JP2005192608A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of coping with even in the case that a kind of valuable objects to be carried is different and efficiently executing the recovery and supply of the valuable objects. <P>SOLUTION: Medals introduced to a distributor 511 are sorted corresponding to the diameter, medals of ϕ25mm are discharged from a first discharge port 511a, and medals of ϕ30mm are discharged from a second discharge port 511b. The respective discharged medals are introduced from the respective discharge ports 511a and 511b to corresponding storage tanks 520. The medals of ϕ25mm and the medals of ϕ30mm are carried by one common medal carrying conveyor belt 150b. The timing of the supply of the medals of ϕ25mm and the timing of the supply of the medals of ϕ30mm are managed in a hall computer 300, and a medal supplier 55 performs a medal supply operation on the basis of the instruction (transmission of a supply permission command) of the hall computer 300. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming system including a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  A gaming machine such as a slot machine that can play a game by inserting medals or a pachinko machine that can play a game by inserting a game ball, a large number of gaming machines are arranged in a row or back to back. Are formed on islands arranged in two rows. The amusement hall uses this island as a management unit. On such an island, medals and game balls overflowing from the gaming machine are transported to the end of the island by a transporting device provided at the lower part of the gaming machine and collected by the collecting device. As such a transport device, for example, a medal guide device is disclosed in which one transport conveyor is laid within an interval of slot machines arranged in two rows, and medal guide plates inclined toward the transport conveyor are provided on both sides thereof. (See Patent Document 1).

In addition, a game ball transport device is generally provided with a series of long ball cages that flow in one direction at the bottom of the pachinko machine, and the game balls (out ball) discharged from each pachinko machine are Is guided to the end of the island and collected by the collection device. In addition, a ball cage crossing a large number of islands is installed above the pachinko machine as a transport device that supplies the collected game balls to the pachinko machine or inter-ball lending machine. It is replenished to each island (each pachinko machine and each inter-ball rental machine) via a branch fence.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 4-99990

  However, the transport of valuable objects (medals, game balls) by the above-described medal guidance device or the transport device such as a ball cage has a problem that it cannot cope with the transport of mixed valuable objects. For this reason, the islands must be formed with gaming machines that operate with the same type of valuable objects, and there is a problem that the selection of the gaming machine model and its layout are limited on the amusement hall side. It was. In particular, when the gaming machine is a slot machine, there are a model corresponding to a medal diameter of 25 mm and a model corresponding to a medal diameter of 30 mm, but both cannot be provided on the same island. For this reason, when introducing a new slot machine, the amusement hall side has to consider the configuration of the island, and in some cases, it becomes impossible to purchase a desired model.

  Furthermore, once valuable objects are mixed, there is a problem that it is necessary to manually sort these valuable objects before supplying them to the gaming machine, which requires a great deal of labor. In addition, if the valuable objects are transported for each type and collected and supplied, it is a matter of course that a device corresponding to each must be provided individually, and the device configuration becomes large. was there.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can provide a gaming system that can cope with the case where different kinds of valuable objects are conveyed and can efficiently collect and supply valuable objects. The purpose is to do.

  In order to achieve this object, the gaming system according to claim 1 is a game that is executed due to the insertion of a valuable object having a predetermined valuable value, and the insertion of the valuable object from the insertion opening. Control means for controlling the above, a payout executing means for paying out the valuable object based on a command transmitted from the control means, a storage container for storing the valuable object paid out by the payout executing means, and the valuable object A plurality of gaming machines having a discharging unit for discharging the valuables to the outside, and a strip member for transporting the valuable object discharged from the discharging unit of the gaming machine, the strip member for transporting the valuable object A recovery device that recovers the valuable object; and a supply device that supplies the valuable object recovered by the recovery device to a storage container of the gaming machine, and causes the gaming machine to execute a game. The type of the valuable object is one type predetermined for each gaming machine, and an introduction port through which the valuable object is introduced, and a counting unit that counts the valuable object introduced from the introduction port, A counting device having a counted valuable object discharging means for discharging the valuable object counted by the counting unit to the outside, and the plurality of gaming machines have different types of predetermined valuable objects The collection device defines an arrangement position of the strip for conveying the valuable object according to the arrangement of the counting device and the plurality of the gaming machines, and a plurality of the strip for conveying the valuable object. The at least two rotors straddling the gaming machine are provided, and the valuable object transporting belt-like member hung on the rotors includes the counted valuable object discharging means of the counting device and the gaming machine. Discharge means The valuable object discharged is conveyed and collected in a state in which different types of objects are mixed, and the supply device conveys the valuable object supplied to the gaming machine, and the conveying member A guide member that guides the valuable object conveyed by the gaming machine to the gaming machine, and the valuable object that is conveyed by the conveying member and that is recovered by the recovery device in the conveying direction of the conveying member. Sorting means for sorting by type on the upstream side of the guide member located on the upstream side.

  According to the gaming system of claim 1, in the gaming machine, the control of the game executed due to the insertion of the valuable object from the insertion slot is controlled by the control means, and the command transmitted from the control means Based on the above, the valuable object is paid out by the payout executing means. The valuable object paid out by the payout executing means is stored in the storage container. Further, the valuable object is discharged out of the gaming machine by the discharging means.

  On the other hand, in the counting device, the valuable objects introduced from the introduction port are counted by the counting unit, and the counted valuable objects are discharged to the outside by the counted valuable object discharging means. The valuable object discharged from the counting device is transported by the valuable object transporting belt-like member and recovered by the recovery device. Since the game result is represented by the number of valuable objects obtained by the game, the player can recognize the game result by counting the valuable objects obtained by the counting device. In this way, valuable objects are handled not only in gaming machines but also in counting machines.

  The valuable objects discharged by the discharging means of the gaming machine and the counted valuable object discharging means of the counting device are transported by the strip member for transporting the valuable objects and are collected by the collecting device. The valuable object recovered by the recovery device is supplied to the storage container of the gaming machine by the supply device. Here, the kind of valuable object that causes the gaming machine to execute a game is one kind that is predetermined for each gaming machine, and the plurality of gaming machines have different kinds of predetermined valuable object. It is composed of. In the collection device, the arrangement position of the band member for conveying the valuable object is defined by at least two rotors according to the arrangement of the counting device and the plurality of gaming machines. The belt-like member is suspended over the plurality of gaming machines. For this reason, the valuable object transporting belt-like member is transported and collected in a state where different kinds of valuable objects discharged from the counting device and the gaming machine are mixed. In the supply device, the valuable object collected by the collecting device is sorted by type by the sorting unit on the upstream side of the guide member located on the most upstream side in the transport direction by the transport member. Therefore, the valuable object is conveyed in a state of being separated by the conveying member, and the conveyed valuable object is guided to the gaming machine by the guide member and supplied to the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming system of the first aspect, the valuable object discharged by the discharging means of the gaming machine and the counted valuable object discharging means of the counting device is transported by the belt member for transporting the valuable object and collected by the collecting device. The The valuable object recovered by the recovery device is supplied to the storage container of the gaming machine by the supply device. Here, the kind of valuable object that causes the gaming machine to execute a game is one kind that is predetermined for each gaming machine, and the plurality of gaming machines have different kinds of predetermined valuable object. It is composed of. In the collection device, the position of the belt-like member for transporting the valuable object is defined by at least two rotors according to the arrangement of the plurality of gaming machines, and the belt-like member for transporting the valuable object is defined by the rotor. It is suspended across a plurality of gaming machines. The valuable object transporting belt-like member is transported and collected in a state where different kinds of valuable objects discharged from the counting device and the gaming machine are mixed. In the supply device, the valuable object collected by the collecting device is sorted by type on the upstream side of the guide member located on the most upstream side in the transport direction by the transport member by the sorting means. Therefore, the valuable object is conveyed in a state of being separated by the conveying member, and the conveyed valuable object is guided to the gaming machine by the guide member and supplied to the gaming machine.

  Therefore, valuable objects in a state in which different types are mixed can be sorted for each type, and the sorted valuable objects can be supplied to the gaming machine. For this reason, it is possible to collect different kinds of valuable objects in a mixed state, and there is no need to manually separate the mixed valuable objects, so the collection and supply of valuable objects can be performed efficiently. There is an effect that can be done.

  Generally, a game arcade is provided with a plurality of gaming machines, but valuable objects that can be used in the gaming machines are predetermined for each gaming machine. On the other hand, in gaming machines having a large number of models, the same type of valuable object is not used in all gaming machines. In this system, regardless of the type of valuable object, the valuable object discharged from the gaming machine can be collected, so that the type of valuable object collected by the same valuable object transporting belt-like member is the same type. It is not necessary to provide a separate belt member for transporting valuable objects for each type of valuable object. Further, in order to collect a valuable object with a common valuable object transporting belt-shaped member, a plurality of corresponding one of the valuable object transporting belt-shaped members (a single valuable object transporting belt-shaped member is disposed across) There are no restrictions on the type of gaming machine.

  Therefore, the apparatus configuration of the recovery apparatus can be simplified, and there is an effect that it is possible to provide a recovery apparatus that is low in cost and easy to handle. Further, the game hall side has an effect that the degree of freedom of arrangement of a plurality of gaming machines and selection of the gaming machine model is increased, and a desired gaming machine can be installed.

  Further, not only gaming machines but also valuable objects discharged from the counting device can be collected by the collecting device. Therefore, it is possible to efficiently perform the collection and supply of valuable objects in the entire amusement hall, and to reduce the labor of the amusement hall employees related to the replenishment work and discharging work of the valuable objects.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming system including a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external view schematically showing the gaming system 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming system 1 and shows an outline of the gaming system 1. Such a gaming system 1 is installed in one game hall, and is provided with a large number of slot machines 10. In the amusement hall, the slot machines 10 are arranged in a plurality of rows. As shown in FIG. 1, one row is provided with a plurality of slot machines 10 forming the row, and the front surface of each slot machine 10 in one row is a passage (player) side. In addition, the game machine 50 is installed such that at least one side surface is positioned on the adjacent slot machine 10 side. In the gaming system 1 of the present embodiment, this one row is made one group (island). In FIG. 1, only one island is displayed, and the other islands are not shown.

  Each island is provided with a recovery conveyor 51 and a supply conveyor 52 each having a medal transport conveyor belt 150b hung on a sprocket 151 as conveyors for transporting medals. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 10 and the medal sand 56 are arranged along an arc shape having a radius of curvature of 400 cm or more (a predetermined value between 400 cm and 500 cm) on the island. The shape of the island is an arc shape.

  On the island, on the right side of each slot machine 10, a medal sand 56 for paying out medals according to the amount inserted by the player is provided. Thereby, the slot machines 10 and the medal sands 56 are alternately arranged on one island. The medal sand 56 has a storage unit (not shown) for storing medals for payout, and medals are supplied to the storage unit via a supply port (not shown).

  Generally, the slot machine 10 is designed as a device that uses one of two types of medals of φ25 mm and φ30 mm (diameter approximately 25 mm and diameter approximately 30 mm). Is determined in advance by the basic design (for each model). In the present embodiment, a slot machine 10 corresponding to medals of φ25 mm and a slot machine 10 corresponding to medals of φ30 mm are provided on one island. Each medal sand 56 is also provided with a medal corresponding to the slot machine 10 located on the left side.

  The gaming table 50 is provided with an opening 50c formed according to the installation location of each slot machine 10 and a hollow collection chute 58 extending from the opening 50c toward the lower rear end side. The collection chute 58 penetrates the back surface 50b of the game table 50, and its end is formed to be parallel to the upper surface of the collection conveyor 51 described later at a predetermined distance. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the gaming machine 50 accommodates one slot machine 10 and one medal sand 56.

  The opening 50 c of the game table 50 communicates with an opening 91 (see FIG. 3) formed in the bottom plate of the slot machine 10. The medals discharged from the slot machine 10 pass through the opening 91 of the slot machine 10 and the opening 50c of the game machine 50, are guided to the collection chute 58, and are placed on the collection conveyor 51.

  A recovery conveyor 51 for transporting medals discharged from the slot machine 10 via the recovery chute 58 is located on the back side of the gaming machine 50 and below the slot machines 10 installed. It extends along the island. The recovery conveyor 51 is covered by the front surface 50a of the game table 50 in a normal state and is not exposed to the player side. One end of the recovery conveyor 51 is inserted into the recovery port 55a of the medal supply device 55 provided at the right end of the island, and the other end is arranged at the left end of the slot machine 10 positioned at the left end of the island. Is formed. By changing the transport direction by the recovery conveyor 51 from the left side to the right side in FIG. 1 (the direction indicated by the arrow as the recovery direction in FIG. 1), medals discharged from all slot machines 10 belonging to the island are medal supply devices. 55 can be carried in. As described above, in this embodiment, the slot machine 10 corresponding to φ25 mm and the slot machine 10 corresponding to φ30 mm are provided on one island, so that a φ25 mm medal and a φ30 mm medal are Are collected in a mixed state.

  The recovery conveyor 51 is curved so as to perform curved conveyance along the curved shape of the island formed in an arc shape. For this reason, each sprocket 151 installed in the recovery conveyor 51 is disposed at a predetermined distance from the back of the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, and the rotation direction thereof is equal to the tangential direction of the arc. Is arranged.

  Further, on the island, a medal supply device 55 is provided at the right end of the front view of FIG. The medal supply device 55 is a device for supplying the medals collected from each slot machine 10 to each slot machine 10 and each medal sand 56 after polishing and cleaning, and includes a lift device 524, a sorting device 511, and a storage tank. 520, a mounting box 526, and the like are incorporated. The medal supply device 55 is a device that performs a medal supply operation based on an instruction (transmission of a supply permission command) from the hall computer 300 described later. FIG. 1 shows the internal structure of the medal supply device 55.

  Below the medal supply device 55, a medal recovery port 55a into which the recovery conveyor 51 is inserted is provided, and above the medal discharge port 55b for discharging medals. The medals carried into the apparatus from the medal collection port 55a are flowed into the lift device 524. The lift device 524 includes an inclined member 525, a collection box 524a, a lift 524b, and a lift motor 508 (see FIG. 10) that drives the lift 524b.

  The inclined member 525 extends toward the inside of the apparatus from the lower side of the sprocket 151 of the recovery conveyor 51 inserted in the recovery port 55a, and the extended distal end side of the extended inclined member 525 has a recovery box 524a. Inserted inside. The inclined member 525 is inclined so as to gradually become lower toward the right side when viewed from the front, that is, toward the collection box 524a from the collection port 55a side. The medals transported by the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the recovery conveyor 51 are placed on the inclined member 525 (by the rotation of the sprocket 151) and slide on the inclined member 525 to collect the recovery box 524a of the lift device 524. To be introduced.

  The recovery box 524a incorporates a polishing and cleaning device that performs polishing and cleaning. The medal is polished and cleaned, and then lifted by a lift motor 508 constituted by a DC motor. It is lifted up. A sorter 511 is provided at the tip of the lift 524b, and the lifted medal is introduced into this sorter 511.

  The sorting device 511 is a device that sorts medals according to the diameter of medals introduced. The medals selected according to the diameter are led to different paths according to the selection result (diameter of the medals), and the medals having a diameter of 25 mm are discharged from the first discharge port 511a. The φ30 mm medal is discharged from the second discharge port 511b. The discharged medals are introduced into the corresponding storage tank 520 by guide members 521a and 522a, which will be described later, in contact with the discharge ports 511a and 511b.

  One storage tank 520 is provided for each medal type, and includes a φ25 storage tank 521 for storing φ25 mm medals and a φ30 storage tank 522 for storing φ30 mm medals. The storage tank 520 is provided in order to secure the medals before supply to some extent in a state of being sorted, and can store medals for several supply operations, for example. The configuration of the storage tank 520 will be described using a φ25 storage tank 521.

  The φ25 storage tank 521 includes a main body for storing medals, and the main body is connected to a bottom portion having a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from above, a wall portion standing from the periphery of the bottom portion, and a wall portion, and closes the upper surface side of the main body. And a ceiling part. A supply port 521c formed to be openable and closable is provided on a part of the bottom and on the left side of the wall as viewed from the front. In addition, the bottom portion is provided with an inclination gradually upward from the supply port 521c side toward the right-side wall portion when viewed from the front.

  An opening is formed in the upper wall of the right side wall portion standing upright on the upper side of the slope, and a guide member 521a that contacts the discharge port 511a of the sorting device 511 is formed in the opening. It is connected continuously. The guide member 521a is formed in a U shape in which the long side of a rectangular plate-like member is refracted upward and opened upward. Here, the φ25 storage tank 521 is disposed such that the opening of the φ25 storage tank 521 is lower than the discharge port 511a of the sorting device 511. For this reason, the φ25 mm medal discharged from the distribution device 511 slides on the guide member 521a and is introduced into the main body from the opening of the φ25 storage tank 521, and the supply port 521c side in the main body of the φ25 storage tank 521 Are accumulated sequentially.

  On the lower side of the right side wall portion of the φ25 storage tank 521, there are a discharge port 521b for discharging excessive stored medals and a guide member for guiding medals discharged from the discharge port 521b onto the sliding plate 523. 521d. Here, since it is unknown to which slot machine 10 or medal sand 56 it is necessary to supply medals, it is necessary to secure corresponding medals in both the φ25 storage tank 521 and the φ30 storage tank 522, respectively. There is. However, the ratio of φ25 mm medals and φ30 mm medals to be collected is indefinite, and in the short term, one medal may be unevenly distributed with respect to the other medal. Even when medals are sorted in such a state, it is necessary to set the operation time of the sorting device 511 long enough so that the necessary amount can be secured even for the smaller medals. However, as the operation time of the sorting device 511 is longer, a larger number of medals are obtained as a result of sorting. In particular, the more unevenly distributed medals exceed the allowable amount of the storage tank 520. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the storage tank 520 is configured such that a discharge port 521b is provided and medals that exceed the allowable amount of the storage tank 520 are discharged.

  The φ25 mm medals introduced from the sorting device 511 into the main body through the opening of the φ25 storage tank 521 and accumulated sequentially from the supply port 521c side in the main body of the φ25 storage tank 521 gradually incline at the bottom as the storage amount increases. Will rise. When the height of the stored medals reaches the position of the discharge port 521b, more medals cannot be stopped inside the main body and are discharged from the discharge port 521b.

  A hollow protrusion that communicates with the supply port 521c is provided on the outer surface of the bottom of the main body. The tip of this protrusion is located on the upper surface of the mounting box 526. In addition, a φ25 supply port drive motor 514 composed of a DC motor that drives the supply port 521c is attached in the vicinity of the protruding portion. When the supply port 521c is opened by driving the φ25 supply port drive motor 514, the φ25 mm medal stored in the main body of the φ25 storage tank 521 is introduced into the mounting box 526 via the protruding portion.

  Similar to the φ25 storage tank 521, the φ30 storage tank 522 includes a main body, a guide member 522a, a supply port 522c, a φ30 supply port drive motor 515 that drives the supply port 522c, a discharge port 522b, and a guide member 522d. It has. Since the configuration of the φ30 storage tank 522 is the same as the configuration of the φ25 storage tank 521, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, a φ25 mm medal and a φ30 mm medal are conveyed by one common medal conveying conveyor belt 150 b and supplied. Therefore, as described later, in order to avoid a mixture of φ25 mm medals and φ30 mm medals on the medal transport conveyor belt 150 b of the supply conveyor 52, the timing of supplying φ25 mm medals and the supply of medals of φ30 mm The hall computer 300 manages the timing so that it is different from the timing. Further, the supply ports 521c and 522c of each storage tank 520 are not opened at the same timing, and an instruction from the hall computer 300 described later (a supply permission command and medal type information transmitted from the hall computer 300) Based on the above, one of the φ25 supply port drive motor 514 or the φ30 supply port drive motor 515 is driven, and either the φ25 mm medal or the φ30 mm medal is introduced into the mounting box 526 from the corresponding supply port 521c, 522c. Is done.

  The mounting box 526 is a box that houses one end of the supply conveyor 52 that is inserted into the discharge port 55 b of the medal supply device 55. Here, prior to the description of the mounting box 526, the supply conveyor 52 will be described.

  The supply conveyor 52 is extended along the island on the back side of the game table 50 and above each slot machine 10 installed on the island. The supply conveyor 52 is for supplying (conveying) medals discharged from the medal supply device 55 to each slot machine 10 and the medal sand 56.

  The supply conveyor 52 is also curved so as to perform curved conveyance along the curved shape of the island formed in an arc shape. For this reason, each sprocket 151 installed on the supply conveyor 52 is disposed at a predetermined distance from the back of the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, and the rotation direction thereof is equal to the tangential direction of the arc. Is arranged.

  One end of the supply conveyor 52 is inserted into the discharge port 55 b of the medal supply device 55. The other end is formed so as to be arranged at the left end with respect to the slot machine 10 located at the left end of the island. By changing the conveyance direction of the supply conveyor 52 from the right side to the left side in FIG. 1 (the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 1 as the supply direction), each slot machine 10 and each medal sand belonging to the island from the medal supply device 55. 56 can supply medals. For this reason, the closer to the medal supply device 55, the more upstream the supply, and the farther away, the downstream supply.

  Further, the supply conveyor 52 includes sprockets 151a, 151b, 151c, and 151d as the sprocket 151 that hangs the medal transport conveyor belt 150b. The sprocket 151 d is arranged at the left end further than the slot machine 10 located at the left end of the island, and is the leftmost sprocket 151 of the supply conveyor 52. The sprocket 151 c is provided on the upstream side of the supply relative to the medal sand 56 located on the most upstream side of the island, and is included in the medal supply device 55. The sprocket 151c is disposed in the vicinity of the discharge port 55b of the medal supply device 55 and is provided at the same position in the height direction as the sprocket 151d. The sprockets 151c and 151d are arranged such that their axes are inclined forward and downward toward the front (on the slot machine 10 side). Therefore, the conveyor belt 151 suspended between the sprockets 151c and 151d conveys medals while being inclined toward the slot machine 10 side.

  Two sprockets 151 a and 151 b are provided at one end of the supply conveyor 52 (medal transport conveyor belt 150 b of the supply conveyor 52) that is upstream of the sprocket 151 c and inserted into the medal supply device 55. The sprocket 151b is provided close to the upstream side of the sprocket 151c, and the sprocket 151a is provided at a position lower than the sprocket 151b in the height direction. The sprocket 151 a is a sprocket 151 provided at the rightmost end of the supply conveyor 52. The medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 is formed as an endless belt, and is suspended from the sprockets 151a to 151d so as to descend from the sprocket 151d toward the sprocket 151a and from the sprocket 151a toward the sprocket 151b. It becomes an aspect to rise.

  The mounting box 526 is a box that accommodates one end of the supply conveyor 52 inserted in the medal supply device 55 and includes the sprocket 151a and the sprocket 151b. The mounting box 526 includes two side surfaces that are parallel to the side surface of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b provided in the supply conveyor 52 and are rectangular in front view, and one long side of the two side surface portions. On the side, a back surface portion having a long side having the same length as the side surface portion and having a rectangular shape in a side view is continuously provided. The front surface portion facing the back surface portion is open, and the end portion of the supply conveyor 52 is inserted into the mounting box 526 from the front surface portion and accommodated. Further, the upper surface and the lower surface of the mounting box 526 are open.

  When the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 is accommodated, the distance between the facing surfaces of the two side portions described above is 1 mm or less (medal) at both ends in the width direction (direction crossing the transport direction) of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b. It is designed so that a gap of less than or equal to the thickness can be formed. By providing a slight gap at both ends, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 can be driven smoothly. Further, the back surface portion of the mounting box 526 does not contact the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 to be accommodated, and the back surface portion and the medal transport conveyor belt 150b (the module to be described later) below the mounting box 526. It is designed so that the gap at the position closest to the top of the protrusion 105 is equal to or less than the thickness of the medal. For this reason, medals introduced from the upper surface of the mounting box 526 are stored in a space surrounded by the medal transport conveyor belt 150b, the side surface portion, and the back surface portion of the supply conveyor 52.

  In the mounting box 526, the sprocket 151a is disposed below the mounting box 526 and in the vicinity of the back surface. The other sprocket 151 is disposed above the mounting box 526 and in the vicinity of the front surface portion. For this reason, when the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 is driven in the supply direction, the medal stored in the mounting box 526 is raised in the mounting box 526 from the back surface side to the front surface side. Is scooped up by the protrusion 105 of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b. The medals held on the protrusion 105 (medals mounted on the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52) are carried out from the mounting box 526.

  The mounting box 526 is movably provided, and the positional relationship between the back surface of the mounting box 526 and the medal transport conveyor belt 150b accommodated in the mounting box 526 is determined by an initial position by a support member (not shown). (FIG. 1 shows a state in which the mounting box 526 is set to the initial position). The medal supply device 55 is provided with a box operating motor 510 (see FIG. 2) for moving the mounting box 526 from the initial position. When one supply operation is completed, the box operating motor 510 (see FIG. 2). The drive box 526 is moved in the direction indicated by the arrow X in FIG. As a result, the gap between the back surface portion below the mounting box 526 and the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 increases, and when a medal remains in the mounting box 526, the remaining medal increases. Is discharged downward and falls onto the sliding plate 523.

  A box sensor 509 for detecting a medal loading state on the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 is attached to the end on the discharge port 55b side above the side surface portion of the mounting box 526. The box sensor 509 includes a reflection type optical sensor, and is a general device that detects reflected light of light emitted from a light source. According to the box sensor 509, the state of medal loading is detected from the difference in the amount of reflected light between when the medal is mounted on the medal transport conveyor belt 150b and when it is not.

  The box sensor 509 is attached to a construction part that is provided on the side facing the sprocket 151b disposed on the upper side of the mounting box 526 and is laid across two opposing side parts. Further, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b is formed so that a plurality of medals can be transported in parallel in the width direction of the belt 150b (provided with a plurality of protrusions 105). A plurality of optical sensors are provided so that each of the medals conveyed by the unit 105 can be detected. When the medal non-detection state is continued for a predetermined time or more by all the optical sensors of the box sensor 509, the medal supply device 55 determines that the medal mounting in the mounting box 526 is finished.

  The sliding plate 523 is a member formed of a hard rubber into a rectangular plate shape, and is disposed so as to be inclined downward from the sorting device 511 side toward the inclined member 525. Further, the sliding plate 523 is extended to a range including a dropping point of medals falling from the guide members 521d and 522d of the storage tank 520 and a dropping position of medals falling from the vicinity of the back surface of the mounting box 526. One end portion in the side direction is disposed on the inclined member 525.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the supply path of the medals recovered by the recovery conveyor 51 includes the inclined member 525, the lift device 524, the sorting device 511, the storage tank 520, the mounting box 526, the supply conveyor 52, and the supply window. A frame 554 (see FIG. 4), the target slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, and according to such a supply path, the medal is transferred from the upstream side (the inclined member 525) to the downstream side (the target slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 ). Therefore, the medals discharged from the storage tank 520 are returned to the upstream side of the medal supply path by the sliding plate 523, and are not sent to the downstream side of the supply path from the storage tank 520. As a result, medals overflowing from the storage tank 520 are not supplied to the slot machine 10 or the like as they are. As a result, it is possible to avoid a state in which medals of φ25 mm and medals of φ30 mm are mixed in the medal transport conveyor belt 150 b of the supply conveyor 52, and the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 that is the supply destination is not compatible with the device It is possible to prevent medals from being supplied. Further, by forming the sliding plate 523 from hard rubber, the noise of the falling medal is reduced.

  On the front side of the supply conveyor 52, hoppers 57 (hoppers 57a and 57b) for introducing medals into the slot machines 10 and the medal sands 56 are arranged in parallel with the supply conveyor 52. Each of the hoppers 57a and 57b is provided corresponding to each of the slot machine 10 and the medal sand 56, and has a box-shaped storage portion having an open bottom surface and a hollow portion continuously provided to the opening on the bottom surface. And an introduction path. The introduction path of the hopper 57 a extends downward, and the tip of the introduction path penetrates into the slot machine 10. Similarly, the introduction path of the hopper 57 b extends downward, and its tip penetrates the medal sand 56. The medals introduced into the hopper 57 (the hoppers 57a and 57b) are supplied to the inside of the slot machine 10 or the inside of the medal sand 56 from the leading end of the introduction path via the introduction path.

  At the end of the supply conveyor 52 opposite to the medal supply device 55, a recovery rod 560 is provided below the sprocket 151a. The collection basket 560 is for collecting medals that have not been supplied to any slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 among the medals conveyed by the supply conveyor 52. The medals transported up to the left end of the island by the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 falls downward, that is, into the collection basket 560 by the rotation of the sprocket 151a.

  The bottom surface of the recovery rod 560 is opened, and a hollow rod 561 extending downward from the bottom surface is continuously provided. The hook 561 is bent at the lower tip, and the tip side is extended on the medal transport conveyor belt 150 b of the recovery conveyor 51. A jet counter 562 provided with a counting device for counting the introduced medals is provided on the side surface at the left end of the island. The jet counter 562 is provided with an introduction port and a discharge port, and medals introduced from the introduction port and counted by the counting device are discharged from the discharge port to the outside of the device. A hollow connection rod 563 extending downward from the discharge port is connected to the discharge port, and a tip of the connection rod 563 opposite to the discharge port is provided at a part of the connection rod 563. Connected to the drilled hole.

  For this reason, medals recovered by the recovery basket 560 (transported to the left end of the island by the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52) and medals introduced to the jet counter 562 are recovered by the recovery conveyor 51. The medals supply device 55 is transported. Thereby, circulating supply of medals is executed on one island.

  The collection conveyor 51 and the supply conveyor 52 are appropriately provided with not only the sprocket 151 shown in FIG. 1 but also a larger number of sprockets 151 as necessary. Although not shown, the recovery conveyor 51 and the supply conveyor 52 have follower rollers that follow the sprocket 151 at predetermined intervals along the arrangement position (conveyance path) of the medal conveyer belt 150b. The medal transport conveyor belt 150b is transported according to the driving of the sprocket 151 while being supported by the follower roller. Further, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b hung on the sprocket 151 is formed to be sufficiently expandable and contractable following the shape of the island, whereby the curved transport by the conveyors 51 and 52 is executed.

  The island configured as described above is connected to the hall computer 300. Specifically, each of the slot machine 10 and the medal sand 56 forming the island and the medal supply device 55 are connected to the hall computer 300, and the state is managed by the hall computer 300.

  The hall computer 300 includes a computer main body 308 that performs various processes, a keyboard 309 that is an input device for inputting data, commands, and the like, and a CRT display 310 that monitors various processes executed by the computer main body 308. It has.

  In the present embodiment, the system is configured so that a φ25 mm medal and a φ30 mm medal are conveyed by one common medal conveying conveyor belt 150 b and supplied. For this reason, the hall computer 300 manages the timing of supplying φ25 mm medals and the timing of supplying φ30 mm medals in the hall computer 300 in order to avoid conveyance of two types of medals on the supply conveyor 52. -ing Then, based on an instruction from the hall computer 300 (transmission of a supply permission command), the medal supply device is caused to perform a medal supply operation.

  All the islands (slot machine 10, medal sand 56, medal supply device 55) in the game hall are connected to the hall computer 300, and the hall computer 300 adjusts the timing of supplying medals for each island. Is going.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the structure of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment provided on the island will be described in detail. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door 3 of the slot machine 10 is closed, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door 3 of the slot machine 10 is opened. The overall configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 is configured from a main body 2 and a front door 3 into a box-like body having a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front. As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 2 is a member that forms the skeleton of the slot machine 10 and is a hollow box-like body whose front side is open to accommodate the rotating cylinders L, M, R, the hopper 47, and the like. Is formed.

  Inside the main body 2, as shown in FIG. 3, various designs and the like are displayed, and the rotary drums L, M, and R configured to be rotatable, a control device 40 for controlling the game of the slot machine 10, and a power switch 41, a reset switch 42, and a setting key insertion hole 43, an auxiliary tank 45 for storing medals, and medals in the auxiliary tank 45 (based on a command from the control device 40) to the payout passage 61. A hopper 47 and the like having a payout device 46 for paying out to the medal payout outlet 32 through an opening 62 that communicates therewith are accommodated.

  The auxiliary tank 45 is connected to the inside of the back surface of the main body 2 of the slot machine 10, and a notch 45 a is provided on the back surface of the housing of the auxiliary tank 45 that contacts the main body 2. The cutout portion 45 a communicates with an opening formed through the back surface of the main body 2. The tip of the introduction path of the hopper 57a penetrates into this opening. The medals discharged from the leading end of the introduction path are stored in the auxiliary tank 45.

  In addition, a metal inclined member 45 b that is inclined downward to the right is attached to the front inner side of the housing of the auxiliary tank 45. The left end of the inclined member 45b in the longitudinal direction is disposed at a position that is a predetermined distance below the upper surface of the auxiliary tank 45. The width of the inclined member 45b (length from the front side to the back side) is less than half of the depth of the upper surface of the auxiliary tank 45 and is wider than the diameter of the medal.

  On the right side surface of the housing of the auxiliary tank 45, an excessive medal discharge port 45c is formed at a position lower than the left end of the inclined member 45b. The right end of the inclined member 45b is in contact with the excessive medal outlet 45c.

  When a large amount of medals are stored in the auxiliary tank 45, medals are accumulated above the inclined member 45b and are stacked on the upper surface of the inclined member 45b. The medals loaded on the inclined member 45b slide on the inclined member 45b, are discharged from the excessive medal discharge port 45c, and fall downward. An opening 91 is formed in the lower right side of the excess medal outlet 45c and on the bottom surface of the main body 2 so as to communicate with the opening 50c of the game table when installed on the game table 50. As a result, the medals overflowing from the slot machine 10 are collected by the collection conveyor 51.

  A remaining amount detection sensor unit 60 is provided in contact with the inner surface of the auxiliary tank 45 at a position below the center between the opening and the bottom of the upper surface of the auxiliary tank 45. The remaining amount detection sensor unit 60 includes a transmission type optical sensor including a light source and a light receiving unit that receives irradiation light from the light source, and a control circuit. The remaining amount detection sensor unit 60 is connected to the hall computer 300 and receives light at the light receiving unit. The amount of current generated in proportion to the amount of light is converted into a voltage signal and output.

  When the medal is filled up to the detection position (height) of the optical sensor, the irradiation light from the light source is blocked by the medal and not received by the light receiving unit. On the other hand, if the medal is not filled in the auxiliary tank 45 up to the height at which the optical sensor is provided, the light emitted from the light source is received by the light receiving unit without being blocked. A voltage signal obtained based on the current generated according to the amount of light received is a predetermined threshold (a value determined based on a voltage value corresponding to the amount of light received by the light receiving unit in a state where the light is not shielded by the medal). If it exceeds V, the control circuit outputs a voltage (high signal) of + 5V. The output high signal is input to the hall computer 300.

  In other words, when the amount of medals stored in the auxiliary tank 45 becomes small, a high signal is input to the hall computer 300, and the hall computer 300 recognizes the input of the high signal as a medal replenishment request.

  Above the payout passage 61, a guide 64 for introducing a medal flowing from the medal identification device 63 communicating with the medal slot 30 into the auxiliary tank 45 is provided. Here, the medal identification device 63 is a general device having a well-known distribution mechanism that selects a medal that can be used and a medal that is not, according to a medal diameter. If the medal inserted through the medal slot 30 is a non-conforming medal for the slot machine 10, it is selected by the medal identifying device 63 and positioned below the opening at the bottom of the medal identifying device 63. It is discharged to the payout passage 61.

  On the other hand, when the medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is a medal that matches the slot machine 10, the medal selected by the medal identifying device 63 is discharged to the guide 64 side. The guide 64 extends from the front door 3 to the back (the back side of the main body 2). When the front door 3 is in a closed state, the tip is positioned above the auxiliary tank 45. Has been. As a result, medals suitable for the slot machine 10 are guided by the medal identification device 63 and the guide 64 and stored in the auxiliary tank 45.

  In addition, on the inner periphery of each of the spinning cylinders L, M, R, a pattern that emits light from the back side of each of the spinning cylinders L, M, R toward the front door 3 is displayed on each of the spinning cylinders L, M, R. Nine round cylinder back lamps 70 are provided, each lit up.

  The front door 3 is a member that covers the front side open portion of the main body 2 described above. As shown in FIG. 3, the main body 2 is attached by a hinge member 90 that is attached to the back side of the front door 3. It is connected to openable and closable. Therefore, the front side open portion of the main body 2 can be closed by closing the front door 3, and as shown in FIG. 2, the rotating drums L, M, R, the hopper 47 and the like housed in the main body 2 are removed. The body 2 can be encapsulated. On the other hand, by opening the front door 3, the front side of the main body 2 can be opened, and maintenance and inspection operations of the slot machine 10 can be performed, such as removing medals and replacing the back lamp 70. As shown in FIG. 2, the front door 3 is provided with a locking device 9, and the main body 2 and the front door 3 can be locked in the state shown in FIG. 2 by the locking device 9.

  The front door 3 has an outer shape formed by a front frame 4, and the front frame 4 is divided into a frame member visualizing part 4 a, a frame member operation part 4 b, and a frame member storage part 4 c. As shown in FIG. 2, an upper lamp 11 and side lamps 80 that are turned on and blinking as the game progresses, and the game progresses as shown in FIG. The speakers 12 and 12 that generate various sound effects, the liquid crystal display (hereinafter abbreviated as “LCD”) 13 that displays various contents, the left cylinder L, the middle cylinder M, and the right cylinder R are seen through. Possible exposure windows 14L, 14M, 14R, five bet lamps 15, 16, 16, 17, 17, which are turned on according to the number of medals bet (the number of bets), a credit number display unit 18, a game number display unit 19, a payout A number display unit 20 and the like are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the middle part of the front door 3 (the frame member operation unit 4b of the front frame 4) has a credit button 21 for switching whether or not to store medals, and each of the left, right and right cylinders L, Left / middle / right turn cylinder stop buttons 22-24 for instructing to stop M and R, a medal clogging clear button 25 for clearing clogging of medals, and a bet for one medal from the stored medals One bet button 26, a two bet button 27 for betting two medals, a max bet button 28 for betting three medals at maximum, and a start lever 29 for starting rotation of each cylinder L, M, R And a medal slot 30 and a display plate 31 on which a model name, a character related to a game, and the like are displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal tray 33 for receiving and storing medals paid out from the medal payout port 32 and a cigarette tray are provided in the lower part of the front door 3 (the frame member storage part 4 c of the front frame 4). An ashtray 34 or the like for storing butts is provided.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the medal introduction mechanism from the supply conveyor 52 to each slot machine 10 or each medal sand 56 will be described. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the hopper 57, and the supply conveyor 52 is displayed in a sectional view. FIG. 4A shows a state when medals are not introduced into the hopper 57, and FIG. 4B shows a state when medals are introduced into the hopper 57.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, a partition member 550 is provided between the hopper 57 and the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 to separate the hopper 57 and the medal transport conveyor belt 150b. The medal conveying conveyor belt 150b extends along the side surface.

  The partition member 550 includes a frame portion 552 that protrudes upward from the medal transport conveyor belt 150 b of the supply conveyor 52, and the frame portion 552 is located above and below the hopper 57 with the upper surface of the hopper 57 interposed therebetween. A supply window frame 554 is bored in a range extending over. A supply window 553 that covers the supply window frame 554 is slidably provided on the back side of the frame portion 552 that is positioned opposite to the hopper 57. A bridge member 58 is attached to the hopper 57 so as to protrude rearward from the upper surface of the hopper 57, and the tip of the bridge member 58 is inserted into the supply window frame 554, and the side of the supply window 553 that faces the hopper 57. Is in contact with the surface. In a state where the supply window 553 covers the supply window frame 554 (the supply window 553 is closed), the side of the supply window 553 on the medal transfer conveyor belt 150b side is in contact with the side surface of the supply conveyor 52 on the medal transfer conveyor belt 150b. It is touched.

  One end of a support column 555 extending downward is attached to the lower portion of the supply window 553, and a supply window drive motor (slot supply window drive motor) configured by a DC motor is connected to the other end of the support column 555. 516 or a sand supply window drive motor 517) is connected to a drive member 556 that moves the supply window 553 in the vertical direction.

  As many supply windows 553 as the number of hoppers 57 are provided, and supply window drive motors are provided with slot supply window drive motors 516 for each hopper 57a corresponding to each slot machine 10, and each medal sand 56 is provided. A sand supply window drive motor 517 is provided for each of the hoppers 57b corresponding to.

  Since the medal conveyance conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 is in an inclined state in which the width direction is lowered toward the hopper 57, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the supply window 553 is in a closed state, The medals transported by the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 are shifted to the hopper 57 side, and are transported while being in contact with the supply window 553 (partition member 550). Here, as shown in FIG. 4B, the drive member 556 is moved downward (in FIG. 4A by an arrow) by the drive of the supply window drive motor (slot supply window drive motor 516 or sand supply window drive motor 517). When it is lowered in the Y direction, the support column 555 connected to the drive member 556 moves downward. As a result, the supply window 553 pulled by the support column 555 moves downward (opening of the supply window 553), and the medal passes through the supply window frame 554 to the bridge member 58 as shown in FIG. It is guided and introduced into the hopper 57.

  In the present embodiment, the apparatus for supplying medals by one supply operation by the supply conveyor 52 is one slot machine 10 or one medal sand 56, and a supply window corresponding to the supply destination apparatus. The gaming system 1 is configured so that only 553 is opened. Which supply window 553 is to be opened is instructed from the hall computer 300 to the medal supply device 55 (by transmitting the identification code of the device corresponding to the supply window 553 to be opened together with the supply permission command). Based on this, the medal supply device 55 drives the corresponding supply window drive motors 516 and 517 to open the specific supply window 553. For this reason, medals of a type suitable for the intended supply destination are supplied, and non-compliant medals are not erroneously supplied to other devices.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5 to FIG. 9, detailed configurations of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b and the sprocket 151 used for the recovery conveyor 51 and the supply conveyor 52 in the gaming system 1 of the present embodiment will be described.

  The medal transport conveyor belt 150b is formed by connecting the resin molded modules 100 together. Resins used for the module 100 include thermoplastic resins such as polyolefin resins, polyester resins, polyvinyl resins, polystyrene resins, polyacetal resins, polyimide resins, polycarbonate resins, polysulfone resins, fluorine resins. Various resins called engineering plastics such as resins, and further copolymers and polymer blends thereof are appropriately used. Moreover, the thing filled with fillers, such as inorganic powder and a fiber, may be sufficient instead of resin alone. In the present embodiment, a polyacetal resin (polyoxymethylene) is used. For this reason, the module 100 is given good chemical resistance, friction resistance, and wear resistance, and also has good impact resilience.

  As the module 100, a convex module 100a having a protrusion 105 on the upper surface and a flat module 100b without the protrusion 105 are prepared, and the flat module 100b is provided on the convex module 100a according to the valuable object to be conveyed. The medal transport conveyor belt 150b is formed by appropriately combining.

  Here, since the modules 100 can be combined, if only the convex modules 100a are connected, a game ball transport conveyor belt 150a for transporting game balls is formed. If the combination of one convex module 100a and two flat modules 100b is connected as one unit, a medal transport conveyor belt 150b for transporting medals is formed. In the present embodiment, since the island is formed by the slot machine 10, the medal conveyor belt 150 b is naturally used for the collection conveyor 51 and the supply conveyor 52.

  The difference between the convex module 100a and the flat module 100b is whether or not the protrusion 105 is provided, and the other structures of both are the same. For this reason, first, the convex module 100a is demonstrated with reference to the game ball | bowl conveyance conveyor belt 150a shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the game ball transport conveyor belt 150a to which the convex module 100a is connected, FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the game ball transport conveyor belt 150a, and FIG. 6 (a) is a game ball transport conveyor. FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of the belt 150a, that is, the convex module 100a connected, and FIG. 5 and 6 show a part of the game ball conveyor belt 150a.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the convex module 100 a includes a shaft 108 that extends in the width direction of the game ball transport conveyor belt 150 a (the direction transverse to the transport direction, hereinafter referred to as “belt width direction”). Connection links 101 are provided on both sides. The connecting link 101 is provided on both sides of the shaft 108 so as to be centered, and includes a front end side link 103 provided on the front end side in the transport direction (shown by an arrow in FIGS. 5 and 6) and a rear end in the transport direction. And a rear end side link 104 provided on the end side.

  The front end side link 103 and the rear end side link 104 are alternately projected outward from the shaft 108. The front end side link 103 and the rear end side link 104 are plural, and the same number (each three) is provided (front end side links 103a to 103c, rear end side links 104a to 104c). A front end side link 103a is disposed at one end in the width direction of the belt, and a rear end side link 104a is disposed at the other end.

  The shaft 108 includes a recess 109 that is recessed in the direction opposite to the protruding direction of each connecting link 101 between the adjacent front end side links 103 and the adjacent rear end side links 104. . For this reason, the shaft 108 has a corrugated shape, and the flexibility of the shaft 108 can be increased as compared with the case where the shaft 108 is formed in a columnar shape, and the internal stress generated in the shaft 108 due to the bending during the curved conveyance can be reduced. .

  Further, each connecting link 101 is disposed at the corrugated protruding end of the shaft 108, and the entire shape of the convex module 100a formed by the connecting link 101 and the shaft 108 becomes a corrugated shape. Since each convex module 100a has the same shape, the waveform shapes can be overlapped and fitted.

  In addition, the connection links 101 are not distributed locally but are distributed with respect to the extending direction of the shaft 108. As a result, even if stress is applied in the direction in which the connected convex modules 100a are separated from each other, it is possible to avoid the concentration of the applied stress locally, and it is possible to increase the resistance to the stress applied from the outside.

  Here, a space S is defined by the two connecting links 101 and 108 adjacent to each other on the same side of the shaft 108, or by the connecting link 101, the shaft 108, and the end of the convex module 100a. The space S is formed in such a size that the connecting links 101 of the other convex modules 100a can be accommodated when the other convex modules 100a are fitted together with overlapping waveform shapes. Therefore, in a state where the convex modules 100a are fitted together, the front end side link 103 of one convex module 100a and the rear end side link 104 of the other convex module 100a are arranged in a line along the width direction of the belt. The front end side link 103 (103a to 103c) and the rear end side link 104 (104a to 104c) are arranged in a staggered manner.

  In such a staggered arrangement, the space S is formed larger than the shape of the connecting link 101 to be accommodated so that a gap is formed at the periphery of the accommodated connecting link 101. Therefore, when the insertion ports 106 and 107 of the two convex modules 100a fitted together are arranged on the same axis, the side surface at the front end side in the protruding direction of each of the received connecting links 101 does not touch the shaft 108. In a normal state, both end portions of the connecting link 101 on the width direction side of the belt do not simultaneously abut on the connecting links 101 facing each other.

  Furthermore, the convex module 100a fits the convex module 100a in a direction opposite to the normal direction (a state in which the front end side in the transport direction and the rear end side in the transport direction are reversed), that is, the front end side link 103a in the normal connection state. The shapes of the connecting links 101 and the shafts 108 are designed in such a shape that the rear end side links 104a to 104c can be fitted into the spaces S into which the members 103 to 103c are respectively inserted. That is, the symmetry of the module shape is enhanced for the purpose of design, manufacture, handling, and relaxation of stress uneven distribution.

  In each of the front end side links 103a to 103c and the rear end side links 104a to 104c, insertion ports 106 and 107 into which the connecting pins 110 are inserted are respectively provided along the width direction of the belt. The connecting pin 110 is inserted from the insertion port 107 of the rear end side link 104a provided at one end in the width direction of the belt among the insertion ports 107 provided in the rear end side link 104. In the connected state, the inserted connecting pin 110 sequentially passes through the three insertion ports 107 and the two insertion ports 106 (of the other modules 100), and the other end portion in the width direction of the belt (the insertion side and the insertion side). It reaches the insertion port 106 of the distal end side link 103a provided on the opposite side. Here, the distal end of the connecting pin 110 does not penetrate the insertion port 106 at the end portion, but remains in the insertion port 106.

  Further, the insertion port 106 (the insertion port 106 of the distal end side link 103a) through which the distal end of the connecting pin 110 reaches is not formed through like the other insertion ports 106, and is a hole recessed in the width direction of the belt. It has become. For this reason, the side opposite to the insertion direction of the insertion port 106 is blocked, and it is impossible to insert the connecting pin 110 in the reverse direction from the distal end side link 103a side. Moreover, the inner diameter of each insertion port 106,107 is formed larger than the outer diameter of the connection pin 110, and the connection pin 110 penetrates into the insertion port 106,107 with a gap. For this reason, even in the connected state, each convex module 100a can move to the front end side in the transport direction and the rear end side in the transport direction by the gap formed in each insertion port 106, 107. Further, in the width direction of the belt, the connecting link 101 can be moved in the width direction by a gap generated in the space in which the connecting link 101 is accommodated.

  The gap of the convex module 100a (module 100) that imparts mobility to the connected modules is designed based on the above-described curvature (a predetermined value in the range of the curvature radius of 400 cm to 500 cm). Such a curvature can be realized without the need for the gap in the module 100 to be extremely large compared to the size of the module 100. For this reason, the strength of the conveyor belt can be sufficiently compensated.

  In the present embodiment, the gap of the module 100 is designed so that a curvature slightly larger than the curvature of the set value can be realized. For this reason, in a state where the module 100 is connected, it can be bent with a set curvature, and the conveyor belts (game ball conveyor belt 150a, medal conveyor belt 150b) formed by the module 100 can be disposed. In addition, it is possible to avoid an unnecessarily large shakiness at the time of transport and to suppress a decrease in transport accuracy.

  The connection pin 110 is swelled outward at a position separated from the head of the pin (the lower surface of the head) by a predetermined distance (the length of the rear end side link 104a disposed at the end of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b). A stop 111 is provided. The outer diameter of the locking portion 111 is formed to be larger than the inner diameters of the insertion ports 106 and 107. The connecting pin 110 is made of a polyamide-based resin (nylon-based resin) having good elastic characteristics and durability. When the head of the pin is pressed in the insertion direction, the insertion port 107 of the rear end side link 104a. It is designed to have elastic properties and shape (outer diameter) that can pass through.

  The head of the connecting pin 110 is formed larger than the locking portion 111. For this reason, the connecting pin 110 that has been inserted from the insertion port 107 and passed through the insertion port 107 of the rear end side link 104a to connect the module 100 has a locking portion 111, the rear end side link 104a, and the rear end side link 104a. By being locked between the front end side link 103c (of the other convex module 100a) disposed next to, the penetrating state is maintained. Due to the penetration of the connecting pins 110, the convex modules 100a are connected, and spaces S are arranged at a predetermined pitch P before and after in the transport direction on the game ball transport conveyor belt 150a (between the connected modules 100).

  When a force for pulling the connecting pin 110 in the direction opposite to the insertion direction is applied, the locking portion 111 passes through the insertion port 107 of the rear end side link 104a (in the anti-insertion direction) and is removed from the convex module 100a. The Therefore, each module 100 can be repeatedly connected and disassembled, and the number of connections, that is, the belt length can be changed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, each convex module 100 a includes a protrusion 105 on the upper surface of the shaft 108 and in the vicinity of the rear end side link 104. Since the protrusion 105 is provided in the vicinity of each of the three rear end side links 104a to 104c provided in the convex module 100a, when the convex module 100a is connected to form a conveyor belt, the width direction The three projections 105 arranged in line with each other are provided corresponding to each convex module 100a. The protrusion 105 is a columnar body that extends upward from the upper surface of the shaft 108, and the front end side (front surface) in the transport direction opens from the center of the front surface toward both end portions on the side crossing the transport direction. It is formed in a V shape. That is, the protrusion 105 includes two inclined surfaces that are inclined outward from the center on the leading end side in the transport direction. The two inclined surfaces are formed at the same inclination angle so as to be symmetric with respect to the center (conveying direction). Further, the back surface of the protrusion 105 that is opposite to the front surface in the transport direction is formed in parallel and flat with the shaft 108 of the convex module 100a.

  When the convex modules 100a are connected to each other, the distance D3 from the V-shaped end portion of the protruding portion 105 to the back surface of the protruding portion 105 of the other protruding module 100a connected to the front end side in the transport direction is the diameter of the game ball The dimensions of the module 100 are designed to be smaller than D1. Further, the distance D2 from the center of the V-shape of the protrusion 105 to the back surface of the protrusion 105 of the other convex module 100a connected to the front end side in the transport direction is the same as or slightly longer than the diameter D1 of the game ball. Is formed.

  Specifically, the convex module 100a is configured such that D2 is 11 mm or more and less than 22 mm and D3 is less than 11 mm on the basis that the diameter D1 of the game ball is approximately 11 mm. In the present embodiment, each module 100 is designed so that D2 is 12 mm and D3 is 9 mm. In addition, the thickness of the protrusion 105 is 2 mm at the thinnest portion recessed in the V shape, and the thickness of the tip portion of the V shape is 3 mm. In consideration of the tolerance in the diameter direction of the game sphere and the tolerance in the thickness direction of the projection 105, the shape and arrangement position of the projection 105 are designed so that the distance D2 is equal to or greater than the diameter D1 of the game sphere. Yes.

  As a result, on the conveyor belt (including the medal transport conveyor belt 150b) formed using the convex module 100a, a valuable object is mounted between the protrusion 105 and the protrusion 105 (including the upper surface of the shaft 108). A surface is formed, and the valuable object can be easily accommodated (mounted) on the mounting surface, and the conveyance of the valuable object can be realized stably.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a medal transport conveyor belt 150b, which is a conveyor belt used in the present embodiment, will be described. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b, showing a state where medals are mounted, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b, showing a curved transport state. Is. 7 and 8, a part of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b is illustrated.

  As described above, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b is one type of the conveyor belt 150, and is formed by combining the above-described convex module 100a with the flat module 100b that does not include the protruding portion 105. The flat module 100b has a configuration in which the protrusion 105 is omitted from the convex module 100a, and the other portions are configured in the same manner as the convex module. In other words, the convex module 100a and the flat module 100b have a common configuration for portions other than the protrusion 105.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b is formed by combining one convex module 100a and two flat modules 100b as one unit, and combining a plurality of such units. is there. In other words, the two flat modules 100b are sandwiched between the convex modules 100a. By simply changing the combination of the convex modules 100a and the flat modules 100b, the game ball conveying conveyor belt 150a and the medal conveying conveyor belt 150b are mutually connected. It can be converted to. Since the protrusions 105 are provided at the protrusion end (near the rear end side link 104) of the shaft 108 of the convex module 100a, the interval between the protrusions 105 is equal to the length of the module 100 in the transport direction side. It becomes. The transport direction is indicated by an arrow in FIGS.

  Here, the length of the module 100 on the conveyance direction side is based on the game ball as described above so that one game ball can be held between the protrusions 105 when the convex module 100a is connected. It has been established. The game ball is easy to roll because it is spherical. For this reason, if it does not hold | maintain appropriately, it will fall from the game ball conveyance conveyor belt 150a during conveyance. Therefore, the length of the module 100 in the transport direction is determined based on the game ball so that the interval between the protrusions 105 can be an interval at which the game ball can be held. The flat module 100b is configured in the same manner as the convex module 100a except for the protrusion 105. Therefore, when one convex module 100a and two flat modules are combined, the above-mentioned D2 is a 12 mm protrusion 105. The thickness of the thinnest portion recessed in the V-shape is 2 mm), and the distance between the protrusion 105 and the protrusion 105 is 40 mm.

  Generally, a game ball is approximately 11 mm, and a medal has a diameter of approximately 25 mm or approximately 30 mm. Therefore, even if the length of the module 100 in the transport direction is designed based on the game ball, the protrusion 105 and the protrusion A sufficient space can be secured between the unit 105 and the unit 105.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b formed by connecting the convex module 100a and the flat module 100b is contracted on the inner peripheral side of the curve due to the mobility (stretchability) of each module 100. The outer peripheral side extends to realize curved conveyance following an arc-shaped conveyance path.

  Since the modules 100 can be connected in this way to form the medal transport conveyor belt 150b, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b can be partially repaired by replacing the modules. Therefore, maintenance can be performed at low cost. In addition, since each module 100 can be manufactured in accordance with a unified standard in advance, the belt length has higher dimensional accuracy than the conventional case where the conveyor belt is constructed by heat fusion in the field, and the conveyance adjustment is easy. can do.

  In addition, since the length of the conveyor belt 150 can be easily adjusted by adjusting the number of connected modules 100, even if the transport distance of valuable objects changes due to the shape change of the island, etc. There is no need to make a new conveyor belt 150 for each transport distance). Therefore, the degree of freedom of layout change is not suppressed from the viewpoint of cost, and the game hall side can obtain many options regarding the layout.

  FIG. 9 is a view showing a sprocket 151 that conveys the conveyor belt 150. The sprocket 151 is a rotor that is rotated forward and backward by a motor (not shown), and is a plastic molded body. Two rows of teeth 153 projecting outward are provided around the outer peripheral surface. The circumferential pitch of the teeth 153 is such that the space S formed on the tip side link 103 side of one convex module 100a and the tip of the next convex module 100a rearward in the transport direction in a state where the convex module 100a is connected. It is made equal to the pitch P (refer FIG. 5) with the space S formed in the side link 103 side. Further, the teeth 153 are arranged in the width direction on the outer peripheral surface so as to fit into two spaces S (spaces S1, S2) formed adjacent to the center portion in the width direction among the spaces S of the convex module 100a. Positioned and arranged. Thereby, the game ball transport conveyor belt 150b hung on the sprocket 151 is sent out by the rotation of the teeth 153 fitted in the spaces S1 and S2, and is transported in the rotation direction (illustrated by arrows in FIG. 9). .

  For this reason, since the conveyor belt 150 meshes with the teeth 153 of the sprocket 151 and is conveyed, the reliability of feeding of the conveyor belt 150 can be improved and accurate conveyance can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b is also used in the medal supply device 55 for the medal lift-up mechanism (lift 524b) for supplying the recovered medals to the supply conveyor 52. Yes. As a result, the medals can be transported while being held one by one between the protrusions 105, so that the medals and game balls to be transported can be prevented from falling even in vertical transport or transport with an inclined angle, thereby improving transport efficiency. be able to.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b can be formed by connecting the modules 100, and the belt length can be easily changed by increasing / decreasing by inserting and removing the connecting pins 110. can do. Further, by combining the convex module 100a and the flat module 100b, the interval between the protrusions 105 can be changed according to the size of the valuable object (medal, game ball) to be conveyed. In this case, the medal transport conveyor belt 150b can be formed by reusing the game ball transport conveyor belt 150a used on the island of the pachinko machine. Therefore, there is no need to newly make a conveyor belt, and the amusement hall can be renovated at low cost. Furthermore, the collection of medals from each slot machine 10 installed on the curved island and the supply of medals to each slot machine 10 and the medal sand 56 can be performed without difficulty.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the electrical configuration of the gaming system 1 will be described. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming system 1 in the present embodiment. As described above, the hall computer 300 manages the states of the slot machine 10, the medal sand 56, and the medal supply device 55 to be connected, and instructs the medal supply device 55 to supply the medal.

  The hall computer 300 is equipped with an MPU 301 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit. The MPU 301 includes a ROM 302 that stores a part of various control programs executed by the MPU 301 and fixed value data, and a control program stored in the ROM 302 and a control program stored in a hard disk 306 described later. At this time, a RAM 303 which is a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like is incorporated.

  The RAM 303 includes a reception buffer 303a and an island memory 303b. The reception buffer 303 a is a memory for temporarily storing reception information from each slot machine 10, the medal sand 56, and the medal supply device 55 connected to the hall computer 300. Since a plurality of devices are connected to the hall computer 300, information reception from such devices is frequently executed. Since the information reception speed is slower than the processing speed of the MPU 301, if the MPU 301 executes a process based on the reception information while executing the information reception, the reception process is affected and the processing efficiency of the MPU 301 is reduced. . Therefore, once the reception information is written in the reception buffer 303a, the MPU 301 can efficiently process the reception information. The information stored in the reception buffer 303a is erased from the reception buffer 303a after processing based on the information is executed.

  The island memory 303b is a memory for managing the supply status of medals for each island, and is provided for each island. In the present embodiment, the supply of medals by the supply conveyor 52 is executed independently for each island. For this reason, the hall computer 300 must manage medal supply requests and medal supply operations for each island. For this reason, the island memory 303b is provided so that various information can be managed for each island. Each of the island memories 303b is provided in the RAM 303 (by initialization processing at power-on) corresponding to each of the island information memories 306b provided for each island in the hard disk 306 described later.

  The island memory 303b includes an island number memory 303b1, an execution memory 303b2, and an operating flag 303b3. The island number memory 303b1 is a memory for storing an island number previously assigned to each island in order to identify each island. The values stored in each island number memory 306c of the hard disk 306 are written and stored in each island number memory 303b1 in the initialization process when the power is turned on.

  Based on the island number stored in the island number memory 303b1, the MPU 301 determines which island of the slot machine 10 or medal sand 56 the information stored in the execution memory 303b2 corresponding to the island number memory 303b1 is. Recognize Further, the execution memory 303b2 to which information is written is determined by the island number stored in the island number memory 303b1.

  The execution memory 303b2 is provided corresponding to the island number memory 303b1 and is managed by the above-described island number, and is an area for storing information of the slot machine 10 that requested the replenishment of medals and the medal sand 56. It is. Since the medal replenishment request is made from any slot machine 10 and medal sand 56 belonging to the island, the execution memory 303b2 includes the first number corresponding to the total number of slot machines 10 and medal sand 56 provided on the island. To nth execution memories 303b2a to 303b2n are provided. Each of the first to nth execution memories 303b2a to 303b2n includes an identification code memory for storing an identification code of a device that has requested a medal replenishment request, and a medal type memory for storing medal type information indicating the type of medal to be supplied. Is provided. In FIG. 10, the identification code memory 303b2a1 and the medal seed memory 303b2a2 provided in the first execution memory 303b2a are illustrated, and the illustration of the identification code memory and the medal seed memory provided in the other execution memory is omitted. Yes.

  When a medal replenishment request is made from the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, the free memory in the execution memory 303b2 (corresponding to the island number to which the slot machine 10 or medal sand 56 that is the replenishment request source) belongs is searched, and the free memory Among them, the identification code and medal type information of the slot machine 10 or medal sand 56 which is the request source are written in the first execution memory 303b2. For this reason, in accordance with the order of reception, information on the medal replenishment request source device is stored in the execution memory 303b2a in the order from the first execution memory 303b2a to the nth execution memory 303b2n. The MPU 301 instructs the medal supply device 55 to supply medals in the order in which information is stored in the first to nth execution memories 303b2a to 303b2n (that is, the order in which the medal replenishment requests are made). Medals can be supplied to the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 according to the order of replenishment requests.

  The operating flag 303b3 is a flag that prohibits transmission of a supply permission command to the medal supply device 55. The operating flag 303b3 is also provided corresponding to the island number memory 303b1. The supply permission command is a command for starting a medal supply operation. When a replenishment request for medals is made from the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, the medal supply device 55 and the supply conveyor 52 must be operated to supply medals to the replenishment request source device. For this reason, a supply permission command is transmitted from the hall computer 300 to the medal supply device 55 on the island designated by the island number stored in the corresponding island number memory 303b1 (instruction to execute the supply operation).

  However, when the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 belonging to the same island makes a replenishment request for medals one after another to the hall computer 300, a supply permission command is transmitted to the medal supply device 55 immediately in response to the replenishment request. If this happens, a good medal supply cannot be executed.

  The medal supply device 55 drives the supply port drive motors 514 and 515 and the supply window drive motors 516 and 517 that open the supply window 553 by receiving the supply permission command. Therefore, if a new supply permission command is received during the execution of the supply operation according to the previous supply permission command, the medal type information corresponding to the new supply permission command, that is, received together with the supply permission command. The supply port drive motors 514 and 515 and the supply window drive motors 516 and 517 specified by the identification code are operated.

  If the type of medals supplied by the supply operation executed first and the type of medals supplied by the supply operation executed by the new supply permission command are not the same, an incorrect type of medal May be supplied from the open supply window 553, or different medals may be mixed in the transport path of the supply conveyor 52. As a result, there is a problem that medals are supplied to a device different from the target supply destination (not compatible with the device).

  The operating flag 303b3 is turned on when the medal supply device 55 is instructed to supply a medal based on the information stored in the first execution memory 303b2a. The operating flag 303b3 that is turned on by receiving a supply end notification command that notifies the end of the supply operation from the island medal supply device 55 specified by the island number stored in the corresponding island number memory 303b1 Turned off. Then, while the operating flag 303b3 is turned on, that is, until one supply operation is completed, the next medal supply operation is waited (the timing of the medal supply operation is adjusted). ). Therefore, there is no problem that different kinds of medals are supplied together as described above.

  Note that the MPU 301 uses the island number added to the received information or the island number obtained by searching the island information memory 306b of the hard disk 306 based on the terminal position of the connection terminal 307 to which the information is input, to the hall computer 300. It is determined from which island the information received in is transmitted.

  In addition, an input / output port 305 is connected to the MPU 301 via a bus line 304 constituted by an address bus and a data bus. In addition to the bus line 304, a hard disk 306, a connection terminal 307, a keyboard 309, a CRT display 310, and an interface 311 are connected to the input / output port 305.

  The hard disk 306 is a large-capacity nonvolatile memory that retains memory even after power is turned off, and includes a program area 306a for storing a control program and an island information memory 306b. A medal replenishment processing program (see FIG. 12) of the hall computer 300 described later is stored in the program area 306a as a part of this control program. Also, a part of the control program is provided with a registration processing program for writing information input based on an input operation from the keyboard 309 to the hard disk 306.

  The island information memory 306b is a memory for storing various information of the slot machine 10 and medal sand 56 belonging to each island for each island, and is provided for each island. The island information memory 306b includes an island number memory 306b1, a slot memory 306b2, and a medal sand memory 306b3. The island number memory 306b1 is a memory that stores an island number previously assigned to the island. The MPU 301 manages to which island the information stored in the island information memory 306b corresponds to the island number stored in the island number memory 306b1.

  The slot memory 306b2 is a memory for storing information of each slot machine 10 belonging to one island (one island corresponding to the island number stored in the island number memory 306b1). The identification code of the slot machine 10, the terminal position of the connection terminal 307 to which the slot machine (remaining amount detection sensor unit 60) is connected, and medal type information indicating the type of medal used in the slot machine 10 correspond to each other. It is remembered.

  The medal sand memory 306b3 is a memory for storing information on each medal sand 56 belonging to one island (one island corresponding to the island number stored in the island number memory 306b1). The identification code for identifying the medal sand 56, the terminal position of the connection terminal 307 to which the medal sand 56 (remaining amount detection sensor unit 71) is connected, and the medal type indicating the type of medal used in the medal sand 56. Information is stored in association with each other. The remaining amount inspection unit 71 is provided inside the storage unit so as to detect the amount of medals stored in the storage unit of the medal sand 56 and is similar to the remaining amount detection sensor unit 60 of the slot machine 10. It is configured.

  The medal type information is information indicating the type of medal, and includes small medal information indicating a φ25 mm medal and large medal information indicating a φ30 mm medal. In the slot memory 306 b 2 and the medal sand memory 306 b 3, either small medal information or large medal information is stored in association with each slot machine 10 or each medal sand 56.

  When a replenishment request for a medal is made from the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, the island information memory 306 is referred to, and based on the position of the connection terminal to which the signal indicating the replenishment request is input, identification of the requesting device is made. The code and medal type information are read out. Then, the read identification code and medal type information are written in the island memory 303b of the RAM 303 designated by the island number stored in the corresponding island number memory 306b1.

  Each information stored in the island information memory 306b is input by the operator by a predetermined input operation from the keyboard, and is updated by the input operation. The operator of the hall computer 300 inputs the identification code of the slot machine 10 belonging to one island and the terminal position of the connection terminal 306 as a series of data in association with the island number according to a predetermined format. As a result, the data group input as a series of data is written and stored in the slot memory 306b2 provided in the area of one island information memory 306b of the hard disk 306. The medal sand 56 is also written and stored in the medal sand memory 306b3 by the same input operation. Thereby, in the hall computer 300, the slot machines 10 and the medal sands 56 belonging to the islands arbitrarily provided on the game hall side are recognized as a series of device groups (islands).

  The connection terminal 307 includes a terminal to which each slot machine 10 and each medal sand 56 belonging to the island are connected, and each of the terminals is also connected to a predetermined port of the input / output port 305. In the hall computer 300, the relationship between each terminal position of the connection terminal 307 and the corresponding port position of the input / output port 305 is predetermined. For this reason, the MPU 301 recognizes the signal input source, that is, the slot machine 10 and the medal sand 56 as the medal replenishment request source from the terminal position where the signal is input. Here, the replenishment request is recognized by the hall computer 300 by detecting that a high signal is input to the terminal to which the remaining amount detection sensor units 60 and 71 are connected. When the input of the high signal is detected, the MPU 301 searches the island information memory 306b based on the position of the input terminal of the high signal at the connection terminal 307, and finds the corresponding device (slot machine 10 or medal sand 56). Then, the identification code and medal type information of the device are stored in the RAM 303 as a medal replenishment request from the device.

  The interface 311 is a standard for electrical contact between different devices, and the hall computer 300 is connected to each medal supply device provided for each island via the interface 311.

  As described above, the medal supply device 55 is a device that operates each device based on an instruction from the hall computer 300 and supplies medals. The medal supply device 55 includes an MPU 501, an RTC 504, an EEPROM 517, an input / output port 506, an interface 507, a lift motor 508, a box sensor 509, a box operating motor 510, a sorting device 511, and a φ25 empty sensor as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic device. 512, a φ30 empty sensor 513, a φ25 supply port drive motor 514, a φ30 supply port drive motor 515, an A / D converter 516, and an input key 518.

  The MPU 501 includes a ROM 502 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 501 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 is incorporated.

  The EEPROM 517 is a rewritable nonvolatile memory and retains stored information even after the power is turned off. In the EEPROM 517, the port number of the input / output port to which the slot supply window drive motor 516 is connected and the slot supply window drive motor 516 corresponding to the slot supply window drive motor 516 (in the supply window 553 opened and closed by the slot supply window drive motor 516). The identification code of the slot machine 10 (to which medals are introduced) is stored in association with each other. Also, the port number of the input / output port to which the sand supply window drive motor 517 is connected, and the corresponding sand supply window drive motor 517 (the medal is introduced at the supply window 553 that is opened and closed by the sand supply window drive motor 517). The identification code of the medal sand 56 is stored in association with each other.

  When receiving the identification code from the hall computer 300, the medal supply device 55 refers to the EEPROM 517 and determines which slot supply window drive motor 516 or sand supply window drive motor 517 is to be operated. The EEPROM 517 stores an island number to which the medal supply device 55 belongs. The identification code and the island number stored in the EEPROM 517 are input based on a predetermined input operation of the input key 518 which is an input device, and are written in the EEPROM 517.

  The RTC 504 is an IC that measures the year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute, and second, and is connected to a battery circuit 504a that supplies a backup voltage to the RTC 504 after the medal supply device 55 is powered off. Has been. With the battery circuit 504a, the RTC 504 can continue measuring time even after the medal supply device 55 is powered off.

  The MPU 501, the EEPROM 517, and the RTC 504 are connected to each other via a bus line 505, and the bus line 505 is also connected to an input / output port 506. In addition to the bus line 505, the input / output port 506 includes an interface 507, a lift motor 508, a box operating motor 510, a sorting device 511, a φ25 supply port drive motor 514, a φ30 supply port drive motor 515, an A / D converter 516, and an input key. Each of the slot supply window drive motors 516 connected to 517 and provided corresponding to each slot machine 10 belonging to the island, and the sand supply window drive motor provided corresponding to each medal sand 56 belonging to the island 516 is connected to each of them.

  The φ25 supply port drive motor 514 and the φ30 supply port drive motor 515 are DC motors provided to operate the supply port 521c of the φ25 storage tank 521 and the supply port 522c of the φ30 storage tank 522, respectively. The MPU 501 drives either the φ25 supply port drive motor 514 or the φ30 supply port drive motor 515 in accordance with the medal type information transmitted from the hall computer 300.

  The box operation motor 510 is a DC motor for moving the mounting box 526 to an initial position and a remote position moved to the back surface side (X direction side shown in FIG. 1) from the initial position. The remote position is a position moved from the initial position by a predetermined distance equal to or more than the diameter (30 mm) of the medal, and the mounting box 526 is set to either the initial position or the remote position by driving the box operating motor 510. .

  The φ25 sky sensor 512 and the φ30 sky sensor 513 are transmissive optical sensors each including a light source and a light receiving unit that receives light emitted from the light source, and are connected to the A / D converter 516. The φ25 empty sensor 512 is provided inside the φ25 storage tank 521, and the φ30 empty sensor 513 is provided inside the φ25 storage tank 522. In addition, each of the sky sensors 512 and 513 is provided near the middle between the bottom and the ceiling in the depth direction of the storage tanks 521 and 522, respectively.

  In the optical sensor, the amount of light received by the light receiving unit changes depending on the presence or absence of a medal at the detection position (height), so the voltage signal obtained based on the current that increases in proportion to the amount of received light is It changes depending on the presence or absence of medals at the detection position (height). In other words, the φ25 sky sensor 512 and the φ30 sky sensor 513 detect the presence / absence of a medal at the detection position based on a change in voltage signal based on a change in light amount. The voltage signal (voltage value) is output as an analog signal and input to the A / D converter 516.

  The box sensor 509 is also connected to the A / D converter 516, and the voltage signal output from the box sensor 509 is input to the input / output port 506 via the A / D converter 516.

  The A / D converter 516 is connected to the box sensor 509, the φ25 empty sensor 512, and the φ30 empty sensor 513, and converts the analog input voltage value from each sensor 509, 512, 513 into a digital voltage value. The converted digital voltage value is output to a predetermined port of the input / output port 506 predetermined for each sensor.

  The ROM 502 stores a threshold value corresponding to each sensor. If the voltage value input from the φ25 sky sensor 512 and the φ30 sky sensor 513 via the A / D converter 516 is equal to or higher than the corresponding threshold value, Since there is no medal at the detection position (height), the MPU 501 determines that there are not enough medals stored in the storage tank (insufficient medal storage, that is, medal empty). Since the φ25 empty sensor 512 and the φ30 empty sensor 513 are provided in the vicinity of the center of the height of the storage tank 520, in reality, it is determined that the medal is empty when about half of the medal is consumed.

  If the voltage value input from the box sensor 509 via the A / D converter 516 is less than the corresponding threshold value, it indicates that there is no medal on the detection position, that is, on the conveyor belt 150b for medal conveyance of the supply conveyor 52. ing. The box sensor 509 optically detects the presence or absence of medals on the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52, but does not detect medals at the protrusion 105 of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b. It is also predicted that partial medal mounting defects will occur. For this reason, when a medal is not detected for a predetermined detection time (for example, a time when three consecutive protrusions 105 pass the box sensor), the MPU 301 determines that no medal is detected by the box sensor 509, and the medal It is determined that a medal has been detected until a predetermined detection time that requires a non-detection time is reached.

  The interface 507 is an electrical standard for connecting different devices, and the medal supply device 55 is connected to the recovery conveyor 51, the supply conveyor 52, and the hall computer 300 via the interface 507. Thereby, in the gaming system 1, when a replenishment request for medals is made from the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, a corresponding type of medal can be supplied to the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 that is the replenishment request source. it can. The flow of main operations executed in the gaming system 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing a flow of main operations executed in the gaming system 1. First, medal supply will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the remaining amount detection sensor units 60 and 71 detect that the amount of stored medal is below a predetermined reference in the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 (medal) The occurrence of empty) and the detected medal empty are notified to the hall computer 300 by the output of a high signal. The hall computer 300 recognizes the input of the high signal as a medal replenishment request, refers to the island information memory 306b of the hard disk 306, and determines the medal replenishment request source device from the terminal position of the connection terminal 307 to which the high signal is input. Check the island number, identification code, and medal type information (confirm the medal empty origin). Then, a supply permission command is transmitted from the hall computer 300 to the medal supply device 55 corresponding to the device for which the medal replenishment request is made (medal supply instruction). Thereby, the medal supply operation is started.

  The medal supply operation is executed in accordance with an instruction from the medal supply device 55. First, the corresponding supply window 553 is opened based on the identification code transmitted together with the supply permission command from the hall computer 300 (opening of the supply window). Then, based on the medal type information transmitted from the hall computer 300, the supply port 521c of the corresponding φ25 storage tank 521 or the supply port 522c of the φ30 storage tank 522 is opened (storage tank open). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, one of the supply ports 522c and 522c of the opened storage tank 520, that is, the φ25 storage tank 521 and the φ30 storage tank 522 is closed (storage tank closed). Accordingly, a predetermined amount of medals designated by the hall computer 300 is stored in the mounting box 526. Next, the supply conveyor 52 is driven, and the medal transfer conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 is transferred in the supply direction (drive conveyor drive). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the mounting box 526 is moved from the initial position (opening the mounting box), the remaining medals in the mounting box 526 are discharged, and then the mounting box 526 is returned to the initial position (sealing the mounting box). . Subsequently, the driving of the supply conveyor 52 is stopped, the conveyance of the medal transfer conveyor belt 150b is stopped (supply conveyor is stopped), and the supply window 553 in the opened state is closed (closing the supply window).

  In this way, the supply of medals is executed by sequentially operating the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, the hall computer 300, the medal supply device 55, the supply window drive motors 516 and 517, the supply conveyor 52, and the like. .

  In addition, in the medal supply device 55, a medal stock operation for stocking supplied medals in the storage tank 520 is performed separately from the medal supply operation. The flow of the medal stock operation will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11B is a diagram showing a flow of medal stock operations. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), in the storage tank 520 of the medal supply device 55, the amount of stored medal falls below a predetermined standard, that is, the lack of medal storage is caused by the φ25 empty sensor 512 or the φ30 empty sensor. (The occurrence of medal empty in the storage tank), the sorting device 511 is activated (sorting device is activated), and then the lift 524b is activated (lift operation). Thereby, the medals recovered in the recovery box 524a are lifted up, and the lifted medals are sequentially sorted by the sorting device 511. The sorted medals are introduced into the corresponding storage tanks 520 (φ25 storage tank 521 or φ30 storage tank 522). When a predetermined time elapses, the lift 524b is stopped (lift stop) and the sorting device 511 is stopped (sorting device stop). Thereby, the medal more than a reference amount is always stored in the storage tank 520.

  Next, each process executed in the gaming system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a medal replenishment process executed by the hall computer 300. The medal replenishment process is a process that is periodically executed by the MPU 301 of the hall computer 300, and confirms the medal replenishment request from the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 and follows the order of requests when there is a replenishment request. The medal supply device 55 is instructed to supply medals.

  In this medal replenishment process, first, it is confirmed whether or not a new medal replenishment request has been made (S1). As described above, the slot terminal 10 and the remaining amount detection sensor units 60 and 71 of the medal sand 56 are connected to the connection terminal 307, and the hall computer 300 receives a high signal from the remaining amount detection sensor units 60 and 71. Is recognized as a medal replenishment request from the slot machine 10 or medal sand 56 from which the high signal is output. Here, the remaining amount detection sensor units 60 and 71 continue to output a high signal until the amount of stored medal is recovered. Therefore, the MPU 301 compares the input position of the previous high signal with the input position of the current high signal at the connection terminal 307 to check whether or not a new high signal has been input, and a new medal replenishment request is made. Check if it was done.

  Here, when a new medal replenishment request is made from the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 (S1: Yes), the slot memory 306b2 and the medal sand memory 306b3 of the hard disk 306 are searched and the high signal is input. The identification code and medal type information of the device (slot machine 10 or medal sand 56) corresponding to the remaining amount detection sensor units 60 and 71 are read (S2). Thereafter, the read medal type information and the identification code are written in the free memory at the head of the execution memory 303b2 in the island memory 303b of the RAM 303 specified by the island number stored in the corresponding island number memory 306b1 (S3). .

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the operating flag 303b3 of the island memory 303b in which the identification code is written is turned on (S4). If the operating flag 303b3 is turned on (S4: Yes), the corresponding island It is confirmed whether or not a supply end notification command is received from the medal supply device 55 (S5). If the supply end notification command is received here (S5: Yes), it is indicated that the previous medal supply operation has already ended on the island, so the operating flag 303b3 is turned off ( S6) The supply end notification command from the medal supply device 55 stored in the reception buffer 303a is deleted (S7). Since the island number is added to the supply end notification command from the medal supply device 55, the corresponding supply end notification command is deleted with the island number as a mark.

  Then, the information stored in the first to nth execution memories 303b2a to 303b2n is sequentially shifted to the execution memory on the head side with respect to the execution memory 303b2 in which the information is written in the process of S3 (S8). Thus, the second execution memory 303b2b → the first execution memory 303b2a, the third execution memory 303b2c → the second execution memory 303b2b,..., The nth execution memory 303b2n → the n−1 execution memory 303b2n−1 Information is shifted.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the identification code is stored in the first execution memory 303b2a (where the shift process has been executed) (S9). If the identification code is stored in the first execution memory 303b2a (S9: Yes), a supply permission command is added to the identification code and medal type information stored in the first execution memory 303b2a (S10), and the island number (corresponding to the first execution memory 303b2a from which the medal type information is read) The identification code to which the supply permission command is added and the medal type information are transmitted to the medal supply device 55 of the island specified by the island number stored in the island number memory 303b1 (S11). The information transmission to the medal supply device 55 is executed by adding the island number to the transmission information and outputting it. Thereafter, the operating flag 303b3 is turned on (S12), indicating that the medal supply device 55 is currently instructed to supply a medal (medal supply is in progress) and this medal replenishment processing is terminated. To do.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S1, if there is no new medal replenishment request from the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 (S1: No), the information to be newly written in the execution memory 303b2 is in, so S2 and S3 The process is skipped and the process proceeds to S4. If the operating flag 303b3 is not on (S4: No) as a result of checking in the process of S4, the previous medal supply operation has already been completed, and each piece of information in the execution memory 303b2 has been shifted. Therefore, the process proceeds to S9. Furthermore, as a result of checking in the process of S5, if the supply end notification command has not been received (S5: No), it is indicated that the medal supply operation is being executed, and thus this medal supply process is ended. . As a result, while the operation for supplying one medal is being executed, the operation for supplying the next medal is on standby. That is, the execution timing of the supply operation is adjusted. As a result of checking in the process of S9, if the identification code is not stored in the first execution memory 303b2a (S9: No), it is indicated that no replenishment request from any slot machine 10 and medal sand 56 is made. Thus, the medal supply process is terminated.

  This medal replenishment process is performed in order for each island, and is repeatedly performed until all the islands are made a round. Thereby, in response to the medal replenishment request from the slot machine 10 and the medal sand 56, the medal supply operation can be executed for each island, and one supply operation is completed on one island. Until then, the next supply operation is not started.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a reception process executed by the medal supply device 55. The reception process is a process that starts each time the supply permission command is received from the hall computer 300 and operates each device for supplying medals based on information transmitted together with the supply permission command.

  In this reception process, first, it is confirmed whether or not a supply permission command addressed to itself has been received (S21). The hall computer 300 transmits the supply permission command with the island number added. For this reason, the medal supply device 55 checks whether or not the supply permission command is addressed to itself by comparing the island number added to the supply permission command with the island number stored in the EEPROM 517. As a result, if the supply permission command addressed to itself is not received (S21: No), this reception process is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of checking in the processing of S21, if the supply permission command addressed to itself is received (S21: Yes), the identification code and the medal type information are received together with the supply permission command. The supply window drive motors 516 and 517 corresponding to the cord are rotated in the positive direction by the first rotation amount at which the supply window 553 is fully opened (S22). As a result, one of the slot supply window drive motor 516 and the sand supply window drive motor 517 is driven, and the corresponding one supply window 553 is opened.

  Next, the value of the RTC 504 is read (S23), and then it is confirmed whether or not the medal type information received together with the supply permission command is small medal information (S24). If the received medal type information is small medal information (S24: Yes), the φ25 supply port drive motor 514 is driven with the second rotation amount that fully opens the supply port 521c of the φ25 storage tank 521 (S25). ). Then, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the RTC value read in the process of S23 (S26). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (S26: No), the predetermined time has elapsed. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed (S26: Yes), the φ25 supply port drive motor 514 is driven in the reverse direction by the second rotation amount (S27). Thereby, the supply port 521c of the φ25 storage tank 521 is closed. By opening and closing the supply port 521c, a φ25 mm medal (for one supply amount) is introduced into the mounting box 526.

  Next, after the supply conveyor 52 is driven (S28), a first weight process for waiting for a process after a predetermined first wait time S30 is executed (S29). The first wait time waited in the first weight process (S29) is the (average) time from the start of driving the supply conveyor 52 until the medal first taken out from the loading box 526 passes through the box sensor 509. Is set to a time sufficiently longer than the time required. Thereafter, it is confirmed whether or not a medal is detected by the box sensor 509 (S30). As a result, if a medal is detected (S30: Yes), the processing after S31 is performed until no medal is detected. stand by.

  On the other hand, as a result of the confirmation in the processing of S30, if no medal is detected by the box sensor 509 (S30: No), it is determined that the medal removal from the mounting box 526 is completed, and the medal clogging elimination processing is executed (S31). ).

  In the process of S30, the MPU 501 determines that no medal is detected by the box sensor 509 when a medal is not detected for a predetermined detection time, and the medal non-detection time takes a predetermined detection time. Until it arrives, it is determined that a medal has been detected.

  The medal clogging elimination process (S31) is a process for driving the box operating motor 510 to move the mounting box 526 from the initial position to the remote position. Since the remote position is 30 mm or more behind (the back side) from the initial position, medals remaining in the mounting box 526 are discharged out of the mounting box 526. When the mounting box 526 reaches the remote position, the box operating motor 510 is rotated in the reverse direction to return the mounting box 526 to the initial position.

  After the execution of the medal jam removal process (S31), the second wait process is executed (S32), and the execution of the processes after S33 is waited for the second wait time. This second wait time is the time from the completion of the medal clogging elimination process (S31) until the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 is rotated once. As a result, the medals transported by the medal transport conveyor belt 150b of the supply conveyor 52 are introduced from the supply window frame 554 to the supply destination slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56, and are not introduced and are used for transporting medals. The medals remaining on the conveyor belt 150b are transported to the collecting basket 560 and removed from the medal transport conveyor belt 150b. For this reason, when the next supply operation is started, medals supplied in the previous supply operation do not remain on the medal conveyor belt 150 b of the supply conveyor 52.

  After the execution of the second weight process (S32), the supply conveyor 52 is stopped (S33), a supply end notification command with an island number added is transmitted to the hall computer 300 (S34), and the supply window 553 being opened is displayed. The corresponding supply window drive motor (one of the slot supply window drive motor 516 and the sand supply window drive motor 517) is rotated in the reverse direction by the first rotation amount (S35), and the open supply window 553 is opened. After closing, this reception process is terminated.

  If the received medal type information is not small medal information as a result of checking in the process of S24 (S24: No), since the received medal type information is large medal information, the supply port 522c of the φ30 storage tank 522 is set. The φ30 supply port drive motor 515 is driven with the third rotation amount that is fully opened (S36). Then, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the RTC value read in the process of S23 (S37). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (S37: No), the predetermined time has elapsed. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed (S37: Yes), the φ30 supply port drive motor 515 is driven in the reverse direction by the third rotation amount (S38). Thereby, the supply port 522c of the φ30 storage tank 522 is closed. By opening and closing the supply port 522c, a φ30 mm medal (for one supply amount) is introduced into the mounting box 526. After the process of S38, the process proceeds to S28.

  Accordingly, it is possible to avoid mixing different types of medals in one supply operation, and to supply appropriate medals to the slot machine 10 or the medal sand 56 that is the target supply destination.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a medal filling process executed by the medal supply device 55. The medal filling process is a process that is periodically executed by the MPU 501 of the medal supply device 55, confirming whether or not the empty sensors 512 and 513 detect the insufficient storage of medals, and the insufficient storage is detected. In this case, it is a process for causing each device to replenish the storage tank 520 with medals.

  In this medal filling process, first, it is confirmed whether or not medal storage shortage (medal empty) is detected by the φ25 empty sensor 512 or the φ30 empty sensor 513 (S41). The MPU 501 compares the voltage values input from the φ25 empty sensor 512 and the φ30 empty sensor 513 with the threshold value stored in the ROM 502, and determines that the storage is insufficient when the voltage value is equal to or greater than the threshold value. Here, if storage shortage is not detected (when it is determined that there is no storage shortage) (S41: No), it is not necessary to replenish the storage tank 520 with medals, and this medal filling process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if insufficient storage is detected in the process of S41 (determined as insufficient storage) (S41: Yes), after the distribution device 511 is driven (S42), the lift device 524 is provided. The lift motor 508 is driven (S43), and the lift 524b is operated. Thus, the medals lifted up by the lift 524b are sorted by the sorting device 511 and supplied to the corresponding storage tanks 520 (φ25 storage tank 521 and φ30 storage tank 522).

  Subsequently, after reading the value of the RTC 504 (S44), it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the read value of the RTC 504 (S45), and the processing after S46 is waited until the predetermined time elapses (S45). : No). On the other hand, if the predetermined time has elapsed from the read RTC 504 value (S45: Yes), the lift motor 508 is stopped (S46), the operation of the lift 524b is stopped, and then the distribution device 511 is stopped ( S47). This medal replenishment process is terminated.

  Accordingly, medals sufficient for supply can be always stored in the storage tank 520, and medals can be supplied to each slot machine 10 and the medal sand 56 using the stored medals. Can be performed quickly and efficiently.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, the recovery conveyor 51 and the supply conveyor 52 are both provided with a medal transport conveyor belt 150b. Instead, in the second embodiment, the recovery conveyor 51 is provided with a medal transport conveyor belt 150c including side guards 252 and 253 instead of the medal transport conveyor belt 150b. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same part as above-mentioned 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a medal transport conveyor belt 150c provided in the recovery conveyor 51 in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 15, the medal transport conveyor belt 150 c is configured by connecting modules 100 provided with side guards 252 and 253. The side guards 252 and 253 are for preventing the fall of medals and game balls, and are integrally molded with the module 100 using the same resin material as the module 100. Projecting upward from the upper surface of the module 100 (placement surface on which medals are placed), the end in the width direction of the medal transport conveyor belt 150c, and the end on the side where the tip side link 103 is disposed One side guard 252 is disposed at the end, and the other side guard 253 is disposed at an end portion on the side where the rear end side link 104 is disposed. In FIG. 15, a part of the medal transport conveyor belt 150c is shown.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the side guards 252 and 253 in detail. FIG. 16A is a top view of the module 100 including the side guards 252 and 253, and FIG. It is a side view of the module 100 provided with the side guards 252 and 253. As shown in FIG. 16, the side guards 252 and 253 are provided with flat first plate-like members 252a and 253a that are rectangular in a side view, and the longitudinal direction thereof is the vertical direction (perpendicular to the upper surface of the module 100). The first plate-like members 252a and 253a are disposed below and extend downward from the upper surface of the module 100, and the extended portion is fixed to the end surface 108a of the shaft 108. Since the end of the medal transport conveyor belt 150c on which the rear end side link 104a is disposed is the insertion side of the connecting pin 110, the side guard 253 is inserted in the insertion port 107 so as not to obstruct the insertion of the connecting pin 110. It is fixed at a position that does not overlap.

  Inside the first plate-like members 252a and 253a (center side of the medal transport conveyor belt 150c), a flat end that is rectangular in a side view is formed at an end on the right side toward the center side of the medal transport conveyor belt 150c. Second plate-like members 252b and 253b are continuously provided. The second plate-like members 252b and 253b are arranged with the longitudinal direction of the second plate-like members 252b and 253b being vertical, and the longitudinal direction side is superimposed on the longitudinal direction side of the first plate-like members 252a and 253a (first plate-like member 252a and 253a are partially covered) and integrated with the first plate-like members 252a and 253a.

  The second plate members 252b and 253b are formed such that the upper surfaces thereof are flush with the first plate members 252a and 253a, and the bottom surfaces thereof are disposed on the upper surface of the module 100. It is configured. That is, the second plate-like members 252b and 253b are formed so that the length in the longitudinal direction is shorter than the first plate-like members 252a and 253a. Further, the one end side of the medal transport conveyor belt 150c (the end portion where the front end side link 103 is disposed) has a concave portion 109 formed on the shaft 108 so that the shape of the space S has the shaft 108 side as the upper bottom. It is formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape. The second plate-like member 252b of the side guard 252 provided on the end side is formed so as to be flush with the outer shape of the space S in a top view.

  The second plate-like members 252b and 253b are shifted inward in parallel by the thickness of the first plate-like members 252a and 253a. When the modules 100 are connected, the first plate-like members 252a and 253a and the second plate-like members 252b and 253b are alternately arranged, so even if the adjacent side guards 252 and 253 are moved in a direction close to each other, The first plate-like members 252a and 253a and the second plate-like members 252b and 253b can be prevented from coming into contact with each other (because they cross each other) and hindering movement.

  When an operator handles the medal transport conveyor belt 150c when changing the medal transport conveyor belt 150c, it is necessary to perform the work by bending or bending the medal transport conveyor belt 150c. However, when the adjacent side guards 252 and 253 come into contact (contact), the movement of the module 100 is restricted, and it becomes difficult to bend the medal transport conveyor belt 150c, resulting in inconvenience in handling. However, in the second embodiment, even if the side guards 252 and 253 are provided, the module 100 moves to a certain degree (the first plate members 252a and 253a of one module 100 are adjacent to each other in the first module 100). Since the movement of the medal transport conveyor belt 150c is difficult to be restrained, the medal transport conveyor belt 150c can be handled easily.

  Further, in a state where the modules 100 are connected (when the medal conveyor belt 150c is set horizontally), the side guards 252 and 253 adjacent to each other in the transport direction (see FIG. 15, indicated by arrows in FIG. 15) overlap. In addition, the width of the side guards 252 and 253 on the conveyance direction side is designed so that the gap between the side guards 252 and 253 is smaller than the thickness of the medal. The medal is thinner than the game ball. For this reason, by defining the gap between the side guards 252 and 253 (the width of the side guards 252 and 253) based on the medal, it is possible to prevent the conveyed product from dropping from the gap between the side guards 252 and 253.

  Thus, according to the gaming system 1 of the second embodiment, since the side guards 252 and 253 are provided, medals (valuable objects) supplied onto the conveyor belt 150 fall from the width direction of the belt. Can be prevented.

  Further, since the side guards 252 and 253 are provided in each module 100, it is not necessary to make a guard member separate from the module 100 on the side surface of the conveyor belt 150. The guard member provided on the side surface is generally formed across a plurality of modules. For this reason, the mobility of the module (conveyor belt) is regulated by the guard member, and the curved conveyance by the conveyor belt 150 becomes difficult. However, since the side guards 252 and 253 are provided in each module 100, the curved conveyance is not hindered. Further, even if the transport length (belt length) of the conveyor belt 150 is changed, it is not necessary to newly recreate the guard member unlike the built-in guard member.

  In each of the above embodiments, the introduction port provided in the jet counter 562 corresponds to the introduction port in the gaming system according to claim 1 and the gaming machine system 1 described later. In addition, the counting device provided in the jet counter 562 corresponds to the counting unit in the gaming system according to claim 1 and the gaming machine system 1 described later. A discharge port provided in the jet counter 562 corresponds to the counted valuable object discharging means in the gaming system according to claim 1 and the gaming machine system 1 described later.

  The present invention has been described above based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed.

  For example, in each of the embodiments described above, the module 100 is entirely molded of the same resin material. Instead of this, a module 100 formed of partially different materials may be used. For example, the protrusion 105 and the side guards 252 and 253 are required to have resistance (impact resistance) to impacts of the game balls and medals that collide. On the other hand, other portions of the module 100 are required to have wear resistance that is resistant to contact with the connecting pin 110, bending elasticity that can withstand bending stress during bending, flexibility, and the like. For this reason, by molding the side guards 252 and 253 and the protrusions with a material different from that of the other parts of the module 100, the required characteristics can be satisfied.

  In such a case, it is assumed that the side guards 252 and 253 and the protrusion 105 are formed as separate members and then integrated with other portions of the module 100 by assembling. Further, the material used for the module 100 and the side guards 252 and 253 is not limited to the resin material, and a metal material, a ceramic material, or the like may be used as appropriate.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the module 100 penetrates the front end side link 103 and the rear end side link 104 having the insertion openings 106 and 107 and the insertion openings 106 and 107 in order to connect the modules 100 to each other. The connecting pin 110 is provided. Instead, engagement members that engage with each other are provided on the front end side and the rear end side of the module 100, respectively, and the engagement member on the front end side of one module and the engagement member on the rear end side of another module are provided. The modules may be connected to each other by the engagement (snap-on connection). According to this, it is not necessary to manage the module 100 main body and the connecting pin 110 individually, and the management can be facilitated.

  Furthermore, the insertion port 106 of the distal end side link 103a at the end is not formed to penetrate, but is provided to be recessed toward the penetration direction side of the connecting pin 110. Alternatively, an obstacle may be provided in the insertion port 106 of the distal end side link 103a at the end in a direction crossing the penetration direction of the connection pin 110, and the connection pin 110 may be blinded on the opposite side to the penetration side. A plate may be provided. Furthermore, the connecting pin 110 and the insertion openings 106 and 107 may be formed in a tapered shape. When an obstacle is provided in the insertion port 106 of the distal end side link 103a or when it is formed in a tapered shape, the insertion port 106 of the distal end side link 103a can be made to penetrate. For this reason, the connection pin 110 can be pushed out to the insertion side from the side opposite to the insertion side, and the connection pin 110 can be easily removed.

  In each of the above embodiments, the movability of the connected modules 100 is provided by a gap. Instead, the module 100 is formed using an elastic member. The mobility of the connected modules 100 may be realized.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the medal replenishment process executed based on the replenishment request from each slot machine 10 and each medal sand 56 is executed by the hall computer 300. The medal supply device 55 may be configured such that the machine 10 and each medal sand 56 are connected to the medal supply device 55 so that the medal supply processing can be executed by the medal supply device 55. The hall computer 300 is generally configured to manage the gaming state of each slot machine 10, receives information related to games output from each slot machine 10, and stores and receives information regarding received games The trouble of the slot machine 10 is monitored by information relating to the game. For this reason, if the medal supply device 55 is configured so that the medal replenishment process can be executed by the medal supply device 55, the control burden of the hall computer 300 can be reduced.

  In each of the above embodiments, a DC motor is employed as each motor. However, the motor is not limited to a DC motor, and a stepping motor may be used. Further, the medal supply device 55 is provided with an RTC 504 as a time measuring means for performing time measurement. Instead of the RTC 504, a clock provided in the timer circuit, the gate array, and the MPU 501 (configured by a counter) is used. A timer) or the like may be provided as a time measuring means. Thereby, apparatus cost can be suppressed.

  In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, the supply conveyor 52 is configured so that both a φ25 mm medal and a φ30 mm medal are conveyed by one medal conveying conveyor belt 150 b. That is, the φ25 mm medal and the φ30 mm medal were conveyed along a common conveyance path. Instead, corresponding to each type of valuable object, that is, a conveyance path corresponding to each of a φ25 mm medal and a φ30 mm medal is provided, and a φ25 mm medal and a φ30 mm medal are provided in each conveyance path. The supply conveyor 52 may be configured to convey.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a type different from the said embodiment. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the game machine may be implemented as various game machines such as an alepatchi, a sparrow ball, a slot machine, a game machine in which a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine are integrated.

  In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating a control lever in a state where a symbol effective line is determined by inserting coins, and a symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button. Is. Accordingly, the basic concept of the slot machine is that “a variable display means for confirming and displaying a symbol after a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, an operating lever). The change of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol Is a slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player. In this case, the game medium is typically a coin, a medal or the like.

  In each of the above embodiments, the island is configured by the slot machine 10 alone. Alternatively, the island may be configured by mixing the slot machine 10 and the pachinko machine.

  The gaming system of the present invention and its modifications are shown below.

  An input port for inputting a valuable object having a predetermined valuable value, a control means for controlling a game executed due to the input of the valuable object from the input port, and a command transmitted from the control means A plurality of gaming machines having: a payout executing means for paying out the valuable object based on the above; a storage container for storing the valuable object to be paid out by the payout executing means; and a discharging means for discharging the valuable object to the outside; A recovery device for recovering the valuable object with the valuable object transporting belt-shaped member having the belt-shaped member for transporting the valuable object discharged from the discharging means of the gaming machine; And a supply device that supplies the valuable object to the storage container of the gaming machine, the kind of the valuable object that causes the gaming machine to execute the game is preliminarily set for each gaming machine. The introduction port into which the valuable object is introduced, the counting unit for counting the valuable object introduced from the introduction port, and the valuable object counted by the counting unit are externally provided. A plurality of the gaming machines are configured with gaming machines having different types of the predetermined valuable objects, and the collecting device includes the counting device According to the arrangement of the counting device and the plurality of gaming machines, the arrangement position of the valuable object transporting belt-shaped member is defined and at least two of the valuable object transporting belt-shaped members are suspended across the plurality of gaming machines. The valuable object discharged by the counting means of the counting device and the discharging means of the gaming machine is different by a belt-like member for transporting the valuable object that is provided with a rotor and is hung on the rotor. In the state where things are mixed, the supply device collects the valuable object to be supplied to the gaming machine and the valuable object conveyed by the conveying member. A guide member for guiding the valuable object, and the valuable object that is conveyed by the conveying member and that is collected by the recovery device, upstream of the guide member that is located on the most upstream side in the conveying direction of the conveying member. A gaming system 1 comprising a sorting means for sorting by type on the side.

  In the gaming system 1, the transport member of the supply device and the band member for transporting the valuable object of the recovery device are formed by detachably connecting a plurality of modules, and the modules cross the transport direction and the transport direction. The module is movably connected to a direction, and the module includes a support surface having a mounting surface on which the valuable object is mounted on the upper surface side and extending in a direction crossing the transport direction, and the other module. A front end side connecting portion that is supported by the end portion on the front end side in the transport direction of the support portion, and a rear end portion that is supported by the end portion on the rear end side in the transport direction of the support portion. And at least a part of the module is provided with a protruding portion erected upward from the mounting surface. In the front end side connecting portion or the rear end side connecting portion, Concatenated Game system 2 at projections of the serial module, characterized in that the transport while maintaining the valuable object.

  The transport member of the supply device and the valuable object transport belt-shaped member of the recovery device are formed by detachably connecting a plurality of modules. Each module is movably connected in a transport direction and a direction crossing the transport direction. Moreover, in each module, the support part is extended in the direction crossing the conveyance direction. The front end side connecting portion is supported by the end portion on the front end side in the transport direction of the support portion, and the rear end side connecting portion is supported by the end portion on the rear end side in the transport direction of the support portion. That is, the support portion supports the front end side connecting portion and the rear end side connecting portion on opposite sides, and the module is connected to the other module located on the front end side by the front end side connecting portion, and the rear end side. It is connected to another module located on the rear end side by the connecting portion. A mounting surface is formed on the upper surface side of the support portion, and the valuable object is mounted on the mounting surface and conveyed while being held (suppressed by the movement) by the protrusion.

  In this gaming system 2, since the modules are detachably connected, a valuable object transporting belt-like member can be formed by arbitrarily combining a module having a protrusion and a module having no protrusion. The interval on the conveyance direction side can be changed according to the conveyance object (valuable object). Therefore, regardless of whether the valuable object to be transported is a game ball or a medal, these are stably held between the protrusions adjusted to an appropriate interval, and even if the transport path is inclined or curved, it is transported well. can do.

  Further, since the belt-like member for transporting valuable objects and the transport member can be partially repaired by replacing the modules, maintenance can be performed at low cost. In addition, each module can be manufactured in accordance with a unified standard in advance, so the dimensional accuracy of the belt length is higher than in the case of constructing a belt-like member for conveying a valuable object or a conveying member by heat fusion on site, and it relates to conveyance. Adjustment and belt length adjustment can be facilitated.

  In the gaming system 1 or 2, the game system 1 or 2 includes a storage unit that stores the valuable object, and includes a valuable object dispensing device that dispenses the valuable object stored in the storage unit based on an operation of an operator. A guide member is also provided for the valuable object dispensing device, and the supply device delivers the valuable object conveyed by the conveying member at the guiding member corresponding to the valuable object dispensing device. A gaming system 3 which is supplied to a device.

  The gaming system 3 includes a valuable object payout device. In the valuable object dispensing apparatus, the valuable object is stored in the storage unit, and the stored valuable object is paid out based on the operation of the operator. On the other hand, in the counting device, the valuable objects introduced from the introduction port are counted by the counting unit, and the counted valuable objects are discharged to the outside by the counted valuable object discharging means. The valuable object discharged from the counting device is transported by the valuable object transporting belt-like member and recovered by the recovery device. The valuable object conveyed by the conveying member of the supply device is guided by a guide member corresponding to the valuable object dispensing device and supplied to the valuable object dispensing device.

  A player can execute a game only after putting a valuable object into the gaming machine, but such a valuable object can be obtained by paying out from the valuable object payout device. Further, since the game result is expressed by the number of valuable objects obtained by the player by the game, the player can recognize the game result by counting the valuable objects obtained by the counting device. In this way, valuable objects are handled not only in gaming machines, but also in valuable objects dispensing devices and counting devices in game rooms. Here, since the valuable object dispensing apparatus dispenses valuable objects, it is necessary to replenish valuable objects in the apparatus. In addition, in the counting device (because the internal volume of the device is finite), it is necessary to discharge the introduced valuable object.

  In the gaming system 3, not only gaming machines but also valuable object dispensing devices that need to supply or supply valuable objects can be supplied by the supplying device, and the counting device can also be used in the same way as gaming machines. The valuable object discharged can be collected by the collection device. Therefore, the collection and supply of valuable objects can be efficiently executed in the entire game arcade. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the labor of the amusement hall employees related to replenishment work and discharge work of valuable objects.

  In the gaming system 3, a plurality of the valuable object dispensing devices are provided, and the type information of the valuable objects dispensed by the valuable object dispensing device is stored in correspondence with the payout identification information for identifying the valuable object dispensing device. A payout device storage means, a gaming machine information storage means for storing the type information of the valuable object for executing the game in the gaming machine corresponding to the gaming machine identification information for identifying the gaming machine, and predetermined predetermined conditions Is established in the valuable object dispensing device, the valuable object corresponding to the type information stored in the dispensing device storage means corresponding to the dispensing identification information of the valuable object dispensing device satisfying a predetermined condition is Instructing supply to the valuable object dispensing device for which a predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied in the gaming machine, the game in which the predetermined condition is satisfied Instruction means for instructing supply of the valuable object corresponding to the type information stored in the gaming machine information storage means corresponding to the gaming machine identification information of the machine to the gaming machine satisfying the predetermined condition; The gaming system 4 is characterized in that the supply device executes supply of the valuable object based on an instruction from an instruction means of the management device.

  When a predetermined condition is established in the gaming machine, the management device responds to the type information stored in the gaming machine information storage means corresponding to the gaming machine identification information of the gaming machine for which the predetermined condition is established. The instruction means instructs to supply the valuable object to the gaming machine. Further, when a predetermined condition is established in the valuable object dispensing apparatus, the type stored in the dispensing apparatus storage means in correspondence with the dispensing identification information of the valuable object dispensing apparatus satisfying the predetermined condition in the management apparatus The instruction means instructs to supply a valuable object corresponding to the information to the valuable object dispensing apparatus. Based on the instruction from the instruction means of the management device, the supply device supplies the valuable object.

  For this reason, it is possible to accurately manage the types of valuable objects and the devices (gaming machines and valuable object dispensing devices) that should supply the valuable objects, and when supplying multiple types of valuable objects, the appropriate type It is possible to supply the valuable object to an appropriate supply destination apparatus.

  In addition, since the valuable object can be supplied to the gaming machine or the valuable object dispensing device when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the load on the supply device can be reduced as compared with the case where the constant supply is performed, the conveying member, etc. Can extend the service life. For example, if the predetermined condition is that the storage amount of the valuable object in the device (game machine, valuable object dispensing device) is equal to or less than the predetermined amount, it is efficient only for the device that needs to replenish the valuable object to be stored. Valuable objects can be supplied. Therefore, compared with the case where the valuable objects are simply supplied (for example, in the arrangement order of the arranged devices), an apparatus in which the valuable objects are excessively supplied to the apparatus that does not require the supply of the valuable objects or the replenishment of the valuable objects is required. It is possible to easily avoid the problem that the supply is not easily executed.

  Furthermore, if the predetermined condition is the arrival of a predetermined time for each device or the arrival of the supply order, installation of a sensor or the like for detecting the storage amount of valuable objects can be eliminated, and the system is designed at a low cost. be able to.

  The management device may be formed separately from the supply device (as a device having a separate control system), or may be formed integrally.

  In the gaming system 4, the gaming machine includes first detection means for detecting whether or not the amount of the valuable object stored in the storage container satisfies a predetermined standard, and the valuable object by the first detection means. And a shortage information gaming machine output means for outputting gaming machine shortage information indicating a shortage of valuable objects when it is detected that the amount of Second detection means for detecting whether or not the amount of the valuable object stored in the storage unit satisfies a predetermined standard, and the amount of the valuable object does not satisfy the predetermined reference by the second detection means. And a shortage information payout device output means for outputting payout device shortage information indicating a shortage of valuable objects when detected, and the management device provides a plurality of the gaming machines and a plurality of the valuable object payout devices. Connected, Receiving means for receiving the gaming machine shortage information outputted by the gaming machine shortage information gaming machine output means and the payout device shortage information outputted by the shortage information dispensing apparatus output means of the valuable object dispensing device, and Determining means for determining that the predetermined condition is established in the gaming machine or the valuable object payout device of the transmission source when the gaming machine shortage information or the payout device shortage information is received by the receiving means; The instructing unit instructs the gaming machine or the valuable object dispensing device that has been determined to satisfy the predetermined condition by the instructing unit to supply the corresponding valuable object. Game system 5.

  In the gaming machine, when the first detection means detects that the amount of the valuable object stored in the storage container does not satisfy the predetermined standard, the gaming machine shortage information indicating the shortage of the valuable object is displayed as the shortage information gaming machine. Output by the output means. In the valuable object dispensing device, when the second detecting means detects that the amount of the valuable object stored in the storage unit does not satisfy the predetermined standard, the dispensing device shortage information indicating the shortage of the valuable object is discharged. It is output by the device output means. The gaming machine shortage information output from the gaming machine and the payout device shortage information output from the valuable object payout device are received by a receiving unit of a management device connected to the plurality of gaming machines and the plurality of valuable object payout devices. The In the management device, when the gaming machine shortage information or the payout device shortage information is received by the receiving means, it is determined by the determining means that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the transmitting gaming machine or the valuable object payout device. . That is, when the gaming machine shortage information is received by the receiving means, the determining means determines that a predetermined condition is established in the gaming machine, and when the receiving means receives the payout device shortage information, the determining means It is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied in the object dispensing apparatus. Then, the instructing unit instructs the supply of the valuable object to the gaming machine or the valuable object dispensing device that is determined to satisfy the predetermined condition by the determining unit.

  Therefore, the shortage (necessity of replenishment) of valuable objects can be accurately detected by the first detection means and the second detection means, and the valuable objects can be supplied according to the detection result. A corresponding type of valuable object can be supplied to an apparatus (a game machine or a valuable object dispensing apparatus) that requires replenishment of the object.

  In the gaming system 5, the management device includes the gaming machine identification information of the gaming machine from which the gaming machine shortage information has been received by the receiving unit, and the valuable object dispensing device from which the payout device shortage information has been received by the receiving unit. Receiving information storage means for storing the payout identification information, and the gaming machine identification information and the payout in the reception information storage means in a state corresponding to the order of reception of the gaming machine shortage information and the payout device shortage information by the receiving means. Receiving order writing means for writing identification information, and the instruction means is the gaming machine or the valuable object identified by the gaming machine identification information or the payout identification information stored in the reception information storage means The supply of the valuable object to the payout device is performed in the order of reception corresponding to the gaming machine identification information and the payout identification information written by the reception order writing means. Gaming system 6, characterized in that the instruction I.

  In the management device, the gaming machine identification information of the gaming machine for which the gaming machine shortage information has been received by the receiving means and the payout identification information of the valuable object dispensing device for which the payout device shortage information has been received are received by the receiving sequential writing means. In a state in which the reception order is recognized, it is written and stored in the reception information storage means. The instruction to supply the valuable object to the gaming machine or the valuable object payout device identified by the gaming machine identification information or the payout identification information stored in the reception information storage means is received by the reception sequential writing means by the instruction means. This is performed according to the receiving order corresponding to the gaming machine identification information and the payout identification information written in the information storage means.

  In the amusement hall, a large number of gaming machines and a large number of valuable object payout devices are operating. Here, since a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of valuable object payout devices are connected to the management device, game machine shortage information and payout device shortage information are frequently received. When a shortage of valuable objects is indicated by the gaming machine and the valuable object dispensing device, it is generally considered that the player (operator) is handling the device. That is, if valuable objects are not supplied, it can be further predicted that valuable objects stored in the apparatus will further decrease. Here, when a shortage of valuable objects is indicated from a plurality of gaming machines or valuable object dispensing devices, the value stored from the gaming machine or valuable object dispensing device that previously transmitted the gaming machine shortage information or the dispensing device shortage information. There is a high possibility that the object will be depleted.

  In the gaming system 6, it is possible to instruct the supply of the valuable object to the transmission source device (the gaming machine and the valuable object payout device) in accordance with the receiving order of the gaming machine shortage information and the payout device shortage information. The supply of valuable objects can be executed from the side where the gaming machine shortage information and the payout device shortage information are output. Therefore, it has been shown that the number of valuable objects has been short, that is, the supply of valuable objects to the apparatus that previously requested the supply of valuable objects is not delayed, and the valuable objects stored in the apparatus are depleted. Valuable objects can be supplied in descending order of possibility.

  Note that “write the gaming machine identification information and the payout identification information in the reception information storage means in a state corresponding to the order of reception of the gaming machine shortage information and the payout device shortage information by the receiving means” This means that the information is stored in the reception information storage means in a state where the reception order of the gaming machine shortage information and the payout device shortage information can be recognized. For example, the received gaming machines in order from the head address of the reception information storage means Write identification information (gaming machine identification information, payout identification information) corresponding to the shortage information and payout device shortage information, or add an identification number (gaming machine identification information, The payout identification information) is written.

  The gaming system 5 or 6 includes a gaming island formed by a plurality of the gaming machines and a plurality of the valuable object dispensing devices, and one transport member of the supply device is provided corresponding to one gaming island. A plurality of the gaming machines belonging to the island and the valuable object payout device, and the management device is configured to supply the valuable objects by the supply device to the gaming machine and the valuable object payout device belonging to the gaming island. A standby means for waiting for the instruction means to wait for a new instruction regarding the supply of the valuable object to the gaming machine and the valuable object dispensing apparatus belonging to the gaming island until the supply operation is completed. Game system 7.

  One feeding member of the supply device is provided corresponding to one gaming island, and is arranged across a plurality of gaming machines and valuable object payout devices belonging to the gaming island. In the management device, until the supply operation by the supply device is completed on the game island, a new instruction by the instruction means for supplying the valuable object to the gaming machine and the valuable object payout device belonging to the game island is received by the standby means. It is made to wait.

  When one transport member is provided for a game island formed by a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of valuable object payout devices, a plurality of types of valuable objects are transported by a common transport member. This is because the types of corresponding valuable objects are different in a plurality of gaming machines and valuable object dispensing devices. In such a case, if the supply of the valuable object is simply executed in response to a request from the gaming machine and the valuable object dispensing device, different types of valuable objects are mixed in the transport path, and as a result, the valuable object is inappropriate. It will be supplied to gaming machines and valuable object dispensing devices.

  However, in the gaming system 7, the next supply operation on the same game island is not instructed (not started) until one supply operation is completed. As a result, even if a plurality of types of valuable objects are conveyed by a common conveyance member (conveyance path), it is possible to avoid mixing different types of valuable objects. In other words, even a single transport member can be appropriately supplied to a supply destination corresponding to that type without mixing different types of valuable objects. Without the provision, the configuration of the supply device can be simplified and reduced in size, and the present system can be constructed at a low cost.

  In the gaming system 7, the supply device is a case body that is provided further on the upstream side than the guide member on the most upstream side in the transport direction by the transport member and accommodates at least a part of the transport member. The introduction portion into which the valuable object separated by the means is introduced, the mounting surface side on which the valuable object of the transport member accommodated is mounted, and the inside of the case body are installed and introduced from the introduction portion. A storage case including a storage area for storing the valuable object, and a carry-out unit for carrying out the valuable object stored in the storage area by the transfer member, and an unloading part of the storage case to the transfer member Mounting state detection means for detecting the mounting state of the valuable object to be carried out on the transport member, and the housing case based on the mounting state detected by the mounting state detection means. An end determining means for determining the end of mounting of the valuable object stored in the retaining area on the transport member, and a storage area of the storage case when the end determining means determines that the mounting of the valuable object has ended. A game system 8 comprising a discharge operation executing means for executing a discharge operation for discharging the valuable object from the game system.

  In the storage area of the storage case, the valuable object that has been sorted (by the sorting means) is stored. Here, the valuable object stored in the storage area is transported by the transport member (when the transport member is operated in the transport direction), the valuable object is unloaded from the unloading portion of the storage case, and the unloaded valuable object is transported to the transport member. The mounting state is detected by mounting state detection means. Then, based on the mounting state detected by the mounting state detection unit, when the end determination unit determines that the mounting of the valuable object stored in the storage case on the transport member has ended, the storage region of the storage case The valuable object discharging operation is executed by the discharging operation executing means.

  That is, the valuable object stored in the storage case is supplied to the gaming machine and the valuable object dispensing apparatus. Here, the end of the mounting of the valuable object on the transport member is determined based on the mounting state on the transport member, but in such a case, the storage area of the storage case is not necessarily empty. This is because valuable objects that cannot be mounted for some reason may remain in the storage case. In the gaming system 8, when it is determined by the end determination means that the mounting of the valuable object stored in the storage case on the transport member is completed, the operation of discharging the valuable object from the storage area of the storage case is executed. Therefore, when a valuable object is newly stored in the storage case, the previous valuable object does not remain. Therefore, even when a plurality of types of valuable objects are supplied, the mixing of them can be avoided, and appropriate and accurate supply of valuable objects can be executed.

  In the gaming system 8, the storage case is disposed on each side surface in the width direction of the transport member, and is opposed to the two side walls across the transport member, and abuts on the two side walls and the mounting surface of the transport member And a front wall provided on the side facing the carry-out part, wherein the inner surface of the side wall and the end of the transport member facing the inner surface of the side wall abut or the thinnest of the valuable objects The lower surface of the storage case that is formed in a state having a gap equal to or less than the thickness of the kind of thing and is surrounded by the lower end of the side wall and the front wall is open, and the supply device A rotor provided on a further upstream side than the guide member on the most upstream side in the conveying direction by the member and suspending a portion of the conveying member accommodated in the accommodating case; A first rotor provided on the side, a second rotor provided at a position lower in the height direction than the first rotor on the front wall side of the housing case, and a lowermost part of the storage area of the housing case The housing case is held at an initial position where the front wall and the highest portion in the thickness direction of the conveying member are in contact with each other or have a gap equal to or smaller than the thickness of the thinnest of the valuable objects. Holding means for moving, and the discharge operation executing means moves the housing case held at the initial position by the holding means in a direction to increase a gap between the front wall and the transport member. A gaming system 9 characterized by that.

  The storage case is in a state where the inner surface of the side wall and the end of the conveying member facing the side wall are in contact with each other or have a gap that is less than the thickness of the thinnest type of valuable object. The storage case is held at the initial position by the holding means of the supply device. The initial position is the contact between the front wall and the highest portion in the thickness direction of the transport member at the bottom of the storage area of the storage case. This is a position where the contact state or a state having a gap equal to or less than the thickness of the thinnest of the valuable objects.

  The part of the conveying member accommodated in the accommodating case is a front surface of the first rotor and the accommodating case provided on the further upstream side of the most upstream guide member in the conveying direction by the conveying member and on the unloading part side of the accommodating case. It is suspended by the 2nd rotor provided in the wall side. Here, since the second rotor is provided at a position lower in the height direction than the first rotor, the portion of the conveying member housed in the housing case is directed from the second rotor to the first rotor. The valuable object stored in the storage region of the storage case is scooped up by the protrusion (of the module) of the conveying member that rises in the storage case and is hooked by the protrusion. Unloaded from the storage case.

  The storage case held at the initial position is moved by the discharge operation executing means in a direction to increase the gap between the front wall and the transport member. Here, the lower surface of the storage case surrounded by the lower end of the side wall and the front wall is open, and the portion of the conveying member stored in the storage case is inclined.

  Therefore, in the state where the storage case is held (set) at the initial position, valuable objects can be stored well in the storage area, while the storage case is arranged in a direction that increases the gap between the front wall and the transport member. By a simple mechanism such as moving, valuable objects remaining in the storage area can be dropped from the lower surface of the storage case and removed from the storage area.

  In the gaming system 8 or 9, when the supply determination unit determines that the installation of the valuable object has been completed by the end determination unit, the transfer device on which the valuable object that has been finally carried out of the storage case is mounted. A drive unit configured to drive the transport member until the member portion passes at least the position of the guide member on the most downstream side in the transport direction of the transport member, and the management device is the last transported A gaming system characterized by recognizing the end of a supply operation by the supply device when a portion of the transport member on which a valuable object is mounted passes the position of the guide member that is most downstream in the transport direction by the driving means. 10.

  When it is determined by the end determination means that the loading of the valuable object has been completed, the supply device has at least a portion of the conveying member on which the valuable object carried out from the housing case is mounted at least in the conveying direction of the conveying member. The transport member is driven by the driving means until it passes the position of the guide member on the most downstream side. Then, when the part of the transport member on which the lastly transported valuable object is mounted passes through the position of the most downstream guide member in the transport direction by the driving means, in the management device, the supply operation by the supply device Recognized as the end of

  The management device includes a standby unit that waits for an instruction (for a new supply operation) in the instruction unit until the supply operation by the supply device is completed, but when the end of the supply operation by the supply device is recognized, A new supply operation can be started.

  Therefore, in the gaming system 10, the valuable object remains in the middle of the conveying path of the valuable object by the conveying member disposed across the plurality of gaming machines and the plurality of valuable object dispensing devices, that is, in the state where the valuable object remains on the conveying member. The supply operation based on the new instruction is not started, and the valuable object to be transferred to the other gaming machine or the valuable object dispensing device according to the previous instruction is erroneously changed to the newly specified transfer destination. Supply to a gaming machine or a valuable object dispensing device can be avoided. In other words, even if the type of the valuable object supplied based on the previous instruction from the management device is different from the type of the valuable object supplied based on the new instruction, both are supplied together. The trouble will not occur.

  In any one of the gaming systems 7 to 10, the guide member of the supply device can be opened and closed at each position corresponding to each of the gaming machine and the valuable object dispensing device on the side surface in the width direction of the transport member. An operating member provided, and the supply device includes an opening / closing operation executing means for causing the operating member to perform an opening / closing operation and opening the operating member based on an instruction from an instruction means of the management device, A gaming system for supplying the valuable object by causing the valuable object to flow into the corresponding gaming machine or the valuable object dispensing device from the operating member opened by the opening / closing operation executing means. 11.

  In the supply device, based on an instruction from the instruction means of the management device, the opening / closing operation execution means opens the operation member provided on the guide member. The actuating member is provided on each side corresponding to the gaming machine and the valuable object dispensing device on the side surface side in the width direction of the transport member so that the actuating member is opened when the actuating member is opened. A valuable object flows into the corresponding gaming machine or valuable object dispensing device.

  Therefore, it is possible to accurately supply a valuable object to a target supply destination with a simple structure that opens and closes an operation member corresponding to the target supply destination (a gaming machine or a valuable object dispensing device instructed by an instruction means). . Further, since the operating member can be opened and closed, the operating member can be closed when an instruction is not given by the instruction means. For this reason, supply of valuable objects to gaming machines that do not require the supply of valuable objects (valuable object dispensing devices) and especially to machines that do not support such valuable objects in the supply of different types of valuable objects can do.

  In any one of the gaming systems 1 to 11, the supply device includes: a supply path for supplying the valuable object sorted by the sorting unit to the gaming machine or the valuable object dispensing device; In the meantime, the valuable objects sorted by type by the sorting means are stored for each type, and the openable opening that opens and closes the stored valuable objects to the downstream side of the supply path A gaming system 12 comprising: a storage unit; and an opening / closing unit that opens and closes the outlet of the type-specific storage container corresponding to the type of valuable object specified by the instruction unit of the management device.

  In the supply device, in the supply path of the valuable object, a type-specific storage unit is provided between the conveying member and the sorting unit, and the valuable object sorted by type by the classification unit is classified into the type-specific storage unit. Each is stored. The stored valuable object corresponding to the type of the valuable object instructed by the instructing means of the management apparatus is led out downstream of the supply path from the outlet opening / closing by the opening / closing means.

  Sorting by the sorting means is a process that takes a relatively long time because each valuable object is individually classified. In addition, the ratio for each type of recovered valuable object is indefinite. Therefore, in a short time, there is a possibility that the kind of valuable objects obtained as a result of sorting is unevenly distributed. In the gaming system 12, since the separated valuable objects can be stored for each type, a necessary amount of valuable objects (for example, necessary for at least one supply operation) is secured in advance prior to supply by the conveying member. Can be kept. As a result, it is possible to efficiently supply valuable objects as compared to the case of supplying valuable objects sorted while classifying valuable objects by type.

  In the gaming system 12, each of the type-specific storage units includes an inflow portion into which the valuable object sorted by the sorting device flows, and a storage amount of the valuable object that flows in from the inflow portion is excessive. A discharge unit that discharges the valuable object from the type storage unit, and a discharge guide unit that guides the valuable object discharged from the discharge unit upstream of the type storage unit in the supply path. A gaming system 13 characterized by

  The valuable objects sorted by the sorting device are flown into the type-specific storage section at the inflow section. When the amount of valuable objects stored in the type-specific storage unit becomes excessive, the valuable object is discharged from the type-specific storage unit by the discharge unit. The valuable object discharged from the discharge portion is guided upstream of the type-specific storage portion in the supply path by the discharge guide means.

  Since the amount of valuable objects after sorting varies depending on the type, if it is attempted to secure at least one valuable object for each type of supply operation, it will be separated to a certain extent (for example, continuously over a predetermined time). The device needs to be operated. For this reason, an excessive valuable object may be obtained exceeding a required amount depending on the type.

  In the gaming system 13, the type-specific storage unit is provided with a discharge unit so as to be able to cope with the case where the storage capacity exceeds the allowable amount, so that a valuable object separated beyond the storage capacity is obtained. In addition, the separation device can be operated continuously. The type of collected valuable objects is often unevenly distributed in a short time of collection, but if the sorting means is operated for a relatively long time, it is easy to obtain each type of valuable object on average as a result. In such a case, if the sorting operation is stopped due to the allowable storage amount, it is difficult to secure a necessary amount for each type of valuable object. However, according to the present system, even if the one type of valuable object obtained most by classification exceeds the allowable storage amount of the type-specific storage unit, the classification device does not need to stop the operation. A necessary amount of valuable objects can be secured. Furthermore, since the valuable object discharged from the type storage unit is discharged to the upstream side of the supply from the type storage unit, it is mixed with other types of valuable objects and is transported by the transport member. Can be avoided.

  In any one of the gaming systems 2 to 13, the valuable object transporting belt-like member and the module forming the transporting member cross the transport direction to one of the front end side connecting portion and the rear end side connecting portion. When the insertion port is formed through and the other end of the front end side connection portion and the rear end side connection portion is connected to the other module, the insertion port of the other module A rod having a locking portion for removably penetrating into the insertion port of the module and the communicating port and holding the penetrating state. The gaming system 14 is characterized in that the shape of the communication port and the insertion port into which the rod is inserted is made common in each module regardless of the presence or absence of the protrusion.

  The rod penetrates the insertion slot of one module and the communication opening of another module communicating with the insertion slot, and the first module and the other module are connected. The penetrated rod is held in the state of being penetrated by being latched by the latching portion. For this reason, the connection state between modules is maintained.

  When transporting using the valuable object transporting belt-like member and the transporting member, the tension pulled in the connecting direction of the modules acts on the valuable object transporting belt-like member and the transporting member. Here, the insertion port is formed across the conveying direction, and the communication port is communicated with the insertion port. Therefore, the rod is pulled out along the direction transverse to the conveying direction. As a result, the rods are not pulled out by the tension acting in the connecting direction of the modules, and the connection between the modules can be strengthened.

  Further, since the shapes of the communication port and the insertion port are made common regardless of the presence or absence of the protruding portion, the recombination work between the module having the protruding portion and the module not having the protruding portion is not complicated.

  In the gaming system 14, the insertion port and the communication port of the module are formed so that the inner diameter thereof is larger than the outer diameter of the rod, and the same rod is inserted when connected to another module. A gaming system 15 characterized in that a gap is formed between the fitting opening and the communication opening facing each other.

  Since the inner diameters of the insertion port and the communication port are larger than the outer diameter of the rod, the rod is locked in a state in which it is loosely fitted to the insertion port and the communication port. Further, the connected modules can be moved in the direction crossing the transport direction by the gap formed on the side where the insertion port and the communication port face each other. That is, the connected modules can move in the transport direction and in a direction crossing the transport direction. For this reason, it is possible to avoid an excessive tension being applied to the outer peripheral side of the valuable object transporting strip member and the transport member when turning around the bending portion, and to realize a long life of the valuable object transport strip member and the transport member. Can do.

  In the gaming system 14 or 15, the front end side connecting portion is disposed except for a position facing the rear end side connecting portion in the support portion, and the rear end side connecting portion is the front end side connecting portion in the support portion. The support portions are provided so as to be recessed from the side facing the connection portions toward the connection portions at positions where the connection portions are provided. A gaming system 16 comprising a recess, wherein when the module is connected to another module, the module receives the connecting portion of the other module in the recess.

  The front end side connecting portion of the module is arranged except for a position facing the rear end side connecting portion in the support portion, and the rear end side connecting portion is arranged except for a position facing the front end side connecting portion. The support portion is provided with recesses in the connecting positions of the connecting portions from the side facing the connecting portions toward the connecting portions, and the connecting portions of the other modules to be connected are in the recesses. Be contained.

  Since each connection part is accommodated in a recessed part in the connected state, the axis | shaft space | interval (space | interval of a support part) of each module can be shortened with respect to the connection direction (conveyance direction) of each module. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the rotation radius of the valuable object transporting belt-like member and the transporting member, and accordingly, the valuable object transporting belt-like member and the transporting member are suspended (the valuable object transporting belt-like member and the transporting member). Rotors (for conveying members), for example pulleys, sprockets, gears, etc. can be made smaller. Therefore, the whole conveyance device (a supply device and a collection device) can be reduced in size.

  In addition, when a plurality of front end side connection portions and a plurality of rear end side connection portions are provided, the entire shape of the module becomes a waveform, and therefore, the module is locally unevenly distributed in the axial (extension of the support portion) direction. The connecting portions are not provided, but are provided in a distributed manner. As a result, even when stress is applied in a direction in which the connected modules are separated from each other, it is possible to avoid the concentration of the applied stress locally, and it is possible to increase resistance to externally applied stress.

  In the gaming system 16, the module includes the same number of the front end side connection portions and the rear end side connection portions, and the arrangement order from the one end portion in the width direction of the valuable object transfer band member or the transfer member and one end portion thereof. The concave portion in which the front end side connecting portion and the rear end side connecting portion having the same arrangement order from the other end portion facing each other are accommodated in either the front end side connecting portion or the rear end side connecting portion. Even if there is, it is formed in a shape that can be accommodated, and the connecting portion on the side opposite to the penetration start side of the rod is the first in the order of arrangement and is predetermined from the side opposite to the penetration start side. A gaming system 17 comprising a blocking member for blocking the penetration of the rod.

  The module is provided with the same number of front end side connection portions and rear end side connection portions, and the arrangement order from one end portion in the width direction of the valuable object transporting band member or the transport member and the other end facing the one end portion. The recesses in which the front end side connecting portion and the rear end side connecting portion having the same arrangement order from the respective parts are accommodated so as to be accommodated in either the front end side connecting portion or the rear end side connecting portion. ing. In other words, the modules can be combined with the arrangement of the front end side connecting portion and the rear end side connecting portion reversed (wrongly on the front side and the back side). With such a configuration, the shape balance of the module is improved, and it is easy to avoid stress concentration locally.

  On the other hand, in the module as described above, even if the orientation of the module is not the normal position (even if the rear end side connecting portion is arranged on the front end side in the transport direction, that is, the front end side connecting portion and the rear end side connecting portion are reversed. Since each connection part can be accommodated in a recessed part (even if it arrange | positions in (1)), incorrect connection may be made. However, in the gaming system 17, the arrangement order from the end of the valuable object transport belt-shaped member (transport member) is the first, and the connection portion (the front-end-side connection portion and the opposite side to the predetermined penetration start side). Since one of the rear end side connecting portions) is provided with a blocking member for blocking the penetration of the rod, the rod can be penetrated only from the other side not provided with the blocking member. That is, the penetration direction of the rod is restricted to one direction. If the directions of the modules are mistakenly combined, the rod cannot be penetrated from the same direction as the other modules, so that connection of the modules in the wrong direction can be avoided.

  As this blocking member, a blind provided on the penetration end side of the rod, that is, on the side opposite to the penetration side of the rod in one of the leading end side coupling portion and the rear end side coupling portion which are arranged first. Obstacles provided in the direction crossing the penetration direction of the rod inside the plate, the corresponding insertion opening or communication opening recessed so as to be concave with respect to the rod insertion side, or the corresponding insertion opening or communication opening In addition, the rod is tapered, and the insertion port and the communication port corresponding to the tapered shape (the inner diameter becomes smaller in one direction) are exemplified.

  In any one of the gaming systems 2 to 13, the module includes a first engagement member provided on one of the front end side connecting portion and the rear end side connecting portion, the front end side connecting portion, and the rear side. A second engaging member that is provided on the other of the end side connecting portions and that engages with the first engaging member of the other module when connected to the other module. The gaming system 18 is characterized in that the engaging member and the second engaging member are shared in each module regardless of the presence or absence of the protrusion.

  Each module can be connected by engaging the first engagement member and the second engagement member with the second engagement member and the first engagement member of another module. Since the first engaging member and the second engaging member are integral with the module, the connecting operation and the disassembling operation of the modules can be executed simply and efficiently.

  In addition, the number of parts can be reduced as compared with a configuration in which a rod is inserted into the insertion slot of the module to connect to another module, and the module can be manufactured at a low cost by simplifying the manufacturing process. Furthermore, by composing one module with one component, the complexity of module storage management can be eliminated. Further, since the first engagement member and the second engagement member are made common regardless of the presence or absence of the protrusions, the module manufacturing process can be simplified. Furthermore, it is not necessary to have a high level of skill in connecting the modules, and the replacement work of the modules can be facilitated.

  In any one of the gaming systems 2 to 18, the projection of the module is inclined in a straight line from the one end side in the direction crossing the transport direction to the center side on the front surface in the transport direction. 1 inclined surface and a second inclined surface that linearly inclines from the other end side in the direction crossing the transport direction toward the center, and the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface The gaming system 19 is characterized in that the inclination angle is symmetric with respect to the transport direction.

  In this system, the protrusions can be arranged at appropriate intervals according to whether a game ball or a medal is transported. Here, since the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are provided on the surface on the front end side in the conveyance direction of the protrusion, the protrusion can be used regardless of whether it is a spherical game ball or a disk-shaped medal. The part can contact and hold such valuable objects at at least two points. Therefore, even if the valuable object to be transported is a game ball or a medal, it can be transported stably. Moreover, since the inclination angle between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface is symmetric with respect to the conveyance direction, the valuable object can be moved along the conveyance direction. If the inclination angle with respect to the imaginary line along the conveyance direction is different, a valuable object to be conveyed may flow to the side with the larger angle (the side with the large opening of the inclined surface). In such a case, valuable objects to be transported are likely to be unevenly distributed, which may hinder the transportation, and in some cases, the valuable objects being transported may fall from the belt-like member for transporting the valuable objects (conveying member). However, in the gaming system 19, since the inclination angle between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface is symmetric with respect to the transport direction, such a problem does not occur.

  In any one of the gaming systems 2 to 19, the module forming the valuable object transporting belt-shaped member includes guard members projecting upward from the mounting surface at both ends in a direction crossing the transporting direction. A gaming system 20 characterized by that. For this reason, it can suppress that the valuable object conveyed falls from the strip | belt-shaped member for valuable object conveyance.

  Especially in the recovery device, since various valuable objects are mixed and transported in large quantities, there is a great concern about the falling of valuable objects from the end in the width direction of the strip for conveying valuable objects. By being provided, it is possible to solve the problem that such valuable objects fall. Further, in general, the guard member is provided separately from the module and is provided on the side surface of the valuable object transporting strip-like member over the transport length of the valuable object transporting strip-like member. However, in this valuable object transporting belt-like member, the guard member is provided in each module, so that it is not necessary to extend the guard member extending over a plurality of modules to the side surface of the valuable object transporting belt-like member. Therefore, the movability of the module (the valuable object carrying band member) is not restricted by the guard member, and the curved conveyance by the valuable object carrying band member is not difficult. In addition, since it is not necessary to replace the built-in guard member in accordance with the change in the conveyance length, the conveyance facility can be provided at a low cost.

  The guard member is preferably provided with a gap so that adjacent guard members do not come into contact with each other when the modules are connected, and the gap has the smallest size of the valuable object to be conveyed. Or it is preferable to design on the basis of the thinnest one.

  A gaming system 21 according to any one of the gaming systems 1 to 20, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is equipped with an operation handle, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the ball is awarded to an operating port arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition (or passing through the working port), the identification information variably displayed on the display device is confirmed and stopped after a predetermined time. Further, at the time of outputting the special gaming state, a variable winning device (specific winning opening) disposed at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner so that a ball can be won, and a value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Examples include values to which value (including information written on a magnetic card as well as premium balls) is given.

  A gaming system 22 according to any one of the gaming systems 1 to 20, wherein the gaming machine is a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Among them, the basic configuration of the fused gaming machine includes “a variable display means for confirming and displaying identification information after variably displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The variation of the identification information is started due to the operation, the variation of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the operation means for stop (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has passed, and the confirmation at the time of the stop is confirmed. Special game state output means for outputting a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is specific identification information, and using a ball as a game medium, and at the time of starting the variation of the identification information Is a gaming machine that requires a predetermined number of balls and is configured so that a large number of balls are paid out when the special gaming state is output.

  A gaming system 23 according to any one of the gaming systems 1 to 20, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Above all, the basic configuration of the slot machine is “variable display means for confirming and displaying the identification information after variably displaying the identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information, and resulting from the operation of the starting operation means (for example, the operation lever). Alternatively, when a predetermined time elapses, the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is output on the condition that the fixed identification information at the time of the stop is the specific identification information. A gaming machine provided with a special gaming state output means. In this case, examples of the game media include coins and medals.

  In any one of the gaming systems 21 to 23, a gaming island formed by a plurality of the gaming machines includes at least two different types of games among a pachinko machine, a slot machine, and a combination of a pachinko machine and a slot machine. A gaming system 24, wherein a machine is provided as the gaming machine.

It is the schematic of the game system in one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. It is the perspective view which showed the state which the front door of the slot machine opened. 4A and 4B are enlarged views of the vicinity of the hopper. FIG. 4A shows a state when the medal is not introduced into the hopper, and FIG. 4B shows a state when the medal is introduced into the hopper. It is a perspective view of a game ball conveyance conveyor belt. It is sectional drawing of a game ball conveyance conveyor belt and a module (convex module). It is a perspective view of a medal conveyance conveyor belt, and shows the state where a medal was carried. It is a perspective view of a medal conveyance conveyor belt, and shows the state of curved conveyance. It is the figure which showed the sprocket which conveys a conveyor belt. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the game system. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically showing the flow of main operations executed in the gaming system, FIG. 11A is a diagram for explaining the flow of medal supply, and FIG. It is the figure which showed the flow. It is the flowchart which showed the medal supply process performed with a hall computer. It is the flowchart which showed the reception process performed with a medal supply apparatus. It is the flowchart which showed the medal filling process performed with a medal supply apparatus. It is a perspective view of the collection | recovery conveyor belt in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the module provided with the side guard, (a) is a top view of the module provided with the side guard, (b) is a side view of the module provided with the side guard.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming system 10 slot machine (game machine)
30 medal slot
40 Control device (control means)
45 Auxiliary tank (storage container)
45a Notch (supply port)
45b Inclined member (part of discharge means)
45c Excess medal outlet (part of discharge means)
46 Dispensing device (dispensing execution means)
51 Recovery conveyor (recovery device)
52 Supply conveyor (part of supply device)
55 Medal supply device (part of supply device)
91 Opening (part of discharge means)
150b Medal Conveyor Belt (Variable Object Conveying Belt, Conveying Member)
150c Medal Conveyor Belt (Various Material Conveying Belt)
151 Sprocket (Rotor)
511 Sorting device (sorting means)
553 Supply window (guide member)
554 Supply window frame (guide member)
562 Jet counter (counter)

Claims (1)

An input port for inputting a valuable object having a predetermined valuable value, a control means for controlling a game executed due to the input of the valuable object from the input port, and a command transmitted from the control means A plurality of gaming machines comprising: a payout executing means for paying out the valuable object based on the above; a storage container for storing the valuable object to be paid out by the payout executing means; and a discharge means for discharging the valuable object to the outside; A recovery device for recovering the valuable object with the valuable object transporting belt-shaped member having the belt-shaped member for transporting the valuable object discharged from the discharging means of the gaming machine; In a gaming system comprising a supply device for supplying the valuable object to a storage container of the gaming machine,
The type of the valuable object that causes the gaming machine to execute a game is one type that is predetermined for each gaming machine,
An introduction port through which the valuable object is introduced; a counting unit that counts the valuable object introduced from the introduction port; and a counted valuable object discharge unit that discharges the valuable object counted by the counting unit to the outside. A counting device having
The plurality of gaming machines are configured by gaming machines having different types of the valuable objects determined in advance,
The collection device defines an arrangement position of the valuable object transporting belt-like member according to the arrangement of the counting device and the plurality of gaming machines, and spans the valuable object transporting belt-like member across the plurality of gaming machines. The at least two rotors to be suspended are provided, and the valuable object transporting belt-like members suspended on the rotor are discharged by the counted valuable object discharging means of the counting device and the discharging means of the gaming machine. It conveys and collects valuable objects in a mixed state of different types,
The supply device transports the valuable object supplied to the gaming machine, a guide member that guides the valuable object transported by the transport member to the gaming machine, and transports the valuable object by the transport member. A separation means for separating the valuable object, which is a valuable object, collected by the collection device according to type on the upstream side of the guide member located on the most upstream side in the conveyance direction by the conveyance member; A gaming system characterized by

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