JP2008017912A - Token put-out device, and game machine equipped with token put-out device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a safe and secure token put-out device capable of preventing application of loads to a motor or canceling the put-out of tokens when fraudulence is performed, or capable of preventing application of loads to the motor or continuing the put-out of tokens even when clogged with tokens; and a game machine equipped with the token put-out device. <P>SOLUTION: The token put-out device comprises a basket for accumulating tokens, a disk 621 for guiding tokens to an outlet, a motor 631 for driving the disk 621, first and second clutch boards 641 and 642, and a solenoid 650 for separating the first and second clutch boards 641 and 642. The second clutch board 642 is driven by the motor 631, and if a fraudulent request for putting out tokens is made, the first and second clutch boards 642 are separated by the solenoid 650 so that the power is not transmitted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game medium payout device for use in a slot machine (pachislot machine) or a pachinko machine, that is, a coin payout device, and a game table including the coin payout device.

  A slot machine is conventionally known as one of the game tables. This slot machine, for example, as a gaming device, a plurality of reels with a plurality of types of patterns, and a start switch for instructing the start of reel rotation on the assumption that coins (sometimes referred to as medals) are inserted, This is a case where a stop switch is provided for each reel, and each reel is individually stopped, a lottery means for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is won by a lottery, and an internal winning combination for a winning combination. If the combination of the patterns displayed by the reels at the time of the stop is a combination of the predetermined patterns corresponding to the internal winning winning combination, it is predetermined when the winning combination is required and payout is required. A number of game media, for example, a coin payout device for paying out coins.

  In order to prevent illegal coin payout, a conventional gaming table is known in which a lock means is provided on a disk in a coin payout device (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-65329 A

  However, in the coin payout device according to Patent Document 1, when a fraud signal is received without releasing the lock means, there is a possibility that a load is applied to the motor for rotating the disk.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and prevents a coin from being paid out when a fraudulent act is performed, or a highly safe coin payout device that does not load the motor. A highly safe coin payout device, or a highly safe coin payout device that does not load the motor when the coin is jammed, or a highly safe coin payout device that can continue to pay coins even if the coin is jammed, and a coin A game machine including a payout device is provided.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a coin payout device comprising: a bucket for accumulating coins; guide means for guiding the coin to a payout opening; and drive means for driving the guide means. The drive means has a transmission state in which power can be transmitted to the guide means, and a non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted to the guide means. The transmission state is selected.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the coin payout device according to claim 1, wherein the drive means includes a first power transmission member, a second power transmission member, the first power transmission member, and the A cutting means for separating the second power transmission member; and a drive source for driving the second power transmission member. In a predetermined case, the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member. Is separated by the cutting means, and the power is brought into a non-transmitting state.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the coin payout device according to claim 1, wherein the driving means drives the first power transmission member, the second power transmission member, and the second power transmission member. And a power transmission means movable to either the first power transmission member or the second power transmission member, and the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member When the torque applied during the period exceeds a predetermined torque, the power transmission means moves and the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member idle.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the coin payout device according to claim 1, wherein the driving means drives the first power transmission member, the second power transmission member, and the second power transmission member. And a holding member that holds the second power transmission member, and a torque applied between the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member exceeds a predetermined torque. In this case, the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member are disconnected, the power is in a non-transmission state, and the second power transmission member is held by the holding member. Features.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the coin payout device according to claim 1, 2 or 4, characterized in that a return means for manually returning the non-transmission state of the power to the transmission state is provided.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the coin payout device according to claim 1, 4 or 5, comprising first and second guide means for guiding the coin to the payout opening, and the first or second guide. The coins can be paid out from either the first or the second guide means even if either means cannot be paid out.

  The invention according to claim 7 is a gaming machine equipped with the coin payout device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising fraud detection means for detecting fraud, and the fraud detection means. A case in which an illegal act is detected is defined as the predetermined case.

  The invention according to claim 8 is a gaming machine comprising the coin payout device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising a failure detection means for detecting a failure of the coin payout device, The case where the detection means detects a malfunction of the device is defined as the predetermined case.

  The invention according to claim 9 is the gaming table according to claim 7 or 8, wherein a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of patterns, a start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, and the plurality of the plurality of reels are provided. A stop switch that is provided corresponding to each of the reels and individually stops the rotation of the reels, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is made by lottery, and the stop at the time of stoppage Determining means for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined based on whether or not the combination of the patterns displayed by the plurality of reels is a winning combination that has been won internally by the lottery means. To do.

  The invention according to claim 10 is the gaming machine according to claim 7 or 8, comprising a game board having a predetermined winning opening, and a predetermined amount of game balls entering the predetermined winning opening, It is characterized by giving a privilege.

  According to the present invention, a highly safe coin payout device can be provided. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine equipped with a highly safe coin payout device.

  A bucket for accumulating coins, a disk for guiding coins inserted into the insertion holes to a payout port, a motor for rotating the disk, a first clutch plate and a second clutch plate, the first clutch plate, A solenoid that disconnects the second clutch plate; and the second clutch plate is driven by the motor, and the first clutch plate and the second clutch plate are By separating with a solenoid, the power was not transmitted and coins were paid out.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine 100 as a game table according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The slot machine 100 is configured by hinged to a main body 101 so that a front door 201 can be opened and closed. Inside the slot machine 100, a variable display device 1000 having a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are applied is arranged. A liquid crystal display device 180 is disposed above the variable display device 1000.

  In the variable display device 1000, display control is performed in accordance with the game result by the main control unit 300 described later. Further, the liquid crystal display device 180 is subjected to display control by a sub control unit B500 that receives a control command from a sub control unit A400 that receives a control command from the main control unit 300 described later. The variable display device 1000 displays a picture as a game result, and the player can directly confirm the presence or absence of winning by observing the variable display device 1000.

  On the other hand, the liquid crystal display device 180 displays information different from the combination of winning pictures displayed by the variable display device 1000. That is, in response to a control command from the sub-control unit A400, various information is displayed in various display modes, thereby giving an instruction to the player or exciting the game. Note that handle portions 101 c are provided on both sides of the main body 101 and are used when the slot machine 100 is transported.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 100 with the front door 201 opened. Inside the main body 101 of the slot machine 100, a variable display device 1000, a coin payout device 600 (to be referred to as a hopper 600 hereinafter), an auxiliary storage case 145, a sub-board storage case 146, and a power supply not shown. Various devices such as a box, a main board storage case, and a central speaker unit are arranged. On the other hand, a liquid crystal display device 180, a coin selector unit 147, and the like are disposed on the back surface side of the front door 201 that is attached to the main body 101 via a hinge 103 so as to be opened and closed.

  Next, the variable display device 1000 will be briefly described. The variable display device 1000 is provided on the upper front surface of the front door 201 via a reel display window 113. When viewed from the front of the reel display window 113, the variable display device 1000 includes reels 110 to 112. Three patterns applied thereto can be seen from the reel display window 113 in the vertical direction. In other words, when all the reels 110 to 112 are stopped, the player can see a total of nine patterns of 3 × 3. When these reels 110 to 112 are rotated and stopped, various combinations of patterns are displayed on the reel display window 113. In this embodiment, three reels are provided. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  On the back side of each of the reels 110 to 112, a backlight (not shown) for illuminating each picture displayed on the reel display window 113 is disposed. The backlight is capable of emitting light of, for example, seven colors (three primary colors of red, green, and bluish purple and a mixed color such as white) and includes an LED corresponding to each primary color. Is done.

  The winning line display lamp 120 is a lamp indicating a winning line 114 that is valid for each game. The effective pay line 114 changes depending on the number of game media (in the present embodiment, coins are assumed) inserted into the slot machine 100. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the case of having five pay lines 114, when one coin is inserted, the middle horizontal pay line, when two coins are inserted, the upper horizontal pay line and the lower horizontal pay line are inserted. When 3 sheets are added, 3 lines are added, and 5 lines including 2 diagonal lines are valid, and the winning combination is judged by the combination of the patterns on the effective line 114. It becomes. Of course, the number of winning lines is not limited to five.

  The start lamp 121 is a lamp that informs the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. When the replay lamp 122 wins a replay that is a winning combination (for example, when a combination of replay patterns such as replay-replay-replay is arranged on the winning line 114), the next game is re-released to the player. It is a lamp that informs you that it is a game. In the case of replaying, coins that are game media are exempted in the next game.

  The notification lamp 123 is a lamp for notifying the player that a special winning combination (for example, a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB)) has been won internally. The coin insertion lamp 127 is a lamp for informing the player that it is necessary to insert coins at the start of the game.

  The coin insertion number display lamp 126 is a lamp for displaying the number of coins inserted by the player. In this embodiment, since a maximum of three coins can be inserted in one game, the number of coins inserted is displayed using three vertically arranged lamps. Of course, in addition to displaying with a lamp, the number of coins inserted may be displayed directly on a 7-segment display or the like.

  The payout number display 124 is a display for displaying the number of coins to be paid out to the player when winning a winning combination with coin payout. The game number display 125 is a display that displays the number of general games in the big bonus game. The stored number display 128 is a display that displays the number of electronically stored (credit) coins.

  The coin insertion buttons 133 and 132 are insertion buttons for electronically inserting the stored coins into the slot machine 100, and are so-called bet buttons. In the present embodiment, there is a maximum coin insertion button 133 (a so-called “max bet button”) and a one coin insertion button 132 for inserting one coin each time the button is pressed, and one of these buttons is pressed. As a result, 1 to 3 coins necessary for the game are electronically inserted into the slot machine 100. When two coins are inserted, the single coin insertion button 132 is pressed twice. The number of coins inserted is subtracted from the current stored number, and the remaining number is displayed on the stored number display 128.

  The coin slot 134 has an opening through which a player directly inserts a coin when starting a game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a coin slot 134). When a coin is directly inserted into the coin selector unit (not shown) immediately below the coin insertion slot, the coin is canceled by operating the coin cancel switch 134a. The start lever 130 is a lever-type switch that starts the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 as a game start operation.

  The stop button unit 136 is provided with three stop buttons 136a to 136c. Each stop button is a button type switch that stops the corresponding reel 110 to 112 when pressed. The left reel 110 is stopped by operating the left stop button 136a, the middle reel 111 is stopped by operating the middle stop button 136b, and the right reel 112 is stopped by operating the right stop button 136c.

  Each stop button is provided with a lamp (not shown). After the start lever 130 is operated, all the lamps are turned on when the reels 110 to 112 can be stopped. Notify that the stop operation has become possible. Each stop button lamp is turned off each time the stop button is pressed. Of course, it is also possible to change the light emission color of the lamp between the stop operation enabled state and other states.

  The settlement button 138 is a button that is pressed when performing a settlement process in which coins acquired by the player are settled and discharged. The checkout button 138 is used to switch whether or not to store up to a predetermined number (for example, three) of coins inserted from the coin insertion slot block 134 or up to 50 coins acquired by winning. For example, when the checkout button 138 is pressed once and the checkout process is performed, the non-storage mode is set, and when the checkout button 138 is pressed again, the storage mode is set. Here, the storage of coins means that the number of coins is temporarily stored in a control unit (to be described later) electronically without directly paying out coins.

  The key hole 139 is a hole into which a door opening / closing key is inserted, and when the key is inserted and turned clockwise, the lock is released and the front door 201 of the slot machine 100 can be opened. The coin payout exit 165 is an opening for discharging coins, and the coins paid out at the time of winning are discharged from here. The discharged coins are accumulated in the tray 160.

  The upper lamp 190, the side lamps 151 and 151, the center lamps 152 and 152, the waist lamps 153 and 153, and the lower lamps 154 and 154 are effect lamps for exciting the game, and are turned on / off / Flashes. The title panel 140 is illuminated by a title panel lamp (not shown). In the present embodiment, the tray 160 is made of a translucent material, and is configured to exhibit the same effect as the lamp for production described above by making lamp light incident from the tray mounting surface. In addition, the tray 160 is provided with an ashtray unit 170 configured to be detachable.

  Note that speaker sound holes (not shown) are provided on the left and right in the vicinity of the upper lamp 190. Further, a sound hole for outputting sound effects from the rear speaker is provided immediately below the stop button unit 136. A speaker cover 173 with a decoration is attached to the sound hole of the rear speaker, from which a game sound effect is output.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5. The control unit of the slot machine 100 includes: a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game; and a sub control unit A 400 and a sub control unit B 500 that control various devices according to signals transmitted from the main control unit 300. It is configured.

<Configuration of main controller>
First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below.

  The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 12 MHz, the divided clock is 6 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock correction circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a monitoring cycle for constantly monitoring the states of sensors and switches, which will be described later, and a transmission cycle of motor drive pulses, via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus.

  The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 6 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 44, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 44 ÷ 6 MHz = 1. 877 ms.

  Connected to the CPU 310 are a ROM 312 for storing a program for controlling each IC, lottery data used in the internal lottery for a winning combination, a reel stop position, and a RAM 313 for storing temporary data. Yes. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this point is the same in each control unit described later.

  Further, the CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal, and the coin acceptance sensor 320, the start lever sensor 321, the stop button sensor 322, the coin insertion button via the input interface 360 at every interruption time. The state of the sensor 323, the settlement / storage switch 324, and the coin payout sensor 326 is detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  Two coin acceptance sensors 320 are installed in the passage inside the coin insertion slot 134, and detect whether or not coins have passed. The start lever sensor 321 is installed on the start lever 130 and detects a start operation by the player. The stop button sensor 322 is installed in each of the stop buttons 136a to 136c, and detects the operation of the stop button by the player.

  The coin insertion button sensor 323 is installed in each of the coin insertion buttons 132 and 133, and detects an insertion operation when coins stored electronically in the RAM 313 are inserted as gaming coins. For example, when the coin insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the coin insertion button 132 becomes H level, the CPU 310 electronically inserts one stored coin and the coin insertion sensor 323 corresponding to the coin insertion button 133 is at H level. When it becomes, three stored coins are electronically inserted. When the coin insertion button 133 is pressed, two coins are inserted when the number of stored coins is two, and one coin is inserted when the number is one.

  A settlement / storage switch 324 is provided on the settlement button 138. When the settlement button 138 is pressed once, the stored coins are settled. When the settlement button 138 is pressed again, the storage mode is entered in which the coins to be paid out are stored electronically. Each of the above sensors may be a non-contact type sensor or a contact type sensor.

  The CPU 310 further has an input interface 361 and output interfaces 370 and 371 connected to an address bus via an address decoding circuit 350. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces.

  An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 361. Specifically, the index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes H level each time the light shielding piece provided on the reel passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero.

  The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 for driving a reel, a hopper driving unit 331 for driving a motor of a so-called hopper 600 that pays out a coin as a prize, and a game lamp 340 (specifically, A winning line display lamp 120, a start lamp 121, a replay lamp 122, a notification lamp 123, a coin insertion lamp 127, etc.), a 7-segment display 341 (a payout number display 124, a game number display 125, a stored number display 128). Etc.) are connected. In addition, a solenoid 650 described later is connected to the hopper driving unit 331.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on the clocks oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310. It is used for various lottery processes including the internal lottery. The random number generation circuit 317 in the present embodiment includes two random number counters. For example, a counter that increments a value from 0 to 65535 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 and a counter that increments a value from 0 to 16777215 using the clock frequency of the crystal oscillator 316 are provided.

  Further, an output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub-control unit A400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310.

<Configuration of sub-control unit A>
Next, the sub-control unit A400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit A400 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit A400 based on a main control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. It has a data bus and an address bus for performing, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit A400, backlight lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, data, and the like are stored. RAM 413 is connected via each bus.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals. The input / output interface 460 includes a backlight 420 for illuminating the picture of each reel 110 to 112 from the back, a front surface. A door sensor 421 for detecting opening and closing of the door 201 and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413 are connected.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a main control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and an effect process that excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Etc. are executed.

  A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483.

  The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. An input interface 471 for inputting a signal from the sub-control unit B500, a clock IC 423, and an output interface 472 for outputting a signal to the 7-segment display 440 are connected.

  The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 423. The 7-segment display 440 is provided inside the slot machine 100, and for example, a store clerk or the like can check predetermined information set in the sub-control unit A400.

  Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 receives the upper lamp 190, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, the reel panel lamp 129, the title panel lamp 141, the saucer lamp 210, according to the data received from the CPU 410. The outlet strobe 171 is controlled. Note that the reel panel lamp 129 is a lamp that illuminates the reel panel, the title panel lamp 141 is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 140, and the payout exit strobe 171 is a strobe type that is installed inside the coin payout exit 165. The tray lamp 210 is a lamp that illuminates the tray 160, but is not shown in FIG.

  Note that the CPU 410 performs signal transmission to the sub-control unit B500 via the demultiplexer 419. Conversely, the CPU 410 receives a signal from the sub control unit B500 via the input interface 471. That is, the CPU 410 performs bidirectional communication with the sub-control unit B500 via the demultiplexer 419 and the input interface 471.

<Configuration of sub-control unit B>
Next, the sub control unit B500 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control unit B500 includes a CPU 510 which is an arithmetic processing unit, a data bus and an address bus for transmitting and receiving signals to and from each IC and each circuit, and has a configuration described below.

  The clock correction circuit 514 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 511 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 510 as a system clock.

  A timer circuit 515 is connected to the CPU 510 via a bus. The CPU 510 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 512 to the timer circuit 515 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 515 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 510 for each interrupt time. The CPU 510 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  The CPU 510 receives a signal from the CPU 410 output via the output interface 470 and the demultiplexer 419 of the sub control unit A 400 via the input interface 520 and the bus, and controls the sub control unit B 500 as a whole. In addition, the CPU 510 transmits a signal to the sub-control unit A400 via the output interface 521 as necessary.

  The ROM 512 stores programs and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit B500. The RAM 513 includes a work area for programs processed by the CPU 510. The ROM 512 and RAM 513 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus.

  Further, a CPU 530 and a solenoid driver 550 are connected to the CPU 510 via a bus, and a solenoid 650 is connected to the solenoid driver 550. The solenoid 650 constitutes a cutting means for cutting power transmission in a coin payout device 600 described later.

  In addition, a ROM 531, a RAM 532, and a VDP (video display processor) 534 are connected to the CPU 530 via a bus.

  On the other hand, the ROM 531 stores a program processed by the CPU 530. The RAM 532 has a work area for programs processed by the CPU 530 and the like. A crystal oscillator 533 is connected to the VDP 534, and further a ROM 535 and a RAM 536 are connected via a bus. The ROM 535 stores a plurality of types of image data of the liquid crystal display device 180. The CPU 530 reads out image data in the ROM 535 based on the signal from the CPU 510, generates an image signal using the work area of the RAM 536, and displays the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 180 via the D / A converter 537. Display an image.

<Game basics>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the basic control of the game in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment. The basic control of the game is performed mainly by the Main CPU 310, and the process shown in FIG.

  First, in step 101 (abbreviated as S101; the same applies hereinafter), the pay line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of coins inserted, and the like. Note that the credit insertion by the coin insertion buttons 132 and 133 is processed in the same manner when an actual coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 134. In the case of replaying in the previous game, the number of coins inserted last time is automatically set.

  In S102, processing related to a game start operation is performed. When the start lever 130 is operated, the number of inserted coins is determined. Next, in S103, an effective pay line 114 is determined based on the determined number of coins.

In S104, the random value generated by the random number generation circuit 317 is acquired.
In S105, using the lottery data table stored in the ROM 312, and the random value acquired in S104, an internal lottery that determines whether or not the internal winning of the winning combination is determined. The lottery data table stores data corresponding to the lottery probabilities such as BB, RB, and small roles in advance. The internal lottery is performed according to the set value, and a winning schedule command indicating the result is transmitted to the sub-control unit.

In S106, rotation of all reels 110 to 112 is started.
In S107, the stop buttons 136a to 136c can be received. When any one of the stop buttons is pressed, the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the internal winning. .

  In S108, a winning determination is performed. Here, the effective line set according to the number of bets is verified, and when a pattern combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the effective winning line 114, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For example, if “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the validated winning line 114, for example, it is determined that a bell is won. Further, for example, if “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” are prepared, it is determined that the BB winning is achieved.

  In S109, if a winning combination with a payout has been won, the number of coins corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In S110, the gaming state is controlled. For example, at the time of replaying, preparations are made so that coins are automatically set for the next game. At the time of winning the BB, preparations are made so that the BB game starts from the next game, and at the end of the BB The normal game is started from the next game. For example, in preparation for the BB game, an initial value is set in the ramp, sound, payout number counter, and the like.

  One game is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game progresses by repeating this. Note that various commands (main control commands) are transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub-control unit A400 as necessary.

<Main control interrupt processing>
In the main control unit 300, for example, processing such as the flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is executed. FIG. 7 is a flowchart relating to the control of the coin payout device 600, which is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle. First, in S601, it is determined whether or not there is a payout signal of the coin payout device 600, that is, the hopper 600. If there is a payout signal, the process proceeds to S605, and if there is no payout signal, the process proceeds to S602. This payout signal is transmitted when a winning combination is won or when the player operates the checkout button 138.

  In S602, it is determined whether or not there is a detection of payout of the hopper 600. If there is a payout detection, the process proceeds to S603, and if there is no payout detection, the process proceeds to S605. In S603, the solenoid 650 is moved to turn off the power, and the coin payout is stopped. In S604, the motor 631 that is the drive source of the hopper 600 is stopped. In S605, other processing is executed. The payout detection is transmitted when the coin payout sensor 326 detects a coin. The other processes are, for example, the insertion process, the start operation reception process, the winning line determination process, etc. shown in FIG.

<Processing of sub-control unit A>
The sub-control unit A400 executes the following process. First, an interrupt process of the CPU 410 of the sub control unit A400 will be described with reference to FIG. This interrupt process is a process related to command reception, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In S201, it is determined whether or not a command (main control command) from the main control unit 300 is received. If a main control command is received, the process proceeds to S202. In S202, the received main control command is stored in the buffer.

  FIG. 8B is a flowchart showing central processing of effect control in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment. The control related to the performance is performed mainly by the CPU 410 of the sub-control unit A400, and the process shown in FIG.

  In S301, it is determined whether or not a main control command is stored. If the main control command is stored, the process proceeds to S302. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S303.

  In S302, the contents of the main control command are determined. Since there are a plurality of types of main control commands, such as a production command, a first stop operation command, and a first reel stop command, the type of command is determined in this step.

  In S303, effect processing is executed. The contents of the production process are as follows. In other words, when the received main control command is an effect command, the effect order specified by the effect command is acquired, and the first effect data determined in the acquired effect order is acquired. The ROM 412 of the sub-control unit A400 stores an effect order table in advance. When the start lever is operated, the first stop operation, the first reel stop, the second stop operation, the second reel stop, the third The contents of effects executed at the time of reel stop operation, at the time of third reel stop, and at the time of winning determination are stored as effect data. This is merely an example, and items other than those described above may be provided.

  For example, when the sub-control unit A400 receives an effect command sent during the start lever operation, the sub-control unit A400 refers to the effect order table and refers to the block specified by the received effect command to obtain the first effect data. get.

  Thereafter, the main process of FIG. 8B loops several times. For example, when the first stop operation command is received, the first stop operation command included in the previous block is again performed in the effect process. Get production data. Thereafter, when the main process in FIG. 6 loops several times and the second stop operation command is received, the effect data of the second stop operation command is acquired again in the effect process.

  Thus, once the production order is specified by the production command, the production data is sequentially acquired according to the type of command from the main control unit 300 thereafter. If the effect data is acquired, the detailed contents of the effect (effect detailed data) are acquired thereafter.

  The production detail data table is stored in advance in the ROM 412 of the sub-control unit A400, and for each block, BGM, sound effect, system sound, backlight, upper lamp, side lamp, etc., reel illumination lamp, reel panel lamp, etc. , Title panel lamp, saucer lamp, payout exit strobe, sub control command, effect mode, spare 1 to spare 3 are stored.

  Here, BGM indicates data defining the music to be played during the game, and the sound effect is necessary for the sound when the coin is inserted, the sound when the stop button is pressed, and the production, for example, The system sound indicates data defining a sound when the front door 201 is opened, and the like. The backlight is data defining a blinking pattern of the backlight. Upper lamp 190, side lamp, etc. (specifically, side lamp 151, center lamp 152, waist lamp 153, lower lamp 154), reel illumination lamp, reel panel lamp 129, title panel lamp 141, saucer lamp 210, payout opening Data indicating the blinking pattern of each lamp such as the strobe 171 is shown. The effect mode generally represents the contents of the game indicated by each data of the block. The sub control command indicates a command to be transmitted to the sub control unit B.

  Thus, when the detailed production data is acquired, the detailed production data is output to each device driver. That is, in S304 of FIG. 8B, it is determined whether or not the detailed production data needs to be output to the device driver. If it is necessary to output the production detail data to the device driver, the process proceeds to S305, and if not, the process proceeds to S306.

  In S305, the detailed production data is output to the target driver. In S306, it is determined whether or not a sub control command needs to be transmitted to the sub control unit B500. If necessary, the process proceeds to S307, and if not, the process proceeds to S308. That is, it is determined whether or not the sub control command is stored in the effect detail data table. If the sub control command is stored, it is determined that the sub control command needs to be transmitted.

  In S307, the acquired sub control command is transmitted. In S308, it is determined whether or not to end this process (for example, whether or not a power-off is detected). If a power-off or the like is detected, the process ends. Repeat the process.

<Processing of sub-control unit B>
The sub control unit B500 executes the following processing. First, the interrupt processing of the CPU 510 of the sub control unit B500 will be described with reference to FIG. This interrupt process is a process related to command reception, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In S401, it is determined whether or not a command (sub control command) is received from the sub control unit A400. If a sub control command is received, the process proceeds to S402. In S402, the received sub control command is stored in the buffer.

  Next, the main processing of the CPU 510 of the sub control unit B500 will be described with reference to FIG. In S501, it is determined whether or not an abnormality of the coin payout device 600, that is, the hopper 600 is detected. If an abnormality is detected, the process proceeds to S502, and if not detected, the process proceeds to S504.

  In S502, the rotation of the disk 621 is stopped by moving the solenoid 650 (described later) provided in the hopper 600 to move the power of the disk 621 rotating to pay out coins. Thereafter, in S503, the motor 631 that drives the disk is stopped.

  On the other hand, if there is no abnormality in the hopper 600, in S504, it is determined whether or not the sub control command is stored in the buffer. If the sub control command is stored in the buffer, the process proceeds to S505. Then, the process returns to S501.

  In S505, the sub-control command stored in the buffer is determined. A sub-control command exists for each device. In S506, it is determined whether or not the acquired control data includes control data for the device driver. If the control data is included, the control data is output to the device driver in S507. Then, the process returns to S501.

<Coin dispensing device>
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the coin payout device 600, and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional perspective view in which a part of the coin payout device 600 is omitted. The outline of the coin payout device 600 includes a bucket 610 for storing coins, guide means for guiding coins to a payout exit 611, and drive means for driving the guide means.

  That is, the bucket 610 for storing coins provided in the hopper 600 has a box shape in which the upper side is opened and the bottom surface 612 is inclined, and the bottom surface 612 has a lead-out port (not shown) for guiding the coins to the guide means. is doing. The guiding means for guiding the coins to the payout opening 611 is a disk 621 provided with insertion holes 623 into which coins are inserted one by one, and the disk 621 rotates into the insertion hole 623 by rotating with the motor 631 as a drive source. The inserted coin is discharged from the payout opening 611. Further, a discharge port 613 for discharging coins that cannot be stored in the bucket 610 to the auxiliary storage case 145 is provided on the side surface of the bucket 610. The motor 631 and the disk 621 are assembled to the frame 614, the base 615 that rotatably supports the disk 621 is also positioned in an inclined shape, and the disk 621 is also configured to rotate on the inclined surface. It is. Of course, the disk 621 may be configured to rotate in a horizontal plane. The insertion hole 623 for inserting coins one by one may be a notch.

  FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the main part in one embodiment of the coin payout device 600, where (a) shows a transmission state in which power can be transmitted to the disk 621, and (b) cannot transmit power to the disk 621. Indicates a non-transmitted state. Therefore, the base 615 constituting the coin payout device 600 is rotatably mounted with a disk 621 and is provided with a gear box 616. In this embodiment, the disk 621 is described so as to rotate on a horizontal plane, but the disk 621 may be configured to rotate on an inclined surface.

  The gear box 616 includes a first clutch plate 641 provided as a first power transmission member, a second clutch plate 642 provided as a second power transmission member, a first clutch plate 641, A solenoid 650 as a cutting means for separating the second clutch plate 642 and a gear train for transmitting the driving force of the motor 631 to the second clutch plate 642 are provided. A motor 631 as a drive source is provided outside the gear box 616, and the first clutch plate 641, the second clutch plate 642, the solenoid 650, and the motor 631 described above provide power. The driving means is configured to be displaceable between a transmission state where transmission is possible and a non-transmission state where power cannot be transmitted, and in a predetermined case, a transmission state and a non-transmission state can be selected.

  The above-mentioned predetermined case refers to an act of illegally earning profits (hereinafter referred to as fraud) by receiving coins etc. by illegally operating various devices of the slot machine 100. This refers to the case where there is a request to pay out coins. A non-communication state is selected for an unauthorized payout request, and a transfer state is selected for a regular payout request.

  Therefore, when a cheating is performed, a cheating detection means for detecting the cheating is provided, and the case where the cheating detection means detects the cheating is defined as the predetermined case. For example, if the coin payout device 600 is illegally operated to try to acquire a coin, the coin payout sensor 326 receives a coin that has been paid out even though no payout signal is issued to the coin payout device 600. Will be detected. That is, in FIG. 7, in S601, it is determined whether or not there is a payout signal of the coin payout device 600. If there is no payout signal, the process proceeds to S602 to determine whether or not there is a detection of the payout of the hopper 600. When the payout is detected, the process proceeds to S603, the solenoid 650 is moved to turn off the power, and the payout of coins is stopped. Therefore, in this embodiment, the coin payout sensor 326 constitutes fraud detection means. When the coin payout sensor 326 detects a coin, the non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted is selected as the predetermined case.

  Further, the fraud detection means can be provided in a device other than the coin payout device 600. For example, a sensor (not shown) may be provided between the coin acceptance sensor 320 provided in the above-described coin selector unit 147 and the coin insertion slot block 134, and this sensor can be used as a fraud detection means. Then, when this sensor detects an illegal act, the non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted is selected as the predetermined case.

  Such fraud detection means inserts a special device from the coin insertion slot 134 of the coin selector unit 147 to cause a malfunction of the coin acceptance sensor 320, and maximizes the electronic storage (credit) of coins, By adjusting this, it is effective against fraudulent acts of illegally acquiring coins.

  On the other hand, a case where a failure detecting means for detecting a failure of the coin payout device 600 is provided and the failure detection means detects a failure of the coin payout device 600 can be set as the predetermined case. For example, there may be a case where the coin payout sensor 326 does not detect a coin that has been paid out even though a payout signal has been issued to the coin payout device 600. That is, the coin is not paid out normally. This can be assumed in the coin payout device 600 that a coin jam has occurred and the disk 621 has become unrotatable. Therefore, the coin payout sensor 326 is set as a failure detection means, and the case where the coin payout sensor 326 does not detect a coin even though the payout signal is output is set when a failure is detected. Then, when the coin payout sensor 326 does not detect a coin in spite of the payout signal, the non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted is selected as the predetermined case. Note that the failure detection means for detecting a failure of the coin payout device 600 may directly detect a failure of the coin payout device 600. For example, a sensor that detects the rotation of the disk 621 is provided, and when it is detected by this sensor that the disk 621 is not rotating, a non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted may be selected as a predetermined case.

  Next, specific examples of the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, the first clutch plate 641 provided as the first power transmission member and the second clutch plate 642 provided as the second power transmission member include coupling portions 641a and 642a that mesh with each other. ing. That is, the first clutch plate 641 has a corrugated coupling portion 641a formed on the lower surface of the disc portion 641b. A corrugated coupling portion 642 a is formed on the upper surface of the disc portion 642 b of the second clutch plate 642. Note that a driven gear 661 and an operation shaft 662 to be described later exist on the lower surface side of the disc portion 642b of the second clutch plate 642, but the illustration is omitted.

  FIG. 13A shows a transmission state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 are fitted to each other to transmit power. Yes. FIG. 13B shows a state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 are about to be separated or fitted. ing. Further, FIG. 13C shows a non-transmission state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 cannot transmit power away from each other.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 12, the disk 621 and the first clutch plate 641 are integrally formed by a support shaft 643, and are rotatably attached to the base 615 by the support shaft 643. On the other hand, the second clutch plate 642 coupled to the first clutch plate 641 so as to be capable of disconnecting power includes a driven gear 661 on the lower surface side, and an operation shaft 662 is provided below the driven gear 661. The operation shaft 662 is rotatably attached to a stopper 617 provided on the gear box 616 via a bearing 663.

  The stopper 617 is supported by a stopper detent 618 and a locking member 651 described later. The stopper detent 618 can be slid up and down along the support column 618a. The operation shaft 662 is rotatably supported by a gear box 616 having an outer recess 619, a guide hole 619 a opened in the outer recess 619, and a guide hole 672 of a guide portion 671 provided outside the gear box 616. Yes. The operation shaft 662 can slide in the axial direction (vertical direction in the drawing). Further, the operating shaft 662 is provided with a flange portion 662a, and a spring 673 is wound between the flange portion 662a and the outer recessed portion 619 of the gear box 616, whereby the first clutch plate 641 and The second clutch plate 642 is biased in the direction of disengagement.

  A free-rotating intermediate gear 660 meshes with a driven gear 661 provided on the second clutch plate 642, and a driving gear 633 coupled to a driving shaft 632 of the motor 631 meshes with the intermediate gear 660, It constitutes a gear train. Note that the meshing between the driven gear 661 and the intermediate gear 660 is a bulky gear, and the meshing and disengaging of both are easy.

  A locking member 651 communicated with a solenoid 650 as a cutting means is locked to the stopper 617 described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 12A, the locking member 651 is normally locked to the lower surface of the stopper 617 in a state where the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are coupled. Keeps the connected state. Therefore, when the motor 631 rotates, the second clutch plate 642 rotates through a gear train composed of bevel gears, and the first clutch plate 641 also rotates as the second clutch plate 642 rotates. . For this reason, the disc 621 integrated with the first clutch plate 641 and the support shaft 643 is rotated to pay out coins. The first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are coupled by fitting the corrugated coupling portions 641a and 642a included in both clutch plates 641 and 642 (FIG. 13 (a)). )reference).

  On the other hand, when an abnormality such as an error or illegal payout is detected, for example, when a coin is detected by the coin payout sensor 326 even though there is no payout signal, the solenoid 650 is moved and locked. The member 651 is pulled once. Then, since the stopper 617 and the locking member 651 are unlocked, the stopper 617 and the second clutch plate 642 are integrated by the operation shaft 662 and are lowered by their own weight and the bias of the spring 673. Then, when the solenoid 650 is released from the movable state and the locking member 651 is returned, the locking member 651 is now locked to the lower surface of the second clutch plate 642. In this state, the coupling between the second clutch plate 642 and the first clutch plate 641 is released (see FIG. 13C), and the meshing between the intermediate gear 660 and the driven gear 661 is also released. For this reason, the driving force of the motor 631 is not transmitted to the disk 621 and the disk 621 does not rotate. That is, the payout of coins is stopped.

  Then, in order to return to the payable state after eliminating errors and fraud, the operation shaft 662 may be pushed upward in FIG. That is, when the operation shaft 662 as the return means is manually pushed up in the direction of the arrow, the corner of the stopper 617 comes into contact with the R-shaped cam surface 651a formed on the lower surface side of the locking member 651. 651 is pushed toward the solenoid 650 side and temporarily retracts. Therefore, when the operation shaft 662 is further pushed up, the stopper 617 goes beyond the tip of the locking member 651 to be in the state shown in FIG. 12A, and the locking member 651 is locked to the lower surface of the stopper 617. Become. In this state, the second clutch plate 642 and the first clutch plate 641 are coupled (see FIG. 13A), and the driven gear 661 provided on the second clutch plate 642 and the motor 631 are communicated. The intermediate gear 660 that is meshed with the drive gear 633 is meshed. Therefore, if the motor 631 is driven in this state, the disk 621 rotates and coins can be paid out.

  According to such a coin payout device 600, the payout of coins can be stopped immediately, and damage caused by fraud and errors can be minimized. Furthermore, since it is a manual return operation, the front door 201 of the slot machine 100 must be opened to return the coin payout device 600, so it is difficult to repeat fraud without being noticed by the surroundings.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, a helical gear is used for the gear train. That is, a drive gear 633 made of a helical gear is provided on the drive shaft 632 of the motor 631, and a driven gear 661 made of a helical gear is provided on the second clutch plate 642 to mesh with each other. At this time, the integrated first clutch plate 641 and second clutch plate 642 are coupled via the disk 621 and the support shaft 643.

  Further, the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 have the configuration shown in FIG. That is, the first clutch plate 641 has a corrugated coupling portion 641a formed on the lower surface of the disc portion 641b. A corrugated coupling portion 642 a is formed on the upper surface of the disc portion 642 b of the second clutch plate 642. Although the driven gear 661 and the operation shaft 662 exist on the lower surface side of the disc portion 642b of the second clutch plate 642, illustration is omitted.

  FIG. 15A shows a transmission state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 are fitted to each other to transmit power. Yes. FIG. 15B shows a state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 are about to be separated or fitted. ing. Further, FIG. 15C shows a non-transmission state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 cannot transmit power away from each other.

  The operation shaft 662 extending from the driven gear 661 is rotatably supported by a guide hole 616 a opened in the gear box 616 and a bearing 663 of the stopper 617. In this embodiment, the disk 621 is described so as to rotate on a horizontal plane, but the disk 621 may be configured to rotate on an inclined surface.

  The driving gear 633 and the driven gear 661 are engaged with each other, and the state in which the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are coupled is that the locking member 651 is locked to the lower surface of the stopper 617. Retained.

  Also in such an embodiment, it is possible to select a non-transmission state of power by providing a fraud detection means and setting the case where the fraud detection means detects the fraud as a predetermined case. For example, if the coin payout device 600 is illegally operated to try to acquire a coin, the coin payout sensor 326 receives a coin that has been paid out even though no payout signal is issued to the coin payout device 600. Will be detected. That is, in FIG. 7, in S601, it is determined whether or not there is a payout signal of the coin payout device 600. If there is no payout signal, the process proceeds to S602 to determine whether or not there is a detection of the payout of the hopper 600. When the payout is detected, the process proceeds to S603, the solenoid 650 is moved to turn off the power, and the payout of coins is stopped. Therefore, in this embodiment, the coin payout sensor 326 constitutes fraud detection means. When the coin payout sensor 326 detects a coin, the non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted is selected as the predetermined case.

  Further, the fraud detection means can be provided in a device other than the coin payout device 600. For example, a sensor (not shown) may be provided between the coin acceptance sensor 320 provided in the above-described coin selector unit 147 and the coin insertion slot block 134, and this sensor can be used as a fraud detection means. Then, when this sensor detects an illegal act, the non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted is selected as the predetermined case.

  Such fraud detection means inserts a special device from the coin insertion slot 134 of the coin selector unit 147 to cause a malfunction of the coin acceptance sensor 320, and maximizes the electronic storage (credit) of coins, By adjusting this, it is effective against fraudulent acts of illegally acquiring coins.

  On the other hand, a case where a failure detecting means for detecting a failure of the coin payout device 600 is provided and the failure detection means detects a failure of the coin payout device 600 can be set as the predetermined case. For example, there may be a case where the coin payout sensor 326 does not detect a coin that has been paid out even though a payout signal has been issued to the coin payout device 600. That is, the coin is not paid out normally. This can be assumed in the coin payout device 600 that a coin jam has occurred and the disk 621 has become unrotatable. Therefore, the coin payout sensor 326 is set as a failure detection means, and the case where the coin payout sensor 326 does not detect a coin even though the payout signal is output is set when a failure is detected. Then, when the coin payout sensor 326 does not detect a coin in spite of the payout signal, the non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted is selected as the predetermined case. Note that the failure detection means for detecting a failure of the coin payout device 600 may directly detect a failure of the coin payout device 600. For example, a sensor that detects the rotation of the disk 621 is provided, and when it is detected by this sensor that the disk 621 is not rotating, a non-transmission state where power cannot be transmitted may be selected as a predetermined case.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when an abnormality such as an error or an illegal act as described above is detected, the solenoid 650 is moved to temporarily retract the locking member 651. Then, the stopper 617 and the locking member 651 are unlocked, and the second clutch plate 642 has its own weight, and the thrust force generated because the driven gear 661 and the driving gear 633 are helical gears, The operation shaft 662 moves down. When the locking member 651 returns to the original position, the locking member 651 is locked to the lower surface of the driven gear 661. In this state, the meshing between the drive gear 633 and the driven gear 661 is released, and the coupling between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 is also released. Therefore, even if the motor 631 is driven, the disk 621 does not rotate, and the payout of coins is immediately stopped.

  On the other hand, in order to resume the payout of coins, as shown in FIG. 14B, the operation shaft 662 as the return means may be pushed up. When the operating shaft 662 is pushed up, the corner portion of the stopper 617 comes into contact with the R-shaped cam surface 651a provided on the locking member 651, so that the locking member 651 is pushed toward the solenoid 650 and moves backward. Therefore, when the operation shaft 662 is further pushed up, the stopper 617 goes beyond the tip of the locking member 651 and enters the state shown in FIG. 14A, and the locking member 651 is locked to the lower surface of the stopper 617. In this state, the second clutch plate 642 and the first clutch plate 641 are coupled, and the driven gear 661 provided on the second clutch plate 642 and the drive gear 633 communicating with the motor 631 are engaged. Therefore, if the motor 631 is driven in this state, the disk 621 rotates and coins can be paid out.

  According to such a coin payout device 600, the payout of coins can be stopped immediately, and damage caused by fraud and errors can be minimized. Further, according to this embodiment, since the driven gear 661 and the drive gear 633 are constituted by helical gears, the gear train can be simplified and transmission and non-transmission of the driving force can be simplified. It can be switched by the mechanism, and the cost can be reduced. Furthermore, since it is a manual return operation, the front door 201 of the slot machine 100 must be opened to return the coin payout device 600, so it is difficult to repeat fraud without being noticed by the surroundings. In FIG. 14, reference numerals not described are members having the same functions in the embodiment shown in FIG.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a main part of a coin payout device 600 according to another embodiment, in which (a) shows a first clutch plate 641 as a first power transmission member and a second power transmission member. The second clutch plate 642 is in a coupled state, and the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 rotate together to rotate the disk 621, that is, a state where coins are paid out. (B) shows a state where the disk 621 is clogged with coins, the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are uncoupled, and the rotation of the motor 631 is not transmitted to the disk 621. In this embodiment, the disk 621 is described so as to rotate on a horizontal plane, but the disk 621 may be configured to rotate on an inclined surface.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the first clutch plate 641 has a plurality of storage holes 641c arranged at equal intervals on the circumference. In addition, the storage holes 641 c store balls 644 and store pressing springs 645, respectively, and the upper surface side is closed by a pressing plate 646. Therefore, a part of the ball 644 protrudes from the lower surface side of the first clutch plate 641 to constitute power transmission means. The first clutch plate 641 is rotatably supported on the gear box 616 by a support shaft 643.

  On the other hand, in the second clutch plate 642, a concave groove 642c into which a part of the ball 644 protruding from the first clutch plate 641 is fitted is disposed at a position corresponding to each ball 644. Note that the storage hole 641c and the concave groove 642c described above may be appropriately disposed at positions corresponding to each other. The second clutch plate 642 is rotatably supported on the gear box 616 by a support shaft 665.

  Therefore, normally, when the motor 631 rotates, the drive gear 633 provided on the drive shaft 632 of the motor 631 and the driven gear 661 provided around the second clutch plate 642 mesh with each other, and the second clutch plate. 642 rotates. At this time, a part of the ball 644 protruding from the first clutch plate 641 is fitted in each concave groove 642c of the second clutch plate 642. Therefore, as the second clutch plate 642 is rotated, the first clutch plate 641 is also rotated, and the integrated disk 621 is also rotated via the first clutch plate 641 and the support shaft 643 so that a coin can be obtained. Pay out.

  On the other hand, when the disk 621 is filled with coins and the disk 621 stops rotating, torque applied between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 causes a part of the ball 644 to be formed in the concave groove 642c. When the coupling force obtained by the fitting is exceeded, the second clutch plate 642 idles. That is, whether or not the torque applied between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 exceeds a predetermined value selects whether the power is to be transmitted or not. In this case, the non-transmission state is selected. Therefore, if coin payout is not detected, the rotation of the motor 631 is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  According to this embodiment, even if the rotation of the disk 621 for paying out coins stops due to a coin jam or the like, the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are idled, so that a load is applied to the motor 631. The coin payout device 600 with high safety can be provided. Note that members having the same functions as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. The arrangement of the storage holes 641c and the recessed grooves 642c may be reversed between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory view of a main part of a coin payout device 600 according to another embodiment. FIG. (B) shows a state where the coupling of the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 is released and the rotation of the motor 631 is not transmitted to the disk 621. ing. In this embodiment, the disk 621 is described so as to rotate on a horizontal plane, but the disk 621 may be configured to rotate on an inclined surface.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 include coupling portions 641a and 642a that mesh with each other. That is, the first clutch plate 641 has a corrugated coupling portion 641a formed on the lower surface of the disc portion 641b. A corrugated coupling portion 642 a is formed on the upper surface of the disc portion 642 b of the second clutch plate 642. Note that a driven gear 661 and an operation shaft 662 to be described later exist on the lower surface side of the disc portion 642b of the second clutch plate 642, but the illustration is omitted.

  FIG. 18A shows a transmission state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 are fitted to each other to transmit power. Yes. FIG. 18B shows a state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 are about to be separated or fitted. ing. Further, FIG. 18C shows a non-transmission state in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641 and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642 cannot transmit power away from each other.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the first clutch plate 641 is rotatably attached to the base 615 integrally with the disk 621 by the support shaft 643, and is coupled to the first clutch plate 641. A driven gear 661 is provided on the lower surface of the plate 642. Further, the driven gear 661 of the second clutch plate 642 is meshed with a drive gear 633 provided on the drive shaft 632 of the motor 631 to transmit the rotation of the motor 631 to the disk 621.

  The second clutch plate 642 is provided with a holding member that holds the position of the second clutch plate 642. The holding member is, for example, a ball plunger 680, and a ball 681 at the tip of the ball plunger 680 is fitted in a locking groove 666 provided on the operation shaft 662. The locking groove 666 is formed in two upper and lower stages, and the ball 681 is fitted into the lower locking groove 666-1 so that the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are connected. Keep the combined state. Further, when the ball 681 of the ball plunger 680 is fitted into the upper locking groove 666-2, the state where the coupling between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 is released is maintained. Note that the drive gear 633 that meshes with the driven gear 661 appropriately maintains the meshed state with the driven gear 661 even when the coupling between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 is released. It has a very high height.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when a torque exceeding the set value is applied between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642, for example, when the disk 621 is clogged with coins, FIG. As shown in the figure, the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are disengaged from each other on the mountain portions of the coupling portions 641a and 642a provided on both clutch plates 641 and 642, and both clutch plates 641 and As shown in FIGS. 18C and 17B, the first and second clutch plates 641 and 642a come into contact with each other, and the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are separated from each other. It is. At this time, the operation shaft 662 is lowered, and the ball 681 of the ball plunger 680 is fitted into the upper locking groove 666-2. Therefore, once the coupling between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 is released, the second clutch plate 642 communicated with the motor 631 is idled. Note that the ball 681 of the ball plunger 680 is also urged outward by the urging of a spring 682 built in the plunger, and can move in and out of the ball plunger 680.

  On the other hand, in order to connect the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642, the operation shaft 662 as the return means may be manually pushed upward. When the operating shaft 662 is pushed up by hand, the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are coupled, and the ball 681 of the ball plunger 680 is locked in the lower locking groove 666-1. The combined state can be maintained.

  According to this embodiment, even when the rotation of the disk 621 for paying out coins stops due to a coin jam or the like, the motor 631 is not loaded, and the highly safe coin payout device 600 can be provided. In addition, when the ball plunger 680 is used, the holding member can be configured easily. Note that members having the same functions as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The embodiment shown in FIGS. 19 to 23 is a coin payout device 600 provided with two disks 621 as guide means for guiding coins to the payout opening 611. That is, FIG. 19 shows the appearance of the coin payout device 600, (a) is a plan view, (b) is a front view, and (c) is a right side view.

  In the embodiment of the coin payout device 600 illustrating the operation with reference to FIG. 20, a motor 631 is provided as a drive source on each of the two disks 621, and the rotation directions are set to be different from each other. . That is, the first disk 621-L located on the left side rotates clockwise in the plan view shown in FIG. 20A, and the second disk 621-R located on the right side is counterclockwise in the plan view. It is set to rotate around. Note that members having the same functions as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. In this embodiment, the two disks 621-L and 621-R are described so as to rotate on a horizontal plane, but the two disks 621-L and 621-R are configured to rotate on an inclined surface. Also good.

  As described above, when the rotation directions of the respective disks 621 are not the same but are rotated in the opposite directions, the coins in the tank (bucket 610) are likely to be diffused. Can be prevented. Further, if the rotation directions of the respective disks 621 are not made the same, in other words, if the coin payout directions are made different, the payout outlets 611-L and 611-R included in the respective disks 621 can be provided close to each other. Thus, a compact coin payout device 600 is obtained. Also, maintenance is easy. Then, according to the coin payout device 600 including a plurality of disks 621, even if any disk 621 stops rotating due to a coin jam or the like, it is possible to continue paying out coins with the remaining disks 621. Also, since there are a plurality of disks 621, the payout time can be shortened.

  In the embodiment of the coin payout device 600 shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, two disks 621-L and 621-R rotating in opposite directions are provided, and one motor 631 is provided as a common drive source. . Specifically, a drive gear 633 is provided on the drive shaft 632 of the motor 631, and a second clutch plate 642-R connected to one disk 621-R located on the right side of the drive gear 633 is provided. The driven gear 661-R is engaged. The drive gear 633 meshes with a free gear 634, and the second gear plate 642 -L provided on the second clutch plate 642 -L connected to the other disk 621 -L located on the left side of the free gear 634. The driven gear 661-L is engaged. In this embodiment, the two disks 621-L and 621-R are described as rotating on a horizontal plane, but the two disks 621-L and 621-R are configured to rotate on an inclined surface. Also good.

  The above-mentioned second clutch plates 642-L, 642-R located on the left and right are respectively engaged with the first clutch plates 641-L, 641-R, and the discs 621-L, 621 located on the left and right. -R can be rotated in different directions.

  Therefore, the left and right first clutch plates 641-L and 641-R and the left and right second clutch plates 642-L and 642-R in this embodiment are coupled to each other as shown in FIG. , 642a. The clutch plates 641 -L and 642 -L located on the left side have the same configuration as the clutch plates 641 -R and 642 -R on the right side, and the description thereof is omitted.

  First, the right first clutch plate 641-R has a corrugated coupling portion 641a formed on the lower surface of the disc portion 641b. A corrugated coupling portion 642a is formed on the upper surface of the disc portion 642b of the second clutch plate 642-R on the right side. Note that a driven gear 661-R and an operation shaft 662-R, which will be described later, exist on the lower surface side of the disc portion 642b of the second clutch plate 642, but are not shown.

  FIG. 23A shows that the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641-R on the right side and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642-R on the right side are engaged with each other to generate power. The transmission state which can be transmitted is shown. FIG. 23B shows a state where the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641-R on the right side and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642-R on the right side are about to be separated or fitted. It shows a state of being stuck. Further, FIG. 23C shows non-transmission in which the coupling portion 641a of the first clutch plate 641-R on the right side and the coupling portion 642a of the second clutch plate 642-R on the right side cannot transmit power separately. Indicates the state.

  The operation shafts 662-L and 662-R provided on the second clutch plates 642-L and 642-R are provided with two upper and lower locking grooves 666-1 and 666-2, respectively. The balls 681 of the ball plunger 680 are fitted in these locking grooves 666 to hold the second clutch plates 642-L and 642-R, respectively.

  Therefore, for example, when a coin is jammed in the second disk 621-R located on the right side in FIG. 22, it is hooked between the first clutch plate 641-R and the second clutch plate 642-R on the right side. Since the torque exceeds a predetermined set value, the coupling by the wave coupling portions 641a and 642a is released, the second clutch plate 642-R is lowered, and the coupling with the first clutch plate 641-R is released. . That is, whether or not the torque applied between the first clutch plate 641-R and the second clutch plate 642-R on the right side exceeds a predetermined value determines whether the power is in a transmission state or a non-transmission state. In this case, the non-transmission state is selected. Accordingly, the driving force of the motor 631 is not transmitted to the second disk 621-R, and this non-transmitted state is held by the ball plunger 680 (see FIG. 22).

  On the other hand, since the first clutch plate 641-L and the second clutch plate 642-L located on the left side in FIG. 22 remain coupled, the left disc 621-L continues to rotate. That is, the rotation of the motor 631 is transmitted to the first clutch plate 641-L via the drive gear 633, the free gear 634, and the driven gear 661-L provided on the second clutch plate 642-L. Further, the coupled state between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 is maintained by the action of the ball plunger 680.

  In order to restore the rotation of the second disk 621-R after eliminating the coin jam in the right disk 621-R, the right operation shaft 662-R may be pushed up manually. That is, when the operating shaft 662-R as the return means is pushed up by hand, the first clutch plate 641-R and the second clutch plate 642-R are coupled, and the ball plunger 680 is inserted into the lower locking groove 666. The ball 681 is fitted to hold the coupled state of the first clutch plate 641-R and the second clutch plate 642-R, in other words, the power transmission state. Note that members having the same functions as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  According to this embodiment, even if one of the disks 621-R stops rotating due to a coin jam or the like, the remaining disks 621-L can continue to pay out coins. In addition, after removing the coin jam or the like, it can be immediately restored by a simple operation. Moreover, since the rotation directions of the respective disks 621 do not coincide with each other, coins in the tank (bucket 610) can be easily diffused, and the payout opening 611 can be provided close to each other, so that the configuration can be made compact. The coin payout device 600 can be easily maintained.

  The control of the coin payout device 600 as described above may be performed by either the main control unit 300 or the sub control unit B500. For example, in the flowchart of the main control section shown in FIG. 7, when there is a payout detection of the hopper 600 even though there is no payout signal of the hopper 600, the solenoid 650 is moved to disconnect the drive. In other words, the fact that the payout is detected in spite of the absence of the payout signal means that an illegal coin has been paid out. Therefore, the payout must be stopped immediately.

  Therefore, for example, in the embodiment of the coin payout device 600 shown in FIG. 12, the solenoid 650 is driven, and the locking between the locking member 651 and the stopper 617 is once released. Then, the stopper 617 and the second clutch plate 642 are integrated with the operation shaft 662 and are lowered by the urging force and the own weight of the spring 673, and the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 are coupled. Canceled. Then, when the solenoid 650 returns, the locking member 651 is locked to the lower surface of the second clutch plate 642, and the state where the coupling between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 is released, Will hold.

  The sub-control unit B can also control the coin payout device 600. For example, in the main process of the CPU 510 of the sub-control unit B500 shown in FIG. 9B, in S501, it is determined whether or not an abnormality of the hopper 600 is detected. If an abnormality is detected, the process proceeds to S502. If not, the process proceeds to S504.

  In S502, the solenoid 650 is moved to stop driving. That is, the engagement between the locking member 651 and the stopper 617 is released, and the coupling between the first clutch plate 641 and the second clutch plate 642 is released. Then, the rotation of the disk 621 stops and the payout of coins stops.

  Next, in S503, the rotation of the motor 631 is stopped. Therefore, when an abnormality occurs, the coin payout can be stopped immediately. In addition, no load is applied to the motor 631 due to an abnormality. Furthermore, the motor 631 can be stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Controlling the coin payout device 600 in this way enables highly safe control.

  FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine 2000 as a game machine. The pachinko machine 2000 includes a gaming area 2150 having a predetermined winning opening 2110, and is a gaming stand that gives a predetermined privilege to a player when a gaming ball enters the predetermined winning opening 2110.

  Therefore, the pachinko machine 2000 has a handle 2120 for a player to launch a pachinko ball, which is a game ball, a tray 2130 into which a pachinko ball launched by an operation on the handle 2120 is introduced, and a substantially circular shape in which the pachinko ball is launched. A game board 2100 in which a game area 2150 is formed. A large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 2150, and pachinko balls falling from the upper part of the game area 2150 collide with the obstacle nails and change the flow direction, and are provided at the lower part of the game area 2150. Drop to (not shown). The game area 2150 is provided with a winning opening 2110. When a pachinko ball enters the winning opening 2110, a predetermined privilege is given to the player. In addition, a variable display device 1100 provided with a liquid crystal is disposed at substantially the center of the game area 2150.

  FIG. 25 is a functional block diagram of the control system of the pachinko machine. The pachinko machine has a control unit 2300. The control unit includes a processing unit 2310 such as a CPU, a random number generation unit 2320 that generates a random number, a first storage unit 2331 such as a RAM, and a second storage unit 2332 such as a ROM. The sensor 2340 is a sensor 2340 that is provided in the winning opening 2110 and detects the entrance of a pachinko ball. Other devices 2350 indicate other devices (lamps, pachinko ball payout devices, etc.).

  The processing unit 2310 functions as an execution condition determination unit that determines whether or not the big lottery execution condition is satisfied. The condition for executing the jackpot lottery is established when the sensor 2340 detects that a pachinko ball has entered the winning opening 2110. The processing unit 2310 acquires a random value from the random number generation unit 2320 and stores the random number value in the first storage unit 2331 when the jackpot lottery execution condition is satisfied.

  The random number values are sequentially stored with the upper limit number of times of storage set as the upper limit each time the execution condition of the big win lottery is satisfied. For example, four lottery results are stored. When four random numbers are stored, the new random value is discarded. The processing unit 2310 functions as a lottery unit that performs a lottery lottery based on the random number value on the condition that the random number value is stored in the first storage unit 2331. When random values for a plurality of times are stored in the first storage unit 2331, the oldest one is selected in order.

  When the lottery result is a jackpot, when the identification information corresponding to the jackpot is displayed on the display device 1100, the bonus game is started and the player is given a chance to pay out a large number of pachinko balls.

  The privilege given to the player is, for example, paying out a pachinko ball as a prize ball. In addition, the privilege can be the execution of the above-mentioned jackpot lottery. Winning in the jackpot lottery gives players the chance to pay out a number of pachinko balls as prize balls.

  In the pachinko machine 2000 having such a configuration, if the coin is paid out as a prize, the above-described coin payout device 600 can be applied. It is also possible to change the shape of the disk 621 so as to correspond to a pachinko ball.

  Although the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately implemented without changing the configuration described in the claims.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which is an example of a game stand. It is a perspective view of the slot machine in a state where the front door is opened. It is a block diagram showing a main control unit of the slot machine. It is a block diagram of the sub-control unit A of the slot machine. 4 is a block diagram of a sub-control unit B of the slot machine. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in the main control part of a slot machine. It is a flowchart regarding control of a coin payout device. The processing in the sub-control unit A of the slot machine is shown, (a) is a flowchart showing interrupt processing, and (b) is a flowchart showing main processing. The processing in the sub-control unit B of the slot machine is shown, (a) is a flowchart showing interrupt processing, and (b) is a flowchart showing main processing. It is a perspective view of a coin payout device. It is a cross-sectional perspective view in which a part of the coin payout device is omitted. It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part of a coin payment apparatus, (a) shows the transmission state which can transmit motive power to a disk, (b) shows the non-transmission state which cannot transmit motive power to a disk. It is a perspective view which shows a 1st clutch board and a 2nd clutch board, (a) is the transmission state which a joint part meshes | engages mutually and can transmit motive power, (b) is the state which the joint part is going to separate, or The state which is going to be fitted, (c) shows a non-transmission state where the coupling part is separated and power cannot be transmitted. It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part of the coin payout apparatus by another Example, (a) shows the transmission state which can transmit motive power to a disk, (b) shows the non-transmission state which cannot transmit motive power to a disk. It is a perspective view which shows a 1st clutch board and a 2nd clutch board, (a) is the transmission state which a joint part meshes | engages mutually and can transmit motive power, (b) is the state which the joint part is going to separate, or The state which is going to be fitted, (c) shows a non-transmission state where the coupling part is separated and power cannot be transmitted. The principal part of the coin payout apparatus by another Example is shown, (a) is sectional drawing which shows the transmission state which can transmit motive power to a disk, (b) is sectional drawing which shows the non-transmission state which cannot transmit motive power to a disk, (C) is a bottom view of the first clutch plate, and (d) is a plan view of the second clutch plate. It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part of the coin payout apparatus by another Example, (a) shows the transmission state which can transmit motive power to a disk, (b) shows the non-transmission state which cannot transmit motive power to a disk. It is a perspective view which shows a 1st clutch board and a 2nd clutch board, (a) is the transmission state which a joint part meshes | engages mutually and can transmit motive power, (b) is the state which the joint part is going to separate, or The state which is going to be fitted, (c) shows a non-transmission state where the coupling part is separated and power cannot be transmitted. The external appearance of the coin payout apparatus by another Example is shown, (a) is a top view, (b) is a front view, (c) is a right view. It is explanatory drawing of operation | movement of the coin payout apparatus by another Example, (a) is a top view of a disk, (b) is sectional drawing of the principal part. It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part of the coin payment apparatus by another Example, and shows the transmission state which can transmit motive power to a disk. It is sectional drawing which shows the principal part of the coin payout apparatus by another Example, and shows the non-transmission state which cannot transmit motive power to a disk. It is a perspective view which shows a 1st clutch board and a 2nd clutch board, (a) is the transmission state which a joint part meshes | engages mutually and can transmit motive power, (b) is the state which the joint part is going to separate, or The state which is going to be fitted, (c) shows a non-transmission state where the coupling part is separated and power cannot be transmitted. It is a schematic perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a functional block diagram of the control system of a pachinko machine.

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100 slot machine 300 main control unit 400 sub control unit A
500 Sub-control part B
600 coin payout device 610 bucket 611 payout 612 bottom 613 discharge port 614 frame 615 base 616 gear box 617 stopper 618 detent 619 outer recess 621 disk 623 insertion hole 631 motor 632 drive shaft 633 drive gear 634 free gear 641 free gear 641 Plate 641a Coupling portion 641b Disc portion 641c Storage hole 642 Second clutch plate 642a Coupling portion 642b Disc portion 642c Concave groove 643 Support shaft 644 Ball 645 Pressing spring 646 Pressing plate 650 Solenoid 651 Locking member 651a Cam surface 6 661 Drive gear 662 Operation shaft 663 Bearing 665 Support shaft 666 Locking groove 671 Guide portion 672 Guide hole 673 Spring 680 Ball plunger 681 Ball 682 Ring 1000 variable display device 1100 display device 2000 pinball machine 2100 game board 2110 winning opening 2120 handle 2130 saucer 2150 playfield 2231 first storage unit 2232 second storage means 2300 control unit 2310 processor 2320 random number generating means 2340 sensor 2350 other devices

Claims (10)

A coin payout device comprising a bucket for accumulating coins, guide means for guiding the coins to a payout opening, and drive means for driving the guide means,
The drive means has a transmission state in which power can be transmitted to the guide means and a non-transmission state in which power cannot be transmitted to the guide means,
A coin payout device that selects whether the power is to be transmitted or not to be transmitted in a predetermined case. The coin payout device according to claim 1,
The drive means includes a first power transmission member, a second power transmission member, a cutting means for separating the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member, and the second power transmission member. A drive source for driving
A coin payout device characterized in that, in a predetermined case, the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member are separated by the cutting means so that the power is not transmitted. The coin payout device according to claim 1,
The drive means includes a first power transmission member, a second power transmission member, a drive source for driving the second power transmission member, and the first power transmission member or the second power transmission member. A power transmission means movable to either of them,
When the torque applied between the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member exceeds a predetermined torque, the power transmission means is moved to move the first power transmission member and the first power transmission member. A coin payout device characterized in that the two power transmission members idle. The coin payout device according to claim 1,
The drive means includes a first power transmission member, a second power transmission member, a drive source that drives the second power transmission member, and a holding member that holds the second power transmission member. Prepared,
When the torque applied between the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member exceeds a predetermined torque, the first power transmission member and the second power transmission member are separated. The coin payout device is characterized in that the power is in a non-transmission state and the second power transmission member is held by the holding member. The coin payout device according to claim 1, 2 or 4,
A coin payout device provided with return means for manually returning the power non-transmission state to the transmission state. The coin payout device according to claim 1, 4 or 5,
1st and 2nd guide means which guides the coin to a payout exit, and either of the 1st or 2nd guide means even if either of the 1st or 2nd guide means becomes impossible to payout A coin payout device characterized in that coins can be paid out from the machine. A gaming machine comprising the coin payout device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A gaming machine comprising a cheating detection means for detecting cheating, wherein the cheating action detecting means detects the cheating action as the predetermined case. A gaming machine comprising the coin payout device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A gaming machine comprising a failure detection means for detecting a failure of the coin payout device, wherein the failure detection means detects a failure of the device as the predetermined case. The game stand according to claim 7 or 8,
A plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of patterns, a start switch for starting rotation of the plurality of reels, a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and individually stopping rotation of the reels, A combination of a lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winning combinations has been determined in advance by lottery and a picture displayed by the plurality of reels at the time of a stop is a combination of the winning combination won by the lottery means A game machine comprising: determination means for determining whether or not to win the winning combination depending on whether or not it is a pattern combination. The game stand according to claim 7 or 8,
A gaming machine comprising a game board having a predetermined winning opening, and a predetermined privilege is given by a game ball entering the predetermined winning opening.

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