pushed from the first state to the pushing end. When the left detection piece 3311gL is in the middle of being operated, the left detection sensor 324L The right detection piece 311gR is inserted into the right detection sensor 324R. (The left detection sensor 324L is ON and the right detection sensor 324R is OFF) .

[0294] By detecting the change in the state of each of these detection sensors 324L and 324R, the tilting device When 3310 is in a state between the first state and the state where it is pushed to the end of the push, It is possible to detect whether the button is being pressed down or is being released.

[0295] That is, when the left detection sensor 324L is in the ON state and the right detection sensor 324R is in the OFF state, If there is one, the tilting device 3310 may be in an intermediate state between the first state and the state where it is pushed to the end of the pushing. However, this is because the left detection sensor 324L is in the OFF state and the right detection sensor 324 By detecting that R has changed from the OFF state, the tilting device 3310 It can be determined that the operation is in progress.

[0296] 52(a) and 52(b) are side views of the operation device 3300. 2(a) shows the state in which the tilting device 3310 is pushed to the end of the pushing position, and FIG. 2(b) shows the state in which the tilting device 3310 is moving from the pushing end to the first state. In addition, in Fig. 51(a) and Fig. 51(b), the lower frame is The outer shapes of the member 320, the upper frame member 330 and the protective cover device 350 are shown in phantom lines. The detection sensors 324L, 324R and the voice coil motor 352 are shown in solid lines. At the same time, the detection sensors 324L and 324R overlap with the detection pieces 3311gL and 311gR. The relevant parts are shown diagrammatically.

[0297] As shown in FIG. 52(a), when the tilting device 3310 is pushed to the end of the push-in position, The left detection piece 3311gL is inserted into the left detection sensor 324L, and the right detection piece 3 11gR is inserted into the right detection sensor 324R (if the left detection sensor 324L is in the ON state) (The right detection sensor 324R is ON.)

[0298] As shown in FIG. 52(b), the tilting device 3310 is placed in the first state and at the pushing end. When the state is between the left and right states, the left detection piece 3311gL is inserted into the left detection sensor 324L. On the other hand, the right detection piece 311gR is not inserted into the right detection sensor 324R. (The left detection sensor 324L is in the ON state and the right detection sensor 324R is in the OFF state).

[0299] If the left detection sensor 324L is ON and the right detection sensor 324R is OFF, The tilting device 3310 is in a state between the first state and the state where it is pushed to the end of the pushing. However, when the left detection sensor 324L is ON and the right detection sensor 324R is ON, By detecting that the state has changed from the first state, the tilting device 3310 returns to the first state. It can be determined that the process is in progress.

[0300] Here, the driving force of the voice coil motor 352 is transmitted to the tilting device 3310. When an auxiliary load is applied to raise the tilting device 3310, the ball is moved downward while the tilting device 3310 is lowered. Rather than causing the chair coil motor 352 to collide with the tilting device 3310, the tilting device 3310 is It is more effective to make the voice coil motor 352 collide with the tilting device 3310 during the lifting operation. A load that raises the tilting device 3310 can be applied to the tilting device 3310.

[0301] Therefore, as shown in FIG. 52(b), from the detection history of each of the detection sensors 324L and 324R, The tilting device 3310 is judged to be in the middle of ascending and the tilting device 3310 is in the middle of ascending. By driving the voice coil motor 352 when the state has not yet reached 1, The driving force of the chair coil motor 352 can be effectively transmitted to the tilting device 3310, The lifting speed of the toppling device 3310 can be improved.

[0302] Here, in order to suppress the driving force of the driving motor 342 (see FIG. 18), the torsion spring 315 When the biasing force is suppressed, the tilting device 3310 is pushed in from the first state. In this case, if the player repeatedly taps the tilting device 3310, However, the tilting device 3310 does not move up in response to the player's hand movements, allowing for comfortable rapid-fire operation. I can't do that.

[0303] In contrast, according to this embodiment, the driving force of the voice coil motor 352 is effectively used. By doing so, the tilting device 3310 can be raised more easily than when it is raised only by the biasing force of the torsion spring 315. This allows the speed at which the tilting device 3310 rises to be improved, so that the tilting device 3310 This allows for comfortable rapid tapping operations.

[0304] Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 53 to 55. Then, a sensor is used to detect whether the tilting device 310 is in the first state or in the state where it is pushed by the player. The case where the detection is possible by the operation devices 324L and 324R has been described. The sensor 4300 detects the operating speed of the tilting device 4310 while it is changing from the second state to the first state. The driving method of the voice coil motor 352 is changed depending on the detection result. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. do.

[0305] FIG. 53 is a side view of a tilting device 4310 in the fourth embodiment. The tilting device 4310 is provided in a plate-like shape from the front side of the protruding protrusion 311j of the case body 4311. It is provided with a protruding front detection piece 4311k.

[0306] The front detection piece 4311k is an upper detection sensor disposed on the bottom plate portion 4321 of the lower frame member 4320. The lower detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e (see Figure 54) pass through the detection groove (slit). The tilting mechanism is configured to be able to be turned on and off depending on the detection timing of the detection sensors 4321d and 4321e. This is a part for determining the operating speed of the device 4310.

[0307] 54(a) and 54(b) are diagrams showing the pressing operation of the operation device 4300 in time series. 54(a) is a side view of the operation device 4300 shown in FIG. 54(b) is the second state, and in the state shown in FIG. 54(a), the tilting device 4310 is pressed in, the front detection piece 4311k passes through the lower detection sensor 4321e facing downward. In addition, in Fig. 54(a) and Fig. 54(b), In order to do so, the outer shapes of the lower frame member 4320, the upper frame member 330, and the protective cover device 350 can be imagined. While illustrated by lines, each of the detection sensors 324L, 324R, 4321d, 4321e and The voice coil motor 352 is shown in solid lines.

[0308] As shown in FIGS. 54(a) and 54(b), the lower frame member 4320 has a bottom plate portion 4321. An upper detection sensor 4321d and a lower detection sensor 4321e are provided on the front side. The side detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e are photocoupler type sensors. Therefore, the front detection piece 4311k is disposed in a position facing the detection groove so that it can pass through. In this embodiment, the upper detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e are They are arranged at 20° intervals on an arcuate orbit centered on the rotation axis of 4310.

[0309] From the state shown in FIG. 54(a), the player pushes in the tilting device 4310, 54(b), the front detection piece 4311k contacts the upper detection sensor 4 The timing interval between the passing of the lower detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e is By detecting this, it is possible to determine the magnitude of the operating speed of the tilting device 4310. Whether or not to drive the voice coil motor 352 is determined based on the determination.

[0310] Here, when the tilting device 4310 is pushed from the second position, the pushing length is Since the acceleration period is long, the pressing length of the button is short. The upper limit of the operating speed of the tilting device 4310 is higher than that of the conventional tilting device. If the player does not hold the device, a tilting mechanism is provided as a safety measure in case the player pushes the device with full force. The tilting device 4310 needs to be made sturdy, and tends to be heavy. Issues arise.

[0311] Also, the tilting device 4310 is only activated when the tilting device 4310 is positioned near the end of the push-in. The tilting device 4310 is decelerated by the biasing force of the elastic spring. However, in this case, players with weak strength or who operate the device gently may be For players who have decided to push the button, the fact that the reaction force always increases near the pushing position is a good sign. This places a burden on the user when operating the tilting device 4310, making it easy for the user to feel fatigued. There is a risk that you will not be able to work comfortably.

[0312] In contrast, in this embodiment, the upper detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e The interval between the ON and OFF states determines the voice control. By determining whether to drive the wheel motor 352, the tilting mechanism can be turned on even when it is not necessary. This can prevent a strong reaction force from being applied to the device 4310.

[0313] That is, for example, the upper detection sensor 4321d and the lower detection sensor 4321e are respectively The interval between switching between the ON state and the OFF state is set to a predetermined period (for example, 1 second). If the time is longer than the predetermined time, the voice coil motor 352 is not driven. If the interval is shorter than the predetermined period, the voice coil motor 352 is controlled to be driven. .

[0314] As a result, if the operation speed of the tilting device 4310 is slow, the player The reaction force felt from the tilting device 4310 is only the biasing force generated by the torsion spring 315, and is a weak force. However, the tilting device 4310 can be easily pushed in and operated.

[0315] Furthermore, if the operation speed of the tilting device 4310 is fast, the tilting device 4310 As a reaction force against the pushing end, not only the biasing force generated by the torsion spring 315 but also the In this case, the driving force generated by the voice coil motor 352 can be applied. Therefore, the operation speed of the tilting device 4310 can be suppressed.

[0316] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 54(b), the protruding protrusion 3 of the tilting device 4310 Before the lower frame member 4320 is extended downward, the voice coil motor 352 is driven. The movable member of the voice coil motor 352 is pre-positioned on the side close to the tilting device 4310. It is controlled in such a way that it is pushed out.

[0317] As a result, the tilting device 4310 When the tilting device 4310 collides with the voice coil motor 352, the force applied to the tilting device 4310 is This can suppress the impact.

[0318] 55(a) and 55(b) are side views of the operation device 4300. 5(a) shows the state in which the tilting device 4310 is being pushed from the first state to the pushing end. 55(b) shows the state where the tilting device 4310 has reached the pushing end. is shown.

[0319] In addition, in order to facilitate understanding, in FIG. 55(a) and FIG. 55(b), the lower frame member 4 320, the outer shapes of the upper frame member 330 and the protective cover device 350 are shown in phantom lines. The detection sensors 324L, 324R, 4321d, and 4321e and the voice coil motor 35 2 is illustrated by a solid line.

[0320] As shown in FIG. 55(a), the tilting device 4310 is pushed in at high speed from the second state. In this case, when the tilting device 4310 is in a state where it is in the middle of reaching the pushing end from the first state, The protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 4310 and the voice coil motor 352 come into contact with each other.

[0321] By pushing the tilting device 4310, the protruding protrusion 311j moves in the direction of the voice coil. The direction in which the motor 352 is moved is along the extension direction D41 of the voice coil motor 352. Therefore, moving the voice coil motor 352 in the contraction direction corresponds to a push-in operation. Therefore, the movement of the tilting device 4310 continues, but the Applying a load in the direction of pushing up the tilting device 4310 with the driving force of the coil motor 352 This allows the tilting device 4310 to decelerate.

[0322] At this time, the voice coil motor 352 applies a load by friction like a disc brake. This structure does not use a mechanical load but instead applies a load using electromagnetic force, which reduces damage to components and improves durability. can be secured.

[0323] In the state shown in FIG. 55(a), the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 4310 and the voice Since the coil motor 352 is already in contact with the left detection sensor, the state shown in FIG. 55(a) is The current flowing through the voice coil motor 352 is gradually increased from the ON state (the capacitor 324L is in the ON state). By this, the reaction force applied to the tilting device 4310 from the voice coil motor 352 is gradually can be increased.

[0324] Therefore, the protruding protrusion 311j of the tilting device 4310 and the voice coil motor 352 come into contact with each other. The tilting device 4310 is in the first state while suppressing the reaction force felt by the player at the timing of contact. This can improve the deceleration effect on the way from the pushing end to the pushing end.

[0325] As shown in FIG. 55(b), when the tilting device 4310 is placed at the pushing end position, In this state, the tilting device 4310 is in the lower frame portion. The voice coil motor 352 then contacts the material 4320 in the rotation direction and stops descending. This eliminates the need to decelerate the tilting device 4310.

[0326] In this embodiment, in the state shown in FIG. 55(b), the voice coil motor 352 vibrates. This allows the camera to move in the direction of expansion and contraction repeatedly. After pushing the tilting device 4310 to the end, place your hand on the tilting device 4310. It is possible to create an effect that transmits vibrations to players who continue playing.

[0327] That is, the voice coil motor 352 is operated to reduce the speed of the pushing operation of the tilting device 4310. The tilting device 4310 arranged at the end position of the pushing operation is vibrated to vibrate the It can be used for the purpose of creating dynamic presentations.

[0328] Next, referring to FIGS. 56 to 68, the operation device 5300 in the fifth embodiment We will explain about this.

[0329] In the first embodiment, the tilting device 31 is vibrated by vibrating the voice coil motor 352. The case where vibration is transmitted to the player who presses 0 has been explained, but the operation in the fifth embodiment The operating device 5300 is provided with a weight member 5320, which is disposed at a position where the center of gravity is eccentric. 412, and based on the rotation of the drive motor 5411 The vibration is transmitted to the player who touches the lower frame member 5320. The same parts as those in the respective embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. 57, differences in configuration from the first embodiment will be described.

[0330] FIG. 56 is an exploded front perspective view of an operating device 5300 according to the fifth embodiment. 7 is an exploded rear perspective view of the operating device 5300.

[0331] As shown in FIGS. 56 and 57, the operation device 5300 is the same as the operation device in the first embodiment. Compared with the device 300, the lower frame member 320 is replaced with a lower frame member 5320, and the drive unit 340 The voice coil motor 35 is connected to the driving device 5340 through the protective cover member 350. 2 is omitted. The tilting device 310 and the upper frame member 330 have the same configuration as in the first embodiment. can be.

[0332] A vibration device 5400 equipped with a drive motor 5411 is disposed on the lower frame member 5320. The drive unit 5340 is provided with a disc cam 5344 which is fixed to the transmission shaft rod 5343 with one touch. First, the vibration device 5400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 to 61, and then The disk cam 5344 will now be described.

[0333] FIG. 58 is an exploded front perspective view of the lower frame member 5320 and the vibration device 5400. As shown, the vibration device 5400 includes a transmission device 5412 that rotates a fan-shaped weight member 5412. 410, a transmission device 5410, and a drive motor 5411 for the transmission device 5410. and a flexible member 5420 made of a flexible material, and a bottomed dish-shaped member with an open top. The weight member 5412 and the flexible member 5420 are housed in separate compartments, and the lower frame member 53 and a storage member 5430 fastened and fixed to the bottom plate portion 5321 of the storage member 5430.

[0334] The transmission device 5410 includes a drive motor 5411 formed from a rotary drive electric motor and an external The shape is fan-shaped, and the part corresponding to the center of the fan is supported by the rotation shaft of the drive motor 5411. and a weight member 5412 attached thereto.

[0335] The drive motors 5411 are arranged in pairs on the left and right sides of the side where the shafts protrude, and are made of metal material. The fixing portion 5411a is formed from a material in a flange shape.

[0336] The weight member 5412 has a radius Ra and is eccentric to the rotation axis of the drive motor 5411. Therefore, when the drive motor 5411 is driven to rotate, the weight member 5412 The center of gravity position fluctuates, and the drive motor 5411 is configured to vibrate.

[0337] The flexible member 5420 has a drive motor 5411 inserted along the axial direction. A main body 5421 is formed in the shape of a cylindrical container having a bottom on the side opposite to the side where the container is inserted, and an assembled In this embodiment, a pair of rib-like protrusions are provided on the left and right sides and the lower side of the main body 5421 in the radial direction. and rib-like legs 5422 projecting from the left and right sides of the open portion of the main body 5421. A posture maintaining part 5423 that connects the legs 5422 and into which the fixing part 5411a is embedded. and a pair of protruding leg portions 5424 projecting upward from the upper surface of the main body portion 5421 in the shape of a column. , mainly equipped with.

[0338] The main body 5421 has a depth equal to the axial length of the drive motor 5411 and a depth of the container shape. Therefore, when the drive motor 5411 is fully inserted into the main body 5421, The end face of the shaft side of the drive motor 5411 and the end face of the opening side of the main body 5421 are formed on the same plane. In this state, the fixing part 5411a is embedded in the posture maintaining part 5423. can be.

[0339] The rib-like leg portions 5422 are formed on the left and right sides and the lower side of the main body portion 5421. The left and right rib-like legs 5422 are spaced apart from the lower ribs by the amount of the position maintaining portion 5423. The deformation resistance is greater than that of the leg portion 5422.

[0340] The protruding leg portion 5424 is provided in a protruding column shape, so that when it comes into contact with the tilting device 310 described later, Therefore, the flexible member 5420 can be tilted to easily concentrate the load at one point. When the tilting device 310 is tilted to deform the flexible member 54, the tilting device 310 is tilted to deform the flexible member 54. The resolution of the deformation degree can be finer.

[0341] In the assembled state, the housing member 5430 includes a drive motor 5411 and a flexible member 5420. a first receiving portion 5431 in which the weight member 5 is received, and a weight member 5 The second storage section 5432 stores the first storage section 5431 and the second storage section 5432. and a recessed groove 5433 recessed downward from the upper surface on the connecting surface of the .

[0342] The depth of the first storage section 5431 is set so that the lower rib-like leg section 5422 reaches the bottom. When the load applied during insertion is released (assembly load released state), The depth is set to the extent that the protruding leg portion 5424 projects from the protruding leg portion 5424.

[0343] The depth of the second accommodating portion 5432 is set to be greater than the rotation trajectory of the weight member 5412 in the assembled load-released state. The depth is such that the protruding leg portion 5424 is recessed outward, while the player applies load to the protruding leg portion 5424. When the weight member 5420 is deformed (in an assembly load state), it interferes with the rotation locus of the weight member 5412. It is said to be the depth.

[0344] The width of the groove 5433 is slightly wider than the diameter of the rotary shaft of the drive motor 5411. The depth dimension is slightly lower than the rotation axis of the drive motor 5411 in the assembled loaded state. It is considered to be the extended dimension.

[0345] FIG. 59(a) is a side view of the lower frame member 5320, and FIG. 59(b) is a side view of the lower frame member 5320 of FIG. FIG. 59(c) is a partial cross-sectional view of the lower frame member 5320 taken along the line LIXb-LIXb. 59(a) is a partial top view of the lower frame member 5320 as viewed in the direction of the arrow LIXc. In FIG. 59(a), the portion corresponding to the vibration device 5400 is partially cross-sectionally shown. In FIG. 59(a), when the tilting device 310 is in the first state, the tilting device 310 occupies The first area S51 is the area, and the player pushes it three times from the first state. An end region S52 which is an area occupied by the tilting device 310 when placed at the end position; Shown in phantom lines.

[0346] As shown in FIG. 59(a), the central axis of the arc of the lower bearing portion 323 is formed as the rotation axis. The protruding leg portion 5424 is provided in a protruding direction along the circular orbit. (See FIG. 56) to maximize the deformation of the protruding leg portion 5424 in response to the change in angle. can.

[0347] As shown in FIG. 59(b), the protruding leg 5424 is not loaded, and the assembled load state is In the released state, the weight member 5412 is separated from the second accommodating portion 5432 .

[0348] As shown in FIG. 59(c), the protruding leg portion 5424 is, when viewed in the extending direction, 5320 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the left-right center line of the tilting device 310. Since the protruding leg portions 5424 can be pushed in evenly on the left and right sides at the bottom surface, the flexible member 5420 can be prevented from tilting to the left or right (tilting to the left or right on the paper surface of FIG. 59(b)). 59(b) while maintaining the posture shown in FIG. 59(b).

[0349] As shown in FIG. 59(c), the bottom plate portion 5321 of the lower frame member 5320 has a protruding leg portion 5424. The through holes 5321d are provided on the left and right sides. The width of the protruding leg 5424 is slightly larger than the diameter of the protruding leg 5424. The tilting device 310 is pushed in by the player, and the lower surface of the tilting device 310 contacts the protruding leg portion 5424. When pressed, deformation of the protruding leg portion 5424 in the left-right direction can be suppressed. Therefore, deformation of the shape of the protruding leg portion 5424 is suppressed, and the protruding leg portion 5424 and the main body portion 5421 are held together. This makes it easier to translate downward (downward in Figure 59(b)).

[0350] Figures 60(a) and 60(b) show the vibration device along the line LXa-LXa in Figure 59(a). 60(a) shows the assembly load release state, and FIG. In step 0(b), the tilting device 310 occupies the terminal area S52 (see FIG. 59(a)). In this case, the assembly load after the protruding leg portion 5424 is pushed into the first receiving portion 5431 is The outer shapes of the second housing portion 5432 and the weight member 5412 are shown by imaginary lines. will be done.

[0351] As shown in FIGS. 60(a) and 60(b), from the assembled load-released state, the vibration device 540 When a load is applied to the protruding leg 5424 and the lower rib-like leg 50, the load is applied to the protruding leg 5424 and the lower rib-like leg 50. 422 is deformed, and the drive motor 5411 and the weight member 5412 are displaced downward.

[0352] In the assembled load state, as shown in FIG. 60(b), the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 57) is pressed. The elastic recovery force of this deformation is The force acts to push back the tilting device 310, and the force increases as the tilting device 310 approaches the flexible member 5420. Therefore, when the tilting device 310 is pushed to the end position, This can reduce the impact when the lower frame member 310 collides with the lower frame member 5320 (see FIG. 57). In addition, since the load is due to the elastic restoring force, there is no time delay even when the tilting device 310 moves at high speed. It is possible to generate a load without any problems.

[0353] Here, in order to suppress the driving force of the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 57), the torsion spring 315 When the biasing force is reduced, the tilting device 310 is in the first state (the state where the tilting device 310 is disposed at the upper end, see FIG. 38 ). ) the lifting speed of the tilting device 310 after the tilting device 310 is pushed in becomes slower. In this case, even if the player repeatedly operates the tilting device 310, the tilting device 310 will not rise. It does not follow the player's hand movements, making it difficult to perform rapid-fire operations comfortably.

[0354] In contrast, according to this embodiment, the elastic recovery force of the flexible member 5420 is effectively used. As a result, the tilting device 310 moves upwards more easily than when it is moved upwards only by the biasing force of the torsion spring 315. Since the speed at which the tilting device 310 rises can be improved, the repeated tapping operation of the tilting device 310 can be This allows the user to perform the above tasks comfortably.

[0355] As shown in FIG. 60(a), in the assembled load-released state, the weight member 5412 has the following posture. Regardless of the load, the drive shaft 5432 does not come into contact with the inner wall of the second accommodating portion 5432. Even if the driving motor 5411 starts to be driven, the weight member 5412 and the second receiving portion 5432 come into contact with each other. No vibrations are caused by this.

[0356] In addition, the drive motor 5411 itself vibrates, and the center of gravity of the weight member 5412 moves. The micro vibrations occurring in 5411 are absorbed by the flexibility of the flexible member 5420, and the housing member 543 0 is prevented. This allows the player to determine the timing at which the drive motor 5411 starts to drive. This can make it difficult to understand the message.

[0357] As shown in FIG. 60(b), in the assembled load state, the main body 542 of the flexible member 5420 1, the upper protruding leg portion 5424 and the lower rib-like leg portion 5422 are deformed, and the It is configured in a manner that allows for displacement.

[0358] When the flexible member 5420 moves downward, the rib-like leg portion disposed on the underside of the main body portion 5421 The state of 5422 changes to a state where it is more compressed vertically, and the ribbed legs 5422 become slightly stiffer. Therefore, the vibration damping effect of the rib-like leg portion 5422 can be weakened, and the vibration The vibrations generated by the device 5400 can be easily transmitted to the player.

[0359] The main body 5421 of the flexible member 5420 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the lower rib-like leg 54 22 is extended along the axial direction of the cylinder of the main body 5421 and is uniformly oriented from the central axis to the left and right. Since the flexible member 5420 is disposed in a pair on the left and right at a distance, the rib The radially outer ends of the rib-shaped legs 5422 are arranged outwardly to the left and right (the main body 5421 and the rib-shaped legs 5422). The deformation occurs in such a manner that the electrode moves to the side where the resistance is smaller at the connection position (see FIG. 60(b)). In this case, the protruding direction of the rib-like leg portion 5422 arranged on the lower side of the main body portion 5421 is the left-right direction. Since the elastic force of the rib-like leg portion 5422 is exerted in the left and right directions, Therefore, in the assembled load state, the weight member 5421 and the second accommodating portion 5432 collide with each other. The ribbed legs 54 on the lower side of the main body 5421 absorb the load in the left-right direction that may occur when the main body 5421 is moved. The elastic force of the drive motor 5411 can be partially absorbed by the elastic force of the drive motor 5411. It is possible to suppress misalignment in the left-right direction.

[0360] Figures 61(a) and 61(b) show the transmission along the LIXb-LIXb line in Figure 59(a). 5 is a cross-sectional view of the device 5410 and the containing member 5430. FIG.

[0361] In Figure 61(a) and Figure 61(b), the assembled load state is illustrated. In Figure 61(a), The state in which the center of gravity of the member 5412 is located above the rotation axis is illustrated. 6, the state in which the center of gravity of the weight member 5412 is located below the rotation axis is shown. 61(a) and 61(b), the tilting device 310 is pushed by the player and reaches the terminal area S52. 5 shows the vibration device 5400 in an occupied state.

[0362] The operation of the transmission device 5410 based on the rotation of the weight member 5412 will be described. In this embodiment, when the center of gravity of the weight member 5412 is located on the upper side in the assembled load state, the second collection The rotation shaft of the drive motor 5411 is set at a position where the distance from the lower bottom of the container 5432 is a distance Q1. In this embodiment, the distance Q1 is equal to the radius Ra of the weight member 5412. The correct distance is determined as Q1=Ra.

[0363] That is, when the weight member 5412 rotates in the assembled load state, the outer peripheral side surface of the weight member 5412 contacts the second receiving portion 543. Therefore, the rotation of the weight member 5412 is slower than when the assembly load is released. The vibrations produced by the rotation change, allowing different types of vibrations to be conveyed to the player.

[0364] When the weight member 5412 and the second receiving portion 5432 come into contact with each other, a repulsive force acts on the weight member 5412. A force is generated that moves the weight member 5412 upward (upward in FIG. 61(b)). The second receiving portion 5432 moves toward and away from the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 57). Therefore, the direction of the repulsive force can be easily directed in the direction along the movement direction of the tilting device 310 (upward). This repulsive force moves the flexible member 5412 together with the drive motor 5411 that supports the weight member 5412. 420 moves upward, and the flexible member 5420 moves toward the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 57). ) in the direction along the moving direction of the tilting device 310. Cut.

[0365] In this way, the force pushing the tilting device 310 (see FIG. 57) upward is generated by the flexible member 542. The force generated as the elastic recovery force of 0 and the contact between the weight member 5412 and the second housing portion 5432 The tilting device 310 is configured by a combination of separately generated forces. The pushing force can be adjusted.

[0366] That is, the tilting device 310 starts to contact the protruding leg portion 5424 and then the end region S52 (FIG. 59) The elastic restoring force of the flexible member 5420 pushes the tilting device 310 until the tilting device 310 moves toward the direction (see (a)). After the tilting device 310 reaches the end region S52, the weight member 5412 The repulsive force between the second receiving portion 5432 and the tilting device 310 is added to the force pushing back the tilting device 310. Therefore, the force pushing back the tilting device 310 is particularly increased near the end region S52. Therefore, the tilting device 310 can be easily operated and the impact at the time of the pushing operation can be reduced. This adjustment can be performed while the drive motor 5411 is still rotating. This makes it possible to eliminate the need for complex control.

[0367] In this embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the length of the left detection piece 311gL and the length of the right detection piece The length of the 311gR is different (see Figure 57), and the tilting Whether the operating speed of the device 310 (see Figure 57) is greater than a specific speed (for example, 40 km / h) The position of the weight member 5412 is changed depending on the determined operating speed. are.

[0368] For example, if it is determined that the operating speed of the tilting device 310 is greater than a certain speed, the tilting device In order to reduce the impact when the device 310 hits the lower frame member 5320, a flexible member 5420 is provided. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is desired to increase the load applied to the tilting device 310. If it is determined that the operating speed of the tilting device 310 is greater than a specific speed, the weight member 5412 is operated so that it faces downward (see FIG. 61(b)).

[0369] As a result, the end of the downward movement of the drive motor 5411 is reached when the rotation shaft of the drive motor 5411 reaches the second receiving portion 543. The lower end of the inner wall of 2 can be raised to a position that is a radius Ra above the When the weight member 5432 is arranged facing upward (see FIG. 61(a)), The upper side of the drive motor 5411 is more flexible than the lower side (when the drive motor 5411 can move downward from the lower side). The movable area of ​​the member 5420 can be narrowed in the vertical direction.

[0370] That is, when the protruding leg portion 5424 is pressed down by the tilting device 310 by the same amount, the flexible portion Increasing the compressed size of the portion of the material 5420 above the drive motor 5411. Therefore, the repulsive force applied from the flexible member 5420 to the tilting device 310 can be increased. This allows the load for braking the tilting device 310 to be increased.

[0371] Although the description is omitted in this embodiment, the drive motor 5411 may be rotated upward while stopped. (See FIG. 61(a)). By doing so, the force pushing back the tilting device 310 is The force is generated by the elastic recovery force, and the force is generated by the contact between the weight member 5412 and the second accommodating portion 5432. You can also prevent this from happening.

[0372] Here, the abutment of the members is performed by the transmission device 5410 and the receiving portion fastened and fixed to the lower frame member 5320. This occurs between the member 5430 and the tilting device 310. Therefore, the vibration transmitted to the player's hand when pressing the tilting device 310 is changed, and the vibration That is, the transmission range can be widened to the area other than the area in contact with the tilting device 310, for example, Vibrations can also be transmitted to the parts of the penis machine 10 that are in contact with the frame.

[0373] That is, when the player pushes in the tilting device 310, vibrations are transmitted to the lower frame member 5320. Therefore, the palm of the hand placed on the lower frame member 5320 acts as a fulcrum for pushing. Vibrations can be transmitted to the player through the side of the hand or the hand. This can prevent the vibration from not being transmitted to the

[0374] As shown in Figures 61(a) and 61(b), the player tilts the tilting device 310 (see Figure 56) Only when the vibration device 5400 forms an assembled load state by pressing the weight member 5 412 and the containing member 5430 come into contact with each other, generating vibration.

[0375] Therefore, even if the drive motor 5411 is already in a rotating state, vibrations are transmitted to the player. The timing at which the tilting device 310 is reached can be limited to the timing at which the tilting device 310 is pressed. Therefore, compared to when vibration is generated after detecting the player's pressing operation, This makes it easier to communicate the action to the player.

[0376] That is, the player pushes in the tilting device 310 and then immediately releases his / her hand (pulse-like pushing). When the tilting device 310 detects that the tilting device 310 has been pushed in, If vibrations were generated from the start, it would not be possible to generate vibrations before the player released their hand. There is a risk that the vibration will not start in time, and the player will not be able to experience the vibration effects. In contrast to this, in this embodiment, the driving motor is set in advance before the tilting device 310 is pushed in. The motor 5411 rotates and is ready to generate vibration. At the same time, vibrations can be transmitted. This allows players to experience the effects of vibrations. It is possible.

[0377] In addition, due to the flexibility of the flexible member 5420, the vibration of the main body of the drive motor 5411 is transmitted to the first housing. Therefore, the drive motor 5411 can be prevented from being transmitted to the drive motor 5431 in advance. Even if the tilting device 310 is driven, vibrations are transmitted to the player before the tilting device 310 is pressed. This can prevent the following from happening:

[0378] Therefore, the state in which vibration is transmitted by pushing the tilting device 310 is called the driving mode. This is realized by driving the actuator 5411 in advance before the tilting device 310 is pushed in. can be done.

[0379] Next, the driving device 5340 will be described. The difference between this drive unit 340 and the drive unit 340 is the disc cam 5344 and the transmission shaft rod 5343. Other than that, it is the same as the drive device 340 of the first embodiment, so the same reference numerals are used and the description will be omitted. .

[0380] Figure 62 is an exploded front perspective view of the drive unit 5340. As shown in Figure 62, the left disc cover The center of a pair of disc cams 5344 consisting of right disc cam 5344L and left disc cam 5344R In the process, a long recess C1 is formed.

[0381] FIG. 63(a) is a front perspective view of the right disc cam 5344R, and FIG. 63(b) is a front perspective view of the right disc cam 5344R. 1 is a rear perspective view of the cam 5344R. Since the 4L is composed of symmetrical shapes, only the right disc cam 5344R will be explained, and the left The description of the disc cam 5344L will be omitted.

[0382] The right disc cam 5344R differs from the right disc cam 344R in the first embodiment in that A pair of clamping arms A1 are arranged at the connecting portion with the transmission shaft rod 5343 to clamp the transmission shaft rod 5343. This is what is done.

[0383] That is, the right disc cam 5344R has a circular rib 344 extending from the disc portion at its center position. a support cylinder P1 extending cylindrically toward the side where b is disposed, and a support cylinder P2 extending along the axial direction of the support cylinder P1 The recessed portion is recessed from the disk portion in the shape of an axially symmetrical long hole to a position about halfway along the extension distance. C1, and from the axial end of the support cylinder portion P1 recessed by the elongated hole recess C1, and a pair of clamping arms A1 extending along the disk portion toward the disk portion side.

[0384] The support cylinder portion P1 has an inner diameter equal to the diameter of the cylindrical member 5343a of the transmission shaft rod 5343. The support cylinder portion P1 is a portion that supports the cylindrical member 5343a by being inserted into the slotted recess. The area in the axial direction is the same as the area recessed in the slot recess C1. The deformed portion P1a remains undeformed.

[0385] The deformed portion P1a is a pair of connecting rod portions arranged on either side of the slot recess C1, and When the cam 5344R is deformed by axial tilt with respect to the transmission shaft 5343 (see FIG. 62), elastic deformation occurs. It is composed of the parts that

[0386] The elongated recess C1 has a cross-sectional shape with a width dimension slightly longer than the width dimension of the clamping arm A1. Therefore, the clamping arm A1 is configured to be in a direction ( The support member is configured to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction.

[0387] In addition, the opposing surface of the elongated recess C1 is aligned with the D-shaped surface of the fixing portion 5343a1 of the cylindrical member 5343a. It is made up of shapes that fit together, i.e. one side is made from a flat surface and the other side is made from a is formed in an arc shape that follows the outer shape of the cylindrical member 5343a. 343a can be prevented from rotating relative to the disc cam 5344.

[0388] The clamping arm A1 is formed as a pair of arms, and is arranged such that, from the surface of the arm facing the other arm, The engaging protrusion A1a is provided so as to protrude in the direction approaching the arm portion of the other side. When the transmission shaft rod 5343 is connected, the cylindrical member 5343a engages with the tip of the cylindrical member 5343a. The member 5343 a is prevented from coming off the disc cam 5344 .

[0389] The tip of the engaging protrusion A1a has a shape similar to that of the engaging groove 5343a of the cylindrical member 5343a (see FIG. 64). It is composed of a shape that matches the arc shape of 4. This allows the tip shape to be flat or , compared with the case where the center is a convex curved surface, the engaging convex portion A1a fits into the engaging groove 5343a4. Ensure a long radial overlap length (left-right length in Figure 65(b)) when engaged. It is possible.

[0390] The engaging protrusion A1a has a side surface that is close to the connecting pin 344d in the axial direction. A recessed surface portion C2 (long hole recess) is provided on the side surface of the cylinder 5344R near the axis and along the axis. The opening of the portion C1 is located at a position where the opening of the portion C1 is flush with the opening of the portion C1.

[0391] As a result, the engagement between the cylindrical member 5343a and the engagement protrusion A1a is supported by the recessed surface C2. The process can be completed on the side of the holding barrel P1 (the lower side of Figure 63(b)) (see Figure 65(b)). Therefore, the outer side of the recessed surface portion C2 (upper side in FIG. 63(b)) is connected to the cylindrical member 5343a. The length of the cylindrical member 5343a that protrudes from the recessed surface portion C2 is set to be It can be shortened by the thickness of the e-ring (see Figure 65(b)).

[0392] Also, there is a space for fitting the e-ring (to place the e-ring on the surface and slide it). The space required for this purpose must be secured in the direction of extension of the right disc cam 5344R (parallel to the surface). Since this is not necessary, the recessed area (radial area) of the recessed surface portion C2 can be made small. This allows for greater freedom in designing the shape of the right disc cam 5344R.

[0393] The transmission shaft rod 5343 will be described with reference to Figure 64. 1 is a front exploded perspective view of the transmission shaft rod 5343 and the transmission shaft rod 353 in the first embodiment. The difference is the cylindrical member 5343a.

[0394] The cylindrical member 5343a has a D-shaped cross section that fixes the disc cam 5344 formed at both ends thereof. The left fixing portion 5343a1 in front view is fitted into the fitting groove 5343a3. The clutch actuator has a D-shaped cross section formed from the same cross section as the fixed portion 5343a1. The working portion 5343a2 is a groove into which the e-ring is fitted, and the e-ring is used to form the disk cam 534 4 in the axial direction, and a fitting groove 5343a3 that fits into the fitting groove 5343a3. When the disc cam 5344 is fitted until it reaches the e-ring, The engaging groove 5343a4 is a groove into which the engaging protrusion A1a engages. 5343a3 is a part of the pair of plates in which the shaft support holes 341b are formed in the assembled state. is placed to the side.

[0395] The clutch operating portion 5343a2 is inserted into the angle fixing hole 343c1 of the movable clutch 343c. In the assembled state, the movable clutch is moved by the biasing force of the coil spring 343d. The latch 343c is the part that performs the sliding movement.

[0396] By fitting the e-ring into the fitting groove 5343a3 later, the diameter of the cylindrical member 5343a is increased. The mechanism that forms the part that grows gradually with the e-ring is adopted, so the e-ring Before being fitted, the diameter of the columnar member 5343a can be made uniform.

[0397] With this diameter being uniform, the cylindrical member 5343a is inserted into the shaft support hole 341b (see FIG. 62) in a predetermined position. Then, the e-ring is fitted into the shaft support hole 341b. The cylindrical member 5343a is prevented from being displaced along the axis thereof, and furthermore, an e-ring is used to secure the cylindrical member 5343a. It is possible to prevent the plate cam 5344 from being displaced in the axial direction.

[0398] The above-described configuration of the disc cam 5344 and the transmission shaft rod 5343 allows the disc cam 5344 The disc cam 5344 can be attached to the transmission shaft rod 5343 with a single touch. When assembling the transmission shaft rod 5343, the cylindrical member 5343a is The engaging groove 5 is inserted into the end of the holding cylinder P1 opposite to the end where the engaging protrusion A1a is provided. 343a4, the engagement protrusion A1a is inserted into the engagement groove 5343a4. Before the engaging protrusion A1a is inserted into the cylindrical member 5343a, the tip of the cylindrical member 5343a is engaged. By getting between the protrusions A1a, the pair of engaging protrusions A1a are pushed apart. The clamping arm A1 is elastically deformed in this manner. When the engaging protrusion A1a passes through, the engaging protrusion A1a and the engaging groove 5343a4 are arranged opposite to each other. As the clamping arm A1a fits into the engagement groove 5343a4, the clamping arm A1 elastically recovers and becomes circular. The plate cam 5344 and the transmission shaft rod 5343 are assembled (see FIG. 65(b)).

[0399] On the other hand, the structure of the disc cam 5344 and the transmission shaft rod 5343 is not just a one-touch assembly. In this embodiment, it also functions as a structure for preventing destruction. This will be explained with reference to FIG.

[0400] FIG. 65(a) is a front view of the right disc cam 5344R as viewed in the direction of the arrow LXVa in FIG. 65(b) shows the right disc cam 53 along the line LXVb-LXVb in FIG. 65(a). 65(c) is a cross-sectional view of the 44R, and FIG. 65(c) is a cross-sectional view of the 44R taken along the line LXVc-LXVc in FIG. 65(a). 66(a) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam 5344R. 66(b) is a front view of the right disc cam 5344R in a forward direction, and FIG. 66(b) is a front view of the right disc cam 5344R in a forward direction. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a right disc cam 5344R taken along line XVIb-LXVIb.

[0401] In FIG. 66, the right disc cam 5344R in the no-load state shown in FIG. 65 is shown with a free The right disc cam 5344R is shown after deformation when an engineer applies an overload.

[0402] As shown in FIGS. 65 and 66, in this embodiment, the cylindrical member 5343a is a right circular plate The cam 5344R is supported by the extended tip end portion of the support cylinder portion P1 at a position separated from the disk portion of the cam 5344R. In the vicinity of the disk portion, only the engaging protrusion A1a engages with the engaging groove 5343a4. Therefore, when an overload is applied to the cylindrical member 5343a or the right disc cam 5344R, the cylindrical portion The member 5343a is in a state in which it can be tilted about the axis of the extended tip portion of the support cylinder portion P1.

[0403] As shown in FIG. 65(b), in the direction in which the pair of clamping arms A1 face each other, there is a slotted recess C1. Since the space is provided, the resistance to the axial tilt displacement of the columnar member 5343a is reduced. As shown in FIG. 65(c), in the direction in which the support cylinder portion P1 and the connecting pin 344d are connected, The cylindrical member 5343a and the right disc cam 5344R are arranged along the axial direction of the right disc cam 5344R. Since the cylindrical member 5343a is in contact with the shaft, the resistance to the axial tilt displacement of the cylindrical member 5343a increases.

[0404] Therefore, if the player tries to forcefully hold down (pull up) the tilting device 310, When a load is applied to the right disc cam 5344R (through the arm member 345 (see FIG. 62) When a load is applied to restrict the displacement of the connecting pin 344d, the cylindrical member 5343a This makes it possible to limit the direction in which the right disc cam 5344R deforms.

[0405] That is, the right disc cam 5344R is deformed in the direction of the smallest resistance, as shown in FIG. As shown in Figure 66(a) and Figure 66(b), when an overload is applied to the right disc cam 5344R, A support that connects the connecting pin 344d and the center of the support cylinder portion P1 on a plane parallel to the surface of the disk portion. The disk portion is deformed by tilting around the axis r1. The position is, compared to the position shown in FIG. 65(a), along the circumferential direction of the right disc cam 5344R, Displacement.

[0406] FIG. 67(a) shows the operation device along the line corresponding to the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). 67(b) is a cross-sectional view of the sensor 5300, as viewed in the direction of arrow LXVIIb in FIG. 67(a). 67(b) is a partial rear view of the operation device 5300. The illustration of the device 350 is omitted, and the disc cam 5344, the arm member 345 and the release portion In FIG. 67(a), only the right disc 346 is shown for ease of understanding. The outline of the cam 5344R when it is inserted perpendicularly into the transmission shaft 5343 is shown in solid lines. The outline of the shaft when overloaded and tilted is shown in imaginary lines.

[0407] In FIG. 67(a), the second state of the tilting device 310 is illustrated, and the tilting device 310 is The player's hand holding the ball is shown, and the area around the connecting pin 344d is shown enlarged. will be done.

[0408] In the state shown in FIG. 67(a), when the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 62) starts to operate, The left disc cam 5344L is about to start rotating, but the player is asked to regulate the displacement of the tilting device 310. Therefore, the arm member 345 will try to stay in place and the arm member 345 will try to rotate. A load is generated between the connecting pin 344d of the left disc cam 5344L. Since the right disc cam 5344R can undergo the above-mentioned axial tilt deformation, the load is alleviated. It can be harmonious.

[0409] In FIG. 67(a), the outer shape of the right disc cam 5344R after the shaft tilt deformation is shown by imaginary lines. The change in the connection state with the arm member 345 due to the shaft tilt deformation is shown in the enlarged view. I will explain.

[0410] In FIG. 67(a), the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 62) starts to operate, and When the outer circumference of the disc cam 5344R rotates clockwise by the dimension Rd, The pivot hole 345a of the arm member 345 and the connecting pin 344d are misaligned, To absorb this, the right disc cam 5344R is deformed by axial tilt.

[0411] Due to the shaft tilt deformation, the connecting pin 344d tilts in the direction perpendicular to the paper surface of FIG. 67(a). Therefore, the center Pb of the base side of the connecting pin 344d and the center Pt of the protruding tip side are aligned with each other. The position of the right disc cam 5344R is shifted in the circumferential direction. The positional deviation between the connecting pin 344d and the arm member 345 due to the rotation of the dimension Rd of 4R is partially corrected. Therefore, the drive motor 342 ( 62) is driven, the load applied to the drive motor 342 can be reduced. can.

[0412] As shown in FIG. 67(b), the disc cam 5344 is deformed by axial tilting. 5344 and the release member 346 come into contact with each other. The driving force of the drive motor 342 is consumed by the frictional force generated between the drive motor 342 and the cam 5344. Therefore, when the player drives the drive motor 342 while holding the tilting device 310, In this case, the disc cam 5344 is attached to the arm member 345 that connects the tilting device 310. The load can be reduced.

[0413] As shown in FIG. 67(a), the disc cam 5344 rotates in the backward direction (arrow CW direction). In this case, the release member 346 is pushed upward by the frictional force, but the first The elastic force of the second spring SP2 acts on the disc cam 5344 via the release member 346. In this case, the rotation claw member 347 is prevented from moving by the bottom plate portion 5321 and stops. The state of the first spring SP1 does not change (the elastic force does not change).

[0414] On the other hand, when the disc cam 5344 rotates in the forward direction (CCW direction of the arrow, see Figure 68), The release member 346 is pushed downward by the frictional force, but the first spring The elastic force of the ring SP1 is transmitted to the disc cam 5344 via the release member 346 and the rotary claw member 347. In this case, the relative positional relationship between the rotary claw member 347 and the release member 346 changes. Therefore, the state of the second spring SP2 does not change (the elastic force does not change).

[0415] Therefore, the release member 346 and the disc cam 5344 come into contact with each other, and the operating direction of the disc cam 5344 When the release member 346 operates along the The elastic force of either the spring SP1 or the second spring SP2 is the disc cam 5344 This increases the elastic force acting on the disc cam 5344 in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the disc cam 5344. This allows the release member 346 to increase the load applied to the disc cam 5344, Since the consumption of the driving force of the driving motor 342 can be increased, the arm member 34 The load applied to the disc cam 5344 can be reduced regardless of the direction of rotation of the disc cam 5344.

[0416] In this embodiment, the right disc cam 5344R passes through the connecting pin 344d and the center point. Since it is formed in a shape symmetrical with respect to the line (a line passing through the connecting pin 344d and the center point) Since the slot recess C1 extends in the vertical direction, the right disc cam 5344R rotates in the vertical direction. (regardless of the direction of positional deviation of the connecting pin 344d relative to the arm member 345), The cam 5344R can be deformed by axial tilting with the same deformation resistance.

[0417] FIG. 68(a) shows the operation device along the line corresponding to the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). 68(b) is a cross-sectional view of the gas 5300, as viewed in the direction of arrow LXVIIIb in FIG. 68(a). 68(b) is a partial rear view of the operating device 5300. In order to facilitate understanding, the device 350 is not shown in FIG. The outline of the right disc cam 5344R when inserted perpendicularly into the transmission shaft 5343 is shown in solid lines. The outline of the shaft when overloaded and tilted is shown in imaginary lines.

[0418] In FIG. 68(a), the tilting device 310 is in the second state and the drive motor 342 (see FIG. 62) 3. The state in which the drive motor 342 is driven and tilted downward by an angle D2 is shown. The player's hand is shown gripping the tilting device 310 midway through the game.

[0419] As shown in FIG. 68(a), when the tilting device 310 is in operation, the player When gripping, regardless of whether the tilting device 310 is in the second state, the right disc cam 5344 The tip of the connecting pin 344d is displaced in the circumferential direction of the right disc cam 5344R due to the inclination of the shaft of R. This allows the force generated between the arm member 345 and the right disc cam 5344R to be This reduces the load on the drive motor 342. can be done.

[0420] The matters explained for the right disc cam 5344R also apply to the left disc cam 5344L. This is an applicable matter.

[0421] As shown in FIG. 67(b) and FIG. 68(b), according to this embodiment, the tilting device 310 When the drive motor 342 (see Figure 62) operates while the player is holding it, and an overload occurs, The right disc cam 5344R tilts in the axial direction.

[0422] Therefore, by detecting the degree of tilting in the axial direction, it is possible to prevent overload from occurring. That is, for example, according to the configuration of the first embodiment, the drive motor 34 2 is driven for a period during which the right disc cam 344R makes one rotation, the detection hole 3 of the right disc cam 344R Although the right detection sensor 353R passes through the 44eR, the player does not hold the tilting device 310. When the right disc cam 344R is rotated, the right disc cam 344R does not rotate even when the drive motor 342 is rotated. The detection hole 344eR does not pass through the right detection sensor 353R, and the entrance to the right detection sensor 353R The absence of a change in force indicates that an overload has occurred.

[0423] In this case, the right disc cam 3 is rotated in a state where no overload occurs before the occurrence of the overload is detected. Since it takes time to rotate the 44R by a certain angle, overload detection is delayed. There was a problem.

[0424] In contrast, according to this embodiment, an overload is generated on the right disc cam 5344R, and the right disc cam When the 5344R tilts in the axial direction (see Figure 66(b)), an overload occurs. Therefore, the occurrence of an overload can be detected early. As a method, for example, the engaging rib 344c is inserted between the support cylinder portion P1 and the engaging rib 344c. 4c (shown in phantom lines in FIG. 66(a)). .

[0425] The notification device E1 is a detection device that outputs a signal when an object comes into contact with an input unit. Therefore, a pair of the clamping arms A1 are arranged at a position where the line connecting the clamping arms A1 and the engaging rib 344c intersect. In the no-load state, the input portion is disposed in a manner that protrudes toward the support cylinder portion P1. The alarm device E1 and the support cylinder part P1 are separated (see FIG. 65(b)). The notification device E1 and the support cylinder portion P1 are formed in contact with each other (see FIG. 66(b)). As a result, by determining the output from the alarm device E1, it is possible to determine whether an overload has occurred in the disc cam 5344. This allows for early determination of whether or not the product is being used.

[0426] Next, referring to FIGS. 69 to 73, the operation device 6300 in the sixth embodiment We will explain about this.

[0427] In the first embodiment, the disc cam 344, the connecting pin 344d, and the engaging rib 344c are integrally formed. The case where the disc cam is formed has been described, but the operation device 6300 in the sixth embodiment 344 and the engagement rib 344c are made of separate members and are configured to be rotatable relative to each other. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. First, differences in configuration from the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 69 and 70.

[0428] FIG. 69 is an exploded front perspective view of the driving device 6340 in the sixth embodiment, and FIG. The left disc cam 6344L has a disc member 6344L1, a ring member 6344L2 and a second transmission 10 is an exploded front perspective view of the right disc cam 6344R of the first embodiment. Although the configuration is different, the right disc cam 6344R has a mirror image shape of the left disc cam 6344L. Therefore, we will only explain the left disc cam 6344L, and the right disc cam 6344R. The explanation will be omitted.

[0429] As shown in FIG. 69, in this embodiment, the left disc cam 6344L is The configuration and the shape of the fixing member 6342a are different, and a second transmission device 6348 is added. .

[0430] The left disc cam 6344L has a circular rib 344b, a connecting pin 344d, and and a disc member 6344L1 in which a detection hole 344eL is provided and which is pivotally supported by the columnar member 343a. The disk member 6344L1 is supported coaxially with the disk member 6344L1 and rotates relative to the disk member 6344L1. and a locking member 6344L2.

[0431] The disk member 6344L1 has a center shaft portion 344a of the first embodiment disposed at the center position of the disk portion. and a circular ring-shaped axially extending portion is disposed at a position spaced radially outward from the outer periphery of the circular rib 344b. The ring rib 6344f is provided in a protruding direction.

[0432] The ring member 6344L2 has the same outer diameter as the engaging rib 344c in the first embodiment. The inner diameter of the circular rib 344b is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the circular rib 344b. a ring body 6344g, and a ring body 6344g disposed at an axial end of the ring body 6344g. A cover plate portion 6344h that covers the ring-shaped opening of 6344g, and a cover plate portion 6344h The thickness increases from the center to the opposite side of the annular body 6344g, and the increased thickness is formed on the outer circumferential surface of the annular body 6344g. and receiving gear teeth 6344i disposed on the side.

[0433] The inner diameter of the ring body 6344g is larger than the outer diameter of the circular rib 344b. Therefore, in the assembled state, the circular ring body 6344g is fitted onto the circular rib 344b. As a result, the ring member 6344L2 is supported so as to be relatively rotatable around the central shaft portion 344a. can be.

[0434] The end surface of the annular body 6344g on the side of the disk member 6344L1 in the axial direction is As a result, the annular rib 6344f is not formed, and the surface of the disk member 634 Compared to when it comes into contact with 4L1, the contact area can be reduced, and friction resistance can be reduced. Therefore, the relative rotation between the disk member 6344L1 and the ring member 6344L2 can be smoothly performed. It can be combined.

[0435] The receiving gear teeth 6344i are meshed with the reduction transmission gear 6348c of the second transmission device 6348. Therefore, the ring member 6344L2 rotates based on the rotation of the second transmission device 6348. In this embodiment, the number of rotations of the ring member 6344L2 is equal to the number of rotations of the disk member 6344L1. (The number of rotations of the ring member 634L2 is three times the number of rotations of the disk member 634L2.) 44L1 rotates once, the second transmission gear 6348b, the reduction transmission gear 6348c, and the receiving gear 6348b rotate once. The number of teeth of the gear teeth 6344i is set.

[0436] The second transmission device 6348 is rotatably mounted on the fixed member 6342a in parallel with the transmission shaft rod 343. The supporting device is an auxiliary column member 6348 that is arranged in a position parallel to the column member 343a. a, and a second gear fixed to the auxiliary column member 6348a and meshed with the transmission gear 343b. The transmission gear 6348b and the ring member 63 are fixed to both ends of the auxiliary column member 6348. 44L2, and a reduction transmission gear 6348c meshed with the receiving gear teeth 6344i of the .

[0437] 71 to 73, the tilting device 310 is moved from the first state to the second state by the rotary claw member 347. After the tilting device 310 is released from the fixed position, the tilting device 310 can be raised in a variety of ways. Reveal.

[0438] 71, 72, and 73 are taken along the line corresponding to the line XXII-XXII in FIG. 6(a). 71 is a cross-sectional view of the operation device 6300 in the same state as that shown in FIG. 72 shows the state in which the ring member 6344R2 is rotated backward from the state shown in FIG. The posture after rotating one revolution in the direction (arrow CW direction) (or more precisely, after rotating more than one revolution) The disk member 6344R1 is rotated backward (arrow In addition, in Figure 73, the state in which the attitude is rotated 1 / 3 in the CW direction is shown. From the state shown in FIG. 1, the ring member 6344L2 is rotated forward (in the CCW direction of the arrow) by a predetermined angle. The figure shows the state in which the tilting device 310 has rotated and moved up.

[0439] Here, from the state shown in FIG. 71, the ring member 6344R2 is rotated forward (in the CCW direction of the arrow). ) to release the locking by the rotary claw member 347, the tilting device 310 The biasing force of the spring 315 causes it to rise instantly, and it reaches the second state (see FIG. 34).

[0440] In the operating device 300 according to the first embodiment, the fixing by the rotary claw member 347 is released. , the position reached when the tilting device 310 is lifted instantly (without waiting for the rotation of the disc cam 344) The position was limited to the position in the second state (see FIG. 34).

[0441] In contrast to this, in this embodiment, a disk member 6344R1 and a ring member 6344R2 are Since the tilting device 310 rotates relative to the arm member 345, the connecting portion is a support portion of the arm member 345. The relative relationship between the pin 344d and the engagement rib 344c can be changed, and the tilting device 31 It is possible to increase the number of positions that 0 can reach.

[0442] That is, when the fixing by the rotary claw member 347 is released from the state shown in FIG. 10 is instantly raised by the biasing force of the torsion spring 315, and is raised by an angle D6 from the second state. In this way, the robot reaches a state in which it is tilted downward (see Figure 73). When the fixing by the rotary claw member 347 is released, and when the fixing by the rotary claw member 347 is released from the state shown in FIG. When the tilting device 310 is released from the fixed position by the rotation of the disc cam 344, the tilting device 310 is released instantly (without waiting for the rotation of the disc cam 344). The position it reaches can be changed.

[0443] As a result, for example, the tilting device 310 can instantly rise from the first state and reach a different height. Therefore, when configuring a gaming machine in a manner that changes the expectation level of the performance, the tilting device 310 In this case, the tilting device 310 is raised higher. The degree of expectation of the tilting device 310 reaching a lower position is determined by the following equation: , but is not limited to.

[0444] However, by keeping the elevation position of the tilting device 310 low (see FIG. 73), When the expected degree is maximized, the second state (see Figure 34) is reached. The magnitude of the tilting device 310 is related to the magnitude of the displacement of the tilting device 310 when the player pushes it. This makes it easy for the player to understand the difference in the degree of expectation depending on the displacement of the tilting device 310. can be done.

[0445] In this case, the player may want to confirm to what position the tilting device 310 will rise. This can motivate the player to operate the tilting device 310. This allows the player to watch the movement of the tilting device 310. 10. It is possible to prevent a game method in which the tilting device 310 is operated in a disorderly manner regardless of the performance mode of the game. This can be done.

[0446] Next, referring to FIGS. 74 to 85, the operation device 7300 in the seventh embodiment We will explain about this.

[0447] In the first embodiment, the disc cam 344, the connecting pin 344d, and the engaging rib 344c are integrally formed. The case where the disc cam is formed has been described, but the operation device 7300 in the seventh embodiment 7344 is configured such that the disc member 7344R1 and the connecting pin 344d are disposed in separate members. The separate members are fixed to each other in a fixed state and are allowed to rotate relative to each other in a sliding state. The same parts as those in the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals. First, referring to Figures 74 and 75, the disc cartridge in the first embodiment will be described. The features of the disk cam 7344 used as a substitute for the disk cam 344 will now be described.

[0448] FIG. 74(a) is a front view of the right disc cam 7344R in the seventh embodiment. FIG. 75(b) is a rear view of the right disc cam 7344R, and FIG. 75(a) is a rear view of the right disc cam 7344R. FIG. 75(b) is a cross-sectional view of the right disc cam 7344R taken along line XVa-LXXVa. FIG. 74(a) is a partial side view of the right disc cam 7344R as viewed in the direction of the arrow LXXVb. The right disc cam 7344L is configured as a mirror image of the right disc cam 7344R. Therefore, the explanation will be omitted.

[0449] As shown in Figures 74 and 75, the right disc cam 7344R is a cylindrical member 343a (see FIG. 62) is inserted and fixed to the central shaft portion 344a. 1, and a ring member 73 inserted in the axial direction from the opening side of the disk member 7344R1. 44R2, and in the assembled state, the disk member 7344R1 is immovable in the radial direction thereof. The engaging member 7344R2 has an engaging portion 7630 that fits into the equally divided recessed portion 7522 of the ring member 7344R2. It mainly has 344R3.

[0450] The disk member 7344R1 is formed in a cup shape having a central shaft portion 344a at the center. A detection hole 344eR is formed in a flange-like portion extending radially outward from the edge of the cup. The engaging rib 344c is partially omitted (the first protruding portion 344c1 and the first The portion between the retracted portion 344c1 and the retracted portion 344c2 is omitted.

[0451] The disk member 7344R is attached to the ring-shaped plate portion 7510 of the ring member 7344R2 in the assembled state. The first circular recess 7 is a circular recess that supports the shaft 344a and is centered on the central shaft 344a. 410 and a circular recessed portion having a smaller diameter and deeper in the axial direction than the first circular recessed portion 7410. A second circular recess 7420 is provided between the first protruding portion 344c1 and the first recessed portion 344c2. An L-shaped insertion hole 7430 is drilled in the radial direction, and a second insertion hole 7430 is provided near the insertion hole 7430. 2) from the rear side surface of the circular recessed portion 7420 (the outer peripheral side of the disc member 7344R1) to the radially outward and a fixing protrusion 7440 provided in a protruding manner.

[0452] The insertion hole 7430 extends from the intermediate position between the first protruding portion 344c1 and the first recessed portion 344c2. At a shifted position, a rectangular slot portion is formed along the axial direction of the disc member 7344R1. The first elongated hole 7431 is inserted through the bottom end of the disk member 7344R1 of the first elongated hole 7431. The second elongated hole 74 is a rectangular elongated hole portion extending along the circumferential direction of the disk member 7344R1. 32 and the second elongated hole 7432, with the lower end of the second elongated hole 7432 on the first elongated hole 7431 side as a fulcrum. 32 and a return portion 7433 formed by extending toward the side.

[0453] The dimension in the width direction (short side direction) of the second elongated hole 7432 is equal to the dimension in the width direction (short side direct...

Claims

[Claim 1] A determination means capable of performing the determination; a performance execution means capable of executing a performance; and a display means capable of dynamically displaying identification information indicating a determination result by the determination means and then statically displaying the identification information in a manner indicating the determination result, an audio output means for outputting audio as part of the effect executed by the effect execution means; a volume setting means for setting the volume of the sound output by the sound output means based on an operation from outside the gaming machine; an output control means for switching between a first state in which sound is output from the sound output means based on the volume set by the sound volume setting means and a second state in which sound is output from the sound output means at a predetermined volume regardless of the volume set by the sound volume setting means; and an initial setting means for setting the second state when the gaming machine goes from a power-off state in which no power is supplied to operate the gaming machine to a restored state in which power supply to the gaming machine is started, In the second state, a specific volume that is lower than the lowest volume set by the volume setting means can be set, After the second state is ended, if the volume is not set based on the operation, the first state in which a predetermined volume is set can be set, During the period in which the display is in the second state, a predetermined display mode is enabled to be displayed, The first state is not set based on the operation being executed during a period in which the device is in the second state, A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured so that the discrimination means can perform discrimination even during the period when the second state is set.

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