JP3191778B2 - Unit pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine for installing a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko machine in which a pachinko machine is installed, a frame is formed so that a number of pachinko machines can be lined up and installed, and a ball-feeding and feeding device, a replenishment path including a replenishment tank, and a storage tank are provided in the internal space. It was formed as a pachinko island stand having a ball circulation path including a recovery path including a tank. In the conventional pachinko island stand configuration, the number of pachinko machines accommodated in the hall in advance (6, 4, 2, etc.)
A wooden frame is formed corresponding to the above, a plurality of the wooden frames are connected in the hall according to the total number of installations to produce a series of island stands, a ball-feeding device, a supply route including a supply tank,
A ball circulation path consisting of a collection path including a storage tank was assembled, and a common returned ball counting device was installed outside.

[0003] However, when the replenishment path, the recovery path, and the ball-feeding / lifting device are assembled inside a series of island stands,
Alternatively, if a common return ball counting device is installed outside, if a problem occurs in any of the ball circulation paths on the pachinko island stand, or if a problem occurs with the common return ball counting device, There is a drawback in that it affects the game in all the pachinko machines installed on the table, and in the worst case, the pachinko island must be closed.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to minimize the influence of any failure on the island. It is to provide a pachinko machine.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a pachinko machine for installing a pachinko machine, wherein the pachinko machine replenishes the installed pachinko machine with prize balls. A replenishing unit is provided corresponding to each of the pachinko machines, and an opening of the ball storage unit receives a prize ball falling out of the lower plate of the pachinko machine.
And return ball counting device to return to the interior and and while counting storing prize balls removed from the lower tray located directly below a distance as is used in the return ball, and a pinball machine is returned from the return ball counter A collecting section for collecting used balls and a pumping section for polishing and collecting the balls collected by the collecting section to the replenishing section are collectively provided on a frame side on which the pachinko machine is detachably mounted. It is characterized in that it is incorporated and has a connecting portion connected to a framework adjacent to a side surface of the framework. Further, a fixing portion for fixing the framework may be formed on a lower surface portion of the framework.

[0006] With this configuration, the replenishment unit, the recovery unit, and the unloading unit, which are facilities related to the circulation of the pachinko balls, are collectively unitized and incorporated into the frame side where the pachinko machine is detachably installed. Thus, even if a failure occurs in the ball circulation path of a certain unit, a player playing with a pachinko machine of another unit is not affected at all, and the effect caused by the failure is suppressed for each unit. It becomes possible. In addition, the number of returned balls is provided for each pachinko machine, and the opening of the ball storage section is taken out from the lower plate of the pachinko machine to receive the falling prize balls.
Can be performed by returning ball counter each time positioned just below spaced urchin, in addition to being able to easily check whether the return of the returned prize balls to the return ball counting apparatus is smoothly Therefore, even if a certain failure occurs in a certain returned ball counting device, it is possible to suppress the effect caused by the failure for each pachinko machine without affecting a player playing with another pachinko machine. Become. Furthermore, when installing a series of island stands, by connecting the connecting portions formed on the side surfaces of the framework, the installation work can be speeded up, and the framework can be mounted on the lower surface of the framework. By forming a fixing portion for fixing the unit, the unitized framework can be fixed quickly and reliably.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. First, referring to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, a single-type pachinko machine (hereinafter referred to as a pachinko machine) 1 as a unit-type pachinko apparatus according to the present embodiment.
Will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the front frame door 3 of the pachinko machine 1 is opened.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the open / close door 10 of the pachinko machine 1 is opened.

In FIG. 2, the framework 20 is provided with
The width of the pachinko machine 2 is slightly larger than the width of the pachinko machine 2 and is formed by covering the front surface of a box having a substantially rectangular cross section with a decorative plate, and a mounting portion of the pachinko machine 2 is provided at the center of the decorative plate. An opening is formed, and a front frame door 3 as a front frame member is pivotally supported on one side of the opening so as to be freely opened and closed. The front frame door 3 is formed in a frame shape, and the pachinko machine 2 is detachably attached to the opening from the back side. In addition, connecting portions 26 for connecting with the adjacent pachinko machine 1 are formed on upper and lower sides of both sides of the framework 20, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 2 stores the discharged prize balls and supplies the stored prize balls to the firing position near the operation handle as game balls, as is well known. An upper plate is provided. Below the upper plate,
A lower plate is provided for storing excess prize balls that are discharged further when the upper plate is full of prize balls. As is well known, the upper plate and the lower plate are each provided with a ball removal button for removing balls stored therein. Therefore, the prize balls stored in the upper plate are moved to the lower plate by operating the ball removal button on the upper plate, and the prize balls stored in the lower plate by operating the ball removal button on the lower plate. Moves to the ball storage section of the returned ball counting device 8 described below.

A counter 4 is provided below the front door 3 so as to correspond to the lower plate. On the counter 4, a return ball counting device 8 is mounted and integrally attached. (As shown in FIG. 5, the returned ball counting device 8 may be made larger and formed integrally with the counter 4). The returned ball counting device 8 is for returning the winning pachinko balls to the inside of the pachinko device 1 while counting and storing the prize balls extracted from the lower plate. The returned pachinko balls are counted, displayed, printed, and settled. Means and receipt issuing means.

As shown in FIG. 3, an opening for facilitating repair work in the event of a failure is provided on the lower front surface of the front frame door 3, and an opening / closing door 10 is opened and closed on one side thereof. It is pivoted. On the front side of the door 10, a shelf 11 for storing baggage for a player is formed. In the drawing, the opening is described as being opened in one direction, but the opening state of the door 10 is not limited.

Further, the lighting device 1 is provided at the top of the frame 20.
5 is attached, and the calling device 16 and the special prize flash 17 are formed integrally with the lighting device 15 in a substantially stepped shape. In the present embodiment, the lighting device 15 is formed in an arc shape, but may have another shape in order to enhance a decorative effect.

Next, the back structure of the pachinko machine 2 and the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a back surface structure of the pachinko machine 1.

In FIG. 4, on the back side of the pachinko machine, as is well known, a winning ball processing mechanism for processing a winning ball generated on a game board, and a predetermined number of balls based on the winning balls processed by the winning ball processing mechanism. A mechanism plate having a prize ball discharging mechanism for discharging a prize ball is attached. A prize ball tank 25 for storing a large amount of prize balls is provided above the mechanism plate. Note that fixing portions 27 for fixing the pachinko device 1 are formed on both sides of the bottom of the pachinko device 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the ball returned to the return ball counting device 8 and the ball discharged from the pachinko machine 2 are provided on the lower back side of the mounting portion closed by the front frame door 3. An out-ball receiving port 21 is provided, and a polishing device 22 is provided in a horizontal direction in contact with the out-ball receiving port 21, and a vertical portion is provided on a side portion of the pachinko machine 2 from the end of the polishing device 22 in a vertical direction. A lifting machine 23 as a feeding unit is provided upright. An upper tank 24 is provided at the end of the lifting machine 23, and balls are discharged from the upper tank 24 to a prize ball tank 25 provided on the upper rear surface of the pachinko machine 2 via a communication tube. Therefore, the ball returned to the returned ball counting device 8 and the ball discharged from the pachinko machine 2 are discharged to the prize ball tank 25 by these ball circulation paths, and are again returned to the pachinko machine 2.
Is used as a game ball or a prize ball. In the present embodiment, out of the above-described configuration, the out ball receiving port 21 and the polishing device 22 constitute a collection unit, and the upper tank 24 and the communication cylinder constitute a supply unit. Further, in the present embodiment, since the lifting machine 23 is provided on the side of the framework 20, for example, the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 2 installed on the front door 3 is significantly protruded (for example, , The center part has become larger and the rearward projection width has increased, or the control board box has been attached behind the larger center part and the rearward projection width has increased further.) Even if the pachinko machine 2 is installed, the front door 3 on which the pachinko machine 2 is installed can be smoothly opened and closed without the obstruction of the lifting machine 23.

The pachinko machine 1 contains a minimum number of balls required for the game and is used as a circulating sphere to be supplied to the ball circulating path. The circulating sphere is controlled by computer control means (not shown). It is managed as a lending ball or a prize ball, and is provided to the player as a lending ball or a prize ball.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since all the devices required for the operation of the pachinko machine 2 are built in, a plurality of pachinko devices 1 are combined to form a pachinko island stand. When installing in a place,
It is not necessary to arrange them linearly and continuously as in the conventional pachinko island stand. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, they are arranged in a wave shape that is alternately uneven, to change the taste. As shown in FIG. 7, they are arranged separately from each other to ensure sufficient left and right space for the player, It is possible to effectively utilize the space of the game hall by arranging them in a shape.

Although the configuration and operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment have been described above, according to the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko machine 2 is installed,
The pachinko machine includes an upper tank 24 and a communication cylinder as a replenishing unit for replenishing the installed pachinko machine with prize balls, and a return ball for returning the inside while counting and storing the award balls acquired by the installed pachinko machine 2. A counting device 8; an out ball receiving port 21 and a polishing device 22 as a collecting unit for collecting the returned ball returned from the returned ball counting device 8 and the used ball used in the pachinko machine 2; Port 21 and polishing device 2
And the lifting device 23 serving as a lifting unit for lifting the balls collected in Step 2 to the upper tank 24 and the communication cylinder.
0, and a connecting portion 26 connected to the frame 20 adjacent to the side surface of the frame 20 or a fixing portion 27 for fixing the frame 20 to the lower surface of the frame 20
The upper tank 24 and the communication tube, the out-ball socket 21, the polishing device 22, and the lifting device 23, which are facilities related to the circulation of pachinko balls, are integrally unitized and incorporated into the framework 20. Therefore, even if a failure occurs in the ball circulation path of a certain unit, the player playing with the pachinko machine 2 of another unit is not affected at all, and the effect caused by the failure is suppressed for each unit. It becomes possible. Furthermore, when installing a series of island stands, by connecting the connecting portions 26 formed on the side surfaces of the framework 20, the installation work can be speeded up,
In addition, by forming a fixing portion 27 for fixing the frame 20 on the lower surface of the frame 20, the unitized frame 2
0 can be quickly and reliably fixed.

Further, conventionally, when the supply path, the recovery path, and the ball-feeding apparatus are assembled on a series of island platforms, fine adjustment of the assembling position is performed in order to smooth the flow of the circulating pachinko balls. Fine adjustment of the positional relationship between the work, the replenishment path and the ball feeder and the collection path and the ball feeder is required, and it takes time because these operations were performed in the hall where the assembly process is actually performed. Although there was a drawback that the construction period was prolonged, in the present embodiment, the upper tank 24 and the communication cylinder and the out ball receiving port 21 which are facilities related to the circulation of pachinko balls, the out ball receiving port 21, and the polishing device 22 and the lifting machine 23 are framed. 20
By integrating the pachinko balls into a single unit, it is possible to make fine adjustments between the equipment related to the circulation of the pachinko balls at the manufacturing stage before being carried into the hall. A series of island stands can be set up simply by devising each hall.

[0020]

As is apparent from the above description, in the present invention, the replenishment unit, the recovery unit, and the unloading unit, which are facilities related to the circulation of pachinko balls, are connected to the frame side on which the pachinko machine is removably installed. If a failure occurs in the ball circulation path of a certain unit, the player playing with the pachinko machine of another unit will not be affected at all, and Can be suppressed for each unit. In addition, the number of returned balls is provided for each pachinko machine, and the opening of the ball storage section is taken out from the lower plate of the pachinko machine and falls.
It can be performed by each returned ball counting device located just below and away to receive the prize ball, so it is easy to check whether the returned prize ball returned to the returned ball counting device is smoothly performed In addition to being able to do so, even if a certain failure occurs in a certain returned ball counting device, it does not affect the players playing on other pachinko machines at all, It becomes possible to suppress to. Furthermore, when installing a series of island stands, by connecting the connecting portions formed on the side surfaces of the framework, the installation work can be speeded up, and the framework can be mounted on the lower surface of the framework. By forming a fixing portion for fixing the unit, the unitized framework can be fixed quickly and reliably.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a front frame door of the pachinko machine is opened.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state where an opening / closing door of the pachinko machine is opened.

FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a back surface structure of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an arrangement example of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another arrangement example of the pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Pachinko machine 3 Front frame door 4 Counter 8 Return ball counter 10 Opening and closing door 11 Shelf 20 Frame 21 Out ball socket 22 Polishing device 23 Lifting machine 24 Upper tank 26 Connecting part 27 Fixed part

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-3-7187 (JP, A) JP-A-2-142586 (JP, A) JP-A-62-53682 (JP, A) JP-A-2-53 142586 (JP, A) JP-A 3-783 (JP, U) JP-A 4-58290 (JP, U) JP-A 54-75882 (JP, U) (58) Fields surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 7/02

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A pachinko machine for installing a pachinko machine, wherein the pachinko machine is provided with a replenishing section for replenishing a prize ball to the pachinko machine to be installed, and a ball storage for the pachinko machine. Without the opening of the part from the lower tray of pachinko machines
A return ball counting device that is located immediately below and away from the lower ball so as to receive the dropped prize ball and returns the ball inside while counting and storing the prize ball extracted from the lower plate. A collecting unit for collecting the returned balls and the used balls used in the pachinko machine, and a pumping unit for polishing and collecting the balls collected in the collecting unit to the replenishing unit, collectively include the pachinko machine. A unit-type pachinko machine characterized in that it is incorporated on a frame side that is detachably installed and has a connecting portion that is connected to a frame adjacent to a side surface of the frame. 2. A pachinko machine for installing a pachinko machine, wherein the pachinko machine is provided for each of the pachinko machines and a replenishing section for supplying a prize ball to the installed pachinko machine. Without the opening of the part from the lower tray of pachinko machines
A return ball counting device that is located immediately below and away from the lower ball so as to receive the dropped prize ball and returns the ball inside while counting and storing the prize ball extracted from the lower plate. A collecting unit for collecting the returned balls and the used balls used in the pachinko machine, and a pumping unit for polishing and collecting the balls collected in the collecting unit to the replenishing unit, collectively include the pachinko machine. A unit-type pachinko machine, which is incorporated in a frame side that is detachably installed and has a fixing portion formed on a lower surface of the frame to fix the frame.