Gaming device

Abstract

To provide a game device that can be mounted to a different type of information display device.SOLUTION: A decoration device that can be mounted to a data indicator capable of displaying information regarding a game machine includes a body part 60 and a mounting part. The data indicator includes a first type of information display device and a second type of information display device. The mounting part includes a U-shaped member 70 usable for both of the first type of information display device and the second type of information display device, a first mounting member usable for the first type of information display device, and a second mounting member usable for the second type of information display device. While the first mounting member is used but the second mounting member is not used when being mounted to the first type of information display device, the second mounting member is used but the first mounting member is not used when being mounted to the second type of information display device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0004] , Each information display device is a flat plate-shaped component, installed so as to be tilted forward. , , , , , ,

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[0006] , , , , The device comprises a common holding portion which holds the first mounting portion to the first type of information display device without using the second mounting portion, and a common holding portion which holds the second mounting portion to the second type of information display device without using the first mounting portion, wherein the common mounting portion has a U-shaped cross-section with a front portion, upper portion, and rear portion which are arranged on the front side, upper side, and rear side of each information display device, respectively, and the opening side of the U is inserted from the upper side of each information display device, the first mounting portion has a shape corresponding to the rear of the first type of information display device and includes a first contact portion which contacts the rear of the first type of information display device, and the second mounting portion has a shape corresponding to the rear of the second type of information display device, and the The common holding portion includes a second contact portion that contacts the back of two types of information display devices, and when the first mounting portion is positioned between the rear portion and the back of the first type of information display device, the common holding portion and the first mounting portion are integrally held to the first type of information display device by the pressure exerted by the front portion and the first mounting portion sandwiching the first type of information display device from the front and back, and when the second mounting portion is positioned between the rear portion and the back of the second type of information display device, the common holding portion and the second mounting portion are integrally held to the second type of information display device by the pressure exerted by the front portion and the second mounting portion sandwiching the second type of information display device from the front and back. , , [Figure 2] , A common mounting part having a fixing part for positioning and fixing the main body part on the upper side, and , [Figure 1] , They have different back shapes

[0001] The present invention relates to a gaming device installed in a gaming machine installed in a store or the like.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there has been a gaming information display device attached to each unit information display device of a gaming machine (Patent Document).

Prior Art Document

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0007] (Embodiment) Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a partial view of the game island IL of the first embodiment as seen from the front side Y1 of the gaming machine 10 and a cross section as seen from the right side X2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the game hall system 1 of the first embodiment.

[0008] The game device set 30 of the embodiment is installed in each of a plurality of gaming machines 10 installed in a game hall. The game device set 30 is a set (combination) of a data display 40 (first or second type of information display device) and a decoration device 50 (game device). The data display 40 is a display device that displays various game data of each gaming machine 10. The decoration device 50 includes a decoration body 61 and is a device for attaching this to the data display 40. Note that the main body 60 can be attached to different data displays 240, 340 (first or second type of information display device) from the data display 40 (details will be described later).

[0009] As shown in Figure 1, the amusement arcade is equipped with multiple gaming islands (IL). Each gaming island (IL) is fitted with multiple gaming machines (10).

[0010] As shown in Figure 2, the gaming arcade system 1 includes a hall computer 1a, an island system 2, and a machine system 3. Multiple gaming machines 10 are managed and controlled by the gaming hall system 1. Hall computer 1a is a computer that manages the entire gaming arcade system 1. Island System 2 is the system for each gaming island IL. Each Island System 2 is equipped with one island computer 2a and multiple machine systems 3. Island computer 2a is the computer that manages each Island System 2.

[0011] The machine system 3 comprises a machine computer 3a, a gaming machine 10, a call lamp 29, and a gaming device set 30. The call lamp 29 and the data display 40 may be an integrated device. System 3 is a system relating to one gaming machine 10. Furthermore, although not shown in Figure 2, the machine system 3 is equipped with an inter-machine machine 5 (game token lending machine) that lends game tokens (including credit tokens) to players in response to the insertion of cash or prepaid cards (see Figure 1, etc.). Computer 3a is the computer that manages System 3.

[0012] The call lamp 29 and the gaming device set 30 are installed in the upper Z2 area of ​​the gaming machine 10, among the panels P etc. that make up the wall of the gaming island IL. The call lamp 29 is equipped with an operation button that the player uses to call a store employee. The call lamp 29 lights up in response to the operation of the button and also sends a call signal to a terminal carried by the store employee to summon the employee.

[0013] The gaming device set 30 includes a data display unit 40 and a decorative device 50. The data display unit 40 is equipped with a display unit that displays various game data. The data display unit 40 is configured to collect, manage, and display various game data (for example, the number of times BB and RB occur, the number of games played, etc.) while receiving game signals (for example, BB signals, RB signals, input signals, etc.) output from the game machine 10 as the game progresses. The data display unit 40 can also display various game data for the current day, the previous day, and the day before that.

[0014] Gaming machine 10 is a slot machine. When a player inserts tokens into the token slot 11 and operates the bet button 12 and start lever 13, the main control unit 21 drives the drum unit 14 to control the rotation of each reel 14a, 14b, and 14c. Furthermore, when the start lever 13 is operated, the main control unit 21 performs an internal lottery to predetermine the result of the current game from among multiple winning combinations (including losing combinations) such as bonus combinations, minor combinations, and re-play combinations, which are the starting combinations that transition to bonus games, before the reels 14a, 14b, and 14c stop. Based on the timing of when each stop button 15a, 15b, and 15c is pressed, the main control unit 21 controls the stopping of each rotating reel 14a, 14b, and 14c so that they stop in a combination of symbols corresponding to the lottery result.

[0015] Furthermore, the main control unit 21 determines the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on each reel 14a, 14b, and 14c, and when a predetermined combination of symbols is found, it controls the medal dispensing device 16 to dispense a predetermined number of medals, dispensing the medals from the medal dispensing port 16b.

[0016] In the above-described slot machine game, the main control unit 21 outputs a predetermined control signal to the sub-control unit 22 at predetermined game timings (for example, when the start lever is operated, when the stop button is operated, when a bonus game is started, when a bonus role is won, etc.). The sub-control unit 22, in accordance with this control signal and based on a pre-stored performance program, controls the display unit 17 such as a liquid crystal display device, the speaker 18 and other notification means to perform predetermined game performances.

[0017] Furthermore, the control signals output from the main control unit 21 to the sub-control unit 22 include, for example, control signals indicating the progress of the game, such as operation of the start lever, operation of the stop button, and start of the bonus game, as well as winning target signals that indicate the winning target of the internal lottery (for example, signals indicating the type of bonus role won, such as BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus), the type of small role won, the role to play again, the role to lose, etc.).

[0018] The sub-control unit 22 is configured as a computer, similar to the main control unit 21, and controls the speaker 18, display unit 17, etc., to perform predetermined sound and display effects. The sub-control unit 22 consists of a sub-board equipped with a sub-CPU, sub-ROM, sub-RAM, and other chips for performance effects, as well as a board case to house it. The sub-CPU executes a program stored in the sub-ROM, causing the display unit 17 to perform display effects in a predetermined display mode, and also controls the output of predetermined sound data from the speaker 18.

[0019] The sub-control unit 22, configured in this way, uses a sub-CPU to determine the current state of the gaming machine 10 based on control signals from the main control unit 21, and controls the speaker 18, display unit 17, notification unit 19, etc., to perform effects according to that state. For example, when the main control unit 21 receives a control signal indicating the winning of a bonus role as a winning target signal that indicates the winning target of the internal lottery, the notification unit 19 is controlled to perform a display related to the bonus win. Furthermore, after transitioning to a bonus round, predetermined sound effects such as fanfares will be output from speaker 18.

[0020] As shown in Figure 2, game signals include types such as input signals, BB signals, and RB signals. Although not shown in Figure 2, the game signals also include various other signals (for example, a medal payout signal indicating the number of game media dispensed from the game machine 10). The input signal indicates the number of game tokens inserted into the game machine 10. The input signal is information indicating that tokens have been inserted into the game machine 10. When the start lever 13 is operated, the output conditions (input information output conditions) that allow the input signal to be output are met, and the main control unit 21 starts outputting the start signal at the moment the start lever 13 is operated, that is, when the game start operation is received (when the game start operation is received). Therefore, the main control unit 21 can output the input signal based on the fact that tokens (including credit tokens) for starting the game have actually been used. For this reason, the input signal is also a signal indicating that the game has started.

[0021] The BB signal and RB signal indicate a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, where the game medium is consumed at a predetermined rate. The BB signal indicates that a playable BB game is in progress on the gaming machine 10, and the RB signal indicates that an RB game is in progress.

[0022] If the internal lottery results in a win of the RB role, and certain conditions are met in that game or the next game, a special game state called a bonus game will begin, defined by the maximum payout amount. During this bonus game, there is a high probability of winning small payouts, for example, transitioning to the RB state where 100 or more game tokens are paid out. Furthermore, if the internal lottery results in a BB (Big Bonus) win, a bonus game (specific game state) will start if certain conditions are met in that game or a subsequent game. During this bonus game, there is a high probability of winning small payouts, and the game will transition to a BB state where a large amount of game currency, such as several hundred coins, is paid out, which is more than in the RB (Regular Bonus) state. Thus, the value of the game awarded to the player differs depending on whether it's an RB role or a BB role.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2, the output signal from the gaming machine 10 is finally output to the hall computer 1a via the call lamp 29, data display 40, machine computer 3a, and island computer 2a. The order in which the game signals are transmitted is not limited as long as each device can acquire the game signals; for example, the signal may be output from the gaming machine 10 to the call lamp 29 via the data display 40. Although not shown in Figure 2, the output signal from the gaming machine 10 may also be output to the inter-machine unit 5 before being output to other devices. In this case, for example, the output signal from the gaming machine 10 may be output to the call lamp 29 via the inter-machine unit 5.

[0024] [Game device set 30] Figures 3 and 4 are perspective views illustrating how the decorative device 50 of the first embodiment is attached to the data display 40. Figure 5 is a perspective view (viewed from the rear B2 and diagonally downwards) of the decorative device 50 of the first embodiment attached to the data display 40. Note that a portion of the data display 40 is shown in Figure 5 in a cutaway view. Figure 6 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view illustrating the mounting structure of the decorative device 50 of the first embodiment to the data display 40. Figure 6(A) is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship of the mounting structure (round hole 44, round boss 84, lateral groove 45, lateral projection 85, etc.) between the data display unit 40 and the mounting member 80. Figure 6(B) is an enlarged view of the upper part of Figure 6(A). Figure 6(C) is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80 (the positional relationship of the screw hole 78, the circular recess 88, the knurled screw 90, etc.). Figure 6(D) is an enlarged view of the upper part of Figure 6(C). As shown in Figure 1 and other figures, the decorative device 50 is usually attached to the data display 40 which is mounted on the panel P of the gaming island IL, but in drawings other than Figure 1, the configuration of the panel P, etc., is omitted as appropriate. Figure 7 is a component drawing of the U-shaped member 70 alone according to the first embodiment. Figures 7(A), 7(B), 7(C), and 7(E) show the U-shaped member 70 viewed from the upper C2, front B1, lower C1, and right X2 sides, respectively, while Figure 7(F) is a perspective view. Figure 7(D) is a cross-sectional view of Figure 7(E) in DD format. Figure 8 is a component diagram of the mounting member 80 alone according to the first embodiment. Figures 8(A), 8(B), 8(C), 8(E), and 8(F) are views from the top C2, front B1, bottom C1, right X2, and rear B2, respectively, while Figure 8(G) is a perspective view. Figure 8(D) is a cross-sectional view of the DD shown in Figures 8(B) and 8(F). Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship of the mounting structure (round hole 44, round boss 84, lateral groove 45, lateral projection 85, etc.) between the data display unit 40 and the mounting member 80 of the first embodiment, as viewed from the rear side B2. Figure 9(B) is an enlarged view of the area indicated by arrow B in Figure 9(A). Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship of the attachment structure (screw hole 78, circular recess 88, knurled screw 90, vertical engagement projection 77, Y-shaped groove 87, etc.) between the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80 in the first embodiment. Figure 10(A) is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the U-shaped member 70 as seen from the front side B1 (corresponding to Figure 7(D)) and the mounting member 80. Figure 10(B) is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80 (shown in cross-section) as viewed from below C1.

[0025] In this embodiment, the orientation of the decorative device 50 and the data display 40 will be described as appropriate in terms of their orientation in the installed state (as shown in Figures 1 and 6). The installed state is when the decorative device 50 is attached to the data display 40, and both the data display 40 and the decorative device 50 are installed on the game island IL. Furthermore, in the illustration and explanation of the data display unit 40 and the decorative device 50, a Cartesian coordinate system of X, B, and C axes will be used as appropriate. In this coordinate system, the normal direction of the front and rear surfaces of the data display unit 40 (the thickness direction of the data display unit 40) is represented by the front-to-back direction B (front B1, rear B2) in the installed state, and the direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction B on a plane parallel to the front and rear surfaces (a direction perpendicular to both the front-to-back direction B and the left-to-right direction X) is represented by the vertical direction C (bottom C1, top C2). The left-to-right direction X is the same as the left-to-right direction X of the gaming machine 10 (see Figure 1).

[0026] The gaming device set 30 is positioned on top of each gaming machine 10 (see Figure 1). Therefore, each gaming island IL is equipped with the same number of gaming device sets 30 as there are gaming machines 10.

[0027] In this embodiment, one of the three data displays 40, 240, and 340 (see Figures 3, 11, 19, etc.) can be placed on top of the gaming machine 10. Although these data displays 40, 240, and 340 are from different manufacturers and models, their main information display functions are similar. In this embodiment, among the data display unit 40 and decorative device 50, data display unit 240 and decorative device 50, and data display unit 340 and decorative device 50, the parts that perform functions with each other are appropriately given the same name, the same code, or the same code at the end (last two digits), and redundant explanations are omitted. Although the data displays 40, 240, and 340 are all thin and have a long, narrow, flat shape in the left-right direction (X), they differ from each other in their detailed design and shape. In this embodiment, the configuration of data display 40 will be described first, and the configurations of data displays 240 and 340 will be described later.

[0028] [Configuration of data display unit 40 and decorative device 50] (Data display unit 40) The data display unit 40 is attached, for example, to a panel P above the gaming machine 10 using various brackets, screws, and other components (not shown). As a result, the data display unit 40 is positioned directly above the gaming machine 10. The decorative device 50 is attached to the upper edge of the case portion of the data display unit 40. As shown in Figures 4 to 6, the front of the data display unit 40 includes a 7-segment display unit 41c, buttons 41d, etc., for the 7-segment displays 41a and 41b. The 7-segment displays 41a and 41b show, for example, the number of starts and the number of jackpots for the day. The display unit 41c is a screen such as a liquid crystal display device. The display unit 41c can, for example, display game history information in a graph, or display characters that appear in the game (see Figure 3, etc.). Button 41d accepts the operation of switching the display content of the display unit 41c, etc., as do the 7-segment displays 41a and 41b.

[0029] The rear surface of the data display unit 40 includes a flat surface 42, a curved surface 43, a round hole 44 (first or second shape), and a horizontal groove 45 (first or second shape). Although not shown in the illustration, the rear surface of the data display unit 40 also includes other components (for example, ventilation holes for heat dissipation, components for attaching the data display unit 40 to the panel P (such as fixing holes for the bracket)). The flat surface 42 is the main part of the rear surface of the data display unit 40. In the installed state, the flat surface 42 is parallel to the XC plane. The curved surface 43 is the upper part of the rear surface of the data display unit 40. The curved surface 43 is the surface that connects the flat surface 42 and the top surface 40U. The curved surface 43 is curved so as to be convex outwards.

[0030] The round holes 44 are provided so as to recess the curved surface 43 toward the front side B1. The round holes 44 are, for example, holes for attaching screws that fix the case members (front case and rear case) of the data display unit 40, screws that fix the electrical circuit board inside the data display unit 40, etc. The horizontal groove 45 is a groove for attaching the maintenance cover 45a. The maintenance cover 45a is, for example, a cover member for various switches (not shown) provided inside the data display unit 40. The horizontal groove 45 is a clearance for a claw-type hinge structure or the like for attaching this maintenance cover 45a to the rear surface of the data display unit 40. The horizontal groove 45 is elongated in the left-right direction X and has a recessed shape on the front side B1.

[0031] As shown in Figure 6(A), the data display unit 40 is mounted with the front 7-segment displays 41a and 41b tilted so that the front faces slightly downward Z1, making the display unit 41c easily visible. The tilt angle θ40 of the front (angle between the front and the vertical Z) (see Figure 6(A)) is, for example, about 10 to 20°. For this reason, the case of the data display unit 40 is also positioned slightly tilted towards the front.

[0032] (Decorative device 50) The decorative device 50 comprises a main body 60, a U-shaped member 70 (common mounting member), a mounting member 80 (first mounting member or second mounting member), and a knurled screw 90.

[0033] (Main body 60) As shown in Figures 3, 4, and 6, the main body 60 is equipped with decorative elements 61 such as various panels, models, and dolls. In the drawings, the decorative elements 61 are simply shown as spherical. The decorative element 61 may be a model of a character or the like that appears in the game of the gaming machine 10. If it is such a model, it can create a unified look for the gaming machine 10 and its surroundings. The decorative element 61 may have, for example, a specific motif, a display, shape, or function specific to the gaming machine 10 of a particular manufacturer. In this case, the decorative element 61 is used as a device dedicated to a specific model. As shown in Figure 6(A), etc., in the installed state, the front of the decorative element 61 faces the front side Y1, which is the horizontal direction. In other words, the front direction of the decorative element 61 is inclined by an angle θ40 with respect to the front direction of the front of the data display unit 40.

[0034] As shown in Figures 4 and 6, the bottom 62 of the main body 60 is a flat surface parallel to the horizontal plane (XY plane). Furthermore, the bottom portion 62 of the main body portion 60 is provided with two fixing plate portions 62a. The fixing plate portion 62a is the part that fixes the main body portion 60 to the U-shaped member 70. The fixing plate portion 62a is plate-shaped and protrudes downward C1 from the bottom portion 62. The fixing plate portion 62a is provided with a through hole through which the shaft of the fixing screw 62c passes.

[0035] The U-shaped member 70, the mounting member 80, and the knurled screw 90 are mounting parts for attaching the main body 60 to the data display unit 40. (U-shaped member 70) The U-shaped member 70 can be used to mount any of the three types of data displays 40, 240, and 340. In other words, the U-shaped member 70 is a common component and can be used with all types of data displays 40, 240, and 340. The main part of the U-shaped member 70 is, for example, a molded resin product. As shown in Figure 7, the U-shaped member 70 has a U-shape when viewed from the left-right direction X, with an opening at the lower side C1 (see Figure 7(E)).

[0036] As shown in Figures 3 to 7, the U-shaped member 70 includes a base portion 71, a main body fixing boss 72, a U-shaped opening 74, a vertical engaging projection 77, and a screw hole 78. The base portion 71 is the top surface of the U-shaped member 70 and is a flat surface. The main body portion 60 is placed on the base portion 71. The base portion 71 is an inclined surface that slopes toward the rear side B2 (that is, the surface that slopes downwards toward C1 as it approaches the rear side B2). Also, in the installed state (see Figure 6), the base portion 71 is located on a horizontal plane (XY plane).

[0037] The main body fixing boss 72 (see Figure 4) is a cylindrical boss that fixes the main body 60 to the U-shaped member 70. The main body fixing boss 72 is provided on the left and right sides of the rear surface of the U-shaped member 70, and is provided so as to protrude from the rear surface to the rear side B2. The inner diameter portion of the main body fixing boss 72 is the pilot hole for the fixing screw 62c. As shown in Figure 6(B), the main body 60 is placed on the base 71 and is screw-fixed to the U-shaped member 70 using fixing screws 62c (tapping screws, etc.) and main body fixing bosses 72.

[0038] The U-shaped opening 74 (see Figure 7) is the portion that opens to the lower side C1. The U-shaped opening 74 also opens in the left-right direction X. The U-shaped opening 74 is inserted into the upper edge of the data display unit 40 (see Figure 6, etc.). The inner surfaces 74F and 74B of the front side B1 and rear side B2 of the U-shaped opening 74 (see Figure 7(E)) are planes parallel to the XC plane. As shown in Figures 7(D), 7(E), etc., low vertical walls 74L and 74R are formed at both ends of the U-shaped opening 74 in the left-right direction X. The tops of the vertical walls 74L and 74R (i.e., the bottoms of the U-shaped opening 74) are parallel to the front-back direction B when viewed from the left-right direction X, that is, they are planes parallel to the BX plane.

[0039] The longitudinal engagement projection 77 is a low, rib-like portion that protrudes from the inner surface 74B of the rear side B2 of the U-shaped opening 74 to the front side B1. There are longitudinal engagement projections 77 on both the left and right sides. When viewed from the front side B1 (see Figure 7(D)), the longitudinal engagement projection 77 has an elongated shape in the vertical direction C.

[0040] The screw hole 78 is a hole in the female thread for holding the U-shaped member 70. The screw hole 78 penetrates in the front-to-back direction B, and the direction of the central axis of the screw hole 78 is parallel to the front-to-back direction B. The screw hole 78 is located approximately in the center of the rear plate portion of the U-shaped member 70. The screw hole 78 is formed, for example, by a screw insert or the like.

[0041] (Mounting component 80) Mounting member 80 is used for mounting the main unit 60 to the data display unit 40, but is not used when mounting to the data displays unit 240 or 340. Also, when mounting the main unit 60 to the data display unit 40, mounting members 280 or 380 (first mounting member or second mounting member) (described later) are not used.

[0042] As shown in Figures 3 to 6 and Figure 8, the mounting member 80 is a plate-shaped member. The main part of the mounting member 80 is formed from a resin molded product or the like. The mounting member 80 includes a flat surface 82, a curved surface 83, a round boss 84, a lateral projection 85, a Y-shaped groove 87 (first engaging portion or second engaging portion), and a circular recess 88.

[0043] As shown in Figure 8, the flat surface 82, the curved surface 83, the round boss 84, and the lateral projection 85 are components of the front B1 of the mounting member 80. These components of the front B1 mainly serve to attach the mounting member 80 to the rear surface of the data display 40. On the other hand, the Y-shaped groove 87 and the circular recess 88 are components of the rear B2 of the mounting member 80. These components of the rear B2 mainly serve the function of attaching the mounting member 80 to the U-shaped member 70.

[0044] The flat surface 82 is a plane that is continuous with the lower part of the curved surface 83. The flat surface 82 is a plane parallel to the XC plane. The curved surface 83 and the flat surface 82 constitute the front surface of the mounting member 80. The curved surface 83 is the upper C2 portion of the front surface of the mounting member 80. The curved surface 83 is curved so as to be concave inward. The vertical cross-sectional shape of the curved surface 83 is similar to the vertical cross-sectional shape of the curved surface 43 of the data display unit 40. Due to the above shape, the flat surface 82 and curved surface 83 of the mounting member 80 can make surface contact with the flat surface 42 and curved surface 43 of the rear surface of the data display unit 40 (see Figure 6(D), etc.).

[0045] The round boss 84 and the lateral projection 85 are parts for positioning the data display unit 40 and the mounting member 80. On the CX plane, that is, when viewed from the front-to-back direction B, the round boss 84 and the lateral projection 85 are positioned to overlap with the round hole 44 and the lateral groove 45 of the data display unit 40, that is, to correspond to the round hole 44 and the lateral groove 45 (see Figure 9). The round boss 84 is provided so as to protrude from the curved surface 83 toward the front side B1. The lateral projection 85 is provided so as to protrude from the flat surface 82 toward the front side B1. The lateral projection 85 is provided at the lower end of the flat surface 82 and within the range of the left and right center. The lateral projection 85 is formed in an elongated rib shape in the left-right direction X.

[0046] The Y-shaped groove 87 and the circular recess 88 are parts for positioning the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80. The Y-shaped groove 87 and the circular recess 88 are grooves in which the rear surface is recessed toward the front side B1. On the XB plane, that is, when viewed from the vertical direction C, the Y-shaped groove 87 and the circular recess 88 are positioned to correspond to the vertical engagement projection 77 and screw hole 78 of the U-shaped member 70 (see Figure 10). The Y-shaped grooves 87 are provided on the left and right sides of the rear surface of the mounting member 80. The Y-shaped grooves 87 are elongated in the vertical direction C. The Y-shaped grooves 87 are formed by two rib-shaped projections provided on the rear surface of the mounting member 80. As shown in Figures 8(A) and 8(C), both ends of the Y-shaped channel 87 in the vertical direction C are open. Also, as shown in Figure 8(F), when viewed from the rear side B2, the opening C2 on the upper side of the Y-shaped channel 87 has a chamfered shape that widens towards the end. Therefore, the Y-shaped channel 87 is observed to be Y-shaped (see Figure 8(F)). The width of the Y-shaped groove 87 (length in the left-right direction X) is slightly greater than the thickness of the vertical engagement projection 77 (length in the left-right direction X) so that the vertical engagement projection 77 of the U-shaped member 70 can be inserted into the Y-shaped groove 87. Also, the depth of the Y-shaped groove 87 is greater than the height of the vertical engagement projection 77 of the U-shaped member 70.

[0047] The circular recess 88 is located approximately in the center of the rear surface of the mounting member 80. The circular recess 88 is a bottomed hole. As will be described later, the tip of the knurled screw 90 is inserted into and contacts the circular recess 88.

[0048] (Knurled screw 90) The knurled screw 90 is a male screw with a knurled knob on its head. The knurled screw 90 is screwed into the female threaded portion of the screw hole 78 of the U-shaped member 70, thereby holding the decorative device 50 to the data display 40 (the holding structure will be described later).

[0049] (Procedure for attaching the decorative device 50 to the data display 40) The following describes the procedure for attaching the decorative device 50 to the data display unit 40. The following procedure assumes that the data display unit 40 is already attached to the panel P (see Figure 1), but is not limited to this. The decorative device 50 may also be attached to the panel P with the data display unit 40 already attached (assembled into the form of the gaming device set 30). Furthermore, the following procedure is merely an example and is not limited to the final configuration shown in Figure 5; the procedure may be modified as appropriate.

[0050] (1) Fixing between the main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70 As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70 are connected by fixing screws 62c. In this way, the main body 60 is screw-fixed to the U-shaped member 70. (2) Place the mounting member 80 on the data display unit 40 As shown in Figures 6 and 9, the mounting member 80 is positioned so as to press against the rear surface of the data display 40. In this case, the two round bosses 84 and lateral projections 85 of the mounting member 80 are inserted into the round holes 44 and lateral grooves 45 of the data display 40. As a result, the mounting member 80 makes surface contact with the flat surface 42 and curved surface 43 of the data display 40 (see Figure 6(D), etc.). Furthermore, while this surface contact is maintained, the mounting member 80 is positioned relative to the data display 40.

[0051] (3) The main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70 are arranged on the data display 40 and the mounting member 80. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the worker maintains the state described in (2) by holding the mounting member 80 with their hand, and inserts the U-shaped opening 74 of the U-shaped member 70, which was attached to the main body 60 in (1), into both the data display 40 and the mounting member 80 from the upper side C2. As shown in Figure 10, etc., in this case, the worker inserts the vertical engaging projection 77 of the U-shaped member 70 through the upper opening of the Y-shaped groove 87 of the mounting member 80, and shifts the U-shaped member 70 downward C1 relative to the mounting member 80. As a result, the integrated main body 60 and U-shaped member 70 are positioned in the left-right direction X relative to the data display 40 and the mounting member 80.

[0052] Furthermore, the worker slides the main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70 downward C1 until the vertical walls 74L and 74R of the U-shaped member 70 contact the top surface 40U of the data display unit 40 (see Figure 5). As a result, the integrated main body 60 and U-shaped member 70 are positioned in the vertical direction C relative to the data display unit 40 and the mounting member 80.

[0053] (4) Installation of knurled screw 90 When step (3) above is completed, the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80 are positioned in the vertical direction C and the left-right direction X, so that the central axis of the screw hole 78 of the U-shaped member 70 and the central axis of the circular recess 88 of the mounting member 80 coincide (or nearly coincide) (see Figure 10). As shown in Figures 6(D), 10, etc., the worker installs the knurled screw 90 from the rear side B2 of the screw hole 78 of the U-shaped member 70. Since the screw hole 78 is a through hole, as the knurled screw 90 is continuously rotated, the tip of the knurled screw 90 protrudes from the front side B1 of the screw hole 78 of the U-shaped member 70. Then the tip of the knurled screw 90 comes into contact with the bottom of the circular recess 88. As shown in Figure 6(D), etc., the flat surface 82 and curved surface 83 of the mounting member 80 are pressed against the flat surface 42 and curved surface 43 on the rear surface of the data display 40. In addition, a force acts on the U-shaped member 70 to move it to the rear side B2, so the inner surface 74F of the front side B1 of the U-shaped opening 74 of the U-shaped member 70 is pressed against the front surface of the data display 40. The installation work is now complete.

[0054] (Holding configuration of the decorative device 50 attached to the data display 40) (Fixing between the main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70) The main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70 are integrated by screw fastening. (Retention between U-shaped member 70 and mounting member 80) As shown in Figure 10, the tip of the knurled screw 90 attached to the screw hole 78 of the U-shaped member 70 is inserted into the circular recess 88 of the mounting member 80. Furthermore, the vertical engaging projection 77 of the mounting member 80 is inserted into the Y-shaped groove 87 of the U-shaped member 70. This ensures that the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80 are positioned so that the central axes of the screw hole 78 and the circular recess 88 coincide, and are held in place so as not to rotate relative to each other around the axis. Therefore, the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80 are positioned in the left-right direction X and the vertical direction C.

[0055] Furthermore, the vertical walls 74L and 74R of the U-shaped member 70 are in contact with the top surface 40U of the data display unit 40 (see Figure 5). As a result, the integrated main body 60 and U-shaped member 70 are positioned to rest on the top surface 40U of the data display unit 40. This ensures that the integrated main body 60 and U-shaped member 70 do not move to the lower side C1. In addition, the majority of the weight of the main body 60 and U-shaped member 70 is stably supported by the top surface 40U of the data display unit 40.

[0056] Here, as shown in Figure 6(D), the tip of the knurled screw 90 abuts against the bottom of the circular recess 88 of the mounting member 80, and the inner surface 74F of the front B1 of the U-shaped opening 74 of the U-shaped member 70 is pressed against the front surface of the data display 40. As a result, a large frictional force acts between the tip of the knurled screw 90 and the bottom of the circular recess 88 of the mounting member 80, and also between the inner surface 74F of the U-shaped member 70 and the front surface of the data display 40. As a result, in the vertical direction C, the U-shaped member 70 is held in place so as not to move relative to the mounting member 80 and the data display 40. Furthermore, as long as the tip of the knurled screw 90 remains inserted into the circular recess 88, the U-shaped member 70 will not fall off the mounting member 80.

[0057] (Holding between mounting member 80 and data display 40) As shown in Figure 10, the round boss 84 and lateral projection 85 of the mounting member 80 are inserted into the round hole 44 and lateral groove 45 of the flat surface 42 on the rear surface of the data display 40. As a result, the mounting member 80 and the data display 40 are positioned so that the central axes of the round boss 84 and the round hole 44 coincide, and are held in place by the lateral projection 85 and lateral groove 45 so as not to rotate around the axis. Thus, the mounting member 80 and the data display 40 are positioned in the left-right direction X and the vertical direction C. As shown in Figure 6(D), the flat surface 82 and curved surface 83 of the mounting member 80 are pressed against the flat surface 42 and curved surface 43 of the data display unit 40 by the axial force of the knurled screw 90, so that the mounting member 80 and the data display unit 40 are held in place so as not to move in the front-rear direction B. As a result, the mounting member 80 and the data display unit 40 are connected so that they do not move relative to each other in any direction.

[0058] In this way, the decorative device 50 can be mounted on the data display 40 by interposing the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80 between the main body 60 and the rear surface of the data display 40, and by utilizing the shape of the rear surface of the data display 40 in this case.

[0059] [Configuration of the gaming device set 230 (a set including a data display unit 240, mounting components 280, etc.)] The gaming device set 230 will now be described. The gaming device set 230 is a combination of a data display unit 240 and a decorative device 250 (see Figure 13). Figure 11 is a perspective view of the data display unit 240 of the first embodiment, viewed from the rear B2 and upper right. Figure 11(B) is an enlarged view of the area indicated by arrow B in Figure 11(A). Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating the data display unit 240 of the first embodiment. Figure 12(A) shows the data display unit 240 as viewed from the rear B2. Figure 12(B) shows the approximate shape of the BB cross section in Figure 12(D). Figure 12(C) is a diagram corresponding to the BB cross-section in Figure 12(D), and shows the claw portions 244a and 245a inside the U-shaped hole 245 and the horizontal hole 244. Figure 12(D) is an enlarged view of the area indicated by arrow D in Figure 12(A). Figure 13 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view illustrating the mounting structure of the decorative device 250 to the data display 240 according to the first embodiment. Figure 13(A) is an enlarged view (corresponding to Figure 6(B)) illustrating the positional relationship of the mounting structure (lateral hole 244, lateral projection 284, U-shaped hole 245, U-shaped projection 285, etc.) between the data display unit 240 and the mounting member 280. Figure 13(B) is an enlarged view (corresponding to Figure 6(D)) illustrating the positional relationship between the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 280 (the positional relationship of the screw hole 78, the circular recess 88, the knurled screw 90, etc.). Figure 14 is a component diagram of the mounting member 280 alone according to the first embodiment. Figures 14(A), 14(B), 14(C), 14(F), and 14(G) are views from the top C2, front B1, bottom C1, right X2, and rear B2, respectively, while Figure 14(H) is a perspective view. Figure 14(D) is a cross-sectional view of Figures 14(B) and 14(G) along the DD line. Figure 14(E) is a cross-sectional view of EE in Figure 14(B). Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship of the mounting structure (lateral hole 244, lateral projection 284, U-shaped hole 245, U-shaped projection 285, etc.) between the data display unit 240 and the mounting member 280 of the first embodiment, as viewed from the rear side B2. Figure 15(B) is an enlarged view of the area indicated by arrow B in Figure 15(A).

[0060] As shown in Figure 13, the gaming device set 230 includes a data display 240 and a decorative device 250. (Data display unit 240) The shape of the rear of the data display unit 240 is different from that of the data display unit 40 described above. The front of the data display unit 240, although not shown in the illustration and detailed description, is equipped with a 7-segment display, liquid crystal display, etc., and can display the same information as the data display unit 40. As shown in Figures 11 to 13, the upper part of the rear surface of the data display unit 240 is provided with a flat surface 242, a flat surface 243a, a sloped surface 243b, a flat surface 243c, a sloped surface 243d, a horizontal hole 244 (first or second shape), and a U-shaped hole 245 (first or second shape).

[0061] The flat surface 242 is the main part of the rear surface of the data display unit 240. The flat surface 242 is a surface parallel to the CX plane. Flat surface 243a is a plane parallel to flat surface 242, that is, a plane parallel to the CX plane. Flat surface 243a is a narrow plane that is continuous with the top surface 240U of the data display unit 240. The slope 243b, flat surface 243c, and slope 243d are planes that connect flat surface 243a and flat surface 242 in a stepped manner (see Figure 13(B)). Flat surface 243c is a plane parallel to flat surface 242 and flat surface 243a. Slope 243b is a slope connecting flat surfaces 243a and 243c. Slope 243d is a slope connecting flat surface 243c and flat surface 242.

[0062] As shown in Figure 12, the horizontal holes 244 and the U-shaped holes 245 are openings provided in the upper and left-right central area of ​​the rear surface of the data display unit 240. When viewed from the rear side B2, the opening shape of the U-shaped hole 245 is U-shaped. The horizontal holes 244 are provided on both the left and right sides and are elongated in the left-right direction X. As shown in Figure 12(C), the horizontal holes 244 and the U-shaped holes 245 are formed, for example, when the case member of the data display unit 240 is formed by resin injection molding, due to mold constraints. In other words, the case portion of the data display unit 240 may be provided with claw portions 244a and 245a as shown in Figure 12(C) for holding internal components, etc. In order to form these claw portions 244a and 245a, the case member of the data display unit 240 needs to have the horizontal holes 244 and the U-shaped holes 245 due to the structure of the mold. The horizontal holes 244 may be provided in one or more places in the claw portion 244a, depending on the number. Similarly, the U-shaped holes 245 may be provided in two or more places in the claw portion 245a, depending on the number.

[0063] (Decorative device 250) As shown in Figure 13, the decorative device 250 comprises a main body 60, a U-shaped member 70, a mounting member 280 (first mounting member or second mounting member), and a knurled screw 90. The main body 60, U-shaped member 70, and knurled screw 90 are identical in shape among the decorative devices 50, 250, and 350, meaning they are common components.

[0064] (Mounting component 280) Mounting member 280 is used for mounting the main unit 60 to the data display unit 240, but is not used when mounting to the data displays unit 40 or 340. Also, when mounting the main unit 60 to the data display unit 240, mounting members 80 and 380 are not used.

[0065] As shown in Figure 14, the mounting member 280 includes a flat surface 283a, an inclined surface 283b, a flat surface 283c, an inclined surface 283d, a lateral projection 284, a U-shaped projection 285, a Y-shaped groove 87 (first engagement part or second engagement part), and a circular recess 88. Between the three mounting members 80, 280, and 380, the Y-shaped groove 87 (first engaging portion) and the circular recess 88 are identical in shape and formed at the same position (i.e., they coincide when superimposed) (see Figures 8, 14, 18, etc.). A detailed explanation of the Y-shaped groove 87 and circular recess 88 of mounting member 280 is omitted. The flat surface 283a, the inclined surface 283b, the flat surface 283c, and the inclined surface 283d constitute the front surface of the mounting member 280.

[0066] As shown in Figure 13(B), the vertical cross-sectional shapes of the flat surface 283a, inclined surface 283b, flat surface 283c, and inclined surface 283d of the mounting member 280 are the same as the vertical cross-sectional shapes of the flat surface 243a, inclined surface 243b, flat surface 243c, and inclined surface 243d of the data display unit 240. Therefore, the flat surface 283a, inclined surface 283b, flat surface 283c, and inclined surface 283d on the front of the mounting member 280 can make surface contact with the flat surface 243a, inclined surface 243b, flat surface 243c, and inclined surface 243d on the rear of the data display unit 240.

[0067] The lateral projection 284 and the U-shaped projection 285 are parts for positioning the data display unit 240 and the mounting member 280. The lateral projection 284 and the U-shaped projection 285 are provided so as to protrude from the front surface of the mounting member 280 toward the front side B1. On the CX plane, that is, when viewed from the front-to-back direction B, the transverse protrusions 284 and U-shaped protrusions 285 are positioned to overlap with the transverse holes 244 and U-shaped holes 245 of the data display unit 240, that is, to correspond to the transverse holes 244 and U-shaped holes 245 (see Figure 15(B)).

[0068] As shown in Figure 14(B), the transverse protrusions 284 are provided on both the left and right sides of the flat surface 283c, in an area approximately in the center of the vertical direction C. The transverse protrusions 284 are low-height rib-like structures. When viewed from the front side B1, the shape of the transverse protrusions 284 is elongated in the left-right direction X. The U-shaped projection 285 is provided on the flange portion 285a that protrudes from the lower part of the mounting member 280 toward the lower side C1. When viewed from the front side B1, the shape of the U-shaped projection 285 is U-shaped with the upper side C2 being the opening side.

[0069] (Procedure for attaching the decorative device 250 to the data display unit 240) The procedure for attaching the decorative device 250 to the data display unit 240 is the same as the procedure for attaching the decorative device 50 to the data display unit 40 as described above. In other words, as shown in Figure 13(B), the worker positions the mounting member 280 so as to be pressed against the rear surface of the data display unit 240, and then positions the main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70 on the data display unit 240 and the mounting member 280. As mentioned above, the Y-shaped groove 87 and the circular recess 88 of the two mounting members 80 and 280 are identical in shape. Therefore, just as mounting member 80 is positioned relative to the data display 40, mounting member 280 is positioned relative to the data display 240. In addition, the central axis of the screw hole 78 of the U-shaped member 70 and the central axis of the circular recess 88 of mounting member 280 coincide (or nearly coincide). The worker can then install the knurled screw 90 using the screw hole 78 in this state.

[0070] (Holding configuration of the decorative device 250 attached to the data display 240) (Fixing between the main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70) The main body 60 and the U-shaped member 70 are fixed together by screw fastening, similar to the main body 60 and U-shaped member 70 of the decorative device 50 described above.

[0071] (Holding between U-shaped member 70 and mounting member 280) In the two mounting members 80 and 280, the Y-shaped groove 87 and the circular recess 88 are identical in shape and positional relationship to each other. Therefore, the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 280 are held together in the same manner as described above for the holding between the U-shaped member 70 and the mounting member 80.

[0072] (Holding between mounting member 280 and data display unit 240) As shown in Figures 13(A) and 15, the lateral projections 284 and U-shaped projections 285 of the mounting member 280 are inserted into the lateral holes 244 and U-shaped holes 245 of the data display unit 240. This positions the mounting member 280 and the data display unit 240 in the left-right direction X and the vertical direction C. As shown in Figure 15(B), the U-shaped projection 285 (shown with hatching in Figure 15(B)) is formed in a U-shape to avoid the outer shape of the claw portion 245a (shown with hatching in Figure 15(B)) when inserted into the U-shaped hole 245. Furthermore, the flat surface 283a, inclined surface 283b, flat surface 283c, and inclined surface 283d of the mounting member 280 are pressed against the flat surface 243a, inclined surface 243b, flat surface 243c, and inclined surface 243d of the data display unit 240 by the axial force of the knurled screw 90, so that the mounting member 280 and the data display unit 240 are held in place so as not to move in the front-rear direction B. As a result, the mounting member 280 and the data display unit 240 are connected so that they do not move relative to each other in any direction.

[0073] In this way, the gaming device set 230 can be mounted on a data display unit 240, which is a different model from the data display unit 40, by using the mounting member 280 instead of the mounting member 80.

[0074] [Configuration of the gaming device set 330 (a set including a data display unit 340, mounting components 380, etc.)] Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating the data display unit 340 of the first embodiment. Figure 16(A) shows the data display unit 340 as viewed from the left side X1. Figure 16(B) shows the data display unit 340 as viewed from the rear B2. Figure 17 is a partially enlarged view of the data display unit 340 of the first embodiment. Figure 17(A) is a cross-sectional view AA of Figure 17(B). Figure 17(B) is an enlarged view of the area indicated by arrow 17B in Figure 16(B). Figure 18 is a partially enlarged view illustrating the mounting structure of the decorative device 50 of the first embodiment to the data display 340. Figure 18(A) is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional view illustrating the positional relationship of the mounting structure between the data display unit 340 and the mounting member 380 (corresponding to Figures 6(B) and 6(D)). Figure 18(B) shows the positional relationship of the mounting structure (curved groove 344, curved projection 384, hole 345, flange 385, etc.) between the data display unit 340 and the mounting member 380, as viewed from the rear side B2. Figure 19 is a component diagram of the mounting member 380 alone according to the first embodiment. Figures 19(A), 19(B), 19(C), 19(E), and 19(F) are views from the top C2, front B1, bottom C1, right X2, and rear B2, respectively, while Figure 19(G) is a perspective view. Figure 19(D) is a cross-sectional view of the DD section of Figures 19(B) and 19(F).

[0075] The gaming device set 330 includes a data display unit 340 and a decorative device 350. (Data display unit 340) As shown in Figures 16 and 17, the shape of the data display unit 340 is different from the shape of the data displays units 40 and 240 described above. The rear surface of the data display unit 340 includes a sloped surface 343a, a curved surface 343b, a flat surface 343c, a curved groove 344 (first or second shape), and a hole 345 (first or second shape). The slope 343a is a planar portion connected to the top surface 340U of the data display unit 340. The slope 343a is a surface that is gently inclined with respect to the vertical direction C. The curved surface 343b is a curved surface that connects the inclined surface 343a and the flat surface 343c. The flat surface 343c is the main surface on the rear of the data display unit 340. The flat surface 343c is a surface parallel to the CX plane. The flat surface 343c is a plane that rises slightly to the rear B2 than the sloped surface 343a.

[0076] The curved groove 344 and the hole 345 are shaped as if the rear surface of the data display unit 340 were recessed into the front side B1. The curved groove 344 is a groove provided in the inclined surface 343a. Although only a portion of the curved groove 344 is shown in Figure 16(B), the curved groove 344 may be provided around the entire circumference of the inner edge of the rear surface of the data display unit 340, for example. As shown in Figure 17(A), the curved groove 344 is formed at the joint between the case members 340a and 340b of the data display unit 340 (only a portion of the case members 340a and 340b is shown in Figure 17(A)). The joint is provided with, for example, partially engaging protrusions and engaging holes (not shown), and the case members 340a and 340b are engaged. When the data display unit 340 is viewed from the rear side B2, the shape of the case members 340a and 340b at the joint differs in the parts where such engaging protrusions and engaging holes are provided, so when viewed from the rear side B2, the curved groove 344 has a curved shape.

[0077] The hole 345 is located in the central area of ​​the curved surface 343b. Similar to the round hole 44 of the data display unit 40, the hole 345 is for mounting screws, such as screws for fixing case members together or screws for fixing electrical circuit boards.

[0078] (Decorative device 350) The decorative device 350 comprises a main body 60, a U-shaped member 70, a mounting member 280 (first mounting member or second mounting member), and a knurled screw 90. As mentioned above, the main body 60, the U-shaped member 70, and the knurled screw 90 are common components, so a detailed explanation is omitted.

[0079] (Mounting component 380) Mounting member 380 is used for mounting the main unit 60 to the data display unit 340, but is not used when mounting to the data displays unit 40, 240. Also, when mounting the main unit 60 to the data display unit 340, mounting members 80, 280 (first mounting member or second mounting member) are not used. As shown in Figure 18, the mounting member 380 includes a sloped surface 383a, a curved surface 383b, a curved projection 384, a flange portion 385, a Y-shaped groove 87, and a circular recess 88. As mentioned above, the Y-shaped groove 87 and the circular recess 88 between the three mounting members 80, 280, and 380 are identical in shape and position, so they are omitted from this description. The inclined surface 383a and the curved surface 383b constitute the front surface of the mounting member 380.

[0080] As shown in Figure 18(A), the vertical cross-sectional shapes of the inclined surface 383a and curved surface 383b of the mounting member 380 are similar to those of the inclined surface 343a and curved surface 343b of the data display unit 340. Therefore, the inclined surface 383a and curved surface 383b on the front of the mounting member 80 can make surface contact with the inclined surface 343a and curved surface 343b on the rear of the data display unit 340.

[0081] The curved projection 384 and flange portion 385 are parts for positioning the data display unit 340 and the mounting member 380. The curved projection 384 and flange portion 385 are provided so as to protrude from the front surface of the mounting member 380 toward the front side B1. As shown in Figure 18(B), on the CX plane, that is, when viewed from the front-rear direction B, the curved projection 384 and flange portion 385 are positioned to overlap with the curved groove 344 and hole portion 345 of the data display unit 340, that is, to correspond to the curved groove 344 and hole portion 345.

[0082] The curved projection 384 is provided on the inclined surface 383a. The curved projection 384 is rib-shaped with a low height. When viewed from the front side B1, the shape of the curved projection 384 is a curved shape corresponding to the curved groove 344. As shown in Figure 19, the flange portion 385 is provided so as to protrude from the lower part of the mounting member 380 toward the lower side C1.

[0083] (Procedure for attaching the decorative device 350 to the data display unit 340) The procedure for attaching the decorative device 350 to the data display unit 340 is the same as the procedure for attaching the decorative device 50 to the data display unit 40 as described above. Furthermore, since the Y-shaped groove 87 and the circular recess 88 are identical in shape between the mounting members 80, 280, and 380, the mounting member 380 and the U-shaped member 70 are positioned and held in the same manner as described above.

[0084] (Holding configuration of the decorative device 350 attached to the data display 340) This section will primarily describe the relationship between the data display unit 340 and the mounting member 380 of the decorative device 350. (Holding between mounting member 380 and data display unit 340) As shown in Figure 18, the curved projection 384 and flange portion 385 of the mounting member 380 are inserted into the curved groove 344 and hole portion 345 of the data display unit 340. This positions the mounting member 380 and the data display unit 340 in the left-right direction X and the vertical direction C. Furthermore, the inclined surface 383a and curved surface 383b on the front of the mounting member 80 are pressed against the inclined surface 343a and curved surface 343b on the rear of the data display unit 340 by the axial force of the knurled screw 90, so that the mounting member 80 and the data display unit 340 are held in place so as not to move in the front-rear direction B. As a result, the mounting member 380 and the data display unit 340 are connected in such a way that they do not move relative to each other in any direction.

[0085] In this way, by using the mounting member 380, the gaming device set 330 can be attached to a data display unit 340, which is a different model from the data display units 40 and 240.

[0086] As described above, the decorative devices 50, 250, and 350 of this embodiment are equipped with mounting members 80, 280, and 380, respectively, so that the main body 60 can be attached to data display units 40, 240, and 340 of different models. This allows providers of decorative devices 50, 250, and 350 to reduce costs when distributing them to the market, as they can use the main body 60, U-shaped member 70, knurled screw 90, etc. as common components and only change the mounting components 80, 280, and 380. Alternatively, the provider may offer a set of decorative devices that includes the main body 60, U-shaped member 70, knurled screw 90, etc., and all types of mounting components 80, 280, and 380. In this case, the amusement arcade can select the appropriate mounting component 80, 280, or 380 depending on the type of data display 40, 240, or 340, making it convenient to attach the main body 60 to all models of data display 40, 240, and 340. Furthermore, the decorative device of this embodiment can be attached to a data display already installed in a gaming arcade by providing mounting components that correspond to the data display. This makes it easy to change the overall decorative appearance of the existing data display and its vicinity.

[0087] In contrast, conventional gaming devices were designed for each individual data display and therefore could not be installed on multiple data display models. Furthermore, changing the appearance of the data display or its surrounding decorations required modifying the gaming device itself.

[0088] (Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following description and drawings, parts that perform the same functions as those in the first embodiment described above will be given the same names as appropriate, and the same reference numerals or the same reference numerals at the end (last two digits) will be used as appropriate, and redundant explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0089] Figure 20 is a component drawing of the U-shaped member 570 alone according to the second embodiment. Figures 20(A), 20(C), and 20(E) show views from the front (B1), right side (X2), and rear (B2), respectively, while Figures 20(F) and 20(G) are perspective views. Figure 20(B) is a cross-sectional view of BB in Figure 20(C). Figure 20(D) is a cross-sectional view of Figures 20(A) and 20(E) from the DD perspective. Figure 21 illustrates the state in which the knurled screw 90 and the L-shaped bracket 580 are attached to the U-shaped member 570 of the second embodiment. Figure 21(C) is a view from the rear B2, and Figure 21(D) is a perspective view. Figure 21(A) is a partial cross-sectional view of the U-shaped member 570, and corresponds to the AA cross-sectional view in Figure 21(B). Figure 21(B) is a cross-sectional view of BB in Figure 20(C).

[0090] The U-shaped member 570 of the decorative device in this embodiment integrates the U-shaped member 70 of the first embodiment with the functional parts of all types of mounting members 80, 280, and 380. In other words, the decorative device in this embodiment allows the main body 60 (see Figure 4, etc.) to be attached to all types of data displays 40, 240, and 340 by using a common mounting member (such as the U-shaped member 570), without using dedicated mounting members for each data display 40, 240, and 340.

[0091] As shown in Figures 20 and 21, the decorative device of this embodiment comprises a main body 60, a U-shaped member 570, an L-shaped bracket 580, and a knurled screw 90. The configuration of the main body 60 is the same as in the first embodiment, so its illustration and detailed description are omitted. The U-shaped member 570, like the U-shaped member 70, has a U-shape when viewed from the left-right direction X, with an opening on the lower side C1. The U-shaped member 570 includes a base portion 71, a main body fixing boss 72, a U-shaped opening 574, a projection 575 (575a to 575c), a fitting mounting portion 576, and a screw hole 78. The base portion 71 and the main body fixing boss 72 are parts for fixing the main body portion 60, similar to the first embodiment.

[0092] The U-shaped opening 574 is the portion that opens on the lower side C1. Similar to the first embodiment, the U-shaped opening 574 is the portion into which the upper edges of each data display unit 40, 240, 340 are inserted (see Figures 6, 13, 18(A), etc.). The projection 575 is provided so as to protrude from the inner surface 74B of the rear side B2 of the U-shaped opening 574 to the front side B1. The projection 575 is formed in a low-height rib shape. Three types of projections 575a to 575c are provided corresponding to grooves, holes, etc. (not shown) on the rear surface of the data display units 40, 240, and 340.

[0093] The bracket mounting section 576 is the part to which the L-shaped bracket 580 is attached. Three bracket mounting sections 576 are provided on the rear plate portion of the U-shaped member 570. The fitting mounting portion 576 includes a fitting insertion hole 576a and a fixing hole 576b. The fitting insertion hole 576a is a hole that penetrates the inner surface 74B in the front-to-back direction B. The opening shape of the fitting insertion hole 576a is elongated in the left-to-right direction X, corresponding to the L-shaped fitting 580. The fixing hole 576b is for screw-fixing the L-shaped bracket 580.

[0094] The screw holes 78 are holes in the female thread portion for attaching the knurled screw 90. Unlike the first embodiment, the screw holes 78 are provided in multiple locations (seven locations in this embodiment).

[0095] As shown in Figure 21, the L-shaped bracket 580 is a member with an L-shaped cross-section. The L-shaped bracket 580 can be formed, for example, by play molding a metal plate. The L-shaped bracket 580 is provided with a through hole 580a for inserting the shaft portion of the fixing screw 585.

[0096] As shown in Figure 21, when the L-shaped bracket 580 and knurled screw 90 are attached to the U-shaped member 570, the protrusions 575a to 575c, the plate portion 580b of the L-shaped bracket 580, and the shaft portion of the knurled screw 90 protrude from the inner surface 74B of the U-shaped opening 574 to the front side B1. For the sake of explanation, Figure 21 shows the state in which the L-shaped bracket 580 is attached to all bracket mounting portions 576 and the knurled screw 90 is attached to all screw holes 78. While a detailed explanation is omitted, the protrusions 575a to 575c, the plate portion 580b of the L-shaped bracket 580, and the tip of the knurled screw 90 are positioned to correspond to the grooves, holes, etc. of each data display unit 40, 240, and 340. The worker simply needs to attach the L-shaped bracket 580 to the position of the three bracket mounting portion 576 corresponding to the type of data display unit 40, 240, and 340, and attach the knurled screw 90 to the position of the multiple screw holes 78 corresponding to the type of data display unit 40, 240, and 340. As a result, with the U-shaped member 570 attached to each data display unit 40, 240, and 340, the protrusions 575a to 575c, the plate portion 580b of the bracket mounting portion 576, and the tip of the knurled screw 90 engage with the grooves, holes, etc. of each data display unit 40, 240, and 340.

[0097] Then, the worker simply needs to attach the knurled screws 90 to the parts of the multiple screw holes 78 that are necessary to securely hold the main body 60. As a result, the main unit 60 can be attached to all types of data displays 40, 240, and 340. In this embodiment, the tip of the knurled screw 90 comes into direct contact with the rear surface of the data display units 40, 240, and 340, which may cause scratches on the rear surface of the data display units 40, 240, and 340. In such cases, a protective member such as a sheet or plate may be interposed between the tip of the knurled screw 90 and the rear surface of the data display units 40, 240, and 340 to prevent scratches on the rear surface of the data display units 40, 240, and 340.

[0098] As described above, the decorative device of this embodiment can be attached to all types of data displays 40, 240, and 340 by using common parts (U-shaped member 570, L-shaped bracket 580, etc.) without using dedicated mounting members corresponding to the types of data displays 40, 240, and 340.

[0099] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. The configurations of the embodiments described above and the configurations of the modified forms described later can be used in combination as appropriate, but a detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0100] (Transformed form) (1) The data display may be configured to perform effects corresponding to the decorative element (display on the display unit, speaker output, etc.). In this case, the data display may, for example, perform effects corresponding to the decorative element if the decorative element corresponding to the model of the gaming machine is attached. The effects may be delivered via a communication network. Any method may be used for the data display to determine whether or not a decorative element of a specified model is attached. For example, the U-shaped component and the data display unit may be made capable of communication, and the performance may be executed when the data display unit receives a predetermined signal from the U-shaped component (for example, a signal set by the manufacturer that authorizes the performance). Communication between the U-shaped component and the data display unit may be by wire using a cable, or by wireless using IC tags, etc. Alternatively, a code or other indication that authorizes the execution of the performance may be displayed on a U-shaped component, and the operator can input this code into the data display, causing the data display to execute the performance. Furthermore, a predetermined shape (for example, a projection of a predetermined shape) may be formed on a U-shaped member or the like, and a portion of the data display that engages with the predetermined shape (for example, a groove that engages with the projection of the predetermined shape) may be formed, so that the data display performs an action when the two engage.

[0101] (2) In the embodiment, an example was shown in which a protrusion of the mounting member is engaged with a recess on the rear surface of the data display, but the embodiment is not limited to this. In a configuration in which the rear surface of the data display has a protrusion, a recess may be provided in the mounting member and the two may be engaged.

[0102] (3) The decorative element may be attached to the left or right side of the data display, or to the bottom side. Furthermore, multiple decorative elements may be attached to a single data display. In this case, multiple U-shaped members and mounting members may be used.

[0103] (4) The decorative object may be a model that can be operated by the player or other user and has movable parts. In this case, it may be operated in a way that suggests the settings of the gaming machine according to the state of the movable parts at the time of opening.

[0104] (5) In the embodiments, the gaming machine is shown as an example of a slot machine, but is not limited to this. The gaming machine may be other gaming machines such as pachinko or ball slots. Furthermore, the gaming machine may be a so-called "medalless" gaming machine, which can execute games using a data-based pseudo-gaming medium without using physical gaming media such as tokens. In addition, the gaming machine may be a so-called "sealed" gaming machine, which can execute games by circulating gaming media such as game balls internally without dispensing them externally. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0105] 10: Gaming machines 40,240,340: Data display 50,250,350: Decorative devices 60: Main body 61: Ornament 70,570: U-shaped member 80,280,380: Mounting parts 90: Knurled screw 575,575a~575c:Protrusion 580: L-shaped bracket

Claims

1. A gaming device that can be attached to an information display device capable of displaying information related to a gaming machine, It comprises a main body and a mounting part, The information display device includes a first type of information display device and a second type of information display device, each having a different back shape. Each information display device is a flat plate-shaped component, installed so as to be tilted forward. The aforementioned mounting portion is A common mounting part having a fixing part for positioning and fixing the main body part on the upper side, First mounting section and The second mounting section and The device comprises a common holding portion that holds the first mounting portion to the first type of information display device without using the second mounting portion, and a common holding portion that holds the second mounting portion to the second type of information display device without using the first mounting portion, The aforementioned common mounting portion is Each information display device has a U-shaped cross-section with a front, upper, and rear section, respectively, positioned on the front, top, and back sides, with the U-shaped opening being inserted from the top of each information display device. The first mounting portion has a shape corresponding to the back surface of the first type of information display device and includes a first contact portion that contacts the back surface of the first type of information display device. The second mounting portion has a shape corresponding to the back surface of the second type of information display device and includes a second contact portion that contacts the back surface of the second type of information display device. The aforementioned common holding portion is With the first mounting portion positioned between the rear portion and the back surface of the first type of information display device, the front portion and the first mounting portion hold the common mounting portion and the first mounting portion integrally with respect to the first type of information display device by the pressure exerted by the front portion and the first mounting portion sandwiching the first type of information display device from the front and rear. With the second mounting portion positioned between the rear portion and the back surface of the second type of information display device, the front portion and the second mounting portion clamp the second type of information display device from the front and rear, thereby integrally holding the common mounting portion and the second mounting portion to the second type of information display device. A gaming device characterized by the following features.

2. The common holding portion is, The screw hole provided at the rear, It comprises a screw that engages with the screw hole, The first mounting portion includes a recess into which the tip of the screw is inserted, The second mounting portion includes a recess into which the tip of the screw is inserted. The gaming device according to feature 1.

3. The first mounting portion is The first mounting portion is provided with a protrusion that is inserted into a recess on the back of the first type of information display device, thereby positioning the first mounting portion with respect to the surface direction of the first type of information display device. The second mounting portion is, The second mounting portion is provided with a protrusion that is inserted into a recess on the back of the second type of information display device, thereby positioning the second mounting portion with respect to the surface direction of the second type of information display device. The gaming device according to claim 1 or 2.

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