JP2006043041A - Optical ornamental device and game machine having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical ornamental device capable of providing three-dimensional ornamental effects in few light sources. <P>SOLUTION: A transmission member (omitted its illustration, for example, transparent glass with diamond brilliant cut shape) transmitting a light is disposed in a space surrounded with a recessed (half semispherical shape) reflecting surface 32. Light emitting elements 52 illuminate light 71 from the lower part of an ornamental body 40 toward the transmission member and the reflecting surface 32. The light is illuminated from the back of the reflecting surface 32 toward an inside space of the reflecting face 32 through a transmission part (hole). The light from a light emitting element 63 is irregularly reflected on the reflecting surface 32 in various directions, brightly lights the inside space of the reflecting surface 32 to form a light space 72. The transmission member reflects, refracts and disperses the lights coming from the various directions according their incident angles to shine glitteringly as a whole. The color is changed by additive color mixture in an area where a luminous flux from the light emitting elements 52 and a luminous flux from the light emitting element cross with each other and the number of colors increases to improve the ornamental effect. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a light decoration device that uses light to produce a decoration effect, and more particularly to a light decoration device attached to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine includes a light decoration device for performing various effects and decorations using lamps and LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). In such a light decoration device, various devices using a reflecting plate have been made in order to efficiently obtain a target decoration effect.

  For example, there is a light decoration device in which various light reflectors are arranged around a light source so that the light source is visually recognized so that more light sources are actually present (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Further, in order to make both the front and side surfaces of the protective cover covering the light source shine, a light source is provided on the top of the raised reflecting member, and the light that has come out of the light source and reflected on the back surface of the protective cover is reflected by the raised reflection. There has been proposed a light decoration device in which a necessary gap is formed between a light source and a protective cover so that it can be further reflected by the slope of the part and emitted to the side (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2004-24366 A JP 2004-65484 A

  The conventional light decoration device is merely devised to make it appear to emit light at more light emitting points than the number of light sources, or to shine a wide area with a small number of light sources, both of which are the surface of the light decoration device. (Protective cover or the like) emits light, and only a flat decorative effect can be obtained. Further, the color of light depends on the light emission color of the light source and the color of the protective cover, so that various color effects cannot be enjoyed.

  This invention makes it the subject which tries to solve said problem, and it aims at providing the light decoration apparatus which can produce space by light and can obtain a three-dimensional and colorful decoration effect. Is.

The invention according to claim 1 is a light decoration device provided in a gaming machine,
A concave reflecting surface (32);
A light decoration device comprising: a light source (52) that emits light toward the reflection surface (32).

  According to the said invention, since the reflective surface (32) has comprised concave shape, the light from a light source (52) is reflected toward the space enclosed by the concave reflective surface (32). As a result, even with a small number of light sources (52), the space surrounded by the concave reflecting surface (32) is brightly illuminated over a wide range. The light source (52) is reflected from the front of the concave reflecting surface (32), preferably from the inside / center of the space surrounded by the reflecting surface (32), more preferably from the vicinity of the center of curvature of the reflecting surface (32). Light is irradiated toward the surface (32). The light source (52) may be singular or plural.

  The concave reflecting surface (32) may be a concave shape as a whole, and a part of a hollow spherical surface (spherical shell), for example, a half shape of a spherical shell, a shape obtained by halving it, a rectangle or other The shape may be indented into any shape, as long as it is a shape that reflects the light arriving from the light source (52) arranged in the center of the reflecting surface (32) to the inside of the space surrounded by the reflecting surface (32). Good.

The invention according to claim 2 is the light decoration device according to claim 1, wherein the reflecting surface (32) has a multi-face configuration.

  According to the above-described invention, the light from the light source (52) is reflected in various directions by the surfaces (33) of the reflection surface (32) having a multifaceted structure, and the space surrounded by the concave reflection surface (32) is formed. Brightly illuminated over a wide area. If the concave reflection surface (32) is formed as a whole, each surface (33) of the multi-surface configuration may be a flat surface, a concave surface, a convex surface, an irregular shape with fine irregularities or wrinkles, and the shape of each surface, The size, angle, etc. may be uneven, and in short, any configuration that diffusely reflects light may be used. For example, the reflecting surface (32) (where the outer wall surface is the inner wall surface in the mirror ball) is configured by a collection of a large number of small mirror surfaces such as a mirror ball.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a transmissive member capable of transmitting light in a region where the direct light (71) from the light source (52) and the reflected light (72) reflected by the reflecting surface (32) intersect. 40, 41, 75) The light decoration device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the light decoration device is arranged.

  According to the above invention, both the direct light (71) from the light source (52) and the reflected light (72) from the reflecting surface (32) hit the transmissive member (40, 41, 75), and light from various angles. Thus, the transmissive member (40, 41, 75) is illuminated. The light that has reached the transmitting member (40, 41, 75) is refracted or reflected by the incident angle, or is dispersed by the prism effect.

  Further, since the transmissive member (40, 41, 75) is in the space surrounded by the reflecting surface (32), for example, when light is emitted in white, white light hits the reflecting surface (32), and the inside of the space The area of becomes brighter. When the white light hits the transmissive member (40, 41, 75), the above phenomenon (refraction, reflection, spectroscopy) is caused, so that a bright spot that shines brightly or a spot of a different color is created. Shines and shines, creating a sense of luxury and gorgeousness.

  Further, the transmissive members (40, 41, 75) appear on the reflecting surface (32), and the number of the transmissive members (40, 41, 75) appears to increase, and a rich decoration effect is exhibited with a small number of transmissive members (40, 41, 75). . The transparent member (40, 41, 75) may be colorless and transparent or colored and transparent.

The invention according to claim 4 is the light decoration device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the reflection surface (32) is a hemispherical inner wall surface.

  According to the said invention, a reflective surface (32) is a hemispherical inner wall surface. That is, the spherical shell has a shape that is equally divided into four by two orthogonal planes passing through the center thereof. In this shape, the substrate can be placed on one of the divided planes, and the light source (52) can be attached to the substrate, and the other divided plane can be placed toward the player side, and the concave reflecting surface (32 ) Can be shown to the player.

  In addition, the hemispherical shape is a dome shape, and the dome is formed by a mirror (reflecting surface (32)), so that the same phenomenon as a kaleidoscope or a combination mirror occurs, and the depth increases and the image increases. Looks like. For example, even when only one chandelier-like transmissive member (40) is provided in a bright space surrounded by the hemispherical reflecting surface (32), there are a plurality of chandelier-like transmissive members (40) having only one chandelier. Visibility and depth are born, giving the viewer a sense of gorgeousness and luxury.

The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that a plurality of light sources (52a, 52b, 52c) having different emission colors are provided as the light source (52). It is a decoration device.

  According to the said invention, the production of richer light is attained by the several light source (52a, 52b, 52c) from which luminescent color differs. The plurality of light sources (52a, 52b, 52c) are simultaneously turned on or switched on.

The invention according to claim 6 is provided with a first light source (52) and a second light source (63),
The light decoration according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that the light sources of the first light source (52) and the light source of the second light source (63) are arranged to intersect each other. Device.

  According to the said invention, these light sources are arrange | positioned so that the light beam of a 1st light source (52) and the light beam of a 2nd light source (63) may cross | intersect. In the intersecting portion, additive color mixture and an increase in luminance occur, and the color and brightness of the light flux change between the intersecting portion and the non-intersecting portion. The first light source (52) and the second light source (63) may be the light source (52) according to claim 1 or a separately provided light source. A region (66) where the light beam of the first light source (52) and the light beam of the second light source (63) intersect may be located in the space surrounded by the concave reflecting surface (32).

The invention according to claim 7 is the light decoration device according to claim 6, wherein the emission color of the first light source (52) is different from the emission color of the second light source (63).

  According to the above invention, additive color mixing occurs at the intersecting portion, and a decoration effect by light of a color different from the color of the light source (52) can be obtained.

The invention according to claim 8 is arranged such that the first light source (52) emits light toward the reflecting surface (32),
A translucent part (38) for transmitting light to the reflecting surface (32);
The light decoration device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the second light source (63) is disposed so as to face the translucent part (38) from the back side of the reflection surface (32).

  According to the said invention, a 1st light source (52) irradiates light to the reflective surface (32) from the front of a reflective surface (32), and a 2nd light source (63) is a 1st light source from the back of a reflective surface (32). Light is irradiated toward the luminous flux (52). The translucent part (38) only needs to allow light to pass through, and may be formed of a transparent member in addition to making a hole in the reflecting surface (32).

In the invention according to claim 9, a transmission member (40, 41, 75) capable of transmitting light is provided in a region (66) where the light beam of the first light source (52) and the light beam of the second light source (63) intersect. It is arrange | positioning, It is the light decoration apparatus of Claim 6, 7 or 8.

  According to the said invention, the light from a 1st light source (52) and the light from a 2nd light source (63) are irradiated to a transmissive member (40, 41, 75) from a different direction. The light that reaches the transmissive member (40, 41, 75) causes reflection, refraction, and prism effect according to the incident angle. Moreover, since the transmissive member (40, 41, 75) is in a place where the light intersects, it mixes with the light arriving from other directions. In addition, light separated by the prism effect is mixed and a new color is created. The transparent member may be colorless and transparent or colored and transparent.

The invention according to claim 10 is the light decoration device according to claim 3 or 9, wherein the transmitting member (41, 75) is a polyhedron.

  According to the said invention, the incident angle of the light to a transparent member differs in each surface, and the way of producing reflection, refraction, and a prism effect becomes various. The polyhedron need only be four or more, and may be composed of a large number of surfaces such as a round brilliant cut of diamond.

The invention according to claim 11 is the light decoration device according to claim 3 or 9, characterized in that the transmitting member (41, 75) has a lens shape.

  According to the above invention, light is condensed or diffused when passing through the lens-shaped transparent member. Through the lens, the reflecting surface (32) and other transmitting members (41, 75) are observed by the player. You may comprise many lens surfaces. For example, the transmission member may be configured as an aggregate of small lens surfaces. Further, if a lens-like portion is included in a part, a combination of a lens surface and a flat surface may be used.

The invention according to claim 12 is the light decoration device according to claim 3, 9, 10 or 11, wherein a plurality of the transmission members (41) are provided.

  According to the above invention, light is refracted, reflected, and dispersed by each of the plurality of transmission members (41), and light is reflected between the transmission members (41).

The invention according to claim 13 has the light decoration device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 on the front. It is.

  According to the above invention, the light decoration device is provided on the front surface of the gaming machine such as a game board or a front frame. The reflective surface (32) is arranged to face the front of the gaming machine. If the light decoration device is provided in the game area where the game ball moves and is supported so as to be swingable by suspending the transmission member (41), the game ball collides with the light decoration device or its mounting frame. The transmission member (41) swings, and the decoration effect can be changed.

  According to the light decoration device and the gaming machine including the same according to the present invention, since light is emitted from the light source toward the concave reflecting surface, the light from the light source is reflected toward the space surrounded by the concave reflecting surface. Even with a small number of light sources, the space surrounded by the concave reflecting surface can be illuminated brightly over a wide range.

  When the concave reflecting surface has a multi-surface configuration, light from the light source is reflected in various directions on each of the multi-surface reflecting surfaces, and the space surrounded by the concave reflecting surface illuminates brightly over a wider area. Is issued.

  In the case where a transmissive member capable of transmitting light is arranged in a region where the direct light from the light source and the reflected light reflected by the reflecting surface intersect, light arriving from various angles is refracted, reflected, and spectrally transmitted by the transmissive member. However, various and complex decoration effects can be created by light, creating a sense of luxury and gorgeousness. Moreover, it appears as if the number of transmission members is increased as reflected on the reflection surface, and a rich decoration effect is exhibited with a small number of transmission members.

  If the reflective surface is a semi-hemispheric inner wall surface, the reflective surface will have the same effect as a kaleidoscope or a pair of mirrors, and more transparent members will be visible and depth will be created, giving the player a gorgeous feeling and luxury. Can be given to.

  When a plurality of light sources having different emission colors are provided, it is possible to produce richer light.

  In the case where the first light source and the second light source are arranged so that these light beams intersect with each other, an additive color mixture or an increase in luminance occurs at the point where the light beams intersect, and the light color or A change in brightness is born and the decorative effect is enhanced.

  In the case where the first light source is arranged to emit light toward the reflecting surface, a light transmitting part that transmits light is provided on the reflecting surface, and the second light source is arranged so as to face the light transmitting part from the back side of the reflecting surface, Since the first light source and the second light source are arranged at different locations, the crossing angle of these light beams can be made large (for example, 90 degrees), and the crossing region can be made spot-like. Further, since the second light source is attached to the back side of the reflection surface, it is possible to prevent the attachment substrate of the second light source from blocking the reflection surface and reducing the reflection area and obstructing the decoration.

  In the case where a transmissive member capable of transmitting light is arranged in a region where the light beam of the first light source and the light beam of the second light source intersect, the light passing through the transmissive member is reflected, refracted, or prism-effected according to the incident angle. The light is dispersed and the color produced by the light spot and the prism effect is brought out in places of the transmitting member. In addition, since the transmissive member is located where the light intersects, it mixes with light coming from other directions, and a more complicated decoration effect is created. Furthermore, a new color is created by mixing the light separated by the prism effect.

  In the case where the transmissive member is a polyhedron, the incident angle of light to the transparent member is different for each surface, and the reflection, refraction, and prism effects are generated in various ways, and a complex light decoration effect can be obtained. In the case where the transmissive member has a lens shape, light is condensed and diffused when passing through the transparent member, and the reflective surface and other transparent members are observed by the player through the lens.

  In the case where a plurality of transmission members are provided, light is refracted, reflected, and dispersed by each of the plurality of transmission members, and light is reflected between the transparent members, resulting in a rich and complex decoration effect.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 is a device generally called a pachinko machine, and a gaming machine main body 10a in which a game progresses when a ball is launched by a player's launch operation, and a ball is inserted by inserting a valuable card. Card unit (CR ball lending machine) 10b.

  The gaming machine main body 10a has a gaming board 11 as a gaming area in which a ball launched by a player's launch operation falls while moving. Below the game board 11, an upper tray 12 for storing lending balls and payout balls is installed, and further below that, a lower tray 13 for storing balls overflowing from the upper tray 12 is installed. A handle 14 for performing a ball launching operation is provided on the right side of the lower tray 13.

  The game board 11 includes a nail (not shown) for changing the flow of a falling ball, a center case 15, a starting port 16, a big winning port 17, a normal symbol operating gate 18, a decorative lamp 19, and a normal symbol display device. 21 etc. are provided. A light decoration device 30 is provided in the upper part of the center case 15, and the variable display device 20 is disposed in the frame of the center case 15. At the bottom of the game board 11, an out port 22 is provided for discharging a ball that has fallen without entering any of the winning ports.

  The start port 16 is generally referred to as a start chucker, and is a variable display (also referred to as a variable display game or a special symbol game) executed by the variable display device 20 when a ball wins the start port 16. Execution rights are secured.

  The start port 16 is configured as a so-called electric tulip accessory having a pair of movable pieces on the left and right ends of the winning port. These movable pieces are opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown) in a closed state where the ball is difficult to win and an open state where the ball is easy to win. The movable piece of the start port 16 is normally in a closed state, and is normally opened when the symbol display device 21 is hit.

  The normal symbol operation gate 18 is configured as a passage opening, and the right of execution of variable display (also referred to as normal symbol game) executed by the normal symbol display device 21 is ensured by passing a sphere therethrough. . The normal symbol display device 21 is composed of two LEDs provided on the left and right, one of which is assigned to “win” and the other is assigned to “out”. It is a variable display on the symbol display device 21 that these two LEDs are alternately lit, and when the alternate lighting stops while the “hit” LED is lit, the winning is determined.

  The variable display device 20 is configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display. The variable display device 20 may employ a CRT display, a drum unit, an LED, an organic EL display, or the like.

  In the variable display executed by the variable display device 20, the identification information (symbol) scrolls and changes in the display area, and the combination (display result) of the symbols finally displayed after the scrolling change stops is displayed in advance. It is a display game that becomes “winning” in the case of a specified specific combination (specific display mode). For example, a display result in which a symbol representing an arbitrary number among “0” to “9” is variably displayed on three display units, and the same number such as “777” is arranged as a specific display mode like a so-called throttle game. When the game is confirmed, a winning display game is executed. When the display result of the variable display is fixed in the specific display mode, a specific game state in which a predetermined game value can be given to the player is generated.

  The big winning opening 17 is a winning opening for generating a specific gaming state, and is generally called an attacker. The big winning opening 17 is driven by a solenoid or the like, and is configured so that the winning opening changes between a closed state where a ball is not won and an open state where a winning is easy.

  When the display result of the variable display executed by the variable display device 20 is confirmed in the specific display mode, the special winning opening 17 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times to form a specific game state, and a big win game is executed. The special winning opening 17 performs an operation of opening and closing for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings, and repeats the operation a predetermined number of times.

  FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the light decoration device 30 provided on the upper portion of the center case 15. The light decoration device 30 includes a reflection dome portion 31 having a concave reflection surface, a decoration body 40 having a transmission member, and a first light source portion 50 and a second light source portion 60 to which a light source is attached. .

  The reflective dome 31 has one shape (hemispherical shape) obtained by dividing a hollow spherical surface (spherical shell) into four equal parts by two orthogonal planes passing through the center thereof, and the inner wall surface serves as a light reflecting surface 32. ing. The reflection surface 32 has a multi-surface configuration, and is configured by a set of a large number of small reflection surfaces 33 (in the case of a mirror ball, the inner wall surface is an outer wall surface) like a mirror ball.

  The reflective dome 31 has a semicircular hemispherical reflecting surface 32 with one arcuate end surface 34 facing the front of the gaming machine body 10a and the other arcuate end surface 35 facing downward. It is attached to the center case 15 by screws (not shown) inserted into attachment holes 36 provided at several places.

  The decorative body 40 has a chandelier-like configuration in which a large number of transmission members 41 are suspended from a frame 42 so as to be swingable. The transmission member 41 is made of a transparent resin or glass, and has a lens shape, a polyhedral shape, a flat spherical shape, or the like. For example, the polyhedral shape includes a round brilliant cut shape known as diamond, and the flat spherical shape includes a teardrop shape. The transmitting member 41 may be a character shape or the like as long as it is a member that transmits light. The transmissive member 41 preferably has a shape that easily causes a prism effect (spectral), and is preferably made of a material having a high transmittance and refractive index.

  The decorative body 40 is attached to the receiving portion 37 of the reflective dome 31 at the joint 43 at the upper end of the frame 42. The decorative body 40 is almost entirely located in a space surrounded by the reflective surface 32 of the reflective dome 31 except for a part of the front end.

  The first light source unit 50 includes a wiring board 51, a plurality of light emitting elements 52 attached to the wiring board 51, and a connector 53. The first light source unit 50 is attached to the lower part of the decorative body 40. The light emitting element 52 of the first light source unit 50 illuminates the decorative body 40 from below, and irradiates light toward the reflective surface 32 of the reflective dome 31 through the sides and gaps of the decorative body 40. That is, light is irradiated toward the reflecting surface 32 from the inside and near the center of the space surrounded by the reflecting surface 32. As the light emitting element 52, a red LED, a green LED, a blue LED, or the like is used.

  The second light source unit 60 is attached to the back side of the reflecting surface 32 of the reflecting dome 31. The second light source unit 60 includes a frame 61, a wiring board 62 housed in the frame 61, a plurality of light emitting elements 63 attached to the wiring board 62, and a connector 64. For the light emitting element 63, a red LED, a green LED, a blue LED, or the like is used.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a round hole 38 a and a square hole 38 b are formed on the reflection surface 32 of the reflection dome portion 31 as the light transmitting portion 38. The light emitting element 63 of the second light source unit 60 is disposed so as to face the light transmitting unit 38 from the back side of the reflecting surface 32. The translucent part 38 functions to allow the light from the light emitting element 63 of the second light source part 60 to pass into the space inside the reflecting surface 32. The square hole 38b also functions to pass a connection cable to the connector 53.

  The light from the light emitting element 63 of the second light source unit 60 passes through the light transmitting unit 38 and illuminates the decorative body 40 from behind. The upward light flux emitted by the light emitting element 52 of the first light source unit 50 and the forward light flux emitted by the light emitting element 63 of the second light source unit 60 are set to be approximately orthogonal.

  The light emitting element 52 of the first light source unit 50 and the light emitting element 63 of the second light source unit 60 are controlled to be lit by a driving power supplied from a control board (not shown).

  4 and 5 schematically show the state of light in the space surrounded by the reflection surface 32 of the reflection dome 31. FIG. 4 shows the state of light when the reflecting surface 32 is viewed from the front, and FIG. 5 shows the state of light when viewed from the AA cross section of FIG. FIG. 6 illustrates the arrangement of the light emitting elements 52 in the wiring substrate 51 of the first light source unit 50 in FIG. In the wiring substrate 51 of the first light source unit 50 shown in FIG. 6, three sets of blue LED 52a, green LED 52b, and red LED 52c arranged in close proximity on a straight line are divided into right, center, and left. It is.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the direct light 71 emitted from the light emitting element 52 in the vicinity of the hemispherical central portion toward the reflecting surface 32 reaches the reflecting surface 32 through the area shown by the oblique lines in the figure, and then has a shape. The light is irregularly reflected in various directions by the reflection surface 32 having different angles. As a result, a space 72 of irregularly reflected light as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is formed in the space surrounded by the reflecting surface 32 (the inner space of the reflecting surface 32). In these figures, the light and darkness of the direct light 71 and the space 72 of the irregularly reflected light are clearly depicted for convenience of explanation. Actually, the space 72 of the irregularly reflected light spreads over almost the entire space inside the reflecting surface 32.

  When the light emitting element 63 behind the translucent part 38 provided on the reflecting surface 32 of the reflective dome 31 is turned on, the light intersects with the light from the light emitting element 52 of the first light source part 50 or the light that is irregularly reflected, The color of the intersecting portion changes due to additive color mixing.

  FIG. 7 illustrates the state of light when the transmissive member 75 is disposed in the space surrounded by the reflective surface 32 of the reflective dome portion 31. In FIG. 7, a transparent member 75 having a rabbit character shape is arranged. The transmissive member 75 is provided at a location where the light irregularly reflected by the reflective surface 32 and the direct light from the light emitting element 52 or the light emitting element 63 intersect, in other words, inside the hemispherical reflective surface 32.

  The transmissive member 75 has a shape in which a large number of curved surfaces and planes are combined, and direct light or irregularly reflected light from the light emitting elements 52 and 63 strikes the transmissive member 75 formed of a plurality of different surfaces. Considering one surface of the transmissive member 75 composed of a plurality of surfaces, direct light or irregularly reflected light arrives from various directions on the surface, and certain light is reflected depending on the incident angle. Refracts and passes through the transmission member 75, and certain light causes a prism phenomenon (spectral) when passing through the transmission member 75 while being refracted. Thereby, it is also possible to extract a plurality of lights having different colors from the light emitted from one light source.

  In addition, since the transmissive member 75 is inside the hemispherical (concave) reflecting surface 32, for example, when light is emitted in white, white light hits the reflecting surface 32 and the region inside the reflecting surface 32 becomes bright. Since the white light hits the transmissive member 75 to cause the above-described phenomenon, a bright spot that shines brightly or a light spot of a different color is formed in the bright, and it shines with “brilliant”. Thereby, apart from effects such as blinking the decoration lamp 19 according to the result of the variable display game displayed on the variable display device 20, a decoration effect that gives the gaming machine 10 a high-class feeling and a gorgeous feeling is exhibited.

  Furthermore, since the reflecting surface 32 has a dome shape, the same phenomenon as that of a kaleidoscope or a combination mirror occurs, the depth is increased, and the number of the transmissive members 75 is increased from the actual appearance. In the example of FIG. 7, by providing only one rabbit character-shaped transmissive member 75 in a bright space surrounded by the reflective surface 32, the single transmissive member 75 can be seen in plural, and a depth is born. Give viewers (players) a sense of gorgeousness and luxury. The above phenomenon / effect also occurs in the chandelier-like decorative body 40 as well.

  8 and 9, the light beam from the light emitting element 52 attached to the wiring substrate 51 of the first light source unit 50 and the light beam from the light emitting element 63 attached to the wiring substrate 62 of the second light source unit 60 intersect each other. The situation is shown in a simplified manner. FIG. 8 shows a state seen from the side, and FIG. 9 shows a state seen from the front. The wiring substrate 51 of the first light source unit 50 and the wiring substrate 62 of the second light source unit 60 are combined in an L shape. These may be combined in a T shape.

  The light emitting element 52 attached to the wiring board 51 arranged horizontally emits a first light beam 55 directed upward. The light emitting element 63 attached to the wiring board 62 arranged vertically emits a second light beam 65 directed forward. The first light beam 55 and the second light beam 65 are each a light beam having directivity, and are arranged so that the light beams intersect with each other (here, orthogonal). In the intersection region 66 where the first light beam 55 and the second light beam 65 intersect, the color changes due to additive color mixing. For example, when green light is added to red light, the light turns yellow due to additive color mixing.

  If a color LED is used, it is possible to produce yellow light, but the light emitted from the LED is only one color, and the way of light is almost uniform within the light irradiation range. On the other hand, when the first light beam 55 and the second light beam 65 are crossed as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, additive color mixture occurs only in the crossing region 66, and the color of the light changes. For example, when the green second light beam 65 is spotted to intersect with the red region due to the first light beam 55, a yellow intersecting region 66 appears spotwise in the red space.

  The emission colors of the light emitting element 52 and the light emitting element 63 are not limited to the above examples. There are combinations of white and arbitrary chromatic colors, arbitrary chromatic colors and other chromatic colors.

  In a monitor device typified by a cathode ray tube or the like, an accurate color is emitted like a single light source by increasing the arrangement density of light emitting elements of respective colors constituting the three primary colors of light. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the interval between the light emitting elements is intentionally increased, and additive color mixing is performed in a space apart from each light emitting element to some extent. As a result, colors that cannot be emitted by the color LED can be produced. That is, since the light emitting element has uneven light emission, there is a slight difference in color and brightness in each place where the light overlaps, and a light space impossible with one light emitting element is formed.

  By providing a character or the like made of a transmissive member such as a crystal in the light crossing region 66, light passing through the transmissive member is reflected, refracted, or prism-effected according to the incident angle, and light is transmitted to various portions of the transmissive member. Brings out the colors produced by the dot and prism effects. Further, since the transmissive member is in the light intersection region 66, light coming from different directions is mixed and light separated by the prism effect is mixed to create a new color. A rich decoration effect by light is exhibited because such a phenomenon is intertwined intricately.

  10 and 11 show other arrangement examples of the light source. FIG. 10 shows a case where the intersection angle between the light beam 82 of the first light source 81 and the light beam 84 of the second light source 83 is 90 degrees or less. FIG. 11 shows an example in which the first light source 81 and the second light source 83 are arranged on the same substrate. FIG. 11 shows a state where the optical axes intersect. Since the light beams are spread to some extent, crossing of the light beams can occur even if the optical axes are parallel to each other, but the crossing of the light beams can be more accurately ensured by crossing the optical axes. Therefore, it is preferable that the intersection of the light beams described in each figure is an intersection of the optical axes.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, and there are changes and additions within the scope of the present invention. Are also included in the present invention.

  In the embodiment, the reflecting surface has a hemispherical dome shape, but other shapes may be used as long as the reflecting surface is concave. Further, the reflecting surface may be concave as a whole, and there may be irregularities in the details. For example, it may be a reflective surface with irregular wrinkles or irregularities that occur when crumpling aluminum foil or silver paper.

  In the embodiment, the translucent portion 38 is provided on the reflective surface 32 and the light emitting element 63 is disposed so as to face the translucent portion 38 from behind the reflective surface 32. However, the light emitting element 63 is provided inside the reflective surface 32. Alternatively, the light emitting element 63 may be attached directly to the reflecting surface 32.

  In the embodiment, since the light decoration device 30 is attached to the center case 15, when a ball hit on the game board 11 hits the center case 15, the impact is transmitted to the transmission member 41 of the decoration body 40, and the transmission member 41 moves slightly and shines with "glitter".

  In addition, in embodiment, the wiring board 51 of the 1st light source part 50 and the wiring board 62 of the 2nd light source part 60 were fixed, and it comprised so that the light emitting element 52 and the light emitting element 63 may irradiate light in a specific direction. However, the angle and position of the light-emitting element mounting substrate, the reflecting surface 32, and the decorative body 40 can be changed, and the light traveling direction, crossing angle, reflection, refraction, and spectroscopic conditions may be changed. The above change is performed, for example, electrically. In addition, the above-described changes may be made at all times, or the angle and the position may be changed according to various conditions such as the progress of the variable display game and whether or not the player is in front of the gaming machine 10. May be.

  In the embodiment, the LED is used as the light source, but other types of light sources may be used. In addition, the light decoration device 30 is attached to the center case 15 of the gaming board 11 of the gaming machine 10, but if it is the front surface of the gaming machine 10, the light decoration device 30 is attached to other places such as a gaming machine frame and a front panel. Also good. The size of the light decoration device 30 is not limited to that illustrated. For example, a plurality of light decoration devices smaller than those illustrated may be attached.

  In the embodiment, two light beams are crossed, but three or more light beams may be crossed. Further, the angle of intersection is not limited to 90 degrees and may be appropriate. Furthermore, the intensity of the light beam directivity and the diameter of the light beam may be set arbitrarily. For example, the directivity of one of the intersecting light beams is weakened to form a light space, and the directivity of the other light beam is changed. If it is strengthened and the diameter of the light beam is reduced, a spot-like intersection region is formed.

  In the embodiment, the example in which the light decoration device 30 is attached to the pachinko machine has been described. However, other types of gaming machines such as a slot machine may be provided.

It is a front view which shows the game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the light decoration apparatus concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows a reflective dome part. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the state of the light in the space enclosed by the reflective surface of a reflective dome part. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the state of the light in the AA cross section of FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an exemplary arrangement of light emitting elements on the first substrate of FIG. 4. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the light at the time of arrange | positioning a transmissive member in the space which the reflective surface of a reflective dome part encloses. It is explanatory drawing which simplifies and shows a mode that the light beam from the light emitting element of a 1st board | substrate and the light beam from the light emitting element of a 2nd board | substrate cross | intersected. It is explanatory drawing which simplifies and shows a mode that the light beam from the light emitting element of a 1st board | substrate and the light beam from the light emitting element of a 2nd board | substrate cross | intersected from the front of the 2nd board | substrate. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of arrangement | positioning (when the crossing angle of a light beam is 90 degrees or less). It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of arrangement | positioning (when a light source is attached to the same board | substrate) of the light source.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10a ... Gaming machine main body 11 ... Game board 12 ... Upper tray 13 ... Lower tray 14 ... Handle 15 ... Center case 16 ... Starting port 17 ... Grand prize opening 18 ... Normal symbol operation gate 19 ... Decoration lamp 20 ... Variable display device 21 ... Normal symbol display device 22 ... Out port 30 ... Light decoration device 31 ... Reflective dome part 32 ... Reflective surface 33 ... Small reflective surface 34, 35 ... Arc end face 36 ... Mounting hole 37 ... Receiving part 38 ... Translucent part 40 ... Decoration Body 41 ... Transparent member 42 ... Frame 43 ... Junction 50 ... First light source 51 ... Wiring substrate 52 ... Light emitting element 52a ... Blue LED
52b ... Green LED
52c ... Red LED
53 ... Connector 55 ... 1st light beam 60 ... 2nd light source part 61 ... Frame 62 ... Wiring board 63 ... Light emitting element 64 ... Connector 65 ... 2nd light beam 66 ... Intersection area | region 71 ... Direct light 72 ... Space of the diffusely reflected light 75 ... Transparent member 81 ... First light source 82 ... Flux of light from first light source 83 ... Second light source 84 ... Flux of light from second light source

Claims (13)

A light decoration device provided in a gaming machine,
A concave reflective surface;
A light decoration device comprising: a light source that emits light toward the reflecting surface. The light decoration device according to claim 1, wherein the reflection surface has a multi-surface configuration. The light decoration device according to claim 1, wherein a transmissive member capable of transmitting light is disposed in a region where the direct light from the light source and the reflected light reflected by the reflecting surface intersect. The light decoration device according to claim 1, wherein the reflection surface is a hemispherical inner wall surface. The light decoration device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of light sources having different emission colors are provided as the light sources. Providing a first light source and a second light source;
The light decoration device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, wherein the light sources are arranged so that the light beam of the first light source and the light beam of the second light source intersect each other. The light decoration device according to claim 6, wherein a light emission color of the first light source is different from a light emission color of the second light source. The first light source is arranged to emit light toward the reflecting surface,
Providing a translucent part for transmitting light to the reflecting surface;
The light decoration device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the second light source is disposed so as to face the translucent portion from the back side of the reflection surface. The light decoration device according to claim 6, 7 or 8, wherein a light transmissive member is disposed in a region where the light beam of the first light source and the light beam of the second light source intersect. The light decoration device according to claim 3 or 9, wherein the transmitting member is a polyhedron. The light decoration device according to claim 3 or 9, wherein the transmission member has a lens shape. The light decoration device according to claim 3, 9, 10, or 11, wherein a plurality of the transmissive members are provided. A gaming machine comprising the light decoration device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.

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