JP2003236038A - Separate slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a separate slot machine in which an exchange unit is able to be sealed into a body cabinet and an unlawful act is prevented by removal of all the exchange unit. <P>SOLUTION: The separate slot machine (S) is provided with the exchange unit (2) provided with at least a reel unit (22) and a primary control circuit board (25) on a support body (21) fixable onto the body cabinet (1) and a sealing means (160) for sealing a space between the exchange unit (2) with the primary control circuit board (25) and the body cabinet (1) when the exchange unit (2) is fixed onto the body cabinet (1) and for releasing the space from the sealing when the exchange unit (2) is removed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a separate type slot machine including a main body cabinet and a replacement unit, which is a board case containing a control circuit board attached to the replacement unit. The present invention relates to a separable type slot machine for preventing unauthorized opening.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of slot machine is provided with a control circuit board, in which a winning lottery means, various settings with different winning probabilities, a CPU for controlling rotation reel stop, and the like, Control program, ROM that stores various settings, winning probability, etc., RA that stores game status, etc.
M etc. are installed. For example, in a slot machine, such a control circuit board is housed in a board box located on the upper back surface side of the housing. In recent years, a fraudulent act such as changing a game content of a gaming machine by removing a ROM or the like in which a control program regarding a game content and the like is stored from a control circuit board housed in the board box and replacing the same has become a problem. As a measure for preventing such fraud, it has been proposed to seal the main body cabinet of the slot machine and the board box so that the ROM and the like cannot be removed from the inside of the board box.
Typical examples of such a seal include those in which a seal sticker is attached between them, and those in which they are joined using a special screw or the like. In this way, by sealing the main body cabinet of the slot machine and the board box, the board box is removed, and the control circuit such as the ROM is removed.
A fraudulent act such as a different control circuit being attached is suppressed.

On the other hand, the conventional slot machine is composed of a housing-shaped main body cabinet that opens to the front side and a front door that opens and closes the opening of the main body cabinet, and a reel unit and a hopper unit are provided inside the main body cabinet. ,
The control circuit board that governs the game is fixedly installed, and the whole is configured. In such a conventional slot machine, when changing the game contents, the entire slot machine such as the main body cabinet, front door, reel unit, and hopper unit had to be replaced entirely. However, when exchanging the table for changing the game contents, the hopper unit etc. not in charge of the game will also be replaced at the same time, which not only costs the exchange but also wastes resources. there were. In order to solve such a problem, in recent years, the slot machine is divided into a game-related part and a part that is not directly related to the game property. Of these, the game-related part, that is, the reel unit, the main control circuit board, etc. Development of a separable type slot machine, which can give the impression that a player is playing with a new slot machine without exchanging the whole by exchanging them, is under way.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned separation type slot machine, since the replacement unit is formed so that it can be easily attached and detached from the main body cabinet fixed to the island of the hole, the control is possible. There is a problem in that each replacement unit having a circuit board may be removed, and the ROM of the control circuit board may be replaced or other illegal acts may occur.

Therefore, the respective inventions described in the respective claims have been made in view of the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and the object thereof is the following points. (Claim 1) That is, the invention according to claim 1 is made in view of the problems of the above-described conventional technique, and the purpose thereof is to seal the replacement unit in the main body cabinet. It is an object of the present invention to provide a separable slot machine in which it is possible to prevent illegal action by removing each exchange unit.

(Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 2 is to provide a separation-type slot machine capable of preventing unauthorized replacement, in order to remove the replacement unit from the main body cabinet, the sealing tool has to be cut. It is a thing.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 3 is
In order to remove the replacement unit from the main body cabinet, it is necessary to cut the sealing tool to release the fixing state of the fixing device, and to provide a separable slot machine capable of preventing unauthorized replacement. Is.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3. That is, according to the invention as set forth in claim 4, in order to remove the replacement unit from the main body cabinet, the middle part of the sealing tool has to be cut, which makes it possible to prevent unauthorized replacement and facilitate confirmation work of sealing contents. It is intended to provide a separable type slot machine that can be carried out.

(Claim 5) The invention of claim 5 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1. That is, according to the invention of claim 5, when the replacement unit is removed from the main body cabinet, a part of the sealing seal is peeled off, and a trace of peeling remains, so that the unauthorized replacement can be prevented. It is intended to provide a slot machine.

(Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention according to claim 1 described above. That is, the invention according to claim 6 is to provide a separable slot machine in which the sealing screw cannot be removed when screwed in, and illicit replacement can be prevented.

(Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 has the following object in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1. That is, the invention according to claim 7 is to provide a separable type slot machine in which the replacement unit cannot be removed from the caulking member unless the caulking member is cut or damaged and illicit replacement can be prevented. To do.

[0012]

(Characteristics) Each invention described in each claim is made to achieve each of the above-mentioned objects, and the characteristic points of each invention are shown in the drawings. A description will be given below using an embodiment of the invention.

The reference numerals in parentheses indicate the reference numerals used in the embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. The drawing numbers also indicate the drawing numbers used in the embodiments of the invention and do not limit the technical scope of the invention. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 is characterized by the following points.

That is, the main body cabinet (1) having a casing opening to the front side, and the opening (1) of the main body cabinet (1).
1) openable front door (3), a reel unit (22) having a rotation reel (23) with a plurality of symbols and a drive motor for rotating the rotation reel (23), and a game At least a hopper unit (5) for paying out medals, a main control circuit board (25) for controlling the operation of the rotary reel (23) and the hopper unit (5), and a power supply unit (4) A separate type slot machine (S), wherein the separate type slot machine (S) includes at least the reel unit (22) and the main control circuit on a support body (21) fixable to the main body cabinet (1). A replacement unit (2) on which a board (25) is installed and a replacement unit (2) having the main control circuit board (25) are sealed between the two when they are fixed to the main body cabinet (1), Equipped with sealing means (160) that can be unsealed when removing the replacement unit (2) And wherein the door.

The term "revolving reel (40)" is not limited to the one in which a plurality of symbols are displayed on the periphery and which is actually rotated by the "driving motor". , Those displayed on a liquid crystal screen are also included. Specifically, for example, by using a liquid crystal device provided in the center of the game board surface of a pachinko machine or the like, an image as if a rotating reel displaying a plurality of symbols around it is rotated is displayed to the player by the liquid crystal device. It also includes what is displayed toward the user.

The term "sealing between the two" includes the one that directly seals the replacement unit (2) and the main body cabinet (1). Furthermore, in "sealing between both", a fixing device (10) for fixing the both is provided between the two, and by sealing the fixing device (10), the replacement unit (2) It also includes the one that indirectly seals the main cabinet (1) with the main cabinet.

The term "seal" is not limited to a so-called "seal" in which a seal is stamped, but both of them (for example, the exchange unit (2) and the main body cabinet (1)) related to the seal. ) Is a general term for a state in which the trace can be found when the distance is exceeded or the positional relationship is changed. In the sealed condition, the replacement unit (2)
It is not possible to remove the replacement unit (2) from the main body cabinet (1), and in order to remove the replacement unit (2) from the main body cabinet (1), the sealed state must be released, and the so-called unsealed state must be set. It must be set so that, at that time, some trace of the unsealing remains. Specifically, for example, a seal sticker (162) in which some characters or patterns remain on the sticking surface after being stuck and then peeled off, or to release the sealed state once put in the sealed state. Is a part that uses a sealing tool (161) that must be cut, deformed or damaged, or if the sealed state is released, unrecoverable bends remain, or the traces that the seal has been released due to discoloration, etc. Includes those that use the remaining sealing device (161).

The exchange unit (2) comprises at least a support (21), a reel unit (22) and a main control circuit board (25), but other components such as a sub-device for controlling the performance. A control circuit board or the like may be included. Further, here, the "support (21)" is something that can be fixed to the main body cabinet (1), specifically,
For example, it includes a frame-shaped frame-shaped structural member. This support (21) is the main cabinet (1)
This is for fixing inside, and further allows the reel unit (22) and the main control circuit board (25) to be integrally handled. This support (21) comprises a sealing means (16
If not sealed by (0), it is fixed inside the main body cabinet (1) by a fixing device (10) such as a clip, and the main body cabinet (1) is fixed by releasing the fixing device (10). ) Can be taken out from.

The front door (3) is attached to the opening (11) of the main body cabinet (1) so as to be freely opened and closed. When the front door (3) is closed, the front structure of the separation type slot machine (S) is obtained. It is formed so that. That is, the rotating reel
A display window (31) through which the (23) can be seen, an operation section (41) for operating the separable slot machine (S), and the like can be provided. The front door (3) may be fixed to the main body cabinet (1) or may be separable. Furthermore, this front door
(3) can also be formed by dividing the upper and lower doors (30) and (40) into two parts.

The main control circuit board (25) is composed of ROM, RA
It has an M, a CPU, etc., and mainly controls a game such as lottery for winning and stop control of the rotating reel (23). And by exchanging this, the game contents can be changed. Also, if you change the game content, it is also necessary to change the design and symbol layout of the rotating reel (23), so the reel unit (22) can be replaced with the main control circuit board (25) as a set. is there. The reel unit (22) has a plurality (for example, three) of rotating reels (23) on the surface of which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and the rotating shaft of each rotating reel (23) has a drive for rotating these. Each motor is provided.

The power supply unit (4) is for turning on power to the separation type slot machine (S), and is composed of a power supply board, operation switches and the like. The hopper unit (5) is for paying out medals by winning and storing the medals. (Operation) According to the present invention, when the contents of the game are desired to be changed, the front door (3) is opened, the replacement unit (2) is removed, and a new replacement unit (2) is attached.
Starting with (1), power supply unit (4) and hopper unit (5)
Parts that are not directly related to the game content can be reused as they are.

Since the present invention is provided with the sealing means (160) as described above, the replacement unit (2) can be sealed in the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2) can be sealed.
Each time, it is possible to prevent the illegal action by being removed. (Claim 2) The invention according to claim 2 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In addition to the features of the invention described above, the following features are provided.

That is, the sealing means (160) passes through both the cabinet side penetration part (170) of the main body cabinet (1), the unit side penetration part (171) of the replacement unit (2), and both of them. Sealer (16
1) is provided, and the sealing tool (161) is characterized in that once it is closed in an annular shape, it cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway.

(Operation) According to the present invention, the sealing tool (161)
Once closed in an annulus, it cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway. For this reason, the replacement unit (2)
To remove the unit from the cabinet (1), remove the seal (161).
Must be disconnected, and illegal exchange can be prevented. Then, when the sealing tool (161) maintains the closed state in a ring shape, it means that the replacement unit (2) has not been removed from the main body cabinet (1), and that no fraudulent acts have been performed. Can be secured.

(Claim 3) In addition to the characteristic features of the invention described in claim 1 or 2,
It is characterized by the following points. That is, the separation type slot machine (S) includes a fixing device (10) for fixing the exchange unit (2) to the main body cabinet (1), and the sealing means (160) is the exchange unit (S). 2) is passed through the fixing device (10) in a state of being fixed to the main body cabinet (1), and a sealing tool (161) that can be closed in an annular shape is provided, and the sealing tool (161) is once in an annular shape. When closed, it cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway, and the fixing device (10)
In order to release the fixed state and remove the replacement unit (2) from the main body cabinet (1), it is necessary to cut the sealing tool (161).

(Operation) According to the present invention, in order to release the fixing state of the fixing device (10) and remove the replacement unit (2) from the main body cabinet (1), the fixing state of the fixing device (10) is changed. It must be released, and in order to release the fixing state of the fixing device (10), the sealing tool (161) must be cut. Therefore, in order to remove the replacement unit (2) from the main cabinet (1), it is necessary to cut the sealing tool (161) to release the fixing state of the fixing device (10), and prevent unauthorized replacement. You can Then, when the sealing tool (161) maintains the closed state in a ring shape, it means that the replacement unit (2) has not been removed from the main body cabinet (1), and that no fraudulent acts have been performed. Can be secured.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 2 or claim 3 described above. That is, the sealing tool (161)
The sealing engagement part (172) is a long shape that is bendable as a whole and has a claw (175) protruding from the surface at one end thereof.
An intermediate portion (174) extending from the sealing engagement portion (172), and the sealing engagement portion (172) at the other end of the intermediate portion (174).
Is equipped with a cylindrical seal-engaged portion (173) that can be inserted and a display portion (176) capable of displaying information on the surface, and the seal-engaged portion (172) is the seal-engaged portion ( 173) once, the claw (175) is caught, forming an annular shape,
It is characterized by maintaining a ring shape unless the (174) is cut.

Here, the "information" includes information related to the sealing such as the date of sealing, the number of times, and the reason. Further, the "information" includes a design meaning a specific company, a mark, a character or a pattern having a discriminating power, a complicated pattern which is not easy to copy, a photograph or a hologram. (Operation) In the present invention, the seal engaging portion (172) is replaced with the seal engaged portion (17).
The claw (175) can be hooked on the sealed engagement portion (173) by just inserting it into 3) to form an annular shape, and the sealed state can be easily formed.

According to the present invention, once the seal engaging portion (172) is inserted into the seal engaged portion (173), the claw (175) is caught to form an annular shape, and unless the intermediate portion (174) is cut. , Maintain a circular shape. Therefore, in order to remove the replacement unit (2) from the main body cabinet (1), the middle part (174) of the sealing tool (161) must be removed.
Must be disconnected, and illegal exchange can be prevented. When the middle part (174) of the sealing tool (161) is not cut and the sealing tool (161) is maintained in the annular closed state, after the mounting of the sealing tool (161), the main body cabinet Since the replacement unit (2) has not been removed from (1), it is possible to ensure that no illegal activity has been performed.

Further, the sealing tool (161) according to the present invention is provided with a display section (176) capable of displaying information. For this reason,
Such information can be displayed by writing various information such as the date and time regarding the seal and a pattern having a discriminating power, or by affixing the written seal or the like. As a result, it is possible to easily confirm the sealing contents.

(Claim 5) The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristic points of the invention described in claim 1. That is, the sealing means (160) was provided with a sealing seal (162) between the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2) so that the traces of the sealing seal (162) could be left after peeling after sticking. It is characterized by

In addition, here, "the main body cabinet
Between the (1) and the replacement unit (2), after the sticking and peeling, the seal sticker (162) that leaves its traces, the replacement unit (2) and the main cabinet (1) Affix the seal (162) directly between the
In addition to the one to be sealed, a fixing device (10) for fixing both is provided between the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2), and the fixing device (10) is sealed. It also includes the one that indirectly seals the replacement unit (2) and the main body cabinet (1) by attaching the seal (162).

(Operation) In the present invention, the sealing means (160) is provided with the sealing seal (162) as described above between the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2). For this reason, be sure to remove the replacement unit (2) from the main cabinet (1) after applying the seal sticker (162) once.
A part of the seal (162) will be peeled off, leaving a trace of peeling. This makes it possible to prevent illegal exchange. That is, if the seal sticker (162) remains attached without leaving any traces, it means that the replacement unit (2) has not been removed from the main body cabinet (1), which is illegal. It is possible to guarantee that no action has been taken.

(Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 1 described above. That is, the sealing means (160) is characterized in that a sealing screw (163) which can be screwed but is not removable is provided between the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2). To do.

(Operation) In the present invention, the sealing means (160) is provided with the sealing screw (163) as described above between the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2). For this reason, once the sealing screw (163) is screwed in, the sealing screw (163)
(163) cannot be removed. This makes it possible to prevent illegal exchange. That is, the sealing screw (163)
However, if the screwed state is maintained, it means that the replacement unit (2) has not been removed from the main body cabinet (1), and it can be assured that fraudulent acts have not been performed.

(Claim 7) The invention according to claim 7 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention according to claim 1 described above. That is, the sealing means (160) is a string-like member (180) that passes through at least one of the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2), and the main body while passing the string-like member (180). A caulking member (164) capable of sealing the main body cabinet (1) and the exchange unit (2) by caulking at least one end through at least the other of the cabinet (1) and the exchange unit (2). It is characterized by

(Operation) In the present invention, the cord-like member (180) passes through at least one of the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2). The caulking member (181) passes through the cord-shaped member (180) and further through at least the other of the main body cabinet (1) and the replacement unit (2). Therefore, unless the caulking member (181) is cut or damaged by caulking at least one end of the caulking member (181), the caulking member (181) is replaced with the replacement unit (2).
It becomes impossible to remove, and it is possible to prevent unauthorized replacement. That is, the caulking member (181) is a string-shaped member.
Main unit cabinet (1) and exchange unit via (180)
(2) and can be sealed. Then, the caulking member (18
When 1) keeps the crimped state, it means that the replacement unit (2) has not been removed from the main body cabinet (1) and it can be guaranteed that no fraudulent acts have been performed. .

[0038]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION (First Embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. (Description of Drawings) FIGS. 1 to 14 show a first embodiment of the present invention.

1 and 2 are exploded perspective views showing the separable slot machine, FIG. 3 is an external front view of the main body cabinet with the replacement unit removed, FIG. 4 is an external front view of the replacement unit, and FIG. External side view of the unit, FIG. 6 is an external side view of the state in which the replacement unit is inserted in the main body cabinet, FIG. 7 is an external side view of the separation type slot machine, FIG. 8 is an external side view of the fixing device, and FIG. 9 is fixed. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the device, FIG. 10 is an external perspective view of the fixing device in an opened state, FIG. 11 is an external perspective view of the fixing device in a sealed state by a sealing tool, and FIG. 12 is an external perspective view of the fixing device fixed by a fixing screw. 13 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of the sealing tool, and FIG. 14 is an external perspective view of the sealing tool.

As shown in FIG. 1, the separable slot machine according to the present embodiment is roughly divided into a main body cabinet 1 having an opening 11 on the front side, and an exchange unit 2 detachably provided inside the main body cabinet 1. An upper door 30 that closes the upper opening 13 of the main body cabinet 1 so that it can be opened and closed, and a lower door 40 that closes the lower opening 14 of the main body cabinet 1 that can be opened and closed.

(Main body cabinet 1) Main body cabinet 1
Is a housing having a bottom plate 15, a side plate 16, a top plate, and a back plate that open to the front side.
The middle plate 12 is passed horizontally between the 16 parts. A power supply unit 4 is provided on the lower surface of the middle plate 12, and a hopper unit 5 is fixed to the bottom plate 15.

Here, the power supply unit 4 is attached to the lower surface of the middle plate 12 via a mounting plate or the like, and the power supply unit 4 is internally provided (not shown), and various settings are made by the game shop side. Store operation unit such as switches for performing
Have 100. The power supply unit 4 and the hopper unit 5 do not necessarily need to be replaced when the replacement unit 2 is replaced, and can be left installed at the time of replacement.

Two body engaging portions 62 for engaging the lower door 40 and rotatably supporting the lower door 40 are provided in the lower portion on the left side of the front surface of the side plate 16 at intervals in the vertical direction. There is.
Further, on the side plate 16 on the opposite side of the main body engaging portion 62, when the lower door 40 is closed, protruding pieces 90 (locking mechanism 7) for locking the lower door 40 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction. One is provided.

(Replacement Unit 2) The replacement unit 2 includes a support 21 in which square frame-shaped members for mounting or fixing various components are combined, a reel unit 22 fixed to the support 21 and a substrate unit. It is formed from 24 and. Here, the reel unit 22 has a plurality of rotating reels 23 on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a drive motor for rotating the rotating reels 23, although not particularly shown. Further, the board unit 24 includes a main control circuit board 25 for controlling the operation of the game and the slot machine, and a sub control circuit board for performing various effects.

Two frame engaging portions 60 for rotatably engaging the upper door 30 are provided in the vertical frame on the front left side of the support body 21 at intervals in the vertical direction. . Further, a protruding piece 90 (lock mechanism 7) for locking the upper door 30 when the upper door 30 is closed is provided on the vertical frame on the opposite side of the frame body engaging portion 60.
Two are provided at intervals in the vertical direction.

The exchange unit 2 is placed on the middle plate 12 of the main body cabinet 1 and housed inside the opening upper portion 13. Then, it is fixed to the main body cabinet 1 by the fixing device 10. (Upper door 30) The upper door 30 is a plate-like door that is formed on the support 21 of the replacement unit 2 so as to be rotatable and lockable.
A symbol display window 31 through which the symbol of the rotary reel 23 can be seen from the front side is provided at a substantially central portion, and a decorative portion 33 is provided around the symbol display window 31. Further, a display device 32 for performing various displays is provided.

Here, the ornament portion 33 may be formed by a lamp or the like, and the lamp may be made to blink at the time of notification of winning and other effects. Further, the display device 32,
A 7-segment LED or the like for displaying numbers, or a liquid crystal screen for displaying an image or a CRT, although not particularly shown, may be used. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, two upper door engaging portions 61 engageable with the frame engaging portion 60 are provided on the back surface of the upper door 30 at intervals in the vertical direction, The lock mechanism 7 is provided on the opposite side of the upper door engaging portion 61.

(Lower door 40) The lower door 40 is the main body cabinet 1
The door is thicker than the upper door 30 for closing the lower opening 14 and is formed on the side plate 16 of the main body cabinet 1 so as to be rotatable and lockable. The upper portion of the lower door 40 serves as an operating unit 41 for operating the separation type slot machine S, and the upper surface of the lower door 40 has the upper door 30 when the door is closed.
It is designed to project to the front side. In addition, a medal receiver 43 for storing the paid-out medals at the bottom.
Is formed, and a front panel 50 for displaying a game content and the like is fitted in a substantially central portion of the lower door 40.

As the operation section 41, a medal slot 42 and a bet switch provided on the left side of the upper surface of the lower door 40, and a start switch, a stop switch and a key hole 44 are provided on the front side. The bet switch is for replacing the stored medals with the insertion of medals, and the start switch and the stop switch are for starting and stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 23. Further, the key hole 44 is for unlocking the front door 3, and the lock of the lower door 40 is unlocked by inserting a predetermined key into this hole and turning it.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal selector 48 is provided on the rear surface side of the lower door 40 for judging the authenticity of the medal while guiding the medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 42. ing. Speakers 49 for outputting various sounds are provided on the left and right sides of the lower surface of the lower door 40. Further, on the back surface of the lower door 40, two lower door engaging portions 63 engageable with the main body engaging portion 62 are provided at intervals in the vertical direction, and the lower door engaging portions 63 face each other. A lock mechanism 7 is provided on the side.

(Opening Hole and Guide Protrusion 102) Although not particularly shown, the replacement unit 2 is formed with an opening hole located on the back surface side thereof and opening toward the rear side. . Then, inside the main body cabinet 1, a guide protrusion 102 that protrudes toward the front side is formed. The opening hole is provided in the support 21 on the lower surface side of the replacement unit 2 and opens toward the guide protrusion 102 of the main body cabinet 1.

The guide protrusion 102 is provided in the main body cabinet 1, protrudes toward the opening hole side of the support 21 of the replacement unit 2, and can be inserted into the opening hole. The opening hole portion and the guide protrusion 102 can easily obtain the position where the replacement unit 2 is placed on the intermediate plate 12, and can guide the replacement unit 2 to an appropriate position, so that the replacement unit 2 can be mounted. The work can be easily performed.

(Fixing Device 10) The separation type slot machine S has a fixing device 10 for fixing the exchange unit 2 therein. The fixing device 10 is for fixing both side surfaces of the replacement unit 2 as shown in FIG. Further, the fixing device 10 is provided between the left and right side surfaces of the replacement unit 2 and both inner side surfaces of the main body cabinet 1, and fixes the left and right both side surfaces of the replacement unit 2 to the main body cabinet 1. It is for.

In order to fix the replacement unit 2 by the hooks 130 fixed to the left and right of the support 21 of the replacement unit 2 and the fixing devices 10 fixed to the left and right side surfaces inside the main body cabinet 1. To form the locking means. The hook portion 130 is a support for the replacement unit 2.
It is fixed to the left and right vertical frames on the front side of 21. The hook portion 130 is made of a thin metal plate piece having a hook-shaped cross section extending toward the back side.

As shown in FIG. 3, the fixing device 10 is fixed to the insides of the left and right side plates 16 of the main body cabinet 1, and can be fixed by hooking the tips of the hook portions 130. Specifically, the fixing device 10 includes a fixing member 191 having a substantially U-shaped vertical cross section fixed to the left and right side plates 16 inside the main body cabinet 1, and the fixing member 1
The rotary shaft 136 has a cylindrical shape extending between the substantially U-shaped portions 91, and a sliding lever 132 having a U-shaped cross section that is pivotally supported by the rotary shaft 136 and is rotatable. Then, the fixing device 10 includes the proximal pin 1 that is passed in the middle of the sliding lever 132.
It has a pin moving body 139 rotatable about 38 as the center of rotation. The pin moving body 139 includes the above-mentioned base end side pin 138, a pin connecting portion 133 extending from both ends of the base end side pin 138, and a tip end side pin 131 located between the tip ends of the pin connecting portion 133. It consists of and. And
Each of the pin connecting portions 133 is located inside the fixing device 10 and has one end rotatably connected to the proximal pin 138, and one outside the fixing device 10 and one end. And an outer pin connecting portion 141 rotatably connected to the tip side pin 131. Then, the unconnected end portions of the inner pin connecting portion 140 and the outer pin connecting portion 141 are formed in a T shape extending in the lateral direction. Then, the inner pin connecting portion 140 and the outer pin connecting portion 1
41 are stacked on top of each other and pass through a spring 135.
That is, the inner pin connecting portion 140 and the outer pin connecting portion 141
Is between the connected end and the T-shaped end,
The spring 135 is sandwiched. Then, when the inner pin connecting portion 140 and the outer pin connecting portion 141 are pulled in directions opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction thereof, the spring 135 sandwiched between the T-shaped heads is elastically deformed and contracted. It has been done.

At the end of the fixed member 191 opposite to the rotary shaft 136, fixed side through holes 192 are formed to penetrate the front and back. Further, the sliding lever 132 also has a sliding-side through hole 193 having the same diameter as the fixed-side through hole 192 and penetrating the front and back sides at the end portion on the side opposite to the rotary shaft 136. The fixed-side through hole 192 and the sliding-side through hole 193 are arranged so that the central axes of these holes are aligned in the same direction when the sliding lever 132 is placed on the fixed member 191. The sliding lever 132 is formed with a sliding side screw hole 194 penetrating the front and back sides in the vicinity of the end portion in the opposite direction to the rotation shaft 136. As shown in FIG. 9, the fixed member 191 also has fixed-side screw holes 195 penetrating the front and back sides in the vicinity of the end portion in the direction opposite to the rotating shaft 136. The sliding-side screw hole 194 and the fixed-side screw hole 195 are also arranged so that the central axes of these holes are aligned in the same direction when the sliding lever 132 is placed on the fixing member 191.

The handling procedure of the fixing device 10 will be described below. First, when the replacement unit 2 is fixed to the main body cabinet 1 via the fixing device 10, as shown in FIG. 10, the tip side pin 131 of the pin moving body 139 is opened with the sliding lever 132 open to the front side. It hooks on the hook portion 130 of the support 21.
Then, with the hook portion 130 hooked on the tip side pin 131, the sliding lever 132 is closed toward the side surface side of the main body cabinet 1, whereby the hook portion 130 is pulled to the back side by the biasing force of the spring 135. It can maintain its state. Thereby, the support 21 of the replacement unit 2 can be fixed while being pulled toward the back side of the main body cabinet 1 via the hook portion 130 and the fixing device 10. On the other hand, when the replacement unit 2 is removed from the main body cabinet 1 via the fixing device 10, it is possible to perform the above procedure in reverse. That is, the sliding lever 132 is opened toward the front side from the closed state. Then, when the sliding lever 132 is opened, the lock is released by removing the tip side pin 131 from the hook portion 130.

In the fixing device 10 according to this embodiment, the hook portion 130 can be easily fixed to the fixing device 10 only by hooking the tip side pin 131 to the hook portion 130 and closing the sliding lever 132. , Can be locked. On the contrary, by opening the sliding lever 132 and removing the front end side pin 131 from the hook portion 130, the hook portion 130 can be easily removed from the fixing device 10 and the locked state can be released. Is. As a result, it is possible to simplify the attachment work and the removal work of the replacement unit 2.

Although two fixing devices 10 are provided on the left and right sides, the fixing device 10 on the right side faces the sliding lever 13
With 2 closed, fixed side through hole 192 and sliding side through hole 19
It is set so that the fixing state of the fixing device 10 cannot be released without cutting the sealing tool 161 by passing the sealing tool 161 through both of them and closing them in an annular shape. With this, in order to release the fixing unit 10 and remove the replacement unit 2 from the main body cabinet 1, the sealing tool 161
Therefore, the replacement unit 2 can be sealed inside the main body cabinet 1.

The fixing device 10 on the left side of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, with the sliding lever 132 closed, the fixing screw 182 is screwed into the side plate 16 of the main body cabinet 1 so as to penetrate both the sliding side screw hole 194 and the fixed side screw hole 195. . As a result, when removing the replacement unit 2 from the main body cabinet 1, simply pull the sliding lever 132,
Since the fixing state of the fixing device 10 cannot be released, it is necessary to remove the fixing screw 182 before pulling the sliding lever 132. This makes it easy to change units with one touch.
2 cannot be removed, and fraudulent acts due to removal of the replacement unit 2 can be suppressed.

Here, the fixing device 10 on the left side when facing
Uses only the fixing screw 182 without using the sealing tool 161. On the other hand, the fixing device 10 on the right side is
Only the sealing tool 161 is used without using 2. But,
The combination of use of the fixing screw 182 and the sealing device 161 is not particularly limited to this, and other combinations of use may be used. Specifically, for example, both left and right fixing devices
10 or one of the fixing devices 10, the fixing screw
Both 182 and the sealing tool 161 may be used together.

(Sealing means 160) The sealing means 160 seals the exchange unit 2 having the main control circuit board 25 between the two when the exchange unit 2 is fixed to the main body cabinet 1.
The seal is to be removed when removing. The sealing means 160 is provided with a sealing tool 161 which can be closed in an annular shape by passing through the fixing device 10 in a state where the replacement unit 2 is fixed to the main body cabinet 1. This sealing tool 161
Once closed in an annular shape, the closed state in an annular shape cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway. That is, to release the replacement unit 2 from the main body cabinet 1 by releasing the fixing state of the fixing device 10,
It requires cutting 161.

As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the sealing tool 161 has a long and bendable shape as a whole, and has a sealing engagement portion 172 having a claw 175 protruding from the surface at one end thereof.
And an intermediate portion 174 extending from the seal engaging portion 172, and this intermediate portion
A seal engaging portion 172 is provided at the other end of 174, a cylindrical seal engaged portion 173 that can be inserted, and a display portion 176 that can display information on the surface.

The sealing tool 161 is formed so that once the sealing engagement portion 172 is inserted into the sealing engagement portion 173, the claw 175 is caught to form an annular shape, and the annular shape is maintained unless the intermediate portion 174 is cut. is there. Thus, by simply inserting the sealing engagement portion 172 into the sealing engagement portion 173, the claw 175 can be caught by the sealing engagement portion 173 to form an annular shape, and the sealed state can be easily formed. Is something that can be done. The space between the sealing engagement portion 172 and the intermediate portion 174 of the sealing device 161 is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a very thick portion 177 having a larger diameter is formed. The diameter of the extremely thick portion 177 is set to be larger than the cylindrical inner diameter of the sealed engagement portion 173. By providing the extra-thick portion 177, the sealing engagement portion 172 is prevented from being inserted further deeply into the cylindrical inside of the sealing engagement portion 173, and the sealing engagement portion 172 is sealed. It can be firmly fixed to a predetermined position inside the 173, and the seal engagement portion 172 and the seal engaged portion 173 can be securely coupled.

Although the two extremely thick portions 177 are formed, the second extremely thick portion 177 from the tip is the first thick portion 177.
When picking between the second thick part 177 and the second thick part 177 with your fingertip, the thick part 1
77 is for catching on the surface of the fingertip and increasing the frictional resistance between the fingertip and the sealing device 161 to prevent slipping. Then, the sealing tool 161 is configured such that before inserting the sealing engagement portion 172 into the sealing engaged portion 173, that is, before forming an annular shape, the distal end side pin 131 is hooked on the hook portion 130 of the replacement unit 2 to slide the sliding lever. Locking device 10 with 132 closed
One end thereof is passed through the fixed side through hole 192 and the sliding side through hole 193. After this state, the sealing tool 161 inserts the sealing engagement portion 172 into the sealed engagement portion 173 to maintain the annular shape and form the sealed state.

This embodiment is based on the sealing means as described above.
Since the replacement unit 2 is provided with 160, the replacement unit 2 can be sealed in the main body cabinet 1, and it is possible to prevent each replacement unit 2 from being removed and performing a fraudulent act. That is, in order to release the fixing state of the fixing device 10 and remove the replacement unit 2 from the main body cabinet 1, the fixing state of the fixing device 10 must be released, and the fixing state of the fixing device 10 is released. To make an annular sealing tool
The middle portion 174 of 161 must be cut. For this reason,
To remove the replacement unit 2 from the main cabinet 1,
It is necessary to cut the intermediate portion 174 of the sealing device 161 to release the fixing state of the fixing device 10, and thus it is possible to prevent unauthorized replacement. Then, when the sealing tool 161 maintains the closed state in a ring shape, the main body cabinet 1 to the replacement unit 2
Is not removed, and it is possible to guarantee that no fraudulent acts have been performed.

Further, since the sealing tool 161 is provided with the display section 176 capable of displaying information, various kinds of information such as the date and time regarding the sealing and the pattern having the discriminating power, or the written sticker is used. By pasting, it is possible to display such information. This allows
It is possible to easily confirm the sealing contents. Also,
By printing a complicated pattern on the display unit 176,
Display section 176 with stickers with complicated patterns and holograms
By affixing the label on the seal, the duplication of the sealing tool 161 becomes more difficult, and fraudulent acts can be suppressed.

Furthermore, the information on the display unit 176 is not limited to what is actually directly visible,
It also includes a magnetic tape, a bar code, an IC, or the like that records predetermined information and can display the information by using a predetermined conversion device. (Second Embodiment) FIGS. 15 and 16 show a second embodiment, wherein FIG. 15 is an external perspective view of a one-way screw, and FIG. 16 is an external perspective view of a fracture screw. .

The present embodiment is characterized in that the sealing means 160 is provided between the main body cabinet 1 and the replacement unit 2 with a sealing screw 163 which can be screwed but cannot be removed. . Specifically, this sealing means 160
Is characterized in that a sealing screw 163 is screwed into a fixing device 10 for fixing both of the main body cabinet 1 and the replacement unit 2 for fixing them. Further, specifically, the fixing screw 18 of FIG. 12 described in the first embodiment.
Instead of 2, a sealing screw 163 that can be screwed in but cannot be removed is provided. Other configurations are similar to those of the first embodiment, and description thereof will be omitted.

One-way screw 2 as the sealing screw 163
As shown in Fig. 15, 01 is formed so that it can be rotated with a screwdriver only in the direction in which the screw head is screwed in (clockwise rotation direction). No, it cannot be rotated simply by sliding on its surface. When the sliding side screw hole 194 and the fixed side screw hole 195 of the fixing device 10 are fixed with the sealing screw 163 including the one-way screw 201, the fixing state of the fixing device 10 can be released unless the fixing device 10 is damaged. It cannot be done. As a result, it is possible to prevent the replacement unit 2 from being removed and performing a fraudulent act.

The breaking screw 202 as the sealing screw 163 is
As shown in FIG. 16, a narrow diameter portion 203 having a reduced diameter is provided near the screw head. This breaking screw 2
02 is formed such that when a stress equal to or greater than a predetermined force is applied, the shear stress concentrates in the narrow diameter portion 203 and breaks, so that the screw head portion and the screw body portion are separated. Using this breaking screw 202, after screwing in, further force is applied to break the narrow diameter portion 203 and the head of the screw is removed, so that it can be rotated and removed by a screwdriver or the like. It cannot be done. This breaking screw 202 also
Similar to the one-way screw 201, if the sliding side screw hole 194 and the fixing side screw hole 195 of the fixing device 10 are fixed, the fixing state of the fixing device 10 cannot be released unless the fixing device 10 is damaged. The exchange unit 2 can be prevented from being removed and fraudulent acts being performed.

(Third Embodiment) FIG. 17 is a third embodiment and shows an external perspective view of a state in which a sealing tool is inserted into the cabinet-side penetrating portion and the unit-side penetrating portion. . The sealing means 160 according to the present embodiment includes a cabinet-side penetrating portion 170 of the main body cabinet 1, a unit-side penetrating portion 171 of the replacement unit 2, and a sealing tool 161 which can be closed in an annular shape by passing through both of them. It is equipped with. The sealing tool 161 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and is characterized in that once it is closed in an annular shape, it cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway.

Similar to the first embodiment, this embodiment is a separation type slot machine S, in which a main body cabinet 1 having an intermediate plate 12 for partitioning the inside and a reel unit 22.
And a replacement unit (2) having a support (21) for supporting the. The cabinet-side penetrating portion 170 includes the middle plate 12
It is composed of an intermediate plate hole 207 that penetrates the front side of the front and back sides. The unit-side penetrating portion 171 is composed of a support body hole 206 that penetrates the support body 21 on the front side and the back side. Then, the center plate hole 207 and the support hole 206 overlap with each other in the state where the replacement unit 2 is put inside the main body cabinet 1 and fixed by the fixing device 10 described in the first embodiment. It is set in such a position.
Then, after putting the replacement unit 2 inside the main body cabinet 1 and fixing it, both the middle plate hole 207 and the support body hole 206,
The sealing engagement part 172 is passed through the sealing tool 161, and the sealing engagement part 173 is engaged.
The sealing tool 161 is closed in a ring shape by being inserted into. Once the sealing tool 161 is closed in an annular shape,
Unless you disconnect it, you can't open it,
To remove the replacement unit 2 from the main cabinet 1,
Since the sealing tool 161 must be cut, it is possible to prevent unauthorized replacement. Then, when the sealing tool 161 maintains the annular closed state, it means that the replacement unit 2 is not removed from the main body cabinet 1 and it is possible to ensure that no fraudulent activity is performed.

(Fourth Embodiment) FIG. 18 is a fourth embodiment and is an external perspective view showing a state in which a sealing tool is passed through a screw head hole of a sealing screw and sealing is performed. Similar to the first embodiment, the present embodiment is a separation type slot machine S in which a main body cabinet 1 having an intermediate plate 12 for partitioning the inside and a support 21 for supporting a reel unit 22.
And a replacement unit 2 having.

In the first embodiment, the fixing device 10 is provided on the side surface of the main body cabinet 1 and engages with the hook portion 130. However, in the separable slot machine S according to the present embodiment, Main body cabinet 1 as a fixing device 10
A sealing screw 163 that can be screwed over the intermediate plate 12 and the support 21 of the replacement unit 2 is provided.

Then, the sealing means 160 can be closed in an annular shape by passing through the sealing screw 163 which is the fixing device 10 in a state where the replacement unit 2 is fixed to the main body cabinet 1.
It is equipped with 61. The sealing tool 161 is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and once,
When it is closed in a ring, it cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway. Then, in order to release the replacement unit 2 from the main body cabinet 1 by releasing the fixing state of the sealing screw 163 which is the fixing device 10, it is necessary to cut the sealing tool 161.

Specifically, the sealing screw 163 has a screw head hole 204 penetrating the front and back sides at the periphery of the head on the operating side. The support 21 of the replacement unit 2 has support holes 206 penetrating through the front and back. The sealing tool 161 has the screw head hole 204 and the support body hole.
It is passed through 206 and is closed in an annular shape. At this time, one half of the length of the annular circumference of the sealing tool 161 is set to be smaller than the diameter of the screw head on the operating side of the sealing screw 163. This allows the sealing screw
The 163 cannot be rotated without cutting the sealing tool 161, and the sealing screw 163 cannot be loosened. Therefore, the fixing state of the sealing screw 163 cannot be released without cutting the sealing tool 161, and the sealing state can be maintained.

(Fifth Embodiment) FIG. 19 is a fifth embodiment and is an external perspective view showing a state in which a sealing tool is sealed in a screw head hole and a screw tip hole of a sealing screw. It is a thing. Similar to the first embodiment, the present embodiment is a separation type slot machine S, in which a main body cabinet 1 having an intermediate plate 12 for partitioning the inside and a reel unit 22.
And a replacement unit (2) having a support (21) for supporting the.

The separation type slot machine S according to the present embodiment is similar to the fourth embodiment in that as the fixing device 10,
Support plate for main unit cabinet 1 middle plate 12 and replacement unit 2
It is provided with a sealing screw 163 which can be screwed over both of them. The sealing means 160 is the fixing device 10 with the replacement unit 2 fixed to the main body cabinet 1.
It is provided with a sealing tool 161 which can be closed in an annular shape by passing through a sealing screw 163 which is. And the sealing tool 161
Is the same as that described in the first embodiment,
Once it is closed in a ring, it cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway. Then, in order to release the replacement unit 2 from the main body cabinet 1 by releasing the fixing state of the sealing screw 163 which is the fixing device 10, it is necessary to cut the sealing tool 161.

Specifically, the sealing screw 163 has a screw head hole 204 penetrating the front and back sides at the peripheral edge of the head on the operating side. Further, the sealing screw 163 has a screw tip hole 205 penetrating the front and back sides on the tip side of the screwing side. Then, the sealing tool 161 is passed through the screw head hole 204 and the screw tip hole 205, and is closed in an annular shape. Even if the sealing screw 163 is attempted to be rotated in this state, the sealing tool 161 passed through the screw tip hole 205 and the screw head hole 204 is an obstacle and cannot be rotated. As a result, the sealing screw 163 cannot rotate without cutting the sealing tool 161, and the sealing screw 163 cannot be loosened. Therefore, the fixing state of the sealing screw 163 cannot be released without cutting the sealing tool 161, and the sealing state can be maintained.

(Sixth Embodiment) FIG. 20 shows a sixth embodiment, and is an external perspective view of a state in which a sealing tool is sealed in the screw head hole of the sealing screw and the middle plate hole of the middle plate. It shows a figure. Similar to the first embodiment, the present embodiment is a separation type slot machine S, in which a main body cabinet 1 having an intermediate plate 12 for partitioning the inside and a reel unit 22.
And a replacement unit (2) having a support (21) for supporting the.

The separation type slot machine S according to the present embodiment is similar to the fifth embodiment in that as the fixing device 10,
Support plate for main unit cabinet 1 middle plate 12 and replacement unit 2
It is provided with a sealing screw 163 which can be screwed over both of them. The sealing means 160 is the fixing device 10 with the replacement unit 2 fixed to the main body cabinet 1.
It is provided with a sealing tool 161 which can be closed in an annular shape by passing through a sealing screw 163 which is. And the sealing tool 161
Is the same as that described in the first embodiment,
Once closed in an annulus, the annulus cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway. Then, to release the replacement unit 2 from the main body cabinet 1 by releasing the fixing state of the sealing screw 163 which is the fixing device 10,
It requires cutting 161.

Specifically, the sealing screw 163 has a screw head hole 204 penetrating the front and back sides at the periphery of the head on the operating side. Then, on the front side of the intermediate plate 12, an intermediate plate hole 207 is formed which penetrates the front and back sides thereof. Then, the sealing tool 161 is passed through the screw head hole 204 and the middle plate hole 207 and closed in an annular shape. Even if the sealing screw 163 is rotated in this state, the sealing tool 161 inserted through the screw head hole 204 and the middle plate hole 207 interferes with the sealing screw 163.
163 cannot be rotated. As a result, the sealing screw 163 cannot rotate without cutting the sealing tool 161, and the sealing screw 163 cannot be loosened. Therefore, the sealing screw 163 is not cut without cutting the sealing tool 161.
The fixed state cannot be released, and the sealed state can be maintained.

(Seventh Embodiment) FIG. 21 is a seventh embodiment and shows a longitudinal sectional view of a state in which a support member hole and an intermediate plate hole are passed through a caulking member and sealed by a caulking portion. Is. Similar to the first embodiment, the present embodiment is a separation type slot machine S, in which a main body cabinet 1 having an intermediate plate 12 for partitioning the inside and a reel unit 22.
And a replacement unit (2) having a support (21) for supporting the.

In the separation type slot machine S according to this embodiment, as the fixing device 10, the middle plate 12 of the main body cabinet 1 is used.
And a supporting member 21 of the replacement unit 2 and a staking member 164 that can penetrate therethrough. The caulking member 164 is made of resin and can be deformed by applying appropriate pressure and heat.
The caulking member 164 has a triangular plate-shaped triangular head 167 formed on the head side thereof. A cylindrical main body portion having the same diameter extends from the triangular head 167. On the other hand, the middle plate 12 is formed with a middle plate hole 207 having a diameter into which the main body portion of the caulking member 164 other than the triangular head 167 can be inserted. Then, the support 21 is provided with the caulking member 16
A support hole 206 having a diameter into which the main body part other than the triangular head 167 of 4 can be inserted is formed. Then, after the replacement unit 2 is arranged inside the main body cabinet 1, the caulking member 164 is inserted into the middle plate hole 207 and the support body hole 206, and the tip of the main body portion is exclusively used for applying a predetermined pressure and temperature. A device is used to form the caulking portion 166. As a result, when the replacement unit 2 is removed from the main body cabinet 1, the caulking portion 166 and the triangular head 167 become an obstacle, so the replacement unit 2 cannot be taken out from the main body cabinet 1 without cutting the caulking member 164. It is a thing.

When the normal parts are replaced, the caulking member
When the 164 is cut, the triangular head 167 is twisted with a fingertip to cut from the base of the triangular head 167, and the caulking member 164 can be easily removed. (Eighth Embodiment) FIG. 22 is an eighth embodiment, and is an external perspective view showing a state in which a caulking member and a string-like member are sealed.

Similar to the first embodiment, this embodiment is a separation type slot machine S, in which a main body cabinet 1 having an intermediate plate 12 for partitioning the inside and a reel unit 22.
And a replacement unit (2) having a support (21) for supporting the. Sealing means 160 according to the present embodiment, the string-shaped member 180 through which at least one of the main body cabinet 1 and the replacement unit 2 is passed, the string-shaped member 180 is passed through, and at least the other of the main body cabinet 1 and the replacement unit 2 is passed through, A caulking member 16 capable of sealing the main body cabinet 1 and the replacement unit 2 by caulking at least one end.
It is characterized by having 4 and.

Specifically, the string-shaped member 180 is a tape having a predetermined width and is passed through the support hole 206 provided in the support 21 of the replacement unit 2. A string hole 169 penetrating the front and back is formed near both ends of the string-shaped member 180. And the caulking member 164 is
A columnar main body portion made of resin and a triangular plate-shaped triangular head portion 167 having a larger diameter than the main body portion are provided on the head portion side. On the other hand, in the middle plate 12, a middle plate hole 207 having a diameter into which the main body part of the caulking member 164 other than the triangular head 167 can be inserted.
Are formed. After the replacement unit 2 is placed inside the main body cabinet 1, the caulking member 164 is attached to the middle plate hole 20.
7 and the string holes 169 at both ends of the string-shaped member 180, and the tip of the main body part is swaged by using a dedicated device capable of applying a predetermined pressure and temperature to form the swaged portion 166. As a result, when the replacement unit 2 is removed from the main body cabinet 1, the caulking portion 166 and the triangular head 167 become an obstacle, so the replacement unit 2 cannot be taken out from the main body cabinet 1 without cutting the caulking member 164. It is a thing.

In this embodiment, the caulking member 164 made of resin is used.
The support 21 and the intermediate plate 12 are connected to each other via the string-shaped member 180 instead of being connected to each other. Therefore, the permissible positional accuracy of the intermediate plate hole 207 and the support body hole 206 can be reduced as compared with the case of forming a hole having the same central axis. As a result, a margin can be provided for both positions, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

When the normal parts are replaced, the caulking member
When the 164 is cut, the triangular head 167 is twisted with a fingertip to cut from the base of the triangular head 167, and the caulking member 164 can be easily removed. (Ninth Embodiment) FIG. 23 is a ninth embodiment and is an external perspective view of a sealing means capable of sealing with a key member.

Similar to the first embodiment, the present embodiment is a separation type slot machine S, in which a main body cabinet 1 having an intermediate plate 12 for partitioning the inside and a reel unit 22.
And a replacement unit (2) having a support (21) for supporting the. The sealing means 160 according to the present embodiment can seal the main body cabinet 1 and the exchange unit 2 with the key member 168 made of resin that passes through the middle plate 12 of the main body cabinet 1 and the support 21 of the exchange unit 2. It is something.

Specifically, the key member 168 has a rectangular knob portion 211 on its operating head. The key member 168 is provided with a fan-shaped projecting portion 210 that expands laterally in the middle of the cylindrical main body portion.
The key member 168 has a disc-shaped disc portion 2 at its tip.
12 is formed in advance. Meanwhile, the replacement unit
The support 21 of 2 has a knob hole portion 211 through which the rotary knob 208 can pass and a key hole portion through which the protrusion 210 can pass.
209 and are formed. Similarly, the middle plate 12 of the main body cabinet 1 also has a knob hole portion 211 through which the rotary knob 208 can pass and a key hole portion 209 through which the protrusion 210 can pass.
And are formed. Then, the key member 168 is inserted from below, the rotary knob 208 is passed through the knob hole portion 211, and the protruding portion 210 is passed through the key hole portion 209. And the rotary knob 20
8 is pinched with a finger, and the protrusion 210 is pushed downward so as to pass through the key hole 209, and the protrusion 210 is positioned between the intermediate plate 12 and the support 21. Then, in this state, the rotary knob 208 is rotated to rotate the protruding portion 210 to a position different from the key hole portion 209. Then, the protrusion 210 is fixed to the intermediate plate 12 or the support 21 by a fixing means such as a stapler. In this state, since the key member 168 cannot rotate, the rotary knob 208 cannot pass through the knob hole portion 211. As a result, the sealed state can be maintained.

(10th Embodiment) This embodiment is
Main unit cabinet 1 and replacement unit as sealing means 160
It is characterized in that a seal sticker 162 is provided between the second and the second seals so that the traces thereof remain when peeled after being attached. Specifically, the sealing sticker 162 is attached to the position shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. The sealing sticker 162 is formed such that, when the sealing sticker 162 is peeled after being attached, a part of the printed surface pattern of the sealing sticker 162 remains on the attached surface.

Since the seal sticker 162 as described above is provided, when the replacement unit 2 is removed from the main body cabinet 1 after the seal sticker 162 is once attached, a part of the seal sticker 162 must be peeled off. And a trace of peeling remains. This makes it possible to prevent illegal exchange. That is, when the seal sticker 162 remains attached without leaving any trace, it means that the replacement unit 2 has not been removed from the main body cabinet 1 and no fraudulent activity has been performed. That can be guaranteed.

The sealing sticker 162 is not limited to the one described above, and may be formed so that the color of the sealing sticker 162 changes when the sticking sticker 162 is bent after being stuck in a planar state. It is a thing (Product name:
CCP, manufactured by Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.). That is, the seal
When I tried to peel off 162 and bent, a part of the color changed,
The trace of peeling remains. This makes it possible to prevent illegal exchange.

Instead of the sealing tool 161 capable of forming an annulus used in the above-mentioned embodiment, a sealing tool 161 capable of forming an annulus by a soft metal such as lead and a wire may be used. This is a special tool with a special mold, in the state of enclosing the wire forming the ring, pressure is applied to the soft metal such as lead to form a specific mold on the surface of the soft metal such as lead. is there. When an attempt is made to remove the annular state formed by the wire, the shape of the specific mold formed on the surface of the soft metal collapses, leaving a trace of the removal.

[0097]

Since the present invention is constituted as described above, it has the following effects. (Claim 1) According to the invention of claim 1, the following effects can be obtained.

That is, according to the invention of claim 1,
It is possible to provide a separable slot machine in which the replacement unit can be sealed in the main body cabinet and the replacement unit can be prevented from being detached and fraudulent. (Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 2,
In order to remove the replacement unit from the main body cabinet, the sealing tool has to be cut, and it is possible to provide a separable slot machine capable of preventing unauthorized replacement. (Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 3,
In order to remove the replacement unit from the main body cabinet, it is necessary to cut the sealing tool to release the fixing state of the fixing device, and it is possible to provide a separable slot machine capable of preventing unauthorized replacement. . (Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 4,
In order to remove the replacement unit from the main body cabinet, the middle part of the sealing tool has to be cut, which prevents unauthorized replacement and allows the confirmation work of the sealing contents to be performed easily. A slot machine can be provided. (Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 5,
When the replacement unit is removed from the main body cabinet, part of the sealing seal is peeled off, and a trace of peeling remains, so that it is possible to provide a separable slot machine capable of preventing unauthorized replacement. (Claim 6) According to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 6,
If you screw in the sealing screw, it becomes impossible to remove it,
It is possible to provide a separation type slot machine capable of preventing illegal exchange. (Claim 7) According to the invention of claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 1 described above, the following effect is exhibited.

That is, according to the invention of claim 7,
It is possible to provide a separable slot machine in which the replacement unit cannot be removed from the caulking member unless the caulking member is cut or damaged, thereby preventing unauthorized replacement.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a separable slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the first embodiment of the present invention with the front door removed from the main body of the separation type slot machine.

FIG. 3 is an external front view showing the main body cabinet with the replacement unit removed according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the outer appearance of the replacement unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an external side view showing the replacement unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an external side view showing the state in which the replacement unit is inserted in the main body cabinet according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an external side view showing the separation type slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an external side view showing the fixing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the fixing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an external perspective view showing a state in which the fixing device is opened according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an external perspective view showing the fixing device in the sealed state by the sealing tool according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an external perspective view showing a fixing device fixed by a fixing screw according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a partial vertical cross-sectional view showing a sealing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an external perspective view showing the sealing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an external perspective view showing a one-way screw according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an external perspective view showing a breaking screw according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a third embodiment of the present invention, and is an external perspective view showing a state in which a sealing tool is passed through the cabinet-side penetrating portion and the unit-side penetrating portion for sealing.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the fourth embodiment of the present invention and showing a state in which a sealing tool is passed through a screw head hole of a sealing screw and sealing is performed.

FIG. 19 is an external perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention and showing a state in which a sealing tool is sealed through a screw head hole and a screw tip hole of a sealing screw.

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing the sixth embodiment of the present invention and showing a state in which a sealing tool is sealed in a screw head hole of a sealing screw and an intermediate plate hole of an intermediate plate.

FIG. 21 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a seventh embodiment of the present invention and showing a state in which a support member hole and an intermediate plate hole are passed through a caulking member and sealed by a caulking portion.

FIG. 22 is an external perspective view showing a sealed state of a caulking member and a string-shaped member according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing an outer appearance of a sealing means capable of sealing with a key member according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

S Separable Slot Machine 1 Main Cabinet 2 Replacement Unit 3 Front Door 4 Power Supply Unit 5 Hopper Unit 6 Engagement Part 7 Locking Mechanism 10 Fixing Device 11 Opening 12 Middle Plate 13 Opening Upper 14 Opening Lower 15 Bottom Plate 16 Side Plate 21 Support 22 Reel unit 23 Rotating reel 24 Board unit 25 Main control circuit board 30 Upper door 31 Display window 32 Display device 33 Decorative section 40 Lower door 41 Operation section 42 Medal slot 43 Medal holder 44 Keyhole 48 Medal selector 49 Speaker 50 Front panel 60 frame Body engaging part 61 Upper door engaging part 62 Main body engaging part 63 Lower door engaging part 90 Projecting piece 100 Store operation part 102 Guide protrusion part 130 Hook part 131 Tip side pin 132 Sliding lever 133 Pin connecting part 135 Spring 136 Rotating shaft 138 Base end pin 139 Pin moving body 140 Inner pin connecting part 141 Outer pin connecting part 160 Sealing means 161 Sealing tool 162 Sealing seal 163 Sealing screw 164 Caulking member 165 Sealing string 166 Caulking part 167 Triangular head 168 Key member 169 Hole 170 Cabinet side through part 171 Unit side through part 172 Sealing engaging part 173 Sealing engaged part 174 Intermediate part 175 Claw 176 Display part 177 Extra thick part 180 String member 182 Fixing screw 191 Fixing member 192 Fixed side through hole 193 Sliding Moving side through hole 194 Sliding side screw hole 195 Fixed side screw hole 201 One way screw 202 Breaking screw 203 Narrow diameter part 204 Screw head hole 205 Screw tip hole 206 Support hole 207 Middle plate hole 208 Rotating knob 209 Key hole part 210 Projection part 211 Knob hole part 212 Disc part

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Amano Shusaku             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Nobuo Fujii             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Nobuyuki Mizuno             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Yoshio Koreeda             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Eiji Kubota             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor, Izumi Noriki             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Yoshimune Sekine             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Takayuki Sanaka             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Muneshi Hasebe             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Susumu Iman             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Kenji Kishi             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia (72) Inventor Hiroshi Koyama             1-14-17 Higashi Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Stocks             Company Olympia

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A casing-type main body cabinet that opens to the front side, a front door that opens and closes the opening of the main body cabinet, a rotating reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, and a rotating reel for rotating the rotating reel. A separation type slot machine including at least a reel unit having a drive motor, a hopper unit for paying out game medals, a main control circuit board for controlling the operation of the rotary reel and the hopper unit, and a power supply unit. In the detachable slot machine, a replacement unit in which at least the reel unit and the main control circuit board are installed on a support body that can be fixed to the main body cabinet, and an exchange unit having the main control circuit board are provided in the main body. When fixing to the cabinet, seal between them, and when removing the replacement unit Separated slot machine which is characterized in that a sealing means to be solved the seal. 2. The sealing means includes a cabinet-side penetrating portion of the main body cabinet, a unit-side penetrating portion of the replacement unit, and a sealing tool that can be closed in an annular shape by passing through both of them. The separable slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the sealing tool, once closed in a ring shape, cannot be opened unless it is cut halfway. 3. The separation type slot machine includes a fixing device for fixing the replacement unit to the main body cabinet, and the sealing means is provided on the fixing device in a state where the replacement unit is fixed to the main body cabinet. Through, equipped with a sealing tool that can be closed in an annular shape, the sealing tool, once closed in an annular shape, unless it is cut in the middle, can not be opened, the fixed state of the fixing device is released and the 2. The separation type slot machine according to claim 1, wherein cutting of the sealing tool is required to remove the replacement unit from the main body cabinet. 4. The sealing tool is an elongated shape that can be bent as a whole, and has a sealing engagement portion having a claw protruding from the surface at one end thereof, and an intermediate portion extending from the sealing engagement portion. And a sealing engagement portion at the other end of the intermediate portion, the sealing engagement portion having a cylindrical shape that can be inserted, and a display portion capable of displaying information on the surface, the sealing engagement portion 3. When the seal is inserted into the sealed engagement portion, the claw is hooked to form an annular shape, and the annular shape is maintained unless the intermediate portion is cut.
Alternatively, the separation type slot machine according to claim 3. 5. The sealing means is provided between the main body cabinet and the replacement unit,
The separation-type slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a sealing sticker that leaves a trace of the sticking mark when peeled off after the sticking. 6. The sealing means is provided between the main body cabinet and the replacement unit,
The separable slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a sealing screw that can be screwed in but cannot be removed. 7. The sealing means includes a string-shaped member that passes through at least one of the main body cabinet and the replacement unit, and at least one end that passes through the string-shaped member and at least the other of the main body cabinet and the replacement unit. The separation type slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a caulking member capable of sealing the main body cabinet and the replacement unit by caulking.